June 2015 Babies Club

Petal765 wrote: »

I'm due the 4th of June so still really early days, only 4 weeks,This is my first so loads of questions, when should I go visit my gp?
Congratulations xx

Thanks! Just go whenever you want., it's up to you. I didn't actually see mine. Last time when I told him I had a positive pregnancy test he just said congratulations, asked me how I was feeling, talked to me about folic acid etc and referred me to the hospital of my choice (by giving me a letter) and that was it. They don't do much when you first go in!

At my baby's last vaccination I told him we were trying for another and he said next time I could just ring his surgery and he'd write the referral letter for me -save me €50. I did that this morning and rang Holles Street just after to book in my pregnancy. I got my positive test last Thursday.

If you've any questions I'm happy to answer them! A big congrats to you.

Petal765 wrote: »

That's great you could ring and sort it like that, I think I might go to my gp for the first time and then go from there, can't believe how nauseous and bloated I am already.... Didn't think I'd feel like this so early, not complaining though, gonna enjoy it as much as I can, how are you feeling, any early symptoms?

Yeah, as it's your first definitely see your GP. I was just over 5 weeks on my first when I went to the GP. The bloating goes kick in quick! I hope your nausea doesn't get too bad.

My boobs are very sore and I'm nauseous but it goes away if I eat. I had hyperemesis gravidarum on my first. I vomited constantly from 6.5 weeks to about 18 weeks and then it cleared up completely by about 22/23 weeks when I gave up work (I was just too ill). I couldn't even keep water down and lost huge amounts of weight and was hospitalised to go on fluids a few times. At the moment the nausea goes away if I nibble on crackers or something which never happened last time so I'm hopeful this time might be better. I have a toddler to look after too and am at home with him so that might help distract me! I found the second half of pregnancy and labour no problem at all though so that was good.

I'm v bloated too, because it's my second and my abdominal muscles are weaker it's making me look about 4 months pregnant already!

Jem123 wrote: »

Last period was September 4th. Will go to the doctor early next week I think. So exciting!

It is exciting! Hopefully the time until June will go quickly!

FunkSoulSista wrote: »

Hello ladies, can I join you?! Just got a positive, due 7th June! ! Baby number two, have a 21 month old already. Seem to be more scared on this one for some reason? !

Congrats! I feel more apprehensive this time because I know what's coming - both with pregnancy/labour and the first few exhausting months! You're kind of going in with your eyes open I think

I took the first of my drugs (Cariban) last night and I think it's going to work. The doctor told me it takes a week to fully kick in but today, while I was still nauseated all day it was a lot less noticeable and debilitating. Also, I didn't even retch once, never mind puking which compare to yesterday's puke marathon is a miracle! Here's hoping it will continue this pregnancy won't be quite so tough

FunkSoulSista wrote: »

Woshy that's tough going feeling so ill with a toddler to look after. Did you take that medication last time? It's funny my mind is racing now, I'd been feeling off all week like I was about to get flu, boobs felt different and bloated tummy. I'd partially ignored them thinking I was over thinking but wasn't ha ha! Still extremely early days so cautious .

Yeah, it's funny you get all excited and then you think oh, who knows what will happen I better reign it in a bit! It's a scary time. Did you have an easy enough pregnancy last time? I hope you don't suffer too badly in your first trimester

No, I didn't really take medication last time. I took one type for a couple of days and it didn't work so I didn't push it. They were very reluctant to give it to me and I guess I didn't realise just how sick I was compared to other women until later in my pregnancy when it has almost gone away. I didn't realise how abnormal it was to feel sick 24/7 and not be able to keep even water down. Last time I remember the sickness being completely gone by my scan at 21 weeks and I think by 17 weeks I was able to eat a meal.

This time I just told the doctor that I have a toddler at home, that I didn't have time to be in and out of hospital on drips and that I wasn't going to suffer like that again. The doctor agreed completely and gave me a prescription. The drug I'm taking isn't in Ireland long I don't think so I wouldn't have taken this one last time anyway.

Anyway, I had an extremely healthy 8lbs 1oz baby last time so it didn't do him any harm at all!

FunkSoulSista wrote: »

I luckily had a relatively easy pregnancy last time, just exhaustion at the beginning which I can feel creeping in again this time! ! Hopefully we'll have more to join us soon!

