October 2018 Babies club

clacla82

SuzieQCork wrote: »

Thanks clacla82, Yeah she was a huge let down for me too.. she was also young so I was thinking maybe she doesnt have much experience so I kinda wrote it off to that.. hopefully Ill have a better experience with my own GP. Yeah I am kinda leaning more towards private because Ive had to have couple of biopsies and 2 procedures at the colposcopy clinic and Im paranoid that that will have some impact even though the doc said theres a good chance it wont, plus Im a bit over weight, BMI is about 35 so Im worried that will cause problems.. Im just a bit of a worrier and would like the piece of mind of seeing the same consultant and regular scans throughout the pregnancy, I know they say you are not guaranteed the consultant there for the birth but I dont think ill really care at that stage, ill just want someone to get the thing out of me LOL its the pregnancy bit im worried about and would like the support. I have fairly good health insurance that will cover the cost of the hospital stay and some towards the cost of the consultant but have no idea how much their fees are. Is there a kind of standard, like 3k as you said, or does it vary consultant to consultant and county to county?? Im thinking 3k-4k going off what Im reading online but there is very little documented anywhere about cost. I find it very weird.

It varies but it’s usually around 3k give or take, more in Dublin actually. Doctors don’t really advertise their fees! Your insurance covers the room, and you can claim 20% back on the fees via tax relief. Like you I’d just prefer the personal attention, and extra comfort.
It’s great you got your HCG levels checked, no one even mentioned that to me... I had to keep using cheapo pregnancy tests to check they were getting darker! When’s your due date?

awny

Hi SusieQ,

I’m going to CUMH privately and I’m going with Prof Greene. The fees are 3k. I have a colourful medical history so I was advised by my GP and doctors in the family to go private. HTH x

bee06

SuzieQ, there is a long thread on public v private in CUMH ... link below

I went public in CUMH and found it good but I had a very uncomplicated pregnancy and was lucky to move to the St Finbarrs clinic for my appointments which were super quick. In CUMH you could be waiting 2-3 hours for your appointments which can be frustrating. Birth wise, I was induced and my midwife was fab. I had some complications and treatment was great but I would have killed for a private room. I was in a 2 person room and got no sleep over the three nights not because of my baby but because of my roommates.

https://touch.boards.ie/thread/2057583639/1/#post99345856

SuzieQCork

Ouu thanks Bee06.. Ill get reading!! I didnt even know they did appointments in St Finbarrs. I really know very little lol. I clearly have some research to do!

mirrorwall14

Don't know whether its the scan cancelled or just being stuck in the house with a toddler for three days straight while my OH works from home upstairs but my stress levels are back up again. So frustrated. Just want to know everything is ok. 8 weeks now

awny

mirrorwall14 wrote: »

Don't know whether its the scan cancelled or just being stuck in the house with a toddler for three days straight while my OH works from home upstairs but my stress levels are back up again. So frustrated. Just want to know everything is ok. 8 weeks now

Hi Mirrorwall,

I’m due to have a private scan tomorrow in Dublin, I’m staying optimistic and hoping to get there!! I’m like you I feel like I’ll be anxious if I don’t get to it. Also we were hoping to tell both my and my husbands family after it so it’ll feel like an anti climax if we don’t get to break the news!

clacla82

mirrorwall14 wrote: »

Don't know whether its the scan cancelled or just being stuck in the house with a toddler for three days straight while my OH works from home upstairs but my stress levels are back up again. So frustrated. Just want to know everything is ok. 8 weeks now

The cabin fever is no joke and can't imagine it with a toddler who must be getting cranky too! I have my second EPU scan on Monday and anxiety steadily building. Feeling sick and just bleugh in general, v tired but waking up during the night with a thirst like I'd downed two bottles of wine...this is zero craic already and it's very early days! Then if I feel ok for a minute I am back to worrying about the baby... it's a no-win

mirrorwall14

Thats exactly how I feel clacla, the only time I'm not nauseous is if I'm eating or asleep. Nearly there awny and hopefully you get there, and you too clacla.

