April 2020 Babies club

pearlll · 30-08-2019 6:26pm

How is everyone? I'm sooo tired and 3 meals a day isn't really doing it. I feel like a slug half the time. A few headaches too. Boobs so painful. Rant over

On the upside I'm so happy I actually got pregnant and that time is passing abit faster. I also have scan to look forward to in a week or 2

Pocos · 01-09-2019 10:09pm

MsSecretative congratulations!! You must be thrilled and lucky you with no pregnancy symptoms!!

Pearlll I feel you between the vomiting and lack of food and general pregnancy I’m exhausted! Can’t get enough sleep no matter what I do! Bed early but nothing helps! But it will pass I remember that on my first! Unfortunately I’m not on summer holidays this time unlike when I was pregnant the first time! So work is adding extra pressure!

Had a scan on Friday and thank god heart was beating away no problem! Unfortunately going by dates I was 9 weeks but only measuring about 7 ish (irregular period so this isn’t unusual!) but mentally I found that hard! Felt like I had gone backwards!

Anyway I’m not complaining so grateful that everything is ok! Just praying the vomiting will end soon!

Best of luck to everyone else who’s getting early scans around now!

dragonfly! · 02-09-2019 10:31am

Hello All...
Have just found out at the weekend that Im expecting
Havent been to the Dr yet but the apps are telling me im due the 8th May so very very early days - there isnt a May thread yet

I have appointment with Dr on Thur...
First time pregnant so this is all new to me.
Yesterday I was feeling very shakey and a bit headachey
Shakey went away after a Capri sun so im thinking blood sugar was low?
Today I feel a bit queasy im in work and its way too early to tell anyone so Im hoping it passes quickly
Good luck to everyone with early scans this week!

Galway2018 · 02-09-2019 12:05pm

Good morning,
I am jumping on this thread too as there is no May thread yet. Trying to work out my dates but thinking I am due 7th May. Just wondering when do you register with the maternity hospital. I am hoping to attend the Coombe but I am thinking I am way too early to contact hospital yet.
Any advice ??

dragonfly! · 02-09-2019 3:02pm

Galway2018 wrote: »

Good morning,
I am jumping on this thread too as there is no May thread yet. Trying to work out my dates but thinking I am due 7th May. Just wondering when do you register with the maternity hospital. I am hoping to attend the Coombe but I am thinking I am way too early to contact hospital yet.
Any advice ??

looks like we are a day apart

How are you feeling so far?
I have an appointment with my GP on Thur so I kind of assume they will provide info on how to register with hospitals?
Have you been to the GP yet?

Galway2018 · 03-09-2019 9:07am

Thats great news. Yes must make appointment with GP and hopefully the wait wont be too long for the Coombe.

PBandNutella · 03-09-2019 3:05pm

dragonfly! wrote: »

Hello All...
Have just found out at the weekend that Im expecting
Havent been to the Dr yet but the apps are telling me im due the 8th May so very very early days - there isnt a May thread yet
I have appointment with Dr on Thur...
First time pregnant so this is all new to me.
Yesterday I was feeling very shakey and a bit headachey
Shakey went away after a Capri sun so im thinking blood sugar was low?
Today I feel a bit queasy im in work and its way too early to tell anyone so Im hoping it passes quickly
Good luck to everyone with early scans this week!

Hi!! I've just started a May thread, I'm also May 7th by my own calculations. Gonna lurk here too if thats ok with everyone since i'm early May and sure ya just never know for sure. Felt "off" for the past 2 weeks and confirmed by home test this morning that i'm pregnant. Congrats to you all

Edited to say: Whoops sorry, I replied to the wrong post but sure we are a day apart so i wasn't far wrong

PBandNutella · 03-09-2019 3:08pm

Galway2018 wrote: »

Good morning,
I am jumping on this thread too as there is no May thread yet. Trying to work out my dates but thinking I am due 7th May. Just wondering when do you register with the maternity hospital. I am hoping to attend the Coombe but I am thinking I am way too early to contact hospital yet.
Any advice ??

I just started a May thread there just now but may lurk here too as i'm early May too. I've been in touch with the community midwives and they took all my details but said i wont be getting a booking visit until closer to the 12 week mark.

tea_and_cake · 03-09-2019 4:57pm

pearlll wrote: »

How is everyone? I'm sooo tired and 3 meals a day isn't really doing it. I feel like a slug half the time. A few headaches too. Boobs so painful. Rant over

On the upside I'm so happy I actually got pregnant and that time is passing abit faster. I also have scan to look forward to in a week or 2

How are you doing today? I'm exhausted and so nauseaous all day and then when I can eat all I want is CRAP. McDonald's etc, I normally eat well but can't stomach veg or anything :rolleyes: Just hoping it passes soon. The headaches are waking me up, was awake since 2 last night. Today was tough.

