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
Greentreeseverywhere – EDD TBC. Team yellow
Twinklelittlestar1 – EDD TBC. Team yellow
Rayna – EDD TBC. Team yellow
Firsttimenearcarrier2015 – EDD TBC. Team yellow
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
Xxmissbrightsidexx –EDD TBC. Team yellow
Confusedat23 – EDD TBC. Team yellow
Rufus200 – EDD TBC. Team yellow
FluttershyStare – EDD TBC. Team yellow

I wouldn't worry about the dates on the pee sticks, I've heard they aren't very reliable! As for people not having lots of symptoms, my sister had none with her two boys and all was well... sadly I'm not like her and seem to have her share of sickness too... just remember everyone is unique so you can't compare your pregnancy to anyone else's!

On another note an extra delightful 'symptom' has appeared- Petechiae. They are broken blood vessels on the face from all the vomiting and gagging! Yaaaay. It basically looks like I have a rash next to each eye... thought I'd share incase anyone else gets something similar so they know it's nothing to worry about. I have my booking in appointment tomorrow when I think I'm 9 weeks and also have my scan booked for the 31st when I'm around 13 weeks! So some good news I suppose... 🤢

Argh, I'm lay on the couch trying not to throw up, having just called in sick for work tomorrow as I spent more time today on the toilet floor than at my desk and my dh has actually just said to me, "you wanted this as much as me you know, you can't keep feeling sorry for yourself like this".

10storey

Im on the sofa with a bucket on the floor. Feel absolutely awful! Im not even 6 weeks (I am tomorrow) and really hoping this won't continue for the whole 8 months!

Also the exhaustion is wiping me out... I can't help but feel sorry for myself!

Haha 10storey my husband made a similar comment last week along the lines of "remember you wanted this so you can't moan now"... suffice to say he hasn't said it since and funnily enough when I started vomiting the next day his empathy levels rose sharply! They are funny critters men 😂

Oooo 10storey I would kill DH if he said I was feeling sorry for myself! It can be debilitating and depressing and if we need to lay on the sofa all day we shouldn't feel guilty cos you are literally growing another human! I have a bowl I carry with me everywhere around the house at the moment . Just do whatever you need to do and ignore any silly comments

My DH described my symptoms as 'self-inflicted'
I promise he's not usually an arse!

A helpful comment from your OH 10storey! Bet you're feeling much better now!

Today has been an odd day for me. Well, the whole week has but today in particular. I can't help but "listen to my body" and it's doing all the usual pregnancy things and that makes me think that everything must be ok. However, I don't want to let myself think that as I know I should be preparing myself for the worst. The worst is the more likely scenario. I feel like my body is either tricking me or everything is ok. Those who know, and whom I've spoken to, have just said that regardless of the outcome at least I know my body can do the right thing. Which I completely appreciate and of course am over the moon about but it makes no difference to how I want this pregnancy to pan out. Gah! I'm so sorry for a downer post. It's getting closer to the "big day" and it's on my mind more. Sorry you guys get my rants! Everyone else is so much "what will be, will be" and sometimes I just need to feel sorry for myself!

Oh and continuing the other conversation of thoughtful OH's. Mine thinks I'm playing on the symptoms too. At least we can all feel reassured that they (mostly) all don't have a clue and it's not just our particular OH being insensitive!

emvy I think that is completely understandable and I have everything crossed that the impending scan goes well.

I may have told him to piss off as I didn't have the energy to deal with him, then ran to the loo to bring up my tea. He's now in bed sulking while I'm "feeling sorry for myself" on the sofa.

God, there are several DH's that are lucky to be alive it seems!! I'd be having a massive sense of humour failure about any comment that it's self inflicted or similar!! I think they need to stop sulking and start appreciating the fabulous job you are all doing in GROWING A HUMAN BEING!!

Well said anotherminime

And thank you rachie!

Haha my partner is exactly the same! I do make him wait on me hand and foot, he thinks I'm 'making it up'.. well he thought I was until I was sick all over him in bed now he does everything to make sure I'm feeling okay!

Ahaha brilliant luna! Karma?!

Anyone know if at this stage it's safe to go on rides at a theme park? Got a trip to Legoland planned in a couple of weeks when I'll be 9 weeks. The baby will still be low down protected by the pubic bone so should be ok shouldn't it?
My dd will be very confused if I suddenly don't go on rides when I'm usually all for them!

I'd probably stick to the teacup rides :)

Sorry ladies had a few days of lying on the sofa watching shitty TV and cuddling up with DD1, so haven't dipped in and out as much!

7 weeks + 1 today and feeing sorry for myself - Nausea coming in waves on and off all day. And as of last night I have now gone off Chinese food! It's a god damm tragedy as it's the ONLY takeaway on the island And suffering from an achey back tonight. But suspect that was from dragging an ikea bag of washing and DD round the kitchen floor! Her laughter made it seem like a good idea at the time

Sophie I'd try and avoid rides. I know I wasn't allowed on the rides at the London dungeons as they were drop rides! Always check the signs though, they usually say whether they're suitable for pregnant women, just be careful!

Bit random but I've just taken my makeup off after having worn it all day and I have a very red rash all underneath my chin and around the jawline...I've never had anything like this before? Should I be worried and go to see a doctor or just wait to see if it will go away on its own?
Usually I wouldn't worry about something like this at all

Hi all
Haven't checked in for a few weeks but sorry to everyone who's feeling so ill. I still haven't got any major symptoms apart from tiredness and then waking up around 3am
Had trapped wind the other day in work and totally freaked out - honestly was so painful I thought something was going really wrong! Got in the car, 'relieved some pressure' and felt a million times better
Just counting down the days until 12 week scan on 20th March now...

Has anyone been watching The Replacement - just catching up on the first episode and it's slightly terrifying!

Rides should be fine Sophie, I wouldn't be worried going on them at this stage (except due to nausea!) although might think twice if they specifically say not suitable for pregnant women.

DH is away for the weekend so I've got the kids on my own, he left this morning at 5.30 waking ds2 in the process, it's going to be a long day! I've had 3 public transport vom incidents this week, luckily I go prepared, but really looking forward to this bit being over

Anyone have nice weekend plans?

Ok, I am been an idiot/neurotic/anxious idiot, and just idly decided to do the last test I have in the house, ya know, just to confirm that I am not dreaming, but the test line has come up way fainter than it did last weekend...

It wasn't my first wee of the day, and there wasn't much (tmi), but the top test is the one from last weekend (that has faded a bit) and the bottom is this morning... is this normal? Or does it show hgc levels are dropping? Arghhh, sorry I know I deserve a mental slap for being so paranoid...

I don't actually know the ins and outs of doing these tests as a pregnancy progresses but I'm sure the faintness doesn't mean anything and I've definitely read you shouldn't place too much emphasis on it as weeks progress. I don't know exactly, I just don't want you to be worried for no reason! It's anxiety inducing enough let alone adding more pressure on yourself. Step away from the tests!!

I know I know! I am a fool. Promised myself that if I got pregnant I wouldn't turn into this anxious idiot! No more tests in the house, so I shall leave it in the hands of fate... feeling really sick this morning, boobs are like boulders, and sense of smell is through the roof, so I shall try and remain positive.

How you holding up emvy?