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Nicolaforest · 10-09-2014 6:29pm

I think the constant fatigue is finally starting to wear off! I was 10 weeks on Monday and have weaned myself off the naps by going to bed at half 9 to 10 each night tg. Doing circuit training and swimming too which has helped with my energy levels. My one moan is (sorry if this is TMI!) very sore / dry nipples :-( But I know some ppl are way worse and I still haven't had any sickness so I can't complain. Hope you are all doing well.

Ms2011 · 10-09-2014 7:49pm

Yeah I'm 10w2d too & starting to get some relief. Still feels sick some evening ( like this evening) after dinner but by then it's nearly my son's bedtime so I can go to bed then too & watch some telly which helps.
Only napping with my son every second day now too though I'm asleep as soon as my head hits the pillow at night.

spottybananas · 10-09-2014 8:03pm

You're giving me hope that I might only have 2 weeks of dealing with this nauseous feeling. I hate it. I was fine this morning, it kicked in this afternoon. My back is hurting (need to see physio next week), which is putting me in bad humour and when I try to rest it the nausea bubbles up (perfect description) and I feel like sh!t. If I keep busy it stops, but if I keep busy my back hurts....vicious circle.

I have a dinner with friends tomorrow night, not friends that are close enough that I want to tell yet, haven't told anyone. I have no idea how I'm going to get through it and eat proper meals

bp · 15-09-2014 2:43pm

Good luck with the scan tomorrow spottybananas :-)

I had an early scan last week and heard that wonderful heart beat - so happy

Baby4 · 15-09-2014 3:24pm

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bp · 15-09-2014 3:26pm

Baby4 wrote: »

I am so pissed off today. My Mam went & told her sisters I'm pregnant. I'm really annoyed because - 1. She didn't tell them ALL, which is going to cause some to be offended. and 2. I wanted to tell them myself.

Can we go with she is just excited??? I don't blame you for being annoyed though.

Excited to start telling people now that I got a scan and a heart rate at eight weeks means a 98% successful pregnancy ðŸ˜႒

tryagain2012 · 15-09-2014 3:52pm

Thought of telling my mam but i know that it would kill her not to tell people, so hard to keep it quiet. Having a scan with GP next week will be little over 10 weeks and if all goes well please God i am going to tell people then. Funny when its not your first, on my first i waiting till i was 12 weeks no bother didn't mind at all but this is my third so it is not as big a thing (that sounds bad but you know what i mean)
On another note keep forgetting to take my folic acid and its starting to play on my mind a bit!!!

Baby4 · 15-09-2014 4:24pm

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Ms2011 · 15-09-2014 4:36pm

That's pretty harsh Baby4 especially when you've not even had a scan yet to reassure yourself.

Great news on the scan bp, I have mine on Friday, I'm a bit nervous but also excited:)

I had my booking appointment today, feels like the ball is finally rolling!!

bp · 15-09-2014 4:55pm

It was bad form of your mam alright.

Good luck with the scan - happy little heart beats are great

spottybananas · 16-09-2014 2:44pm

Baby4 that's kinda why I want to hold off on telling the inlaws, my father in law is a lovely man but I don't trust him to keep a secret! We originally discussed telling them tonight after the scan if all is well but it will be late when we get home, and I would like to keep it to ourselves for another few weeks maybe, then tell both sets of parents then.

Can't wait to get the scan "out of the way" this evening, I just want to know either way, healthy heartbeat (yay) or none (at least we would know now instead of waiting until mid October).

tryagain2012 · 16-09-2014 3:17pm

spottybananas wrote: »

Can't wait to get the scan "out of the way" this evening, I just want to know either way, healthy heartbeat (yay) or none (at least we would know now instead of waiting until mid October).

Best of luck with your scan hope all goes well

bp · 16-09-2014 8:24pm

spottybananas wrote: »

Baby4 that's kinda why I want to hold off on telling the inlaws, my father in law is a lovely man but I don't trust him to keep a secret! We originally discussed telling them tonight after the scan if all is well but it will be late when we get home, and I would like to keep it to ourselves for another few weeks maybe, then tell both sets of parents then.

