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Thread #4 - TTC#1 the one where Stark joins the grads!!!!

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Runner05 · 21/03/2016 12:33

Welcome to another riveting instalment of TTC#1 grads.

We've got new grads POAS every day just to make sure, 1st Trimesters wondering if they will be hit by the dreaded morning sickness or not, those approaching the hollowed promised land of the second trimester where all is good and the glowing will prevail... Those who have reached the second trimester and are thoroughly miffed at the lack of glowing.
We have scan photos, bizarre symptoms and the joys of baby shopping, and very importantly we now have Stark!

All are welcome on the wild gas powered ride that is TTC#1 grads Grin

Thread #4 - TTC#1 the one where Stark joins the grads!!!!
Thread #4 - TTC#1 the one where Stark joins the grads!!!!
Thread #4 - TTC#1 the one where Stark joins the grads!!!!
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Mileymoocow · 27/03/2016 11:57

Haha brilliant. I've been craving it for over a week! My body wants healthy stuff but doesn't want me to go grocery shopping for it. My OH can't stand the smell of it... men are weird. Easter Wink I'm loving the bunny emojis

Co5mo · 27/03/2016 12:20

Weird indeed. Internet shopping has been my saviour when I've been feeling rough and I suspect it will be when I've got a one year old and I'm back at work.

Mileymoocow · 27/03/2016 12:41

co5mo Internet shopping for the baby has saved my sanity too. It helps me to remember that feeling shitty is all for a good cause. So after only spewing once today and holding down muesli bowl number 2, a cup of tea, a glass of orange juice and some carrot and hummus I've decided to take the big plunge and go to my mums for Sunday dinner. FX this is the start of me coming out of this horrible HG! And if not then I'm in a happier place today so it can piss right off.

Mileymoocow · 27/03/2016 12:43

Ok I now realise you mean grocery shopping. Duh. I never even thought about placing an online shop until a couple of days ago, I keep forgetting you can do it. Normally OH loves a trip to Asda but he's done so much over time recently he hasn't had a chance to go. Can you get delivery for next day?

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Runner05 · 27/03/2016 13:23

Happy Easter everyone, hope you're enjoying gratuitous excuse to eat chocolate day Wink

Bunch I know exactly what you mean, I'm getting to the stage where if something drops on the floor I just think "Feck it" lol

Shelb no mood swings here but I think I have been very lucky with that aspect so far.

Miley yep, next day delivery for grocery shopping is normal but it might be a bit busy with Easter so best get your order in early.

Just did the round of the olds with Easter eggs. Mums pretty much gone mentally now but was happy to see her Easter egg. Also popped in in my great aunt (who's in her 90s!) who was really glad to see us (and the chocolate) and gave me some money towards baby stuff Smile OHs dad gave us a massive egg to share (as if lol) now we're just getting ready to do a lovely roast. Happy days Smile

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Co5mo · 27/03/2016 13:26

As long as you place the order by a certain time and there is a next day delivery slot available. I've taken to booking the slot in advance and adding things to the basket when I realise I need them so I don't forget anything.
I wouldn't dare send DH on his own. He'd come back with crisps, ice cream and a pack of ham but would have spent the monthly budget on a weeks shop.

ElleSarcasmo · 27/03/2016 13:33

Haha Runner and Bunch! Can't wait til I have a bump too to get in the way!

I'm planning to start swimming soon-was running but feel knackered and would rather do something I can carry on with (hopefully if morning sickness isn't too bad) throughout. Is it ok to swim as long as you're not getting sweaty (mmm) or out of breath? I could really do with getting a bit fitter!

Miley hope the hummus is staying down!

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Runner05 · 27/03/2016 14:24

I think swimming is fine as long as it's leisurely. Now is probably not the best time to train for the Olympics Wink

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Runner05 · 27/03/2016 14:27

Really, I know I keep saying this but I can't believe how quickly Potato's kicks have gone from barely anything to all the time. I don't think I get though an hour now without feeling a kick where as the beginning of last week it was maybe one a day. I'm actually starting to get a little worried about how strong/numerous the kicks will be when he's a tiny bit bigger Confused

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LisaTheGreek · 27/03/2016 14:46

Runner, that's so exciting! Has the novelty of potato kicking worn off, or is it still exciting?

It's great he's so active!

Jamjar12 · 27/03/2016 15:03

Aww that's amazing Runner! Although I'm sure it'll get annoying, it sounds fantastic! Can't wait til my little bean is able to make its presence known :)

Happy Easter all!

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Runner05 · 27/03/2016 15:45

Ha! At the moment there's still novelty but I'm sure once he gets a bit stronger it's going to get painful Confused
Still, at least I know he's happy in there and I'm not having to get the Doppler out every couple of days Smile

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IndiX · 27/03/2016 16:04

From what week did you use the Doppler runner? Must be so lovely feeling potato kick.
I'm 12w on Tuesday and have my scan on Friday, I'm starting to get nervous and hoping everything is ok in there. Trying not to think about worst outcomes etc. For everyone who has officially announced the news, how soon after the scan did you tell people? Immediate family have known from early on but did you wait until all test results were back or just the nuchal one? Would love to tell people next weekend but can't imagine that the tests results will be back.

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Runner05 · 27/03/2016 16:22

Indi I got my Doppler just after my 12 week scan and by then Potato's heart beat was loud and clear.
My nuchal measurement was very good so I announced my pregnancy to the rest of the world that day. You should know within a week if there's a problem as they don't make you wait for the letter. If it's fine you'll get a letter in about 3 weeks.

