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Freak out room for those newly updiffed after MC to hold hands and support each other...

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DachshundsWantPuppies · 30/01/2011 08:37

Hello!

Newly updiffed and freaking out about spotting, cramping, the wait until your first scan and each little twinge? Settle in for lots of hand holding and supprt until you're ready to move to grads

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digitalgirl · 14/02/2011 19:56

wombat pleased to hear all's still mildly boring with you.

hairy glad you're back at home already. Take care of yourself. The wait for test results can seem long, but it really isn't. I got all mine within 3 months - and that included waiting till I'd had a cycle to do the clotting tests.

daisy welcome - sometimes you just need to be where others understand the fear and anxiety. I can't post on the due in oct ante-natal thread at the moment, not because of fear of 'jinxing' but because there are so many on there who are lucky enough to not really understand what it's like to be terrified.

knitter ooo bland food is one of my symptoms!

wakari yay, someone who's as early on as me! Glad the spotting's stopped. I love your pink balloon omen.

ladybee thanks for reassurance. My symptoms this time round have been quite different and all over the place.

I'm going to need a lot of support over the next couple of weeks...until I see a strong heartbeat. That's a really important milestone for me. The next scan is going to be incredibly nerve-wracking.

Feeling a bit icky, but have curry on the way. Oh joy at feeling icky, it's not a complaint, it's me boasting!

Waves to hippy

OrangeGloss · 14/02/2011 20:42

Hairy so glad you're home and can relax. Did you go into work today as planned?
Digi that's great news, I measured smaller than dates but they didn't seem to mind. You're not selfish, we're here to listen
Mamap thanks for the birthday wishes, it's tomorrow, I just got my present early :)
Wombat good plan about holding out, I'm thinking if I don't have one I should get the money to go shopping with :)
Nix sorry you're feeling so rough, shame you can't take longer off. Glad the bleeding has stopped, must be a relief
Knitter I'm the same with symptoms. Saturday I was worried I'd only been slightly sick in the morning rather than full-on, but the proceeded to puke 3 times that evening!
Hi Daisy if you're crampy already the cat probably just heightened it rather than did anything
Glad to hear it's stopped Wakari wow that's a cheap scan don't blame you! What a lovely story about the balloon

I think my ms is getting better (after the 4-puke on Saturday) so at 11+1 I hope that's about 'average'

Emoo · 14/02/2011 21:21

Evening all, and happy valentines day!!

I'm having a major wobble today. Got some fairly mild but definite period-like back pains. Feeling wobbly because of negative associations - first time it happened I went into very prem labour with DD, second time it was earliest sign of MC. I've been obsessively knicker checking and nothing worrying yet, but I've just got a very bad feeling about it. Scan on Friday. Not helping that this is probably about the time I lost the last one, even though it did not show itself until nearly 9 weeks. pink I understand a little how you must be feeling too (((( hugs ))))

Emoo · 14/02/2011 21:26

wakari goodness me if scans were that cheap near me I think I would be having weekly ones!

digi good news for today's scan and I think you are very wise getting in a decent gap before the next one.

daisy welcome! I hope you find some comfort in mentalling along with us!

orange happy birthday for tomorrow!!

I'm also waking up consistently too early, usually cos I need a wee, and am therefore knackered all the time. I am clinging onto these as symptoms.

OrangeGloss · 15/02/2011 05:08

Pink looking back by the time I'd finished my posted, you'd posted yourself and I missed it! I hope you have a really relaxing boring week (((hugs)))

(((hugs))) for you too Emoo that this week going quickly and you have a good scan on Friday. It could just be growing pains, but I know nothing can reassure you like a scan. Except come on here and let out some of your worry

I never ate chocolate before pg but now can't get enough of the stuff! And carbs are the only thing that settle my stomach - I have a fruit loaf in my drawer at work Blush though I do have early morning cravings for salted lettuce Hmm

nickstermum · 15/02/2011 07:18

Bonkers cravings orange!
Yum tinned mackerel in tomato sauce (never in a million years would I eat it normally but I have it in as Ds loves it with pasta!!) and a huge crispy dressed salad with coleslaw Mmmm :)

Nice to be craving salary things rather than processed White shite, and no complaints about wanting fish !! That's a first :)

