Due in October 2020

rumar

I've searched on here and can't find a thread for babies due in October 2020 so I've stated this one.
This is my first pregnancy and EDD is 9th October 2020.

mojesius

Congratulations! How are the symptoms going? Have you looked into booking hospital yet?

I'm also expecting in October, EDD is 6th so only a few days before you This will be our second, have a two year old daughter.

Tiredness hit me like a brick today, wasn't doing too badly until now, doesn't help that work is extremely busy right now!

rumar

mojesius wrote: »

Congratulations! How are the symptoms going? Have you looked into booking hospital yet?

I'm also expecting in October, EDD is 6th so only a few days before you This will be our second, have a two year old daughter.

Tiredness hit me like a brick today, wasn't doing too badly until now, doesn't help that work is extremely busy right now!

Congratulations to you too!
To be honest I'm feeling pretty crappy since yesterday. I'm very bloated and that's making me uncomfortable and mildly crampy in my tummy unless I'm in loose clothes (like pj's... Can't wear them to work!) we did IVF so I'm on extra projesterone which can make you crampy and bloated so I'm putting it down to that. I'm also knackered and have sore boobs. No puking yet thankfully!

I feel very excited but also quite nervous. Trying not to lose the run of myself as it's still early days, looking forward to my scan on the 25th Feb.

mojesius

I know what you mean about bloating. Only 6 weeks in and I no longer need a belt on my jeans :O

Hopefully you'll be fortunate enough to miss the puking, I didn't on my last pregnancy but had bouts of nausea, mild enough though.

The early scan is great to help ease your mind, not long to go for it now.

rumar

mojesius wrote: »

I know what you mean about bloating. Only 6 weeks in and I no longer need a belt on my jeans :O

Hopefully you'll be fortunate enough to miss the puking, I didn't on my last pregnancy but had bouts of nausea, mild enough though.

The early scan is great to help ease your mind, not long to go for it now.

The bloating is mad isn't it? Like the baby is the size of a peppercorn and I can't close my jeans! Feeling so much better today thankfully after I wore looser clothes, I'm dying for the scan but also very nervous about it, nothing we can do now anyway apart from count down the days. Are you booked into a maternity hospital yet? I won't be released from the IVF clinic til after my scan so I don't have to do that yet, I'm hoping to go to the midwife led unit in Drogheda, all going well.

Ardgorm

Hi girls

I'm about 5 weeks pregnant, periods are a bit irregular so maybe a few days either way.

I had a miscarriage a few months back on my 1st pregnancy so I'm incredibly nervous. Hoping to have a private scan all going well around what I think is the 8 or 9 week mark.

mojesius

rumar wrote: »

The bloating is mad isn't it? Like the baby is the size of a peppercorn and I can't close my jeans! Feeling so much better today thankfully after I wore looser clothes, I'm dying for the scan but also very nervous about it, nothing we can do now anyway apart from count down the days. Are you booked into a maternity hospital yet? I won't be released from the IVF clinic til after my scan so I don't have to do that yet, I'm hoping to go to the midwife led unit in Drogheda, all going well.

I definitely need some looser clothes too! I know the wait for the scan can be really nerve wracking. Not long to go for you, I have my fingers crossed.

The midwife led care is an excellent option from what I've heard. Unfortunately I'm somewhat high risk due to cervix procedure a few years ago so can't avail of it. Booked in this week to Holles St semi private but will likely be also attending the high risk clinic in public hospital. I don't mind as it just means more frequent check ups and scans.

mojesius

Ardgorm wrote: »

Hi girls

I'm about 5 weeks pregnant, periods are a bit irregular so maybe a few days either way.

I had a miscarriage a few months back on my 1st pregnancy so I'm incredibly nervous. Hoping to have a private scan all going well around what I think is the 8 or 9 week mark.

Congratulations Ardgorm, that's great news! In case your nerves are getting the better of you, you can go for an early scan by 7 weeks. I'm booked in Monday and will be just 7 weeks then!
Wishing you all the best and welcome!