I guess it is just that, I was finally almost there and then the rug was pulled and Thursday next week feels like a lifetime away now

awny

Clacla82,

Did you decide on what maternity hospital you are going to? I’ve a funny feeling that you’re in the same area as me. CUMH isn’t my local
Hospital it’s an hour away but my local hospital which is based in my town has been in news recently for problems during delivery.

mirrorwall14

On a completely silly reason to be annoyed I had told myself I could order some next maternity after the scan as i have the voucher code. Voucher code is burning a hole in my wallet now and I don't want to order yet

shesty

Take the nausea as a good sign Mirrorwall.Cabin fever is a killer, my pair are going nuts.I am going nuts too.Getting through each day when you feel utterly lousy and have small kids is a peculiar form of torture.It's very very hard.

clacla82

awny wrote: »

Clacla82,

Did you decide on what maternity hospital you are going to? I’ve a funny feeling that you’re in the same area as me. CUMH isn’t my local
Hospital it’s an hour away but my local hospital which is based in my town has been in news recently for problems during delivery.

I don't know, I am Waterford, and I actually live about 1 minute's drive from the hospital... I actually work in news so I am just overexposed to all the worst case scenarios - had myself convinced I was infertile based on nothing and then it worked second month trying!

I am booked in with the consultant here and have my scan with him 4 weeks from today. A few of my friends had the same guy so was happy to just go for him. I think private depends on your own thoughts/experience...my mother went private with all of us and that was over 35 years ago, plus we have insurance. CUMH is genuinely a gorgeous maternity hospital and wish I had the option of going there!

The eating is off the charts @mirrorwall14... likewise, only time I feel ok is when I am eating. And have no interest in healthy food, except maybe fruit....but I would prefer crisps.

clacla82

mirrorwall14 wrote: »

On a completely silly reason to be annoyed I had told myself I could order some next maternity after the scan as i have the voucher code. Voucher code is burning a hole in my wallet now and I don't want to order yet

Which voucher code?? The only Topshop maternity jeans that were the right size/length are sold out now online....rage. I am so bloated none of my normal jeans fit.

Also...what is with hideous maternity clothes

awny

Girls how long was it before ye were in maternity jeans in your first pregnancy? This is my first and although I'm bloated at times I'm still rocking my River Islands I'm a bit naive in that I haven't even thought about buying maternity clothes yet..

the nausea has eased for me but I'm 9.5 weeks but still comes and goes. I'm finding that I'm not really having cravings but I'm eating all day long, literally.

catrionanic

shesty wrote: »

Take the nausea as a good sign Mirrorwall.Cabin fever is a killer, my pair are going nuts.I am going nuts too.Getting through each day when you feel utterly lousy and have small kids is a peculiar form of torture.It's very very hard.

Oh god love you. It must be torture indeed. Thankfully my wee boy is with my parents because I didn’t want to travel back to Dublin with him yesterday in the snow.

Getting serious cabin fever here. Boredom is making me feel more sick (yet somehow I’m still not bored enough to take the laundry out of the machine or clean the house up a bit....). I really want to go out for a walk but I dunno if that’s madness as I could fall (and I’m rhesus negative so would need to go to hospital for anti D).

I’m supposed to be working tomorrow but not sure whether they’ll be open. Hopefully Luas will be running again because I’d be nervous walking on the slippy pavements.

Mirrorwall, just order the maternity stuff. You’re 8 weeks now so chances of MC are low enough at this stage. It’ll make you feel better!!

Just read an article about the babies being born in this weather. Many midwives have been in Holles St and the Rotunda since Tuesday and haven’t gone home... I’ve said this a hundred timea before but midwives are actual ANGELS SENT FROM GOD to help womankind!!!

bee06

awny wrote: »

Girls how long was it before ye were in maternity jeans in your first pregnancy? This is my first and although I'm bloated at times I'm still rocking my River Islands I'm a bit naive in that I haven't even thought about buying maternity clothes yet..

the nausea has eased for me but I'm 9.5 weeks but still comes and goes. I'm finding that I'm not really having cravings but I'm eating all day long, literally.

For me it was about 20 weeks. I just did the hair bobble on the button trick. I’m quite skinny and was told how small my bump was ad nauseum through my pregnancy though (my bump always measured correctly for my dates).

mirrorwall14

clacla82 wrote: »

Which voucher code?? The only Topshop maternity jeans that were the right size/length are sold out now online....rage. I am so bloated none of my normal jeans fit.

