October 2021

Gee_G · 16-03-2021 5:18pm

MarshmallowPop wrote: »

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

Aw I am so sorry to hear this. Look after yourself xx

Mirage21 · 16-03-2021 6:34pm

I am so so sorry to here your sad news. Thinking of you and sending prayers. Thank you for all you advice and support. Take care xxx

Mildred22 · 16-03-2021 11:45pm

MarshmallowPop wrote: »

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

So sorry to hear, thinking of you ❤️ X

carleigh · 17-03-2021 10:49am

MarshmallowPop wrote: »

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

So sorry to read this 💔

Bambinoonboard · 19-03-2021 5:45pm

MarshmallowPop wrote: »

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

I am so sorry to hear of your little baby's loss. There are no simply no words. Take all the time and be kind to yourselves. ðŸ’”ðŸ’”ðŸ’”

Carleigh I'm also sorry to hear of your lossðŸ’”ðŸ’”

Baby losses and miscarriages are sometimes misunderstood in our society I feel. A loss is a loss. But the loss of a baby is another level. I can't describe it. ðŸ˜”❤️

Denise2007 · 26-03-2021 11:44am

Morning !

Am due the 27th October. Have had 2 losses before so feeling very nervous. Had my 9 week scan yesterday and all looking good so fingers crossed.

Gee_G · 27-03-2021 2:49pm

So I spent my night in A&E last night. I started spotting yesterday and a bit more. So went in to get checked. Not much checking done there as they don't do scans on weekends, such a disgrace and maternity unit said because I'm not 12 weeks that I had to go to A& E and not in to them..... I am 12 weeks on Sunday!!!!
My bloods came back good and they did an internal exam that they seemed happy with. So just have to wait for my scan on Monday now with my feet up for the weekend

Denise2007 · 27-03-2021 11:58pm

Gee_G wrote: »

So I spent my night in A&E last night. I started spotting yesterday and a bit more. So went in to get checked. Not much checking done there as they don't do scans on weekends, such a disgrace and maternity unit said because I'm not 12 weeks that I had to go to A& E and not in to them..... I am 12 weeks on Sunday!!!!
My bloods came back good and they did an internal exam that they seemed happy with. So just have to wait for my scan on Monday now with my feet up for the weekend

Good luck on Monday, I know it's tough waiting. Spotting can be normal so try not to worry.

X

Mirage21 · 28-03-2021 10:37pm

Gee_G wrote: »

So I spent my night in A&E last night. I started spotting yesterday and a bit more. So went in to get checked. Not much checking done there as they don't do scans on weekends, such a disgrace and maternity unit said because I'm not 12 weeks that I had to go to A& E and not in to them..... I am 12 weeks on Sunday!!!!
My bloods came back good and they did an internal exam that they seemed happy with. So just have to wait for my scan on Monday now with my feet up for the weekend

I am so sorry you are going through this but spotting/bleeding seems to be pretty common, more than I ever realised. I know it's hard but try not to worry. I posted a while ago about spotting and bleeding I had. I was in A&E three times before I got seen by EPU. The last day I went to A&E I really thought that was it, as bleeding had become worse and I was cramping but all was OK. Like you, the bloods and internal were good. I got my EPU appointment for a few days later and got to see baby and heartbeat. Sonographer said bleeding happens to a lot of women, sometimes they never know why. Mine has completely stopped now again so fingers crossed it won't come back. Best of luck tomorrow. Will be thinking of you xx

Gee_G · 29-03-2021 4:04pm

Unfortunately ladies I have to bow out of this group after it being confirmed today that we have lost our baby at 12 weeks.
I am wishing each of you all the very best of luck and health in your pregnancies. Enjoy it all xx

Laugh_a_minute · 29-03-2021 4:11pm

Gee_G wrote: »

Unfortunately ladies I have to bow out of this group after it being confirmed today that we have lost our baby at 12 weeks.
I am wishing each of you all the very best of luck and health in your pregnancies. Enjoy it all xx

