Pregnancy #2

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WhatABore

That checking for blood never goes away 30 weeks and 4th pregnancy and I still do it
 
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littlepup

The phone appts aren't too bad it's just a case of trying to remember the info because it's quite a barrage. Face to face would be nice because you think of things as you go along but again, having some things written down you might want to ask helps. I did feel quite adrift, on my own but actually, I think it's just like that, there's no hand holding unless you're very vulnerable. My best advice is forewarned is forearmed so get all the info yourself so you know what you want to ask for in advance. Look at the choices of hospitals in your area because they'll ask you where you want to give birth or instance. If you already know you want a water birth say, you can ask the midwife which has the best facilities for that and get assigned to that hospital from the start.
My NHS area, the midwives are totally separate from your doctor, they don't share medical records so much of the early stuff is their info gathering to assess what pathway of care you need - if you'll need extra care etc.

I think you've got to be at least 7wks for the early scan to guarantee seeing anything, Dr Google will know.

Icbaaaa said:
What are people doing with your family visiting new baby?
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I'm due any day and not for a second did I think we'd still be in this situation - the saddest thing is that even when the rules are lifted, it's not going to be free movement and contact for a very long time so we will be cautious but mindful that if we want people to have a relationship with baby, they need to be able to meet her.

We live together with my Mum who's WFH & my semi-retired brother in our support bubble has had Covid. OH's sister WFH and lives with his Mum & Dad who aren't working as extremally vulnerable, they will be our 'under 1' bubble so we're fortunate that she will see lots of 'low-risk' faces without social distancing - My OH is actually the biggest risk as his job tales him into people's homes.
OH's brother, still working and partner who works for the NHS, unfortunately, won't be seeing her, even if vaccinated as they can still carry it. HIs Nan is the biggest issue, she's living for this baby but has multiple carers in. I think we will have to take the chance, get her outside and masked up.
Ongoingly, it'll be a decision every day but in the next few months, rule changes permitting, anyone meeting her will have to be WFH, shielding, or just out of isolation.
 
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Kitt

I was in a lot of pain in the night to the point where I threw up and then I had a bit of blood. Turns out it was nothing and they don’t know what caused the pain.

feeling great about twins. I had this weird feeling it was and when it was confirmed I was so overwhelmed. So happy. Just hoping everything goes ok. Yes my first babies is this yours?

by the way I recommend booking your scan now. I called 3 or 4 weeks in advance and they didn’t have that many slots.
 
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Hbirdette

i think this most days! I’m due in April and I know for a fact that my family will be sensible... luckily parents will Have been vaccinated by the time baby
Is here due to their jobs or their age but my biggest worry is my in laws! If things are still bad I fully expect them to wear a mask if they are able to see us but I can see them kicking up a bit of a fuss.
 
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Chickenandgravy

I am a marketers dream just bought my pram cos it had £200 off the pram and a free isofix base I'm getting so excited now
 
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littlepup

Hbirdette said:
luckily parents will Have been vaccinated by the time baby Is here due to their jobs or their age
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The people I know who've been vaccinated via NHS jobs are advised that they could still carry and transmit the virus, they don't know yet
 

WhatABore

littlepup said:
The people I know who've been vaccinated via NHS jobs are advised that they could still carry and transmit the virus, they don't know yet
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Yeah this is my worry.
My older sister works for the NHS and she's just had her second dose and been told all it does is stop themselves from getting bad symptoms. They can still carry it and catch it ect.
So I'm just kind of regarding her as the same as everyone else
 
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Chickenandgravy

Definitelyme said:
Exciting!! What did you get?
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I got the venicci tinum in dark grey! It's so lightweight and will suit for when I go up to the stables with the baby and can wheel it all over the uneven ground. Also the full travel system was only £699 with the isofix base included so I feel like I got a bargain

They've brought out a rose gold and black one and I nearly went for it till they told me it's the exact same pram just diff colour, no isofix base included and also nearly £300 more expensive it is beautiful though
 
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Definitelyme

Sounds great! I think getting your pram is just so exciting, it’s like a rite of passage!
 
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Kitt

I think our new thread name should be

Pregnancy #3 We only eat carbs
 
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Kitt

Just got a letter from the midwife! My 12 week scan is on Wednesday 24th February. I will see a midwife after for blood tests. Really exciting.

No mention of booking appointment over the phone at 10 weeks. Wonder if that’ll happen or just straight to the scan. Also its not at the hospital I thought it would be at. I’m moving further away soon and closer to the other one in the area so I hope it’s fairly straightforward to switch when we move.
 
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Tui

It may be because it is a twin pregnancy that you have been sent to a certain hospital? I had a brief telephone booking Then a more detailed face to face midwife appointment after my 12 week scan but each place does it differently.
 
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Kitt

Tui said:
It may be because it is a twin pregnancy that you have been sent to a certain hospital? I had a brief telephone booking Then a more detailed face to face midwife appointment after my 12 week scan but each place does it differently.
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That might be why but the hospital I’m being sent to, I don’t think you can give birth there anymore. The hospital I went to when they thought I was ectopic is the main one with consultants and stuff and I’m not going to that one this time. Weird. I’ll ask when I’m there.
 
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Tui

Might be a covid thing, holding the clinics somewhere else xx
 
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WhatABore

That's interesting!
My 12 week scan didn't get booked until after my booking appointment as that's when she requested it for me.
Interesting how each place does it!
 
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