August 2018

bumpno3

Been keeping a eye last few days to see if anyone was going to start this, couldn't wait any longer😊 I'm 4+5 days. Very early stages. Cannot wait. Baby no3 for us.

NotTotallySure

bumpno3 wrote: »

Been keeping a eye last few days to see if anyone was going to start this, couldn't wait any longer😊 I'm 4+5 days. Very early stages. Cannot wait. Baby no3 for us.

Just wanted to say congratulations, BumpNo3 :-)
You've found out very early on! Hope you are feeling well.

I'm due early July (though realistically it'll be June - twins - all going well).

NotTotallySure

bumpno3 wrote: »

Been keeping a eye last few days to see if anyone was going to start this, couldn't wait any longer😊 I'm 4+5 days. Very early stages. Cannot wait. Baby no3 for us.

Just wanted to say congratulations, BumpNo3 :-)
You've found out very early on! Hope you are feeling well.

I'm due early July (though realistically it'll be June - twins - all going well).

LegacyUser

Yay, I was stalking the July thread too scared to start one lol! Congrats to you! August first here, so 7 weeks 3 days. Have a private scan booked next week, all very exciting. Some symptoms creeping in, def had nausea at points this week but coping better than I expected! Hope you’re keeping well!

bumpno3

Thanks so much. Yes found very early in had been expecting it. Hopefully all goes well. The first weeks can be worrying. How lovely congratulations to you on your wonderful news. Hoping all goes as planned for you.

LegacyUser

Hi! Glad there is a group on here. Currently about 4 weeks and 5 days (4+5?).

This is our first, pretty excited and nervous at the same time. Had a feeling I was pregnant before my missed period. We had been trying for a while anyway.

It is so weird not being able to tell anyone! I think a lot of people will figure it out over Christmas anyway when I can't have any drinks or soft cheese (am a big brie and goats cheese fan).

Currently trying to book a doctor's appointment to start the ball rolling. It seems that lots are closing over Christmas though so won't be able to go to my regular GP. Would like to get a scan before 12 weeks to check on everything.

Symptoms so far include bloating, sore boobs and feeling quite hungry!

Congrats to everyone on here. Wishing you all a healthy and happy pregnancy!

Bumpno3 - any advice with 2 already?

bumpno3

Congratulations firsttimemamma and thatssofetch. It's such a happy and exciting time. I'm the same trying to get app in doctors for Wednesday, I will try and wait for 12 week scan or whenever it comes I just try not to worry to much, So so hard tho, esp in the early weeks every little pain and I'm worried. I have sore books, and insomnia, have been awake every night from week before I done test wake at 2 and can't sleep again so frustrating, this is new other two pregnancys was just sickness. Hope this goes soon. Have yous both decided what hospital yous will go to? I know Christmas it's so hard to hide the not drinking. That's really the worst. Enjoy next few weeks, it feels nice having a little secret between you and your partner.

bumpno3

Congratulations firsttimemamma and thatssofetch. It's such a happy and exciting time. I'm the same trying to get app in doctors for Wednesday, I will try and wait for 12 week scan or whenever it comes I just try not to worry to much, So so hard tho, esp in the early weeks every little pain and I'm worried. I have sore books, and insomnia, have been awake every night from week before I done test wake at 2 and can't sleep again so frustrating, this is new other two pregnancys was just sickness. Hope this goes soon. Have yous both decided what hospital yous will go to? I know Christmas it's so hard to hide the not drinking. That's really the worst. Enjoy next few weeks, it feels nice having a little secret between you and your partner.

LegacyUser

Haha heres your sister with the insomnia, but I work a lot of nightshifts so prob doesn’t help!! Scan is in the morning at 10am, all going well I’ll probably tell my parents and his parents, the not drinking over xmas will be a dead giveaway otherwise!

I have my booking appointment in the rotunda on Jan 22nd, public patient! The appointment is at half 7 in the morning which I was shocked by I’ll be 12.5 weeks then

LegacyUser

Hope the scan went well Firsttimemamma! I think my mom will figure it out pretty fast, I'll probably end up telling her if she asks.

Was it hard getting an appointment? I'll be in CUMH, have no choice really! I hope they are nice.

How old are your first two Bumpno3? Ya it is nice having a private secret! Get to enjoy it on our own for a while.

Sleeping fine for now, thank god. Was gas buying my pregnancy supplements, checked the whole pharmacy to make sure no-one I knew was there.

