October 2021

Gee_G

I was waiting to see if anybody else started this thread.
Anybody out there?

skywayavenue

Me! Have a doctors appointment this afternoon to confirm. Due date is 29th October I think!
Having a weepy day today, just feel like its not going to work out. I've no reason to believe that, just emotional!
Have you had many symptoms yet?

Gee_G

skywayavenue wrote: »

Me! Have a doctors appointment this afternoon to confirm. Due date is 29th October I think!
Having a weepy day today, just feel like its not going to work out. I've no reason to believe that, just emotional!
Have you had many symptoms yet?

Aw no, sorry to hear that. Try and stay positive x
I've had sore boobs mostly and extreme fatigue!!
I'm trying to get a GP appointment this week too.
Is this your first?

skywayavenue

Gee_G wrote: »

Aw no, sorry to hear that. Try and stay positive x
I've had sore boobs mostly and extreme fatigue!!
I'm trying to get a GP appointment this week too.
Is this your first?

Yeah it's my first, you? Have sore boobs too, and falling asleep on the sofa every night!!

Gee_G

skywayavenue wrote: »

Yeah it's my first, you? Have sore boobs too, and falling asleep on the sofa every night!!

No, its my 3rd. (Must be mad!!)
The tiredness really is something. Its like a completely different type of tiredness isn't it. My husband laughs at me because every time he turns around I'm after nodding off haha.

skywayavenue

Gee_G wrote: »

No, its my 3rd. (Must be mad!!)
The tiredness really is something. Its like a completely different type of tiredness isn't it. My husband laughs at me because every time he turns around I'm after nodding off haha.

Ha! My husband thinks its all in my head, keeps saying surely its too early for tiredness! Will you go for an early scan or anything?

carleigh

Hi ladies,

I’m nervously jumping on board! Due towards the end of October. I had a miscarriage in October in my 11th week so I’m very nervous. Have a great little boy of 22 months already. Trying not to get too excited at this stage, the tiredness is really getting the best of me at the moment.

Gee_G

skywayavenue wrote: »

Ha! My husband thinks its all in my head, keeps saying surely its too early for tiredness! Will you go for an early scan or anything?

They haven't a clue haha.
No, I don't think so. I think I will book a private scan for the 20ish week scan and find out the sex with my husband hopefully.

Gee_G

carleigh wrote: »

Hi ladies,

I’m nervously jumping on board! Due towards the end of October. I had a miscarriage in October in my 11th week so I’m very nervous. Have a great little boy of 22 months already. Trying not to get too excited at this stage, the tiredness is really getting the best of me at the moment.

Hi and congrats.
Very sorry to hear of your loss in October.
Have you had any appointments yet? X

carleigh

Gee_G wrote: »

Hi and congrats.
Very sorry to hear of your loss in October.
Have you had any appointments yet? X

Back at ya! I’ve made my GP appointment for later this week as I’m unsure if I need extra scans etc as I’ve had 3 miscarriages overall, I was scanned every week up until my last loss, they couldn’t have done anymore for me.

I also have a hospital appointment next week for a steroid injection into my wrist so hoping that can go ahead as I really, really need it. Genuinely don’t know how I will cope with 2 little people 🤣

Gee_G

carleigh wrote: »

Back at ya! I’ve made my GP appointment for later this week as I’m unsure if I need extra scans etc as I’ve had 3 miscarriages overall, I was scanned every week up until my last loss, they couldn’t have done anymore for me.

I also have a hospital appointment next week for a steroid injection into my wrist so hoping that can go ahead as I really, really need it. Genuinely don’t know how I will cope with 2 little people 🀣

Wow, three, I'm so sorry 😞
Well hopefully the tiredness is a good sign for you this time x

skywayavenue

Just back from the doctor, ended up having a scan! All looking good, all in the right place and can already see a little something starting to grow.

Gee_G

skywayavenue wrote: »

Just back from the doctor, ended up having a scan! All looking good, all in the right place and can already see a little something starting to grow.

Ah brilliant. Reassuring to get the scan!

Kerry25x

Hi guys, just joining in here! I'm due around mid October with my first! Not doing too bad symptoms wise, just sore boobs and tiredness!

