August 2017

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Wow can't believe I'm here 😁 I had a look, but couldn't see any other threads. Hopefully I won't be alone.

This will be our second baby. DS is 3.... 4 in january. EDD should be about 2nd August I think.

Hope I'm not alone for too long!

Hi guys, can I join?

Got my BFP on the Saturday just gone and we already have a DS ages 2yr 8m.

I'm still having aches and cramps every day but I'm trying not to worry about it.

I've been having some clear watery discharge today - don't know if that's normal?

I keep running to the toilet because I feel damp and expecting to see blood, it's so anxiety causing

Writer fancy seeing you here !! I've had cramps on and off since my BFP a week ago. It's normal. I also keep checking my knickers when I go to the toilet sometimes I check when I don't even need the toilet too

I'm really glad I'm not the only one knicker checking all the time. I'm 6+4 now and I've had really bad AF like cramps off and on this week, and convincing myself it's going to be over every time I go to the loo.

Another knicker checker here too! I'm trying not to be anxious and mainly failing, the cramps really don't help!

I must have "gone to the toilet" at least 3 times yesterday with no other purpose but to check my knickers

I'm pretty much completely symptomless at the moment and I'm having to resist the urge to take another test.

We had an awful night last night with DS who was awake between midnight and 2.30am and then awake for the day at 6.30

My DH said, "And you want another??!"

Is anybody else experiencing feeling faith and short of breath constantly? I'm 7+1 and I'm feeling bloody awful! Throwing up every day at 12 and 5pm, completely lost my appetite and have been feeling constantly dizzy and breathless for the last couple of days. This is not fun!

Morning Everyone

I got my BFP this morning. Haven't told DH yet, wondering if I can hold out til the 21st and tell him for Yule, which is his first day off for the holidays. (I'm not being elaborately deceptive about it, if he asks or seems down about TTC beforehand I'll let it slip). I'm so excited TTC took a long time with DC 1 and we've been trying for over a year, but more organised in terms of charting for the past few cycles. It has been stressful for us because DH has been suffering from erectile dysfunction related to his diabetes. It will really take the pressure off now we've done it! The good news is that the ED was a wake up call about controlling his diabetes better and he has made significant lifestyle changes and managed to not need one of his meds.

DC 1 is 4 and was born in August, though due in July. I'm looking forward to another summer baby :)

Today I'm going to phone up the GP as I need my thyroid meds reviewed on pregnancy. Last time I got a scan around 8 weeks because of the increased risk of mmc. So cautious in my excitement.

I'll go back and read the full thread now x

Congratulations. third

clara - I'm suffering from breathlessness too. Even walking up the stairs leaves me a bit out of puff which isn't good when I live in a 3 storey house.

When I was pregnant with DS I didn't start suffering with sickness until about 9-10 weeks and it was awful.

Upthread I said I didn't have any symptoms but I've just clocked my boobs in the mirror and they are nearly spilling out my bra. I've also been really constipated this morning which I never am!

Clara, Im the same, 7w here. I nearly fainted sat down yesterday :(

Hi all! Another newbie here I did a bit of scanning but since you guys are on page 20(!) I'm not fully up to date Would love to join you.

AF due on Friday for me - but I've had 3 BFP at 10,11 and 12DPO so I'm pretty convinced.... But also absolutely terrified.

This is only our 3rd month TTC (for our first child), although month 1 we had no idea what we were doing and I think I missed my FW. So it's super early days. I'm also a UK expat in Norway, and called the doc to ask about booking in and they dot want to see me before 8-10 weeks (preferably 10)... So that threw me for a loop a bit.

Anyhow. I'd be due August 27th.

How is everyone else doing today?

Congrats ThirdThoughts

Hi Kirsty glad you've joined us!

Congratulations kirsty! Nice to have another ttc #1 grad before Xmas

Congratulations too third! Lovely news for you having waited so long.

Feeling OK today, 6 + 2. Waiting anxiously for my scan in 8 days time. I don't think the worry ever ends!

My morning sickness kicked in at 5 weeks last time, I think I'm about that now and so far nothing. I really suffered last time so I'm hoping for an easier ride than last time!

No symptoms for me, other than sore boobs that definitely seem bigger.

I'm in a huge state of shock still. I was convinced I hadn't ovulated this month. We had been ttc for 10 months and I was just about giving up hope!

I just gave in to my anxiety and POAS and thankfully still strong lines.

