February 2011 babies

[suzym1984]

Hi everyone!

Well, I got my BFP on Friday morning and it is only just starting to sink in! According to my dates I am due 2nd Feb and I thought it would be nice to have a Feb babies thread, where we can all share our news/worries/excitement!

Cant wait to hear from you

Hi all,

banana87 I'd go for the scan too, the odds of everything being fine are in your favour, and you'll feel much better once you know

I've been feeling less sickly today, and not as exhausted, but now that I've sat down I definitely still feel yuckier than normal, so hoping that all is ok.

Its my slimming world weigh in tomorrow, and I'm really hoping that I've lost the half lb that I need to get my 1 stone award, as I don't think I'll be able to carry on losing for much longer, as have struggled with naughty food cravings this week

Anyone else watching Big Brother?

Hello everyone, welcome more lovely mama's to be too! Hope you're all feeling fine.

applecharlotte I agree this is a great thread which we'll all benefit from being involved in. Glad you remembered our postings as those symptoms are frightening, good it put yr mind at ease, as I said I Googled it and found quite a bit out there to convince me it was par for the course. Yes, it's just stretching / body adjusting as far as I know! Yikes! Nothing to worry about. I'll be comparing notes with you over the coming months as we have the same EDD!
Diamondback need to get onto the excercise programme. Used to do the gym a lot but have got out of the habit since DD was born 4 (ahem) years ago. It's going to have to be yoga at home I think & lots of walking. I'm already getting out of puff so easily now which is ridiculous!! I'll be a wreck by the time I get to 9months at this rate!
GinaFB I had SPD when I was carrying DD, I'm pretty sure it was in the 2nd trimester. With me it lasted 2-3 weeks then thankfully passed but I spent those weeks shuffling like an old woman! Not sure if you can get SPD earlier, certainly, as already discussed, our bodies are already adjusting!.... Yes the vivid dreams are something else, I'm quite unused to this! Have felt that I'm just not managing to sleep
deeply so permanently knackered!
Knitter hope you're feeling better. I had no morning sickness at all with my DD, have no idea if the sex of the baby can have a bearing on this? If I start throwing up in the next couple of weeks then I shall be thinking there may be something in it!
Lulabel Good luck with the new job, absolutely you should take it and let them know. As Newdad said, you were obviously the best candidate for the job.
Diddygirl glad you have peace of mind re brown spotting. It is possible to have no morning sickness! I had none with my last pregnancy! (here's hoping!).
I'm generally feeling ok, symptoms wise, slightly less bloated tho, same attractive bowel features a lot of you are talking about! Mild nausea, more off food than into it which makes a change, terrible sleep, that's about it! AF will be one week late tomorrow...
I'm enjoying reading all your posts & comparing symptoms! Take care! X

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xkatyx #? (?) 13/14th Feb
Bellaby #1 (30) 15th Feb
juwi #3 (34) 15th Feb
Pipsicles #1 (26) (12th Jan?)
xkat #? (??) ?? Feb

Just addded xkatyx to the stats.... we're filling up and only half way through the month!!! So far there is 36 of us - looks like we'll be about 70 people if this average holds good!

GinaFB I has PSD with DS1. Seemed to only really bother me when I was in bed - sleeping with a pillow between my knees helped - mostly because it reminded me to keep my knees together when turning over at night!

Feeling much better now - suspect it is morning sickness I've got rather than anything more interesting. It's the idea of food that makes me feel queasy rather than actually food itself. Is that normal?

Diddygirl I have no morning sickness either - but I did the last times, which both ended in mc's. So I'm a bit of a wreck about it - I just don't feel pregnant at all. I did another test tonight, but it was just a cheapy, and although it was positive, the line was very faint, so it wasn't very reassuring. I keep thinking the little Button isn't developing, and has already given up on me - which was happened last time.

I'm so wound up I called the midwives to ask if there was any chance of having a scan, but alas I was told they'd see nothing much at only five and a half weeks, and I'd need to wait until at least 7-8. My booking in appointment is in a fortnight, so I have to wait until I see the midwife. Then I have to choose between an early scan or a NT scan at 12 weeks, and can't have both. I'm tortured!

DH rather missed the point of my distress, and became obsessed with the scanning policy, and in my frustration, I did something entirely and completely out of character - I hurled a plate (and a nice one at that!) on the floor and had a screaming ab-dab fit!! Never done that in my life!! So maybe my pregnancy hormones are ok...?

