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

FEBRUARY 2021 DUE DATE

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Harper04 · 24/05/2020 16:35

Hey everyone!!! I know I’m super early as I’m 12dpo but I’ve finally had my “pregnant” on clear blue digital and I’m over the moon. I’ve been trying to tell myself not to get tooo excited as I had a chemical pregnancy in March but, too late haha. I’m so excited and happy! May as well be positive about it..

Anyone else just found out they’re pregnant and due in February 2021? The NHS due date calculator puts at the 3rd February. What’s your symptoms been so far ?

Xx

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Emma476 · 17/06/2020 10:20

Sooo this morning I plucked the courage to ring and get my booking appointment booked in as I’m 7 weeks today. I’ve been feeling so sick and sore boobs so was starting to relax however just been to toilet and noticed tiny light pink blood. Obviously thinking the worst now however I had this at around 8 weeks with my first daughter. The next 24hrs will be very telling...fingers crossed 🤞🏼

JemimaFuddleFuck · 17/06/2020 10:25

@SunSparkle, EDD: 01/02/21, 1st baby, age 32
@pinkjellies, EDD: 01/02/21, 1st baby, age 29
@longcoffee, EDD: 01/02/21, 1st baby, age 32
@oldmabear, EDD: 02/02/21, 1st baby, age 40.
@PharmaMumTo2, EDD: 03/02/21, 3rd baby, age 31
@Mermaidlagoon, EDD 07/02/21, 1st baby, age 30
@RiverRoo, EDD: 08/02/22, 2nd baby, age 34
@MaryShelley1818, EDD: 09/02/21, 2nd baby, age 42
@lesleycai, EDD: 09/02/21, 2nd baby
@misssoaps, EDD 10/02/21, 5th baby, age 30
@Stephanie3110, EDD: 10/02/21, 2nd baby, age 32
@Runnergirl1, EDD: 10/02/21, 1st baby, age 33
@RubyFrench91,EDD: 10/02/21, 2nd baby, age 29
@JemimaFuddleFuck, EDD: 11/02/21, 2nd baby, age 31
@lydiangel83, EDD: 11/02/21, 2nd baby age 37!
@MorgenMuffel, EDD: 11/02/21, 1st baby (IVF)
@CocoaN,EDD: 11/02/21, 1st baby, age 31
@SaraRita, EDD, 12/02/21, 2nd baby, age 36
@Poppyismyfavourite, EDD: 13/02/21, 1st baby, age 29
@DanielleS25, EDD: 13/02/21, 2nd baby, age 29
@inahazd, EDD: 14/02/21, 2nd baby, age 37
@fafi, EDD: 14/02/21, 1st baby, age 32
@Little11, EDD: 16/02/21, 2nd baby, age 30
@MrsB25, EDD: 18/02/21, 1st baby, age 29
@Pixielou16, EDD: 18/02/21, 1st baby, age 28
@Wolfie20, EDD: 19/02/21, 4th baby, age 32
@ktl1a, EDD: 19/02/21, 1st baby, age 30
@BeeR2009, EDD: 20/02/21, 1st baby, age 28
@unluckyducky, EDD: 21/02/21, 3rd baby, age 29
@MammaBear18, EDD: 24/02/21, 2nd baby age 31

Morning all, welcome new BFPs!

No real symptoms here. Just the odd tummy cramps and sharp pains and my boobs aren’t sore as such, just heavy. I’m 5+6 today. As someone else said it really is a blessing and a curse at the same time.

I’m waiting for heartburn to properly kick in, with DD I had it that bad it made me vomit if I forgot to live off take Rennies etc. But that and the MASSIVE bump I had, were the only symptoms of pregnancy last time around.

Does anyone else keep forgetting they are pregnant? Last time I was walking around like I was a blessed vessel at this stage Hmm Grin but now I keep forgetting, I’ve had to set an alarm on my phone to remember to take my folic acid and iron tablets.

DaisyBank82 · 17/06/2020 11:40

Hi Everyone,

Update from me is that I had my early scan yesterday and due to my history of losses (2 miscarriages and one stillbirth, plus I do have two living children), it was very hard, as I expected. I had to wait for over 30 mins as my consultant was dealing with an emergency and wearing a mask was making me feel pretty sick and also really thirsty, plus I needed to pee (always!).