Can't wait to get the scan "out of the way" this evening, I just want to know either way, healthy heartbeat (yay) or none (at least we would know now instead of waiting until mid October).

Good luck :-)

spottybananas · 16-09-2014 10:05pm

Scan went great

Measuring just under 8 weeks, strong heartbeat of 155ish (saw it beating away like a little birdie's heart), yolk sac visible, everything looks great with uterus, ovaries, sonographer was very happy with it all. We are, of course, just in more shock, obviously now it's all a bit real!

My husband's face was hilarious when you could clearly see the heart beating, something like this :eek: :P

tryagain2012 · 16-09-2014 11:04pm

spottybananas wrote: »

Scan went great Measuring just under 8 weeks, strong heartbeat of 155ish (saw it beating away like a little birdie's heart), yolk sac visible, everything looks great with uterus, ovaries, sonographer was very happy with it all. We are, of course, just in more shock, obviously now it's all a bit real!

My husband's face was hilarious when you could clearly see the heart beating, something like this :eek: :P

great news spottybananas best feeling ever just such a relief to see the heartbeat but also makes it very real
in relation to the nausea are u taking pregnancy vitamins? not good for the nausea can make it alot worse
really hoping its stops at 12 weeks its just so horrible

spottybananas · 17-09-2014 10:29am

tryagain2012 wrote: »

great news spottybananas best feeling ever just such a relief to see the heartbeat but also makes it very real
in relation to the nausea are u taking pregnancy vitamins? not good for the nausea can make it alot worse
really hoping its stops at 12 weeks its just so horrible

I was taking them, but I couldn't bring myself to take them last week, mainly because it said take with main meals and I wasn't eating more than a few mouthfuls at any one time.

I might ditch them and go back to just the folic acid. I know people often said when they used to prescribe iron to all pregnant women it made their nausea much worse, but I didn't realise the vitamins were the same.

For some reason the scan hasn't really made it any more real now to me, it's like my brain thinks it was someone else's, or like it's a silly game or something. In some weird way I think the scan will now let me forget about it all again for a few weeks as I know everything is fine so I can just relax and wait for more stuff to happen and prove it! I have no desire to tell anyone either, which is the opposite of how my husband feels, he wants to tell our parents NOW. He was trying to sweet talk me saying that I should tell some of my close friends and family, but I have zero urge to tell anyone, it's great! I can't get the words out, so I don't want to be in a position where I have to.

bp · 17-09-2014 11:23am

Congratulations spottybananas :-) I am just too excited not to tell people but trying to tell my best friend first and she is making it very difficult to meet up!!!

spottybananas · 17-09-2014 11:30am

I've been avoiding my friend who lives nearby, I wanted to tell her but if she tells her husband the whole place will know, so I'm trying to avoid it. I was planning on calling another friend and telling her but the urge to has just gone off me now. I speak to or see my parents a few times a week and am almost scared of telling them (for no good reason!), so don't want to tell them either.

bp · 17-09-2014 12:45pm

It comes down to (with parents) admitting you had sex - my husband was so nervous telling his even though we were married and had lived together for years

spottybananas · 17-09-2014 12:50pm

bp wrote: »

It comes down to (with parents) admitting you had sex - my husband was so nervous telling his even though we were married and had lived together for years

No that wouldn't be it, his family are very open and quite dirty minded buggers, wouldn't bother them at all! Mostly the same with my family, I just know they'll all be shocked so I can't get the words out.

LoopyLolly88 · 17-09-2014 2:08pm

I'm 11 weeks tomorrow & still haven't told my family I keep putting it off lol but I need to tell them. On my others they knew from 6 weeks so I'd say they'll get a fright when they find put I'm 11 weeks.

