I've been meaning to start one of these for a few days now, but can't seem to keep awake for long enough. I've turned into the sleep monster

I've been wanting a bub forever. My initial plan (in my teens) was to have 10 - the first when I was 20 and then 1 every 2 years till I was 40. So I'm 5 behind schedule As with most things we plan in our teens, life didn't work out that way. My mid twenties were spent first fighting and then recovering from cancer. And one of the possible side effects of chemo is infertility, which was something that was very difficult for me to accept. But my cycle remained regular, which my docs said was a good sign. I got ovulation pain most months and my period always arrived on time.

Last September I had an unplanned pregnancy that ended in a miscarriage at 5 weeks. I was so sad But I read alot about it and I finally realised that this happens often (esitmated 50% of first pregnancies) and that it's almost always because your body recognises that the baby won't make it. I still feel sad about the little person I lost (had the little bean survived he would have been born in the next few days), but I try not to dwell on it. The good thing was I now knew that it was possible for me to get pregnant.

My periods were all over the place after the miscarriage, so I started charting to see what was going on. I got my at 12 dpo, the day before AF was due. It was very faint, but the line was there My OH wasn't ready to believe it, so I tested again the next morning, still faint, but there. He couldn't deny 2 tests.

And that brings me to now - 6 weeks +1. My symptoms so far are needing to pee way more than before and extreme tiredness. Over the last few days I got some new symptoms: my bbs are very sore and they've grown (I'm now in an E cup ), I've had some nausea, though no vomiting yet, and food is just not appealing at the moment. I think if I could choose anything to eat, it would be plain baked potato. Maybe with a little butter.

I'm falling asleep again as I write this, think I'll have another nap

and sticky to you all

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Welcome to the journals. Hope you have a happy and healthy 9 months.

welcome to the journals

welcome over to the journals and congratulations on your BFP!!

Well, I'm in the "uncomfortable" stage of early pregnancy. I'm bloated and feeling sick and soooo tired.

Yesterday was a bit scary for me. I've been getting cramps, similar to period pains but mild, pretty much from the start. Never been much of a concern since I know that these are normal and as long as there is no bleeding it's fine. But yesterday I had terrible pains, where all I could do curl up in bed and try to breath my way through it. This is pretty normal for me on the first day of my period, I've always had awful cramps for the first day or so, but it's a first for this pregnancy. There's been no bleeding and my temps are still high so I think it's ok. I'm going to keep charting until I have my first scan since it seems miscarriage charts have a dip before they start bleeding so as long as it's high I will feel ok. I haven't had any more cramps since last night, so I'm going to take that as a good sign. My dear OH has been so sweet, he's told me that for the next 6 weeks (until I get scanned) my only job is to rest and feed his baby. Unfortunately this includes no for the next 6 weeks

Other than that, not much to report. Still have a lot of nausea, but no vomitting

I'm feeling very sorry for myself today I feel sooooo sick. Nausea is really bad at the moment, still not vomitting, but sometimes wish I was as maybe it would give some relief from the nausea for a while. My bbs are just exploding at the moment. I got some maternity bras last week, size E, that were slightly big - figured I would leave a little room for growth. I've completely filled them out and I think will have to move up to F cup in week or so if the current trend continues. They are now too big and sore for me to sleep on my stomache. Ow!!!

Yesterday I thought I'd have a quick nap after lunch (about 12:30), I woke up at 4:45 not knowing where I was or what day it was. Needless to say I had a restless night what with my big bbs getting in the way and too much sleep during the day. I'm trying to hold out on the nap today so that I can get a better nights sleep tonight, but I'm so sleepy right now I think I'm fighting a loosing battle.

Trying to keep my eye on the little prize at the end of these 9 months

It's me!!! I'm here to follow the journey and hopefully join you soon!!!



I've read your journal and I think you are wonderful!!

Btw...with DS I had REALLY bad pains at 5 & 6 weeks and thought I was ectopic, but saw the wee bean on the ultrasound and everything was cool...I think it was my ligaments starting to move...ultimately became a right bother in 3rd trimester and I could barely walk!! Didn't help that DS was full breech and used to stand up inside me regularly!!!!

Awww the tiredness is a nightmare!! I fell asleep before 8pm and then couldnt sleep properly through the night. I think if you have an hour nap you'll be ok.

just wanted to drop in your pregnancy journal and wish you all the best for the next 9 months!!! Hope u feel better and hope to join u soon!!



Tanya