Summer '20 Grads ❤️

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Just a start of a list for our little crew

@cocoblue22 💚 16th August ❤️ 2nd September
@noble89 💚23rd August EDD 25th March
@samilicious 💚 25th August EDD 16th April
@smileyT 💚28th August❤️ 7th September EDD 20th March
@amy00 💚29th August EDD 11th April
@littleRa ❤️ 1st September
@zippityzip EDD 29th March
@mrsmummy1111 ❤️ 21st September
Ltay2 EDD 11th April

💚early scan ❤️dating scan

I'll add to this as we go through 🤰

@Sausage1990 I love your biscuit reveal idea! Please send pics

I'm so crap with stuff like that 😂 told my best mate the other day by asking if we could swap Stormzy tickets from standing to seated, her bf said 'why, are you 80 years old?' And I said 'nope, just pregnant'. Not the cutest reveal in history...

@FairyLights2 I think people who haven't been TTC don't really get all the worry and everything that comes with every element of fertility/pregnancy and how anything like that can get you down. I'm sure it's not anything personal, still annoying though

I use Cytoplan Pregnancy and Breastfeeding and I can't even type that without dry heaving at the moment because they're so gross! But they contain everything in terms of multi vits and folic acid etc and suitable for veggies/vegans. They're massive and disgusting though

Keep waking up early (too early to eat) but then getting really nauseous. Went out to this amazing breakfast place yesterday, been looking forward to it all week, and was dry heaving while forcing down a fake bacon butty 😅 staff were looking at me like I was crazy/rude

Love the diary idea! I was thinking about recording videos and editing them together but a diary and structure sounds cool

@Mustbemad82 I'm keeping everything crossed for you that you get your happy ending. Praying for a miracle for you 🙏🏻

@SmileyT yeah it's a good chunk of time off still so I'm really going to make the most of it. I've got a different focus now, my wellbeing is about more than just me now. I've got a phased return so I won't be doing more than. A few days in work for all of September and even into October we're building up gradually so it will be okay. I'm actually going to treat this like I used to a new school term (although I don't work in a school) and get myself a new autum handbag & shoes... I'm guna hold off on getting many clothes tho because I won't fit into them for long haha.

@samilicious yes in baking the biscuits today and will definitely share a photo with you 👍🏻

We told DH parents & siblings last night and it was lovely. They were all suprised and thrilled. MIL cried & SIL just squealed with excitement!!! They said they were hoping it would be soon and apparently kept thinking we were going to tell them every time we've invited them over or said we're going to come over all year lol but had no idea we'd tell them last night 😂 so it was perfect!

One set of parents down... One to go 👍🏻

Hey sorry I've been AWOL - DH actually surprised me by listening and has spent the whole time with us since Thursday and not disappeared to fix everyone else's shit. We've had some really good days out and the kids have loved having us both.

Let me catch up...

@Mustbemad82 I'm so sorry you haven't had any clearer answers - it's all so confusing what you're being told. I really really hope that it works out well - it must be a complete head mash. Thinking of you.

@FairyLights2 don't know what your friend was thinking 😂 but the positive one sounds exactly like the stuff we should jump on board. Pregnancy is stressful enough without being told everything that can go wrong!

@LittleRa Beige food all the way here too. I'm going to a BBQ this afternoon and I'm dreading it. I'm really off meat at the moment. My MIL is tight as well with food (will count one kebab and one wing per person and not cook any more) so I'm bringing my own pasta salad 😂 and crisps.

@Mococo1 How are you doing?

Everyone off their food - cold fruit is the ONE at the moment. Strawberries grapes and melon straight from the fridge. It's keeping my sane.

@MrsEmilyB great progression! If I had any more tests I would still be doing them 😂😂

Sorry if I've missed anyone I'm still catching up! Hope you're all good and sending positivity and love for this weekend.

I've had a proper attack of the low self esteem this weekend. My boobs are like bricks, I'm getting lines from the bras so showing back fat in everything I wear and I'm just wobbly and feel shitty all over. Got to remind myself that this is temporary. I've asked for Botox as my push present - I'm only 30 but these pregnancies have aged me something chronic.

@Sausage1990 awww I love that you told them how cute was their reaction!

@zippityzip okay thanks how are you? Only thing is I feel normal again 🧐 symptoms have gone Im just tired 💤

Yes it's all temporary! Atleast that's what I'm telling myself too 😬 hubby's aunt proceeded to tell me I looked anemic yesterday but I didn't wear concealer and naturally have dark circles- so defo wasn't a confidence boost and I tried not to take it to heart 🙄

Had my MW booking appointment this morning and totally forgot to ask about that card which gives you free dental care- does anyone else know how I get this? think I may need a filling from all the fizzy laces I've been scoffing lol

scan booked for tomorrow to reassure myself tho 🤞🏽 all is okay x

@Mococo1 it was such a cute reaction, we got it all on video so we will be able to keep the memories... We're going to try to record as many reactions as possible, just for us but we thought it would be nice.
It's funny that symptoms come and go isn't it. I was hoping I might be lucky and not have too much nausea or sickness but this morning I feel quite shit. I've not managed more than a packet of hula hoops and a ginger sweet 🤢 I'm 6weeks tomorrow and it seems that maybe I'm about to experience that crappy part of pregnancy 😬 although maybe I'll have good & bad days too... We will see.

