July 2018 Babies Club

Cakerbaker

I’m starving all the time. Woke up at 4am last night and realised my stomach was rumbling. Was hungry 10 mins after eating my breakfast. Am trying to eat for the sake of it but it’s hard!

Kaylami

The otc heartburn tablets are terrible bit the prescription ones are fine. No taste.

JG86

Cakerbaker wrote: »

I’m starving all the time. Woke up at 4am last night and realised my stomach was rumbling. Was hungry 10 mins after eating my breakfast. Am trying to eat for the sake of it but it’s hard!

Me too. Woke at 3am and was awake until about 6 with a rumbling tummy. Couldn't go down for food coz we have 4 dogs and I didn't want to disturb them lol god help them when there's a crying baby in the mix. 😊 bringing snacks to bed tonight.

Boop22

Got my App today for 22nd December in Rotunda. So glad to be seen before Christmas so all going well can start sharing the news over the Christmas

Kaylami

Hello nausea my old friend. 6 & 5 today and it's hit me like a ton of bricks. I'm in work trying not to puke and failing miserably.

And the exhaustion. In bed by 9pm every night. I forgot how much I dislike the first trimester. You think with 4 kids already I would remember but no. Hits me fresh everytime.

Cakerbaker

Kaylami wrote: »

Hello nausea my old friend. 6 & 5 today and it's hit me like a ton of bricks. I'm in work trying not to puke and failing miserably.

And the exhaustion. In bed by 9pm every night. I forgot how much I dislike the first trimester. You think with 4 kids already I would remember but no. Hits me fresh everytime.

You have my sympathy! I’m getting the odd bout of queasiness. Each time I wonder, is this the start of the constant nausea.

Kaylami

Cakerbaker I honestly thought I had escaped this time. Normally it starts the day I kiss my period.

Hopefully it doesn't get any worse. It's so hard pretending everything is fine at work when I just want to stick my head in the bin.

Gee_G

Kaylami wrote: »

Hello nausea my old friend. 6 & 5 today and it's hit me like a ton of bricks. I'm in work trying not to puke and failing miserably.

And the exhaustion. In bed by 9pm every night. I forgot how much I dislike the first trimester. You think with 4 kids already I would remember but no. Hits me fresh everytime.

Aww Poor you, hard enough getting through a days work without that!!
Yeah the tiredness is unreal, I can not keep my eyes open during the day!

Kaylami

I'd just like to sleep until 14 weeks or so when I feel human again 😂

Gee_G

Ladies what’s the story with getting hair coloured/highlights?

jakeypooh

Absolutely no problem at all. Bang away. Imagine if we couldnt.... we would all be sights😂😂😂😂

Gee_G

jakeypooh wrote: »

Absolutely no problem at all. Bang away. Imagine if we couldnt.... we would all be sights😂😂😂😂

Oh really? Don’t know why i thought you weren’t supposed to get t done in first trimester

Cakerbaker

Random queasy feelings now and then has finally turned into constant nausea! Yeah!!! Last time I pretty much avoided preparing food and my OH would present me with my meals. This time I’ve a toddler so can’t avoid cooking if my OH isn’t around!

Kaylami

Gee_G wrote: »

Ladies what’s the story with getting hair coloured/highlights?

I got a colour done last week no problem at all. I've dyed my hair through them all. Grey roots is not appealing!

Mondo123

Hi ladies, I'm 6w+5 on my first. Thrilled that we have been so lucky. So so nervous though!! I realised I was pregnant 3+3 An it's been the longest 3 weeks since!! Lol!! I had bad cramping 3w to 6w but nothing much since no nausea no tender breasts, tired but I'm always tired anyway so nothing new there. The lack of symptoms doesn't help the worry. Anybody else lacking on the symptoms side of things? Getting the harmony scan in about 3 weeks time hopefully all going well. Alot of friends have had mis's so think that's why I'm extra nervous also being 37 doesn't help.

bee06

Mondo123 wrote: »

Hi ladies, I'm 6w+5 on my first. Thrilled that we have been so lucky. So so nervous though!! I realised I was pregnant 3+3 An it's been the longest 3 weeks since!! Lol!! I had bad cramping 3w to 6w but nothing much since no nausea no tender breasts, tired but I'm always tired anyway so nothing new there. The lack of symptoms doesn't help the worry. Anybody else lacking on the symptoms side of things? Getting the harmony scan in about 3 weeks time hopefully all going well. Alot of friends have had mis's so think that's why I'm extra nervous also being 37 doesn't help.

