Pregnancy #62

[Keera]

Trigger warning: abortion





Me and my partner have been discussing me coming off the pill and trying for our first baby together. I’m 29 and have been on the pill (rigevidon) for probably over 10 years now. I did get pregnant when I was 16 (mistake with first boyfriend) and we decided to terminate the pregnancy as I was still at school and we both weren’t ready. Is there anything set in stone how to quickly I can get pregnant coming off the pill? Will my body take a long time to go back to normal after being on the pill for so long? My period is very regular I always take it on my week break from the pill.

the rule of thumb is 3-6 months but I’ve read sometimes people take longer and some people are lucky enough to get pregnant straight away!
it’s normal for couples to take 10-12 months to conceive even if everything is “working perfectly”.

there are a few “TTC” threads on here that I read all the way through when I was trying which have so much information and advice!

 

[Angrysue_]

Did anyone else absolutely hate the taste of their own saliva? I feel sick every time I swallow which makes me produce more saliva

This really made me laugh pregnancy is so weird isn't it haha.

It's smells for me, absolutely everything smells ! I can't bare the smell of outside, I could vomit when my partner gets in the car, I told him recently everything about him smells he just doesn't understand, poor tw*t

 

[PrincessShark]

They’re keeping me in overnight unfortunately :/

Didn’t bring anything with me as thought it would be a quick check, but they’re concerned as there’s still bright red blood and I have a low placenta.

I had a low lying placenta and had a few episodes of bleeding too, each time I was kept in as an inpatient until it had been 24 hours since the last bit of bleeding. One point I was there for almost a week, I hope you’re ok?
You’ve done the right thing by getting checked out. Sometimes the bleeding can be from irritation, sometimes it’s the placenta itself moving, or something more severe so always always get seen especially with it being low lying xx

 

[Amylaauren]

Had my 3d/4d scan today and baby girl did not want to cooperate. She’s positioned head down and was facing my spine so we couldn’t see her face at all, she only pouted at us a little.

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aww this is cute!!

 

[mashedbananapancakes]

I'm 14 weeks with my first baby and dying to know if it's a girl or boy. What's people's options on early gender scans ?

I had one at 16 weeks as a wedding present to myself had to go twice due to the baby not being in position but NHS scan also confirmed we were having a girl.

We used ultrasound direct and they were great! Also for me, it was nice to get the reassurance between 12 and 20 weeks as this is my first pregnancy and I'd not felt any moments either and had no idea what to expect.

 

[Angrysue_]

Thank you for all the love 🥹 I just don’t know what to do now haha! How do I get a midwife? Do I just call the midwifery department and tell them I’m pregnant? Is it a catchment area thing, or can I pick which hospital? Is there anything else I need to do? I’ve already been taking folic acid for 8 months so I’m good on that front!

I just contacted my GP, they did a test and confirmed pregnancy and said a midwife would be in touch to arrange a visit.
Are you in the UK?

 

[Gracie_H]

Went for a private nipt test today to hopefully rule out any possible problems hopefully the result comes back okay

Also found out today that baby is a boy.
I’m not as sad as I thought I would be and I’m not sad that he is a boy it’s just the missing out on girly things that makes me sad - as I don’t think we’d have anymore children after this one.
That and being outnumbered by stinky boys forever

Fingers crossed for you!!
I am also having another boy and feel exactly the same! It’s the missing out on girly things for me too but I think the bond between 2 boys will be so lovely 🩵.

 

[Amylaauren]

I’ve had the worst lower back pain on and off for a few days and now it’s like above my bump god help meee
Feel like my body is gaslighting me into thinking I’m going into labour

 

[PrincessShark]

I’ve been offered a sweep at 38+2 and I’m really unsure if to go ahead with it or wait a week until I’m 39+2 instead. Please could anyone let me know their experiences with sweeps and any statistics/facts/pros/cons that might help me make up my mind My worry is that my body wont be ready and it will end up really hurting, but at the same time I am very ready for baby to be here now.

Im a midwife and can honestly say there isn’t much evidence to say they work, however some women find them useful as you can find out whether things are changing with the cervix.

What is a stretch and sweep? - Dr Sara Wickham

Many women are offered a 'stretch and sweep' in late pregnancy. But what is this, why and how is it done, does it work and can you say no?

www.sarawickham.com

 

[hazmaz]

Slight trigger warning of infection and loss ahead!

Not sure what to do.. I’m sure I’m only panicking as I’m pregnant after a couple of losses/ scares but I’m 30 weeks and I’ve raging sinusitis and a temperature too. The baby feels like she’s moved less today but then I wouldn’t know as I’ve spent loads of it asleep and couldn’t manage any food, just water. I’m trying to work out if she’s following her normal pattern now I’m up but so far she’s moved a little but pretty quiet.. but is it just because I have been?! Google says I only have to worry about temperature in the first trimester but I’m scarred by some of the loss groups I attended where some of the poor women sadly lost their babies to infection at all stages.

