Due Sept 2017

[kitty2385]

I'm definitely jealous of the NHS as an American, but I can see how there are some definite downsides too. I won't be seen until 8 weeks and won't have a scan at that appointment, but I'm not high risk.

Your jealous of the NHS but I'm jealous that you live in Chicago! We went in 2014 and I loved it there. I felt so comfortable in the city and like I'd been there in a previous life lol x

 

[bumbleberry]

With the NHS it's also a bit of a postcode lottery.

I saw my GP yesterday and he's referred me to the obstetrician at the hospital for my care this time as I'm high risk so I hope to hear something soon and will get a earlier scan.

 

[peach81]

Good morning, ladies. I got my BFP two days ago at 10 DPO, and I'm due on the 28th. I'm still a little nervous and anxious to get past the next two weeks.

 

[Impatient27]

Peach we are due date buddies!! I'm anxious too... hopefully we have sticky beans!!

I feel like a truck ran over me today. I'm so exhausted and achy... and I have weird carpal tunnel pain in my wrist. Is that a pregnancy thing?

On the scans note - I wasn't able to get into my OB's office til 8 weeks either. But they have this prenatal class that I'm going to next week where they introduce you to their office and do all the "don't eat this" "make sure to exercise" things.

Does anyone here do prenatal yoga? Or have you done it for previous pregnancies? I'm wondering if it's worth it!

 

[kitty2385]

I fancy trying yoga too but I've never done it before. I usually go to the gym every other day but I haven't been since I got my BFP on Tuesday and I need to get over my nerves and just go!

 

[AshNAmber]

Hey ladies Can I join in on the fun. I am officially 5wks today EDD is looking like Sept 21st. I go for first ultrasound on the first. I hope everyone is having a great day.

 

[MrsKChicago]

Kitty, you'll have to come back some time! I love it, but I was born and raised here so of course it feels like home. I've spent some time in the UK but I haven't been to Manchester.

Impatient, carpal tunnel can be a pregnancy thing.

I think prenatal yoga is a good idea. I did regular yoga for awhile until it got too hard to match up schedules with my brother's wife, and as long as you pay attention to your body and don't push it, it's nice gentle exercise. I don't think there are any studios near me that do prenatal yoga, unfortunately.

 

[Babybump2017]

Ladies .. help. I'm 7 weeks today and I feel so rubbish!

Never had this last time around ...

So I keep getting cramps but I've had no blood since my spotting a few weeks back which I now believe was IB. I guess this is what's happening.. the pregnacare vitamins contain iron = the iron constipated = trapped wind and failure to poop = cramping!!!

It's awful. I did put it down to everything stretching at first as the pain has never been on one side, it's been all over! Then I thought round ligament pain? But I heard constipation is a common early pregnancy complaint and it can lead to this awful pains so I'm kinda glad I feel like I got to the bottom of it BUT in 2 minds whether to stop taking the tablets and look into something else...

Any ideas?

 

[jlg621]

Ladies .. help. I'm 7 weeks today and I feel so rubbish!

Never had this last time around ...

So I keep getting cramps but I've had no blood since my spotting a few weeks back which I now believe was IB. I guess this is what's happening.. the pregnacare vitamins contain iron = the iron constipated = trapped wind and failure to poop = cramping!!!

It's awful. I did put it down to everything stretching at first as the pain has never been on one side, it's been all over! Then I thought round ligament pain? But I heard constipation is a common early pregnancy complaint and it can lead to this awful pains so I'm kinda glad I feel like I got to the bottom of it BUT in 2 minds whether to stop taking the tablets and look into something else...

Any ideas?

HI I have IBS-C which is awful so I feel your pain. Try eating a high fiber diet this week. Try to get at least 18-25 grams of fiber a day. I do this daily and it's amazing the difference. But be sure to do natural fibers through fruits veggies and grains bc that works best.

 

[peach81]

Peach we are due date buddies!! I'm anxious too... hopefully we have sticky beans!!

Me too! Taking it one day at a time. Whatever happens, happens.

I feel like a truck ran over me today. I'm so exhausted and achy... and I have weird carpal tunnel pain in my wrist. Is that a pregnancy thing?

I was super tired the last few days, but I'm actually pretty wired today. Of course, I just had a fantastic (!) afternoon struggling with brake issues at a local dealership service shop, so that's probably why I don't feel so tired today.

I haven't made any appointments just yet. I'd rather wait until I hit six weeks. I like to space out my milestones to plan for; it's kind of like a coping mechanism for the 1st tri anxiety.

