Due November 2023 - part 2

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New thread 😀

Also, does anyone feel like theyre showing already? 😱😰I'm only 7+4 but goodness me, i swear i have a bulge. I dont feel particularly bloated, is it possible to be bloated but not gassy?

@flowerlover1990 My Gp was really
good about it; once I told her I’d retched so violently whilst trying to fasten the Dc car seats that the Dc had screamed in terror and sobbed from home to school I don’t think he would have refused me anything!

@Spareincoming sorry, that made me laugh. Your dc must have had the scare of their life, poor bub

@NatGee i can laugh now but I cried all the way to work at the ridiculousness of it and guilt about DC and just how awful I felt! I had nothing like this last time; thus I conclude, (anti nausea) drugs are good!

@flowerlover1990 bless you sounds like you’re really suffering 😢 yes defo worth giving it a go! Might not work for everyone but I certainly feel better today. And yes definitely speak to your GP if it doesn’t help x

@NatGee yeah it’s horrible isn’t it, kind of feels like I’m hungover all the time 😅 I’ve also had the food aversions and have just wanted beige food for the past week or so, not ideal! Aw that sounds ideal, I really hope it helps! My lady said I don’t really need to go back now unless I have nausea again or sore back, she said I can return at 36 weeks to prepare for birth so I’ll maybe consider that when the time comes! I’m 7+5 just now ☺️

@DollyGx So it was a one off? your lady sounds very decent. I have a feeling mine will tell me to come every week ha. Definitely can't afford that. will you return later to prepare for birth? i also read that it can be beneficial

@BudgetBuster I did use those ones this time around and the first one I done was 1-2 then I waited a couple of weeks and done another which was 3+. Is there any chance you could be slightly off with your dates? You could well have a dodgy test though it’s entirely possible! Keep us updated with how scan goes 🤞🏼

@NatGee so I’d been seeing her twice a month since January to help me regulate my cycles and get pregnant (clearly it worked lol), then she said to keep coming every other week until I was 9 weeks, so that’s me pretty much done now! I don’t know if it’s really necessary to keep having it throughout pregnancy unless there really is a need for it? I was fully preparing to tell her “look I’d love to continue with this but I just can’t justify it financially” etc etc so was delighted when she told me I don’t need to go back lol. I’d just be upfront with them if they try to get you in every week that you’re just not in a position to be able to afford that, I mean who is these days, especially with a baby on the way, I’m sure they will be understanding ☺️ yeah I think I might actually consider it for before birth, heard good things, anything to make Labour better I’m here for it 😅

I'm definitely not off on my dates. I tested positive 2 weeks ago today, and can tell you I definitely conceived 4 weeks ago today as my husband is working away. Hoping the scan goes well Monday and if so I'll be writing Clear Blue a strongly worded letter 🤣

@BudgetBuster ive heard the tests arent the most accurate. take your dates over whatever anything or anyone says 😎

@Mldn yes was sobbing last night after throwing up twice and just being generally sick of being sick and tired. Work is exhausting and I have almost 2 hours round trip commute every day and I’m over it. Can’t quit work though as my hubby is in between jobs right now so I am the sole earner. Can’t wait for the nausea to end!

@DollyGx thanks for sharing your experience, will definitely take your advice. i had considered going to improve my fertility but i fell just as i was about to take the plunge. lets see what they say!

Was able to cook and eat dinner tonight, now not feeling so nauseous, feel better today physically which makes me anxious, god this is all mind screwing. I want to be sick all the time to give me some mental contentment that everything is ok.

@Psqueak87 bless you! It really is grim & the hormones & sadness that I’m feeling with it are horrible. I realise I’m in a privileged position to have quit my job but seriously, it makes the days very lonely & long x

@BudgetBuster sounds like you could well have a dodgy test then! Yes definitely get that pen and paper ready! 😆

They are so bloody expensive 🤣

@38andtrying tell me about it! I’ve spent the entire night spiralling because I haven’t been as nauseous the last few days, my boobs are less sore and I’ve been getting niggly pains yet feel miserable when all my symptoms are there!
I just constantly feel really anxious something is gonna go wrong 😔
glad I have you girls to talk to though, it really does help 💗

@TMI2000 i just had a scan on Saturday and all was fine, that reassurance lasted I'd say 24/48 hours at most, feel like I need a scan everyday lol I want to wait now for another 2 weeks but I think I'll cave before then as I can't stand the not knowing all is OK, I'm glad I'm not only one worrying lol

I feel you… I haven’t had sickness since Saturday and was so sick on my childrens pregnancies. I never thought I’d wish for sickness again but I really do… even the scan today didn’t put my mind at ease as the crl was 2.6mm when should be 4mm… it gets no easier on baby number 2/3/4… the fear stays the same

@38andtrying i feel that, I have to wait until 12 weeks now which is agonising, my fingers are crossed for both us 🤞🏻

@Houseonthehills i completely understand you, I literally hate being sick but I so wish I was!

Hello all,
Lovely to read about some positive scans and hope everyone's doing ok despite the nausea and/or worrying. I got my booking appointment today and it's at the end of April - I'll be 10 weeks. My DH will be away then and I know that they ask lots of Qs about family health history so trying to find a list of what they'd ask about in advance so I can check with him and his family. Does anyone know where I could find one, or have had a booking appointment and remember what they asked about?
Thank you!

@Bonsaitoodry I had mine yesterday and there were a lot of questions! The questions on family history were something like the following:

• Does anyone have any mental health conditions?
• Has anyone had TB?
• Does anyone have high blood pressure or any heart issues?
• Does anyone have asthma?
• Any hearing or sight issues?
• Have your relatives had cancer?

I wasn't with my partner yesterday and to be honest, I forgot some really important health issues on his side of the family so it's good to start thinking about it ahead of your appointment!

I was also asked for a urine sample, so it might be worth taking one with you as it took me by surprise!

@Bonsaitoodry
They also ask about diabetes - both types; if any child in the immediate family had hip displacement at birth; any pre-eclampsia on either side; any premature births; any blood transfusions; which viruses have you had - chicken pox etc.

@NatGee I think I am starting to show, 7+6.
It's second baby for me, so that's meant to happen sooner. I remember at 12weeks when I told my mum she'd noticed I had gained a little weight so it's not unreasonable!

I feel so bloated, especially at night. Iron makes me a little constipated so that is in the mix. Oh the many joys of pregnancy!

@Bonsaitoodry I had mine today, captured well above.
It's not going to cause much issue if something is missed at this point, there's plenty of time to recover. I am in awe of how organised you are!
Other qs on your & partners lifestyle (alcohol, smoking, jobs) and they do ask about abuse or worries of that sort.

I've got another appointment at 11ish weeks. I didn't have to pee today, which confused me but MW gave me a sample pot for next time.
I'd held off going especially, really needed that wee!!