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!

intothewoods absolutely! I think the risk is so small. If sertraline doesn't agree with me I'm going straight back onto citalopram. I agree with you that mental wellbeing so just as important as the baby's wellbeing. Good luck xx

bryonie I really want to be more healthy than I have been, but the nausea and tiredness are going against me. Planning to join a gym with a pool once I get to the end of my uni term so I can start to swim. Food wise I'm trying to do what I can but the smell of most veg makes me but I'm eating oranges, bananas and grapes when I can.

I'm still doing slimmingworld but I've not been able to handle much fruit at all at the min.

Another August due date here - hello!

Due 9 August, so I'm five weeks now. It's my first! I'm seeing the GP on Tues to discuss my existing meds, esp Sertraline, and presumably get things booked in. I'm booking a private viability scan for 8 weeks for some reassurance. I really can't actually believe I'm pregnant, to be honest. I'm thrilled and terrified in equal measure.

The only symptoms I've had are mild period-like pains and slight dizziness in the mornings. Although the smell of raw chicken made me feel a bit queasy today!

Hi, everyone!

DH wants me to discuss the anxiety with the midwife tomorrow, which I know is the right thing to do but I really wish I didn't have to.

Since my last post I've been on my work Christmas dinner, where I drank virgin cocktails and if everyone guessed they were kind enough not to say anything. I missed my tram stop on the way home though. Fully sober. For the second time in a week. I think baby brain is here.

Christmas is a nice distraction though. We put the tree up and my ds was so delightful. It's all new and exciting for him. I told him the story about all the special ornaments, including the ones for his first Christmas, he handprint one he made at age 1, and the ones he made last year and this year. I was thinking how lovely it will be to have a baby and a new set of first Christmas stuff next year.

Morning everybody! We told the in laws on Saturday and they were very happy which is nice, telling my parents this weekend when they're back from holiday. I've been having the tiniest amount of bleeding since we had sex on Saturday night which is really freaking me out. I'm trying not to read too much into it but it's hard not to!

Socially I think your husband is right, hopefully if you mention it to her she might be able to do something to help.

clara my gp told me that unless there's a lot of blood or youre in pain it's likely to be implantation bleeding, particularly at 5-6 weeks (seemed quite late to me but she's the expert!) I wouldn't worry.

Did another Clear blue digi test this morning and was sooo happy to see it progress to 2-3 weeks from last Friday's 1-2 weeks! Still getting lots of mild cramps and I'm particularly tired today.

MrsG I did the same yesterday! Snap!

Also went to the doctors today and gp saw my history of anxiety. She said it's very common to worry and feel low when you find out there's a baby on the way. It's definitely something to bring up with the midwife if you're concerned.

Anyone in the north west know of a good place to book an early scan? Looking now but quite expensive!

I had a baby 3 months ago, premature, I expressed my milk and unfortunately she passed away recently. I'm trying to wean off expressing but I can't for some reason and end up having a heavier flow! Is this a risk on my pregnancy especially when I don't need it anymore... I have mastitis a lot and agony :( X

Ps yea I got pregnant very fast!

Alex I'm so sorry for your loss, what a rollercoaster of a year. I'm breastfeeding and pregnant so have done extensive googling! Unless you're otherwise a high risk pregnancy and advised not to have sex etc then the only extra risk is that you may ovulate late so be more likely to have a chemical pregnancy. How many weeks are you?

Hi everyone!

Congratulations to you all! Hoping to jump on board too. I got my BFP yesterday and am about 4w-3 so very early! App has given me EDD of 11th of August!

Got very sore boobs, back, slight cramping and reckon I could sleep all day and still be tired! I also sobbed (and I mean properly sobbed) at Love Actually last week which was my first clue!

We have only told parents siblings and our best friends but keeping it quiet from everyone else until further along!

I'm glad to meet you all and look forward to getting to know you all properly over the next 8 months 😁

Hi AiryFairy1991 very pleased to meet you! You've just reminded me of when I was crying watching the snowman last week! I am not usually this soppy.

Glad I'm not the only one Bryonie! I've not had he courage to watch The Snowman after last week so maybe when I'm feeling less teary!

Hi ladies

Welcome to all the newbies (waves) and sorry for your loss Alex .

I'm getting teary too cried at I'm a Celeb last night how funny! Also did another test this morning so glad it's not just me and so pleased it's gone from 2-3 weeks to 3+ wooo.

Managed to dodge another weekend of Xmas parties & drinking (phew!) think a few my close friends have guessed but polite enough not to say.

I did cave and tell my friend at work today as she kept talks by about having some drinks on Thursday at our work do. Instead she's going to help me get through it discreetly - and drink any alcohol people buy me .

mocha I work in a hospital and on my break I went for a snack only to come across a group of school children singing carols. I got suddenly so emotional, pleased I was alone!

Hi Ladies
I found out I was pregnant with my first last week. I'm now 5 +3 due on August 4th
I'm actually quite surprised - this is only the 2nd month of trying and I expected it to take a lot longer. I'm so excited, as I knew I wanted children from a very young age, but wanted to wait until we had a house and were married - both of which have happened to us this year. So 2016 has really been quite the year for us!
Just trying to not let the night time nausea get me down.

Hello everyone, can I join too?

Got my BFP yesterday and it was 1-2wks. LMP 31st Oct so a EDD of 10th Aug. I'm a bit scared and wondering if it should have said 2-3wks but have promised myself faithfully that I will not test again until Saturday! Anxiety running wild here too and I'm too scared to tell anyone in case something goes wrong.

I already have a 2yr old but it all seemed less frightening/more exciting last time! I know too much now!

By my reckoning I am 5wks today.

Ooh also- yy to the emotional responses! Even at work this weekend

Hello everybody!

Thought I'd introduce us and our little jellybean! 6 weeks today, very unplanned but very happy about it! First baby for both of us so I've been googling every ache and pain!

Currently suffering with extreme tiredness and over emotional-ness (I cried because I was too tired to wash up 😂😂) and night time nausea. Have yet to actually follow through with anything yet! Sore boobs and general sleep issues.

Have been told this will continue and worsen for at least 6 weeks!! Oh the joys.

Told nobody apart from boss and brother and sister in laws. Waiting till we have a scan picture to announce to family ☺️☺️

Hello can I join please? Long time MN lurker...
Think EDD 10th August, tested last Thursday (and Friday). Sorry to hear that others are worrying but also reassured I'm not the only compulsive knicker checker out there! Interested to hear that some people have already been to GP, I fear that in central London they probably won't be that interested yet.
Congrats all!

I am a little worried about going to the docs sockgnome as I'm only 4 weeks tomorrow but I figure they can't exactly turn you away no matter how early you are.

would love to get an early scan so we have pics for christmas/telling the grandparents but OH is against spending £99 on it :(

Sock ask the receptionist; you can go for your booking appointment at any time but i wanted to avoid the post Christmas rush! Especially as then they can book your 12week scan. You might not need to see a gp at all, just your mw