First Time Mums?

[JaneyJan]

Oh Purdiecat! I think everyone is having similar but slightly different experiences. I have felt ok until week 7/8 and now feel like I've been hit by a bus. I did a 12.5 hour shift last night, came home in absolute agony and started watching a film with the hubby then went upstairs crying half an hour into it, saying I was just too tired. I've slept for 12 gotta! Got today off, but then two more of the same shifts tomorrow and Thursday and God alone will get me through them!

My sister on the other hand has been in hospital 3 times already with constant vomiting and has had to have 4 weeks off work. She's in week 11.

I think it's ok that we're feeling rubbish and feel a little sorry for ourselves. It's not a walk in the park, but I hope we'll all feel better in a few weeks and our babies are all growing inside of us which makes it all worth it...!

 

[JaneyJan]

**that's meant to say 12 hours.


I've got my booking appointment this morning! !
Anyone else had theirs and know how long they last?

 

[LuckyLaura]

Eeeee, I never thought pregnancy symptoms would hit so hard and so fast! Ive spent most of the last week in bed!

Relentless Nausea, cramps, wind (ohhh THE WIND!!) constipation, headaches, insomnia, exhaustion... when does this get fun??

I gave in an called my mum in tears last week because I just felt too sorry for myself, so she found out she was going to be a granny through sobs and snot bubbles (sorry mum!)

Aww hugs! Im sure she was delighted no matter how she found out hehe I can relate so much purdiecat I've been hit by the same bus and I'm barely functioning. I was in work until 10pm last night and came home and went to bed and felt sorry for myself.

Also Im hoping this is normal but I have cramps all the time and keep getting these twinges and gurgles. Not sure if it's cuz I've had a horrendously upset stomach and that's causing a lot of bloating and discomfort too but I'm hoping everything is fine.

Finally called the doctor and am booked in Thursday morning yay xxx

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[LuckyLaura]

**that's meant to say 12 hours.


I've got my booking appointment this morning! !
Anyone else had theirs and know how long they last?

Hope your booking appointment goes well hehe I can't offer much advice xx

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[JemRose]

My booking appointment was about an hour and a half. Just lots and lots of questions xx

 

[LuckyLaura]

I just had the most amazing shower and noticed that my stomach right down low.. My uterus I guess is really hard! Is that normal? Xc

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[sarah1986]

**that's meant to say 12 hours.


I've got my booking appointment this morning! !
Anyone else had theirs and know how long they last?

Mine lasted just over an hour, also took bloods and urine sample

 

[JemRose]

Hi how is everyone doing? Just wondering if anyone else has the same thoughts as me flit through their heads?

I hate these thoughts, but I keep getting a fluttery nervous feeling in my stomach and then my head says "what are you doing? you can't do this, you're not ready for this!!" and then I'm petrified that I'm pregnant and not ready .. even though I tried for this and I want this!

It's awful, I wonder if it's a normal thought to have or just because I have anxiety and my brain likes to torment me with horrible things sometimes!!

 

[MrsLK2017]

I would say normal feelings, I keep switching from excited to scared and wondering what on earth i'm doing

 

[JemRose]

That's a relief, that's what I'm going through too. Glad it's normal lol x

 

[MrsLK2017]

That's a relief, that's what I'm going through too. Glad it's normal lol x

Although not sure i'd class myself as normal

 

[JaneyJan]

I feel very ready, but I'm starting to really worry now as have read and heard about missed miscarriages. Quite a few people have found out I'm pregnant and I'm super anxious what if there's no heartbeat? My scan isn't going to be until I'm almost 13 weeks... January 8.

 

[Katybaby87]

I used to think I was super ready (but that was before!) I think I’m doubting myself because I’ve felt so crap with all the symptoms and the fatigue I feel like how would I cope with a baby! I keep crying that I’m not playing with my dog enough I’m so tired... Work is really hard at the moment and I’m barely sleeping so I can’t help but think how would I handle work and a dog and a baby all at once?! But I’m prone to anxiety too so just trying to keep calm and just focus on what I need to get done each day

 

[KHTW]

I feel very ready, but I'm starting to really worry now as have read and heard about missed miscarriages. Quite a few people have found out I'm pregnant and I'm super anxious what if there's no heartbeat? My scan isn't going to be until I'm almost 13 weeks... January 8.

I think we all worry about that. Sadly worrying won't change anything... there either is going to be a heartbeat or not and the only way of calming your nerves would be to book an early scan.

My nhs scan is not until I am nearly 14 weeks!! Hence I booked a privet scan at 12 weeks x

 

[JaneyJan]

I want a private scan but OH doesn't think we need to do one. I see where he's coming from but he's just like, stop worrying, it's all fine.

Over the last 24 hours I keep needing to pee all the time. I'm now in my 10th week.. And is the first time I've felt like that!

 

[LuckyLaura]

I'm really glad this was brought up. My husband was questioning me asking if I really wanted the baby when I keep crying and saying how scared I am like what if I don't know what to do at all? What if I can't get the baby to eat? Or sleep? What if I drop it??? Hahaha xx

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[Kholl]

Hey first-time mamas, congratulations!

I have 3 kids now and the first trimester of my first pregnancy was the most terrifying time of my life. I was scared of miscarriage sure but more than that I went absolutely insane. I questioned everything in my life; the pregnancy, my marriage, where we were living, what I wore, my friends, what I ate, and I wept hysterically multiple times a day. Once at the airport I had such a weeping breakdown that a security guard interrogated me like she thought I was drunk or on drugs. Humiliating!!!

I woke up at 17 weeks like I’d just emerged from a bad dream. I felt myself again, and looking back I was shocked at how much I absolutely lost my mind. PREGNANCY HORMONES ARE INSANE. All I can say is DO NOT BELIEVE all the crazy thoughts running through your head. They are so intense and they also don’t mean anything. Please hear me on that one. It’s so important I’ll say it again: your scary thoughts are based on nothing and they don’t mean anything.

Also when your baby is born (s)he has built-in instincts (to nurse, cry, etc). And the second your baby is born, the same profound and fundamental biological instincts kick in for you, too. You will know. You will just KNOW what your baby needs.

Also being a mom is the best thing ever. Ever. I am so excited for you all.

 

[JemRose]

Kholl that is so amazing to hear, thank you so much for putting our minds at rest!

I can't wait to feel a little bit normal again. To stop crying, to stop shouting at OH for absolutely no reason, to just feel alive lol!

x

 

[LuckyLaura]

Kholl that is so amazing to hear, thank you so much for putting our minds at rest!

I can't wait to feel a little bit normal again. To stop crying, to stop shouting at OH for absolutely no reason, to just feel alive lol!

x

OMG I know. I feel like a zombie these days haha what did normal feel like xx

 

[JaneyJan]

Anyone else not had their scans yet? And anyone having their scans post 12 weeks? Mine's not going to be until I'm halfway through week 13...