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Orange369

baemayexcited wrote: »

I have an 8 week scan booked for 2 weeks time and honestly it cant come quick enough. I'm so anxious about something going wrong. I'm constantly over analysing if I have any symptoms of pregnancy as I've had no morning sickness and little to no nausea. Although I have had cramping and tender breasts and my lower back is starting to hurt. I'm so petrified that I find myself doing a pregnancy test every few days in an attempt to alleviate my worries. Anyone else feeling the same?

Hoenstly that's normal. I had a scan this morning sure and sitting here wondering if everything is ok! I never vomited once during pregnancy. I was obsessed with tests for first few weeks comparing lines and buying weeks indicators to make sure it was going up and all like a freak! It's natural to worry but don't worry time will fly til your scan, could u even go a little early? Some places do scans from 6 weeks

baemayexcited

Orange369 wrote: »

Hoenstly that's normal. I had a scan this morning sure and sitting here wondering if everything is ok! I never vomited once during pregnancy. I was obsessed with tests for first few weeks comparing lines and buying weeks indicators to make sure it was going up and all like a freak! It's natural to worry but don't worry time will fly til your scan, could u even go a little early? Some places do scans from 6 weeks

Thanks so much for your reply. I'm booked in with babyscan and their website says they only scan from 8 weeks onwards. I didn't know you could get pregnancy week indicator test though. I mite just buy a pack of them just to reassure myself it really is such a nerve wracking time!!

Orange369

baemayexcited wrote: »

Thanks so much for your reply. I'm booked in with babyscan and their website says they only scan from 8 weeks onwards. I didn't know you could get pregnancy week indicator test though. I mite just buy a pack of them just to reassure myself it really is such a nerve wracking time!!

Ah I went to babyscan, they are so lovely there. The clearblue test only goes to 3+ weeks which means you should be 5+ weeks pregnant. Its a stressful time alright it really is

oconnoao

Tentatively joining this thread, got a positive test on Saturday, totally out of the blue! All going well it’ll be our 2nd baba, we have a 9 month old baby girl.

I’m still BF and hadn’t gotten my period back, so didn’t expect this at all but we’re over the moon! I only tested cos I had a hen party and had been feeling a bit dodgy, wanted reassurance before drinking all weekend! The positive line showed up instantly, way before the control line. I thought it was a dodgy test! I then took a clear blue test and it’s saying 3+ weeks, but honestly have no idea how far along I am!

I’m over analyzing every niggle and worrying plenty, took another test last night again to be sure! I’ve booked in with the same consultant we went with last time in the coombe for 3 weeks time, it’s going to be a long wait!

Antares35

baemayexcited wrote: »

I have an 8 week scan booked for 2 weeks time and honestly it cant come quick enough. I'm so anxious about something going wrong. I'm constantly over analysing if I have any symptoms of pregnancy as I've had no morning sickness and little to no nausea. Although I have had cramping and tender breasts and my lower back is starting to hurt. I'm so petrified that I find myself doing a pregnancy test every few days in an attempt to alleviate my worries. Anyone else feeling the same?

Yup, I haven't really had morning sickness at all. Just low level "queasiness" all day. But have fatigue and sore breasts also. If you're 6 weeks now, it is possible that your morning sickness has not started yet. I only started feeling queasy about a week ago (week 7). Or you could be one of the lucky ones who doesn't get it! Best of luck with your scan

shesty

To be fair both my girls I was never sick, just nauseaus, all day long.It got stronger from 7 weeks but I never felt I needed to vomit. Just was a bit miserable.My boy, I only did not vomit out of force of will!!Your symptoms are unique to you I am afraid, it"s not like TV!!!

Antares35

Oh God I am freaking out. We get our eggs from a local farm. I always check they are still good by dunking them in a pint glass of water. If they float they are bad. Anyway I tested some this morning and stupidly left the pint glass of water on the counter and absent mindedly took a mouthful. I made myself sick straight away but am freaking out about toxoplasmosis. These eggs are local and the shells haven't been cleaned. Is there any point going to GP? I'm so angry with myself for being so stupid!

bee06

Antares35 wrote: »

Oh God I am freaking out. We get our eggs from a local farm. I always check they are still good by dunking them in a pint glass of water. If they float they are bad. Anyway I tested some this morning and stupidly left the pint glass of water on the counter and absent mindedly took a mouthful. I made myself sick straight away but am freaking out about toxoplasmosis. These eggs are local and the shells haven't been cleaned. Is there any point going to GP? I'm so angry with myself for being so stupid!