Rant away, it's part of the thread

I'd my scan on Friday, good strong heartbeat. I was the opposite Pocos I thought I was 8 weeks exactly but she said I was 8+3. I going with the midwife scheme in Holles St (can't go Domino because I'd a section with my first) so won't get a scan until 20 weeks. May get another private one if I'm feeling worried.

Do you have another scan Pocos?

How is everyone today? Tomorrow is hump day

Welcome to the May mamas and congratulations!

Pocos · 03-09-2019 9:52pm

tea_and_cake wrote: »

How are you doing today? I'm exhausted and so nauseaous all day and then when I can eat all I want is CRAP. McDonald's etc, I normally eat well but can't stomach veg or anything :rolleyes: Just hoping it passes soon. The headaches are waking me up, was awake since 2 last night. Today was tough.

Rant away, it's part of the thread

I'd my scan on Friday, good strong heartbeat. I was the opposite Pocos I thought I was 8 weeks exactly but she said I was 8+3. I going with the midwife scheme in Holles St (can't go Domino because I'd a section with my first) so won't get a scan until 20 weeks. May get another private one if I'm feeling worried.

Do you have another scan Pocos?

How is everyone today? Tomorrow is hump day

Welcome to the May mamas and congratulations!

Oh tea and cake I’m the exact same! Can only stomach rubbish! Like when I try veg or fruit I feel so nauseous and end up vomiting some of it up! I do remember on my first that I was worried if I couldn’t eat properly for the pregnancy cos like you I usually eat quite well. Anyway I do remember it passes!

Lucky you going forward in weeks! As I was only the 7 he could find a heartbeat but found it hard to get a proper picture of the length to get an accurate date! So I’m back again Friday for another scan! Hopefully he might add a few days

So these scans are private ones in local gp and then I’m going private and using a gynaecologist here in Waterford and the 12 week scan is end of September! Used him on first baby and I found him great!

For those asking about when to register with hospitals I think you confirm pregnancy with gp (it’s free once you have a confirmed pregnancy) and they put you into the system! I hope I’m right with all that info that’s how I remember the first pregnancy going anyway!

Welcome all the May moms to be! My first was due 31st of December and I hovered between the jan and December thread!

dragonfly! · 04-09-2019 4:06pm

Can I ask what happens at the first GP visit?
Ive read online you are to bring your own urine sample?
Ive no issue with that I just dont know its the "done" thing?
Thanks a mill in advance!

pearlll · 04-09-2019 5:05pm

Hey mamas, hope the nausea isn't too bad today. I'm the same with veg, can't really stomach them. My back was so sore today until 2 I think I need to start going for short walks. Can't believe there are so many changes going on. Also I get so hungry and need to eat NOW!! Sleeping badly, waking in the middle of the night. Also I feel huge and heavy which I don't care about, but it's only 7.5 weeks!! What the hell

When I went to the gp I just peed for her then. I'm sure you can just wait til you go, especially on your first visit.

04-09-2019 6:44pm

I'd love to be able to eat rubbish! All I can stomach is fruit and milk.

I've had an awful few days with fatigue and sickness, topped off with migraine. Hope everyone else is doing better, every day down is a day closer to it ending.

Ms Secretive, we found out around our third year anniversary together and now I wish I'd done the test alone so I could have surprised him with it! Good luck keeping it secret!

Pocos · 05-09-2019 10:10pm

dragonfly! wrote: »

Can I ask what happens at the first GP visit?
Ive read online you are to bring your own urine sample?
Ive no issue with that I just dont know its the "done" thing?
Thanks a mill in advance!

Hi dragonfly,

I think what ever you feel most comfortable with! If you brought a urine sample there wouldn’t be a problem! I just gave one when I got there. Just be sure not to have just gone to the loo before you go! I’ve heard that happening to friends!

Oh ladies sorry to hear about the sickness and the nausea! It’s a wonder how the human race continued! Pregnancy can make some people feel so rubbish!

my sleep is actually very deep from 10 till like 5am but I find it hard to go back once I wake! Very nauseous in the morning!

