Due in September 2009 - Calling all the Christmas and New Year BFPs!

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So excited to be starting my first thread!!!

Just had a BFP this morning a couple of days before AF is due and according to FF, my EDD is 1st September 09.

I have one DD (March 05) and had MMC in late September this year, so a little nervous but really ready for this.

Looking forward to a few more people joining me on here!

Morning all!

I'm 7.5 weeks pregnant now and still no booking in appointment. I've been leaving messages on an answer phone for 2.5 weeks now and no one is getting back to me. So I'm off to gatecrash the maternity clinic and see if its easier to get an appointment face to face.

Wish me luck!

Ooh, go on, Gracie !

Welcome new people. Hoping that TrixieVix is the only Trixie who might be having twins...the thought crossed my mind in the car this morning and I almost caused a massive pileup in Kensington High Street.

6w1d here and sleeping like a professional, appetite in hiding, feeling vaguely faint in the shower this morning. Definitely feeling pg, but am noting that I'm not the symptom-spotter I was the first time around, and every couple of hours I realise I've actually forgotten that I'm pg. 2nd time around, I find I dread the idea of maternity clothes, wobbly round ligaments, constant weeing...I always used to be horrified at how blase my friends were about their 2nd/3rd/4th pregnancies and now I suddenly understand. I sent off the paperwork for my booking appointment but all I can think is "brilliant, another thing to try and fit into the day." I just want the baby -- can't be bothered with all the drama of pregnancy!

Morning... thread is moving on too fast for me to keep up, hope everybody's well though. I'm 6wks today, feeling queasy and had a bit of a dizzy spell yesterday but otherwise not a lot. Like you, Trixie, feeling a lot different this time round. More excited in some ways, because actually having a baby is more of a reality so I'm really looking forward to it, but also less focused on the pregnancy, I guess because with work and DD and it not all being new I don't really have time to think about it that much!

Gracie, my local hospital does the booking in at the same time as the first scan so I wouldn't be surprised at not having an appointment yet. Good luck if you do go though.

Just returned from GP.

Told her about BFP straight away congratulations which hospital do you want? Ohh I notice you are under mental health team for depression/anxiety have you spoken to them? I would recomend stopping these ad's as they aren't particularly safe, do you want to switch or try without for a while. She has organised blood test to check thyroid function on tuesday (she made receptionist open a closed slot to squidge me in). She is refering me to antenatal mental health team at the hospital I want to use, a new consultant at that hospital who is also an endocrinologist so knows more about thyroid than usual obs/gynae consultant and to EPAU. She told me to book in with com m/w team for about 3 weeks time so that has also been booked and I have the ubiquitous green book to fill in.

Had to get off the bus this morning as some inconsiderate sod lit a fag and I felt like my breakfast was going to make a reappearance.

Wow that turned into an essay!

OMG am seriousley impressed at how quick this woman works. She just called to say I have an app at epau on 16/2 at 9:45

Hello!

I didn't get far. I was told a midwife would ring me to make an appointment but it wouldn't be for a few weeks as they are booked up, then the scan is usually 3-4 weeks after that. That would mean I wouldn't get a scan till 14-15wks. Surely that doesn't seem right.

So I had Plan B, I hadn't changed my GP since moving out of the city centre 2 years ago. So I went to my village GP, signed up with them and they've already given me my booking appointment for 30th January! I'll be 9.5 weeks by then.

sw, sounds like you are having a busy time! Have you decided what to do about ADs?
I too am feeling queasy and tired, DH says he feels the same so it may be a bug. Have also started holding my breath when I walk past smokers as it makes me feel sick

Afternoon all .

Hope you're all ok. Good result with new GP GracieGirl. Hello to all the new BFPs & big congrats . Im very useless at posting on here (apologies)- its so busy on here, which is good.

Been off work last couple of days with horrid heavy cold which has knocked me for 6 (im guessing pregnancy + illness = feeling bloomin' awful).

Had Root canal done yesterday too(put it off for nealy 6 months - they used old x ray & white fillings so it was safe) but the bonus was r.c bit was free cos of preg,so only had to pay for white filling!! And I hadnt even got an exemption card yet - they just took my word! So that money saved pays for the private scan this afternoon.

