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Babies due in November 2016 #6

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coppergrey · 30/08/2016 09:01

Starting a fresh new thread for us!

I think Fedup asked about Elderberries and if anyone had heard from her... I haven't seen her name pop up in a while, but I'm not on the FB group either. I've been wondering the same about almondbutter, haven't seen her on here for a while now and know she was really suffering with sickness.

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FuzzyOwl · 07/09/2016 21:34

Sorry to hear you've been in pain Salem and yes, I've had several utis (or possibly just one that the antibiotics didn't shift) this pregnancy. Really hope it clears up for you soon.

What happened to the rain and cooler weather? I know I normally love summer, warmth and sunshine but have hated it this pregnancy.

Fedupithink · 07/09/2016 22:04

I've had a stressful day, had loads on this morning then when I went to the loo about 3pm noticed I was spotting a tiny amount of fresh blood. Huge panic.

Called the GP, referred to birth centre, referred to hospital triage. Told off for not having my notes with me at work (does everyone but me?) and told to head home from London as its a good 2 hours with a pad in and to call back if it had carried on.

Terrifying and such awful memories of my previous MC.

Luckily I've had nothing since so they said to stay at home and rest for a few days. My DH has been fab and I haven't lifted a finger but I'm worried. Wide awake with heartburn and all these horror stories in my head. It's going to be a long night of knicker checking. No pain or discomfort at all, could it just have been stress? I feel awful for having so much going on of its stress related. Seriously thinking about stopping work earlier than planned as have another 5 weeks left yet.

Sorry - needed to vent a little.

tiredmumrighthere · 07/09/2016 22:13

Ahh fedup,sorry to hear that hopefully it's just a one off, bless you though how terrifying for you, lots of rest and maybe giving up work earlier would be best x

FuzzyOwl · 07/09/2016 22:22

Sorry to hear that fedup and glad to hear there has been no more blood. This is probably a silly question, but is there any chance it could have been from piles instead?

CakeAndChocolate · 07/09/2016 22:31

So sorry that you've had such a worrying and stressful day fedup. I'm really glad there hasn't been any more blood. Is baby moving as normal?

RuskBaby · 08/09/2016 08:13

fedup sending positive thoughts and hoping you have had no more bleeding. I would definitely stop work earlier, 2 hour journey and stress would make me go.

CocklesandMussels · 08/09/2016 09:39

Sorry to hear that fedup. I hope it's all settled.
Thanks for the itch tips fuzzy I will try those!

needanewjob · 08/09/2016 14:46

Oh goodness! I hope you feel better now fedup

I've spent the day trying to track down payslips for my maternity allowance! I'm missing the biggest one (Sod's law) so have put a request in with my ex employer in the hope that they won't mind reprinting them...eek it potentially makes quite a difference to my entitlement so I'm massively hoping they feel like helping me out!

Ionacat · 08/09/2016 17:02

Sorry to hear that fedup hope things have calmed down a bit and it was just a one off.

Fedupithink · 08/09/2016 19:57

Thanks for your lovely messages everyone. I've had today off work and spent all of it bar 2 hours on the sofa or asleep in bed. I've had no more bleeding thank god and no pain or discomfort.

She is moving around lots, I think maybe slightly more than usual but not sure if I'm imagining it or it's just that I don't notice quite so much when I'm busy or working whereas I've spent the whole day just tuning in. I feel so guilty I don't know what's normal for her, already failing as a mum.

I'm off tomorrow too and have my whooping cough jab so I think I'll take a urine sample with me and see if I can get the nurse to take pity on me and check me over. I'm seeing the midwife on Wednesday too so I'll bring it up with her then and just hope for the best.

I really think I might finish earlier than planned although it will cause no end of dramas but I think it's about time I did something right.

CakeAndChocolate · 08/09/2016 20:03

Really glad you've had no more bleeding and a day of total rest.

I know it's easier said than done, but please don't worry about work, put you and baby first, work will manage without you.

Fedupithink · 08/09/2016 22:07

Thanks Cake I am thinking about finishing at the end of September rather than mid-October which would be 6 weeks before my due date which feels insanely lazy.

Otherwise I might see about working from home more, work increased it to two days at 8 weeks off their own back but I might try for 3.

My replacement starts on Monday so hoping to hand over to her pretty quickly so she can hopefully pick up some of my slack.

Spottyladybird · 09/09/2016 08:48

Sorry to hear that others are suffering too. Fedup- rest and get better.

