Best Christmas present ever - September 2016

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Hi ladies,

I've been TTC2 for 1.5 years and I've just found out I'm pregnant 1 day before Xmas eve! Best present ever! Anyone else celebrating a bfp this Christmas? I've already had to dodge chocolate mousse, champagne and Stilton...all worth it though!!

Boobs are killing and think I've gone up a cup size in a week

Super tired but struggling to get to sleep, which is making the tiredness worse!!

My boobs are sensitive and sore, I've also had an increased urge to pee and been waking up in the night super dehydrated! No morning sickness yet tho

Hi all, can I join? It's my first pg and due 28th Aug so feel this thread is better. Haven't dared to join earlier as so anxious I'll mc but I've managed to make it to 7w now! And survived first week at work (with a few 12h days.. and 3h commute.. So exhausting when pg!) I found out on 27th Dec having had lots of wine at Xmas (oops, regret that now!) as I had a pfn before and thought the early symptoms were all in my head again after 1.5 yrs off the pill and so many disappointments. Of course it happened the month we stopped trying to be able to enjoy Xmas! Are any of you ladies from Surrey and any of you in stressful jobs? Any tips for coping? Good luck to everyone especially those having worrying signs, so nerve wracking the wait for 12 weeks! xx

Morning all

We have told my parents, PILs, SIL and BIL, but only because I was drinking over Christmas having had a bfn on Christmas Eve, but not drinking by new year! A close friend of mine guessed but has been sworn to secrecy. Not telling work until after scan. I wanted to get an early scan but DH says no, but I'm hoping after my booking in appointment they might send me for an early one anyway, as I'm not sure exactly whether I'm almost 6 wks or almost 7 weeks.

Symptom-wise my boobs have stopped hurting but are much bigger, still exhausted, getting waves of nausea and a bit of cramping on and off. Just wishing away the next few weeks now, time is going so slowly!

SKE - I was in that exact position in my 1st pregnancy. My tip is stock up with healthy snacks in your handbag, desk draw and just try and be as organised with meal planning as possible to release some of the stress when you finally get home so you can put your feet up! Batch cooking is key to being a successful mum so you may aswell start now Taking out 5 minutes everyday to just breathe...easier said then done!

Uhhhhh time is going soooooo slowly. 6 days weeks today. Not much going on with me

Not enjoying today. I feel so tired after yet another night of rubbish sleep! My boobs are killing me and almost everything I eat gives me a bad stomach! Really can not wait until September!! How's everyone feeling today? X

I've told people who knew we were having IVF but no one else. So my work knows and some family/very close friends. We have a scan a week on Tuesday (7 weeks) so may tell more family after that

I've only told my boss so far and only to get me out of lumping boxes around! My mum is desperate for a grandchild so feel awful that I've not told her. I guess I'm in shock and denial. I am also a massive worrier so I have convinced myself that this pregnancy will not result in a live birth by whatever means. I guess only time will tell! Does anyone feel like me? I feel like I've gone slightly mad since finding out on NYE X

We've told immediate family. I'm still convinced it's all going to go wrong but I'll need their support if it does so they may as well enjoy the news right now.

This being convinced it all goes wrong once you've told people must be normal then. It's exactly how I feel at the moment.

Peardrop2- that's great advise thanks, stopping to breathe deeply does really help! And a bag of mini pretzels is the best thing I've found yet for feeling nauseous. Also herbal teas but the advise is so confusing. I know fruit ones are ok but how about peppermint and ginger? And just trying not to get stressed, in any case not planning to go back to this job if the baby does arrive! Good to also know others are struggling to believe they are pregnant and worried something must go wrong, that's how I feel.. but let's all try to keep positive and also enjoy the magic time (despite feeling achy, nauseous and tired all the time! )

Hello everyone, can I join please? I've been on the TTC buses for over a year. I came off BC in November 2014 and, to cut a long story short, I've never had a 'real' AF! This time last year, I went to the doctor's because of it and was prescribed progesterone to bring on a bleed in the hope that it would 'kick-start' my cycles. It never did. I was quickly referred to a fertility / gynae clinic and had all of the usual tests; CD3 and CD21, HSG, ultrasound etc. and my DH had a SA and they all came back as normal. I was put on clomid in June and 50mg and 100mg didn't make me ovulate, but I did ovulate on the first round of 150mg! I think this was around October time. However, the second round didn't work, so I was losing hope and had a follow-up appointment booked in for 21st of this month. I thought I'd do a last ditch attempt at the clomid over Christmas, but didn't hold out much hope. I didn't use OPKs, didn't temp (I'm so rubbish at it!), took no conception tablets, nothing. We went to Germany just before Christmas and DTD on cd11, cd12, cd15 and cd17 and then after coming back, I had cd21 tests. My progesterone was only 14, so I was told that the clomid 'probably hadn't worked again' and booked in for 'next steps' on the 21st. In the weeks that followed, I had quite sore boobs, but didn't let myself believe anything. I did a test on what was probably 13dpo, but it was BFN, so I got very drunk on NYE. Two days later, my boobs felt extremely sore, so I did a test and it was a BFP!

