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DUE SEPTEMBER 2010? Am I the first?

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PDR · 02/12/2009 11:56

3 x BFP this morning!

Even bought an expensive clearblue digital test to be sure!

My DD will be 1st September 2010 and this will be my 2nd baby. My DS was 2 weeks late so will def be September not August!!!

Anyone else...?

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LadyRabbit · 26/02/2010 16:16

Hi all
bellabelly you are not alone. I was a weeping mess yesterday as well, for no particular reason. I think I'm just fed up with being constantly knackered and never not feeling nauseous, even if it's only light. I am not sleeping properly now, even though I am exhausted and I am praying like mad to get into the 2nd trimester and not feel a mess. I have a really heavy week work-wise this one coming and I am dreading it.

And spots. Oh yes. My skin went bonkers but it seems to be settling down again. My nails are feeling loads stronger though, and they're growing a lot faster than usual. Well that's one positive at the moment!

Hope you're all well
x

MudandRoses · 26/02/2010 21:46

Hi everyone
Welcome susiey, and other new joiners.

comixminx - I had a baby shower, 'organised' by my mum and my DP, with my consent...it was meant to be a surprise, and it was lovely not to have the stress of organising... I just wish DP had prompted me to get a nice dress and some makeup on before everyone arrived! Men, eh? But it was lovely, and I think he said to people there wa so obligation to bring something. As people have said it is a nice opportunity to see you before you disappear under an avalanche of nappies and exhaustion, and it's all about the baby. So i'd say, don;t feel guilty, just enjoy it.

Ohfuck, sorry about the news - has the m/c been confirmed?

Bananastew - i want one!! I would be listening all the time!! I swear i've felt tiny movements...but then again, it could just be wind. It would be so nice to hear a heartbeat.

Had a cheeky thought, looking at the due dates - how many of us conceived on New Years Eve?? I think I did (also the night we got engaged..been together for 9 years on and off so it's about bloody time I guess!) I might be wrong about that date but I have a strong feeling... I'd like to think it's a NYE celebration baba anyway!

MammyG · 26/02/2010 22:27

Hi all
Bid welcome to sunface patito and Snoopydance OhFuck happened with me last pregnancy that someone in the family lost who was due just before me. Its such a difficult one. you feel guilty but at the same time relieved its not you. Im sorry for both you and your SIL

Thanks for all the goodwill everyone but unfortunately no joy! Bloody awful having endoscope with no sedation too. Wasnt allowed eat til 3.30!! then of course ate and was sick for hours later. Turns out there is no inflamation etc and Dr is puzzled. Have an mri in 3 weeks. Its the only other test they can safely run and want to wait til first trimester is over. If nothing show up then I could be in trouble. Doc spoke of seeing if it got worse during pregnancy and weighing up risk factors!!! Starting to get scared now. Also was really in pain this evening too- my family are all freaked out at this stage because I really cant eat a meal without ending up in tears.

jaysfourth Will see your bet on last woman standing! My last two didnt drop or engage - nothing. Both had to be bombed out 2 weeks late. I wont even start mat leave til my due date as will def be an october baby!

90% sure will find out sex this time. Have two beautiful boys and would just like to know this time. I know it sounds funny because i dont mind if i have another boy but as this will be my last baby I just dont want even the slightest hint of disappointment or anything similar at the birth. just feel if i know beforehand i will have bonded with the baby and will just be dying to see them. Not sure I could keep it a secret tho?

HellysBelles · 27/02/2010 08:50

Sorry not been in touch for ages, but when I'm not at work, I'm in bed! It's like I'm hibernating or something, my friends all think I've gone a bit mad... Anyway, have missed loads so congrats to all the newbies and really sorry to everyone who's had sad news.

MammyG - Am so sorry to hear about your Dad, I hope you're OK, the tummy trouble can't be helping, hope you get it sorted asap.

Skater - Not sure you'll get this but so sorry you've had to leave us.

Love2Dance - Hope work's ok and you're still getting those naps in!

