Just got Very first BFP!! Due May 2019 anyone else??

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Just wanted to start a new thread for anyone who has just got their BFP.
What do I do now?
When do I phone the Drs?
Help would be great 👍🏻😃

Carbs are definitely high on the menu for me, too. Scan tomorrow, since I've not had much by way of symptoms I'm looking forward to seeing something concrete! It's all felt a bit unreal the past couple of months.

Has anyone decided against the downs test at the 12 week scan ? I just can't decide on what to do, I've been advised to think about it as I'm 38 and classed as obese on the charts ! I didn't have it for either of my other 12 week scans and if I don't want it they can bring my scan a week forward if not I need to wait until 15 November which is still 3 weeks away and I'll be 13+4 !

Hi all, haven't posted in a while, just thought I would post with an update.

I was thinking I was 12 weeks today based on LMP date and cycle length adjustment and at my booking in appointment the midwife agreed and gave the same due date of 9th May.

Went for my 12 week scan yesterday and little bean was moving around loads, it was so cute, but based on the size they've put it back to 10+4, so moved back by 9 days. A bit surprising but oh well.

Got another scan in 2 weeks to check again and do screening. Can't wait to see him/her again. I've got a feeling it's a boy.

Anyone else have a gut feeling about the gender?

@Lovewinemorethanhusband it's each to their own but I have not once declined it. Always had it done just because it's not just down syndrome that's looked for. I've always felt midwives could maybe explain it a little bit more at booking appointments.

Another reason is that as much as it's not 100% it's just a probability in most cases I would still rather know before birth if there was a chance. Just so we could mentally prepare more than anything.

@lovewinemorethanhusband we're still in opposite minds about it. I would like to know, my wife isn't too bothered.
I think for me it's more a case of being able to mentally prepare and prep for any adaption necessary, should there be anything out of the norm.
We're going to love the little bean no matter what.

I just want the time to hurry up, so we can have the 12 week scan and tell people. I find it so hard to keep it a secret at the moment.

@CeeCee88 haha I'm starting to really like having this secret. Just talking to people and they don't have a clue. I've even been asked when I was having another and my response was "can't see it being too much longer". I know I won't be able to keep it a secret for much longer though :(

Hey everyone. Haven’t posted in a while. Had a weekend away which was nice but so tired from it. I have my 12 week scan on Wednesday which I’m really looking forward to. Be interesting to see if the dates match from the early scan I had and the 12 week NHS scan.
My symptoms are tailing off a bit now and the extreme tiredness has almost gone and I only have slight morning sickness but not as bad. I remember with my first pregnancy how the symptoms started to ease off as I got to 12 weeks and I panicked thinking something had gone wrong. Such a horrible feeling but at least this time round i know what to expect a bit more how’s everyone been feeling?

Hi ladies.

Am back from 3 weeks in Africa. Thank goodness no dramas although I have trekked through the forest, fell over a few times, been exhausted on incredibly bumpy roads and flights and basically must be mad!

Waiting for midwife to arrive today. Have also booked a reassurance scan in Northampton with a great professional team and only £50. It is at 5pm today. Yikes!!. Figure if anyone needs reassurance I do & my 12 week scan is 2 weeks away!

Relieved to read that others are having less symptoms. My boobs are no longer sore which worried me.

I am eating carbs like a pig (mac and cheese obsessed) and am nauseous at times but never sick. Also very thirsty.

I feel less tired than previously and basically feel fine which ironically worries me.

Will update on the scan results later. Am soooooooo nervous but excited too. Am taking my sister. She had a rough time with her pregnancies and some sad times (has 2 lovely girls now though) but her scans were stressful so she wants to share in my (hopeful) good news.

God this is nerve-wracking isn't it?

I cant even currently admit I am pregnant. It doesn't feel real. Me and DH try not to discuss it until we know it is safe.

Hopefully today after the scan I can finally admit it and start getting excited.

