July 2014!!!! Hop on board and join the fun!!!

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I got my bfp this morning and calculator says due July 4th!!!

Wow, that seems ages away!!

Feeling quite scared....can't wait for this bus to fill up, can't party on my own!! xxx

English

I agree with Gaga that your booking in app should be with the MW.
they can refer you to see a consultant if needed anyway.

I'm sorry you are dealing with a history of other illnesses.
but you are certainly doing the right thing being assertive!

I would have been at risk of not having had my booking in appointment before my scan (with a bit of luck).
I'm finding this all confusing with some people getting their appointments straight away, some people being told to contact the midwife straight away, some people being told to see a doctor (for a pretty pointless appointment) first. It's just really demonstrated to me that we do NOT have a NATIONAL health service at all.
For example, I'm sure I read of someone having to go out and get a test to prove she was pregnant, others have had to do a test in the doctor's. My doctor just assumed I was because I said I was. I was under the impression that there would be some more similarity in experience.

english

it is confusing, I agree.
ignore what I said and just go with what is available in your area.
the next person you talk to will get on with the standard procedure and you should ask to see the consultant - I hope this will be arranged for you asap.

sorry if my post upset/confused you in anyway

in case anyone is interested for me it's GP first, who gets the ball rolling.
I normally take a test to show and a urine sample (so I don't have to bother there)
from this point onwards I have maternity exemption, but GP and I have to fill in a form which is sent off and the maternity exemption card arrives in the post.

the it's booking in with MW (9-11 weeks typically) then scan at 11-13 w - details are posted so if not received by 10 weeks it's best to call the hospital to find out what the dates are.

then check ups every 4 weeks (blood test and urine test with MW).
it used to alternate between seeing GP and MW, but with last one I saw MW more.

big scan at 20 weeks

any other scans are on a "if needed" basis.

from memory the monthly check ups are until 7 months, then it should be more frequent so 32 weeks, then 34, 36, 38, 39, 40, 40+ depending on individual care.

is this helpful for anyone with a first pg?

also our hospital used to offer a 3rd scan routinely at about 32 weeks for first time mums - I don't know if they still do.
(btw I live in Surrey.)

English - I agree it is confusing and inconsistent. I would however say you seem to have better than mine. My mw earliest appointment was 5weeks after my doctors appointment (this week - so I'm looking forward to it ). However my doctor did nothing other than allow me to book a me appointment. I'm still awaiting bp etc. I did ask for higher folic acid dose which after googling she did prescribe.
FX your appointment next week goes well.

Well.....I'm stressed/terrified!
(sorry if you are reading June thread as I posted there too as I need to talk! )
I'm still not feeling great - which my whole team are aware of - but my manager isn't on site with us much, we mainly talk on the phone, so he isn't as aware.

A girl on my team felt unwell last night so is working from home today. My manager is onsite today and over lunch said "dont worry - I asked her if she was pregnant and she said no - so you don't have any resourcing problems!"

Hmmm......not quite sure how he is going to take my news! Luckily he is my current manager - but not my personnel managers (appraisals etc) I think he was only joking....but made it really awkward for me!

Im glad I've already decided to keep quiet until 20w or if I show - whichever comes first! I wasn't even worried about him - there's other people I think will take it less well! Aggghhh!

Hospital update from me: after seeing yet more bad articles (below) about Whipps Cross to follow all the August watchdog exposure, I'm not taking my changes and have cancelled the GP's referral from last week, and have self-referred to the Whittington. Feel like weight has been lifted! When I spoke to the GP's receptionist, she said, being honest, she wasn't surprised. That in itself has told me I've made the right choice!

www.guardian-series.co.uk/news/wfnews/10802881.Drugs_pulled_from_rubbish_given_to_first_time_mum_during_childbirth/

www.standard.co.uk/news/health/i-waited-14-hours-to-be-induced-due-to-shortage-of-midwives-8903678.html

Sorry you're having a rough time with it. I'm sure managers aren't meant to say things like that .
Every time a female teacher misses a bit of school the boys assume pregnancy. My form asked me if I was ok when I got in - which was sweet - and I was able to truthfully say, yes, I just had to have my flu jab (no lying). I have a year 11 group and they're already stressed as a teacher is leaving for another school in January, I should be fine until they go on study leave in May. But as soon as I start to 'show' you can beat they'll be gossiping/stressing.

Lemon

sounds like the right decision for you.
just by the titles it looks like you dodged a bullet there.

Hi
Can someone take me off the list please? Good luck with all your pregnancies. x

Zing Which end of Surrey are you in? Jaykay and I will both be at Frimley Park..possibly even on the same day! You are very handily full of helpful information, especially for us noobs, so thank you x

English Wanna be old & special needs first timers together? My medical history requires most professionals to google some of the terms! And I have severe allergies which when triggered can result in anaphylaxis, which is bad enough under normal circumstances but potentially fatal for beans. Luckily I've had years to get used to it and manage just fine normally, but suspect I'll have a big red stamp on my folder...

My booking in appt will be three weeks today - I'll be 10+2. I'd like to have a scan before Christmas if possible but not sure it will happen. I seem to be quite laid back about this bean - maybe because I have no more room in my head for anything at the moment - basically until the MW appt. Then I'll probably be a raging hormonal mess with nothing else to think about until after Christmas...

Ismarah

you are very welcome.
ask me anything, anytime - I'm really happy to help if I know the answer!

