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May 2017 #7....... Final months, rapidly growing bumps

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RasperryInAMelon · 23/01/2017 12:19

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EsmesBees · 02/02/2017 06:35

Stationary I had forgotten the midwifes give a 9-5 window after the birth! I remember struggling to get myself and the baby clean and dressed for 9 in case we were judged for still being in our PJ's! Crazy behaviour.

1004Rise · 02/02/2017 08:03

My turn for weird dreams.... woke up in a confusion of spaghetti carbonara, FIL trying to book flights for my work trip and no cat food.... I worry about my sanity sometimes!

Sah1987 · 02/02/2017 10:19

Peasandquiet I had to start taking mine from 16 weeks and when I saw the consultant at my PAPP-A scan she said we'll get you an aspirin prescription so it's probably coming today!!
However my scan today is to check for blood clots in my legs on day 3 of the NHS saga.
My best friend is a paramedic and spoke to one of the doctors who can't understand why I haven't been admitted. I'm glad I haven't (except for a coughing fit last night which left me in tears as I couldn't breathe)
Oh well I'll get all my answers today!! Fingers crossed x

teainbed · 02/02/2017 10:59

Sah you've had the heparin injections haven't you? If that's the case then you're 'safe' and nothing can get worse if it is a clot. But agree three days is pushing it a bit! You're probably better out of a general hospital ward, you'd just catch something nasty probably!

Do you know if you'll all get midwife visits post partum? Up here they're sacrosanct for two weeks after giving birth and then handing over the the health visitor. You might get the odd day off especially if it's not your first and you're doing ok but otherwise it is expected they'll see you daily. But I keep reading on MN about women not getting this especially in England and having to go to clinics instead of getting visits? I can understand there's pressure on them and they can see more women in a clinic than visiting at home but that must be really grim to have to drag yourself out a few days after delivering, especially if it's been a difficult birth.

McBaby · 02/02/2017 11:05

We get post partum home midwife visits day 1 and 5 after hospital discharge. They then can sign you off if your well or they continue coming as long as they feel necessary.

teainbed · 02/02/2017 11:25

Where do you get the heelprick done then McBaby? Do you go to a clinic for that?

EsmesBees · 02/02/2017 11:27

I got three home visits from midwifes last time. Can't remember on what days. It wasn't quite like on call the midwife though! They were very brief. I was convinced (and right!) that we hadn't got the latch right but none of them really took the time to help. I do remember how they bought disposable shoe covers with them which I thought was thoughtful.

EsmesBees · 02/02/2017 11:28

They do the heel prick on the first midwife visit tea. So you have it at home.

peasandquiet · 02/02/2017 14:36

Sah, no aspirin mentioned again today. How odd. Blood flow is restricted on once side so have another 2 scans booked to monitor growth, the consultant was fairly confident that the side effects are more likely to show in me rather than the baby so that's good news of sorts.
Hope your ok and have had some good news from your scan. Agree best out of hospital if you can be as they are mostly on lockdown for Flu outbreak, that's the last thing you need.

MrsJW15 · 02/02/2017 17:27

Had my 25 week appointment today. As I expected, the GP was really surprised I was there, they thought these appointments were usually done by the midwife. It's very confusing being out of area! They were nice and did everything, but the midwives think I should have two more appointments at the GP later on, and the GP thinks I should go to the midwife, so I'm going to have to figure that out in the next few weeks!

All was well - they weren't going to listen to the heartbeat but asked, and she agreed which was nice! I measured exactly where I should be, apparently. I did mention that I've been very itchy, and the GP was a bit worried. She said if it lasts I should get some blood tests done for liver function etc which sounds less good.

jennymac31 · 02/02/2017 18:39

Woke up today feeling incredibly huge. Started to feel out of breath, which has been surprising. Anyone else experiencing this at 25 weeks?

Sah1987 · 02/02/2017 18:44

So not a blood clot - however has another panic attack today so booked in with GP tomorrow as I do not feel right.
I would ask your midwife about aspirin, as I'm sure with low PAPP-A it's advised, but I don't know :/
With my first I had midwife at day 5 and day 10, that was it, I presume it will be same again. I also had heal prick at home then at day 15, had to take her to hospital for a thyroid function test to see if she'd picked up my issues - luckily not, but compared to heel prick - was awful. So much blood eased out drop by drop.

