Due April 2014

Synyster Shadow

OMG well I never expected to be posting here as I have an April 2013 baby boy!!

so yeah lets kick off the April babies

(nice time of year to give birth )

Claire de Lune - 3rd April - Holles st
Olaola - 8th April - Coombe
lilmissprincess - 11th April - CUMH
synyster shadow - 17th April - Mullingar
KKkitty - 17th April - St. Lukes, Kilkenny
Moonbeam- 23rd April - Holles St
January - 24th April - Coombe
ynwa14 - 27th April - uk

How Strange

SS congrats!!!

Good luck to all the April 2014 mums to be!!

It's a lovely time of year to have a baby. You have all summer and autumn off for maternity leave. It's a lot easier getting through the night feeds etc at this time of year. My son was a January baby and the long nights/short days were tough.

Synyster Shadow

Yep the one bit about been due in April again is the brighter eve/nights and the bright mornings it does make a difference

here comes the Irish twins

Sligo1

Synyster Shadow wrote: »

Yep the one bit about been due in April again is the brighter eve/nights and the bright mornings it does make a difference

here comes the Irish twins

I'm not due on this thread (due in march)... But just wana say congrats SS! I read your last thread and was wondering about you. Im absolutely delighted u got your positive test! Hope all goes well. :-)

Synyster Shadow

It really was a shock specially when doctor said I was prob pregnant but lost straight away and expect a bleed (but said test after weekend to be sure) well in to him I'll go tomorrow or thursday

should have known so much of the symptoms I had first time round

Nead21

Congrats SS :-)

Are you due around the same date?

Synyster Shadow

DS due date was 10th of April (arrived just after midnight so missed the due date)
#2 is due 2nd of April sooooo very close

lilmissprincess

I'm tentatively posting here, have my appointment with the gp tomorrow to make doubly triply sure but got two bfps this week so think I may be joining the April crew. Totally not planned and I'm still adjusting to the shock but I guess it's happening now!

Synyster Shadow

Yey I'm not alone here. You know they say you don't really get a false positive. So I'm gonna say congratulations

dublinlady

I'm not part if this thread - but just had to say huge congrats SS!! There's 15 months between my 2 so a bigger gap but its really fab - they'll be the best of friends growing up - and you won't even have to tidy away the steriliser

Congrats to everyone else expecting too!! Mine were feb & may babies - lovely time of year

Synyster Shadow

Thanks DL.. was in the doctors and I'm sure there tests are rubbish it wont show up there so I bought more tests and done another and its BFP I'll do another tomorrow morning too.. The nurse said she had the same trouble with another woman last week she got positives but there tests didn't pick it up..

I'm gonna make her do bloods

dublinlady

Synyster Shadow wrote: »

Thanks DL.. was in the doctors and I'm sure there tests are rubbish it wont show up there so I bought more tests and done another and its BFP I'll do another tomorrow morning too.. The nurse said she had the same trouble with another woman last week she got positives but there tests didn't pick it up..

I'm gonna make her do bloods

That happened to me - I was 6 weeks before the doctors detected it! Got bloods done for peace of mind! All was well so don't worry too much about it- weirdly home pregnancy tests are more sensitive!

Synyster Shadow

Yeah it's just by 5 weeks wit DS it picked up but then again the doctor studied it for 5 mins before answering me.

I'm goin with what I'm gettin on the tests

NBO

Like you SS I never thought I'd be posting on the pregnant thread so soon again. My little man is 6 months today (Feb 2013 baby). I've just done a pregnancy test and got a BFP. I'm in absolute shock. We always hoped we'd have another one but didn't think it would happen so soon. Waiting for my OH to come home so I can tell me about our suprise!

Synyster Shadow

Yea we were the same but always said its not the worst thing in the world to happen and we'd be happy, and shocked.
Still waiting on GP to confirm as his nurse is totally unable do her job.

Lilmissprincess-I noticed your post in the moan tread, your not having it easy with your doctor?

lilmissprincess

My cycle was off kilter for a few months prior so where she would normally take it from last period, that would apparently make me 14 weeks, which I'm not, but she's doing a million tests to see what is actually going on. Feeling more reassured than anything by the thoroughness.

Still majorly adjusting to this with himself. Lots of getting upset. Gah, just bad timing (really bad).

