Due May 2009. Woo hoo! Summer babies!

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Hello

I have just found out that I am pregnant and calculate that the baby is due on 1 May. It's a bit early for me to be getting excited but I can't help it!

Is anyone else due in May?

hello everyone. hope you're all well and baby glue to you all.
all fine here, my symptoms only started last week and am now feeling very fatigued and nauseous. Fri i was lucky with my two girls: put 1year old down for a nap and laid down on toddler bed with 2year old. I fell asleep even though toddler was poking me in the eyes. amazingly she fell asleep too and we all had a two hour nap! this is usually only a weekend treat when my dh is home.

cravings have been funny: lots of cholesterol-laiden things like bacon and egg sandwiches, meat pies, etc. onlyjust found out that cholesterol is necessary (or good?) in pregnancy and pregnant women process cholesterol differently so that it's not an artery harming thing. i just read it in 'what to expect when you're expecting' but don't know the facts right now to repeat. funny though isn't it?

I'm off now to have some tiramisu from the fridge. take care. xx

How funny. I've had lots of cravings for eggs. Boiled eggs, poached eggs, fried eggs...you name it. And smoothies. I've drunk lots and lots of smoothies!

ellsbellz - so sorry that it did prove to be an ectopic and that the hospital seem to be so unsupportive. I'm sure there must be a thread on MN to help you out with what you may expect. Hope the (physical) pain doesn't get too bad and that soon you will have your own littlie. Take care x

Sarah - whoohoo for your scan. Hope the next one will show things are progressing well.

Gordon - glad bloods came back fine and that hormone levels continue to rise at next test.

fluffer - once you have been seen initially, you won't get a midwife's appt until 24 weeks if all is fine. It sounds like you are already in the system at the hospital because you have been there for tests. Give your GP a call and ask for an appt with the midwife, though all (s)he will do at this stage is take all your details, sign your exemption form and request an appt for your 12 week scan. You won't see her/him again until after your second scan. HTH

Am I the only one who hasn't had or booked an early scan? I still have absolutley no symptoms. Don't think I'll get a scan on the grounds that I just want re-assurance that my little bean is still there. Getting a bit worried but guess I'll just have to wait.

Hope everyone else is doing ok.

Ellsbellzie so sorry to hear your news.

Jaamy, maybe you could ask your GP to do HCG levels? That's what mine did and I got sent for the early scan as a result of that.

I should feel reassured, but then of course I read something else that said if the sac was small in relation to the baby at this stage, that it was a good predictor of MC. Also read experiences of women who'd seen a heartbeat and then had a MC after. Arrgggh, I just need to STOP reading! The sonographer had it right, I just need to start taking it one day at a time and stop throwing myself into a panic.

As for symptoms now (7 weeks tomorrow), I have a serious aversion to cigarette smell (and DP has unfortunately lapsed in his non-smoker status). I can smell him across the room and can barely stand to have him near me! He'd been sneaking off to buy half packs, smoking a few and throwing the rest away--doing that ever since we found out I was pregnant. The last week with all the stress he's been smoking a lot more and not even trying to hide it anymore. He says he will quit tomorrow and go to work with the nicorette on Monday, but I'm worried. He was quit for more than a year and this is a major setback.

We also had our first major-craving-run-to-the-shops incident tonight. I couldn't rest until I had pretzels dipped in cream cheese, so we had to drive over to the supermarket and comb the aisles for them (hard to find with them stocking everything and big pallets in the aisles!). Apparently I am also a bit more snappy/bitchy/grouchy than normal, sort of like my PMS state. Poor DP, he is being driven to smoke! And he has just made me pistachio Jello pudding from the USA, so I'm off to stuff my face some more!

Hello ladies can I join?? Got my BFP on friday on my dh 30th bday! I have one dd called Ruby who is 7 months, quite suprised we caught so early 1st month of trying!! Took 2 years to catch Ruby and unfortunately suffered and ectopic and two mc so hoping this bean will stick- due May 16th 2009!!!

