February Lovebugs of 2016!! 16 pink, 15 blue, 7 yellow

[oox_tasha_xoo]

Yay 7 weeks today

 

[millyr75]

Hi Ladies.

I'm coming over from the June Testers Thread. My EDD is 22nd February. I'm 39 years old and already have a 20 month old son. This is my third pregnancy since my little boy was born. My first loss was at 14.5 weeks in September last year and my second loss was a MMC at 8 weeks in February. We're really hoping that this little one is a stayer.

 

[cherryness]

Hi everyone. Im 28, I'm pregnant with my second. I shoud be due 11 Feb going on my suspected ovulation date. I have a little boy already who is three. We are so excited but I'm still nervous until I get to see small one at my first scan

 

[BrandiCanucks]

Welcome to the new ladies!!

 

[Quantea]

AFM - Nausea kicked in hard today. I couldn't finish my tea and made friends with the grass at the side of the road. My mother called this morning to flip out on me for defending myself against my family. I messaged my aunt to explain why I felt hurt, and she called my mom who called me to scream at me, and then said no one would be coming to my son's first birthday party. So, I don't think I'll be going to my grandmother's birthday this weekend. I'll be damned if I do, and damned if I don't. I'm not showing up to be attacked in person too, so I'll sit this one out and take my grandmother out for lunch in a few days.

Oh. Brandi, that sounds so awful! One would expect your mom to be in your corner at all times, never mind at a time like this when people ought to be even more considerate...

I don't know the details, but if it were me I'd try to get a bit of distance too. I understand it's family, so personally I wouldn't want to get into a fight (I always regret it if I do), so distance might be what's in order. Maybe even find a polite excuse so it doesn't sound bad, but let them cool down a bit all the same. I'm sure once they cool down a bit they will also come to regret saying a lot of these things, and once the little one arrives they'll be charmed out of their minds.

So don't be upset honey! Lots of hugs and good luck with the nausea!

 

[BrandiCanucks]

My mother is the one who started all of it. I posted my pregnancy announcement, and then she sent me a text calling me sleazy, had my stepdad attack me through text and tell me my abusive ex husband (who strangled me the morning I walked out the door with my kids) was a smart man for leaving me...and then spoke to the rest of my family. After expressing that the comment was hurtful, when she fully knows I work my ass off to support my kids, she justified her words by calling me a drama queen "because I only called you a little bit sleazy"... (Yes, I have 4 and I'm single and this is my 5th, but I don't depend on ANYONE. I WORK to support them all, not sit on welfare all day long). My grandmother expressed genuine concern and when I explained why I wasn't worried, she responded with "...no comment..." and my aunt decided to comment on the announcement "We know exactly what kind of mother you are". She says now that was a positive statement. Not a SINGLE person took it that way other than my so-called family. She also referred to the pregnancy as a "deceitful mockery" in private message. Both my aunt and my grandmother have deleted me from Facebook.

SO now after my aunt's message back to me yesterday, I suspect she doesn't know the whole and true story. Perhaps her "We know exactly what kind of mother you are" really was a positive statement, and I reacted that way because of my mother's statement to me. She probably has no idea that my mother and stepfather said those things to me. My mother is not the type to say what she did wrong because in her mind, she can do no wrong. She probably twisted it to make me look like the bad person attacking everyone else in the family, so I'm debating on writing my aunt back...again...apologizing for my reaction and explaining why, and if she doesn't believe me, I'll provide her the screen shots. She would NEVER be the type of person to attack me, nor would she be the type who approves of calling her own children names.

On one hand, it'll look like me backing down. On the other, I really do owe her an apology if she really had good intentions.

 

[BrandiCanucks]

This is what I want to respond with:

"If your intentions were good, then I apologize for my reactions. No one was targeting Avo for her comments. My friend was simply expressing her views of me as a mother. There was no target and she most definitely did not intend for Avo to feel targeted.

Unfortunately, not everyone in the family has reacted with care and concern, instead choosing to call me names like sleazy, or say that Mike was a smart man for getting away from me, and then calling me a drama queen because I expressed that it is hurtful, then further justifying such words "because I called you a little bit sleazy". That isn't care or concern. That isn't said out of love. That is downright insulting and hurtful, especially coming from the two people who are supposed to support you the most.

I'm not sure if you're aware of those reactions, since they were not posted under that announcement. I'm telling you this under the assumption that you didn't know that these words and reactions came my way, in the hopes of understand why I reacted with hurt and offense. I'm not saying it because I want drama or to continue fighting with my own family. I knew people would be shocked, perhaps even a little unhappy. I knew my family would have some concern, that easily would dissipate when the baby gets here and everyone sees that I am okay. The way it has been handled was hurtful and inappropriate, and my reactions towards you and Avo, stemming from my initial hurt and offense, were also hurtful.

I'm sorry that I took your comments negatively. I know that I'm going to do great and that those in this baby's life will come to love him or her regardless of the shock felt now. I'm just still very hurt at some of the things that were said to me and am reacting as such. I'm sorry that I hurt you in return."

 

[NennaKay]

First things first... Congratulations and welcome to all the ladies who just got their ! I wish you all a happy and healthy 9 months.

