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Due Dec 2012....

  • 15-04-2012 4:00pm
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    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 250 ✭✭


    anyone out there?!


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  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 15 Kerrygirl1972


    Yup! EDD 9th December, first baby :) Scared and excited and a million other things! Congrats to you :)


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 56 ✭✭shinnyjosiedan


    due 10th dec. first baby too. scan next wed. can't wait. 6 wks today :D


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 7,537 ✭✭✭KKkitty


    6 weeks on Saturday :) EDD 15th of December. Baby number 3 so for any first time mammys I'm here if you need to talk. I know how you're feeling and the best of luck xx


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 15 Kerrygirl1972


    Congrats ladies :D Just wondering if any of you are experiencing symptoms coming and going a bit.... I got all freaked out yesterday because I didn't have any cramping or twinges, and my boobs felt much less tender... however they were killing me again this morning, and I felt a few "tweaks" in my abdomen... It's hard not to think the worst when they come and go like that :eek: KKkitty does this just keep happening? My first appointment in the Rotunda is 29th May, can't WAIT to have the scan.


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 7,537 ✭✭✭KKkitty


    Congrats ladies :D Just wondering if any of you are experiencing symptoms coming and going a bit.... I got all freaked out yesterday because I didn't have any cramping or twinges, and my boobs felt much less tender... however they were killing me again this morning, and I felt a few "tweaks" in my abdomen... It's hard not to think the worst when they come and go like that :eek: KKkitty does this just keep happening? My first appointment in the Rotunda is 29th May, can't WAIT to have the scan.
    Hi and congrats :) These tweaks are just your uterus expanding to accommodate your bundle of joys' growth in the womb. If you have any concerns speak with your GP. All pregnancies are different too so don't be afraid to ask questions during your check ups.


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  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 15 Kerrygirl1972


    Thanks :) Yes, I suppose I was just wondering really if anyone else is finding that the symptoms seem to come and go a lot... it certainly is an interesting journey so far!


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 7,537 ✭✭✭KKkitty


    Thanks :) Yes, I suppose I was just wondering really if anyone else is finding that the symptoms seem to come and go a lot... it certainly is an interesting journey so far!
    If you're experiencing nausea eat little and often. A overly full tummy and morning sickness are not pleasant let me tell you :) Rennies or Gaviscon are safe for heartburn. Rest when you can because while your body is expanding you can become quite tired quite easily.


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


    Had a miscarriage early marchand pregnant again, afraid to think about it too much in case it ends again. Have 4 yo and 16month already, had 2 miscarriages in between them.


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 7,537 ✭✭✭KKkitty


    Had a miscarriage early marchand pregnant again, afraid to think about it too much in case it ends again. Have 4 yo and 16month already, had 2 miscarriages in between them.
    I really hope all goes well for you this time :)


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 2 Pompeii


    Hello ladies and congrats! I'm new to Boards and to this pregnancy business also :) Another member of the December club here... possibly an x-mas baby:D Absolutely delighted and slightly in shock. Here's to an interesting 9 months ahead


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


    Just found out friday...due december 11th. First baby....no clue what im doing! lol


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 1,064 ✭✭✭Rachineire


    Just found out friday....Due on december 11th! this will be my first baby....no clue what im doing lol! And I don't actually feel pregnant....or like i thought i would feel!


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 179 ✭✭xiwang


    hey girls, congrats to all of you! I'm due this Dec as well, very happy, very very excited, this is going to be my first as well. First scan is next Wednesday

    Even got my juicer back into action this week :)


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 15 Kerrygirl1972


    Ooooh lots of lovely Christmas babies :-) Best of luck everyone :)


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 250 ✭✭Scruff101


    My EDD is December 13th. Have my booking appointment with midwives clinic on 16th May. I have booked an early scan privately for May Bank Hol weekend, cant wait!!!


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 177 ✭✭Lumbarda


    Congratulations everyone, lots of special little end of year bundles on the way! I'm also due around Christmas, second baby. Excited but also very nervous as have had a couple of miscarriages in the past, hoping to get an early scan and I think will start to believe it if all goes well at that.

