Pregnancy #62

[ciaoadiosimdone]

Stuff only shows on badger if whoever is uploading it clicks make public / publish. Which is hit and miss in my trust! Apparently it takes more time! None of my bloods have ever shown on there! It is rubbish.

 

[anything at all]

I have my covid vaccination booked for Saturday and both me and my partner were unwell all last week, he thinks it could’ve been covid but we’re not sure as didn’t test. I honestly didn’t feel as bad as he did, and I didn’t have many of the the possible symptoms so I’m not really sure if I even had it, and other than still sneezing (that I’ve done this whole pregnancy so far anyway) I feel fine now.

Does anyone know if I should be rebooking it? Seems silly as I’m fine now but my mum seems to think they won’t do it if you’ve been unwell recently ?
I suppose I should call and ask?


I do also love how on it my GP surgery has been with sending me text messages to book whooping cough, covid, rsv.. but for some reason they’ve all been wayyy ahead of schedule. Whooping cough I was barely pregnant when they wanted me to book it and Rsv isn’t done until 28 weeks but I have a text message link to book it that expires in 4 days time but I’m not even quite 20 weeks yet and there’s no appointments listed for 8 weeks time, so that’s unhelpful
I imagine I’ll have to call and ask them how I’m meant to book it?

 

[probecco]

Amazing news! It's the best feeling after trying for so long isn't it. Very scary though and desperate to know everything is going to be ok.

You can pay for private early scans, I did it to put my mind at rest, always an option for you..

Massive congratulations 🩷🩵🩷🩵

Thank you it's the best feeling ever and I'm so grateful.

We will be getting a scan soon hopefully. I want to see the midwife next week first and see if i would be eligible for an early scan on the NHS first. I have quite a few gynae conditions, but if not we will go for a private one.

 

[elevatordomino]

Hi guys, I’ve lurked on here as I’ve had my last baby 6m ago but my friend has just had one via c section and i wanted to get her something for herself. Any recommendations? She likes lush stuff but wasn’t sure about bathing after a c section, as I haven’t had one.

 

[Saltfish84]

Yeah, insurance companies just say “see what your doctor thinks” and doctors just say “see how you feel” - I was only on codeine to be fair, morphine would’ve been lovely (joking) but wouldn’t have driven then!

I drove after 16 days but could’ve done sooner realistically- as long as you can get baby in and out safely of course then good to go.

Also, my 6 week check I wasn’t even examined so that wouldn’t have helped anyone. Do people actually get examined at the 6 week check? Have I missed out?

 

[scouseconstantine]

What in the cinnamon toast fuck is that kind of response from the lady on the phone?! Seconding the comment about the majority of medical receptionists being absolute pieces of work!

I’m glad you’re okay and that baby is also doing fine. Your poor nerves though. 🥲

thank you guys I was so shook up and she just kept telling me to listen to the 9 options again. I asked her which one I should choose and she just kept repeating ‘listen to the options this is not an emergency’

I can laugh now but Jesus when you’re stressed and on edge it’s not what you want

 

[RoseyThorney]

Speaking of scans! When would everyone say is the best time for a 4D scan?

 

[Nfj]

35 weeks. Nearly there!!!!!

 

[Greencatfysh]

Second time trying and failing to harvest colostrum. Hot bath, massage, even used a haakaa pump to try and move things along. Wondering if my body is just nowhere near labour

 

[ASAnigel]

Thank you so much ladies - I’m a bit worried I’ve maybe left it too late to ask now and fingers crossed we go spontaneously but the more I’ve thought about it I really don’t want to be induced but I’m also not comfortable with going too far over!

 

[BWinter]

Congratulations I'd recommend Marie Louise - The Modern Midwife's Guide to Pregnancy, Birth and Beyond

Thank you. I shall check this out. Hopefully it has some tips about morning sickness. Not been feeling great and getting worried about throwing up on the commute. What makes me super worried is I get the train with up to four colleagues - including the MD! (depends if we bump into each other on the platform, we usually do).

 

[101d]

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.

I was on the pill for 15 years, took my last pill early April and was pregnant by early June!

