Babies Due April 2023 thread 5

[KennAdams]

Thought I'd make a new thread seen as last one is full already! 😊

Thank you not long got out. All looked OK. Measuring a day behind what I think I am but only a day so I'm not too concerned.

Managed to get a pic :)

Good luck @Longbin nothing worse then a late in the day scan, the anticipation!

Fab news Kenn! Lovey photo 🥰 hope that’s put your mind at rest.

Congrats @KennAdams ! Good luck @Longbin !

@ancienthouse ah yes that is a bit bubba! Like you say if very long, sounds like just genetic and they probably would have picked up GD if you had it. If it weren't for her awkward position you may very well have been able to birth her naturally despite the size, so fingers crossed this baby is a bit more cooperative! You sound similar to me, I also got up on all fours after an epidural to try to push with gravity on my side. Determined 💪 hopefully we both have an easier time of it this time.

@MamaMenna hope you're ok, how are you feeling?

I'm feeling v sorry for myself today. I just feel so ill, tired and grumpy. Woke up loads last night, felt nauseous every time, spewed bile this morning, nauseous as soon as stomach empty but no food appeals 🤢 I know I've got more spewing ahead later today as usual. I took the day off as just can't cope.

And DH is struggling too what with a very busy time at work and having to do loads more with our toddler and around the house ATM. He's great and doesn't complain but I can tell he's finding it hard. I'm just so sick of feeling sick. I also have this fear about this pregnancy ending and having another MC and all this being for nothing. I also feel like I just can't do this again, I think this will be my last planned baby if everything goes well. And if I lose it what then 😥 ofc I'd want to try again but the thought of going through all this again just makes me feel... I don't know. Horrendous.

I'm mostly feeling positive this time round about this pregnancy and I'm 10 weeks now and we had the scan, and symptoms are a good sign, etc, so hopefully this fear stops but I guess I just feel really shitty today. Hoping a moan helps. And maybe some solidarity if others feel similar 😞xxx

@Skylark1990 big hugs lovely it's so hard when symptoms are kicking butt. This is the second time this year I've done the first trimester and after our scan on sat I thought bloody hell could I go through this again and the answer is yes but it doesn't fill you with enthusiasm does it 🙈

@Skylark1990 💐 it’s so hard isn’t it. I could’ve written your post word for word, only I’ve been so unwell this time round we’ve decided not to try again it this pregnancy doesn’t work out. It’s hard to believe that something transient could have that effect, but I’ve never felt so unwell in my life. Have you tried full fat cola? It’s the only drink that seems to settle my stomach a bit and actually appeals to me. Also take your pregnancy vitamin straight after a beige snack so it had a hope of staying down. Really feel for you.

Hello! Just joining. I am 8 weeks + 6 days with my first. Had some bad sickness a couple of weeks ago but fortunately it’s petered out a bit. I get tired easily and often fall asleep on the sofa. My partner’s deodorant smell makes me feel really ill as do the smell of oranges!

got my booking in appt on Monday (well, maybe, it’s unclear if they’re closing yet!). My 12 week scan is booked for 10/10 which seems so far away. Feeling a bit anxious of having a missed miscarriage and only finding out at the scan but I suppose that’s normal. Nice to read stories from people in the same boat 💕

Sorry to hear some of you are still feeling so unwell 😥sending love and hope it gets better.
Is anybody else struggling with headaches? I suffer with migraines which are generally well controlled with meds but the past few days I've been having awful headaches, that just don't seem to go! Trying to avoid painkillers as I'm on a lot of different drugs as it is which I feel bad enough about (despite the docs telling me they're safe)

Ahhhh how lovely! How far along are you? X

my midwife appt just got cancelled and they ‘can’t say when it will be rebooked for’. Which bodes well…!

This is exactly why I booked an early scan privately. I was in two minds for ages but was soooo worried if I waited until 12 weeks there would be bad news that I could have found out earlier. My early scan was at 8 weeks and was an amazing experience would definitely recommend if you can xx

Roughly 8+5 but the scan said 8+3, something like that! Will just try and be patient for my 12 week scan now 🤣

@Sparklesocks that's dreadful I'd ring up and demand it be rebooked. Surely they are able to rebook appts?

@alwaysseeingstars yes I suffered with headaches early on. Every other day migraines. They did stop at about 6 weeks or so but had another yesterday.

@Skylark1990 sorry you're still felling rubbish. Hope it subsides for you soon. It's a lousy feeling.

@Skylark1990 I'm having the exact same thoughts. My DH is doing everything and my DD is struggling with hardly seeing me because I can barely get out of bed. If I'm lying down I'm OK but as soon as I stand up I'm retching.
I also don't know if I want to go through this again so I really really hope this pregnancy is successful.

