September 2012 anyone?

[ViolaCrayola]

Is there anyone around who has just found out that they are pregnant and are due in Sept?
I know it's very early days but I thought maybe I could get the ball rolling...
I'm due around Sept 4th I think, with DC2, feeling very happy if a bit nervous :)

signet I'm a first timer and I have the Ostrich Syndrome too - I don't want to think about labour yet

Signet and macaroons I think ostrich syndrome about labour sounds quite sensible good for you. I think I have it too. The thing I am freaking out about is the prospect of the first few years after bringing them home - but there is not much I can do about that in advance! I should try to broaden Ostrich to that.

Poppyjen* What is hypnobirthing? I somehow think it is to do with water births - does it work in conventional birth type settings too? (No idea what mine is and defiantly not really thinking in terms of my individual case yet :)

Wintermymble hypnobirthing isn't as odd as it sounds, its basically a course that teaches you various methods for relaxation in labour. It works very well with water birth but is also excellent on dry land too!

Its a bit like deep meditation with some specific breathing techniques thrown in. The theory is that if you start out with a completely positive and fear-free attitude towards birth your labour will be easier, faster and with without the need for pain relief. Some claim it can allow a pain free labour, but I think that is stretching things a bit too much.

My experience of it was that it certainly allowed me to go in to the latter stages of pregnancy with a very positive view of birth and although I didn't have an ideal experience (I was induced as DS was 16 days late) and ended up with an EMCS, I was able to labour happily (yes happlily!) until I got to about 8cm when I was overwhelmed with fatigue and had an epidural (which was fabulous by the way - definitely not the bad thing some books/classes will have you believe).

In the end DS got a bit stuck and then I got an infection so we ended up in surgery. All the way through though I was calm, collected, happy and fully aware of what was going on. This was definitely due to the hypnobirthing practice and relaxation techniques. In the end I was able to make the decision about the EMCS without panic or fear so in my view it was all worth it. I would definitely do it again with a VBAC. DS was also a very clam and contented sleepy baby from the start - not sure if this is anything to do with hypnobirthing but I am not going to chance it next time around just in case

Sorry - that turned into a bit of an essay

sorry - typo - meant "calm" not "clam" baby that would just be odd

Me me me!!!!

I just found out, 5 minutes ago, DH is out and pretty sure th dog thinks I'm possessed!

According to MN due 13th September.

We've been trying for 12 months, think I'm in shock.

Hello all,

I found out I'm pregnant too, tested +ve on New Years eve and I'm 4+5 now, due on 10 Sept according to my GP. Rather nervous as it's our first.

I've also been sleeping terribly for the last few days, can't sleep on my front as usual due to sore boobs and just keep waking up at about 3am unable to go back to sleep. Is this a pregnancy thing? Feel exhausted... now off to bed at 9pm :)

Nice to meet you, good luck all!

Congrats Stork and East! brilliant. I love that the dog thinks you are possessed, Stork :).

East i am glad you asked that! I am also wakimg randomly especially at 3 am and can't get back to sleep. That seems a bit weird to me so it is good to know i am nit the only one. I hooe you get some good sleep soon though. X

Poppyjen that hypnobirthing sounds EXCELLENT! I totally want to try to find some training, it sounds like it could help with whatever route ends up happening. Thanks for describing it.

Hi and congratulations everyone!

I found out on Christmas Day and am due on 4th September. First baby, been ttc since June 2011. Am 36 so thought it would take longer, just hope everything goes okay. Am 5+4 today. Got appointment at hospital to see midwife on 27th Jan and hopefully scan soon after. I'm on the august thread as I worked out to be August but doc says Sept - so might straddle both if okay! No symptoms yet other than one boob (?!) a bit sore but from my friends on the August thread, that may all be about to change as we enter week 6....

So sorry for those who've had mc in past, here's to a happy, health 2012 for all of us x

Welcome Stork East and Dorita

My this is a busy thread, how did we all fit Christmas shopping in last month

Dorita am sure not all of us will give birth in September. I know I'll definitely have my c-section in August. Straddle away (while you still can )

I have my booking in appointment with the MW on Tues. I went to see the Nurse Practitioner on Wed and she was lovely, congratulated me loads and seemed genuinely pleased for me, even though she sees stuff like that every day! She said I didn't actually need to be referred to the MW, I could have just made an appointment with her directly. I had a tonsil problem I wanted seeing too as well, so at least I hadn't wasted her time!