@zippityzip I'm glad you've had some good family time - sometimes its just what's needed when things have been tough. I'll definitely try the cold fruit tip 🍓. I've nene lucky with my boobs not being sore but if your bras are uncomfortable then maybe it's time to think about getting some netter fitted ones... Or if you want to wait then maybe get some crop top bras. I have some from asda that are really cheap but comfy. They obviously don't give you the same support as a bra but they're definitely comfortable. Xx

Look what’s arrived! 🥰💕

Ahhh that's so lush @LittleRa 💕 when do you think you'll give it to her? Xx

@Sausage1990 Well scan is 1st Sept, if all goes well at that then I’ve got a few people I want to tell in person- have already told close family members but wider family members and some friends, including friends who’ve just adopted in July (they’re super happy and it’s all going so well, and obviously it better timing now they actually have their LO at home rather than if they were still early on in the process but I still feel I want to tell them personally rather than let them see a Facebook post). I’ll also have to tell my ex (DD’s dad) so that when she goes over to his house talking about he he knows what she’s on about!! So I’m thinking maybe by the weekend of 5th/6th Sept I’ll tell DD and give her her t-shirt and put a photo of her wearing it on Facebook. I’ll see though, as there’s no rush to tell her too early as it’s a long wait for her from now until March!

@Sausage1990 yep you and bump before anything else 🥰 I've just finished day 6/6 working and I'm bloody exhausted but came home to my pregnancy journal OH ordered last night x

@zippityzip sounds like you had some much needed family time, it's the most important thing x

@Mococo1 I think it's another thing that is different in each trust but my midwife said my Dr could do and I just sent an online request on the NHS app (although my Dr did ring and ask a few questions as I didn't go through them so they didn't have any details of pregnancy) x

@LittleRa ahh that's so amazing she will be so excited, and you are so right about time for kids... my brother always tells my youngest nephews (8 and 9) about 6weeks before they go on holiday because otherwise it seems like years away for them 😂

Attached a few pics of the journal I got... it starts from week 9 and has a double page for each week then goes through firsts of the first year, it doesn't have too much space for journalling but kinda works for me as I'm not as creative as some x

@SmileyT it's lovely! I really want a journal but can imagine my handwriting ruining it so I better start practising!🤣

I am now thinking if I was to journal I might do a scrap book type (so can tear out any pages where it's not neat 😂) if all goes well at my scan tomorrow I'm going to start taking bump pics every week from 9 weeks onwards and then I can print a few for the journal

(tbh I already have a massive belly that's just all rolls so might have to suck it in to pretend it wasn't that big to begin with 🤣) I'm determined not to let my size and lack of self confidence hinder the documentation of this journey!

@LittleRa this is so cute! I always imagined that's how il tell this LO/anyone else for 2nd bub Lol x just need to get the first one over and done with!

I'm so tempted to tell my mum but gna wait it out now or I know she'll be bugging me everyday lol x 🙄

Still trying to catch up.....I'm now at Friday haha!

@Mococo1 I get shooting pains too I don't remember them so early last time but I've had them since about week 5/6 this time x

In regards to the journal I don't do a written one but use one of the apps to do a bumpie journal then it turns it into a video at the end I did it last time and it's lovely to see how you grow x

@MrsEmilyB I'm taking pregnacare and extra folic acid (prescription) but all you really need is the basic folic acid and vitamin d x

Ooh @Cocoblue22 what's the app?

I sneezed about ten mins ago and it felt like I got hit by lightening down there 😂

@SmileyT that's a good point about later on!

We DTD this morning. Since about 2 hours ago I've had a dull stitch-y / crampy pain on the right side of my lower abdomen. Down from where I get ovulation pain - probably an inch and a half up from the top of my foof and to the right. Has anyone else had this? I know the Dr's generally say to ring if you get one sided pain but my right side has generally felt a little more obvious than my left all along - do I ring them on Monday? It feels quite muscular, like a stitch. It's not stopping me doing anything or bad enough to need pain relief so idk.

@Sausage1990 Aww I'm glad they were thrilled! Is it nice to share with people? Idk whether it'll make me feel more anxious haha.

@zippityzip glad OH has listened ❤️❤️ sounds like you've had a lovely time!

@SmileyT that journal looks lovely! Mine is arriving Monday.

