First Time Frolicker Graduates...

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...now the "Crazy Baby Ladies"!

Had the idea to start this thread because, after getting my BFP on Monday, it suddenly dawned on me that I was going to lose contact with a lot of lovely people. I feel sad every time anyone leaves (though obviously happy for you that you've got your BFP) and thought this might be a nice idea, so that we can continue to keep in touch. After all, we've been through a lot together, haven't we?!

Also, I felt a bit out of my depth on the other threads, where it seemed like most of the members had already had children. There didn't seem to be a "first-timers" thread on here. (Unless I missed it!)

So here goes!

CURRENT GRADUATES:

Trying4Baby1 - BFP 21Aug - EDD?
Kaystar - BFP 27Aug - EDD?
Pepperonipizza - BFP 12Sep - EDD?
Fulhamgirl - BFP 18Sep - EDD?
Ladyemmalou83 - BFP 13Oct - EDD?
bluesnowfalcon - BFP 14 Oct - EDD?
Spirael - BFP 7 Nov - EDD?
Curlycasper - BFP 11 Nov - EDD?
TishTosh21 - BFP ??? - EDD?
EmsieRo - BFP 16 Nov - EDD?
vix206 - BFP 8 Dec - EDD?
HypotheticalMummy - BFP 9 Dec - EDD?
Ozziegirly - BFP 16 Dec - EDD?
NovemberAli - BFP 24 Dec - EDD?
Eleanora - BFP 28 Dec - EDD?
whiteroses - BFP 11 Jan - EDD 25th Sept
hamsterlover - BFP 11 Jan - EDD?

FUTURE GRADUATES:

addie81
aly323
blueberry noo
Bunnygirl
Calyx
Capricorn76
ceebs05
chalky3
chancewouldbeafinething
chico193
CJ2007
cla ireinthecommunity
DrewsGirl
evilgiraffe
fudgecat
Hobnob
Homebound
Honeymoo
Kaloki
kkas
Mada meG
mrscinco
mumnerves
Muser
Pidgin
pixiestix
Sevans
Sky27
sparklyrainbow
Stellybelly
Worr isomHeart
YorkshireTeaDrinker
Zippys

Urmmmm DH got offered a job today, brilliant news!!

In other news, I'm off to see the counseller tomorrow. I'm hoping I'll be able to shed some light on whats going on, I'm begining to wonder if I'm being this way because so much has happened and with the addition of lots of hormones.

Bunny Brian, thats so funny!!!

Worrisome Well done on the graduation of LO to a fetus.

Guys, Capricorn had her BFP over the conception thread!

hermya congrats on your DH's job. Hopefully your counsellor will be able to shed some light on your feelings recently. I'm sure one of my pg books says that anxiety and even full blown panic attacks are relatively common in pg as your hormones prime you to protect your baby. In evolutionary terms they're designed to help you outrun sabre toothed tigers etc. but nowadays they can just go into overdrive over stresses you can't run away from. Maybe the counsellor will be able to give you some good coping strategies.

chance I had nothing to say in response to the ugly baby comment....I just laughed and changed the subject. And remember in Oz we may get a baby bonus but we get no maternity pay!! Hope you're feeling less dizzy soon.

pepperoni 4 weeks left at work....the end is in sight. Not long till you need your hospital bag packed and DH on standby

Last week when I was at work most of the patients and half the staff had colds, and so guess what......I've managed to catch one. Felt really off all day yesterday and now I've got a sore throat, blocked nose, and pounding headache. And I can't take anything to make me feel better At least it's taking my mind off feeling sick all of the time

Hello everyone and welcome to the world Lily - can't wait to hear the birth story, and 4lbs seems a very good weight for one so early.

I"ve been off on hols for a week which was lovely and relaxing.

Also had my 21 week scan today and all seems well - also, we found out we are having a boy! Very exciting. I had no idea at all, and we are very pleased. We didn't mind one way or another but I had a secret desire for a boy as I love the idea of a rough and tumble toddler and also I love Dads and sons, and am very much a non girly girl (despite my name!) but I would have been thrilled with a girl too, so either was good news.We aren't telling anyone in real life though, so funnly, you are the only people who know!

