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Kerry93 · 2023-09-01T07:30:40+00:00

I'm currently 11dpo. Had a two faint positives yesterday followed by a positive clear blue this morning. This will hopefully be my second pregnancy due around 14th May by dates. Just wondered if anybody wanted to share the journey, symptoms and advice 🥰

Nix273 · 02/10/2023 07:54

Oooh this has expired any chance you can resend? X

slowsundays · 02/10/2023 10:28

Just came back from the EPAU where they rescanned me after a ruptured cyst two weeks ago. Baby was measuring 5 weeks then so too early to see a heartbeat.

Today measuring 7+2 so one day behind my LMP rates which is pretty spot on and a lovely heartbeat. The fluid has cleared up and all looks well. I have my booking in appointment with the midwife at 1:30! Keeping my fingers and toes crossed for a sticky baby.

Nix273 · 02/10/2023 10:51

Fantastic news

TheBirdintheCave · 02/10/2023 11:00

@slowsundays That's great :D

UnderstatedElegance · 02/10/2023 11:42

Wonderful news @slowsundays. Welcome to the group @Huriya!

Darladoes · 02/10/2023 12:15

I had my early scan this morning due to previous losses. Baby measured perfect at 6+1 and we saw a heartbeat. I feel so relieved 🥰

TheBirdintheCave · 02/10/2023 12:19

@Darladoes Congrats! :D

junebuglb · 02/10/2023 12:21

Great news😊❤️

nh93 · 02/10/2023 13:40

Congrats @Darladoes and @slowsundays

MrsB2005 · 02/10/2023 13:53

Hi Ladies,

Sorry I haven't been on in ages! Congratulations to all who I have missed.

Have loved seeing everyones early scan pics!

I just wanted to get this of my chest - I understand this could be a sensitive subject but I have no one else to ask, no one else currently knows we are expecting ....

Over the last few days, I have become so tired, I can barely muster up the energy ro do anything and have to frequently sit down ... which then gives me alot of time to think and I'm petrified of how this baby is going to impact our other children who will be 12, 15 & 16 on arrival and that it was a stupid idea to TTC another (I honestly didnt think it would happen), alongside having a "strange" relationship with my parents, who I know aren't going to be best pleased we are having another and Im scared of their reaction. (We aren't close & they don't do anything for our current family but they have this hold over me) and its making me scared we have made a terrible mistake but then in the next breath Im so scared of anything to happen to the baby.
My husband who was more up for having another than me initially - point blank refuses to acknowledge Im pregnant but does say he wants to attend the early scan I have booked next week.
I feel I need to talk to someone about my feelings as I have a history of poor mental health but the doctors say its a midwife issue and I cant book in a new pregnancy with the midwife untill 8 weeks. Currently 5w+6.

Any advice would be amazing but it was more to get it off my chest, Im hoping if/when the tiredness subsidies abit I might feel more like "me" again!

Sorry for the huge waffling! X

QueeniePlumtree · 02/10/2023 15:17

I've started with some brown bleeding this afternoon, following light pink discharge over the weekend.

This would usually be when I'm on my period and going by early scan 2 weeks ago I should be around 7 weeks 2 (although put back by 1.5 weeks at the scan!)

We have our re-scan on Weds, but I'm really starting to worry now.

It's so hard isn't it to feel relaxed and hopeful. Really hoping for our Rainbow Baby 🌈😞💕 xx

Abb4 · 02/10/2023 15:22

Hi everyone, is there room for another in this group? Congrats to all fellow expecting mums. I'm just over 8 weeks and the nausea has been constant for the past week, as well as lack of energy (feeling very much a lazy bum on the sofa! ), is this normal?? Haven't had first visit to midwife yet as it's not until 10 +4 weeks, feels like a long time waiting (or just me being impatient)

Twdfn123 · 02/10/2023 15:35

Abb4 · 02/10/2023 15:22

Hi everyone, is there room for another in this group? Congrats to all fellow expecting mums. I'm just over 8 weeks and the nausea has been constant for the past week, as well as lack of energy (feeling very much a lazy bum on the sofa! ), is this normal?? Haven't had first visit to midwife yet as it's not until 10 +4 weeks, feels like a long time waiting (or just me being impatient)

I'm 7 weeks and um feeling exactly the same. My poor 2 year old must think his mummy is rubbish at the moment. He's been watching a lot of TV and I feel so guilty. I just threw up while trying to put him down for his nap and he just rubbed my back and cuddled me as I threw up, bless his little heart.