Also...what is with hideous maternity clothes

If you go in and ask at the counter and give them an email address Next have voucher codes at the moment.

awny wrote: »

Girls how long was it before ye were in maternity jeans in your first pregnancy? This is my first and although I'm bloated at times I'm still rocking my River Islands I'm a bit naive in that I haven't even thought about buying maternity clothes yet..

the nausea has eased for me but I'm 9.5 weeks but still comes and goes. I'm finding that I'm not really having cravings but I'm eating all day long, literally.

Last time I was in them by 2nd trimester and it looks like i'll be earlier this time. I found even with the hair tie trick normal pants were seriously aggravating my morning sickness and heartburn. The relief when I eventually switched was epic. I won't wait as long this time, in fact I threw on my old ones at the weekend already but they are well worn

shesty wrote: »

Take the nausea as a good sign Mirrorwall.Cabin fever is a killer, my pair are going nuts.I am going nuts too.Getting through each day when you feel utterly lousy and have small kids is a peculiar form of torture.It's very very hard.

I know, but then I convince myself its just because I can't take my usual tummy meds :rolleyes:. Housebound with kids is seriously tough going. It'd a lot easier if they're older and can be turfed out into it but he doesn't like the falling snow and its too deep for him to be comfortable right now

clacla82

bee06 wrote: »

For me it was about 20 weeks. I just did the hair bobble on the button trick. I’m quite skinny and was told how small my bump was ad nauseum through my pregnancy though (my bump always measured correctly for my dates).

The bobbin trick isn't going to work for me, most of my tops are short, so it's either buy the maternity jeans or a rake of long tops and jumpers. Thank god I work from home so can stay in leggings for the most part!

bee06

clacla82 wrote: »

The bobbin trick isn't going to work for me, most of my tops are short, so it's either buy the maternity jeans or a rake of long tops and jumpers. Thank god I work from home so can stay in leggings for the most part!

I bought a lot of long vest tops in H&M and wore them through my pregnancy and still wearing them now for breastfeeding. They were only 5 Euro each.

catrionanic

clacla82 wrote: »

The bobbin trick isn't going to work for me, most of my tops are short, so it's either buy the maternity jeans or a rake of long tops and jumpers. Thank god I work from home so can stay in leggings for the most part!

Have you seen the shape of the belly bands on maternity jeans? You need to wear long tops with them anyway, as the band starts so low.

awny

Didn’t get to have my scan today so have to wait another week... will be 10+4 by then.. feels like a lifetime away. Was hoping to tell both sets of parents now that’s delayed... I’m so annoyed which is ridiculous !!

greenttc

I'm still in my normal Jeans here and am almost 10 weeks, defo thought I'd be in Mat ones by now as they say the bump appears quicker second time round. Saying that though, all the junk food I have eaten while being snowed in will have me out if these jeans in now time!

I have been out walking in the snow each morning before everyone else gets out and compacts the snow and makes it slippy, even with getting out, being in the house with a one year old for this many days in a row has not been the most fun, feel a bit guilty saying that but it is not easy!!!

Still lucky that the only symptoms i have are tiredness and a bit of Bloating.

Another three weeks and I will be back in the hospital for my 12 week (will be 13 though) appointment, that's really the start of it all. Have to say I didn't mind all the appointments last time but I am really dreading it now... Just don't have the patience for all the waiting around and seeing different people for what seems like nothing. Ah well, it will be worth it in the end!

greenttc

Have many people told work? This snow is making me very nervous about what kind of icy footpaths we will be facing on Monday and what expectation there will be for me to go to work (I haven't been in since Tuesday!) I wouldn't care too much in normal circumstances but falling while pregnant is a massive fear.

mirrorwall14

awny wrote: »

Didn’t get to have my scan today so have to wait another week... will be 10+4 by then.. feels like a lifetime away. Was hoping to tell both sets of parents now that’s delayed... I’m so annoyed which is ridiculous !!

