Hi All

My story so far.. My name is Vicki and I am married to Carl. We were married in May 2007 in Cyprus and started trying for a baby straight away.

Six months passed with no sign and I felt that I was putting to much pressure on both of us. I applied for a new job in early December with high hopes of being succesfull.

Christmas and new year came and went then on the 14th January 2008 I discovered that I was pregnant, I couldnt believe it. When Carl came home from work he looked at me and said "What have you been up too? you look sheepish" I took him into the bathroom and showed him the positive pregnancy test, he smiled, gave me a kiss then said "right I need a beer" and went to the fridge.. Carl is a very dry and sensible type of man, I knew from his reaction it would take him a while for it to sink in but that he will make a fab dad and supportive husband.

Week 4

Suffered with vaginal thrush. Went to see GP told him about x3 positive pregnancy tests and thrush symptoms. He gave me rx and referred me to midwife.

Week 5

Desperate to tell everyone I see, tell a few... Thrush has cleared up, praise god. Very sore boobs, crying alot and feeling very up and down.

Week 6

I have had a lot of right sided low abdominal pain. Had an appointment with GP who examined me and said it was probably just constipation. I had a good cry in front of GP and asked for a weeks sick note as I am so tired and feeling really down, he was really good with me and signed me off no problem. Pain didnt resolve with bowel movement, it got worse. We made a trip to A&E who referred me to Obs & Gynae, to rule oue ectopic pregnancy I had an internal ultrasound which showed the sca, yoke and tiny bean with heart beat......... WOW it was real and were it is supposed to be beating away like a little chick. Everything is fine and no need to worry.

Week 7

Back to work.... Had a good week very tired on a night going to bed about 9pm, I need my sleep, still have painfull boobs and Carl & I havent.. you know since we found out. Pain in side is still there, must eat more fruit and drink more water.

Week 8

This has been a very difficult week. The begining of the week I felt sick constently and ate very little, which then made me feel dizzy. My Gran had a fall on Wednesday and broke her hip, then due to other health complications she passed away peacefully with my mum, dad, auntie barbara and myself at her side on Thursday 14th Feb at 3pm. I have been very lucky to reach 30 before loosing anyone really close to me, but that just amkes this harder............ Since my gran died on Thursday I haven really felt any pregnancy symptoms, Im sure this is just due to my grieving.

Week 9

Another difficult week with funeral and everything. Had 1st midwife appt on Friday, she took loads of bloods, asked lots of questions and referred me for 12 week scan. Jeans have become very tight and cant really wear them comfortably, thought I would see if I could get away with maternity jeans in Next but they dont have a maternity section in our store, I will send for some from directory. Went to Tom's suprise 30th B-day party and managed to stay out untill 12...... wow but Im still knackered and its monday....... here we go into week 10..

Week 10

Not much happened this week. Still feeling very tired all the time and have reduced my hours at work slightly. My belly is really swelling now, I musat add some pics. Got my date for scan 27th March I will be 14 1/2 weeks by then, cant wait. Had a bit of pain in buttock and low back, but it seems have git better now.

Week 11

Wow I dont know what has happened to my libido but I cant get enough of my husband.......... Started with headaches this week, i went to see the doctor for advice and he said I have a trace of protein in my water, my BP is ok but I have to go for weekly urine and BP checks now.... Im sure it will be fine pre-eclampsia doesnt normaly come on, if its going to untill later in pregnancy, im stayin possitive and looking forward to our scan on 27th March.

Week 12

Yea we did it.. here we are in week 12. My husband and I are planning a holiday in May or June, we are looking into booking a cottage up in Scotland for a weeks rest before I get too big...

Week 13

Had a good week. Nice few days off work for Easter and found out that our friends Martin & Esther are having thier 1st child too, due 8th Oct 2 weeks after me. Carl's sister pointed out that I seem to have gained some weight on my backside, nice sister-in-law.............. Carl made my day today, I said to him "why cant I be one of these women that look beautiful and bloom through preganacy ?" he said "You are" and gave me a kiss, I dont know if he was just trying to say the right thing or if he ment it, but it made my day anyway. bless