The Pregnancy Chat Thread!

Milly33 · 18-05-2019 11:31pm

Looking for suggestions on pregnancy knickers. Looking for a bit of top support

eurozonelady · 23-06-2019 12:58pm

I get most of my underwear and baby clothes in Marks and Spencer

Milly33 · 23-06-2019 1:11pm

the marks and sparks in Galway is shocking they stock very little, actually I asked in there and they didnt have any.. Wouldnt be too gone on their clothes either way find their quality has gone to pot..I ended up going back to Dunnes and getting some. Still laughing at the size diff with some knickers, one 16 is a 20 etc..

Milly33 · 27-06-2019 10:37am

More questions for someone. Has anyone worn magnetic bracelets while pregnant or come across anything with a bit of info about it.. My hands and ankles are so swollen and just feeling a bit out of sync so i have some on order and then sure thought mmm i wonder are you suppose to wear them while with baby

Genie1986 · 22-03-2020 10:21pm

Hey guys, just hijacking this thread looking for some advice!!! So my wife is pregnant with twins(18weeks). She is self employed and has stopped working as her work resolves around the beauty sector. My work is in construction(carpenter). I am employed and work is busy. My wife is freaking out that I could come home with the virus which is understandable. I work remotely in construction sites or in Mrs. Murphys/Joe bloggs doing flooring and wardrobes. We took last week off as a precaution to see what was happening with the virus. I have reassured her that I will take the necessary precautions such as mask, gloves etc etc but still no good... also i have told Mrs. Murphy/Joe bloggs that if we are to do work in their house that they must vacate the house from me so there is no contact. I'm in a rock and hard place...I don't want to come back to our home with the virus putting my pregnant wife at risk but i have to work as i need the funds for the twins that are on the way. I have also read articles that the covid 19 has no effect on pregnancy but still that's no consolation in this occasion.
Thoughts and advice would be appreciated?!!
Thanks guys

Penny Dreadful · 22-03-2020 11:07pm

Genie1986 wrote: »

Hey guys, just hijacking this thread looking for some advice!!! So my wife is pregnant with twins(18weeks). She is self employed and has stopped working as her work resolves around the beauty sector. My work is in construction(carpenter). I am employed and work is busy. My wife is freaking out that I could come home with the virus which is understandable. I work remotely in construction sites or in Mrs. Murphys/Joe bloggs doing flooring and wardrobes. We took last week off as a precaution to see what was happening with the virus. I have reassured her that I will take the necessary precautions such as mask, gloves etc etc but still no good... also i have told Mrs. Murphy/Joe bloggs that if we are to do work in their house that they must vacate the house from me so there is no contact. I'm in a rock and hard place...I don't want to come back to our home with the virus putting my pregnant wife at risk but i have to work as i need the funds for the twins that are on the way. I have also read articles that the covid 19 has no effect on pregnancy but still that's no consolation in this occasion.
Thoughts and advice would be appreciated?!!
Thanks guys

Congratulations on your twins! Exciting time for you both in a positive happy way which is all the more needed right now.
Pregnancy is a worrying time and right now it’s even more so. My sister had to give birth last week on her own as partners weren’t being allowed in for more than just the “here’s your baby now get out please” final minute. No visitors at all then either.

I would suggest your wife speak to her doctor/ midwife and see what they advise or suggest.
This will be an expensive time for you and I fully understand your desire to work for as long as you can. I’m sure you also want to keep your family safe.
Only a trusted doctor can make that call for you.

Hope you all stay safe and well.

Genie1986 · 22-03-2020 11:25pm

Thank you...we will call her doctor tomorow...just seen on sky that Boris Johnson has claimed pregnant women are high risk along with the elderly &#55357;&#56850;&#55357;&#56850;

jlm29 · 23-03-2020 9:59am

It’s tough not to be anxious, but you need to work too! You could bring coronavirus home from work, but you could also bring it home from the shop, or a petrol station, or anywhere at all really. You might find that you won’t be going into peoples houses as much, they might not want people coming in.
You need to be vigilant about hand hygiene etc. I would say Change your clothes and shoes before entering the house. Get some hand sanitizer for your car and use it regularly. Don’t wear a mask, it’s not recommended unless you have the virus. some of the craziness ive seen with masks lately is horrifying. People pawing them with their gloves, taking them on and off multiple times etc. It’s more dangerous than not wearing one if you don’t know what you’re at.