We can’t give medical advice on boards. If you’re worried you should go to your GP.

PBandNutella

Antares35 wrote: »

Oh God I am freaking out. We get our eggs from a local farm. I always check they are still good by dunking them in a pint glass of water. If they float they are bad. Anyway I tested some this morning and stupidly left the pint glass of water on the counter and absent mindedly took a mouthful. I made myself sick straight away but am freaking out about toxoplasmosis. These eggs are local and the shells haven't been cleaned. Is there any point going to GP? I'm so angry with myself for being so stupid!

Id call your GP or hospital that you are attending. It's quick and they can tell you if you need to go in to them.

dragonfly!

Antares35 wrote: »

Oh God I am freaking out. We get our eggs from a local farm. I always check they are still good by dunking them in a pint glass of water. If they float they are bad. Anyway I tested some this morning and stupidly left the pint glass of water on the counter and absent mindedly took a mouthful. I made myself sick straight away but am freaking out about toxoplasmosis. These eggs are local and the shells haven't been cleaned. Is there any point going to GP? I'm so angry with myself for being so stupid!

Did you go to your GP?

Antares35

dragonfly! wrote: »

Did you go to your GP?

Have booked an appointment for Friday morning. The earliest I can get time off and a slot with my preferred GP. Sorry for the panicking! OH said I need to stop panicking over every little thing or the next 7 months will be impossible!

Hope all is well with everyone else on this journey.

KettleMH

Anyone else experiencing really bad headaches and if so, have you any tips. I'm not comfortable taking panadol and I never found they helped with headaches anyway.

baemayexcited

KettleMH wrote: »

Anyone else experiencing really bad headaches and if so, have you any tips. I'm not comfortable taking panadol and I never found they helped with headaches anyway.

Hey , Yep I'm also getting headaches on and off the last few days. They are funny ones tho. Seem like standing up or bending down suddenly triggers them!?! They go as quickly as they arrive so I haven't been taking anything - just guzzling the water in the hope that staying hydrated will stave them off. I would have always taken nurofen prior to pregnancy as I never found panadol any good either to be honest.

Blingy

KettleMH wrote: »

Anyone else experiencing really bad headaches and if so, have you any tips. I'm not comfortable taking panadol and I never found they helped with headaches anyway.

Could be low blood pressure? Make sure you are well hydrated and take it easy.

dragonfly!

The nausea and acid reflux are really making themselves known this week
that and the tiredness zzzzzzz

Antares35

KettleMH wrote: »

Anyone else experiencing really bad headaches and if so, have you any tips. I'm not comfortable taking panadol and I never found they helped with headaches anyway.

Had really bad headaches for weeks 6- 7.5 ish. Found lying down helped, which I know is not much good if you are out and about, working etc.! I heard some people recommend a compress, but haven't tried it myself.

Antares35

dragonfly! wrote: »

The nausea and acid reflux are really making themselves known this week
that and the tiredness zzzzzzz

Same. Had a meeting with CEO this morning and it took me all my willpower not to run out to the bathroom. It's getting worse over the last week too. Apparently it can peak at around week 10, so here is hoping it can only get better soon!

KettleMH

Thanks ladies! Yea, it seems to be worse moving around, particularly standing up initially and any exertion like stairs. Here's hoping it won't last too much longer! It will all be worth it!

dragonfly!

Antares35 wrote: »

Same. Had a meeting with CEO this morning and it took me all my willpower not to run out to the bathroom. It's getting worse over the last week too. Apparently it can peak at around week 10, so here is hoping it can only get better soon!

That would make sense as Im 10 weeks on Friday....

Antares35

dragonfly! wrote: »

That would make sense as Im 10 weeks on Friday....

Hope it improves for you after this! Oddly, I find eating helps to alleviate it. Even though it is the last thing I feel like doing, but it does help. I suppose it makes sense since it is meant to be partly due to blood sugar fluctuations.

baemayexcited

Anyone have any ideas what you can take for a cold when pregnant?
Been drinking lemon, honey and ginger all weekend but it's not shifting. Took today off work as a precaution as I dont want it getting any worse!

dragonfly!

baemayexcited wrote: »

Anyone have any ideas what you can take for a cold when pregnant?
Been drinking lemon, honey and ginger all weekend but it's not shifting. Took today off work as a precaution as I dont want it getting any worse!

