January 2016 thread #2......sick bags at the ready!

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New thread for us all

MissMartin - I had mine at 7 weeks which was totally fine but they did recommend that's the soonest i should have it. As these are private scans you don't need to have seen the Dr beforehand (and loads of us have found the initial GP appt to be underwhelming to say the least!). We had a really great sonographer do ours, we even heard the heartbeat (by Doppler) which is seriously hard to do that early on!

The harmony test is a blood test from what I understand. Here the nuchal testing is standard (the blood test combined with scan result) and if you come up with a high risk of downs then you have the option of harmony test (which is much more accurate) or the invasive testing. Or you can opt for harmony from the get go - but it is expensive. Harmony tests for many chromosomal abnormalities and conditions and you can also get confirmation of sex. It's about $500 here.

looking - no other signs of mc, however, I did tell my mum randomly at about 8/9 weeks that I didn't feel pregnant anymore (this is around the time they estimate the baby was lost). She remembers this very clearly - whereas I don't and don't really know why I said it tbh. This happened with my first pregnancy when I was about 26 - 8 yrs ago now. My subsequent pregnancy was full of anxiety, especially before the 12 week scan. The NHS didnt offer any early reassurance scan or even to look for a heartbeat, even though I told them I was incredibly worried. TBH I thought the care was terrible in the UK where I was. It sounds like it has vastly improved or I was just unlucky.

8 weeks today. Had a huge wobble last night, was in tears around midnight for no coherent reason, except that I feel a bit unwell (sore throat, chesty) and felt miserable and unable to cope with anything.

Feel for all you ladies going for scans over the next few days. Have everything crossed for you. I have my first doc's appointment tomorrow afternoon.

We could be twins coffee I'm also 8 weeks today and first appointment tomorrow...

Long car journey with the in laws today. Must. Not. Puke.
DH is stressing that someone will catch on after spending a couple of days with us when I decline things I'm known to love - strong coffee and booze.

missmartin where I'm having my private scan, they ask for you to wait until you are at least 8 weeks, as it's much more likely that something will be seen. Not all places ask for this though, I know some ask for 7 weeks. Unless you've had multiple miscarriages or bleeding during this pregnancy, don't expect the doctor/midwife to make any effort to alleviate your anxiety my midwife at my booking in appointment yesterday was absolutely lovely, but it's obvious that they (in my area) don't give out much reassurance, I suppose they can't as they deal with so many women, some of whom DO miscarry, so they can't really say "it won't happen to you" can they. I came away from my appointment more anxious than I was before!

coffee that's awful, I really think in some situations you should be able to get at least one early scan when you've had an awful time previously. A friend of mine is pregnant with her first and has had two episodes of bleeding before the 12 week scan date, so she had two scans at EPU, one at 7 weeks and one at 9 weeks. I don't know why the same courtesy wouldn't be extended to women who've had mmc.

coffee Looks like we had a similar journey with MMC & pregnancy after. In hindsight I did see diminishing symptoms around 8 weeks but it was only in hindsight. The pregnancy after I had every scan going but only managed to relax arond the third trimester.

Got my first scan today, sooo nervous again!

All fingers crossed for you crumble!!! I don't think I relaxed AT ALL during my second pregnancy! Feeling comparatively laid back this time around.

looking maybe I should've pushed for it more? I didnt really understand the system back then, especially in the early stages.

Twins cubano!

Good luck on the car trip oyster - take some strong mints with you?? I live for strong coffee and booze (when not pregnant!), fairly sure most ppl have cottoned on to me based on that alone.

Aw oyster good luck I've just woken to my first day serious nausea....debating wither to call in sick or not???
crumble! Let us know how it goes xxx

We've decided against having a private scan. I was tempted, mainly because I'm just impatient, but like DH pointed out, this is our first pregnancy, and anything could happen between 8 and 12 weeks anyway. I can totally understand why others would want one (I'd still have one now!) but the cheapest I can find around here is £85, I'm going to put that towards a week away for us before baby arrives!

