December 2010 - Time to stop feeling sick. Please

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Sorry for not posting much ladies, concentrating is difficult at the moment. Hope you're all ok.

Just wanted to say I'm so sorry to hear your news Lou Hope you catch on again soon. So sad to lose all you ladies, can't even begin to imagine how you must feel. x

Well, second trimester tomorrow, should be a relief and should start blooming but I'm still getting MS and feeling shattered

Hi ladies! 10 weeks today and have literally one outfit I can wear for work.. I'm eagerly awaiting the arrival of my ebay bundle because I'm a fatty fatty fatso muffining out of all my work trousers!

Went to stay with DH family over the bank holiday and had to go out clubbing with a big crowd till 3am on Sat night with me pretending to drink all night so noone would be suss. DH managed to nip to the bar and buy me tonics so I could switch my g&ts that were being bought for me in the rounds - it worked really well, noone noticed a thing. I was so wrecked by the time we reached the club, counting down the minutes till we could go home!!

Realised how scary it is being pg around really drunk people too. People were falling about the place on to us, I was terrified of being landed on.

DH has given in and agreed to let me tell my sissy this weekend (YAY!!), can't wait - we're not telling anyone else till after 12 weeks.

Peace and love - hang in there ladies, ms will be over soon! xxxxx

Stay happy people

hello all

Very sorry to hear your news Claire and Lou and hope you have some happier news again soon.

Spent the weekend touring around telling family ad I think we've managed to surprise everyone! My sister's face was a picture as she stared at the scan in total incomprehension (she's due in July) . Have told my friends, and now just have to tell work tomorrow.

So much for blooming in the second trimester though, straight after telling my Mum, I was up in the night three times being sick. Poor thing was convinced it was her fault.

Hi all

Had my nuchal scan yesterday and it puts me further on than I thought - 13+1 today. Have to go back on friday as baby was wriggling all over the place but wouldn't get in the right position for the nuchal bit. Hopefully they can get it friday or I'll have to have the triple test around 15 weeks. Took DD with me to see the scan and she loved it and told everyone that she saw the baby in mummy's tummy.

yay IM 14 WEEKS TODAY

only 26 weeks left of this pregnancy malarky!

It's 1/2 term (which means im still in my PJ's) hope everyone is ok...

bebsy75 - I've been feeling down too. Not surprising really given how sick and ill I've been feeling!

I don't want to jinx it, but I seem to be on the up, so I'm hoping I'll carry on feeling better and better. I'm 12 weeks today by LMP but my early scan (private) suggested I'm more like 11+3. I've got my dating/nuchal scan on Monday and I was really hoping I'd feel better this week as I know that if my symptoms suddenly disappear after the scan, I'll panic!

Hi there mumatron, yes I am going to innermost secrets so I'll let you know how it goes. They were recommended to me on the Ante-natal testing forum. The woman I spoke to on the phone seemed lovely.

I'm scared but excited. Can't stop worrying that they might find the baby is not viable, specially as I won't have had my NHS 12 week scan when I go.

I have been feeling a bit grotty in the mornings which is odd after weeks of complaining I have no symptoms. I hope this doesn't mean I am one of those people who gets all the MS symptoms weeks fter everyone elses has stopped.

Midwife tomorrow and I will be 12 weeks Hiding my podge in work is getting so much harder.

crazykat that must have been so wonderful for your daughter

Welcome bebsy

Hello all,

10+2 today so like many of you I am still waiting for a scan date.
I too had to go out on Saturday night for a friend's birthday - a pub crawl of all things. I was obviously sticking to soft drinks, and drove, but had to go home at about 10.30 - everyone is so loud when they're drunk and you're not - and they stink! of booze, of fags, of overcrowded bodies in confined spaces - yuk! i was very pleased to come home and get into bed, and i felt quite smug hearing about everyone else's hangovers the next day.
i bought ina may's guide to childbirth from amazon last week - slightly early i know - and it arrived yesterday - i have read quite a lot already. it is so inspirational - talking about the power of our bodies to do what they are designed to do. has anyone else read it?

Hello everyone.

I am reassured to hear about other people feeling emotional. I keep wanting to cry and am so so so anxious about tomorrow's 12 week scan. But also so desperate for it to be done.

I don't know what I will do if the baby has a chromosonal problem or a congenital defect, or something like that. I desperately want the sonographer to say ' relax, you are the proud mummy to be of a normal healthy 12+2 fetus' but I am sure they will have to do further tests and the waiting will be awful.