I was told only plain paracetamol by my Dr at my first visit

bee06

dragonfly! wrote: »

I was told only plain paracetamol by my Dr at my first visit

I was told the same when I had a sore throat last week. Not fun!

Blingy

baemayexcited wrote: »

Anyone have any ideas what you can take for a cold when pregnant?
Been drinking lemon, honey and ginger all weekend but it's not shifting. Took today off work as a precaution as I dont want it getting any worse!

Not much else. Some good quality vitamin c and rest rest rest. Plain paracetamol but I don’t think you can even take the recommended dose in 24 hours.

bee06

I always refer to the NHS website for stuff like this

https://www.nhs.uk/conditions/pregnancy-and-baby/medicines-in-pregnancy/

baemayexcited

Thanks all!! I may pick up paracetamol and some more vitamin c tablets. Hopefully it doesn't drag on for too much longer!

elizunia87

Good Morning Girls

How are you feeling?
I had my first visit in the Hospital yesterday. I am really impressed how everyone is nice in Coombe and helpful.
With our baby is all good, we seen on the screen, beautiful 5 cm !
Today I am going again to do the test to see if there is a risk of Down Syndrome. The cost is huge (400€) but we have decided to go for it.

My next scan is on 23 of December but probably I will go private in the end of November.

LegacyUser

Hi guys,
Haven't posted yet. Going unreg here as I don't want people who know my unsername on Boards to know.

I'm 10 weeks today. Feeling much better this week and last week. The last few weeks have been a torment of nausea and feeling so bad in general.
Had our first visit in Holles St a few weeks ago and they were absolutely brilliant. I have to see a specialist because of previous medical conditions, and they did a little scan and all while I was there.

Has anyone else got an uncontrollable hunger? Eg. I'll eat porridge and fruit at 8am and by 8.45 I am absolutely starving and my stomach is rumbling so loud. It's embarrassing how much I'm eating at my desk in work and the noise of my stomach

Girl_harbour

elizunia87 wrote: »

Good Morning Girls

How are you feeling?
I had my first visit in the Hospital yesterday. I am really impressed how everyone is nice in Coombe and helpful.
With our baby is all good, we seen on the screen, beautiful 5 cm !
Today I am going again to do the test to see if there is a risk of Down Syndrome. The cost is huge (400€) but we have decided to go for it.

My next scan is on 23 of December but probably I will go private in the end of November.

Hi, hope you don't mine me asking. Was there something on the scan to suggest downs and that's why you were testing? Just wondering if it's something they pick up on for when I go for my own

elizunia87

Girl_harbour wrote: »

Hi, hope you don't mine me asking. Was there something on the scan to suggest downs and that's why you were testing? Just wondering if it's something they pick up on for when I go for my own

No, there was nothing on the scan suggested this. We just did this for our own knowledge. The harmony test also detects the gender , so in 7-10 days we will know if it is a boy or girl. It is our personal choice. I seen a lot of women doing this.

dragonfly!

elizunia87 wrote: »

No, there was nothing on the scan suggested this. We just did this for our own knowledge. The harmony test also detects the gender , so in 7-10 days we will know if it is a boy or girl. It is our personal choice. I seen a lot of women doing this.

My gynecologist asked if I was going to get this done - but at the time it was too early.
I said I wasnt sure (It hadnt occurred to me!) and that I would talk to my husband about it.

Ive been to the midwife since and the Dr and it wasnt mentioned (Im going public just paid for scan with my gynacolgist when i was 6.5 weeks) so I assume if its something you want you have to ask for it you arent offered it?
we arent going to go that route anyway

shesty

It's a privately paid-for test.I know the Rotunda are saying to people at 12 weeks it is something that they can do, but it is 300-400eur in cost, regardless of whether you are public or private as the tests go to a lab for analysis.There is a window of time, about 10-12 weeks and i think it is general genetic testing -gives the odds of certain genetic issues.It is called Harmony or NIPT (that I know of.)It is not a routine thing that hospitals do.