    Kerrygirl, yes, on my last (successful) pregnancy my symptoms came and went all the time, drove me bananas worrying!! Also, I found, right up until about 23/24 weeks my bump came and went i.e. I'd have a big bump in the evening and wake up with practically a flat stomach in the morning, used to freak me out! It's all ahead of us! :)


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


    Sorry if this is a little awkward, posting anonymously for the moment and all, but looking like we could be about to join this thread. My Wife has done 2 pregnancy tests now that are showing positive and we'll be going to the Doctor's later for confirmation. If all comes back good, she'll be due just around Christmas Day we reckon.

    But this is a huge shock for us because we've been trying for years to the point where we've gone through IVF, and we were due to start another cycle last month. Only my wife's blood test came back with a hormone level too high for them to procede. And now suddenly it looks like we've conceived naturally.

    So despite 2 positive tests it's hard for it to sink in and after years of failures I keep waiting for a catch. Will be un-feckin-real if this happens though


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


    Also due Dec 15th
    Gone private in the past but really want to go with the midwives clinic this time so had to book a public appointment and then switching to private if I am deemed unsuitable.
    SHocked that my 1st appointment is for 2nd JUly.


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 15 Kerrygirl1972


    Sorry if this is a little awkward, posting anonymously for the moment and all, but looking like we could be about to join this thread. My Wife has done 2 pregnancy tests now that are showing positive and we'll be going to the Doctor's later for confirmation. If all comes back good, she'll be due just around Christmas Day we reckon.

    But this is a huge shock for us because we've been trying for years to the point where we've gone through IVF, and we were due to start another cycle last month. Only my wife's blood test came back with a hormone level too high for them to procede. And now suddenly it looks like we've conceived naturally.

    So despite 2 positive tests it's hard for it to sink in and after years of failures I keep waiting for a catch. Will be un-feckin-real if this happens though

    HiddenForAWhile, first of all, huge congrats to you and your wife :D It really is a miracle. We had also been trying for years, and had what seemed like endless cycles of IUI and IVF/ICSI, our last one was 1½ years ago. After that we just had to walk away from it, we couldn't take anymore either emotionally or physically. I turned 40 in March of this year, and decided that it was time to get on with my life and enjoy it for what it is, and if that meant childless then so be it. We started looking at all the things we could do, instead of missing all the things we would never know. Then out of the blue, I became pregnant. First time ever. We had been told it would never happen naturally, so we are just gobsmacked. I am 7 weeks now, and loving every minute. Miracles really truly do happen, and I hope right now you are looking at each other and laughing and crying with utter joy. Enjoy this and very very best of luck x


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 15 Kerrygirl1972


    Lumbarda wrote: »
    Congratulations everyone, lots of special little end of year bundles on the way! I'm also due around Christmas, second baby. Excited but also very nervous as have had a couple of miscarriages in the past, hoping to get an early scan and I think will start to believe it if all goes well at that.

    Kerrygirl, yes, on my last (successful) pregnancy my symptoms came and went all the time, drove me bananas worrying!! Also, I found, right up until about 23/24 weeks my bump came and went i.e. I'd have a big bump in the evening and wake up with practically a flat stomach in the morning, used to freak me out! It's all ahead of us! :)

    Thanks Lumbarda! These pesky symptoms will drive me crazy :D Mind you I'm not complaining :) Your bump coming and going like that is amazing, I'm not surprised it freaked you out!


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  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 177 ✭✭Lumbarda


    Sorry if this is a little awkward, posting anonymously for the moment and all, but looking like we could be about to join this thread. My Wife has done 2 pregnancy tests now that are showing positive and we'll be going to the Doctor's later for confirmation. If all comes back good, she'll be due just around Christmas Day we reckon.

    But this is a huge shock for us because we've been trying for years to the point where we've gone through IVF, and we were due to start another cycle last month. Only my wife's blood test came back with a hormone level too high for them to procede. And now suddenly it looks like we've conceived naturally.