Anyway eventually I was seen and the consultant had a trainee with him who needs to learn to use the equipment and they decided to try an abdominal scan first. I'm only about 7 weeks so I wasn't too happy as I knew they wouldn't be able to see much, especially as I'm not thin at the moment. Anyway, they could see the pregnancy but not enough to get what they needed (couldn't confirm a heartbeat -which sent me into a spin, as you can imagine). So the consultant let me go to the loo and come back for the dildocam internal scan and thankfully they could confirm the heartbeat was seen BUT I'm only measuring something like 6 weeks. The consultant was keen to stress it wasn't a dating scan so not to panic (also I know I do tend to ovulate late) but he wants to see me again next week to check how things are going - this is partly because after next week he will be on holiday for 2 weeks and he doesn't want to leave it for 3 weeks. He has prescribed a higher dose folic acid because my BMI is over 30 and we also agreed I'll take low dose aspirin due to miscarriage history (but I forgot to check I can still breastfeed my son with that - my own research says such a low dose will not affect my milk).

I'm really sad about my BMI as I lost so much weight after my daughter was stillborn at 32 weeks and before I conceived by rainbow son (he's nearly two) but I haven't managed to keep it off and I'm really ashamed and fearful and guilty. This pregnancy was a surprise but if we'd been actively ttc I would have tried to lose weight before I conceived. So that has made me really worried as high BMI plus being over 35 puts me (and the pregnancy) at high risk of covid complications if I catch it - not to mention the fact my history of losses makes me very high risk too - it's all too much. I can continue to work from home but my husband is a head teacher so he can't, so we are exposed to some risk and I also don't want to pull my oldest daughter (age 6) out of school as she's only just back and she is so happy about it.

So all in all I haven't had much reassurance to be honest and I know even if things do progress with this pregnancy I'm going to be holding my breath for 7 more months (if I get that far, I'll be induced at 37 weeks). I even considered whether I should terminate because I'm not sure I can go through all this … but the thought of ending it because I'm so worried about it ending is absurd. I really want to talk this all through with someone in real life but no one apart from my husband knows I'm pregnant and I feel like once I tell someone it gets harder as I know they will worry about me after what happened with my stillborn daughter.

Sorry for everyone else who has had a complicated history and who is grappling with anxiety. And over the moon for those of you who don't have to worry about all this too much and can feel excited. I hope you enjoy every moment.

RubyFrench91 · 17/06/2020 13:18

@DaisyBank82 I’m sorry to hear that you didn’t get the reassurance you were after. Thinking positively; say you ovulated later than expected, it can take up to 12 days for the egg to implant so that could be why you are measuring a week behind? If I remember correctly I measured a good 5 days or so behind at my 6 week scan last time, and by 12 weeks they brought my EDD forwards 5 days as she had caught up. Try and keep positive (harder said than done) until at least your scan next week. Big hugs xx

Rainbow5SF · 17/06/2020 16:06

@DaisyBank82 oh lovely I wish I had the words. As a fellow loss mummy I can relate to the anxiety. This baby is my rainbow baby and I can't imagine how I will be if we don't get to keep this baby. It's also my dead sons 2nd birthday/anniversary next month.

I've been having stomach pains real bad but I'm not sure what's hormones or the medication I'm on.

My heads inside out. My hearts in my mouth.

We know there are two ways now - one is THE best and the other is the worst. It's terrifying.

I try to remind myself that I'd rather be pregnant than not. But I also want to keep my baby this time too.

Sending you love.

As for the scan - with my son I had a scan at 6 weeks and they said I was less. Then at 12 weeks put me at nearly 13 weeks!! X

DanielleS25 · 17/06/2020 17:28

Hey ladies,
Just catching up on everyone's messages. I had a random letter through the door today with my 12 week scan date! I was not expecting that as I've not had an appointment with the midwife yet.

Alongstruggle1 · 17/06/2020 17:35

Hi All - jumping on this thread. Got my BFP on 11th June. I thought that put me at 5 weeks (from LMP), but my doctor said 2 weeks. A little bit confused about what system would guide you as to when a scan might be appropriate!

Generally paranoid as significantly overweight. Lost 25lbs during TTC, but not to where I'd like to be :( means I'm convinced this isn't going to go to plan!

Musicgrrl · 17/06/2020 18:29

Hi guys, please can I join? EDD 18 Feb so I'm 5 weeks tomorrow. A bit scared of being pregnant in this strange time but so hoping things are looking a bit more positive by February next year!

This will be my 3rd baby and my other two are 2 and 1 so I'm also a bit terrified about that!! Do you guys have a Facebook group set up? Looking forward to getting to know you all!

