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The October Baby Bus

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arabella36 · 20/01/2011 07:12

Will anyone join a new baby bus with me?

I just got a BFP this morning so its very early days for me, but I'm so excited I thought what the hell, I'll head straight for the pregnancy thread anyway Grin

If all goes according to plan this will be DC2 and due on 2nd October. Ive enjoyed being on the October TTC bus so I thought it would be fun to continue over here.

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sunface · 02/02/2011 14:14

thanks lovely, goodness, you are so far ahead of me!!! my last day was 25th dec for about 2 days....

ALovelyBunchOfCoconuts · 02/02/2011 14:19

But I didn't ovulate until 12th Jan due to the PCOS. So technically my last period should have been, based on a 28 day cycle, around the first week of Jan. The GP said it was impossible to date a PCOS pregnancy due to the irregularities hence the four week window of 7 - 11 weeks. Looks like an early scan for me at some point soon.

sunface · 02/02/2011 14:39

that's great if you can get an earlier scan and put your mind at rest x

OptomisticBiscuit · 02/02/2011 17:00

I'd like to jump on the bus please - I tested postive on Monday after 10 months trying to concieve our first baby. DH cried when I told him (happy tears I think!) but I'm just hoping, hoping it will stick and can't get too excited yet.

I've been charting and can see I ovulated on the 17th and the software gives me a due date of the 11th Oct and makes me 2 weeks, but after lurking on this thread I visited the NHS due date calculator which tells me I am actually 4 weeks pregnant, which sounds a lot nicer than 2 so I'll stick with that!

I'm grumpy, crampy, worried, thirsty and hot - I've been sitting here without a jumper on all day, this is unheard of for me. Oh, and sore boobs - and sore armpits too.

It's lovely to be in such nice company while I worry away the next few months with everything crossed!

FluffyDonkey · 02/02/2011 17:14

Well I have the blood test results... I am pregnant Grin

However I have been stupidly googling the hormone level (3000 if that means anything to anyone?) and it seems I am more like 4 weeks pregnant (since last period) rather than 5 weeks which is the actual time since last period!!!

So of course I am now worried that pregnancy isn't advancing correctly Blush

Somebody slap me! Grin

FluffyDonkey · 02/02/2011 17:23

ok just googled hcg again and discovered that the levels really can't be used as guidelines to date pregnancies so panic over!

am so silly

SazzyM · 02/02/2011 17:34

Optomistic - I'm mega thirsty too! It's weird and annoying - especially as I now need to pee constantly. And the boobs...blimey.

How are you guys coping with really demanding jobs? I thought the anxiety and stress these last few weeks had been work related due to the long hours and pressure I'm under....and now I realise it's actually the hormones...but I want to make sure I don't do anything damaging by stressing out at work.

The doc wasn't terribly helpful about whether I tell my boss or not. I kind of feel i want to tell him to take some pressure off me a bit and let me get my hours back to normal....but it's just so early to be telling people!

FluffyDonkey · 02/02/2011 17:53

SazzyM - I know what you mean. But I've decided not to tell my boss until the 12 week scan. I work stupid hours (think 9am - 9pm in a stressful office environement) but am trying to cut it down and get less stressed about stuff.

To be honest I don't think telling my boss would change the pressure I'm under. I'm a consultant so the pressure doesn't only come from my boss but lots of external things like our project planning and my client. I don't want to annonce it to everyone so am not telling anyone IYSWIM.

Linda40 · 02/02/2011 18:22

Can I jump on the bus? Had a definate positive two days ago, Im 4 weeks with baby 3. EDD is 9th October. Had MC at 3 months last January so at the minute Im keeping everything crossed :)

Hils74 · 02/02/2011 18:25

Hi ladies, welcome newbies

I've had bad news, its highly likely I'm having a mc so I'm going to jump off the bus :(

Bleed has got worse this afternoon, old blood has turned red, and there is clotting, gp says there's not a lot to do but rest and wait for nature to take its course so been signed off work til Monday

I hope you all have happy and healthy pregnancies x

ChebbsBoo · 02/02/2011 18:41

I got my BFP on Tuesaday!! Due 9th October. Really excited but i am finding it difficult. I sadly had a m/c last November and so scared it will happen again! Anyone been through it or have any advice?