But anyway, it definitely sounds normal! I've got a scan next week to check everything is okay. Maybe you could get one to put.your mind at ease? Xx

Abb4 · 02/10/2023 15:39

Bless him, such a cutie and caring ❤
Thanks, will give them a call this week and ask their advice. Good luck in your scan next week xx

rachlive · 02/10/2023 15:42

Hi everyone and congratulations. I just wondered if I could join in? I think I am about 6 weeks and 2 days roughly. I went for an early scan today and she measured about 6 weeks but she said we have a nice strong heartbeat. I’m feeling nervous this time around as my last pregnancy ended in MMC at 16 weeks and it was a very difficult experience. I feel a little sad as I am kind of finding it hard to get excited as I am just too nervous. Best of wishes to everyone x

rachlive · 02/10/2023 15:44

Sending very best wishes for you, fingers crossed it’s nothing and everything is fine on Wednesday. You hear about spotting all the time xxx

slowsundays · 02/10/2023 16:11

@MrsB2005 I'm feeling quite similarly to you. My children will be 13 and almost 16 when baby arrives (smack bang during GCSEs) and while I know this baby will be loved, it's going to be a huge upheaval for the kids. I am so tired already let alone with a newborn and I'm so grateful so still be pregnant so far but I can't deny I'm a little terrified. Husband is very supportive so slightly different there but we're all feeling it.

Please don't hesitate to DM me if you just want to vent about how all of this will work logistically. We'll find a way

MrsB2005 · 02/10/2023 16:17

@slowsundays Thank you lovely! As you say we will find a way x

QueeniePlumtree · 02/10/2023 16:39

MrsB2005 · 02/10/2023 13:53

Hi Ladies,

Sorry I haven't been on in ages! Congratulations to all who I have missed.

Have loved seeing everyones early scan pics!

I just wanted to get this of my chest - I understand this could be a sensitive subject but I have no one else to ask, no one else currently knows we are expecting ....

Over the last few days, I have become so tired, I can barely muster up the energy ro do anything and have to frequently sit down ... which then gives me alot of time to think and I'm petrified of how this baby is going to impact our other children who will be 12, 15 & 16 on arrival and that it was a stupid idea to TTC another (I honestly didnt think it would happen), alongside having a "strange" relationship with my parents, who I know aren't going to be best pleased we are having another and Im scared of their reaction. (We aren't close & they don't do anything for our current family but they have this hold over me) and its making me scared we have made a terrible mistake but then in the next breath Im so scared of anything to happen to the baby.
My husband who was more up for having another than me initially - point blank refuses to acknowledge Im pregnant but does say he wants to attend the early scan I have booked next week.
I feel I need to talk to someone about my feelings as I have a history of poor mental health but the doctors say its a midwife issue and I cant book in a new pregnancy with the midwife untill 8 weeks. Currently 5w+6.

Any advice would be amazing but it was more to get it off my chest, Im hoping if/when the tiredness subsidies abit I might feel more like "me" again!

Sorry for the huge waffling! X

Oh MrsB! Huge hugs.

I have a 14 year old at home and a 19 year old studying. I have been feeling the same about the upheaval and DP is amazing but he's also been a bit quiet, I'm sure mostly from our loss at 20 weeks last year, that pregnancy came out of the blue as did this one! I know he's happy, but he also feels guilty and sad about our loss.

I'm also feeling very tired and I just have no ooomph to do anything.

Here if you need a virtual hug and a chat.

I'm not close to my parents, not sure how they'll react, but I'm more worried about how my partner's parents will react. His mum made a comment a couple of months back about our loss and then our ages 'nearly' becoming parents and them neatly becoming grandparents again!