Ardgorm

mojesius wrote: »

Congratulations Ardgorm, that's great news! In case your nerves are getting the better of you, you can go for an early scan by 7 weeks. I'm booked in Monday and will be just 7 weeks then!
Wishing you all the best and welcome!

Thank you!
I'm just nervous of going too early and then being left with uncertainty of viability when I'm not 100% sure of dates. With my miscarriage I had 10 days in limbo between scans which I found really tough. Please god all goes well this time and I'll book for when I think I'm around 8 weeks. Hope all goes well for you on monday!

rumar

mojesius wrote: »

I definitely need some looser clothes too! I know the wait for the scan can be really nerve wracking. Not long to go for you, I have my fingers crossed.

The midwife led care is an excellent option from what I've heard. Unfortunately I'm somewhat high risk due to cervix procedure a few years ago so can't avail of it. Booked in this week to Holles St semi private but will likely be also attending the high risk clinic in public hospital. I don't mind as it just means more frequent check ups and scans.

Thanks so much. Yes looser clothes are definitely needed, I seem to get bigger in the evening so able to hide it to some extent. Most of my clothes are quite fitted, I might get one of those bump band thingies just to tide me over.

Yes I've heard that the midwife led unit is excellent, we are in North Co. Dublin so it's the same amount of time really to go up town or go to OLOL and a lot less traffic if it's rush hour. I was born there myself many moons ago! More check ups and scans sounds great especially if you're high risk.

rumar

Ardgorm wrote: »

Hi girls

I'm about 5 weeks pregnant, periods are a bit irregular so maybe a few days either way.

I had a miscarriage a few months back on my 1st pregnancy so I'm incredibly nervous. Hoping to have a private scan all going well around what I think is the 8 or 9 week mark.

Congratulations Ardgorm, I am 6 weeks today. I'm having an early scan at 7.5 weeks, looking forward to it but nervous too. I hope you can enjoy this pregnancy, although I know it must be worrying if you've had a previous MC.

Excited93

Hey! Congrats everyone! I’m due 19th October so a little behind! This is my second! Have a two year old son! Didn’t even need a test to know from how sore my boobs were and are! ( like the last time )
Had my doc visit today so thinking of going to the rotunda with the community midwives for appointments. Had my son in holles street. They were great in there but can’t face the trek in to town for standard appointments! So yea that’s me! I was on a boards page the last time and it really helped for little tips 😊

rumar

Excited93 wrote: »

Hey! Congrats everyone! I’m due 19th October so a little behind! This is my second! Have a two year old son! Didn’t even need a test to know from how sore my boobs were and are! ( like the last time )
Had my doc visit today so thinking of going to the rotunda with the community midwives for appointments. Had my son in holles street. They were great in there but can’t face the trek in to town for standard appointments! So yea that’s me! I was on a boards page the last time and it really helped for little tips 😊

Congratulations! And welcome! I think going wherever is easiest for you is a good idea! The traffic going in and out of town is such a pain and can cause huge delays to your day.

kylith

Just got my BFP this morning, and EDD is Oct 25th. I'm a bit nervous because I miscarried at 6 weeks a couple of months ago.

This will be #2 for me and what I'm really, really not looking forward to is being back on the diabetic diet. I had gestational diabetes with my first and they told me that as soon as I conceived again to go straight back on it. Such a pain in the arse, especially since OH is vegetarian so our diet is heavy on the root veg, which is a no-no.

rumar

kylith wrote: »

Just got my BFP this morning, and EDD is Oct 25th. I'm a bit nervous because I miscarried at 6 weeks a couple of months ago.

This will be #2 for me and what I'm really, really not looking forward to is being back on the diabetic diet. I had gestational diabetes with my first and they told me that as soon as I conceived again to go straight back on it. Such a pain in the arse, especially since OH is vegetarian so our diet is heavy on the root veg, which is a no-no.

Hi, congratulations on your bfp. I've heard the GD diet is a pain alright, how soon do they test you for it?

kylith

rumar wrote: »

Hi, congratulations on your bfp. I've heard the GD diet is a pain alright, how soon do they test you for it?

