Anyone newly pregnant with number 1 and works full-time? Would like someone to share this with :)

[purplegryffon]

Hi there... Am 34 and just got my BFP. Due 20th Dec (fingers crossed!) Have been reading threads since TTC but since I work days - can only get to pc in the evenings - and then I have missed loads! Anybody out there in the same boat to keep me company? Feel like such a novice at this - would love to chat to other newbies...

Purplegryffen - I'm 22 weeks pregnant with my first and work FT as well as a contractor, the natur eof my work means I do 400mile round trip every week and to be fair it's the travelling that's killing me ot the job. It has got better now that nausea has passed, there are just way too many peole who can't get an early morning train without a Costa cup in one hand!

If money is tight stop scaring yourself in Mammas & Pappas and have a scout around the mumsnet threads. Lot's of great money saving tips and what to buy / not buy threads from those that have been there and done it before. They've saved me a fortune already!

wow, im not alone out there! im 33 and just 6 weeks pregnant! due 15th december. feel tired, but really spaced out more than anything, which is hard when at work. not told anyone at work (wont till 13 weeks). also quite emotional - ie up and down. just had a bleak time today, lamenting the fact i cant eat cheese, parma ham, alcohol, coffee, cant work out properly (got a pain earlier in the week so now have to do level 3 rather than 12 on cross trainer)...and this has to last NINE MONTHS. am short tempered with husband...feeling sorry for myself, and cant even tell friends to feel better :-)

Gosh - its a whole heap of learning and new experiences isn't it!! I actually can't believe that so many people do this so often and I am freaked out by it all already!

The symptoms are just wierd - for example, about 4 weeks ago I had the flu - which I have never had before as apparently your immune system is lower when you're pregnant, now where's the logic in that?? Surely your body should be looking after you and the baby! And my breasts - oh my god, they are like 2 bruised sacks on my chest with steel bullets on the end, why oh why?!?!

This message board has helped so much in answering my random questions and reassuring me that I'm not a freak of nature! I am hoping IT don't look at my internet usage analysis anytime soon!!

PS - does anyone else think they are becoming one of those boring people who only talks about pregnancy and babies?? I can't seem to help it!

Hu Daniya! Also worry about only talkign pregnancy and babies- in fact often make a conscious effort to bring subject round to other issues as son;t want to bore people or seem self-absorbed. But...to a certain extent- we can't help it!! It's one of the most important and unique experiences you're ever going to go through!

Evening - so lovely to read all the posts! I have found this really reassuring - so thanks a lot you guys!

beakas - I get it! I feel so daft asking questions - yet when I don't, I am poring over physiology books at work & driving me & my colleagues mental! We're trying to sell DP's house at minute - frustrating isn't it? Can you tell the nicer chap first & guage his reaction? Once you've told one - it gets easier...

merry - Hi! In awe (respect) of all your travelling you have to do! OMG - and all that coffee smell - bleurgh... I've started carrying paper bags in my car - just in case... Nice... Lol @ scaring self in M&P - to be honest I am sooooo lucky... A friend of mine is lending me pretty much everything. Just need to get a cot, pushchair, stair-gate (for visitors kids initially) and bedding. So not too bad.

daniya - I know! TMI alert here - but I'm a 44g already - my chiropractic bills are gonna go through the roof lol...I'm already apologising to colleagues for asking qu or 'mentioning my situation' - it's just so new... And it's daft cos when you finally GET pregnant - it's like you expect more - or is that just me? Can't describe it exactly - but you feel different, expect things to be different - but then get a rude awakening cos life goes on regardless. God that sounds self-obsessed - it's not meant to be but this 8 weeks till everythings ok & you have proof in a scan - it's just a waiting game and out of our hands... Please tell me I'm not the only one to feel like this??? Please lol...

emmapp - hiya... Oooh yes the emotion! Didn't see that coming... Blubbing at everything! It's a nightmare - and already I'm getting 'it's the hormones!'... I work in a male prison so you can imagine how well that's going! I feel the same - can't believe I've another 8 months to go - it feels like forever. But then that said if I had a round the world holiday booked for December instead - at least you can pore over travel guides, plan an itinerary, research etc etc - but so much of this is playing into the hands of fate and god willing things to be ok...

Gosh that's a lot of waffle - apologies - but I do feel better - and saves DP getting an ear-bashing later!

Purplegryffon! (is this a kind of Harry Potter name by the way? am I right in thinking there's a link or a long way off?!). Thought I was feeling better with the nausea but it's been bad again today and dare I mention it but I also have really bad indigestion. I have got a bottle of gaviscon but the thought of it and the taste are horrible. Have you/anyone else got any solutions for indigestion- it's so annoying!!

