Lol Jules I am so totally the same!!! I always check when I wipe thinking I'll see blood. Sounds like we're going to be paranoid together!! When did you have your bloods taken?? Mine were last Friday. I also get the twinge/slight pain. I don't get it every day but so far it's been more prevalent the last two weekends which I think is just coincidental, not just more notice whilst relaxing. Boobs have been saw for the past two weeks now.

Good luck with your test results tomorrow as well I hope it's good news. I POAS on an IC last night as hadn't done that for a few days. Test line was ultra dark now and was pretty dark before the second line even came up and this was done at about 8ish last night. Love how dark it is now

Cames and Jules - Can I be SUPER PARANOID with you too then! hehe!

Would love to hear both of your HCG levels when you get them tomorrow ! Best of luck - and Cams with the job too.

Eeyolet... so so sorry honey... something no one should have to go through... I have no other words that will help.... besides cyber hugs xxxxxxx
Ive been feelign more crampy today instead of twingy... laying flat on the couch seems to help... don't think I drank enough water today - oops. Tomorrow I will try to improve!

How are others finding meals? Hard? AFM - home cooked finners and breakfasts are easy but Im struggling with lunches (because im usually a deli meats or salads (pre packaged sometimes) girl.... boo!

Lol OMG perhaps we need to start a paranoia club!!
I'm the same as you with meals, breakfast I just have normal but if anything I don't eat as much as usual. Dinner I'm fine but find that I get indigestion after spicy or fatty food, doesn't even need to be that spicy!! Lunch I'm also struggling with as I usually go to the bakery where they make up a deli meat and salad pack. I've kept it the same however just not eaten the meat. Today I switched sprouts (which I've just left in the container for the last couple weeks) for avocado.
My biggest issue now is probably dinner as I really hate cooking just for me and tend to end up snacking but need to make sure I have enough nutrients for bubs.

So glad I'm not the only one who constantly checks!

Cams my bloods were taken last sat day morn which was 5 wks
exactly on current calculations!
Did my 2nd pg test last Sat morn b4 drs and
2nd line was a lot darker too.
U got me thinking whether I should do a 3rd!!


Omg - lunches are hard. For me either a tuna swich or homemade salad
with tuna, homemade fruit salad, cheese, avo & tom on toast. If I'm not working ill have
baked beans on toast or scrambled eggs or potato in jacket with light Philly cheese & baked
beans.. Also found some good recipes in a food pg book- for homemade muffins, pikelets, crepes.
I am really into cooking and good food...

I'm in tears...

Digital came back at pregnant 2-3 at 15 dpo, so my level must be over 200! That's good for 4 weeks 1 day isn't it? I hope so.

I never got a pregnant 2-3 with my last baby. I so hope this one sticks and grows for me...and in the right place! Im terrified of an ectopic after last months scare.

eyeolet - I am so sorry for your loss... I cant imagine how you must feel, its certainly the fear of myself and many newly pregnant and to have it realised and confirmed must just be heart shattering. xxxxxx

I have had some cranping since week 2 and now some brown/pink discharge too... (TMI territory here sorry!) Its been since 2-3 days ago, first pinkish cervical mucus, then brown, but yesterday I had some bright red blood to which has left me freaked out. It wasn't much and only upon wiping so not quite a bleed but still undeniably bright red. I've got my first shared care appointment this afternoon so have decided to just stay calm and not panic, Dr google tells me it could either be absolutely normal or possibly the start of something more sinister. I'm going to go with normal for now!
I'm 5 weeks 3 days today and its my first pregnancy...

Jemiesmum - I have been amazed the ore I've read how completly normal bleeding can be and how common it is... I've been completly shocked ... from the "movies" as soon as someone bleeds it is automatically a miscarriage.... so hopefully you are just one of those with a bit of non sinister blood.. crossed fingers xxxx


Cams - definately start a club!


JulesMC - thanks for the ideas.. but I thought tuna was a bit restricted too?? soo much advice out there I dont know anymore....

Vanilla - Yay yay on the 2-3 weeks - waaahhooo!



AFM - definate morning sickness this morning... and more than just hump day tired... exhausted.. I got out of bed and went to the couch and laid down... uurrrggghh... please pass soon. For lunch I have been addicted to vegemite and cheese saladas or avacado and cheese toast... boring... but I work full time so need to just grab and go!



I wanna go home ! C xx

OMG Finally!! - Thank you, I hope so too.. will keep you guys posted after this afternoon. Fingers and toes crossed all is ok :-)

Jemiesmum - hi! Good not to panic. Good luck. Hoping for the best for u.