Dropping in from the December thread. I had no symptoms either apart from the tiredness. I’m 35 weeks today and never had a lot of the symptoms that people talk about and everything is going well so I wouldn’t consider it something to worry about (easier said than done, I know!).

Poppett17

Hi All, think I am about 6 weeks with my first - not sure of exact dates as I had a very irregular cycle - I also have a lack of symptoms. There are days when I am really tired and there are others when I am grand - no sickness, but do see that my boobs have got bigger. Sometime I wonder I am imagining that I am expecting and I am really putting on weight!

I have an early scan booked for next week, so hopefully that will give me dates and more reassurance.

Toots

Gee_G wrote: »

Ladies what’s the story with getting hair coloured/highlights?

Highlights are grand cos the dye doesn't go on your skin, apparently if you're doing home dye you need a patch test if you're preggers because your skin can be more sensitive. I had a full head of highlights done at 9 weeks and the only problem I had was having to run in and out of the loo while I was waiting for them to develop :pac:

annoyedgal

Was just googling fluctuating symptoms last night. Felt wretched for the last two weeks and woke up feeling great yesterday! Was worried but pretty sure this happened on my last pregnancy too and it's normal. Back to dry wretching this morning so should have made the most of the respite!

dreamstar

Ok if I tentatively join in? Just found out I'm 5 weeks pregnant. Think I'm still in shock as it's a bit of a miracle. I was diagnosed with ovarian cancer in 2015. Had one ovary removed and chemo. We were told this could affect our chances of conceiving so we had embryos frozen just in case. Got the all clear in April 2016. Got pregnant two months later and he is now almost 9 months old. And...... here I am again. Super nervous as I have had a miscarriage before so hoping I get brought into hospital early.

Cakerbaker

I actually can’t cope with the sickness (not going to bother calling it morning sickness cos it’s constant) and the exhaustion. It doesn’t seem to matter what or how often I eat, or how much I sleep, I’m just constantly feeling like sh*te. No point in this post really, it’s just a rant.

dreamstar

Oh no cakerbaker. Nothing worse. The only thing that used to help me was fresh air.
How far gone are you? When did it start? I'm only 5 weeks and feel no different yet....which is making me nervous. Have hospital appointment Monday. Hoping I'll get an early scan.

Cakerbaker

dreamstar wrote: »

Oh no cakerbaker. Nothing worse. The only thing that used to help me was fresh air.
How far gone are you? When did it start? I'm only 5 weeks and feel no different yet....which is making me nervous. Have hospital appointment Monday. Hoping I'll get an early scan.

I’m 6+5. The sickness started at 6 weeks on the dot! I just don’t remember it being this bad the last time.

dreamstar

Oh no. There's nothing worse. I remember being exhausted from feeling sick all the time. Hoping it's not as bad this time.
How old are your other little ones?

I'm also worried about keeping it quiet until 12 weeks. I swear my tummy feels bigger already. I know it's just bloating but I feel big.

annoyedgal

I'm eight weeks and starting to think what was bloating is actually sticking around and becoming a bump. Genuinely think I'm going to be a blimp if this keeps up!

Cakerbaker

My lo is 21 months and to make matters worse broke his leg last week so requires a lot of attention. I’m not quite sure how I’m going to manage work this week, especially my commute on the dart! I’ve an interview for promotion coming up too so feel I can’t take sick leave before that. It’ll all be worth it!

I told my husband the other day that it’s a good job you don’t remember quite how bad it is or you never go again! He ran for his phone to record me in case I decide to suggest no3 down the line 😂.

Am with ye on the clothes front. My jeans still fit but just about. I don’t see them lasting much longer. And for some reason all my dresses just seem to accentuate my stomach!

dreamstar

Oh the poor little thing. Hope he recovers soon. Best of luck with the interview.
Yeah it's funny how you forget how tough it is. :-) I reckon we'll stop at 2 so will try enjoy as much as I can.
Back in the hospital tomorrow. Will be so weird going back!
What hospitals are you guys in? We're going back to Holles St.