I've booked an early private scan for 9 weeks just for reassurance and I like the fact that my husband can come with me whereas I don't think he'll be allowed for the HSE one?

Kerry25x

BTW, has anyone heard from their maternity hospital yet? My GP referred me 2 weeks ago but I haven't heard anything from them yet, I'm still only 7 weeks at the moment so maybe they wait until closer to the 12 weeks to get in touch? I'd just like to know so I could book the day off work!

Naid23

Kerry25x wrote: »

BTW, has anyone heard from their maternity hospital yet? My GP referred me 2 weeks ago but I haven't heard anything from them yet, I'm still only 7 weeks at the moment so maybe they wait until closer to the 12 weeks to get in touch? I'd just like to know so I could book the day off work!

Hi Girls,

Due october 12th - be my second (first also born in octiber so timed that well :rolleyes: )

I filled in the form for the coombe when I found out at 4 weeks after confirmed with doc and had letter, and had the scan and booking appointment letter back within a few days, so might be best to follow up with them to be sure.

Tiredness and constant nausea is killing me, I forgot how horrible the nausea was on my first.

Gee_G

Kerry25x wrote: »

Hi guys, just joining in here! I'm due around mid October with my first! Not doing too bad symptoms wise, just sore boobs and tiredness!

I've booked an early private scan for 9 weeks just for reassurance and I like the fact that my husband can come with me whereas I don't think he'll be allowed for the HSE one?

Hi 👋 and Congrats!!
Yeah I think its strict in all hospitals at the moment about no partners. It will probably say it on your letter I'm sure.
I'm around Mid October too. But I'm still waiting on my GP appointment... id say it would be easier to get a sit down with the president at the moment than get an appointment with my GP. I'm very annoyed about it!!!

Gee_G

Naid23 wrote: »

Hi Girls,

Due october 12th - be my second (first also born in octiber so timed that well :rolleyes: )

I filled in the form for the coombe when I found out at 4 weeks after confirmed with doc and had letter, and had the scan and booking appointment letter back within a few days, so might be best to follow up with them to be sure.

Tiredness and constant nausea is killing me, I forgot how horrible the nausea was on my first.

Congrats!!
The nausea is horrible. I had it so bad on my first but didn't once vomit. I often thought it would be better if you could, at least there would be some relief.
I'm already getting very bad heartburn. I had to get prescription tablets for it on my last pregnancy as I wasn't sleeping or anything with it, and I think I'm going to have to get them again this time.
You'll have a busy month in October for Birthday parties in a few years!!

Naid23

Gee_G wrote: »

Congrats!!
The nausea is horrible. I had it so bad on my first but didn't once vomit. I often thought it would be better if you could, at least there would be some relief.
I'm already getting very bad heartburn. I had to get prescription tablets for it on my last pregnancy as I wasn't sleeping or anything with it, and I think I'm going to have to get them again this time.
You'll have a busy month in October for Birthday parties in a few years!!

Yeah i was exactly the same, didnt get sick once and would say its gonna be the same with this one. If i didnt have a 2 year old, it be fine but playing games with her and feeling sick all the time is no fun. I’m hoping its like my first were the nausea stopped bang on 12 weeks, so can only hope.

Gee_G

How's everybody doing?
I have my first GP app tomorrow (finally!!).
The tiredness is absolutely killing me. I thought it was easing a little bit but no. Can't sit in the one spot for more than a few mins or I'm asleep haha.

skywayavenue

Gee_G wrote: »

How's everybody doing?
I have my first GP app tomorrow (finally!!).
The tiredness is absolutely killing me. I thought it was easing a little bit but no. Can't sit in the one spot for more than a few mins or I'm asleep haha.

Great that you have your appointment, the wait times are mad at the mo!
I'm not doing great, finding it very hard to think positive, very emotional. I have another scan on Friday when I should be 6 weeks so hopefully I can calm down a bit then.

Gee_G

skywayavenue wrote: »

Great that you have your appointment, the wait times are mad at the mo!
I'm not doing great, finding it very hard to think positive, very emotional. I have another scan on Friday when I should be 6 weeks so hopefully I can calm down a bit then.

