2015 MARCH-MALLOWS... Due in March 2015!! Come join us!

[dan-o]

Ooh congrats hun, great EDD!

 

[smawfl]

Good luck for the scan x

 

[chelsealynnb]

Add constant unquenchable thirst, and super-bad hot flashes to the list
Keep forgetting things, but I'm sweating as I'm sitting here with the a/c on... 4+2...

How do you ladies try to stay relaxed until around 8wks? I am stressing myself out that it's not going to stick - I'm trying to stay distracted and stuff, but it's like the ONLY thing on my mind.

I'm with you totally with the stressing, urgh! I just try to keep myself busy and my schedule full.

EDD March 6, 2015! A complete surprise, SO came back from a week away working, and conceived that night! This will be my first. POAS yesterday and this morning, CBD, BFP!
So far: constant urination, swollen bbs, getting carsick, and cannot eat ham/bacon/cucumbers - I hope I don't keep having food aversions I love to eat!

I'm so nervous I want it to stick so bad. My SO is super supportive and even though this is a surprise, it's a welcome one

Congrats, I'm March 7th! It'll be fun to keep up with everyones progress & symptoms!!

Last week before I got a BFP I had CRAZY food cravings in ate a huge jar of pickles in a matter of a few days, also craved garlic bread, salsa & chips, lots of chocolate. I've also been super emotional crying at the drop of a hat! I also had a couple days were I felt pretty down & depressed- but this BFP has fixed that! Tonight I've started getting some mild cramping & urinary frequency. But other than that, I feel great!

Quick question!! When does everyone decide to tell immediate family? We're having a family get together this weekend for the 4th of July & everyone on my side of the family (my parents, brother & wife, sister & her husband with their kiddos) will be there. I know they will find it odd that I won't be drinking any alcohol so I figure they might figure it out anyways. I REALLY want to tell them but I know it's still early & a mc is possible.

Also- do you all think it's ok to ride in a boat? We are camping on the lake & boats are pretty bumpy at times. Anyone ever heard about this being bad?

So far we have told my mom, brother and sister and DH's dad, and a few of my closest friends & DH's best friend. I plan to do the big Facebook announcement after my 12 week scan. DH isn't close with his mom or sisters so we haven't said anything to any of them yet.

 

[chelsealynnb]

Oh ps)

Good luck on your scan Kelly!

I just got my blood drawn at the hospital, will get the results in about 3 1/2 hours

I'm an Appleseed today!!

 

[Laska5]

I woke up to in the middle of the night to pee- 3:30- I never have to do then! & then I couldn't get comfortable enough to go back to sleep plus the thought that this is actually happening kept running through my mind! I've got to call the Dr. Office this morning!


Anyone else in here considering natural birthing options? Our area has a natural birthing center that is close to a hospital in case anything would go wrong. We're going to try to get a tour of it this week!

 

[Mya209]

I'm requesting a home birth this time and hiring a doula. This is my second pregnancy and I had a natural hospital birth first time but found the hospital very stressful!

 

[bucherwurm]

I have to get ready for work today, but I just want to stay home and look up pregnancy stuff! I guess it will be good for me to get out of the house and away from the computer though...

 

[missfrick]

Hey everyone,

So here's an update: even though I had 2 BFPs on CBD, I wanted to take a test with a line, so last night I got a Rexall brand FRER-type, and there was only one line - I was so gutted and panicked. So this morning I collected my pee and went off to the Dollar Store - and there are two lines! I am now going to completely stop POAS (I think).

I have my first scan on July 25th, at 8 wks (there's a heartbeat then, right?). Going to stop by the clinic today and request bloodwork as well, just to double confirm I'm not going crazy.

 

[ItalyRocks83]

How are you guys feeling? Any symptoms yet?

So far I've got sore boobs, constantly hard/sore nips and had some seriously vivid dreams.
Other than that I feel fine! Totally different to last time where I was as sick as a dog from the word go. Hoping this is a good sign!

Not much in the way of symptoms for me yet, had a little blood on my Crinone applicator and totally freaked out and called my RE, she told me it's perfectly normal, and so are the cramps, just your body making room for the baby. My RE told me take 2 Tylenol and put my feet up. Dh jokes I'm already trying to get out of housework he he.

 

[Laska5]

Hey everyone,

So here's an update: even though I had 2 BFPs on CBD, I wanted to take a test with a line, so last night I got a Rexall brand FRER-type, and there was only one line - I was so gutted and panicked. So this morning I collected my pee and went off to the Dollar Store - and there are two lines! I am now going to completely stop POAS (I think).

I have my first scan on July 25th, at 8 wks (there's a heartbeat then, right?). Going to stop by the clinic today and request bloodwork as well, just to double confirm I'm not going crazy.

The dollar store cheapies are the only one's I've used! I took 2 of them just in case within about 2 hours of each other- the second one was even darker!! yah! I'll be going to a clinic either today or tomorrow as well just to make sure!

 

[ItalyRocks83]

I have to get ready for work today, but I just want to stay home and look up pregnancy stuff! I guess it will be good for me to get out of the house and away from the computer though...

I totally feel the same way, I just want to stay home and research baby names, nursery ideas, and day care facilities, can't concentrate at work either.

 

[Mya209]

Are those of you requesting bloodwork in the US? I've not heard of this in the UK or been offered it?? I phoned my GP and they said they don't see people anymore, you just fill out a form an wait until your appointment at 8-10 weeks

 

[dan-o]

Definitely! Had natural births with both my boys, unfortunately both at hospital as I'm group b strep (antibiotics in labour) and wasn't allowed to go in the water, but natural dry land births nonetheless! My midwife with ds2 was marvellous, completely hands off. It was an amazing experience. I would love a home birth but it's a pipe dream for me lol!

 

[chelsealynnb]

Mya - Anywhere near me, they don't do HCG levels normally, only if you've had 2 or more losses.

HCG level came in at 2,562! Doubling time of 41.38 hours Ultrasound set for Friday July 11th at 4

 

[Laska5]

Are those of you requesting bloodwork in the US? I've not heard of this in the UK or been offered it?? I phoned my GP and they said they don't see people anymore, you just fill out a form an wait until your appointment at 8-10 weeks

Yes, I'm in the US. Called the doctor this morning & they said they don't even start scheduling appointments until you have an actual positive from blood work either from their office or another clinic. This office said they don't even do them on women less than 6 weeks. I don't want to wait 2 weeks! Fortunately my husband works at a clinic so I should be able to get in today or tomorrow & get the fee waived!

 

[Bowmans]

Hi all

Back from work - so bloated today eugh.

First appointment with doctor tomorrow but I'm not expecting much to happen - I don't even think they test to see if you are pregnant.

So does anyone have a pet name for their their little miracle?

 

[Bowmans]

Chelsealynnb - ooh I've just noticed I'm a apple seed to - how exciting

 

[smawfl]

No blood work for me here in the UK

Good work Chelsea!

And congratulations apple seeds

No pet name here yet. It's not sunk in properly yet!

Last time we were team yellow and so was called Baby!

I think we will be staying team yellow again. We loved the surprise.

What will everyone else do?

 

[Bowmans]

I would love the surprise but hubby wants to know. Plus I do like to be prepared so I think we'll find out but keep it to ourselves . We call the bean Jimbo - it's a cross between hubby's nickname and my maiden name xx

Took my first photo of the the bloat. I think I'll take one every week to see the progression hopefully in a few weeks it'll look more like a bump xx

 

[chelsealynnb]

I can't get the little marshmallow man in my signature! I tried copying and pasting the link - what am I doing wrong?