I still can't believe it! I think I am 5+4. The lines on the tests have got progressively darker this week, but I've had no other symptoms other than sore boobs. I'm 33 and this is my first pregnancy. I'm also a teacher (I have read back a bit and see that a lot of us are!) From what I can work out, my EDD is around 6th September. I think I must have ovulated late in my cycle and the DTD on CD17 caught the egg! I have only know for a week and I am already worrying about everything. I have told 2 close friends, but no-one else. I kind of want to tell my mum, but am worried about telling my parents and then something going wrong, so I'm keeping quiet for now. I've also had an idea to put a first scan picture in her Mother's Day card and telling her that way, as Mother's Day is 6th March, so would fall around the 12 week mark!

Constantly debating whether or not to book an early scan, but very aware that the weeks after are no guarantee, so I'm trying to resist.

Sorry for the mega post, it's been a long 13 months! x x x

Am supposed to go for a transvaginal ultrasound (gross word!) scan next Friday for suspected PCOS. But have since got preggers! Tried calling the number but they are always either engaged or never pick up. Not sure if I should still go? Will be 7 weeks + 1 on the day.

Welcome Eski! X

I would still go Sophie just to rule it out. They might be able to check your pregnancy too!

SKE peppermint or ginger tea should be fine. I found crackers and cereal bars good for the nausea last time. If you feel sick first thing, get your DH/DP to bring you a slice of toast in bed before you get up. What do you do for a living?

My nausea was loads worse last time, but I can't remember at what stage. I know my boobs were much more sore and sensitive. I used to want to rip my bra off by about 10 am! Everything seems so much less dreadful, I'm not even particularly tired. Or at least, only the kind of tiredness that having a 2 yo brings!

First big test today, a marketing do at the rugby which usually involves a whole afternoon/evening of drinking. Managed to drive and pretend to sip my wine and I don't think anyone got suspicious!

Hi all I've just had a bfp this morning can i tag along? We decided to try for dc2 last month i feel incredibly lucky and incredibly shocked, worried about telling work as i am a teacher and there are lots of changes happening as of sept 2016 and i"ve only been back from mat leave no1 for 6 months! My mum was here when i did a test (i was so inexpicably angry at everyone i demanded my husband went and got a test as if i wasnt fucking pregnant i was having a nervous breakdown so she knows!

Congrats on your BFP eskimo - sounds like you've had quite a journey. Mrsmumb I had rage the day of my BFP too; someone had parked really close to my car making it impossible to get my little boy in his car seat and I nearly lost the plot and then cried Has anyone else got restless legs? I've got a history of it anyway but so upset it has started this early on. It's been keeping me up all night.

Congratulations Eskimo and Mrs!

New symptom of the day: back pain that is radiating into my thighs and bum.

Guess, I had terrible restless legs at the end of my last pregnancy, absolutely horrible. I tried drinking tonic water to help but it made me sick. I hope you get some relief and sleep soon.

I've had pains late last night and this morning and I'm really worried it's a bad sign. :(

Wineandcheese I had some strange pains in the night too but I think it's a mixture of constipation and wind (sorry if it's tmi), neither of which I suffered with before. But if it's a constant pain rather than ache you need to pop to see a Dr, especially if there's any bleeding too. I hope everything is OK. I'm sure it will be x

Thanks for the welcomes everyone. How are we all today?

wineandcheese Hope you're feeling better today and that the pains are 'normal.'

I'm worrying about lack of symptoms today! My boobs seem to have stopped hurting. I'm 5+5 (I think); has this happened to anyone else? I've also got no nausea or sickness at all. Those of you who are a bit ahead of me, do you have any, and if so, when did it start?

Welcome Mrsmumb!

Hi all, I'd like to join you if I may - I am (by my calculations) exactly 6 weeks today and due 3 September. It will be my third, and was an unplanned late surprise as my other two are 11 & 9. Will also be our last as we've decided it's time for the snip...! My only symptoms at the moment are sore boobs (this fluctuates), some nausea, some tiredness and needing to wee so much more often! Today is the first day I've felt close to being sick, which I'm taking as a good sign. First appt with midwife is booked for 22 Jan. We have only told our parents so far. I needed to tell my mum, and we had PIL staying this weekend and had decided if they ask about my non drinking we'd tell the truth. All sworn to secrecy as we think our children should be the next to know, but not until we've had the scan and know all is OK. I haven't read through the whole thread yet, will try and catch up with your journeys so far this afternoon - thought I'd introduce myself first! :)

Hello All. I'm suffering with pains today too. They are really low down and feel like period pains. More of an ache than a stabbing pain. Don't think I can much more worry! I don't know how anyone does this! X

Hello KitKat, congrats! We share the same EDD

I'm trying to drink more water as twinges/pains are often related to dehydration