Anyone due June 2024 and would like to join?

[TeamSpike]

I'm due 25th June 2024. So am 5+2 today. Very sore boobs and very tired. Also very thirsty. Anyone due around the same time and would like a support thread? This is my 2nd. Dd is 8, will be nearly 9 when baby comes. Let's share stories, symptoms and have a good moan when we need it!

[Owlette31]

Firstly congratulations!
I've not long found out I'm pregnant and have been told I wont get any form of appointment until I'm 8 weeks but according to apps and the drs online consultation form I filled out I'm due 29th-30th June.
My last pregnancy was 5 years a go (with a previous partner) and ended in miscarriage early on so I'm praying this doesn't end the same. Me and my current partner have been trying for over a year so 🤞🏻🤞🏻.
I'm so anxious and constantly petrified though and convinced it will end the same.
If all goes well it'll be nice to have people to talk to that are going through everything at a very similar time :)
How are you feeling at the minute?

[TeamSpike]

Hi! And congratulations as well! So sorry about your last pregnancy. Fingers crossed this is the one. Different partner here too. Apparently we don't get our first midwife app until about 9 weeks. Having lots of heartburn this week. Haven't been sick yet but I had sickness all the way through my pregnancy with dd so hoping it's not the same this time!

[Justkeepmoving1234]

Congratulations to you both!!

I'm due 3rd June, I'm 8+3. I had an early scan last week and saw a little heartbeat which was reassuring.

This is my 3rd pregnancy, 1st pregnancy ending in a miscarriage. I have a DD who is 2, not sure how I feel about having 2 under 2 but we are very lucky!! My DD is an IVF baby, and this one is a natural pregnancy after a failed embryo transfer the month before. Plus, I'm 38 so we are counting our blessings, as well as being petrified, haha!

@Owlette31 so sorry to hear about your previous miscarriage. It's so hard to go through loss.
Fingers crossed for this time round. I felt a lot of anxiety up until I had the early scan. The scan definitely helped ease my worries. Plus the hormone surge at the beginning of the pregnancy definitely doesn't help!

I'm struggling with nausea on/off and food aversion. The last 3 days I've been sick everyday, but today I'm okay. Boobs are very sensitive!!

[TeamSpike]

Hi @Justkeepmoving1234 ! How lovely you got pregnant naturally after ivf. I'm an impatient person so I'll always be eagerly awaiting appointments and scans. I will be having a consultant led pregnancy because I had HELLP syndrome with my dd. Probably means more appointments and blood tests

[Justkeepmoving1234]

@TeamSpike thank you! It's been a lovely surprise. We were thinking of throwing in the towel with the fertility treatments, as I felt I had reached my limit. Then a month later, this little miracle happened!

Sorry you had to go through that with your first pregnancy. My friend has that and it seemed so difficult. How ate you feeling this time round?

I had a bit of a wobble last week as it suddenly dawned on me that I'll have to give birth and go through the night feeds stage again! With DD being so young, it's all still very fresh in my mind.

Sounds like you've got a lovely age gap between yours.

[TeamSpike]

I am quite anxious this time. But I suffer from health anxiety anyway. I feel like I might be more relaxed with the increased amount of appointments. It came completely out of the blue last time and I had no idea what was happening.

I would like to try and go for a natural birth this time. I had to have emergency section with dd so didn't even go into labour. It sounds silly but I'd like to experience contractions and labour this time but I might not have a choice

[Stephy1024]

Congratulations to all you ladies on your BFP. Not that it matters but there is already a due June thread your more than welcome to join. Wishing you all happy and healthy pregnancies 🙂

[Redheadx]

Hi there

i would like to join please I am 7 weeks 2 days and had my first scan yesterday. I managed to see the yok sack the heartbeat and the little jelly bean! We are so excited due the 11th of june

[TeamSpike]

Hi @Redheadx welcome. Aww that's so exciting. I can't wait for our first scan. How are you feeling?

[Redheadx]

@TeamSpike im feeling ok, very tired and the smell of everything gives me the boke but otherwise healthy and doing fine. How are you? When is your first scan?

[KMM87]

Hey all, I am 6 weeks tomorrow due 21 June. I also have an 8 year old son. Exciting times 😁

[TeamSpike]

I've been very tired this week. I'm not looking forward to the food aversion and sickness as I work as a cook in a nursery 😂
Welcome @KMM87 we have the same age gaps for our dc. Will be interesting to see how they get on when they know about the new baby

[KMM87]

@TeamSpike oh no that could be tricky re work 😂 fingers crossed you don't get the sickness. I haven't had any yet.
It is going to be interesting indeed! I'm super excited to tell him. Will your daughter be pleased?
I was a bit worried about the age gap at first but now I'm starting to see the positives 🥰
I stuck a pumpkin up my jumper last week and he said aww I don't mind if it's a pumpkin mommy it's still my brother or sister 🤣🥺 x

[TeamSpike]

I think dd is going to be thrilled. She's always wanted a little brother or sister and she absolutely loves babies. I will need to make sure she's involved alot because I've been a single mum to her since she was 3 months old so it's just been us. We've had lots of big changes with moving in with dp so I just want to make sure she still feels very loved and included

[Kim0987]

I’m due the 27th :) I already have two children a 9 year old girl and a 4 year old boy. My daughter was horrific when i had her brother she hated him and still isn’t keen nearly 4 1/2 years later.
My son has a complex medical condition and doesn’t like seeing me with other peoples babies so i’m not sure how he will be and because of his medical issues he won’t understand the baby is on it’s way or here to stay.
I haven’t told any family/friends yet as i’m only 5+1 and i’m hoping to keep it from everyone until christmas day.