LegacyUser

So had the scan, good heartbeat, measuring right on schedule and everything is where it’s supposed to be so a huge relief!!

cowlove

Hi everyone, I've just found out today I am pregnant with baby no. 2. This time three years ago I found out I was pregnant with my little boy. We have been trying for number two for a while now and I was going to make an appointment with the doctor in the new year if nothing was happening so this is a great surprise. When i took the test I really didn't think it would be positive at all.

I hope everyone has a happy and healthy pregnancy

bumpno3

Great your scan went well firsttimemamma, it's really put your mind at ease I bet. Can't believe your booking appointment is for half 7, that seams super early didn't realise they would start so early.

I have a 4 year old and a 2 year old. I went to MLU in Our Lady of lourdes, so I hope do do same again. Seeing my gp tomorrow to get things started.

Congratulations cowlove. What a lovely early Christmas present.

LegacyUser

ThatsSoFetch wrote: »

Was it hard getting an appointment? I'll be in CUMH, have no choice really! I hope they are nice.

No not at all, I went to my gp to confirm everything she gave me a referral letter to post off which I did straight away, that was a Monday, got my letter in the post that Wednesday with the appointment lol

Yeah the half 7 thing threw me a bit now I have to be honest, they must be really busy, no harm though to get it over and done with early in the day.

Congrats Cowlove and welcome

jelly&icecream

I'm tenuously sticking my head in here. Not even 5 weeks along yet.

Have my work Christmas party tomorrow evening which involves copious amounts of free booze and a nice meal. It'll be fairly out of character for me not to be helping myself to free vino so afraid cat will be out of the bag. Have my mam coming to babysit my toddler so can't sit it out or it'll tip her off... Argh!! I managed to keep things under wraps until fairly far along first time round which is the way I like it.

LegacyUser

Congrats Cowlove and Jellyandicecream! Due to go to a doctor today, woke up with a cold though so not the best start! Glad to hear your scan went well firsttimemamma. Have a little pregnancy app, it's pretty cute- it says what is happening to the little guy/gal at the moment. Hope everyone is feeling well enough!

theniamh

Congrats to all!! I'm due the first week of August! My first baby!! It all feels unreal at the moment!!

I have a question for ye wise women! I got my letter for my first appointment its on the 18th of January, I'll be 12 weeks by then. The letter says the time of my appointment, and then goes on to say please contact scan room to arrange your scan, is the appointment just bloods and questions and I need to book a scan separate??
I have a feeling it will be my first of many questions!! Thanks for any help!! X

Jillapino

Hi girls just took a clear blue test yesterday and it's showing pregnant 2-3 weeks! It will be my first! Very nervous! Wasn't expecting to happen so quick within the month of starting to try! I'm 25 and have no idea where to start! Will make a docs appointment early next week, will probably be going with Hollis st as it's the closest to us and will more than likely be going public! Any advice greatly appreciated!

scaredycat

Hi ladies,

I'm pregnant with baby #3 too and 7 weeks gone and I am so so so so sick! I have a 3 & 1/2 year old and 1 & 1/2 year old so this was a surprise for us. We had agreed to go for a 3rd but not as quickly. (I'm 38 so time not exactly on my side either)
I have been so miserable over Xmas not being able to play with my boys and stressed out as work is so busy this time of year (finance) and so definitely cannot ring in sick!
Sorry to be bringing down mood as I know most of you are in a very happy place and that's such an amazing feeling so enjoy every moment.
Anyhow I just had to rant cos I'm sick of looking at 4 walls and my bed and I can't rant to my hubby cos he is flat out looking after the boys so ye get to hear it instead.

koriko

Hi girls- I’m 6 w 4d pregnant today- had a scan last week- no heartbeat yet, nurse said it was a bit early- scan for heartbeat next Wednesday morning- very nervous. No sickness yet just cvery awoken breasts, huge appetite and constipation (I’m on
Progesterone pessaries). Should I have morning sickness at this stage??
I’m 33. Much wanted first baby for us after a year of ivf fails including an early miscarriage in June. Positive about this one hopefully x

bee06

koriko wrote: »

Hi girls- I’m 6 w 4d pregnant today- had a scan last week- no heartbeat yet, nurse said it was a bit early- scan for heartbeat next Wednesday morning- very nervous. No sickness yet just cvery awoken breasts, huge appetite and constipation (I’m on
Progesterone pessaries). Should I have morning sickness at this stage??
I’m 33. Much wanted first baby for us after a year of ivf fails including an early miscarriage in June. Positive about this one hopefully x

I didn’t have any morning sickness at all during my preganacy. Not everyone gets it (thankfully!). We also couldn’t see a heartbeat at our 6 week scan because it was too early. Currently lying next to my baby boy born today. We were getting fertility treatment as well and I still remember how nerve wracking getting to 12 weeks was. Hope it all works out for you xxx

koriko

Hi girls- I’m 6 w 4d pregnant today- had a scan last week- no heartbeat yet, nurse said it was a bit early- scan for heartbeat next Wednesday morning- very nervous. No sickness yet just cvery awoken breasts, huge appetite and constipation (I’m on
Progesterone pessaries). Should I have morning sickness at this stage??
I’m 33. Much wanted first baby for us after a year of ivf fails including an early miscarriage in June. Positive about this one hopefully x

Jillapino

Haven't had much sickness yet! A little bit in the evening tho before I go to bed strangely, just tired and sore boobs feel very bloated too and getting the odd tummy cramp like period pain!

