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  • Closed Accounts Posts: 1,644 ✭✭✭theg81der


    javagal wrote: »
    Must stop reading birth stories in bed-emotional wreck...

    Cried my eyes out watching one born every minute WTF!!! I don`t even cry normally for anything.


  • Registered Users Posts: 1,531 ✭✭✭kildareash


    I have it recorded coz OH wldnt watch it!

    I've just realised that I haven't had to get up in the middle of the night to pee in 2/3 nights. I was waking at 5 every morning to go and then struggling to get back to sleep for an hour or so. But the last few mornings I've needed to go just before my alarm goes off! It's the little things :)


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 1,722 ✭✭✭silly


    I'm a big fan of Teen Mom on MTV.
    Was watching an old episode yesterday when a young couple gave up their daughter for adoption, was bawling watching it, even though I know the outcome is all good.

    Was crying on Tuesday listening to Jenny Kelly describe how ray darcy proposed to her after a hard year cos her dad died suddenly and they told her mom on Xmas day to put s smile on her face.

    I cried ringing in the new yr with my husband and my daughter.

    I'm an emotional wreck.....


  • Registered Users Posts: 2,237 ✭✭✭javagal


    silly wrote: »
    I'm a big fan of Teen Mom on MTV.
    Was watching an old episode yesterday when a young couple gave up their daughter for adoption, was bawling watching it, even though I know the outcome is all good.

    Was crying on Tuesday listening to Jenny Kelly describe how ray darcy proposed to her after a hard year cos her dad died suddenly and they told her mom on Xmas day to put s smile on her face.

    I cried ringing in the new yr with my husband and my daughter.

    I'm an emotional wreck.....

    oh silly was that catelynn and tyler?? i proper sobbed for half an hour watching that.!!


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 1,722 ✭✭✭silly


    Yeah! That's them!, now I can't really blame the pregnancy on the bawling cos I was in bits when I watched the episode last yr when they met their daughter for the 1st time when she was 1.

    But that episode last night, they were bawling, I was bawling.... Oh god, tearing up thinking about it.


  • Registered Users Posts: 1,531 ✭✭✭kildareash


    javagal wrote: »
    oh silly was that catelynn and tyler?? i proper sobbed for half an hour watching that.!!

    I cried watching them even before I got pregnant! It was so awful that she had to do all that with no support from her mom. Sometimes you wondered who was the adult and who was the 16yo!

    Totally addicted to that show though.


  • Registered Users Posts: 2,237 ✭✭✭javagal


    Poor Kids...

    Gonna go on 4od and watch one born every minute before studying. nothing like a good bawl to get the brain working...

    and my oh is in work and would NEVER watch it with me. Boy is he gonna be in shock in a few months


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 2,260 ✭✭✭Mink


    Oooh I knew there'd be some One Born.. discussions!
    OH was all set to watch it with me and then suddenly rearranged his schedule to go for his run & have a shower while it was on. He watched other series with me but maybe he's a bit scared now as it's closer to home!

    I'm hoping my birth will go more like the older lady (28) with the army guy. Seemed pretty straightforward. So lovely and emotional at the end!

    I really felt for the 18yr old. I could be really wrong in thinking this but I've heard it before that if a lady is quite overweight or gains LOADS (like 40+ lbs) during preg then she's more likely to have a really large baby (he was 10lbs 11, wowzers). So I think that coupled with the fact that she was not at all in the midset of having a baby (sucking her own thumb & just seemed daunted rather than excited) was partially why baby got stuck & then had trauma from being squished in the canal. The poor girl, it was all so rough on her.

    I was internally freaking out when baby wasn't breathing for a few minutes, he bounced right back though.

    Can't wait for next week's, it's weird watching it now knowing it's all ahead of me.


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 1,065 ✭✭✭Kash


    Had my scan today and the baby was waving their arms around like a little rave dancer - too cute for words :D I am going to order a home doppler thingy now that I know everything is ok!