Vanilla - take care. I am sure it will be fine. It's so early and levels
and pg tests are so variable.

Cams - yeah tuna is definitely. Dr and health fund gave referred me to
NSW health/food authority for quantities.

I should actually get some work done.

Sorry tuna comment was for omg... So many of us hard to keep up.

so tuna is ok in small quantities you mean?



How about dim sims chicks?

eyeolet - I am so sorry for your loss..no-one deserves to lose one.

Jenniesmum - I hope you get good news today I know how you feel. I had the same thing with my first bub and cried my eyes out I was so scared. Bub was fine and the u/s tech told me it is very very common so you are doing the right thing by staying positive!

AFM- still a bit nauseas argh and sooo tired. I have had an emotional few days though. My DS burnt his fingers on the mower on Friday, had a fever on Saturday night, and then my uncle passed away on Sunday night Breathe!!!

Hope everyone is good xxx

Eeyolet ~ I'm so sorry to hear you won't be continuing with us in here. Take care of yourself and all the best for the future!

Gosh I'm so far behind in here!!
Welcome and Congratulations to kirsada, JulesMc, indigo99, Nezzy, bubbadicko and Tameka.

Loz ~ Sorry to hear you had a bit of a scare... from my experience brown is ok. I hope the 2wks until your next scan goes fast for you!

Ez21 ~ Fingers crossed your friend gets pregnant soon so you can be pregnant together! My best friend is due with her 2nd about 5 days before me this time.. so exciting!

Stevie ~ 2 more days till our scans!!

OMGFinally ~ Maybe your Dr means it would be the right level for 4wks past ovulation?? Which would be accurate going by your dates?? 5788 is definitely not 4wk hcg level..
Oh and I'm sure Dim Sim's are fine... I have never heard of anyone avoiding them during pregnancy.

bubbadicko ~ I haven't had any more bloods other than the normal ones they do at the start of pregnancy (antibodies, rubella etc)

Tameka ~ I think we're due the same day! I'll know for sure on Friday exactly when I'm due though. Good Luck for your dating scan too!

Cams ~ Good Luck for your job interview today!!
LOL at the Paranoia Club.. I'd love to say it gets easier but this is my 6th pregnancy and I'm just as paranoid as with the first!

JulesMc ~ I do the same thing every time I go to the toilet... always check the paper.
good Luck with getting your results today!

Vanilla Cupcakes ~ YAY! So glad to hear you got a 2-3! Must be such a relief.

Jemiesmum ~ Sorry to hear you've had a scare too! Good Luck with your appointment today!

kirsada ~ We must have been posting at the same time.. Wow! What a busy few days you've had. I'm so sorry to hear about your Uncle :-(.
How is your son now? I hope the burn wasn't too bad!

AFM ~ The minute I realize I'm hungry.. I feel sick! :/ And I am sooooo tired! Well.. I was always tired anyway running around after 4 kids but now I'm extra tired.
I feel like I'm showing already! By the end of the day I definitely am.. I know a big part of that is bloating but being my 5th I will show earlier anyway. I tend to get quite big too... I can't WAIT!!
I've got my daughters 8th birthday tomorrow so I need to make cupcakes for her to take to school. Then my scan Friday, and Lukas's appointment at the Fracture Clinic for his arm. Then Saturday is Emily's birthday party! The best part of such a busy weekend is that my best friend is coming up!! She lives 3hrs away but she never misses a birthday party if she can help it!

Check out www.foodauthority.nsw.gov.au/pregnancy and download the 'Food safety
in pregnancy' brochure. P11 will give you recommended safe quantities of various types of fish
consumption.

eyeolet
I am so sorry for your loss. I sincerely hope that your dealing ok. Great big hugs to your and your partner and i wish you a SUPER sticky baby ASAP!!
Biggest hugs.

eyeolet: So very sorry about your loss. I'm fairly certain I had an early MC on Xmas Eve and it was so disappointing and sad. I know everyone deals with it differently....I just hope that you are doing OK and that you are PG again in a flash and it's a sticky next time. xoxo

loz6190 - thank you! I'm now having a 10 week scan on 16 March. I couldn't get to the Ob sooner.

eeyolet - I'm so sorry. It must be very sad and disappointing. I wish you all the best

JulesMc - Yum! Can I come to your place for lunch? I struggle with different lunch ideas that are healthy and tasty.

Kirsada - you have been through so much lately. Sorry to hear about your Uncle and I hope your son is feeling better. take care

J4CQUI - yes, it would be the best if my friend gets pregnant soon. It's so good to share your journey with a good friend. This was the case with my first pregnancy and I loved being able to talk to someone who knew exactly what I was going through.