LegacyUser

Hi! This is my first one, I’m week 6, day 3, and I see some of you already been to a scan, so I guess I have to find a doctor too haha I don’t feel much yet, sometimes a bit sore in the stomach. I moved to Ireland last June and I never even been to a doctor here, but if I got everything correct, I first have to find a gp before I will meet any midwife. Happy new year btw!

LegacyUser

Hi all,

8 weeks along with no 2, sicker than anything I ever experienced on no 1, actually thought I had it bad first time around!! Completely wiped out with tiredness but hubby is being amazing and picking up the slack. Actually don't know what I would do with out him!

No appointments yet, supposing Christmas slowed down the paperwork in the hospital. Will wait for 12 week scan this time around, went for early scan last time and it freaked me out more than settled my mind.

Happy New year to you all, an exciting start to the new year!!

jelly&icecream

6 and a half weeks here and the nausea is starting to kick in. No puking yet... but it's only a matter of time if it's anything like my last pregnancy. Not looking forward to heading back to work tomorrow!

bumpno3

7 weeks and 2 days along here, so sick wasn't near as bad with my other two. Spending most of the morning.and afternoon vomiting, have no energy. Lucky hubby is of work for two weeks round Xmas but dreading him going back next week. No work on scan appointment here yet, hopefully will get word in a few days. Hope everyone feeling good.

LegacyUser

Back to work today... Seems sleep was not in the cards for me last night, not to mention the small boy who insisted on sleeping on top of mammy last night! Exhausted is not the word today, thankfully nausea and vomiting is under control today... Have been grazing on snacks all morning and staying hydrated which has helped... Why is it the hardest trimester is the one where you have to say nothing about being pregnant?! Mother nature sure has a fecked up sense of humor 😟

ZiggyBean

8+1 and horrendous morning sickness and tiredness over the Christmas... Back to work today and I am beyond exhausted. All I want is to put my head down on the desk and sleep!! Why is mother nature so cruel as to make you so sick and exhausted in the first trimester when you're trying not to say anything to anyone?? Oh and the bloat.... I AM MASSIVE! HNY ladies!!

Edited to ask has anyone got the flu jab yet???

LegacyUser

Congrats to all the new joiners here! Yes I also hate that you can't tell anyone. Am so tired, have cramps and am bloated (never get bloated outside of my period), also have a heightened sense of smell which is weird! Got a few odd looks when I drank sparkling water and fizzy drinks all Christmas, am certain a few people are suspicious. Was at the doctor before Christmas but they couldn't do bloods because the labs were closed so heading back again next week and then we will get the ball rolling!

Glad it is January though so I have no social events to attend. No sickness so far, bit nauseous but hopefully that's as far as I'll go. Am using an app called Ovia to track my pregnancy. It tells me what size the baby is, what part should be growing etc. I'm learning a lot! Currently 6+6.

Barely looked at chocolate over Christmas which is very weird for me, baby doesn't seem to want sweets! (Probably for the best). Happy New Year to all!

theniamh

ZiggyBean wrote: »

8+1 and horrendous morning sickness and tiredness over the Christmas... Back to work today and I am beyond exhausted. All I want is to put my head down on the desk and sleep!! Why is mother nature so cruel as to make you so sick and exhausted in the first trimester when you're trying not to say anything to anyone?? Oh and the bloat.... I AM MASSIVE! HNY ladies!!

Edited to ask has anyone got the flu jab yet???

I was just about to ask about flu jab!!!
I rang my doctors office and the lady on the phone was like you need to wait until 12 weeks, I think she just made that up!! You'd imagine it would be sooner the better!! I'm going to call back and ask to speak to someone else!

ZiggyBean

theniamh wrote: »

I was just about to ask about flu jab!!!
I rang my doctors office and the lady on the phone was like you need to wait until 12 weeks, I think she just made that up!! You'd imagine it would be sooner the better!! I'm going to call back and ask to speak to someone else!