    I am so happy!


  • Registered Users Posts: 307 ✭✭Saurelin


    I had my hospital appointment today in Coombe.
    it took a long time, but all staff was so helpful and nice.
    I had my scan today.
    Baby was moving constantly and midwife was laughing with me during a scan. she said little one looks happy :) and behave like he/she is in the best place on the world.

    it took quite long time to get proper picture but it was worth it.

    anyway I feel much better, i will have additional consultant appointment in February and glucose test in April.

    hubby had to stay home - he get cold and I didn't want him to get anyone else sick, but there was so many people coming who were coughing and looking sick that I feel bad that he miss chance to see little one.


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  • Closed Accounts Posts: 1,644 ✭✭✭theg81der


    I am so upset had some kind of fit/episode yesterday similar to one I had when I had a m/c. So worried and they can`t scan till next wednesday. Went to hospital, spent most of yesterday there I knew they couldn`t do anything but just wanted to see if the baba is ok :(. Why is this happening to me I was soooo happy when I saw the scan Wednesday.

    Anyone else experience anything like this? My blood sugar plummets I have some kind of petit mal epileptic fit and start to pass out.


  • Registered Users Posts: 1,531 ✭✭✭kildareash


    theg81der wrote: »
    I am so upset had some kind of fit/episode yesterday similar to one I had when I had a m/c. So worried and they can`t scan till next wednesday. Went to hospital, spent most of yesterday there I knew they couldn`t do anything but just wanted to see if the baba is ok :(. Why is this happening to me I was soooo happy when I saw the scan Wednesday.

    Anyone else experience anything like this? My blood sugar plummets I have some kind of petit mal epileptic fit and start to pass out.

    oh you poor love, really really hope that everything is ok. Will keep my fingers crossed for you


  • Registered Users Posts: 173 ✭✭mamaheidi


    g81der - thinking of you.

    Hi all, haven't been on this in ages as have been really busy. Told the 'mother in law' few weeks before xmas and of course she felt it her duty to tell everybody else! She reacted ok to the news considering (she can be very hard to deal with) - she just said 'oh' and then left the room. Heard yesterday that I was the target of an OTT rant that we would never cope, that I'll leave with the baby and that all she can do now is pray that the baby will turn out ok. Apparently the anger in her voice was frightening. Needless to say I'm devastated. I always knew she was a wagon but my boyfriend is so hurt by it and it's making me more upset. I cried all yesterday, couldn't sleep last night & cried again all morning. He honestly thought she was happy for us even though I thought different. We're 28, together 6 years & very happy together. Her problem is we're not married and we rent an apartment (you need to own a house when you have a kid you see!)... My friends and family have told me not to worry about it but it's hard to think that the one person my boyfriend wanted to be happy for us is so against us and this baby already. He wants to bring it up with her (usually when she has a tantrum everyone avoids confrontation and she gets away with it - but she's overstepped the mark this time) but we don't want to get the person who told us in trouble. Any ideas??


  • Registered Users Posts: 2,237 ✭✭✭javagal


    Thinking of you g81der-I'm sure you will be fine. Just keep your sugars up and rest.

    Keep us posted on how your feeling.

    My head the past few days is just thumping. Nothing can help it :(

    Finished with my folic acid last week and now am taking pregnacare, hopefully it gives me some needed energy.


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 58 ✭✭feest


    mamaheidi wrote: »
    g81der - thinking of you.