Feeling strangely calm about the scan now. I do feel anxious about no heartbeat in the back of my mind still, but will deal with that bit when/if it happens.

Really not expecting it to be twins now as symptoms not as dramatic for dates now, I reckon/hope?!. But TrixieVix, your doc has slightly thrown me with the size of the tum bit - I've definitely got that (gulp!!) & my conception indicator was ahead too... Roll on 5.

Graciegirl - great result with the new GP. I'm still waiting for my appointment. Although I think I am only 6 weeks today, the hospital will have me down as nearly 8 weeks and are supposed to be phoning back with an appointment (as of last Friday).

Bobber - best of look this afternoon. I think I might look into this private scan thing. Sounds like a good deal when most of us seem to have completely useless healthcare teams.

I really don't feel pg at all. Feel a bit knackered but work is mad at this time of year so that's usual. No ms yet which is kind of bothering me as was really sick with DD and felt pretty rough before MC in the summer.

Hope the scan went well bobber.

I saw my GP today. She reckoned am 6 +6. Booking in with midwife and bloods and so on is at 12 weeks.

She said I was a "multi gravida" now and they wouldn't expect to see me very often - think the appointments are more spread because am supposed to be so experienced. SHe also marked down ds's birth (2nd labour) as a precipitous (?) labour because was less than 3 hours.

So nothing now until 12 weeks when there'll be a flurry of appointments for the booking in and the nuchal scan.

Roll on February.

Silentlywondering I'll be watching with interest to see what you decide or are recommended wrt AD's - the day before I found out about the pregnancy I was advised to consider them myself (I have a history of depression and have been on and off them for years). I decided against it for now and seem to be OK so far, the pregancy was a bit of a surprise so I've not been thinking too hard about my other ishoos.

Glad to hear you got sorted Graciegirl - isn't it odd how care can be so different, depending on who your GP is?

Trixievix - a bump already! Wow! How would you feel if it does turn out to be twins? DH's Mum is a twin and there are (more distant) twins in my family so I'll be wondering myself until the scan!

I feel dreadful this evening, really tired and sick. It's been a busy day though. I don't work on Fridays but I am far busier than I am when I am at work. SOmetimes I long for my nice quiet desk.

Any news Bobber - how was the scan? Can't believe I've got another 10 days until mine.....

Have been snuggled under the duvet on the sofa in my pj's since I got home at 6.30pm dozing! DH is now working compressed hours and has a Friday off work to look after DS - I've had my dinner cooked (ok warmed in the oven, but hey, it's a start ) for the first time in 7 years and some of the ironing is done! Happy days.

Am super duper sleepy today - struggled to keep my eyes open at work, and simply no chance now I'm home! Definitely feeling more like I'm pg, but still doesn't feel like it 100% if you know what I mean. I think that won't happen until the dreaded MS kicks in, and I'm willing that not to happen this time!

Tigerfeet - not really thinking about it yet tbh. No point in worrying about finances etc. unnecessirily until after the scan. Although there are mulitples in my family - twins AND triplets... this could be fun!!

Hope everyone's ok x

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Hi stayfrosty - the reason they tell you to see gp re pregnancy whilst on thyroxine is because they have to monitor your levels quite closely as there is an increased risk of miscarriage well into the second trimester. I know my thyroxine levels are usually increased during pregnancy.

I have decided to try and go without ad's as the only one they have told me is safe to use during pregnancy doesn't work very well for me at all. Infact last time I tried it it made me a lot worse. If I find myself struggling I talk it over with the antenatal mental health team. My main probs end to post natal though. Once I get past the 12 week mark I usually find I am on cloud nine anyway.

Hello all!

Can I join? I've been lurking for a while as I'm trying to be cautious during the first 12 weeks - but I can't keep quiet any longer! And I do have some experiences to share around AD's that some people may find helpful.

I'm 32 and have one DS with ex-partner, born Dec '03. (You'll have to excuse my poor use of acronyms - I'm a virgin forum user!) Got my BFP a couple of weeks ago and I'm due 11th Sept. Been TTC for about 14 months, both myself and DP had a number of tests to check our fertility which all came back fine. Was due to have one more test to check my tubes sometime in Jan, so was very shocked when AF didn't arrive and I found out I was pregnant. Obviously this baby is very special due to the length of time TTC - hence the caution.

