March 2014 - thread 3....Boy can we chat!

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thread 2

Well i am bad!!! Not taking any supplements as started too but had a bad reaction and shit myself quite openly on the side of the m4 in wales...luckily i had wet wipes in the car. Ive also cut down on the ciggies and aim to be ciggie free by next week....Its a right arse that dp lives 200 miles away....randy urges have started...quite odd, in my previous pregnancies i didnt get any nookie either!!!

Eln its just likely to be bloating at this stage - your uterus doesn't pop out of your pelvis until 12 weeks with your first baby so no chance of a bump before then.

Pram I've not gained any weight but look like a heffer - can't fit into my jeans

The measurements for vitamins/minerals can be confusing. The recommended dose for Folic Acid for a pregnant woman is 400ug which is approx 10mg. You should definitely not overdo the recommended dose unless your midwife/GP tells you to.

Some vitamins (particularly the fat soluble ones like A) can be dangerous in high doses so you really should be careful in what you take. A specific pregnancy supplement is best as it has the right levels you need.

The usual dose of folic acid is 400mcg. I am on 5mg because I have a higher BMI. I researched folic acid, and there is no proof that too much affects you in any way.

stephie well done on ciggies, i never imagined id ever be a non smoker after trying to quit a bunch of times but after a couple of days i didn't even think about it, think its just those first couple of days.

it helped me to read a timeline of benefits of quitting smoking and it was kind of like a goal to get to each one

smokefree.nhs.uk/why-quit/timeline/

Hi, re folic acid, most vitamins have 400 micrograms which is the equivalent of 0.4 mg. Hope this helps :)

sorry, mg is milligrams. Micrograms (ug) is x 10(-6) g and milligrams (mg) is x 10(-3) g ( the figures in brackets are to meant to be superscript but can't do that on here :) )

Stephie - I'm happy to be your quitting buddy if you want? I officially gave up last Monday, but have had a couple since then.

I'm also huge - we scattered my mum's ashes this weekend, and her partner said to me "Are you getting really fat - or are you growing a second one?" the fucking cheek!

Oh so ive been having 0.8 cos ive taken 2 tablets at a time oops x

Yeah, 0.8 mg, so not a high doasge like 10 mg, but higher than the norm. That said, I was give extra supplements to take which would have had me taking 0.8 mg too, however I stopped the vitamins containing all the extras (like iron etc) as they made me even more constipated than I was already and they also made be violently sick....I just take folic acid and vitamin D now and feel miles better for it :) I thinkis your are carrying a wee bit of extra weight or in my case the equivalent of a 7 year old child you are recommended to take a higher dosagee

My bmi is 23 so maybe i should stick with one tablet just incase thankyou for explaining april

got letter through for 12 wk scan 20th aug anyone else got theres ;) xx

Can I join Quit Club? I've given up officially but still have the odd puff of DP's. It doesn't help that he hasn't even cut down.

Hi I've been hovering for a while. I'm due 9th March, 1st baby and a surprise honeymoon baby, we weren't not trying but didn't expect it so soon as I work in this area of healthcare and see so many women who have waited so long to get pregnant I just thought it wouldn't happen straight away, but here I am 9+1, feeling awful, constant nausea and vomitting at sporadic times of the day, had a few horrendous headaches, and absolutely shattered which isn't great when working 12 hour shifts.

Had my booking appt, and got my scan date through as 27th August, just can't wait till I start feeling better and stop crying over stupid things!

Also sporting some great tan lines from playing sport outside all weekend where my seabands are, which will be fun trying to explain at work tomorrow!

Welcome, Bec.

Help! How do I make my profile page public? I've tried answering 'yes' to 'do you want all mumsnetters to see your photos?' and then saving but still nowt happens when you hover over my name.

I'm having a minor panic.
This morning there were some spots of red blood when I wiped and I've just been to the loo again and there was first pink cm then blood-streaked cm.
I know this is nothing compared to some of you who have had full-on bleeds but I'm still very worried. I've never bled in pregnancy before, not even a drop.

gawjus my scan is 20th too.

lyra try not to panic, i think a bit of spotting is fairly normal. I'm sure someone with more knowledge about this will reply to you soon. Could your ring the midwife if you are worried?

lyra get it checked out

I will say, to reassure you, spotting and bleeding is normal and you shouldn't worry unless you flood or pass clots. (Or so I've been told, doesn't make it easier, you'll still worry!!)

Humph, I haven't got my 12 week scan date yet. I'm 10 weeks tomorrow so hoping it comes through soon.

lyra, any blood is scary but in the majority of cases it doesn't mean anything. Are you getting any pains/cramps?

Haha becface its so anoying not being able to control our emotions! Have you told work yet? I havent and im also stuck doing four 12 hr days :( will cut down when im about 20 weeks hopefully x

Im having about 5 a day and back to work will help, far better than the 20+ before...
I think i can cut down to one ciggie in the morning and evening....then stop....i hope
But yes MTB sounds fab..but im prone to cheating
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I have even had my first appointment with the midwife. How long does it take for them to contact you?

Booking appt with mw is usually at 8-10 weeks

Went to my GP tonight and he's signed me off for 4 weeks. I'm gonna be sooooooo bored!

SoSurprised have you checked whether the midwives get in touch with you or if you are supposed to call them? In my area you have to call the midwife team to make the appointment.

Scan went well! Little flickering heartbeat. So relieved!

Hey Ladies. Just been catching up on the threads as I went into work and then came home sick today :(

I seem to have evening sickness I was quite sick yesterday and felt rotten all day today throwing up again this evening. Feel pants!

Have my booking in appointment on Wednesday. Have been told it can be around two hours, is this true?!