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Pregnancy

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

Due March 2022

999 replies

EmCEmC · 23/06/2021 09:53

Thought I'd start a new thread for us expecting March 2022!

Congratulations!!

I'm 4+2 with my first, conceived via IVF. I have endo & adeno so pretty nervous. Have told hubby & my sis so far but it's hard keeping the excitement in! It's been a long TTC journey over the last 5 years...

Hope everyone is feeling well in these early days xx

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CurlyNo2 · 11/07/2021 14:54

I feel rotten today, not sickly but really unsettled. I'm so bloated that I actually look pregnant. I didn't show with my son till about 12 weeks. I'll be 6 weeks tomorrow.

Cuwins · 11/07/2021 15:21

I have started to worry as the discomfort I have had in my boobs since before I found out at 4 weeks has no completely disappeared suddenly this morning worried this is the first sign of another miscarriage.

firstimemamma · 11/07/2021 15:36

@Dani0507 thanks Smile

Dani0507 · 11/07/2021 15:44

@Cuwins try not to worry mine had been a lil sore then seems to have eased off... I know it's easier said then done as I'm a nervous wreck at the min my head just keeps thinking things so then I try to push it to the back of my mind again... I have everything crossed for you that everything goes well x

Dani0507 · 11/07/2021 15:46

@CurlyNo2 I'm in the same boat my stomach is so bloated I've read it's really common in early pregnancy so hopefully it will go down a bit before we start showing properly eh x

treesall · 11/07/2021 16:19

I feel like I've got an awful hangover today! Headache and feel very slightly nauseous, but more just...blurgh! No energy and totally irritable. I'm not sure if it's pregnancy related or if I've just got a bad head! I still haven't had even the slightest hint of sore boobs which is depressing me. This is my 6th pregnancy and it's only the first one (which was the only successful one) where I had the sore boobs, so now I'm convinced this one is going to be a miscarriage as well. I hate finding out so early, it makes tjme drag sooooo much!

maisiedaisy64 · 11/07/2021 16:29

@treesall I’ve absolutely no energy today either!! Had a good night’s sleep, after having 2 naps, and just sitting on the sofa trying to keep my eyes open. I feel steamrollered! Have you a scan booked or anything for some reassurance?

Milly238 · 11/07/2021 16:50

@Cuwins don’t worry! At the moment I’m 4 + 5 and sore boobs, occasional cramping and bloating are my only notable symptoms so I know the feeling when the soreness disappears which it has done for me a few times this week here and there before it comes back. From everything I read I think it’s completely normal for symptoms to come and go ☺️

MeganChar1 · 11/07/2021 17:45

Anyone had any light bleeding or spotting? I’m 4+1 and noticed some light brown/pink spotting today. I had a mmc in January so obvious super nervous. With my mmc I never had any spotting or anything. I’ve submitted a request for a same day appointment with my GP tomorrow but so annoying with it being a Sunday I have to sit and wait with the worry. I’m hoping they will refer me to EPU to be checked x

Cuwins · 11/07/2021 17:49

@MeganChar1

Anyone had any light bleeding or spotting? I’m 4+1 and noticed some light brown/pink spotting today. I had a mmc in January so obvious super nervous. With my mmc I never had any spotting or anything. I’ve submitted a request for a same day appointment with my GP tomorrow but so annoying with it being a Sunday I have to sit and wait with the worry. I’m hoping they will refer me to EPU to be checked x
The EPU close to me is self referral, have you checked that yours needs a dr referral? I have to say though as it’s so early don’t be surprised if they just reassure you it’s normal (which it can be) and tell you to monitor. With my first MC I called them due to slight bleeding at 5 and a half weeks and they said it was too early to see anything on a scan so no point going in. When the bleeding continued they agreed to scan at 6 weeks.
MeganChar1 · 11/07/2021 18:32

@Cuwins sorry for your loss, pregnancy after loss is horrendous I hate it already and it’s not even been a week since my bfp. Would they not scan just to check it’s not ectopic? With my mmc I was muddled on my dates so I did have a scan around 5 weeks privately (I thought I was further on I was way off with dates) and you could see a sac and that it was in the right place etc x

Cuwins · 11/07/2021 18:37

[quote MeganChar1]@Cuwins sorry for your loss, pregnancy after loss is horrendous I hate it already and it’s not even been a week since my bfp. Would they not scan just to check it’s not ectopic? With my mmc I was muddled on my dates so I did have a scan around 5 weeks privately (I thought I was further on I was way off with dates) and you could see a sac and that it was in the right place etc x[/quote]
They did ask me some questions related to the ectopic signs so I think they would have scanned if I had any of those.

treesall · 11/07/2021 19:52

@maisiedaisy64 I will be scanned every 2 weeks between 6-16 weeks because I'm under a recurrent miscarriage consultant. 12 days to go Til the first one...if I get that far. Hope you feel a bit more energetic tomorrow!

Lya4 · 12/07/2021 00:29

@Butterscotchseven mine seems to have calmed a bit now at 6 weeks. Not gone completely but much more manageable and can sleep. It was awful a week or so ago!

Only advice I can give is extra pillow at night to prop head up a bit and curb nasal drip and take paracetamol when you really need it.
Fingers crossed you get some relief from it soon!

