Due July 2010 - pukey tums & burpy bums on the road to becoming summer mums

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Gosh, we've gabbed our way to 1000 already!

I too am eating like a student - the shame of it!

Morning all. I hope people aren't feeling too bad today. I've discovered that my 'morning sickness' definitely seems to be more like 'mid-afternoon and evening sickness' for me. I'm normally OK in the mornings! Sounds like you've been hit pretty rough Firerise. I hope it eases off soon for everyone going through a rough patch. Mine is annoying, but managable at present.

I've been asked to bring FMU to the next MW appointment, TishTosh21. The MW just said it was for some tests? I didn't get a pot with white powder though... I got something the size of a test tube with a screwcap. My appointment isn't until 5pm though, so I'm going to have to carry it around with me all day... Ick.

I received a letter yesterday from the hospital, Daisy2010, asking me to come in for a Dating Scan on the 13th January. I'm a little confused... As by then I'll be 12-13 weeks along! Shouldn't I be getting a Nuchal Scan around then instead? The letter explicitly says Dating and mentions if I've had a Nuchal or any other type of scan then I won't get this scan. (I'll keep quiet about my private scan!)

Oh well, I guess I'll add it to the list of things to ask my MW about it on Friday! Maybe the letter just got confused and means a Nuchal scan? Or maybe they're going to do both at once. To be honest the MW did ask me last time what tests I wanted doing and my response was a blank look. I got told to read the booklet before next time (which I've done) and answer the question then.

Out of curiosity, what are other people doing in regard to all the bazillions of tests offered? DH and I decided that I may as well have all of them, except the invasive needle-in-the-stomach ones, since we like to know what's going on and figure it's best to be prepared. Giving blood has never been a problem for me, though. (I am/was a regular donor. ;))

I haven't had a problem with needing to lie about drinking, as I'm not a big drinker anyway and don't tend to go out anywhere. If I do, I'll just nobley volunteer to drive or something.

I have had some issues with my emotions, stac14. Not so much with crying, though I've caught myself wanting to cry a few times at articles on BBC News . Mostly though I seem to want to fly into a rage (I'm normally really laid back!!) at things that are really petty and unimportant. Keeping it under control so far, but it's hard!

I did another preg test this morning, a digital one this time and as i expected the result was pregnant 3+. I knew it would be but I just needed to do it for peace of mind, DP didnt understand why i needed to do another one when i already know i am, as ive now missed 2 periods.

I feel really emotional at petty things too, feel like crying one min and yelling at someone the next. Also feel really nauseous if im hungry which justifies me eating non-stop

hello all, hope you are having a good weekend. my MS has been shocking this weekend. Bizaarely all I have a craving for is healthy food- salads and fruits. Weird !
The bottom burps are getting out of control,and so hard to keep them from DH ! Had been trying not to gross him out but it's just too hard to keep in ! Anyone else feeling a bit of rage ? I've had uncontrollable road rage the last few days which is bad.

thesecondcoming, it must be so stressful waiting to find out about the chicken pox immunity. When I was about 6 wks pg with dd and working at a nursery my boss (who knew I was pg) asked me to look after a little girl who was coming down with chicken pox while we waited for her mum to arrive. I said - "Errrmmm, maybe someone else could do it?!" I did have chicken pox as a child but I still didn't want to risk any more exposure.

Hope it all turns out OK for you.

Evening everyone.

Well I have survived my works xmas bash last night. Took the advice, and actually never said that I wasn't drinking, and just had 1 pint of shandy, and a coke over the whole night! Hopefully nobody noticed - although one of my friends at work was trying to offer me some vodka which she had sneaked in her bag to go with my diet coke - but I just said I was tired as had been up with the kids the night before, and wasn't up for drinking vodka! I guess I will find out if it was convincing or not when I go into work this week...

