Hi all and congratulations to all newcomers .
Been really rough, no throwing up but just can't eat. Following on from my 'weight' issues I really should be more careful what I wish for - have now lost 8lbs in a week and seem to be losing either one or two every day! Have also been freezing cold, even on hot days and have to have a blanket most evenings.
Went to neices baby shower on Saturday and ended up retreating to back room to lie on sofa only to have various rellies stick their heads round the door and tell me how awful I looked! Apparently everyone knows, which I am a bit peeved about - seems Mum and elder sis just couldn't keep schtum! Went straight to bed when we got home at 7.00 and stayed there till yesterday lunchtime. Then I got up and moaned and groaned on the sofa all day while DH stripped the lounge wallpaper around me.
Saw GP on Friday, have to call MW between 7 and 10 weeks to arrange home visit, so went into flat spin about the state of the house which currently has about 4 rooms being redecorated and is in total chaos and announced to DH that I am not calling MW until at least the lounge is finished!
Also noticed it said on the form that we have to book a private 20 wk scan if we want one. Its the same with nuchal - if you want one you have to pay £175 and go private! This really set me off as we paid last time but do not have the spare cash this time round. It really bothers me as I feel the 20 wk anomaly is the most important scan, esp as the local hospital doesn't have a scbu which means without a scan how can they possibly know if you need to birth at the main hosp (an hour and a half away!) if they don't know beforehand of any problems! Also was hoping for a home birth this time, but would like the reassurance of an anomaly scan to rule out any potential problems first, just for peace of mind. I heard on the grapevine that they had started to do 20 wk scans since I had DS2 but will have to wait to speak to MW to confirm. (Have checked on line and NHS guidelines are that all pregnant women should be offered 2 scans, one for dating and an anomaly between 18 and 20 weeks. Apparently there is 97% compliance with this nationally at present.)
Also I have the same MW as last time - so seriously considering changing GP practice - there is a new one which I can walk to from our house whereas the current one is 2 buses away (that would give me a legit reason for moving). Just can't face the hassle of actually changing when I feel so rough.
Sorry it's a such a long and miserable post - I guess its taken me by surprise just how bad I am feeling this time round. I didn't have anything like this with either of the other two. Also, can't seem to come on Mumsnet much at the moment, it seems to make me feel worse, think it might be some sort of weird association thing.
God, I am such a misery. Somebody slap me!