October 2015 Babies Club

nono2012 wrote: »

So ladies, Got on great at the doc on Friday, she did a test to confirm and said they don't do bloods there anymore, that the hospital takes the blood because they were just doubling up on work . She told me to come back again in 4 weeks.. haven't gotten sick yet and hope I don't O how exciting and congrats everyone

Just wondering why do you have to go back to the gp in 4 weeks. They normally don't see you again until 18 weeks.

nono2012 wrote: »

I actually don't know to be honest.. I didn't ask and as it is all new to me I thought it was the norm. Anyway I know I will get the best care there throughout my pregnancy as they are extremely efficient... Maybe its because I found out early with the First Response test rather than waiting until I missed my period???? hmmm.. I'll let ye know when I know

I got my positive when I was a few hours late, so at 4 weeks, I went to the doctor to confirm it/get hospital stuff going at 6 weeks. I didn't have to go back to her until 19 weeks I think, with the one 12 week hospital appt in between. Maybe different doctors have different set ups..?

Hi Ladies,

Havent posted here in a little while, had a little fright, my hcg levels were very last week but luckily they have shot up this week!! Doc thinks I am not as far on as I thought I was, reckons I am 4-5 weeks now but she cant be sure, have PCOS so am very irregular. so that would push my due date from the end of september well into oct... glad i joined this thread now instead of the septembr thread! Still we wont know for certain for another little while.

Phew, can relax a bit now, I was terrified it wasnt going to be a successful pregnancy... have been lurking here over last few days but havent posted since, so congratulations to all the other ladies who have joined since so exciting!!! I can see this thread being a godsend!

Got my scan date, 18th March in Limerick, cant wait now!

So glad things are ok for you orlyice
How long were you waiting for your hospital appointment, I'm going to limerick as well. I was at the GP last Thursday so I might have another week or two to wait for the letter.

So how is everyone feeling? Any symtoms?

My boobs feel like they are going to fall off me with the pain.... so so sore.

nono2012 wrote: »

Hey Cruais, My boobs are a bit sore bit not too bad.. I have no sickness, no nausea or anything today although maybe a little out of breath, I am 5 weeks today

I am out of breath climbing stairs also, and didn't help today with the fact that the lift was broken in the office building and I had to climb 5 flights of stairs!

Im delighted this thread is up and running as its somewhere to come and talk. I haven't told anyone apart from our parents so its a great place to spill!

nono2012 wrote: »

Oh the stairs are a killer, I am a fit person and run a lot but it's so hard trying to hide the fact that I feel like I have run a marathon every time I come back into the office. hee hee ..

I am relieved to hear it isn't just me so! I play sport so would be fairly fit also, but felt like a 20 a day smoker this morning after I climbed the stairs.

I normally go to stretch my legs and get some air at lunch time but I just couldn't face making the hike again today!

orlyice wrote: »

Did you have your first in Limerick too Ms Grumpy? wondering if the waiting on the day will be as bad as I have heard. The letter says to allow 2.5 hours but from what I have heard it can be up to 4 hours :eek:

Yea I had him in limerick. I had all my appointments in limerick even though I live in Ennis. My appointments will probably work out the same as yours. I'm not a fan of Ennis outpatient, they didn't seem very nice when my sister was there.

I was waiting about 3 hours for the first appointment, that included filling in folder, bloods, urine testing and scan. All other apps were about an hour.

I had a family member who was in there recently and was waiting five and half hours . That was only for a check up.

Hi everyone. Just here for a moan really

Am feeling really tired/lightheaded in the middle of the day and nauseous in the evenings. Loads of fun! My boobs were incredibly sore in my first pregnancy, so much so that I had to support them with my arm underneath them when I drove over a speed bump! I had to wear a bra at night too. They're only a little sore this time, only noticeable when I get elbowed in them by a two year old.

Can't wait for this crappy tiredness to pass. Only another 5 weeks hopefully

This thread is growing just like our bumps I feel great this evening.. I think its the calm before the storm though..

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.

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.

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

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