Due March 2013 thread

yellow hen

I know I'm going to be out here on my own for a while but I'm soooo excited that I can't help starting the thread.

I was at docs on Thursday and I am just give weeks now. Doc gave me the '20-25% of women miscarry in the first trimester' speech' but I'm trying to ignore that and just stay positive. I'm dud around the 9th march.

So far feeling good, just a bit bloated and definitely much hungrier.

Hurry on boardsies and join me!

KillerKity

While those stats are correct there's still a 75% chance that everything will be absolutely fine so keep focused on that. When I had a miscarriage I was told I was just unlucky simple as that and there's nothing to suggest you'll be unlucky too.

There's a risk with everything in life but we have to keep positive! I'm due just under 2 weeks before you so going back to the February thread! Best of luck with everything

sleepytrees

Congratulations . I bet there will be many more joining this thread soon!

The doctor said the same to me.. I'm now 21wks!!

I wish you the best on your pregnancy

yellow hen

Gave up trying to fax my registration form to the coombe so I hand delivered it this afternoon They told me that they will definitely do a dating scan at 12weeks.:) Only 6.5 weeks to go....feels like an eternity!!

Mink

Oh those weeks before the 12 wk scan do drag, it's such a pain. It's a brilliant scan as it does look like a proper teeny tiny person. I'd love to be doing it again.. well better get this baby out first haha

Betsie_xr3i

the 1st 12 weeks went so slow for me i couldnt wait to see baby just for reasurance, i eneded up having a scan at 9.5 weeks due to a bleed but the difference in the baby from 9.5 and 12.5 weeks was amazing and im due my little lady in just under 4 weeks now

your scan date will come along soon, just relax and take it easy over the next few weeks

whoo

Totally new to all of this, found out I am pregnant and am really anxious. Really can't wait to get to the 12 weeks and then can HOPEFULLY relax! Don't feel any different whatsovever and even took a 2nd test yday to confirm that I am still pregnant! Wish I felt something but hey please God will in time......anyone else feel this way?

yellow hen

whoo wrote: »

Totally new to all of this, found out I am pregnant and am really anxious. Really can't wait to get to the 12 weeks and then can HOPEFULLY relax! Don't feel any different whatsovever and even took a 2nd test yday to confirm that I am still pregnant! Wish I felt something but hey please God will in time......anyone else feel this way?

Hey hey another march mum! Congrats woo, when do you think you are you due?

whoo

Haven't got definite date but looking at middle of March, going by LMP....don't feel any different, when you due?:D

yellow hen

whoo wrote: »

Haven't got definite date but looking at middle of March, going by LMP....don't feel any different, when you due?:D

I think around march 10th. I go through periods of being wrecked and whilst I have no nausea yet, there are moments when I just feel off! I just want to magic away the next 6 weeks and get to the 12wk mark!

whoo

I know wishing our lives away........sure not to worry we only have 30 odd something weeks to go!!!!!

annettea

Found ut im pregnant yesterday after a year and a half of trying !!!!! cant wait for scan.. due 3rd of march congrats to other future mummies

yellow hen

Ah congrants annettea. We were the exact same. Im due around march 9th. Going for an early scan at 9weeks...cant wait for it!!

On a different note, I dropped my registration form into the coombe last Monday and still havent heard anything. Im guessing thats probably the norm though, is it?

annettea

your so lucky too see baby early i couldnt get an early scan even though i had a miscarriage before.. but sure it'll be worth the way congrats to you ermm.. does your doctor not do all that for you? xx

yellow hen

annettea wrote: »

your so lucky too see baby early i couldnt get an early scan even though i had a miscarriage before.. but sure it'll be worth the way congrats to you ermm.. does your doctor not do all that for you? xx

The early scan is private so no luck involved, just my plastic friend

In relation to registering to antenatal care, you have to fill in your own form for the coombe and they are a disaster to get in contact with!

wicklori

I'm in too! EDD 10th March.... Over the moon. First pregnancy, first try. In the processs of picking a hospital and consultant. Think private. Really going to try to resist the temptation of an early scan as we're not mad on excessive scanning and sound waves.... Not hippy dippy or anything!

