August '14 Sunflowers. 27 angels. 48 pink, 28 blue. 74 HERE!!

[squirrel.]

So sorry to hear so many of you are struggling with nausea. My queasiness has subsided, but I find I can't eat a huge variety of foods like I used to. Loads of things that used to be my favourites make me gag at the thought of them (like falafal! I LOVE falafal - especially how they make them at festivals - but just the thought of eating one right now makes me wretch). With the Christmas lunch on Wednesday all I could stomach was the turkey. Meat! I can't get enough meat and am seriously craving meats I can't have - parma ham, salami... ugh! It's going to be a long nine months. My first meal in hospital? A parma ham, salami and brie baguette!!

Is anyone getting any real cravings yet? I thought I was craving fruit, sweets and salty crisps last week, but this week I know I am craving fruit, sweets and salty crisps. I simply can't fight the urge this week. I saw some haribo in a BBC news article and had to go to the shop to get some. Not to mention hearing the words 'pickled onion' and having to go to the supermarket to get some! So different to last time when all I wanted was lemons and to stay away from meat. I'm the polar opposite this time. I don't buy into food cravings indicating gender, but my family have been suggesting that means it's a girl this time. I just think it suggests I've become unhealthier! From lemons to sweets and crisps!

x

 

[LoveCakes]

I had pretty bad cramping for about a week recently and was getting panicky then had a spicy dinner and realised I hadn't pooped for almost a week. I felt so much better after and the cramping stopped! I know tmi but I'm so glad I worked out what it was

I'd ring the dr anyway just to make sure in case you need to rest. Take care.

I haven't had cravings as such but have gone off sweet food a bit and I normally have such a sweet tooth.

 

[linz143]

No real nausea here yet. Just a couple times when I didn't get enough sleep (typical nausea for that even when I'm NOT pregnant) and when I went on a long winding road to a relative's house for Christmas. Nausea with DD didn't start till 6w5d though so I am assuming it will ramp up by next week. I am 6 weeks today.

As for cravings I had an insatiable craving for Taco Bell last night and giving into it was the greatest thing ever. Then I wanted green bean casserole (usually can't stand it) so I made a small one and ate half of it! It was amazing.

With DD all I wanted was cake, sugar, and more cake.

 

[AllStar]

My nausea was under control with Zofran until I stopped taking it b/c I thought it was making me constipated... Last night I had cramping (from constipation) and I ended up on the toilet or vomiting ALL night... it was so miserable... I've never vomited like that before, my stomach is sore from the force of it.. so constipated or not, I am NEVER missing a dose of that medication until i'm 12 weeks, apparently even if we only end up with ONE this pregnancy started out as multiples and it's making me TRIPLE sick!

AllStar - Hope your spotting goes away soon! You could definitely be experiencing round ligament pain! It can be nagging and worse when you move? I get it too sometimes especially if I get up fast after laying or sitting a while?

You really think it could be that? It's the fact that's it's all on the left side that's terrifying me. Tuesday seems so far away and that's if they can even fit me in for a scan that day!

I've had a lot of aching on my left side today. It's been making me worry but I've seen baby in the right place. Could be the same thing?

My spotting with my ectopic never slowed down, it was pretty constant. Did you have your hcg levels checked?

Yes, last Monday and Wednesday (16th and 18th) and they came out as 170 and 500 and something. The doctor was happy with that because they more than doubled but I felt that they were low? Doctor didn't even want me to get a scan as he's confident it's not an ectopic as I'm not bent over in pain but I've read lots of threads/stories where some women have little or no pain until it's ruptured so I'm still worried. He's phoning the EPU Monday to try get me a scan on Tuesday but only because I'm spotting again. Those numbers are quite low aren't they?

 

[linz143]

Yes, last Monday and Wednesday (16th and 18th) and they came out as 170 and 500 and something. The doctor was happy with that because they more than doubled but I felt that they were low? Doctor didn't even want me to get a scan as he's confident it's not an ectopic as I'm not bent over in pain but I've read lots of threads/stories where some women have little or no pain until it's ruptured so I'm still worried. He's phoning the EPU Monday to try get me a scan on Tuesday but only because I'm spotting again. Those numbers are quite low aren't they?

AllStar - how many dpo were you when those numbers were drawn? Even if the are low, doubling (or more) is a sign of a healthy pregnancy progressing.

 

[KirinM]

Allstar - I don't know much about levels other than with an ectopic they rarely rise and when they do it isn't properly. Mine got to 150 and stopped doing much else but never dropped.

I think a scan will be a good idea to put your mind at rest but I think your levels doubling is a positive sign that the baby is in the right place.

 

[Jbaby90]

I'm so sorry about ur loss Victoria!

 

[july2013]

I'm having some terrible ms and nausea at the moment

And I'm craving lots of ice-cream, Terry's chocolate orange and corn on the cob!

