Ahhhh so i am 37 and first time pregnant me and hubby are over the moon - but obviously very aware that things can go wrong. I am an absolute worrier and will compensate myself by thinking that everything will go wrong - then I won't ever be that disappointed. I had cramping feelings around my pubic area at 4/5/6 weeks and obviously thought the worst - in the 4th week I went to the loo and after i had pee'd when I looked at the tissue it was almost pink - I thought then things were going to go so very wrong. BUT it didn't go wrong. I find the internet useful and harmful - I google everything, according to some sites I was going to miscarry and other sites was nothing to worry about. I then went and booked myself in for an early scan - everything was fine - this was at 7 weeks and we heard the baby's heart beat. I guess what I am trying to say is that I have tried to relax myself and try to enjoy this magical experience of being pregnant. My symptoms are - my nipples OMG how sore they were at 3, 4, 5, 6 weeks then at 7 weeks they felt itchy - this week they sometimes hurt but not as much. Cramping feelings only every now and then. The lady at the scan place said that that is all to do with my bits and pieces 'stretching'. My sense of smell - OMG - everything was on fire at 4 weeks lol - but now it has calmed well down. I only every now and then feel a bit nauseas but somehow i manage to get myself out of that feeling - and tiredness - this is my big thing - i could sleep like theres no tomorrow.
Me and hubby have only told parents, brothers and very close friends so far - the kind of people that if the worst was to happen they would be so very supportive. We will announce to everyone else including work after the 12 week scan.
Please tell me about your experiences and also if anyone is due around 11/11/11 xxxxx