They test at-risk people around 20 weeks. Unfortunately because i’m Older, overweight, had it on my first pregnancy, and my family is riddled with type 1 and type 2 diabetes I have to assume I have it, and they’ll probably test me early too. I’m taking the opportunity to eat all the carbs in the house while I can still get away with it

flix

Hi all, just found out this morning, due around the 22nd of October. Congratulations to you all! This will be baby no 2 for me, I have a 2 year old already. We’ve been trying for a year this time so I could barely believe it when I got a positive test this morning.

No real symptoms yet other than tiredness, which is nothing new! Expected sore boobs etc as I remember having that with my first, but nothing yet. Hoping the sickness won’t be too bad.

kylith

I feel you with the tiredness! Been flaked by about 2pm the last few days.

rumar

kylith wrote: »

They test at-risk people around 20 weeks. Unfortunately because i’m Older, overweight, had it on my first pregnancy, and my family is riddled with type 1 and type 2 diabetes I have to assume I have it, and they’ll probably test me early too. I’m taking the opportunity to eat all the carbs in the house while I can still get away with it

I hope you're enjoying your carbs I am starving non stop it's ridiculous! And exhausted. I had two naps today! I'd love to wake myself up with a gallon of something caffeinated but have been off it completely since the day before my embryo transfer. I'll just have to deal with the naps I suppose!

rumar

flix wrote: »

Hi all, just found out this morning, due around the 22nd of October. Congratulations to you all! This will be baby no 2 for me, I have a 2 year old already. We’ve been trying for a year this time so I could barely believe it when I got a positive test this morning.

No real symptoms yet other than tiredness, which is nothing new! Expected sore boobs etc as I remember having that with my first, but nothing yet. Hoping the sickness won’t be too bad.

Congratulations!

flix

Ardgorm wrote: »

Hi girls

I'm about 5 weeks pregnant, periods are a bit irregular so maybe a few days either way.

I had a miscarriage a few months back on my 1st pregnancy so I'm incredibly nervous. Hoping to have a private scan all going well around what I think is the 8 or 9 week mark.

Ardgorm, just to say your maternity hospital might offer you an early reassurance scan while you’re waiting for the private one, considering your history. I had early spotting on my first and had two scans in the epu, it was great to put my mind at ease, especially at this stage when we’re taking it day by day.

flix

kylith wrote: »

I feel you with the tiredness! Been flaked by about 2pm the last few days.

There’s nothing like it, and then I was awake all last night! So frustrating!

Ardgorm

flix wrote: »

Ardgorm, just to say your maternity hospital might offer you an early reassurance scan while you’re waiting for the private one, considering your history. I had early spotting on my first and had two scans in the epu, it was great to put my mind at ease, especially at this stage when we’re taking it day by day.

I'm going to try and get a doctors appointment this week and discuss this with them. I'm in northern Ireland I rang during the week and they asked me to just leave a urine sample with reception and they would give me the number to make an appointment with midwives when I'm 10 weeks and a scan would be arranged for around 12 weeks.

I suffer from acid reflux and take nexium on and off which I stopped when I found out I was pregnant as it's not proven to be safe but I've had it a lot the last few days no matter what I eat so I need to discuss that with them anyway.

I've had period like mild cramps on and off the last few weeks but today i had just a one off like stabbing pain near the middle of my uterus which freaked me out and there was tears. I'm just so anxious

rumar

Any non first time rounders got an advice for a slightly slow bowel. I wouldn't say I'm constipated as such but it's definitely slowed down a lot and it's making me feel really uncomfortable. I'm on progesterone suppositories once a day which have the side effect of constipation, but I know even if you're not on them it's a side effect of early pregnancy. Im moving lots and drinking loads of water and eating loads of fruit and veggies (I do anyway so nothing really new there)

kylith

Other than hydration and fruit and veg I would swear by lactulose. I had to stop taking it when I was diagnosed with GD last time so I switched to Fibrogel.

flix

Ardgorm wrote: »

I'm going to try and get a doctors appointment this week and discuss this with them. I'm in northern Ireland I rang during the week and they asked me to just leave a urine sample with reception and they would give me the number to make an appointment with midwives when I'm 10 weeks and a scan would be arranged for around 12 weeks.