So sorry for your loss Gee_G. Mind yourself x

Naid23 · 29-03-2021 4:20pm

Gee_G wrote: »

Unfortunately ladies I have to bow out of this group after it being confirmed today that we have lost our baby at 12 weeks.
I am wishing each of you all the very best of luck and health in your pregnancies. Enjoy it all xx

So sorry to hear that. Mind yourself x

Mildred22 · 29-03-2021 5:00pm

So sorry to hear, look after your self ❤️

Gee_G wrote: »

Unfortunately ladies I have to bow out of this group after it being confirmed today that we have lost our baby at 12 weeks.
I am wishing each of you all the very best of luck and health in your pregnancies. Enjoy it all xx

carleigh · 29-03-2021 6:13pm

Gee_G wrote: »

Unfortunately ladies I have to bow out of this group after it being confirmed today that we have lost our baby at 12 weeks.
I am wishing each of you all the very best of luck and health in your pregnancies. Enjoy it all xx

Gee_G, I’m so sorry for your loss 💔 Take care of yourself and just take each day at a time x

Denise2007 · 29-03-2021 7:13pm

Gee_G wrote: »

Unfortunately ladies I have to bow out of this group after it being confirmed today that we have lost our baby at 12 weeks.
I am wishing each of you all the very best of luck and health in your pregnancies. Enjoy it all xx

Am so very sorry to hear that. Be kind to yourself xx

Mirage21 · 29-03-2021 9:33pm

Gee_G wrote: »

Unfortunately ladies I have to bow out of this group after it being confirmed today that we have lost our baby at 12 weeks.
I am wishing each of you all the very best of luck and health in your pregnancies. Enjoy it all xx

So so sorry Gee_G to hear this sad news. Thinking of you and your partner, take care of yourself xxx

Mirage21 · 01-04-2021 12:12pm

I am sad to report that after a follow up scan at EPU this morning a MS has been confirmed, there was no more growth since my scan 2 weeks ago and heart beat has stopped. Bleeding started again this morning. Am heartbroken. Wishing you all happy and healthy pregnancies xx

Naid23 · 01-04-2021 12:26pm

Mirage21 wrote: »

I am sad to report that after a follow up scan at EPU this morning a MS has been confirmed, there was no more growth since my scan 2 weeks ago and heart beat has stopped. Bleeding started again this morning. Am heartbroken. Wishing you all happy and healthy pregnancies xx

So sorry Mirage, look after yourself x

Mildred22 · 01-04-2021 12:34pm

So sorry Mirage, thinking of you and look after yourself ❤️

Mirage21 wrote: »

I am sad to report that after a follow up scan at EPU this morning a MS has been confirmed, there was no more growth since my scan 2 weeks ago and heart beat has stopped. Bleeding started again this morning. Am heartbroken. Wishing you all happy and healthy pregnancies xx

Bambinoonboard · 01-04-2021 1:12pm

Gee-G and Mildred, Im so sorry for both your losses. What you are feeling - there are no words to describe. x

Gee_G · 01-04-2021 1:43pm

Mirage21 wrote: »

I am sad to report that after a follow up scan at EPU this morning a MS has been confirmed, there was no more growth since my scan 2 weeks ago and heart beat has stopped. Bleeding started again this morning. Am heartbroken. Wishing you all happy and healthy pregnancies xx

Aw I am so sorry to hear this @mirage21. Be kind to yourself and give yourself all the time you need. I wouldn't wish this on anybody, heartbreaking. Take care xx

Denise2007 · 01-04-2021 5:37pm

Mirage21 wrote: »

I am sad to report that after a follow up scan at EPU this morning a MS has been confirmed, there was no more growth since my scan 2 weeks ago and heart beat has stopped. Bleeding started again this morning. Am heartbroken. Wishing you all happy and healthy pregnancies xx

Really sorry to hear, look after yourself x

carleigh · 02-04-2021 1:26pm

Mirage21 wrote: »

I am sad to report that after a follow up scan at EPU this morning a MS has been confirmed, there was no more growth since my scan 2 weeks ago and heart beat has stopped. Bleeding started again this morning. Am heartbroken. Wishing you all happy and healthy pregnancies xx

I’m so sorry Mirage, thinking of you, mind yourself 💔

Denise2007 · 05-04-2021 1:22pm

How is everyone doing ? I have my 12 week scan on the 15th April. Am so nervous after 2 losses. Am finding it difficult to relax.

