June 2023 Babies 🌞

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I've just found out I'm expecting my second baby the first week of June 2023 - anyone else? Early days, so being cautious, but can't help feeling excited!

@jjunebug my nipples are already really sensitive and I'm just feeling generally really touched out. I'm hoping he self-weans in the next few months but I would be open to tandem feeding if it means we all get the best sleep. Yesterday I was an open bar from 10.30pm 😢

@B1993 I've also been using testing as a form of reassurance but to be honest I think half the time it's made me feel more anxious! My first (and only other) pregnancy ended in a loss too and I wasn't testing for progression then, I was naive to it all. Wish I was this time!

@NalaNana I've definitely been testing too often (sometimes 2-3 times a day!) and mostly been using cheap strip tests. They haven't showed much progression so that's definitely made me feel more anxious.

With my first, who's 3 now, I only ever tested twice (there were too tests in the box) and both were on the same day. I'm definitely more aware now and also wish I wasn't!! 🙈

Yeah I am! My 20 month old is also fed to sleep and through the night I'm currently trying to wean him off as I am so sensitive! It's definitely not been easy 😭

Hi!! I found out on Monday I'm pregnant with my first baby! So excited and it doesn't feel real yet! I'm unsure exactly how far I am but estimating about the
3rd-8th June! :)

Congratulations everyone!

@B1993 progression looks good to me!

Feeling quite crampy tonight. Very frequent twinges and I’m hating it!

I’m exactly 5 weeks pregnant and got my 3+ today! I’m so relieved

Welcome to the new joiners, congratulations! 🥳 I hope you all have happy, healthy pregnancies.

@Veryxonfused Congrats! That's great news 👏🏻and must be a huge relief!

And such a strong line on the strip test - mine don't seem to be getting any darker 🤷🏻‍♀️ but, as I showed yesterday, the FRER is so I'm trying not to worry!

Please help! I feel so sick! Was sick at work last night and sick in my car, woke up feeling all queasy still can't even bare the thought of eating anything! I'm 5 weeks on Saturday, I never had symptoms this early on with my little girl and was never physically sick! I can't cope being like this 😩

Congratulations 🎉🎉 @Laurac5295 I am due June 3rd also.

Thats fantastic! @Veryxonfused wow what a dye steamer you have there! 😲👏🏻 I’ve got one more clear blue with dates I’m saving for Sunday and I’m hoping it will give me my 3+ reading 🥲 so nervous as all my symptoms seem to have eased off but I have no bleeding. I’ve been doing the cheap punks and test strips but can’t really tell if there’s any progression.

So sorry @MrsP4 that sounds really challenging. But hopefully a good reassuring sign that your symptoms are strong… I don’t have much experience with that. Perhaps some ginger tea? Having little bits of food often as opposed to big meals spaced out? Might be worth seeking advice from GP for support.

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In my first 2 pregnancies I hated tea and coffee from the minute I found out I was preg, literally the taste was metallic and disgusting. And now I really want a coffee, I only have either a tea or a coffee a day anyway and some days I don't have any. but I was hoping to quit it all for 10months like I did last time. Anyone else have any food aversions 5 weeks in? My sickness kicked in 5 weeks with baby 1 and 6 weeks with baby 2 and lasted Upto 20 weeks.

Sorry I should have said, I'm 37 years old with a surprise baby on the way- I have an 8 year old boy and 6 year old girl, this is going to be one crazy ride , and iv forgotten everything pregnancy and baby related

Not sure whether to jinx things by joining this or not. First pregnancy, aside from chemical last month.
BFP on Tuesday (period due that day) with 3 more done since and seem to have gotten stronger. Just ordered more to do as I’m panicking.
I just feel like my period is going to come all the time! I’m getting lower abdo cramps, no bleeding at all.
my boobs feel different, nipples really pointy, tender and basically erect constantly! Feel ever so slightly sick and off food but not sure if it’s just because I’m so anxious!