Thanks all for the early scan advice. Feeling really sick all of this morning and then ate a wagamamas and felt better but still quite rough, just less sick.

My lower back was very sore earlier and I feel the odd period like cramp. Apparently normal. NHS hasn't even been in touch with me yet! I've gone private for the moment as I'm too anxious/impatient!

Is this many of you ladies' first pregnancy?

Particular thanks to Zing- you've been great at answering queries today.

Duvet- sorry to hear your news, hope you're ok xx

Talulahbelle I'm exactly the same as you! 4+3 Had bad cramps yesterday, boobs don't hurt but feel full and full feeling in my abdomen, tummy making funny noises but that's it! Im exhausted too but I've been on the go since 7am!

Thank you littleangel. x

duvet
so sorry to hear take care of yourself

Really sorry to hear that, Duvet. Take care.

July Due Dates

Pencilsandprams - (26th June)
Rainbowweaver - (27th June)
LadyGoneGaga - (29th June)
MrsB2013 - 1st
AhoyMcCoy - 2nd
Liquidstate - 2nd
Roozocheeks - 2nd
deeda811 - 2nd
Mrsc020987 - 3rd
Taranta - 3rd
Fiveleaves 3rd
MrsA2 - 3rd
Moochie01 - 4th
SomeDizzyWhore1804 - 4th
Jbiscuits - 4th - 6th??
Ismarah - 5th
Jaykay - 5th
Lemonpoppyseed - 6th
Frostina - 6th
AuntieMaggie - 6th
MargeryDaw- 6th
OttersPocket - 7th
Blueberry234- 7th
FoxtrotOscarBackToEconomy - 1st - 8th???
Boboli - 8th
Lauranne - 8th
Doodlequackquack - 9th
xjulesx - 9th
Pigsinparis - 9th
mummyzoe2012 - 9th
grobagsforever - 11th
Ipsumlorem - 11th
elliejjtiny - 11th
SmallOlympianbear - 11th?
Umanayana - 12th
LemonLovely - 12th
coco808 - 12th
Ladybunnikins - 14th
englishteacher78 - 14th
Sparky321 - 14th
HomeIsWhereTheGinIs- 14th
Dollydaydream2 - 15th
Doesmybumplookbiginthis - 15th
MGJoey - 15th
SuzB83 - 15th
Incapinka - 15th
BlueC2 - 16th
Charotte31 - 16th
It'sAlwaysBetterOnHoliday - 17th
Littleangel21 - 17th
LazyDogJumpedOver - 17th
StrawberryNesquik - 17th
Sparklesandfizz - 18th
PicnicPie - 18th
turnwest - 20th
BringOn2014 - 22nd
funkymonk- 25th
Babymamatobe- 26th
talulahbelle- 26th
Howly - 26th
Hollyjokes- 27th
AnyFuckingClue - ???
JuiceInAWineGlass - ???
tannyLoo72 - ???

Sorry duvet x

Zing I found your post very helpful! thank you!

I've got my booking in apt on Wed (I think I'll be 7+6). The MW was lovely on the phone so hopefully will be equally nice in person!

So sorry duvet. I can empathize with you after same experience in july. Xxx

Little Angel this is my long awaited first. I had began investigations at a fertility clinic hence am entitled to a 7 weeks scan on the NHS. They say 7 weeks as baby has heart beat from 6 weeks onwards. External scans are possible from 6 weeks. I miscarried at just over 5 weeks and had to have internal ultrasound.

Hi Funky,

Thanks for your advice.

Sorry hear you had to go through that in July but it seems all too common. I hadn't any idea. I'm 28, newly married and this lovely, incredible baby was a complete surprise. I'm anxious anyway and prone to panic attacks and since finding out I've been worse! I just don't understand how woman can go through this uncertainty and have to carry on working whilst feeling bloody awful! Xx

little

anxiety and panic attacks (inc hyperventilation) are no fun - I think you'd benefit from counselling.
it really helped me.

but for a quick solution if you start hyperventilating think 7-11 in & out - count to 7 while breathing in and count to 11 while breathing out.
concentrate on nothing else, block everything out until you feel you have control again.
It's a great technique. hth

Littleangel please try and stay calm. The stress will be no good for you. It is normal to have worries though!

What symtoms are people having that are around 4 weeks? I'm just having odd cramps but nothing else so far

My main symptom is lower back pain, neusea on and off and trouble sleeping at night, but that's probably down to my head being full of baby thoughts!!! Lol

Symptoms for me are tiredness and on/off nausea. I was having cramps all over the weekend but they've eased today. I've been having to join DD in her afternoon nap most days as I just feel totally knackered.

So this afternoon I popped to the corner shop to buy a bag of healthy ish ready salted crisps and came back with a bag of chips from the local chippy oops! Seems as though my desire for savoury and potatoes is back like in my first tri with DS1! They did help ease the constant nauseous feeling for an hour or so though so completely worth it!

In the ridiculous world of totally different procedures across the country I got a letter on Saturday to say my booking app is this Thursday morning...I'll be 6+2...and most bizarre the midwife is coming to my house to do the appointment?! Never heard of that before! Still no news from the epu about an early scan though I do have my 12w scan date of 3rd Jan. I also can't believe how different the whole thing is from county to county!

english so sorry about your frustrating docs appointment! I really wasn't expecting my letter so soon after a useless app with mine the other week-she literally filled in the form on her computer to say I was pg, took my blood pressure and that was it. It was me who had to ask about the flu jab and even then she had no idea when I could have it and said I should ask reception