August 2008, anyone want to join for the very early days!

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Have DS, 13 months. Stopped bf in Oct and immediately got pg but was chemical preg which I lost at 5 weeks. Now got BFP today, very excited. Quite faint line but definitely a line.

Anyone want to join?

Hello everyone,

Just came across this thread after posting the news (on a new a thread) of my own August-due-date pregnancy. And yes, like all of you, I am SO excited. And it's great to be able to share some of this excitement with what feels like a really lovely and supportive group of great women (I'm new to the whole online community thang). So, congrats to all of us.

SPD is when the hormones that loosen the ligaments in your pelvis ready for labour start too early and go into overdrive. It causes pain in your lower back, pelvis region, sciatic nerve problems for me/ It is painful and can be quite severe. Some people end up on crutches.

Hi Bea
Welcome
When are you due?
Any symptoms yet?

Hi Mollie
Thanks for the welcome. It feels amazing and more than a little surreal to be here. Still can't quite believe it. It was only a couple of months ago I suddenly, for me unexpectedly, decided I wanted to try for a child; the sudden death of my brother, actually a year ago today, made me think about all those big questions, yeah, like the meaning of life 'n all - I found myself coming to the conclusion that creating a family was what it was about. The fact the my ddh and I could share the news of our pg with my parents, at this time of all times, has just made everything more special.

So, symptons, well - I've been mighty relieved to learn from reading here that it seems quite normal that aleady my breast have grown (hurrah - I finally, almost, have a clevage), that my stomach has now turned outwards to make a little curve, and that I wake up feeling absolutely hung over: achy, dizzy, nauseous, shattered ... Oh, the beauty of it all.

Anyway, I'm clearly rambling ...

How about you: what's your story?

; I can understand the thoughts I've read here about everything feeling more real

Almost 24 hours of head twirling morning sickness. I feel best just after I puke. DH brought me some baby electrolyte solution home. At least it makes the throw up taste better, can't say it's eased the problem yet. Order a manditory cleaning out of all old food in the kitchen. I was able to help pull all leftovers out of the fridge and toss them in a garbage bag. DH is loading the dishwasher. Any and all smells are triggering the morning sickness. DH keeps asking if I need to go to the doctor. I'm going to tough it out for now and see if it passes tomorrow.

Welcome Bea! You're in for an amazing ride.

Ilana OUCH...fingers crossed you get it under control.

PB...too funny...dirty gravy is a very good description and if I went about to puke I'd say it's the best dirty gravy on the planet.

Later

looks like i sadly could be leaving you all , bleeding on and off since xmas eve, cramping but not bad, mainly browny stuff, not rushing to gp so will see what happens

Dear Mummypud, so sorry to hear of this development.

Even though I am very new to the group, having read through the thread, I feel a real connection with you (and everyone else). You are in my thoughts.

Do take care.

B

How is everyone else feeling this morning, I wonder.

Morning all, hope you all had a lovely Christmas.

Well, all my symptoms seem to have subsided, except for MASSIVE boobs, and then suddenly yesterday, the tiredness hit. I thought I was tired before, but that was nothing compared to the all encompassing fatigue which hit me at about 3pm yesterday. I litterally couldn't keep my eyes open, and it was a struggle to move at all.

I remember reading somewhere a description of pregnancy tiredness - it said, when this hits you'll be glad you're pregnant, because otherwise you'd think you were dying!

Still in nightie and new Xmas robe, DS still in PJs, DD in Snow White dress. DH has gone back to work, I couldn't eat my toast earlier but seem to hold down DD's marshmallows ok, BIG GUILT! I really miss proper food, am getting so sick of Sprite - my teeth are rotting. Really need to get functional by the weekend, don't want to let work down again Sunday having dropped them totally in it Xmas and Boxing days.
God knows what the kids can have for lunch.
Mummypud, fingers crossed for you.

Hello everyone, sorry if i miss anyone out, cannot keep up.

Poinsetta - We are all the same here too. I cried from sheer exhaustion night before last after having been sick at what seemed like all day. Kept nothing down and was so fortunate that DH was able to help out at home, the DC really needed him. You have my sympathies - my gums are pretty inflamed, teeth feel awful - will be trip to dentist asap.

IlanaK - I had SPD at week 35 with DS2 and ended up in hospital for a few days to be sent home on crutches. I fear the same again as I have the most awful pains on both sides this times at only almost 8 weeks!!! God help us. How are you anyway?

Well we are visiting the inlaws so i should really get out of PJs myself and pretend to be full of life and energy.

On that happy note, hope you are all having a good holiday

Bea, how fantastic you didn't have to wait too long after making the decision to start a family. How did the family take the news, I expect they were over the moon, bless.
Not watching MN too much at the moment, came down with flu day before Xmas Eve and then had a little bleed Xmas night so been feeling a bit sorry for myself, hugely tired can't decide if that is pg or flu. Just crawled off the sofa to check out what's happening. Haven't had any sickness for a couple of days, so well chuffed, but not much appetite either, but that will be good when I go and weigh at Slimming World next week!
Mummypud- sorry to hear your news, I will keep fingers and toes crossed for you, sending hugs.
TS- poor you, your MS seems to be very bad, maybe you should go to the docs, you will be completely exhausted soon hun, take it easy

Oh and meant to say the same about the MS to Poinsetta & ChaCha too, sending you all hugs, if I could I would swop some of my sore boobs with your MS just for one day x

Well I'm not feeling very pretty at the moment. I've not showered since Monday. My vomit marathon appears to have ended but now I've another little unmentionable bathroom problem . If I weren't pregnant I'd swear this were a virus but nobody else in my house seems affected by it . Was able to tolerate chicken soup for breakfast. Other than that I'm two-fisting Pedilyte and Water. I dug out my seasickness wrist bands last night...that might be why my puking has subsided. I still feel queasy but I'm not heaving which is very good as I was starting to hurt in my midsection. My house is still a wreck from Christmas Day festivities. DD is dressed as Minnie Mouse today. She's been a real sport about all this. I'm camped on the floor in the bedroom next to the bath. When she needs something she comes and brings it to me. Just now I put some peanut butter on a spoon for her to eat. I feel like the worst MOTHER. Here's hoping there's light at the end of this tunnel.

