Due February 2018

pythonista

Early scan yesterday - good strong heartbeat and matched up with my dates (measuring 8+1 as expected). Happy out

Couldn't resist the urge to order my son an "I'm going to be a big brother" t-shirt as well!

flix

Has anybody else had any spotting? I've just had a tiny amount, really tiny, but red all the same. I've noticed it about once a day over the last few days. Hope it's nothing to worry about...

Dizzy bee

Can I join please ladies? Due approx 16th feb! Second baby.....first born is only just gone 7 months!
Flix, regarding the spotting.....check it out with your doctor....better safe than sorry! Could be absolutely nothing (our cervix's can be very delicate at this time) or could be a sign of a low lying placenta, my friend had this and had lots of spotting episodes until she got a bit bigger and the placenta moved up.

flix

Welcome Dizzybee and congratulations! The spotting has stopped now and as it was so minimal I'm going to leave it...if I see it again I'll ring my gp.

Have been really feeling the nausea the last couple of days too, didnt think I'd make it around Tesco without heaving earlier! It doesn't stay too long though, thank god.

Got my letter from the hospital today, my first appointment is 15th August when I'll be 12 weeks. Can't wait for it! Do they do a scan at that stage does anyone know?

tea_and_cake

flix wrote: »

Welcome Dizzybee and congratulations! The spotting has stopped now and as it was so minimal I'm going to leave it...if I see it again I'll ring my gp.

Have been really feeling the nausea the last couple of days too, didnt think I'd make it around Tesco without heaving earlier! It doesn't stay too long though, thank god.

Got my letter from the hospital today, my first appointment is 15th August when I'll be 12 weeks. Can't wait for it! Do they do a scan at that stage does anyone know?

Ginger tea is a life saver for the nausea.

I'm doing the midwife led scheme with Holles St and they said they don't do scans at 12 weeks. I get one scan and that's at 20 weeks. Your hospital may be different. I've that booked in already. Booking another private scan at 12 weeks.

Parkviewbaby

flix wrote: »

Welcome Dizzybee and congratulations! The spotting has stopped now and as it was so minimal I'm going to leave it...if I see it again I'll ring my gp.

Have been really feeling the nausea the last couple of days too, didnt think I'd make it around Tesco without heaving earlier! It doesn't stay too long though, thank god.

Got my letter from the hospital today, my first appointment is 15th August when I'll be 12 weeks. Can't wait for it! Do they do a scan at that stage does anyone know?

Hi Flix,
I'm with the Rotunda and they do a scan on your first visit in and around 12 weeks

pythonista

Not in Ireland, but everyone gets a 12 week scan (dating and NT measurement) and 20 week scan (anatomy) here.

lashes34

pythonista wrote: »

Not in Ireland, but everyone gets a 12 week scan (dating and NT measurement) and 20 week scan (anatomy) here.

Its crazy that it depends where you live to decide what care you get. Shocking bad.

flix

This thread is very quiet! How is everyone doing?

tea_and_cake

flix wrote: »

This thread is very quiet! How is everyone doing?

Can't wait for week 12 (10 weeks tomorrow) when I can tell people and hopefully the fairly constant nausea is gone.

How are you?

flix

The nausea is awful isn't it? Not long at all for you to the 12 week mark, hopefully it will fly for you!

I'm just about 7 and a half weeks and time is dragging. I've been having a little bit of spotting so I'm still quite anxious about it all! No pain or anything though so I hope it passes.

pythonista

Just over 9 weeks here... back in work after a stinker of a stomach bug landed in our house and we all got it! My 15 month old was breastfeeding like a newborn, but I just don't have enough milk/patience any more to keep up with that

tea_and_cake

flix wrote: »

The nausea is awful isn't it? Not long at all for you to the 12 week mark, hopefully it will fly for you!

I'm just about 7 and a half weeks and time is dragging. I've been having a little bit of spotting so I'm still quite anxious about it all! No pain or anything though so I hope it passes.

The time has been dragging. Just the nausea and exhaustion. I haven't cooked in what seems like forever.

