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

Due May 2024?

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Kerry93 · 01/09/2023 08:30

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 🥰

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Nina7 · 04/10/2023 14:19

Sa11yCinnamon · 04/10/2023 10:41

I'm 6+3 and having it a week today so will be 7+3, and not anxious at all. The NHS says it's safe and recommended from a few weeks, plus one of my best friends is a microbiologist who's worked in vaccine development and clinical trials, and also has a one year old and I had a chat with her about it.

Completely get that it's a personal decision for everyone but for me it's a no-brainer.

@Sophie721 I had mine yesterday, at 6+3, I was offered both COVID and flu as I work at the hospital (non-clinical), had them both yesterday.
I was also a bit worried but from the little I read/asked, I now believe that it's worse to get COVID &flu, than any risk from the vaccine.
So I'm kind of relieved, with a sense of extra protection.
But as Sally Cinnamon says, everyone has different things they feel safe about.

GratefulMum10 · 04/10/2023 19:02

@Judethepud @Snowdrop79 similar to your situations.
Ive only had one scan before which was at 12 weeks and diagnosed as MMC which was a shock.
That's why this time decided to have an early scan which is next week where I will be 7+5.

I have slightly less symptoms than this stage last time round but also trying to keep positive

Had the mildest nausea, tend to be hungry more, boobs feel uncomfortable in my bra, I sometimes have mild chest pain too (which I've not heard anyone else mention in first trimester)

Snowdrop79 · 04/10/2023 19:19

@GratefulMum10 that must have been such a shock. I had a loss of symptoms and saw my GP who sent me for bloods which weren’t rising appropriately so I could at least go into my last ultrasound preparing myself for the worst. I hope this time around it’s good news for us all. I’m exactly the same with mild nausea and feel so hungry but then eating doesn’t hugely help. Feel pretty yuk after dinner. But it could be much worse so I’ll take it.

GratefulMum10 · 04/10/2023 19:37

Fingers crossed for all of us! X

Dexnt15 · 04/10/2023 21:58

I’m currently 8 weeks pregnant and went for a private reassurance scan this evening, mainly as I haven’t had that many symptoms yet and also didn’t quite believe it.

Got to see the embryo and also the heartbeat flickering away. Measuring bang on 8 weeks as should be and all looking great.

Due May 2024?
Holdmysunhat · 04/10/2023 23:18

Aw @Dexnt15! Congrats! Cheers to a lovely healthy embryo without the yuck symptoms!

Nina7 · 05/10/2023 09:03

Congratulations @Dexnt15 , lovely news !!! 💖

On another subject, does anyone know about what's normal weight gain in different months?
I think I've already put 1.5kg on pre-pregnancy weight and, even though it's not that much, it worries me slightly because the baby and amniotic sac probably weight next to nothing at the moment, imagine when it actually starts to grow...

It's my first pregnancy, so I've got no experience on the rate of putting on weight, I just know it's not good to put on too much.

A slight nausea only kicked in the last couple of days and before that I was really feeling hungry, so probably ate more that 300kcal extra (I don't count calories anyway).
The last few days I probably eat less.

It's unbelievable how something as simple as eating became such a pain... between wanting to eat good nutritious food, too tired to cook, feeling disgusted by so many things all of a sudden, taking a whole day to digest a meal, nausea and worrying not to put too much weight... impossible to strike a good balance!

Snowdrop79 · 05/10/2023 10:57

@Nina7 it depends on your weight pre pregnancy. I think this website is quite clear on expected weight gains and factors affecting it https://www.thewomens.org.au/health-information/pregnancy-and-birth/a-healthy-pregnancy/weight-pregnancy
hope it helps

Weight and pregnancy

https://www.thewomens.org.au/health-information/pregnancy-and-birth/a-healthy-pregnancy/weight-pregnancy

PeppedUp · 05/10/2023 19:28

Does anyone in London have one of the TFL Baby of Board badges? I’ve just ordered one but am worried about bumping into someone I know while wearing it (or forgetting to take it off when I go to work!)

TheBirdintheCave · 05/10/2023 19:53

@PeppedUp Yep. It looks at me from the drawer when I get my keys out. I'm too scared to wear it and jinx the pregnancy.

PeppedUp · 06/10/2023 08:06

@TheBirdintheCave it’s annoying because now is probably the time when we need it the most!

Toda11 · 06/10/2023 09:33

Face has broken out in spots, can’t stop eating and can’t stop burping, must be like being a teenage boy 😂

TheBirdintheCave · 06/10/2023 09:42

I don't feel as sick today as yesterday so it's another worry day for me. Next scan (on the 21st) is so far off still :(

UnderstatedElegance · 06/10/2023 10:21

@TheBirdintheCave I have symptoms that come and go, it's a worry isn't it :(
Our next scan is 22nd. So just after yours.

