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October 2015 Babies Club

  • 29-01-2015 9:11am
    #1
    Elly_Welly
    Closed Accounts Posts: 36 ✭


    Hi folks!

    As the title suggests, this thread is dedicated to all the lovely ladies due in October 2015!

    After many late night peeing trips, spotting, nausea and falling asleep at 9pm, I finally got a positive result yesterday morning!

    I've been married a month and a half and my husband's face was priceless when I told him that I'd a present for him ("I hope it fits!") and he pulled out a babygro with a cute personal joke on the front :) I'm living abroad but I'm sure once we tell my mother-in-law in a few months, she'll be over the moon (first grandchild!) Currently battling language barriers on doctor's trips, but absolutely delighted with the news!

    How're ye ladies feeling?


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  • #2
    Ms Tootsie
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 672 ✭✭✭Ms Tootsie


    Hi Elly_Welly. Congratulations on your exciting news!!!

    I am not in it, but there is already an October thread started in case you wanted to have a look: http://www.boards.ie/vbulletin/showthread.php?t=2057364808

    Wishing you a healthy and happy pregnancy :)


  • #3
    LegacyUser
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 166,026 ✭✭✭✭LegacyUser


    Many thanks Ms Tootsie! :D


  • #4
    Typer Monkey
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 941 ✭✭✭Typer Monkey


    There's nobody in the other thread but me! I was getting lonely over there :D We can stay here either Elly.

    Congrats on your good news. I'm almost 6 weeks. Waiting on a letter back from the Coombe with my first appointment/scan date. I had my daughter there in Feb '13


  • #5
    orlyice
    Registered Users Posts: 222 ✭✭orlyice


    Hi all, going to be joining ye here I reckon, 3 positive pregnancy tests today, can ye guess this is our first! Online calculator says I am due 30th sept but think I will stick to this thread!

    Very very nervous and excited here! No real symptoms except sore boobs, back and bloating. No sickness yet, hope it stays that way!

    Congrats elly and Typer! Exciting times ahead for us all!


  • #6
    Typer Monkey
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 941 ✭✭✭Typer Monkey


    Congrats Orlyice! Very exciting times. Great that you're not feeling too sick. Hope that lasts! I had no nausea on my last pregnancy so I'm hoping this one follows suit! I'm 6 weeks and just tired and light headed in the middle of the day. I'm struggling a bit with working shift work (10 hour days) and having a 2 year old but just have to get on with it :D

    where are you based? Have you decided on a hospital yet?


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  • #7
    orlyice
    Registered Users Posts: 222 ✭✭orlyice


    We are in Clare so Limerick maternity is where our little one will make its entrance. Wow fair play, shift work is hard enough without being pregnant and havin little one.

    It's funny you should mention being light headed, I started a diet a few weeks ago and was a light lightheaded over last couple of weeks, I was putting it down to consuming fewer calories! Guess I was wrong! Oh well diet is gone out the window now, was wondering why I was so bloated haha

    I am terrified of morning sickness, I have an extremely strong stomach, probably won't make a difference but hopefully i mightn't get any morning sickness, fingers crossed for you too Typer that sickness stays away!


  • #8
    MsGrumpy
    Registered Users Posts: 14 ✭MsGrumpy


    Hi ladies, I will be joining ye, going by my dates I'm due October 13th. This is my second pregnancy.I've known for a few days, only told my other half this morning, he's very excited.

    I didn't think the cravings would start this early but I'm crazy for mayonnaise and I hardly ever eat it. Also, my since of smell has increased which is driving me mad.

    I'm planning to go to the doctors next week to get the ball rolling. Hope ye are all well


  • #9
    Entropy7
    Registered Users Posts: 92 ✭✭Entropy7


    Due date 7th October. Holles Street.


  • #10
    Typer Monkey
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 941 ✭✭✭Typer Monkey


    Congrats Entropy7, is this your first?

    I have a cold now to add to my general misery :o have to work tonight and then I'm off for 5 days. Very happy about that! It's my little girl's birthday on Tuesday so will have a fun day with her. The play centre, swings and cake..a 2 year old's nirvana!

    Hope everyone feeling ok


  • #11
    Entropy7
    Registered Users Posts: 92 ✭✭Entropy7


    It will be our first baby :)

    I had a missed miscarriage last year, so happy to be moving on from that. We'll see how this one goes.

    It's really early days so I'm trying not to get too excited. Although... I did buy an Angelsounds doppler online today and I've been look at 'travel systems' too.

    I felt pregnant for about a week before the positive test(s). Took a few HPTs that were negative, but I knew I was testing too early.


    Feeling great, just very tired all the time.