Ms2011 · 17-09-2014 2:24pm

We're telling everyone on Saturday as long as all is well with the scan on Friday, I'll be almost 12 weeks then.
I was 8w4d when I told everyone last time as I just couldn't wait, this time I'm in no rush. Tbh I'm just telling everyone Saturday as by chance we will be meeting up with both families then so it'll save us having to go around everyone individually.

Ms2011 · 19-09-2014 10:07am

Well our ultrasound went great today, babs was so active the nurse had a job getting a clear pic

Measuring 2 days bigger than my dates so they've given me a date of 4th April but I know when I concieved so I know I'm due 6th April. Just such a relief to see a healthy baby with a strong heartbeat...ooohhh it's all getting a bit real:eek:

spottybananas · 22-09-2014 3:57pm

Are any other first timers having moments/days of sheer panic? Or anyone who already has children, have you any tips for dealing with it?

I'm quite an anxious person after a situation a few years back which induced panic attacks, I dont have attacks any more, instead I get anxiety and panic symptoms at a low to medium level for hours at a time

As you can imagine, a quite surprising pregnancy has given these feelings a lot to feed on

I keep doubting myself, this decision, getting scared and worked up. I know pretty much everyone copes when they have to but right now I feel wholly unprepared and immature...

tryagain2012 · 22-09-2014 5:09pm

spottybananas wrote: »

Are any other first timers having moments/days of sheer panic? Or anyone who already has children, have you any tips for dealing with it?

I'm quite an anxious person after a situation a few years back which induced panic attacks, I dont have attacks any more, instead I get anxiety and panic symptoms at a low to medium level for hours at a time As you can imagine, a quite surprising pregnancy has given these feelings a lot to feed on I keep doubting myself, this decision, getting scared and worked up. I know pretty much everyone copes when they have to but right now I feel wholly unprepared and immature...

Im really sorry your feeling like this but i would imagine it is a very common reaction for alot of people, but im due my third baby and believe me you will look a back on these moments and laugh because what is going to happen you next April please God will be the best thing that will ever happen you in your life but we cant alway see that at the time. hope these feelings pass try getting as much rest as you can because i know myself that when im tired everything seems alot worse xxx

spottybananas · 22-09-2014 5:19pm

Thanks, ironically I definitely don't need rest, I have far too much free time alone at home so I barely burn any energy outside of work. Not tired, just way too much time alone to think.

tryagain2012 · 22-09-2014 6:43pm

spottybananas wrote: »

Thanks, ironically I definitely don't need rest, I have far too much free time alone at home so I barely burn any energy outside of work. Not tired, just way too much time alone to think.

maybe the opposite might work get out and do some exercise best form of therapy nothing better than a good walk to clear your head xx

bp · 23-09-2014 8:26am

Ah that is natural - who doesn't get nervous about stuff :-)

My poor hubby is at the receiving end of my mood swings!

spottybananas · 23-09-2014 8:57am

bp wrote: »

Ah that is natural - who doesn't get nervous about stuff :-)

My poor hubby is at the receiving end of my mood swings!

Yeah I know nervous is normal, this isn't nervous. This is basically sustained panic/anxiety attacks, which is a bit worse than nervous.

bp · 23-09-2014 9:02am

spottybananas wrote: »

Yeah I know nervous is normal, this isn't nervous. This is basically sustained panic/anxiety attacks, which is a bit worse than nervous.

It is a massive change and obviously shock and even with both my planned pregnancy I had worry (not panic attacks thankfully). Would you maybe consider talking to your gp or going to pregnancy yoga - the best thing about pregnant groups is that you get to talk to other mammy's to be who are great at calming you down.

Good luck and you are doing great so far

spottybananas · 23-09-2014 9:06am

bp wrote: »

It is a massive change and obviously shock and even with both my planned pregnancy I had worry (not panic attacks thankfully). Would you maybe consider talking to your gp or going to pregnancy yoga - the best thing about pregnant groups is that you get to talk to other mammy's to be who are great at calming you down.