Naid23 · 05-04-2021 1:37pm

Denise2007 wrote: »

How is everyone doing ? I have my 12 week scan on the 15th April. Am so nervous after 2 losses. Am finding it difficult to relax.

Fingers crossed everything goes ok with the scan. First scan is always the most nerve racking I find.

This pregnancy is so different to my daughter, its really kicking my ass. Found out today after 2 days of annoying dizzy spells that I have low blood pressure, never had that before and not a nice feeling. Hoping it passes quickly.

Denise2007 · 06-04-2021 11:19am

Naid23 wrote: »

Fingers crossed everything goes ok with the scan. First scan is always the most nerve racking I find.

This pregnancy is so different to my daughter, its really kicking my ass. Found out today after 2 days of annoying dizzy spells that I have low blood pressure, never had that before and not a nice feeling. Hoping it passes quickly.

Morning !! Have had 3 scans now as so nervous, last one was at 9 weeks at Holles St.

Have had a couple of dizzy spells too but they have passed quickly not as bad as yourself so hope they pass quickly for you.

Am just exhausted all of the time and am hungry but don't want to eat which my husband finds bizarre. This would be our first after 9 years trying. Has been a v long road and we are both taking it a day at a time.

X

Naid23 · 06-04-2021 11:43am

Denise2007 wrote: »

Morning !! Have had 3 scans now as so nervous, last one was at 9 weeks at Holles St.

Have had a couple of dizzy spells too but they have passed quickly not as bad as yourself so hope they pass quickly for you.

Am just exhausted all of the time and am hungry but don't want to eat which my husband finds bizarre. This would be our first after 9 years trying. Has been a v long road and we are both taking it a day at a time.

X

I was like that on my daughter, especially the first 3 months with the eating. Was literally forcing myself to eat for the babies sake. Best to Try to eat little and often and go with what your body wants. Eating well is important obviously but if you find that eating pasta for example is the only thing you can eat then eat away. Hope that makes sense.

With this pregnancy, first 2/3 months were rough so all i ate was pasta or bread, not a lot of meat but my midwife and doc just said to eat what you can to get through the first few months. And same can be said for sleeping/resting- do it as much as you can.

carleigh · 06-04-2021 6:56pm

Hi everyone, all quiet here with me, been busy preparing for my little mans 2nd Birthday tomorrow, can’t believe it, the time has flown! Finally got the date for my booking scan late next week, I will be almost 14 weeks by then. I’m excited but nervous. I had the Harmony test done last week so I’m anxiously waiting for the call with the results, fingers crossed all will be ok.

Hope everyone is feeling well and getting plenty of rest.....I’m looking forward to a bit more energy once the first trimester is over!

Denise2007 · 06-04-2021 7:29pm

Naid23 wrote: »

I was like that on my daughter, especially the first 3 months with the eating. Was literally forcing myself to eat for the babies sake. Best to Try to eat little and often and go with what your body wants. Eating well is important obviously but if you find that eating pasta for example is the only thing you can eat then eat away. Hope that makes sense.

With this pregnancy, first 2/3 months were rough so all i ate was pasta or bread, not a lot of meat but my midwife and doc just said to eat what you can to get through the first few months. And same can be said for sleeping/resting- do it as much as you can.

Thanks very much for that..am making myself eat. Can't stand greasy or rich food. Cheese on toast and tuna pasta seems to be a winner !!

How are you feeling now ?