I have my Fingers crossed that it will go well for you xx

LegacyUser

5wk 5days atm and feeling noting really but anxious 😭 I plan on booking a private scan for 7weeks. Calculators saying due 30/10 any advice for first time, I feel like a bag of nerves all the time 😭

skywayavenue

S1987 wrote: »

5wk 5days atm and feeling noting really but anxious 😭 I plan on booking a private scan for 7weeks. Calculators saying due 30/10 any advice for first time, I feel like a bag of nerves all the time 😭

I'm the exact same - I cried all day yesterday. I am so annoyed at myself for being like this because I feel like I should be enjoying it but I'm not. However, I am much better today. The anxiety seems to come and go. I have no advice really, just you aren't alone!

LegacyUser

That makes me feel better thank you! I suppose it just doesn’t feel so real yet dying to go for a scan but I just know it’s to early now, the days are dragging!

Naid23

S1987 wrote: »

5wk 5days atm and feeling noting really but anxious 😭 I plan on booking a private scan for 7weeks. Calculators saying due 30/10 any advice for first time, I feel like a bag of nerves all the time 😭

I found with both my pregnancies that the nausea didnt start until 6 weeks which coincides with the heartbeat being visible (not sure if its related). You’ll hear this alot that every pregnancy is different and that is true so try not to worry too much about what symptoms you have or dont have.

I found out at 4 weeks and thought great no morning sickness then bang 6 weeks came and it hit hard, am 8 weeks now and still rough. Its so hard not to worry especially on your first so just look after yourself as much as you can. X

Kerry25x

Looking forward to getting past the 12 week scan so I can tell work I'm pregnant. Feeling like I should call in sick tomorrow because I've been weak and nauseous the last 2 days but I already called in sick just 2 weeks ago and I hate lying or coming up with excuses. Also, I know when anyone is sick now everyone quietly wonders if it could be covid related...:rolleyes:

carleigh

S1987 wrote: »

5wk 5days atm and feeling noting really but anxious 😭 I plan on booking a private scan for 7weeks. Calculators saying due 30/10 any advice for first time, I feel like a bag of nerves all the time 😭

Just take every day as it comes. Symptoms can come and go and then reappear with a bang. It’s so hard not to be anxious and worried, it’s only natural, just be kind to yourself.

I got everything confirmed my my GP and she has referred me to be seen by a consultant as she thinks I may benefit from progesterone in these early weeks but I haven’t heard anything yet. It was an awkward appointment as my file still had me down as pregnant (I had a miscarriage in October at 11 weeks) even though the practice had been notified so my GP was mortified and then she couldn’t update my file as they have a new electronic system she is having difficulty using so it was interesting!

skywayavenue

Had my scan this morning, measuring 5w5d/5w6d, thought I was 6w0d today but midwife said its not a big deal. Could see the heartbeat flickering but couldn't hear it. Feeling relieved!

carleigh

skywayavenue wrote: »

Had my scan this morning, measuring 5w5d/5w6d, thought I was 6w0d today but midwife said its not a big deal. Could see the heartbeat flickering but couldn't hear it. Feeling relieved!

That’s brilliant, makes it all more real. I have a scan in the EPU next Friday, another week to get through :rolleyes:

Mildred22

Hi guys, just wonder if any one can help me? I’m due my first on the 30th of October. I’ve been to my gp to confirm and talk about options, I’m completely clueless but after talking we decided to go with public in holles street and combined care, I went home and booked in with holles street online. I got a letter a Few days later to say that I had an appointment in primary care centre beside holle street on the 23rd of march (no scan) but yesterday I got a letter to say I’m booked in for an ultra sound on the 19th of March, at
This point I’ll be 8weeks? I feel like this is an error it should be the 19th of April (12weeks) should I just go with it or call them? This is all very new to be and a bit daunting no idea what To be doing. Thanks

Naid23

Mildred22 wrote: »

Hi guys, just wonder if any one can help me? I’m due my first on the 30th of October. I’ve been to my gp to confirm and talk about options, I’m completely clueless but after talking we decided to go with public in holles street and combined care, I went home and booked in with holles street online. I got a letter a Few days later to say that I had an appointment in primary care centre beside holle street on the 23rd of march (no scan) but yesterday I got a letter to say I’m booked in for an ultra sound on the 19th of March, at
This point I’ll be 8weeks? I feel like this is an error it should be the 19th of April (12weeks) should I just go with it or call them? This is all very new to be and a bit daunting no idea what To be doing. Thanks

Def give them a call to double check. 8 weeks seems very early for a scan so best to double check. Theres usually a number on the appointment letter to call.

