First baby, first trimester, and really nervous!

[Sarahrei]

I have my first scan on the 31st, I don't know how far along I'll be which is why I'm having it, it's a dating scan

 

[ecavey]

Lily28 i don't know what i'm doing wrong! i have the code for my ticker but when i put the link in my signature it just comes up with the link and not the ticker!

 

[ecavey]

scrap that i got it to work hurrah!

 

[lily28]

scrap that i got it to work hurrah!

Tickers look perfect!

 

[lily28]

I have my 1st appointment (with scan) on the 30th. It is the 1st day of 7w. I will go to a private practice, and the doctor already gave me his mobile no, his home no and office no! Very sweet guy, and a close friend of my in laws, I hope our first meeting goes well. The big plus is his practice is 2 blocks from my place and I will be delivering in the hospital 3 blocks from my place, I will practically walk there haha!

 

[ecavey]

That sounds perfect! i am going through a public hospital, hopefully i'll get some more direct numbers and i can book in my scan for earlier then the 12 weeks - really want to know everything is ok!

 

[lily28]

Totally understand how you feel! I'm in constant temptation to go to a prenatal diagnostic center and do the scan independently, but I guess I can wait a week

 

[NurseSooz]

My first scan will be 12 weeks unless I get any symptoms that'd make them want to do one sooner (NHS). I don't think my mind will truly settle until then. Oct 13th seems like miles away

 

[ecavey]

I saw the doctor last night and blood was all good! i asked when the first scan would be and he said i could have a 6 week dating scan! Has anyone had this? is it safe to do? What am i likely to see??

Also a couple more questions, they are advising me to have the flu shot. is that really necessary? has anyone else had it? i'm normally wary of vaccination as i had an allergic reaction when i was a baby to my MMR, broke out in a rash, and then developed vitaligo. but i've been fine since. But i'm concerned about the flu as before we were ttc another doctor said we should have our flu shot but not to ttc for 3 months after, as our honeymoon was then we didn't want to have to take precautions so didn't have the shot. so why would we have it once there's a baby in there is it not bad?

Also, anyone else have severe bloating at 5 weeks? i look like a have a 5 MONTH bun in the oven! I normally get bloated but never this much! just wondered if anyone else has had similar symptoms?

Thanks!

 

[Sarahrei]

I'm having a dating scan, from what I've heard of it's fairly normal if your body doesn't go off of a 28 day cycle.

As for the bloating yeah I have it too. It sucks.

 

[ashedlun]

Hey girls wanted to join the group! I got my first ever bfp on aug 22nd which was four days before missed period! No idea of dpo because I don't track when I ovulate! Called the doctor today, I see a private doctor. They won't see me for an ultrasound until oct 3rd which will be 9 weeks 3 days! Seems like forever!! Have you guys been having symptoms? I had horrible cramping in groin for three days last week. Now I seem to have a cold (sore throat and runny nose).

 

[ecavey]

Congratulations! it's so exciting! I thought i was pregnant before i tested at 12dpo as i had implantation bleeding from 7dpo. now only pregnancy symptoms i have is constant peeing - i'm going at least every hour sometimes more and i'm very very bloated. my breasts just feel heavy and achy on the sides like when i have my period. but nothing else! time goes very slowly now doesn't it! good luck for your first scan! mine is at 6 weeks but i'm not expecting to see much!

 

[firstymemommy]

My first scan will be 12 weeks unless I get any symptoms that'd make them want to do one sooner (NHS). I don't think my mind will truly settle until then. Oct 13th seems like miles away

Im waiting until my 12 weeks to get a scan too..hang in there!!!

Im waiting until 16 weeks to annouce...thats forever!!! hehehe..

 

[lily28]

I saw the doctor last night and blood was all good! i asked when the first scan would be and he said i could have a 6 week dating scan! Has anyone had this? is it safe to do? What am i likely to see??

Also a couple more questions, they are advising me to have the flu shot. is that really necessary? has anyone else had it? i'm normally wary of vaccination as i had an allergic reaction when i was a baby to my MMR, broke out in a rash, and then developed vitaligo. but i've been fine since. But i'm concerned about the flu as before we were ttc another doctor said we should have our flu shot but not to ttc for 3 months after, as our honeymoon was then we didn't want to have to take precautions so didn't have the shot. so why would we have it once there's a baby in there is it not bad?