I've had poorly stomach too and ended up going to A&E with what was suspected appendicitis a couple of weeks back! It meant I could have an early scan which was great and baby (bean) was fine but they're still not sure what's wrong with my tummy and are just putting it down to how the morning sickness has affected me, all a bit odd.

Anyways, back to bed for me, I've got a hen-do tonight (!) am not sure I'll last more than an hour.

So hang in there everyone. Oh and forgot to add myself to list last time so here goes:

Updated list:
LB1981 #1 EDD 10/09/10 NE London
Inzidoodle #2 EDD 26/08/10 Scotland
MerryMagpie #1 EDD 28/08/10
comixminx #1 EDD 28/08/10 Oxford
Foxyjbro99 #3 EDD 29/08/10 Shropshire
lilypad72 #1 EDD 30/8/10
mcfee #2 EDD 31/08/10
Stickhasgrownup #3 EDD 02/09/10 SE London
NovemberAli #1 EDD 02/09/10 Nottingham
lillyfc #4 EDD 02/09/10 East Sussex
Babyshoes #2 EDD 02/09/10
ChocolateCalculator #2 02/09/10
swordfishtrombones #3 EDD 02/09/10 SE London
bananastew #2 edd 02/09/10
flippertygibbet# edd 03/09/10
jbakedbean #2 edd 04/09/10
patito #2 EDD 04/09/10
Cakeandfinewine #2 EDD 05/09/10 Staffordshire
Mellousol #1 EDD 05/09/10
Monstermuncher #2 EDD 05/09/10 Glasgow
Eleanora #1 EDD 06/09/10
BooStar #1 EDD 06/09/10 New Forest
monkeymiss #2 07/09/10
EmmaLM #1 EDD 07/09/10
eggonlegs #2 EDD 08/09/10
heather1980 #3 EDD 09/09/10
TTTrouble #2 EDD 10/09/10
Surreygirl #2 EDD 10/09/10
upsoearly #2 EDD 13/09/10
Cityangel #2 EDD 15/09/10 London
Love2Dance #2 EDD 15/09/10 London
MadameG #1 EDD 16/09/10 London
CathN #1 EDD 16/09/10 London
MudandRoses #2 16/09/10
ArcticFox #1 EDD 16/09/10
Maitri #3 EDD 17/09/10 Somerset/Bristol
Bloominnorah #2 EDD 17/09/10 Scotland
WhiteRoses #1 EDD 17/09/10
cazza41 #1 EDD 17/09/10
Mellymooks #2 EDD 17/09/10
Willthecatbejealous #1 EDD 17/09/10 Leeds
OhFuck #2 EDD 18/09/10 Scotland
Bellepink #2 EDD 18/09/10
LadyRabbit #1 EDD 18/09/10
jaysfourth #4 EDD 19/09/10
Irishgal1 #1 EDD tbc
Bellabelly # 3 EDD 20/9/10?? W Kent
MammyG #3 EDD 21/09/10 Ireland
JodeyLea #1 EDD 22/9/10?? Birmingham
HellysBelles #1 EDD 22/9/10 SW London
SkattyKatty #2 EDD 25/09/10
Sunface #3 EDD 25/09/10
Popsy1 EDD 26/09/10
MummyFifi #1 EDD 27/09/10
Bessie123 EDD 29/09/10

comixminx · 27/02/2010 08:55

OhFuck - what a shame for your SIL and the family if she is indeed MCing - and as you say it casts a pall. My best wishes.

JaysFourth, Love2Dance, Foxyjbro99, MudandRoses, I am definitely going ahead with the baby shower idea! She has promised me garlands of jasmine - well no she hasn't really but I found a Wikipedia page which mentioned that as part of celebrations in other countries and she likes the idea! I think it will transmogrify into cut flowers but she is an artist so who knows. Yay! I know it can be about getting a whole trousseau of clothes etc for the LO but, as you say, I'd really see it as a nice excuse for a party to celebrate a big thing happening in your life. But baby clothes are so cute and hard to resist that I wouldn't be surprised if some were forthcoming at such an event, .