I will be 5+5 when I see the MW. I was expecting to have to wait a bit longer - I'm sure I didn't see her until 9 weeks last time, so I'm pleased! I had an early scan last time with DS, because of bleeding (all turned out fine), but no one mentioned that they do it internally! I was expecting gel on my belly etc, but no! Was a bit of a shock!

I'm getting stretching pains, nausea and knackeredness. I'm walking miles everyday, taking DS to playgroup, craft club, swimming etc. and I'm exhausted but still find it really difficult to get to sleep. My tummy feels bloated and uncomfortable when I'm lying down.

Welcome and congratulations to all the new people!

Hello all you lovely ladies!

Being debating whether or not to join as I VERY recently had a mc (November).
Found out on New Years day I am spouted again. Due date works out to be 9th September. Which makes me 4 + 5....

I've read that many of you have experienced the same thing. I don't think you actually realise how many women go through this. It does sadden the soul. But like many say don't stop believing.

I have a 6 year old DC. She is my light and life. If it wasn't for her, I'd probably be rocking back and forth in a padded cell. One can never under estimate the calming effect your own child has on your own inner turmoil.

But on a light note, I am thrilled to be here. Truly hoping this one sticks, as I'm getting on now and don't want to be one of the granny's at the gate.

Does anyone find that you are overly paranoid after a mc? Every twinge and I'm running to the loo! My toilet paper bill is going to rocket at this rate.

Booked to see the midwife yesterday. She was truly lovely, really enthusiastic and easy to talk to. I asked her about getting a viability scan at 6 + weeks and she said they would only do that if something was wrong. Do they not know how on edge we are? So I shall woooosa and bide my time.

Look forward to reading all your stories.

xxx

eastbeast and wintermyble sorry to be the bearer of bad news, but from very early on when pregnant with DS, i suffered with insomnia. And it's started again already. I could find no solution last time, everyone just kept saying it is your body preparing you for sleepless nights! i ended up having daytime naps when i could. Not going to be as easy this time round whilst have a 14 month old in the house though!

Although if it's any consolation, i actually got a lot more sleep with a newborn than when i was pregnant, and by 6-7 weeks he was sleeping 8+hours a night, so hopefully the same thing will happen this time for me, and for you guys too!

welcome to the newbies.

re the stats chart, on my last antenatal thread, we also included our ages, and whether it was our first (DC1) or DC2, DC3 etc and which hospital we were going to use (and the sex when we had our 20 week scans). Wondered if anyone wanted to include more info on our stats?

Mine would be -

Loopyhasanotherbean DC2 EDD 3/9/12 (poss 10/9/12) Hinchingbrook

correction, mine would be -

Loopyhasanotherbean 35 DC2 EDD 3/9/12 poss (10/9/12) Hinchingbrook

Hi girls, I have just posted on the August 2012.. the saw this thread, yes just got a bfp couple of days ago, My due date is 08 September. Its our first and we have been trying for nearly a year! So over the moon, still been very cautious, had a bit of cramping and brown spotting yesterday, anyone with similar symptoms?

Also feeling tired and emotional but no nausea. Congratulations to all! x

congratulations Choedron cramping is very normal, it's your uterus stretching. I've never had spotting, but have heard plenty of times that brown blood is nothing to worry about as it's old blood, the only time there might be a need to be more concerned if it is red blood as that's fresh.

Think loopyhasanotherbean's idea is great so we can tell who are experienced and who are newbies like myself!

I'm on the iPhone app which doesn't allow copy and paste, can someone copy this into the original list please?

Macaroons 31 DC1 EDD 5-13/9 somewhere in London

(not sure about hospital choice yet, hope I can pick Guy and St Thomas)

I'm joining too. Omg... It feels like such a shock! Not really that shocking, we did start TTC this month!!

This will be my 2nd child, I have a DS of 9. It will be my DF's first. He doesn't even know yet! He's in work and his manager wouldn't let me speak to him! So I've come here, because I have to tell someone! Lay in bed after a nightshift (am a midwife) and I just can't sleep! I need to tell everyone!!! Anyone who will listen! But most of all, I just want to tell DF!

Lmp 12/12/11. Due 17/09/12. I'm 3+4. Am planning a home waterbirth :)

I'm tentatively in. EDD 12/09/12 I think and this will be my 4th pg - I've got 2 boys aged 6 and 4 and had to have an ERPC in Sept 11.

I'm hoping it all works out this time so am crossing fingers that I stay in this thread. I haven't been to the Doc yet but am hoping they might do an early scan this time to check it's not a MMC like last time.

