Less than 12 weeks pregnant club! Part 3

cpoir

Sexk11en - I have taken at least 1 test a day for the last 6 days. All cheapies...my first response should hopefully arrive tomorrow and then I'll probably call it quits (for a while, ha).

Some lovely scan and baby pics over the last few days - congrats ladies

Lushlifesaver - I might try the carbonated water. So so thirsty but I just can't drink enough plain water. I can feel it just sitting in my stomach...bit of fizz and flavour might do the trick. Really hungry too like an hour after I've just eaten :rotfl:

Not going to tell work until my scan if I can avoid it. They are last on my list of priorities and I don't have a risky or physical job. Family and friends are exciting...I will probably feel guilty telling work.

sjlou - I seem to have lost a few lbs recently and the only thing I have done differently is come off the pill. Not started throwing up yet and not really changed my eating habits yet. Lower starting weight is a bonus in my view

I have taken quite a big leap today and gone ahead and booked my first midwife appointment for 25th September when I get back from my hols. This is me accepting my pregnancy after 6 days of BFPs

lushlifesaver

So...I have a fun situation at work - the chief exec has decided to help our events manager (my direct line manager who already knows) and me with our outfits for our black tie annual dinner!
As he doesn't know yet I'm planning on something with an empire line which I will be able to fit in to at 4.5 months pregnant! I've found a couple of nice ones to ask for options on though so that's OK! He'll know by the dinner but I didn't want to get something I'll then not be able to wear.

We're trying to sort it out in the next few days; dress, shoes, accessories, the lot! Wish me luck - I'm girly but not very good at shopping usually :-)

Not feeling as bleurgh this morning which is nice, just not sure what I'll be taking to work for lunch so need to sort that out asap.

Hope everyone is feeling good and pips are all behaving themselves :-)

claire16c

Sijou yes I lost 5lbs due to the morning sickness, since put 2lb back on so only 3lb down now.

sjlou

Morning all,

Feeling a bit better today.

cpoir my thinking exactly! Gives me a head start! Although I cant imagine being a really elegant pg lady with a tiny neat bump! I'm sure Ill balloon, so it'll all be going back on! :eek:

Elsie37

Hi ladies.

Just wondering when you all had your first appointment with midwife? Ive just been given mine for when Ill be 7.5 weeks according to lmp. Does this seem right?

claire16c

Had mine yesterday Elsie my drs does them between 8-10 weeks.

Had to go back to the nurse today after the midwife not being able to get enough blood from me yesterday even thugh normally I'm easy for that. Turns out it wasn't the midwife as the nurse tried one arm & it wasn't coming out so I started crying as I'd already been sick 3 times this morning & she said i think your body is just exhausted and doesn't want to give it up!

We then discussed not doing it for another week the only con was the hospital don't like to arrange scans until they've had the bloods.. So then she put the strap thing on my other arm and just saw if she thought she could get enough, and she said I think I can probably if you're happy to let me.

Luckily it was fine & she got enough! Which is a relief as I did not want to go back again to have it happen possibly a 3rd time!

So at least I can ring up for my scan next week now.

Elsie37

Thats what I had read Claire- seemed early to me and I think Ill only be 7 weeks as usually ovulate later.

Glad they managed to get some blood from you- I hate having it done and am not looking forward to it at all!

Molly41

claire16c wrote: »

Had mine yesterday Elsie my drs does them between 8-10 weeks.

Had to go back to the nurse today after the midwife not being able to get enough blood from me yesterday even thugh normally I'm easy for that. Turns out it wasn't the midwife as the nurse tried one arm & it wasn't coming out so I started crying as I'd already been sick 3 times this morning & she said i think your body is just exhausted and doesn't want to give it up!

We then discussed not doing it for another week the only con was the hospital don't like to arrange scans until they've had the bloods.. So then she put the strap thing on my other arm and just saw if she thought she could get enough, and she said I think I can probably if you're happy to let me.

Luckily it was fine & she got enough! Which is a relief as I did not want to go back again to have it happen possibly a 3rd time!

So at least I can ring up for my scan next week now.

If you are dehydrated it is very difficult to get blood x

cpoir

The damn postman didn't bring my FR test today and he doesn't come until about 2pm so I have a right wait tomorrow aswell, ha! However, today is the day AF was due and I'm very pleased to say...no sign of it Yay!! Looking forward to the coming months.

Sjlou - will this be your first baby?

sjlou

Cpoir - yep first for us. I'll be turning 30 later this year, so no spring chicken! But feeling a bit panicy, ill be responsible for an actual baby! Eeek! Hardly feel an "adult" myself!
Will it be your first?

I was told the same about bloods and being dehydrated. My arm looked battered and bruised for a week after their attempts on my veins!