Pregnancy #62

[scouseconstantine]

Growth scan went went, baby is measuring perfectly. Feel like the tape measure method just causes unnecessary stress but I get it’s easier for them to do than all the ultrasounds

 

[Jaybob]

Hi fellow Tattlers,

I've just found out that I'm pregnant. I'm only just 4 weeks, suddenly decided to use up my old expired tests before I threw them out and now I'm regretting it .

The only thing is that I'm 45. We've been infertile for years so this is a surprise which my husband is not on board with yet

Is anyone else in a similar situation? Older mum or surprise pregnancy?

 

[AL10]

Just had my last growth scan and have been told I have to have a C-section, I’m okay with it just a bit sad I won’t experience labour etc but as long as she’s here safely then that’s all I care about really.

I am quite scared tho and not sure what to expect

 

[anything at all]

how far are you? sending lots of love, at least they are keeping an eye on you x

Almost 21 weeks
They’ve checked baby’s heart rate a few times since being here and it’s all sounded good.

They think the bleeding is likely cause of where my placenta is but it feels a bit shit just being dumped in a bay and left to try sleep (managed maybe only 2-3 hours ) until a dr can come by and give more of a plan in the morning. Though it sounds likely they might want to keep me until I have 24 hours without any bleeding.

 

[Greencatfysh]

I would call the triage line ASAP. Could be pre-eclampsia which you need to get seen to pretty quick!

Agreed, call the midwife @yankydoo fingers crossed it’s nothing but worth checking
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I’m getting so annoyed with my MIL as my due date approaches. I’d love to hear how others actually dealt with this when going into labour. She has made multiple comments about feeling entitled to see her grandchild asap and come round asap, blah blah. We’ve said we’ll see how we feel (which is even more pertinent now as 3 of my NCT course friends have now had their babies and have stayed in hospital for 5-7 days, so you never know what to expect!)

Now MIL is messaging to make sure we keep her updated (I.e via WhatsApp etc). I’ve said we’ll share our news when we are ready! I don’t know what more she wants - a running update of my cervix dilation and which meds I’m on?!

I fully understand it’s an exciting time for everyone and im probably just sensitive about it but I wish everyone would just go away. Obviously if something goes wrong or me or baby are unwell we’ll share news asap. I just am getting so annoyed about the feeling of everyone looming over me when I just want to focus on me and my baby and my husband and have it as a special, private time
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I wish I could remind them that in the 80s and 90s they had to wait for a phone call, people are too used to 500 WhatsApp’s and day and photos asap!

 

[Saltfish84]

Hi all, checking in. 25 weeks now, feel huge and seeing midwife for weight and measurements on Friday - not good after an all inclusive holiday but hey ho.

For the posters asking about C Sections. IME, planned ones are great, very calm and efficient and you usually are discharged between 24-36 hours later. And you can drive as soon as you feel able - there is no rules about waiting ‘6 weeks’ (I’m determined to bust this myth!)

Just learn to commando roll - you need that skill for the first 3 days post op

 

[Keera]

I had to go for a growth scan as my bump was measuring >97th centile. Was absolutely DYING at the thought of being diagnosed with gestational diabetes right before Christmas baby is measuring fine though weight on the 49th centile and is just a bit tall - and I’m really short so she has nowhere to grow but out
I also have been suffering with bloating and constipation so I personally feel my stomach was just large because of that
So lovely to see her though and the sonagrspher even made sure to get some good pics of her face which we weren’t expecting 🩷🩷

 

[anything at all]

I thought we both wanted and agreed to keep this baby’s gender a surprise for family until he was born but my partner ruined it today and might as well have just straight up told his family we are having another boy…

His step dad was talking about how we’ll have our hands full one day with 2, 3, 4 or more… and my partner decided to reply with ‘oh yes, we will probably have to keep going after 2 until we get a girl..’

No comment was really made by anyone but there’s no way that anyone present would’ve not missed that this baby is clearly a boy from what was said.

Might as well tell my family too now 🫠

I don’t think we will have more though, I thought we’d already discussed that 🫠 I don’t want to chance having 3 boys

 

[anything at all]

20 week scan at fetal medicine today
Nervous as I know they had a couple of concerns last time but with low risk results on nipt it does help us worry a little less.. I really hope they don’t find anything else wrong as it’s already been such a rollercoaster to this point

Also hope we actually get a scan photo this time as if everything is okay with baby we will finally be telling some family/friends that don’t know yet
The last 2 scans they didn’t give us one but that was outside of the 12 week scan so maybe it’s normal they don’t.

 

[Shinythings]

Why is food so unsatisfying and disappointing? I feel like I really fancy something but as soon as I start eating it I don't want it anymore and everything tastes like disappointment.

 

[Scorpihoe]

We are also set on Sofia or Mia. But keeping an open mind as we don’t know the gender yet!

 

[Amylaauren]

Exciting! It can grow back though, so don’t panic you’re in labour. But keep an eye out for other symptoms..!

it best not grow back

 

[Amylaauren]

Due date is this week coming, one failed sweep and I am not feeling it anymore. I need this baby here now!

 

[Seeemm]

I’m sure it’s totally normal and an overwhelming day ahead of you! Hope you have managed to relax a bit today. I’ve felt very overwhelmed trying to get everything ready for baby and I think as long as you have somewhere for them to sleep, some clothes and nappies you’ll be ok. Try not to worry yourself and hopefully your partner can pick up lots of the slack?

I ended up calling and finding out how to cancel tomorrow, as it is within my rights as I’m not term yet. I feel such a relief knowing Im not forcing myself to go through that tomorrow when it wasn’t feeling right with me. I’m not scared of giving birth/being induced, I just don’t feel like I’m in any rush and why force myself

 

[yankydoo]

I’m finishing at 36 weeks. I saved 2 weeks holiday so only got 2 weeks left at work and it can’t come quick enough.
Really feeling just huge at the min, I’m getting comments like ‘wow look big you’re getting’ and I know they mean well but it’s really getting me down, I don’t know why anybody would say comments like that!

I feel you! On holiday a couple weeks go I was told at the breakfast buffet not to have two eggs as I'm big enough already.

You're growing a baby. People can sod off. I do understand it's hard but just try and focus on yourself and your baby x

 

[PoppyKJ]

I’m also in the camp where I am struggling with people saying they can’t wait to meet baby. The same people who haven’t bothered with me my entire pregnancy, or have been a complete let down when important things have happened in my life.
I used to hate it when I was struggling to conceive & people would say you feel differently about things when you have kids but I can hand on heart say I do already. I’m just not giving people the time of day anymore. Baby is the priority & she just won’t know those people. This includes family members, but I refuse to let my child be a photo opportunity and then forgotten about.

 

[scouseconstantine]

Got my 4d scan in half an hour. Praying little miss plays along because my boyfriend already hates the 4d scans and thinks they’re ugly if we don’t get a nice shot I won’t hear the end of what a waste of money it was haha

 

[CC1801]

Found out yesterday I am pregnant with my 2nd. I had forgotten how painful the gas/bloating was in the early days
I had lots of bleeding also in early pregnancy so that anxiety is back too.
Ohh the fun of being pregnant!

 

[hazmaz]

NHS scan today and thankfully just the one baby, not sure I could cope with twins and a toddler!!!

 

[Amylaauren]

This is a safe place right? I’ve been feeling so down this week. Doesn’t help I turned 30 and I’m 33 weeks pregnant so not exactly ideal but 3 people have had their babies this week and it’s so stupid but I just want mine now!

Knowing I’ve possibly got another 7+ weeks is just killing me off and I’m getting absolutely 0 support from family friends etc 🥲