September 2015 Ante-Natal thread.

[DastardlyDachshund]

Hello ladies. I got my BFP (bloody faint positive in my case) on Monday and am due on 3rd September. I couldn't see any other threads for next September so thought I would go ahead and create a little home for us over the coming months. Merry Christmas to all of you finding out about your extra Christmas Present over the next few days .

morning all

welcome 45 congratulations, I am not surprised you are in shock. My mum had my sister at 45 and she is perfect, age is not always a barrier!

choccy how are you this morning?

so, the rude dreams have started here I remember this from the last 2 (successful!) pregnancies!

Ouch, choccy I hope you're going to get checked out.

45Monty, welcome, and what a shock. There are some good genetic tests available now if you think that might help. Good luck!

I've just moved to Oxfordshire and don't know anyone here, so would love an Ox/Berks meet up. Tempted to suggest G&Ds, sudden craving for their brownies :) I'm out of the country for a couple weeks though.

I'd rather hang off on the FB group for a bit, although I think it's a good idea, as that site tends to share stuff rather widely, even when you think you've locked it down! Groups are easy to create tho'.

I've just moved out of Oxfordshire - now in Gloucestershire.

Hello everyone - I am still in shock, I can't believe it's finally happened typically after 2 months of perpetual pissednessness

I would speak to someone choccy just to set your mind at rest.

I still feel like AF is going to turn up any sec - am on knicker watch and feel like a crazy person!

tiny my nausea, acid and funny taste have all gone, now I'm just bloated and have super sore boobs. I'm thinking that as long as there isn't pain or bleeding, then it's got to be positive. Remember some women get no symptoms at all or are do subtle they don't notice. That's how some people don't even find out they're pregnant until half way through or even when they're in labour :)

Good luck choccy make sure you go get checked out.

Spam I was one of those last time, no symptoms whatsoever, on the pill, still had light periods for 2/3 months! This time I'm feeling it, although sometimes subtle. Seems to be when I'm feeling nauseous it kicks in around 4 oclock and lasts til around 9! Boobs are tender but the soreness comes and goes.

I was in a road traffic accident in August last year, had a minor head injury and had been having dizzy spells up until november when I moved my head certain ways, had this again yesterday once and this morning getting out of bed. Unsure if its to do with injury or pregnancy so trying to get an appointment just to be on the safe side but cant get one til next friday!

Hi choccy hope you are feeling ok today. I had similar pains and I've just come back into work today to hear that there is a tummy bug going around which must have been what I had.. Hope it's not harmful to the baby but the doctor didn't seem concerned at all, so maybe you're experiencing something similar?

I spoke to my midwife friend who said it sounds like it could be the placenta implanting which usually happens around 4 weeks so my dates might be a bit out. She said not to worry as anything more serious the pain wouldn't have gone away but if it gets any worse to call the epu at her hospital (even though I don't think you can self refer, she said call them anyway!) And to treat her as my own personal midwife

Midnight, ooh, G&D's!

Talla I may be quite near to you then; I'm not far from Burford.

Just had my BP taken again - it's still normal but the diastolic has crept up a little bit. Hopefully just because I have been rushing around this morning and not because hypertension is on the way again .

My parents are staying this weekend. I have hidden the folic acid and rennie's - hopefully there won't be any deliveries of maternity clothes either! They will be delighted for us of course but I want to wait until after the scan to announce.

Me again

I decided to do my last test in order to get rid of the evidence - mid morning wee but it is so much stronger than the first BFP last week, looks good! This is 4+3 and 5 days after AF due. It was a bit of a relief actually.

I am the other side of Glos. but still not too far away.

I haven't even registered with the Docs yet, should probably do that soon. I had pre-eclampsia last time so suspect I will be under consultant care this time.

Hi guys, can I poke my head in? Just got my bfp today after only one month of trying still trying to get my head round it! Think I'll be due ay the end of September. Hi everyone x

talla yes, probably wise. I had PIH last time but it seems that we'll wait to see if my BP is high this time.

Welcome and congrats Becca

Welcome becca and congrats

I have got a pouch of bloat in my stomach..I look pregnant already I'm so bloated! I'm only 7+2

BB01
I am reluctant to change the bed time routine shes a good sleeper and I really need sleep! Im exhausted already and Ive been having nausea at night. I may wait a few more weeks in the hope Iv got a bit more energy!

