Due December 2020

Well, I knew it was too good to be true, I've escaped most nasty symptoms so far, then T3 all hit with a bang.

Lightening crotch, mobility issues, killer heartburn, restless legs, leg cramps, night AND day insomnia, and Braxton Hicks to top it all off.

Any tips for the heartburn in particular??

Sorry I can't be of any help, first timer over here and dreading facing all of those things shelli2

I hope something helps soon x

Hi, I’m currently 25 weeks pregnant with my first babyin had my initial 12 week scan and 20 week scan. I’m with the mlu but never received an appointment with them. When should I start going back up to hospital for appointments

Shelli2 wrote: »

I had my whooping cough on Friday. It was free, and I confirmed with my doctor that it was covered under the combined care scheme.

Anyone have other kids going back to school?
My son is going back into 2nd year on Thursday.
He's nervous about the virus, and even moreso about bringing it home to me, bless him.
We've been so careful as a family, I have to admit I'm a bit anxious myself.

I paid E25. The variance is crazy. This is my first child, but I returned to teaching in a school with 800 pupils and 80 staff this week - very anxious!

I am feeling OK but I am having trouble sleeping. I think I have severe restless leg syndrome, but I have a lot of anxiety around work too and it's all affecting my sleep. I started iron tablets today. I had my glucose tolerance test last week which was fine but I received a letter yesterday saying that I had iron levels of Hb10.2 and that I should start an iron tablet. I got the pregnancy specific ones. I didn't have any feeling of being low in iron but hopefully it'll be of benefit.

Yes, we're going to book a private 3-D scan this weekend. It's our first and himself has been very upset every time that I've gone for a scan without him.

Bananas - brilliant. I must try that.

Hey,
I’m currently 26+5day pregnant With my first .has anyone started buying anything? Like what are the essentials that you have to buy? Like I know a buggy, Moses basket but what else do I need

First time mam here too so not sure how much help I can be but we've ordered the travel system, a cosleeper for beside our bed, a travel cot with a newborn bassinet insert that can be used downstairs instead of a moses basket and then we have the travel cot for a couple of years, it also has a changing mat on top rather than getting a separate changing table and a rocker chair that goes from infant to toddler from Fisher price. Small enough house so trying to be practical in what we're buying.

Still on the list are monitors can't decide on what ones to go for, has anyone any suggestions?

Lots of vests and babygrows also bought!

Depending on how you plan to feed maybe a steriliser/bottles or breast pump. Still haven't made up my mind on that either

Shelli2 wrote: »

Hows everyone feeling these days? Getting closer now! Anyone started hospital bags yet? I'm thinking of at least starting in the next couple of weeks, or is it too early?

I'm 28+3 today and I'm absolutely huge. Constantly asked if I'm having twins and startling people by telling them I've another 12wks to go! LOL.
I was huge on my son too, so it's not new to me.

I was finally discharged from Pre-term Surveillance Clinic, delighted!
Placenta still very low so chances of section are increasing, consultant says it's about 60-70% chance now.
I don't really mind either way.

However....the hospital restrictions are giving me severe anxiety. Vaginal or section, I just can't imagine giving birth without my husband there from start to finish, and afterwards!!

I'm hounding my local TDs, it needs to be changed immediately.

Haven't really started hospital bags as such but have been getting together newborn outfits for the hospital and picked up an extra large black towel and loose black pjs from penneys just so its not a big rush out to buy loads of stuff at the same time!

Thats great news about the pre-term clinic, my placenta was low lying last appointment as well and due back I next friday so will hopefully get an update on that.

Really anxious about the restrictions as well, I'm just hoping that things will be a little looser by December. I'm feeling quite anxious in general with the numbers going up and the lack of compliance I can see on social media and my boss is still insisting on us working in the office.

Other than all of that just feeling tired how is everyone else feeling?

Shelli2 wrote: »

I hadn't thought about dark towels until you posted, good thinking! so last night I ordered a black towel wrap with elastic and button on the top, and a deep purple short sleeve lightweight zip up towel robe on Amazon. I also ordered a stash of disposable pants.
I'll hit up penny's for some nighties over the coming weeks, they also have cheap soft nursing bras which are great for sleeping in.

Zip up towel robe is a great idea, must have a look on amazon. Some of the lists for hospital bags are ridiculous so trying to keep it to the necessities, I will reread the hospital bags thread on here and make a bit of a list so can be ticking things off as we go along. Surreal to think we're into the third trimester now

Hi everyone.

Shelli, that's fab re: your discharge. You must be happy to have that behind you.

I am 29 weeks today and I am also huge. The PGP that was really bad in July is starting to creep back in again. I am finding myself increasingly challenged in my mobility. I will go to work this week and if it feels like too much I'll look to getting signed off the following week. I would use a lot of sick leave but I am so exhausted coming home everyday that I think it would be worth it.

I had a consultation on Tuesday where I found out that my GTT test was negative, but it was close to the line in some of the categories. She did a scan and said that the head and spine were measuring fine but that the stomach was measuring two weeks ahead. She proceeded to give me a lecture about my diet, etc. I was surprised because I have been making a very conscious effort with my diet all summer. I was very upset leaving the hospital. I went back yesterday to repeat my GTT and to have a repeat anatomy scan. The anatomy scan showed that actually the stomach - and everything else - was measuring totally normal. The sonographer said it was probably because the gyne/obs have inferior machines in their offices. I was relieved but also a bit annoyed because I had been so worried all week.

