Pregnancy #62

[Super_Berry]

I'm just 28 weeks so I'm annoyed that we didn't book our trip a week earlier (just going to visit family). My midwife called back to say it's only £30 instead of £50 but still seems a lot.

 

[Jaybob]

aww thank you! They haven’t changed his mind but they’re just so precious baby played ball but kept her foot by her head most of the scan the photos were so clear I can’t stop staring! They’ve told me baby is in breech at the moment though so fingers crossed she sorts herself out in the next 11 weeks

My kid is 7, sometimes when he's asleep I can still see how his face is similar to his 4d scan pic. Did you get a heartbeat bear as well?
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When though? Everything is moving on to systems. When I had my first 6 years ago everything was notes based but now there’s a digital transition happening throughout the country. I had my second last year and whilst my trust wasn’t fully paperless some already were.

Yep, sorry this was 7 years ago I don't live in the UK anymore so I've no idea what your systems are. I'm someone who is "better safe than sorry"

 

[Greencatfysh]

Thank you, did you just take yourself straight to A&E or go through out of hours/111 first? Suppose it might be different with each trust! I don’t want to waste anyone’s time if I don’t actually need to be there.

We have a “call a midwife” service which means any midwife from our hospital will answer and then you go to maternity department triage rather than A&E. not sure how it would work with you but definitely don’t sit in A&E for hours. They’d rather you and baby are fine than not, so don’t worry about wasting anyone’s time!

 

[PoppyKJ]

I don't know if every hospital does the same but I really hope you're offered home tests if the same happens again. I felt so rough for hours after the drink yesterday.

I was awful - banging head all night and just felt terrible. I full on blacked out before I was sick so I’m going to ask my midwife next week if it’s entirely necessary or if there is another option.
I was also paranoid that meant I had GD but apparently it doesn’t have a link

 

[Keera]

I have the tour of my hospital/labour ward etc next month. Because I moved halfway through my pregnancy my scans and stuff were all done elsewhere so (aside from my younger sister being born in the same hospital 20 years ago) I’ve never seen any of the maternity department. I still can’t believe I’m so far on now I still feel like I should have at least 20 more weeks to get my head round it all

 

[yankydoo]

Is it normal at only 15 weeks to basically feel dead once it's 2pm I literally feel like I can't function, my whole body just shuts down to the point I can't even be bothered to walk I have a long way to go and I am concerned I will basically be bed bound by the time I am 24 weeks
Any tips on finding some energy?

I'd ask to get your iron levels checked as that can have an effect on tiredness. I was similar and have been shattered on and off all the way through (sorry to be the bearer of bad news!). My iron levels have been fine and I was told it's just one of those pregnancy things for me. As a positive, there have been periods where I have been much more energetic. Annoyingly I don't think there is much you can do except rest when you can and embrace the days when you have a little more energy.

 

[PoppyKJ]

Looking for some advice. I'm about 5 weeks and I CANNOT stop eating. I have never known hunger like it. It was what made suspicious and test. I wake up in the night because of hunger pangs. I will eat dinner and my tummy will be rumbling half an hour later like I haven't eaten anything. I've tried eating little and often, tried typical foods that fill you up, drinking lots of water and NOTHING fills the hole. I have already gained weight from it. I am very conscious about not overeating and gaining unhealthy amounts of weight (obviously it's normal to gain some and be hungry but this is something else) but I can't help it. Does this pass? Any ideas to stop constantly feeling painfully hungry?

Also I know it's impossible to be showing already but I am very bloated but my bloat looks very baby bump shaped, not like any bloating I've had before, it genuinely looks like I have a cute little bump. Does this go away? We aren't telling people until we've had the scan but I don't want people seeing my bump shaped bloat and asking me.

I was the same. It did get better I’d say around 8 weeks, but I’ve been consistently hungry throughout and I’m now 30 weeks. I can’t wait to be able to eat and feel full

 

[yankydoo]

Well done! For some reason I’m terrified to try this. I need to try but I can’t massage myself for 10 mins without giving myself the ick for some reason

Me too. Do we have to do it? I know no one has to do anything but won't it come out anyway after birth? My midwife hasn't spoken to me about it and I'm not quite sure I understand it. I plan on breastfeeding but the thought of massaging my own boobs like this makes me feel weird.

 

[Scorpihoe]

Hey all thank you all so much for your well wishes !

Baby Girl arrived at 14:42 and weighs 7lb7 and she’s perfect I can’t believe I made her (along with Mr10 of course lol)!