ChebbsBoo · 02/02/2011 18:47

Hils74 - Sorry to hear your news. It is the most horrible time and i hope you keep strong! Thinking of you and anyone else in your situation x

CrawlingInMySkin · 02/02/2011 18:49

Hils74 I am so sorry Sad

Penelope1980 · 02/02/2011 19:25

Hils74 so sorry as well, take care of yourself

Ninunina · 02/02/2011 20:03

Hils74 I'm so sorry. :(

I just don't understand why mc are so common in a world where medicine is so advanced, but you never know, bleeding is common in pregnancy, so you might be lucky.

Tamashii · 02/02/2011 20:18

So sorry Hils :(

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arabella36 · 02/02/2011 21:15

HILS very sorry. :(

Take care and rest for now. There's still a chance it's just bleeding, I know it can happen and the pregnancy remain healthy.

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ALovelyBunchOfCoconuts · 02/02/2011 21:26

Sorry hils :( be kind to yourself xx

sunface · 02/02/2011 21:38

Oh Hils i am so sorry, big hugs your way, take care xx

OptomisticBiscuit · 03/02/2011 10:09

Hils74 I'm so sorry to hear your sad news. Take good care of yourself :(

emmazed · 03/02/2011 12:18

Hils so sorry. i hope all goes ok

I meet with my GP this morning. she was not hugely helpful, however she did tell me not to take vitamin D & calcium supplements (which i have been taking for the past week). she said if you have a normal diet it should be fine, and there are potential problems with taking it. just thought i would mention it.

still feeling nervous about everything, but like everyone says, until the 12 week scan there is little to do but wait.

telling our parents this weekend and v excited to have someone else to talk to about it all

BuffyFairy · 03/02/2011 13:17

Hils I am so sorry to hear that. Thinking of you and wishing you all the best.

Sazzy I'm in a demanding job too, long hours, lots of deadlines, stress and too much to do. So far I'm ok, will see how tired I get in later months, fx I get that far.

Yay fluffy. Was the blood test done as part of 1st midwife appointment or did you ask to check? MN name is my 2 nicknames - makes me feel young!

The pregnacare mutlivits have a small amount of vit D in them. IMO I think it's good to get the vit D supplement while it's winter but only at RDA and most multivits have that without taking an additional one. My MIL has MS and studies have linked that to not enough vit D in early life so i'm taking the risk.

On the vitamin thing - is pregnacare the best brand?

I've heard that too much calcium is bad. I have lactose intolerance and am a bit worried about getting enough though. I do know that you need magnesium with calcium supplements to absorb it properly.

snowpeas · 03/02/2011 14:32

Really sorry to hear your news Hils

We told my Mum & Dad last night, we went to Asda and bought a little sleepsuit and then told them we had a present for them and gave my mum the bag, the look on her face was a picture and they are really pleased but surprised.

Have made an appointment to see the Doctor on Monday, when I rang the the receptionist asked if I wanted to go and see the midwife this afternoon but I had something else to do today so couldn't go, sort of wish I could have gone though.

Molybdenum · 03/02/2011 15:14

BuffyFairy: the UK RDI for vitamin D3 is recognised as being too low. I recommend 2000IU+ for pregnant women, and I myself take 5000IU per day. There is no risk of harm whatsoever at these doses.
Too much calcium can and does cause harm. You should not supplement with more than 1000-1200mg per day. Your best dietary sources of calcium are dark green veg, seeds, nuts and small fish with bones.

The best pregnancy supplement you can find is an American one: New Chapter Perfect Prenatal

traybake · 03/02/2011 15:28

Hi everyone ,I am jumping on the October bus if you don't mind.Found put pg Monday and EDD 11th October.This is my third,big age gaps 10,6 and this one.Very scared and trying to get my head around it .But I am hoping that I am not the only on that feels that way ,especially when you have been tcc for ages and my last 2 babies were fertility babies.This one is natural and i'm 38

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