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  • #12
    Typer Monkey
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 941 ✭✭✭Typer Monkey


    MsGrumpy wrote: »
    Hi ladies, I will be joining ye, going by my dates I'm due October 13th. This is my second pregnancy.I've known for a few days, only told my other half this morning, he's very excited.

    Congrats MsGrumpy! How old is your first? How are finding things second time around? I put on almost five stone on my last pregnancy. I lost it all over about six months but it was bloody hard work so I'm definitely not gonna let that happen again!


  • #13
    MsGrumpy
    Registered Users Posts: 14 ✭MsGrumpy


    Typer Monkey wrote: »
    Congrats MsGrumpy! How old is your first? How are finding things second time around? I put on almost five stone on my last pregnancy. I lost it all over about six months but it was bloody hard work so I'm definitely not gonna let that happen again!

    He's 6 years old, will be 7 at the end of October so I have a good age gap.

    I had no problems with the last pregnancy, no symptoms at all. This time round I am noticing every little change, from the cramps, breast pain and sense of smell. I was 7 weeks when I found out for my first so maybe I didn't take any notice to the signs.

    I put on 4 stone, it was horrible. My whole body just swelled, stretch marks everywhere. I will definitely be watching my diet and covering myself in bio oil every day.

    How are you?


  • #14
    cruais
    Registered Users Posts: 1,559 ✭✭✭cruais


    So after 2 and half years of trying but not stressing about it, I found out this morning I am pregnant with our first!

    I am over the moon, but it hasnt really sunk in just yet!

    Went to my gp this morning to confirm and was told I am 5 and half weeks pregnant, due date OCT 6TH!


  • #15
    nono2012
    Registered Users Posts: 85 ✭✭nono2012


    Oh My God, did a first response test yesterday and 2 lines came up... delighted and shocked and excited and nervous and worried and O my god :):) Docs app on Friday...sooo exciting


  • #16
    LegacyUser
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 166,026 ✭✭✭✭LegacyUser


    Congrats to nono2012 and all the expecting ladies! :D

    I haven't seen a doctor since I found out because I heard that the first appointment should be between 9-12 weeks -- is this true?


  • #17
    Typer Monkey
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 941 ✭✭✭Typer Monkey


    Congrats cruais and nono!

    How is everyone feeling? I'm doing ok. Feeling bit nauseous in the evenings and having trouble sleeping but otherwise not too bad. I'm starting to show a little which is very concerning. I know second pregnancies show earlier but this is ridiculous. It's only a tiny bump though but it's hard and round..really hope there's only one in there! :eek:

    Still waiting on my letter from the coombe. They were much quicker last time.


  • #18
    cruais
    Registered Users Posts: 1,559 ✭✭✭cruais


    Typer Monkey wrote: »
    Congrats cruais and nono!

    How is everyone feeling? I'm doing ok. Feeling bit nauseous in the evenings and having trouble sleeping but otherwise not too bad. I'm starting to show a little which is very concerning. I know second pregnancies show earlier but this is ridiculous. It's only a tiny bump though but it's hard and round..really hope there's only one in there! :eek:

    Still waiting on my letter from the coombe. They were much quicker last time.

    Many Congrats to you both Typer Monkey & Nono!

    I am feeling ok! I don't think it has really sank in just yet. Thank goodness I have no nauseousness, but I have not doubt that I won't get away with that for much longer.

    My back has been very sore for past 3 weeks, and clothes have gotten a lot tighter already, so like you I am praying there is just one little munchin :D There are twins on both sides of the family so will just have to wait until scan time.

    I keep getting a feeling in my tummy of nervousness. I am not nervous just this comes on me an awful lot, like flutters. Has anyone ever got this? Also was making tea in office this morning and got a total head rush for a split second.

    Gynae that I attend has decided he doesnt do maternity anymore so now I have to find someone!

    Sorry for long post! I think I am rambling due to pure delight and shock :D


  • #19
    nono2012
    Registered Users Posts: 85 ✭✭nono2012


    Oh I am definitely still in shock... Although I am absolutely delighted I am still level headed and waiting for the 3 months to come and go so I can shout it from the rooftop... We told my partners parents last night who were absolutely delighted.. makes it all the more special... I feel like I have sea sickness the whole time but I am not getting sick.. I wonder is this morning sickness or do I have to actually get sick to have it..? :) still happy happy happy.. Congrats ladies :)


  • #20
    autumnbelle
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 1,162 ✭✭✭autumnbelle


    Elly_Welly1 wrote: »
    Congrats to nono2012 and all the expecting ladies! :D

    I haven't seen a doctor since I found out because I heard that the first appointment should be between 9-12 weeks -- is this true?