Congrats to everyone on the great news and happy healthy pregnancies to us all

yellow hen

wicklori wrote: »

I'm in too! EDD 10th March.... Over the moon. First pregnancy, first try. In the processs of picking a hospital and consultant. Think private. Really going to try to resist the temptation of an early scan as we're not mad on excessive scanning and sound waves.... Not hippy dippy or anything!

Congrats to everyone on the great news and happy healthy pregnancies to us all

Congrats wicklori. I wanted to resist the temptation of an early scan but I think if something is wrong I'd rather know early before the attachment keeps growing.
Im due 9th or 10th March I think so pretty similar. How are you feeling now? I feel a bit nauseaus at times during the day. Felt a bit off this morning when leaving for work.

Expecting The Unexpected

Hi guys! over from the Feb thread (25th of Feb is my date)

RE the Coombe: I faxed mine from Zurich and had heard nothing 'within 5 business days' so rang the number on the main page at the bottom and asked for patient services. Most of the time you get the answering machine and leave your name and number and she is great. 3 times I have done this and 3 times she rang back within 2 hours.

She confirmed I had been registered and my dates also. I had a letter in the post the next day.

I compare this to Holles street - my doctor had to register me and I requested a specifc consultant - they sent me one letter giving me the wrong consultant and also with a date on it for when I am 18 weeks for a dating scan!!!!!

I applied to both hospitals as I couldnt decide and thought I would get a feel for which one was giving me the better impression. Also I dont want to tell my parents until after 10 weeks and wanted my mums advice on which hospital. Ill just cancel whichever one I dont want.

I have also booked a private scan. Its at 10 weeks and thought it would be a lovely thing to do first baby etc.

wicklori

yellow hen wrote: »

Congrats wicklori. I wanted to resist the temptation of an early scan but I think if something is wrong I'd rather know early before the attachment keeps growing.
Im due 9th or 10th March I think so pretty similar. How are you feeling now? I feel a bit nauseaus at times during the day. Felt a bit off this morning when leaving for work.

Bit similar as regards symptoms! Nauseous yesterday and today but touch wood no vomiting!! Peeing all the time of course- although last night was the first night I actually had to get up.

Can't get any response back from the consultant I would like so dunno what to do with that!

Lilbe

Hey ladies, I'm in too!!!! Nearly 2 years of trying and then it happened just magically. So excited!
We did not tell anyone yet, not even our parents, will wait until after the scan, I can just imagine my mum being over the moon, she was dreaming of grandchildren. Ooooh exciting days!

annettea

Lilbe wrote: »

Hey ladies, I'm in too!!!! Nearly 2 years of trying and then it happened just magically. So excited!
We did not tell anyone yet, not even our parents, will wait until after the scan, I can just imagine my mum being over the moon, she was dreaming of grandchildren. Ooooh exciting days!

Congrats Lilbe !!!!! I say your dying tp tell people xx

yellow hen

I'm 8 weeks tomorrow and following v bad backache earlier this week followed by a complete lack of symptoms, I am a little worried so have booked an early scan tomorrow. Am v nervous but just need to know everything's ok.

Betsie_xr3i

yellow hen wrote: »

I'm 8 weeks tomorrow and following v bad backache earlier this week followed by a complete lack of symptoms, I am a little worried so have booked an early scan tomorrow. Am v nervous but just need to know everything's ok.

best of luck today yellow hen, hope all goes well x

wicklori

Hope everything is ok yellowhen....

yellow hen

Everything was fine, thanks. Heart was beating away and the yolk sack was visible and the sonographer said it looked v healthy. I feel so relieved and I think we can now tell one or two people which might make it all a little more real.