Anyway Mr Teapot has gone to bed in a huge not-speaking sulk, and I'm feeling weepy and miserable. We never fall out, and I'm usually so placid and calm. He's just given up smoking (for the Button, and me) and is in a tetchy place himself, so it's an awful household tonight...Think I may succumb to a glass of wine at this rate... is that terrible??

I'm not enjoying this one bit - I rather long for the queasy fatigue everyone else is experiencing.

Sorry for the offload - I think it's this lovely thread that keeps me sane?! xxx

Aw MrsTeapot, sorry to hear you're having a bad night, MrEarlGrey smokes and is struggling to stop so I'm quite used to the bad tempers! Sounds v much like you are 100% pregnant to me with throwing a plate! (too bad it was a good one!). I was on a rollercoaster of emotions early on in my pregnancy last time, a blubbering mess some of the time, it's hormones, like PMT x 100... Explain this to MrTeapot and I'm sure he'll understand, you need support. As for not feeling pregnant, there are so many stories on here of the same, I myself have very few major symptoms and have to keep reminding myself, it'll kick on soon. As I said previously I had no sickness with my last pregnancy so that means nothing. Try to relax (a glass of wine will be fine) and go with the flow. The scan delay is frustrating, I too have no idea yet when mine will be but I'm digging in for the long haul... By 6-8 weeks you will no doubt feel more symptoms and therefore it may be worth holding out for the 12 week where more will be seen? (since you have to choose grrr!). Take care, you know we're all here to listen to a moan anytime! Xx

Oh thank you, Earlgrey - I am so grateful for your late reply. REALLY can't say what it means! I have been in a big sorrowful blub all night...I will explain to Mr T how sorry I am in the morning, and tell him about the PMT thing. He's usually such a sweetheart - the demon nicotine is not letting go of him easily! I'm so glad I found this thread - everyone is so kind and understanding. It really does make me feel better knowing you're all out there. xxx

hugs Mrsteapot Your evening sounds awful! You definately should not feel too bad about the plate....preggo hormones can do funny things, and no harm was done (apart from to the plate )

As for the scan, I wouldnt worry yet, just wait and see how you feel when you get to the 6-8 week mark when you see the midwife. If you have lots of symptoms, then hang on for the 12 week mark. If you still like something is not quite right then go for the early one to put your mind at rest.

Hope your hubby looks after you today (and well dine him for giving up the fags!)

Well done him, not dine him!!!!

Awwwww Mrsteapot, sorry you had a rough night. I agree with the others that your hormones are understandably all over the place.

As for the 6-8 week scan OR 12 week scan, thats a load of B. If you are worried, have had a previous m/c, and want a reassurance scan they dont have to give it to you, but they cannot say 'ok you can have a reassurance scan but not a NT scan'. I would go to the GP, explain how worried you are and how it's affecting you and ask for a referral to the EPU. An alternative is to lie and say you've had some bleeding and they will refer you right away (not something I ever wanted to do as I didn't want to jinx it!). Around me they have a self-refer EPU where you can go between 8am-12pm for a scan without a referral if you are worried.

As for me, I was feeling soooo sick last night, probably the sickest yet. Feeling slightly queasy this morning as well. Still unsure what to do about my scan tomorrow. I'm tainted ever since I had my mmc and I cannot seem to get past it and think more positively.

Hi Ladies,

Can I join please? I had initally been on the other thread but this one was pointed out to me too! Think I will be on both until everybody from the other one comes over here. I have added myself to the list:

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Detectivepotato #2 (28) 9th Feb
RachelPross #3 (30) 9th Feb
Grumpling #1 (30) 10th Feb
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Kez84 #? (??) 11th Feb
Applecharlotte #1 (30) 11th Feb
Earlgreyismynectar #2 (39) 11th Feb
clareanna #2 (34) 12th Feb
Diamondback #1 (33) 12th Feb
xkatyx #? (?) 13/14th Feb
Bellaby #1 (30) 15th Feb
juwi #3 (34) 15th Feb
Pipsicles #1 (26) (12th Jan?)
xkat #? (??) ?? Feb
SemperEadem #2 (30) 8th Feb