Would you ring triage? Would you take anything for this? Is sinusitis at 30+ weeks a worry?

I’d probably call, from a fellow serious worrier. No harm in going in and it turn out to be nothing x

 

[scouseconstantine]

I love palmers cocoa butter x
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amazing! I have one in October, they won’t see me before

mine was for static growth and they told me it had to be done within 72 hours!Do you have yours regularly?

 

[Greencatfysh]

Hi ladies,

I am 15w3d today. We had our dating scan at 13w6d and baby was perfect. Everything as normal.

Since then my energy has come back a lot and my nausea is much less frequent. I am occasionally getting crampy/stretchy feelings in my lower stomach and sides. Nothing painful just uncomfortable. I don't massively have a bump yet, it slightly appears sometimes and then other times it isn't visible.

I have myself completely wound up that something is wrong. I know I am probably being irrational but any reassurance would be gratefully received.

I know it's too early to feel movements so I don't even have that for reassurance. So annoying as I thought after the first trimester I would relax and enjoy this pregnancy!

Totally was in the same boat here too. From about 15 weeks til our next scan I felt totally normal and so energised. We did a private scan at about 17 weeks and found out the gender then. The only thing I can recommend is doing a private scan if you can afford it, it really helped me!

 

[Shinythings]

I have been surprised at how many people I know have been encouraged to induced at the slightest thing. It seems so many people who get induced have a harder time than going in to labour naturally. Part of me wonders if induction is better for the hospital as they can almost plan their admissions more easily.

 

[Greencatfysh]

Hold on, can’t everyone always smell the cold air?
I couldn’t stand the smell of my own hair or, which was totally horrible, the smell of my Mum. Not bo, perfume, laundry stuff or anything specific, just her.

Yes! I love the smell of the cold.

 

[Spencerskates]

I’m not sure if they do. The ward was full last night but now there’s only 1 other person in here. So it’s been a nice peaceful and restful afternoon. I’d love if it stayed that way

Really hoping I’m just here tonight and that’s it !

Been thinking of you! Hope you’re home soon and it’s peaceful tonight.

Another rough HG day for me. I wish there was a way to test ketones at home so I know if I need to go to hospital or not. I don’t want to go and waste anyone’s time if I’m fine, but also feel pretty rubbish. I’ve definitely felt worse, but the other two times I’ve been hospitalised my ketones were ++++ and I don’t know if that was maybe a bit late to leave it or if they just wouldn’t have admitted me before then.

 

[Super_Berry]

How are you all dressing small nurseries? I’m thinking some ikea drawers with a changing mat on top and a cot.. not sure we can fit much else in unless anyone has any ideas?

We don't have a nursery room so the baby will be with us until we can afford to move next year. We picked up a silver cross chest or drawers with changing space on top on FB marketplace for free! Honestly so happy with it and we'll squeeze a cot in beside the bed. I was tempted to go for the next to me crib but it only lasts 6 months so didn't see the point of we can get a cot that will last longer.

 

[WeepingCassandra]

I realised I might be pregnant because my wee didn’t smell like wee it smelled soooo strange I can’t put my finger on it! Almost like when you eat loads of asparagus and then wee that and also I was dreaming every night, very vivid dreams too. That was unusual for me

I had a friend who could smell the cold air on her husband when he'd come back in from walking the dog in the morning... So weird!

 

[Super_Berry]

I’m in Scotland too and the whole thing (scan followed by screening bloods) took just over half an hour, but only because they had to stick me three times as my body absolutely refused to give up the goods. Maybe tell work you’ll be gone an hour just in case you’re waiting longer for your appointment.

You must have a quicker hospital than mine. Also in Scotland and my appointment took over 2 hours waiting for the scan, the back waiting for the midwife to take bloods etc. Even my 20 wk scan and whooping cough vaccine took 2 hours and I was the first appointment of the day. I swear my hospital is just always running so late.

 

[nolongerlurking]

Has anyone else suffered with pelvic pain as early as 16 weeks? I had it with my other two, but not until last 20s, early 30s. I think it’s probably the 13 hr shifts not helping but it’s so painful already!!

 

[Super_Berry]

Did anyone go on a babymoon or are any of you planning a babymoon? If so, where are you going (or where have you been?) and how far along will you be (or were you?)?

Baby is expected about 8 weeks before our wedding so Mr Rosey and I have canned our joint hen/stag do (which was honestly just going to be us two going out on the piss in Glasgow ) and we’re wanting ideas on babymoons or things we can do before she arrives.

Went to Ireland a couple of weeks ago. Tbh I have been so sick all pregnancy that I was sick a lot and travel (even on a short flight) didn't agree with me. But it was nice to just get away for a couple of days.