October 2015 Babies Club

poconnor16 · 11-02-2015 9:52pm

Hi All, can I join? I'm 4 weeks and 3 days on my second pregnancy. Have my doc appointment tmr, so excited!
I found over last Saturday, so early, but was shattered and boobs started to tigle so that was that.
I am eating like a horse already and they say you come out faster on the second - how I will hide it I don't know!!
Due Oct 21st I think, will be in CUMH again :-)
Congrats to you all xx

nono2012 · 11-02-2015 10:07pm

This thread is growing just like our bumps

I feel great this evening.. I think its the calm before the storm though..

Typer Monkey · 11-02-2015 10:41pm

poconnor16 wrote: »

I am eating like a horse already and they say you come out faster on the second - how I will hide it I don't know!!
Due Oct 21st I think, will be in CUMH again :-)
Congrats to you all xx

Hi poconnor, congrats.! I'm on my second pregnancy too. I'm 7 weeks and I already have a little bump. It's mad, I didn't show til around 16 weeks last time. I haven't put on any weight but I already can't fit into some of my jeans.

poconnor16 · 12-02-2015 7:56am

Tyler Monkey I was the same, nothing til 15 weeks last time. How old is your 1st? Mine is 2, I'm already thinking how do I do this, buggies, night feeds again....but also a bit more relaxed in a way.

Typer Monkey · 12-02-2015 9:54am

Poconnor she just turned two last week. She's a brilliant sleeper, she does 12 hours at night with no waking and has been doing that from 3 months so I'm scared I won't get another sleeper and I won't be able to cope

We've been spoiled

kikililly · 12-02-2015 12:39pm

Hi All, I'm going to join in. I haven't been on boards in years!! but this thread seems to be busy so that's good:)

I am 5 wks now, due on October 16th! This is number 2, my little boy is going to be 1 next week. We tried for him for well over a year and this time, boom, first month!! Can't believe it.

I went to the doctor this week but she wasn't fussed at all about me being pregnant. I had a sore throat too so she checked that out but she wasn't even going to send form to the hospital, she asked me did i want to come back again when i was more pregnant!!! I am seeing the nurse there next wk for bloods and flu jab. I can't remember the timings of it all last time but i went to doc about same time on my last pregnancy and I'm sure she gave me a card for combined care etc.

I had 2 days this wk of feeling really crappy, gagging and nauseus but today i amnt too bad. I told my boss on monday as there was decision being made which potentially would be effected by my mat leave. I'd say he is wondering why they bother hiring women, there is 4 of us pregnant now!!

We also tried to book in to a private clinic for a scan but they make it hard- Galway clinic requires a referral from GP and other private clinic isnt taking bookings for March for another 2 wks. On my first pregnancy i had a small bleed early on and got a few scans in the EPU so never needed to go to private clinic.

spottybananas · 12-02-2015 1:24pm

kikililly wrote: »

We also tried to book in to a private clinic for a scan but they make it hard- Galway clinic requires a referral from GP and other private clinic isnt taking bookings for March for another 2 wks. On my first pregnancy i had a small bleed early on and got a few scans in the EPU so never needed to go to private clinic.

It's not really a private clinic you want, more a private scanning company. There's one in Terryland if you're based in Galway city, but I would recommend going to www.scanme.ie in Mullingar, worth the extra distance. You just call and book an early reassurance scan from 7 weeks on I think.

poconnor16 · 12-02-2015 8:32pm

Just back from my doc appointment and it went well. I feel "official" now lol. She said the Hcg seems very strong - firsts thing in my mind, twins ha! Strong is good so delighted. Due Oct 19th :-)
Had the whole public v private debate. Going public as I cannot believe the cost of consultants! She mentioned a domino scheme also where you can home 6 hours after the birth and the mid wife visits? All going well I'm up for that

orlyice · 13-02-2015 1:09pm

Hello ladies, happy Friday to ye all

Tell you one thing, I am so glad it's the weekend, bloody wrecked!

How is everyone feeling today?

nono2012 · 13-02-2015 1:10pm

Am I'm ok, bit crampy like period pains but no nausea though which is good.. Thank God its Friday

orlyice · 13-02-2015 1:22pm

I am similar to you Nono, haven't had morning sickness. I suffer from depression and as soon as I found out I was pregnant My consultant took me off my medication straightaway which had me very sick for the past 10 days. So it's only now I know what are pregnancy symptoms and what were due to the meds. TBH Being pregnant is better for my depression than any medication.