 

[Super_Berry]

On another rant about pregnancy things that annoy me.. I have quite a few friends/ family members/ people I know that make no effort to see me now but want to come round as soon as the baby is born and see her?? Like these people live round the corner up to 15 mins drive away and have said stuff like ‘we must meet up when the baby is here’ and ‘you will let me come see the baby won’t you’. But the same people completely ignore me and never see me now despite me asking and always trying; I’m someone who goes out a lot and always makes the effort and makes plans to see people

Maybe I’m being sensitive but.. Our baby is due in Jan and I need a C section.. why the F would I want to see you after major surgery at the peak of all the winter illnesses with a newborn when you couldn’t be bothered to see me while I was still pregnant or even before then?? Or even speak to me for that matter? The same people ignored me during my miscarriages and tough times so I’m feeling extra irate about it

Oh I feel you here. I had friends come visit me for the first time in almost 2 years and straight away we're like "let's get a date in the diary for Jan when the baby is here". They would have tried to come in Dec had it not been for Christmas. I resisted and we have no date yet which is good because I don't want them coming over.

I don't want anyone unless it's immediate family the weeks after birth, and even then I can't have people around every day or I'll go mad.

 

[RoseyThorney]

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?

Congratulations lovely.
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I went to a baby event and nearly died by the end of the evening I'd been convinced that eating my own placenta in a smoothie was a good idea Anyway, I did that and had dried pills made and the midwives couldn't believe how much colostrum I was producing! Boobs absolutely didn't leak squat prior to giving birth.

Where did you get your dried pills made? I’ve been thinking about doing this!!

 

[WeepingCassandra]

After a bit of advice.

I'm about 5 - 6 weeks along. Woke up yesterday and had some very light brown spotting. Not worried as I know that's fairly normal. It was gone after a few hours. Woke up with the same this morning but now this afternoon it is now tinged with dark red blood and is heavier but not period heavy. I have no pain. I was going to call the community midwives just to see what I should do but they have closed for the day. No one tells you what's normal or what to expect so I've got no clue. Again I know bleeding can be perfectly normal. I feel like I'm being dramatic if I call the OOH midwife. I suppose there's not much they can do anyway. Do I just call them tomorrow, leave it? I don't know

Just to reassure you that I had this, I went to a spin class and came back to some spotting, lasted a few hours and then stopped. It's highly likely to be implantation bleeding and is totally normal.

(When I called our midwifery service about it they wouldn't even entertain talking to me before 10 weeks... just in case you get the same response!)

 

[clmay]

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.

I’m pregnant with my second currently. First time round my cycle came back to normal straight away post pill but took 6 cycles to conceive. This time it took 3 months for my cycle to get back to normal but we fell pregnant first cycle of trying. Definitely have a look a the TTC thread. I also found it useful to watch YouTube videos on how to track ovulation and time trying to conceive. Good luck!

 

[Spencerskates]

If you can’t keep water down for more than a day you should go in, it’s better to err on the side of caution here. I felt a bit daunted about going in but we had to go last week and they were super kind and lovely. We were seen within 10 mins of arriving.

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.

 

[Super_Berry]

I had a good birthday class at my hospital tonight. I was happy to hear they don't induce until 10 days after your due date as my Tiktok is full of people being induced at 39/40 weeks. They also told me every room has a bath which is probably common practice (I have no idea!) but happy if the birth pool is busy I can still have a bath in labour.

 

[Seeemm]

Induction and c section rates are quite high in Ireland as well. My hospital told me they don’t want people going over 40+5 but I never looked into why. It was my choice to book this induction and my hospital were accommodating given my circumstances. I was all for being induced until like 2 days before when it just didn’t feel right and I’ve had a pretty great pregnancy so far
Woke up today and felt so much better, spoke with the hospital who backed up my feelings and am scheduled to in tomorrow for a check up at 40+0 which I’m happy to do. And in typical fashion, I lost some of my plug today - bump dropped a bit yesterday so until then I had no signs. I’m definitely thinking it was the best decision for me.. and I will bring my bags with me to the hospital tomorrow just in case

 

[Chocolatelover333]

Currently 31 weeks pregnant with a head down baby, or at least it was at 29 weeks.

I seem to be having lots of movement low in my belly but not kicks, more like rolling/movement from side to side - could this be the head? I also randomly get a small hard round lump that stretches out to my right side - could this be a foot?

I keep thinking she might have flipped positions so just wondered if anyone else has the same, as I keep reading head down babies make the most movement under the ribs.

I also seem to have 2 bulges either side of my belly button so I can't work out where her back is. Basically.. I'm confused!!