I'm still frustrated that mine was cancelled Thursday so I feel you!

mirrorwall14

greenttc wrote: »

Have many people told work? This snow is making me very nervous about what kind of icy footpaths we will be facing on Monday and what expectation there will be for me to go to work (I haven't been in since Tuesday!) I wouldn't care too much in normal circumstances but falling while pregnant is a massive fear.

I'm seriously concerned that I won't be able to get out of the estate. The drifts are three feet high on my road

greenttc

Very similar here, huge hills of snow. I will have to drive to get my one year old to my parents if I have to go to work so it would be out through my estate and then in and out of theirs. Then a bit of walking to get into my office. Dreading it.

shesty

It's a struggle, 31 weeks here so not really in a fit state to get out with my pair!!!I can drive and that's mostly it!!!Counting down the days minute by minute here

catrionanic

Anyone sh1t-scared about labour already? It’s ironic because I was so not even remotely worried about it with my first baby, but now that I’ve been through it, I’m bloody terrified of facing it again! Ignorance was bliss. I think I may need to look into gentle birth or counselling or something because it’s making me anxious even at this early stage.

greenttc

catrionanic wrote: »

Anyone sh1t-scared about labour already? It’s ironic because I was so not even remotely worried about it with my first baby, but now that I’ve been through it, I’m bloody terrified of facing it again! Ignorance was bliss. I think I may need to look into gentle birth or counselling or something because it’s making me anxious even at this early stage.

To be honest I am less worried about it this time, I thought the whole experience was awful especially with an induction. But then I know that it was all for a certain amount of time and there was an end to it and I got through it. So, with that in mind I will get through it again and I'll have another amazing little person!

I did gentle birth before number one, I thought it was brilliant for explaining that will happen in great detail so I felt very informed and it was really amazing for my husband cause he really learned lots and knew how support me during and after but the rest of it just wasn't for me (I am sure it 100% works for others though! ) but the whole hypnobirthing side of it was something I couldn't get into and I think even if I was into that kinda stuff there was just no way it was going to get even half a thought when going through labour, not a chance!

So I would totally recommend it for first time parents because of the amount you learn but unless you are into the power of the mind etc and meditation I am not sure it's worth the money for people who have been through it before or who are very familiar with the process and knowing what's what.

Caitriona, you will get through this second birth, it won't be the same experience again and you will have more control this time as you know what to expect and what you would change from last time!

mirrorwall14

catrionanic wrote: »

Anyone sh1t-scared about labour already? It’s ironic because I was so not even remotely worried about it with my first baby, but now that I’ve been through it, I’m bloody terrified of facing it again! Ignorance was bliss. I think I may need to look into gentle birth or counselling or something because it’s making me anxious even at this early stage.

I'm using mind the bump and I got a free calm subscription and I'm already calmer than I was on the last pregnancy. I had a pretty rough, intense and very fast labour with my little boy so I was completely freaked last time around. My labour was 1hr 6 minutes last time so I never got control of it, the baby was in distress and I knew enough to know it was not going well. Very nervous of something similar but also nervous of having a really long labour-at least it was short last time!!

I'm not sure if its the meditation or the fact that I'm much more scared of losing the baby again but I'm definitely calmer than I was last April

shesty

catrionanic wrote: »

Anyone sh1t-scared about labour already? It’s ironic because I was so not even remotely worried about it with my first baby, but now that I’ve been through it, I’m bloody terrified of facing it again! Ignorance was bliss. I think I may need to look into gentle birth or counselling or something because it’s making me anxious even at this early stage.

I was far more anxious before my second.I did use my knowledge to help my birth plan be a bit more what I wanted which was good.
I definitely reached a point way on where I stopped worrying because she was so overdue, I just wanted her out!!!

kylith

New here! I'm due early October and, well, was kinda afraid that posting here would be tempting fate somewhat. Silly I know.

mirrorwall14 wrote: »

Thats exactly how I feel clacla, the only time I'm not nauseous is if I'm eating or asleep. Nearly there awny and hopefully you get there, and you too clacla.

Glad it's not just me. It seems that if I don't eat within 15 seconds of getting peckish I get horribly nauseated. I'm desperately trying to think of something I can eat constantly without becoming the size of a house by the time I'm any further along.

shortie_chik

Never been so happy to throw up as I was this morning! I've had no appetite but permanent hunger for the last week, am down a kilo and dying for this to pass. It's been a good motivator to ensure my toilet is spotlessly clean since I'm looking at it so closely.