Mildred22

Naid23 wrote: »

Def give them a call to double check. 8 weeks seems very early for a scan so best to double check. Theres usually a number on the appointment letter to call.

Thanks for the reply.. I gave them a ring there and they said that I am booked in it’s because my first appointment (the following Tuesday) is in Pearse st and they have no scan facilities. I ha had booked a private scan for Tuesday but I think I’ll keep it anyways as
My partner can come to this one. All so confusing and nerve wrecking!!

Kerry25x

Had my 9 week scan yesterday, really quite amazing! Wasn't expecting to see much at 9 weeks, was just hoping to hear the heart beat and confirm that there was something in there really but got to see a little hand waving at me!

Naid23

Kerry25x wrote: »

Had my 9 week scan yesterday, really quite amazing! Wasn't expecting to see much at 9 weeks, was just hoping to hear the heart beat and confirm that there was something in there really but got to see a little hand waving at me!

I could actually have written this exact post :-) Glad everything went well for you. We did a private scan yesterday as a reassurance as i have thyroid issues. We actually got a little video of the wave aswel so delighted with that.
Have the hosp scan in 2 weeks so be interesting to see the difference

Kerry25x

Naid23 wrote: »

I could actually have written this exact post :-) Glad everything went well for you.

Thanks, delighted for you too!

Gee_G

Lovely to hear news of the scans ladies
I am waiting for the date of my hospital one to see if I will get a private one done in between now and then. But I'm 10 weeks tomorrow so I presume it should be soon.

I am afraid to even say it as i don't want to curse myself, but the tiredness seems to be easing up a bit here, thank god! I was finding it hard to function with 2 other little people to look after. Have been having major Mammy guilt.

Anyway, hope everybody is doing good.

Kerry25x

Gee_G wrote: »

I am afraid to even say it as i don't want to curse myself, but the tiredness seems to be easing up a bit here, thank god! I was finding it hard to function with 2 other little people to look after. Have been having major Mammy guilt.

I'm doing okay because I can just collapse on the couch on my days off and my husband is completely spoiling me. Sometimes I think about how I'll cope if I have a second one and I have the responsibility of looking after the first while pregnant, it will be 10 times harder!

Mirage21

Hi everyone, I'm actually due beginning of November but hopping on here as need some advice and don't want to start November thread in case things don't work out for me. I am 6+3 on my third pregnancy. I have two children. Since this morning I have been having a bit of brown spotting, not much but there when I wipe. I had a pain in stomach for maybe 10 mins in morning but nothing since. I have registered to go private and have my fist appointment with my consultant when I'm 8 weeks. I'm just wondering where I stand now, if spotting continues or gets worse who do I contact, the hospital or my consultant? Just concerned as its the weekend and I have only dealt with his secretary via text to date. Any advice appreciated.

shesty

Hi Mirage, you can go into the A&E of your chosen maternity hospital (or any one if you want).I had brown spotting around the 6 week mark on all 3....brown tends to be ok, as it is old blood.I headed straight for the A&E in the Rotunda and got a scan there and they made a follow up appointment with their Early Pregnancy Unit then for me.My concern was more that everything was where it was supposed to be ie not ectopic (not wanting to alarm you).They can't really do much other than confirm that, and then the EPU machines can see a lot more so they will confirm what is in there and roughly how far along you are.

The A&E is open in the Rotunda anyway 24/7.It can be a slow wait though.I went semi private then after that, and they could just see on my charts that I had gone in early, that was all.

Mirage21

Ah thanks, for your reply, I'm actually just back from A&E. I went in after the spitting changed from brown to red, there wasn't much but still they advised to come in. They did bloods but due to an emergency section they couldn't scan me and have me the option to wait in A&E for several until someone was free, and even then they couldn't guarantee if a scan would determine much as I'm so early, or to go home and have them book me into EPU on Monday. The spotting had stopped so I went home but has started a bit since. A nurse told me to come back in the morning if it started again so I will probably go back in. Don't have a great feeling but I guess I just would like to know one way or another. Thanks.