Also on the vitamins discussions - I have stopped taking the multi-vits I was taking, and I don't feel anywhere near as bad as I did before... so think I will just keep taking the folic acid ones.

mousemole I was like that for the first couple of weeks and kept fancying fruit and veg all the time... that has gone out the window now though, and Dh is currently at Macdonalds buying more crap as we speak...!

hello ladies

Sorry for being a bit awol, feeling crappy again! Was so bad yesterday I managed to eat half a piece of toast and a packet of jelly until 9pm when I suddenly got my appetite back making up for it today, big style. I do have a problem with eating anything that looks like a meal though and anything I have to chew too much ends up making me heave, help! Dh cooked tonight, chicken and jacket pot with veg which should be entirely inoffensive but I still struggled Since then however I've eaten an apple (hurrah! vitamins!) and a bowl of coco pops! Haven't eaten cereal for at least a month and now had 2 bowls today. Husband sulking as he thinks his food isn't good enough, poor boy. Maybe I'd feel better if I had more nutritious food?!

Scan tomorrow! curly is yours tomorrow too? Who else? And why am I so scared?

I promise to be a better group member as soon as I kick the feeling-like-shit-24-hours feeling

Hi ladies
Nice to know I am not going mad regarding the mood swings. Went to friends 30th last night and managed to get away without touching a drop and no-one got suspicious. Think people accepted it more because theres loads of bugs going round so the night went well. Unfortunately we ended up at the hospital as DP's best friends brother passed away so I am shattered with a whirlwind of emotions. So sad.

Hows everyone feeling with the ms? mine was in overdrive today, so was grateful when mil made dinner of roast beef, potatoes and cabbage it was beautiful mmm. Have my dating scan on Wednesday, anyone the same day? Cant wait. Take care ladies xx

Sorry, I think I confused things a bit there with my posts about the tests, thesecondcoming. I would have the invasive tests, but only if the non-invasive ones showed there was cause to have them. I meant more that I wouldn't start off initially with the invasive tests for no good reason, as I think (hope?) I'm fairly low risk for having any problems.

I should be vaccinated or immune through previous exposure to most of what they're testing for, or clear due to the screening for being a blood donor. But far as I can see it doesn't hurt to find out for sure, then if there is a problem I can take the appropriate action or sit down with DH and deliberate the tough decision.

I guess they probably wouldn't offer the invasive tests initially anyway, thinking about it. And I'm not really sure what I'd consider to be a high enough chance of there being a problem to go for the invasive tests. I've not done this before, nor have many contacts besides everyone here, so I'm not really sure what to expect currently.

I'm definitely more of a fan of gathering all information possible though, rather than blissful ignorance. And since the NHS is offering-! It would worry me more not to know anything than to know there's a reasonable chance of a problem. At least that way I can prepare myself for it ahead of time and if it turns out not to be an issue - I'll be happily surprised! I can fully understand other people preferring not to worry about problems until they're really problems however. Perfectly valid way of doing things.

For now though, I'm going to bed before I waffle on / confuse myself any more.

Hi all
Not been posting much, work has been crazy for the last few weeks and I am knackered. I was beginning to worry as I usually get that unbelievable tiredness in the first 12 weeks...
I shouldn't have, I have been half asleep all weekend. MS not too bad- if I continually stuff my face anyway
My back is aching all the time though and in the evenings I am walking as if I was 9 months pg not less than 9 weeks!
I shouldn't complain... plenty of symptoms a good thing.
I'm seeing the obs this Friday and hopefully will get a scan.. well I know I will but it might be a quick one because they have sqeezed me in for this Friday and double booked the appointment. Fingers crossed.
Hope everyone else bearing up.
Have to go to bed now... eyes drooping..

Hello all,

Had a rubbish weekend here, after a reprieve from the MS this week it came back with a vengeance, yuck.

Just wanted to wish the TSC well with the blood results, I am sure you are still immune I have always been told immunity stays with you.

Enjoy your scan WWSW! let us know all about it!

Hope everyone else that is feeling rubbish with the MS feels better this week, and well done everyone that pulled off the whole not drinking thing!

Hi everyone
Just been catching up. Not got much energy today to post anything of interest. Have felt awful all weekend with morning/afternoon/evening/through the night nausea. Unfortunately, reading seems to make me feel worse! Hopefully it will pass soon, but not too soon as I wouldn't want my symptoms to mysteriously disappear overnight...