    So despite 2 positive tests it's hard for it to sink in and after years of failures I keep waiting for a catch. Will be un-feckin-real if this happens though

    Hiddenfor awhile, that is just wonderful news, congratulations to you and to your wife. We too had our first baby after years of infertility/IVFs etc., it wasn't a natural pregnancy though but as a result of our 12th :eek: cycle of fertility treatment so we were at the stage of giving up when our beautiful little miracle happened for us! Hoping that you got good news at the doctors and that you can start to believe that this is really happening for you.

    Kerrygirl, I know, the symptoms coming and going would wreck your head, craving apple pie at the mo so going with that as think there could be worse things to be eating!!!


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


    Just an update:

    Went to Doctor's last night and he was so matter of fact 'Yep you're pregnant' that it sunk in fairly quickly to me!! My Wife however might take a little longer (and probably a scan!) before it hits home. So smiling away to myself here now, while trying not to get too high hopes just in case.

    When at the Doc's, he asked us things like 'Which hospital?' etc and we realised we hadn't a clue, never focused on the what happens next phase. So I'm off to trawl this forum for advice!

    KerryGirl, Lumbarda - thanks for the best wishes and same back to ye


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 15 Kerrygirl1972


    Just an update:


    When at the Doc's, he asked us things like 'Which hospital?' etc and we realised we hadn't a clue, never focused on the what happens next phase. So I'm off to trawl this forum for advice!

    I know exactly what you mean :D I could tell you almost anything you need to know about IVF.... but this pregnancy lark...!! I'm clueless :) Very happy to be finding out all about it though!


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 106 ✭✭irishrose1981


    im due on the 2nd of dec,im 8 weeks pregnant n i have a 5 year old little girl,im over the moon my scan is the 28th of may,only had the odd feeling of morning sickness but it all stopd at 7 weeks n it feels odd not having morning sickness as i had it on my daughter for a month or two n stopd at 3 months when i was pregnant,but to be honest we all cant wait for the scan my little girl keeps asking me mammy when will the baby be here.


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 4 Fisherwoman


    Hi, I am due December 5th! Looking forward to the journey!!


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 106 ✭✭irishrose1981


    is it ok to sleep on your tummy the odd time when your pregnant,just the odd time its the only way i can sleep after 5 mins im on my back or side cos im a light sleeper.


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 106 ✭✭irishrose1981


    hope everyone is enjoyin been pregnant,it takes a while to sink in as it still feels like a dream till you get the odd pain,feel sick n see your daughter or son on the scan,roll on the 28th of may plz i really wonna see the baby on the scan soon counting down the weeks till we can all see the babys scan.n know everything is ok,is anyone like this.


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 15 Kerrygirl1972


    hope everyone is enjoyin been pregnant,it takes a while to sink in as it still feels like a dream till you get the odd pain,feel sick n see your daughter or son on the scan,roll on the 28th of may plz i really wonna see the baby on the scan soon counting down the weeks till we can all see the babys scan.n know everything is ok,is anyone like this.

    I'm the same :) counting down the days 'till 29th May.... It might make it all seem a bit more real....

    Congrats everyone!


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 409 ✭✭FunkSoulSista


    Another December baby here, edd the 20th! First baby, It's all very surreal to me at the moment!! Feeling fine apart from tired but we just moved homes so that might be something to do with it!


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  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 106 ✭✭irishrose1981


    the tiredness is all part of your pregnancy im 9 weeks on saturday n i still have it,kerrygirl dont worry about anything,i was the same on my 5 year old daughter just relax n enjoy it all,i was worryd at first now that im pregnant on my secend baby but n now im just relaxing n going with the flow,our minds will all be at ease when we all see our babys scans,congrats everyone.:)


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 409 ✭✭FunkSoulSista


    So how is everyone doing? Just wondering when you are all telling family, we're contemplating telling immediate family in the next week as we have a family weekend away next weekend and I'm pretty sure they will suss my lack of alcohol consumption!! I could try hide it but you know how family always buys you drinks!


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 179 ✭✭xiwang


    ooh, so many miracles here :) We had a very early scan this week due to a previous ectopic, everything is where it should be this time and I have not stopped smiling since Wednesday. Even better, the scan was so early that we are to go back for the second scan already in two weeks to see the heartbeat. Haven't told anybody yet really apart from him of course, but now that the first scan went through I think I am going to tell my mother this weekend. Do you feel like telling them FunkSoulSista or do you just feel you have to because of the drink buying? Could you pass it off as a detox maybe if you think it's too early to tell them?


