October Babies #2 - midwife appointments and "scanxiety"

[TinySalmon]

Last thread was filling up so I thought I'd start a new one

Link to Thread #1: www.mumsnet.com/Talk/antenatal_clubs/2832732-October-2017-come-one-come-all?

Current October babies list:

Puttingourhoodupdown – EDD 23rd September. Team yellow
Piraterach – EDD 27th September. Team yellow
NotMyPenguin – EDD 27th September. Team yellow
mandScookiesrule – EDD 29th September. Team yellow
jeneral – EDD 29TH September. Team yellow
Presh88 - EDD 30th September. Team yellow
Mulberry2627 – EDD 30th September. Team yellow
Dinosaurkisses – EDD 30th September. Team yellow
Stickaforkinimdone EDD - 1st October. Team yellow
Emmaluggs – EDD 1st October. Team yellow
MrsMcKeon – EDD 1st October. Team yellow
Hannahjoshaw – EDD 2nd October. Team yellow
Sbs6jb1 – EDD 2nd October. Team yellow
Addtothechaos – EDD 3rd October. Team yellow
Sj3rram – EDD 3rd October. Team yellow
Mummabubs – EDD 3rd October. Team yellow
10storeyloveson – EDD 4th October. Team yellow
Cineraria – EDD 4th October. Team yellow
gimbleInTheWabe – EDD 5th October. Team yellow
NannyOggsKnickers – EDD 5th October. Team yellow
Emberblu – EDD 5th October. Team yellow
Hometownunicorn – EDD 5th October. Team yellow
Bubbles – EDD 6th October. Team yellow
Wapsmahoney – EDD 6th October. Team yellow
Powerpuff – EDD 8th October. Team yellow
Rainingcats – EDD 8th October. Team yellow
BrioLover – EDD 8th October. Team yellow
Tammie49 – EDD 8th October. Team yellow
Conkerchops – EDD 8th October. Team yellow
Krakentoast – EDD 9th October. Team yellow
Rosalyn44 – EDD 9th October. Team yellow
Trytowin – EDD 9th October. Team yellow
CarpeDiem83 – EDD 9th October. Team yellow
Whyarealltheusernamestaken – EDD 9th October. Team yellow
Kirsty8333 – EDD 10th October. Team yellow
HollyMay84 – EDD 10th October. Team yellow
Chintaria – EDD 10th October. Team yellow
DancingUnicorn – EDD 11th October. Team yellow
MerlinsBeard87 – EDD 11th October. Team yellow
EmmaGarrick – EDD 11th October. Team yellow
Cath1212 – EDD 11th October. Team yellow
Greentreeseverywhere – EDD 12th October. Team yellow
Wishmeluck16 – EDD 13th October. Team yellow
Starfish83 – EDD 14th October. Team yellow
Pollybythesea – EDD 14th October. Team yellow
MrsCharlieD – EDD 13th October. Team yellow
Zookeeper73 – EDD 13th October. Team yellow
Loopyaboutmy2boys – ELCS 13th October. Team yellow
Babycarmen – EDD 14th October. Team yellow
Asilikeit – EDD 14th October. Team yellow
JackiePaper – EDD 15th October. Team yellow
TippetyTapWriter - EDD 15th October. Team yellow
ALRM – EDD 15th October. Team yellow
Fingerscrossed – EDD 15th October. Team yellow
Anotherminime – EDD 15th October. Team yellow
DaisyFranceLynch – EDD 16th October. Team yellow
TequilaSetAWatchman – EDD 16th October. Team yellow
Doomkittycleo – EDD 16th October. Team yellow
Orifu – EDD 17th October. Team yellow
Walikingdeadfan – EDD 17th October. Team yellow
Ppleasebob – EDD 17th October. Team yellow
Boxesoffrogs – EDD 17th October. Team yellow
Yellowstarred – EDD 18th October. Team Yellow
DrunkenFlamingo – EDD 18th October. Team yellow
TinySalmon – EDD 19th October. Team yellow
Lovechild2016 – EDD 19th October. Team yellow
Abcdemma – EDD 19th October. Team yellow
Emjmoore – EDD 19th October. Team yellow
Iemma321q – EDD 19th October. Team yellow
Luna4689 – EDD 19th October. Team yellow
Rachieg88 – EDD 20th October. Team yellow
SophieGiroux – EDD 20th October. Team yellow
Amyappletree – EDD 20th October. Team yellow
UndersecretaryofWhimsy – EDD 21st October. Team yellow
SeatOfMyPants – EDD 21st October. Team yellow
Glitterbubble – EDD 22nd October. Team yellow
Charmanar – EDD 22nd October. Team yellow
Mishmishmish – EDD 22nd October. Team yellow
Emwithme – EDD 23rd October. Team yellow
DrMum83 – EDD 23rd October. Team yellow
PlayOnWurtz – EDD 24th October. Team yellow
JanuaryJuniper –EDD 25th October. Team yellow
Shinysparklythings – EDD 28th October. Team yellow
DebsOctBaby – EDD 28th October. Team yellow
88claire – EDD 29th October. Team yellow
Calmisthemantra – EDD TBC. Team yellow
Miwelaisjacydo – EDD TBC. Team yellow
Donkey86 - EDD TBC. Team yellow
Dinosaursparklepup – EDD TBC. Team yellow
Chlo22 – EDD TBC. Team yellow
Thepotatoesofdefiance – EDD TBC. Team yellow
Han1984 –EDD TBC. Team yellow
Rosiehukk4 – EDD TBC. Team yellow
Sapphire1983 – EDD TBC. Team yellow
Peabody81 – EDD TBC. Team yellow
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Twinklelittlestar1 – EDD TBC. Team yellow
Rayna – EDD TBC. Team yellow
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Allykatz – EDD TBC. Team yellow
Punkpuffin – EDD TBC. Team yellow
Otter16 – EDD TBC. Team yellow
Reddy4no2 – EDD TBC. Team yellow
Fairraid – EDD TBC. Team yellow
Missm0use – EDD TBC. Team yellow
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Hi all,