Betsie_xr3i

Thats brillinat news yellow hen, congratulations

elly123

Im in too. My edd is now March 23rd. I had an early scan yesterday. Based on my lmp i was 7 weeks today but im only measuring 5wks 6 days today. Arranged the scan for piece of mind that the sac was in the right place due to fact i suffer from endometriosis. As i was having lots of pain on my left side, turns out i've a cyst on my left ovary which can occur with pregnancy. Sac is in the right place and sonographer even seen the yolk sac which she was very happy with. Shes bringing me back in two weeks to ensure there is a heartbeat with no charge.. It has really given both myself and fiance piece of mind and are now looking forward to scan at 8 weeks.

I am going to register with Coombe as ive been outpatient with them for 14years but i cant decide whether to go public or semi private. I would love to be under my gyne for the pregnancy as ive been attending her for so long with endometriosis and i was only with her 5weeks ago and she was telling me how much she'd love to see me pregnant. I cant get an appt with her untill oct 1st and i think she only treats public now so thats the main reason i am considering public.

Has anyone any experience of public and semi private?

wicklori

So we had first consultant appt yesterday. She did a scan-which we were very lukewarm about as we only want crucial scans- not a microwaved baby! But the temptation was too great! Saw the little flicker of heartbeat which she says is strong. Right size for our dates too-1.5cm so happy!
Liked the consultant so happy with our choice. She's young-well our age but has loads of experience and sounds like she'll give it to us straight.
A good day!

Lilbe

Yellow Hen, great news!

yellow hen

Thanks, we told my parents at the weekend and they were unexpectedly emotional about it! Although I havent talked to them about it, they had obviously realised that we had been trying. Going to inlaws for dinner on thursday night so we'll tell them then too. First grandchild for them so Im expecting tears there!

Still not sick, definitely have ropey moments but nothing more. I am just exhausted today though...wish I could fall asleep on the desk!!!

Lilbe

Ladies, anyone had problems with clothes yet? I'm going to an engagement party this weekend and realised yesterday that I literally have nothing to wear! My boobs have increased by one cup size, and I got a special pregnancy bra in M&S for additional support. This bra is very comfy, but you can't really wear any tops/dresses with straps or low-cut, as the bra will show. And in addition some of my dresses were initially tight around the breast area, and now I won't fit in them with my new boobs.
So yesterday went to Grafton street to get something dressy that has sleeves and which is not too tight, so that I could wear it later in my pregnancy. It was nearly an impossible task! All the dresses are waist-fitted, and if a top looks dressy, it has straps.
In the end got a top in Dunnes, it's quiet loose and has sleeves.

wicklori

Definitely having some issues! Yes boobs are bigger but they aren't really the problem, my hips and tummy seem to have swollen! They are definitely better since I started Pilates a few weeeks ago, and they vary from one day to the next as well-unhelpful!
Really don't want to head down this slippery slope too early!

Lilbe

Wicklori, yes, the tummy is a bit bigger, but it's just bloating, I think, in the evenings I have a huge tummy and in the mornings it disappears. And I also eat more now than I used before, so I don't think it's a pregnancy tummy yet. Just some extra weight!
I used to be size 8 last year, but moved to size 10 in the beginning of this year (nothing to do with pregnancy), though still was wearing my size 8 trousers and skirts. Since about couple of weeks ago I don't fit into them any more, hope at least my size 10 stuff will fit me for a while!

elly123

Hey Girls,

Anyone else getting more and more pregnancy symptoms of late. Im 7.5wks now and from week 6 I've had the dreaded MS and I'm nauseous pretty much all day. I was very bloated for last two weeks and my clothes were very very snug indeed, i went for a long walk at weekend I don't know if that had anything to do with it but some of the swelling has subsided and I no longer need to leave the top button of my work trousers open as they are fitting like they used to.