Denise2007 · 06-04-2021 7:30pm

Am so tired am on the verge of going to bed now. I really need to buy more sports bras too .... ðŸ˜…

skywayavenue · 09-04-2021 11:58am

Hi everyone, has anyone been to the community midwife clinic for The Coombe in Citywest Convention Centre? Is it easy to find?

Mildred22 · 13-04-2021 2:37pm

Hi guys joining in with a due date of 29th of October! FTM! had a private scan on Friday was measuring 2 days ahead. Holles street made a mistake and gave me my booking scan at 8 weeks (4 weeks early!!) hence going to a private one, I do have an appointment in holles street next Tuesday for my booking appointment I’ve gone public and meeting a consultant called Zara fonesca Kelly, all very new to be me and not sure what to expect, was tempted to change to semi private but been advised public is much the same and for extra scans just go private! All tips and advice welcome!

Denise2007 · 13-04-2021 10:01pm

Mildred22 wrote: »

Hi guys joining in with a due date of 29th of October! FTM! had a private scan on Friday was measuring 2 days ahead. Holles street made a mistake and gave me my booking scan at 8 weeks (4 weeks early!!) hence going to a private one, I do have an appointment in holles street next Tuesday for my booking appointment I’ve gone public and meeting a consultant called Zara fonesca Kelly, all very new to be me and not sure what to expect, was tempted to change to semi private but been advised public is much the same and for extra scans just go private! All tips and advice welcome!

Am due on the 27th Oct so v close to you ! Am going private at Holles St and booking in on Thursday for 12 week scan. It's my first so have no advice but wanted to say hello !!

Mildred22 · 14-04-2021 8:02am

Denise2007 wrote: »

Am due on the 27th Oct so v close to you ! Am going private at Holles St and booking in on Thursday for 12 week scan. It's my first so have no advice but wanted to say hello !!

Oh lovely! Well I measured on Friday with a due date of the 27th but cuz it was a private scan and not a full week ahead due date didn’t change! Exciting for Thursday is it your first scan?

buffin · 16-04-2021 9:21pm

Joining with a due date of the 12th October. This is my second and I'll have 2 under 2 when this baba arrives - eek!

My first was public in Holles St so ask any question you like if you're heading there. I was pre-covid last time but I found the wait times really long. Even if you get there early you could be waiting ages. By the end of the pregnancy I would turn up 90mins/2 hours late and still wait around a bit sometimes. It drove me crazy. Bring a well charged phone or book! Though hopefully they've gotten better with Covid and it's more appointment based.

While you are at your first appointment you'll be called for a 'signing in' paperwork chat, then for the actual booking/talking about pregnancy with a midwife, then you need to go give a urine sample and blood sample. Eventually you'll be called for your scan and chat with the consultant which takes about 5/10 mins - if you have questions, have them ready or you'll be out again before you know it!

Mildred22 · 16-04-2021 10:54pm

Oh thanks so much that’s great info! I’m in on Tuesday for my first appointment (well I had a scan at 8 weeks as they made a mistake with dates) I had a phone call with a midwife this week to go through history to reduce the time at appointment and the app is 845am hoping I’m not waiting around to much! I was meant to be a the Pearse street primary care centre so I got a scan at 8 weeks and then 4 days later I was meant to go into Pearse street then I got a phone call to say they messed up the dates and they wud give me a new appointment (even tho I rang to ask why it was so early!) but my new appointment is now in holles street with a consultant so bit confused but hoping I get another scan ðŸ€žðŸ»ðŸ€žðŸ»
Thanks for all the info tho great help!!

buffin wrote: »

Joining with a due date of the
12th October. This is my second and I'll have 2 under 2 when this baba arrives - eek!

My first was public in Holles St so ask any question you like if you're heading there. I was pre-covid last time but I found the wait times really long. Even if you get there early you could be waiting ages. By the end of the pregnancy I would turn up 90mins/2 hours late and still wait around a bit sometimes. It drove me crazy. Bring a well charged phone or book! Though hopefully they've gotten better with Covid and it's more appointment based.