Millem · 07-08-2020 10:37am

Kathyel wrote: »

Who can suggest quality baby bibs?

For bad dribbles these are the business.

https://www.amazon.co.uk/Bandana-Drooling-Teething-Absorbent-YOOFOSS/dp/B06XVGLT8S/ref=mp_s_a_1_3?dchild=1&keywords=dribble+bibs&qid=1596793005&sprefix=dribb&sr=8-3

Hazelnut Button · 07-08-2020 10:50am

Would highly recommend irish company babyboo.ie.

Quality of bibs are great. Really soft & fleecy & absorb loads.

bee06 · 07-08-2020 4:44pm

Hazelnut Button wrote: »

Would highly recommend irish company babyboo.ie.

Quality of bibs are great. Really soft & fleecy & absorb loads.

Yeah, I’d recommend them as well. They have this extra bit of material on top so the edge doesn’t irritate the baby’s neck as well.

ahaaha · 07-08-2020 9:16pm

Hazelnut Button wrote: »

Would highly recommend irish company babyboo.ie.

Quality of bibs are great. Really soft & fleecy & absorb loads.

Just received these as presents for our newborn and would highly recommend

glut22 · 26-10-2020 5:23pm

Quick silly question I move back home from abroad and visiting gp for the first time next week at 15 weeks.

Do GPs usually have fetal dopplers and measure the heart beat as standard during these appointments?

It would be nice reassurance as I'm not at the hospital for a few more weeks

Loveinapril · 26-10-2020 5:42pm

glut22 wrote: »

Quick silly question I move back home from abroad and visiting gp for the first time next week at 15 weeks.

Do GPs usually have fetal dopplers and measure the heart beat as standard during these appointments?

It would be nice reassurance as I'm not at the hospital for a few more weeks

I don't think they start using the doppler until about 16 weeks. Did you have a 12 week scan abroad?

glut22 · 26-10-2020 6:46pm

Yes 12 week scan abroad and it was all good but had previous missed miscarriage so I'm nervous.

I also had a doppler used at 12 weeks and it was able to detect the heartbeat so ill ask them. Was just wondering if GPs usually had the device.

lashes34 · 26-10-2020 7:18pm

glut22 wrote: »

Yes 12 week scan abroad and it was all good but had previous missed miscarriage so I'm nervous.

I also had a doppler used at 12 weeks and it was able to detect the heartbeat so ill ask them. Was just wondering if GPs usually had the device.

Mine did but I dont remember what week they started using it.

lauramc58 · 01-11-2020 4:03pm

Hi, I was just looking for some maternity clothes recommendations please

I can’t find long leg Maternity jeans anywhere apart from River Island and they’ve been out of stock for ages. Would anyone have recommendations please?

jlm29 · 01-11-2020 5:29pm

lauramc58 wrote: »

Hi, I was just looking for some maternity clothes recommendations please I can’t find long leg Maternity jeans anywhere apart from River Island and they’ve been out of stock for ages. Would anyone have recommendations please?

Debenhams used be my go to. But obv that’s not an option now

have you looked on Dorothy Perkins? Or next?

lauramc58 · 01-11-2020 9:14pm

jlm29 wrote: »

Debenhams used be my go to. But obv that’s not an option now have you looked on Dorothy Perkins? Or next?

Oh I hadn’t thought of Dorothy Perkins, thank you! I had a look on next but I think they were sold out. Hopefully I find some or I’ll have cold ankles this winter

Shelli2 · 02-11-2020 7:19am

Boohoo.com have a good selection at reasonable prices.

