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Talk about every stage of pregnancy, from early symptoms to preparing for birth.

Due in October 2012

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mrsv2 · 26/01/2012 12:51

Just had a BFP and wondered if anyone wanted to join me in the rollercoaster ride over the next few months

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Bubblebell1 · 10/02/2012 12:33

Scan is Monday at 12! God how am I supposed to wait til then?

missbone · 10/02/2012 13:57

Oh Emma, i've prayed for you this morning and can't imagine how anxious you feel. Please take courage...Monday will be here before you know it. Plenty of feel-good films and rest for you this weekend, darling Thanks

turnwest, i can't wait for 12 wks to be up, either. The scariest cramps I get are those which 'drag' achingly down from the groin into the upper thighs (the same cramps I used to get before a period), but I'm so used to them now they don't send me into a panic anymore.
Hungry = hormones all over the place, if you ask me. I, too, wake up in the night feeling hungry but I'm not entirely sure it isn't my body craving nicotine Sad

Jo, where are you my love? Thought you would have posted by now [Kerry clock-watching constantly] I'm getting a little worried....Confused

charlottebeans · 10/02/2012 14:03

Hi everyone, congratulations to you all :) I'm due on the 18th, it will be our first. I started to think it was in my head so I tested again and got a BFP.. YEY (thank goodness I can tell you all).

I can't believe you are all so organised, sorting out which hospitals and birthing centres you want to use. very good!

I've been waking up early too Angelico is this a pregnancy thing? I thought it might be worry, but actually I feel quite refreshed.

Angelico · 10/02/2012 16:35

Welcome charlottebeans and congrats on BFP! :) The waking early thing is irritating I'm starting to get daytime fatigue now so really could do with the sleep. I wake up perfectly calm so it's not stress or anything.

Any word from Sumsey about scan???

God, I need to go and have a nap can't stop yawning :(

Angelico · 10/02/2012 16:57

If you need a laugh you have to check this thread out - made me cry with laughter:

www.mumsnet.com/Talk/_chat/1402027-things-you-thought-you-woiuld-never-have-to-say

All this is ahead of us...! :o

Littlepurpleprincess · 10/02/2012 16:59

I've been struggling to sleep much at all and stuck awake from about 4am! Then I'm exhausted by 3pm, have to keep on working til 6pm but by bedtime I can't sleep again. Confused

I have also had constant nausea for a week, as well as bloating and constipation, random cramps and epic mood swings!

I just keep telling myself that it's all worth it!

missbone · 10/02/2012 18:16

Sumsey (Jo) was going for her scan at 11am. I'm getting very worried about her.

Vcarroll · 10/02/2012 18:40

Hi everyone see I've missed out on lots of chatter I've been quite poorly the last 2 days :-( swollen glands, sore throat, fuzzy head and general feeling rubbishness!!! Think it's down to low immune system

Angelico I have suffered from migraines (luckily not frequently) since I was 14 and they are the worst thing ever the blurry vision is nothing to worry about with regards t your pregnancy it is just your warning... I find I get the blurry vision about had hour before the headache kicks in and then I am totally incapacitated until it goes - you will need total darkness. You are safe to take paracetamol... GP said no more than 8 in 24 hours otherwise you're ok

mathsy · 10/02/2012 19:19

I went to my GP today and he confirmed that it's absolutely fine to take paracetamol.

I was pleased to hear I get two scans - one at around 9 weeks (for Downs Syndrome I think) and the usual one at 12 weeks. I've not really been feeling sick, haven't had any spotting and have been sleeping better than I ever have. After reading everybody else's comments on here I'm beginning to think I'm either very lucky or not really pregnant!

Anyway - I'm officially exactly 5 weeks pregnant. So excited!

missbone · 10/02/2012 19:45

Mathsy do you mind my asking how old you are (just wondering why you've been offered an earlier scan for Downs)?

mathsy · 10/02/2012 21:03

missbone I'm 33. Is this classed as old? I was wondering whether I'm getting the earlier scan because I live in Scotland? We generally seem to get a bit more with the NHS up here.

Beeblebear · 10/02/2012 22:06

I'm hopping on the thread. Just got my BFP this morning. Haven't even told DH yet. Wondering if I should re-test with him and tell him i'm not sure, or just shar the news with him in a fun way.

I think EDD will be around 10/20 Expecting #1!

I'll have to go back and read this thread back from the beginning to get caught up.

elvislives2012 · 10/02/2012 23:35

Hi all! Found out a couple of days after I got married. Both feeling scared and surprised as it happened so easily, was expecting it to take months. Due 16th already feeling sick and tired tho maybe some anxiety? Away from home for 4 weeks so can't see doctor and both worried about abnormalities. Already having to lie to people which I hate. Hoping u guys can be my support especially as we are so far from home! Congrats to u all xxx

bungomama · 11/02/2012 04:27

According to the calculators I'm due on the 17th. It's my first and I'm almost 39, so doing all the freaking out/celebrating you'd expect!