MudandRoses I know exactly when I conceived - 'twas the weekend of the 6th December, so rather earlier than NYE - but it was a special weekend for us in other ways. We get together with friends every year to write and draw comics and that was the weekend it happened... but what was particularly special was that there was another friend there who was just over 3 months pg then, and who had conceived at our (wedding-equivalent) celebration! So it's a sort of chain.

Bananastew, lucky you with the doppler! Is that the thing that's a combination microphone / stethoscope that plays the heartbeat out loud? Wish I had one - like you I'd listen at least every day!

susiey · 27/02/2010 11:45

LB1981 #1 EDD 10/09/10 NE London
Inzidoodle #2 EDD 26/08/10 Scotland
MerryMagpie #1 EDD 28/08/10
comixminx #1 EDD 28/08/10 Oxford
Foxyjbro99 #3 EDD 29/08/10 Shropshire
lilypad72 #1 EDD 30/8/10
mcfee #2 EDD 31/08/10
Stickhasgrownup #3 EDD 02/09/10 SE London
NovemberAli #1 EDD 02/09/10 Nottingham
lillyfc #4 EDD 02/09/10 East Sussex
Babyshoes #2 EDD 02/09/10
ChocolateCalculator #2 02/09/10
swordfishtrombones #3 EDD 02/09/10 SE London
bananastew #2 edd 02/09/10
flippertygibbet# edd 03/09/10
jbakedbean #2 edd 04/09/10
patito #2 EDD 04/09/10
Cakeandfinewine #2 EDD 05/09/10 Staffordshire
Mellousol #1 EDD 05/09/10
Monstermuncher #2 EDD 05/09/10 Glasgow
Eleanora #1 EDD 06/09/10
BooStar #1 EDD 06/09/10 New Forest
monkeymiss #2 07/09/10
EmmaLM #1 EDD 07/09/10
eggonlegs #2 EDD 08/09/10
heather1980 #3 EDD 09/09/10
TTTrouble #2 EDD 10/09/10
Surreygirl #2 EDD 10/09/10
susiey#3 edd 12/09/10 n.london
upsoearly #2 EDD 13/09/10
Cityangel #2 EDD 15/09/10 London
Love2Dance #2 EDD 15/09/10 London
MadameG #1 EDD 16/09/10 London
CathN #1 EDD 16/09/10 London
MudandRoses #2 16/09/10
ArcticFox #1 EDD 16/09/10
Maitri #3 EDD 17/09/10 Somerset/Bristol
Bloominnorah #2 EDD 17/09/10 Scotland
WhiteRoses #1 EDD 17/09/10
cazza41 #1 EDD 17/09/10
Mellymooks #2 EDD 17/09/10
Willthecatbejealous #1 EDD 17/09/10 Leeds
OhFuck #2 EDD 18/09/10 Scotland
Bellepink #2 EDD 18/09/10
LadyRabbit #1 EDD 18/09/10
jaysfourth #4 EDD 19/09/10
Irishgal1 #1 EDD tbc
Bellabelly # 3 EDD 20/9/10?? W Kent
MammyG #3 EDD 21/09/10 Ireland
JodeyLea #1 EDD 22/9/10?? Birmingham
HellysBelles #1 EDD 22/9/10 SW London
SkattyKatty #2 EDD 25/09/10
Sunface #3 EDD 25/09/10
Popsy1 EDD 26/09/10
MummyFifi #1 EDD 27/09/10
Bessie123 EDD 29/09/10

upsoearly · 28/02/2010 08:31

Sorry I only ever seem to post on here when I'm worrying, but I haven't yet really been able to relax and get used to the idea of being pregnant in a positive way. Am reading all your news though and hope to be able to join in more soon. Sorry to hear about your SIL OhFuck - hope she and you are doing OK. Welcome to all newcomers to the board - September looks like a busy month!

