Due December 2023 part 3

[Justanothercyster]

Starting a new thread as I can't see one, but if there is one please let me know! Will tag as many people as I can remember below

@SMG1992 @Justanothercyster congratulations such a lovely feeling isn't it.
Can't wait until we all have our 12 week scans and maybe breathe a little bit more.

@SunSparkle Mine is 16th June too!! Was supposed to be 9th but we had to move for our wedding. I’m debating booking another private this week but wondering if it’s just being a bit OTT…my mum seems to think so 😂 also have been buying a few bits on Vinted.

@SMG1992 @Justanothercyster Justanothercyster congratulations on your scans! Must be a lovely relief for you!! ✨

@jadey1991 Hi! Welcome to the thread! How are you finding your pregnancy so far? X

I have things added to watch lists on vinted, depop and ebay but won't buy anything until my next scan. Only thing I got was a little pair of boot things when we had first scan at 8 weeks and a set of baby gros. I didn't buy anything for the baby we lost and didn't have anything to keep to remember them by if that makes sense. But hopefully our little bean will actually get to wear these!

@smlsmldnlove thank you.
This pregnancy is taking its toll on me. The tiredness is unbelievable. I just need to pass this first trimester and hope that things will get better

I need a pep talk please all.
I've got this cold so I hadn't managed to get much sleep.
My toddler, who usually sleeps a solid 12 hours decided that from 1.37, he would cry out for me every 20-30 minutes. Between me and DH we went to him about a dozen times, and had him in our bed twice. He started to doze off and then DH had to get up for work.
Toddler then decided it was the perfect time to jump on me and in the end I burst into tears.
I'm tired, poorly and hormonal.
I've rang in sick to work telling mostly the truth about me being up all night and feeling poorly.
I knew it would be harder with a toddler but I'm just feeling a bit overwhelmed. And we decided not to tell family and friends yet so I haven't got anybody to confide in.
Like I said just feeling sorry for myself now that I'm home alone.
I think I'll just put Harry Potter on Netflix and snooze and try to get it out my system and be back to happy mummy for later.
Sorry for the moan. Xx

@Clucket87 that sounds so tough! Honestly
im in awe of everyone doing this with small kids already!

A Harry Potter day sounds perfect - don’t feel guilty. Take the day (or more!), try and relax and just chill out.

You got this - take all the time for yourself you need!

Hi all, can I join please? I'm due approx. 18th December with my second baby, and also have a 20 month old little one!

I've really been struggling with fatigue and sickness this time around - it started at 5 weeks and the nausea has been overwhelming at times, plus vomiting around 1-2 times a day. Definitely more difficult pregnancy with an energetic toddler to keep up with! Luckily I only WFH 3 days a week, I can't imagine how some of you manage to get up and out of the house every day feeling like this, I'm currently sat at my desk at home with a sick bucket on standby 😂

Anyway, it's been really reassuring reading everyone else's experiences and knowing I'm not alone feeling so rubbish!💛

I had some spotting last night and it really freaked me out :(

I got up to wee at 3am (because that is my life now) and had some red spotting when I wiped. Spent the rest of night going over worse case scenarios in my head. So far it’s just been that one wipe and seems fine today.

TMI but I did orgasm earlier that night (non-penetrative). Could that be related? Has anyone had spotting at 8 weeks?

Hey everyone ! May I join ? I am due December 5 with my second baby. Just had my first scan today and everything looking good!

@Mushroo I have read that spotting can happen particularly in the early weeks of pregnancy so I don't think it's a sign to worry.

Welcome to the group Cookie rush!

I have my booking in appointment tomorrow afternoon (9+6). Slightly nervous that something may have gone wrong, but my old friends nausea and vomiting help me feel reassured.

@Mushroo i have had spotting after sex, epu told me it’s normal due to the cervix being so sensitive x

@Mummy1502 @Cookiecrush thanks both, I know logically it’s normal as long as it’s light, but it’s so terrifying! Why are our bodies like this.

It’s definitely stopped so feeling a bit more positive now.

Afternoon everyone! Just got back from my booking appointment and finally feel like I’m officially pregnant! My heart rate was stupidly high though, about 150, I’m hoping it’s just a touch of nerves.

hope everyone’s doing well today!

@FirstMondayInMay I was sweating bullets and my heart was hammering when I first went in to my booking appointment...the midwife was like, are you ok? Do you want me to open the window? 😂 it's because I knew I'd be getting blood taken...when I told her she was like right let's get that done and out the way then and you can relax because you look unwell!

I'm feeling super stressed at work today, I feel like I'm on the verge of tears as I'm just feeling a bit hopeless keeping everything afloat when people don't pull their weight.
I know I need to relax but I'm finding it so hard 😔I'm hoping it might ease up a bit once people know I'm pregnant

That makes sense. I was also apprehensive about telling work before 12 weeks as didn't want to jinx things, but my logic was that I'd be telling them if things were to go wrong too. Not long to go now if you decide to postpone the news until after 1June. Fingers crossed all goes well next week!

Thank you.
I needed that this morning.
I watched the first Harry Potter and then slept for about 4 hours.
I feel more human now and my little boy is back from nursery and I'm having cuddles.
This time is harder but I've only got about 4 weeks until we can tell people!
I don't think you should worry too much. I had little bits of spotting through my first pregnancy and he is a full on 26 month old now. X

@SMG1992 I hear you. Also feeling a bit hopeless at work today with all the pressure building up and people not doing what they should be doing. That's also against a general backdrop of feeling lethargic and tired, which is just not helpful at all. 🤯
I've got no tips on how to cope but hopefully this is just a phase for both of us.🤞🏻

@Clucket87 I have also felt horrendous today. Having a youngster is so hard atm. My DD is 3 and just constantly on the go. I had her both days over the weekend and am paying for it this week. I slept for 2 hours this morning and have no intention of going back to work tomorrow as I'm still feeling really ill, despite medication.

@Wineisgreat it's so hard.
You want to carry on being the mummy they know and love but have to think of our own limitations as well.
I'll be glad when I've had my scan and know everything is okay and can start explaining to him about there being a baby in my tummy.
He just tells everyone that mummy's poorly at the moment. Which is true because I have this cold so nobody suspects anything but I can't get away with it for much longer lol.

It really is and I'm sure she's worrying about the amount that I'm "poorly". We're waiting for NIPT results due (hopefully) this week before we tell her but at least then she will understand more and hopefully not worry.

I just about managed to work from home today was being sick on and off all night and this morning. Haven't slept properly for 2 nights now am exhausted don't know how you ladies are coping with young ones aswell. Got to go to office tomorrow going to be fun especially with frequent trips to loo potentially to puke up. Roll on 2nd trimester

That's a good idea @Wineisgreat Let me know how that chat goes so I can figure out what I need to bribe my little man with 😂.
He didn't like it when his cousin came and sat on my lap so it's going to take some getting used to.

@Clucket87 we have a "big sister" rainbow medal, we've got a book to explain, we're taking her for icecream and going to say that the new baby would like to get her a present but doesn't know her well yet so we're going to take her to a toy shop to choose something as a present (she'll get a 2nd when the baby is here). Aaaaaallll about the bribery here!! 😂