Also when I’m hungry I gotta eat too! It comes on all of a sudden! Today I literally ate every 2 hours and it does help with tiredness and nausea but hard to juggle with work sometimes!

tea_and_cake · 10-09-2019 11:04am

I think I'm over the worst. I actually feel OK for the fist time in 4 weeks. I'm 10 weeks and my 12 week appointment is 3 October, it feels ages away. I don't get a scan but I'm OK with that. Might get another private one.

How is everyone doing?

10-09-2019 1:12pm

Good to hear, TaC. I still feel gruesome for most of the day but yesterday seemed very slightly less gruesome than the usual. Hopefully it's the beginning of the end.

The reassurance of a scan is pretty priceless, imo. If you can afford a private one then go for it if you feel you need it.

pearlll · 10-09-2019 6:22pm

Glad to hear ye are starting to feel better. Cannot wait for my scan on Monday, feels like I'm waiting forever. Hospital sent my 12 week scan letter too so that's going to be a bit earlier than I thought in first week of October. Exciting times

Symptom wise my back hurts especially in bed and I get bad headaches on my eyebrows ... bizarre ... browaches haha

Got jeans in h and m they feel like heaven, and a sports bra in dunnes which I wear in bed and it so helps with the painful boobies

10-09-2019 6:37pm

Ah the boobies.

It's like the worst PMS ever and then some.

I might be feeling less sick but I'm spending a lot of time on the verge of tears and feeling very emotional. It's like I'm someone else because it's so unlike me.

You poor thing with the hormonal headaches

Hopefully you're nearly at the end of that and will feel better for the rest of your time. Mind yourself.

Pocos · 10-09-2019 10:37pm

Hi all

Glad to hear some of ye are feeling better.

We had second scan last Friday all good! (Sorry if I already posted that) That morning I had vomited 8 times (app was at 11am!) so I discussed medication with doctor and he prescribed me some! My god the difference when you aren’t vomiting all day! Now I still get nauseous and had gotten sick a few times but nothing compared to before!

Pearlll regarding pain behind your eyebrows could it be sinuses? I find they act up with pregnancy! Nasal rinses I find amazing and totally ok use in pregnancy! I get instant relief from them so maybe try them out!

On my first pregnancy loads of people told me about the h &m jeans but I just found over the bump jeans/pants too hot!! Like so so uncomfortable!
I then bought the maternity poco jeans! They are under the bump! Now they are pricey at €85 but I LIVED in them before and after birth of little one! You don’t feel like they are maternity pants and they really look like normal jeans! I’ll def be spending more money and getting the blue ones this time! They only had the black ones out on my last pregnancy!

CPTM · 10-09-2019 11:13pm

We're going for the Nuchal Translucency and Harmony test in the Merrian clinic tomorrow. I'm not really sure what to expect but from what I've read it's non-invasive and takes around 40 minutes, and the results should be back in about a week. This week there has been a couple of minor cramps here and there (especially when speeding up the walk to catch a bus or keep up with fast walkers work), and a little spotting which was worrying. The doctor has said it can happen and is normal but to keep an eye on it, and it's important to take it easy. Fingers crossed we'll be ok

We're 10.5 weeks now.

plasticheart · 11-09-2019 10:25pm

Hi all,

I'm 7 weeks gone this week. I'm getting a scan next week when I'll be 8 weeks. Unfortunately my first pregnancy ended in miscarriage at 10 weeks so I'm being brought in early to check if everything is okay. I'm a bag of nerves, apart from sore boobs I have no symptoms. I'm terrified I'll be told bad news.

11-09-2019 10:33pm

plasticheart wrote: »

Hi all,

I'm 7 weeks gone this week. I'm getting a scan next week when I'll be 8 weeks. Unfortunately my first pregnancy ended in miscarriage at 10 weeks so I'm being brought in early to check if everything is okay. I'm a bag of nerves, apart from sore boobs I have no symptoms. I'm terrified I'll be told bad news.

I'm in that position too, it's terrifying and lonely and it's hard to think about anything else. You'll get through it, and hopefully get some reassurance. Try relax a little, though I know how hard that is.

Fingers crossed for you. Mind yourself!

plasticheart · 11-09-2019 10:45pm

Candie wrote: »

I'm in that position too, it's terrifying and lonely and it's hard to think about anything else. You'll get through it, and hopefully get some reassurance. Try relax a little, though I know how hard that is.

Fingers crossed for you. Mind yourself!

Thanks Candie

I hope your scan goes well, too.

You're right, it's very lonely and it's hard not to worry. Fingers crossed for both of us. Take care.