Have you rang your Dr about the spotting? To put your mind at ease.

pythonista wrote: »

Just over 9 weeks here... back in work after a stinker of a stomach bug landed in our house and we all got it! My 15 month old was breastfeeding like a newborn, but I just don't have enough milk/patience any more to keep up with that

Glad you're on the mend. That doesn't sound nice.

flix

tea_and_cake wrote: »

Have you rang your Dr about the spotting? To put your mind at ease.

Yes, I had a scan last week and everything looked fine. Doctor said not to come in again unless it gets worse or if I start having pains. I've another scan next week.

tea_and_cake

flix wrote: »

Yes, I had a scan last week and everything looked fine. Doctor said not to come in again unless it gets worse or if I start having pains. I've another scan next week.

That's good. I have an app to track symptoms and it says spotting is normal. But I think your senses are heightened when pregnant and everything feels wrong. I've another scan next week too. Best of luck.

Dee01

I'm due wth my first baba on 31st jan/1st Feb, so I am between this and the January group. I'm 11wk1day at the minute and my scan isn't for over two weeks. I didn't get the early scan and now I wish I did!!

I have been really lucky so far. I haven't been sick at all really apart from some nausea from week 4-9. I am absolutely exhausted though and finding it hard to concentrate on anything. Work has gone out the window. I had spotting for a day at 7wk4days, but everything has been fine since thank god. My gut is massive, but I think it's mostly bloat. I'm surly too early to he showing yet! Hope everyone is feeling good xx

flix

tea_and_cake wrote: »

That's good. I have an app to track symptoms and it says spotting is normal. But I think your senses are heightened when pregnant and everything feels wrong. I've another scan next week too. Best of luck.

Thanks, same to you!

flix

Dee01 wrote: »

I'm due wth my first baba on 31st jan/1st Feb, so I am between this and the January group. I'm 11wk1day at the minute and my scan isn't for over two weeks. I didn't get the early scan and now I wish I did!!

I have been really lucky so far. I haven't been sick at all really apart from some nausea from week 4-9. I am absolutely exhausted though and finding it hard to concentrate on anything. Work has gone out the window. I had spotting for a day at 7wk4days, but everything has been fine since thank god. My gut is massive, but I think it's mostly bloat. I'm surly too early to he showing yet! Hope everyone is feeling good xx

I'm really bloated too, walking around all the time with the button of my jeans open and zip down! They do still close on me but I find it very uncomfortable and I think it makes the nausea worse too. Can't wait to invest in some maternity jeans.

Parkviewbaby

Hi Guys, just wondering if you have told people youre pregnant. We've told parents but not friends yet.I feel bad lying to people. Have told friends I'm on antibiotics or too hungover from previous night to drink again. Couldn't go the cinema with friends last night because I was so tired, my bf went and told everyone I was on work night out. Then today tried go on short hike bit felt sick after about 5 minutes so had to turn back. Blamed hangover again!

tea_and_cake

Parkviewbaby wrote: »

Hi Guys, just wondering if you have told people youre pregnant. We've told parents but not friends yet.I feel bad lying to people. Have told friends I'm on antibiotics or too hungover from previous night to drink again. Couldn't go the cinema with friends last night because I was so tired, my bf went and told everyone I was on work night out. Then today tried go on short hike bit felt sick after about 5 minutes so had to turn back. Blamed hangover again!

I've probably told too many people. I do hate the lying but if the worst happened it's easier to lie than go back and say you weren't pregnant any more. I've told people I'd tell if the worst happened anyway.

Yesterday was an odd one. Was really nauseous in the evening and then got really sad wondering if my whole pregnancy was going to be rotten. Feeling better today. But the sadness was massive.

tea_and_cake

Very quiet in this thread, how is everyone getting on?

I am 12 weeks today, have my first appointment on Tuesday and nervous. Lots of my husband's friends had MCs so nervous but there was a strong heartbeat at the 8 week scan. Does the nervousness ever go away?

I don't fit into my jeans from about lunch time, need to get new work trousers

FebBaby

tea_and_cake wrote: »

Very quiet in this thread, how is everyone getting on?

I am 12 weeks today, have my first appointment on Tuesday and nervous.  Lots of my husband's friends had MCs so nervous but there was a strong heartbeat at the 8 week scan.  Does the nervousness ever go away?  