    Hi all, haven't been on this in ages as have been really busy. Told the 'mother in law' few weeks before xmas and of course she felt it her duty to tell everybody else! She reacted ok to the news considering (she can be very hard to deal with) - she just said 'oh' and then left the room. Heard yesterday that I was the target of an OTT rant that we would never cope, that I'll leave with the baby and that all she can do now is pray that the baby will turn out ok. Apparently the anger in her voice was frightening. Needless to say I'm devastated. I always knew she was a wagon but my boyfriend is so hurt by it and it's making me more upset. I cried all yesterday, couldn't sleep last night & cried again all morning. He honestly thought she was happy for us even though I thought different. We're 28, together 6 years & very happy together. Her problem is we're not married and we rent an apartment (you need to own a house when you have a kid you see!)... My friends and family have told me not to worry about it but it's hard to think that the one person my boyfriend wanted to be happy for us is so against us and this baby already. He wants to bring it up with her (usually when she has a tantrum everyone avoids confrontation and she gets away with it - but she's overstepped the mark this time) but we don't want to get the person who told us in trouble. Any ideas??

    Oh, so sorry for the drama mamaheidi. I can understand you and your boyfriend's desire to confront her about her rant. If you two can't have her support, then she should keep her opinions to herself unless asked. Extra stress is the last thing you need these days.

    If you really don't want to "out" the person who you heard about the tantrum from, maybe the two of you sit down with her and say that you got the feeling that she wasn't completely on board/in support of what's going on. She'll either air her grievances or she'll lie to your face. Either way at least then you'll know what you're dealing with and how to involve her (if at all) in the future.

    Hoping for the best!!


  • Registered Users Posts: 173 ✭✭mamaheidi


    Thanks Feest! Good idea but (thankfully) she lives a four and a half hour drive away which is good in that I don't have to visit too often but bad in that she still manages to meddle from 200 miles away ;-) Will update if there are any major developments though I'd say this will be let slide eventually too... xx

    Javagal -have you taken paracetamol for your headache? I read in previous posts that that's allowed... hope you feel better soon!


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 1,722 ✭✭✭silly


    mamaheidi wrote: »

    Javagal -have you taken paracetamol for your headache? I read in previous posts that that's allowed... hope you feel better soon!
    Is Panadol the same as paracetamol?


  • Registered Users Posts: 173 ✭✭mamaheidi


    Silly, I'm not sure. It says it 'contains' paracetamol. Here's the link to their site where it says to talk to your doctor before taking it...
    https://www.panadol.ie/All-Products/
    I just looked back and Cyning said she was offered paracetamol in hospital... I'm sure a quick call to your GP would clear it up though.


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 3,251 ✭✭✭cyning


    I was indeed... I didnt take it to be fair, but i dont think theres any issue with it... even ask the pharmacist if your worried!

    Looks like I'm going back into hospital haven't kept any food or water down since Wednesday... trying to work up energy for a shower and I just dont know how I'm going to manage it... i cant even make it to bathroom to get sick at the moment...

    theg81der please try not to worry too much... focus on nice normal healthy scan you had this week. Stress isn't good for you or baby and the fact your scan was fine is a really good sign. Babs is really well protected in there... rest and relax: stick up the feet and do nothing. Hope everything is okay x


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  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 58 ✭✭feest


    Panadol is safe for most pregnant women, but of course ask your doctor. I think it says "contains paracetamol" because there are other chemicals included, like stablizers and caking agents.

    Ask your doc or pharamist about the maximum dosage. I feel comfortable sticking to one 500mg pill once a day when needed--that plus a small bit of Coke helps to keep headaches at bay. If you're watching your caffeine intake remember that a lot of pain relievers include caffeine!


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 1,722 ✭✭✭silly


    Girls when do we have to apply for maternity benefit?


  • Registered Users Posts: 1,531 ✭✭✭kildareash


    http://www.citizensinformation.ie/en/social_welfare/social_welfare_payments/social_welfare_payments_to_families_and_children/maternity_benefit.html


    Just had a quick search on cit info. It says 6 weeks before you intend to go on maternity leave or 12 if you're self employed.
    Hope that helps


  • Closed Accounts Posts: 131 ✭✭nix84


    Hi everyone,

    I'm 12 weeks along, edd 19th July. This is my 4th pregnancy but this is as far as I have gotten so things are looking up. Off work at the minute with terrible morning/all day sickness although today I'm fine! :D Have had 2 scans so far, have seen the heartbeat and baby bouncing around. Kind of nervous though coz my next scan isn't til the 26th. Hope everyone is happy and healthy!


