June 2015 - thread 2 -- morning sickness/sore boobs and early scans a plenty! [title edited by HQ]

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Welcome aboard the June 2015 bus... Moving towards 12 week scans

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Sunbathing I was under community MWs last time but had to see an Ob consultant as declared minor heart issues in parents (high BP) and brothers (? ectopic heart beats). Consultant referred me to cardiologist for a few tests (which were all fine) and then I saw the Ob consultant once more to discuss results and get signed off by him. Carried on with Comm MW til the birth. I had consultants coming in during my induction which I found weird since they had no idea who I was (entirely diff Trust too).

Jackie whether or not you will be consultant-led or referred to a consultant will depend on Trust policy. My Trust supports vbac as the default option, unless you are high risk, and care is midwife-led. I think you only see a consultant if you go overdue. Which I am bound to do!

sun I am under an ante natal consultant through out pregnancy as well as a thyroid consultant all it means for me is more hospital appointments, blood tests and scans further along in the pregnancy. They just keep a closer eye on you but don't really do much!

Chook ive had an underactive thyroid for 18 years and have always requested my gp deal with my bloods. I'll should still be having midwifery care but hope not to see a Dr at all.

I forgot, there's a difference when it comes to the birth too (here at least). There's a midwife led unit for low risk people, where there are lovely private rooms with double beds and husbands can stay over. The consultant led unit is separate, with wards.

There's no midwife led unit in my area (boo to Brighton) or I think I'd be quite gutted to miss out on that!

I was looking forward to it throughout my last pregnancy then found out I'd need a section at 38 weeks and it was booked for 39 weeks! I was gutted when I found out (I cried in front of the midwife!). However we had an amazing experience which is one of the reasons I'm opting for the same again.

Hi ladies? Can I join please? I'm 8+3, EDD 8/6/15 but going to have an Elective CS a week b4 and 42 years old. TTC 5 months, we already have a DD who is 4 & a stepson of 17. Like many of u I've had a mc b4, so was fretty to join this thread until I'd had my reassurance scan today (external since someone asked earlier) & knew I'd passed my previous mc gestation. I know a few of u from other threads, like the older mum one.

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Sun I'm under consultant/Rheumy care too (RA & severe ME). it always improves in preg, they were pretty hands off last time but thankfully got own room too (which I needed as I'm very light/noise sensitive) due to family MRSA history. One of midwives said at time, with a wink, to always complain of upset tummy in hospital as u will get a private room ASAP :)

How soon after birth did your immune symptoms return out of interest?

Ooh our MLU isn't like that! It's nicer than the labour ward but after you've given birth you're either just sent home or sent up to post-natal with everyone else. 8 women in a ward - hot and noisy.

We're at my parents' today for my dad's 70th. Party for about 45 people due to start in an hour and I am sick comme un chien (as I'm sure they say in France). Think I'm going to have to let on to the wider public, so to speak, or they'll all either think I'm a moody cow or that I've got a sick bug, neither of which is going to help the party atmosphere!!

Mrs K how are you now? Did you get an earlier appt or has the bleeding eased? Such a scary time so big hugs.

I can't believe the differences in antenatal care country wide! GP wanted me booked in ASAP with MW, and then its 12 week hosp MW appt to discuss tests then scan the week after. All changed from 6 years ago!
I was MW care then so imagine it will be same this time.

Spotting has mostly stopped now so I'm going to call them in the morning if I'm still having these painful cramps.

I'm under a lot of stress right now (found out we'll likely be moving overseas early next year ) which isn't helping.

I hope you have a peaceful and healthy night mrsk

Was sick for the first time this morning. Took a bag for the car journey to work but thankfully i didn't need it. Scraped past a car today as well. What an idiot!

Sorry to hear about the stress MrsK but pleased to hear about the change in spotting. Really hope the cramps ease up asap but do call your EPU if you need to in the morning. Mine were lovely when I had spotting in my last pregnancy.

I've come home from a full on day at work to discover my 12 week scan date letter for 19th Nov. Very pleased it's coming soon.

Phryn is crowborough birthing centre too far away for you? That's midwife led.