I had been taking the Pregnacare vitamins until last week, but you need to take them on a full stomach. (Plus they're huge so I found them really difficult to swallow.) I bought some Clonfolic folic acid tablets, they're ok to take on an empty stomach and really tiny, only the size of the pill. At least I can keep taking them while I wait for my appetite to come back.


I'm wondering if anyone has tried Oxylent prenatal multivitamin supplement drink? Saw a leaflet for it in my local health food store the other day. It's got more vitamins etc than Clonfolic, might be easier to stomach than Pregnacare.

kylith wrote: »

Glad it's not just me. It seems that if I don't eat within 15 seconds of getting peckish I get horribly nauseated. I'm desperately trying to think of something I can eat constantly without becoming the size of a house by the time I'm any further along.

I've eaten more crackers this week than I have in the last 10 years. Also yesterday I discovered that cornflakes are ok and hot chocolate. I don't want to be near any food that smells at all.

My poor husband is trying to be really considerate, asking what I want to eat (nothing) and he doesn't want to make any dinners that will make me feel sick. But I don't know they'll make me feel sick until they're already made. :rolleyes: He made me a pot of rice with sweetcorn the other night. I ate about 3 spoons and that was it.

Things I have eaten this week that didn't make me feel worse: plain crackers, cornflakes, toast, icecream, grapes, rice with sweetcorn, smoothie, yogurt, chips, crisps, soy milk hot chocolate, Easter egg chocolate

Things that have made me feel sick: the smell of everything else.

I don't love that all I want to eat is chocolate and crackers (how convenient that chocolate is still ok!) but it won't last forever and I guess I'll eat my veggies again when I'm able.

clacla82

shortie_chik wrote: »

Never been so happy to throw up as I was this morning! I've had no appetite but permanent hunger for the last week, am down a kilo and dying for this to pass. It's been a good motivator to ensure my toilet is spotlessly clean since I'm looking at it so closely.


I had been taking the Pregnacare vitamins until last week, but you need to take them on a full stomach. (Plus they're huge so I found them really difficult to swallow.) I bought some Clonfolic folic acid tablets, they're ok to take on an empty stomach and really tiny, only the size of the pill. At least I can keep taking them while I wait for my appetite to come back.


I'm wondering if anyone has tried Oxylent prenatal multivitamin supplement drink? Saw a leaflet for it in my local health food store the other day. It's got more vitamins etc than Clonfolic, might be easier to stomach than Pregnacare.




I've eaten more crackers this week than I have in the last 10 years. Also yesterday I discovered that cornflakes are ok and hot chocolate. I don't want to be near any food that smells at all.

My poor husband is trying to be really considerate, asking what I want to eat (nothing) and he doesn't want to make any dinners that will make me feel sick. But I don't know they'll make me feel sick until they're already made. :rolleyes: He made me a pot of rice with sweetcorn the other night. I ate about 3 spoons and that was it.

Things I have eaten this week that didn't make me feel worse: plain crackers, cornflakes, toast, icecream, grapes, rice with sweetcorn, smoothie, yogurt, chips, crisps, soy milk hot chocolate, Easter egg chocolate

Things that have made me feel sick: the smell of everything else.

I don't love that all I want to eat is chocolate and crackers (how convenient that chocolate is still ok!) but it won't last forever and I guess I'll eat my veggies again when I'm able.

It was well-reported last year that prenatal vitamins are generally a waste of money, the only ones necessary/with proven efficacy are folic acid (obviously) and vitamin D. I am taking both of those plus zinc for my immune system which I had been taking pre-conception anyway.
https://www.theguardian.com/society/2016/jul/11/pregnant-women-waste-money-vitamin-supplements-study-says

SuzieQCork

clacla82 wrote: »

It was well-reported last year that prenatal vitamins are generally a waste of money, the only ones necessary/with proven efficacy are folic acid (obviously) and vitamin D. I am taking both of those plus zinc for my immune system which I had been taking pre-conception anyway.
https://www.theguardian.com/society/2016/jul/11/pregnant-women-waste-money-vitamin-supplements-study-says

Yeah I’m the same! Been taking folic acid since well before we started trying last summer, had to get a prescription coz my BMI is slightly higher than it should be. I bought the vitamin D in Aldi yesterday. It’s 2 a day one. I assume that should be sufficient!!