No morning sickness yet, long may it continue for us &#55357;&#56832;

My mam rang me this morning to tell me to be very careful today seeing as it's Friday the 13th! &#55357;&#56883;

nono2012 · 13-02-2015 1:27pm

Aw you gotta love the mammies

I got an ear-load of advice from mine yesterday

O that's great that you have no sickness either, thought there was something wrong with me..

These pregnancies are a happy time in all our lives and long may that feeling last

..

spottybananas · 13-02-2015 2:59pm

nono2012 wrote: »

O that's great that you have no sickness either, thought there was something wrong with me..

Not everyone gets sickness/nausea, about 75% do so 25% don't, I didn't get any vomiting, fair bit of nausea earlier on but never got sick. Actually out of 6 pregnancies close to me (including me) this year only one had actual vomiting.

orlyice · 13-02-2015 3:46pm

spottybananas wrote: »

Not everyone gets sickness/nausea, about 75% do so 25% don't, I didn't get any vomiting, fair bit of nausea earlier on but never got sick. Actually out of 6 pregnancies close to me (including me) this year only one had actual vomiting.

Hopefully I will stay in the 25% group!!!!

cruais · 13-02-2015 4:04pm

I haven't had any vomitting either, but I was standing in the queue in the supermarket yesterday and I thought I was going to puke everywhere.... I was in a complete panic (to myself).

I have just switched my consultant and secured an appointment with a new consultant. Reason being, when I did further research on my original consultant and also when I told my GP who I was attending, she made a face. So that was out.

Still can't get over this tiredness!! :eek:

orlyice · 13-02-2015 5:45pm

cruais wrote: »

I haven't had any vomitting either, but I was standing in the queue in the supermarket yesterday and I thought I was going to puke everywhere.... I was in a complete panic (to myself).

I have just switched my consultant and secured an appointment with a new consultant. Reason being, when I did further research on my original consultant and also when I told my GP who I was attending, she made a face. So that was out.

Still can't get over this tiredness!! :eek:

I would be the same if I heard something negative about the consultant, especially on the first. Hope ur new one has good rep

also fair play for not puking. Oh bring on trimester 2 and all the energy that is rumoured to accompany it!

Is anyone thinking of having an early scan? Or has anyone had one on a previous pregnancy? Any thought/opinions? I would love to know my dates, I'm somewhere between 5-6 approx (GP guessed from hcg levels) and 7.5 weeks using dates. I presume a scan would be way more accurate? My first scan is the 18th March so I could wait for that but I have no patience! It's not that far away!

cruais · 13-02-2015 6:38pm

orlyice wrote: »

I would be the same if I heard something negative about the consultant, especially on the first. Hope ur new one has good rep also fair play for not puking. Oh bring on trimester 2 and all the energy that is rumoured to accompany it!

Is anyone thinking of having an early scan? Or has anyone had one on a previous pregnancy? Any thought/opinions? I would love to know my dates, I'm somewhere between 5-6 approx (GP guessed from hcg levels) and 7.5 weeks using dates. I presume a scan would be way more accurate? My first scan is the 18th March so I could wait for that but I have no patience! It's not that far away!

My first scan is scheduled for March 4th which will make me around the 8/9 week mark. If its something you are thinking of, well then I would say go for it.

I just really wanted one for reassurance purposes

Typer Monkey · 13-02-2015 6:52pm

I have a private scan booked for the 23rd feb. I'll be almost 9 weeks. I'm very impatient so just don't want to wait til my first appointment on the 16/03. I'm starting to show so I reckon I'll have to tell work soon so I just want reassurance that everything is developing ok before I do. I'm a gaurd in a specialist unit where there is no light duties so there'll be a big hoopla and I'll have to move stations as soon as I tell my boss. It'd be very difficult if I did all that and then the pregnancy wasn't developing so I just want the reassurance before I do.

orlyice · 13-02-2015 6:53pm

cruais wrote: »

My first scan is scheduled for March 4th which will make me around the 8/9 week mark. If its something you are thinking of, well then I would say go for it.

I just really wanted one for reassurance purposes

Wow cruais, that's no distance away! You won't feel that coming around. Really exciting. Which hospital are you going to?

yea I want one for reassurance too, hmmm will have to chat to the hubbie about it later. He doesn't see the point in going a few weeks before our actual scan. Rang MD ultrasound in Limerick today, told them the situation and they said I could come at the end of next week.

orlyice · 13-02-2015 7:05pm

Typer Monkey wrote: »

I have a private scan booked for the 23rd feb. I'll be almost 9 weeks. I'm very impatient so just don't want to wait til my first appointment on the 16/03. I'm starting to show so I reckon I'll have to tell work soon so I just want reassurance that everything is developing ok before I do. I'm a gaurd in a specialist unit where there is no light duties so there'll be a big hoopla and I'll have to move stations as soon as I tell my boss. It'd be very difficult if I did all that and then the pregnancy wasn't developing so I just want the reassurance before I do.

