Due March 2013 thread

Definitely having some issues! Yes boobs are bigger but they aren't really the problem, my hips and tummy seem to have swollen! They are definitely better since I started Pilates a few weeeks ago, and they vary from one day to the next as well-unhelpful!
Really don't want to head down this slippery slope too early!

Hey Girls,

Anyone else getting more and more pregnancy symptoms of late. Im 7.5wks now and from week 6 I've had the dreaded MS and I'm nauseous pretty much all day. I was very bloated for last two weeks and my clothes were very very snug indeed, i went for a long walk at weekend I don't know if that had anything to do with it but some of the swelling has subsided and I no longer need to leave the top button of my work trousers open as they are fitting like they used to.

I had one of my worst Days of MS yesterday, in the bathroom 3 times at work mostly heaving and then last night after my shower and i had to get up out of bed during the night. Nothing in particular sets it off. I have no appetite what so ever so im eating only small amounts. Anyone any suggestions at what might take the nauseous feeling away? I don't really mind the MS as it makes it all feel real but the all day nauseousness is no fun especially in work as nobody knows. My office is small open plan office with the bathroom just off the office so i have to turn the taps on so nobody can hear me

Hey Lilbe, Yeah sometimes I cant distinguish between whether im actually hungry or nauseous. Im eating regularly but only managing very small amounts I had no sickness yesterday, i was just nauseous at different stages throughout the day. I don't want to speak/type too soon but maybe just maybe it might be settling down a little

Ive started waking up during the night needing to use the bathroom aswel. I also think my uterus is growing as i have slight niggles down around that area. Its amazing how the body changes and how all pregnancies are so different. This is my first and I had no clue what to expect in the first couple of weeks, i've read and heard so many stories about how ppl didn't have any signs or symptoms at all and ive been having them since i was about 4 - 5 weeks it's mad!

Im looking forward to the next 32 weeks they better fly by hahaha

Hi Yellow hen, i had started to gain a small amount of weight myself before conceiving purely because i was afraid every month that i might be pregnant and didnt want to do anything that could harm the baby or myself. We had been trying for 6 months and i had a laproscopy after 3 months as ive suffered with endometriosis since the age of 13. My gyne said the lap would improve my chances by 50% in the first 3 months after lap. I conceived on the third month, the only month i ran out of ovulation tests and although i know my body i generally know the week i'll ovulate the tests always reassured us so i didnt know the date i ovulated so didnt expect for it to happen that month.

I am actually feeling great today only been sick once and not really nauseous at all, had my first big meal, i got through a starter and a main course at lunch so im delighted

I had an early scan when i taught i was 7 weeks but in fact it seems i ovulated later than i taught and i was only 5weeks 5days. i am back with them on Saturday then i will be 8 weeks as they want to ensure that all is ok and they see a heartbeat. I booked the scans privately.

I sent my forms back to the Coombe last Friday and decided to go SP it was a toss between public and SP but opted for SP as it is my first and plus i have previous medical history. I received my appt in the post yesterday im booked in for my bloods and dating scan with Midwife for 3rd sept and then again on 14th sept to meet the consultant. Im so excited now. Cant wait to meet the MW.

It will be interesting to hear how everyone gets on with their 1st hosp appointment.

I love been able to talk about it all here as everyone is in the same boat.

We have not told anyone yet, not even our parents, so glad I can talk about it here! My best friend tries to conceive as well and we used to discuss it, but now I try to avoid these conversations, as afraid that she will guess, though I'm bursting to tell her!
I'm booked in Rotunda, private (had a laparoscopy there and conceived straight after it, so decided to stick with the guy who did laparoscopy), is anyone here booked in Rotunda? Will have first appointment next week, can't wait.
My sleep is mad - I feel very tired about 8 in the evening, eventually go to sleep about 10 - 11, and then will get up during the night one or two times for the bathroom. And apart from that burping and farting all the time! Oh and the weird thing is, that I'm thursty as well. So wake up for a bathroom and then have a drink!