Musicgrrl · 17/06/2020 18:31

Oh and if we're reporting ages then I'm 34!

Songsofwhales · 17/06/2020 18:42

@musicgrrl I'd be keen to join a Facebook group.. as long as it's completely private and won't accidentally 'out' me to all my friends! 😂 Or a WhatsApp group maybe?

@jemimafuddlefuck I don't think I appear on the full list! EDD 7/2/21, 2nd baby, age 32

lydiangel83 · 17/06/2020 18:52

I've had two days of nausea meds and still feel awful - going to call docs again tomorrow and get different ones! Hope everyone else is going ok x

JemimaFuddleFuck · 17/06/2020 18:53

@SunSparkle, EDD: 01/02/21, 1st baby, age 32
@pinkjellies, EDD: 01/02/21, 1st baby, age 29
@longcoffee, EDD: 01/02/21, 1st baby, age 32
@oldmabear, EDD: 02/02/21, 1st baby, age 40.
@PharmaMumTo2, EDD: 03/02/21, 3rd baby, age 31
@Mermaidlagoon, EDD 07/02/21, 1st baby, age 30
@Songsofwhales, EDD: 07/02/21, 2nd baby, age 32
@RiverRoo, EDD: 08/02/22, 2nd baby, age 34
@MaryShelley1818, EDD: 09/02/21, 2nd baby, age 42
@lesleycai, EDD: 09/02/21, 2nd baby
@misssoaps, EDD 10/02/21, 5th baby, age 30
@Stephanie3110, EDD: 10/02/21, 2nd baby, age 32
@Runnergirl1, EDD: 10/02/21, 1st baby, age 33
@RubyFrench91,EDD: 10/02/21, 2nd baby, age 29
@JemimaFuddleFuck, EDD: 11/02/21, 2nd baby, age 31
@lydiangel83, EDD: 11/02/21, 2nd baby age 37!
@MorgenMuffel, EDD: 11/02/21, 1st baby (IVF)
@CocoaN,EDD: 11/02/21, 1st baby, age 31
@SaraRita, EDD, 12/02/21, 2nd baby, age 36
@Poppyismyfavourite, EDD: 13/02/21, 1st baby, age 29
@DanielleS25, EDD: 13/02/21, 2nd baby, age 29
@inahazd, EDD: 14/02/21, 2nd baby, age 37
@fafi, EDD: 14/02/21, 1st baby, age 32
@Little11, EDD: 16/02/21, 2nd baby, age 30
@MrsB25, EDD: 18/02/21, 1st baby, age 29
@Pixielou16, EDD: 18/02/21, 1st baby, age 28
@Wolfie20, EDD: 19/02/21, 4th baby, age 32
@ktl1a, EDD: 19/02/21, 1st baby, age 30
@BeeR2009, EDD: 20/02/21, 1st baby, age 28
@unluckyducky, EDD: 21/02/21, 3rd baby, age 29
@MammaBear18, EDD: 24/02/21, 2nd baby age 31

I’m not on Facebook so hoping it doesn’t all go over there. Would be happy in a what’s app group though.

JemimaFuddleFuck · 17/06/2020 18:55

I have said earlier but thread, but will say again if you want adding to the list please tag me, I don’t want to add when people say can I join, in case they just mean the group and then get an email every 5 minutes. I don’t want to be that annoying... yet Wink

Also, congrats to all the new BFPs. I can’t get over how busy Feb is!

Songsofwhales · 17/06/2020 19:00

@jemimafuddlefuck Thought I'd read the whole thread but clearly missed that message.. sorry! Thank you for adding me though. Am new to MN so still getting to grips with it all!

JemimaFuddleFuck · 17/06/2020 19:12

Sorry @Songsofwhales I wasn’t being snippy Blush I just don’t want to add people on if they don’t want to be on it Grin

MammaBear18 · 17/06/2020 19:27

@DaisyBank82 I'm so sorry it must be so stressful. I think at this stage the measurements are still a bit unpredictable so it doesn't really mean that much because the baby is so tiny still. I hope your scan in 2 weeks is able to give you more reassurance.

Welcome new BFPs!

Musicgrrl · 17/06/2020 19:27

My last two babies' groups have ended up on there which has been nice for having multiple threads about different things, having stuff you can refer back to for info and sharing photos but understand it's a no go if some people aren't on FB!

TammyB87 · 17/06/2020 19:54

Hi All! So glad I found this group Grin

Got a BFP yesterday! EDD 18th Feb.

