November 2020 Babies?

[Elley2912]

Anyone?

Hi Everyone and Congrats to all! I think I’m around 5+3, due around 10th Nov. This is my second pregnancy, but would be my first baby. I just wanted to know what’s normal to feel at this time!? Is it normal to feel ok?? I feel like my symptoms are up and down - I have sore boobs, have been very tired, but that feels less today. Every time I feel slightly “better” I worry something is wrong! I had a scan this week to confirm all ok, as my last pregnancy in December was ectopic. It is in the right place this time! I have another scan next Friday at my EPU. But just worry all the time. Wish I had never heard of MMC! 🙁

So...anyone else feeling completely miserable? 😭

@LexieBB yes!!!!

@Bumble88 congratulations! I’m due on the 10th November too! I’m sure my due date will change when I have my scan. At least you have some symptoms, I don’t feel pregnant at all! No sore boobs, don’t feel sick, I feel a bit tired but that’s because my mind is always busy thinking about stuff so can’t sleep properly

Try to relax a bit, I know it’s easier said than done. I just keep telling myself what will be will be and keep myself as happy and relaxed as I can!

I feel terrible for saying this. I know I should be grateful bc so many people are struggling ttc and I was desperately trying myself for a while, but this past week has really knocked me on my ass. I’m queasy all day, every day, no appetite other than for junk and can’t do much of anything but lay down and sleep. I actually feel depressed. Like my essence is being drained away from me.

I read that it’s supposed to get better in the second trimester. I can only hope because the idea of feeling this way for another 8 months straight is unbearable.

I just wasn’t expecting this at all...

@LexieBB I've been exactly the same in my pregnancies. If it's affecting your ability to work etc, speak to your GP. There are things they can prescribe to help with severe nausea.

Ps - it is possible to have a perfectly healthy baby having lived on a diet of crisp sandwiches and haribo

I feel embarrassed about how stressed I am. Had a scan mid week four to check not ectopic (all fine) and of course they couldn’t see anything other than gestational sac - but all looked good. Have another scan in just over a week to make sure there is an embryo and heartbeat. All I do now is worry about blighted ovum (what an awful name) or a missed miscarriage. I am over 40 and so scared you know? Symptom wise my boobs hurt but that’s it. Took a digital cb at five weeks and it had gone up to 3+ weeks.

But my word I can’t stop worrying....

At the moment I would happily have some morning sickness if it would mean embryo had formed and all ok. Who would have thought I would end up wishing to feel sick...

Also. Coronavirus. Why. Ugh.

I shall return to google now....xxx

Thanks for your reassuring posts. I need to stop doing tests and just be patient I think.
I don’t remember being this nervous 1st time around.
@lexiebb there is no right way to feel. You are body is dealing with a lot of hormones, so try not to beat yourself up. Keep an eye on your mood, and if it doesn’t improve make sure you speak to your midwife about it xxx

@Ranoutofgoodnames oh mate. Sounds super stressful. Hopefully the scans are reassuring you.
Re Coronavirus, it is too early really to tell. But I read a study based on 9 Chinese women with CV, they have given birth to 9 healthy babies. Research is scant because it’s so new. But it seems pregnant women aren’t more impacted than non pregnant, as long as you are fit and well. Don’t know if that helps. I’m hoping by the time our little ones are born, this pandemic is under control xx

@bemorepacific yes I read about that and have asked various doctor friends lots of questions so feel reassured but still irrationally worried 🤯

Keep well ladies - I will keep reading and check in when I have something more constructive to say other than a stream of stressiness xx

@Emmagen my friends said the same thing about pregnacare and they had to stop taking it. I've had seven seas and felt fine so far too.

@BeMorePacific I worry about the tests getting lighter too! I'm only 4+1 today, have taken numerous tests that have all been strong lines, 'pregnant' etc. I did a clearblue digital with weeks indicator Wednesday evening (after having drank a fair amount all day) and it said pregnant 1-2wks...I hope this is what it should be as it goes from conception date? I totally understand your worrying though 🤞

@LexieBB - I feel exactly the same. I said to DH last night that if we lose this one I’m not sure I want to try again as I can’t face going through this first trimester stuff again.

