March 2024 continued!

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@HKS90

Same for me. Terrible migraines. I cannot take folic acid either. So battled though to week 8 and had to stop. My mum didnt take it in the 1990s and food is fortified now. The midwife didn't care because again shes a little older. Folic acid is relatively new advice.

It's good to hear I'm not the only one although of course I wouldn't wish it on anyone!
9+5 and feeling so shattered it's unbelievable!
Also feel noticeably bigger / got a bump (it's my 2nd) which feels crazy!

@gtx1797h
Yep showing very obviously already. Third baby though. Awkward stage of my clothes not fitting, but maternity stuff too baggy at the moment.

I am! That's so interesting. Thanks for the tip.

10 weeks today !
Is anyone getting increased general anxiety? I'm an agency worker and if there's a few days between work then I start to absolutely dread going in.
Yesterday I spent the whole day forcing myself not to send a message saying I was ill and wouldn't be coming in tomorrow.

@BBno4 I’m experiencing a lot of anxiety too. I work from home so feel as though I can ‘cover’ it up. I always think about people out in the community and working face to face, this first trimester must be so hard. I’m 10+5 today and have a private scan tomorrow. 🤞

I’m terrified to get my scan monday , they’ve never gone well for me so it’s so triggering . I’m a doctor and im sitting in the back office trying not to throw up . First trimester is so grim

Thank you everyone, it's so nice to have some company for all this :)

How exciting! I hope all has gone smoothly for you so far. Is this your first? This is my second and my tum is huge already, it's getting hard to hide!

I am definitely experiencing this! I work in healthcare and I love my work, but if I have a couple of days off at the moment I feel so anxious about going back in, but then enjoy it when I’m there. It’s so hard feeling nauseated and tired at work and having to cover it up because nobody yet knows that I’m pregnant. I also have new social anxiety and don’t really feel like seeing friends / family at the moment (not like me at all!). Does anyone else have this?

Hi all- I’m dipping back in as had my booking in appointment on Monday. All went ok apart from I have to have the glucose test this time as I’m 36!

I can totally relate to the massive anxiety- not so much job related but worrying about the pregnancy constantly. I’ve got a final private scan before holiday next tues which I will be 10 weeks on the nose. So nervous but if it’s positive news then going to try really hard to not worry so much when on holiday and get in a more positive mindset. I told myself I would do this after loads of worry last time but it’s just so hard to actually stick to isn’t it? Will be nice to tell some of my family though.

Also definitely in the same boat of feeling MASSIVE. I really don’t want to be uncomfortable so going to try and eat healthier and move more especially as I hopefully start feeling less nauseous. I’ve definitely felt it more this time round. Wonder if it’s a girl or just being a toddler mum and not in lockdown!

Sending all of those with dating scans coming up lots of love and luck!

Hi guys! Haven't posted on here for a while as I've been so busy with work, just need some advice:

I've gone in to work today where someone isn't very well and it turns out they have Covid. I'm 11 weeks pregnant today. Everyone, even my manager, knew that she had Covid and they all decided not to tell me because they thought it would freak me out. They all know that I'm pregnant as well. I just need some advice because I'm really upset that the situation has been kept from me so I could make a decision myself. I've also been in work today (I was coming in as the person who is positive was leaving) and it didn't look like they were making more of an effort to wash their hands or clean anything more.

My area manager also doesn't seem to care that I've been put in this situation. He says there's no guidelines anymore so there's not a lot they can do.

Hi lovely,
I caught Covid last week and I was 11 weeks. I was very snotty and this variant was more like a cold than the previous ones. I spoke to the midwife and doctor who told me just to take paracetamol and keep hydrated and there was no evidence that covid would affect the baby in first trimester. That said if I knew I had covid and I knew someone in the office there is no way I would go in, or I would atleast tell them and then they could make a decision. I did take a week off work after catching it, so maybe you should do that regardless :) I hope you don’t catch it xxxxx

Hey been a while since I’ve posted on here
a lot has been going on I was admitted last week due to having serve sickness HG. Under a consultant every 2 weeks for the twins they have their own sac but sharing a placenta and today we got told they are identical 👶🏻👶🏻 and the max they will let me carry is 36 weeks. This pregnancy has its risks hence why I’m under consultant every 2 weeks.

Hi everyone,
I'm a bit late to the game finding these forums, hope it isn't too late to jump on! My EDD is 09 March 2024. I have my dating scan a week on Monday (13wks) and can't wait! This is my first so I am anxious and excited! Hope everyone is doing well :)

@Hawk87 welcome! You and I are exactly the same EDD

@Hawk87 Welcome! Also joined recently!
@vix_85 @Hawk87 8 March EDD for me! But kind of hoping it will be earlier than that as my DH’s brother’s Girl (ie future cousin) is also born on 8 March and I would hate to have to organise joint birthdays…. Not that I don’t like them at all, it is just that I think a bday party should be a special day for one person only and not being shared with a cousin….(of course except for siblings/twins)

@BraveHeart91 - sorry to hear about the HG. But that’s great about the twins and that they are keeping a close eye on you. Xx

I had my booking in appointment today. It made it all feel a lot more real. The midwife was absolutely lovely. Just a couple of weeks to go until the 12 week scan! Eeek.

Same situation just got back from my dating scan am 11+1 and they have found a 2.9mm baby with no detectable heartbeat have to go back in a week but as I’m 100% of my last period date I know it’s all over for me
so sorry you are going through this aswell x

@gtxgtx1797h I am so sorry to read your news. I've been there and it's devastating. Please be kind to yourself and lots of rest 🙏

Sorry to hear about the HG! Sounds really awful 😣 especially when you have kids already! Hope you're on some good meds. How exciting you're having identical twins though! Great news you're being monitored xx

@gtx1797h So sorry to hear this 💔 sending you so much love x

@gtx1797h so sorry to hear this I've been there aswell it's heart breaking

@caitvictoriax I would be annoyed about this to although yes there no restrictions in general I work in a hospital and were not allowed in if we have covid I also wouldn't be allowed to treat a covid positive patient either being pregnant

I had my booking appointment yesterday and looks like I likely will be recommended to have a section have a telephone appointment with a consultant to discuss further

Hi all! Had my dating scan yesterday, despite knowing my conception date I'm measuring 6 days ahead (I make big babies) 😅 so new due date is 5th March!

I wasn't sick yesterday, so I'm hoping the placenta is taking over and the sickness is disappearing!