Congratulations to all the ladies who have had scans and posted their pictures... I just love seeing ultrasounds! The little beans are adorable.

My first appointment is this Thursday; it'll be testing mostly. But I'll find out the date for my first ultrasound during my appointment!

Feel a bit symptomless this morning. Worried. Also know that poas would come up positive anyway due to hormones still there. On and off symptoms ok????

I'm hoping so. Mine fluctuate as well- the only thing that has been reliable is my sore breasts and even they aren't that sore this morning.

Ladies, I'm so worried about having a mc. This is my first pregnancy, and it took us 10 months to get to this point, so I would hate to lose it. I just feel like with so few symptoms and such an easy pregnancy so far, the symptoms could just go away and that's it.

Is there any way you can calm my fears?

Also, my first OB appointment isn't until June 30. Should I ask my clinic to move the date closer since I'm feeling this way?

As far as symptoms... I hear a lot of ladies wishing for symptoms. I've had cramping 2-3 times, I'm thirstier than normal, and strong smells make me gag, but that's all I've had so far. Unfortunately for me, those were also the same symptoms I had during my last pregnancy... The ENTIRE first trimester... I never actually felt pregnant until Allie started moving at 15w6d.

So if you want symptoms, I hope you get them... Just beware, you may end up the symptomless wonder like me!

 

[Quantea]

Oh honey, I can't begin to imagine how stressful this must have been on top of everything else...

If you think your aunt really isn't the type to say hurtful things like that, I'd try talking to her too. Maybe even face to face, since things like that can get misunderstood without the proper context. Even if she might have been influenced by your family at first, she may have regretted it after you talked to her. Gah, I don't know, it feels wrong to give advice on such delicate matters based on my own predilections, so in the end I would say do whatever feels right to you. And try not to let them upset you! You need to feel happy things for the little one

*hugs*

 

[LeahLou]

Symptoms are strong so far. Metallic taste, nausea, cravings, cramps, and lots of bloating
I look 10 weeks preggers!

 

[LeahLou]

5 weeks!

 

[cherryness]

Oops. Sorry I double posted here. I had already introduced myself page 11 ... Can I blame it on baby brain hah

 

[mitchnorm]

Oops. Sorry I double posted here. I had already introduced myself page 11 ... Can I blame it on baby brain hah

Of course you can....I imagine a lot is going to be blamed on baby brain

Symptoms wise....feel bloaty, a bit nauseous on and off, no so tired (that might be cos I'm on holiday at the moment so pretty relaxed....well as relaxed as you can be with a 3 year old in tow)

Agree with sausages and fernorous (I think) about early scan....I will be paying...the NHS is stretched enough without me putting more demands on it to put my mind at rest....we can afford it to be honest.

Excited to phone midwife on Monday and get my booking appt sorted....I presume that won't be for a couple of week after that, they tend to do them around 8-9 weeks here

 

[anti]

I have my booking in appointment on Monday. Will be glad to get it out the way.

 

[ajarvis]

4.5 mile run this morning. Almost got my step count for the day Lazy day rest of the day lol. Grey and rainy. Wish my kids were on summer vacation already so we could lay in bed and be lazy all day

 

[BrandiCanucks]

Home internet is down so I only have my phone for a few days. My phone is give or take on whether it wants to post or not. So any new Mommas and changed due dates will be updated when I get my internet back.

My 24dpo levels were 18,238. BetaBase says average is 4186, and for women 28-30, 4455.

Hopefully will get an ultrasound in for next week.

 

[jessthemess]

Those are high numbers Brandi! Maybe multiples

AFM, I am starting the morning sickness omg, this morning I felt so ill! I just sat on the couch and I never do that! I was almost late for work! I finally ate some pretzels and a banana and that helped.

We are also moving this weekend and I am just soooo not looking forward to it! My family is being really nice and helping us a lot because according to them I can't move much while pregnant haha

 

[writingislove]

Had an early scan today and saw the gestational sac, but nothing else. I'm only 5w4d and only had the scan because of an ultrasound that had already been scheduled at the time of my BFP due to a recent ruptured cyst. I'm excited to see the sac, but a little disappointed that's all that was there. Really anxious for my next scan in a couple of weeks.

 

[sausages]

LeahLou - Loving the birds eye view of your belly!

Brandi, I am so sorry you have all this to worry about. I have no advice really, just do what you feel is right. Sending you hugs. xx

writing, I have had early scans and see nothing much in previous pregnancies. It's a little disconcerting ,but at least you know it's normal for 5 weeks. Hope the time passes quickly til your next one!


AFM: I got the "full uterus" sensation today! I am sure it was about 8 weeks before i felt it in my previous pregnancies, but i was walking across the office at work and was like woah that feels like there is something in there! Probably just cramping cause it's gone now, but it felt so familiar. Like an old friend! lol!

 

[mrswichman]

I have had lots of nausea and indigestion this past week and feeling boated...by favorite pair of jean capri's fitting snug and uncomfy. I haven't scheduled my first appointment yet, but going to soon I just work the hours they are open and haven't been able to call.