Cakerbaker

dreamstar wrote: »

What hospitals are you guys in? We're going back to Holles St.

Going back to Holles St too, though I’ll hardly see the place as I’ll go through the community midwives in bray.

Kaylami

Had our scan yesterday all good and heart the heartbeat which was an unexpected bonus!

Cakerbaker the poor wee pet! The all day sickness is a killer.

dreamstar

Cakerbaker wrote: »

Going back to Holles St too, though I’ll hardly see the place as I’ll go through the community midwives in bray.

Oh that's great. I have to stay under the consultant so have to into the hospital each time. It's a pain cos it takes so long but they scan me every time which is nice. But the parking round there costs a fortune!!! I remember when I had my last adding up the parking for the few days I was in - it was nearly €60!!!

Cakerbaker

dreamstar wrote: »

Oh that's great. I have to stay under the consultant so have to into the hospital each time. It's a pain cos it takes so long but they scan me every time which is nice. But the parking round there costs a fortune!!! I remember when I had my last adding up the parking for the few days I was in - it was nearly €60!!!

At least they have the parking app now though to save popping out when parking is expiring. My OH found it brilliant when I was in having DS.

Gee_G

I feel so much pressure and bloating that i feel like I’m already about 6 months pregnant... not 7.5weeks!!!

dreamstar

Yeah the parking app is an absolute life saver. I had my appointment today. Thought it was just to chat to nurse and I'd be in and out. I was there just over 4 hours!!!!!! Which is tough when your sister is babysitting and you can't tell her where you are. :-)
So we registered and got booked in, got bloods all done, got prescription sorted (I've to go on blood thinning injections as I've had a blood clot) and got a scan.
So she said scan looks ok but am still very early. They're brining me back in 2 weeks for another as I'm not sure if my dates. Was so weird being back there. But I'm getting excited now!

Gee_G

Everybody is very quiet in here 😠Hope you’re all keeping well! Reasonably symptom free here for the last few days apart from a sore back but i can deal with that.
When is everybody’s scan?
Mine is Christmas week

Boop22

Gee_G wrote: »

Everybody is very quiet in here 😠Hope you’re all keeping well! Reasonably symptom free here for the last few days apart from a sore back but i can deal with that.
When is everybody’s scan?
Mine is Christmas week

The group is very quiet alright. Lol I am going for private scan tomorrow morning. Quite nervous, hoping all goes well. I've no major symptoms either just sore boobs and tiredness!! 1st scan in hospital is 22nd December :-) Which hospital are you attending?

Kaylami

Between kids and work I just collapse most evenings. Got my booking app for Holles street for the 20th December. I still haven't decided whether to go for Holles street or wexford

missy_t

My scan is 18th December but have a private one booked for next weekend. No symptoms at all here really except a little more tired than usual. Oh and I'm constantly hungry - my belly rumbles non-stop!!

annoyedgal

My booking appointment is 18th dec too! Might get an early one in a week or so when 10 weeks. Tiredness is unreal here, was in bed at 8 last night plus nausea waves and a constant bad mood! Wishing the 1st trimester away here, wasnt like this last time so thinking must be a girl!

New anyone at

Hi all. Just found out I am also due July 2018. Major shock as I have an 18 year old and a 13 year old and I’m in a very new relationship. It’s his first child and he’s super excited and a little scared, but I’m just petrified and can’t seem to get myself excited. I’m exhausted all the time and feel sick most evenings. I also haven’t told a single person as I can’t get my head right yet. Any advice would be great on how to tell my other children, both our parents etc and how to feel a little better about this. Thanks very much.

dreamstar

I have a scan in two weeks. I'll only be 7/8 weeks so don't think I'll be able to see much. Just hope all is ok. Not feeling many symptoms yet......which is making me nervous.

Cakerbaker

I’m still feeling crap. Some days are worse than others. Have had a lot on the last few weeks which didn’t help but thankfully things have calmed down now. Did it take people long to get appointments from their hospitals? Holles st in particular? My dr sent my referral off nearly 3 weeks ago and I haven’t heard anything back. Have an early private scan on Monday when I’ll be 8 weeks. Am half excited, half nervous.

annoyedgal

Cakerbaker took less than a week here to get an appointment letter from holles st so maybe follow up. That was from referral letter from doc

dreamstar

I'd give them a call cakerbaker . I've always gone in early so not sure how long it should take.
Did you register online? I had to do an online registration too.