I suffer from acid reflux and take nexium on and off which I stopped when I found out I was pregnant as it's not proven to be safe but I've had it a lot the last few days no matter what I eat so I need to discuss that with them anyway.

I've had period like mild cramps on and off the last few weeks but today i had just a one off like stabbing pain near the middle of my uterus which freaked me out and there was tears. I'm just so anxious

These early weeks are so nerve wrecking. It’s normal to be anxious. I’d definitely try and organise an early scan for peace of mind.

rumar

kylith wrote: »

Other than hydration and fruit and veg I would swear by lactulose. I had to stop taking it when I was diagnosed with GD last time so I switched to Fibrogel.

Thank you. I'll check it out.

kylith

How is everyone doing?

For me the nausea and exhaustion have hit. My energy isn’t helped by my 16mo discovering tantrums and expanding her climbing range. I’ve spent a lot of today wondering what I’m doing and feeling a bit overwhelmed and weepy. Yay hormones!

rumar

kylith wrote: »

How is everyone doing?

For me the nausea and exhaustion have hit. My energy isn’t helped by my 16mo discovering tantrums and expanding her climbing range. I’ve spent a lot of today wondering what I’m doing and feeling a bit overwhelmed and weepy. Yay hormones!

Feeling great bar the tiredness, quite bloated from the afternoons onwards too, but other than that all going well hopefully. I'll relax a bit next week when I have the early scan done. I'm clumsy at the best of times but I think this has increased in the last few weeks, pain in the arse! :rolleyes:

Antares35

rumar wrote: »

Any non first time rounders got an advice for a slightly slow bowel. I wouldn't say I'm constipated as such but it's definitely slowed down a lot and it's making me feel really uncomfortable. I'm on progesterone suppositories once a day which have the side effect of constipation, but I know even if you're not on them it's a side effect of early pregnancy. Im moving lots and drinking loads of water and eating loads of fruit and veggies (I do anyway so nothing really new there)

I'm a first timer but due in May, and had similar problems. Are you taking supplements with iron? I know iron can cause backups! I don't know if it is recommended but I found skipping the iron for a day or two would help move things along. Also to echo other posters, increased water (at least 3 litres per day). Good luck!

rumar

Antares35 wrote: »

I'm a first timer but due in May, and had similar problems. Are you taking supplements with iron? I know iron can cause backups! I don't know if it is recommended but I found skipping the iron for a day or two would help move things along. Also to echo other posters, increased water (at least 3 litres per day). Good luck!

It's actually sort of sorted itself out, my supplements do have iron but it's from the progesterone unfortunately and I can't stop using that for another few weeks. It's like once I posted here my bowel woke up thanks for the reply though!

flix

kylith wrote: »

How is everyone doing?

For me the nausea and exhaustion have hit. My energy isn’t helped by my 16mo discovering tantrums and expanding her climbing range. I’ve spent a lot of today wondering what I’m doing and feeling a bit overwhelmed and weepy. Yay hormones!

No nausea here yet, just tiredness, but even that doesn’t seem to be as bad as it was on my first. I’d actually welcome a few symptoms at this stage.

chooey

Hi, joining this group too-found out a couple of days ago that I'm due around 30th October. It's number 2 for me. I'm the same Flix in that I'd welcome some symptoms too-have absolutely none!
Mine has come at an awkward time-handed in my notice in my job a few weeks ago and have to give 10 weeks notice so not starting my new job until the end of April when I'll be around 13 weeks. Haven't signed contract for new job yet so can't tell them and I dread telling them that I'm leaving a few months after starting!

kylith

I was in the same situation almost with my first, I started a job an discovered I was pregnant a week later. Luckily HR was a lovely woman. Unfortunately going back after maternity leave was untenable. Hopefully yours will be better.

kylith

How are my October mamas doing? I’m exhausted, constantly queasy, hungry but have no appetite, and though I’m sleeping well I’m having insane dreams. my subconscious seems fixated on the idea that i’m Having twins, and also that I’m further along than I think. We’ll see how accurate it is.