I'm also terrified, if this rescan goes well on Weds, how I'll cope at work. It's a stressful, demanding toxic workplace (doesn't need to be, but just people make it that way) and I'd been considering looking to look for something else due to burnout, but, well being pregnant is something else.

Sending lots of positivity your way. Happy to have someone on the same rollercoaster to chat with. 💞 xx

SophieJ3794 · 02/10/2023 17:03

MrsB2005 · 02/10/2023 13:53

Hi Ladies,

Sorry I haven't been on in ages! Congratulations to all who I have missed.

Have loved seeing everyones early scan pics!

I just wanted to get this of my chest - I understand this could be a sensitive subject but I have no one else to ask, no one else currently knows we are expecting ....

Over the last few days, I have become so tired, I can barely muster up the energy ro do anything and have to frequently sit down ... which then gives me alot of time to think and I'm petrified of how this baby is going to impact our other children who will be 12, 15 & 16 on arrival and that it was a stupid idea to TTC another (I honestly didnt think it would happen), alongside having a "strange" relationship with my parents, who I know aren't going to be best pleased we are having another and Im scared of their reaction. (We aren't close & they don't do anything for our current family but they have this hold over me) and its making me scared we have made a terrible mistake but then in the next breath Im so scared of anything to happen to the baby.
My husband who was more up for having another than me initially - point blank refuses to acknowledge Im pregnant but does say he wants to attend the early scan I have booked next week.
I feel I need to talk to someone about my feelings as I have a history of poor mental health but the doctors say its a midwife issue and I cant book in a new pregnancy with the midwife untill 8 weeks. Currently 5w+6.

Any advice would be amazing but it was more to get it off my chest, Im hoping if/when the tiredness subsidies abit I might feel more like "me" again!

Sorry for the huge waffling! X

I have 2 stepsons aged 11 and 12 that we have 50/50 with thier mum, so not quite the same but I'm worried about the upheaval with them and pushing them out, but we are trying to include them as much as possible, the youngest is so excited to be the middle child and a older brother, the oldest one isn't too much at the moment but I think as it gets closer he will get interested! I just worry that they will hate me, especially as they are going to have to share a room eventually! But I'm sure it will all work out in the end!
I dont have a close relationship with my parents at all, my mum sees grandchildren as trophies and doesn't care for her actual children, but I have to keep reminding myself that it is my child and I get a say in who looks after it. My partner is the same, and has a strained relationship with my mum, he will say ut as it is though! His mum is amazing though, I couldn't ask for a better mil! His dad couldn't care less either!
The tiredness is something else, but I keep reminding myself that I am growing a baby and it is hard work and not too be so hard on myself!
Take care though :) and congrats

slowsundays · 02/10/2023 17:11

I haven't got any family really apart from my sister and my niece. My dad and I aren't close and mum died years ago. DH is no contact with his parents due to them not wanting to know our children so we know this baby, like our others, will be brought up in a very close knit family with no childcare around except in the teenagers when the baby is a bit older.

Family dynamics are so hard when we're all just trying to be happy!

PeppedUp · 02/10/2023 19:28

@MrsB2005 sorry to hear how you’re feeling. Just wanted to mention my mum had a baby when I was 16 and I don’t remember any upheaval. I think I enjoyed her having something to focus on other than me.

junebuglb · 02/10/2023 21:28

A little random but has anyone told any family yet? My mum is coming over tomorrow and I’m debating breaking the news- it feels harder to not say anything than to tell her. It just feels early at almost 8wks… so unsure!

slowsundays · 02/10/2023 21:44

I've told everyone. Mostly because if something went horribly wrong I'd absolutely talk about it in the hopes of connecting with others. You're never ever safe. I know people who've lost their babies at 20 weeks and 40 weeks and my own daughter died at 2.5 years old. Nothing is ever sure so we may as well celebrate joy while we have it if we're able to.

rachlive · 02/10/2023 22:24

@slowsundays I am so sorry for your loss, there are no words. This is such good advice and I keep trying to remind myself of it. Xx