While you are at your first appointment you'll be called for a 'signing in' paperwork chat, then for the actual booking/talking about pregnancy with a midwife, then you need to go give a urine sample and blood sample. Eventually you'll be called for your scan and chat with the consultant which takes about 5/10 mins - if you have questions, have them ready or you'll be out again before you know it!

Mildred22 · 16-04-2021 10:55pm

Oh and also huge congratulations on your second!!

buffin wrote: »

Joining with a due date of the 12th October. This is my second and I'll have 2 under 2 when this baba arrives - eek!

My first was public in Holles St so ask any question you like if you're heading there. I was pre-covid last time but I found the wait times really long. Even if you get there early you could be waiting ages. By the end of the pregnancy I would turn up 90mins/2 hours late and still wait around a bit sometimes. It drove me crazy. Bring a well charged phone or book! Though hopefully they've gotten better with Covid and it's more appointment based.

While you are at your first appointment you'll be called for a 'signing in' paperwork chat, then for the actual booking/talking about pregnancy with a midwife, then you need to go give a urine sample and blood sample. Eventually you'll be called for your scan and chat with the consultant which takes about 5/10 mins - if you have questions, have them ready or you'll be out again before you know it!

Denise2007 · 17-04-2021 1:09pm

Went for my 12 week scan on Thursday, thankfully all good. Got the Harmony test done too with results in 7 to 10 days. They asked if I wanted to know the sex and said yes tho not sure now ....

Was lovely to see the baby moving around ðŸ˜Š

Mildred22 · 19-04-2021 8:22am

I have my first appointment in holles street tomorrow, can any one tell me what to expect and about how long it will all take? I’m in first thing so hoping I’m not waiting around to long? Anything I need to bring or anything? Thanks

Denise2007 · 19-04-2021 11:50am

Mildred22 wrote: »

I have my first appointment in holles street tomorrow, can any one tell me what to expect and about how long it will all take? I’m in first thing so hoping I’m not waiting around to long? Anything I need to bring or anything? Thanks

Hi,

Good luck for tomorrow, let us know how it goes. I was about 15 mins with the consultant and 5 mins to get my bloods done, waited about 20 mins to be called in. Don't need to bring anything. It will go quickly.

buffin · 19-04-2021 9:15pm

Mildred22 wrote: »

I have my first appointment in holles street tomorrow, can any one tell me what to expect and about how long it will all take? I’m in first thing so hoping I’m not waiting around to long? Anything I need to bring or anything? Thanks

i think things are different these days because of Covid but i waited a long time to be seen at appointments so i recommend bringing something to read! if you were sent paperwork in advance bring that - though i think i heard most of that is being covered on a phone call these days. When i was there for my first appointment they gave me a pack of information booklets etc in a really big folder (just above A4 size) that had wording on it clearly about new mother and pregnancy. If you haven't told everyone yet bring a bag big enough to hide that in!

if you have any specific questions bring them written out - it all goes so quickly that it's good to have them right there if needed! Good luck x

Mildred22 · 19-04-2021 9:50pm

Thanks, a lot of the booking history was done over the phone last week I think that cuts the time a good bit.. but I have heard about the wait times being up to 2 hours ðŸ˜…. Sort of hoping that cause Im in first thing I’m seen to quickly.. but that’s just me hoping!

buffin wrote: »

i think things are different these days because of Covid but i waited a long time to be seen at appointments so i recommend bringing something to read! if you were sent paperwork in advance bring that - though i think i heard most of that is being covered on a phone call these days. When i was there for my first appointment they gave me a pack of information booklets etc in a really big folder (just above A4 size) that had wording on it clearly about new mother and pregnancy. If you haven't told everyone yet bring a bag big enough to hide that in!

if you have any specific questions bring them written out - it all goes so quickly that it's good to have them right there if needed! Good luck x

Naid23 · 19-04-2021 9:59pm

Mildred22 wrote: »

Thanks, a lot of the booking history was done over the phone last week I think that cuts the time a good bit.. but I have heard about the wait times being up to 2 hours ðŸ˜…. Sort of hoping that cause Im in first thing I’m seen to quickly.. but that’s just me hoping!