The gestational diabetes diet sucks, low Carb versions of stuff like pasta are completely turning my stomach. I’m already sick of calculating carbs for everything that passes my lips, gods love actually diabetic people.

Ardgorm

Still really queasy at night time, tired and thirsty.
Caught a stomach bug during the week which really wasnt pleasant to say the least!

Had our reassurance scan which I was really anxious about as we had a miscarriage previously and so happy to see the heartbeat and all looking well. Still doesn't seem real and probably wont feel like I can get properly excited until after the 12 week scan

rumar

Feeling great apart from crazy tiredness and very uncomfortable in the evenings as my belly grows. I bought some maternity clothes but haven't worn them yet as I'm still barely fitting into my normal jeans.
We had a scan the week before last and it was amazing, it was a transvaginal scan so really really really clear and all looked good, I still can't relax though, although a friend of mine said you can't relax at all until your baby is handed to you!
I feel increasingly hungry, yesterday I was like a bottomless pit but I was quite active out for a big walk and then a couple of hours in the garden, the exhaustion is real though. We have told our families and a few close friends so I don't feel as isolated as I did at the beginning. 9 weeks and 3 days today.

Lizardlegz

Hi all, I’m unexpectedly joining this group 😊. Only 8 weeks with a due date of 26th October. Trying to keep it quiet until 12 weeks as was so unexpected and as I was on holiday for the first 2 months I haven’t been looking after myself as I usually would have been if I’d know 🙈 . Number 4 for me so our house is going to be mad. All will be under 7yo.... But getting excited now.

Excited93

This might be a little silly but is anyone else out there a little worried about COVID 19 and getting it while pregnant? I know there’s been articles saying we’re at no greater risk (prob to try and not stress out pregnant women) but after looking at the HSE website I’m a little worried.. like the reason we can’t have hot showers/baths or use hot tubs is to not raise our body temp and a main part of this is a temperature.. it can cause abnormalities and miscarriage in the first trimester.. and we have a weaker immune system anyway while pregnant.. I’m not trying to scare anyone but I think in the first trimester we should all try to be a little aware and be careful.. wash hands and limiting social contact seems reasonable precautions anyway until week 13..
also anyone with hospital apt’s check the website for info with regards who can go..
I’m not a health care professional so if anyone is or has any extra information they want to share please do! Not to case hysteria or upset anyone but just so we’re aware of risks maybe.. Thanks!

kylith

Have my scan on Thursday, very excited

Lizardlegz

I’m feeling so miserable. Constantly exhausted and feeling sick. Really feeling sorry for myself. Feel like
I’ve no energy to even go for a walk. I have no patience with my other kids and when I try to do something with them I end up running to the bathroom to throw up. So over it. I’m only 9 weeks and don’t feel I can manage another 3 weeks of this. The fact we can barely do anything or go anywhere with the other kids doesn’t help. Aghhh sorry about the rant. Just feel rotten.

I think the fact this was a surprise pregnancy doesn’t help as I hadn’t psyched myself up for all this. On my other babies I had time to get used to the idea of feeling ****e. Now it feels like I’ve just been thrown into it at a time when I hadn’t prepared myself physically or mentally.

My wife went for an 8 week scan today in the Evie Beacon. I wasn’t allowed in so had to wait in the car park. The baby is fine, good heartbeat and size.

However, they treated my wife really bad. Her appointment was 30 mins later than scheduled. Frustrating when you have a very full bladder! The doctor didn’t point anything out to her on the screen. Only let her listen to the heartbeat for a few seconds. Did nothing to put her mind at ease.
She was only inside for about 5 mins.

She was really upset when she came out.
I’m fuming that we paid 100 euro and she was treated that way.

Thankfully everything seems to be ok though.

rumar

[Deleted User] wrote: »

My wife went for an 8 week scan today in the Evie Beacon. I wasn’t allowed in so had to wait in the car park. The baby is fine, good heartbeat and size.

However, they treated my wife really bad. Her appointment was 30 mins later than scheduled. Frustrating when you have a very full bladder! The doctor didn’t point anything out to her on the screen. Only let her listen to the heartbeat for a few seconds. Did nothing to put her mind at ease.
She was only inside for about 5 mins.