Been struggling a lot since I got my BFP. I have been taking medication for depression for years due to a number of deaths, illnesses and other issues within my close family. I was taking prozac when I was found out I was pregnant with my DS. I stopped taking it as soon as I found out as I was sure that I could cope with my depression for 9 months if it was going to be better for my baby. As it turns out I was fine. However, for the same reasons as before, I did start taking prozac again when I stopped breastfeeding. And to top it off, my relationship with my ex was deteriorating badly.

Fast forward a number of years! I now have a perfect partner who is also my fiancee. I recently swapped doctors and we identified my 'problems' as anxiety rather than depression. I started taking seroxat (paroxetine) for this a few months ago. It really helped me a lot. I knew that the withdrawal symptoms for this drug were more difficult to deal with than other AD's, but when I got my BFP I once again immediately stopped taking them. I've been struggling for the past couple of weeks with mood swings, flu like symptoms, really bad night sweats... all published withdrawal symptoms of seroxat. On top of that I've had stomach cramps, lower backache, sore boobs and watery mouth caused by the pregnancy! And just when I was beginning to get less withdrawal symptoms from the AD's, I got a really heavy cold which has knocked me for six! Feel like crap and had to 'treat' myself to a couple of single doses of paracetamol yesterday.

I think I'm finally starting to come out of the other end now and feel human again! I just want the withdrawal symptoms and cold to end so I can start to enjoy my pregnancy. And I wish the night sweats would stop. I get so hot at night (when I wake up my nightshirt is soaking), and I'm a bit paranoid that will harm the baby - in the same way they tell you not to have a hot bath etc.

Anyway the doc has referred me to the MW who I am still waiting to call me about my booking appt which I apparently get at 8-10 wks. I left a message for her last Monday.. still waiting. Will chase her up next week and chat through how I've been feeling. Desperate for a scan too but that is 12-13 wks in my area which seems like an eternity.

Sorry, that was a bit of an essay and a big moan I know! Feel much better now though! If anyone has any similar experiences I would be interested to hear them.

I looking forward to sharing more positive experiences with you over the coming weeks and months !!!

Hi tinkerbelly, thanks for sharing your story. Withdrawal shouldn't have to much of an effect on little one, it's just rough on you love. Add yourself to the stats list!

Thanks!

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Morning ladies

I had the scan & saw one heartbeat . Consultant has put me a day ahead as its 9mm long! But I imagined the scan would make me feel more reassured,but strangely I feel less so for some strange reason. I think it because I asked about miscarrying odds now we've seen a heartbeat, and he quite rightly had to be honest. With my history & age, it is good seeing a heartbeat now, but doesnt give me much better odds as there is such long way to go. But he did say that the scan couldnt have looked any better at this stage.

I think its quite addictive though -I've replaced my POAS addiction with wanting more scans now! As he told me I'll have the nuchal on the NHS because of my age (I paid for it with DD), so I immediately thought - oohh I can treat myself to an extra scan at about 9 weeks with the money I've saved. But I think its pointless, as Im worrying today more than yesterday - so it would be a waste of money if im honest.

Thanks for your good wishes. Have a good weekend

Not drinking coffee is an absolute killer. Think I'm going to have to have a half caff one, combining no caffeine and the tiredness that comes anyway is not fun. Feel permenantely asleep.
Anyone any tips on how to combat the sleepyness?

Hello everyone! Lots of catch up on- congrats to the new BFPs! I hope all those having problems are managing to stay positive.

I had a similar experiences as StayFrosty with ante natal depression. Seeing a counsellor was brilliant and really helped, there was no need for pills.

I am still not feeling very pregnant, just tired and a bit spaced out. No nausea yet and oddly my boobs aren't sore at all, even when I'm feeding ds.

mama2leah- I am really shocked about what your GP said, thats awful. My friend had the same age gap, her girls are great together, no jealousy, everything is still fresh for the first time round and she still has all the 'stuff'. Ignore the silly witch!

bobber, I'm glad your scan went well. And Trixie at twins!

Great news bobber - try and relax as much as you can now you've seen the heartbeat - and good luck with the nuchal. Think we'll go with that too - I see you're in Herts - where did you have your scan? We're going to Milton Keynes, but as on the Herts/Beds border wonder if there's anything a bit closer?