Kerry25x

Wishing you the best of luck Mirage, I really hope everything will be okay for you.

Mirage21

Thanks, hospital just phoned to say based on level of hcg in blood sample they should see be able to something on a scan so I am back in at 8am in the morning for a scan. ��

MarshmallowPop

Hi Mirage,

I Could have written this post 3 weeks ago. Light bleeding started at midnight, not a huge amount but enough to he concerned. I really thought I was losing my baby.

Having been to EPAC 3 times in 2 weeks...my advice is to not go near A&E and ring EPAC directly. Each time I was in EPAC, other pregnant women were waiting down in A&E all day and were they were eventually seen, they were referred up to EPAC anyway for another wait.

Hopefully your scan will be fine tomorrow.

If your bleed continues and the hospital don't give you a follow up appointment tomorrow, my advice is to make your GP aware of the situation and he will refer you to EPAC straight away if your bleed continues. My GP was excellent.

Another thing to note is that my hospital does not test progesterone levels. My GP flagged that my levels dropped from 28 to 17. I was put on suppositories straight away which stopped my bleeding and my levels are back up in late 20s again.

I know it is such a difficult time but try to stay positive and hopeful. The statistic I was given by the OB was that 1 in 5 women experience bleeding in pregnancy and 90% go on to have a healthy baby.

Take care

Mirage21

Thanks so much, I really appreciate your reply. The red spotting was still there on and off and I went in for 8. They had to do an internal scan and even at that it was hard to see, it was in A&E and not great quality. They could see sac and baby were in the right place but it was too early to see heart beat. Exam confirmed active bleeding, not much but a little, coming from the neck of the womb but the cause is not evident. They said unless it turns into heavy bleeding with cramping not to worry for now, but it's hard not to. I have been refered to early pregnancy unit for follow up in 10 days. So will just see how we go over the next few days. Fingers crossed all will be OK. Thanks again x

MarshmallowPop

Mirage21 wrote: »

Thanks so much, I really appreciate your reply. The red spotting was still there on and off and I went in for 8. They had to do an internal scan and even at that it was hard to see, it was in A&E and not great quality. They could see sac and baby were in the right place but it was too early to see heart beat. Exam confirmed active bleeding, not much but a little, coming from the neck of the womb but the cause is not evident. They said unless it turns into heavy bleeding with cramping not to worry for now, but it's hard not to. I have been refered to early pregnancy unit for follow up in 10 days. So will just see how we go over the next few days. Fingers crossed all will be OK. Thanks again x

That sounds positive but 10 days is a long wait for you if you are still bleeding. Personally, I would speak to my GP tomorrow and make him aware of the bleeding. Depending on who I spoke to in EPAK, they wanted a referral from GP first, before a visit to EPAK.

Did your GP confirm your pregnancy initially and take a blood sample then? I would ask for your progesterone levels to be checked.

Did you get transvaginal scan? Did they take scope, blood and urine sample?

The hospital could not find the cause of my bleeding and my GP was concerned that because they could not find the cause, they should have assumed it was hormonal for me.

I had a transvaginal scan at 7 weeks but the machine was top notch and they were able to pick up heartbeat then. I know they said it was very early and 50-50 chance of getting heartbeat at that stage.

Please do not suffer in silence and get a referral from your GP if your bleeding continues.

Take care of yourself:)

shesty

Eh, it depends on the hospital I think, I don't know if the EPUs all take GP referrals.10 days is the standard wait time as they can see if growth has occurred within that time between scans.All my EPU appointments were 10 days apart. Unfortunately it is mostly just a waiting game this early in the pregnancy, and the stress is terrible but there is so little else that can be done.I think I have had various scans on all 3 at 5 weeks right through to 10 weeks (then the 12 week obviously) and it was the internal one in the EPU around 6.5/7 weeks that picked up heartbeats/blood flow, although they did warn that it might not at that point.The spotting continued til 12 weeks on all of my 3, and the cause was never discovered.I did overdo it around week 13 on my third and had 2 or 3 days of bleeding, red blood, and I was sure that was it, but baby was fine.