She was really upset when she came out.
I’m fuming that we paid 100 euro and she was treated that way.

Thankfully everything seems to be ok though.

I'm sorry you had a bad experience, was it a private scan? I'm not sure what Evie Beacon is?
We went to Babyscan in Swords and they were brilliant. Glad to hear everything is good with the baby but I'm sure your wife was very upset to be treated like that.

rumar

rumar wrote: »

I'm sorry you had a bad experience, was it a private scan? I'm not sure what Evie Beacon is?
We went to Babyscan in Swords and they were brilliant. Glad to hear everything is good with the baby but I'm sure your wife was very upset to be treated like that.

Yeah it was a private scan. Our first baby so we weren’t sure what to expect but I assume generally they should be more helpful.

I was thinking of maybe booking another one but it might be best now to just wait for the 12 week public scan. At least we know everything is ok.

rumar

[Deleted User] wrote: »

Yeah it was a private scan. Our first baby so we weren’t sure what to expect but I assume generally they should be more helpful.

I was thinking of maybe booking another one but it might be best now to just wait for the 12 week public scan. At least we know everything is ok.

That's awful. They definitely shouldn't be treating you that way. We had a scan at 7 weeks as part of our IVF package and then the one on Saturday at almost 12 weeks and both great positive experiences, it's our first baby too so we didn't know what to expect but we're very pleasantly surprised. I'd probably complain to the place you went to. That is jot worth 100 euro, I'm sure your wife was very upset and even moreso with the pregnancy hormones. Not nice at all. What hospital is she booked into got her maternity care? I've heard Holles St are cancelling booking appointments and doing them over the phone so no scan at 12 weeks.

rumar

rumar wrote: »

That's awful. They definitely shouldn't be treating you that way. We had a scan at 7 weeks as part of our IVF package and then the one on Saturday at almost 12 weeks and both great positive experiences, it's our first baby too so we didn't know what to expect but we're very pleasantly surprised. I'd probably complain to the place you went to. That is jot worth 100 euro, I'm sure your wife was very upset and even moreso with the pregnancy hormones. Not nice at all. What hospital is she booked into got her maternity care? I've heard Holles St are cancelling booking appointments and doing them over the phone so no scan at 12 weeks.

Oh ok, we are booked into the Rotunda. April 24th is our 12 week scan so hopefully it goes ahead.
If not, we will probably book another private scan and go somewhere else, maybe the one you mentioned in Swords.

Yeah I think I will complain, just to get it off my chest at least.

Best of luck to you, hope everything goes to plan for yous!

rumar

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Oh ok, we are booked into the Rotunda. April 24th is our 12 week scan so hopefully it goes ahead.
If not, we will probably book another private scan and go somewhere else, maybe the one you mentioned in Swords.

Yeah I think I will complain, just to get it off my chest at least.

Best of luck to you, hope everything goes to plan for yous!

Ah I hope it goes ahead, it's a very difficult time for parents to be at the moment. Everything is up in the air. If you're on the south side there is a Babyscan clinic in Rathgar (I think) that might be handier. But I'd definitely call the other place and let them know that you are unhappy with the service. You're paying a premium price for a scan the least they could do is treat you with a bit of decency.
Best of luck to you too!

Ardgorm

Had my 12 week scan and all is well according to consultant, massive relief but still doesn't feel real

fima

Just popping in to say hello to any October mammies. I’m due on the 28th so fairly sure I will go over until November as I was a week over on my first. This is a surprise baby, we had thought we were done but delighted to be adding to our family as well even if we are older and not much wiser this time around.

Ardgorm

Congratulations. Hope you and all the other october mums are keeping well.

Looking forward to my 20 week scan next week

kylith

Had my GTT on Friday. Thinking that if I don’t hear anything by Friday I can assume that I’ve passed and celebrate with some chocolate and a load of pineapple. I have a second one in July if I do pass this one, because of my PCOS.

Anatomy scan is coming up in the 15th at 22 weeks. Hoping OH will be able to come with me.