We've got a friend here atm and we had some stuff arrive for the announcement so I've just shoved it all, unopened in the boot of the car. Been feeling real queasy and trying to hide it. Went to an open air bar van earlier for an event where we live and I had to sneak up their before to say "WHEN I ASK FOR A BEER DO NOT GIVE ME BEER GIVE ME BECKS BLUE AND SNEAKILY PLEASE" 😂 They did and I don't think anyone caught on!

@zippityzip I shaved and moisturized my legs and my foof this morning to try and make myself feel more beautiful 😆 My face might be spotty but at least my legs still look good.

@Mococo1 scrap book is a good idea! Me and OH did one when we went camping around europe, stuck beer mats/maps/post cards/ restaurant cards in it....so this time will be scans, belly pics, and any event tickets/restaurant we have been to. Think I might do the same. Then steal some ideas of what to write from the internet.

Had another bike race today, unfortunately Petit pois and me didn't have a great day, was sooo windy I got a bit scared of falling off, first time its hit me that Im fully in charge of another human, and cannot fall off my bike!
Also went blackberry picking, so making a crumble for pudding 😋

Also....have you all started taking belly pics? I did this morning. I just look normal. 😆🙈

@SmileyT love the list 😍 can't believe you thought @Sausage1990 meant that type of face mask made me laugh 🤣 that's baby brain for you. Love the journal so pretty! X

@LittleRa I wouldn't worry about your headteacher it won't be a problem as you won't require cover anyway and they can't not let you go to a scan just get a colleague to catch you up on whatever you miss x

@FairyLights2 no I wouldn't say that's a normal suggestion however if your friend hasn't been pregnant it's probably not intentional just thoughtless and she probably doesn't realise how anxious you feel so if I were you id take it with a pinch of salt and not look at it x

@MrsEmilyB excellent line progression. Also you can have sex any time 🤣 it's not harmful to the baby at all (unless you are specifically advised not to by your dr but I've never known anyone who has so think that's really rare!) x

@Madz123 excellent news on the scan! Lovely that you saw heartbeat x

@Mustbemad82 got everything crossed for you for next week really hope it's just a bit early. Great about the hcg levels x

@Mococo1 it's the baby centre app there's a tools section and I take a photo and there's stickers to put on saying as big as a.... 1st trimester....it's a boy etc as you go and then it turns it into a video like a time lapse it's cute x

@blodyn91 I already look huge!! X

I've also read the unmumsy mum book and follow her on insta and find her funny she keeps it real in her book and it's quite light hearted and funny x

And that's me finally caught up! X

Also I'm hungry and don't know what I want to eat 😩 x

@Mococo1 haha think I'll practice what I'm writing, just in case I mess it up, although I'm sure over the next 18months there will be some mistakes but sure it'll be fun but a scrap book will be fab 🥰

@MrsEmilyB I've had twinges, aches and cramps throughout but I've kinda decided if it's less than period pain it's probably just growing pains for me. If you are worried it's always worth contacting the GP/ midwife better safe than sat at home worrying. Glad you've had a good night and have some goodies to open from the boot when your friend leaves xx

@blodyn91 I think its normal not to show as it's so early and our firsts, after lockdown laziness I have less definition in my abs and body in general but definitely no bump at 10weeks for me either 😂but I can start to see a little bit of something now and think it'll be nice to see that progressing ☺️ I went on OHs motorbike today (in a dress and flip flops, he wasn't impressed) and he has said I'm 100% not allowed back on until I've given birth as he was so anxious and worried about me and bean, so understand the worry especially if you're racing x

@Cocoblue22 I had a sausage, bean and cheese melt for breakfast, KFC for lunch and a twister for dinner 🤪

Good luck for your scans tomorrow @Mococo1 @Noble89 ❤️

Ooh scans tomorrow @Noble89 and @Mococo1 ☺️💕 Good luck xx

@SmileyT naughty!!! flip flops!! I would tell you off even if you were not preggers 😝
Have you been doing any ab workouts? I need to re start home circuit stuff for d
strength! Biking is good for my legs and arse, not so much my arms and abs.

@Mococo1 @Cocoblue22 @zippityzip @samilicious Thank you for your advice ladies :)

@blodyn91 haha it was actually my first time on a motorbike and didn't know what the etiquette was, such a dope 🙈

Nausea seems to have passed so I'm back in the gym properly next week, will definitely be hitting some ab work. Annoyingly me and OH had a heated discussion about this last night as he doesn't want me to go because he doesn't think I can show moderation in there and thinks waking up at 5 for the gym is daft but I will be proving him wrong 💪

@Noble89 and @Mococo1 good luck and have wonderful scans today 😁😁😁

@blodyn91 I have taken a couple and I'm bloody huge. This is my third one though.... I'll show you...