Not looking forward to that one again x

teainbed · 02/02/2017 19:04

Good news about the clot Sah, less good about the panic attacks. Have you had them before? There's loads of good Apps for panic attacks, ones that help you get your breathing under control.

peasandquiet · 02/02/2017 19:11

Glad it's not a clot, hope GP can help re:panic attacks.
I've always been really lucky with GP's when pregnant, can't fault them for treatment and care and attention.
Can't believe that your GP was surprised you were there for a check up Mrs JW think 25 wk appt says in my notes appt schedule it's always with a GP 🙄
Hope everyone is looking forward to nice weekends. Getting the urge to buy something baby related 😂 Any recommendations for a nursing cushion. Didn't have one last time but could really have done with it early doors when BF was a struggle.

1004Rise · 02/02/2017 19:13

What is PAAP-A? I assume if mine was low I would know.... Never heard of it Blush

peasandquiet · 02/02/2017 19:47

It's a hormone that supports your placenta, you have no reason to know about it unless yours is low and it's picked up with the downs screening as is one of the markers for downs.

MissMooMoo · 02/02/2017 19:47

It must vary from trust to trust as I am not seeing a GP at all for any of my appts!

So glad to hear it isn't a clot sah

teainbed · 02/02/2017 20:09

Also don't see a GP. We don't have anything to do with antenatal care these days which is a shame.

I've just been looking online for a couple of holdalls to use as hospital bags, I have come across prepacked hospital bags! I can't decide whether this is genius or a huge waste of money. They vary in quality but include knickers, pads, nappies and a selection of other bits.

I've never had a specific breastfeeding pillow but do have a V shaped one and also a variety of other ones to get comfy with.

Badgerbird · 02/02/2017 20:15

Glad to hear it isn't a clot sah but sorry to hear about the panic attacks, I know how scary they can be, will the gp help with those?

I've got an appointment on mon with midwife, 24+3 so guess it's same as everyone's 25 week one? Getting matb1 form and listen to heartbeat.

How are you doing ticky?

1004Rise · 02/02/2017 20:48

Thank peas Smile

I don't see a gp at all either, all midwives all the way through. I was looking to see if I had anything on when the midwife visits after baby is born, but all I have is information on the health visitor that says they come once between 34 & 37 weeks and the. 10 days after you're home... so I assume a couple of midwife visits between baby being born and the HV visits....

It's amazing how much it differs from trust to trust. I think it's good that you are looked after by midwives* rather than GPs (sorry tea)* sort of feels a bit less scary Blush and you might as well be with the specialists.....

1004Rise · 02/02/2017 20:48

Oops bold fail Blush

ginandcake · 02/02/2017 20:59

Glad it wasn't a clot Sah, that must be such a relief.

Are you a GP then tea? Sorry if I've missed that in another thread! Not sure about the pre packed bags. Can definitely see the benefit of it all being there without much effort but not sure if that justifies the cost. I haven't even started thinking about my bag yet though, went to 42 weeks with the last two so will be so surprised if I need it early.

I've been feeling pretty crappy today, lots of period type cramps which have thankfully now settled. And still so tired, cannot remember being this tired last time, struggling to get through the day without a nap!

Tickyboovicki · 02/02/2017 21:00

Ok thanks badger actually took a day off work this week as I just felt so run down and drained. Trying to take it a little easier, just a lot going on! But had a very long chat with my other half which was good, a lot of it is kind of out of our hands for now (moving etc) but was nice to just be able to say what was worrying me!
Just going to take it all as it comes for now

No gp involvement for me either, all midwife, although I've only actually seen my own once so far!

teainbed · 02/02/2017 21:13

Yes gin. Grin Rise we've become deskilled so probably for the best. But not so long ago we would be routinely sharing care with midwives, doing antenatal clinics, even delivering babies in units that were attached to cottage hospitals.

ginandcake · 02/02/2017 21:20

Me too tea!