I'm feeling good. I really can't complain too much. I've been extremely tired at work, especially in the afternoons. Slight nausea, but not too bad. And, I've been sleeping like a log...I haven't slept this soundly for months! I've been trying to eat well and go for a walk every morning. I really don't want to put on as much weight for this pregnancy. Let's just say that I went a bit overboard with my eating in my first pregnancy...never again!

I'm so impressed with this group - lots happening and most importantly lots of support.

Hi all,

Sorry I am not responding individually.. I am a bit drained today and don't really want to think/do much other than zone out. Was very unproductive work wise too grrr and have so much to do and catch up on tomorrow.

So I went to my first shared care appointment today. The doctor was alert but not alarmed (!) about the cramps and bleeding. It seemed to me that she thought the crampy twinges of pain were normal but the pink/brown CM and then red blood in CM perhaps not so much. She wanted to check my hCG levels so took bloods today and then again in 48 hours. I'm 5 weeks 4 days today so she thinks she'll still be able to see a (hopefully) good doubling effect in that time to reassure me. Also wants me to do dating ultrasound next week to check sac is viable etc but wont I freak out more if there is no heartbeat as still early... I don't know.. I feel like I just want to KNOW what is happening either way good or bad so I can deal with it. Feel like I'm hanging in limbo now. Hope this is all nothing and I feel really silly about the panic next week!

Its my first pregnancy, no previous history of MC or anything sinister so everything is new to me. I want to sit back and relax but my mind is foggy at the moment. Feel very selfish venting here but its my only release at the moment. Don't want to concern others around me if its nothing.

So, I'll do the next hCG on Friday and then by midday Saturday I should be able to get both lot of results back and see how they look. Please cross your fingers for me.

Have any of you guys had cramping/spotting in current or previous healthy pregnancies.. how did you go?

Hi all havent checked in in awhile been feeling horrible. I hate morning sickness
Went to Sydney on saturday and threw up on the plane

Rachaeljane, letsgivethisago and eeyolet so sorry to hear of your losses. thinking of you all hope you all have a sticky really soon.

welcome to all the new ladies.

not gonna do personals cause theres to many lol

im going to book in my dating scan for Friday cause then DH can come and mum can have the girls. Im thinking i should be 7 1/2 weeks but we ll see.
Anybody else have stretching pains already? I had pain for hrs last night right down both sides of my stomach not cramping just like mussel pain. i dont remember getting it this early last time, and i can feel the top of my tummy getting abit hard already. i knew you pop out earlier with number 3 but this is earlier then i expected to be noticing it. Anybody else on 3 or more noticing changes already?


just wanted to add Jemiesmum i had a little spotting with both my girls. its really normal.

mum2princesses09... - THANK YOU for that reassurance, it helps a lot hearing a first hand example of when its happens and works out ok compared to the research telling me its likely ok.

Good morning

Went to drs for blood test results yesterday pm. They hadn't tested my hcg levels! Was disappointed. Dr arranged for them to do it so should know by this afternoon.

How did u go cams?

Otherwise I don't feel sick yet but peeing ALOT! Funny too that I feel like I am trying to squeeze into my bras.. Also feel sorry forDH as I have been crying and moody...mostly without any real cause.

Love reading all the posts ladies. So good to get your opinions and find out how your all going. Makes it easier as I haven't told hardly anyone including my sister and close friends!!

Hi Ladies,

it has been a while since I first posted (am due 1 Oct), but I have been feeling quite yuck (ms) and busy with DS1 (7months) as well as feeling a little nervous about the viability of this pregnancy.

I have a scan next Tuesday (not a dating scan as this is an IVF baby we know exactly how far along we are lols) to check that everything is as it should be ie heartbeat etc. First OB appointment at 10 weeks, then the 12 week NT scan (as I am 42 am definitely having that done).

congrats to all the BFPs out there, and my condolences to those who are no longer posting.

mum2twoprincesses - was going to ask the same question today - ALOT of stretching - kinda bordering on crampy/.achy feelings sides of tummy and right down low.. and yes definate changes to stomach- I am SURE I didn't have this much with my son... kinda scary.... I was wondering if mine was due to previous surgeries stretching etc? Kinda glad to hear you say you have had them too.


I don't understand how people can not know they are pregnant... how can you miss these symptoms?