Mummypud, brown blood is old blood plus light cramping is normal in the early days of pregnancy so I'm hoping all will turn out well for you.

PB, ChaCha, Mollie...isn't it so nice we can gather and chat without the worry of hair and makeup.

Hello all,
mummypod so sorry to hear about your bleeding thinking of you and sending hugs, can you go and see your gp tomorrow for some reassurance, i am not a medic but have read that bleeding/spotting does happen on and off in the early days and is not necessarily a bad sign. Put your feet up and try to relax tonight and sleep well.

Welcome to all new commers

TS sorry to hear of your ms so debilitating for you and difficult esp at this time of year.

My symptoms kicked off Christmas Eve ms, v tired and generally over emotional. Had another scan today as off on Sat skiing!!! prob more like strolling in the snow and meeting dh for lunch. We saw a heart beat amazing and wonderful. DD 18th Aug.
anyone heard anything about Charles Wright, Raj Rai? -Lindo Wing or can recommend anyone how does one find out about Doc ?

Hope everyone enjoying the holidays and Happy Nrew Year to all

hello everyone! Can I join? My lmp was on 16 November so I think I'm going to have an August due date too...

I have a ds (2 and a half) and v.excited and v.scared!

Mild symptoms. Sore (.)(.) too and the odd bit of nausea and I'm tired but I'm not sure if that's just caused by xmas/my cold/my ds!

Just back from GP who signed me off work for a week (yay!) and gave me some anti-vomit pills for desperate moments (Sterimil?). Was feeling so sorry for myself I completely forgot to mention my discoloured discharge! It is very slight, comes and goes and there's no pelvic pain (just gastric), will see if continues over the weekend.
TS - Know how you feel about parenting. I told DD(4) she was in charge of the house this afternoon while me and DS had naps. Told her not to open the front door unless she could see it was family. Didn't know what else to do.

Hi everyone - hope Christmas wasn't too exhausting. We told our parents at the weekend and they all went "Oh yeah, we knew." My mother in law said to DH - "She just looks pregnant". I am assuming this just means lardy and she's not my fave person at the mo. Anyway - hope everyone is feeling recovered - sorry to hear about the dreadful MS everyone is having. Twilight - you sound like a great mum- hope you feel better soon. I'm off to lie down again.

Hi Bea0001 and Libbyssister, welcome and congrats!! Glad to have you join us.

Not too bad today although must make attempts to stop huffing and puffing every time I feel nauseous - a lady I share the office with commented that there was an awful lot of huffing and puffing coming from my end of the room today!

Tired and nauseous but Praise God no vomiting. Really sorry to those poor bunnies who have it bad (((((Hugs))))
x

TS your so right, if you could see the state of me now, no make up, no shower today, still wearing pj's, sent dh to the pub so under a blanket watching movies all evening. Might be able to force some chocolate down tonight, who knows?! I wouldn't worry about your parenting, I bet your dd is absolutely thrilled she's dressed up for days and is having treats galore, it's all one big adventure for her, it's just you that feels bad! I'd heard about the travel sickness bands, maybe Poinsetta should try them? You never know!
Welcome Libbyssister, glad your MS has slowed a bit CC

Poinsetta - A week at home - hurray! Hope that in itself makes you feel a little better. Oldest DS is only just 2 and as soon as i cough he says 'maaaaameeeee sick, sick!' and points up the stairs or imitates me! He's had to go through this first and second year of his life now poor lamb!

Twilight - Sorry you're not feeling great either, awful i know. Is some consolation i think knowing others are in same boat. I managed to keep dinner down today (hurray) but i stupidly indulged in home made pickles and now i feel i will spending my quiet time (DC asleep) up with the Shanks family...grr!

Mummypud - I missed your earlier post. Hopefully all is okay.

Moolie - Hope your evening is going well.

Am looking forward to bed. Anyone else suffering insomnia or real uncomfyness? I am feeling so tired but never get to sleep most nights. Right, most stop moaning. x

Hope everyone had good Christmases. Sorry to hear about the bleeds. I had one at exactly this point with DD and all worked out fine. Hoping it won't happen this time though as it was worrying at the time.

The tiredness has really hit. Have slept for 2 hours each afternoon this week. Really scared about what will happen when DH is back at work, and worse when I am too.... I remember being tired last time, but nothing like this. Guess I could have lie-ins then and lounge about the house at the weekends without a toddler running around.

Welcome to the newbies!

Mollie my (gorgeous) Mum and my (until recently very distant) Father are more happy than I have ever seen them. The news that they will be grandparents -my EDD is August 28 - has turned them from a couple still deep in the depths of grieving for the death of their son, first year anniversary is today, into a couple full of the joys of (new) life. it is gobsmackingly brilliant.

How, I wonder, did your parents - and that of other newbies like us - react?

hardygirl - I meant to say - for your MIL's how-could-she-say-that comment, sending you a sympathy 'grrrr'.

many thanks all for the support , the bleeding has stopped and cramping has settled but i dont feel as sick etc, i am going to gp next week as i want to see what happens , i had this with both my previous pregnancys , the first ended in miscarriage and the second i carriied to term for my dd , will keep you updated .xx