Ah, the exhaustion is tough enough - especially with a toddler at home. Hope it doesn't hit you too hard!

Yeah, hopefully we'll have more June mamas soon. I was actually on the June 2013 thread (on an account since closed) and I'm still in touch with most of the girls from there. They knew about this pregnancy pretty quickly and have been v supportive. It's a great resource to have!

WittyName1 wrote: »

I'm popping my head into this thread - as I am borderline between May and June. My estimated due date based on my last period is May 31st. This might move to June once I have my first scan though!

I'm in a similar position. My due date is technically the 29th may but I'd say it'll be a June baby last baby my due date was moved to be a week later as he measured early on an early scan

Fifi_123 wrote: »

Good morning ladies. Hope you all slept well.

I would be interested to hear if any of you are having weird symptoms already so early on in pregnancy. Not to be crude but I'm already peeing like a trouper and also feeling freezing cold even with multiple layers and the heating on. I'm only 5 weeks along at this point. Any weird symptoms? x

Sounds par for the course! I'm not a big peer but I know loads of women suffer from needing to pee a lot in the first trimester as their uterus grows.

Obviously my biggest symptom is lots of vomiting but I have noticed I drool every so often. That happened to me last time and is so awkward if you're talking to someone when it happen!

I had a scan at 5w6 days (so last week) and it was vaginal. It was ok, just a tiny bit uncomfortable. Hopefully as you're a little bit further along you might avoid it! Congrats on your pregnancy.

I kept a bowl of cereal down last night so shouldn't have to go into the hospital just yet. Hopefully I can keep some more fluids down today

Congrats! Another June mama

I've ended up admitted to hospital. Went to casualty Monday night and have been admitted as I'm severely dehydrated and can't stop vomiting. On about a million drips and need to stay here until I can tolerate a little bit of food. Nearly all the other women here are in the last few weeks of pregnancy so it's a bit weird not looking pregnant at all (I'm 8 weeks on Friday) I certainly feel it though! I'd love to go home today but we'll see what the doctors say. I miss my little boy and my bed.

Home from hospital. Doing my best to keep some food and fluids down so I don't get admitted again. I'll need to go in regularly for drips though I did get another scan of baba though which is nice. It's still a blob but looking healthy!

Bring on the second trimester ladies - it can't come fast enough for me! Because I'm so ill pretty much everyone we know already knows about the pregnancy though so no big 13 week announcement for me

Anyone else telling people yet?

Denise2007 wrote: »

Hi,

Am due on the 9th June based on an early scan yesterday. Had an internal scan yesterday as so early. Heartbeat is low so need to go back on Monday to make sure it's increased. Feeling v nervous.

Congrats! Hope the scan on Monday goes well. It can be hard to see when you're very early on.

Fifi_123 wrote: »

told my mum pretty much as soon as I got the BFP and I think we're telling hubby's parents this weekend. I'll be telling my sisters probably in the next week so I have people to chat to about the joys of the first trimester but won't be telling anyone else until the first scan (booked for 6 weeks tomorrow!).

Bet you're excited about the scan! It's nice some people know. I bet you'll appreciate the support.

tfak85 wrote: »

Best of luck with the repeat scan Denise2007.

I have told a couple of my very close friends, going on holiday at about thirteen weeks for a few nights so not going to tell any family until we get back! I work in the same place as my mother though so will see if she spots it in the mean time!

I'm not "feeling" pregnant today, I don't know that I feel different to how I was yesterday though, still no major symptoms. Will take another test in a couple of days if I'm still unsure..

I bet your mum will notice! Hopefully you don't get bad symptoms. Believe me, you don't want the vomiting Lots of women I know just felt tired in the first trimester. I can see how it'd be reassuring to feel something more though.

tfak85 wrote: »

I would be very surprised if she didn't notice (she's a midwife)!

Ha! Well then you've no chance.

My vomiting has slowed down a little but I'm doing my best to keep down some liquids and food. I just washed my hair for the first time in over a week. It was stuck to my head - so gross! Had to shower sitting on a plastic stool with the door unlocked in case I had a bad turn and my dad had to rescue me! Luckily I was ok and I still have some of my dignity.