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**January 2018 Mummies, New year Babies**

Had my 12 week scan today and my due date is now 31st Dec!

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I'm thinking girl x


 
Had my 12 week scan today and my due date is now 31st Dec!

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I'm thinking girl x

Wow look at all their little features! What makes you say girl? I think I'm having a boy, no reason for it just a feeling lol xx
 
Had my 12 week scan today and my due date is now 31st Dec!

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I'm thinking girl x

Ahhhh so clear and he/she looks so cute!!! So you will be straddling December and January I would have thought? Xx
 
Aww fab is this our first 12 week scan ?! Crazy :) could be December or Jan couldn't it. Exciting xxx
 
I think it's a girl just because I have a strong feeling but also because of the nub theory, not that there's any science in that haha.

Selina yes I'll straddle both though I'll be surprised if I go full term as my DS was born at 36weeks.

When they heard that I'm going on a long haul flight tomorrow they insisted that I go to get measured for flight socks so my scan ended up taking 2hrs!!x


 
I think it's a girl just because I have a strong feeling but also because of the nub theory, not that there's any science in that haha.

Selina yes I'll straddle both though I'll be surprised if I go full term as my DS was born at 36weeks.

When they heard that I'm going on a long haul flight tomorrow they insisted that I go to get measured for flight socks so my scan ended up taking 2hrs!!x

I shall look into this Nub theory!

Have a nice holiday, where you off to? x
 
Sorry if ive already posted, thought i had earlier but i dont see it!

I think im a january mum now, just had my '12' week scan and measure 10 + 1 I dont get a proper new date until my next '12' week scan though haha! Its frustrating going back the way, thought we would tell some family today but nope and thought inwas over the 12 week safety-ish mark but nope.

I think my dates were wrong because my lmp was the first since having my son, so not reliable. But ive seen the heartbeat and tiny baby today, I've never had a scan so early, it was so cute!

Anyway, a big hello and hope i can join you :) also hope you are all well.
 
Hey Mel, read your post in December thread :) welcome over!! When is your 12 week scan? Mine is 11 July xxx
 
I think it's a girl just because I have a strong feeling but also because of the nub theory, not that there's any science in that haha.



Selina yes I'll straddle both though I'll be surprised if I go full term as my DS was born at 36weeks.



When they heard that I'm going on a long haul flight tomorrow they insisted that I go to get measured for flight socks so my scan ended up taking 2hrs!!x



I shall look into this Nub theory!



Have a nice holiday, where you off to? x



To visit my family in America! We just did Glasgow - London and DS chatted the whole way, even though it's 10.30pm!! They damaged my buggy in transit so we're not happy!x
 
I think it's a girl just because I have a strong feeling but also because of the nub theory, not that there's any science in that haha.



Selina yes I'll straddle both though I'll be surprised if I go full term as my DS was born at 36weeks.



When they heard that I'm going on a long haul flight tomorrow they insisted that I go to get measured for flight socks so my scan ended up taking 2hrs!!x



I shall look into this Nub theory!



Have a nice holiday, where you off to? x



To visit my family in America! We just did Glasgow - London and DS chatted the whole way, even though it's 10.30pm!! They damaged my buggy in transit so we're not happy!x

Have a fab time! x
 
So I've had it pretty easy so far as far as symptoms go but today I feel like I've been hit by a truck omg nauseous terrible headache and just feeling really crappy all round ugh hopefully feel better tomorrow:(
 
So I've had it pretty easy so far as far as symptoms go but today I feel like I've been hit by a truck omg nauseous terrible headache and just feeling really crappy all round ugh hopefully feel better tomorrow:(

With you on the headachey feeling. I also felt pretty sick and a bit dizzy on getting out of bed this morning. This was new to me in the mornings x
 
I'm loving seeing all these scan photos - I feel so far behind you all though because I'm not due until the end of Jan! I am 8+2 and my mum thinks I look round already. Quite scary!! Do you think that's possible?! I thought it would ages until that happened! Xxx
 
I'm loving seeing all these scan photos - I feel so far behind you all though because I'm not due until the end of Jan! I am 8+2 and my mum thinks I look round already. Quite scary!! Do you think that's possible?! I thought it would ages until that happened! Xxx

I've had a belly since about week 7! If it's not baby it's all the stuff around it. I'm actually struggling to hide it this week and I'm just under 10 weeks.
 
