November 2020

[Snowboard14]

Hi, I'm due 12th Nov 2020.

how is everyone coping in this isolation. Have you told friends and family yet??
We havent as I have had 2 previous losses so we are waiting but being in isolation is making it feel so lonely and nervous about appointments. I still haven't had my letters from the hospital about my scan/booking app. Has anyone else yet??

Thanks
Jen

[nickylala]

Im due November 13th this is my first pregnancy and I'm 37 I'm really struggling at the moment as I'm 29 weeks pregnant full of emotions as I lost my partner and my babies daddy 3 months ago he was only 42 he was fit and healthy we had our 12 week scan and on the night time he had a brain aneurysm and he did not survive I'm devastated and I'm not coping very well 💔

[magvdamme]

Hey ladies its been a while how you all getting on 😊😊

[Lulubon]

Thats impressive! Also sounds like a good idea to hold off if you’re moving house. I’m finding it hard to know if I’m buying the right things or if I’m missing anything super important!

I’m feeling so much better over the last few weeks! Finally got a bit of energy back.
Have you had lots of movements? I’ve got an anterior placenta but I’ve felt movements since 16 weeks. Some are soooo strong now and he seems to kicks for hours some days! It’s been a problem at my scans because he doesn’t stay still!

Sorry to hear about the pelvic pain! So difficult especially when you’re working!

I couldn’t wait to find out the sex but hats off to you and anyone who can 😂

[Snowboard14]

@Lulubon I'm not sure!! haha I'm normally a bit of a control freak with organisation but for some reason this pregnancy is making me chill out a bit in that respect. we are also hoping to move house before baby comes so that is helping me not buy things... I do have lists... endless lists lol. One of my clients works for John Lewis in there nursery section so think in September we will book her as personal shopper there and hopefully get everything in one hit!! apparently its really good you have 2 hours and they talk you through everything you need....

how are you feeling???

I'm finally back to work and so tired again!! also suffering with Pelvic Girdle Pain, won't be seeing physio until 28weeks tho...

I'm still shocked we are all closer to the end than the beginning now... we have stayed team yellow, have you guys all found out what your having???

xx

[Lulubon]

@MrsCl19 welcome! I’m having a boy too! So exciting

@Snowboard14 I can’t believe how quick it’s going I’m 22 weeks tomorrow!
How have you managed to not buy anything- we’ve gone completely mad- not much left to buy 😂

[MrsCl19]

Hi ladies, thought I would hop on here with you I'm actually due 28th October but no doubt will go over into November! We are expecting a little boy who will be #2 as I have a dd.

[Snowboard14]

Hi ladies, how are you all getting on... cant believe we are over half way now!!! Im 23weeks on Sunday... and still haven't bought a thing!! X

[Lulubon]

@Snowboard14
I'm doing okay thank you! We found out the sex a few weeks ago... baby boy which we are over the moon about.
My sickness finally stopped at 17 weeks, though I still feel nauseous most days at nearly 19 😫
I am STILL ridiculously anxious. I'm not sure if anyone else has this but I often wake up feeling so anxious that something will go wrong- even though I've had multiple scans etc to say everything is perfect... I'm not sure whether to ask my midwife about it or if I will naturally go in time.
How's everyone else doing??? Xxx

[Snowboard14]

How is everyone getting on??

[Snowboard14]

Hi @Mn345678 I'm also under UCLH, had a brief call with the midwife, who's answer to every question I had was take painkillers 🤔
From what I've read from 28weeks it will be face to face appointments so hopefully it will be better then... ive found "the maternity collective" online are offering 2months free antenatal classes which are really good... hopefully some face to face classes will be available soon! X

[Mn345678]

Hiya... I also didn't have a 16 week appointment at UCLH - I just had a very quick phone call from midwife who just asked if everything was ok and that was that. It is my first so I am disappointed that nothing is running as usual - dp not allowed to scans... no antenatal classes etc. meh! I just worry about feeling lonely during maternity leave as I'm obvs not meeting any mums to be!

[Lulubon]

@NatalieH2220 oh no! Sorry to hear you didn’t have a 16 week appointment. I find it baffling the difference in case across the country! Oh dear I would feel the same, I've still got extremely high levels of anxiety still- I thought they’d calm down after the 12 week scan but I’m just as anxious.