Defiante MS this morning again... brushing teeth was hard.. and I remember that from DS. Harder this time when 4.5 yr old DS is standing next to me brushing his teeth and Im trying to keep breakfast down.... then I go to work, try to hide it in the staffroom and then talking to parents in my classroom.. uurrrggghhhhh! Yesterday I was STARVING all day.... all good signs I guess. Bring on 12 weeks when this should all die down hey! Then we get to just get fat!

Thanks guys for your support. I have had a bad run lately, but at least the news that I am expecting again has cheered us all up

Jemiesmum: Hang in there. I know exactly how you feel. I had the same spotting/bleeding with my first pregnancy. It was bright red and a bit more than spotting. I had it at about 6wks and was sent for an u/s but no hcg levels. Bub was fine with a little heartbeat and now I have a healthy 14 month old! Will be praying for you, so try and relax and be kind to yourself

mum2twoprincesses/OMG Finally: I definitely have a bigger tummy already which must be bloating as I am not even 4 wks yet. I am sooo conscious of it too I definitely have more obvious symptoms this time around

Hi Ladies,
I've just found out I'm 4 weeks pregnant with my first bub!! Very exciting, not planned but a welcomed surprise!! Any advise from other mum's would be great, I've only had sore boobs so far so it still doesn't feel quite real yet. Congrats to all you other soon to be mummy's!! xo

Welcome Everyone who is new Im so happy there is so many of us.

I feel so yuck lately. Constant nausea. Mehh!

And even though im plus sized, i can still see/feel the difference with this being my 3rd. I FEEL huge. Even though im not.

Due between the 1st -9th So my scan is tomorrow OMG!!

P.s. I just want to say its so cute seeing all the 3 & 4 weeks tickers. It feels like just yesterday mine said 3... Its now somewhere between 6-7 nawwww...

Cant wait to share this with you all..

Wow im just all sooky and rambling. Ill go now

Stevie

Hi girls!

I'm still around, just scared to post too much as I am so scared I'm being too ambitious about this pregnancy.

Have very few symptoms at the moment, is that normal for 4 weeks?

I have hot flushes, bigger boobs, and back pain. I actually have more energy than I've had before though.

And a lack of appetite.

Hope everyone is well!

Vanilla CUpcakes, I dont have any symptoms other than being really tired. But that could also be because I am quite busy at the moment anyway (and chasing around my 11 mth old at the same time)
Last pregnancy I had sore boobs/nausea/dizzyness etc...but trying not to over think it this time

hi all... am joining this group as scan today has put me due at 1 oct, whereas last scan they could see only sac and apparently measuring that isnt too reliable. grr.. feeling very nauseaous, been ill a couple times and over the stretchy pains already feel as though anything i eat is too much and gives me pain. cant wait for this to go. so am 7w 5d today. second child, no1 is 3.5yrs. hoping this labor is as easy as the first was! and def finding out the sex.. but we've already settled on a name for each.

no posts today - are we all ok?

all good here

We had our scan done on Wednesday. Heard a little heart beat...was so nice! The scan wants to put me back to the 8th October, but DH and I have decided to stick with the 4th October anyway. I know my dates positively and the measurements from her match up to my dates too, not hers (weird i know). But either way its only 4 days!

I've started to feel a little better lately. I had been feeling sick all day (worse in morning on way to work and then evenings) but that seems be passing (fingers crossed anyway!). I still have an awful taste in my mouth and enough saliva to fill a swimming pool.

I'm feeling a little guilty at the moment. I was craving a toasted ham and cheese fociacia so i've gone and had one . I made sure it was piping hot in the middle (toasted really hot) so i'm not worried but i still feed guilty! I have had the craving all week - it took me a little while to cave. I'm arguing with myself that i need to give my body what it asks for, not to feel guilty as i did make sure it was piping hot, but still i feel bad. Oh well, its done now.

Hi to all our newbies. Hope you are all still feeling well and enjoying the exciting news!

Hope your scan has gone well today Stevie

I think this could be the hormones, but I'm sitting here bawling.

DF was going out for his best mates birthday, and he's just told me he's staying with them at the hotel (his best mate works there and booked rooms for the boys).

Now it's probably stupid, but I just feel sad that I'm here on my own tonight, and once again, he chooses them.

He doesn't have that sense of needing to be with me, or to come home for me. And yet I do for him.

I'll blame this on hormones I think, because I'm sure I'll feel better tomorrow. But right now, I'm a lonely pregnant woman who wishes her DF felt like coming home to care for her.

Vanilla - blame it on the hormones!! I have had two or three crying fits this wk and poor DH has been suffering as a result of my hormones.

