Pregnancy #42 the only place where vomiting down yourself isn’t frowned upon

[catgal]

So exciting not long to go now @catgal and @ChattyMammy I know this bit is the hardest, well it was for me just felt in such limbo waiting for baby to arrive! But it will be so worth it xx

How are you doing @Chrisxo

Definitely finding it the hardest but counting down the days now!! And keeping fingers crossed she makes an appearance before then can’t wait for all the cuddles🥹

 

[Ro98]

You should have one at 16 weeks, scan between 18 and 21 weeks and then a 25 week midwife appointment if it's your first.

I'd call up and query it

I feel like I’m making a fuss over nothing now I’ve checked my booklet with my OH

On my NHS maternity book it says 16-20 weeks midwife appointment (so she is still within the 20wk range) then 21-23 week anomaly scan, which we have booked for 21 weeks.
I guess it varies by trust?
But thank you everyone for commenting this thread really makes you feel less alone especially as I don’t have any ‘mum friends’ or friends that are mums yet.
I can see how lots of women feel very lonely especially as I work by myself too

 

[Tifastrife]

I'm being prescribed omeperazole praying that helps. I called my work to tell them I'd had an appointment and was getting something to help and they're like ok so are you back tomorrow? Felt like they were pissed off when I said no, but it's like I don't have the medication yet and it can take a few days to start working it's not a miracle five minute cure.
I really need to start being more active though cos I'm basically just sleeping all the time but in struggling to find the energy. Got an appointment with a specialist next week regarding EDS and pregnancy so hoping they can help!

 

[Gossipgirl993]

Does anyone on here have a tilted uterus? After years of scans no one has ever mentioned it but the sonographer at our 13 week scan told me a few weeks ago as she said it was making baby harder to look at to check everything.

I only ask as my back pain is so bad however the only thing she said was baby will grow inwards before popping out (belly I’m guessing although I have a bit of a bump!?) when they’re much bigger.
So I’m assuming that’s what the back pain is as it’s right on the side baby was at the scan a few weeks ago.

Can anyone tell me it gets better? Because this paired with what my midwife thinks is sciatica is turning my poor back in a 90 year olds 🫠🫠

I have a retroverted uterus which I found out about at my 12 week scan I think it’s pretty much the same thing and it also made baby harder to see at my scan.

I’ve researched into it and yes in the second trimester it corrects but I read we may show a bump a little later and feel movement a little later due to the position. I don’t know how true this is?

interestingly though I suffer regular UTI’s and the symptoms of a retroverted uterus can be UTI’s so I may have found the problem I have! I think my uterus is naturally tilted though and will go back to the position after the pregnancy.

I hope I don’t start with the back pain, thankfully I feel ok at the moment! This is my first baby too.

 

[ChattyMammy]

So induction has been booked for the 9th, they can’t do any earlier than 40+12 but midwife basically hinted that if I went in with reduced movements at any point before then they’d probably just induce me early, then rang triage whilst I was there and they’ve asked me to go up to be monitored. Really don’t know what to do, I wouldn’t say I’m worried about movements at all really so it feels quite naughty but the thought of another week being pregnant makes me want to cry

 

[Chrisxo]

Is it normal to be really emotional at 40+? I keep bursting into tears and feeling panicked that I can’t do this alone I’m so scared

 

[I’mThankyou_]

Is it normal to be really emotional at 40+? I keep bursting into tears and feeling panicked that I can’t do this alone I’m so scared

You can absolutely do this! Look how far you have come already!
But it's totally normal to experience these emotions too xx

 

[Chrisxo]

You can absolutely do this! Look how far you have come already!
But it's totally normal to experience these emotions too xx

Just feel so nervous and keep crying then feeling silly for getting upset

 

[calmyourritas]

Is it normal to be really emotional at 40+? I keep bursting into tears and feeling panicked that I can’t do this alone I’m so scared

 

[I’mThankyou_]

Just feel so nervous and keep crying then feeling silly for getting upset

Honestly don't feel silly! You're going into the unknown!
You're going to surprise yourself once your beautiful baby boy is here! X

 

[calmyourritas]

Just feel so nervous and keep crying then feeling silly for getting upset

I think I cried for 41 weeks straight pretty much you are so close now and have done so well! And we are all here to help in the new baby thread (well I’m not much help really but there’s some amazing ladies over there for help and advice and just to cry to) xxx

 

[elliebakerrr]

Hey guys I’m new to this thread. I’m currently 13 weeks pregnant. I just started my newly qualified nurse job on a heavy trauma ward and I hate it! It’s so heavy, not very good patient care and it’s really not for me. I was suppose to have my 12 week scan yesterday bur had to cancel because they couldn’t attend because they couldn’t grant me time off. It’s really affecting me mentally. Fortunately I have been awarded my dream job that I start in a few weeks which is so much more suited to me. I’m really stressed before going to work, not sleeping or eating properly and clock watching every hour before my alarm. I’m worried this is not only impacting me but my baby, and I also have a toddler to think about. I’m tempted to go off sick with stress until my job terminates but can’t help but feel like I will be pressured continuously by my current workplace to return to work. Does anyone have any advice for this very hormonal mum? 🥹