[TeamSpike]

Congratulations @Kim0987 awww that sounds tough for you.
I was hoping to wait until Christmas to tell people but I'm so excited I don't think I can wait that long 😅 I'll definitely wait until after the first scan to tell dd but I think I might end up telling my parents in a couple of weeks

[TeamSpike]

How's everyone feeling today? So glad it's Friday! I'm shattered. Going bra shopping tomorrow. My boobs are so sore! Had some cramping today too.

[Bubblesandtroubles]

Hi,
I am also due my second baby on 25th! Smaller age gap though as my first will be 2 in December.
Not a huge amount of symptoms at the moment but I tried searching back through messages and I think it was about 6 weeks it's kicked in last time, so bracing myself!

We found out last Monday. Telling parents and siblings (ours - not the baby's!) this weekend. But will then wait til after the 12 week scan before telling anyone else- even then probably just wider family and close friends. I love seeing cute announcements on FB/Instagram but rarely post on social media myself. So everyone else can just figure it out as I expand! Xx

[Justkeepmoving1234]

@TeamSpike I can imagine that will be completely normal to feel anxious after your last experience. Hoping your health anxiety is okay this time round!

Fingers crossed for a natural birth for you this time round. I don't think it sounds strange at all. I had an elective c-section first time round, so I understand what you mean.

Welcome to everyone new in the group!

I'm struggling with food aversion and nausea at the moment. I'll be 9 weeks on Monday, so im a little worried I've got another week or so of it all. Trying to get a 2 year old ready, who just says 'no mummy' and running to the toilet to be sick is definitely not fun!! I really just want to enjoy food again

[mamataylor]

Hi Ladies!

Congrats to all of you 🥰

I’m 4+5 and due on June 30th. This is my second pregnancy. I have a little girl who is 3 next June. This baby is due 4 days after my DD’s 3rd birthday 🙈 my boobs have become tender over the last 2 days but no other symptoms so far. I had quite bad morning sickness with my first which started around 6 weeks so there’s still time 😬

how‘s everyone feeling so far? X

[mumsince2021]

@Bubblesandtroubles how are your tests coming along? Sorry I just spotted you here from another thread and remembered how close in due dates we were and both with sons due to then 2 in December. I'm not confident in my pregnancy sticking as I had 2 days of a light bleed/spotting and my tests are not as strong as my last pregnancy although I still have lines. Have you stopped testing yet?

[TeamSpike]

Am also bracing myself for the sickness. I'll be 6 weeks on Tues. I had sickness all the way through with dd so I'll be thrilled if it eases off after first trimester this time! One thing I don't envy about those with little ones at home. Having to deal with toddlers and sickness is awful. When I was pregnant with dd I was working full time in a nursery and that was not fun!

I've told my mum and older sister. This will be my mum's 11th grandchild! She said she's pleased for me though as she knows I always wanted another one. I'll be telling my dad and step mum tomorrow. I'm a little worried about telling one of my younger sisters as she's just starting the ivf journey. So it will be gard for her to hear I imagine. Not sure how to go about it. Would it be best face to face or over message so she can have privacy to process?

[Bubblesandtroubles]

@mumsince2021 I have literally only taken the one test. Decided it would just stress me out to do anymore. So I'm taking the approach of I was clearly pregnant then and crossing my fingers that I remain pregnant and nothing happens to contradict that original test!
I'm sorry you're having a worrying time. From what I've read though a line is a line and still positive? Will you try and get an early scan if you've had bleeding? I hope you get some reassurance soon.

@TeamSpike I think it depends on your relationship. My BIL and wife were struggling through IVF when I fell with my first. We told them via message - but I wouldn't naturally meet in person that often at that time so it worked for us. I then gave basic updates but didn't go on and on about it. She thanked me later and said she was grateful I hadn't felt too awkward and excluded her completely as some of her friends had done and it made her feel worse. I just said I wanted her to feel valued in her role as Auntie. It's such a personal thing though isn't it. I don't think one single right way to do it. Whatever you do you will clearly do it with sensitivity and compassion as you're already worried about- which is I think all you can do really. Xx

[Justkeepmoving1234]

@TeamSpike I agree with @Bubblesandtroubles with telling your sister. I've been through IVF and it can put you in a weird headspace. Everyone is different with how they would like to know. I'd let her know by a message, and just let her know you're there to talk if she needs too. There probably is no easy way to fund out when you're going through that journey, as long as your being supportive 😊

[Justkeepmoving1234]

Does anyone have any good advice for nausea and food aversion? I'm really struggling with it. I've only been sick 3 times on separate days, but the nausea is most of the day, the idea of any food turns my stomach.

I've just ordered the mama sickness bands and ginger capsules, as ginger biscuits don't seem to work.
I'm a psychotherapist and I'm really struggling in sessions with clients as I feel like I constantly need to burp or be sick 😫