October 2010 babies?

[FutureMum]

Hi, I am a first-timer Mum to Be and Baby has been given a due date of 1 October. Very early dates still, so nervous and excited I cannot think about anything else! Planning not to tell family and friends till the first three months are over, but it's going to be tough!
Anyone else expecting an October baby out there?

Congratulations and welcome, Selina!

Thank you everyone for the well wishes. Things do seem to have calmed down, fingers crossed.

The dizziness and light-headedness is back, too, which is annoying and reassuring in pretty much equal parts.

I am expecting 25th Oct, so am now 6 weeks pregnant with my 3rd baby. DS had slapped cheek and there have been a lot of cases at the school I work in. I had the blood test and have just found out i have the virus, so have to wait to hear from the Obstetrician at the hospital as to where to go from here
Happy thoughts to you all October Mummys xx

Oh dear - is that the same as Fifth Disease, Emz? Do hope it doesn't cause you insuperable problems.

Congratulations, otherwise, though!

Hi AllieW yes it is. THe blood test was done last week as a precaution and my joints have started to hurt a lot and swell. I went to GP yesterday and he said the blood test shows i have contracted it in last few weeks, so basically I have had it since baby developing. Im so worried and can't wait to hear from the hosp!!
Thanks for the congrats, when r u due??

I really hope that all is well, Emz. When will you hear back, do you think?

You're welcome. I'm only very early on - due 30th October.

I got no idea Allie he said he would fax the information to the hospital as soon as I left last night, so its just a waiting game. Soon I hope!! My other 2 have been up sick all night so Im not at work and have too much time to think! arghhhh...
You are due just after me... Congrats

Well I hope it comes through very soon, then.

Thank you! I'm hoping that s/he arrives soon before or on the due date. Not because I mind waiting (I was over by 8 days with DD, bang on the average for first babies) but because there are two family birthdays in early Nov - my sister's on the 4th and my sister-in-law's on the 8th.

Hi All,

Just wondered if I could also join??? I am due the 14th October so am 7 weeks and 5 days so far.

Worked out I was pregnant and tested positive when I was only just over 3 weeks pregnant so it seems to be taking forever to get to 12 weeks, have told close friends and work (Had to tell work for fear of being fired when falling asleep at my desk! Am desperate to speak to other Mums 2 B who are around the same dates and things!

My SIL also fell pregnant the same week as me (After trying for nearly 6 years) But lost the baby a couple of weeks ago, so feel really shakey and nervous until I am 12 weeks. But I am fed up with feeling like it might all go wrong!

Anyway sorry if I have wittered on for too long!

Hope everyone is not feeling too sick and shattered!

Here's to the next 7 months!

Lucy
x

Hello Babybunting welcome to the thread, same to you as well Selina.

Had a bit of a minor worry today, my nausea had really eased today and I thought that the worst had happened.

I took a walk into town whilst I thought about what to do and low and behold, lots of metallic tastes in my mouth and a funny tummy. I never thought I would want to feel nausous but there you go. I think it eased because I relaxed a lot this morning, I've read that stress makes it worse.

I also got run over by a woman with a pram in the baby aile at boots. I found that very ironically amusing.

Oh Jazzie, what a beautiful post! It reminded me (if a reminder was needed) that all the not-so-nice effects will be worth it.
I've got my scan in 2 weeks time and I am getting a bit nervous and excited about this. Seeing the baby's heart beat will make it all more real. I am a bit nervous because I will be going on my own, too (appointment takes 3 hours apparently and DH needs to work).
Still struggling with nausea and food, but things get easier as I identify things (however odd) that seem appetising to me. Weetabix, Frankfurters and mango (not mixed together) are all winners at the mo. If I don't eat every 2-3 hours due to work meetings, etc. or if I combine empty tummy with sudden movement (eg. emptying washing machine) disaster strikes. Stress/nerves makes it worse (eg. feeling unwell on bus). Hopefully things will feel better before hols later this month. A big hug to all mums to be and best wishes from FutureMum.

Babybunting - I am also due on the 14th October, which happens to be my DP's 40th birthday!

I still haven't told anyone other than DP & one friend who happens to now be a qualified midwife, so she sorted my first mw appt for me.
Think one friend who I work with has susptions because of me suddenly refusing alcohol & she noticed me choosing squash rather than tea at work today. I really cannot stomach tea anymore.

My DP returned from his skiing trip on Sat so feel better for having him around, and my family (none of whom know) return from their hol in Florida on Sat.
Really really worried about telling my parents. I just know my dad will be appalled as this baby is with new (well been together over 2 & a half years) DP & I have 2 boys from my failed marriage.
I really shouldn't worry so much about my parents reactions, but I can't help it. Don't want a hard time right now.

You never know, nomorewine, your parents may be far more supportive than you think. And I really hope they are for you.

Yeah Nomorewine they may surprise you. I hope they react well though.

My dad threatened to disown me if I went through with my separation. He was & still is very close with my ex h. I don't hold great hopes!

