May 2018 babies

[katiegd]

We're pretty early but thought I'd start a thread to see if anyone else is here already.

I'm 4+1, apparently due around 2 May. Would be great to have some company :). Already obsessing over every little thing. The next 8 weeks are going to drag!

I'm really struggling at work today. The sickness is ever present and no amount of junk food or sweets is shifting it. I'm also feeling exhausted and awfully sleepy. I can't get any work done, my brain doesn't work and my eyes can't stay open. I just want to go home and curl up in bed and sleep sleep sleep sleep..

I'm so sorry sophherts look after oyourself xxx

I feel awful, me and DH had a bit of a chat last night - he said he's finding it hard to get excited because I keep saying things like "it might not work out" and "anything could happen" and being negative - I didn't even realise, I think because I'm a midwife and am aware of things that can happen, and a few people I know have miscarried their first pregnancies recently, I'm trying to be realistic and not get too attached in case anything does go wrong and it's ruining my own enjoyment too! It's hard because nobody else knows except my very pregnant friend and I don't want to talk to her about these things coz I'll scare the life out of her!

I know what you mean moochops. I have been saying the same (though I am not a MW), but then I realised that whether we expect or talk about the worst or not, we'll still be devastated if it happens, so I might as well be excited while I can

Equally though, I can only talk about my fears with him because no one else knows

I'm the same MooChops we had a lovely meal planned out for when we 'get the BFP' and despite me being nearly 7 weeks now I am still finding various excuses not to go, driving DH up the wall 🙁 l just don't want to get my dreams crushed, but I guess if the worst happen they will be crushed, dinner or not...!

I Feel the same, I know so many people who've had mc and I'm generally a worrier so more nervous than excited at the moment. Found out my friend is expecting in May as well last night and wanted to tell her we're expecting too but holding off until 12 weeks. Seems such a long wait, only 4+6 at moment

I think we're all in the same boat, just worrying and waiting. It's the longest wait ever isn't it?! Just want to be 12 weeks already! 4+3 here so at the back of the queue!

I feel exactly the same. Before joining mumsnet I never realised how common a mc was!
Though I read today that once you get to 5 weeks the chances of mc drop from 25-75% down to 10%, so fingers crossed that's true as I am 5weeks today

Wow xjo that's so good to know! I'm 5 weeks on Monday so hopefully I can hang on in there!

@ladypug yep, the statistics are here

www.easybabylife.com/miscarriage-statistics-by-week.html

It's rough, but you have to try an relax. You can't change it by worrying. I've had yrs of therapy over childhood stuff and I've definitely learned that what will be will be and no amount of worrying will stop it.

That comes across as arsey and I don't mean it to.

Feeling a bit rough but travel sickness bands seem to be helping. Can't face cooking at all though, we are eating way too much shite for dinner at the moment.

So I told MIL today - she was so excited it's lovely
I'm trying not to think about the what ifs, and work is silly busy so that's helping, but I think we might book an early scan at 8 weeks. Only 5 at the moment!

Do you have to pay for an early scan? If so how much is it?

Hello everyone, can I join in?
Just found out I'm 4 weeks. Not sure how to tell DH as he didn't want to try until next year (this is our second) and I think he will be quite angry about it. Obviously he knows it was a possibility as we didn't use protection, but still, I think he will dread it now rather than be pleased. Feel quite shitty and anxious right now, on top of morning sickness already. The reason I tested!

On top of this I start a new job on the 2nd October and imagine they are going to be pissed off when I tell them (assuming all goes well). It's sad really as I was so excited to tell DH about our first.

I think you can get private early scans for less than £100 xjo - unless there is a medical reason NHS won't scan you.

Hello readysetcake, really hope that with a bit of time to get used to it, your dh is really happy. Mine has not reacted brilliantly either time but is actually very happy about it all!
I am having a private scan tomorrow morning (at 6+2) as I've had such bad cramping for two weeks now that I just need to know what's going on. Fingers crossed.....

Early scan round here is £79, going to (try and) wait until 8 weeks so there will be a bit more to see....

My early scan cost us £79 x

Mine is costing £89 in central london

How is everyone doing emotionally? My hormones are all over the shop and I'm crying constantly. I was finding work incredibly stressful anyway and it's just making it worse. I am actually considering seeing GP about it as I feel very low in mood. But if I have to have time off I'll feel so guilty as we are so stretched as it is. I feel so stressed I am actually worried I'm going to miscarry. :(

Weirdly I seem happier! Though I did get irrationally angry yesterday that DH had left the heated seat turned on in the car and I didn't know how to turn it off!

I got my booking in arranged for 9th October. I'll be 10 weeks so very similar to last time. The best thing is that it's right around the corner from my house! Last time I was assigned to somebody based on the other side of the borough! Very pleased with this.

Still need to sort my booking out

You do have a very stressful job Phoenix, make sure you look after yourself
My job isn't especially high pressured but I am inwardly much more irritable than usual, similar to when pre-menstrual. V low tolerance for stupidity ATM

Hey everyone!
Really happy I found mumsnet and this group :)
I am at 6 weeks and 3 days and due on 7th May. It's my first and I'm incredibly worried and struggle with the uncertainty.
I have an appointment with the midwife on 3rd October but can't wait that long so we've booked an early scan for Saturday - eeek!

I'm excited, nervous, anxious ... all the things!

How are you ladies doing? I've seen that I'm not the only one who booked an early scan - how did they go for you?

Congratulations to everyone :)