I don't fit into my jeans from about lunch time, need to get new work trousers

I am out unfortunately  Had a missed MC last month. Devastated, but wish you all a healthy pregnancy and best of luck with your new bundles in Feb .. X

tea_and_cake

FebBaby wrote: »

I am out unfortunately  Had a missed MC last month. Devastated, but wish you all a healthy pregnancy and best of luck with your new bundles in Feb .. X

Oh Febbaby I'm so sorry to hear that. Mind yourself x

FirstTimeMom

tea_and_cake wrote: »

Very quiet in this thread, how is everyone getting on?

I am 12 weeks today, have my first appointment on Tuesday and nervous. Lots of my husband's friends had MCs so nervous but there was a strong heartbeat at the 8 week scan. Does the nervousness ever go away?

I don't fit into my jeans from about lunch time, need to get new work trousers

What hospital are you in?

I'm 13 weeks tomorrow! Had scan at 11 weeks and first hospital apt yesterday. I'm in Holles Street and it was fine.They took urine, bloods, blood pressure, height, weight, medical history and listened to heart beat! In and out in an hour!

All good, except for the all day sickness!

Also feeling uncomfortable wearing tights or my usual trousers! Had to stop wearing jeans weeks ago...!

I have to start buying new clothes and maternity bras!

bee06

(Popping in from the December thread)

The secret to continuing to wear normal jeans and trousers is long tops and a hair bobble! I'm 19 weeks and still wearing my normal clothes. All my jeans are low rise though which probably helps. I've always hated high rise.

tea_and_cake

FirstTimeMom wrote: »

What hospital are you in?

I'm 13 weeks tomorrow! Had scan at 11 weeks and first hospital apt yesterday. I'm in Holles Street and it was fine.They took urine, bloods, blood pressure, height, weight, medical history and listened to heart beat! In and out in an hour!

All good, except for the all day sickness!

Also feeling uncomfortable wearing tights or my usual trousers! Had to stop wearing jeans weeks ago...!

I have to start buying new clothes and maternity bras!

Good to know what happens. Good to know it's an hour too. I'm in Holles St, doing the midwife scheme so going to my local centre for all appointments even my first one. Don't get a scan because I'm public but I weighed up public v semi v private and felt it didn't warrant the cost.

The all day nausea (I know I'm lucky I'm not getting sick) is fcuking rotten. Makes me really sad some days. I can't face cooking. It makes me feel awful. Hopefully it will go soon.

I've noticed my tights are leaving a mark by evening time.

Bee06 unfortunately all my jeans are mod to high waisted, hate low rise, don't find them comfy. Need to find one work pants and I'll survive till in maternity clothes. I do need workout gear. Sports bra and fitted tops are getting uncomfortable!

FirstTimeMom

tea_and_cake wrote: »

Good to know what happens. Good to know it's an hour too. I'm in Holles St, doing the midwife scheme so going to my local centre for all appointments even my first one. Don't get a scan because I'm public but I weighed up public v semi v private and felt it didn't warrant the cost.

The all day nausea (I know I'm lucky I'm not getting sick) is fcuking rotten. Makes me really sad some days. I can't face cooking. It makes me feel awful. Hopefully it will go soon.

I've noticed my tights are leaving a mark by evening time.

Bee06 unfortunately all my jeans are mod to high waisted, hate low rise, don't find them comfy. Need to find one work pants and I'll survive till in maternity clothes. I do need workout gear. Sports bra and fitted tops are getting uncomfortable!

That's all it took, although they do say to allow up to 2 and a half hours!!

Ye, I'm public too! Just got a private scan in Blackrock!

Ye, it's so bad! I have been sick too!! I can't face cooking either...bread, crackers, cereal and toughest have been the extent of my first for the last 6 weeks!! Hoping it starts to improve soon!!

Ye, the tights are v uncomfortable! I was going to get maternity tights but not sure if they will be much better! Dresses and tights are my staple workwear so not sure what to buy!!

I'm the same...although I haven't been doing too much exercise!!

flix

I'm 10 weeks today and finally caved and bought some maternity clothes yesterday. I don't have an actual bump but my belly is definitely sticking out!

I can't describe the relief!! I got a one pair of jeans and one jogger style pants in H&M. Both are over the bump, which I thought would be far too much material for me at this stage but they are sooo comfy. I had been doing the hair bobbin in the buttonhole thing but still found it uncomfortable. Was actually looking forward to getting dressed this morning!