I haven't started packing a hospital bag yet, but I will also read the thread on here and come up with a list to make a start on. I've ordered some nighties online and we have already bought all of the big stuff for the baby. We put the co-sleeper together this morning. We're buying some nappies/sudocream/wipes/sleep suits, etc. with the shopping every week so I have a wardrobe that's completely bursting at this stage. I should really stop buying clothes, I know, but we're having a girl and everything is so damn cute.

I am also a bit anxious about restrictions on fathers. When I was waiting for the clinic to open for my repeat tests yesterday morning, I saw a woman going in to have her baby. She was waddling along with her partner who was holding her bags. Once they got to the door, a porter came and took the bags off the partner and he had to shuffle off back to his car while she went in for the early stages of labour. It really broke my heart looking at it.

thefasteriwalk wrote: »

Hi everyone.

Shelli, that's fab re: your discharge. You must be happy to have that behind you.

I am 29 weeks today and I am also huge. The PGP that was really bad in July is starting to creep back in again. I am finding myself increasingly challenged in my mobility. I will go to work this week and if it feels like too much I'll look to getting signed off the following week. I would use a lot of sick leave but I am so exhausted coming home everyday that I think it would be worth it.

I had a consultation on Tuesday where I found out that my GTT test was negative, but it was close to the line in some of the categories. She did a scan and said that the head and spine were measuring fine but that the stomach was measuring two weeks ahead. She proceeded to give me a lecture about my diet, etc. I was surprised because I have been making a very conscious effort with my diet all summer. I was very upset leaving the hospital. I went back yesterday to repeat my GTT and to have a repeat anatomy scan. The anatomy scan showed that actually the stomach - and everything else - was measuring totally normal. The sonographer said it was probably because the gyne/obs have inferior machines in their offices. I was relieved but also a bit annoyed because I had been so worried all week.

I haven't started packing a hospital bag yet, but I will also read the thread on here and come up with a list to make a start on. I've ordered some nighties online and we have already bought all of the big stuff for the baby. We put the co-sleeper together this morning. We're buying some nappies/sudocream/wipes/sleep suits, etc. with the shopping every week so I have a wardrobe that's completely bursting at this stage. I should really stop buying clothes, I know, but we're having a girl and everything is so damn cute.

I am also a bit anxious about restrictions on fathers. When I was waiting for the clinic to open for my repeat tests yesterday morning, I saw a woman going in to have her baby. She was waddling along with her partner who was holding her bags. Once they got to the door, a porter came and took the bags off the partner and he had to shuffle off back to his car while she went in for the early stages of labour. It really broke my heart looking at it.

I'm sure you're very relieved to hear everything is measuring normal but annoyed at being through the unnecessary worry last week!

We are the same with lots of clothes bought, we're having a boy and I can't pass all the Disney stuff in penneys we have a suitcase nearly filled! He's the first grandchild on my side too so being spoilt already!

I had a pregnancy massage today it was really relaxing I have to say and felt very safe covid wise, it was a nice treat.

greenexile wrote: »

Hi folks, FTM here and due at the very end of December. Does anyone know if you get one final scan if a public patient? I’m on the Domino scheme for the Rotunda but attend outpatient appointments in a local clinic. I was at the GP for my antenatal visit today and she seemed to think that only the heartbeat would be monitored and I’m due no more scans. Just would like to have one final look, so might pay for my own scan if this is the case. Thanks and good luck to everyone!

As far as I'm aware, if there's nothing unusual at 20wk scan there are no further follow up scans.
That's how it was with my son, but that was 13 years ago, someone might confirm if that's been updated or is still the same?

I'm being scanned again at 34wks, but that's because they detected a couple big things that need following up.

Hi ladies, hope everyone is keeping well.

I had my 3d scan on Saturday, and it was worth every penny having my husband there with me. Under normal circumstances I wouldn't have bothered, but it made such a huge difference to him. I highly recommend it to anyone thinking about it.

On Saturday baby was head up in my ribs and placenta still sitting very low, just like all my previous scans.
On Tuesday and Wednesday I was crippled with cramps, what I thought was a big or something I ate, but no vomiting or loose bowels, and it passed by Wednesday PM.
I had my 32wk check today and consultant scanned me.......she has completely flipped and dragged placenta with her! Head is now down and placenta sitting nice and high out of the way. He says that's what the pain was.
So it's looking likely I might avoid a section after all (they'll still monitor for size and other bits of course)

Im definitely going to pack my bags in the next few days. I'm super big and uncomfortable now.

I don't think there is another scan after the 20 week one unless there is an issue.
We went for a private scan about 16 weeks and it was totally worth for my husband, made it all real for him, so glad we did it.
Re the antenatal classes, both the rotunda and coombe have videos online (have watched them both) and am signed up for a private one day course delivered online also. Yes, I need information, and I swear I'm not panicking, lol.