Hi dobbins... to Harry Potter - no I got there first lol {whispers} it's actually a tattoo I have on my back! sshhh! My next one was to be a phoenix - but then that would have been too H.P wouldn't it?
As for the indigestion - I went to a health food store who recomended psyllium husks or 'regular joe'. It's a powder which you add to water, then drink another water after. It swells up and 'clears' your system. Me, my 83 yr old grandma, my DP & my mom are all taking it & I feel so much better with it... With PG it is ok if you take half the dose every other day - leaves little in the system to bring back... Other than that I don't know - gaviscon is revolting!

Hey all, just having a crappy afternoon and reading your messages is cheering me up. I'm currently sitting on a packed london commuter train home bawling my eye's out cause some guy at work commented on my outfit, I know he was only joking and usually I would be able to take it but I think I'm having a bad day!!

Purple - I know what you mean about the 12 week wait, we found out at 6 weeks and I couldn't wait that long, plus I wanted to know that I was actually pregnant because no one did anything except my 5 or 6 home pregnancy tests! So I booked an early pregnancy scan at 8+2 (that's what they told me at the scan), and it was a bargain at £90 for the reassurance that, hey, this does exist and also to confirm the dates (which I didn't know), but now I am worried again as my 12 wk scan is on tuesday and I keep hearing about missed miscarriages, it seems like there is always something to worry about!! So don't worry, in the words of Michael Jackson, you are not alone!!

P.S - thanks all, whilst writing this my tears have dried and I don't feel so bad anymore, but who knows how long that will last!!

daniya - bless your heart at your emotions... Stupid prat at work should be told exactly where to stuff his unwanted opinion!!! What are we like about the worrying?
I'd like to thank chequers for starting the 'it's not all bad, right?' thread - because that has made me feel so much better - some of the things posted on there are truly beautiful - and a hope of things to come... Sod the negativity - we can do without it!

purple come and join us in the Dec AN thread ! I am also newly PG (7+5) and working full time. Haven't had many symptoms but that just worries me even more ! I have a private scan booked for a week on Mon for reassurance. Please pop over as there are loads of ladies in the same boat

Pretty crap post here - but have just come back from the hospital - have miscarried... So over for me this thread... Good luck to everyone else though...

Purplegryffon I'm so sorry, that's awful. You were my new virtual "first timer and in their 30s" friend. Lots of hugs xxxx

Thanks AHLH - I'm now un-telling everyone and I'm exhausted! 40 texts later & 20 odd emails (really can't face talking to anyone now) it's just horrible. I know that it wan't meant to be - I just never knew that the loss would be this great! I was only pregnant for a week. I just want to throw things and get angry!!! Actually just typing that makes me feel better!

Hey, go ahead and throw things all you like. I would!

I'm so sorry for your loss Purplegryffon just feel for you so much.

Hi i am 23weeks nearly and im a nanny, looking after a ,2,4 and 10yr old-i do mon-fri 8-6 and it is tiring, lucky enough I have only been tired and not sick. This is my first and can't wait for a break-I have 8weeks left till maternity leave. I wont be going back fulltime in a hurry, maybe 2days parttime noons and possibly to return to kids i look after and bring babba with me

Purple- if you do happen to log in, I'm so sorry. My heart goes out to you. Please look after yourself xxxxxx

Im sorry to hear bt your loss purple

Purple - I am so sorry to hear about your miscarriage, I wish you lots of luck for the future and hope to see you on here with some good news soon.

Take care.

Purple - Don't know if you are stil reading this thread but if so, I'm so sorry for your loss. It's a horrible thing to happen and I would point you in the direction of the miscarraige threads if you have any questions, just want to talk etc. They provided me valuable support & friendship when I needed it most and everyone in the real world was too scared to discuss my loss.

Take good care of yourself and don't push yourself to move on too quickly.

Also feel free to come back to me if you'd rather, I've been through this twice and would happily try to answer any questions you have or just provide a shoulder.

Hi Guys... Thank you so much for all your support and words of wisdom - it had been a huge comfort to myself and my partner at this time... We will keep trying & hope & pray that next time round will have a better outcome... But until then, thank you and God Bless xxx

Hi - I'm 6 weeks at the moment with my first and working full time. Due date is early Dec.

I'm off work this week coincidentally but was thinking of applying for shorter hours or home working...not sure if i'm being paranoid. Had some bleeding and spent 4 hrs in A+E but thankfully its all good...apparently its quite common. Has anyone else had similar experience??

Hi There!
Round 2 for me Having suffered the miscarriage in April - am now 6+3 pregnant again! Went for an early scan yesterday after suffering with twinges and everything looks good so far - heartbeat clearly visible & looking strong... So here we go again... Just wanted to update...

Hi Purplegryffon Brilliant you're back, super to hear your good news, fingers crossed for you. Good luck!

PS I used to be AHLH, but I changed my surname so my initials weren't right any more.

Hey biker!!! How are you doing??? Not long to go now! How are things for you? Your managers wife is due anytime now too? How has the pregnancy treated you this past couple of months - you had it pretty rough to start with, I do hope that life has been a bit kinder... So are you all set to go? re name change (am not good at subtlety - sorry) - you get married? if so congrats! (if not - oops - will crawl back to my corner)... xx