July 2019

dove2011

So said I would just throw it out.

Second baby- 6th July 2019 - a happy accident.
1st Baby going on 13 months! So 2 under 2.
Had my first in CUH- so nice was like a hotel however this lo I am going to Kerry University Hospital...

Happy but shocked, wondering am I mad. I find one hard so what about having 2.
Going to Doctor on wednesday!

Anyone else July 2019?

The Infinite Fart

Count me in! Also 2nd baby. Due on the 7th

Mubre

Just got our positive yesterday! Delighted, can’t believe it baby #1...after our second IVF!

lainycool

Shocked but happy to be posting here, Due baby no 4 on the 4th of July all going well.

Congrats to everyone, Heres to a happy and healthy 9 months :-)

Journey12345

Hi All,


Due early July, GP visit next Wednesday.

Has anyone attended GP?
Thinking of private scan at 8 weeks and another just before Christmas.

Enjoy the journey all.

Minnie2017

Hi ladies,

Congrats all

I have posted in the June thread as have a due date of 28/6 but if this baby is anything like my little one, it’ll be mid July before they arrive.

Journey12345

Public-private or semi private guys???

Pros/cons?

Minnie2017

Journey12345 wrote: »

Public-private or semi private guys???

Pros/cons?

I’m going public in the Coombe. I did domino scheme there last time and found it great. Unfortunately they won’t let me do it this time, but am sure it’ll be fine.

From talking to friends, I think the pro’s of private is shorter wait times, more consistency in that you see the same consultant all the time, and also more scans.

dove2011

Journey12345 wrote: »

Public-private or semi private guys???

Pros/cons?

Journey where are you hoping to go? To be honest dont know much about private however I think if you are outside of Dublin- it is more expensive... a few thousands and you basically get the same care.

dove2011

Welcome all- looking forward to our highlights and our woes together.

dove2011

Minnie2017 wrote: »

Hi ladies,

Congrats all

I have posted in the June thread as have a due date of 28/6 but if this baby is anything like my little one, it’ll be mid July before they arrive.

Welcome buddy

Journey12345

Going with the Coombe. First GP appointment Wednesday.
Booked private scan also for 8 weeks.

Minnie2017

Journey12345 wrote: »

Going with the Coombe. First GP appointment Wednesday.
Booked private scan also for 8 weeks.

Any questions about the public or domino in the coombe, fire away. Don’t know much about the private though

LegacyUser

Had a HTP last Saturday calculating from last period date our 1st babsheen will be due in July 2019, still so shocked! I haven't told anyone yet because I want to come to terms with it myself first before I can hold a conversation on it, struggling to even say the word "pregnant". Hubby has been under abit of stress lately so hoping it will all calm down before I tell him on Friday, so happy I found this forum and realise I'm not alone! 😊❤

Minnie2017

Congrats K8Cabz, welcome aboard

Journey12345

First doctors appointment tomorrow, have a few items on the list to ask.

Anything else I need to be finding out?

Thanks guys.

Minnie2017

Journey12345 wrote: »

First doctors appointment tomorrow, have a few items on the list to ask.

Anything else I need to be finding out?

Thanks guys.

Do another test
Sign up for mother and infant scheme
Get letter for hospital

Some GPs do blood tests but not all (mine doesn’t) it’s usually a quick enough visit.

I found I had a lot more questions at my booking appt that my gp visit. Good Luck

Journey12345

Thanks- much appreciated

chocolatepan

Hi Everyone and congratulations!
Still don't quite believe my positive test this week, was a faint positive so testing again but look like I'll be due with baby no2 11th July 2019.

I have a 16 month old so things are going to be busy next year! Had my first public in the Coombe but going to go for the Rotunda this time. Also plan to do an early scan around 8 weeks. Anyone have symptoms yet? I had implantation bleeding which I didn't have on my first, other than that just the odd twinge in the uterus area!