[magvdamme]

Hey everyone glad everyone is doing really well!! I'm having a face to face appointment for my 16 week appt next week. The midwife gave me the option as they lost all my booking in bloods so had to go back and have them done again 🙈🙈
Sickness still coming and going but definitely easier than it was thank goodness!!
@Snowboard14 still enjoying the odd nap lol even though it looks like I'm heading back to work in the next week or 2 so will have to find a quiet corner somewhere lol. Xx

[NatalieH2220]

@Lulubon no 16 week appointment for me. They've been cancelled completely here! With my son 3 years ago I was told they don't routinely check though as can be difficult to find still. I got really upset when I found out as had been banking on it happening so the midwife did in the end but more to calm me than anything else. Sorry to hear you're still being sick. I hope it passes soon.

[Snowboard14]

Hi ladies hope your all doing well, I had my 16week app over the phone... I think every area is doing them differently.... I'm 17weeks today... roll on the 20week scan... my symptoms have eased off, however still having a nap some days 😴😴

[Lulubon]

@BelieveItCanHappen
Aw lovely! I saw some people say they didn’t at theirs and I’m really anxious so I hoped they would. Good to know about the sickness! I’m so bored of it now 😂 x

[BelieveItCanHappen]

@Lulubon hi ! I had my 16 app 2 weeks ago and yes they did use a Doppler. Heartbeat was going strong 😊😊 also, don't worry about the sickness. Mine only eased when I reached my 16th week. Good luck xx

[Lulubon]

How is everyone doing?
Has anyone had a face to face 16 week appointment? Mines in 2 days and I'm wondering if they'll use the Doppler?
Also is anyone else still being sick? I'm 15+5 and still vomiting minimum 5-6 times a week still...
Hope you're all enjoying the nice weather x

[Lulubon]

@magvdamme thank you, I drank so much water in hope haha! Yeah find it so strange how much it seems to differ. Thank you, so kind.

@Snowboard14 thank you, it really has been. I've found it really hard not seeing family when all I need is a nice cuppa with my mum haha. Interesting about your appointments too, I know I'm defiantly seeing my consultant after my 20 week scan and then from there, after 28 weeks I'll see them monthly as well as monthly scans. I just hope by then life is more normal!
oh same its so special to see them!

[Snowboard14]

@magvdamme completely get the hayfever!! I'm trying to have a bit of local honey everyday but doesnt seem to stop my sneezing fits.. can you take anything for hayfever?? Was going to ask the midwife??

Baking is good, I'm currently make bread for my neighbour in exchange for her homemaker cookies 😂 also just ordered an icecream maker 🙈 not sure if there is a baby or just bread and icecream 😂
Are you keeping busy?? Have you been baking much?? Xx

[magvdamme]

@Snowboard14 still the odd wave of nausea but apart from that finally coming out the other side 😁😁 damn hayfever kicking in though 😱
How's the baking going xx

[Snowboard14]

Hi @Lulubon Congratulations... lovely scan photo.
Think the first 12 weeks are tough anyway then with covid thrown in to the mix... its definitely been a worrying time... I've had my appointments face to face too, but my 16week will be a phone call. Then from 20weeks it's all face to face again.
Cant wait for my next scan, it's amazing seeing them on the screen isn't it... xx

@magvdamme how are you feeling now??

@millar0709 how did your scan go ??

Xx

[magvdamme]

@millar0709 how did you get on yesterday 💙💗

[magvdamme]

@Lulubon hi lovely what a great scan picture!! I think it's really depending on what area you are in. I've had the same as you face to face and my consultant appt is over the phone next week. Definitely an anxious time and completely normal to feel that way but feel free to ask any questions or share anything on here, ❤️❤️

[Lulubon]

Hey can I join? These another thread for November babies but it's so busy I can't keep up.

I'm 13+2, and due 17th November. This is my first baby and I've found myself feeling really anxious through the whole first trimester. How has everyone's appointments been? I've seen some people say they haven't had any face to face midwife appointments yet... I've actually had 2 in person and one consultant appointment over the phone.