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The Pregnancy Chat Thread!

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    #2012
    Vel
    Registered Users Posts: 1,318 ✭✭✭Vel


    37 weeks tomorrow. Into the home straight now at last :eek: :D Those early days after Christmas when I was so sick feel like a distant memory! Can't wait to meet my little one and feel comfortable again. God its hard to find a comfortable position in bed or on the sofa now and I'm really struggling to carry my 17 month around but who cares, I'm nearly there!!!


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    #2013
    talkin
    Registered Users Posts: 534 ✭✭✭talkin


    i'm using just a digital thermometer,dual scale its by medicare, is it ok to use this one i couldnt find a digital thermometer with basal on the pack in any chemist i tried!!


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    #2014
    talkin
    Registered Users Posts: 534 ✭✭✭talkin


    May79 wrote: »
    Hi talkin

    I have never used the temp method - I may have to after this:rolleyes:. I don't know what pregnant feels like. I'll have to wait and see. Though i feel like i am going mad. Are you getting the progesterone tested cd21?

    :o no didnt even know about progesterone tests untill i looked it up after i read your reply!:( thought i knew all i needed to know-obvioulsy not! its my first time bbt so i think i will try for another month.


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    #2015
    May79
    Registered Users Posts: 190 ✭✭May79


    talkin wrote: »
    :o no didnt even know about progesterone tests untill i looked it up after i read your reply!:( thought i knew all i needed to know-obvioulsy not! its my first time bbt so i think i will try for another month.


    Yesh i had to get progesterone tested at cd21 and i got two results that i don't understand - obviously written in doctor speak!!! :)

    I have done 5 home tests - 3 cheapy ones - first couple of tests done last tues were very faint lines so i purchased some clear blue digi ones and i got two positives saying 1-2 weeks. I went to doc yest and got a negative on one of his urine tests and he sent me on my way. This morning i did another cheapy two line test and got two dark definite lines. So so so so confused. HEad melting stuff. :rolleyes::confused:

    Keeping my next clear blue for Sunday or Monday, hopefully it will say 2-3 weeks. Won't go back to doc for few weeks now.


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    #2016
    talkin
    Registered Users Posts: 534 ✭✭✭talkin


    may79 i wouldnt blame you for been so confused, i cant even get my head around temperature tracking, this morning temp back down to 36.3. i feel like ive a flu too though(sneezing,runny nose,cheeks burning but feeling cold) its all so confusing-ive read my temp should stay elavated untill my things come but mine arent due till wednesday or thurs and my temp so low now.


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    #2017
    Moonbeam
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    Vel wrote: »
    37 weeks tomorrow. Into the home straight now at last :eek: :D Those early days after Christmas when I was so sick feel like a distant memory! Can't wait to meet my little one and feel comfortable again. God its hard to find a comfortable position in bed or on the sofa now and I'm really struggling to carry my 17 month around but who cares, I'm nearly there!!!

    It is the best time:)
    I can't imagine what it is like managing a 17 month old too,my 19 month old feels like she weighs a ton and I dunno how I am going to lift her as the time goes on.
    I remember being so so impatient for the last few weeks not looking forward to that bit!!
    Roll on January:)


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    #2018
    May79
    Registered Users Posts: 190 ✭✭May79


    talkin wrote: »
    may79 i wouldnt blame you for been so confused, i cant even get my head around temperature tracking, this morning temp back down to 36.3. i feel like ive a flu too though(sneezing,runny nose,cheeks burning but feeling cold) its all so confusing-ive read my temp should stay elavated untill my things come but mine arent due till wednesday or thurs and my temp so low now.

    High - Low - How is anyone supposed to get it right!! It's all very confusing. I guess as long as you are interested and willing to put in the work it'll work out great.


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    #2019
    The_Conductor
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    Moonbeam wrote: »
    It is the best time:)
    I can't imagine what it is like managing a 17 month old too,my 19 month old feels like she weighs a ton and I dunno how I am going to lift her as the time goes on.
    I remember being so so impatient for the last few weeks not looking forward to that bit!!
    Roll on January:)

    Congrats Rach- I didn't know!
    You're going to have very interesting future zoo trips :)


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    #2020
    wmpdd3
    Registered Users Posts: 9,624 ✭✭✭wmpdd3


    May79 wrote: »
    Yesh i had to get progesterone tested at cd21 and i got two results that i don't understand - obviously written in doctor speak!!! :)

    I have done 5 home tests - 3 cheapy ones - first couple of tests done last tues were very faint lines so i purchased some clear blue digi ones and i got two positives saying 1-2 weeks. I went to doc yest and got a negative on one of his urine tests and he sent me on my way. This morning i did another cheapy two line test and got two dark definite lines. So so so so confused. HEad melting stuff. :rolleyes::confused:

    Keeping my next clear blue for Sunday or Monday, hopefully it will say 2-3 weeks. Won't go back to doc for few weeks now.

