May 2021

rosie087 wrote: »

I'm sorry for your loss with the other babies and have everything crossed for you that this one will be the one! Hopefully the sickness is a good sign that everything's working as expected!



Thanks Rosie087 😊 I did the Panorama and the scan looked good for that! Hangover days are reducing too so I feel better.

Has anyone gained weight already? I've put on almost 10lbs, but probably eating way more to help the nausea. Freaked out because if I keep on this path I'm going to have a lot of work to do once bub is born!!

GingerLily wrote: »

I had my first scan on Friday, I'm 9 weeks rather than 10 apparently, kind of knew that (I was tracking my ovulation).

I keep looking at the pics and videos, got a short 3 second clip of the jelly bean doing a little shimmy and it's adorable anyone else obsessed too? So nice to see the baby exists, until now it's only been the symptoms!

So hard not tell tell people, soon though, soon

Aww doing a little shimmy
That's lovely Ginger, very happy for you. I'm feeling positive and happy today for the first time since I found out. No reason other than its pretty amazing to be growing a little human being even if it is without the dad. Big love to all

I'm 12 weeks this week, excited to start telling people, told my in-laws last week just before lockdown

What's everyone doing about telling people on lockdown? I'm going to tell my siblings this week on a zoom, but I think I might wait until I see my wider circle of friends to make it "official".

I found out my Rhesus Negative so have to have another blood test to find out what the baby is, husband is positive so who knows! Anyone other negative bloods types here?

Also found out my NIPT results, I'm low risk for everything which was great news.

gigglybits wrote: »

Congrats GingerLily, that's brilliant news. How long did it take for results to come back?

I'm 12 weeks soon and would struggle to hide the belly/boobs at this stage, they have shot out this time round, however I have not seen friends outside of zoom in the past month so it doesn't matter.

We haven't figured out how we will tell people yet, probably family over phone and friends with a funny picture on WhatsApp.

8 days only for the results, we expected another week as they have to go to the US, it ended up being good timing as we got the results the same day as my 12 week scan and the last day before lockdown so we just knew we should tell the in laws (my mom's passed away, no parents on my side to tell).

I know what you mean, I look a stone bigger even though I actually am 3 kgs lighter than I was 2 months ago. My tummy is much bigger but unfortunately it looks just like lockdown weight at the moment and not pregnancy🀣 I'm excited for an obvious bump

I wasn't expecting to lose weight but am also down a few kgs. The nausea is pretty much gone but I'm still exhausted come 6pm, early to bed every night or I'm a right nightmare to be around.

I'm on the Domino scheme now so had my first appt with a midwife yesterday at 13 weeks, waiting on the results of my bloods now (I should know what my blood type can't remember for the life of me). Got my Harmony results back and all are low risk so I'm delighted.

Told my parents and my partners parents recently, but don't know how to tell friends really. It's our first and feels a bit weird to just text them, and I'm not usually a caller!

I'm not sure when to say it to work, how much notice do they need?

I have reached the 12th week. And I have my first hospital appointment next week. Very excited for that to make it a little more real. Going for a private scan a week after that so my husband can see also. He is understandably not too thrilled about missing out.

I told my closest friends last month. Was supposed to meet in person and tell them then but the gradual covid restrictions put an end to that so settled for a video call instead. Will now rely on my mam to spread the word along the family gossip line 😂😂😂😂

bri007 wrote: »

Will we meet the criteria for the 5 weeks leave with benefits for May birth? As the guidelines are only coming into effect from April 2021?

Mums qualify from April 2021-
Maternity leave (26 weeks paid and 16 weeks unpaid) must start before due date
Parents leave (5 weeks paid) must be taken in first 2 years
Parental leave (26 weeks unpaid) taken for first 12 years

Partners qualify for -
Paternity leave (2 weeks) first 6 months
Parents leave (as above)
Parental leave (as above)

*paid leave means you should get benefits from the government, employer may or may not pay you also

It's very confusing but that's how I've worked it all out, if anyone wants to correct me please so

**EDITED to remove the error about parent leave

Thanks, that’s great. Initially my girlfriend was worrying that I will only get the two weeks and have to use up all annual leave when the baby is born.

It will be great to get the 5 weeks and not affect holiday leave.

That’s brilliant, thanks for your help. I forgot about the other 2 weeks, 7 weeks will be a great. That has just made my day thanks a mill

andreac wrote: »

Yeah those 5 weeks are great and don't forget about your paternity leave too of 2 weeks. So you get 7 then altogether :-)

Tatevik wrote: »

Hi all, I'm also due in May, this is my first pregnancy after almost 4 years trying to conceive. I'm 14 weeks on Saturday and due on the 8th of May. Had my first scan in the Rotunda on Friday and all good, was so amazing to see the baby and hear the heartbeat. Told family and friends over the weekend so it feels very real now!! We're both over the moon No morning sickness at all thank god, just feel a bit nauseous from time to time when I'm hungry so been snacking a lot more than I usually do. Hoping I stay feeling well throughout the pregnancy! I'm signed up for the Domino scheme, they made the appt for me at my booking visit so all good

Congratulations! I'm also on the Domino scheme, I'm really impressed so far!

GingerLily wrote: »

Is anyone here Rhesus Negative? Got my result about 3 weeks ago, had to have another blood test for the baby, still waiting to hear back, it's almost 2 weeks now.

I'm also rhesus negative, I got my results last Wed (4th) and when they were on the phone to me they made a follow up appointment for next week for the next blood test. Might be worth following up with them to get an appt scheduled.

Has anyone had their 16 week consultation yet? Did you do it in person?

MissElle wrote: »

I’m having mine in person next week - will just be 17 weeks then

Mine is also in person next week at 17 weeks, getting my flu and whooping cough vaccines then too.

okeydokeys22 wrote: »

How's everyone doing this week?

I'm 18 weeks this coming week. I've been feeling movements the last 2 weeks. Only when I'm lying down and still. Very subtle flutters, like a tiny little spasm. The past few days it's a bit like having a goldfish in my belly trying to swim its way out. Very very cool sensation and I absolutely love feeling it. It's not consistent though and isn't following a pattern just yet but I'm enjoying it for what it is.

Anyone else feeling life in them yet?

That's so exciting! I'm 18 weeks on Tuesday but haven't felt anything yet at all. Feeling good though and not as tired as i had been.

okeydokeys22 wrote: »

It's fantastic having energy back. 2nd trimester really makes you feel like yourself again.

Anyone planning on finding out the gender at the 20 week scan?

Yeah I was starting to think I'd never feel normal again! Initially my partner and I said we'd leave it as a surprise but now we've changed our minds and are going to find out at the next scan so I'm really excited. We had the option with the harmony scan but it was too early for us at that point.

Are you going to find out?