Welcome bluebell - hope this bean sticks!

sarah - Hope your DH manages to kick his habit. My DH gave up for good just over a year ago but had lots sneaky fags before then. He really thought I wouldn't be able to smell it.

LOL at the running to the shops. I nearly did the same last night but for a HPT! Then figured that even if bean isn't sticking I'd still have hormone levels that would give a BFP. Will just have to wait it out. DH says I've been grumpy too, which makes me worried again that I'm going through a MC. Have had cramps today and a very small amount of spotting, but then again I am approaching my normal time for AF and monthly spotting isn't uncommon when pg...ARGGGH!! Though once I had a BFP all this symptom spotting would be over . DH has also told me to stop reading anything pg related!

It's a good job I've got you lovely ladies to go through this with.

so sorry ells, cant imagine what its like for you just now. life sucks sometimes. god bless xx

im 7 weeks tomorrow, have midwife in a week. have convinced myself its twins as ive got a big tummy already. no other explanation not even all the food ive been eating!!

Hi all sorry I've not been updating the list. I've been paranoid about my HCG levels since Friday and have had some fresh blood this evening so I think it's all over.

I'll leave the thread for the moment - I'll come back and let you know for definite so you can take my name off the list.

Good luck to you all!

GordonTheGopher

I know its hard but try not to worry. I had a massive bleed with DS and was convinced that I'd miscarried at 8 weeks. We went for a scan and saw a great big beating heart. These early weeks are so hard, aren't they?

Have an early night and get some rest.

big hugs to those who have had lousy news. Fingers tightly crossed for better news in the near future xx

Hi Fluffer, spangle and half mum - sorry can only manage to keep up the last few bits on the thread, it moves so fast!

MY DD was due on my 40th last october and arrived 13 days later so I was even older!!! 41 now with this pg so by far the eldest I think - difficult parking a zimmer frame in the close confines of a delivery room...

Fluffer - unsure where you are but i think its normal to have a booking in appt with a MW around 8 weeks - then they take all your details and book you in for your scan at 12 weeks. Usually only get an early scan if there is a problem ( I had one as had had a previous mc) If you leave it till 12 weeks then there may be a longer wait for the scan and we're all depserate for those aren't we!!

Half mum - business travel at this stage is a nightmare as its so tiring bt it gets worse. I was flying round Europe till the latest possible term. Its all started again but currently just in Nordic, Germany and Russia (tho been there before and said no way ever again) but in a few months its Saouth Africa and Middle East - oh deep joy.

Also very bloated but seems ridiculously early - boobs also spilling everywhere and bras are cutting in underneath. Went to m & S today but DD was asleep and I couldn't be bothered to get out of the car...lol Now on soaf braless in a maternity bf sloppy joe sweatshirt and jogging bottoms - very attractive indeed...!!!!

Right off for cherry pie and custard, good night all and talk again soon xx

Spangle - we're quite close I think (location wise!) tho that might be my mush brain working incorrectly! Where are you planning to deliver?

GordonTheGopher I'm keeping my fingers crossed for you. So sorry to everyone having such a hard time at the moment.

I'm impressed that you're flying so much in pg Detsy right now I can barely make it to the office I'm so sleepy - let alone an airport etc..

I looked up the Sept thread yesterday (which I would have been on if were not for the mmc). It was good to read all the stories and see who had what... but still quite wierd to think that that could have been our new little family.

You guys seem to be having so many symptoms! Apart from being exhausted and slightly tingly boobs, I'm pretty much fine. I have all the anti-nausea stuff on standby but its barely materialised. Er...Anyone else got lots more CM than usual?

Anyone told anyone in RL that they're pg? Feels odd not sharing the news with anyone else at the mo but not quite ready...

ok, its way past my (new) bedtime, so night all.