    I really don't want to give you false hope, but it really sounds like you are to me. When was your last period....are you regular?


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    May79
    Registered Users Posts: 190 ✭✭May79


    Not regular due to pcos - I'm beginning to think i am and all the stoires of doctors test not being sensitive enough might just be what happened. I am reading up on early symptoms and i think i have at least two of them, exterme exhaustion and sore boobs. (Oh so sore...) Am still holding out to do another digital test next week and that will (should) say more than the 1-2 weeks it said last week....

    Thanks for the reply. It helps a lot believe me.


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    #2022
    January
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    May79 wrote: »
    Not regular due to pcos - I'm beginning to think i am and all the stoires of doctors test not being sensitive enough might just be what happened. I am reading up on early symptoms and i think i have at least two of them, exterme exhaustion and sore boobs. (Oh so sore...) Am still holding out to do another digital test next week and that will (should) say more than the 1-2 weeks it said last week....

    Thanks for the reply. It helps a lot believe me.

    Got a negative on a docs test when I was 8 weeks pregnant, so it's possible that you are. Docs tests are really crap...


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    #2023
    wmpdd3
    Registered Users Posts: 9,624 ✭✭✭wmpdd3


    May79 wrote: »
    Not regular due to pcos - I'm beginning to think i am and all the stoires of doctors test not being sensitive enough might just be what happened. I am reading up on early symptoms and i think i have at least two of them, exterme exhaustion and sore boobs. (Oh so sore...) Am still holding out to do another digital test next week and that will (should) say more than the 1-2 weeks it said last week....

    Thanks for the reply. It helps a lot believe me.

    I was totally irregular too, like 3 time per year! had a positive at 7 weeks with the cheapest tests going (beacause I didn't actually think I was preg!) had a strong purple line. When I went to the doc she didn't even do a test as she said the store bought ones are much better!


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    #2024
    May79
    Registered Users Posts: 190 ✭✭May79


    adrieanne__x wrote: »
    Got a negative on a docs test when I was 8 weeks pregnant, so it's possible that you are. Docs tests are really crap...


    Each day that passes i'm more and more convinced. I think it is because i am so irregular with pcos that i am doubting the positive results o have got so far.


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    #2025
    May79
    Registered Users Posts: 190 ✭✭May79


    wmpdd3 wrote: »
    I was totally irregular too, like 3 time per year! had a positive at 7 weeks with the cheapest tests going (beacause I didn't actually think I was preg!) had a strong purple line. When I went to the doc she didn't even do a test as she said the store bought ones are much better!


    So many people saying that the doc tests are not good - That's terrible really isn't it. They are the people we go to for confirmation and advice - The guy that was filling in for my gp was really flippant and to be honest i think he was uncomfortable! Shouldn't be there so!!!! At this point i think i am but have the element of doubt because of what the doc said. Waiting game!!!


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    #2026
    The_Conductor
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    May79 wrote: »
    So many people saying that the doc tests are not good - That's terrible really isn't it. They are the people we go to for confirmation and advice - The guy that was filling in for my gp was really flippant and to be honest i think he was uncomfortable! Shouldn't be there so!!!! At this point i think i am but have the element of doubt because of what the doc said. Waiting game!!!

    In Holles Street- they ask whether the GP has done a blood test to confirm the pregnancy- I thought that was normal?

    It is a bit of a crock that folk have so little confidence in the tests that many GPs seem to be using.......


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    May79
    Registered Users Posts: 190 ✭✭May79


    smccarrick wrote: »
    In Holles Street- they ask whether the GP has done a blood test to confirm the pregnancy- I thought that was normal?

    It is a bit of a crock that folk have so little confidence in the tests that many GPs seem to be using.......


    Apparently the doc should have done a blood test. I might be just really early. Who knows. I certainly don't. No one i have soken to has confidence in the urine tests doctors do.


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    #2028
    barbiegirl
    Registered Users Posts: 1,846 ✭✭✭barbiegirl


    I'm back to TCC hopefully I'll be back here soon :-(


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    #2029
    caramolly
    Closed Accounts Posts: 14 ✭caramolly


    wmpdd3 wrote: »
    Hey there, I'm due 3rd of OCT!!

    I know my sister-in-law had war trying to get maternity pay, she's half self employed half PAYE. I know in the end she got it on appeal.

    It's getting kinda close now, the SW reccommend you send away your form 6 weeks before you intend stopping working. (I'm due to go on MAT leave on the 15th of Sept, so I have 2 weeks to send off the form.)

    I would say bring your payslip to the citizen's advice breau and see what thet can make of it. Maybe your husband's accountant may know?

    You could also try posting on the social welfare forum:

    http://www.boards.ie/vbulletin/forumdisplay.php?f=861

    bets of luck!!!!

    Tx 4 that. Will do!