Toots

Oh god over the bump is my favourite. It also gives a little bit of support as the bump gets bigger, and you get less waistband lines on your clothes.

pythonista

Toots wrote: »

Oh god over the bump is my favourite. It also gives a little bit of support as the bump gets bigger, and you get less waistband lines on your clothes.

Me too

12 weeks today and the maternity skinnies from last time have come out again. THE COMFORT.

Scan on Friday morning, not too much longer to wait now - then hopefully telling our families this weekend.

tea_and_cake

I got normal jeans in penny's at the weekend and they are stretchy so plenty space to grow. So much more comfortable. Got two navy ones for work so that's handy!

First appointment tomorrow. Dying to hear the heart beat, nervous and excited.

Toots

I ordered 2 pairs of giant parachute pants/harem pants over the weekend, so hoping they arrive soon. Come tea time, everything feels too tight, so I end up in PJ bottoms before dinner

tea_and_cake

Roller-coaster of a morning. Had my first appointment with the midwife, she couldn't find heart beat, sent me into the hospital to have a scan. Eventually they found a heart beat but was nerve wracking! Hopefully plain sailing now

Toots

Oh Jesus, that must have been really scary! Glad to hear all is ok though.

Dee01

God that must have been so sobscaryZ fingers crossed all goes well from here on in.

Did you all get a letter with your baby measurements and due date at your booking scan? My friend did, but I didn't and I just want to know if this should have been given to me before I call up looking for it. TIA

tea_and_cake

Toots wrote: »

Oh Jesus, that must have been really scary! Glad to hear all is ok though.

Yep, so scary and upsetting. Thankfully all good.

Dee01 wrote: »

God that must have been so sobscaryZ fingers crossed all goes well from here on in.

Did you all get a letter with your baby measurements and due date at your booking scan? My friend did, but I didn't and I just want to know if this should have been given to me before I call up looking for it. TIA

I didn't have my chart today (hence the confusion) so I got a letter with all my details. Not sure I would have got it if I had my chart.

flix

tea_and_cake wrote: »

Roller-coaster of a morning. Had my first appointment with the midwife, she couldn't find heart beat, sent me into the hospital to have a scan. Eventually they found a heart beat but was nerve wracking! Hopefully plain sailing now

You must have gotten such a fright! So glad all is ok.

littlemisshobo

Flix- we've the same due date. Feb 23rd. Though they aren't fully set on that. My first due date was 16/2 but at they changed it to 23/2. At my scan (10wks 6days) the baby was jumping too much to get a more accurate size.

I've done my blood tests & the Harmony test (NIPT). Results back in two weeks, including gender! Looking forward to getting the results back. Already the Dr said he's happy to rule out Down's from the 10+wk scan.

Symptoms-wise --- very little before 6 weeks other than cramping. This made me so nervous I had an early scan but all was fine. After 6wks the nausea kicked in so bad. Feel nauseous most of the day & usually throw up in the evening. Very little appetite.

I also got "pregnancy induced asthma" which was making the vomiting worse but have inhalers now that help.

Just over 11 wks now, still plenty of morning sickness & fatigue. If. I've a busy day I pay for it at night.

Was lovely to see the baby look like a baby, the jaw & nose & spine and seeing it move so much jumping up and down during the entire scan. Really helps get through the tough parts of trimester 1.

I've one over the bump & one under the bump jeans. Between bloat & mini bump it's hard to be comfortable in normal jeans. Flowing tunic tops are great.

I saw a few ppl mentioning tights & just read a thing on "What To Expect" app that recommends tights during pregnancy, from early on, to help prevent varicose veins. Not sure I could deal with tights right now though.

rainbow kirby

pythonista wrote: »

Me too

12 weeks today and the maternity skinnies from last time have come out again. THE COMFORT.

Scan on Friday morning, not too much longer to wait now - then hopefully telling our families this weekend.

Outing myself

All was well on Friday, was right on target with dates (definitely due on 12/02) and now 13+1. Told our families at the weekend and they're all delighted. Totally different from last time, much stronger symptoms overall and much harder to exercise but I'm still running (just about!).

Toots

Congrats!!