So much waiting and worrying.

I know why I am feeling stressed and anxious, it's not just the test: my brother has to have a bone marrow transplant bext week. I spent all last Friday with him touring chemo wards and watching him have last minute tests. It made it horribly real and sad.

He will be in a London hospital for at least 6 weeks and will be very ill and at high risk of infections. Meanwhile his wife is 150 miles away at home with 6 month old twins and a 4 year old.

I will visit him as much as I can, going after work, taking turns with my sister (who is single and lives nearer to the hospital) but it is a constant anxiety and a sad way to spend the summer which promised so much joy.

Your thoughts and prayers for him and the whole family would be really appreciated.

I have to confess I am starting to worry about how I will cope with the next few weeks ahead and I feel awful for thinking that, because it's not all about me. If I just knew that baba was all right, then I think it will be a lot easier to deal with.

Oh no, Lou! I am so sorry. (((hugs)))

I have abandoned my normal work trousers for maternity ones. In fact, our landlord gave us notice so we are moving this summer. So, last weekend I bough some boxes and figured I might as well start packing away clothes I won't be wearing anytime soon anyway. I still wear my work jackets, but probably not for a lot longer.

I am still able to run (on a tradmill) in this pregnancy (am 10 weeks now) which is great because in previous two pregnancies my lower back hurt straight away and I had to give it up pretty much as soon as I had a positive test. So, I'm quite happy not to have this problem. But, I'm wondering if anyone else is a runner and if they are still running? If not, what do you do to keep in shape? I worry about the body overheating thing so I limit it to a 15 minute run followed by uphill walking for about another 20.

Oh gosh Miffster, I just read your post. How horrible. Why does your brother need a bone marrow transplant?

Lots of sympathy from me.

Thanks persnickety,

My brother has complete bone marrow failure, it came on last September. His body is not making red, white or platelet blood cells. he has weekly blood transfusions and without them he would die.

Nobody knows what causes it. They have tried drugs and it has not worked so a bone marrow transplant is his only hope.

Miffster, your poor brother - and poor you. That's an awful lot to deal with on top of everything else. No wonder you are feeling anxious about your scan. I would be a nervous wreck. I am glad it is tomorrow and then there will be one less thing for you to worry about.

I know what you mean about the waiting and the worrying associated with pregnancy. 12 weeks is a looooong time and just when you've finally got to the end of those long weeks you have to deal with the anxiety about the testing. They say you don't know what worry is until you become a parent. This is true - even from this early stage. Thoughts and sympathy.

Persnickety, I'm not a runner anymore, but I do love my walking and I have been trying to keep that up - try to do an hour every other day. Also going to start pilates next week when I will be 15 weeks.

Miffster, so sorry to hear about your brother. I really hope your scan goes well, I have mine on Friday and am also dreading it - have had some terrible dreams the last few days. Hopefully we'll both get good news. I had to sit my DH down last night and explain to him exactly what we'll be looking for at the scan part.

I've bought a copy of 'what to expect when you're expecting' to put in the loo in the hope that my DH will read some of it.

Persnickety I'm not a runner but I do hope I can get back on my bike soon.

Thoughts and prayers are with you Miffster

I have another nuchal scan on Friday as they could only measure one twin which was 1.3mm which I think is good, as they are identical you would assume they are both the same but it was difficult to scan based on where they were lying.

Duelling Let me know if your DH starts reading up. I keep trying to get DP to read some of my books and he just doesn't seem interested! Going to try the iphone application to see if that's more fun for him!

Persnickety if you are already a runner I think it's fine for you to keep running for as long as you feel comfortable. Will also help you get back into shape quicker after the birth.

Slightlytired I used to do a lot of yoga but am going to look into Pilates as i've heard it's great in pregnancy. Is it expensive though? I've been looking at the cost of double buggies and think I'll be bankrupt by the end of the year!

So sorry to hear about Lou and also poor Miffster and family.

I haven't been around for ages started back at work last week and have been busy with DH and the kids up to now.

Hating work at the moment actually pleased to receive my letter of redundancy yesterday.
Have had to take over someone elses job meaning I am working with children with very challenging behaviour who are not used to me, am covered in bites, scratches and bruises, have had zero support from the SENCO, despite her promising she would help me due to my 'condition'.

Am 11 weeks today and my next scan is a week today, Dh is coming this time, then have my booking in the Mon after that.
Sickness seems to be calming down at last, am still really knackered though and have been having loads of cramping, feels like the afterpains I remember getting when breastfeeding in the early days.