11-09-2019 10:49pm

At least we know we're not alone.

CPTM · 12-09-2019 8:08pm

Has anyone come across any good parenting books or apps which would help newbie parents?

Pocos · 12-09-2019 10:43pm

To those ladies who miscarriaged before best of luck! I’m so lucky not to ever but we do find it takes time to get pregnant and anything to do with pregnancy is lonely at the start cos you can’t talk to people about it! That’s why I think forms like this are great where no one knows who you are but you can raise concerns or worries freely!!

Regarding a good parenting book there was this book called week by week and it literally was the first 24 weeks of the child’s life and the changes and things you should be doing! I found it great as the chapters were relatively small but you learnt loads and it was broken down nicely!

Also the Lucy Wolfe sleep book people swear by! I kinda half read it and never fully implemented it but I’ve heard of people who have used it as a bible and have great sleepers of children! I on the other hand have a disaster of a little one regarding sleep so please god all going well I will be following it on baby number two! I recommend reading it all before baby comes and then using it as a reference after that cos it’s quite lengthy and when you’ve a newborn you don’t have much time for reading!!!

Also the what to expect when expecting baby book I liked too! It was done monthly rather than weekly! I found that more lengthy but nice as it talks about developmental milestones and the likes!!

mariebeth · 14-09-2019 12:05pm

Hi ladies. Hope this is ok to post? Apologies if not.

Just popping in as I don’t use my boards account all that much anymore. But if anyone is interested I’ve set up a secret due date group on Facebook for April 2020 mammies to be. If anyone wants to join please PM me with your Facebook profile details as you won’t be able to find it without me adding you as a friend and inviting you to the group. There’s already about 30 of us mammies from around Ireland on it. I’m in a due date group for my little girl and it’s been such a lifeline the past couple years.

plasticheart · 15-09-2019 7:10pm

TMI warning...

I don't think it's looking good for me. I've had a light brown mucus discharge and some mild cramping since yesterday afternoon. My 8 weeks scan is tomorrow afternoon but I'm not holding out hope for good news.

pearlll · 15-09-2019 7:55pm

plasticheart wrote: »

TMI warning...

I don't think it's looking good for me. I've had a light brown mucus discharge and some mild cramping since yesterday afternoon. My 8 weeks scan is tomorrow afternoon but I'm not holding out hope for good news.

Plasticheart sorry to hear that. I hope you're ok, you just never know. Best of luck in your scan tomorrow I'll be thinking of you xx

CPTM · 15-09-2019 8:17pm

@Plasticheart Strangely enough my wife had the same symptoms a day before the scan. At least it's tomorrow so you're not waiting too long to find out. We'll be thinking of you, fingers crossed.

Odette22Odile · 15-09-2019 9:51pm

plasticheart wrote: »

TMI warning...

I don't think it's looking good for me. I've had a light brown mucus discharge and some mild cramping since yesterday afternoon. My 8 weeks scan is tomorrow afternoon but I'm not holding out hope for good news.

So sorry to hear that - will be sending lots of positive thoughts tomorrow. It may not be any use my telling you this, but in case it helps at all, I had a very similar experience at around 6 or so weeks, lasting for a few days, and was absolutely petrified. I had a scan about 10 days later and all was well. I know everyone is very different, and every situation is, but try not to worry - I really hope tomorrow brings you positive news.

Pocos · 15-09-2019 10:09pm

plasticheart wrote: »

TMI warning...

I don't think it's looking good for me. I've had a light brown mucus discharge and some mild cramping since yesterday afternoon. My 8 weeks scan is tomorrow afternoon but I'm not holding out hope for good news.

Plasticheart so sorry to hear this! Try not to worry until you have confirmation of something not going well! Try and think positively and as a previous poster said luckily you will know more tomorrow! Obviously all that is easier said than done!

Thinking of you and wishing you the best of luck! Keep us posted x

15-09-2019 10:18pm

That must be very worrying, Plasticheart.

