10/10 Chats - Over Halfway There

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Morning all.

I don't blame you nunnie- I've interrupted my studies on my MSc as its going to end up being really piecemeal, so for my own continuity I'm starting it up again next year.

1. What has been your most special moment so far? Sitting in a meeting at 16 weeks and feeling a very definite kick.

1. What did you feel during (and after) that first scan? Relief- it was at 8 weeks after a bleed and pain and I'd thought it was a rerun of my previous miscarriage.

1. What has been your worst point so far? Bleeding and pain at 8 weeks.

1. What do you wish someone had told you before? Just because you were symptomless last time and it was a mmc doesn't mean that no symptoms this time is the same.

1. What (if anything) do you wish you could have done differently? Nothing...yet

1. What do you hope for with your birth experience? To be respected as an adult not treated like an idiot.

1. What do you most look forward to, from now? Not sure- its all a big adventure

1. If you could say in 3 words what your experience has been so far, what would those 3 words be? Not too bad!

so sorry to hear your news abfab and littlemiss

great idea with the questions seashells

I have been crying reading through the previous answers, but nothing unusual there even before the pregnancy I was prone to bouts of crying at anything a little sentimental but now I am ridiculous

1. What has been your most special moment so far?

seeing the heartbeat in the 1st scan, I cried and cried, I didn't realise how anxious I had been before hand.

1. What did you feel during (and after) that first scan?

That was the moment it became real for me, I hadn't let myself believe it up untill that point. But after 6 years of trying there it was, MY baby.

1. What has been your worst point so far?

Before 12 weeks when I wasn't letting myself believe it was real, but was still altering my life because of it, and being ill, I really resented it on some days and then had dreadfull feelings of guilt that after all these years I wasn't jumping for joy all the time.

1. What do you wish someone had told you before?

That there would be lots of days when I don't know how I feel, that it's OK to be scared, and that the lifstyle changes you have to make are really hard.

1. What (if anything) do you wish you could have done differently?

maybe the getting drunk and dying my hair before I knew that I was so guilty about for weeks.

1. What do you hope for with your birth experience?

That I can be brave enough to face it without too much pain relief. That my baby isn't in any distress. That it doesn't go on too long!!!!

1. What do you most look forward to, from now?

Getting home with baby and seeing DH cuddling up on the couch!!!!

1. If you could say in 3 words what your experience has been so far, what would those 3 words be?

I am stealing this from shieldbug exhaustion, excitement, expansion!

If/when I gety energy back I will do aquanatal. Preg yoga doesn't go over the summer & not up to this block & will miss the sept one

been to hosp, had to sit outside as I was far too hot in the waiting room but the consultant was happy at how much better I look. Back again in 2 weeks then possibly back to work but on restricted duties.

Oh & I accepted an offer on my house this morning so hopefully will have some money soon!

Abfab - I'm sorry to hear about your friend - that's very sad news.

Ooo congrats Nymph that's good news about the offer!

Right then:

1. What has been your most special moment so far?

Probably seeing the baby on the scan and also feeling the first movements - it still makes me giggle when it kicks

1. What did you feel during (and after) that first scan?

Really nervous as I'd had some early bleeding but then so excited and happy after seeing the little one wiggling round. It was lovely that DH could see it too and it made it feel very real!

1. What has been your worst point so far?

Constant nausea from 7-15 weeks and the tiredness. The nausea was so bad I cried when I had to think about what to eat - I hated eating but had to as it was the only thing that made me feel better.

1. What do you wish someone had told you before?

I've got four sisters with children so there are some things I wished they hadn't told me before! I guess I didn't realise how odd I would feel and it took me a while to adjust to being pregnant. I'm still getting used to it actually!

1. What (if anything) do you wish you could have done differently?

Maybe got settled in a flat before being pregnant - we are in the process of buying one and it's a bit stressful!

1. What do you hope for with your birth experience?

I'm just hoping there are no complications that mean I have to make a quick decision about something, or that I have no choice in. I'm expecting pain and know that it's going to hurt a lot but I don't want to feel out of control or that people are making decisions for me.

1. What do you most look forward to, from now?

Moving into our flat (fingers crossed) and being able to settle in and get ready for the birth. Then I just can't wait to meet our baby - I start crying when I think about this!

1. If you could say in 3 words what your experience has been so far, what would those 3 words be?

Excitment, nausea, hopeful

ooo love the questions

1. What has been your most special moment so far? The second scan; seeing the baby and finding out it was well.

1. What did you feel during (and after) that first scan? Stressed out. Everything felt like it went wrong it was a very negaitve experience.

1. What has been your worst point so far? Nearly fainting from tooth ache and coming over all dizzy when first read all the info that the mw gave me.