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 157 ✭✭CeNedra


    So after 5 pregnancy tests and all of them positive, I am starting to believe that number 3 is on the way .... this was unplanned, unexpected, but very welcome news.....
    The only thing is I have no clue when I last had a period. I'm pretty certain I must have had one in March, but I'm not sure. The clear blue test said 3+ weeks since conception which has me at 5+ weeks. Tracking that back I think I'm more likely to be 6 weeks but am not sure. I think that I'm due around Christmas.

    I'm sure the scan will figure out the dates. Feeling a bit sick this time, never had even 1 sick day on the other two.

    Another baby .... what a lovely thought!!

    Best of luck to all of you ... lovely time despite the tiredness, cramps, uncertainty etc etc


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 4 Fisherwoman


    FunkSoulSista...we told immediate family straight away, reckoned if something bad happened we would tell them that as well. We are not going to tell any one else until after a scan. Although we think some friends have guessed but they are being very good and not interrogating me on my zero alcohol consumption.


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 409 ✭✭FunkSoulSista


    I like the idea of telling close family just for that support, also my sis in law just had a baby so she'd be great to have to gossip to! I'm convinced I'm going around with a big "I'm up the duff" sign on my forehead, I'm the worst liar ever and I hate holding back things from people!! But the only people I would tell at this stage would be the ones that I would want to be there for me if things were to ever go wrong.

    Is anyone else finding it all very surreal, I'm sitting here and just keep thinking I'm pregnant, I'm going to have a baby nearly to jolt myself into reality and to get my head around it! Got the book "What to expect" so thats making for some interesting reading so far!!

    What treatment is everyone going for, I'm going public in the Rotunda and have registered for combined care with my doctor. She said I can apply for the Domino scheme also if eligible?


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  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 1,064 ✭✭✭Rachineire


    Just got over a weekend of some sort of stomach flu. I'm about 8 weeks pregnant and thought it just might be the worst morning sickness ever! Being sick is pretty terrible when you can't take any medicene for it! Also debating on when to tell my employer about the pregnancy...I'm worried that if i get sick again I won't be able to take off when I need it...thoughts, advice?


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 1,064 ✭✭✭Rachineire



    What treatment is everyone going for, I'm going public in the Rotunda and have registered for combined care with my doctor. She said I can apply for the Domino scheme also if eligible?


    I'm doing combined care as well- my doctor told me there wouldnt be much of a difference going private besides the cost! What is the domino scheme?


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 394 ✭✭jeni


    so nervous but really have a good feeling , am due 28 dec, (also my birthday;) have an early scan at 8weeks so i dont have a long wait for peace of mind, good luck to all mammies, i look forward to spending the next 8 months with you xxx


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 394 ✭✭jeni


    domino scheme

    hiya i went with the domino scheme, and have already applied to do it this time, you have your first appointment and the your scans in the rotunda the rest are in your docs and your local clinic, best part no queing for hours, all my appointments were evening so hubby cud be there no time of work for him, and early release from hospital, and alot of help from district nurse at home (heel prick test at home ect) and you get to know your midwife nurse in the clinic makes it more personal me thinks

    really would recommend it to anyone who can get it, ;)


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 1,064 ✭✭✭Rachineire


    hmmm Im wondering if this is a dublin specific thing....not sure what this rotunda is that keeps on being talked about. Here in Limerick if its not done at your GP its done at the maternity hospital. the only scheme im aware of is the combined care...or maybe ive missed something lol!