Sorry to hear from those of you struggling with sickness and also those going through worrying times. Hope you all start to feel better/get good news soon.

I am 6 weeks today and the last two weeks since I found out has really dragged! I have my booking in appointment in two weeks and 1st scan in 6 weeks. It all feels so far off!

I'm gong between feeling excited and thinking that surely this isn't all going to work out . I don't really have any symptoms apart from tender breasts so obviously I am worrying about that. I feel for those of you with sickness but also kind of want to feel a little sick myself. Coffee (decaf) still tastes great to me though and I know that's a common one to go off.

Just wishing the weeks away at the moment so that I can know all is ok!

Opps, totally was meant to reply to a text!!! Sorry! Was just catching up with everything on here. Hope everyone is feeling ok...

6+4 today, and I am worried that I haven't had any sickness. Had the odd moment of feeling queasy, but nothing else.

Went to the GP in the week to get referral, etc. She did a test while I was there, so I am definitely not mad/imagining things, and I am pregnant. Still hasn't sunk in, and I feel like I am just waiting for the worst to happen. Not usually this pessimistic.

Anyway, will get my random comment deleted! Hope everyone is well and having a good day.

dancingunicorn I just went to a private GP clinic near me. I called around a few places and they were the cheapest. The best value place I found was the GP clinic in Wimbledon - it was £68 there, but I didn't fancy the journey over there (I live in Bucks so it's just over an hour) so spent a bit more and went close instead. It only took a day to get the results. I found that most private GP's seemed to do them even if it wasn't listed on their website.

doomkitty we're going to Courchevel so will be three valleys too! I love it there. I went to a catered chalet when I was pregnant with my DD and the staff were absolutely brilliant at making sure I had pregnancy safe options to eat. They even got me some non alcoholic beer!! I'm sure yours will do the same.

We're in a self catered apartment this time as our friends are no longer interested in skiing with us now we have a DD but we have my parents with us as chief baby sitters!

Hello everyone! Can I join? Really hope all those who are waiting and worried get good news soon and all those who feel grotty get some rest this weekend.
I think I am due October 30th so very early days. I am trying to stay calm but after a MMC at 12 weeks over 18months ago and having to go through IVF to get pregnant now I am not doing very well. How are you staying sane? What are your tips, mantras whatever works for you? Help!!!!!
X

Welcome yoyozozo! I wish I had some grand words of wisdom for you but I don't really. I'm sorry to hear about your mc and difficultly conceiving this time but wonderful news that the ivf has done the job and you're joining us! With a scan to confirm whether or not my pregnancy is 'viable' a week Monday, I'm trying to keep as busy as I can so I think about it as little as possible. I guess that's the only advice I would have! I wish you the best of luck with this little one!

First episode of nausea and vomiting this morning at 5+6! Felt instantly better after it and moved straight on to eating chip sticks crisps, which seem to be my thing lately!

Only DH and myself know about the pregnancy so far, until I had to tell my best friend this week because she just knew ...plus it will make it easier in family social situations having her around and helping ! . Not planning on telling anyone until after that first scan, so it will be an easter announcement from us

Oh emvy I will have everything crossed for you next Monday and really hope the days til then don't drag too much. I am sure you're right that there is no magic formula and we just need to keep busy and keep going. Not always easy!

Feeling for you all as its a long wait from positive test til 12w scan. I'm finding it a lot easier this time around because DD keeps me busy. And because I had the early scans and continuing symptoms I feel vaguely reassured.
For me sickness only kicked in at 6 weeks last time, 5 weeks this time. For those not feeling queasy yet - make the most of it!! It may well come with a vengeance when it does
yoyozozo congrats on IVF success

9+1 today

emvy, fingers firmly crossed for you. And many congrats yoyo.