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IndiX · 27/03/2016 17:18

Runner Yeah I just don't know whether to wait for results before announcing. I would love to announce at the weekend though. Sorry to be a pain but what happens at the scan exactly, do they take bloods? I have no idea

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Runner05 · 27/03/2016 17:33

No bother.

If it's like mine, first you will go in for the scan where they will do some quick measurements on the screen and tell you the nuchal measurement, how far along and take some photos.
You will then go to their onsite nurse to have your bloods done, I think it's only one or two samples this time. That will be sent off for the second part of your nuchal test. Your score will be worked out using the nuchal measurement, your age and the results of your blood work and if they have any concerns they will call you pretty quickly (within the week)

Whatever you do don't follow the guide that tells you to drink a stupid amount of water. It's unnecessary, uncomfortable and a couple of people who have have been told their bladder is too full and been sent to empty it.
Just drink normally and be prepared for them to be running late. Also, take the correct change for the photos. Some hospitals like mine use a ticket machine to take payment and they only take cash Hmm

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Laurenrl · 27/03/2016 17:44

Having a pregnant hormonal moment over here. My partner and I went to college together and have a group of friends from there that we aren't super close to but meet up once or twice a year and have a WhatsApp group. Was excited last night so thought we'd tell the group and it was a huge mistake. They are suggesting stupid names and that the baby is christened in the college pub and when I said thats not gonna happen said "why not" like that's a question I have to answer. After almost 24 hours when another came up I went off in a proper flounce when my partner Said they were just joking, they're in their late 20s not children! I want to leave the group since they're still wittering on but know it will just make me look pathetic. I don't mind joking but my baby isn't a joke :(

IndiX · 27/03/2016 18:06

Runner thank you that's great. Really excited for Friday, hope everything goes well.
Lauren that would piss me off too, I already hate people suggesting names, I don't know why people do it. Apart from the names thing, it would annoy me that they can't just be normal and congratulate me instead of joke around. Are the majority of the group men? It feels like they are acting like stupid teenage lads. I wouldn't worry too much, they'll stop with the jokes soon enough and actually be happy (and act like adults). You can always mute the group of its on whatsapp/fb messenger so you don't have to read it. Hope you're ok

Laurenrl · 27/03/2016 18:23

Half girls half guys. I took the joking for a few hours then started to get annoyed this morning then when they were still coming through. They all said congratulations and then soon got into a thing about 'let's call it this' 1. There is no let's about it, it's not a collective child 2. It will not be called 'hashtag' a rhyming word with its surname or a collection of everyone else's names.

Grr, not sure why I'm so bothered as it's obvious they don't think I'll do any of these things so must be joking but I just didn't want the first time I really told people for it to be made into a huge joke

IndiX · 27/03/2016 18:27

I understand Lauren, I don't think the hormones are helping how you're feeling but I don't think it's unreasonable to expect people not to make jokes about your pregnancy/baby. People don't realise how insensitive they can be, the first thing my next door neighbour said was 'oh yay I'll be the skinny friend!!' And has since repeated this a few times......just what I want to hearHmm

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Runner05 · 27/03/2016 19:49

G'ah Lauren that would drive me up the wall. I'm anti social enough that I would have to say something but it's probably not the best idea if you don't want to alienate people.
Perhaps gently tell them that while you appreciate the joke, they were the first people you have told and you are now finding the continual jokes a bit overwhelming... Or you could just flounce and leave lol Wink

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Laurenrl · 27/03/2016 19:52

Just said something after my partner said 3 hours ago 'noted all the names but our first child will be called a lovely name and not something comical' and they carried on. If they react badly I'll leave, it's not like I see them all anyway

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Runner05 · 28/03/2016 06:23

Anyone else got a double bed and suddenly finding it way too small now there are pregnancy pillows and tender bumps involved?

I'm seriously considering going to IKEA today and impulse buying a king size bed. To be fair we have talked about it a few times and I think we would have bought one when we moved anyway. We both seem to struggle to sleep at the moment with me jumping up to wee every five minutes and OHs tendency to roll into the middle of the bed which leaves me balanced on the edge with my ass hanging out and I do worry that when I get bigger and even less steady I will end up falling out of bed and hurting myself.

Can't decide whether this is a reasonable plan or whether laying uncomfortably awake since 2:30 has finally made me crack Confused

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BunchOfBobs · 28/03/2016 07:20

Runner we have a superking and it's amazing as means we both still have room despite my pillow fortress. I can highly recommend it. Unfortunately Ikea don't sell superkings.

Lauren I would definitely be telling them to take a running one.

Indi we didn't wait for results as they wouldn't have affected us telling anyone but as Runner says you find out pretty quickly.

ElleSarcasmo · 28/03/2016 07:22

Runner that sounds so lovely, feeling Potato kicking all the time. Smile do you think you're having a boy? We are planning on a king sized bed too-in fact we are staying with friends who've just got a super king since their second was born. The swimming will definitely NOT be of the Olympic variety! Grin

Hugs Lauren, that is really irritating and I would be upset too. I would ignore the group for a while, you and your partner have made it clear you don't find it funny and they sound immature and probably have no idea they're being hurtful.

Indi 12 week scan, how exciting! I had no idea you had to wait for some results-everyone I know seems to tell everyone straight after. Thin friend woman can piss off!