I miscarried at 6/7 weeks earlier this year and so I'm finding it hard to not worry that the same is going to happen again I think I will probably go for an early scan for some reassurance when I hit about 8 weeks.

I've still got another 16 days until my early scan. I've got one CB digi left and a few ICs that I might use sporadically before then, you know, just to check!

If it helps anyone's anxiety, there's a table here which shows the decrease in miscarriage risk as your pregnancy progresses:
spacefem.com/pregnant/mc.php?m=08&d=10&y=12

Welcome newbies!

I completely agree about being more open about miscarriage, I had no idea about the rates until TTC. I've told my parents, brother and his gf, and some close friends. I would tell more people but DH is adamant he wants to keep it quiet until after the 12 week scan and I have to respect his wishes. I also don't feel anyone else 'needs' to know right now. I am lucky that I'm not working so I don't need to tell colleagues etc.

Cyclizine has been helping with the nausea and vomiting but still feeling v tired. Got a scan on Saturday when I should be 7w +5.

Symptoms so far other than no period: funny pulling sensations in my abdomen, which I previously thought might have been period related or psychosomatic and the last couple of afternoon/evenings I've dozed off at the drop of a hat. Slightly queasy today.

Thanks MrsG - its reassuring to know that the chance drops in half over the next week (between when I know and when I'm planning on telling DH) and also that the risk is similar from 8 weeks onwards, so if I do get an early scan around then, there are people who we would tell - partly because we would tell them about a miscarriage too.

Nice to "see" you both again MrsG and Wanting!

I am beyond terrified of miscarriage; I have been googling all morning and quite liked this page:
expectingscience.com/2015/08/26/lies-damned-lies-and-miscarriage-statistics/

Although no good unless you've already hit 6 weeks.

I'm at a scarily high chance of 32% today but if Bean can hold on until Christmas, the chance halves. Gosh I hope so, it would break me to lose this much-wanted ball of cells.

Is that you at 6 weeks now MrsG?

Kirsty I'm either 5+2 going from the last period date or 5+5 if I adjust it for my early ovulation. If all if well then I should hopefully know for sure when I go for the early scan and see what they date me as.

I am definitely telling people before 12 weeks, as I think I'll need the support if things do go wrong or even if they don't. Ds1 was born very prematurely and sadly passed away shortly after he was born so I am absolutely terrified. I have spent so much time trying to get pregnant now it's happened I'm not quite sure what to do with myself. I struggle with anxiety so the best thing for me is to tell people I think. I'm trying to just stay calm until I get to 12 weeks and then I think my panic will probably kick in.

Our parents and close family will find out on Christmas day when I'll be just shy of 7 weeks so if something does happen after that then they'll know. I'm thinking of telling my work colleagues/boss when I'm about 10 weeks or so as we will hopefully have confirmed a heartbeat via the scan by then and the risk of miscarrying after that is very low.

Not sure I like the miscarriage stats! I think I'll avoid googling. Gets me too worried. 6 + 2 today. Keep sticky little bean!

Hi everyone,

I took my test this morning & got a strong positive result - so right now I'm lost in a sea of questions and what ifs.
I'm really anxious too - my period isn't even due for another 5 days so I thought the test would be negative. I'm so worried that something is going to be wrong because this is the first time I've gotten pregnant. I'm almost too scared to say that I am pregnant because I feel like it'll jinx it!
I did a due date calculator online which came out as August 29th - which is my 2nd wedding anniversary :)

I think I've cried at least 3 times since taking the test 2 hours ago, and constantly feel like I'm going to start again!

More than anything else I don't know what to do with myself - I want to try to reduce my stress levels, but right now I'm completely on edge...
Anyone feeling the same as me?!

Same WantingBaby1!

I'm so sorry you had to go through that sunny. I'll also be telling my parents early as they are visiting on Friday (I'll only be 3+5) but I'll definitely need their support if things go wrong. I also want to tell them face-to-face and we don't get many opportunities. DH's parents arrive in January and we will tell them then. Everyone else will have to wait for the news. Just the perks of being an expat!

Hello Brainfried, it's a bit of a crazy time. I also got my BFP 5 days before AF was due. It's almost a curse in a way, my anxiety levels are through the roof and sounds like yours are too. It may help to think that your worrying is not going to have a positive effect, it's just going to ruin the magic of finding out you're preggo. Try a nice cup of (decaf) tea and a good book to take your mind off the worry