Best I can tell you, old-fashioned though it may sound, is to take it easy.Don't lift stuff, don't do housework like hoovering, lifting clothes baskets, lifting kids and buggies in and out of cars and the rest (I know how hard that can be...).Just take it very easy and hopefully it will help.Fingers all crossed for you.

Edit to note...sometimes the internal scan can increase the bleed a little bit for a couple of days, just the fact of something being inserted in there and irritating it further.

Mirage21

Thanks ladies, I appreciate your replies and advice. Things have settled alot for the present and I am trying to not stress too much. Trying to take it easy also but it is hard with two other little people that need attention. I will prob link in with my GP and consultant and maybe see about getting more bloods done to see where we are. I only spoke with GP by phone when first informed him of pregnancy, and did not have a physical appointment and never had bloods or anything done, was just referred to my consultant. I will keep ye updated. Thanks, again x

MarshmallowPop

@Shesty, I am only trying to help through my experience of attending EPAC.

My bleed started light and I attended EPAC the next day. I found the doctors were kind and considerate and I was told if the bleeding continued to come back in again the following week.

By day 5, my bleed progressed so bad that I could barely stand and when I rang EPAC, they advised me to go through my GP in case I collapsed. The doctor was concerned that I was losing so much blood that I might have to have a transfusion at that stage.

There was not a chance, I was going to wait for 10 days for an appointment and deal with the anxiety of thinking I had lost my baby at that stage and not knowing if I had.

At all times in EPAC, I was told to come in if I was concerned. 2 of my appointments were referrals and my last appointment there was a scheduled appointment in a different room. Thankfully I have not been back since as my bleed stopped and my GP is monitoring me with the doppler on a weekly basis.

Even though I was in early stages of pregnancy, at all times the doctor was able to pick up the heartbeat. Isn't technology great!

Sorry for being long winded!

The point I wanted to make was don't think you can't attend EPAC at any time. Being in the early stages of pregnancy is hard enough without having to deal with more anxiety of worrying at home.

Mirage21

MarshmallowPop wrote: »

@Shesty, I am only trying to help through my experience of attending EPAC.

My bleed started light and I attended EPAC the next day. I found the doctors were kind and considerate and I was told if the bleeding continued to come back in again the following week.

By day 5, my bleed progressed so bad that I could barely stand and when I rang EPAC, they advised me to go through my GP in case I collapsed. The doctor was concerned that I was losing so much blood that I might have to have a transfusion at that stage.

There was not a chance, I was going to wait for 10 days for an appointment and deal with the anxiety of thinking I had lost my baby at that stage and not knowing if I had.

At all times in EPAC, I was told to come in if I was concerned. 2 of my appointments were referrals and my last appointment there was a scheduled appointment in a different room. Thankfully I have not been back since as my bleed stopped and my GP is monitoring me with the doppler on a weekly basis.

Even though I was in early stages of pregnancy, at all times the doctor was able to pick up the heartbeat. Isn't technology great!

Sorry for being long winded!

The point I wanted to make was don't think you can't attend EPAC at any time. Being in the early stages of pregnancy is hard enough without having to deal with more anxiety of worrying at home.

God that sounds awful, thank God you got the care you needed and are the other side of it now but it is nerve wrecking not knowing what's going on and fearing the worst. The hospital phoned and I am booked into to EPU on Monday, so at least its less than 10 days away. I also spoke with my consultant who is of the opinion that would be the right time frame within which to be seen. His secretary mentioned earlier that you can also get a referral through GP. I am waiting for a call back from the GP to fill him in and see what he thinks. Things seem to have settled for the present so will just take it day by day and hope for the best. Hope everyone else is keeping well x

MarshmallowPop

Just a wee update... I was meant to be in this group anyway as I was due in October. I found out this morning that I had a miscarriage. It was a difficult pregnancy from 7 week but I lived in hope that our baby would survive. Bless the wee soul. Please please look after yourself and go to your doctor or hospital if you need their care. That is what they are there for. For now, I need to grieve and process this. I have hope in my heart that one day I will be back to join you here. Take care everyone and please mind yourselves, we are fragile behind it all xxx