You should also be offered a 'big' scan or anomaly scan at 20-24 weeks that looks at the baby's development and can identify certain markers for things such as Down's, as well as looking at how the baby's organs etc are developing.This is offered as standard by most hospitals (although some don't mainly due to resourcing issues, I think), and will be part of your appointment schedule.

Further information is at this link.

https://www2.hse.ie/wellbeing/child-health/screening-tests-during-pregnancy/types-of-pregnancy-screening-tests.html

Antares35

Has anyone experienced a levelling off of symptoms? I had quite bad nausea and sore boobs until the weekend and now it has more or less tapered off. Well, still the odd wave of nausea but nothing like the last few weeks. I know that this can happen when the placenta takes over, but thought this would be later.

Blingy

Antares35 wrote: »

Has anyone experienced a levelling off of symptoms? I had quite bad nausea and sore boobs until the weekend and now it has more or less tapered off. Well, still the odd wave of nausea but nothing like the last few weeks. I know that this can happen when the placenta takes over, but thought this would be later.

Mine definitely aren’t as bad as they were. Still waves of nausea regularly but I’m not feeling green anymore.

baemayexcited

Antares35 wrote: »

Has anyone experienced a levelling off of symptoms? I had quite bad nausea and sore boobs until the weekend and now it has more or less tapered off. Well, still the odd wave of nausea but nothing like the last few weeks. I know that this can happen when the placenta takes over, but thought this would be later.

Yes the sore boobs and the fatigue have definitely diminished this week for me! Glad to hear I'm not the only one!

Antares35

baemayexcited wrote: »

Yes the sore boobs and the fatigue have definitely diminished this week for me! Glad to hear I'm not the only one!

Do you mind me asking how far along you are? I am (I think) 9 weeks.

baemayexcited

Antares35 wrote: »

Do you mind me asking how far along you are? I am (I think) 9 weeks.

I am 8 weeks tomorrow - as far as I know!

dragonfly!

shesty wrote: »

It's a privately paid-for test.I know the Rotunda are saying to people at 12 weeks it is something that they can do, but it is 300-400eur in cost, regardless of whether you are public or private as the tests go to a lab for analysis.There is a window of time, about 10-12 weeks and i think it is general genetic testing -gives the odds of certain genetic issues.It is called Harmony or NIPT (that I know of.)It is not a routine thing that hospitals do.

You should also be offered a 'big' scan or anomaly scan at 20-24 weeks that looks at the baby's development and can identify certain markers for things such as Down's, as well as looking at how the baby's organs etc are developing.This is offered as standard by most hospitals (although some don't mainly due to resourcing issues, I think), and will be part of your appointment schedule.

Further information is at this link.

https://www2.hse.ie/wellbeing/child-health/screening-tests-during-pregnancy/types-of-pregnancy-screening-tests.html

Thank you

wuffly

Hey, how is everyone doing?

Its been a hard few weeks here, had a scan a week ago & the dr wasn't happy with the heart beat, so had to go back after a week, thankfully baby was bigger and heartbeat much stronger, it was a long week waiting to see what was going on & OH was away so I was shattered with the 3yr old & work.
She's put my due date back a week, but seems happy enough. Wants to see me again in 2 weeks. She's lovely but seems very intense. She put me on progesterone pessaries for a month. Still nervous but feeling better after hearing the heartbeat.
Still feeling very tired and nauseous which I am trying to appreciate! I need to snack practically ever hour or my head is over the toilet! Lots of nuts, dried fruit etc.. and salty potato-y kind of foods!

Orange369

Aww God such a scary time but seeing the little heartbeat is a great sign! I have my midwife booking app 4th and 12 weeks scan the 8th of Nov! Hoping the time flies in now. I did have an early scan at 6 weeks and got to see little heart beat but already counting down days to next scan. Back to work tomorrow after a week in Tenerife so not too excited about that! Has anyone told their jobs they are pregnant? I will be 10 weeks this week so think I will tell my manager and bring my app letters to let her know they are coming up soon

Dahdum

Hey all, possibly a stupid question, how long did it take ppl to get their hospital appointments? I booked online with holles st on the 10th but have heard nothing back. Dunno if that isn’t long a wait and I’m just being impatient or if I’ve possibly screwed up the booking.....

dragonfly!