They said they’ll be in touch to rebook, but they can’t say when it’ll be rebooked for or when they’ll be in touch and asked that we don’t call. Not very reassuring to an anxious pregnant lady! 😔

Thank you. It’s definitely something I’ve been considering.

Another anxious pregnant lady over here 🙋‍♀️

Last week (Weds) I rang my GP surgery to request a repeat prescription of progresterone as they only gave me 4 weeks last time, they said it'll be ready in 48hrs, so Friday afternoon. I haven't heard that it is ready yet so called this morning to see if I can go and collect yet (couldn't call Fri or Mon as working) - was told "oh yes I see we had your request, ummmm... I'm guessing you've run out now too....ummmm....well....it hasn't been done, don't know why. It was rejected it looks? I'll send it to the GP to sign it off now and I'll let you know when it's ready, might be a couple of days..."

Whaaaat!!! So now I'm having a big wobble that if I don't pick up the prescription before pharmacy closes today 530pm that I'll then be without completely as I've got only 1 left for tonight. What happens then? This is literally my limbo time! This is my third pregnancy this year and by my previous MCs (before DC1 as well) 8 or 9 weeks is when I miscarried the other times, and I'm 9w today.This is the time when surely my body is likely to need progesterone the most, before the placenta has fully taken over?! Am I going to miscarry again?! I feel like the progresterone is the only reason I haven't already miscarried and I honestly don't know what to do! 😭

Thank you @mummatara @Wouldloveanother @ancienthouse @KennAdams

@Wouldloveanother

@Wouldloveanother I know, I never thought transient sickness would put me off another pregnancy one day but honestly I feel so done right now. Think the combo of already having a toddler to run around after is making it worse somehow. Ofc I'm grateful to have my daughter and to be pregnant again now, so so grateful, but like you and @ancienthouse I realllyyyy hope this pregnancy is the one for all the obvious reasons as a MC or other issues would be traumatic, but also because I just don't know if I could drag myself through this feeling again. I just hope with all my heart it starts to get better soon but have a feeling I've got another 6 weeks at least 😑😑😟😟 I feel guilty complaining as after my miscarriages I'm so glad to be pregnant but man it's just so hard right now. And yes @ancienthouse I feel similarly about DD, I feel so bad I'm not able to play with her as usual and I feel she's gravitating towards dad more as a result 😥

@Margo34 eeeek I'd befeeling the same as you! Can you ring them again and demand they put through a quick prescription?? Explain you absolutely have to have it by 5pm today as you only have one left and you need to take it every morning and night. Did you explain about the miscarriages? That's really or good enough,they have a duty of care to provide it. Can you also ring the EPU and see if the doctor there would prescribe more for you?? Where did you get it the first time, epu or doctor? I know GPs can sometimes have issues prescribing cyclogest so it could be worth phoning the hospital directly. let us know how you get on. You could also speak to an urgent private consultant somehow and pay for it,but that's obviously not ideal x

@Wouldloveanother I have found that Fanta helps, haven't had full fat coke tho. Will give it a go, thanks 😊

@Skylark1990 it was from the GP last time and there isn't a direct line.to EPU that.i can call and ask either 😭

I'll chase the GP again this afternoon to check the status and remind them about MCs etc. I said on the phone already I'd put in a complaint if it wasn't done today because I panicked on the phone and told them it wasn't good enough.

I've actually got access to private medical insurance through my husband's employment which you've just reminded me of, so I'll try that too.

Oh I started on Fanta then moved on to the stronger stuff. Trying to limit to 1 can a day 😬

Hello again! So last week I was really struggling with nausea/retching, I was away at the weekend in Dublin and for all I didn't feel wonderful I felt tons better than I did! We got back yesterday evening and today I'm right back where I was last week with the nausea! Was my body been kind and giving me the weekend off? Coincidence? Or was the anxiety/distraction of time away the cure!

I just got back from my harmony test. I should get the results back within 5 days. Can't believe I'll know if we are having a boy or girl next week! It still doesn't feel like there's actually going to be a baby in 6 months. Does anyone else find it hard to imagine the pregnancy resulting in a real life baby or am I just weird?

Longbin that’s so exciting!! I’m going to predict… BOY 💙 You’ll be the first on the thread to find out!

I’ve decided to wait until I know the results of the triple test before deciding whether to do NIPT just because we don’t really have £400 to spare. The hospital used to offer it cheaper but they’ve stopped doing that now.

Is anyone else having pinching-type pains? They’re not bad, just noticeable. Feels like it’s on one side only