I might give the potty training a go when the weather improves! Im already with knickers and potty
How many weeks are you? My lo did drop naps and has now gone back on to them so heres hoping =) I do worry about keep picking her up though! I try and limit it

Thanks everyone.

I took my Clear Blue Easy digital test on Sunday, it had no hesitation in presenting that PREGNANT result, in less than the 3 min the test states.

Other than sore breasts and no menstruation, I had no symptoms. Until I took the test. All of a sudden, I had to urinate every 5 min. I then started having severe headaches, pains in my left side, started experiencing swelling in my face/eyes, hypothermic body temps for 3 hours, and my vision became blurry and was going in and out. My heart was also racing. I couldn't take my BP, but I'm sure that was elevated. I would have chalked it up as nerves and normal symptoms except for the blurry vision and intensity of the headaches.

I made an appt with an OB, my BP was in the abnormally high range (My BP normally runs low 90/60 to 101/68). They took blood for HCG to establish a baseline, and said they thought my body may be preparing for a miscarriage (50% chance at 45). On Wed, all my symptoms had disappeared, as if I wasn't pregnant at. I then started cramping that night but no bleeding. More hypothermic temps, for about 2 hours. Had to go back yesterday for another HCG to see if numbers had doubled. Yet another shock, they doubled.

Today, I awoke with pain in my left side. Since I am so early, I know I could still miscarry, and I know they can't scan for extopic until 6 weeks.

My partner and I continue to discuss our options. He is worried about losing me during the pregnancy / birth, and the percentages stacked against us with regards to birth defects. We have already met with a geneticist and perinatal geneticist. We are absorbing the information. We have been told to wait until the 6 weeks for a vaginal ultrasound, unless I have abnormal symptoms.

We understand the tests available, (there are so many now) but struggle with the timelines, and having an option other than birth. And, the struggle of being too attached, and having to terminate. Writing this, I feel like I might be judged, but we fully understand how amazing this conception was, and we understand our risks. Continuing forward or terminating is such a hard decision because of this.

Okay - now in tears...

Again, thank you all for your comments.

Oh Monty it sounds like you're in for an emotional rollercoaster but don't apologise for your feelings /thoughts, I would imagine your confusion is very normal in your situation. Just take one day at a time and we are here for support if and when you need it. I'll be keeping everything crossed for you!

Monty, keeping my fingers crossed for you too. Please don't think you can't talk about these things here - we're all here under different circumstances and there is room for everyone.

How high was your BP? Was it abnormally high for you, or was it in the high range based on regular readings?

monty don't be afraid of saying what you're feeling. I think we all know that this is not a problem free-ride, and your sounds rougher than most. I'm a bit afraid of getting too attached to what is, after all, not a certainty. Fx for you.

Oh monty

Don't be afraid of being judged. I have learnt over the past few weeks that this thread and indeed the pregnancy part of MN is a very safe little space where you can be honest, get advice and support and generally say whatever you want without being judged.

So feel free to pour everything out and we will listen.

You are in such a hard situation.
x

Wow, I think I've managed to catch up, this is a chatty group.

I had my booking in appointment today and I thought I would have to have a c-section this time round as my last baby got stuck during delivery at her shoulders, but the MW has put me on consultant led care and they'll monitor me with scans and if it's not too big then maybe a v.birth will still be an option

I'm in Huddersfield area so not too far from Manchester, I do like a Trafford centre trip now and then.

Can I join please! Very newly pregnant, complicated circumstances that I'm sure I'll talk about at some point. But very happy to be newly pregnant with number 2 :) only 5 excruciating weeks before the first midwives appointment!

I have my booking on appointment a week on Wednesday... Seems like ages away! I suffered with spd last pregnancy and my hips are already starting to ache.... This isn't going to be fun

Shootthemoon - my BP was abnormally high for me, based on all my previous BP readings in my medical history. I usually have low BP. It was also considered high by the standard ranges, according to my OB. For now they are monitoring me.

Going through another hypothermic temps episode... Temp currently 35C/ 95F. Has anyone else experienced this level of cold during early pregnancy?

monty it sounds like whatever you decide (or nature decides for you) you have turbulent times ahead. There as a section on MN called antenatal tests / choices. You will find very knowledgable people there, as well as ones who have had to make tough choices.