******January 2019 Mummies******

[Cwat89]

Hiya everyone hope you are all ok. I am feeling abit fed up and I wonder if anyone can give me any advice on their experiences with their HCG levels... I am 4w1d and I had my first HCG blood today and it was 107 and my Dr didn’t seem very impressed she said that is lower than she would like and I need to go back for my second test on Friday she also gave me a scan at only 4w 1s and said apart from having a thick womb lining she can’t see anything I feel really fed up this afternoon and now think it won’t be a good pregnancy and it’s made me feel down ....I wondered if anyone else has had similar experience....sending lots of love xx

 

[MoominGirl]

Just wanted to pop over and say congrats to you all!! Can't believe we're talking about 2019 babies

 

[Smor]

Hey all!
According to an app my due date is 22nd Jan!
I found out I was pregnant last week, we had been trying for 5 months and I have endometriosis so I was shocked I managed to conceive, particularly without any help. Is anyone else struggling with the emotional outbursts? I have cried everyday, several times - even at work. I have the added stressor of quitting smoking too; obviously I knew this may happen but I had been convinced by health professionals that it would take me years to get pregnant (if I was lucky!). My partner of 8 years is being a bit difficult too, I can't tell what's hormones or what's real!!! Any help/advice/support would be appreciated. X

 

[Mrsbridge17]

Hey smor! Well done on quitting smoking keep at it! It will all be worth it �� I too had the emotional outburst about a week ago I was absolutely vile lol �� How is your partner being difficult? Xx

 

[Flossy86]

Hiya everyone hope you are all ok. I am feeling abit fed up and I wonder if anyone can give me any advice on their experiences with their HCG levels... I am 4w1d and I had my first HCG blood today and it was 107 and my Dr didn’t seem very impressed she said that is lower than she would like and I need to go back for my second test on Friday she also gave me a scan at only 4w 1s and said apart from having a thick womb lining she can’t see anything I feel really fed up this afternoon and now think it won’t be a good pregnancy and it’s made me feel down ....I wondered if anyone else has had similar experience....sending lots of love xx

Hey Cwat89 I’m sorry you’ve had a tough time with the doctor. I haven’t had experience of this but that sounds super early for a scan to show much but I’m no expert. Got my fingers crossed real tight for you that Friday has some positive outcomes.

 

[Cwat89]

Thankyou, yeah it was weird and afterwards I rang my clinic who did my actual ivf and they were pleased with the number, they said anything over 25 at this stage they are happy with. So I’m not really sure I will have to see what Friday brings there is always something to worry about xx

 

[WheelDon2]

MrsBridge and Smor- I have updated you both!

MrsBridge- we are bump buddies! I have my appt in about a week and a half to see where they date me.

Cwat- honestly, normal hcg levels for 4 weeks are 5-426. Anything within that range is good. And every pregnancy is different....don't get too down on yourself!

 

[Cwat89]

I know you are right my mum and everyone keeps telling me not to keep stressing so I will just have to wait and see the hospital said ideally it would have doubled and if not as long as it’s gone up by 60%
Also it says u can’t really see anything on ultra sound until ur levels are over 1000 so I think I just need to calm down and see what Friday brings I just wish she wouldn’t of said anything and just left it to review on Friday xx

 

[WheelDon2]

Friday isn't too far away!

Plus you are still early in pregnancy. FX it doubles and all is good.

 

[Flossy86]

How’s everyone feeling? Any changes in symptoms?

I appear to have moved on to the nausea stage, threw up half way through dinner on Monday and now the nausea seems to be around all day, but I’m hoping sticking to toast and crackers and drinking water will help. Boobs hurt more now too.

Early scan booked for 30th May and booking appointment with midwife is 25th. Hoping things will feel more real then.

 

[WinterWolf]

That's exciting Flossy! FX it all goes well!

My nausea has backed off a lot, which I suppose is good but it does make me nervous. I guess at only 4.5 weeks I can't expect to feel super pregnant everyday and there's plenty of time for nausea to come back. My boobs hurt 10x more than yesterday and now my back is hurting too. Hoping everything is ok.

 

[Smor]

Hey smor! Well done on quitting smoking keep at it! It will all be worth it �� I too had the emotional outburst about a week ago I was absolutely vile lol �� How is your partner being difficult? Xx

He is constantly reminding me that I can't use my hormones as an excuse for being emotional or snapping at him; I do get his point, I need to take accountability but he winds me up because I am regularly telling him that when I am crying, please just come and hug me. He is too scared of me pushing him away I think. I honestly feel like I am going through this alone, I had no idea how hard it would be and I'm only at the beginning! Xx

 

[WheelDon2]

Flossy- That is exciting!