I had one of my worst Days of MS yesterday, in the bathroom 3 times at work mostly heaving and then last night after my shower and i had to get up out of bed during the night. Nothing in particular sets it off. I have no appetite what so ever so im eating only small amounts. Anyone any suggestions at what might take the nauseous feeling away? I don't really mind the MS as it makes it all feel real but the all day nauseousness is no fun especially in work as nobody knows. My office is small open plan office with the bathroom just off the office so i have to turn the taps on so nobody can hear me

Lilbe

Elly123, this might sound strange, but in my case eating helps from the sickness. Recently I don't feel hungry at all - I just feel sick and that means that I need to eat smth. Some pregnancy effects are just weird!
Might be different for you though!

elly123

Hey Lilbe, Yeah sometimes I cant distinguish between whether im actually hungry or nauseous. Im eating regularly but only managing very small amounts I had no sickness yesterday, i was just nauseous at different stages throughout the day. I don't want to speak/type too soon but maybe just maybe it might be settling down a little

Ive started waking up during the night needing to use the bathroom aswel. I also think my uterus is growing as i have slight niggles down around that area. Its amazing how the body changes and how all pregnancies are so different. This is my first and I had no clue what to expect in the first couple of weeks, i've read and heard so many stories about how ppl didn't have any signs or symptoms at all and ive been having them since i was about 4 - 5 weeks it's mad!

Im looking forward to the next 32 weeks they better fly by hahaha

yellow hen

elly123 wrote: »

Hey Lilbe, Yeah sometimes I cant distinguish between whether im actually hungry or nauseous. Im eating regularly but only managing very small amounts I had no sickness yesterday, i was just nauseous at different stages throughout the day. I don't want to speak/type too soon but maybe just maybe it might be settling down a little

Ive started waking up during the night needing to use the bathroom aswel. I also think my uterus is growing as i have slight niggles down around that area. Its amazing how the body changes and how all pregnancies are so different. This is my first and I had no clue what to expect in the first couple of weeks, i've read and heard so many stories about how ppl didn't have any signs or symptoms at all and ive been having them since i was about 4 - 5 weeks it's mad!

Im looking forward to the next 32 weeks they better fly by hahaha

Hi Elly123, my sleep pattern has completely changed. I used to go to bed and read or watch tv until about 11:30 and then I would fall into a deep sleep unil morning. Now Im usually asleep by 10:30 and I wake around 3am for the bathroom and then toss and turn until morning. I havent been sick at all yet but I am absolutely starving, which tends to make me feel a little off so I need food with me all the time. I had already started to put on weight before we concieved, just with the stress of it all so Im afraid now Im going to look huge!!!! My stomach has definitely begun to firm up a bit and Im only 10 weeks so i reckon I'll be showing by 14 weeks. I cant wait to be in maternity clothes.

This day two weeks I'll have my 12 week appointment over. Cant wait to know everything is ok and then be able to tell everyone. Am tired of hiding it and hiding my exhaustion too.

elly123

Hi Yellow hen, i had started to gain a small amount of weight myself before conceiving purely because i was afraid every month that i might be pregnant and didnt want to do anything that could harm the baby or myself. We had been trying for 6 months and i had a laproscopy after 3 months as ive suffered with endometriosis since the age of 13. My gyne said the lap would improve my chances by 50% in the first 3 months after lap. I conceived on the third month, the only month i ran out of ovulation tests and although i know my body i generally know the week i'll ovulate the tests always reassured us so i didnt know the date i ovulated so didnt expect for it to happen that month.

I am actually feeling great today only been sick once and not really nauseous at all, had my first big meal, i got through a starter and a main course at lunch so im delighted

I had an early scan when i taught i was 7 weeks but in fact it seems i ovulated later than i taught and i was only 5weeks 5days. i am back with them on Saturday then i will be 8 weeks as they want to ensure that all is ok and they see a heartbeat. I booked the scans privately.

I sent my forms back to the Coombe last Friday and decided to go SP it was a toss between public and SP but opted for SP as it is my first and plus i have previous medical history. I received my appt in the post yesterday im booked in for my bloods and dating scan with Midwife for 3rd sept and then again on 14th sept to meet the consultant. Im so excited now. Cant wait to meet the MW.