New anyone at

New anyone at wrote: »

Hi all. Just found out I am also due July 2018. Major shock as I have an 18 year old and a 13 year old and I’m in a very new relationship. It’s his first child and he’s super excited and a little scared, but I’m just petrified and can’t seem to get myself excited. I’m exhausted all the time and feel sick most evenings. I also haven’t told a single person as I can’t get my head right yet. Any advice would be great on how to tell my other children, both our parents etc and how to feel a little better about this. Thanks very much.

Hi there. I hope you are feeling a bit brighter today.

The first thing, I think, is to make your own peace with the pregnancy. It's unexpected, and the timing is off, but this is wonderful news and everything will be okay. You can do this, especially with a happy and supportive partner. Make sure you give yourself loads of TLC. Lean on your partner. Take a couple of days off work if you can - call in sick and have some duvet days and be really nice to yourself!

The bad symptoms will pass, and everyone else's reaction to the news is their concern, not yours. Everything will be all right. You got this!

As for me...I found out totally unexpectedly the other day that I'm expecting, and due in July. I'm delighted but also scared - I've had two miscarriages and I want this one to stick.

MelanieC

Hi everyone,cautiously joining ye if ye don't mind! I've been following this thread from the very first post as I knew I was pregnant then but was afraid to tempt fate by posting.

This is my fourth pregnancy. Have two kids (17 & 5) and had a miscarriage in July at 14 weeks. It was very hard but tests showed I have a blood clotting condition called Factor 5 Leiden so this time I'm being treated as high risk. It's reassuring but scary at the same time! I'm currently on high dose folic acid,aspirin,progesterone pessaries (ick!) and heparin injections (double ick!) which I just started two days ago and will be on daily for the whole pregnancy. They're horrible and sooo sore. But needs must.

I'm 8 weeks and have had an early scan where the heartbeat was detected so that's given me some hope. Hopefully I will have another one soon as I'm very nervous. Feeling nauseous most of the time and literally wiped out tired but I had no real symptoms last time so am grateful for each bout of queasiness I feel this time round!

So yeah,that's my story. I hope I will be sharing with you all for a long time to come and that I won't have to bow out early as I did from the December thread (my little boy would've been due soon.) Bizarre fact actually is that I'm due July 4th which will be the anniversary of when I lost my last baby. OH finds that a bit creepy but I think it's kind of nice in a way?

Sorry for going on a bit. Hope everyone is doing well and not feeling too sick. Don't suppose anyone else is on these damned injections?! :-)

Boop22

I had early scan yesterday and was able to see/hear heartbeat which makes it all seem real now. I'm also due 4th July all going well...still very nervous! Am only 8 weeks so couldn't make much out on scan but getting to hear heartbeat is very reassuring.

Mondo123

Oh MelanieC my heart went out to you when you mentioned you had a mis at 14 weeks that's so so tough esp as you would have assumed you were out of the danger time. Gosh there really is no 'very safe' time is there.
I'm 8+2 today and have scan on Sat, very nervous as this is my first pregnancy. I had alot of cramping from wk 3 but that has eased slightlylast couple of days. In general I just feel 'off' or out of sorts with a lot of gas / indigestion... but no major symptoms until this morning when I woke an had to run for the toilet to spew. In a weird way I hope it's a good sign. Waking up most nights between 4 an 6 as well! Driving me cracked n exhausted at work next day!... fingers crossed for us all, I can't wait until I can be open an tell ppl!

I had spotting last night and as a result today I feel like it's all over. GP appointment tomorrow.

I've had two previous miscarriages so it's hard not to believe the worst.

shesty

Why don't you go to the hospital?(especially if spotting has stopped??)I have had it in all three plus a bleed at week 12 on this one (my third) so I do know how you feel but I always head for the hospital to see what the story is.I know they can't do anything but I want to be sure there are no other issues going on.I have two kids and to date, a good third pregnancy.
Fingers crossed it's nothing too serious.

Cakerbaker

I’d second Shestys suggestion to go to the hospital. I doubt the GP will be able to do much, the hospital would probably be in a better position to give an idea of what’s happening. Fingers are crossed for you!