December 2010 any one? Come keep me company

[OnlyWantsOne]

well... this is scary

Oh and my random ms cure is twister ice lollies!! Gives me half hour or so of relief.

Evening all,

Chloesbaby glad your trip made you feel a bit better, and def sleep when you need it. I feel a bit silly heading back to bed at 10am for an hour or two, but if that is what I need to do for the next few weeks, that is what will happen. Our younger dog loves it, an extra cuddle at my feet!

Hopeful if you've trained well, you should be fine. And a tied thin jacket or top round your middle hides things well!

OWO wishing well for scan tomorrow

Welcome spanglemaker notso you probably just had an extra good orgasm! As long as you don't bleed or are sore during, I don't think it is anything to worry about.

novicemama spike his coffee the rude man

I got a pg book from a charity shop today - lady charged be 20p, as they are trying to get rid of their overstock of books. OH is a bit of a worrier, but after having a look at some of it, think I should remove some of the pages! Some good ones on treating mum to massages etc

just about to go to bed (big pregnant LOSER!) but wanted to send out some evening hugs to everyone feeling rubbish today. This damn first trimester is a killer - can't tell anyone, feel appalling, want to sleep all day, burst into tears for no reason, skin like an acne-ridden teenager (or is that just me?)

But hey, really soon we'll all be happy bouncy glowing 2nd trimester ladies feeling brilliant and full of energy and with lovely bumps that make people stand up for us on buses! It's just round the corner people! stay on target!

This growing-a-whole-new-human thing is really knackering, let's be kind to ourselves xxx

Bring it on Novicemama - I can't wait!

Glad to hear that others are feeling breathless. I'm struggling to keep up with colleagues stalking around the office.

I bought some maternity tights today as normal ones are making me feel nauseous, and just had a chuckle at the tummy gusset. I suppose it will become normal soon!

Great pep talk novicemama! I definitely think the first trimester is the worst part of pregnancy.

maternity tights last time I had some great ones and some awful ones that wrinkled round my ankles Nora Batty style. Trouble is I can't for the life of me remember where either type were from!

yes great advice novemama

So, how many of you have managed to keep it a secret then? Im 11+2 and my whole family know!!! Plus few of my friends, DP hasn't told his whole family, but his parents know.

Im finding it really a strain to put up with my 3yr old being a moaning minny about everything and expecting me to run around like her slave.... and do all my work on top of that!!

DP is coming to the scan today, I really hope its still all ok - Ive had no more bleeding

Thank you everyone for all your wished

deepblue - Ive found that sherbert dipdaps make me feel better for a little while too if I am having a sicky day

Good luck for the scan OWO.

It's extra hard dealing with MS and being exhausted when you've got a toddler to look after as well. I'm trying to pottey train DD (2.4) and get her to sleep through the night before baby arrives. Luckily DS (1.3) sleeps through most nights and only gets whiney when he's hungry.

I can't believe how much stuff I'd forgotten you're not supposed to eat. I'm lucky though as the only things I like off the list are runny fried/poached eggs, medium steak and coffee, alcohol I can take or leave.

crazycat this time round im pretty much eating what I fancy - I dont drink any way, so not missing that - right off to work i go

OnlyWantsOne good luck for today.

All my family know as they all knew about the IVF and so it was hard to keep the result a secret without telling an out and out lie.

There are people I would rather not know, like someone who guessed and my DH's Nan who had to be told. Am pretty sure my BIL has told lots of people too. Only one person in work knows.

OWO good luck for today, I've been thinking of you this week.

I've not told anyone yet except my mum and my friend who lives in Japan (and hence won't be gossiping with any other friends). But I'm off on a spa weekend with 4 of my best mates next weekend and I am going to have to tell them otherwise they'll be wondering why I'm not running / sauna-ing / boozing as I would normally be doing. I am 7+5 today and it still feels a bit tenuous - actually did another test the other day just in case

Hello all, good luck OWO

Really worried today, started with brown discharge last night, with very mild cramping, phoned the midwife who told me to see the Doctor, so have an appointment this afternoon. I don't feel sick at all today though, I never thought I would actually wish I felt as bad as I have the last couple of weeks.
Going to ask my Mum to pick the kids up then going off to bed for a bit.

Have a good day everyone.

good luck with scan OWO and hope GP visit goes well notso

We've told nobody, only 7+1, my parents are coming for a few days at the end of next week, and I'll probably tell them, might have to if I am still so tired. It'll also stop my mum naging me about why I am not putting more effort into finding work. Did have an interview for next week, but have withdrawn application - longstory, but don't think it was fair on them or me. Oh and also stop her commenting on why the house is not perfect.

oh and novicemama you are not the only one, even with all my symptoms, I am still not convinenced I am pg either. Think it won't feel real to see the scan.

Just been catching up with the last few days & in a rush so can't really do so properly- grr.

Thanks for all the advice about wedding at 37 weeks- i think I'll just have to see how I feel but I think my friend will understand completely if its just a bit much to be doing bridesmaid at term!

notso yes I totally got that after sex. More earlier on, its better now. But I read, i think on baby centre, that its very common to get cramps after orgasm. Bit of a worrying feeling I know but at least its normal.

dueling can not believe your colleague- what an eejit!

chloesbaby hope you're ok. I totally agree that pregnancy hormones can make everything seem a bit poo.

I totally want to join the moaning minnies. I've always thought it would be wonderful to be pregnant- little did I know! i feel bad complaining as obviously really want this baby, but it is so hard work. I think this stage must be one of the hardest as you don't look pregnant & can't really tell people. It's sooo frustrating not being able to moan. Thankfully we can here though!