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    #2030
    CathyMoran
    Moderators, Society & Culture Moderators Posts: 7,458 Mod ✭✭✭✭CathyMoran


    barbiegirl wrote: »
    I'm back to TCC hopefully I'll be back here soon :-(
    Huge hugs, I saw and replied on the other thread...it is not a consolation but people do go on to have babies...our son is starting to teeth now but I know how lucky we are to have him. Huge hugs.


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    #2031
    Moonbeam
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    This is my 2nd and the gp didn't confirm the 1st time and the 2nd he did a urine test but both aid the home tests are more accurate!
    Holles st didn't ask me either.
    Never had a blood test for pregnancy from gp.


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    #2032
    elsy
    Registered Users Posts: 261 ✭✭elsy


    hi girls, on the 12th of august my beautiful baby girl Sophia was born weighing 7lbs 6oz. She's absolutely perfect im loving been home with my 2 baby girls. Had a nice quick labour only 2 and half hours and although the coombe crazy busy the care was first class!


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    #2033
    January
    Closed Accounts Posts: 23,865 ✭✭✭✭January


    elsy wrote: »
    hi girls, on the 12th of august my beautiful baby girl Sophia was born weighing 7lbs 6oz. She's absolutely perfect im loving been home with my 2 baby girls. Had a nice quick labour only 2 and half hours and although the coombe crazy busy the care was first class!

    Congratulations! I love the Coombe, if I ever get pregnant again, I would be returning.


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    How Strange
    Registered Users Posts: 6,339 ✭✭✭How Strange


    I'm 16w5d today and I've had this funny sensation all day. It feels like it's just behind my belly button and it lasts for about 5 secs at a time. The only way I can describe it is itchy. It's weird but not uncomfortable so I'm not worried but wondering if anyone else experienced this.


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    #2035
    Samsgirl
    Registered Users Posts: 3,190 ✭✭✭Samsgirl


    Hi, Im new to this site and am wondering if someone can help me out??
    Been ttc for 6mts now. AF not due for another 7 days. For the last few days, my breasts are so sore. I also have cramping like period pains on and off for 4 days now. Im sooooooooooooooo tired, all the time. I did an early preg test yest afternoon and it was negative.
    Has anyone here had similar symptoms?
    thanks


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    #2036
    How Strange
    Registered Users Posts: 6,339 ✭✭✭How Strange


    Samsgirl unfortunately you're playing the waiting game now. Early pregnancy signs are very very similar to period symptoms so it's hard to differentiate. I had no obviously different signs the week my af was due. I had mild cramping similar to the start of af. The day I was due af u had heart flutters and brief dizzy spells but it was a v busy week at work and I put it down to low blood sugar which I sometimes get before af.


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    May79
    Registered Users Posts: 190 ✭✭May79


    smccarrick wrote: »
    It is a bit of a crock that folk have so little confidence in the tests that many GPs seem to be using.......


    I went to our fertility specialist yesterday - I have been confirmed as 5 weeks pregnant. Am delighted - thankfully the GP was wrong - i had two weeks of doubting myself. Now onwards and upwards - going to do all i can now to help this little one stay with us :)


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    #2038
    CathyMoran
    Moderators, Society & Culture Moderators Posts: 7,458 Mod ✭✭✭✭CathyMoran


    May79 wrote: »
    I went to our fertility specialist yesterday - I have been confirmed as 5 weeks pregnant. Am delighted - thankfully the GP was wrong - i had two weeks of doubting myself. Now onwards and upwards - going to do all i can now to help this little one stay with us :)
    Am so delighted that you are pregnant, wishing you and your little one all the best :)


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    May79
    Registered Users Posts: 190 ✭✭May79


    Thanks Cathy! Lots of questions now - will have to get my thoughts together! :D


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    #2040
    wmpdd3
    Registered Users Posts: 9,624 ✭✭✭wmpdd3


    May79 wrote: »
    I went to our fertility specialist yesterday - I have been confirmed as 5 weeks pregnant. Am delighted - thankfully the GP was wrong - i had two weeks of doubting myself. Now onwards and upwards - going to do all i can now to help this little one stay with us :)

    That's brilliant, just goes to show when you tick all the boxes you know best! Really didn't want to give you false hope as my sister is ttc at the moment with IUI and she can convince herself of anything. She was asking me about things that are happening to her 3 days after treatment when I only found out I was pregnant at 7 weeks so I didn't notice any signs.

    Again congrads, hope it all goes well.

    By the way I was born in May 79.....you too?


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    #2041
    xzanti
    Moderators, Entertainment Moderators Posts: 10,436 Mod ✭✭✭✭xzanti


    We had our 4D scan on Sunday :D totally worth the money.. baby wouldn't move the little hands away from his/her face for ages so we were sent out with a can of coke to go walking around Blackrock.. When we came back the hands were down and we got loads of shots of his/her beautiful little face :D

    I'm the proudest happiest mammy to be in the world.. totally in love, can't wait to hold my little bundle and kiss that little face :D:D I haven't been able to stop looking at the photos.. I've been sneaking loads of peeks of the ones on my phone during work hours :D roll on December !!!


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