Minnie2017

Hey chocolatepan and welcome

My main symptom has been a bleed for the last week. Along with some nausea and tiredness I’ve a 14 month old here too so plenty to keep me busy

The Infinite Fart

Hope everyone is well! Nausea is here already. Popping deflatine like sweets at the moment. Roll on 2nd trimester

Mubre

Haven't really had too many symptoms this week, just very tired and quite heartburny. Last week I had been feeling quite nauseous too, but seems to have eased this week. I went to the GP yesterday, we're also booked in for an 8 week scan with the fertility clinic. I think we're going to go for shared care in Holla Street.

Minnie2017

We’re getting an early scan too and the next 2 weeks can’t come quick enough

markc1184

My partner had her first doctors appointment yesterday. Due 3rd of July. It's our first and has taken the guts of 2 years to get here. Elated is an understatement. Both her mother and sister suffered from bad morning sickness in their pregnancies so she is preparing for the same although has been well to this point.

Can I ask here what is the difference between going public or private. The option for private is available but unsure which option to go for.

Journey12345

Hand delivered letter to Coombe yesterday, waiting to hear back now.

Minnie2017

Journey12345 wrote: »

Hand delivered letter to Coombe yesterday, waiting to hear back now.

They were back to me very quickly so you shouldn’t be waiting long

LegacyUser

Hey everyone, I've just had my test and due late July. I still cannot believe... Don't really feel pregnant yet.
But I have had an emotional breakdown just now, so I guess I am - apparently I didn't transfer to the new health insurance provider last January (company plan). The company went from Laya to VHI and I forgot to register with them by then. Don't know what to do now. I'm not covered at all, feel useless and stupid

Journey12345

Thanks Minnie.

Have you your scan/appointment this side of Christmas?

Minnie2017

Journey12345 wrote: »

Thanks Minnie.

Have you your scan/appointment this side of Christmas?

Hi, I have both my booking appt and scan on the week of the 10th Dec. Unfortunately they’re not on the same day but what can you do. It’s defo earlier with the coombe this time round but am thinking that’s coz it’s not as busy a time of year maybe.

Am also going for a private scan in the next 2 weeks too (for peace of mind)

The Infinite Fart

MBea wrote: »

Hey everyone, I've just had my test and due late July. I still cannot believe... Don't really feel pregnant yet.
But I have had an emotional breakdown just now, so I guess I am - apparently I didn't transfer to the new health insurance provider last January (company plan). The company went from Laya to VHI and I forgot to register with them by then. Don't know what to do now. I'm not covered at all, feel useless and stupid

Aw congratulations! Try not to worry. Went public the last time myself and will be doing the same again. Had fantastic care all throughout the pregnancy and was very lucky to be seen in the midwives clinic most of the time. They were so lovely. If there are any complications you'll be seen by the consultant or their team anyway. My own gp reckoned there wasn't any point in going private as you receive the same level of care anyway! With extra scans you can get them privately if you want. Well worth it. Now if only we could fast forward a few weeks and not feel hungover every day

MysticMe

The Infinite Fart wrote: »

Aw congratulations! Try not to worry. Went public the last time myself and will be doing the same again. Had fantastic care all throughout the pregnancy and was very lucky to be seen in the midwives clinic most of the time. They were so lovely. If there are any complications you'll be seen by the consultant or their team anyway. My own gp reckoned there wasn't any point in going private as you receive the same level of care anyway! With extra scans you can get them privately if you want. Well worth it. Now if only we could fast forward a few weeks and not feel hungover every day

Thank you for support, it means a lot now. Yes, will be going public, a colleague was also happy with public care, so be it!
What hospital were you with, if you don't mind me asking?
I went to GP today to get a referral letter, so everything is official now

MysticMe

chocolatepan wrote: »

Hi Everyone and congratulations!
Still don't quite believe my positive test this week, was a faint positive so testing again but look like I'll be due with baby no2 11th July 2019.

I have a 16 month old so things are going to be busy next year! Had my first public in the Coombe but going to go for the Rotunda this time. Also plan to do an early scan around 8 weeks. Anyone have symptoms yet? I had implantation bleeding which I didn't have on my first, other than that just the odd twinge in the uterus area!