If its anything like the coombe it could be two hours. :-) My consultant apps are always first thing but thing the quickest in and out on my daughter was an hour and a half so dont make any time reliant plans for that morn,

On this baby, had my booking app and first scan on the same morn and was there over 2 hours.

Mildred22 · 20-04-2021 9:59am

All went well have been signed off to a satellite clinic in Dun laoghaire which is great. Got a little scan done, just waiting for blood test now seems to be a never ending q that I keep getting to the top of and then end up being called by someone else! Due date the 29th of October!

Denise2007 · 20-04-2021 1:35pm

Mildred22 wrote: »

All went well have been signed off to a satellite clinic in Dun laoghaire which is great. Got a little scan done, just waiting for blood test now seems to be a never ending q that I keep getting to the top of and then end up being called by someone else! Due date the 29th of October!

Hi, that's brilliant you got your scan. Did you get a folder ? I never got one ! Congrats, its such a relief isn't it having the scan.

Mildred22 · 20-04-2021 1:40pm

I got a massive book with everything in it, I think everything else is done electronic. The scan was quick but it was a nice reassurance!

Denise2007 wrote: »

Hi, that's brilliant you got your scan. Did you get a folder ? I never got one ! Congrats, its such a relief isn't it having the scan.

Denise2007 · 20-04-2021 1:46pm

Mildred22 wrote: »

I got a massive book with everything in it, I think everything else is done electronic. The scan was quick but it was a nice reassurance!

I will be looking for my book at my 16th week scan !!!

Mildred22 · 20-04-2021 2:14pm

It’s huge! Better get to reading! A lot to learn!

Denise2007 wrote: »

I will be looking for my book at my 16th week scan !!!

buffin · 23-04-2021 9:32am

Mildred22 wrote: »

All went well have been signed off to a satellite clinic in Dun laoghaire which is great. Got a little scan done, just waiting for blood test now seems to be a never ending q that I keep getting to the top of and then end up being called by someone else! Due date the 29th of October!

I’m in the Dun Laoghaire clinic and if it’s the same scheme as I’m on they’ve just moved location to Blackrock in the Medical Centre in the Frascati Centre. It’s trickier for me to get to but means I have an excuse to go to M&S food shopping so I’m enjoying it!

I only had one appointment so far but it was great. An actual appointment one to one with a single person at an exact time. She did bloods, urine, Doppler etc to hear baby and a proper chat about how I was doing. All in I was there 45 mins but that was to go through all my booking info too. I found it a million times better than the general Holles St clinic. Both had great staff but this was just better organised and more personal care. Hope you’re in the same place now after me saying all that!!

Mildred22 · 23-04-2021 6:16pm

I got a phone call to make the appointment on Wednesday and she seemed to say it was beside michaels hospital? So I’m not sure, ye tbh I was very happy as nice as everyone was in holles street just it was very busy and with covid and the waiting around etc made me pretty nervous so I was happy when she said I can just go with the mid wife now! :-), maybe they will change to blackrock closer the time... although pregnant me is banned from marks and Spencer’s due to excess Percy pigs Colin the catapiler and many other sweet treats ðŸ˜‚ I have to send someone else to get me one or two of things as a treat!!

buffin wrote: »

I’m in the Dun Laoghaire clinic
and if it’s the same scheme as I’m on they’ve just moved location to Blackrock in the Medical Centre in the Frascati Centre. It’s trickier for me to get to but means I have an excuse to go to M&S food shopping so I’m enjoying it!

I only had one appointment so far but it was great. An actual appointment one to one with a single person at an exact time. She did bloods, urine, Doppler etc to hear baby and a proper chat about how I was doing. All in I was there 45 mins but that was to go through all my booking info too. I found it a million times better than the general Holles St clinic. Both had great staff but this was just better organised and more personal care. Hope you’re in the same place now after me saying all that!!

October 2021

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