I don’t think I have any nausea, well my stomach is doing flips every now and then but I think it’s anexity coz it only seems to happen when I think about the house we are buying. We went sale agreed 2 days before I found out I was pregnant and I’m kinda nervous about everything lol! Hope we didn’t take on too much!

kylith

I'm taking iron with folic acid. The iron is not helping my digestive system, so I'll be giving that up.

awny

kylith wrote: »

I'm taking iron with folic acid. The iron is not helping my digestive system, so I'll be giving that up.

Be careful with the iron kylith. Apparently it’s not recommended before 13 weeks x

kylith

awny wrote: »

Be careful with the iron kylith. Apparently it’s not recommended before 13 weeks x

Thanks for letting me know. I did mention it to my GP and she didn't say anything about it, I was just planning on giving it up because I am totally blocked up.

shesty

No don't take iron unless you are told to by the doctor/midwife, it's not recommended.My iron count was low at week 28 on my second and I was told to take it from about week 30, and only every second day at that, coz it's tough on the digestion.

clacla82

I have actually added back in vitamin B6 the past few days as it is supposed to help with nausea, so might be worth a try if anyone suffering.

Had our second scan in EPU today and the little peanut is flying it! Going to really relax and start to enjoy this now. Due date still October 9...my birthday is 23rd so baby could well hang on for then!

catrionanic

clacla82 wrote: »

I have actually added back in vitamin B6 the past few days as it is supposed to help with nausea, so might be worth a try if anyone suffering.

Had our second scan in EPU today and the little peanut is flying it! Going to really relax and start to enjoy this now. Due date still October 9...my birthday is 23rd so baby could well hang on for then!

Hey do you mind me asking what you saw on the scan? Did it still just look like a blob? You’re about a week ahead of me, but we have our first scan tomorrow (private) and I should be about 8 weeks. Am interested to hear what we might see!

clacla82

catrionanic wrote: »

Hey do you mind me asking what you saw on the scan? Did it still just look like a blob? You’re about a week ahead of me, but we have our first scan tomorrow (private) and I should be about 8 weeks. Am interested to hear what we might see!

No problem! So at 6wks 2 days we saw the sac, and a little speck which was the embryo but you could actually visually see the heartbeat too.... I am 8+6 today and we could see the little foetus, not in any great detail but saw the heart beating again and the difference in size was amazing. Midwife gave us the little fuzzy pic to take home, it's in my wallet and I keep taking it out to look at it!

I know the baby is growing so fast there will probably be a big difference between 8wks and 9 wks but I also hear from friends that the US machines in hospitals aren't great so if you are having a private scan it will be infinitely clearer. We are heading to Evie on Thursday for the Panorama test and they scan first too so looking forward to seeing a much clearer picture.

mirrorwall14

Scan on Thursday. Much more anxious than I was last week so I’m delighted to be back at work so I can be distracted

Jodee08

SuzieQCork wrote: »

Hi Ladies!! Got my BFP Wednesday last week the day AF was due!!

kylith wrote: »

New here! I'm due early October and, well, was kinda afraid that posting here would be tempting fate somewhat. Silly I know.

Big congrats SuzieQ and kylith! Welcome to the thread!

I have just booked my appointment to my doc for this Friday. I'll be 7 weeks. Time to get the ball rolling! I feel it'll make everything much more real! Planning to go to OLOL in Drogheda as I had my other 2 there, and found the care brilliant!

Symptoms-wise, I'm still waiting on nausea to hit properly. I'm getting the odd wave, mainly when I'm hungry, but nothing like I had on the other two. Probably early days though. I'll be kicking myself in another couple of weeks when I'm feeling desperate. What's different this time is that my boobs have already gone up one cup size, they are killing me, and so so itchy! I'm having to pour on the bio-oil twice a day!

I'm not planning on any private scans here. I know I'll be scanned at my booking appointment at about 12 weeks so will wait til then.

