Pregnancy #45

[shhh1712]

My doctor has ordered some updated blood tests so will get those done today & I’m hoping they show low iron or something that can be fixed
Okay amazing that gives me hope

Hope you get some answers and feel a little better soon!!

 

[Borntorun]

Thanks, I think I’d best call them in a few hours when it seems a “normal” time!

In my experience, there is always a midwife awake somewhere if it’s bad enough to be keeping you up at night, it’s worth ringing them for advice

 

[Littlediamond28]

Did anyone suffer with bad pains in early pregnancy?

 

[Ro98]

So while I’ve never experienced this, I wonder if using silver cups might help? They’re meant to help heal sore nipples caused by breastfeeding problems and I wonder if they might help yours as it could stop your clothes irritating the eczema.
Apologies if this is an unwanted suggestion.

Ohh I hadn’t thought of those! That’s a good shout, thank you
This is the problem, when I do wear clothes the clothes get stuck to it then the skin pulls. I’ve tried gauzes / breast pads / tissue etc but all the same.
Will get some of those as even if they don’t work I’m sure they’ll feel better on them than clothing, and help to keep the area cool

 

[WhatABore]

Yeah I’m just worried I’ll go overdue and they induce me sooner than usual because of the extra 5 days making me seem later. I was late with both my girls and had complications so the 5 days could be an issue if it’s wrong. I’ll speak to my midwife as she was confident on the dates too and with my 2 earlier scans confirming it. Do they ever readjust dates based on the size at the 20 week scan? It’s been so long since my last pregnancy I can’t remember

In my experience, no. It goes by your dating scan.

Will you be having growth scans?

I'd not worry about it until you're at that point tbh.

 

[Gossipgirl993]

No you’re not being unreasonable, if it’s only statutory you're entitled then I’m almost positive it doesn’t come from them anyway it comes from the government. It’s if they top it up with additional maternity pay that it would come from them.
I’m in a really similar position and my workplace were being very slow about it too, so I worked it out for myself and basically told them I was entitled and enclosed my average earnings, and asked them to proceed with the application as I was unsure what the hold up was.
If you want to work it out yourself, it’s the average amount you earned in the 8 weeks prior to your qualifying week. Qualifying week is 15 weeks before expected due date, so to work it out you:
Find the Sunday before your due date, count 15 back from then. Then count 8 back from that date and that’s your window (so effectively weeks 16/17-24/25 is your qualifying window)
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By the way thank you to everyone who recommended to call triage this morning when I had different movements. They gave me all the usual advice (that’s i’d already been doing) like cold water, lay on your side, drink something sugary etc and literally as I was on the phone he started a tap dancing party and has been going pretty much every hour since I do yoga on a Wednesday evening so I’m wondering if there’s any link with him being more chilled afterwards? Although probably not

By average amount do you mean what was earned weekly during that period? I’m curious to work it out myself! I’ve been doing a lot of overtime so I think that may affect how much I am entitled to?

 

[disillusionedbythegram]

Oh this is so confusing and so stressful.
So I can’t take unpaid leave or be off sick in the next 4 weeks?
Do you have a link? I can only find that SMP is based on your earnings between 18-26 weeks
Edited to add what I’ve read in case it’s from a different website

Sorry can I jump on this, so is your SMP worked out from only 2 months of earnings, the 2 months prior to your qualifying week?
I’ve been losing sleep over this as I have 2 jobs but the second jobs is flexible earnings, I’ve recently (in the last year) picked up more and was worried I wouldn’t qualify for any SMP but if this is how it’s worked out I think I will (just!)

Look on Vinted - I've had some bargains on there!

Can also vouch for Vinted, I managed to get 2 pairs of maternity jeans, maternity leggings and a dress for £10

 

[Littlediamond28]

Ah ok, I hope all is well with you. I'll keep an eye on how I am feeling and if it gets any worse I'll maybe give my Dr's a call. Thanks for the info

Same to you, sending positive vibes

 

[shhh1712]

And I just wanted to say that when I was pregnant someone on here suggested love heart sweets and I have no idea why but they definitely helped for some reason

Thank you!! Im willing to try anything at this point, it’s hit me out of nowhere

 

[Jellybean093]

I’ve read a lot of people say nappies can be very personal to your baby and you need to find a brand that works for you - totally understand,
However I would like to try bulk buy our first lot so we don’t have to worry too much about it for the first few weeks ideally - does anyone have any recommendations that they’ve generally found ok? Or will it not matter too much in those early days? It’s hard to try and be prepared when there are so many variables

I know you want to bulk buy, but I honestly wouldn’t. What has worked on some of my children hasn’t worked on others, due to leaks/not fitting right etc. I will recommend the Aldi premium ones, but I now others swear by Sainsburys. It is a case of what works for the baby

 

[Heyguysswipeup]

I was woken up by the most awful cramps in my calf last night. It was horrendous. I had completely forgotten about that delightful trait that comes with pregnancy!

I’ve had that too! Only in the one calf and it’s lasted weeks

Another boy 🥹

So many boys are due in the next few months

 

[Gossipgirl993]

Good luck to all of those being induced or having sections! It will be so worth it having your little baba in your arms

this is a silly question but I don’t have a clue. There’s choices between essential spring cot mattresses and premium dual core mattresses of course the premium is double the price of the spring! I’m just wondering if anyone has had either and which would be more recommended? I think when it’s your first you can overthink things like mattresses and I want to make the right choice so baby is comfortable

 

[Heyguysswipeup]

My dogs haven’t- one is slightly more protective of me on walks but other than that they still try trample all over me they know when every other woman in the world is pregnant except me it seems.

Does anyone have really bad congestion? The last 3-4 days I’ve woken up with my nose so blocked and full of dried blood. As if breathing isn’t difficult enough, I wake up like I’ve got a full blown cold. Any advice or tips to avoid appreciated.

Meee!! Congestion has been horrendous this pregnancy, I’ve also had terrible nose bleeds almost daily and needed to have my nose cauterised which was so hard cos I still had the congestion no tips unfortunately just wanted you to know you’re not alone!

 

[shhh1712]

I really want it, they’ve got a good bundle on John Lewis where you get the car seat and spinny iso fix base going to see if I get time to look at it on the weekend! I do actually have a whole travel system but I don’t like it

 

[WhatABore]

Do you know where the link to the wiki has gone @WeHadFunRight

 

[I’mThankyou_]

Anyone have any experience with baby being transverse at 31 weeks. Midwife said bum is to the right under ribs and head feels bottom left… so sounds more diagonal…. Feeling most of my bigger kick movements right up under my ribs not just on the right most the time!

Transverse at 30 weeks, delivered at 32 weeks head down.
Loads of time to move, into multiple positions yet

 

[Chocolatelover123]

Well thats a lie.

Please don't troll the pregnancy thread.

Why is that a lie the poster asked about induction advice and positive stories not her salary

 

[Luisa18]

TMI maybe? 27 weeks and just woken up and my nipples are like quadruple their normal size has this happened to anyone else?

Hahaha yep like dinner plates

 

[anonymous_flower]

Are there any questions people have asked at the 28wk midwife appointment? Or wished they had?
I have a few but wondered if there were any general ones people asked?

Came here to ask the same - I don't really have any questions that I can't find out on my own

 

[Spencerskates]

In my experience. Make sure you ring up today as untreated UTIs can lead to infection (I am not a medical professional)

I’vedropped a sample in today, had an awful night and still in agony. Just scared they’ll say I’m fine and being dramatic