Butterscotchseven · 12/07/2021 01:52

@Cuwins I’m in the same boat, double-thinking everything. It’s so normal to have symptoms come and go.

I’m 6+1 and I’m panicking that I haven’t had any crazy nausea yet. I’ve never made it far enough for nausea to hit I think. I’d love that for the reassurance!

Butterscotchseven · 12/07/2021 01:53

@Lya4 thank you!! It’s been awful! I’m hoping that what I have is a cold. I’m keeping my fingers crossed that’s what it is atleast 🤞🏼 I grabbed some nasal strips today to help with the congestion tonight. Glad to hear that things have eased for you!

Lya4 · 12/07/2021 11:28

[quote Butterscotchseven]@Lya4 thank you!! It’s been awful! I’m hoping that what I have is a cold. I’m keeping my fingers crossed that’s what it is atleast 🤞🏼 I grabbed some nasal strips today to help with the congestion tonight. Glad to hear that things have eased for you![/quote]
Well I spoke too soon or jinxed it, got it back with a vengeance today! 😩

@Cuwins I'm 6+1 today too and yet to have any nausea or tiredness! It feels strange as I was massively sick/nauseous and really really tired when I had my boys so this makes me panic a bit. I keep taking clear blue digis which is costing me a fortune but they all say pregnant 3+. The only symptoms I have a bloated stomach, sore and growing boobs, loss of appetite and pregnancy rhinitis (or it could just be hayfever)!

I'm still waiting to hear for a booking appointment with my midwife. I asked to be referred from the doctor but not heard anything yet

Trinxsy · 12/07/2021 11:45

I had 0 symptoms with DS...4+4 now and I feel awful. Nauseous, can't stomach anything, having to force all food down, ridiculously bloated so much its a bit painful. In all honesty, I feel absolutely sh*t!! Hoping it perks up soon but not looking likely

Kaytay · 12/07/2021 11:48

I was just going to ask if anyone had two totally different pregnancies? But a few of you have just answered my question ☺. I had terrible sickness last time every night around 7pm like clockwork this time nothing other than sore boobs, sore lower back and tiredness. Still early days though and time for the sickness to appear, it doesn't help with the worry or anxiety though x

ballanj · 12/07/2021 12:08

Hi all,

How is it Monday already?

So, after getting our BFP last Tuesday, I've had a very poorly toddler to deal with (vomiting/diarrohea plus a bout of impetigo and thrush caused by nappy rash, poor lamb). He's all better now but has added massively to the tiredness I'm feeling. Our close family are now in the loop which is good and I've self referred online for midwife services so hoping to hear about my booking appointment in the next couple of weeks.

To add to everything else, I had my second covid jab (Pfizer) on Saturday morning. Had my first pre-pregnancy. I was given the option to have it, postpone until post 12 weeks or after pregnancy. I know everyone has different opinions and concerns etc. but for me personally I thought the benefit of having full protection outweighs what could potentially happen later down the line should I end up with covid so I opted for it. Left me a bit spaced out and an aching arm but otherwise feeling okay and back to normal today. Always a worry going into the unknown though. I also want to take another pregnancy test just to reassure myself.

In terms of symptoms, fat and shattered is how I'd sum it up. Also, I never know what I'm going to feel like eating. Had my usual morning coffee today and it did not sit well with me, so that's now off the menu until such time I can stomach it.

For those first timers here, I do remember it does get better after the first trimester. Felt less tired and my appetite and food aversions sorted themselves out. Hoping that's the same this time around. I am definitely noticing the tiredness with this pregnancy and pretty much want to go to bed right after dinner at the moment.

Also, have been somewhat cranky and hormonal. Have apologised to my other half more than once over the weekend for my mood, I didn't remember having that the first time around!

orangemumx · 12/07/2021 13:05

@CurlyNo2

I feel rotten today, not sickly but really unsettled. I'm so bloated that I actually look pregnant. I didn't show with my son till about 12 weeks. I'll be 6 weeks tomorrow.
I'm the exact same as this- I feel so much bigger this time I keep wondering if it's twins! I didn't show at all until about 4/5 months with my first pregnancy and this time I have a bump already! Xx
intheheights · 12/07/2021 13:26

Oh my goodness, I feel so awful. Now 6+3 and I can't stop being sick! I'm also so tired and can barely focus at work. I had to tell my manager today because there's no way I can hide this. I just can't wait to get to 12 weeks so I can tell everyone and hopefully the sickness eases a bit!

Lya4 · 12/07/2021 13:34

@CurlyNo2 @orangemumx it's totally normal to show much earlier the second time as your body has been through it once already and everything inside is slightly stretched from the first one and also knows what to do.

With this one (number four) I seem to have a pregnant looking tummy as soon as I peed on the stick! I'm not sure how I'm going to hide it for another six weeks!

MBurf · 12/07/2021 13:48

Those of you having early private scans, are they good?
I'm highly anxious and just feel that a reassurance scan showing that it's in the right place would really help me. I'm 4+4 today and have a scan booked for 8 weeks through the EPAU.

Countingchicks · 12/07/2021 14:16

Hi ladies, can I join you? I'm 34. Got my BFP yesterday so should be 3+6 going by my last period. Bought a CB digital today to try tomorrow morning (unless I can do this after work rather than fmu?). Will make it more real! This will be our first child. Been feeling nauseous a few days, today more than yesterday and I'm so bloated!