No no that's not true, I definitely got it last time before 12 weeks and rang my doc earlier who advised getting in ASAP due to the dose going around at the moment. I'm book in for Thursday.

scaredycat

ZiggyBean wrote: »

8+1 and horrendous morning sickness and tiredness over the Christmas... Back to work today and I am beyond exhausted. All I want is to put my head down on the desk and sleep!! Why is mother nature so cruel as to make you so sick and exhausted in the first trimester when you're trying not to say anything to anyone?? Oh and the bloat.... I AM MASSIVE! HNY ladies!!

Edited to ask has anyone got the flu jab yet???

Don't mind whoever told you not to get flu jab before 12 weeks. I rang at 5 weeks and they told me to come in straight away and said sooner the better.

I am back to work Thursday and I'm dreading it too. People will definitely cop as I am weak as kitten, and can't concentrate on a thing not to mind figures and deadlines at work. I'm seriously considering ringing in Thursday and Friday.
Also ladies I went to a&e last Fri as was completely dehydrated and couldn't even keep water down. I was kept in and they prescribed me cariban which is anti nausea tablet but you will not believe the results. Its unreal how much its helped but its wicked expensive, cost me like 120e for one month supply and most chemists have to order it in as its non licensed. Its completely safe tho as I have researched it even after doc told me its ok . So I definitely recommend this if you are very sick if you can afford it. The hospital were very positive about it and I know why now.

cookiecakes

scaredycat wrote: »

Also ladies I went to a&e last Fri as was completely dehydrated and couldn't even keep water down. I was kept in and they prescribed me cariban which is anti nausea tablet but you will not believe the results. Its unreal how much its helped but its wicked expensive, cost me like 120e for one month supply and most chemists have to order it in as its non licensed. Its completely safe tho as I have researched it even after doc told me its ok . So I definitely recommend this if you are very sick if you can afford it. The hospital were very positive about it and I know why now.

If you know anyone going to Spain, it's way cheaper over there! I think it's 20 euro for a box of 24! Works out way cheaper than here! I agree though it's an absolute lifesaver. I was admitted too and was told 'it's your choice but....' I was super nervous about taking anything but they had a ton of safety data on it and I felt it was the right choice for me. The relief from not getting sick 6/7 times a day was something else!

ZiggyBean

ThatsSoFetch wrote: »

Congrats to all the new joiners here! Yes I also hate that you can't tell anyone. Am so tired, have cramps and am bloated (never get bloated outside of my period), also have a heightened sense of smell which is weird! Got a few odd looks when I drank sparkling water and fizzy drinks all Christmas, am certain a few people are suspicious. Was at the doctor before Christmas but they couldn't do bloods because the labs were closed so heading back again next week and then we will get the ball rolling!

Glad it is January though so I have no social events to attend. No sickness so far, bit nauseous but hopefully that's as far as I'll go. Am using an app called Ovia to track my pregnancy. It tells me what size the baby is, what part should be growing etc. I'm learning a lot! Currently 6+6.

Barely looked at chocolate over Christmas which is very weird for me, baby doesn't seem to want sweets! (Probably for the best). Happy New Year to all!

Using Ovia too, used it last time and found it great, currently have a wild strawberry, lol... Got little hands and feet yesterday... Love watching them grow! Actually measured my little mans hand's when he came out, mind you... He was much bigger! Great app though.

theniamh

I feel so bad for all of ye sick!! I've been so lucky!! A bit of nausea but nothing crazy! I had to tell everyone in work because I lift heavy things in work so I wasn't taking any risks!!

I just booked an appointment with the doctor rather than dealing with the secretary! I have a feeling she just wanted me off the phone when I asked about the flu jab!

LegacyUser

10 weeks today! Felt pretty crappy over xmas nausea and tiredness but I’m coming out the other side of it now!! Got my flu jab today and was told its safe at any stage for anybody wondering!!

2 and a half weeks until my booking appointment I cant wait, kinda want it all out in the open now, tired of making excuses for not going on nights out pretty sure if my friends havn’t copped it then they’re all really annoyed at me lol oh well they’ll jusy have to get over it.

Hope everyone is well

ZiggyBean

theniamh wrote: »

I feel so bad for all of ye sick!! I've been so lucky!! A bit of nausea but nothing crazy! I had to tell everyone in work because I lift heavy things in work so I wasn't taking any risks!!

I just booked an appointment with the doctor rather than dealing with the secretary! I have a feeling she just wanted me off the phone when I asked about the flu jab!

Can't wait to let the cat out of the bag here. Hate the whole cloak and daggers thing... Only a few more weeks... Waiting on my scan appointment. So exciting!!

bumpalert

Hi everyone!