I've just had a call from my GP to say bloods are still too low so I've got to go in later. My DM thinks I should get signed off work and just concentrate on getting better but it's hard to know what to do.

helenatroy · 09/09/2016 08:57

Morning all hope you're well. Fedup, u hope you're on the mend too. It's hard not to panic when you see blood but glad all is well now. Had a bad day yesterday, baby hardly moving, temp on the high side, weak, nausea and extreme tiredness. Jumped out if bed today though so thank god for that. TMI alert (how can I put this delicately) does anyone else's fouff feel as thought it's trying to turn itself inside out? Answers on a postcard.

tapismagique · 09/09/2016 09:14

Has anyone had any issues with the bump measuring at antenatal appointments? I had a GP appointment on Tuesday at 31 weeks (1st pregnancy) & the measurement was the same as at the mw appt at 29 weeks. The GP said they all measure differently & she knows she does it smaller than the mw but has sent me for a scan because the chart shows no growth. Now I have to wait for an appointment letter for a growth scan without knowing what any of it means except that my GP is anti-bump measuring! I'm still feeling kicks (or are they hiccups? How can you tell?!)

helenatroy · 09/09/2016 09:25

Tapis, I had no growth for two weeks and then all hell broke loose. I now resemble an egg on legs.

tapismagique · 09/09/2016 09:35

Haha, good image helena! Did they scan you? I'm confused by the GP's attitude of being both dismissive of measuring & ordering a scan. Also don't know why they haven't had training together so they all measure the same way, if it's a known issue

Bollyroo · 09/09/2016 10:06

Tapis, my GP and various midwives all measure me differently so I reckon as long as you're feeling kicks then there's not too much to worry about. My leg kicks are a lot stronger than the arm punches which are stronger than the hiccups. The hiccups are definitely rhythmic. I've realised I've started pulling faces when she rolls as it's getting quite uncomfortable.

Re the fouff - I haven't had any issues yet but waiting for it. They're really having pain downstairs in the October thread (I've been following that thread to see what to expect in the next weeks). It sounds horrendous. Hope you're ok Helena.

helenatroy · 09/09/2016 10:09

Friend of mine is a gp. She says that the measurements are rather a grey area but there is something comforting about getting the tape measure out. They are also cautious at this stage and will give you a scan if you're worried. Every midwife and doctor at my maternity unit has said to me in just about every visit. Look if you're worried or even suspect the movements have changed come and and we'll give you a quick scan.

helenatroy · 09/09/2016 10:10

So Bally the inside out fandango is an actual thing?

Bollyroo · 09/09/2016 11:31

Sadly, apparently so. And no one seems to have found a cure to ease it yet. Not really something I want to google...

helenatroy · 09/09/2016 11:59

I have no shame so will research and post later. The joys of pregnancy. It's a strange strange feeling.

LittleGreyCatwithapinkcollar · 09/09/2016 12:04

Bump measurements are so random I think. I had a growth scan yesterday as my bump was off-the-chart big. Baby itself was measuring slightly below my 50th centile from my personal growth chart (my dd was 47th centile on my chart at birth) and fluid levels are normal. I'm just a bit fat and very tall, most of my height being in my torso! So baby is floating about in the space I think.

Fedupithink · 09/09/2016 14:52

Well, everything seems to be ok here. Still no more spotting, pain or discomfort and she's wriggling lots. I had my whooping cough this morning and mentioned the spotting but the nurse wouldn't check me over. She said if I was worried and wanted to be seen by someone before the midwife on Weds to book a GP appointment - which seemed a bit OTT.

I'm still frantically knicker checking and wearing a pad just in case though and my arm is dead from that jab!

I hope you are all having a nice day.

Helena not feeling the inside out fouff yet but if I've had a really busy few days I can feel a little heavy down there which I assume is blood volume/swelling.

needanewjob · 10/09/2016 09:01

So pleased all is feeling better fed I had my final scan with the consultant yesterday and she is happy baby is looking great. Such a relief! Also after being told he was breach at my last midwife apointment she's said he is now head down and in a lovely position - shame there's seven weeks to go then as I'm now worried he will decide to pop back up! She also checked blood flow around brain and heart and said everything looks good (I've been worrying again). So I'm now officially discharged from consultant care but she has written a little note to the paediatric team so that baby gets an extra check after the birth (I think this is standard after child loss)