May 2012 babies - so far 8 yellow, 22 blue, 21 pink!

[SummerLily]

i had some cramping and pulling sort of feelings around the time af was due and that was a week ago now ... but woke up today with the dull achey low down pain !!! sure everytihng is perfectly normal xxx

 

[anti]

Claire Im exactly the same today! Im sure its all normal, but obviously it gets me a bit worried. Today would have been my af date, but as I got my bfp early i know it wont come, but just got a bit worried when I woke up with af cramps! they still coming and going, but as far as i know its all normal.

 

[minidancer]

Hi Ladies

Can I join you? Just got my this morning, I should be due on 18th May. We have been TTC # 2 for 5 months, didn't think I was preg this month until yesterday when I started getting a sore throat and this morning I was gagging when brushing my teeth which only happened when I was pregnant last time AF was due anywhere from today to next Thursday but got pregnant 1-2 weeks on CB digital.

Looking forward to sharing this journey with you all, if any first time mummys want any questions answered i'm happy to help since I have been through it all before

xxxx

 

[anti]

thanks so much minidancer and huge big congrats to you!!!

1 question at the moment - is it normal to get period type cramps in early pregnancy? This is all new to alot of us and Im sure it is normal, but its nice to hear it from a more experienced mum.

 

[minidancer]

thanks so much minidancer and huge big congrats to you!!!

1 question at the moment - is it normal to get period type cramps in early pregnancy? This is all new to alot of us and Im sure it is normal, but its nice to hear it from a more experienced mum.

Congrats to you too anti

Yes it is completely normal, last pregnancy I was sure AF was on her way as I had normal cramps and fully expected to go to the toilet and see she had arrived. I tested about 5 days late and got
They say only to worry if the cramping is severe and accompanied by a lot of red bleeding. Hope this as set your mind at ease, I know how worrying things can be!!

 

[Lollipopbop]

I've been worried about cramps too! I've been having them, much lighter than AF but they've been worrying me Been told it's completely normal unless they are very painful or you bleed or it's just on one side cos that's a sign of ectopic but I think we're fine SIL is 5mo PG and she's been having cramps since day 1 xoxo

 

[anti]

thanks so much guys. My cramps have gone now, but occationally ill get a cramp or a dull ache but not as bad as af is so it must all be ok in there. I also get worried when I cant feel anything... start worrying that its not growing! Cant win! Always worrying! haha. Anyway... still 2 weeks till I get to the doc... feels like forever!

 

[minidancer]

Congrats on your pregnancy Lollipopbop

I know the worry never goes, even 2nd time round!! I have really bad nausea today and I definately didn't have it this early last time, anyone else feeling sick?

Anti it feels like time drags but I promise you will be sitting with a teeny tiny newborn in your arms before you know it

xxx

 

[ClaireRSA]

Ok, that really puts my mind at ease, thanks ladies. I had a little cry at my desk now while making my tickers - I'm so nervous/paranoid this time around. I have an appointment with my ob/gyn next Wednesday, it may be too early to see anything but I think she wants to keep an eye on me now, so i'll probably see her more frequently. Fingers crossed!

 

[minidancer]

ClaireRSA

I hope the next week goes past quickly for you xx

 

[anti]

minidancer you just gave me goosebumps! a little tiny newborn in my arms... aw... I am unbelievably tired today. Feel really drained. Doesn't help that since conception Ive been having very vivid dreams and waking up a few times a night. Im never awake for more than 5 mins, but I seem to be waking up alot and I never used to! so glad its the weekend. My mum is coming around tomorrow for a visit and Im gonna have to try act normal like theres nothing wrong with me! Could be interesting! Cant believe how tired i feel today. Finally getting my appatite back as well i think. Getting hungry now!

5 more hours left of work till I can go home... only been here for 4 1/2 hours - nearly half way through the day!

 

[minidancer]

The tiredness is a nightmare especially when you aren't sleeping well at night! Good luck with trying to keep it under wraps, its really hard, you just want to tell everyone! Go and get yourself a massive ckae to celebrate getting your appetite back

 

[anti]

I know. I just want to tell everyone and so does oh, but we've decided not to tell anyone till we've seen the doc and all that. Gonna try keep it quiet for the first 12 weeks but will see how it goes! It helps so much having all you ladies here so I can talk to you about it and get it off my chest. Dont know what id do without this place!!

 

[minidancer]

It's a brilliant place to talk all about babies and know you aren't boring anyone I think we will wait until at least 9 weeks, I had a scan at 9 weeks last time so will prob have one then again this time. I can't wait

 

[anti]

aw... cant wait to have my first ever scan. such a precious moment!! I think we'll start telling people after our first scan coz I have a feeling im gonna start showing early. I've already been bloated/retaining water for a week and it wont go down! feel like im 12 weeks already! haha. yay! so excited. gonna enjoy the next 9 months as much as i can coz I know after that its gonna be nappies and feeds and crying and all that. Im looking forward to all of that as well, but I just love the idea of being pregnant so will make the most of it!

 

[minidancer]

Your first scan is amazing!! Nothing can prepare you for the feeling it gives you seeing your wee baby on the screen. I was told make the most of and enjoy your first pregnancy because it will be the most relaxing and quietest one you will have I am trying to imagine how I am going to cope with a very active toddler and a massive bump, but I am actually looking forward to having a toddler and a baby

 

[wavescrash]

My favorite part of waking up (early!!!) each day is seeing my ticker go up a day. Makes the nausea and aches and everything worth it. Hope you ladies are feeling okay today! One day closer!

 

[anti]

One day closer!! yay. just tried eating a chocolate mousse type thing... just learnt that I wont be able to eat that during pregnancy... anyway... we learn as we go along I guess! this is such a special and exciting time

 

[wavescrash]

Sounds like fun, haha.

I just got back from the dentist with a filling. NOT fun. But on that note, I'm going to take a short nap before working 2-10:30 today!

 

[anti]

urgh! What horrible hours to work on a Friday. I had a filling a few weeks ago so I know how you're feeling! It'll be fine by tomorrow - mine was!