Due November 2019 Thread 3

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Since we're about to fill up the other.

@Avf88 I'd give your epu a call, you can usually find the number via google. They'll be able to advise you and hopefully offer you a scan to check up

@AcatcalledGary you can always change your mind on birthing options at any point so
Don't worry if you don't know what you want!

@Pollypocket5 they just ask family history of things like cancer, diabetes, heart disease etc

@OhMarnie oooo exciting! My friend had similar midwife was sure she was 11/12 weeks by cycle but turns out she was 5/6 she just didn't ovulate one month 🤷🏻‍♀️ but freebee scan is always good.

@ChesMum2019 exciting! Love seeing the difference

@Mintypea5 thank you, the hospital website says they are only open 8-1 but I guess they must have someone there for emergencies? Maybe that’s just for appointments

@Avf88 try calling them. It'll prob have an answer phone telling u what to do out of hours if nothing else.

Do u have a midwife yet? You could call her?

@PrayingandHoping I’ve got my booking app on Thursday, I might try the number I rang for them if it’s not the same as the hospital

@Avf88 that must be scary! Worst comes to worst if you are worried call 111 as they will be able to offer advice :) don't panic just yet, remember some people do bleed in early pregnancy. I've been getting quite severe craps most days but was reassured by my midwife today that it's pretty normal

I spotted twice one at 5 and at 7. I rang 111 if it's only when you wipe and not enough to fill a pad I wouldn't worry to much, it's prob just the baby getting comfy. They usually book you in for a scan depending how far you are.

Thank you @L0ULEW I was ok when it was brown and the pain wasn’t as bad but it just seems to be getting worse, that’s getting to me

Thank you @Colleen437 everything I’ve read is either everything will be fine or everything is over it’s not bad enough for a pad so trying to get some hope from that!

@Avf88 I know I've nearly fainted a few times with my cramps being so painful, alot worst than my periods have ever been. We got this I'm sure 🍼💪 saw my midwife today and she wasn't worried at all so it's chilled me out. Feel like I live in the bath at the moment as they really help

@Avf88 mine was red. It's hard not to worry, I must of gone to the toilet every 5mins but hopefully it will stop soon. How far are you?

@Colleen437 10weeks

@L0ULEW I can’t wait for a hot water bottle, thought I’d got away from that for a few months 🙄

@Avf88 have you had an early scan yet?? If you saw a baby and heartbeat the odds are very low xx

Had my first MW appointment today... all feels quite real now I'm still cautiously excited though!

We got this ladies x

No @tigsyboo I looked in to booking a private one a few weeks ago and never got round to it

The Blood is back to brown now but the cramps are still a bit wild ☹️ Thanks for everyone’s wise words xx

@Smiffette how far gone are you?
I am 6 weeks today and unsure when I should see a doctor.

I am on holiday on the 13th for two weeks so will be almost 10 weeks when I get back.

Does anyone know when you have your first scan?

Thank all

@butterflytrain I am 9+1 the midwife just said that I need to see her before 10 weeks. Maybe give your local practice a call and see what they say.

@butterflytrain most areas don't require you to see a dr. It's worth Calling your surgery to see if you have a midwife in house to see or if you have to self refer to a hospital. They usually like to see you between 8-10'weeks. Your first scan is around 12 weeks. It has to be done by 13+6 I think most of the time to be able to get the measurements needed

@Mintypea5 @Smiffette thanks ladies. I'll give me surgery a call tomorrow and see if they can fit me in before I go on holiday.

Still feels so surreal and don't really know where to start with it all!

@butterflytrain with my first I went to the doctor and he looked a bit confused about why I was there! With number 2 and this one I self-referred online to my local hospital which was easy - if you know where you'd go to have the baby you could just check on their website re self-referrals.

Everything crossed for you Avf88 try to relax, I know it’s really hard.

How are you Avf88, thinking of you

@MindyMoonstone thank you, I’ve still got a bit of brown discharge and cramps, not as bad as yesterday thank god. I’ve rung the GP this morning, they’ve arranged a scan for me for tomorrow (have to rearrange booking app now as timings are too tight) just got to sit tight with fingers and toes crossed 🤞🤞

@Avf88 Goodluck and hoping everything is ok for you.

When did everyone start feeling more 'pregnant' eg nausea sickness etc? I'll be 6 weeks on Friday and have very sore boobs and a few waves of feeling sick but that's it.