Littlepurpleprincess · 11/02/2012 09:01

Awww congratulations Bungomama and elvislives212!

Does nobody else want to kill their Husband then? Mine's done his absolute best to piss me off this morning then stomped off to work in a strop because apparently I've set him up for a really bad day! What a dick! Angry

I just know he'll blame it on my sodding hormones too!

YompingJo · 11/02/2012 10:15

Littlepurpleprincess Yes! Mine has been away snowboarding all week, he left 2 hours after we got the BFP, and I ended up having a massive go at him because he was texting to tell me he had had a good day on the slopes, and asking my day had been, but nothing else - no "how are you feeling", no acknowledgement of this terrifying (to me) new development! Told him he needed to show more consideration and courtesy as while he was off having a great time I was left at home dealing with this, feeling crap and not able to talk to anyone (he has told his best mate who he is away with so he can chat about it anytime). The next day a massive bunch of roses got delivered to me at work... think he got the message, lol. I do feel sorry for him though because I'm a bit hormonal and apt to fly off the handle at the smallest thing at the moment and he is bearing the brunt of that.

He is lovely, and he does care, and he was asking me if I was OK, he just didn't realise that I needed a bit more than that at the moment. Then he put something on Facebook about looking forward to not aching, and I had a go at him about that too - he's off having a holiday, doing his hobby, and he is moaning about it on a public forum. Men Angry. (and... poor man Confused)

So I feel your pain! And it sounds like you are suffering and need him to acknowledge that and cut you a little slack. I don't think men do that naturally, they need training, lol

I've just been for a Saturday morning swim, it was exhausting... Feel shattered and it was meant to energise me! Shock

Congrast elvislives, wow, you must be on a bit of an emotional rollercoaster! Why are you worried about abnormalities? You wouldn't have a scan until 10-12 weeks anyway so you won;t be delaying anything by being away. Enjoy your honeymoon - it's lovely that your 1st DC will be sharing it with you Smile

Congrats bungomama, I'll be 37 when I'm due so also freaking out a bit, especially as this is our first and ideally I'd like 2. crosses fingers for twins!

Angelico · 11/02/2012 11:42

Congrats newbies! :)

Any word on Sumsey?

VCarroll so far only the one migraine so fingers crossed it won't be a regular feature Confused

Got really bad news last night - my lovely SIL has just lost baby at 14 weeks. They went for routine scan and there was no heartbeat. Think everyone feels a bit numb still - we're all desperate to get to 12 weeks and into the 'safe' period and then something like this happens :( It just seems so bloody unfair :(

Sumsey · 11/02/2012 11:54

sorry for not being in touch guys....

ive had an awful 24 hours....scans both external and internal were too early to show pregnancy....had bloods taken...examine injside and out...but still pregnant

came home with appointments for sunday and rest of week....had call from midwife that my hormone levels had dropped very low....and should expect to bleed......

we i am....alot......baby is gone :(.........

YompingJo · 11/02/2012 11:59

sumsey, are you sure? , so sorry, that's awful.

twolittlemonkeys · 11/02/2012 12:01

Hello, just thought I'd introduce myself, I'm twolittlemonkeys, just got my BFP yesterday, thanks to Clomid and it feels like I'm dreaming still! Haven't stopped looking at maternity clothes and baby stuff since I got my BFP Blush I calculate that I'm due around 10/11 October so look forward to getting to know you all over the coming months. As I had fertility treatment to get my BFP, there's a 1/10 chance of multiples (eek!) DH keeps saying excitedly 'I wonder if it'll be twins?' He knows the stats and doesn't seem as nervous as I am about multiples (not least because I am under 5ft and very small - where would I fit 2 babies). I have 2 DS, DS1 will be 6 in March (also a Clomid baby) and DS2 is just 4.

Now the hard part will be trying to keep it a secret for another 7 weeks or so til I have a scan to confirm it's ok (though my last MC was after the scan when we saw a heartbeat, so I feel that it'll never be 'safe' to tell people) It's going to be tricky. Especially as we go on holiday with FIL on Tuesday and will be seeing my mum on the Saturday. How the hell will I stop grinning? Might have to tell them but swear them to secrecy as if I MC again, I know I will want family support.

Angelico that is so :( about your SIL. I had a MC 18 months ago and it took me some time to come to terms with it and summon up the strength to try again.

Look forward to getting to know you all and sharing all the ups and downs of pregnancy :) [nutter emoticon needed]

twolittlemonkeys · 11/02/2012 12:01

oh Sumsey, I am so sorry :(

Sassee · 11/02/2012 12:07

Sumsey I am so so sorry, it's really shit and it's not fair. Please take care of yourself, hot water bottles, chocolate and a blanket.

xx

HeeHeeHeeBum · 11/02/2012 12:32

Sorry Sumsey :(

missbone · 11/02/2012 12:46

Jo, love, I'm devastated for you; please take courage and come back to us soon Thanks Thanks Thanks