At the moment I'm getting quite a lot of pains - like period pain really - and I'm terrified I'm going to miscarry again. Is anyone else having anything similar?

I'm 12 weeks today, but my scan isn't for another week, and I'm seriously considering trying to arrange a scan this week instead - I slept so badly last night worrying about it.

JodeyLea · 28/02/2010 10:04

My MW said that to expect growing pains. I do get the odd session of light twinges but nothing major so trying not to get myself worked up.

upsoearly I think if you are not sleeping and stressing over it then you should defo try and get in earlier or at least visit/call your mw because stress is not good for you or the baby and the piece of mind will make you feel so much better.

I've got my scan in the morning at 10:30. Very excited but also very nervous as I'm sure you all know.

Nausea is still coming and going in waves. Mainly first thing in the morning and last thing at night, but thats better than the 24/7 stage is was at before. Started to get vile headaches now! No bump yet butI sing in a band and had a gig last night and I couldn't wear my normal top as it was way to tight and clingy around the waist so looks like a shopping spree is in order! Though wil wait till after the scan just to be safe.

I'll let you all know tomorrow how I get on. Fingers crossed it will be all good x x

Hope everyone has a lovely relaxing Sunday.

JodeyLea · 28/02/2010 10:07

Apologies for the the first sentence (above post, random word that appearing in the sentence). Think my mind went to say one thing but my fingers typed another! lol. I'm blaming being pg!

Love2Dance · 28/02/2010 11:00

Morning Ladies.

Upsoearly (and others who have had this) I have read that when it's not your first pregnancy the cramps etc can be more obvious earlier on. Apparently this is because the "stubborn" uterus is less likely to give way for stretching than in a first pregnancy, hence the pulling, tugging sensations as it reluctantly expands. The upside to this is that you will apparently feel foetal movements earlier too.

And to those of us showing earlier than last time, apparently that's common in second and subsequent pregnancies too (though in my case I think it's more to do with the masses of food I've been stuffing myself with!).

Hope that might settle some minds.

bellabelly · 28/02/2010 13:07

Upsoearly, I've had lots of stretching pains (maybe due to previous c-sect?) and on Friday night, a couple of hours of really bad stomach cramps and period type pains. I thought i was mc-ing and really expected to find blood when I went to the loo but so far so good... really frustrating because I don't have my scan until a week on Tuesday but for now I'm going to assume all is ok. If it's stressing you out, give your MW or hospital a ring tomorrow and see if you can get an earlier scan - they might have had a cancellation and be able to fit you in.

upsoearly · 28/02/2010 15:23

Thanks for the reassurances and advice bellabelly, love2dance and Jodylea. I feel like a terrible whinger. I just really need to know if everything is going OK so far.

I don't remember being like this with my first pregnancy, but I guess I hadn't had a miscarriage at that stage. Anyway, not too long to go til the scan now andI may still try for an earlier one.

Good luck for tomorrow Jodylea. Let us know how it all goes.

JodeyLea · 28/02/2010 15:54

Will do. Whilst DH is at Wembley, I though I would go for some retail therapy! Not a good idea when nothing fits, particularly around the bust or anything that fits the bust looks like a bloody tent! How frustrating! And I can imagie it only gets worse as you get bigger!!!!
Any advice from the pro's out there on good maternity wear or normal clothes that are a good purchase as you're growing???
I managed to buy a couple of tops that fit me now but that also have room for a growing bump!
I really want to get back into swimming too so I bought some goggles and wanted a new swimsuit as the one I've got won't give my new fuller boobies much support under water. Normal sports swimsuits are £40 so I though may be best to buy a maternity one that grows with you!!! Do you think I could find one anywhere???? Looks like I'll have to go online. Probably best to wait till after my scan though. x x

Love2Dance · 28/02/2010 16:31

JodyLea, swimsuits are a bugger to get when pregnant. I used old slightly larger one for a bit then got a maternity one around 5 months. I think the web is the best bet, although if you're in the NW London/Wembley area Mammas and Pappas Brent Cross (by the Holiday Inn, not the main centre) might have some stuff. Otherwise Mothercare and John Lewis Brent Cross (main centre) aren't bad.