Congratulations! I had my test yesterday too, still cannot fully believe it's real:) I have some tenderness in the breast area, other than that nothing. My due date is around the 17th July, it's probably too early for sickness? I didn't have any with my first btw.

MysticMe

markc1184 wrote: »

My partner had her first doctors appointment yesterday. Due 3rd of July. It's our first and has taken the guts of 2 years to get here. Elated is an understatement. Both her mother and sister suffered from bad morning sickness in their pregnancies so she is preparing for the same although has been well to this point.

Can I ask here what is the difference between going public or private. The option for private is available but unsure which option to go for.

There are three options: public, semi-private and private. DO you have a health insurance? As without it you won't get accepted to the semi-private and private.
These two differs - with private you have a private consultant who takes care of everything, you have no waiting time and scan at every appointment. You'll have a private room after delivery (not always though, depends on how busy they are) It's costly though, roughly 3-5K nowadays. You will be able to get some back (around 20%, I think) with Med 1 form.
Semi-private is another scheme, where you see the same consultant every time you have an appointment, as well as a team of midwives. Also "Visits will alternate with your GP under the combined care scheme and your GP will see you for your six-week postnatal check-up unless you have been requested to attend the hospital." You will have a semi-private room in the hospital (5-6 people, usually). The cost is about €1000.
I hope this helps:)

The Infinite Fart

MysticMe wrote: »

Thank you for support, it means a lot now. Yes, will be going public, a colleague was also happy with public care, so be it!
What hospital were you with, if you don't mind me asking?
I went to GP today to get a referral letter, so everything is official now

I was with Sligo last time. The midwives were exceptional. Got private scans done in Castlebar at 8 weeks and 12. Had check in appointment in hospital at 16 weeks with consultant, anomaly scan at around 20 and then was between gp and midwives clinic for the remainder of the pregnancy. Baby was delivered by midwives too but they were in constant contact with the consultant and her team so always working under her guidance. The team also popped in and out to check how everything was going throughout. Everything was grand.

markc1184

MysticMe wrote: »

There are three options: public, semi-private and private. DO you have a health insurance? As without it you won't get accepted to the semi-private and private.
These two differs - with private you have a private consultant who takes care of everything, you have no waiting time and scan at every appointment. You'll have a private room after delivery (not always though, depends on how busy they are) It's costly though, roughly 3-5K nowadays. You will be able to get some back (around 20%, I think) with Med 1 form.
Semi-private is another scheme, where you see the same consultant every time you have an appointment, as well as a team of midwives. Also "Visits will alternate with your GP under the combined care scheme and your GP will see you for your six-week postnatal check-up unless you have been requested to attend the hospital." You will have a semi-private room in the hospital (5-6 people, usually). The cost is about €1000.
I hope this helps:)

Thank you. Yes there is VHI coverage. Something to think about.

Mubre

I went to the GP on Wednesday, and she said she would refer me to Holla Street. Do I just wait for the hospital to contact me? How long should I expect till I hear from them. Thanks.

Journey12345

Can anyone tell me what days/times are the antenatal classes in the Coombe.
How long do they usually last?

Minnie2017

Journey12345 wrote: »

Can anyone tell me what days/times are the antenatal classes in the Coombe.
How long do they usually last?

From memory, I think they give you options. We did ours in 1 day on a Saturday last time, but some friends done them one morning a week for a few weeks.

The physio classes used be on a weds morning but that was 2 years ago.

I’d defo book early if you want the Saturdays or the hypno birthing class as they book out quickly

MysticMe

Mubre wrote: »

I went to the GP on Wednesday, and she said she would refer me to Holla Street. Do I just wait for the hospital to contact me? How long should I expect till I hear from them. Thanks.

I think I called the Holles Str myself with my first pregnancy. Yes, just looked at their website:

You can book online to register with any of the Public Care Options below (apart from the Community Midwives) or alternatively, call the Central Booking Office: Monday to Friday: 08.30 - 16.00hrs. Tel: (01) 637 3288. You can also email cb at nmh.ie with any booking queries you may have.

