October Babies No. 3

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Hi Ladies,

I have tried my best with the list below but if anyone needs me to change anything please let me know!

Piraterach – EDD 27th September. Team yellow
NotMyPenguin – EDD 27th September. Team yellow
mandScookiesrule – EDD 29th September. Team yellow
jeneral – EDD 29TH September. Team yellow
MoominMama22 – EDD 29th September. Team yellow
Presh88 - EDD 30th September. Team yellow
Mulberry2627 – EDD 30th September. Team yellow
Dinosaurkisses – EDD 30th September. Team yellow
Supersmith – EDD 1st October 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
Wapsmahoney – EDD 6th October. Team yellow
Silkybear – edd 7TH 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
Thisismadness77 – 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
Beansprout79 – EDD 10th October Team yellow
Kirsty8333 – EDD 10th October. Team yellow
HollyMay84 – 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
Loopyaboutmy2boys – ELCS 13th October. Team yellow
Corrinax – EDD 13th October Team yellow
Starfish83 – EDD 14th 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
Gracey1 – EDD 15th October. Team yellow
Critterpants – EDD 15th October Team yellow
DaisyFranceLynch – EDD 16th October. Team yellow
TequilaSetAWatchman – EDD 16th October. Team yellow
Doomkittycleo – EDD 16th October. Team yellow
Ifelola – EDD 16th October. Team yellow
Mrsbumblebees – EDD 17th 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
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
Leafs123 – EDD 19th October Team yellow
Rachieg88 – EDD 20th October. Team yellow
SophieGiroux – EDD 20th October. Team yellow
Amyappletree – EDD 20th October. Team yellow
SeatOfMyPants – EDD 21st October. Team yellow
ThatGirl82 – EDD 21st October. Team yellow
Glitterbubble – EDD 22nd October. Team yellow
Charmanar – EDD 22nd October. Team yellow
Mishmishmish – EDD 22nd October. Team yellow
Thoughtaboutthis – EDD 23rd October Team yellow
Emwithme – EDD 23rd October. Team yellow
DrMum83 – EDD 23rd October. Team yellow
Yellowfrontdoor- EDD 23rd October Team yellow
Colourmylife – EDD 23rd October Team yellow
PlayOnWurtz – EDD 24th October. Team yellow
JanuaryJuniper –EDD 25th October. Team yellow
UndersecretaryofWhimsy – EDD 26th October Team yellow
Confusedat23 – EDD 26th October Team yellow
Vitalite – EDD 27th October. Team yellow
Sammyw1997 – EDD 28th October Team yellow
Soapycomb – EDD 28th October Team yellow
LadySchop – EDD 28th October. Team yellow
Shinysparklythings – EDD 28th October. Team yellow
DebsOctBaby – EDD 28th October. Team yellow
88claire – EDD 29th October. Team yellow
Greedyduck – EDD 29th October Team yellow
Yoyozozo – EDD 30th October Team yellow
MrsMonkeyBear – EDD 31st October. Team yellow
Tigger83 – EDD 31st 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
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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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Rufus200 – EDD TBC. Team yellow
FluttershyStare – EDD TBC. Team yellow
Daydreamer88 – EDD TBC Team yellow
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10 do they still do the scan? I was a bit worried if I said I didn't want the nuchal test they wouldn't do the scan... I don't plan to have any further tests done if NT comes back high risk.

gimble I am a short arse - 5ft3 1/2 (the 1/2 is very important!), and I am a size ten. Annoying as I had just managed to lose a few stone, but obviously now that has all gone to pot (shouldn't grumble should I?!) Like I said, it's not bump like, just looks like podge so will just wear my bikini, and to hell with everything else! Off to Cyprus for a week of lying about next to the pool and doing absolutely bugger all. Cannot wait for some sunshine! Plus will take my mind off he scan which the day after I get back...

Ooh hi em! Every time I ride I think of you and your doctor's very disturbing concern... my midwife looked as horrified as if I had just admitted to mainlining crack through my eyeballs when I told her I ride, and told me to give it up immediately she said the motion can cause the cervix to weaken, especially when in the first and second trimester, and that it was better to be safe than sorry... I am going to be a rebel and carry on until the scan, and if everything is as it should be then I will have to admit defeat and give up my lovely horse. Will be such a shame as she is on loan, so unless I can convince the yard to keep her open for me for whenever I can go back to it, then it's curtains for me and her. Just when the evenings were getting light, the mud was beginning to let up, and she was getting full of the joys of spring. Huh. Strange though how so many midwives/doctors have differing advice and opinions. Oh and also, I love a cheeky new look sale, did you get maternity stuff??

10 what did you say?? I am a rubbish liar, my work colleague had been eyeing me with suspicion when I claimed to have given up alcohol and caffeine for lent and literally demanded to know if I was pregnant. I went very red and did stupid giggles and muttered something along the lines of 'don't be so silly'. She saw straight through me. Feel sort of bad that a few people/close friends know and my mum doesn't...