Hope you are all well. I am fine apart from mega irritability. My poor DH is getting it in the neck for all sorts at the minute which is a shame because he is being great.

banana87 I quite understand how hard it must be to get past this fear you have re having your scan alone. I tend to agree with the other comments, by the law of averages you will be fine and it will give you the reassurance you need, but it's just getting to that point. Is there not a friend / sister / your mum could accompany you since your OH is away? It would help you no end to get that scan and the reassurance it would give. At the end of day, go with what feels right to you, no point in putting yourself through additional stress doing something that feels frightening to you. Good luck with it all, hope you're feeling better soon too x

MrsT - hope you're feeling a bit better this morning. Totally normal and understandable to have a mild freak out under these circumstances. It's defo better out then in

earlgrey - loving that we have the same EDD, as you already have a LO I'm going to adopt you as my virtual mentor

SemperEadem Good to see you!

banana87 where abouts are you based? I didn't know that a self refer EPU existed... I will be checking that out around here! Stay positive.. I am in a similar situation after findig out at 21 weeks that DD had spina bifida - I am trying not to be a hysterical bundle of nerves!

MrsTP I admire your plate throwing abilities, totally normal in MHO. I was sat at my desk yesterday and just burst into tears... very hormonal... half an hour later I was on top of the world!! Also I agree with banana I didn't think they could make you "choose" on scans like that....

diddygirl I don't have morning sickness but very occassional nausea. I'm not too worried. My SIL had nothing her first pregnancy and was really sick on her second both were perfectly healthy girls!

My hip has decided to cease up completely and its quite achy, I am hobbling around like an old woman today (well older). Called the midwife who didn't seem too concerned so I'm hoping that things are just moving around and its nothing serious!

I am also experiencing the same bowel issues, with lashings of flatulance much to my OH's horror!

THANK YOU Banana, Suzym, GinaFB, applecharlotte, earlgrey - I'm glad to report that Mr Teapot and I are friends again this morning, and had a big cuddle and were sorry we were both so highly strung and emotional. I still feel that if someone looked at me in a funny way I'd burst into tears, so I do wonder if I'm just having different sort of symptoms this time...But all your support is so lovely, I could now weep with gratitude! boo hoo hoo...(really, there are tears in my eyes!)Gina - all my sympathies for your breakdown yesterday! I hope your hip isn't too sore - maybe the wind has blown your socket out of joint? Hee hee

Banana, I think your suggestions on scans are excellent - I too am a bit jinxy after 2 mc's, but it is ROTTEN that you have to choose like that?? Especially when I'm such an old bird too! I too shall look up self-refer EPU in my area. I'm thinking of you for your scan - it's so tough being on your own?! I'd come with you if I could! I hope you are feeling ok - you don't need extra worries at the moment.

Welcome SemperEadem! You're going to love this thread - I've learned so much, and had so much support already. xxx

Glad to hear you made up with MrTeapot, MrsTeapot. I think plate throwing is perfectly acceptable. I once smashed a whole stack of plates and our kitchen floor still bears the scars ... and I wasn't pregnant!
I don't think you should worry too much about not having symptoms. My symptoms are very faint and could be in my head. Emotionally, I feel all over the place - sometimes elated and other times worrying that I've made a mistake/won't be a good mum/Should have waited until we had a bigger house. I'm hoping that's normal!
I'm also being very demanding to MrGrumpling and have variously accused him of not being interested enough, supportive enough etc etc. I hope it's all just par for the course.

Morning all

Feeling totally normal today and have headed into work. Hopefully that was it for my morning sickness!! I didn't have any with DS1 and think that I can handle one day worth for DC2!! DH was super cute about it all and cancelled his meeting last night after work to come home and look after me - although I was feeling fine by the time he got home!

GinaFB My local hospital does the self-referral thing too for early scans. It's St Georges in SW London if that is any use. You could always just phone your local hospital and ask 'em...? Or maybe it says on their website....

MrsT I'd think that wild irrationality and plate throwing was a good sign that you had lovely strong pregnancy hormones and a happy button - think positive m'dear

Still trying to decide whether to have another scan at 7 weeks. The one we had a 5 week just showed the sac so it would be lovely to see something in there.... But DH says we should just wait until 12 weeks and I don't think I should just sneak off there on my own....

