December 2018 babies

[Yukka]

Hi can't see a thread so thought I'd start one.

Age 39
Ttc#1
Mc x 2 both at 5 weeks
4weeks and 2 days pregnant and praying its sticky!

Anyone else?

It will be easier after you had a scan youll be able to relax more

I'm 5+6 and tested again this morning, despite nausea and sore boobs. I think I'll keep testing until I hear a heartbeat. But then again when I get there I could carry on! Fx we calm down soon! 🙈

I can't remember what I did to fill the first few weeks when I was pregnant with ds and it wasn't that long ago. I can't keep testing as it's spending money I could spend on baby things later in time

I've just run through these exercises so I feel a bit more 'busy' and like I'm doing something useful! The exercises are mostly super low stress, you can do 90% without getting your heart rate up and of course don't do anything you're not comfortable with. Going through the whole lot took me about 25 minutes and I'll try and do the set once per day now. If you fancy it this is the link :) www.google.co.uk/amp/www.momjunction.com/articles/abdominal-exercises-during-pregnancy_00366835/%3famp=1

Is anyone else only able to eat utter crap? I feel so guilty as I know I should be eating healthily but because I feel constantly sick i only seem to want rubbishy foods like bread, crisps and chips why can't vegetables and fruit make me feel less pukey instead?! Is it just me? Tell me I'm not alone!!

You are not alone! Twiglets are my new best friend. Only thing I've found to stop the nausea. And then when I'm feeling sorry for myself (24/7😂) it's sweet things like Danish pastries 😬 nightmare

Mine is popcorn and oasis 😂😂 🍿
I just can't help myself

Definitely MrsTea I am eating so much crap. Feeling so nauseous crisps are the only thing making me feel better. Just showed my hubby ur post as he was saying why was it that only unhealthy things making me feel better . I just lost 1 stone and half and I'm going to put it all back on . X

Morning everyone how's everyone doing today? I tested again this morning with CB and got 3+, I think I'm 5 + 2 now and in January had a MC at around 5 so I cried when I saw the 3+. This journey is too emotional already!

Morning
@Roomarmoset that’s brilliant news. It does settle the mind slightly when you see the numbers where they should be

Well I was exhausted last night, couldn’t keep my eyes open at 10pm. Went to bed, didn’t fall asleep til 11.30pm and now I’m wide awake and have been for about half hour. What is wrong with me?

@MagicalCreatures I'm the same as you, can't keep my eyes open on the sofa and then can't sleep when I get to bed! Keep waking up at 5:30 and can't get back to sleep 😴😴

@roomarmoset that's great news! How reassuring for you! I'm similar with the waking up early, however I've been going to bed about 9.30! Lol

Yeah I'm walking up at about 5 every morning... but I am napping in the day so maybe that has something to do with me waking early lol 💤

That’s good news Room. I haven’t dared use a digi this time. And definitely with the sleeping. Though went out last night and just had some brown spotting, am freaking out. Should be 6+5. This part is so hard isn’t it, can’t wait till 12 wk scan, if I get that far.

Is anybody else tempted to buy some maternity jeans soon? I’m only 5 weeks but I have zero stomach muscles so feel big-ish and tight waistbands are making me feel sicker! Maybe bump bands are a better option?

I dug out my maternity clothes last week as when I tried to put normal shorts on I realised it just wasn't happening! Currently wearing super comfy maternity leggings!

I'm living in pjs and leggings at the min.. even in work my black trousers are actually just a pair of black pj bottoms haha!
I'm sure my stomach looks bigger already tho... might just be extra water & bloat but who knows lol x
I put on a pair of jeans the other night for a trip to the cinema and I had to walk round with the top button undone I was so uncomfortable 😂 XX

I'm plus size and so far I've lost weight (about 17lbs) due to massive food aversions and morning sickness. My normal trousers are baggy now. I started having a bump with my DD about 16 weeks and with my DS about 14 weeks but I'm not too sure this time round as I already have a belly! I was in Thailand in November and a lovely Thai woman started chatting to me and asked if I was pregnant.. I was SO mortified. I'm hoping I can gain a minimal amount this time round. I've not eaten anything unhealthy at all as mostly craving fruit/salad when I can eat and not drinking alcohol (obvs) or fizzy drinks. I also have heart issues and countless arrhythmias so might well be under consultant care due to that and my raised BMI. - at least that is less than when I found out I was pregnant!

I'm so glad there are other people feeling the same. I'm only 7weeks and totally bloated and puffy!! I just wanna live in trackies or leggings!! Haha! @December2018 I may have to buy some trackies for work! Jeans are just not working anymore. Hoping the they'll fit again soon once the bloat has gone down!

Totally bloated here too, and only wearing trousers / bottoms with elasticated waistbands!

I am so bloated too and am struggling to find anything to wear. december that made me laugh about wearin pjs to work! I am also waking once or twice a night and struggling to fall back asleep. Ive just discovered that lemonade helps with the nausea. Reassuring to see everyone else is having the same symptoms.

I cant decide whether i track my number of weeks by my last period date or the measurement of the baby.
Im either 8 weeks today or 7+ 3.
What would everyone else track using? Date of last period or measurement of baby?

mama usually date of last period is used until 12w scan as early scans are sometimes inaccurate as babies are so tiny.

That said, having had 2 scans this week both saying 1 day apart, at my booking in appt midwife used that date as my due date for my initial notes.. so who knows!

But at 12w scan they'll adjust whichever you use anyway if needs be!

According to my dates I'm 8+3 but 7+1 by scan. Going by scan for now. Will go back on Wednesday for rescan to make sure there's growth and still a heartbeat.

I've booked myself in for an early scan. I'm 8+3 according to my dates, but I think more 7+3 according to late ovulation. My near total lack of symptoms has got me fearing/anticipating the worst. I know that many women have no symptoms and all things are fine, but my brain is preparing myself for the words "no heartbeat".

Side note: has anyone read What Alice Forgot by Liane Moriate? I think the words "there is no heartbeat" will haunt my subconscious forever. Another side note, I highly recommend the book!

My husband didn't really want me to book an early scan and thinks we should just be patient. I, personally, can not wait with this anxiety for another month about her existence of a healthy baby. He worries that I'll want reassurance throughout the pregnancy (if everything is ok) and want a scan constantly. I really just want to be reassured that there is a living baby in the first place.

All will be clear by close of day on Tuesday.

I am absolutely freezing. I'm wearing two jumpers and a blanket and I'm shivering. My husband and daughter haven't even got jumpers on. I was certain my daughter was running a huge fever, she felt roasting hot. 37.1 🙄 guess that's my internal thermostat on strike!