Wow, that really soon! Pity about having the upheaval of changing stations and that there is no light duties. I work for the guards too but am a civilian so all I have to worry about is carrying too much paperwork!

Do you mind me asking, did you need a referral from your gp? I spoke to place in Limerick about a scan and they wanted a referral letter, is that the norm? They also cost €120 which seems to be the norm.

Typer Monkey · 13-02-2015 7:08pm

No GP letter required. I'm getting it done in a private local women's health clinic for €100. I just did a Google and they popped up.

cruais · 13-02-2015 8:30pm

orlyice wrote: »

Wow cruais, that's no distance away! You won't feel that coming around. Really exciting. Which hospital are you going to?

yea I want one for reassurance too, hmmm will have to chat to the hubbie about it later. He doesn't see the point in going a few weeks before our actual scan. Rang MD ultrasound in Limerick today, told them the situation and they said I could come at the end of next week.

Im going to Holles Street in Dublin, I have heard good reports about it so am hoping for a good experience also!

I am not going with a separate company for the early scan. It is part of my consultant fees, and it was given as an option as its no extra cost so I jumped at that.

Its my first pregnancy, so I am all eyes and ears to everything!

cruais · 13-02-2015 8:32pm

Typer Monkey wrote: »

I have a private scan booked for the 23rd feb. I'll be almost 9 weeks. I'm very impatient so just don't want to wait til my first appointment on the 16/03. I'm starting to show so I reckon I'll have to tell work soon so I just want reassurance that everything is developing ok before I do. I'm a gaurd in a specialist unit where there is no light duties so there'll be a big hoopla and I'll have to move stations as soon as I tell my boss. It'd be very difficult if I did all that and then the pregnancy wasn't developing so I just want the reassurance before I do.

I am the same in regards my job. I cannot work at my current role whilst I am pregnant and so as soon as I tell the boss, I will be moved to another department which I am not looking forward to and so, like you, am trying to keep it to myself for as long as possible!

poconnor16 · 13-02-2015 9:14pm

I've only rely started in my role, there about 5 months...dreading telling them. If I start to show I might have to tell them earlier. I'm paranoid that I won't me made permanent which is silly I know.

Typer Monkey · 13-02-2015 9:41pm

cruais wrote: »

I am the same in regards my job. I cannot work at my current role whilst I am pregnant and so as soon as I tell the boss, I will be moved to another department which I am not looking forward to and so, like you, am trying to keep it to myself for as long as possible!

Yeah it's a difficult balance isn't it? Of course I don't want to be doing risky things but it's part of the job and as soon as I tell my sergeant he's responsible for my safety and immediately puts you on light duties so it's obvious to everyone. The 12 week secrecy thing is tough in our types of jobs really.

LegacyUser · 15-02-2015 10:41am

Well, morning sickness just kicked in today (6 weeks)

I thought I'd evaded it...! Well, I haven't puked, but just nausea, not ideal in work.

Anyone else getting food cravings? I went through a phase of craving Coca Cola for a few days (never touched the stuff before), then toast and now I just want something salty. Also went completely off milk in any form- even in tea

MsGrumpy · 16-02-2015 7:29pm

I have been suffering from nausea for the last few days, only a few hours in the morning. Hopefully it doesn't turn into being sick, I've just started a new job so I don't want to be taking time off.

The only craving I have is for mayonnaise, I cant get enough of it. Ive started drinking alot of water, I feel like I'm dehydrated all the time. Other than that everything is good. Still waiting for my hospital appointment.

heldel00 · 16-02-2015 9:38pm

Delighted to say I'm part of the club girlies! Due 10th October.
Did a test on Friday and was with the doc this afternoon. Married last June and this is first so to say we are excited is an understatement!
Feeling 100% thank god. Told my family this eve but not saying another word to others for few weeks.
Still doesn't seem real!

poconnor16 · 16-02-2015 10:00pm

Congrats Heldel00 and welcome! Is this your first? Exiting times, enjoy it Ã°ÂŸÂ˜ÂŠ
Cravings - salty and savoury, just rubbish really. And lots of water. I'm gone right off cereal, think it's the milk.
I'm 5 weeks and I was a teeny bit queasy today...last time it didn't kick in untill 8 weeks.
Sucking in mint humbugs right now, great for the sick feeling!