Was trying to remember being in the early stages of pregnancy with DS1 and really don't remember it much. And then I remembered why. Pretty much the first thing that happened was my feet went up a whole size - literally over night. And so I got ingrown toenails on both my big toes. Very painful and disgusting. The normal treatment they can't do if you're pregnant so I had to have some special thing done by a Harley Street Foot Man no less! So I think all the early pregnancy excitement was marred by toe related stuff....! Feet haven't gone up another size this time - phew!

I also remember feeling like the cleverest person EVER and totally on top of the universe when pregnant with DS1. DH thought he was pretty clever too . I suspect that the novelty has slightly worn off with this one and it's more just relief that I feel now - relief that it's not another ectopic.

Hi everyone?

Can I join you?

I'm due around 23rd of Feb and only got my BFP on Tuesday. I am so happy, it's ridiculous - I did IVF twice and it failed and I turned 40 this year and we'd given up. Suddenly, a natural BFP!! Like some of you here, we also only had sex once last month - we've been too busy watching telly and being cosy! So quite amazed.

This will be my first and realistically, probably only, child, and I have wanted this for about 15 years - I just really can't believe it.

Haven't told my parents because my partner wants me to be cautious and wait till the three-month mark, but I'm getting bloated round my tummy and boobs are getting bigger, so would really like to go shopping with mum! We may have to do it a bit earlier!

Sorry that's 14th February - I put 23rd because it's my mum's birthday - pregnancy brain happening already!!!!!!

Huge congrats honeywitch, so good to hear a story like that! You are very welcome, this is a lovely thread. Lots of people wait till 12 wks to tell, but I could never wait that long, everyone knows when I know! Also, I think I could do with the support if anything did happen, rather than coping alone and everyone wondering what was wrong with me!

ps great EDD honeywitch!

Hi Debka, thanks for that - I think you are right - I did tell my parents when we were doing ivf so they knew why I was sad when it didn't work. So maybe I should tell them in a few weeks.

I'm just adding me in.

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Grumpling #1 (30) 10th Feb
linz17xxx #? (??) 10th Feb
Kez84 #? (??) 11th Feb
Applecharlotte #1 (30) 11th Feb
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clareanna #2 (34) 12th Feb
Diamondback #1 (33) 12th Feb
xkatyx #? (?) 13/14th Feb
Honeywitch 13/14 Feb
Bellaby #1 (30) 15th Feb
juwi #3 (34) 15th Feb
Pipsicles #1 (26) (12th Jan?)
xkat #? (??) ?? Feb
SemperEadem #2 (30) 8th Feb

Honeywitch Huge Congratulations! Its good to see you here!

Someone has to stop me eating! I have just had an enormous lunch!!!

Hi everyone....i have a poppyseed too!!

Have been following this thread hoping that i'll be able to join. Got positive yesterday, but was kinda expecting it as i have felt nauseous for a few days.
Haven't read the WHOLE tread due to my useless pc going on strike and being sooooo slow!

This is number 4 and as my name shows will be (if preg goes well) our last baba.

Just DH and my mum know and it will stay like that for a while (excluding you lovely ladies of course).

Feel as though there a few hurdles to clear yet.

We will have a CVS at 11 weeks as we had with DS2 (5 years) and DD1 (8 months) because DS1 has downs syndrome (6 years, diagnosed after birth).
So that is something to get sorted in a few weeks time... not nice but something we have felt we needed to do to help us relax and enjoy the rest of the pregs.

Looking forward to sharing this exciting time with you all (don't quite know how I'll manage to keep up with this thread at the same time as dealing with hospital appts, listening to reading and other homework and dealing with a bad case of seperation anxiety -DD1 but sure I'll cope )!!!

Will slot myself into the expanding list/waistband!! hee heee.

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xxxx

Thanks earlgrey and GinaFB for your words! I called the EPU and have rescheduled the scan for Monday, same time. I just think knowing I dont have to get thru the weekend on my own if things were not good makes me feel much better. Plus its only 2 more days, I think I can live with that!

I was referring to St.George's self-refer EPU as well...it takes me about 30-45 minutes to get there depending on traffic but I went with DD1 and they were fantastic! Fingers crossed there are more around your area Mrs T.

Feeling very sleepy and trying to convince DD to take a nap but she wants to play so I am waiting another 30 minutes before putting my foot down...I hope she sleeps at least 2 hours! I am knackered!