Boxes I was very similar to you, bloated for the first few weeks but it has gone down now and I can just get away with the hair bobble on my trousers trick. Why not just go with the bikini and brazen it out on holiday, and blame it on the pies if anyone is cheeky enough to mention it!

I've also bought some maternity jeans. It feels like tempting fate but I couldn't resist red herring jeans down from £28 to £7! And they have belt loops so I can wear them now with a belt. Super comfy.

Unicorn they still do the scan if you don't do the downs testing, as they need it to work out your due date.

Quick question.... Does anyone get spells with minimal or no symptoms at all? I'm 8+5 and the symptoms seem to be getting less and less. Should I be worried? For example woke up today and my boobs weren't sore and could brush my teeth without gagging!

I'm sure it's nothing but I lost all my symptoms before my miscarriage so I'm a bit on edge!

Thanks ladies!

boxes see I mentioned riding to the midwife and she said it was fine. As long as I'm careful. Or as careful as I can be. It's good for core and pelvic floor apparently. So as long as I don't push myself I'm fine.

But I'll stop when I no longer feel comfortable/my jodhpurs no longer fit...

I bought a dress and a jumper. And also went to H&M online and bought a denim shirt. I live in mine now so want to replace my staples with mat stuff.

88clare the other weekend I went Friday sat sun Monday with zero symptoms. Then my booby soreness and nausea came back with a vengeance on the Tuesday. Eugh.

I think touch wood my symptoms are easing now. I'm feeling good today. But that may be because I had a great sleep and the sun is a shining.

@88clare

Im in the sam situation after a mmc this pregnancy iv had no symptoms other than sore nipples and some days they would be less sore and i would panic and i worried so much i rushed to have a scan at 9 weeks and baby was ok, im now 11 weeks and i still only have sore nipples i did have some mild cramping everyday but that disapeared on monday so hoping everything is still ok

Thanks *corrina and emenem
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I moan when I feel like crap and worry when I don't! I just want this first trimester over. I've got a scan in less than two weeks so trying to power through til then!

I feel a bit nauseous again now but boobs still much happier. Maybe they've just got used to all the hormones!

Just been mothers day shopping. Some of those cards were hideously soppy. Ended up getting my mum a cheap £1.50 simple one as the others were vile (in my opinion!)

Strange to feel next year I might be getting a card!

88claire I've had that too and with 3mc previously that also had symptoms stopping I know it's panic inducing every time you start to feel ok! I've found each pregnancy has been different (this is no. 6) and I've had worse symptoms with one mc and practically no symptoms except dizziness with DS1 who is now 7. It's so random.

boxesoffrogs I'm a very similar size to you and I also look podgy. The round ligament pain as had me wearing maternity jeans or ordinary leggings for comfort more than anything. I'd wear what you fancy. I've found people are less likely to say 'cor. you've gone podgy' when putting on weight and more likely to compliment when losing weight. And people won't always think pregnancy. At 5months pregnant with DS2, DHs cousin asked if I was expecting and got a massive lecture from his wife for it 'because what if she wasn't. You're saying she's fat!' Most of it was fat of course! Hope you have a great holiday in the sun!

Anyone else found they need a bigger bra this early? I don't remember it happening before. Debating on whether to spend money on nursing bras so they'll last longer or normal bras. Non-wired are just so depressing though as they never sit flush against the breastbone and as I've got a small back size I end up spending a lot on bras each time because so few places do them! Maybe I should just give up and let them go free!

bean It depends on the area. Here (eastern england) if there's an issue it's a call within 7days, if all is fine a letter in 3 wks. It's just a screening though so measurement, bloods and a quiz on risk factors. It doesn't pick up all Downs, Edwards or Pataus (the 3 that may get picked up by the nuchal measurement and bloods here). If you're high risk you get the option of more invasive tests (amnio is the one with a chance of miscarriage).

10storey I declined the screening before but did it this time as she seemed a little pushy about it and i wanted the sonographer to shut up and show me if the baby was still alive or not

hi pingu!

boxes I was the same with the bloat which has now improved but have got a 'fullness' in the tummy now. Finding jeans uncomfortable so in leggings mostly! Luckily I wear scrubs at work which hide all manner or sins! I would wear the bikini but be prepared for mum to guess. My DH sent a pic when we were on holiday of me (just in a dress) to his sister and she guessed from that. Apparently I just looked pregnant. Found out she is 8 weeks so delighted we will have almost matching bumps!

Boobs have doubled in size so I've bought new non underwire bras already blu, bought a slightly bigger size so got some growth room! I'm usually a 30C but have bought 34C now and it's comfortable and looks ok. To be honest my boobs have never looked better if it wasn't for pain I could go braless they are so perky! Not looking forward to the inevitable sag afterwards though 😱

claire my symptoms are very much intermittent, I think it's normal. They are definitely getting better this week though too like you ememem (now 10+5). There is light at the end of the nausea tunnel!! Also had exactly the same emotions when buying Mother's Day card!!!