Clothing-wise, depends what you wear most and what you're willing/able to spend! If you wear suits for work, for a while you can get away with cheap larger size non-maternity tops (white T-shirts from Primark or TK Maxx) and normal suit plus a belly band to cover up unzipped skirts and trousers (and you can get a little waist extender - a stretchy loop to go over your buttons; or just be cheap like me and use a strong knotted rubber band or knotted pony tail band). Later on you might want to invest in a proper maternity suit then keep for next one or sell on?

If casuals for work the usual suspects (M&S, Mothercare, Top Shop, Dorothy P, Gap) do some ok basic trousers and dresses.

Or look for sales stuff in the higher end shops you see advertised on MN (Isabella Oliver, Crave). Seraphine are nice too.

Jeans-wise: I have a range of sizes as last time, after the baby, maternity were too big and normal size too small. For now, I'm into larger size normal. But maternity jeans and trousers are luuuuvely for the tummy when all else gets too tight. TopShop materity jeans are quite nice but do bear in mind your figure and where you tend to put on weight. If not on your legs and hips, you can buy what fits on them now. If, like me, you have big calves, thighs and bum, remember that you will get significantly bigger there (sorry) so get something with a little room to grow and stay away from skinny jeans!

MammyG · 28/02/2010 19:10

Hi all,
Am so completely shattered this weekend. Just want to crawl into a corner and snooze for ireland. Am back to work tomorrow too - dreading it. Just dont have the energy.

Upsoearly - I have mild cramps every other day - had last two pregnancies too. Sometimes when I cough I feel like I have pulled something. Try not to worry its all stretching etc.

Re clothes - My first pregnancy I made the mistake of going out early and buying loads. Then as bump developed didnt like how any of them looked or felt. Ended up not wearing them at all. Best to buy as you go. I became really fussy about how things felt too - material wise. You can buy string vest tops in Next online maternity - I love them. Wore them under everything. Over summer just wore them with light cardis or shirts (normal size)open over them. I think you should invest in some really comfy jeans and underwear. Also a good stretchy yoga pants or something to just hang out in. I wouldnt spend too much on a work wardrobe - you get so little wear our of them. Belly bands for pants and skirts. then a few key tops - but mostly I just borrowed. There is a gang of us that just pass them around and its a godsend. I also loved cross-over cardis in my own size just loosen them. Also would warn to be careful with shoes - as you get heavier dont wear your favourite heals too much. I put mine all out of shape and as I carried my weight differently the heals spliced - I couldnt walk in them after I had the baby! Weird.
hope everyone had a good weekend. Wish I didnt have to go to work! Ugh! Really feeling sorry for myself this weekend.

bellabelly · 28/02/2010 20:31

JodeyLea, last time round I had a tankini and a halternet swimsuit from Blooming Marvellous link - would definitely recommend!

CathN · 01/03/2010 12:14

Happy March everyone!

Spring is springing and hopefully we should all be feeling a lot better and more energetic soon.

Here's to a good week!

patito · 01/03/2010 13:20

Hi all

Don�´t think Ive posted yet since joining in. But have been reading along the way.

Im definatley feeling better this weekend, have actually used DS1�´s nap time to clean the bathroom!!! Normally in bed myself and he comes and wakes me up.

Im showing more this time and am finding it hard to find clothes to hide bump as i don�´t want to let on till had scan and seen alls ok.

JodeyLea Im convinced from last pregnancy that as the belly grows the brain shrinks

Bessie123 · 01/03/2010 14:09

Hello all. I posted here about 3 or 4 weeks ago and haven't made it back since. It's still such early stages, does anyone else feel like it's not quite real?

