Due December 2021! Thread 2

[Horehound]

Continue the BFP's!!

[quote sophierose77]@sjhs86 oh my the days go sooooo slowly, especially because I'm wfh all the time and there's nothing to do!! I can't imagine how slow 9 months is going to feel. Hoping that once through the first 12 weeks it becomes a bit easier?! It's my first one, so I have no idea!! X [/quote]
I feel the same. Working from home too - haven't told anyone other than my OH.
Don't really feel much different so keep asking my self if I've just dreamed the positive tests.
My mid wife app isn't until 4th May via telephone so even that feels like ages away!

Good luck today @TreeRoad

@jodielouise26 @wannabemum38

Thanks! I'm trying not to clock-watch but it's hard 😂

Bit of a strange question, but I was wondering if anyone else ever has a feeling of their abdomen being tender, but not in the usual way?

It's not sore, but I feel like I want to wrap my arms around it and "protect" it, I guess. Like, it feels fragile.

Does that make any sense? 😂

Basically, I'd like to lie in the foetal position all of the time and curl into a ball.

I have been experiencing quite a lot of cramps / period pain like, they have been moderate until today where I had to stop working as I was really in pain.
I am very bloated and I think that might be related... I didn't experience any bleeding so far (I am 5+5) so unsure if I should call the midwife or not... Anyone else experiencing the same?

I did book an early scan for next Sunday when I will be 7+2 to ease the anxiety!

@cloud2021

I have been experiencing quite a lot of cramps / period pain like, they have been moderate until today where I had to stop working as I was really in pain. I am very bloated and I think that might be related... I didn't experience any bleeding so far (I am 5+5) so unsure if I should call the midwife or not... Anyone else experiencing the same?

I did book an early scan for next Sunday when I will be 7+2 to ease the anxiety!

Yeah, I had and continue to have this. Way back at the start I thought I was going to get my period because the cramps were so similar.
Apparently it's related to the stretching and movement of the uterus.
I still have the odd twinge that's sort of like a pulling, stretching, crampy feeling.
100% normal. Unless you're in EXTREME pain, bleeding etc, it's usually not a cause for concern.

@TreeRoad absolutely!! Same with my first too! I’m always bloated (I have digestion issues) but pregnant bloating is a whole different ball game! Can’t have anything near my belly, even pants feel tight!! Super protective and full feeling too... weird and sort of nice too.

@cloud2021 sorry your having cramps, 100% have had bad ones too, they are becoming less but more sharp pulling ones now at 6 weeks, like beginning of period most days, sore and distracting but not painful. But trust your gut, if you feel worried then call your midwife, they won’t mind even a tiny bit to talk it over and make sure it’s normal for you, it’s no fun to be sat at home worried!

And when I say bloated I mean... omg, cannot breath or sit down because I think I might burst 😂😂 I saw my dad today and he was like ‘are you sure your just 6 weeks?!’

I don't really have cramps like that but I think I did in my first pregnancy. It's like ligaments stretching etc. But if you are worried do call the EPU.

@TreeRoad no I don't really have that feeling lol but that's not to say either way is wrong or right! What time is your scan?

@mrslewis2015

And when I say bloated I mean... omg, cannot breath or sit down because I think I might burst 😂😂 I saw my dad today and he was like ‘are you sure your just 6 weeks?!’

WOW! I'm not surprised he asked you that. 😂

@Horehound It's at 5.45. I'm just finishing work then need to keep myself occupied for the next couple of hours.

I think I'll feel like a weight has been lifted off my shoulders when they tell me things are okay. I hate this anxiety. 🤮

I know right 😂 @TreeRoad I’m feeling HUGE.

@TreeRoad good luck for tonight! Let us know how you get on!

@mrslewis2015

I know right 😂 *@TreeRoad* I’m feeling HUGE.

😂 is there a chance you're having more than one?

@BrodieKD

I will do! The slot you get with the private companies are small - 15 minutes or so - which is great. No hanging around getting nervous!

@TreeRoad @mrslewis2015 I was just wondering if you might have more than one in there! You look fab - I can't wait to get a wee bump.

@TreeRoad good luck hope the days has flown by

Oh wow, @mrslewis2015, what a bump!

I feel a bit bloated but it's not on my stomach, it's just a general feeling... Other than that, I don't really feel any different. I've got really cold feet! That's about it.

@TreeRoad Best of luck - not long to go now! I hope today hasn't dragged too much.

December is feeling SO far away right now.

@MushroomQueen @TakeYourFinalPosition

Today has dragged, unfortunately 😂 I knew it would.

I'll let you know how it goes!

@TreeRoad ahhh good luck today!! Will keep an eye out later for an update. Sending you lots of positive calming thoughts xx

@TreeRoad my 8 week scan has been booked for 4.30pm as my oh thought he was working that day so I'll feel your pain in a couple of weeks. I feel like I'm clock watching for you 😂 not long to go now x

@BrodieKD 😂 we were both working today so after 5pm was the only time we could make it. I sympathise with you having to do this in a couple of weeks too.

After tonight, my next scan is 11.30am in the morning so that'll no doubt be easier to handle.

I've waited 6 weeks but this last hour is killing me! 😩😂

@Shazza86 Thank you...I'm trying my best to stay calm but it's really hard 😂😩
I feel like I'm going to a job interview, it's the same kind of nervous anticipation.

@TreeRoad I can only imagine right now. If you feel that it gets too much just try and focus on your breathing, in through your nose for 4, hold for 4, out through your mouth for 8. I heard that it helps to calm everything down. Everything's going to be fine and you are going to see your babies heartbeat! How exciting! X

Hahaha god I hope there is only one!!

But this isn’t uncommon for me, I’ve bloated to about the size I was around 7 months pregnant before from food etc but it feels more extreme whilst pregnant even if I know I could bloat a lot worse! It’s not so bad in the mornings so this is definitely a fart/food baby as well as the little sea monkey! 😂