 

[AllStar]

Thanks ladies. Going by lmp I was 5+4 and 6 weeks when I had blood taken but I ovulate late and those dates could be up to a week different. I think you're right, the idea of ectopic is in my head and I need the scan for peace of mind more than anything.

 

[Ashley8806]

My cravings have been for turkey Reubens and carrots wiyh ranch :/ so weird

 

[addy1]

So sorry for your loss Victoria

 

[addy1]

I am all day sick....so tired....eating only toast....have a pretty noticeable bump (baby #3), but yet I still feel like this is not happening. I can't get excited and can't get past my previous loss. I have a scan on Tuesday, and I am so nervous. I have had 2 healthy pregnancies, but that one loss has left me totally scared and shaken.

Sorry to be such a downer, but is anyone else struggling?? I find my anxiety is awful right now.

 

[clynn11]

addy1 I am sure your scan is going to go perfectly fine. I'm sure all of us are worried something will go wrong. I know I am. And i'm sure that worry is amplified even more when you've already experienced a loss. This is your rainbow, take home babe! Don't fret You're gonna have a perfect scan and a perfect lil babe come August!!

 

[Luvspnk31]

I am all day sick....so tired....eating only toast....have a pretty noticeable bump (baby #3), but yet I still feel like this is not happening. I can't get excited and can't get past my previous loss. I have a scan on Tuesday, and I am so nervous. I have had 2 healthy pregnancies, but that one loss has left me totally scared and shaken.

Sorry to be such a downer, but is anyone else struggling?? I find my anxiety is awful right now.

I find myself feeling the same way some days. I am trying so hard to be excited, but for some reason this time around its harder. My anxiety is also bad right now. I have hypothyroidism, and usually I feel this way when my numbers are off. I get my blood drawn tomorrow , so I'm def hoping that's the reason. I do understand what ur saying, though. I hope ur able as this pg progresses ur anxiety eases Nd you can get excited. It's totally understandable, though. Try not to beat ur self up!

 

[JJsmom]

I had pretty bad cramping for about a week recently and was getting panicky then had a spicy dinner and realised I hadn't pooped for almost a week. I felt so much better after and the cramping stopped! I know tmi but I'm so glad I worked out what it was

I'd ring the dr anyway just to make sure in case you need to rest. Take care.

I haven't had cravings as such but have gone off sweet food a bit and I normally have such a sweet tooth.

Ohh, this happened to me during my last pregnancy! I went off sweets and at 12 weeks I went off meat! It was so hard to eat anything but lived off black beans and was eventually able to add chicken back into my meals. No red meat what so ever. Ended up having a little boy.

As far as cravings, I know it's really early but I have been wanting cheetos cheese puffs for the last 2 weeks and this was even before I found out we were pregnant. DH was laughing and asked if I was and I told him no. I've never liked cheese puffs before and now I can't eat enough of them.

 

[MomWife]

Victoria, I am so sorry for you loss.

 

[Soulshaken]

Allstar -try not to worry but definitely mention the pain to your Doc, there are so many things in pregnancy that can cause pain even kidney stones or as simple as a urinary tract infection! It's so hard to tell sometimes!

I totally understand what you ladies mean about the anxiety after already experiencing a loss, it's so hard to get excited about a pregnancy and baby when you are scared that everything could come crashing down in one day (because it has before) praying for peace for you ladies! Today I am pregnant and today I'm in love with my baby(ies?) so I'm trying to be thankful for today and go from there!

 

[flyingduster]

Oh Victoria!! So sorry.... Words don't express it though. Xxx


As for cravings, I haven't really had any cravings yet, but I have gone off sweet food and chocolate, and chow down on salty chips!! Lol.


So it has been a tiring few days, but we have moved!!! We are staying with the in laws so all our stuff is in their double garage and scattered around their house. It is a bit chaotic, but we will get there!! Monster thinks it is awesome living with Nana and Pop, and it is great having family here to entertain him! In particular my incredible little sister has been a GOD SEND, she came and stayed with us since Christmas and basically was my full time nanny while we packed and moved. Monster adores her, and she is only 17, so it is just so so awesome. And now we live only 15 mins from her and my mum (rather than the 1.5 hours away we were before!) so will see so much more of them!!! YAY!!

The in laws house is out in the country, so tomorrow we are heading in to town so DH can sort some stuff for his new job starting on Tuesday and I will go see mum and my sister, and cuddle my dogs who are staying with them. I may pop down to the hospital to see what I can find out about the local midwives too.

Lots still to do at the old place before we can sell it, but the first big step of actually moving up here has now happened! Onwards and upwards!

 

[Jbaby90]

Anyone have their blood drawn between 6 and 7 weeks? If so what was ur hcg?

 

[KirinM]

Addy - I am really struggling with anxiety at the moment and in fact have started having minor panic attacks. I think it's because I'm so worried I'm going to miscarry. My nausea calmed down a lot recently and so I was certain it meant everything was going to go wrong. I worry because I don't have the all day bloating a lot of people mention too. It's really a tricky time but it sounds like we're far from alone x