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  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 179 ✭✭xiwang


    The way I understand it, the Rotunda hospital in Dublin is the only one who calls it Domino Midwives scheme, it and is called Community Midwives scheme in other Dublin hospitals and outside of Dublin. According to Citizensinformation.ie, it is not available in Limerick but in Dublin, Wexford and Waterford, but that article is from 2010 so maybe Limerick has one as well, maybe it's worth asking your GP. The article has some more detailed information on community and midwife-led schemes and advises mothers-to-be to contact maternity services in their area to ask about what is currently on offer. It might be worth a read for some: Flexible maternity services http://www.citizensinformation.ie/en/birth_family_relationships/before_your_baby_is_born/flexible_maternity_services.html


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 160 ✭✭Tigerton


    Congrats to all those expecting!
    I'm due end of December though I'm not sure I really believe it yet!
    Myself and my partner are thrilled. this is our first and first grandchild on both sides.
    I'm busy researching which hospital to go for but pretty sure we will go public through Rotunda and with domino midwives if we are in the catchment area.

    I can't stop thinking that there's a baby growing inside me....! :D


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 1,064 ✭✭✭Rachineire


    Thanks xiwang for all of the info!! I will definately check that page out :) So far friends down here the only advice I've been given as far as the maternity goes is to ask for a mid wife after your first appointment cause apparently your waiting time gets cut down by half! My first antenatal appointment (and hopefully scan!) is on the 28th!


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 394 ✭✭jeni


    i have an early scan on 21st of this month, cant wait for it, from my history i need the peace of mind

    also for a giggle the girls n i got our tea leaves read the second i walked in she said ah congrats i see your little girl will have a lil brother by the end of the year ;)


  • Closed Accounts Posts: 23,862 ✭✭✭✭January


    The catchment area for the Domino scheme in the Rotunda is Finglas ànd Blanchardstown and I think Cabra.


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 450 ✭✭Piper101


    hey all!

    Can I join your thread? 6 weeks 5 days today so due 27th December although judging by the likelihood I'll go over should prob post in the January thread!

    Anyone else suffering from morning sickness? I'm seriously struggling already finding it hard to get excited feeling this down


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 394 ✭✭jeni


    Piper101 wrote: »
    hey all!

    Can I join your thread? 6 weeks 5 days today so due 27th December although judging by the likelihood I'll go over should prob post in the January thread!

    Anyone else suffering from morning sickness? I'm seriously struggling already finding it hard to get excited feeling this down

    congrats xx
    looks like were around the same time ;)

    yukky morning sickness, im just soooo tired i actually feel sick from it, maybe its cuming


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 160 ✭✭Tigerton


    Piper101 wrote: »
    hey all!


    Anyone else suffering from morning sickness? I'm seriously struggling already finding it hard to get excited feeling this down

    Hi Piper101.

    Congratulations to you. Yes I'm 7 weeks and I'm also feeling pretty rubbish - and the sick feeling seems to match my work hours (8-1 and 2-6).
    I had to leave a shop on Saturday cos it was airless and stuffy.
    I'm hoping it settles down so I can get back to the excitement :)


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 409 ✭✭FunkSoulSista


    Ah we've got a great thread going, lots of December babies, woo hoo!!

    So told immediate family over the weekend, was great, it feels more real to me now and is helping me get my head around things.

    I rang the Rotunda to join the Domino scheme (girls you gave great info on it), I live in Dublin 7 by the way, they seem really lovely and are going to try get me a scan earlier. The idea is that I will go between the clinic in Cabra and my local doctor and then into the Rotunda for my big appointments.

    Had about 4 naps yesterday!! Not really feeling morning sickness, more a slight aversion to foods, like I will cook a meal but then can barely eat half of it, I'm craving chips and pizza, oh and Yops for some reason ha ha!

    Anyone feel like they have a bit of a belly already, I know the baby is only the size of a raspberry but feel bloated, already a bit self conscious around work etc??

    Hope everyone is doing well anyway.


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 15 Kerrygirl1972


    Ah we've got a great thread going, lots of December babies, woo hoo!!

    Anyone feel like they have a bit of a belly already, I know the baby is only the size of a raspberry but feel bloated, already a bit self conscious around work etc??

    Hope everyone is doing well anyway.

    There is loads of us, it's great :D

    FunkSoulSista I feel HUGE already, I know it's all fluid but I feel like a right old fatty :) I've had to start wearing looser tops, I was starting to burst out of my work shirts. Ginormous boobs don't help either! All in a good cause x


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