Looking for buddies due on or around October 7, 2013!

[healthb4baby]

Don't feel guilty hun.
I spent my first couple of days also feeling guilty, because DF and I were still waiting to try and BDd maybe 5 times at most in January and still got pregnant. There really isn't any reason to feel guilty though.
I would say that it's okay to get excited. You should never enter a pregnancy worrying about something going wrong. Especially if you're under 30, or have never had anything go wrong before in pregnancy (if you're already a mom) or you have no known reproductive issues then there is no real reason to worry yourself to death over something that has a very small chance of happening.

Thanks! It's awesome that you got pregnant so fast too! Definitely makes me fee better
I really appreciate you telling me to relax! We haven't told anyone yet so its just me and the hubby and we are both a little nervous because its our first pregnancy! Can't wait till I start feeling the nausea and other "wonderful" pregnancy symptoms then I will know everything is going well!

 

[KalonKiki]

This is also our first pregnancy, but we went ahead and told everyone straight away. We didn't really see any reason not to because even if something did go wrong (knock on wood!) then we would want our family and friends there to support us and help us through it. I know how you feel about the symptoms! I still feel great and it's like I'm a poster child for unrealistically pleasant pregnancy.

 

[hollie87]

Lostunicorn, what are we going to be like with toddler brain + baby brain?? Hehe I'm going to need help lol!
I've got a 21 month old little girl, so this is #2.
We were only on out first month of ttc, like you healthb4baby I feel guilt, two of my friends are ttc and it's just happened for us - but yes relax and get excited lol!!

 

[Lostunicorn]

Lostunicorn, what are we going to be like with toddler brain + baby brain?? Hehe I'm going to need help lol!
I've got a 21 month old little girl, so this is #2.
We were only on out first month of ttc, like you healthb4baby I feel guilt, two of my friends are ttc and it's just happened for us - but yes relax and get excited lol!!

I dread to think!!!! Tried to put my PIN number in without my card yesterday and the box of weetabix almost went in the fridge, there's no hope for me is there

Please don't feel guilty about falling quickly, it was meant to be so it is, everything happening for a reason I wish you and healthb4baby a happy and healthy pregnancy. I fell very quickly with my first and this time it took a few months. Have to say though when we ignored dates and just went with the flow life was a lot less stressful!!!

Healthb4baby: I was exactly the same with my first, we fell even before I had really sorted how how I'd feel being pregnant. It was wonderful but very scary so can relate. All I can say is yes it is life changing but you make a new life and it is just amazing!!!! Feel free to ask any questions or air any worries I'll try to answer as best I can x

 

[healthb4baby]

All you ladies are so wonderful! I'm so glad I found you!!
I have decided to take your advice and be excited!! If something bad happens I can deal with it then but for now I am enjoying every minute of pregnancy (especially this wonderful pre-sickness stage ) Thanks ladies I don't know what I would do without you

How are you guys all feeling??? Any bad symptoms yet??

 

[Lostunicorn]

All you ladies are so wonderful! I'm so glad I found you!!
I have decided to take your advice and be excited!! If something bad happens I can deal with it then but for now I am enjoying every minute of pregnancy (especially this wonderful pre-sickness stage ) Thanks ladies I don't know what I would do without you

How are you guys all feeling??? Any bad symptoms yet??

Aww thanks hon I know what you mean I keep letting out little squeals of delight! We told our 2 year old today and she beamed from ear to ear ( best reaction ever, I cried!) Know it's way to early but I wanted her to be involved and know she needs to be gentle with mummies tummy.

I've been feeling slight nausea, am very emotional, incredibly hit or cold and craving milk!!! How's out you? X

 

[KalonKiki]

I'm still feeling great. I'm getting a blood test done at 1:30 pm today, so I'm excited about that.
So far I still feel really good, even my sore boobs have been feeling better. I know every pregnancy is different and every woman handles pregnancy differently, but it would still be reassuring to have those "wonderful" symptoms as they do tend to be a good sign that things are going well.

 

[Lostunicorn]

I'm still feeling great. I'm getting a blood test done at 1:30 pm today, so I'm excited about that.
So far I still feel really good, even my sore boobs have been feeling better. I know every pregnancy is different and every woman handles pregnancy differently, but it would still be reassuring to have those "wonderful" symptoms as they do tend to be a good sign that things are going well.

Lol symptoms usually take longer to show with your first. In the meantime try to relax, impossible I know. I'm worried about Everything!!!

 

[KalonKiki]

It'll help me relax a lot when I see the results of that blood test. I'm not too awfully worried though, I just wish that I "felt" pregnant.

 

[healthb4baby]

I'm still feeling great. I'm getting a blood test done at 1:30 pm today, so I'm excited about that.
So far I still feel really good, even my sore boobs have been feeling better. I know every pregnancy is different and every woman handles pregnancy differently, but it would still be reassuring to have those "wonderful" symptoms as they do tend to be a good sign that things are going well.

yay for blood work! I don't actually get to see my Dr until Feb 20th!! It feels so far a way! I have a bunch of left over IC tests so I have been using those up its nice to see the line so dark and wonderful hehe

 

[hollie87]

Don't worry ladies, you will all be feeling the wonders of pregnancy really soon, I'm sure ;-) With my first I didn't notice anything until 7 weeks then the sickness set in!
I'm pretty symptomless at the minute bar waking in the night and morning starving! Getting a bit of backache right now but not sure if that's just because we've not stopped all day or everything stretching!