Good luck and you are doing great so far

I was going to mention it to my gp but tbh she's not really "my" gp if you know what I mean, I don't know her well, and she was fine but a bit...I don't know, stand-offish when I confirmed the pregnancy, that was the first time I met her. I usually go to that practice but to the male doctors, I went to her just because pregnancy is one of the few things I'd like a female doctor for. I've had bad experiences in the past with doctors dismissing anxiety/panic so it's not something I'm inclined to do easily.

I'm not a group exercise kind of person, I might give yoga a go here on my own with Youtube or something. There are none locally anyway, any kind of groups or evening classes are about 30-45 minutes away.

I think I'm just going to have to suck it up and ignore it, and get used to it!

bp · 23-09-2014 4:33pm

Sorry my reply didn't post - the gist of it was that we on boards are a good sounding board so keep posting you are doing your best and people cannot ask for anything more

spottybananas · 23-09-2014 5:06pm

Thanks bp. One of my closest friends left me a message asking me to call her for a chat, I'm avoiding it because I really don't feel ready to discuss it yet, but at the same time I hate the sense of keeping something from those closest to me. Everyone else seems to get excited and want to tell people, we can't even say the words pregnant or baby yet!

bp · 23-09-2014 6:53pm

spottybananas wrote: »

Thanks bp. One of my closest friends left me a message asking me to call her for a chat, I'm avoiding it because I really don't feel ready to discuss it yet, but at the same time I hate the sense of keeping something from those closest to me. Everyone else seems to get excited and want to tell people, we can't even say the words pregnant or baby yet!

I know the feeling, we were scared telling people too and it wasn't a surprise and it is so difficult not to mention this huge life changing news.

Could you ring her, let her talk and then make an excuse that you have to go before the topic turns to you?

spottybananas · 23-09-2014 8:45pm

bp wrote: »

I know the feeling, we were scared telling people too and it wasn't a surprise and it is so difficult not to mention this huge life changing news.

Could you ring her, let her talk and then make an excuse that you have to go before the topic turns to you?

Yeah in one way you almost forget about it sometimes because so far obviously I look the same and there's no evidence, so you feel like you're imagining it or something, despite proof! Then at the same time your head is telling you it's HUGE NEWS, so confusing

Already had a phonecall with a friend this morning who was saying the usual "What's new with you, any news?", telling her that no we're boring and just busy with work, no news..... :pac:

bp · 25-09-2014 7:33pm

I can not stop eating.... Why hello food have you met my tummy

Fuffle · 29-09-2014 1:26am

bp wrote: »

I can not stop eating.... Why hello food have you met my tummy

I'm the opposite! 13 weeks 3 days and still have no appetite, especially in the evenings

Its pants, nausea has gone, but the thoughts of most foods makes me feel sick.

And to top things off, eczema I've had since I was a baby has sky rocketed - what started out as two tiny patches at the bottom of my legs that I've had for most of my life and therefore barely even noticed for years - has exploded onto all over the bottom of my legs, feet, soles and the palm of my left hand.

I. Am. Gorgeous.

bp · 29-09-2014 8:38am

Fuffle wrote: »

I'm the opposite! 13 weeks 3 days and still have no appetite, especially in the evenings Its pants, nausea has gone, but the thoughts of most foods makes me feel sick.

And to top things off, eczema I've had since I was a baby has sky rocketed - what started out as two tiny patches at the bottom of my legs that I've had for most of my life and therefore barely even noticed for years - has exploded onto all over the bottom of my legs, feet, soles and the palm of my left hand.

I. Am. Gorgeous.

Oh you poor thing, I hope it clears up for you soon :-(

I was at a party this weekend the the endless drink watching is tiresome.... Stop staring at my glass to see what is in it!

spottybananas · 29-09-2014 10:06am

bp wrote: »

Oh you poor thing, I hope it clears up for you soon :-(

I was at a party this weekend the the endless drink watching is tiresome.... Stop staring at my glass to see what is in it!

You poor thing Fuffle.

