May 2017 - anybody out there?

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Hi

I just found out at the weekend that I'm pregnant, this will be no. 2. Had no idea how far gone I was as I had just had AF 7th Aug but after a very early scan this morning it looks like I've conceived since then...very surprised as HPT is seriously strong and I got 5 +ve OPK's last week which by the scan I would have only just conceived at that point.

Very much a waiting game at the moment and back in 2 weeks for another scan. If I am indeed only 3 weeks then I have pretty much the same due date as I had for my DD only 1 year apart. Let the crazy times commence!

Anyone else this early in pregnancy and due in May 2017?

9 weeks, so if everything is ok we should definitely be able to see something, it's just that worry of a missed miscarriage. I have nothing to base this fear on though. How long until your scan?

Coming back on the beauty discussion- stopped using BHA lotion, (its acid exfoliator that keeps my milia at bay) because its effectively like rubbing aspirin in your face, which is known to be harmful for fetus. Retinol serum is basically a mega dose of vitamin A (great for wrinkles but not babies) so stopped that too.

I read that you have to be careful with essential oils too.

I may be overthinking it all but after my last ms days before 12 weeks I want to make sure I'm doing everything I can to help this baby along.

Hope everyone's had a good weekend and starts to feel better soon. Lovely scan pic, and welcome newbies.

I'm struggling a bit with just feeling feeling really low. Other symptoms aren't too bad (except tiredness) but I'm finding that every other day (more or less) I am just feeling down. Sad, tired, anxious. I'm worrying about everything, without any particularly good reason. It's annoying and it's making me not very nice to be around. Anyone else?

Imogen - I've also noticed feelings of sadness/low since my BFP. I'm a trained mental health professional so I'm fortunate in having lots of skills up my sleeves (also had low mood in the past). I'm using mindfulness practise to help - is that something you could try out?

Ginandtonic it's booked for the 14th October when I will be 8 weeks, so wish it was nearer but hopefully these three weeks will pass quickly totally don't believe that but trying to convince myself!

Imogen I've also been struggling with anxiety and low moods too. I had an early scan on Friday and told some close family and friends and actually feel so much better for being able to talk about it in real life! I'm still going to mention it at my booking appointment as I'm concerned it could be pre natal depression. I would be ok for a few days then have a massive down. Hope you feel better soon.

Sorry to hear of some of you not feeling yourselves. My moods too are so unpredictable. I feel so bad on DH sometimes. He doesn't know whether he's coming or going with me half the time. At the moment it's more lack of patience and anger than low-ness. It's a horrible trap to be under. It's a cliche but getting out every day is a massive help for me. You've got to remember there are masses of new hormones raging around our bodies so we're bound to feel out of sorts for a while, maybe until way into the second trimester. Hopefully you'll feel a bit better by then

Oooooo gin I hope everything goes ok how exciting! I'm hopefully having one next week at 9+1 so hopefully we'll see something significant!

I'm sorry to hear about low moods and anxiety. I have anxiety as well, butterflies in my stomach and clenched jaw, all muscles tense. It's very physical.

I was a nightmare during my first pregnancy, really embarrassed about the hard time i had given my lovely patient DP. At least this time I recognise it. Second PP's suggestion of mindfulness, at least to the effect of being mindful of how you feel and accepting it. I find talking about it helps.

wow so many new BFPs!

Kind of relieved to see its not just me feeling hungover but without the preceding fun. I feel so out of it and just want to constantly eat or sleep!

Ive set up a private facebook group so if anyone wants to join message me the email address you use for facebook and I can add you

Hope eveyone has a good week ahead

Hello everyone!

Just had a proper catch up as I've been awake since 5am because my 20 month old has slept through for the first time so of course I've been awake with worry! His sleeping finally better right on time for me to do it all again haha!

Had two appointments last week, an early bird appointment where I was given a few leaflets and my carbon monoxide levels were taken? Also a big talk about foetal alcohol syndrome as where I live there are higher than average levels :( I guess that's why monoxide level was taken as well to check ladies aren't still smoking. Then my booking appointment with standard bloods and health questions. Also had to get flu jab, I'll be high dependency this time as had an emergency section and pre-eclampsia last time. The midwife also wrote no decision about VBAC even though I clearly said I wanted an EC (DS was 11.5lb and I couldn't progress past 6cm). Just waiting for scan letter to arrive in the post now! No early scan for me but I think I will pay for the early gender scan at 16 weeks. Just don't think I can wait too impatient to find out! And to everyone suffering from sickness there is hope, I'm finally starting to feel normal again! No clear EDD but somewhere between 8-9 weeks I think

I'm so glad it's not just me suffering with anxiety! (Although obviously not glad that any of you are feeling anxious-wish it were none of us)
I spent most of yesterday in tears and had a complete panic in tesco and just wanted to get out. It's strange as I have spent so long looking forward to being pregnant and now all I'm doing is worrying.
It doesn't help that this is going to be a really busy week with lots of driving to different places, which makes me nervous anyway. I'm hoping it will be better in a few weeks when we can tell people and I can relax a bit more.

So, in the spirit of TMI, is anyone else having... Well not wet dreams but the female equivalent? Rather bizarre, and nice, until I started cramping after.

Juat forced down some marmite on toast. Really not looking forward to work today.

PupPupBoogie I've PMd you about joining the Facebook group.

Puppup how do you send a PM?

Click on the three dots below one of her posts then scroll down slightly for a pm and an envelope I think (this is on my phone)

Nausea is really kicking in for me now...I'm back to work on Monday and I'm absolutely dreading it. Anyone else really suffering at work? If so, what tips do you have for getting through it?
I had sickness in my last pregnancy but was off work for most of it so coped completely fine at home lying on the couch!

Hi everyone, can I cautiously join? 5+4 today. It's reassuring to see that I'm not alone with feeling how I'm feeling!

Thanks fempsych!

This group is moving fast now! Welcome to all the new mamas and I hope everyone is keeping as best they can in the circumstances.

I had a private scan on Friday (8w2d) and it was reassuring to see the heartbeat and a little twitch. As the scan went well we announced to our parents at the weekend - tears of joy all round and lots of offers of help so a good weekend. Even if I did spend the whole time yawning and wanting to throw up (!).

I hope it's a good week for everyone

Where do you all get private scans done? I am in Norfolk (Norwich) and am not sure where to look?

redblu I was recommended the clinic I went to but I don't think you'll be interested since its up in Scotland!

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Oh where in Scotland witty? I have been looking in Glasgow but their are quite a few!

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I sent you a pm about the fb group pup let me know if you don't receive it.

Welcome and congratulations to the new people.

Sorry some of you are experiencing low mood and anxiety, mindfulness is great but it is a way of living your life so sometimes it does not help with this type of anxiety if you not living in a mindful way. I might help you at the time your doing it but that will stop once the mindfulness practice stops. It is just such a worrying time, x

lala I went to ABC 4D in Edinburgh. They have clinics all over the Central Belt, great reviews and 50% off at the moment!