I’m doing okay but haven’t moved much but from the small bits I have I can tell it’s going to be a painful time ahead, going to the ward now and first night on my own as mum lol xx

Congratulations!!! lovely news x

 

[Stimpii]

Just as a different view point, because everyone commenting so far got pregnant really quickly after coming off the pill - I came off the pill in March 2023 and am currently only 6 weeks pregnant

Ok so I was totally just having a nosey on random threads and saw this. Massive congratulations

Hope baby is gonna have a Taylor inspired name

 

[Chocolatelover333]

So con

I’m 34 weeks and keep getting random feet or hands or something at my sides can’t for the life of me figure out which ones they are could be the head for all I know. I have no idea how the midwives can tell what body part is which because they all just feel the same to me

So confusing isn't it! My midwife told me she was breach but I had a 4d scan the next day which to my suprised confirmed she was head down and right near my bladder.
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Question I'm hoping you can help with so I know if I'm being unfair... how late in your pregnancy would you say is ok for partner/husband to go abroad?
He's been asked to a stag do when I'll be 34 weeks or more (not had 12 week scan yet and think they are going to move my due date sooner), it's to a European city for a few nights. Do you think this is too late?

I think 34 weeks is fine! Mine is going on a 3 night training course when I'm 37 weeks. Same country but 3-4 hours away x

 

[Kaylarina]

Yes I’ve seen this too - I think in the US it’s really common to induce asap at 38 weeks or so, so all I see is videos of women freaking out cos they have reached 39/40 weeks I’m currently 40+5 so it definitely makes you panic!

We've just moved to the US and we met an OB and she was offering induction at 38 weeks. I had to stop myself from laughing. I haven't even gone past 36 weeks but I can definitely see where the US has higher complications/mortality with all the interventions they have already offered me!

 

[WatchingFromTheSidelines]

Hi guys! Does anyone know if there’s a similar thread for baby chat? I’ve just got my sons nursery place confirmed 🥹 he’s not even 6 months

 

[littlepup]

I think it’s good to be all registered etc in case something does go wrong.

I was seen at the EPU for two pregnancies before being registered. There’s no harm in registering, but they’ll see you regardless.

To add to other’s experiences, for ours it’s a case of self referral through the chosen hospital website maternity pages. GP surgery isn’t interested. I’ve two hospitals a similar distance so looked at the reports on their maternity departments. The midwife appointments would’ve been the same for either.
This is a helpful resource for newly pregnant women https://www.nhs.uk/pregnancy/week-by-week/ plus the below for England.

 

[RoseyThorney]

I’m 21 weeks now and starting to struggle falling and staying asleep, constantly wake up with a bad back. Can anyone recommend a good pregnancy pillow?

Mr Rosey got me this Koala pregnancy pillow and it has been a life changer! I’ve been sleeping so much better with it. It’s an 8 in 1 pillow with a bit underneath/behind me to stop me rolling onto my back. It can also be used as a breastfeeding pillow and supports tummy time and other things. It’s not available at the moment but it comes back in stock frequently.

 

[Kaylarina]

Does anyone have any tips for insomnia? I am waking up between 3.30 and 4 most days, cannot get back to sleep - almost start drifting again at 6ish and then my alarm goes off at 6.20 for work.
I don’t know if there is anything I can do about this? I’m coming up to 28 weeks. If this is my life now, also thinking about whether I could ask for some adjustments at work… but not sure what would help!

I have always suffered with insomnia and since we've moved time zones its been ten times worse (which is why I'm sitting binging UK tv on a VPN at 1.30am ). The only thing that has ever worked for me is actually getting up and doing something. Also I know its cliché, but bananas. Try having a banana and see if it helps you fall back to sleep.

 

[User767676]

I have a bit of an embarrassing question - how do you tell the difference between leaking waters, wee and discharge?! I’m experiencing fairly wet underwear mostly in the mornings, it doesn’t smell of nothing but it also smells of something… it could also just be sweat because I’m waking up so sweaty during the night. I’m 37+6 today. According to Google I would know if it’s my waters breaking and also that leaking urine is very common… I don’t really want to have to go in to get checked unless I really need to

I’d just go and get checked just in case, best to be safe.
My waters broke rather than leaked but I didn’t notice a smell or anything - it was clear.

 

[Darlingbaby]

I'm 7w 3d today. Finding myself waking 3am to eat a dry biscuit to stop me throwing up. Was exactly the same with my son but the tiredness this time is on another level.

Had to leave work yesterday, sick in work.

 

[Keera]

What about Rory for a girl? Sorry I'm just watching Gilmore girls. I also love the name Aurora and then it could be Rory for short.

I loved aurora but partner vetoed it straight away

On another note: I finally gave in and started taking omeprazole for the reflux. Hoping and praying that I’ll have some relief now

 

[Hmwxo]

Just being nosy but why have you been offered a sweep so early? As far as I’m aware I won’t have any interventions til I’m at term or 41 weeks. Just interested in why we all seem to have such different experiences!

Honestly there’s no real reason, which is what is making me unsure if to go ahead! Growth scan at 36 weeks went well and at that appointment I told the consultant that I’m struggling with rib/hip/back pain so they said they’d approve sweeps at 38 and 39 weeks and have booked me in for an induction on my due date! My midwife isn’t able to book an induction until 40+6, so it must just be consultants who can approve these early interventions in my area.