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 1,722 ✭✭✭silly


    nix84 wrote: »
    Hi everyone,

    I'm 12 weeks along, edd 19th July. This is my 4th pregnancy but this is as far as I have gotten so things are looking up. Off work at the minute with terrible morning/all day sickness although today I'm fine! :D Have had 2 scans so far, have seen the heartbeat and baby bouncing around. Kind of nervous though coz my next scan isn't til the 26th. Hope everyone is happy and healthy!
    Welcome nix and best of luck, I'm 12 weeks too with edd July 18th. No scan until tue week! Can't wait!
    Hope everything goes good for you this time.


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 1,065 ✭✭✭Kash


    Welcome Nix, and congrats on the impending bump :)

    theg81der, thinking of you hon - as cyning said, try not to worry. Just take good care of yourself and remember, you had a really positive scan! Concentrate on that whenever you get concerned.

    Mamaheidi - what an absolute wagon. When hubby and I got engaged, my MIL was very negative, she couldn't understand why we were 'wasting' our money on a 'massive' wedding (we had a whopping 50 guests :rolleyes:). We tried brushing it off, but it really got hubby down after a while, and like yours, she lived a long way away (in another country in our case). Personally, I would have your bf call/email her just to say that he would really appreciate her support during the pregnancy, and felt that based on her reaction, she wasn't really on board, and he'd like for her to be as happy as you both are. The ball is in her court then, and at least you haven't let is slide completely - but have still been very diplomatic given the circumstances. Best of luck with it.

    I realised I've been eating too much Vit A - i had checked to see if foie gras was safe to eat because the inlaws have it over christmas, and read that when
    it was pasteurized it should be ok. But in one of the leaflets I got yesterday, it said that all liver was to be avoided not because of listeria, but because it has a lot of Vit A - and you shouldn't have too much of that when pregnant. I hope no damage was done, and the waving baby scan has my mind mainly at rest, but i'll be avoiding it like the plague for the next 6 months!

    Best of luck to the lucky ladies going for scans in the next week or so!


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  • Registered Users Posts: 774 ✭✭✭notsobusy


    theg81der lots of rest and eat well. Have they said whether they are going to put you back on meds for the seizures yet? I haven't had any more seizures but sometimes if I dont eat. I get very very dizzy and nearly pass out but I usually get myself to sit down and breathe for a few minutes and Im grand but Im putting this down to low sugar levels.

    Mamaheidi - I can't even imagine how awful that must be for you and your BF. I only told my parents yesterday and thank god they are both thrilled. I was very worried that they would be negative about it. When I start seeing my now Fiance they were dead against him as he was alot older and had just come out of a relationship of 10 years. His ex GF caused an awful lot of trouble for us up until very recently. We've been together for 3 years now and are very happy.

    We had out first scan yesterday and it was great. Baby was jumping around having a rave on its head. I'm 14 and a half weeks. Bit more than I expected so my due date is now the 2nd of July not the 8th. I couldn't get over how much you can see.

    Has anyone thought about doing any diagnostic tests? We are thinking about it. The Lourdes don't do them so we would have to go elsewhere but any thoughts??


  • Closed Accounts Posts: 1,644 ✭✭✭theg81der


    notsobusy wrote: »
    theg81der lots of rest and eat well. Have they said whether they are going to put you back on meds for the seizures yet? I haven't had any more seizures but sometimes if I dont eat. I get very very dizzy and nearly pass out but I usually get myself to sit down and breathe for a few minutes and Im grand but Im putting this down to low sugar levels.

    No they haven`t a clue really about petit mal and I couldn`t honestly say whether its that or my heart. This is the third time its happened and the 2nd time my heart restarted itself. The only common thing is that my blood sugar suddenly dropped when I wasn`t hungry - was sitting eating when it happened the other day. Feeling little less worried thou cause have bad ms at the mo.