I don't seem to be too nauseous currently.. knock on wood. I'm always tired though and take naps almost daily..

I've been having some lower back pain and to counter it, I have started doing prenatal yoga. (LOVE IT!)

Other than that, I'm starting to get heavy and tender breasts and my nipples seem to be always hard.

 

[WinterWolf]

Flossy- That is exciting!

I don't seem to be too nauseous currently.. knock on wood. I'm always tired though and take naps almost daily..

I've been having some lower back pain and to counter it, I have started doing prenatal yoga. (LOVE IT!)

Other than that, I'm starting to get heavy and tender breasts and my nipples seem to be always hard.

Sorry your back hurts but it makes me feel better! I've got no reason to worry but the back pain was worrying me.

Also: My due date is now Jan 20th, not Jan 17th. Can you please move me? Thank you

 

[WheelDon2]

Flossy- That is exciting!

I don't seem to be too nauseous currently.. knock on wood. I'm always tired though and take naps almost daily..

I've been having some lower back pain and to counter it, I have started doing prenatal yoga. (LOVE IT!)

Other than that, I'm starting to get heavy and tender breasts and my nipples seem to be always hard.

Sorry your back hurts but it makes me feel better! I've got no reason to worry but the back pain was worrying me.

Also: My due date is now Jan 20th, not Jan 17th. Can you please move me? Thank you

Haha it's not too bad, kind of like I slept wrong.

Done

 

[CI1979]

Well I am a little queasy at odd moments of the day but I think with my previous pregnancies it hit at around 8 weeks. No big or heavy boobs yet, just my old saggy ones still - honestly can't wait till they are firmer haha!!

And overwhelming tiredness is probably my biggest problem at the moment. Struggling to stay awake and wanting to be in bed by 6pm most days. Sadly with a new puppy I am up at 5.30 each morning, even weekends.

Looking forward to seeing the doctor next Tuesday for a referral to the midwifes. Feeling a bit disconnected from it all so I hope once I start having some appointments to look forward to it will feel more real.

Glad you are all doing well and not having too much sickness

 

[SmithyBaby]

Hey guys! Keep feeling like I am missing out on all the chat!

Bit stressed today as one of the girls threw up at work and the deputy said, "Oh, well I hope YOUR not pregnant as well!" meaning another woman who is pregnant and off on maternity at the moment. So I know my pregnancy is going go to down like a lead balloon when I tell them which makes me really sad... I had to just sit there with my mouth shut feeling terrible that I am pregnant. How mad is that. Feeling BAD that this wonderful thing is happening to me...

Other than that just sore boobs still and ridiculously tired. I feel like I am trying to hide everything all the time as no one else knows its really hard. I don't know if I can hide it another two weeks xx

 

[WheelDon2]

Hey guys! Keep feeling like I am missing out on all the chat!

Bit stressed today as one of the girls threw up at work and the deputy said, "Oh, well I hope YOUR not pregnant as well!" meaning another woman who is pregnant and off on maternity at the moment. So I know my pregnancy is going go to down like a lead balloon when I tell them which makes me really sad... I had to just sit there with my mouth shut feeling terrible that I am pregnant. How mad is that. Feeling BAD that this wonderful thing is happening to me...

Other than that just sore boobs still and ridiculously tired. I feel like I am trying to hide everything all the time as no one else knows its really hard. I don't know if I can hide it another two weeks xx

My goodness that is a terrible situation!

My husband has always told me "We have jobs to have lives and enjoy ourselves but it seems like everyone's lives are spent working instead." I know your job provides the money you need for your home, food, this baby...BUT at the same time your job needs to be understanding that this AMAZING thing called pregnancy has finally blessed you instead of stressing you out about it...

Agree with the tiredness though! Took a 3 hour nap yesterday after helping hubby clean up his tools for work.

 

[Mrsbridge17]

Hi everyone!

Smithy maybe they have guessed that you are pregnant and wanted a rise out of you?

Had my booking in appt yesterday all went well doesn’t seem too concerned with the cramps just said it’s likely to be my ligaments as it will be 8 years by the time I have had this little one they are a bit rusty lol.

I have moved my private scan forward to Tuesday so I am not stressing while I am in Greece that’s the last thing we need at the moment!

Has anyone else seen their midwife yet? X

 

[Cwat89]

Hope you ladies are well, got my repeat appointment at EPU this morning for my blood levels need to have risen or they said it looks like it is indicating signs of miscarriage it’s outta my hands now just gotta wait and pray!!

I was really emotional yesterday cried most the day and hardly got out of bed but I don’t know if that was pregnancy related or just nerves!!

Take care all xx