It will be interesting to hear how everyone gets on with their 1st hosp appointment.

I love been able to talk about it all here as everyone is in the same boat.

wicklori

Having a crap two days in work so delighted to be able to come on here and chat!
I'm nauseous most of the time! Only vomited once, which was after exercise and dunno-maybe ate too soon or something. Don't have much else though. Boobs not sore, no nighttime trips to the loo..... But my tummy is definitely bloated- goes up and down during the day though.
Having the nuchal scan at the end of the month, obviously bit nervous about that.....
Did a major wardrobe clean up-put everything that either doesn't fit already or winter stuff that won't fit in winter-away in storage boxes! Can find what few things really fit now

yellow hen

Elly123 I'm semi private in the Combe as well abd am just 2 weeks ahead of you. Who are you under there? I'm with mick oconnell but I don't know anything about him so looking forward to all of that!

elly123

Hey yellow hen, I'm under Andrea Nugent. I google searched her today and I've only read good comments about her, so I'm looking forward to meeting her.

Sick again this evening and boobs are looking huge! Even the OH commented on them :-) part of us is hoping it might be twins (we must be mad) but my mam was a twin and my dads sister was a twin and both my mam and dads grannies were twins. None of my cousins have twins, my sister is convinced that if anyone is going to have them it will be her but ya just never know :-) obv higher risks involved but either way with 1 or 2 we'll be happy.

yellow hen

elly123 wrote: »

Hey yellow hen, I'm under Andrea Nugent. I google searched her today and I've only read good comments about her, so I'm looking forward to meeting her.

Sick again this evening and boobs are looking huge! Even the OH commented on them :-) part of us is hoping it might be twins (we must be mad) but my mam was a twin and my dads sister was a twin and both my mam and dads grannies were twins. None of my cousins have twins, my sister is convinced that if anyone is going to have them it will be her but ya just never know :-) obv higher risks involved but either way with 1 or 2 we'll be happy.

Oh Jesus my family sounds like yours! We thought it could be twins too but at the 8 week scan sonographer said there was only one heartbeat. That might have been too early too tell though. I have gone up more than a bra cup size already...they already were a 34d

elly123

That's gas Yellow hen, I'll find out on sat but again might be too early to see. As I said either way we'll be happy!

I hate not been able to share my news, a few ppl have already suspected it and have asked my OH and my mam but they both just brushed it off as much as possible.

Both sets of parents are just bursting to tell ppl at this stage but they have another four weeks to wait I trust that they will but I know how hard it is as it will be the first grandchild.

Lilbe

We have not told anyone yet, not even our parents, so glad I can talk about it here! My best friend tries to conceive as well and we used to discuss it, but now I try to avoid these conversations, as afraid that she will guess, though I'm bursting to tell her!
I'm booked in Rotunda, private (had a laparoscopy there and conceived straight after it, so decided to stick with the guy who did laparoscopy), is anyone here booked in Rotunda? Will have first appointment next week, can't wait.
My sleep is mad - I feel very tired about 8 in the evening, eventually go to sleep about 10 - 11, and then will get up during the night one or two times for the bathroom. And apart from that burping and farting all the time! Oh and the weird thing is, that I'm thursty as well. So wake up for a bathroom and then have a drink!

yellow hen

Lilbe wrote: »

Oh and the weird thing is, that I'm thursty as well. So wake up for a bathroom and then have a drink!

me too !!! I only get thirsty late at night. All day I dont want to drink anything...typical!

elly123

Hey Lilbe, My sleep pattern is all over the place aswel and im like you i wake up for bathroom and for a drink. I also have a lot of acne on my chest and few spots on my face and neck, it is only in the last year or so that ive got acne but the last few weeks its getting worse. Please tell me this will clear soon enough! Delighted to hear you conceived straight after your Lap. Did you mention earlier you were diagnosed with Endo?


Wicklori - i hope today is a better day for you and you are feeling better.