Can't wait for 12 week scan so can tell people. Feel like as we've waited this long might as well wait until that now although part of me feels bad for keeping it from some of my close friends. They clearly all know but have been so polite and tactful.

I'm 12 weeks now, and although not had the dating scan we've had two early scans and no symptoms that anything going wrong so I've just admitted it when people have asked. I've been honest about previous losses so I would tell them now if something happened anyway.

They still do the dating scan if you don't want the nuchal testing. She asked, I said no and she moved on. All very matter of fact and didn't even ask a reason.

I'm off out tonight with another couple for tapas. I've felt less sick the last couple of days and have managed to clean the house and mow the lawn so feeling hopeful I might be able to keep food down. However, I've just had a meltdown because literally nothing in my wardrobe fits!! I look like a whale! Only 1lb gained on the scale but I can't fasten anything. And the girl I'm out with is 8 years younger than me, size 8 and gorgeous. I'm not feeling it!!

Hi ladies, hope everyone is well x
I feel sooo sick, but im happy because i found jellybeans in my local shop, simple things please me haha x

Glad to see some others are losing symptoms as well, I woke up today and have no symptoms at all, panicking here but have my Panorama scan on Wednesday so trying to keep focussed on that.

Just so worried. My anxiety is through the roof, and having been off my meds for 7 weeks now I am over the initial 'come down' but now feeling very down. My GP has said she will refer me to psychiatry in my hospital early, due to my history - so fingers crossed they will accept me!

Should add - I do hope you're all having far better weeks than me! x

I actually think this group has kept me going some days. Even if I am not the most prolific poster.
It's just so nerve wracking. My symptoms of nausea have deffo improved but that in itself freaked me out to start with. Today I had some tiny brown spotting (as I did 3 weeks ago) and cue meltdown. It has stopped now as it did last time. It's just an emotional roller coaster!
I also have a crazy sweet tooth whereas I am normally a huge savoury snack fan! 10wks tomw.
Random collection of thoughts I know.....

Boxes I was about a size 10 prior to my pregnancy and I'm at 10+5 now and my husband can see I have a bump. Boobs have grown a bit but not enough for me to have to buy more bras. I want to hold out as long as possible in case I don't need them.

For symptom worriers.... I still feel sick and tired, but it's more manageable now. Not as many peaks and troughs. Although I find my mood is still quite up and down.

I opted for the down syndrome test as my half uncle had it so I have fairly strong feelings about it.

Hi ladies,

May I join you?

I'm 10 weeks today, with my first. Scared and excited all at the same time. I'll be a single parent, which is daunting but I'm thrilled to have the chance to be a mum all the same.

I've not told many people yet. Scan in a couple of weeks so I'll know more about dates then. As I'm 40, I've been told they will probably induce me at 38 weeks anyway so it's a bit of a moveable EDD at the mo.

Having read through the thread, you all seem so lovely & supportive, I thought it'd be great to join in.

Take care x

I desperately look for a bump every morning. Still nothing. Flatter than before pregnancy due to my weight loss!

Booking in tomorrow. Feeling strangely nervous... not sure what to expect I guess (even though people have shared all their experiences!) Mainly really scared of needles, so feeling incredibly apprehensive about blood stealing!

Hi Clare! :)

Hi Clare, I'm 40 too and nobody has mentioned induction to me yet. I know they are not keen on you going over 40 weeks when you are older, but 38 weeks seems very early.

DancingUnicorn you have my sympathy, I have a big needle phobia too. Unfortunately when pregnant, as I discovered last time, they want to stick needles in you lots . In a weird way it helped me get over it a bit though!

I just looked in the mirror and there is definitely something there, my tummy looks rounder but sort of with a pointy bit in the middle?? Makes no sense I know, but best way to describe it!

dancing try not to worry! I had a blood test but was distracted by answering the eleventy billion questions at the same time so didn't even really notice! And I am really not a fan of needles/blood.

Actually, thinking back to it, my midwife (feels so odd typing that!) said that under no circumstances should you compare your pregnancy to anyone else's, she said everyone experiences it in completely different ways, and you will drive yourself crazy if you do! She also said that you should never under any circumstances Google every little ache, twinge, etc. Maybe she has a point? Dunno, but I am going to go with her wise wisdom!

Re: the bra situation - I have bought back strap extenders as have been finding they are digging in around the middle now. Got a pack of 3 from m&s but jojo and amazon also sell them. Means you can carry on using your own bras. Still wearing wired at the moment but do have some freya deco non-wired that I wore before pregnancy and they are nice looking not frumpy!

I am 39 and have not heard about early induction! Seems a bit extreme! My midwife is pushing for me to have a home birth if anything.

Thanks for the hellos!

I'll query the induction suggestion at next appointment.

I keep writing all my questions down. I'll probably be there for hours!