I’m 32 and this will is my first pregnancy and I’m terrified and convinced something is going to go wrong. Trying my very best to stay positive though!

Look forward to keeping in touch with everyone’s progress Smile

SundayChilling · 17/06/2020 20:52

Hi all! I’ve not been on this thread for a while, so would love to join back in again! EDD 04/02/2021, 1st baby, age 36 @JemimaFuddleFuck if you can add me to list please! 🙂

Nausea has just started to hit me yesterday - urgh!! Just had some nausea bands delivered from amazon so will see if they work! Got my first hospital appointment for blood tests on Saturday and have to wear a mask so hoping that doesn’t make me feel worse! 😷🤢

Alongstruggle1 · 17/06/2020 20:59

@JemimaFuddleFuck I'd love to join in you don't mind! (Appreciate I'm new around here!)

EDD 14 Feb, 1st Time around, age 30

Thanks Smile

JemimaFuddleFuck · 17/06/2020 21:09

@SunSparkle, EDD: 01/02/21, 1st baby, age 32
@pinkjellies, EDD: 01/02/21, 1st baby, age 29
@longcoffee, EDD: 01/02/21, 1st baby, age 32
@oldmabear, EDD: 02/02/21, 1st baby, age 40.
@PharmaMumTo2, EDD: 03/02/21, 3rd baby, age 31
@SundayChilling, EDD: 04/02/21, 1st baby age 36
@Mermaidlagoon, EDD 07/02/21, 1st baby, age 30
@Songsofwhales, EDD: 07/02/21, 2nd baby, age 32
@RiverRoo, EDD: 08/02/22, 2nd baby, age 34
@MaryShelley1818, EDD: 09/02/21, 2nd baby, age 42
@lesleycai, EDD: 09/02/21, 2nd baby
@misssoaps, EDD 10/02/21, 5th baby, age 30
@Stephanie3110, EDD: 10/02/21, 2nd baby, age 32
@Runnergirl1, EDD: 10/02/21, 1st baby, age 33
@RubyFrench91,EDD: 10/02/21, 2nd baby, age 29
@JemimaFuddleFuck, EDD: 11/02/21, 2nd baby, age 31
@lydiangel83, EDD: 11/02/21, 2nd baby age 37!
@MorgenMuffel, EDD: 11/02/21, 1st baby (IVF)
@CocoaN,EDD: 11/02/21, 1st baby, age 31
@SaraRita, EDD, 12/02/21, 2nd baby, age 36
@Poppyismyfavourite, EDD: 13/02/21, 1st baby, age 29
@DanielleS25, EDD: 13/02/21, 2nd baby, age 29
@inahazd, EDD: 14/02/21, 2nd baby, age 37
@fafi, EDD: 14/02/21, 1st baby, age 32
@Alongstruggle1, EDD: 14/02/21, 1st baby, age 30
@Little11, EDD: 16/02/21, 2nd baby, age 30
@MrsB25, EDD: 18/02/21, 1st baby, age 29
@Pixielou16, EDD: 18/02/21, 1st baby, age 28
@Wolfie20, EDD: 19/02/21, 4th baby, age 32
@ktl1a, EDD: 19/02/21, 1st baby, age 30
@BeeR2009, EDD: 20/02/21, 1st baby, age 28
@unluckyducky, EDD: 21/02/21, 3rd baby, age 29
@MammaBear18, EDD: 24/02/21, 2nd baby age 31

I wonder how many Valentines Day babies we will get from this group ❤️

Can I also ask, I know it seems a million miles away, but how many of you are planning on finding out the sex of your baby? We didn’t with DD but might do with this one. DH really didn’t want to know last time, and I can’t hold my own water, so we agreed not to find out but this time he’s not bothered when/if we find out.

MammaBear18 · 17/06/2020 21:27

@JemimaFuddleFuck we will definitely be finding out! I like to plan for the name and I also just quite like to think of the baby as whatever they are if that makes sense!

Little11 · 17/06/2020 22:32

@JemimaFuddleFuck we definitely won’t be finding out! We didn’t with DS and it was a lovely surprise! Kept me going at the end especially when labour got tough

MrsB25 · 18/06/2020 06:06

@JemimaFuddleFuck we will definitely be finding out! I couldn’t wait that long!!

Peach1204 · 18/06/2020 06:43

Please can I join? Found out yesterday and still total shocked by it! First baby, 31, EDD 24th Feb. This seems so surreal! Xxx

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