The Berry-Copter!!! (Early 2015 edition)

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Here we go! Here's to a big Berrie clusterdiff from the other thread and many a safe and healthy baby Berrie arrival in 2015!

TotAlly get where you're coming from bushy - I didn't start getting anything till I was around 30 weeks. I was too afraid to tempt fate as you say. The first thing I did buy was a little blanket and it sat in a drawer from about 25 weeks and I would occasionally allow myself to look at it. Think it helped in some way with it all feeling 'real' as I'd only really started showing then and was getting my head around the idea that things just might be ok. The evening nausea is hideous - but it will pass soon! I ate like a horse in the day time and had cereal on the evening - which was rp's recommendation and it seemed to help.

spare I'm good thanks! Just the waiting game now and hoping this bloody throat lurgy passes before she arrives. How are you doing?

jess furry shoulders - HOW CUTE!

pearl the gender thing with nifty/harmony is so cool. Just be aware that they can get it wrong in the scan though. We were told it was "70% a boy" at the scan and I got a phone call when the bloods came in and they told me it is a girl!

On dtd: we got married a week after we found out I was pregnant. We dtd a lot in the early days. It's only now that it's proving hard! I don't think you should worry too much unless your doc/midwife has warned you off it. Just do whatever feels comfortable for you. I just wanted to feel close to OH at that point and it was a lovely way to connect, but it's different for everyone.

Right then! Today is batch cooking day for the freezer. Bolognaise, 2 x soups, chilli and a Thai green curry. Then there's one more cupboard to clear out and we'll be ready!

It's my birthday tomorrow so oh taking me out for a very posh lunch. Can't wait! Let's just hope my waters don't go in the restaurant. That would be awks!

I thought I would be cautious about buying things but I got carried away and I already have a snuzpod, a pushchair and carrycot, a breast pump and reusable nappies! I didn't get the pushchair out from under the bed (where it has been living since Nov 13) until last weekend though.

Hello Berries,

I thought I'd pop by to say hello. I've been lurking but I'm still feeling nervous about posting iykwim? It's that damn tempting fate thing again!

Happy birthday for tomorrow feather, a posh lunch sounds wonderful. It was my birthday last weekend and DH and I went to a fancy place for lunch, it was quite a difference experience being teetotal and not sampling the delicious wine menu as I usually would!

We're about the same stage Pearl, I'll be 10 weeks on Saturday. I'm in awe at you already using moisturiser on the bump area! I haven't got any hint of a bump just now, just a wee bit of bloating if I eat too much. I've actually lost a few pounds since my bfp, I think it's down to the lack of alcohol

I don't think I'll even consider buying anything for a very, very long time bushy, certainly not until I'm well past the 20 week mark but probably longer. It just doesn't feel real enough or that it won't be taken away from me again.

Hello everyone else, sorry for not nc, I'm on the ipad and it's rubbish for scrolling back.

I had my 3rd (!) scan on Tuesday and, I can't quite believe it, but the dates are matching up perfectly. I knew exactly when I ov'ed as the FC were scanning me and everything is exactly to date. Which makes me 9+5 today. It's quite nice to have scan pictures from 7, 8 and 9 weeks, next scan is on the 7th Feb when I should be 11 weeks exactly, then it's the 12 (+4) week one on the 18th Feb. Just trying to focus on each new milestone.

I need to tell my Mum tomorrow as we're having a spa day on Saturday and I won't be able to use some of the facilities. I have a really good relationship with my Mum so is it strange I kind of don't want to tell her? She'll be so excited and happy and almost 'too' caring if that makes sense? I don't know, maybe I'm scared that someone else knowing will make it too real.

Thanks for the birthday wishes otters.

Totally get what you mean about the anxieties - completely normal after all we've been through. Think I've said it before, but the most helpful thing early on was rp's wise mantra: "today I am pregnant" - one step at a time and take it day by day. As for your mum, could you explain to her how you're feeling? That it would help you if she didn't (caringly) fuss too much until you have your 12 week scan and feel reassured? I'm sure she'll understand where you're coming from if you explain to her why you are feeling the way you do - sounds like you have a close relationship. We told our mums after we had the five week scan to make sure it wasn't ectopic again. Figured we could both do with some support if it all didn't work out again. Sometimes sharing is a good thing but you have to do what's comfortable for you.