Hello ladies, another lovely scan how cute :). I hope no one minds if I have a little rant..? Feeling very upset at the moment.

I went to the doctors today about my anti depressants. I am on 20mg of citalopram. The drs said if I continue the tablets in the first tri there's a risk that my baby can be born with a heart defect. And if I take the tablets in tri 3 the baby will be born with withdrawal symptoms - jittery, upset, shaking etc. And will need monitoring for a few days.
But if i try to come off them the effects it'll have on me will be catastrophic. Citalopram is known to be the worst to come off. Makes you very sick, migraines, dizzy, suicidal, depressed, electric shock feelings etc. Plus I live alone with just me and my 2 year old so I don't know how I'd cope :(.

I just feel like it's a lose lose situation. I honestly don't know what to do :cry: . Wish I'd known about this before now :( .

I've been on 20mg citalopram too, until June last year, and they are a difficult thing to come off. Mainly remembering how normal feels once you are off them and coping with that and the stress of daily life. However, I didn't have any serious side effects coming off the tablets themselves on this occasion. I took the Dr's advice and weened down slowly, I was given packs of 10mg and cut one in half and took 15mg (they're stupidly small tablets to cut in half!), then went down to 10mg then went down to 10mg every other day and so on. I think if you are given the right support you should be OK. When I was in my early 20s I was on 50mg citalopram, and I very stupidly stopped taking them altogether. That made me suicidal, and a total mess.
I'll be honest I think your doctor is unfair to give you all the negatives without a solution, especially to someone taking a medication likely to be because of anxiety as they over worry about things! I'd go to another doctor, or talk to your midwife even. My midwife now knows about my anxiety and ocd and she's put me in touch with some support networks.
Please don't feel alone xxx
 
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Good luck! Really hope the reduction goes OK. You're doing the best you can x
 
Thank you Carly and Justme. That makes me feel a little reassured. I think I'll try your suggestion Carly of going down to 15mg by cutting one in half. Hopefully it won't be too much of a shock to my system. The doctor I saw wasn't a very nice one unfortunately and she just made me feel so guilty for being on them in the first place.

So much stress going on at the mo and this is just added stress. I'll book an appointment to see another doctor and in the mean time try and reduce to 15mg. Thank you ladies xx

I'd be wary of self medicating without support, but I definitely suggest a second opinion. There are charities you can call who specialise with mental health and the medication that goes with that. Maybe they can offer sound medical advice. In my experience doctors are quick to dish out citalopram and similar without the support or aftercare. I've found it incredibly frustrating at times! Luckily I feel in a good place right now and I've managed to get myself on the waiting list for counselling.
If you need anything further or you aren't getting the support you need, feel free to talk to me. We'll try find you some information x
 
Thank you Carly and Justme. That makes me feel a little reassured. I think I'll try your suggestion Carly of going down to 15mg by cutting one in half. Hopefully it won't be too much of a shock to my system. The doctor I saw wasn't a very nice one unfortunately and she just made me feel so guilty for being on them in the first place.

So much stress going on at the mo and this is just added stress. I'll book an appointment to see another doctor and in the mean time try and reduce to 15mg. Thank you ladies xx

I'd be wary of self medicating without support, but I definitely suggest a second opinion. There are charities you can call who specialise with mental health and the medication that goes with that. Maybe they can offer sound medical advice. In my experience doctors are quick to dish out citalopram and similar without the support or aftercare. I've found it incredibly frustrating at times! Luckily I feel in a good place right now and I've managed to get myself on the waiting list for counselling.
If you need anything further or you aren't getting the support you need, feel free to talk to me. We'll try find you some information x

Thank you Hun, that's kind of you to say. And yes you're right about what you said in regards to citalopram. Hopefully the doctor I see on Monday will be a bit more helpful. I'm struggling as it is being a single mum to a toddler with another wee one on the way.
Very pleased you're in a good place now though x x

Maybe look into counselling/ CBT. See if you can get help with the root of your anxiety /depression. That might give you the confidence to get off the tablets with a good support network. I can only imagine your daily stress, definitely discuss with your midwife, I was offered loads of groups to attend and information of services should I need it x
 

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