Good luck to all!

Alien welcome! And wow I am SO glad you typed this:

"I have a 6 year old DC. She is my light and life. If it wasn't for her, I'd probably be rocking back and forth in a padded cell. One can never under estimate the calming effect your own child has on your own inner turmoil"

That was fantastic to read, because this is my very first pregnancy, and tough i was thrilled for the first few days i am now VERY nervous, and all scared that a baby/child can just be stressful (I was all confident and then read too many forums n sleep and toddlers and teens, and lost all confidence :)

So you genuinely have found your child actually has INCREASED your peacefulness? I was starting to suspect that one was always having to worry about things like whether they were happy at school, and if they were eating enough, and gosh, just lots of things.

I hope nobody minds i am being honest about my nervousness. I think i had a rose-tinted view of things and the realities have thrown me a bit. Sorry xx.

Loopy i am sorry you are having insomnia. :(. It is comforting to know it is more common than i thought this early on.

TheDetective congrats and welcome! I know what you mean about shock .. Happened first month for us too, and all a bit of a surprise. But wow, you are a midwife yourself ... You a a total expert! We are lucky you are here :)

STATS UPDATE

AmandinePoulain EDD 01/09/12
TalithaG EDD 01/09/12
Suzet79 EDD 01/09/12
Bakeroo EDD 01/09/12
Rightontime EDD 01/09/12
Kellzi EDD 01/09/12
Pearshaped EDD 01/09/12
Loup23 EDD 01/09/12
Rusulka 30 DC1 EDD 02/09/12 Dartford?
Trillian79 EDD 02/09/12
Spuddybean EDD 02/09/12
Malymoo EDD 02/09/12
Signet2012 EDD 02/09/12
Ninamu EDD 02/09/12
Davidsmom EDD 03/09/12?
Hotcupofteaplease EDD 03/09/12
Loooopy EDD 03/09/12
Poppyjen EDD 03/09/12
Loopyhasanotherbean 35 DC2 EDD 3/9/12 poss (10/9/12) Hinchingbrook
Saxony EDD 03-04/09/12
ViolaCrayola EDD 04/09/12
MillontheFloss EDD 04/09/2012
Slartibartfast0 EDD 04/09/12
Dorita75 EDD 04/09/12
Mummyfirsttime EDD 05-07/09/12
Iph 5 EDD 06/09/12
Ponyclubmum EDD 06/09/12
Whatevertheweather EDD 06/09/12
SweetBabyJebus EDD 07/09/2012
MrsHerculePoirot EDD 07/09/12
Sketti EDD 07/09/12
EthelredOnAGoodDay EDD 08/09/12
Choedron EDD 08/09/12
Winkywinkola EDD 09/09/12
Wintermymble EDD 09/09/12
Alienontheisland EDD 09/09/12
Cosykins EDD 10/09/12
CustardL EDD 10/09/12
EastBeast EDD 10/09/12
AhsokaTano EDD 12/09/12
Macaroons EDD 13/09/12
Waitingforstork EDD 13/09/12
TheDetective DC2 EDD 17/09/12 Home birth

Cakeismysaviour EDD?
Wineandcheese EDD?

This system is a lot easier. Please add or update you age, no. of children and proposed place of birth so it can be added.

Congratulation to the new ladies. Cant believe how fast the due dates are moving. Middle of september already!

wintermymble my first DS definitely changed me for the better. Life was lovely after he was born. I adore DS2 aswell and when we DS1 is at school life is really relaxed. When the 2 are together it is either blissful and they play quietly for hours or it is war! Life with children is just different. No more stressful then life without IMO. I do think that many people are sort of 'complete' when they have a family which makes them happier.

I think I have dr/midwife jealousy.

DH came to my drs appt since he didn't have to be at work til later, again as a lot of you have said, distinctly underwhelming!
He said he'd refer me to midwife, but didn't give me a date and I haven't heard anything, huff.
I know I'm not even 6 wks til Sunday, but even so it would be nice to know what's going on.
We've only told close family, will be telling friends and letting it run rampant on fb once we've seen a scan and not before- irritatingly, I will be seeing my best friends when we go visit my parents at the end of the month, and I don't know if I'll have had the scan by then- I hope I can tell them, as they're planning to visit in feb and stay for a few days, and how am I going to give an excuse for Thorpe Park? I never turn down rollercoasters!

Hello to newbies, and Jebus which particular tree in my woods are you in?

Sorry macaroons have just seen I've missed you off the update. Dush!