heldel00 · 16-02-2015 10:27pm

poconnor16 wrote: »

Congrats Heldel00 and welcome! Is this your first? Exiting times, enjoy it Ã°ÂŸÂ˜ÂŠ
Cravings - salty and savoury, just rubbish really. And lots of water. I'm gone right off cereal, think it's the milk.
I'm 5 weeks and I was a teeny bit queasy today...last time it didn't kick in untill 8 weeks.
Sucking in mint humbugs right now, great for the sick feeling!

Yeah it's our first and first grandchild on both sides so will just be carnage!

nono2012 · 17-02-2015 12:15pm

Hi Ladies

Congrats and welcome Heldel00

SO I got my app for Limerick, Its just my first 8 week app to make future appointments and get to know our families medical history, No scan just bloods etc. First Scan should be limk and then onto Ennis for all the other appointments

excited and nervous.. still no sickness yet but I hit the 6 week mark tomorrow so hoping I wil stay that way

hawii50 · 17-02-2015 12:26pm

Hi all
I hope you don't mind me joining the party! Found out last week that I am due on the 8th of October, very excited. It will be our first so we are both over the moon. My hubby lives in another country and we take turns travelling each weekend to see each other so this is extra special as it will allow us to spend 6 months in the same country! Congratulations to you all btw! Exciting times!

Bingwhoosh · 17-02-2015 12:59pm

Hi all, looks like i'm joining in too. Just tested positive this morning so by my reckoning will be due 24th of October. This will be our second with our first lg turning 2 the beginning of October. Fun times ahead!!

nono2012 · 17-02-2015 2:25pm

Woohoo Congrats Bingwhoosh and welcome

venusdoom · 17-02-2015 8:32pm

Hi girls, congrats to all. Im joining the club too, wont get to go to docs till fri though. Feeling so tired and dizzy already, not to mention the boobs! Ouch! Completely feels different to my last pregnancy already. All going well I should be due 22nd oct.Looking forward to chatting and moaning with you all! :-)

cruais · 17-02-2015 11:11pm

Great to see this thread getting more frequent posts!

orlyice · 17-02-2015 11:34pm

Getting busy here now, congratulations heldel00, hawii50, bingwhoosh and venusdoom, the more the merrier

Elly_Welly · 18-02-2015 4:31pm

I'm almost 7 weeks and finally found a doctor who's willing to see me next week. Apparently it's because doctors here want women to pass the most 'dangerous' stage of pregnancy before they start providing care. I'm starting to put together a list of questions to ask her, not sure where to begin...!

Feeling terribly nauseous all the time

I'm currently living on a diet of crackers, rice cakes and fruit! Doesn't help that my work colleagues insist on eating cheesy toasties and egg sandwiches beside me :S Company dinner is coming up late next week- all you can eat... eep!

cruais · 18-02-2015 5:45pm

Elly_Welly wrote: »

I'm almost 7 weeks and finally found a doctor who's willing to see me next week. Apparently it's because doctors here want women to pass the most 'dangerous' stage of pregnancy before they start providing care. I'm starting to put together a list of questions to ask her, not sure where to begin...!

Feeling terribly nauseous all the time I'm currently living on a diet of crackers, rice cakes and fruit! Doesn't help that my work colleagues insist on eating cheesy toasties and egg sandwiches beside me :S Company dinner is coming up late next week- all you can eat... eep!

You're right about smells. They are starting to get to me too now. The girl at the desk in front of me, sprays herself with body spray every 30mins, which is making me gag sitting at my desk. I can't say anything to her as nobody knows yet, but come on! How much spray do you need lady!

spottybananas · 18-02-2015 7:04pm

Elly_Welly wrote: »

I'm almost 7 weeks and finally found a doctor who's willing to see me next week. Apparently it's because doctors here want women to pass the most 'dangerous' stage of pregnancy before they start providing care. I'm starting to put together a list of questions to ask her, not sure where to begin...!

