Due August 2023?

[AnnieApple123]

It still feels very early but I’m taking a leap of faith and starting a thread here.

Just found out yesterday that I’m due at the very start of August.

Anybody else yet?

Hi all, please can I tentatively join, I had my bfp today at 11dpo. Still can’t believe it really. Baby number 2. Would really love to join all of your journeys if that’s ok.

@PumpkinEverything I'm in Northern Ireland too :)

Are you going private for your 8 week scan? I haven't phoned the docs yet to get a referral to maternity, looked last night to self refer and I can't even do it until I'm 8 weeks. Last time I was pregnant my first appointment with the NHS wasn't until I was almost 15 weeks, never actually made it to the appointment but hated the fact it was so far away.

Welcome @Nic2908 and congratulations!!💕💕💕💕💕💕💕💕

@DesertSnow I'm continuing with my usual exercise whilst I still feel able and will plan to just tone it down or cut out the not recommended during pregnancy bits when I get further along. I typically do les Mills classes on demand at home 3-4 times a week and a lot of them have pregnancy modifications that I'll follow after the first trimester 😊 I just hope I can continue it as long as possible! I've seen so many superhero women powering through right up until their due date with some classes and I'd love for that to be me too but I know it's all luck of the draw as to how this treats me and I just need to listen to my body and not be a martyr 😂
We told the in laws today and will tell my parents this week, it still doesn't feel real!

I called the doctors who have filled in the midwife referral and told me I'd hear back from them in the 8-10 week period so now we wait... I don't like not having any appointments in the diary yet though! Especially as I was told to just ring the doctors back if I haven't heard anything by then, that's not filled me with confidence!

What happens if you not active but you want to be active in pregnancy. Can you start or not really?

I think the general advice is to keep doing what you’re doing and not start anything new BUT I can’t see how exercising 2-3 times a week can be bad. Unless you’re planning on starting to train for a marathon or lifting weights?! I’d maybe flag with GP? I play netball and planning on carrying on at least for the next few weeks (it’s social and not contact) and going to start walking LOTS more. xxxx

Welcome and congrats to @Judethepud @Butterflies12 @LMM91x @Lalalul @Nic2908 I hope I haven't missed anyone. I'm trying to catch up with this thread 😂

@AnnieApple123 I'd also wanted a homebirth but my DW wasn't keen, I have some health issues that if there was an emergency could be quite difficult to handle if the hospital weren't fully aware - and if there had been a problem I would have been transported to the hospital I wasn't keen on. I opted for the hospital I wanted and ended up having a lovely experience. I was also far more relaxed in that environment than I would have been in the other hospital.

@DesertSnow I'm so sorry you are having disturbing dreams, I've had some horrendous ones. The fatigue has hit me too, I'm struggling to get out of bed some mornings. Re exercise I was swimming upwards of 4 days a week pre fertility treatment, they had me stop for 2 weeks to see if the treatment worked and now I'm cleared to continue. I go back swimming tomorrow and I'm excited but a bit nervous. With my DD I walked our dog most days and in the early weeks I did have a fair bit of discharge but my midwife said it wasn't a concern and I was fine to continue as long as I felt well in myself.

@sally16 I'm having my first scan on the 22nd with the fertility clinic and I'll be 7 weeks. We'd have wanted to get one around that time anyway as we did with DD and I'm finding it reassuring to follow a similar pattern with this one.

@Mulner88 good luck for your scan tomorrow, I really hope it goes well.

@Nic2908 i wasn't very active with my first pregnancy and my midwife encouraged me to start gently, a don't run before you can walk approach. I think where it's feasible they encourage exercise but within reason for yourself, if you're getting winded, slow down a bit and if at any point you feel unwell then ease off. Do you know when you are seeing/speaking to your midwife?

As to exercise, I go to Zumba every Thursday for an hour and, though I've still gone to the class, I'm so terrified to actually go for it so I'm just kind of mincing through the steps. I hate being this afraid as I used to really push myself for the whole hour.

Hi @Nic2908 and welcome 😊

I think if you weren't that active before, it would be okay to do things like walking, and low impact such as Pilates, yoga etc. They do encourage some sort of exercise which is easier said than done when you just feel so tired!!!!

I plan on maybe continuing some HIIT classes (if I have the energy) but will prob concentrate on more strength and some weights, along with walking!

I think as long as you feel okay when exercising, then it's fine 😊

Hi everyone ! I got my BFP yesterday . I'm over the moon as I had some problems that could impact my fertility (fibroids and suspected) PCOS. So pleased so start my pregnancy journey and trying to keep it a secret until im 12 weeks! I'm due towards the beginning / middle of August. I'm so excited I think I will have an early private scan at 6-8 weeks

@AnnieApple123 thats really reassuring to hear so thank you! Xx

@Judethepud oh yay! 😁 yes I’m going private. I’ve been to window to the womb a few times. I went with my first pregnancy (MMC), and then with my daughter I went at 7 weeks, 16 weeks for gender scan, and then a 4D scan at 34ish weeks. So I think I’m going to go to them again, and all being well I’ll probably do the same extra scans with them too 🙈 only having one at 12 and 20 weeks seems too little for me!
oooo I need to check about the self referral, I’m not sure if that’s something I can do. Last time I had just rang up and then I think they made the booking appointment for me or something

There was someone who commented that their symptoms come and go (I don't remember who - I'm having difficulty catching up on the replies here 😂) but wanted to share that my nausea, cramps and the metallic taste in my mouth went away too after a few days, but I still have sore boobs so I'm taking that as a good sign.

Is it normal for the symptoms to come and go? Not having nausea and cramps is making me worry a little. I'm at week 5.

Hi everyone!
well, as predicted, my HCG continued to get lighter and today the bleeding has commenced. Glad I continued testing as it made me prepared for it, and means my cycle is underway ready for a (hopefully more fertile!) next cycle attempt.

Wishing you all very happy and healthy pregnancy and babies for 2023 🥰

@sinloutox so sorry to hear that💕 sending lots of love xxxxxx

@sinloutox Really sorry to hear that. Sending lots of love your way xx

So sad to hear this @sinloutox . Hope you don’t have long to wait until you get another chance. xx

Thank you all - and thank you for being such a lovely group too! I’ll be back in the TWW in a couple of weeks so you never know - new year, new opportunity ❤️

Welcome @Nic2908 and @tallgirl232

@sinloutox so sorry to hear this. Sending you lots and lots of love xxx

Hi! I'm due 31st July so could be more like august! 6 +1 today xxx

@sinloutox I'm sorry to hear that :( hope you are okay xx

Sorry @sinloutox wish you all the best xxx

Welcome @MaraudingMother . I’m due around the same time.

@sinloutox Sorry to hear that :( Look after yourself and I hope you get your sticky rainbow soon x