Aly I hope all is going ok with you.

Wonderful congratulations to mumnerves and lucky too - and will reply properly later but am starving so need to make some supper!

Hi guys,

I'm over here now although I'll still go into the original first time frolickers thread sometimes as its my favourite after the 'Am I being Unreasonable' section which is one of the funniest things on the web! Seriously if you're ever having a bad day, lurk on that, you'll be howling within 10 mins!

Got my BFP confirmed by blood test yesterday and am over the moon! However, I've now gone into full on worry mode as its so early on. I've been wondering if I should get progesterone cream? Nobodys told me that anythings wrong with my hormone levels but lots of women on the net seem to swear by it. Are any of you guys using it?

Also did any of you suffer from really bad colds when you first got pregnant?

Am going to read through a few pages of the thread to see how everyone is.

Welcome capricorn and congratulations on the BFP

I saw the news yesterday on the conception thread - how many times over 3 days!!!! christ i hope you have given your DP some time to recover

Dont know anything about progesterone cream - sorry

Hi capricorn, congrats on the BFP and welcome to the graduates thread!

I didn't bother with progesterone cream. Unless you know there's a problem, you're probably best off not worrying too much about it. Just make sure to eat healthily, take your folic acid and take things nice and carefully for the next few weeks and you're giving LO the best possible chance.

In my first trimester I managed to avoid any colds, though I did pick up a 24 hour vomiting bug at one point. (Really fun with MS as well!) Everything was fine though and I'm now at 25 weeks with no issues.

However... All through the second trimester I've been getting one cold a month, which is getting rather irksome now. They're no worse than normal colds really, but the problem is not being able to take any of the regular medication! I never realised just how good Lemsip is.

Have you managed to pick up a cold? Vicks Vaporub is fine to use to try and get your nose cleared and some people have suggested room vapour products are ok too. I think Calpol does one?

I recently discovered a little nasal stick by Vicks too that I can shove in my handbag. It looks disturbingly like a plastic tampon , but you stick it up your nose (nice) and try to breathe normally, and it does seem to work to clear things for a bit.

Straight Paracetamol is fine to take if your head is pounding, you have a slight fever and/or the shivers. Throat sweets (but not Strepsils) are also fine to take. I like Soothers myself!

For other alternatives, I found that some hot Ribena with a spoonful of honey in it works to soothe my throat too. And heating up some Lemonade in the microwave is surprisingly good. Stings a little on a raw throat initially but soothes it in the long run, and all the bubbles go up the back of your nose and help clear that too!

If necessary, you can also resort to chilli of some sort (as in a nice hot curry!), as I find that clears my nose too. Helps that I've been craving spicy food.

Anyway, I'm not sure if any of that is any help (or even what you were asking!), but that's what I've discovered over the past few months and figured I'd share the knowledge.

Congrats capricorn! good to have you here So good that you were able to beat the odds sorry I have no advice about progesterone cream did your doctor mention anything? I would err on the side of caution if I were you.

bunny that is true - you need to work for the cops -they get 6 months full pay in NSW! i was shocked when my friend told me, and they also so get a ridiculous golden hand shake if they last that long...glad your taxes are being spent wisely?

Ozzy Fantastic news on your little boy! Glad to hear the scan went well, do you have a picture? hope you enjoyed your break

spirael I hope you dont get any more colds! It sounds like you are going to be a fantastic mum

I have been having a weird time lately, tired & dizzy...this all ended up with me putting my mobile in the washing machine talk about baby brain! Its drying on the radiator, but the verdict is not looking good.

BTW has any one heard from Addie?

Ok if I have a rant?

Im am in such a bad mood at the moment as DP is a complete and utter f?ing idiot

Right bit of back story... His new job is with his old boss who we have known for years. When he started he did tell his new boss that we were TTC just so as not to suddenly spring a pregnancy on him ? fair enough I was happy about that. DP?s new boss has 2 DC and a 3rd on the way that has been public knowledge for a while now. So yesterday im waiting for DP outside his work and his new boss comes out, I say the ?hello, etc etc, nice weather, etc etc and congratulations on your news? he then says ?congratulations to you too? WFT!!!!