    I made my appointment with the doctor a few days after I found out so I could get a booking letter for the hospital and in line for my scan :)


  • #21
    nono2012
    Registered Users Posts: 85 ✭✭nono2012


    My Docs appointment is booked for tomorrow. Its seems to be the first thing people said for me to do (partners mum and pharmacist)..


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  • #22
    Typer Monkey
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 941 ✭✭✭Typer Monkey


    Elly_Welly1 wrote: »
    Congrats to nono2012 and all the expecting ladies! :D

    I haven't seen a doctor since I found out because I heard that the first appointment should be between 9-12 weeks -- is this true?

    Not sure how it works where you are based Elly but here the first step is to get registered with your GP for your free 'combined care' visits. Most people opt for this as your visits are split between GP and the hospital throughout the pregnancy. You send your form off to the hospital after your GP visit and they get back to you with a booking in visit with the midwife and a scan. I just got my letter from the coombe for 16/03 when I'll be 12 weeks


  • #23
    Typer Monkey
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 941 ✭✭✭Typer Monkey


    cruais wrote: »

    I keep getting a feeling in my tummy of nervousness. I am not nervous just this comes on me an awful lot, like flutters. Has anyone ever got this? Also was making tea in office this morning and got a total head rush for a split second:D

    I haven't had the flutters but I'm having this head rush thing you describe, feeling dizzy and light headed, usually in the afternoon.


  • #24
    LegacyUser
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 166,026 ✭✭✭✭LegacyUser


    Typer Monkey wrote: »
    Not sure how it works where you are based Elly but here the first step is to get registered with your GP for your free 'combined care' visits. Most people opt for this as your visits are split between GP and the hospital throughout the pregnancy. You send your form off to the hospital after your GP visit and they get back to you with a booking in visit with the midwife and a scan. I just got my letter from the coombe for 16/03 when I'll be 12 weeks

    Wow, I never realised that was how it worked in Ireland. I contacted my gynecologist today (almost 5 weeks) and she said to get back in contact in another 2 or 3 weeks when it'll be more relevant. I'm not really in a hurry though, I'm a bit skeptical about how safe the use of ultrasounds is, so will be trying to minimize them as much as possible.


  • #25
    dawnied
    Registered Users Posts: 80 ✭✭dawnied


    Due date Oct 9th for me. Going for a 6 week scan on the 16th my consultant wants to check for a heartbeat and has me on meds to try hold onto it .its my first after many years of trying with my pcos so i'm not sure what to expect, its also a big secret until Valentine's.
    Does anyone know how much private scans cost? I kinda want to go public because I don't have the cash right now.
    Not sure what to do or even if semi private is available..


  • #26
    Typer Monkey
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 941 ✭✭✭Typer Monkey


    Hi Dawnied. Congrats! Do you mean scans in a private businesses? There's a women's health centre beside me that does private scans from 8 weeks for €100. Those are just for kicks/reassurance really.

    If you go semi private you have to pay for your scans at the hospital. I'm trying to remember how much it was for me in The Coombe. I think it was in the region of €150 and I claimed some of it back from my medical insurance because they covered 60% of it. Semi private cost €1800 and was covered in full by my medical insurance otherwise I don't think it's worth it. You get to go to a separate clinic for your visits but there's still quite a wait and, as mentioned above, you have to pay for your scan.

    You get the same services during labour. I was in a semi private ward afterwards which still had 4 women in it.

    I'm going semi private again this time but only because it's mostly covered by my health insurance tbh.

    I think private cover costs in the region of €4000 and you get every visit with a consultant and a private room. Not something I even considered. I'd rather have the money to take the 4 months unpaid leave at the end of my maternity leave


  • #27
    dawnied
    Registered Users Posts: 80 ✭✭dawnied


    Thanks Typer monkey. I'm not sure if semi private is available in limerick. Just from a post i read somewhere else but maybe I'm wrong.
    I informed my consultant that I had my bfp's and he prescribed me medication and told me meet him the 16th for a scan.
    Just unsure what that is going to cost me. And if I can go public after this scan


  • #28
    Bunsbun
    Registered Users Posts: 45 ✭Bunsbun


    3 positive tests yesterday. Off to the docs tomorrow. Getting married in 4.5 months. Shock is an understatement! I'm about 6 weeks in on my first pregnancy. :)

    When do you start getting used to the fact that there is another human growing inside you?? :D


  • #29
    spottybananas
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 1,832 ✭✭✭spottybananas


    Bunsbun wrote: »
    3 positive tests yesterday. Off to the docs tomorrow. Getting married in 4.5 months. Shock is an understatement! I'm about 6 weeks in on my first pregnancy. :)

    When do you start getting used to the fact that there is another human growing inside you?? :D

    I noticed on your thread in weddings that you said youre getting bloods done, you know they dont do bloods at a standard gp appt to confirm pregnancy? They either do a urine test or take your word for it, home tests are as sensitive as a gp's test, no need for blood test.