I've just booked in with the midwife today, it's not until the 1st of March, feels so long away!

That's so cute when you told your daughter Lostunicorn, I'm unsure when we're going to tell Ella, I'm thinking after our 12week scan then everyone can know as she has the biggest mouth ever hehe!

Whos from the US in here? I'm interested in how our doctors/midwife appointments vary, a lot by the looks of things I've read on other threads!

 

[KalonKiki]

I'm from the US, and thanks for the reassurance on the symptoms!
Our first appointment is usually about 7 or 8 weeks for a low risk pregnancy. Sooner for women with a history of loss or a high risk pregnancy. My first prenatal appointment is on February 25th at 10:30 in the morning.

 

[hollie87]

Is that with midwife or doctor KalonKiki? And then is your scan at 12 weeks like UK?

 

[Lostunicorn]

Don't worry ladies, you will all be feeling the wonders of pregnancy really soon, I'm sure ;-) With my first I didn't notice anything until 7 weeks then the sickness set in!
I'm pretty symptomless at the minute bar waking in the night and morning starving! Getting a bit of backache right now but not sure if that's just because we've not stopped all day or everything stretching!

I've just booked in with the midwife today, it's not until the 1st of March, feels so long away!

That's so cute when you told your daughter Lostunicorn, I'm unsure when we're going to tell Ella, I'm thinking after our 12week scan then everyone can know as she has the biggest mouth ever hehe!

Whos from the US in here? I'm interested in how our doctors/midwife appointments vary, a lot by the looks of things I've read on other threads!

I know I'm sure everyone will know but I thought if something did happen I want her to be involved. My Mum had a miscarriage when I was young and as I didn't know anything about it my Mum found my endless questions about babies very hard. My appointment is 7th March but have realised that's a week late as I'm 5 weeks today also DH is abroad so will be changing dates.
I'm from South England, whereabouts are you?

I'm from the US, and thanks for the reassurance on the symptoms!
Our first appointment is usually about 7 or 8 weeks for a low risk pregnancy. Sooner for women with a history of loss or a high risk pregnancy. My first prenatal appointment is on February 25th at 10:30 in the morning.

Ok so similar to here then but as far as I know we don't have hormone levels unless there's a history of a few miscarriages or IVF treatment. I could be wrong but from other ladies I've met this seems to be the case.

 

[KalonKiki]

It's with a doctor, unfortunately there is only one Midwife practice in my area and I was not getting good vibes from it. And it's an 8 week, but I'm not sure if they'll do a dating scan or just do blood tests and whatnot.
I'll be getting the results of my blood test tomorrow. I'm hoping that my HCG levels will be looking good. Over here they tend to check HCG levels pretty regularly to make sure that they're doubling like they're supposed to be. This is the first time that I'll get to see what my levels are like though.

 

[MrsBroodyPant]

Hi.
Hope everyone is well.
Ive got a terrible cold now with sore throat and cough. Feel awful. Anyone else caught a cold? X

 

[hollie87]

Hi ladies, how's everyone feeling today? I woke up with nausea this morning, not good when we had a soft play date planned lol! MrsBroodyPant hope your feeling better soon, touch wood not had a cold in ages though did have a sore throat a few days ago.

Do you get a blood test everytime you go to the doctors then KalonKiki?

Lostunicorn, we're in the north-west. Is your hubby away a lot?

 

[healthb4baby]

Hi.
Hope everyone is well.
Ive got a terrible cold now with sore throat and cough. Feel awful. Anyone else caught a cold? X

That sucks I hope you feel better soon!! I have been feeling a little stuffy and a bit of a tickle in my throat... hoping it doesn't get worse.

I was bagging some cookies for my hubby's lunch, and when I opened the container the smell of the cookies almost made me sick! haha from cookies really?!?

KalonKiki, Have you gotten your results yet?? Just curious what are your HGC levels are

 

[KalonKiki]

MsBroodyPant: I hope you start feeling better soon! Drink lots of fluids and take some vitamin C. I take it every day with my prenatals and so far I haven't been sick. It probably also helps that I got my tonsils taken out in September of 2011 though, haha.

HealthB4Baby: From cookies? I've never heard that one before! I still haven't had any nausea or MS, but I think it's because I've always had a sensitive sense of smell and I'm used to it. I remember one time when I was 17 and still living with my mother of course, my youngest sister sprayed some perfume in her room, and I could smell it all the way downstairs in the basement (her room was upstairs on the main level of the house of course). My mom couldn't smell it until she exited her room, which was right across the narrow hall from my sister's room, and my step-dad couldn't smell it until my sister was right next to him.

I don't know my HCG levels yet, but it's still a bit early in the day (10:26 am).

 

[Lostunicorn]

Hi.
Hope everyone is well.
Ive got a terrible cold now with sore throat and cough. Feel awful. Anyone else caught a cold? X

Aww honey, lots of rest should help. I'm good thanks although having lots of pain today ( had the same with Jellybean but it's still making my very scared)!

Kalonkiki: good luck for your results, as far I'm I'm aware my hormone levels won't even be checked over here. xx