Also, anyone else have severe bloating at 5 weeks? i look like a have a 5 MONTH bun in the oven! I normally get bloated but never this much! just wondered if anyone else has had similar symptoms?

Thanks!

I think I'm going to have my dating scan next week, at least this is what the assistant I talked to said to me when I called her to confirm the date.

About the flu shot: I'm not getting it, but then again, I'm not in contact with a lot of people in my daily life, I mostly work from home, don't use much of public transportation, and I plan on avoiding crowds. If you are a nurse/doctor or come in contact with the public daily you definitely need to get it. Really depends on your lifestyle.

No bloating, but I have tripled boobs. From cup A I went up to C in a few weeks... Since I can't predict how far they will go and I was out of comfy bras, I just got an athletic bra from H&M today that is very elastic and has no wiring (this one in black https://www.hm.com/gb/product/91796?article=91796-A ), most importantly ot holds everything nice and tight and doesn't make them hurt. I swear I feel so much better now that I wear it. I tried a few maternity bras and were uncomfortable (and expensive).

 

[babymurphy]

Hey I mc earlier in the year but im no 5weeks pregnant! Of course like everyone else im terrified I'll MC but im trying not to think about it... Im trying not to have any undue stress and to just relax and enjoy it!

How are everyones symptoms so far? BM xx

 

[AmandaJJ]

Hello and congrats on all of your pregnancies. It is such a nerve racking time, and I'm just trying to not worry about it (which is not going that well). I'm 6w6days and won't be having a scan or any appointments until after 10 weeks - apparently that's the norm in my area (South Wales). When I read that some people have scans at 6 and 7 weeks, I just don't understand why it isn't the same everywhere. My only symptoms are slightly tender breasts, and a little fatigued. Haven't really had any sickness. I also spotted a little bit earlier on, but have had nothing since.
Re exercise, I've heard it is good to keep active without over doing it. I've been swimming a few times, walking and to the odd dance class. Looking forward to hearing how you are all doing and wish you all the best.
P.S We're calling our baby Echo, whilst it's still in the tum - our cousins started a tradition of Alpha, then Brava and Charlie and Delta.

 

[lily28]

Cool that you use the phonetic alphabet! We are so boring, we just call it BABY Although I know the dangers of calling someone a baby too much, my sis is 25 yo, and we still call her BABY too :O

 

[MrsSmartie]

Hiya, in the same boat as you guys! 1st baby and totally petrifed of miscarrying. We have bonded with this baby so much so quickly that I worry how much we have invested in it... but it's all so exciting, how can we not!? Our little one is called Pip, like pipsqueak I have really sore boobs, very tired and having waves of nausea and some retching but it's not too bad yet. Glad I've got symptoms and my HPTs are getting darker and darker xxx

 

[ecavey]

Congratulations! i know we have told so many people now i'm petrified we've spoken too soon. everytime i feel something down there i rush to the loo! so far symptoms i have are slightly sore side boobs, queasyness and severe bloating and sometimes constipation. i always feel queasy when i'm not eating but fine when i eat!

Thanks lily28 i don't really want the flu shot but i get the train everyday and there could be sick people on there and i also teach the cello and sometimes the mothers bring them when they are sick (which really annoys me! they'll have the day off school but they think it's ok to sit them in a room with me for half and hour!?!) that bra sounds good! i'm hoping i don't get too big i'm already a DD i'd be like Katy Price if i went up 3 more sizes!

 

[Srbn7]

Hi ladies, I got my bfp on Thursday my edd is 25th April going by my lmp. I've got a doctors appointment booked for Wednesday morning, not sure what to expect, I live in Hertfordshire uk, can anyone tell me what will happen?

My symptoms currently are: sore boobs, and already look larger/fuller, achy crampy stomach, had a couple of dizzy spells, and I'm need to pee a little more often, I'm also feeling hungry in the middle of the night?? Lol
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