goo Hope you are feeling better now! D&V is just the worst.
Siesta That sounds normal to me! First babies are often late, and due dates are woefully inaccurate anyway. In some countries, you don't even get one, just the month. Have you got any antenatal courses where you are? That's where I got all the info from back when pg with DS. Mumsnet has a lot of information about what to pack in your hospital bag, if you do a search on here, and what to do when you suspect you're in labour. In any case, I would definitely ask your midwife at your next appointment.
brooke I can totally relate. I've had 4 mc in a row, and the first trimester of this pregnancy, I was walking on eggshells. And although the worry is a lot less now, I am still anxious sometimes... It took me until the 20-week scan before I started to really believe that it is happening! Miscarriage is the 'gift' that keeps on giving! However, you've seen a heartbeat at 8 weeks, and this has bumped your chances for a good outcome to something like over 95% (or even 98% I can't remember the exact stats). Take one day at a time. Find things to distract you. You have every chance that it will all be OK.
There is a pregnancy after mc thread, if you think you'd might be up for that, with everyone in the same boat.
I've been feeling really rough since Monday, I think I might have some light food poisoning... Felt awful on Monday night, ready to throw up, but didn't , and just not right since then. Then today, finally some diarrhoea (sorry tmi), which, to be honest, was almost a relief, as my constipation is still so bad! No appetite, no energy, just generally feeling bleurgh. Really hope it goes away soon!
On top of that, my back is killing me! I think I might splurge out and have a massage at the weekend...