Do people really do that, looking at your glass?? I was at a party this weekend and I just drank a coke, (usually I'd pour a glass of wine just for show and take a few tiny sips but I didn't even want any, too much food eaten!), one person asked was I not drinking, I said "nope", and that was it! So I actually had an empty wine glass in front of me for the night and nobody even noticed

Ms2011 · 29-09-2014 11:46am

13 weeks today, goodbye sucky first trimester hello (hopefully) better second trimester

We told everyone last week so no more hiding, it's a relief in one way cos I don't have to be on my guard 24/7 with excuses on hand for different things but it's also a pain too cos now all anyone wants to talk to me about is pregnancy :rolleyes:

bp · 29-09-2014 2:15pm

spottybananas wrote: »

You poor thing Fuffle.

Do people really do that, looking at your glass?? I was at a party this weekend and I just drank a coke, (usually I'd pour a glass of wine just for show and take a few tiny sips but I didn't even want any, too much food eaten!), one person asked was I not drinking, I said "nope", and that was it! So I actually had an empty wine glass in front of me for the night and nobody even noticed

Yep a big deal was being made of it but I think people were just drunk and not realising what is and isn't appropriate

spottybananas · 29-09-2014 6:50pm

Woke up this morning and got dressed in my usual jeans, looking the same as usual. As of this afternoon I have some ridiculous bloating going on (and I'm not someone who ever has bloating or digestion issues so this HURTS!) and look properly, actually, pregnant. Gulp :eek: This is scary...

spottybananas · 01-10-2014 11:31am

It's amazing how every day brings different things and changes and worries. Ironically while I'm generally anxious about telling some people about this and about the actual practicalities of having and raising a child, I'm freakishly calm about other things. Like the fact that today tmi

I've had some bright red bleeding, after some brown spotting yesterday after sex

. There's no point doing anything, just going to wait and see if it goes away. I know I do have a cervical erosion that is a bit of a drama queen sometimes and bleeds easily after smear tests etc, so for now I'm not too worried. I'm more annoyed by the pains in my arm and ab muscles that feel like I've done a massive workout!

How's everyone else doing?

Baby4 · 01-10-2014 11:49am

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spottybananas · 01-10-2014 11:54am

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That was the first time in a month because I was quite sick for 2 weeks and bloated and horrible for the rest of it, I was getting desperate, that'll teach me lol!

The bloating is horrible, it seems so far that I'm getting the stereotypical bloating in the evenings after being fine all day. I definitely wouldn't need maternity clothes any time soon thank God, I could get a looong way into winter with my usual winter clothes!

I get anxious on days I don't have much to do, which is crap. When I'm busy I'm fine, when I'm off work or it's a quiet day I have too much time to think ad get really worried about lots of things. I'm trying to work towards telling my parents at the moment that's stressing me even more, I don't think it will go down well

LoopyLolly88 · 05-10-2014 11:53am

Hope everyone is well

I had my first scan Friday was great seeing baby kicking away. Baby is measuring 4 days behind but there leaving my due date at 9th april. Back again 2nd December seems so far away lol also had something show up in my urine sample so they've sent it to the lab. She said she thinks I'm dehydrated.

Baby4 · 06-10-2014 8:19am

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LoopyLolly88 · 06-10-2014 5:36pm

Baby4 wrote: »

Loopylolly88 - that is so exciting! I won't have my first scan until the 17th October- it can't come quick enough!!!

Aww it won't be long coming for you

I'm almost certain I've felt baby move too little flutters can't wait to feel the kicks.

Ms2011 · 06-10-2014 5:54pm

LoopyLolly88 wrote: »

I'm almost certain I've felt baby move too little flutters can't wait to feel the kicks.

I'm getting that too, it's still at the stage where I'm second guessing whether I really felt it or not.
Felt my first at 16/17 weeks so that's just 2/3 weeks away

Nicolaforest · 07-10-2014 9:35am

Get up every morning and I look normal, then from four o clock onwards I am huge! By bedtime I have a proper bump, it's amazing. Last two weeks I am very congested (headcold) too which is right on schedule. I'm loving being pregnant and all the little changes :-) :-) hope everyone is keeping well!

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