Thanks Feather, neighbour is now gone. I've never been so glad to see the back of someone. Anything happening for you? Still getting the BH? DS killed me with heartburn, he was a very hairy baby.

Wooohoo for coming out of first trimester Pearl, am just behind you and counting down every day.

Cabbage is good for sore nips RP, straight out of the fridge. Pure bliss.

Sorry for not NC more. Still battling sickness. Have had 4 WHOLE DIGESTIVE BISCUITS today so far. Waiting for my midwife to call back, last night I was sick so much I was bringing up bile and blood.

I'm down for a hippy MLU water birth at the moment, but I swear I am not labouring with morning sickness at the same time again. That is the one thing that will make me boot doors down to the consultant led unit for an epidural. I am hoping they'll give me anti sickness stuff now instead of the nibble and sip, small and often advice. They can shove it up their arses.

Having a tiny bleed. EPU scan booked for tomorrow at 11. Feel sick in a totally different way now.

Don't panic bair - as hard as that is. Here to handhold. Is it heavy? Could you go to A&E?

It's not heavy. I have a pad on now to check how much. Was when wiping, had it twice now.

My local EPU is very lovely, they said I could come in now if I wanted but the earliest I could be scanned is 11am. I'd rather be here with DH than in the ward alone (we have no childcare for DS). There's nothing they can do but check is there?

Thank you for the handhold.

I think you're right to stay at home with your oh. and although seeing blood is scary in pregnancy, just remember that it's very, very common. Try and get some rest and let us know how you go in the morning. Xx

HOpe everything will be ok for you bair x

Thanks. xx

Thinking of you Bair xxx

Bair, thinking of you this morning, everything crossed xxx

Hope everything is ok bair. Got everything crossed for you today xx

Baby is fine. They have no idea why the bleed. It could just be my cervix doing it's own thing. Thank you all for the handhold.

I got anti sickness meds. I asked for them and the midwife wasn't keen said they don't prescribe without certain urine tests. I said I wanted the test, she did it. Ketones, protein and something else beginning with L in there. Didn't have to be admitted though so I am so glad of that.

Hope you are all doing well. xxxxx

What a relief bair, v glad for you.

Feeling pooped here, sooo glad it's the w/e but it's a busy one. We've got friends down so need to clean and tidy, do the food shop, wrap a pressie & do school work. Dh has said we're going to do some tonight but now I've eaten & am on sofa my energy & inclination are waning!!

What about the rest of you berry ladies, any nice plans?

Just popping in to have a read, trying to be better and come on here when I can!

Ahhh, jess I loved stevies furry shoulders and ears!
And kissing his newborn face was so soft it was like kissing a peach (only softer!).

bair good to hear all is ok and yay! to sickness meds. Hope they work wekk for you.

Bit of a tired and emotional one today. two mpnths and Ill be bac at work. Cant bear the thought of being apart from stevie, but also this eve feeling like I just want 5 minutes to myself!. its been a long day and OH wont get in till 10.30.

Where has my baby gone?

#feelingbroody!

bair so sorry you had a fright and delighted that all is well. I had spotting towards the end of week 8. Apparently it's not too uncommon. I have even heard that some women experience a bit of spotting round about the time their 2nd or 3rd period us due - not sure if that's an old wives tale but it seems to have happened to me and they couldn't come up with a cause when looking at the scan. Hooray also for you getting anti sickness meds - hopefully you'll feel much better now. Let's continue on the first trimester countdown - less than 3 weeks to go!

bushy thanks for the info regarding showing. I might have to try the elastic band trick. Like you, I have been wearing lots of scarves and pairing them with stretchy dresses and blazers for work.

Happy birthday feather hope you had a lovely lunch!