Take care all, hope you're ok owo.

I'm glad that everyone is finding this growing a human being stuff difficult! I think I'm going to tell HR at work next week because I am so behind with eveything and I feel awful.

I actually fainted while I was on the loo this morning - I think its because I didnt get up til 10 so was a couple of hours behind with eating.

I read somewhere that work have to have somewhere for pg ladies to have a lie down - I don't think they should tell me where that is otherwise I'll be in there all the time!

Hugs to everyone - it really isn't long now

Hello!! Can I join your group? I've been lurking a little bit, but have enjoyed reading your posts so hope there's room for one more!!

I'm 9+2 today and pretty nervous, this will be my first, but I had a mmc in January so find every little twinge a sign of something sinister!! I'm just further on now than I was when things started going wrong last time though, so starting to get some hope!!

Velvet - is that true that work has to let pg ladies lie down somewhere?!? I haven't told anyone yet, but if that 12 week scan goes ok I will and that is the first question I will ask my boss!! I could so do with a little nap right now....

xxx

www.hse.gov.uk/pubns/indg373hp.pdf

I have just read this and apparently it is a legal requirement for employers to provide suitable rest areas for pregnant women. Hope this helps xx

Hello all- haven't written for a while (haven't had the energy!) but have been reading all the posts. novicemama what you said last night is fantastic and is so true.

Have had a CRAP week- sorry I am another Moaning Minnie. I normally have lots of energy and am really motivated but I seem to have lost all motivation and can't be bothered doing anything except lay myself horizontally on the couch! I'm self employed and yesterday I cancelled nearly all my clients as just could not face working. Then I had a major episode of the guilts all day!

Morning sickness has continued to be a shocker- nauseous ALL day and dry retching whenever I think of certain foods!

Still have 2 weeks to go until my booking appointment and 4 weeks until my first scan. Seems like an absolute age away! Time seems to be standing still at the moment.

Hope you all have a nice weekend and that all those that have MS that symptoms are reduced. OWO hope your scan went super well.

Notsohow are you feeling?

Scan went well - baby is fine, apparently I measure bigger than 11+2, but they will go with dating of last Thursdays scan

everything is good, they measured a large clot, nothing to do with baby, outside of sac, which is probably causing bleeding - odd, any one have any experience of this?

Booking in appt tomorrow

hope you are all well, notso hope your ok xxx

If a man at work walked up to me and loudly asked if I was pregnant I would ask an equally inappropriate question, something like:

"I notice you were walking a bit funny on your way over to my desk. Did you get that wart on your penis sorted?"

Then, I would have a quiet word and tell him that his questions are not only inappropriate but also grounds for sexual discrimination (unless of course he also asks the men if they are pregnant).

What an arse!

I'm a tad crabby today because I have another fricken headache. Although, I am very please that it appears to be going away rather than ruining my whole weekend, like the one I got last Friday. This migraine stuff is absolutely the worst part of pregnancy. I can't wait for it to end. I just hope that happens before I decide to cut my head off.

Oh, sorry. Missed your message OWO. Fab news!

good news OWO emmaxmas I feel like such a lazy moo, I try to do things, but am so whacked and unmotivated I end up on the sofa watching rubbish telly. I do make sure I take the younger dog out for her walks, and even though I feel tired, it does help to get osme fresh air.

persnickety sorry bout your ongoing migraines

OH away for the wknd, was hoping he could to get me some bras I had seen in mothercare, for my melons!, but they are now meeting half way there and sharing a car, so I know he'll never escape now. Grrr...the disadvantages of living rural, will have to order online now.

I'm not bad thanks OWO and WTD, feeling a bit fragile, and a bit obsessive about checking my knickers! Dh has gone on a stag weekend as well which makes me feel a bit neglected.

GP was not arsed to be blunt, she asked if I could do a urine sample for a pg test, I said I have had about 6 positive tests, sore breasts, terrible sickness and no period she said well I suppose you could have a scan then, wait outside, twenty minutes later she stuck her head out the door and said Tues afternoon, EPU, take a sample and have a full bladder, in front of the whole waiting room.
At least I'm getting the scan, great news for you OWO the clot sounds odd though never heard of anything like that.

Thanks for the replies WTD and Rosie, I think given todays events I will be giving Dh a wide berth for a bit anyway.

Welcome and congratulations Goodluckbear Velvet poor you fainting, the lying down area in my work in the bed we use to change the nappies on, hardly relaxing!

Have a good weekend everyone. XX

Hi all,

OWO Great news that everything's fine.

novicemama I'm going on a spa day tomorrow so have had to tell that group of friends. They're also my friends from slimming club so they would notice that I now have enormous boobs and a massive tummy.

We were supposed to be going to my sister's for a barbecue on Sunday but have cancelled as there is no way she won't be able to tell plus I'm not too keen on questionably cooked bbq meats.

emmaxmas I've started randomly dry heaving when I think of foods as well. It's so distressing as it happens at the most embarassing moments. I was sick at work again today which was lovely .

Great news, OWO!

Notso, your GP sounds unpleasant. What an unprofessional thing to do, to say that in front of a waiting room! Sorry you have to wait until tuesday, but I'm sure you'll be fine - find something distracting to do over the weekend.

I'm feeling really dizzy and tired now. It's like being hung-over without the booze! I'm off to the NCT conference tonight (without DS! first night away from him) for the weekend, and wonder how I'll stay awake...