Hi ladies.
Just popped in for a rant! Against my better judgement we told our parents our news on Friday (my husband was keen for them to know). We made it quite clear that we didn't want anyone else to know just yet as it's still so early.
Mil and fil don't seem to understand plain English and have seemingly phoned around the relatives, blabbing their oversized mouths off. I'm really narked that they haven't respected our decision.
Mil is also driving me crazy by constantly stating her preferance for a granddaughter. (She did this when I was pregnant with ds and I was so glad he was a boy, just to spite her!!)
Dh tries to stop her when she is being like this but to be honest she saves most of it for when she gets me alone, then if I say anything she turns it around on me and makes herself out to be the victim. (it was a misunderstanding and she's so upset that I could think she ment it like that, etc).
Aaaaaagggghh, this is only week 5 of a 40 week pregnancy! She's going to drive me crazy!!!! Perhaps I could tell her in no uncertain terms what I think of her and claim it was also a misunderstanding (and if that doesn't work blame it on my hormones)

I can't believe they did that chubbymummy! That's just not fair. Would def not tell them when you have your scan dates etc... how dare she state a pref for either gender?! Very rude and you're right to be cross.

I would be tempted to wind her up by telling her that you made a mistake with your dates and you're not pg at all...! Then she'd have to go around telling everyone that and probably looking a bit foolish!

Sorry must have woken up on the wtong side of the bed today thats a bit spiteful isn't it?!

Best of luck with the blood test, gordon. Hoping all is well.

Morning ladies. Was meant to be in meetings this morn but they've been cancelled so thought I'd pop on here for chat instead!
I am so sorry ellsbellzie to hear your news - big hugs from me, you poor thing. Good luck for the future. Hope you get another BFP and successful preg very soon.
Gordonthegopher - fingers and everythiing else crossed for you. This is irrelevant I know but I too had a HUGE bleed with DD2's pregnancy - at work in a meeting, horribly embarrassing, blood everywhere - (sorry, yuck I know) but when I got to hosp they said I'd miscarried then 2 hrs later did a scan and she was still there.....the doc couldn't believe it so NEVER give up hope. This was at about 14 wks. (I bled off and on until 6 months and she's absolutely fine. A cheeky little madam but otherwise fine!!) Anyway my thoughts are with you (and everyone else who is having a tough time of it).
I have been a grumpy, hormonal, headachey whinger all weekend. My DH is barely speaking to me as I'm so horrid at the mo. Felt very slightly nauseous but just generally exhausted and have had a horrid headache since Friday night. Apparently the increasing hormones can cause this? Not sure. Although I remember this from last time. Paracetamol helps a bit, but am missing Anadin Extra which is usually my savior for headaches. Keep wanting to tell people I'm pg but then stop myself as not sure still if I'm now 8 wks or only about 5........scan date not through yet - was supposed to get early one as would like a CVS this time as have Downs syndrome in close family. GP sent an URGENT scan request but it's not here yet.
Anyway hope you all have a good day. Have been taking ginger capsules and Vit B6 tablets and so far only v minimal nausea a couple of times......hopefully they are keeping it at bay? Hope so.
Sorry for waffling on and being self-absorbed but it's hard having all this stuff going on and not being able to tell anyone in RL about it isn't it.
X

Oh sorry, meant to say 'HELLO' to all the new ladies joining the thread [waves]

gordon - keeping you in my thoughts and hoping that things may be ok. Take care of yourself, either way you'll need the rest.

BFP - how are you? I have no info to pass on re molar pg. I'm sure there must be a thread addressing it somewhere on MN. Failing that, start your own thread and I'm sure someone will help out. Again, hoping that everything will turn out ok for you too.

Chubby - LOL at the telling PIL you've made a mistake idea. Do they live nearby? Can you avoid them for most of your pg, claiming MS/tiredness, etc?

Nauseous - a big fat "yes" on the CM front! About the only symptom I have.

Detsy - how on earth do you manage all that travelling? Please take it easy.

chubbymummy - I'd be livid if my Fil and Mil had done that! What a cheek.
Tell her that it's not up to you if you have a girl or not - it's her son's sperm that decides and nothing to do with you. That should shut her up!
Being a vindictive, grumpy hormonal old bag at the mo I'd also make a point of not telling her anything from now on unless you absolutely have to for fear of it getting spread around.
And I'd also make it clear to her that you know she 's blabbed to everyone and how ANNOYED, DISAPPOINTED and SAD you are that she betrayed your (and her son's) trust regarding your very precious secret. Tell her that you trusted her to keep your secret to herself and that you are devastated that she has spread the news without checking with you first. That should make her feel ashamed.
(see, told you I'm a horrid old bag at the mo).