Otters nice to hear from you - our due dates are really close! I understand your concern. Like you I am almost frightened to jinx it, and it doesn't seem very real after 5 years of waiting for it. Up until last week we only told close family but spoke to our best friends a few days ago and shared the news with them too. BTW my diligence with moisturiser is just a consequence of trying to figure out a way to deal with itchy skin. I also have a real fear of my body changing - I have been the same size since I was 18 and moisturizing seems like something to do to try and retain some control... OCD tendencies here!

foody your little boy us just georgiousness personified! He was a sweet newborn but has the loveliest smile now!!

Busy weekend ahead for us too - getting ready to move house in about 3 weeks so need to do some clearing out, and also have a 1 yr old's bday party to go to... and of course the nifty scan.

foodie Stevie is just gorgeous! Naaaaw! Must be very strange to be thinking about going back to work now. I imagine that's how I'll feel in six months time or so. How long will you have been on mat leave?

bair so pleased all is ok.

bushy your weekend sounds exhausting!

pearl Sending you strong Berrie vibes for your nifty today. Let us know how you get on. And thanks for the birthday wishes. Had a lovely day with oh - went for a really posh lunch and then a crisp walk around Mayfair and soho in the afternoon sun. Then we came home and are beans on toast for tea and watched a film in bed. Was bliss and probs the last time we'll get to do that!

Happy weekend to all! Spending it rugged up, going for a coue of walks and trying to shake this cold/throat lurgy which has appeared over the last couple of days. Eeeek!

Happy birthday feather!
Stevie will be 9.5 months old, I will have been off 10 months. Got flexi working meeting coming up soon, must sort out childcare!!!

Thanks pearl! moving house? are you going far? must be exciting! (if stressful)

Hoping to do a bit of decorating that ive not got round too for a while, then that will be the lounge done, can get stuff put away and get on with the baby proofing!

I now have a baby that can roll, so my life will never the the same again.

Hello berries!
Happy to report that all was good in the scan today and I even had the bonus of being told I am probably 11 weeks rather than the 10+3 that I thought which was brilliant ( will confirm EDD at my nhs appointment in a week and a bit) . Had a good nts reading too, and everything seemed to be going according to plan so hopefully when the nifty results are back in 2 weeks they will reflect this. We'll also know then if it's a boy or a girl we'll be expecting.

feather so glad you had a lovely birthday! hope you manage to shake your bug before your little one makes an appearance.

foody yes very excited about moving house. It's not been too stressful, except for a few problems with the tradesmen in the house - we've only been doing some redecorating, putting in new floors and bathroom, but from how long it's taken, you'd think it was a grand design. We live in altrincham, greater manchester, and are just moving down the road to hale. We moved from edinburgh about 2 years ago and have been renting in that time, so it will be great to be in our own place again.

I know what you mean about Stevie rolling - you'll need to watch him like a hawk! Though apparently, babies are quite bouncy I've been told.

Hope all the other Berries are having a great weekend - managing the nausea and getting some rest.

Just popping in to say hello all, and Feather, any signs?? Are you due Thurs? Good luck....!

Ahh, pearl, that's such great news. Has it set you mind at ease a little?

bair hope you're ok. Has the bleeding stopped?

bushy how you doing? Was your weekend ok?

lady, otters, foodie, everyone! Hope you're all well!

No baby feather yet! 3 days till due date, so hoping she'll make an appearance soon....!

rp and win if you're reading this, I miss my due date buddies, but hope you and your gorgeous babies are well! xx

X post rp! No signs yet! Had very strong BH yesterday but then it stopped...

God ladies, I have now officially lost all dignity! This morning I was feeling a bit dodgy, I was sat with a group of children so popped back to class for a glass of water. Returned to my group still feeling dodgy, luckily the toilet was right next to where we were so I dived in there and promptly puked but the retching made me wet myself!!! I was wearing a panty liner but unfortunately that was no match & my pants were wet!! I had to hand over to my TA and quickly nip home to get dry pants & a sanitary towel!! Dear me!! Shame!! I think I am going to seriously have to do my pelvic floor exercises!!

Left work early tonight as haven't really felt that great all day. Have my first pregnancy yoga tonight so taking it easy on sofa until have to get ready for that.