Try to stay positive and remember it's happened others and all has been okay. I'll keep everything crossed for you tomorrow but you must be so stressed, you poor thing. Hang in there, best of luck.

plasticheart · 15-09-2019 10:58pm

Thanks for all the lovely messages (and sorry to be a downer on the thread!) I'm trying to stay positive but unfortunately I had similar symptoms last time I had my miscarriage. I'll post again when I have an update. Thanks again everyone xx

15-09-2019 10:59pm

plasticheart wrote: »

Thanks for all the lovely messages (and sorry to be a downer on the thread!) I'm trying to stay positive but unfortunately I had similar symptoms last time I had my miscarriage. I'll post again when I have an update. Thanks again everyone xx

Thinking of you, plasticheart. All the luck in the world.

dragonfly! · 16-09-2019 9:11am

plasticheart wrote: »

Thanks for all the lovely messages (and sorry to be a downer on the thread!) I'm trying to stay positive but unfortunately I had similar symptoms last time I had my miscarriage. I'll post again when I have an update. Thanks again everyone xx

You have absolutely nothing to be sorry about
This thread is to support each other.
Im so sorry to read what you are going through and I hope it works out
Take care of yourself

tea_and_cake · 16-09-2019 9:24am

plasticheart wrote: »

Thanks for all the lovely messages (and sorry to be a downer on the thread!) I'm trying to stay positive but unfortunately I had similar symptoms last time I had my miscarriage. I'll post again when I have an update. Thanks again everyone xx

Best of luck today plasticheart and as others have said you have nothing to be sorry about. The thread is here for all of us, good and bad. x

shesty · 16-09-2019 12:21pm

Best of luck plasticheart.Had those symptoms on all three and they went on to be healthy babies.I remember the fear so well.Brown is better than red.Hope your news is good today.

plasticheart · 16-09-2019 6:29pm

Hi all,

Had my scan this afternoon. Unfortunately I'm measuring about 2 weeks behind where I should be and there's no heartbeat. I'm due back in 10 days for a second scan to confirm it but a miscarriage seems probable. My husband and I are both devastated, it's our second pregnancy and second miscarriage.

Thanks again for all the kind messages, it really means a lot. I hope everyone else's pregnancies go well. xx

CPTM · 16-09-2019 7:00pm

I'm very sorry to hear that Plasticheart. Please keep the head up, it might just mean 2/3 month delay on your April due date. There's still plenty of hope that you will have a Summer 2020 baby if this is not to be.

16-09-2019 7:01pm

I'm so sorry for your loss, Plasticheart. Look after yourself and each other, and be gentle with yourself. Xx

Odette22Odile · 16-09-2019 8:12pm

I’m so sorry to hear that, Plasticheart. Thinking of you and your husband at this heartbreaking time xx

pearlll · 16-09-2019 8:12pm

So sorry, you were in my thoughts all day, so difficult xx mind yourself

dragonfly! · 16-09-2019 8:19pm

So sorry I was thinking of you all day
Mind yourself and each other

Pocos · 16-09-2019 10:39pm

So sorry to hear this plastic heart! Mind yourself! Was thinking of you all day and wishing it had been a better result!

tea_and_cake · 18-09-2019 8:37am

So very sorry to hear that plastic heart. My thoughts are with you x

Nottellingyet · 23-09-2019 12:36pm

Hi all, been following this thread for around 4 weeks now. Am 10+3 on my second pregnancy. I have a little boy who will be 3 in a months time. I've a rough due date of 17th April.

Struggling with nausea and fatigue daily which is the complete opposite to my first pregnancy where I had no symptoms.

Just hoping to get a date for my booking in appointment, no communication from the hospital as yet. Starting to wish I'd booked a private scan but at this stage I may wait.

Hope everyone is feeling well.

pearlll · 23-09-2019 11:16pm

Nottellingyet wrote: »

Hi all, been following this thread for around 4 weeks now. Am 10+3 on my second pregnancy. I have a little boy who will be 3 in a months time. I've a rough due date of 17th April.

Struggling with nausea and fatigue daily which is the complete opposite to my first pregnancy where I had no symptoms.

Just hoping to get a date for my booking in appointment, no communication from the hospital as yet. Starting to wish I'd booked a private scan but at this stage I may wait.

Hope everyone is feeling well.

That's great welcome and congrats!! I am 10 3 like you, due on 17th.
How is everyone ?

CPTM · 24-09-2019 1:10pm

We're doing ok I think. My wife is at 12 weeks and 3 days. The bump is starting to become very noticeable now. The big 12 week scan is on Thursday morning so we're nervously awaiting that! The morning sickness took a dramatic spike this week as the sense of smell went through the roof. I opened a tin of sardines and immediately regretted it.

mariebeth · 24-09-2019 10:48pm

I’m also due April 17th. Have my scan next week, just can’t wait to see that (hopefully) everything is ok. Second baby and I already feel like I’ve a sizable bump. I had a girl first time and no real symptoms at the start except for not being able to tolerate certain smells. This time round I can tolerate those but I’ve had nausea most days.

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