LondonGirl1992 · 06/10/2023 10:28

God this week has been ROUGH. I have thrown up multiple times a day, every day without fail. I can’t stomach food- I’ve been managing the odd piece of toast at a push. Thankfully still able to drink lots and hold it all down. However, that I can deal with- but the bleeding has been so terrifying. I had another bleed last night (my third over the last 2 weeks) and it’s just so terrifying and feels so unnatural to see so much blood. It’s also incredibly painful- I get so many cramps and just feel awful and sick with worry.

I have a Hematoma (bleed next to the baby) and it’s basically a waiting game now. It’s just been such a horrible first pregnancy experience and I wouldn’t wish it upon anyone. Feel super low about it all today- tired, spotty, sick, fed up and torn between whether to have my head over the toilet so I can throw up or sit on the toilet because there’s so much blood.

AND… rant over! Hope everyone else is in. Better spirits than me today!

TheBirdintheCave · 06/10/2023 10:37

@LondonGirl1992 I'm so sorry you're suffering like that :( Could you get some medication for the sickness to keep that under control at least?

beatrice89 · 06/10/2023 10:47

I'm due end of may. I've been feeling really down and nauseous. Low patience and really irritated.

I'm trying the headspace app and 10 mins exercise daily as well as weekly mental health talking therapy and yoga plus seeing a homeopath next weds.

I feel like I'm doing everything but feel like shit mentally. Can anyone help? I don't want to feel like this for 9 months. I don't want to take anti depressants because I'm worried about them affecting the baby. I had been feeling depressed before pregnancy too. But now feel worse I think because of the hormones

44Jen44 · 06/10/2023 11:01

Due mid May
I'm feeling low today as well, taken the day off work. Nausea tablets aren't helping greatly and I'm exhausted from standing at work for 6 hours. I have 7 and 9 year old with busy after school activities, but when I've been working all day I just need to sleep after. Husband is working away next week, don't feel like ill cope alone. Gp calling this afternoon. Stressed exhausted low.

Toda11 · 06/10/2023 11:43

TheBirdintheCave · 06/10/2023 09:42

I don't feel as sick today as yesterday so it's another worry day for me. Next scan (on the 21st) is so far off still :(

I had a few days like that earlier this week but the last 2 days have been worse, although just nausea, no sickness yet and I’m 8+4

PeppedUp · 06/10/2023 12:59

@beatrice89 sorry to hear you’re feeling low. Have you looked into perinatal counselling or some other therapy that’s focused on pregnancy?

Holdmysunhat · 06/10/2023 15:08

@beatrice89 do get help from your GP or midwife. It’s incredibly common but that doesnt make it easier. I had this in my last pregnancy and took an online course for antenatal anxiety which really really helped me. Your hormones are incredibly powerful right now - it’s nothing to be ashamed of 💐💐

Holdmysunhat · 06/10/2023 15:19

Thank you to the PP who suggested the pregnancy sickness bands. I’ve only been wearing them a few hours and omg they’re amazing so far. I don’t even care if it’s placebo!

Nina7 · 06/10/2023 20:06

@LondonGirl1992 It all sounds impossibly difficult... I really hope that all goes well, and you get out of this in a month/month and a half with a healthy growing bump and no more sickness...

@beatrice89 it's a very difficult period, as many others have said, keep on asking for help and doing things that are helping you, even a little at the time.
You've got yourself the meditation qpo, exercise, talking therapy, yoga, homeopath, it shows that you've got a lot of inner strength hidden that will do the right things to protect yourself. Keep on listening to that and you'll get out of the loophole, it's not a permanent reality, it's just a blooming difficult hormonal period, some more weeks and it'll pass.

@44Jen44 your situation makes me feel ashamed of having taken the day off when working from home, no other children... just nausea 😞

Nausea and weird mood has kicked in for good the last few days, I am annoyed with my own existence, the world, my inability to find something I can easily eat and feel good... it's so exhausting!

Also, sometimes I want to cry for no reason, not even because I'm annoyed with everything! I just want to cry because my body is full of something that can come out as tears.

A friend said Nature is using us as saucepans to make a baby. It kind of made me feel better.

nh93 · 06/10/2023 20:51

Holdmysunhat · 06/10/2023 15:19

Thank you to the PP who suggested the pregnancy sickness bands. I’ve only been wearing them a few hours and omg they’re amazing so far. I don’t even care if it’s placebo!

please send me a link to the sickness bands, i'm desperate!

Holdmysunhat · 06/10/2023 21:01

Oh @nh93 Poor us! I bought them from my local pharmacy. They’re called purple turtle ‘mama’ bands but I think there are loads of different ones that do the same.

mind you, I do feel nauseated still. Just nowhere near as bad as before I put them on today. Really hoping it’s not just a coincidence

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