I just smiled nicely and said thanks and off he went. I went in and saw DP and said ?so it looks like new boss knows then? and DP says ?oh yeah I accidentally emailed work the email you sent me about the scan?

How the fuck did he manage to do that, im just so angry as this the most important thing that has ever happened in our lives and his work know before we have even told our parents!! We had agreed to TELL NO ONE until after the 12 week scan

Needless to say I have hardly spoken to him since yesterday - grrrr

doing this on the phone so will post properly tom pm. ↲
capricorn i have a stinking cold and i only tested last thursday to see if i could take some medication and lo and behold there were two lines. Thanks spirael for the remedys, i am too cautious to take paracetomal as i am so early on so your advice is a god send!

Congratulations Capricorn! Sorry to hear about you and Lucky's colds, but remember (very recently) when you would welcome a cold as a possible symptom!

Fudgecat, rant away! My DH hasn't done anything similar, but I'm shocked by how many times a day he can piss me off. In my case, I know it's only partially the hormones .

I've had no news on the baby's health, but will get a test done tomorrow that could give me a little insight. I'm really trying to stay positive although I'm terrified to get my hopes up too much.

Many people at my work now know about my "condition" including the very high chance of miscarriage. I had to tell many of them because I'm now an insulin dependent diabetic- and since my insulin isn't settled yet, I have had a few low sugar moments. Lucky me. Turns out that I work with a bunch of very understanding and caring people.

I have to give myself shots three times a day and poke my fingers 8 times a day. I may have to increase to four shots soon. The shots are surprisingly painless, but the schedule is a real PITA!

capricorn congrats and welcome

spirael vthanks for the tips on cold remedies - very useful as I've just come down with one. Sounds like you've had plenty of opportunity to test them all out!

fudge at your DP accidentally forwarding your email to the whole of his work. I hope he buys you a seriously big present to make up for it

ozzie congrats on the little boy. I can't believe you're 21 weeks already

chance Hope your phone survives the drying out process. Not sure I'm cut out for the cops - I wouldn't look good in those baseball caps they make them wear over here I won't even get the baby bonus as we're not on the right type of visa - I think LO will have to sleep in a drawer rather than a cot poor thing

aly glad to here you're still hanging in there. It's good that your work are being so supportive of you. Hope you get the diabetes under control and that you get good news at your scan next week.

There seem to have been a couple of regular posters who have disappeared - addie and hobnob are two that spring to mind. Hopefully everything is ok with them - perhaps they have just got lives outside of MN

My mum has now decided she wants to come and visit for my due date. It's a lovely gesture for her to want to help, but I really want some time alone with just me, DH and the LO without needing to worry about visitors for a few weeks. Have managed to tactfully persuade her that if they come for my EDD and I go overdue they might end up flying back to the UK while I'm still pg. They've decided to come in January now, which I have a sinking feeling is when DHs parents are planning on coming next. So we might end up with me, DH, a new baby, my parents and the in laws all in our 2 bedroom house!

Hello all!

Thank you for all your lovely comments. Counseller was lovely and was very reassuring, just said that pregnancy is a big thing and can really knock you for six. She's going to help me work out some solution based approaches to things and hopefully get me back on track.

I'm eating Harribo and watching 'Something, something dark side'. I also managed to clean the car as well. I think it's a good day for all woman kind.

I went and had a play with prams in Mothercare yesterday and I think I've decided on a Quinny Buzz. I'll be getting it second hand though as I'm not rich enough to get a brand new one, plus I don't quite see the point in getting a new one. I mean the only difference is that a baby has been sat in a used one.

I also had my first mc dream, it really wasn't nice. I was knicker checking all day yesterday because of that.

Fudge Rant away!