Synyster Shadow

sorry about the timing.. Adds stress but it will get easier (I know everyones situation is different)
All the women here are helpful so ask anything at all

Synyster Shadow

I may be on my way out.. I'm doing a digital test today and whatever it says that's what I'll go with :-(

Synyster Shadow

Did my digital and normal test there at lunch time and the normal was good and dark the two lines nearly the same darkness and the digital is reading pregnant 2-3 weeks

I'm not out yet

lilmissprincess

Was going all good until about 1am and the fear has now kicked in. These things never happen in the daytime do they?

Synyster Shadow

Nope first time round I was awake a lot at night. As I got further DS decided his awake time was 3am and well it was his thing when he was born too.

The worry will always be there for different reasons but it's just gettin you ready for how much you'll worry when they get here

Synyster Shadow

Yey!! Finally got the nurse to confirm today I'll have a scan in 5 weeks. Took persuading with her she said it's still negative. So I said it takes longer than 10 seconds she wasn't happy but 5 seconds after I said it she goes oh it's positive. Safe to say I wasn't shocked to hear it was positive!! Grrr!

But I'm been sent to the EPU which I'm happy with they are lovely in that section in mullingar

Chattastrophe!

Yer wan is an absolute idiot that she doesn't know it takes a couple of minutes to read a test! I got a negative test in the doctors on the same day I got a positive test at home, but he insisted on waiting the full five minutes to be sure, and he said it often does take that long for something to show up, especially early on.

Oh and congrats!

NBO

That's great SS. I'm awake at night with nausea, I've decided not to go to the dr for another week or two. All she'll do is take bloods and refer me to my consultant.

lilmissprincess

These cramps are intense, this isn't a part I was ever told about!

Synyster Shadow

yep baba's know how to put us through it..
I'm happy I'm a week closer to 12 week mark, need my energy back

how many weeks are you? I'm near 7 weeks now

lilmissprincess

6 weeks this week I think, though doctor wasn't very sure! I was told the other evening to give her a call during the week to organise another appointment; what way do these things go? I've already had bloods done and we've confirmed the pregnancy so whats next?

Synyster Shadow

I know last time and this time it was basically nothing until 12 weeks you go back for checkup and now I'm been told I'll be scanned at 12 weeks. My original scan first time was 20 weeks but doctor sent me to EPU and that's where I'll be scanned at 12 weeks this time round. Not sure what your doctor will do besides you bloods and the test and your folic acid there ain't a lot more he can do

lilmissprincess

Being sent for an early scan at the end of this week I think, to make doubly sure of dates, doctor going to call me later to confirm if I can do it this week or next.

Seems a bit early to be seeing anything, since I've worked it out to be six weeks from what she was saying, am I likely to see/hear anything?

Synyster Shadow

From 6-7 weeks things can change so much (I'd rather be 8 weeks +) but by now going by your dates the heart beat may be seen it really depends on the dates it might be another week yet for HB to be seen just don't stress yourself over little things about the scan just relax (hard done) If he wants you to go for the dates maybe you should

Tanya76

Contrats to you all!
I am 5 weeks now. Just wondering what should I do next - see my gp or contact the hospital directly to book an appointment? Also, not sure which hospital to choose, considering Halls St. Would you have any recommendations? ... feel a bit lost right now!

Synyster Shadow

Feeling lost is natural. If you go to your GP they will refer you to hospital of your choice. As for which one you could ask in the march thread there might be a few from the area in there. I'm from the midlands.

Congrats nice to have more join in

lilmissprincess

Anyone else got the extremely sensitive gums along with the maddening back cramps?

Still not sure of dates, doctor wants me to go for a scan to date it so potentially will know this Thursday. With early scans do you get a picture?

Synyster Shadow

Yep the whole way through my gums were sensitive with my little guy. They bled a lot. As for cramps they came add went regularly too.

You will get a picture and you can always just say can I get one it's set up to print out so it's no trouble and they are usually nice bout it

LegacyUser

Regular posting anon for now... 5 weeks gone. Due 20th April

Number 4 for us!

Synyster Shadow

Oh wow my hubby wants loads but there will be a couple of years between number 2 and 3 seen as there may just about be a year between my son and number 2.