Also, there's a few Facebook groups dedicated to quality used maternity and nursing wear.

joanneryan92 · 23-01-2021 11:35am

Hey everyone! So I just found out I'm pregnant and my doctor told me I should stop taking my supplements and only take Folic Acid? (Until I'm 12 -14 weeks)

I take Vitamin C, D, B & Calcium! Any thought on this?

I find vitamin c so good for your immune system especially with Covid around!

jellybear · 23-01-2021 4:34pm

joanneryan92 wrote: »

Hey everyone! So I just found out I'm pregnant and my doctor told me I should stop taking my supplements and only take Folic Acid? (Until I'm 12 -14 weeks)

I take Vitamin C, D, B & Calcium! Any thought on this?

I find vitamin c so good for your immune system especially with Covid around!

We can't give medical advice here but I would encourage you to listen to your doctor. Make sure to ask them any questions about vitamins etc, if you want clarification or don't understand their advice.
Many women take a specific multivitamin when pregnant. I took pregnacare. Some find it makes their nausea worse but I found it fine.
Also, there are plenty of natural ways to get different vitamins through foods

Best of luck with your pregnancy

catrionanic · 23-01-2021 7:13pm

Some studies have shown that there is actually little benefit to taking a multi vitamin so perhaps that is what your GP was referring to? A balanced diet should be enough. Also a lot of women find it makes their nausea worse.

I just take folic acid and vitamin D. I take the vitamin D routinely anyway even when not pregnant.

LegacyUser · 06-02-2021 9:48pm

Hi ladies,

Just wondering if anyone has had a cervical cerclage before? I am booked for one at 13 weeks and am wondering what to expect in terms of how long it takes and how long you were in hospital that day for or recovering?

Poissy · 10-05-2021 9:16pm

Hi all,

Just wondering if anyone could answer the following query, was in the hospital today but didn't think to ask.

I'm due my first baby early Jan 2022. If I go by the date of my last period, I'm currently 8 weeks pregnant.
However, I have long cycles and I ovulated 2 weeks late, which means I'm actually only 6 weeks pregnant.

I had an early scan today due to spotting and it was confirmed that baby is measuring 6 weeks.
However the printout of the scan I got says I'm 8 weeks.

In terms of my future scans, does anyone know what dates they will go by?
For example, will they call me for my 12 week scan when I'm only 10 weeks pregnant?

Thanks for any insight.

Loveinapril · 10-05-2021 9:26pm

The "12 week scan" is actually your booking appointment scan, it can be done any time between 10- 14 weeks depending on the hospital. They will go with the size of baby but will take note of your own dates too. They plot your due date from the scan, not your date.

Poissy · 10-05-2021 9:36pm

Loveinapril wrote: »

The "12 week scan" is actually your booking appointment scan, it can be done any time between 10- 14 weeks depending on the hospital. They will go with the size of baby but will take note of your own dates too. They plot your due date from the scan, not your date.

That makes sense, thank you.

Loveinapril · 10-05-2021 9:45pm

Poissy wrote: »

That makes sense, thank you.

Best of luck. Early spotting can be terrifying but stay in the lovely bubble- it is a very exciting time!

scarepanda · 10-05-2021 9:47pm

From my experience, once the booking scan confirms your scan from today that's the date that will be used going forward.

I was in a similar situation as you dates wise with my last. I booked a private scan for around 8.5 weeks going by period dates, this scan confirmed my dates that I was around 6.5 weeks. With the clinic I went to they have a policy (not sure if it's a requirement or just something they do) that they will rescan if there's a difference of 15+ days with dates and scan. I was re scanned which confirmed my dates. My booking scan was done around 11 weeks as my GP had already sent on the paperwork to the hospital. But once I showed the hospital the print out I had from the private clinic and that confirmed their scan, this was the new due date going forward and the rest of my appointments were at the right time.

Milly33 · 09-08-2021 11:36pm

Just looking for some advice but a friend is getting very bad morning sickness or all day sickness. 3 months pregnant and has been perscribed Cariban? Just worried incase it might not be safe etc or any other recommendations would be welcome.

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