Maybe I;m over-reacting on your behalf but if someone did that to me I;d be SPITTING !!!!

Hello all, I hope you are hanging in. Monday morning - Bluuurrggghhhh.

Chubbymummy That is awful - I am so sorry about the way your MIL is behaving!! Mine is exactly the same - she told everyone within minutes of us telling her about our last pregnancy - even though we specifically said NOT to tell anyone yet. Of course, things went wrong and it got horribly complicated with the extended family all asking how it was going. This time we haven't told her yet and my DH wants to hold off telling her for as long as possible - he says that she had her chance and she blew it.

ceeceeanne I know what you mean about the stomach!! I find it really, really uncomfortable to do up my trousers, they are currently held together with a hairband! I am also only 7+3....too early to show!!!

ellsbellzie I am not sure if you are on here anymore - but I am so,so sorry about the ectopic. You need to push the hospital or your doctor for as much information as possible about what has happened and what to expect in the future. I look forward to seeing you on the antenatal boards again in the future

Detsy I am impressed by your travel schedule, I don't know how you do it!! I actually just cancelled a US trip that was scheduled for this month. I don't mind the shorthaul trips but I find being so far from home terrifying (Not only having to cope with such bad MS but also the fear that something will go wrong with the pgy while I am there!)

Hello everyone else...I am sorry I haven't been able to respond to everyone, this thread moves so fast!

Morning all! I'm still feeling really energised and well despite my 10 month old DD deciding she needs 2 feeds in the night again. We have her in our room at the moment until the loft is done (only after christmas) so its a bit hard just to let her cry it out. She used to be such a good sleeper. I must going back to just giving her a cuddle and a sip of water and then back to bed and hopefully sleep.
No morning sickness yet but major bloated tummy and at night I feel tired and put my head down and bang I'm gone. I'm 7 weeks this week so hopefully sickness won't start.
Happy thoughts to all of you with your heads in the loo I was like that with DD so sympathies.

Morning all!

Gordon I really hope it will all be okay. My friend had loads of bleeding, like full periods she said, through most of her second pregnancy, and also was hospitalised 3 times for vomiting. Her little boy just turned 2 and was the biggest, healthiest little guy you could imagine! I saw him a few days after he was born and he was just gorgeous. She keeps reminding me of that every time I have a bit of a freak out about this pregnancy.

Speaking of people in real life....I think I'm probably the only one who can't keep a secret to save my life. We've told loads of people. First was the B&B owner the morning we found out! Told parents, brothers, brothers' fiancees/wives, random people in M&S, punters in the pub I work at, 3-4 people in the office DP and I used to work at (who then told everyone else). . . . still not everyone knows, but probably more people than not!

I did regret it a bit the other week when we went for the scan, but on the other hand, I'm rubbish at keeping things in and I'd rather if something happened that I didn't have to hide it. I'm American after all, we don't do this 'stiff upper lip' stuff---more like bawl in public and jump on Oprah's couch.

Hi, can I join you please? I found out I am pregnant on Friday. Spent most of the weekend shell shocked even though its planned!! I think I'm due about 16th May, but not entirely sure. This will be no 2, DS is 19months old now. I have a job interview on Friday so am hoping that my brain isn't still a mush by then!

Thanks for your supportive comments ladies. I wish I could avoid them for the whole pregnancy but they only live 2 streets awayand we end up being forced into going for dinner every Sunday!
The worst thing is that my mil is a radiographer at my local hospital and I'm fairly sure that although she won't be able to scan me herself she'll still manage to find out the sex of the baby through her workmates (I think she probably did with ds although she would never admit it!). There is another hospital I could go to but I know how much grief she would give me if I did that. I know I'm getting ahead of myself here, I'm only 5 1/2 weeks after all.