I take Boots pregnancy multivitamins. I was taking the conception ones and am switching over to the pregnancy ones at the end of the week when my pack runs out. I took them on both previous pregnancies with no side effects.

SuzieQCork

Jodee08 wrote: »

Big congrats SuzieQ and kylith! Welcome to the thread!

I have just booked my appointment to my doc for this Friday. I'll be 7 weeks. Time to get the ball rolling! I feel it'll make everything much more real! Planning to go to OLOL in Drogheda as I had my other 2 there, and found the care brilliant!

Symptoms-wise, I'm still waiting on nausea to hit properly. I'm getting the odd wave, mainly when I'm hungry, but nothing like I had on the other two. Probably early days though. I'll be kicking myself in another couple of weeks when I'm feeling desperate. What's different this time is that my boobs have already gone up one cup size, they are killing me, and so so itchy! I'm having to pour on the bio-oil twice a day!

I'm not planning on any private scans here. I know I'll be scanned at my booking appointment at about 12 weeks so will wait til then.

I take Boots pregnancy multivitamins. I was taking the conception ones and am switching over to the pregnancy ones at the end of the week when my pack runs out. I took them on both previous pregnancies with no side effects.

Thanks Jodee Delighted to finally be here!!

Oh thank god Im not the only one! My boobs are killing me too. I dont think they have gone up a size they are just so sensitive. I dont really have any other symptoms. I am eating all around me but i think its coz I have not been eating enough, I havnt had a chance to do a big shop with the storm so have no fruit or veg in the house. Gonna do one tonight after work. Gotta get on top of this healthy eating business.

I hoping to get an early scan in the coming weeks. Piece of mind will be nice!

catrionanic

Welcome to the new preggos!

Sorry I’ve been pretty quiet - just home from work and am in bed with my head under the covers, caught up between exhaustion, nausea and melodrama, desperately hungry which isn’t helping the nausea but I’m feeling too sorry for myself to get up and move!

Praying the husband comes home soon with food. We have ate nothing but ****e the last few days with the weather as it was and I’m too focused on being miserable to do a food shop!

My wee boy has been with my parents for five days so I’m gonna have to catch myself on tomorrow when I go to collect him and start being a responsible adult again.

But until then, waaaaaaaaahhhhhhh!!!!!!!!!

shortie_chik

catrionanic wrote:

Sorry I’ve been pretty quiet - just home from work and am in bed with my head under the covers, caught up between exhaustion, nausea and melodrama, desperately hungry which isn’t helping the nausea but I’m feeling too sorry for myself to get up and move!
Praying the husband comes home soon with food. We have ate nothing but ****e the last few days with the weather as it was and I’m too focused on being miserable to do a food shop!
My wee boy has been with my parents for five days so I’m gonna have to catch myself on tomorrow when I go to collect him and start being a responsible adult again.
But until then, waaaaaaaaahhhhhhh!!!!!!!!!

I feel your pain! Enjoy being able to wallow in self - pity while you can. :-) I was so fed up being sick and hungry over the weekend. Had to suck it up and get quietly on with it today at work. Only my boss knows so when he asked how I am I took the opportunity to let him know what a hero I am. :-D

I don't know how women with small kids continue to function during the nausea of subsequent pregnancies. Maybe first time labour toughens you up!

mirrorwall14

Well full blown meltdown here tonight. Wiped the tiniest bit of pink about two hours ago. Nothing since. No pain or anything else.

But after last year I’m completely and utterly losing it. Haven’t stopped crying. Private scan Thursday so just trying to hold it together until then. Fml

lunamoon

Got some bad news at home and I don't know if it's that or the pregnancy but I feel absolutely rotten all day. Felt like fainting and puking a few times. At one point I just had to drop to the ground I had managed to avoid any morning sickness until today.

awny

mirrorwall14 wrote: »

Well full blown meltdown here tonight. Wiped the tiniest bit of pink about two hours ago. Nothing since. No pain or anything else.

But after last year I’m completely and utterly losing it. Haven’t stopped crying. Private scan Thursday so just trying to hold it together until then. Fml

mirrorwall, don’t panic yet. I had the same at 5 weeks and again at 6 weeks and ended up in the EPU. All was fine. As long as it’s not like a period you should be ok x