1. What do you wish someone had told you before? Not sure yet.

1. What (if anything) do you wish you could have done differently? Told my DH in a different way- when I wasn't freaking out.

1. What do you hope for with your birth experience? To deliver naturally and remain calm.

1. What do you most look forward to, from now? Taking the baby back to our new, finished home to be a family- and first Christmas.

1. If you could say in three words what your experience has been so far,, what would those three words be? Not too bad- sorry to pinch yours elsa but they work for me

mamjo I hadn't realised you had been ttc for so long. This must all be extra wonderful for you then. When I read your answer to no 3 it was how I'd been feeling at that stage too. Nice to know I'm not the only one.

nymph glad to hear the consultant is pleased with your improvement. Great news on the offer. Our house has been on the market about a year and a half and there's been no progress yet, so good to hear there's offers happening somewhere!

Aw, I'm crying over everyone's posts too. Extra extra congrats to mamjo for finally conceiving after 6 years, I can't imagine how hard the wait must have been.

And big congrats to you nymph on the house and being a bit better! Happy Days!

shieldbug 6 months loads of viewing then in the last month nothing.had an offer yesterday out of the blue, v cheeky one & bloke hasn't put his house on the Market yet. Today got call with lowish offer & I said if they up it a bit and they did! Celebrated with an Asda breakfast.had a thread on here debating renting it. But hopefully nothing goes wrong & they are FTB so should go quickly.

My baby is perfect! so happy!

Yay Xav!

congratulations nymph and xavielli

1. What has been your most special moment so far? doing the test, and the scans.

1. What did you feel during (and after) that first scan? Absolute terror (before) and joy (after).

1. What has been your worst point so far? getting nose bleeds last week (not too bad I know!).

1. What do you wish someone had told you before? how emotional you become bout everything .

1. What (if anything) do you wish you could have done differently? nothing, loving every minute

1. What do you hope for with your birth experience? no idea what to expect, just want a healthy baby.

1. What do you most look forward to, from now? having our first child in our lives

1. If you could say in 3 words what your experience has been so far, what would those 3 words be? ABSOULTELY BLOODY MARVELLOUS!

Nymph Oh thats so cool!! Have you decided on a house yet?

And YAY!!! Xav!!

Thanks for your kind words shieldbug and dilly

I just needed to share with you that I found DH sat mumbling to himself yesterday, and when I asked what he was doing he said "planning a nature walk for me and BB" and then he went on to explain all the things they would find and collect to bring home to me. It was the most adorable thing and makes me fill up just thinking about it..

• I am sure you have all guessed but BB is our name for the baby. The first names we came up with were Billy and Betsy therefore BB worked for both.

Waaaaaaaaaah! Mamjo sob sob sob (over your DH)! Enough already, I haven't stop crying since Sunday...these hormonal weeps cannot go on!!!!

xav congrats! Great news.Did you find out the sex?

mamjo your dh is fab!

hermya not moving, it's my house that we moved out of last year. We were doing up this one & will be able to finish it now!

Thanks for the kind words re my friend, everyone.

nymph, glad you are ok, and good news re the house offer too!
Congrats on the good scan, Xav. mamjo, congratulations especially after six years. We were lucky in that it didn't take us six years, but it did take me YEARS to find the right man, so you and I are at the same stage, at the same age!
And yes, BB's daddy sounds very cute! Aw! Mine spends his time working out which computer games to start our LO off on! (Though he is very outdoorsy too so I think there will be a good balance!).

I was just wondering if any others of you have a name for your babies like I have BB?
Do those of you that know the sex use the name that you have chosen?

we do mamjo its called flump or flumpy we don't want to keep refering to her/him as it until Oct!

I'm having a good cry reading all your messages too. I hope you don't mind if I join in now and then (due 5/10 with #4). My bump is called 'Gertie' at the moment which I never thought would stick as I wouldn't dream of calling her Gertrude when she arrives but I've a really funny feeling that whatever we end up calling her, she'll always be Gertie to me.

I'm Loving "Flumpy" and "Gerty"

As many of you know, ours is "sproglet", although I've shortened it to "sproggie" when talking to the bump!! Apologies in advance to the baby!
I've no idea of the sex.

Ours has somehow become 'Geoff' deperately trying to stop it now before it sticks- especially if it is a girl- though Geoffette has been mentioned! Not by me!!

I cried yesterday because my DH looked out of the window whilst I was saying something

Hi Sam12. Geoff sounds OK to me! I have to say that the only uninterrupted conversation I ever get with my DH occurs in a very short time span between the twins going to sleep (sleep rather than bed .... grr) and me falling asleep on the sofa. Your DH probably was listening really but just a bit distracted (possibly trying to think up names). Chin up.