    Oh and I'm 29 weeks and still nowhere near used to it :):/


  • #30
    Typer Monkey
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 941 ✭✭✭Typer Monkey


    Congrats Bunsbun! I hope the shock is starting to wear off:D

    I was in shock for most of the first trimester on my first too. I think its a good job that a pregnancy lasts 40 weeks..gives you lots of time to get your head around what's happening!


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  • #31
    Bunsbun
    Registered Users Posts: 45 ✭Bunsbun


    spottybananas wrote: »
    I noticed on your thread in weddings that you said youre getting bloods done, you know they dont do bloods at a standard gp appt to confirm pregnancy? They either do a urine test or take your word for it, home tests are as sensitive as a gp's test, no need for blood test.

    Oh and I'm 29 weeks and still nowhere near used to it :):/

    Really? No way. I always thought it was a blood test. Deadly. :) Thanks so much.


  • #32
    nono2012
    Registered Users Posts: 85 ✭✭nono2012


    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


  • #33
    MsGrumpy
    Registered Users Posts: 14 ✭MsGrumpy


    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.


  • #34
    nono2012
    Registered Users Posts: 85 ✭✭nono2012


    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 :)


  • #35
    spottybananas
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 1,832 ✭✭✭spottybananas


    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..?


  • #36
    nono2012
    Registered Users Posts: 85 ✭✭nono2012


    yeah I'd say so, I'm not going to worry about it because every one is different and its the last thing I need to be doing is worrying :) . I also got a rubella immunisation test about 3 weeks ago when I had told her we were trying and when speaking to the girls who all have kids they didn't even know what I was on about, so I'm sure different GPs have different practices :)


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  • #37
    greenorchard
    Closed Accounts Posts: 179 ✭✭greenorchard


    My GP also told me to come back in 4 weeks when I first when in, I didn't realise others did it differently. I wouldn't worry about it, probably just different doctors having different policies :)


  • #38
    MsGrumpy
    Registered Users Posts: 14 ✭MsGrumpy


    Don't worry about it, like you said different doctors have different policies. I was just curious. :)


  • #39
    orlyice
    Registered Users Posts: 222 ✭✭orlyice


    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!


  • #40
    nono2012
    Registered Users Posts: 85 ✭✭nono2012


    Congratulations Orlyice :) Sorry to hear you had a little scare, but glad all is ok now and hopefully it will run smooth for all of us from here on in ... :) great to have you over here in Oct with us ;)


  • #41
    MsGrumpy
    Registered Users Posts: 14 ✭MsGrumpy


    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.


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  • #42
    orlyice
    Registered Users Posts: 222 ✭✭orlyice


    I was at my doc monday last week (2nd feb) and got my letter with my appointment on monday so was just a week. My GP is on the ball and said she was sending the form off straightaway. I will be having some appointments in the hospital in Ennis too according to the letter. Says I will have scan in Limerick, following week for doctor and bloods in Ennis outpatients which will make things a lot easier for us!

    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:


  • #43
    cruais
    Registered Users Posts: 1,559 ✭✭✭cruais


    So how is everyone feeling? Any symtoms?

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


  • #44
    nono2012
    Registered Users Posts: 85 ✭✭nono2012


    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 :)


  • #45
    cruais
    Registered Users Posts: 1,559 ✭✭✭cruais


    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! :)


  • #46
    nono2012
    Registered Users Posts: 85 ✭✭nono2012


    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 ..


  • #47
    cruais
    Registered Users Posts: 1,559 ✭✭✭cruais


    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!


  • #48
    nono2012
    Registered Users Posts: 85 ✭✭nono2012


    I'm just wrecked as well but I'm forcing myself to get out at lunchtime for a walk. I would crack up otherwise.. How bout the other ladies? How are ye finding those stairs? :-)


  • #49
    MsGrumpy
    Registered Users Posts: 14 ✭MsGrumpy


    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 :o. That was only for a check up.


  • #50
    orlyice
    Registered Users Posts: 222 ✭✭orlyice


    Oh my god, 5 hours!!! That's uunreal. We are only in ennis about a year and don't have friends or family in the area who I can ask.

    So I should make sure my phone has full battery when we go to the scan. DH will have to take it easy on paddy's day if we have the scan the next day :)

    Thanks for all the info ms grumpy :)


  • #51
    Typer Monkey
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 941 ✭✭✭Typer Monkey


    Hi everyone. Just here for a moan really :D

    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


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