 

[I’mThankyou_]

Hey guys I’m new to this thread. I’m currently 13 weeks pregnant. I just started my newly qualified nurse job on a heavy trauma ward and I hate it! It’s so heavy, not very good patient care and it’s really not for me. I was suppose to have my 12 week scan yesterday bur had to cancel because they couldn’t attend because they couldn’t grant me time off. It’s really affecting me mentally. Fortunately I have been awarded my dream job that I start in a few weeks which is so much more suited to me. I’m really stressed before going to work, not sleeping or eating properly and clock watching every hour before my alarm. I’m worried this is not only impacting me but my baby, and I also have a toddler to think about. I’m tempted to go off sick with stress until my job terminates but can’t help but feel like I will be pressured continuously by my current workplace to return to work. Does anyone have any advice for this very hormonal mum? 🥹

Your work place cannot pressure you into returning if you've been formally signed off work by a dr!
Get that sick note and don't pay them a second thought!



Have you asked for a risk assessment? I'd be asking for a risk assessment immediately given how heavy a trauma ward can be and the amount of lifts and rolls required!

 

[WeepingCassandra]

Your work place cannot pressure you into returning if you've been formally signed off work by a dr!
Get that sick note and don't pay them a second thought!



Have you asked for a risk assessment? I'd be asking for a risk assessment immediately given how heavy a trauma ward can be and the amount of lifts and rolls required!

Legally I thought they had to honour any scans and appointments booked too? My manager told me that she has to honour all of them. If you're in a union @elliebakerrr I'd get onto them or HR.

 

[Gidget00_]

Do you ever feel bad for eating or drinking certain stuff? Earlier I had a Pepsi and a while ago I had a glass of Fanta. I rarely drink fizzy drinks but I’ve really been craving them

 

[catgal]

Is it normal to be really emotional at 40+? I keep bursting into tears and feeling panicked that I can’t do this alone I’m so scared

This last bit is definitely the hardest!! I’ve been the same, crying randomly and so fed up. But you’ve got this!! Just this last little bit to go! Think once you’ve got your baby in your arms the amount of love you’re gonna have for the wee man and all the cuddles

Do you ever feel bad for eating or drinking certain stuff? Earlier I had a Pepsi and a while ago I had a glass of Fanta. I rarely drink fizzy drinks but I’ve really been craving them

Nope I’ve lived on fizzy juice for the most part, I will take the little enjoyments I can don’t feel bad!! I’ve just been watching my caffeine if been having coke etc

 

[WeHadFunRight]

Do you ever feel bad for eating or drinking certain stuff? Earlier I had a Pepsi and a while ago I had a glass of Fanta. I rarely drink fizzy drinks but I’ve really been craving them

Yes, my mum and dad gave us some full fat Pepsi about a month or so ago and I sneak a glug now and then and I get a pang of guilt. Weirdly, mainling chocolate hasn’t coaxed the same emotion from me - it’s about all I’ve got by this point though take my chocolate and I’ll cut ya 🩸

 

[Tifastrife]

Hey guys I’m new to this thread. I’m currently 13 weeks pregnant. I just started my newly qualified nurse job on a heavy trauma ward and I hate it! It’s so heavy, not very good patient care and it’s really not for me. I was suppose to have my 12 week scan yesterday bur had to cancel because they couldn’t attend because they couldn’t grant me time off. It’s really affecting me mentally. Fortunately I have been awarded my dream job that I start in a few weeks which is so much more suited to me. I’m really stressed before going to work, not sleeping or eating properly and clock watching every hour before my alarm. I’m worried this is not only impacting me but my baby, and I also have a toddler to think about. I’m tempted to go off sick with stress until my job terminates but can’t help but feel like I will be pressured continuously by my current workplace to return to work. Does anyone have any advice for this very hormonal mum? 🥹

If they couldn't even have the decency to let you go for your scan, I would definitely be going and getting signed off. You don't owe them anything

 

[WhatABore]

Hey guys I’m new to this thread. I’m currently 13 weeks pregnant. I just started my newly qualified nurse job on a heavy trauma ward and I hate it! It’s so heavy, not very good patient care and it’s really not for me. I was suppose to have my 12 week scan yesterday bur had to cancel because they couldn’t attend because they couldn’t grant me time off. It’s really affecting me mentally. Fortunately I have been awarded my dream job that I start in a few weeks which is so much more suited to me. I’m really stressed before going to work, not sleeping or eating properly and clock watching every hour before my alarm. I’m worried this is not only impacting me but my baby, and I also have a toddler to think about. I’m tempted to go off sick with stress until my job terminates but can’t help but feel like I will be pressured continuously by my current workplace to return to work. Does anyone have any advice for this very hormonal mum? 🥹

Your work can't stop you from going to your antenatal appointments. Pretty sure that's against the law.

 

[Leoed92]

I’m 27(almost 28) weeks pregnant with my third baby, I’ve been noticing a lot of mucus discharge this week, like it’s my plug. Is this a sign I might go into labour early?
Sorry if it’s TMI