Hi all
I'm 22 weeks pregnant - had a really tough ride so far with constant sickness up (3/4 times a day) until week 20 and still sick once a day most days in the last fortnight.
Every single apt I have with midwife or dr they bring up my high BMI - I have it written in my notes that it was a hindrance during scans even though when I asked the sonographer what this meant, she said 'oh everything was fine, we just have to write that when your BMI is high.' I've had lots of blood tests and everything is normal yet they have referred me for a glucose test (glucose blood test in routine bloods was normal)
I now have to see a consultant - I asked midwife what the apt was for and she said because you need to discuss your BMI and he can go through your labour options
I have a chronic illness and severe anxiety, both that I am really struggling with yet every apt is dedicated to basically scolding me for being overweight. I never get opportunities to discuss other issues, I've asked to be referred to mental health services for support and to see a specialist about my illness but both are met with 'sure, we'll get right on it' and then nothing happens.
I think BMI is bullshit anyway but this is making me so angry. I'm eating as well as I can given sickness, all four scans I've had have shown baby growing absolutely fine, active and strong heartbeat, my blood tests are showing normal in everything (A rhesus negative but that's it) and yet STILL. I am exhausted with it all.
I'm not sure what I want to happen, just needed to vent!
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astormgivenflesh · 24/01/2017 13:52
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