My sickness is definitely starting 😫 spent all morning trying to sleep as I just felt too dizzy and sick when I opened my eyes. It did calm down a bit by lunch time but still feel like I’ve got a very bad hangover & I’m definitely going off my food. Although odours are fine so far. I don’t remember it starting this early last time

@Veryxonfused it can happen quite early, your blood pressure will be super low aswell which is probably adding to what ure already feeling. Just rest as much as possible

@skyofdiamonds I felt the same about jinxing things but I keep telling myself that realistically, its not going to change the outcome! Congratulations! Ive also been getting lower abdo pains. It's more like a dull ache but I'm hoping its just making room!

@tigerlily0can you switch to decaf coffee? I had aversions in my last pregnancy but it was mainly to anything healthy! I'm hoping I can be healthier this time around!

@MrsP4 maybe speak to the Gp? They can prescribe antisickness meds. Make sure you carry some mints in the meantime! You could also try those travel sickness bands for your wrists.

@Veryxonfused congrats on the 3+ it must be a relief to see! Hope your sickness doesnt get any worse!

When is everyone thinking of referring to the gp/midwife? I might wait another week or two but I'm only 4 weeks tomorrow.

I’m happy to see our little June babies community growing - welcome to the new ladies 🥳

@skyofdiamonds I definitely had the fear of jinxing things by announcing on here but, if the worse does happen, it’s nice to have this community behind you (at least that was my experience anyway).

@Quokka7 I used the NHS website My Pregnancy Notes to inform my local hospital and midwife team of my pregnancy. With my first, I referred through the GP and it took about 3 weeks after that to hear back from the midwife. It’s a long wait in those early days. However, my appointments have come through within days when using the online registration form so I would recommend it! My booking appointment isn’t until 25/10 (I’ll be 8+5, if I remember rightly) so it’s still a way off but nice knowing it’s all booked and feel like it makes things a bit more official.

In terms of waiting as it’s early, I personally think it’s best to have the pregnancy on record, especially if the worse does happen. Again, that’s my preference but do what feels best for you 😊

Hi everyone!

Just wanted to introduce myself. I am pregnancy with my first baby (30 year old and first time pregnant). My estimated due date is 31/05/23. I’m 5 weeks + 1 day!

My first symptoms were really sore boobs, fatigue, and cramps that felt similar to period cramps.

My boobs aren’t as sore but still getting cramps each day, has anyone else had this - hoping it’s nothing to worry about.

Have you told anyone yet like parents / close friends?

I also forgot to add, I’ve had the most awful cold which started a few days ago. I’ve had a temperature, chills, cough ect. Hoping this doesn’t affect my little sesame seed 😆

Can I ask what everyone else’s cramps are like?
mine are so painful they’re making me heave and having to constantly get in a bath to stop them. Praying they stop soon S it’s unbearable!

Hi ladies is lovely to see so many on here!
I’m feeling more sick as each day comes and Smells are starting to bother me!
I use bleach everyday well let’s just say I ended up being sick using it the other day so stepping away from it.
the pains I get are very low down are like more of a ache rather than an actual pain if that makes sense.
i have been fighting a cold for the past 2 weeks hopefully it goes away soon.

is anyone else struggling with sleep? I am exhausted but cannot sleep!
i keep waking up in the night too feeling sick.
I had forgotten what the sickness felt like (had it with my other children too)

I’m so excited though.
have any of you told anyone yet?

I done the online referral to the midwife haven’t got my appointment yet but they said someone will contact me in the next week to arrange a date.

@Blossomhoney Your “pains” sound very similar to mine! Mine are low down and feel similar to period pains but different somehow.

Also struggling with sleep, think it’s all the excitement! I have a cold too which isn’t helping.

We haven’t told anyone yet, just my boss strangely enough 🤣. I’m dying to tell my mum, we are thinking of telling parents this weekend x

I’m awake now! I think I’m constipated and it’s causing pain now too!
reslly not pleasant, also heaving and feeling sick 🤢
I feel horrendous!! I’m not sure how I’m going to cope as it gets worse

@skyofdiamonds I’ve had constipation too, not pleasant.

Aw bless you, I haven’t had too much sickness yet hoping it stays that way!

have you told anyone yet? X