Only comfortable in leggings, dresses or jeans with the button and zip undone fastened with a bobble, haven't bought any maternity stuff yet though just a few long loose regular tops to hide my open trousers! I just feel fatter than ever though not pregnant, even though I have lost weight.
I have been looking for yoga or pilates suitable for pregnancy but there isn't much round here, I can do aqua-natal once I am 12 weeks though so might start that, and order a DVD for exercise.

Sorry about Lou's news, wishing you all the best.

And hope your brother's treatments goes well Miffster

I'm fed up of feeling unwell and tired. Another 3 weeks yesterday until scan. Still not feeling very pg.

Hi notso, was wondering where you had disappeared to. Your job sounds very challenging indeed. I don't like my clients, but they don't bite. Well, not physically anyway.

If you're having trouble finding antenatal pilates try asking someone who runs a normal class whether you can join. If the instructor is qualified to teach pregnant ladies they may be happy to have you. I'm joining a mixed class.

Oh, and WalkTheDog, I would say that if you are feeling unwell and tired, you are feeling pregnant!

Maybe one of the things that makes the first three months so hard is that no-one really tells you about it! I for one had NO idea to expect the feeling of overwhelming tiredness and ridiculous emotions nor how debilitating it would be (particularly when you throw in the constant nausea, which although I did know to expect, wasn't really prepared for.

And because most of us are having to hide things it makes it even harder.

Anyway, here's hoping to lots more good scans (or any scan for me!) and all of us reaching the blooming stage soon! I'm really jealous of all of you who've got there already!

Hi all, sorry to read some more bad news from Lou .

Miffster, it must be such a worry for you with your brother being so poorly. His poor wife as well with young twins and another child. Thats hard enough without support from a partner and worrying about their health. No wonder you are concerned about everything as one thing tends to affect the way you feel about everything else. Please dont worry too much about the scan - I'm sure they will relax you really quickly. They were always quite keen to quickly say here's a good heartbeat etc... to indicate all is well. Although I've got some history of problems so maybe the consultants are particularly senstitive to it, not sure...

I can totallt empathise with the feeling of being fed up with feeling poorly and lack of excitement. We've tols both sets of parents and they've all said "you must be thrilled" and I struggle to summon up that must excitement in my voice... This baby is very wanted so its not that, guess I'm worn down by feeling so sick and tired, having 2 kids and working. I had a good cry last night as I'm 14 wks tomorrow and I thought it would all be better by now. I was crying away to DH when I had to run to the loo to be sick - he retreated faily fast! . But then this morning I've woken up and feel SO SO SO much better! no real nausea so far and its normally kicked in a lot earlier in the day. Could this be the end???? I've got a night out with the girls planned for Friday and I really want to go, mailny because I'll feel more human again if I do. Last night I would have said now way but now - Yipppeeee!!! bring it on . Its only a meal - I'm maing it sound like an all night session .

Lavitabella - my little ones nuchal was 1.3mm as well and thats a good result, hopefully the other twin will get a measured at the next chance, but like you say it should all be fine considering they are identical.

Notso - God, that must be awful for you... I'm not liking my job at the moment but only because I've lost a bit of interest and motivation, thankfully I've not being bitten / hit - poor you. Will you look for something else or just rest up for the rest of your pregnancy?

Sorry about all the typo's!!

Lynn Robinson does a pilates pregnancy dvd. I haven't seen it, but my friend has another of her dvds and it was good - mind you we spent a lot of time giggling like school girls as it has Pat Cash and he gets told to pull up his crown jewels

Hi all. Miffster sorry to read about your brother, no wonder you are worried and stressed. Sending you and your family lots of best wishes and I hope the transplant is a success. I hope your scan gives you some reassurance that all is well.

Still feeling pretty crappy and wishing away the weeks. I am 12 weeks by dates on Fri and my scan is a week Monday so it feels like I am slowly getting there. I am having real problems with constantly watering mouth and horrible taste in my mouth that no amount of brushing/mouthwash etc shifts. It's making me feel almost constantly nauseous and I'm being sick several times a day now. I am really hoping it eases off soon.

notso - have you checked with the NCT? I'm starting one of their classes in a few weeks.

There's some discussion of DVDs in the Pregnancy forum here:
www.mumsnet.com/Talk/pregnancy/975903-Good-Exercise-DVDs-for-all-trimesters