Due October 2023 - thread 3

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Hi everyone the thread seemed to fill up fast.
Here's a new one to keep us going ❤ xx

Currently 6+2 think due 23rd October #2
No major symptoms apart from tonight I have extreme restless leg syndrome and insomnia 🙈 xx

@Happyhappy39soon40 im so sorry to hear this sending you lots of love🤍

Oh @Happyhappy39soon40 I am so very sorry, life is so fucking cruel

@Happyhappy39soon40 sorry to hear that. Take care xx

@happyhappy39soon40 I am so very sorry lovely. I don't have the words x

@Happyhappy39soon40 so so sorry for your loss. Sending you lots of hugs and love 💐💞 xx

@Happyhappy39soon40 I am so sorry to hear your news. So hard you had to wait for two extra weeks to find out. Sending you a lot of hugs xx

@Happyhappy39soon40
So sorry to hear this☹️💓

@Happyhappy39soon40 I'm sorry for your loss. I hope you're surrounded by love and support from your loved ones. Take care ⭐

@Happyhappy39soon40 so sorry for your loss! Take care of yourself. Sending strength 💛

@Happyhappy39soon40 so sorry to hear this. I hope you have some good support around you and can take your time to heal from your loss xx

@Happyhappy39soon40 so terribly sorry to read this. My thoughts will be with you today 💕 Good luck on your journey x

@Klex + what a combination! I hope you are feeling better soon. Noro is the absolute worst.

@Happyhappy39soon40 I'm so sorry. A lot of us have been through what you're going through. And we all know what a heavy heart it brings. Sending lots and lots of love x

@Happyhappy39soon40 very sorry to hear this.

I'm the same. I've not really fit in my clothes since 8 weeks!!! 11+1 and I've had to buy bigger leggings etc because I can't do my trousers up !!

@Happyhappy39soon40 so sorry to hear this ☹️💐
@NSx I’m also struggling with acid reflux! It’s calmed down since I’ve been prescribed omeprazole but I’m trying not to take it all the time because of the (small) risks!

I’m really struggling with the weight gain. I think because I’m already bigger I’m worried that midwives etc are going to judge me, I’ve put on about 6lb. It’s getting me down! ☹️

@Happyhappy39soon40 i am so sorry to hear this x

Just checked and I've lost 6lb in a week!

For the people who already had booking appointments: did you have your blood tests then or were they scheduled for another day?

I have my appt on Sunday when I'll be bang on 10 weeks so that's at the limit of when you should have the first blood tests I think. Hope they do them then.

@LaVitesse2022 I had my booking in appointment at 9 weeks and the midwife failed to bleed me.🙄No veins apparently. She told me to come back to the blood clinic before 10 weeks, but no appointments were available! I asked the reason for the 10 week limit and she explained that they advise before 10 weeks, but it is just so they can intervene as early as possible if something crops up e.g. anemic, positive for any of the viruses, rhesus negative, sickle cell etc. I felt more reassured after she explained why, as I knew I was most likely low risk for any of the conditions (apart from anemia or something unexpected).

As it happened I managed to get a cancellation slot at 9 weeks 6 days. The phlebotomist bled me in one go with no fuss!

@Happyhappy39soon40 I'm so sorry xxx

@Happyhappy39soon40 so sorry for your loss, take care of yourself

@Happyhappy39soon40 So sorry to hear this and that the whole process has been so drawn out for you. What a nightmare. Sending hugs x

Has anyone else received 2 different mat exemption form numbers? I got one by post and one by email-- I filled one out at the GP and think the other one must have been filed online by the midwife. I'm guessing both will be valid?

@LaVitesse2022 I had my booking in appointment this week and they did the bloods there and then. But the midwife did say I might have to go elsewhere if she couldn't get the vein, so probably worth making sure you're hydrated to give them the best chance

Can anyone recommend any pregnancy insta pages to follow?