Just joining now, am 9 weeks pregnant with our first baby Have had minimal symptoms so far, starving a lot of the time, sore boobs but that's really it, hoping that all is ok and I'm just one of the lucky ones!

We told immediate family a few weeks ago as there would have been no hiding it over Christmas plus we were too excited to keep it in! First scan is in 3 weeks so can tell everyone else then once we know everything is as it should be.

What is the deal with combined care? My GP didn't get me to fill in any forms, she just sent my referral to the hospital and that was it. Do I need to do anything?

Are ye all exercising? I haven't been doing anything apart from walks (minimal) at the weekend as it's too late when I get home from work during the week. Plus the weather is horrible!

Oh and I got the flu jab yesterday, the aussie flu sounds awful and pregnant women are on the at risk list.

Congrats to everyone here!

Midnight Sundance

How safe is the flu jab when you're less than 12 weeks? Do you get it from the doctor? I've a head cold currently, will i have i have to wait until that has cleared before I get the flu jab.
Finding it hard to distinguish what is cold/(maybe flu?) symptoms from early pregnancy ones.

ZiggyBean

Midnight Sundance wrote: »

How safe is the flu jab when you're less than 12 weeks? Do you get it from the doctor? I've a head cold currently, will i have i have to wait until that has cleared before I get the flu jab.
Finding it hard to distinguish what is cold/(maybe flu?) symptoms from early pregnancy ones.

Have been advised it is perfectly safe for flu jab before 12 weeks, the earlier the better. I would suggest ringing your doc and asking about it with them. They would be best to advise when to get it etc.

Liam McPoyle

Another one here, not me, missus cat. We have an 8 month old already so all going well by the end of August we will have two under 18 months. :eek:

First scan this morning and she is approx 8 weeks gone.

Best wishes to all.

ZiggyBean

Just wondering those of you who have had the flu jab, did you have to pay for it? I don't remember paying for it before..

Liam McPoyle

ZiggyBean wrote: »

Just wondering those of you who have had the flu jab, did you have to pay for it? I don't remember paying for it before..

The Mrs got hers with her doctor and wasn't charged.

scaredycat

ZiggyBean wrote: »

Just wondering those of you who have had the flu jab, did you have to pay for it? I don't remember paying for it before..

I had to pay20e, which is apparently admin fee. Glad I got it now tho as been in and out of hospital this last week getting IV fluids and flu is everywhere down there. Its awful.

ZiggyBean

scaredycat wrote: »

I had to pay20e, which is apparently admin fee. Glad I got it now tho as been in and out of hospital this last week getting IV fluids and flu is everywhere down there. Its awful.

Yup was charged €20 too... Thought it was free... But either way happier now I have it.

LegacyUser

ZiggyBean wrote: »

Yup was charged €20 too... Thought it was free... But either way happier now I have it.

I paid 20 as well. Was offered it back in October for free from work and didn’t take it, didn’t know the situation I’d be in lol

peaceandlove

Hi Everyone

6 weeks pregnant with my second!
Very exciting, I had planned on taking patental leave over the summer before I found out, I’m wondering does anyone know if I can still do this and then go straight onto maternity leave?
I had only planned a 6 week block
Thanks

Jillapino

Went to the doctor today and he filled out the forms and did another test, checked blood pressure and discussed hospitals etc going to go with Hollis street and there satellite clinic in Loughlinstown, he said to book my first appointment for 15/16 weeks? Does this sound right? I thought it would be around 12? If not I might get an private scan

ZiggyBean

Jillapino wrote: »

Went to the doctor today and he filled out the forms and did another test, checked blood pressure and discussed hospitals etc going to go with Hollis street and there satellite clinic in Loughlinstown, he said to book my first appointment for 15/16 weeks? Does this sound right? I thought it would be around 12? If not I might get an private scan

Going to the coombe and not holles street but I'm assuming the procedures are similar, once the hospital receive your forms they will send you out your appointments. I've received my booking in appointment and dating scan, took about three weeks to come back but that was over Christmas. I'm going public FYI.

Jillapino

ZiggyBean wrote: »

Going to the coombe and not holles street but I'm assuming the procedures are similar, once the hospital receive your forms they will send you out your appointments. I've received my booking in appointment and dating scan, took about three weeks to come back but that was over Christmas. I'm going public FYI.

Thanks so much, I'm going public too, haven't told any friends or family yet and it's my first! So feel a bit overwhelmed! The doctor gave me a letter to bring at first apt and gave me a number to phone to make appointment. So will try phone during the week if I get a moment to make a private call during work!