  • Registered Users Posts: 1,531 ✭✭✭kildareash


    notsobusy wrote: »
    Has anyone thought about doing any diagnostic tests? We are thinking about it. The Lourdes don't do them so we would have to go elsewhere but any thoughts??

    I have a 17 yo down syndrome niece, my sister was in her early 30's when she had her and it wasn't picked up during the pregnancy.
    While I wouldn't have any formal tests to find out, I was curious to know if there was an increased chance I could have a DS baby. But doc told me my sis was just unfortunate and it doesn't have any make any difference to me.

    My oh had really bad chrons disease, he had to have multiple surgeries and faces more in the future. I think it can be hereditary, and he's concerned about that as he doesn't want his child to go through what he's gone through in the last few years. But I don't think there is anyway of knowing this.


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 2,260 ✭✭✭Mink


    notsobusy wrote: »
    Has anyone thought about doing any diagnostic tests? We are thinking about it. The Lourdes don't do them so we would have to go elsewhere but any thoughts??

    I'm getting the Nuchal Fold/Translucency Test (NT) done week after next. They scan and look for markers of DS and other serious abnormalities and do bloods as well. You can only get this particular test done between 11.2 and 13.6 weeks. It's costing me €250 at Charter Medical, which I don't have and would rather spend on other things but I personally just want the peace of mind and know now so can be prepared etc.

    The other option after that is amniocentesis where they draw amniotic fluids but there is a chance of something like 1 in 350 of miscarriage so I want to avoid anything invasive like that. Also CVS where they take a sample from the placenta, again there is a risk of miscarriage but it will give you pretty much 100% results either way. So if you get a "high-risk" assessment from the NT scan, you can then make a decision to get a definitive test like Amnio or CVS.

    Getting the NT test done was something my OH and I discussed even while we were TTC that we would get done, it's just something we personally want to get checked out. I don't know anyone else who got the test done and there is no DS in either of our families so the chances of it are extremely slight.


  • Closed Accounts Posts: 1,644 ✭✭✭theg81der


    Thanks for the info mink my OH has a sister who is mentally disabled so this is something we are concerned about.


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  • Registered Users Posts: 774 ✭✭✭notsobusy


    I've missed the gap for nuchal scan then. i thought i was 13 weeks but im 14 and a half weeks gone. going to ring round a few hospitals and see what they can do for me. would like to get scan done first and then do amnio if they think i needed to.


  • Registered Users Posts: 2,237 ✭✭✭javagal


    14 weeks today !!! Isn't time just flying? Meant to have my scan tomorrow but have a stupid software testing exam!!
    Nursery furniture is being delivered on Tuesday. Anybody else started binge spending??

    Like the total nerd I am, I got a "Muggle Born" Newborn Tshirt Yesterday-Can't help myself!


  • Registered Users Posts: 1,531 ✭✭✭kildareash


    javagal wrote: »
    14 weeks today !!! Isn't time just flying? Meant to have my scan tomorrow but have a stupid software testing exam!!
    Nursery furniture is being delivered on Tuesday. Anybody else started binge spending??

    Like the total nerd I am, I got a "Muggle Born" Newborn Tshirt Yesterday-Can't help myself!

    I'm a bit superstitious about stuff like that. This sounds very selfish and presumptious, but we're going to wait and see what family and friends offer or buy too. There's been a few babies over the last few years in his extended family so hopefully they'll want to pass stuff on.

    Was with a pregnant friend today and she was telling me about all these great offers in Mothercare at the minute. She was trying to convince us to pick up some stuff, because we would save a lot, but surely they'll be on sale again closer to July!


