March 2018

[MegsMog]

I have just got a (faint) BFP which, going by ovulation, would give me an EDD of March 2nd.

I recently had two early MC so I'm definitely not getting excited yet - but equally trying to stay positive and believe this one might just stick, hence starting this thread!

This would be my second DC, I have a DD who is 26 months.

Anyone else?!

Anyone else crazy emotional?

@lokelani & others who hadn't liked @stumblymonkey's stats last week, I just rechecked: spacefem.com/pregnant/mc.php?m=06&d=05&y=17.
Down to 9.4%/8.4% now for lokelani and I, dropping all the way to below 5% next Saturday. I'm starting to like stats again.

@SophSoph - I've been a bit grumpy and stroppy with my partner, because he started about 15 jobs around the house at once and basically just made a lot of mess. I've also had a few very tearful moments and been much more cuddly. But I'm often quite emotional anyway, so I'm not sure how much of that is just me. (And he really did make a LOT of mess, though he is now starting to clear up jobs room by room.)
What's been upsetting you? Or how have you been emotional otherwise?
Chin up

Ooo thanks for the stats @Excited1103 - I think I'm down to 10% ish today. Fingers crossed it sticks all the way.

I've not been emotional @SophSoph92 - which is odd for me haha. I've been super tired though. Don't know how I'm going to get through a whole day of work!

Not ideal for me!!!! Been trying to avoid constant checking of stats!!! Still on 22.1%

Yep Soph! I was really emotional back at around 4 weeks pregnant but then I calmed down a bit although I was then hysterically crying a couple of days ago while reading about Bradley Lowry's funeral. I'd usually tear up a little but not cry to the extent I did.

@SophSoph - your risk will halve to 11% over just the next week, it might be feeling like forever right now, but really it comes down ever so quickly.

Excited, that sounds delicious!

I have been quite teary lately, but am living with depression and anxiety anyway, and the medication I've been changed to due to its being safer in pregnancy is not as good as the one I was on before, so at least some of it is that.

I ended up crying this morning because DD was being a total nightmare ('spirited' would be the diplomatic term) and I couldn't imagine coping with her and a newborn as I felt so overwhelmed just by one child, so as soon as DH came to take over I hid in the bedroom and quietly howled! I oscillate wildly between being beside myself with excitement at having our longed-for second, and being absolutely positive that there is no sodding way I will ever be able to successfully parent two children.

Sorry to hear that Tea, I think everyone gets overwhelmed sometimes with their kids, it's just a little tougher for you because of your depression and anxiety. Maybe the midwife can recommend someone who can help you think about coping strategies?

@SophSoph92 yes - had a full on bawl at work on Friday. I am an emotional person and fond of a good old cry but this was quite unusual for me. I just felt very overwhelmed. Work colleagues were very lovely and kind but probably a bit taken aback!

Thanks, Excited. I have a doctor's appointment this week so will have a word then.

@givemethetea keep having phases of this like how the f**k am I going to cope with two!!!??

Please can I join? Just got my BFP and although I'm not sure of dates, as this is the cycle following a miscarriage, I am fairly certain it will be the last few days in March.

Congratulations and welcome @FuzzyOwl

@SophSoph92 I was really short tempered all last week with my OH which was really out of character - one night I literally screamed in his face. We were both so taken aback we ended up laughing about it. I'm on progesterone for recurrent miscarriage and one of the side effects is mood changes so I'm putting it down to that.

@GiveMeTheTeaAndNobodyGetsHurt my dd has also been extra 'spirited' since I've been pregnant - I think they pick up on the hormones or something. She's in nursery tomorrow so I'm looking forward to a lovely quiet day

Taking it all one day at a time- excited about my consultant appointment tomorrow. Really hoping that I might get a scan although as I'll only be 5+6 I don't think that's likely.

I suffer with depression and anxiety too @GiveMeTheTeaAndNobodyGetsHurt - it's one of the reasons we've waited to long to start trying and now I'm worrying how I'm going to cope - prob why I've not felt excited yet.

Hope your dr is good as that can make all the difference. I've been told my medication should be fine - what you on?x

Thank you @NorthernBelly

I am going to see the doctor about medication for anxiety in this pregnancy. Even without my recent miscarriage, I suffer terribly with mood swings and anxiety when pregnant. I really don't want to take medication but equally accept that I will have to. What are others taking?

I suffer from anxiety and depression too, I spent January to May this year very slowly lowering my dose to nothing. I was on venlafaxine but not on anything at the moment, just trying to take it easy and act on any warning signs before things get bad. I want to avoid taking anything during pregnancy but my doctor has said there are medications that are safe so I know it's always there as a fall back.
@givemetheteaandnobodygetshurt and @mrsw0812 hope you both have good support networks, so important, look after yourselves xx

@givemethetea @northernbelly @rebbles I'm with you there....my toddler has literally driven me up the wall all week.....she's just hitting the terrible two's and I feel like I can hardly cope with her at the moment so no idea how ill manage with a baby as well......i know I will but the thought seems unattainable....

I'm on venlafaxine - but apparently a low dose and dr not concerned about me being on it.

Just anxious to get through to the 12 weeks mark ATM!! X

Thank you lovely ladies x I have an amazingly supportive DH, and my GP is fab too, but little beyond that - for several reasons I have never spoken of my mental illness to my immediate family, and hanging onto friends isn't easy!

I'm on sertraline, which apparently has the lowest risk of harm - although the risk is negligible, and my mental stability is important, I still feel guilty taking it. I used to be on citalopram, which suited me really well. I'll probably go back onto that post-baby.

Hi ladies, sorry for not joining in much yet my 18mo is keeping me on my toes at the moment that's for sure! I'm also in denial that I'm pregnant too. I'm 6 weeks tomorrow and have no symptoms aside from really really needing the loo in the morning and that heavy feeling you get after a much needed wee! I had it last time. I want to feel more positive but am struggling a bit! Hope everyone is doing well x

keep having phases of this like how the fk am I going to cope with two!!!??

Wail! 😮

user you are not alone! I'm panicking over symptoms as I've not really had any and last 2 pregnancies that's how I k we something was wrong tho with this I had symptoms to start and they tailed off.

Tho in saying that I've felt a bit queasy all day today, not nausea as such but just off! Till I l ow why's you g on tho I'm gonna continuously worry and symptom spot (and most probably drive myself crazy)

Any one else have a still breastfeeding LO?
My DD has become a milk monster in the last week or two since discovering Im pregnant. She would lie there all day if i would let her.. she's still eating the same amount of her normal food, i don't know how though.
I'm having a proper nagging stabby pain in my left pelvis and its starting to worry me. If it carries on over the next week I'll have to go and see someone about it.

I suffer with Anxiety too givemetea roosmummy mrsw It's not so bad now though. I was given tablets a while back but decided not to take them as i personally dislike taking any type of medication, even paracetamol. I have my own ways of dealing with it. Hope your all coping well xx

Ginger biscuits and peppermint tea; check!
Tendencies towards anxiety and depression; check!! lol always refused medication for it though, stubborn...

I've been lurking for a while because not much had changed here, but hello to even more new names and congrats& all that!

We went to A&E at 4am this morning because I had some heavy bleeding and got pretty scared.. (young male ) doctor did an examination to check whether cervix was OK and said it was closed so they consider it "threatened" miscarriage rather than "inevitable" but it means I'm having a scan tomorrow morning to check what's happening. Apparently it's not uncommon and they were all very reassuring so I'm just trying to relax and wait and see... Bleeding seems to have stopped so fingers crossed s'all good!