 

[kitty2385]

There is a yoga class at my gym today and I'm thinking about it. I've been quite hard core at the gym the past few months and since I got my BFP on Tuesday I haven't been at all because I'm scared! It's really silly! I have a personal trainer every Monday so I will be telling him I'm pregnant just to be safe when I see him. Im so nervous about it all!

 

[Tess08]

Hi everyone!

How you all keeping? I've been feeling quite sick the past week so haven't found time to come on and catch up with u all lol. I feel like I'm getting some pains down low on either side of my tummy. Was a. It worried but my old friend google told me it'd just things starting to expand to get ready for bubs growing! Anyone else feeling this? X

 

[kittykat7210]

Hi everyone!

How you all keeping? I've been feeling quite sick the past week so haven't found time to come on and catch up with u all lol. I feel like I'm getting some pains down low on either side of my tummy. Was a. It worried but my old friend google told me it'd just things starting to expand to get ready for bubs growing! Anyone else feeling this? X

Yeh I have loads of this!! I had a scan and the tech said there was nothing to be causing pain apart from expansion, it does get quite sore though, definitely still bareable but really achy!!

 

[Tess08]

Hi everyone!

How you all keeping? I've been feeling quite sick the past week so haven't found time to come on and catch up with u all lol. I feel like I'm getting some pains down low on either side of my tummy. Was a. It worried but my old friend google told me it'd just things starting to expand to get ready for bubs growing! Anyone else feeling this? X

Yeh I have loads of this!! I had a scan and the tech said there was nothing to be causing pain apart from expansion, it does get quite sore though, definitely still bareable but really achy!!

Phew that really makes me feel better lol. It's not a crampy feeling but just more like very slight sharp pains. I remember getting them with my daughter but I think it happened later on! Defo wasn't as early as 6/7 weeks x

 

[AshNAmber]

Hi everyone!

How you all keeping? I've been feeling quite sick the past week so haven't found time to come on and catch up with u all lol. I feel like I'm getting some pains down low on either side of my tummy. Was a. It worried but my old friend google told me it'd just things starting to expand to get ready for bubs growing! Anyone else feeling this? X

Yeh I have loads of this!! I had a scan and the tech said there was nothing to be causing pain apart from expansion, it does get quite sore though, definitely still bareable but really achy!!

Phew that really makes me feel better lol. It's not a crampy feeling but just more like very slight sharp pains. I remember getting them with my daughter but I think it happened later on! Defo wasn't as early as 6/7 weeks x

I'm 5wk +1 and been having mostly back pain and light cramping on the left side. Like you said thanks to good ole google to makes me feel better when I see other people have had the same thing around this time. I'm extra nervous since this is my first pregnancy I'm just trying to roll with it.. Telling my parents today

 

[kittykat7210]

Hi everyone!

How you all keeping? I've been feeling quite sick the past week so haven't found time to come on and catch up with u all lol. I feel like I'm getting some pains down low on either side of my tummy. Was a. It worried but my old friend google told me it'd just things starting to expand to get ready for bubs growing! Anyone else feeling this? X

Yeh I have loads of this!! I had a scan and the tech said there was nothing to be causing pain apart from expansion, it does get quite sore though, definitely still bareable but really achy!!

Phew that really makes me feel better lol. It's not a crampy feeling but just more like very slight sharp pains. I remember getting them with my daughter but I think it happened later on! Defo wasn't as early as 6/7 weeks x

Yeh a sharp stab by pain is exactly how I would describe it!!

 

[Estarla]

I've had cramping from 8DPO, getting all types of little cramps here and there. Started with cramps in the lower left now they're gone and I get other cramps, mainly at night. Not even at 5 weeks yet 😄

Welcome to everyone who got their bfps in the last few days and congratulations

 

[Estarla]

I found out 8 days ago and am slowly calming down a little. Sometimes I forget that I'm pregnant and just get on with my day haha. It's my first pregnancy but stressing won't help so I try and just trust Mother Nature.

 

[kittykat7210]

I found out over 5 weeks ago and I've still not calmed down XD in the good hours with out sickness I also forget I'm pregnant, then I realise and start grinning like a madwoman XD

 

[Tess08]

Thanks ladies! It's so glad being able to speak to other people who are going through the same thing so I know it's probably just normal! I don't have my midwife appointment until next thurs! Feel like I've waited forever. Have you all seen a midwife? X