I was the same with my first DC but got through it, it eased at around 14 weeks and was then fine until 3rd trimester when suffered badly with SPD (PGP) and bad acid and itching. We can’t even bloody well drink through it!

Am really just wanting to get this first trimester over. 5+6 today and it’s going VERY slowly.

I'm 6+2. Had a scan recently because of pains I was getting and some bleeding. Everything's looking ok with the baby but there was an area of blood on the scan which means I'm higher risk of miscarriage. Aside from that the sickness is flooring me. I'm really struggling to do anything other than sleep, eat crisps, and lay down. I feel bad for my poor toddler.

@Ginntoniconpause sorry to hear that! Will they have you back for regular scans to keep an eye?
I’ve got a scan tomorrow at 6+1 I don’t suppose you could see a heartbeat could you?

If the bleeding continues over the next couple of weeks (spotting) then I will have another scan. If not then I will be reviewed at my booking appt and then another scan for the 12 week one. So not really much else they can do.

We saw a heart beat on the internal scan. However, I had a scan at this time when I was pregnant with my toddler and couldnt see a heartbeat so dont worry about it too much if you dont. Easier said than done though!

That’s good to know @Gintoniconpause. Hopefully the bleeding eases up. I had spotting and painful cramping in my one successful pregnancy at 5 weeks and it turned out to be fine. I had a scan at 5+6 and saw the heartbeat and the area the blood had come from.

I’ve been counting down the days to my scan this Wednesday when I’ll be 6 weeks exactly - really hope I do see a heartbeat.

@LexieBB I was the same when I had my first baby. Have a look on pregnancy sickness support. Don’t suffer in silence. I started taking medication for sickness the moment I got a positive.

Went to my GP to hand a urine sample in as they need to do their own test before they'll refer me to midwives. Went down there, nurse gone home so can't be tested. Also told not to go back as it's not urgent so stay away from the surgery due to what's going on with corona. Asked if the midwives accept self referrals then and she said no... rang them anyway, no answer try again next week! Just want to get things started! Patience has never been a strong point of mine x

@PatchworkPals I'd not realised there was medication you could be prescribed for sickness in pregnancy! I've just called my gp after seeing your post.

Feel like ive been hit by a bus today! 6+2 so maybe this is where it starts ha.....

@burntpinky and all - thank you all for the kind judgment-free words and support. Definitely helps hearing this is somewhat normal.

@PatchworkPals I will check out that forum. Sounds like what I need!

I’m happier news, my first scan is coming up soon on March 26. Suspecting/hoping that seeing the little one on the screen will give me a much-needed boost.

@Ginntoniconpause they don’t like giving it out. I’d advise checking out the pregnancy sickness support website and arm yourself with some research before going in.

They can’t test on pregnant women so no drug is technically approved for pregnancy. You just have to weigh up the risks yourself iyswim.

@LexieBB I feel the same and all throughout my last pregnancy too. The difference is, I knew what to expect and chose to go through this nightmare again. When baby is born, it’s a whole new level of feeling like crap and hard work lol, but it’ll be worth it in the end. You just have to do whatever it takes to survive. You can do it!

Hello everyone and congrats! I think I’m due 2 Nov (my periods are all over the shop atm) with baby no.2. A few life hurdles at the moment but quietly excited about it, now comes My worst but which is the run up to the first scan. @Wmma - worth speaking to your doctor’s reception as it’s moved from 8 weeks to 6/7 in my area since my last one 😀

@bluebell94 my midwifes allow self referral through an online form. Have you tried googling 'your area midwife referral'?

I got a booking appointment through within 2 days by doing that.

Congratulations @littlegem84. I'm (guessing from your username) same age and also expecting DC2. DS is 5, which is a bigger gap than I would have liked, but I had to change careers after maternity leave, and then had a couple of losses.