Due 20/4/10

Well, we have just found out we are pregnant with our first child. We had planned to start trying but not put pressure on ourselves and see how we went. I stopped the OCP at the beginning of July and had my first period on 14 July. No idea on the length of my cycles so wasn't too concerned when my period didn't arrive after 28 days. A few days later still no period so I thought i'd better do a test, it came up positive and I could not believe it! I think that we are still both in a state of shock, 5 weeks today! We are both 31 and thought things may take a little while and i'm not sure i've had enough time to prepare! I feel scared but incredibly excited. Having worked as an ED nurse and seen many many miscarriages and ectopic pregnancies, I am trying not to get too attached. I bought a book as I feel like i know nothing and that has helped me to get some things straight. Went to see the local GP who was less than useless, all he did was refer me to midwives. I called the birth centre and have an appointment there on 3/9 for a chat and a look around. The midwife told me about a nuchal test for down's syndrome risk, think I will have it being over 30 and seeing as it is non invasive. Other than that just taking things easy. Cant say that I really feel pregnant (the 3 positive tests tell me otherwise!), have no symptoms but had been feeling incredibly tired. Sure that more symptoms will develop in time, not that I am wishing any of the yukky ones! Told our parents the news yesterday, wasn't sure whether to tell them so early but thought that if anything happened we would need their support so that they had a right to know. Our families are in the UK and we have just moved to a new state and I have to say it is a pretty lonely time right now! Everything is new and scary but also very exciting!

Welcome and Congratulations Shonalouise.
I was an ED Nurse not that long ago. I am now working as a midwife as I am also due close to you (25/4/10) you do tend to worry when you see what can happen. I am like you trying not to get too attached as my HCG wasn't as high as I would have liked. Well anyway just wanted to say Welcome and perhaps you can join belly buddies when it comes up for Mid-End of April.
GL :pray: for a H&H pregnancy for you (and me)

Hi, thanks for your reply. Did you request a check of your HCG level or did GP organise automatically? As I mentioned, mine was less than useless and said that I didn't need one, although I would have liked one to check my levels were as they should be. Where abouts in QLD are you? We have just moved to Mackay from NSW, makes it even harder as I have left all my friends behind and don't know anyone here yet. Was supposed to get myself a job organised in the local ED but that will ahve to wait now. I am currently doing telephone triage from home, stress free and easy but not good for the social life! Good luck with your pregnancy, I hope everything goes well. Is this your first?

Oh I haven't changed it. I am in NSW.

No I haven't seen a Dr yet. I had a m/c in May and I still had the referral for the pathology I knew I would be needing it again so I took it down the day after my AF was late. Yesterday my HCG was 68. The range said it should be over 100 for where I think I am (15DPO yeterday) but I could be a few days out which would make all the difference. Thats what I am hoping anyway as I don't think I could handle another loss and it would totally turn me off trying and even working in Maternity so I am :pray: for a happy ending/beginning.

I am off to see the Dr now. I went earlier. Ill let you know what they say when I get back. I am demanding a repeat that I hope to have tomorrow or Thursday to confirm my levels are rising accordingly.

Hi, sorry to hear about your loss. Fingers crossed for you that everything will work out brilliantly this time :pray:

I saw a Dr (never seen this one before) she seemed excited I was pregnant. Said I was early pregnant and that my levels are fine going on my LMP which was 18/7/09
I asked for a repeat BT which she gave me. I don't think she was going to offer it to me but seemed happy to give it to me when I asked. There was no talk on scans or referral to see an obstetrician but I want to continue with her until the 12week mark when Ill go see my obstetrician. She also told me to have it Thursday 72hrs later not Tomorrow being 48hrs later.
When she asked me how many children I had I said 2. She seemed shocked I would want another one. She said 2 was more then enough and why would I want more. I told her I have always wanted more then she asked if I had one of each and I said no I had two girls she had oh you want a son. I said not at all. Funny how she assumed I am only tryiong to go back for a son and that 2 is more then enough. Overall I was happy with her though although a bit hard to understand.

Hi ShonaLouise and Emmy83

Congratulations !

Did you see that the Belly Buddies due thread has been started ?