There's not a whole lot that happens or needs to be done before 12 weeks anyway, I only went 2 weeks after I found out (at 6 weeks) to get the hospital referral started, if it wasn't for that I would've left it until around 10-12 weeks myself to go. What questions do you have? People here can probably help with pregnancy related ones, unless it's specific to where you are living and what hospital you are going to.

poconnor16 · 18-02-2015 9:25pm

I'm ok with smells now. Got a little bit nauseous today, I'm only 5.5 weeks so it's very early for it. That's started at 7 weeks on number 1.
The only thing I like at brekkie it scrambled eggs and a sausage - I don't think I should be having the egg in case they are undercooked?
There is nothing else I can stomach first thing Ã°ÂŸÂ˜Â£

spottybananas · 18-02-2015 10:21pm

poconnor16 wrote: »

I'm ok with smells now. Got a little bit nauseous today, I'm only 5.5 weeks so it's very early for it. That's started at 7 weeks on number 1.
The only thing I like at brekkie it scrambled eggs and a sausage - I don't think I should be having the egg in case they are undercooked?
There is nothing else I can stomach first thing Ã°ÂŸÂ˜Â£

Well cook them enough and they'll be fine? It's only runny eggs that are meant to be avoided, ones with completely runny yolks, one that is just a little wobbly in the middle is fine, there's nothing said about scrambled eggs.

poconnor16 · 18-02-2015 10:54pm

Thanks Spottybananas - they're well in cooked so should be fine. I was so good for cereal last time but have a turn off milk at the moment.
My other complaint - insomnia. Tossing and turning all night, and roasting hot in the middle of the night. Oh for a few glasses of wine!!

spottybananas · 18-02-2015 11:04pm

Well eggs would be much better for you than cereals anyway.

Elly_Welly · 19-02-2015 8:15am

spottybananas wrote: »

What questions do you have? People here can probably help with pregnancy related ones, unless it's specific to where you are living and what hospital you are going to.

They're really into doing genetic tests and tests for all kinds of checks for potential fetal abnormalities, but I'm not particularly sure which ones I actually *want* to do. Do I want to do a check for Down Syndrome? What good would it do to know now? Plus I don't think that a lot of these genetic tests are really necessary- usually they're an issue when the couple are both originally from this country, but neither of us were born here.

rith · 19-02-2015 8:59am

Hi Everyone,
I just got a positive pregnancy test this morning! So delighted and nervous and excited. I've told my husband but we aren't telling anyone else till after first scan. I reckon I'm about five weeks and five days pregnant. So early days but it will be an October birth, decided to join this forum because it will be great to be able to chat to people in the same situation. It was our first month trying to conceive and I just came off the pill after many years so I just can't believe it has happened so fast and I am just hoping it all goes well. I've had dull pain or discomfort now and again in my back, hips and pelvis area for two weeks I kept thinking it was my period coming and Im bloated and waking in night last few nights needing to pee, but they are only symptoms so far. So thrilled but feel like bursting because I don't want to tell people, a friend was coming over for wine tonight so I will have to pretend Im on antibioics or something to cover not having a drink!
Congratulations to you all, so excited about this journey together :-)

venusdoom · 19-02-2015 10:19am

Congrats Rith! I know how you feel, it'll be a long few weeks waiting to tell. I've go abroad with a group at around 11 weeks and don't know if I'll be able to hide it. I'm considering getting a private scan round 10weeks just for piece of mind and more accurate due date. Goodluck tonight with the wine, I was at a wedding last sat and of course people questioned why I was refusing drinks. Hope we're all feeling good this week :-)

hawii50 · 19-02-2015 3:07pm

Congratulations Rith, very exciting times! I had the exact same symptoms as you at 4/5 weeks, Im now 7 weeks and the neausea has started to kick in, I feel like Im hungover everyday! Yes the drinking thing is a bit of a pain, I was at a Christening at the weekend, I had to pretend to drink as they would have totally suspected! My poor hubby had to down my drink then when no-one was looking, I dont think he minded too much though :-)

nono2012 · 19-02-2015 3:13pm

wow ladies this group is really growing.. your stories about the parties and disguising it, are funny... I am a bit off form today, was walking into work and got the most disgusting fish taste in my mouth I nearly gagged there and then. O it was disgusting.. I haven't been sick yet tho, although I'd take it any day over that horrible taste in my mouth

Entropy7 · 19-02-2015 8:14pm

I've all sorts of weird and wonderful pregnancy symptoms now at 7 weeks + 1 day. Tiredness and nausea are the main things. Strong and sometimes intense sense of smell. Boobs are so sore! I'm taking all of them as signs that this time it's probably going to be ok.

I've an early scan Friday next week at 8+2 and I'm so impatient. I'm quite anxious as it was at a 12 week scan last year that the mmc was diagnosed. I tried the angelsounds doppler today but it's way too early to hear anything apart from my own heartbeat!

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