I found symptoms much stronger this time round too, like morning sickness started at the beginning of week 5 (before I even took a test) whereas last time around I got as far as week 8 before puking :pac:

tea_and_cake

rainbow kirby wrote: »

Outing myself

All was well on Friday, was right on target with dates (definitely due on 12/02) and now 13+1. Told our families at the weekend and they're all delighted. Totally different from last time, much stronger symptoms overall and much harder to exercise but I'm still running (just about!).

Welcome, you are 6 days behind me Glad it all went well. Really? Some say second time it's easier, personally I think that's only fair, you have another child to look after!

Today I went to the gym for my normal class and was able to actually do all the class for the first time in what feels like FOREVER (prob about 6 weeks) and feeling great. No nausea so far today - progress. I am 14+2. Still no bump. I am so so so impatient :pac:

How is everyone else feeling?

Ms Tootsie

tea_and_cake wrote: »

Welcome, you are 6 days behind me Glad it all went well. Really? Some say second time it's easier, personally I think that's only fair, you have another child to look after!

Today I went to the gym for my normal class and was able to actually do all the class for the first time in what feels like FOREVER (prob about 6 weeks) and feeling great. No nausea so far today - progress. I am 14+2. Still no bump. I am so so so impatient :pac:

How is everyone else feeling?

Feeling good, had my nuchal fold scan and all looking very good, my booking scan with the coombe moved me up to Valentines Day. Told our extended families over the weekend. Still only a bit of nausea which is nothing compared to the sickness I had on my first. i was super nervous going into the Coombe scan for that reason as I had so little symptoms this time round!!

No bump yet and am almost 14 weeks. I didnt show on my first until about 24/25 weeks but expect to show sooner this time round. Still in all my normal clothes but I did have to get a bigger bra with no underwire over the weekend as for the first time this pregnancy the boobs were in agony!!!

rainbow kirby

Ms Tootsie wrote: »

No bump yet and am almost 14 weeks. I didnt show on my first until about 24/25 weeks but expect to show sooner this time round. Still in all my normal clothes but I did have to get a bigger bra with no underwire over the weekend as for the first time this pregnancy the boobs were in agony!!!

14 weeks today and a very noticeable bump has appeared here! I look similar to how I did at 20 weeks last time :eek: Only up 1 cup size though mercifully, was up 4 by this stage last time.

Ms Tootsie

rainbow kirby wrote: »

14 weeks today and a very noticeable bump has appeared here! I look similar to how I did at 20 weeks last time :eek: Only up 1 cup size though mercifully, was up 4 by this stage last time.

The boobs are a bit more contained so far this time round as well!

rainbow kirby

"16 week" appointment today (@14+3 because my midwife is about to go on annual leave for 2 weeks) - all good

T21/18/13 screening results all very low risk and a good strong heartbeat. Exactly what I wanted to hear.

Toots

Is the T21etc screening a blood one or is that on the ultrasound?

rainbow kirby

I had the nuchal translucency measurement and a blood test done 2 weeks ago at my dating scan - there is a combined risk number calculated for T21 with a certain weighting for age (the risk is naturally higher than last time because I'm 2 years older, but I'm still not at advanced maternal age so not a hugely increased risk), the blood test results alone are used to work out a risk factor for T18/T13. All the values turned out to be something of the order of 1:10000+ thankfully.

tea_and_cake

Is anyone else still exhausted? I'm trying to keep up exercise but my training sessions mean I've to get up at 6 twice a week. I'm in bed at 9 and still wrecked when I wake at 8 sometimes. I'm 16 weeks today, I thought the tiredness eased. I also seem to have rotten headaches. I say seem because I've got chronic daily headaches and chronic migraine so headaches are the norm for me but these feel different.

Moany mona today

rainbow kirby

Yep, I've been blaming my toddler for most of it though!

I've found it really difficult to exercise, I'm lucky if I get out for 2 short runs during the week and Saturday morning Parkrun. 5k pushing the running buggy feels like climbing a mountain these days and it's only 4 months since I ran the London marathon...

littlemisshobo

I don't know how you ladies are running! The most I can manage is an hour swimming but can't go too hard/fast.

I'm exhausted and my morning sickness has only just stopped. 3 days without throwing up but still some nausea.

14 weeks today