What to expect?

Alibeebs · Mar 10th, 2009, 08:18 AM

Hi everyone.

I just found out im 3 weeks pregnant, had slight suspisions, slightly tender breasts and have been feeling like i've ate a 3 course meal when i wake up.yuk!

but apart from that, nothing else as yet.

This is my first baby, so im a bit anxious to try be as healthly as poss. Any advise on what i can expect or anything i can do to help me and baby along the way?

Many Thanks

lou1979 · Mar 10th, 2009, 08:25 AM

Hello and welcome

Congrats on your

just do as you are doing huni you will be fine oh and remember 'folic acid'!

elainegee · Mar 10th, 2009, 08:28 AM

eat healthy, take your folic acid, plenty of water :-) you might get slighty crampy pains which can be quite normal so dont worry. Apart from that just enjoy these first couple of months x

ClaireLouise · Mar 10th, 2009, 09:24 AM

And dont forget your fibre! Im hoping i avoid the constipation stage ha ha!!

Oh, and keep a bag of ginger biscuits and paperbags in your handbag, just incase morning sickness creeps up unexpectantly!

GersPrincess · Mar 10th, 2009, 09:52 AM

Take your folic acid at night before bed, if you get morning sickness that way it stays down.
Eat little and often. Drink plenty of water, but if you can't stomach it, suck on ice-cubes.
Sleep as much as you need to and don't feel guilty as pretty soon you'll be woken up by strange crazy dreams.
Get yourself a comfy support bra fitted as soon as your boobs start to feel like they've been steam-rollered.
Be prepared for boob itching, waking up for a pee, going off all your favourite foods, and being so tired you can hardly stand.
Also, be prepared to burst into tears the second you see your baby's heart beating for the first time!

The good news is, all these things pass fairly shortly and you'll soon be blooming.

Congratulations x

firegal · Mar 10th, 2009, 10:26 AM

Welcome Alibeebs!

All I can add to what the other girls have said is, pregnancy is a hell of a ride! Never be afraid to come on here and ask for advice - no such thing as a silly question here, and you won't find a more supportive bunch of people anywhere

x

PS. GersPrincess - random fact for you - your 20 week scan is due for exactly 20mins after mine

Alibeebs · Mar 10th, 2009, 14:33 PM

Thank you so much for the advice!! although ive just been to docs and it works out im actually 5 weeks!!!! im due 12th Nov, how does that work?? I was positive i could only be three weeks. xx

Nicki2202 · Mar 10th, 2009, 15:10 PM

The doc adds on a further 2 weeks that is why they ask you the date of your last period. xxx

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Alibeebs Waiting To Try (WTT) Active BnB Member Join Date: Mar 2009 Posts: 393	What to expect? Hi everyone. I just found out im 3 weeks pregnant, had slight suspisions, slightly tender breasts and have been feeling like i've ate a 3 course meal when i wake up.yuk! but apart from that, nothing else as yet. This is my first baby, so im a bit anxious to try be as healthly as poss. Any advise on what i can expect or anything i can do to help me and baby along the way? Many Thanks

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lou1979 Mum (Mom) Chat Happy BnB Member Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Northants Posts: 1,945	Hello and welcome Congrats on your just do as you are doing huni you will be fine oh and remember 'folic acid'!

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elainegee Mum (Mom) Chat Happy BnB Member Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: West of Scotland Posts: 1,861	eat healthy, take your folic acid, plenty of water :-) you might get slighty crampy pains which can be quite normal so dont worry. Apart from that just enjoy these first couple of months x

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ClaireLouise Mum (Mom) Active BnB Member Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Manchester Posts: 944	And dont forget your fibre! Im hoping i avoid the constipation stage ha ha!! Oh, and keep a bag of ginger biscuits and paperbags in your handbag, just incase morning sickness creeps up unexpectantly!

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GersPrincess Mum (Mom) BnB Addict Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Scotland Posts: 2,581	Take your folic acid at night before bed, if you get morning sickness that way it stays down. Eat little and often. Drink plenty of water, but if you can't stomach it, suck on ice-cubes. Sleep as much as you need to and don't feel guilty as pretty soon you'll be woken up by strange crazy dreams. Get yourself a comfy support bra fitted as soon as your boobs start to feel like they've been steam-rollered. Be prepared for boob itching, waking up for a pee, going off all your favourite foods, and being so tired you can hardly stand. Also, be prepared to burst into tears the second you see your baby's heart beating for the first time! The good news is, all these things pass fairly shortly and you'll soon be blooming. Congratulations x

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Mar 10th, 2009, 10:26 AM	#6
firegal Mum (Mom) Chat Happy BnB Member Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: London Posts: 1,278	Welcome Alibeebs! All I can add to what the other girls have said is, pregnancy is a hell of a ride! Never be afraid to come on here and ask for advice - no such thing as a silly question here, and you won't find a more supportive bunch of people anywhere x PS. GersPrincess - random fact for you - your 20 week scan is due for exactly 20mins after mine

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Alibeebs Waiting To Try (WTT) Active BnB Member Join Date: Mar 2009 Posts: 393	Thank you so much for the advice!! although ive just been to docs and it works out im actually 5 weeks!!!! im due 12th Nov, how does that work?? I was positive i could only be three weeks. xx

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Nicki2202 Pregnant (Expecting) Active BnB Member Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Scotland Posts: 240	The doc adds on a further 2 weeks that is why they ask you the date of your last period. xxx

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