What age groups have you? And congrats

NBO

Exhausted and sick, am I mad in thinking that if I was back at work it would be easier as I would be distracted....Wasn't going to go to the Dr until mid Sept as baby has vaccination due at that time but felling dizzy so might go before then. Is dizziness part of morning sickness, I was dizzy later in my last pregnancy due to low iron, its surely too early for low iron if I'm only 5-6 weeks

Synyster Shadow

I get dizziness on and off too with slight mornin sickness this time and real bad ms last time. Think it is just part and parcel but later it prob will be irons fault again

lilmissprincess

Got a letter in the door saying I have a scan on 4th September, doctor was on about one last week or this week so I may call and check that she's okay with leaving it this long.

Not a well bunny at all tonight, paracetamol is doing feic all.

LegacyUser

Thanks Synyster Shadow

The dizziness could be low blood sugar. Are you eating enough?

Told our closest family yesterday. They're all excited my sister is pregnant too at the moment. No morning sicknes... little tiredness... nothing major yet... waiting for it all to hit.

Synyster Shadow

I eat a bit depends on the day in it. I do drink a lot of water though. It's prob from running round so much cleaning and lookin after baby. When he sleeps I do housework or eat

I'd say your doctor will be ok with that how many weeks are you then? I know the longer they hold out the better as you'll see more and get a nice picture too

Just got my scan date its the 26th of September I'll be 13 weeks then

LegacyUser

Hello ladies,

Am due 8th April on my second, absolutely thrilled with our surprise baby but have a supplemental exam to sit on Monday and am finding the emotional rollercoaster taking it's toll. I am literally scheduling study time, meal time and crying time. Anyone else finding the hormones difficult?

LegacyUser

Had a tiny bit of blood when wiping last night. Cramping a bit... no blood since. Knicker watching is not a fun thing to do... Staying positive.

Tanya76

Hi Girls, Does anybody have any experience with Rosse Court Clinic in Lucan (Domino scheme for Coombe)? Would you recommend it? I have to book my first appointment sometime soon and still not quite sure about the Domino scheme. Take care.

January

If you can take the Coombe Domino scheme go for it. I have to go consultant led because of a previous c section so will be attending the Coombe hospital itself.

dottybows

Hi everyone,
Im 25, 7weeks pregnant (first)and my Edd is 18th April 2014.
Scan is scheduled for 10th October in the Rotunda.
New to all this, so i haven't got a clue about whats normal and whats not.
Cramps, sore breasts, awful constipation (sorry tmi!), dizziness. No morning sickness at all (yet!)

Was thinking of buying a pregnancy book. Any suggestions?

Synyster Shadow

Congratulations first off. As for books I'm not too sure but if you have a smart phone the apps are great? Iv used them for my little fella and again this time I'm just gone over 8 weeks now. Most of what you have in symptoms are normal add to that back pain.

NordieinDublin

Hi Everyone

Congratulations to everyone this this thread. I am pregnant with baby no 1. I am 4 weeks and 5 days pregnant - I am literally counting the days. My due date is 27th April, which seems like an eternity away.

My first scan is in Holles St on 23rd October which means I will be 14 weeks by then. Is it normal to wait that long before the first scan?

I'm feeling totally fine, but it probably a bit early for me to have morning sickness yet!

Congrats again!

Synyster Shadow

Around week 5 on you may get the sickness I was 6 weeks first time and 8 weeks this time. As myself scan I'll be 13 weeks for my first same with my son. Sometimes it's as far as week 20 so 14 is normal

Congratulations and try enjoy not feeling sick :-)

Chattastrophe!

Fourteen weeks seems to be an odd time for having the scan ... as far as I know, the general rule in Holles St is that you just get the one scan - the big anomaly scan, at twenty weeks - unless you need a dating scan, or have any other issues. And if it was a dating scan, I'd have thought they'd be bringing you in much sooner!

Moonbeam

NordieinDublin wrote: »

Hi Everyone

Congratulations to everyone this this thread. I am pregnant with baby no 1. I am 4 weeks and 5 days pregnant - I am literally counting the days. My due date is 27th April, which seems like an eternity away.

My first scan is in Holles St on 23rd October which means I will be 14 weeks by then. Is it normal to wait that long before the first scan?

I'm feeling totally fine, but it probably a bit early for me to have morning sickness yet!

Congrats again!

Are you sure that is not your 1st appointment? that would be perfectly normal for Holles St.
You ring fetal assessment for your scan and it is usually around 22-24 weeks.