My nausea comes and goes, I find if I keep snacking it helps, cucumber slices, melon, apple, ice lollies. It all has to be really cold though! I've totally gone off tea, I was a complete tea monster before I got pregnant, now I'm really not fussed!

loveulots we've also decided against it- I go on holiday at 12 week buntil just before 14- have my scan at 13+3 if I had a scan before I went and something wasn't right I would have to wait my whole holiday before seeing someone! I'm 100% confident everything is right so not worried- so I've decided unless I have something to worry about then I'm going to leave it-
I've had cereal feel a bit better but going to pull a sickie anyway- never called in sick in this job before- and ill probably tell them I'm pg when I go back either tomorrow or Monday (already off friday) xx

I've discovered the joy of plain TUC biscuits. I used to eat them when I felt sick as a kid, and I don't know if it's an associative placebo or if they have magical properties, but I swear it works!

Still no dates for me in the diary although I'm 7+3. I don't expect the midwife to call to arrange the booking in for another 2-3 weeks. It annoys me that my GP doesn't trust me even to have a phone number for the services I'll be needing. It is literally a case of, we'll call you, don't call us. I feel quite left in the dark.

Hi ladies! Can I join please? I'm 6 weeks today and this is my first - due date 20th Jan ?? feel nauseous today and completely knackered! I work from home so it's so hard to be productive when I just feel like my bed is calling me all the time!

Oh and Edgar - mini cheddars are my saviour when I'm feeling queasy!!

edgar can you self refer to the maternity? I havnt gone through my gp at all just self referral. Look at the mat unit you fancy online see if you can do that x

moon welcome :) I just can't imagine working from home right now- although I've been lucky I'm 7+2 and this is first day of feeling sick xx

welcome moon! Congratulations . .
I've just been sent home from work after being sick jusy bile as i can't bloody eat anything! the only thing i want is a double sasuage and egg mcmuffin from mcdonalds but my dp had the car so i can't even hey one

Aw no martin I know how you feel...I'd love a curry.... weird...would probably just bring it up again...yuck x

I had an early NHS scan yesterday to determine my dates. Turns out my original dates were right, and I ovulated on day 7 then got a bfp at 6dpo! So 13 days from AF to bfp. Weird. Also makes me 35 days pregnant, even though AF was 27 days ago... screw logic!

I'm 5 weeks today, apparently. Sack is in the right place and looks healthy, but too early for a heartbeat. Got a rescan in 3 weeks.

Radiologist was a bit cold about it, though. She said there's no point getting booked in until after the 8 week scan as I might miscarry anyway. I know that's true, but seriously?? Just a bit too matter of factly about it for my liking. Think I'll do it through the GP before that anyway as a) I'll have a greater choice of appointment time if I do it in advance b) if I do miscarry, it'll only take a phone call to cancel the booking appointment and, primarily, c) I can get my maternity exemption form! Woo hoo free medicines!

Omg how rude- yes I know they can't 10o% guarantee reassurance but surely dint need to be so heartless :s

I'm watching one born am I crazy??? Will probably reignite my sickness xx

I'm 5 week pregnant today aswell x

that's so mean, everybody already knows what a delicate time and process this baby making is we dont need constant reminders saying that i hugely realistic about my own pregnancy and keep worrying! im driving dp insane lol

Worrying is the worst part!! After my earh scan last week I was buzzing and now im back to worrying!! 7+4 today! My symptoms have always been sporadic and IVE only had a few days here and there feeling bad which just makes me worry even more!!! Araaaarrrrggggggh

awww mrsfaz its horrible isn't it!

Surely these people should get some people skills and actually be kind and understanding - such a worrying time, we definitely don't need a reminder like that!

Managed to get my ass into gear and take the dog for a walk on the beach which was lovely but the seaweed stank today - blaming pregnancy nose!! Also going to try a yoga class at lunch - stupid question but is it perfectly safe or do I need to be careful with it? So many things to worry about now isn't there?!

I'm 8 week tomorrow, feels like a milestone for some reason.

Have my booking appointments at kings college hospital on 5th June so really excited. First scan on 30th. I'll be over 12 weeks by then so not sure if I should be waiting until scan to go public or just go for it at 12 weeks?

I'm a bit confused about miscarriage....I thought you would know as you would have pain and bleeding etc, but is it possible I have but don't know? And won't find out until 12 week scan? That's a horrible thought!

Also my GP is terrible so I've self referred straight to midwives. Is there any reason for me to see GP?

Congrats to all newbies and good luck with everyone's scans!

Xxx