Hey Lilbe, My sleep pattern is all over the place aswel and im like you i wake up for bathroom and for a drink. I also have a lot of acne on my chest and few spots on my face and neck, it is only in the last year or so that ive got acne but the last few weeks its getting worse. Please tell me this will clear soon enough! Delighted to hear you conceived straight after your Lap. Did you mention earlier you were diagnosed with Endo?


Wicklori - i hope today is a better day for you and you are feeling better.

Yellow hen I meant to ask you, did you get two separate appointments in Coombe for SP? i got one to see midwife on the 3rd Sept and have bloods, dating scan etc and then another for the 14th Sept to see the consultant.They both came in same envelope.

I never had bad skin, never even got teenage pimples, i came off the pill last year for two months and i was covered in these boil type spots i taught they were bites and i took antihistamines but no difference, i eventually went to doc and he said i had hormonal acne, they had pretty much cleared up after a couple of months. The last month or so i am getting more and more of them and they are quite red, i try to avoid make up as much as i can during the week in work but sometimes i just get embarrassed about them and have to cover them up. I am going to ask doctor if they can prescribe me anything for them even a cream to take reddness out of them.

I definitely think the Laproscopy helped in our situation. To be honest i also think we were very lucky as i had ran out of ovulation tests and we just decided feck it we'll give it ago every 2nd day and see what happens, without the tests we were so much more relaxed than the previous months as we actually didnt expect it to happen that month.

I had an 8week scan on Sat, there is one little rascal and has a good strong heartbeat of 158. Hearing the heartbeat was the most amazing thing i have ever heard, words can not describe how i felt.

How are we all feeling today? i was feeling good over weekend and then this morning i was hit with MS first time since Friday. I dont think my body or baby likes it when ive to go to work :rolleyes:

Wicklori you poor thing, i had a bad tension headache after the scan even though it was such a relief to see everything was going good, i think the build up and been so nervous caught up with me. I slept it off thankfully. I hear the ginger biscuits are great for picking at to keep the sickness at bay, i am going to get some today and see. Im also sipping on fizzy drinks which i find helps ease the nauseous feeling. i'll try anything at this stage

Lets hope once we all hit the 2nd trimester we'll all be full of energy with no sickness and we'll all be flying

I can imagine the tension you might be feeling, i am sure everything will be fine, try relax and stay positive, easier said than done i know. Although im still very nervous about the whole pregnancy im staying as positive as I can. And a good oul wives tale if you suffer ms its a sign of good healthy baby

I must definitely get some biscuits so.

I think women should be able to take some maternity leave between weeks 6-14 due to sickness, it would make life so much easier :D:D:D

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Hahaha, I think maternity leave should be for the whole length of pregnancy - you are growing a new person inside you, that's a tough enough job!

Girls, my MS is more like evening sickness, kicks in after lunch and can last untill I go to bed. Food in general helps to keep nausea away, and suprisingly if I spend time with other people I feel better. Might be tired and sick all day and then meet a friend after work and completely forget that I was feeling sick. Socialising keeps my mind away from MS!

Totally with you girls on the mat leave!! Even a day extra off a week....

I also find distraction is great.... OH noticed too... And food! Regular feeding definitely helps... Even if I have to wrack my brains for something that doesn't make me queasy on sight! Think it's time for something now, or the keyboard might get it!

Girls, I had my first scan today and the baby waved at us!!!
So exciting, can tell the world now!

Ah Lilbe, Thats brilliant big congrats.
I cant wait to get to that stage either! Counting the weeks. Only 3 to go I hope they are the quickest weeks of my life!!

Managed to go for a meal lastnight with the OH. had starters and mains and it was delicious. couldnt believe i managed the whole lot and kept it down also

I got the ginger nut biscuits yesterday and ive started eating some yogurt aswel my diet is branching out this week . Really hope the MS is starting to settle now.