Orange369 wrote: »

Aww God such a scary time but seeing the little heartbeat is a great sign! I have my midwife booking app 4th and 12 weeks scan the 8th of Nov! Hoping the time flies in now. I did have an early scan at 6 weeks and got to see little heart beat but already counting down days to next scan. Back to work tomorrow after a week in Tenerife so not too excited about that! Has anyone told their jobs they are pregnant? I will be 10 weeks this week so think I will tell my manager and bring my app letters to let her know they are coming up soon

I told my manager near enough straight away
They needed to do a risk assessment and I just felt like I had more support with them knowing and not to be sneaking off to appointments :rolleyes:

Nottellingyet

Dahdum wrote: »

Hey all, possibly a stupid question, how long did it take ppl to get their hospital appointments? I booked online with holles st on the 10th but have heard nothing back. Dunno if that isn’t long a wait and I’m just being impatient or if I’ve possibly screwed up the booking.....

I got two weeks notice of my booking in appointment in University Hospital Waterford, so around when I was 10 weeks pregnant. I know all hospitals are different but I would say your appointment letter gets posted a set no of days/weeks before your appointment rather than from the date you notified the hospital.

dragonfly!

Nottellingyet wrote: »

I got two weeks notice of my booking in appointment in University Hospital Waterford, so around when I was 10 weeks pregnant. I know all hospitals are different but I would say your appointment letter gets posted a set no of days/weeks before your appointment rather than from the date you notified the hospital.

I got my letter for Wexford last Friday
The appointment is for end of Dec:D

Antares35

Hope everyone is doing well. We are going to try to get our scan booked in for Wednesday. If my dates are correct, should be 10+5 then. I'm so nervous after my last MC. I almost expect them not to find a heartbeat Will hopefully have an update on Thursday morning.

Does anyone know if we need to see a GP before booking into a maternity hospital?

KettleMH

I booked my appointment early in September for Holles Street and I got the appointment letter less than a week later.

Antares35

KettleMH wrote: »

I booked my appointment early in September for Holles Street and I got the appointment letter less than a week later.

Just filled the form online there and they said booking packs are generally sent out within 5 days.

shesty

Antares35 wrote: »

Hope everyone is doing well. We are going to try to get our scan booked in for Wednesday. If my dates are correct, should be 10+5 then. I'm so nervous after my last MC. I almost expect them not to find a heartbeat Will hopefully have an update on Thursday morning.

Does anyone know if we need to see a GP before booking into a maternity hospital?

You probably don't have to, but unless you are going private, you will be seeing the GP during and after your pregnancy and they are usually the ones who fill in the paperwork to get you into the HSE free pregnancy visits system.

elizunia87

Antares35 wrote: »

Hope everyone is doing well. We are going to try to get our scan booked in for Wednesday. If my dates are correct, should be 10+5 then. I'm so nervous after my last MC. I almost expect them not to find a heartbeat Will hopefully have an update on Thursday morning.

Does anyone know if we need to see a GP before booking into a maternity hospital?

Don't worry, everything will be fine.

I had a scary situation couple of days ago. I realized i was bleeding in the night and went straight to emergency at 3 am. They did urine/ blood test but on the usg monitor they could not see the baby!
I thought i will die, they asked me to come back the next day as the equipment was not good enough. So stressful! In the end is all good, I seen my little one, now i am on the week 13th and with baby is all good.

Antares35

elizunia87 wrote: »

Don't worry, everything will be fine.

I had a scary situation couple of days ago. I realized i was bleeding in the night and went straight to emergency at 3 am. They did urine/ blood test but on the usg monitor they could not see the baby!
I thought i will die, they asked me to come back the next day as the equipment was not good enough. So stressful! In the end is all good, I seen my little one, now i am on the week 13th and with baby is all good.

Thank you, and I am so happy all is ok with your little one.

I have received booking confirmation for scan tomorrow evening. It is in the same place as before which is making me feel nervous, silly I know because this will have no bearing on the outcome! I was going to attend somewhere more local but they can only do EP scan from 8 weeks as opposed to 6 weeks in this place, so I figure the equipment might be better! Will try to put it out of my mind until then. Still having the odd wave of nausea so clinging to that in the hopes it is an indication all is as it should be.