Bunny Oh dear, that doesn't sound like that much fun. Can you check with DH's parents as to when they're coming over? Would they be willing to go into a hotel at all? Also what you say does make sense, I feel like hiding myself away at the moment it's so strange. If what you say is true then at least I know that there is a reasonable cause. Also doesn't your Mum know that all babies are beautiful!! I really laughed when I read that, sounds like something my Mum would say.

Aly I'm glad to hear you're still hanging on in there and I'm glad to see that work are being so helpful.

Chance WOW!! That is pretty darn generous of them isn't it. Unfortunately my ML isn't quite that good. It's pretty decent and I can't complain, but six months full pay would be brilliant. Saying that though, I would love a baseball cap. I would rock that look .

For all of you who are having girls, check this out. I borrowed the link from a chat thread, I just had to share it though.

I... I think my eyes are bleeding, Hermya. Dear God... The pink... Uagh!

ffs hermya some us us are trying to eat!!!!

0 bids - what a shock

Fudge I am sorry, but it does begger belief doesn't it.

WTF?!? who on earth would do that to a child?

Woke up this morning feeling less sick......then I looked at that crib. Surely social services should get to hear about whoever buys that thing!

hermya my mum is quite happy to say that she thought by brother was a very ugly baby (he was really fat and completely hairless for the first couple of months) so she definitely does not subscribe to the view that all babies are beautiful!

I think we will get the visitor situation sorted eventually- noone's booked any tickets yet so there's still plenty of time.

Bunny Your Mum sounds like she would be an absolute riot to talk to. I think in all my time, I have only ever met one truely ugly baby, he freaked me out as he looked like an alien. He was all eyes and head and he had the teeniest body. I just hope he grew into that thing. Have you ever watched the BBC version of Pride and Predjudice? I didn't until I was about twenty years old and I watched it with my Colin Firth obsessed house mate. When Mrs Bennet came onto the screen, I nearly died. My Mum is Mrs Bennet down to a T, even my housemate agreed. No tact and varying degrees of dramatics.

Oh crap! I have had some more dizzy spells and fainted again yesterday. So I gave up on talking to the doctor on the phone and went in today. Turns out I have low blood pressure, and on top of that a postural drop, which means when i move the blood isnt getting back to my heart quick enough. normally it takes a second or two to speed up but mine isnt speeding up. The answer..eat some salt, wear tights and wait for the baby to get bigger and get out of my pelvis so it stops squashing my vena cava!! oh and no work for at least a week...i am trying to look for the positives - the baby is fine, and really so am i....but at the same time i am not looking forward to a week of doing nothing...at least there is MN i guess!

I am literally in hysterics at that crib hermya and wondering if I can keep a straight face and show it to DH with a pleading look.. Did you notice that it cost £5000 originally?????

Fantastic that your counsellor visit went well - hope you're starting to feel better. (BTW, love the FG Star Wars movies, very funny!)

Chance take care of yourself! At least you know whats going on now and you know the LO is ok. And hey, free rein to eat as many Hula Hoops as possible now! (oh yum!)

bunny lol at the ugly baby - when a good friend of mine was pregnant recently we used to torment ourselves by googling 'ugly baby', very funny. I know, I'm a BAD person!

chance Sorry to hear your feeling a bit crappy at the moment. I can testify though that MN will wile away the hours in quite spectacular fashion. In fact you'll find yourself reading some quite random threads, all very entertaining though. Look after yourself though.

worrisome Please, you have to at least attempt to try and convince your DH you want it. In fact I may try and pull it off myself with MIL this weekend and see how she reacts.

Well, I tried but couldn't stop giggling... he has suggested I send it to my sis as a 'serious' suggestion though!!!! Hope you have better luck with your MIL - although not too good luck otherwise she might buy it as a surprise!!

.. as some light relief, I was complaining to DH that my skin was so bad (seriously I'm like a spotty teenager and then there's the eczema...) and he's just suggested, with a totally straight face:

"I think you need to rub a toad on it, and then bury the toad on a hill under a mulberry tree... at midnight..."

... so do you think I can get the toad at Boots or should it be a specialist petstore?