Sorry, I didn't mean to sound flippant about the lack of sickness, I know a lot of you are really suffering, so for those who are. I keep feeling a bit queasy, and thinking that this is it, but so far so good (I hate being sick, but it would be reassuring to have another symptom IYSWIM. I know I sound like a prat for saying that!).

boxesoffrogs I enjoyed your random reminder about caffeine :)

We've told only one old friend of mine who I don't see often any more. We will tell both sets of parents if the early scan looks OK. I may also tell my boss if I am still struggling with tiredness and nausea so she can turn a blind eye to increased WFH. (I suspect she's onto me already given that my usual Diet Coke and chocolate were replaced overnight with crackers and ginger tea.)

Random, but has anyone else's nipples darkened yet? Mine have.

We had our early scan this am and thankfully all looking and measuring really well and we saw a nice strong heart beat :-) this is past the point where we would have lost the baby in the missed miscarriage so am feeling so so relieved !!! Was absolutely petrified before hand! Hope everyone else who is waiting for scans this week gets good news too! Happy weekend everyone!

Feel a bit guilty re caffeine. I'm drinking a lot of coke. In fairness a lot of it comes back up. There's just nothing else quite like it. I'm not a fizzy drinks drinker normally, but water or squash tastes metallic. I've switched to decaf tea... Is there such a thing as low caf coke? I'm thinking it's more important to keep hydrated than to worry about caffeine and it's the only thing I want to drink.

Moomin you can get decaf coke.

I am a Diet Coke addict in normal circumstances but gone right off the stuff now. I've meant to quit for ages so I'm not complaining :)

Brilliant news conker I'm delighted for you!

Thanks under! Will have to look for it. Not sure my nips ever went back to normal after DD. Not only dark but nipple became enormous. They grew enormous! Be warned people it'd unnerving!

moomin I can't stand full fat coke usually but it's one of the only thing that's staying down. I'm completely off tea, coffee and chocolate though so I'm allowing myself a coke every few days. I need the sugar!

Amazing news conkerchops - over the moon for you!

under - mine went dark before I even got my BFP. It was one of the symptoms that gave me a little hint I may have been before i was brave enough to take the test! Based on dates I've been given currently (although they're very questionable at the moment), it would've only have been about 2-3 weeks after conception.

Right so... My last post made no sense #exhausted
10storey I'm going through bottles and bottles of it! Well done you for curbing your craving.

boxes didn't mean you were flippant at all btw, just that you can be fine in the early days and then be struck down so you might still get the morning voms you desperately seek hopefully you are one of the lucky bitches ones who is glowing and fine throughout

Hi everyone, I'm new to MN and a bit late to the thread but please may I join? I think I'm due around 17th October, this is my first so all feels very overwhelming at the moment! I was so excited when I found out but now I am mostly just incredibly anxious about doing something wrong/eating the wrong thing - anyone else feel like this? I'm hoping it's just hormones, my poor husband has spent a lot of time calming down the sobbing crazy pregnant lady!!! I'm not normally a nervous wreck! Nice to meet you all

Massive congratulations mrsbumble I post far too much! But can't not say hi now I've seen it! Too chatty (and lonely at the moment) . Sorry. Off for a nap while my DD does so break from my endless waffle for a while

Welcome and congrats mrsbumble!

And moomin- you can get caffeine-free coke, I forget what stupid name they decided to call it but it's the one with the brown-y gold label 😊 I'm currently sipping some 7up zero (also no caffeine!) and trying to drink more non-fizz than fizz but like you it's pretty much the only thing I want to drink at the moment! I've promised bubbabean as soon as the nausea goes they can enjoy a much healthier diet courtesy of moi! Xx

Thanks MoominMama - it's so nice to have people to talk to here, this is all so new to me and we haven't told anyone yet - it is so hard not having anyone to share your excitement/worries with (except the long-suffering husband!)

Hi bumblebees, welcome! I think we all very much feel the same - everyone is so supportive and helps to ease anxieties, especially when you haven't told anyone and just need to stress about the silliest of things!

With those on the fizzy drinks. Can't get enough lemonade! So went to the gym, had a hypo afterwards and ended up shaking in the corner trying to eat chocolate peanuts and not vom. Do feel better for it now though. It seems if I can actually manage to do some exercise it does curb the sickness but a tricky one as can't eat before as I feel too sick! I had to tell my instructor so they are going to scale back the work outs. Welcome bumblebees! Congrats on IVF success, it's normal to feel anxious I think that seems to the the overriding symptoms for most of us here! X

I'm new here and new to the pregnancy world as I'm currently around 9weeks with my first. I never thought I'd be having children soon, but er surprise to me! Due date is 1st October and I really hope baby stays for that date because I love the Halloween month! 🎃
I work retail and I am absolutely shattered all the time and Im so emotional. Nausea, heartburn and headaches seem to be my main pregnancy symptoms!
Did anybody else loose their appetite at all? I'd sit down to a meal I was looking forward to then all of a sudden, I'm not interested in it.
Also full of a cold and not having fun! 🙃