Update on maternity clothes: don't bother with Mamas and Papas unless you are a size 14-20, they haven't got ANYTHING in smaller sizes than that. Literally, they have nothing. Zara maternity is about 3 pairs of trousers and 4 tops, all in strange clingy material and all unflattering. Topshop only has clothes with horizontal stripes or with stuff stuck on them (pearls, glass bits etc), all in sizes 6-10 that would look best on a slightly pregnant teen. I had a very disappointing shopping trip to Oxford St yesterday.

Sorry for not reading the whole thread (it's rather long) - has anyone had a scan yet?

Monstermuncher · 01/03/2010 14:32

Hi everyone

Am actually feeling OK today for the first time in weeks, due mostly to a good night's sleep!

I too have been having some stretching pains, nothing too bad but you do wonder what's going on don't you?

Is anyone thinking about or has anyone had the nuchal scan? Its not offered as standard in my area so if I want it will have to go private but I'm undecided as to do it or not (I am the 'wrong' side of 35 so possibly an increased risk, or can these things just make you worry unneccessarily?)

On the clothes discussion, I can recommend GAP for maternity jeans although their tops are a bit uninspiring. I think you can get away with normal clothes on your top half for a lot longer anyway, apart from bras, unless you particularly like the 'double boob' effect.

Bessie123 · 01/03/2010 14:41

monstermuncher I had a nuchal fold test during my last pregnancy, even though I was in a low risk category. I went privately, I think for that test and a combined blood test it cost about £130 (this is about 2 and a half years ago). It really put my mind at rest, I am definitely going to go private for one again if I can't get in on the NHS; it's one less thing to worry about or something to know so you can be prepared for needing an amniocentecis or for accepting that your child may have Downs.

bloominnorah · 01/03/2010 14:46

Hey Monstermuncher, I'm going for the neuchal scan on 10th March. I didn't with DS as it wasnt available on NHS in my area at that time but it is now. I'm about to turn 36 so no spring chicken.

Have thought long and hard about an amnio too and if I turn out to be high risk then will go ahead with that aswell. The consultant I see here has a miscarriage rate of 1 in 250 after amnio, so hopefully it will be ok for me.

mellymooks · 01/03/2010 16:37

Hello everyone, hope all scans that are happening soon/just happened have gone well, I've got mine on Friday nervous and excited, still part of me thinking they'll be nothing there and that actually I've just eaten too many pies and started early menopause....
I loved H&M maternity clothes last time round and New Look also had some nice bits. I also discovered this week that big Peacocks stores do wide range of maternity stuff - nice trakkies and vest tops as well as office stuff, but obviously pretty cheap which considering we will only be wearing for few months is an added bonus!
I have also been getting sharp twinges now and then, I did last time round too, I find if I twist or try to get up quickly I can get a really sharp cramp like pain, but MW has reassured me it's all just growing and stretching pains.

MudandRoses · 01/03/2010 16:46

Ebay is great for maternity stuff especially as you can search in your size. I bought Belly Belt (the elastic waist expanders) and a belly band, the stretchy material band to cover the midriff gap, and apart from those, haven't needed any (overpriced!) maternity clothes. I have bought some tie waisted trousers from Primark.

I have been feeling better and SO pleased that spring is springing! We went to the park and actually sat in the sun for ages. I have been trying to plan a trip for my 30th in August (to make up for the fact that i won't be able to drink!!!) - I want to go camping but as i'll be 8mos p/g I'm worried i'll be far too big and uncomfortable to hack it... ANyone else camped with a big bump?

comixminx · 01/03/2010 17:56

I've followed up the hints here and just bought myself a belly band and belly belt - waiting for their arrival! Trousers are starting to get a bit uncomfortable - bras not so much, so I must have been wearing too big a size all along!

Monstermuncher I had the NT scan offered as standard in my area and took it (am 39) - had it come back high risk I would have gone through with further tests but thankfully it proved to be fine, and now I am definitely relieved about it! I'm sure it all depends on your situation and beliefs, but I would have done it even if I'd had to pay, I'm pretty sure.

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