  • Moderators, Science, Health & Environment Moderators Posts: 4,467 Mod ✭✭✭✭mickger844posts


    Just a quick question. My wife is 14 weeks pregnant and we currently live in Taiwan. We are moving back to Ireland mid Feb. I was wondering can we make hospital appointments ourselves or do we need to get a doctor to refer us? Its our first babies so the whole procedure is new to us. Any advice would be appreciated.


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 1,065 ✭✭✭Kash


    javagal wrote: »
    Nursery furniture is being delivered on Tuesday. Anybody else started binge spending??

    Like the total nerd I am, I got a "Muggle Born" Newborn Tshirt Yesterday-Can't help myself!

    Love the Harry Potter t-shirt :)

    I haven't bought anything yet, both my mother and MIL have had canniptions about the very idea, and they have infected hubby with it. So, i'm just doing a lot of online research and deciding what to buy when I am no longer 'tempting fate'. Hubby did buy me a dream genii pillow thingy - i'm really looking forward to a comfy nights sleep.

    What brands/models did you go with?
    kildareash wrote: »
    Was with a pregnant friend today and she was telling me about all these great offers in Mothercare at the minute. She was trying to convince us to pick up some stuff, because we would save a lot, but surely they'll be on sale again closer to July!

    I'm avoiding all baby shops like the plague - I know I couldn't resist if I actually went in! But as you say, there will have to be a Summer Sale or Easter Sale or something - we'll be grand!
    Just a quick question. My wife is 14 weeks pregnant and we currently live in Taiwan. We are moving back to Ireland mid Feb. I was wondering can we make hospital appointments ourselves or do we need to get a doctor to refer us? Its our first babies so the whole procedure is new to us. Any advice would be appreciated.

    Hi MickGer, congrats to you and your wife!
    Unfortunately, I have no idea if you can just make an appointment - I do know most of us on here were referred by our GP, so I assume thats the norm. You could try calling the maternity unit of the hospital to ask them though?

    I'm back at work today - grrr. Luckily I work from home, and actually haven't got out of the very warm bed yet. It's not so bad :)

    I think my morning sickness might be a thing of the past. I haven't had any queasiness for about a week now. Yay! I have developped a little bit of what I can only assume is heartburn (a burning sensation at the back of my throat?), but only late at night, and nothing that Gaviscon tablets can't cure, so Iin the overall scheme of things - I'm a happy bunny.

    Hope everyone else is feeling well (especially cyning! are you still in the hospital? sending you some virtual feel better hugs!)


  • Registered Users Posts: 1,531 ✭✭✭kildareash


    I have excess stomach acid anyway, I had to stop taking stomach tablets when I found out I was pregnant. Cue horrible reflux and heartburn.
    I find sleeping propped out really helps, except the nights when I slide down on my pillows and wake up with a sore neck!ha!


  • Closed Accounts Posts: 1,644 ✭✭✭theg81der


    kildareash wrote: »
    I have excess stomach acid anyway, I had to stop taking stomach tablets when I found out I was pregnant. Cue horrible reflux and heartburn.
    I find sleeping propped out really helps, except the nights when I slide down on my pillows and wake up with a sore neck!ha!

    Same problem went to doctor and he informed me that you don`t suffer from acid in your first trimester - very helpful to know its imaginery acid then! I am taking rennie`s - don`t have a choice my stomach bleeds otherwise. Are you taking rennie`s or gavisgon?


  • Registered Users Posts: 1,531 ✭✭✭kildareash


    I'm taking gaviscon, but gp advised to only take it in moderation! I'm trying to avoid foods I know will set it off, but it's difficult when the list keeps getting longer.
    Raw onion had me in bits before Xmas, took me a few days to pinpoint the exact cause but I thought I was going to burn a hole in my oesphagus.
    A glass of milk helps sometimes if it's only mild.


  • Registered Users Posts: 2,237 ✭✭✭javagal


    Woke up at 2.15 last night famished..had to get an oul sambo !!


