Due in November 2007...am i the only one?

[becaroo]

Hello
Just found out I am expecting first week in Nov...too early to start a thread?? Anyone else out there?

Yes it's my first, at the grand old age of 35 too. So I have the additional "genetic testing" to think about too. All going well so far though and the tiredness and MS are much better than they were. It's so nice to feel (relatively) energetic and well again. Sorry if those reading this are still suffering and going "Grrrrr!" at me!

Grrrrr...!

grrrrrr too

Grr from here too. I haven't been sick and feel ok so long as I keep eating (so a 1 stone weight gain looking distinctly unlikely at this stage) but I'm just completely shattered - choudru sums it up perfectly, it's not just being permanently exhausted, it's the total lack of energy. But (pleasepleaseplease)it'll wear off soon and for the moment I'm almost glad still to be feeling rotten, hopefully that means things are all ok with the baby. Fingers still crossed...

Week 11 has just started for me and (thankfully!) the MS and tiredness SEEM to be easing up a 'little' - I got a sudden urge to wash the outside of my living room windows this morning (NEVER done them before!)

Still feel like I'm sloshing around on a P&O ferry a lot of the time with MS queasyness though, and CAN'T WAIT for the sudden bursts of energy to kick in! And the 'blooming' stage.... I'm far more dull and drab stage right now (skin, hair etc)

Sorry, rant over...... but still smiling as all this means we are preggars and that's just FAB !!!!

Yes, I am the laziest and fattest ever.

@ Choudru - I spoke to my Doctor a few weeks ago about thrush and she said I should be able to use Canestin even though it had a warning on the tube. Don't know if this helps but she looked it up in the book they have for contra-indications and said it was fine to use.

I am also starting to feel very bloated when I get dressed. I haven't dared to weigh myself but have a strong feeling the news will not be good. I wear uniford to work and am just starting to realise that I am going to have to go and get my maternity sack soon. I was hoping to last longer as I am a first timer and I am only 12 weeks. I am also incredibly breathless as well as tired - is anyone else totally unable to walk up a whole flight of stairs in one go?

I used canestan for thrush in my last pregnancy, pessary and cream, late on, about 30 weeks I think. As I understand it it should be under gps guidance and you can't have the oral treatment.

I still haven't managed to put any weight on!!!! Not sure how long thats going to last but I'm well chuffed that healthy eating is doing the trick ...ducking to avoid the hail of shoes!!!

Having said that I'm well and truly poking out the top of my trousers now so its off to find maternity clothes this wkend!

Getting really nervous now about nf scan on wednesday...

Loving that tip Loopymumsy. Was a wee bit worried as I've been slapping on canasten (on and off) since I found out.I'm going to give the tea tree oil a whirl next time.
I've had thrush about 3 or 4 times in the 9weeks, I just assumed it was a preggers thing but should i see a doctor?

Easy
I would defo go and mention it to GP, seems like alot of reinfections and there may be something underlying it he can fix for you.

Can't believe how sexist I've just been assuming GP would be a man!!!!

You so bad guurlfreind! Don't sweat it!

Did you have a good weekend away? Go anywhere nice you want to share with us (I could do with be transported , all be it momentarily, away to somewhere less wheezy, pukey and fat)

What has been your approach (everyone) to telling your children. I was totally open about it but now that they understand that they're going to have a new baby brother or sister they keep telling everyone. I'm not that pleased.

Hi all just a quickie as we're all full of cold & seriously lacking in the sleep department chez iris haven't caught up properly (will do when I've more time) but just to add re the thrush.. it thrives in a sugary environment so it also helps if you cut out sugary foods (ie sweets/sugary drinks/fruit/white flour products and the like) I had it worst when I had gestational diabetes last pg. I'll second the tea tree in the bath too. HTH

Hope everyone is keeping ok. Take care Irisx

waving furiously

It's so lovely when children start remembering people (particularly family). Glad to hear you had a good time and a special well done to your DD1 for not wetting her car seat! Potty training (well the pooey parts) should have been somehow covered in our evolution, why do we have to go through that (sh*t!)?

Hi everyone

This is my first post on MN but have been working for a while and find the banter very refreshing compared to another site I use.

Anyway, I'm due number 2 on 21st November. We already have an almost 3-year-old DD who is going on 13! Oh the joys of parenthood. At the mo am suffering quite badly with all-day nausea and knackeredness in the evenings. Had an early scan at 8+5 and all looks ok in there. Can't wait to feel vaguely human again and not have to eat every 5 minutes. Hope everyone is feeling ok today.

Bearus

Hello all,

Just wanted to say hi to everyone again. I posted ages ago but just been watching intermittently since. Technically, I know I shouldn't be on the thread since EDD is 31 Oct but then it is the fourth date I've been given and I would put money on being overdue anyway.

How are you all doing?

Hi

Thought I would say hello as I am currently 11 weeks preggers and due on the 13th November. This is my first pregnancy and it's all happened really quickly so my mind is still reeling.

Look forward to getting to know you all over the next few months

hi everyone

been ages since I posted but I have been lurking in between working, washing, drying, cleaning, singing nursery rhymes, walking dogs and the million and one things mums seem to have to do every day...oh yes, and feeling sick!

Looking back to last pregnancy I feel very jealous of the old pre-baby me - evenings spent on the sofa with a companionable bar of choc...

Anyhow, had my booking in appointment with lovely midwife, who (Loopym, you'll be thrilled to hear) did not assume I would be returning to hospital as last time and asked me what I was thinking of. Mentioned HB being a really lovely idea but that DH not keen. She suggested he come in and speak to her on a drop in session and also said she would see if any of the breastfeeding group had had HB and she would see if they would be willing to chat with him, preferably with their partner too. VERY positive, I came away absolutely chuffed and having mentioned it to DH he seems to be getting less against the idea. Especially as she confirmed if anything went wrong I would be bluelighted to hospital (ten mins max, it took longer than that to get me into theatre last time anyway and I was only next door!)

Despite my jeans filling up way faster than they did last time, and feeling like a five pint hangover most of the time, I am finding it really hard to believe I am actually pregnant. Told the parents and family at the weekend but still doesn't seem real. Can't wait for the scan!!!