Good luck to WickedWitchSouthWest and anyone else going for a scan today! 16 days till my 12 week scan...exciting!

xx

Anyone else find MN contrasting colour scheme make them feel sick? No? Just me then? I feel like crap and just want to curl up in the dark and do nothing.
Have fun on the scans everyone! I'm only 7 weeks so I've got ages to wait yet

Glad you are feeling better second. I feel bloody awful, but not entirely unconvinced that it's just nerves about the blood tests we are going to have to have

I have serious phobia of needles, and won't be allowed valium or diazepam because I'm pg, so not really sure how I'm going to get through it. Stupid Dr I'm seeing put me on a 8 month waiting list for hypnosis, but that was only 3 months or so ago, so unlikely to get any help with the first tests

chulita anything bright makes me want to vom. Yesterday I had to wear my sunnies in the car because the sunset was too bright and I was going to puke if I had to look at it. Strong smells, loud noises, bright lights... I'm convinced it's any kind of overstimulation that sets me off...

Thats great your feeling better seconds we have a scan and booking in on the same day. My appointment is 2.30, how many weeks are you?

gracie123 thats rotten about the needle phobia hun, can the doc not offer you something? hope its not too bad

hows everyone else? xx

Hi all

Wondering if I can join you? I havn't read all 30-odd pages, but hopefully I will be able to catch up!

I'm due (by my dates) 20th July 2010. Went to the doctors last Friday, but he is sending me for a dating scan (I didn't get a BFP until CD54). Don't know how long it will take to come through, hopefully soon though I'm getting impatient!

Has anyone told relatives/friends yet? I really want to tell everyone at Christmas.

I've been getting evening sickness which is annoying, as the evenings are time to chill out, and going to bed feeling ill is horrible.

I'm ging to try to catch up on the thread.

Morning

Scan was fab - this one is a proper wriggler! EDD has been adjusted to 3 July so when I have half a brain I'll change the stats

I'm sooooo excited!!

second glad you're feeling better! I seem to be getting more good days at the mo so hope that continues!

gracie that sounds so awful, maybe they can fastrack you for the hypnosis. Would they be able to give you gas and air? just a though

Welcome plantaseed and congratulations!

wwsw - well chuffed for you!

My scan was good too. Baby's age adjusted by one day to 7+6. and it looks like I'll be giving birth to a Gummi Bear

Hi all, glad you had a good scan WWSW and CC

I tried to book a midwife appt today, none to be had for 4 weeks! The receptionist said she would chat to the mw, see if she can see me earlier. I just want a scan really, I have a fantasy that I have my dates totally wrong and I'm actually alot further along (thus closer to not feeling shit) than I think. Have managed to keep down 2 slices of toast today, which is pretty good going atm

Hi all
Glad yours scans went ok wwsw and cc
Went to the doctors this morning and he said i'm about 8wks and due 21st july,don't think i'm quite that far gone due to long cycles though.
Then went to make an appointment with the midwife but can't see her til the 5th jan
So god knows how many weeks i'll be by the time they can book me in for a 12wk scan
Felt really sick this morning,atleast the doctor said i should take it easy so DH can't have a go at me if the house is a tip
Hope everyone else is feeling better

So glad the scans went well! what a relief, I am still getting in a state and have over a week to go...counting down the days.

tobago and wonderstuff, sorry you are feeling rough

10 weeks today!!

Well talk about organised...I got an appointment for my 20 week scan in this morning's post! It's for 16th Feb...feels like years away, lol. I haven't had anymore bleeding so can only assume everything's going ok in my ever-expanding tummy. I look more like 4 months prgnant it's ridiculous

Welcome plantaseed

WWSW - if you do the state could you change me from 3rd to 5th please? Can't do it on the Iphone and can never seem to have the energy to get the laptop out

hi all - good news about scans cassie and wicked

My scan is at 6pm today - totally terrified as was at the early scan i had last time that I first knew there were probs (measuring too small and slow HB). I should be 7 + 6 today... feel v. sick and can't tell if is the MS or nerves!

secondcoming I thought it was because the risk of miscarriage was much lower after 12 weeks?