Due February 2019...

[Kilkers]

I’ve just had my BFP after 3 years of trying, will be DC2 (touches wood). The NHS due date calculator has my due date around the 2nd Feb. Anyone else ready to jump on board?

@jeanzbeanz that was me yesterday. I felt awful and just couldn't stand up or do anything. I feel a million times better today so hopefully you will too! Feeling like I've got a hangover today though!

👋 👋 @LookingAtTheStars89

@elocwildflowerxx I can relate to all that. I felt awful with my first, and feel really good compared this time round, though I don't know if it's just early days. My daughter also asks for a baby sister, but don't know how things will be when it comes to the crunch. I can't sleep either, feel exhausted on an afternoon but stop myself from falling asleep to try and sleep well on the night but no, thoughts take over and I toss and turn for ages

@jeanzbeanz hope you feel a bit better soon, maybe try some toast or something, it's not nice at all x

Hi all... I’m tentatively posting in here, current due date is 17th Feb, I should be 5 weeks tomorrow.

This pregnancy is following two MMCs within the last 12 months, both times involving 2 ops each and A&E visits.. not fun!
I’m classed as a geriatric Mum now.. so this is pretty much my last effort at this.. fingers crossed!

Good luck all 👌

@NotAsGreenAsCabbageLooking oh good luck hun, sending you all the positive vibes and good pregnancy dust!

@jeanzbeanz try dry toast or arrowroot biscuits, i also found ginger nut biscuits really good when i couldn't stomach anything the last time, i haven't been off my food as such just eating with caution as everything is making my belly feel washy :(

Mini cheddars and ice poles were my go to foods in previous pregnancies.. all my stomach could handle!

I’ve not got any strong symptoms yet with this one (other than tiredness and tears!!) but they’ll be the first things I reach for again when the nausea starts..

@hayley013 totally get that, my little girl has been the same since i can remember forever asking why she doesn't have a sibling! how old is your other child again? i'm feeling all the mum guilt already it's been just the two of us for so long although she wants a sibling i think she's going to really struggle, i may be surprised though she's fab with babies and always wants to be a little helper, i think the age gap will be lovely with her being at school i'll still get one one one time with baby

@elocwildflowerxx - I think there are positives and negatives with both smaller and larger age gaps but I think the positives of the larger gap is that the older child can become involved and understand what’s going on more and can also help out 😀. I think the main worry for me is if my little boy feels jealous as we have been a family of 3 for so long it’s strange to think that we are going to be a family of 4. I keep thinking I know what I’m doing this time round and what I’ll do differently this time but as it’s been so long I think I’ve forgotten everything! It sounds like your little girl will be a fab big sister xx

@elocwildflowerxx

There’s a 22 month gap between my two boys, so it’s smallish.. it was hard work but also lovely to see them interact on a close level. My eldest was delayed with his speech and movement, so his younger brother actually helped with his development a fair bit.

If this pregnancy is successful, there will be an 11 year gap between it and my youngest son.. 😬

@elocwildflowerxx @hayley013 @maxiflump1 thanks for your tips and words of encouragement. I just googled "how long does morning sickness last" and sincerely wished I hadn't. Apparently it peaks at 9 weeks and usually goes by 20... things may go downhill from here!

On the plus side, DH just got home and got me a piece of toast, and I feel a bit better 😊

@jeanzbeanz sorry you’re feeling so rubbish. I haven’t managed to eat a single thing today and this morning had my first proper vomiting session 🤢 hopefully it doesn’t last too long for you! Just worrying about the lack of food and fluids I’m getting 😬

@NotAsGreenAsCabbageLooking yep right now ice poles are the best. They’re the one thing that’s helping me!

Hello, excited to join you all! I'm 6 weeks today, EDD is the 9th February. We have a 2 year old DS and this was our first cycle trying for number two so I am shocked and delighted to be here so soon

My main symptom so far is exhaustion. Almost had a little cry earlier when DS was dawdling on the way home because I was so desperate to sit down! My sense of smell is super strong so lots of smells are making me feel sick, my boobs are very sore and I can't bear the taste of tea.

@jeanzbeanz if it's any reassurance with my first pregnancy I felt so sick for a week from 6-7 weeks but then things improved again. Hope your nausea is similarly short lived!

@hayleyfx @jeanzbeanz @NotAsGreenAsCabbageLooking I haven’t bloody stopped eating! Double scrambled egg on toast for breakfast and half a vegetable pizza for lunch! I’m not a very ‘sickie’ person though so maybe that’s why? Less cramping today too, just as exhausted though!
Had lots of chats with our little poppyseed today! 🤣 keep growing and tuck yourself in nice and snug etc... I hope they’re listening x

Welcome @PeggyO I also have been crying over slightly silly stuff! I think you’re roughly 10 days ahead of me x

Thanks @Babybeany ! It's an emotional rollercoaster isn't it. Last time round my overemotional highlight was properly sobbing at 8 weeks because my DH had invited a friend round and I wouldn't have time to bake a cake before he arrived - I do not routinely bake when his friends pop round...

I’m out!

Pink spotting at 8am, followed by strong crampy AF pains. Mainly one sided. 10am started heavy red bleeding, nausea and sharp pains. Did PT at hospital and it’s very faint. Just having bloods done but definitely out. Plus, my boobs were so sore and today they are fine. This isn’t to scare anyone, just want to share my experience.

We’ve been trying for a year and this is devastating. Plus, my husband is away on a golf weekend with friends and I’ve not told him. If I ring him now he will come straight home but he took all his friends in 1 Car, so they would all have to come back and he may of already had a drink with lunch, so don’t want to risk him driving. My head says don’t tell him until tomorrow but I wish he was with me! What do you think?

Good luck to everyone xx

Sorry to hear this, I am in constant fear of this myself... have had a few cramps but keep telling myself what will be, will be..

I’d not tell my other half in your situation, but I know he’d be cross at me for it.. do what you need to, there is no right or wrong x

Aw @Wordie so sorry to hear this. Have had a mc previously so I have some idea of what you're going through. I think my DH would be upset if I didn't tell him. Could he not come and be with you this afternoon/evening and then go and pick his buddies up tomorrow?

@Wordie so sorry! It’s all such a huge emotional rollercoaster! I would tell my OH, but that’s just me. You need to do whatever works for you. If you’re not telling him straight away make sure you’re surrounded by lots of lovely people x

@Wordie thanks for being brave enough to share your experience. Hope you feel better soon xx

Those asking - it's easier if your OH is at the booking appointment as you have to go through the medical history of both parents, it's easier for him to answer about blood pressure, etc etc on his side of the family.

@wordie I'm so sorry to hear that, there is no right or wrong answer but I would be inclined to tell him so he can be there for you tonight.

I’ve told him, he’s packed up and they are all on the way back. Apparently his friends insisted they all came back. Either way, I’m glad I’m going to be with him tonight!

@Wordie Good! This is an awful experience to go through and you will both need each other. Your OH’s friends have also been really selfless and rather wonderful. You have a good circle around you by the sounds of it. Big virtual hugs and love to you x