So tired, up all night again .... Wriggling 3 yo

nickstermum · 15/02/2011 07:19

Salady not salary Doh

Daisybell1 · 15/02/2011 08:03

Thanks for making me feel so welcome, kettle's on for Brews all round

Wombat has been putting up with me mentalling in private at her so I'm sure she's glad to share the load Grin

and Digi you've summed it up perfectly - the ante-natal threads are just a bit bouncy, perky and little fluffy bunny rabbits for me Hmm

Mamapower · 15/02/2011 08:44

Happy birthday orange hope you have a fabulous day Grin has the excitement been too much cause u were up and posting at stupid o'clock (or do u have a bladder like mine at the mo.... Keeping u awake)!!!

owlbooty · 15/02/2011 09:49

You lot; I have just discovered the wonders of Gaviscon liquid. Not the aniseed one, the minty one. It tastes like shite but seems to be some sort of miracle elixir Grin

I've not had any cravings at all which is odd as I frequently get them in 'normal' life.

Happy birthday Orange !

owlbooty · 15/02/2011 09:51

Courage, my lovely. We are all right there with you x

Wakari that is top news that the spotting has stopped :)

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DachshundsWantPuppies · 15/02/2011 10:13

Happy birthday orange :)

Emoo Hang in there, I know it's hard and I've got everything crossed for your scan.

(Same goes for the rest of you being scanned this week)

Still no symptoms at all here, apart from occasionally slightly tender BiscuitBiscuit

No morning sickness, no cravings, no increase in trips to the loo, nothing. Nada. I know I should be celebrating the fact that I'm not chucking my guts up, but I'm really really worried now. Even though pupkin had a heartbeat on Sat and I've not had any spotting since I'm just really really certain that there is something wrong. :(

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lovemysleep · 15/02/2011 10:25

wakari £25 for a scan??? Bloody hell, that is soooooo cheap, I'd be there weekly too!

Emoo hope you are ok and the cramping isn't getting worse. Am really rooting for you and hoping that it's all completely normal.

wakari good news about the spotting. The pink balloon thing is lovely too.

Happy birthday Orange - have a fabulous day. Glad to hear the ms is getting a bit better.

owl Gaviscon liquid was my best friend when heavily pg with DD - just used to glug it straight out of the bottle. Vile stuff but does the trick.

Digi8 and Daisy* I know what you mean about the ante-natal threads. I find myself inwardly cringing at how blase they can be - but I guess for a lot of people they can be, as they've never experienced mc, or never will.I don't mean that nastily - they are understandably excited, but I just find myself wanting to warn them to be very wary of the first 3 months.

Lazy day yesterday for me as didn't want to be too far from the loo - not with my dodgy bowels! Better today, but am a bit windy and nervous about following through!!!!!! I know that's WAY too much info ladies, but that's the kind of gal I am Wink. Woke at 5.20am, and all these different scenarios keep going through my head for my scan on Friday - I am going to be a bloody mess beforehand. I'm also terrified of Wednesdays as all of my mc's started on a Wednesday - isn't that weird?
Am ok though - taking one day at a time.

Have also discovered the joys of Yorkshire tea decaff - lovely! Clipper organic tasted like it had chlorine in it.

Have a good day xx

Wombat33 · 15/02/2011 10:27

Oh Dachs and Emoo big hugs for you both. I've got everything crossed for your beans. I'm also having an OMG where have my symptoms gone day but keep tryingto tell myself that this has happened before and all been fine. Hope that's the case for all of us!

Wakari good to hear the spotting's stopped. I'm hoping that mine seems to have virtually stopped too (for now!).

Daisy it's a pleasure to mental with you if you know what I mean - so no worries on that score but welcome to the thread!

HAPPY BIRTHDAY ORANGE!!! Hope you have a lovely day xxx

Waves to everyone else around this morning xxx

nickstermum · 15/02/2011 11:47

If any of you ladies are on bookface, happy for mamap to 'out' me! Unlike some i am pretty obvious Grin

Happy Birthday O hope you have a great day xx

The diffed threads do my head in too.. blase...? Gah.... planning nurseries at 5 weeks pg... good for them.. and that was me once too... sadly not any more! Agree they dont understand terrified.... or knicker checking Hmm

Am sure the symptomless few are not really symptomless and its well disguised Grin

dachs I have to keep being stern with myself that i saw bambino on fri with no issue..... otherwise my mind plays tricks on me... So... Grin you have a heartbeat hon...there has been nothing to say you shouldnt still have a heartbeat xxxxxxx

moo (((hugs))) am sure you will be fine xxx

pink you will get to 9 weeks hon xxxx its a totally different pg and you are under the consultant doing lots of proactive things :) and you have a 'beating bean'

Wombat, glad the bleeding has eased off, or has it? Hope so. And you mamap you have been quiet are you ok?