  • Registered Users Posts: 1,531 ✭✭✭kildareash


    Wait till you're craving something crazy at that time of the morning! Don't know how people managed years ago without 24hr shops!


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  • Registered Users Posts: 168 ✭✭Fri.Day


    Kept waking up myself in the last few weeks at 2-3am starving so my hubby gets kicked outta bed to get me snacks!! Yes I`m milking it...:D:D
    Now i`m having a small snack 30mins before bedtime and that helps...
    Also a full jar of pickled gherkins is only 55 calories and 4g fiber Win:Win ;)
    Off to Dr. in the morning to hear heartbeat so fingers crossed!!


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 596 ✭✭✭Tinkerbell4484


    Girls just about all the tests youve been mentioning, my aunt (my mums sister) and my sister both have DS,ive never been offered any kind of tests with any of my other pregnancies but just thinking about them now.. Ive proberbly missed the timescale though have i?


  • Registered Users Posts: 774 ✭✭✭notsobusy


    Girls just about all the tests youve been mentioning, my aunt (my mums sister) and my sister both have DS,ive never been offered any kind of tests with any of my other pregnancies but just thinking about them now.. Ive proberbly missed the timescale though have i?

    How many weeks are you? This is what really annoys me about some hospitals. majority of DS babies are born to women under 35 as the Drs think there should be no risk.

    I didnt get offered them either had to go looking for the info myself. my gp is great and very supportive.

    The rotunda do a second trimester scan and bloodwork feom 14 to 21 weeks to test for DS. then if there's a high risk you can opt for the amnio.

    There is also a fetal anomaly scan done from 18 weeks. this can be very good. alot of the clinics like ultrasound.ie offer this.


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 3,251 ✭✭✭cyning


    Still in hospital... Starting to get very frustrated by it all now :( I'm having to get meds to bring down inflammation and acid three times a day by iv and pulled another muscle in my side so had iv paracetamol too... And fluids!!! On plus side id scan today and baby doing perfect still so that's the main thing!!!


  • Registered Users Posts: 1,531 ✭✭✭kildareash


    When I raised my concerns about DS with my doc, he said the trend they were seeing now was v young girls and older ladies.

    @Tinkerbell - if you're concerned talk to ur GP. I was curious more concerned because of my niece and my GP really allayed my curiosities.

    Booked a scan for Thursday...it's been killing me reading all your posts about seeing your little bundles, although I'm absolutely delighted for all of ye. We were chatting about it at the wkend and decided we Cldnt wait another 5-6 weeks for the hospital one. Thursday can't come quick enough now :)


  • Registered Users Posts: 1,531 ✭✭✭kildareash


    @cyning, sorry to hear your still in hospital. My OH spent six straight months in hospital, so I have some idea how you're feeling.
    You almost become institutionalised after just a few days.
    All the books or DVDs in the world Cldnt fill all the time.

    Great to hear the baby is doing really well, that must have lifted your spirits a bit. Hopefully the sickness will start to ease off soon x


  • Registered Users Posts: 774 ✭✭✭notsobusy


    Ive just booked myself into newry clinic for a scan and a triple blood test. just as i got off the phone my local hospital want me to come back in for more bloods and another appointment. so hope all is ok :-(


  • Closed Accounts Posts: 1,644 ✭✭✭theg81der


    notsobusy wrote: »
    Ive just booked myself into newry clinic for a scan and a triple blood test. just as i got off the phone my local hospital want me to come back in for more bloods and another appointment. so hope all is ok :-(

    Fingers crossed for you hope you and babs are ok. I`m in drogheda tomorrow for scan.


  • Registered Users Posts: 2,237 ✭✭✭javagal


    Got my scan resheduled for friday, KildareAsh have you rang portlaoise??


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  • Registered Users Posts: 2,237 ✭✭✭javagal


    Got maternity jeans in the post today from newlook online, they were only 15gbp.
    They are still big but the waist is elastic so you could get away with wearing them now and they are amazingly comfy.


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