Am panicking atm as (sorry for TMI) noticed that today I seem to have very yellow discharge. I am scared something is not right & am trying to think about when I am going to be able to get to the doctors tomorrow as have nobody for the boys. (who of course know nothing about my pregnancy)
I just want to cry!

Good luck nomore I hope the oogie discharge is nothing major (erm..does it smell?) And that the parents will be ok.

Families can be so awful. My mother has just been on the phone being so spectacularly dreadful that I have cried myself nearly sick. She was pretty bloody dreadful over the wedding but this time I have no tolerance. Do you know, she even said that talking about me having the baby made her blood pressure go up 20 points (she was chatting to the nurse at the time) and anyway so and blah and how she can't talk to me about it and so on and she can't eat or sleep because she's so anxious about me being pregnant.... It doesn't make any sense in this post, you have to have been there really (not that I would wish that on anyone). I know she's all poorly but I have spent all my life (literally) supporting her and now she is awful about my joyful event? Great, thanks Mum.

God, sorry, just in absolute bits. She's been on the phone sobbing to my best friend too... nowhere to run to, baby, nowhere to hide, eh?

Bah, wishing all of you a much happier evening than this. Thank God for DH and don't ever let me be this awful to my little one.
xx

O God, sorry, manners. Good luck Emz I hope all will be well, what a horrible worry for you. x

Oh poor you, Dilly. You just don't need all that atm. Glad you have your DH there to support you.

The discharge doesn't smell & on starting a thread on it, it seems others have had the same & the pregnancy vitamins can actually play a part. Have also spoken to my midwife friend so feel a little better.

Felt a bit overwhelmed by everything today. Think it is because I still live here alone with the boys & feel I am dealing (or not!) with everything on my own.
DP is great & very supportive, but lives nearly 30 miles from me. We are looking to sell both our houses & get somewhere together, and will now be rushing it that bit quicker, but for now I feel very on my own. Think it was triggered by the feeling that I couldn't just pop to the doctors if needed as it is just me & the boys here. Maybe it's my hormones messing around.

Nomore Thats horrid, I'm so sorry that you had to go through that.

Dilly My word, poor you, I hope things get better for you. I'm glad your DH was there for you.

Emz I hope your boys get better soon!

I'm watching one born every minute and I really like Joy and Fabio, Fabio makes me laugh. He's so laid back.

Hi everyone, hope you are all happy and doing relatively well!

Had a threatened miscarriage yesterday, the hospital really looked after me and there is still a good chance I'll carry the baby to term. However, bloods they take from me tommorrow will confirm if my pg hormone levels are still rising correctly.

My symptoms were: a strong bleed, sharp period pains... not just ordinary cramps, and dizziness. If you get any of this girls call the doctor straight away. But try not to panic, threatened miscarriages are alot more common than I thought.

The doctor at the hospital said she had a threatened miscarriage herself... and now the baby is 3 years old and running her ragged!!!!

Wish me luck, love and hugs to you all.

XXXX

Oh that must have been very frightening for you, PFG. Wishing you lots of luck. x

Sending loads of hugs and love to all of you having a tough time at the moment due to pregnancy symptoms, MC scares and family xxx

Blimey PFJ that sounds awful. I hope all will be well and you're managing to rest a bit now.

Are you feeling a bit better nomore?

Hey - can I ask - apart from the odd sofa day, is anyone really slowing down/cutting back on work commitments? This is part of what Mum and I rowed about, I am just continuing to honour all my commitments even though I'm knackered and sick because I don't know what else to do, I can't tell work I'm pg and even if I could there's noone to take over what I do. Am I hurting the baby by doing this? I mean, I only work 9-5 or 6 ish pretty much - not 12 hour days!

V confused and feeling really guilty.

Dilly You should take it easy, I've been so tired recently and I've taken every oppurtunity to rest that I can. You're Mum sounds like she's expecting so much of you at the moment. Just listen to your body and take it as it comes. You're not hurting your baby by working 8/9 hour days. I work ten hour days at time and it's not done me any harm (apart from being tired). Try and get out for a walk at some point during the day if you can. It'll help with the tiredness.

PFJ I hope things get better soon.

I've had like shooting pains in my boobs today, has anyone else had that. They've kinda been like electric shocks.

Dillydora - only YOU can decide whats good or not good for your body. As long as you aren't killing your back and getting enough sleep then all should be well. Yes resting is better, but to be honest, my first pg I rearranged the house and was active the whole time...
Sit and listen to your body/baby for a while. If when you are relaxed it doesn't start complaining (sudden aches, sudden falling asleep on the sofa etc. hehe) then you are probably fine.

But, here's the other point I want to make. This is one of the ONLY times in your life when you will have the biggest and BEST excuse to rest, relax and let other people run around for you!!!!! TAKE ADVANTAGE OF IT if you can...

Slowing down is probably the best way to go... but you do what you want to girl. Baby is very safe in there inside its little bubble.

Hugs xxx

Oh and Hermya is right, a little walk in the fresh air actually perks me up!