Well 15+2 how did that happen? Was sick again this morning... and just want more crispy salad YUM!

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DachshundsWantPuppies · 15/02/2011 12:12

nix i am indeed on bookface but I've got no mumsnet buddies nobody loves me...

i know it's silly to think that it's all gone horribly wrong, but surely I should have some symptoms by now? I know I'm being ridiculous but I jsut don't feel pregnant, and that is really bothering me. I think it might just be because I don't really know what's going on with potential pup2 and I'd like to know either way so I feel a bit in limbo at the moment, coupled with crazy time at work so worried about the effect of stress and tiredness on the pups.

(Also feeling a bit low 'cos DH and I had a massive row last night so feeling a bit gloomy anyway)

Sorry to be an Eeyore - will try to cheer up and stop being me me me

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lovemysleep · 15/02/2011 12:37

what is bookface?

nickstermum · 15/02/2011 14:00

Doh...love.....facebook Grin

KnitterNotTwitter · 15/02/2011 14:19

Having a less confident day today - randomly libido returned yesterday and I don't remember that from previous pregnancies. I'm considering doing my spare digital test in the hope that i'm now up out of the 1-2 weeks pregnant category which would be nice to see...

Hugs to you all especially dachs and daisy and moo who seem to need it most today..

PinkFondantFancy · 15/02/2011 14:20

Happy birthday orange hope you're having a good day.

Hugs to all the stressed people-it's hard keeping the faith eh?

I had another scan today and everything's fine. They say I don't need to go back for 2 weeks now-just need to decide whether I'm going to be brave and go a fortnight without any proof things are ok..... I think I should try and wean myself off weekly scans otherwise the gap between 12 weeks and 20 weeks is going to break me!!!

I'm keen to be people's bookface friends! PM me your email address and I'll find you.

Can't decide what I want for lunch...... Everything I think of males me feel Bleugh but I'm starving!!!

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DachshundsWantPuppies · 15/02/2011 14:23

knitter hugs back. But if you do decide to do the test remember that it's not always accurate and it might therefore not give you the answer you want. I know I freaked out when mine didn't go up at the rate I expected it to, but over the same time my bloods more than doubled.

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DachshundsWantPuppies · 15/02/2011 14:27

pink Glad everything's fine Grin

You could always have a scan every week between 12 and 20 weeks Wink

me also keen to be bookface friends if anyone wants to - echo what pink says about pm-ing e-mail address

have stopped eating thistles and being Eeyorish for now - I think it's just the weather and grumpy DH getting to me. am trying to recapture zen and assume everything will be ok. You guys are fab. Thanks :)

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KnitterNotTwitter · 15/02/2011 14:35

Can I make a small confession that will make me seem really mad... Feel free to laugh at me....

About when I conceived i.e. well before I knew I was pregnant I saw two magpies closely followed by 3 different magpies. Instantly I thought ooooh - I bet I'll get pregnant this month and I bet it's a girl (because obviously magpies know these things)...

Then today I saw a single magpie..... for sorrow

Obviously I've put that together with my change in symptoms and convinced myself that a MC is round the corner...

Agggg.

I'm sure I'll be all symptomy tomorrow but for the moment I may make full use of the padded walls in the freak out room....

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DachshundsWantPuppies · 15/02/2011 14:46

i couldn't possibly laugh, but I do think you're being just as silly as me Grin

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Wombat33 · 15/02/2011 15:06

Pink yey for a good scan!! I'm also trying to hold out for two weeks for the next one (now 13 days and counting!) not sure my nerve will hold though Blush

Knitter I'm the same as you with magpies and pregnancy even though I'd like to think I'm normally relatively sane. Big big hugs. Magpies mean nothing (other than that they are the current focus of your worries) xxx

Dachs hurrah for recaptured zen Smile