I was going to suggest Crowborough too MrsE, although maybe it is a bit far from Brighton. We considered it this time, but we're only 10 minutes away from our local hospital so decided we'd rather be closer. The Conquest has a bit of a bad rep (as I'm sure you local ladies know), but we've only ever had good experiences there, and they were fantastic when we had DS, couldn't fault them at all.

I went to the doctors this afternoon about the pain in my hand. Its getting worse and I can't lift anything at the moment. The doctor says its tendonitis and will just get better in time. She said I can use an anti inflammatory gel, and wrap it in a bandage at night. She also said I can take paracetamol, but I'd rather avoid taking anything, at least in the first trimester.

Does anyone want to talk vomiting and nausea with me?

I'm working myself in to an over analysing anxious state.

Can I ask you ladies - for those who have started vomiting, what gestation did it start? How often are you vomiting? How much of the time do you feel nauseous? Can you describe how you feel?

I'm in my danger zone now. In my last pregnancy my vomiting (which quickly spiraled to hyperemesis) begun at 6+3, which is tomorrow this time.

My first was at 5+6. I had another pregnancy but I don't remember when it started and I wasn't sure of my dates.

I'm still feeling fine, mild nausea, feels what I can only describe as low blood sugar nausea. If I eat, it goes. I don't remember feeling this at all the previous times. Eating did not take away or lessen the nausea. I haven't once felt like I am going to vomit.

I want to feel excited that I might have a pregnancy free of the dreaded HG. But I can hardly bring myself to believe it might actually happen.

I'm taking cyclizine, so I've no idea if that is doing anything to lessen the nausea and vomiting. I've been taking it for just over 2 weeks.

I am desperate to get through this next 7-10 days to see what happens. If I get to 8 weeks with no vomit, I might actually be able to say I've finally done it....

C'mon baby! Don't make mama sick!

Thedetective really glad for you the cyclizine is helping. I am suffering from nausea, no vomiting yet (I am 6+2) but it will come I'm sure-been pretty close a couple of times. I don't want to eat or drink, but I feel slightly better if I do. The nausea never goes away though.
Keeping my fingers crossed for you the vomiting holds off!
MrsK how are you? hope you get some sleep.

Ots I don't have Good recent experience at eastbourne dgh and the midwifery care this time there wasn't any continuity. Which for previous births Id been really impressed with. If I let drs get involved they'll want me at the conquest as eastbourne has been down graded, but let's face it I'll give birth in the car won't i, with my track record. The only safe option is to go private for me I think.

detective I feel like i know everything about vomiting now after last few weeks. It started at 6+1, puked up plain water & all food since, constantly nauseous & sleepy & could barely move without retching; it only lessened 2 days ago (8+1) when was admitted to hospital with hyperemesis and given anti-emetic injection & prochlorperazine maleate 3mg pills as cyclizine was only making me worse. Was told I was unusual as it is meant to lessen with each pregnancy so maybe u will get off lighter this time?

Docs also said not to leave it that long again if it returns as my blood pressure had got dangerously low which can harm baby. Also that cyclizine is a cheap first line of defence which GPs like, but often fails to work so make sure u ask for better meds from GP or drop into your EPAU if really bad for more than 4 days & they will prescribe it. Hope that helps. Fx u have it light xxx

Thelovecats, we are the same gestation.

Thank you for your reply! It makes me feel a little reassured in that if this does progress to vomiting, it might not be severe this time.

I would totally recommend the drugs if anyone is really suffering!

I've got 8 weeks more supply of cyclizine, and enough ondansetron to get me by til I can see the GP (should I need stronger than the cyclizine!).

I've also got IM cyclizine also, left over from my last pregnancy.

My reason for these drugs are - this was the combination most effective for me last time. So I figured start with what previously worked!

I really do think immediate and aggressive treatment of vomiting in pregnancy prevents the worsening symptoms.

First time I was badly controlled (not controlled at all!) and it was severe and lasted til 22 weeks. Last time it was severe, but not as severe as the first time. It also started lessening at 12 weeks, fully resolved between 13-14 weeks, and I went back to work! I was expecting worse.