🤞🤞🤞🙈

@SafariGirl100 Africa sounds amazing! I'm excited for you to have your scan and to share ☺️☺️ good luck and don't be nervous. My symptoms disappeared at 8-9 weeks and I feel completely normal now - but it's all good in there (still anxious everyday though!) xxxxxx

@safarigirl100 £50 is really good. May need to have a look at Northampton as that's not too far from me xxx

@SafariGirl100 sounds like you had a lovely holiday. What a trooper you are though. I went to Paris for 2 days last week and felt rotten! Hope your scan goes well, let us know

@SafariGirl100 The holiday sounds amazing! Let us know how the can goes.

Scan on Friday, and now we've been round telling family and close friends our news all weekend, and I'm exhausted! Seeing the wee bean makes it all feel real now, especially after feeling fine for the first 12 weeks!

@alienm awww how lovely! I'm so excited for my scan. I had to show my OH other people's scan photos at 12 weeks because he was under the impression it would still resemble a peanut 😂😂

Oooo alienm!! What a fantastic scan photo! So clear. What did they date you? Glad everything went well for you. I have mine Wednesday

@Youvegotafriendinme, dated at 6 May, a few days earlier than I thought.
It was lovely seeing the scan, they look round everything, from top of tiny head to tiny wee crossed feet - the tiny wee arms and hands were just adorable! Just over 6cm long from head to bum.

@alienm How friggin adorable!! Delighted for you.
I've got my booking appointment with the midwife on Thursday. Currently wondering whether I should print out the donor profile and take it with me in case they want his medical background too...

@CeeCee88 I would if you've got it ready as it can't hurt. At mine they were looking really only to verify any hereditary illnesses like diabetes, long term health conditions/medication, high blood pressure etc on both sides that would be risk factors. They weren't after anything "current" from him like lifestyle or BMI.

So ladies, we told the parents this weekend and it went down well-ish.
My parents gave very little reaction, shock maybe?
His parents were absolutely wonderful. So happy.

I've posted before about my weight and how worried I was. My weight has stayed the same now for around 2-3 weeks, which is great and it only puts me 3lb above the reccomend gain.
Most symptoms seem to have subsided too, just the occasional nausea. Belly is forming slowly too! All becoming very real.

Is this bump normal for 10+4? I feel huge. I know it’s a tight dress, but still! With DS1 I didn’t look like this until about 15 weeks, and even then people told me I was big for how far along I was. Not sure I can keep it a secret at work for much longer! Xx

@alienm You're scan photo is perfect, must have been amazing to see everything.

@mummytoboyxx I wouldn't say your bump is huge, though you look very slim so maybe that's why you feel your bump looks bigger. I have that kinda tummy size anyway!

I had some more spotting last night and this morning, trying not to worry, did phone up maternity unit and they said it wasn't enough for them to see me and is normal. I'm not sure if I should contact my midwife to let her know or not.

@Mummytoboyxx I don’t think you look that big either. My bump is twice the size and I’m only 12+2. I also wasn’t as big at this stage with DS but keep being told you show quicker/are bigger with your second.

@Lilbear14 glad the news went down well. Is it the first grandchild for both your parents?

@Countrygirl94 sorry to hear you were spotting again. Was it the same amount/colour etc as before? If it reassures you then of course ring the midwife. There’s no such thing as a silly question

Those of you that are pregnant for the second time. Can you remember when we get our maternity excemption certificates and also, roughly when do we have the second midwife appointment? I have an appointment on 26th November to see my consultant so not sure if I’ll see a midwife again like last time. Two years ago seems so far away

Thanks @Youvegotafriendinme and @Countrygirl94. Just not used to looking this pregnant so early on.

I wouldn’t worry about the spotting @Countrygirl94. I had some bleeding a couple of weeks ago and everything was fine. But get checked if it continues or you need reassurance.

@Youvegotafriendinme I’m sure the next midwife appointment is about 16 weeks x

@youvegotafriendinme at my checking in app the midwife said she cannot legally issue a matb1 before 20 weeks. She can after and I could collect from the doctors reception if I needed it before the next midwife app.

can't help on the midwife app details I'm afraid xxx

The maternity exemption form (free nhs prescriptions & dental care) is not the same as the matb1. Midwife gave me the matex form to send off at my booking in appt and the card came back within a few days.