Yellow hen I meant to ask you, did you get two separate appointments in Coombe for SP? i got one to see midwife on the 3rd Sept and have bloods, dating scan etc and then another for the 14th Sept to see the consultant.They both came in same envelope.

Lilbe

yellow hen wrote: »

me too !!! I only get thirsty late at night. All day I dont want to drink anything...typical!

I want to drink all the time! Even started to carry a bottle of water with me. The funniest thing is when you want to drink and to pee at the same time - sure these 2 should eliminate each other?

yellow hen

elly123 wrote: »

Hey Lilbe, My sleep pattern is all over the place aswel and im like you i wake up for bathroom and for a drink. I also have a lot of acne on my chest and few spots on my face and neck, it is only in the last year or so that ive got acne but the last few weeks its getting worse. Please tell me this will clear soon enough! Delighted to hear you conceived straight after your Lap. Did you mention earlier you were diagnosed with Endo?

Yellow hen I meant to ask you, did you get two separate appointments in Coombe for SP? i got one to see midwife on the 3rd Sept and have bloods, dating scan etc and then another for the 14th Sept to see the consultant.They both came in same envelope.

Lilbe, I had a laparoscopy before christmas also. It was to remove cysts more than endo so I've no idea if it helped us to conceive or not. But we're delighted regardless.

From around 4-8 weeks I had horrendous acne on my chest and chin. I dont usually get spots so they really stood out...was mortified!

Elly, yes, I got 2 appts. One for the 23rd August and the consultants one for the 15th September.

Lilbe

elly123 wrote: »

Hey Lilbe, My sleep pattern is all over the place aswel and im like you i wake up for bathroom and for a drink. I also have a lot of acne on my chest and few spots on my face and neck, it is only in the last year or so that ive got acne but the last few weeks its getting worse. Please tell me this will clear soon enough! Delighted to hear you conceived straight after your Lap. Did you mention earlier you were diagnosed with Endo?

It's exactly the opposite with me! Used to have pretty bad skin, and now it has all cleared, not a single spot.
No, was not diagnosed with anything - we tried to conceive for nearly 2 years with no luck, and all the tests showed that everything was normal, it just was not happening, had regular periods and no health problems. Was thinking that we should be one of these couples who can't conceive for whatever strange reason. And then it happened straight after laparoscopy, I could not believe it! My husband was suspecting that I might be pregnant, as I was very thirsty all the time and was complaining that my boobs were sensitive, and was asking me for days to take a pregnancy test, but I just thought that it would be a disappointment and a waste of a test again. Then finally took it and could not believe that it finally happened, took about 3 of different brands just to be sure. Delighted to be pregnant!

elly123

I never had bad skin, never even got teenage pimples, i came off the pill last year for two months and i was covered in these boil type spots i taught they were bites and i took antihistamines but no difference, i eventually went to doc and he said i had hormonal acne, they had pretty much cleared up after a couple of months. The last month or so i am getting more and more of them and they are quite red, i try to avoid make up as much as i can during the week in work but sometimes i just get embarrassed about them and have to cover them up. I am going to ask doctor if they can prescribe me anything for them even a cream to take reddness out of them.

I definitely think the Laproscopy helped in our situation. To be honest i also think we were very lucky as i had ran out of ovulation tests and we just decided feck it we'll give it ago every 2nd day and see what happens, without the tests we were so much more relaxed than the previous months as we actually didnt expect it to happen that month.

I had an 8week scan on Sat, there is one little rascal and has a good strong heartbeat of 158. Hearing the heartbeat was the most amazing thing i have ever heard, words can not describe how i felt.

How are we all feeling today? i was feeling good over weekend and then this morning i was hit with MS first time since Friday. I dont think my body or baby likes it when ive to go to work :rolleyes:

wicklori

Definitely hear you all on the hormonal spots! Always prone to them but they are on my chest and everything now-just like being a teenager again!
Had a rough weekend, puking on saturday adn the headaches!!! Thought I wouldn't make it to work without a nasty public transport incident but touch wood....