Take care and enjoy the night in on your own. Sometimes its nice to stay in on your own -I love that i get the tv to myself and I normally put on something really girly and eat my favourite dinner...and have a really long shower putting a nit of extra care into myself..

hey just a quick question... i'm about 7weeks pregnant and yet i don't have any ms, only a little bit of nausea if i haven't eaten in a while and i admit only a little bit of going to throw up if i get up early for work (3am)... anyone else not having morning sickness this far in??

It makes me feel as if i'm not, yet all i have is the confirmation blood test that i am which leads to another question...


First time pregnant, should i go gt a scan, before my 10 wk checkup, i'm a little confused n hate to say it scared that i'm doing everything wrong

thanx

Thanks Jules!

I've just gone out to the car, got in, ready to go get groceries, and bawled again, so I've brought myself inside, the groceries can wait another day. I can't even make a damn decision!

Vanilla-Cupcakes: Aw, sweety, sorry to hear you are sad. I've found that the hormones have defintely made me more emotinal about certain situations.
If it makes you feel any better, my hubby did basically the same thing two weeks ago - except he then did it two weekends in a row!!! I was pretty OK about it the first time but the second time I totally lost my s#^t at him and told him it was not alright to leave me alone a whole night and the whole next day (cos he was in bed hungover).
I think that if this is a one off you should let it go and let your DF have a boys night. They still need to feel like they have some freedom and need to catch up with their mates and I'd bet he will love you more for letting him go without an argument or guilt. If it continues to happen though then you might need to have a discussion about it with him - preferably when you are not feeling too hormonal.
For tonight - try to make the most of a night to yourself. Relax, pamper yourself, watch whatever YOU want to watch on TV, eat whatever YOU want to eat and take the chance to call friends and family you haven't spoken to for ahwile and have a good long catch up.
Hope some of that helps.

Oh vanilla-cupcakes, you poor thing. I think you have every right to feel sad, my husband asked if he could go overseas for three days with his mate next week, he knows why I have said absolutely not, but he's still bloody sulking!

Nalina I'm about 6 weeks and I get the occasional yucky feeling, but have not felt like throwing up yet. I keep waiting and just about wishing to feel sick, but I should know better from experience that I'll soon be regretting that wish!

Jules I agree that sometimes night on the couch by yourself can be very cosy and relaxing, especially if I get the kids to bed early

Nalina: I'm 7 weeks and 2 days and I don't have any MS yet either. Not worried - just thankful!

All good here too.
Nalina - I'm 7wks Sunday & only feel a little sick when i start to get hungry. Not everyone gets MS though & everyones symptoms are different. This is my 1st too & all i have is a blood test as well, was told my 1st scan would be at 19 weeks. I guess unless theres any bleeding or pain there's nothing to worry about. Just gotta stay positive

Thanks girls!

I ended up calling DF to say that's fine, he could sense the tears, I had a big cry, he said he would come home immediately, but I said no, stay out, and that I was just being irrational.

So we're going to have a nice day out tomorrow

I guess I'm just a bit sensitive, because DF is going overseas for 32 days in 4 Ish months, and it's going to be so long without him plus I will be 20 weeks

Anyway, will take your advice and pamper myself tonight.

Is it ok to have a bath do you think? X

Big hugs to you Vanilla. I understand how you feel. Even before pregnancy I'd find it hard when DH was home but then decided to go have a boys night. I'm sure when DF goes away it will be hard for you but you will slowly get into a routine. You'll also have us to help keep you entertained which helps. I'm finding it quite hard this time whilst DH is away but only because it's for such a big time of the first trimester when we're all over analysing things as it is let alone having as much spare time on your hands as I do

AFM - as I said on the FB page, it's not been a good day for me at all day with lots of tears as well. I've got it together again now but we'll see how things go. Really not happy about not winning my position again at work but it's out of my control now and will have to make decisions as to what to do now. Very very disappointed.
Been to the naturopath this afternoon and ended up having a big massive talk about what happened today and all my pregnancy fears. She's put me on a couple tonics to try help me with the trauma/stress. Going back in a week so that she can keep a closer eye on me. Can we fast forward now until the end of March/early April when we will be in the second trimester?

hmmm is it normal to not have had dating scan about 7 wks? i have had 2 scans already n im 8w. got the nt scan in 4 wks, then more bloods... maybe they fuss over me cause i have kidney probs but i thought should have 1st scan fairly early on? ms is crap, i was up all night with it last night, n all day yest. would rather vomit n feel better than sit all day waiting to be sick. son is trying to help by getting me a strawberry or bucket, which is sweet. got stretchy tummy pains which i dont remember getting with 1st, but guess its normal. breakky and bucket time, bbl.

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