LegacyUser

The Infinite Fart wrote: »

I was with Sligo last time. The midwives were exceptional. Got private scans done in Castlebar at 8 weeks and 12. Had check in appointment in hospital at 16 weeks with consultant, anomaly scan at around 20 and then was between gp and midwives clinic for the remainder of the pregnancy. Baby was delivered by midwives too but they were in constant contact with the consultant and her team so always working under her guidance. The team also popped in and out to check how everything was going throughout. Everything was grand.

Hi.

I am wondering if they do 12 week scans in sligo hospital? I had my first baby in uk and they always do 12 week scans but online here I keep seeing just 20 week scans?

The Infinite Fart

If you're a higher risk public patient, like over a certain age etc. they'll do it. It definitely isn't standard but everyone gets the anomaly scan at around 20 weeks in Sligo. Think some hospitals don't even do that! We are getting an 8 week and hopefully 12 week scan in Innervision in Castlebar. They're about €100 a pop and they're absolutely lovely there.

Hope everyone is doing OK. Have been struck down by a nasty case of gastroenteritis as well as the morning sickness. Never vomited so much in my life!!

MysticMe

The Infinite Fart wrote: »

Hope everyone is doing OK. Have been struck down by a nasty case of gastroenteritis as well as the morning sickness. Never vomited so much in my life!!

Sorry to her this I'd be worried about dehydration, do you take much fluid during the day? I have some cramps in the upper abdominal after I eat something, I didn't have this before. I'm also nauseas (no vomiting though) and also feel very irritable all the time!
I have to stop practicing yoga up until 14 weeks (teacher told me this) which is heartbreaking, as it's something I really enjoy. So, I'm jogging at a slow pace few times a week instead.

dove2011

Hi all

So I have lovely nausea of late and a urine infection- I am complaining so much at work- the girls will cop it eventually. bought ginger biscuits but that is a huge give away

Minnie2017

Hey ladies,

7.5 wks here now and the tiredness has hit big time. It’s coupled with some nights of ****ty sleep coz little man was sick too so I’m a ray of sunshine this week ha

The Infinite Fart

MysticMe wrote: »

Sorry to her this I'd be worried about dehydration, do you take much fluid during the day? I have some cramps in the upper abdominal after I eat something, I didn't have this before. I'm also nauseas (no vomiting though) and also feel very irritable all the time!
I have to stop practicing yoga up until 14 weeks (teacher told me this) which is heartbreaking, as it's something I really enjoy. So, I'm jogging at a slow pace few times a week instead.

Went into gp and he gave me an anti nausea tablet to get through it so hopefully dehydration won't happen! Def need to get more water in though. Ah having to give up yoga is a pain. We'll all just have to take it easy I suppose!

MysticMe

The Infinite Fart wrote: »

Went into gp and he gave me an anti nausea tablet to get through it so hopefully dehydration won't happen! Def need to get more water in though. Ah having to give up yoga is a pain. We'll all just have to take it easy I suppose!

I just read another thread about cariban, some people are taking it for the whole pregnancy apparently! You should get better now.

jlm29

Is there room for one more? I’m due my 4th baby early in July! Went to GP yesterday, so will be waiting to be called for my first opd appointment!

MysticMe

jlm29 wrote: »

Is there room for one more? I’m due my 4th baby early in July! Went to GP yesterday, so will be waiting to be called for my first opd appointment!

Hi jilm29, welcome! I'm due mid-July (according to the app I have:) ) and it's my second. How are you feeling?

Minnie2017

Hi Jilm and welcome aboard

jlm29

MysticMe wrote: »

Hi jilm29, welcome! I'm due mid-July (according to the app I have:) ) and it's my second. How are you feeling?

I’ve been grand! A bit tired, but that could be because the children I already have are bad sleepers! July seems like so so long away!

Loveinapril

Just got a faint positive.. we only started trying this month, my son was one this weekend so it's all go! Delighted but a bit terrified as I lost my first pregnancy at 7 weeks.