***** May 2019 Mummies *****

[firstfreakout]

ABC you can take co codamol if the pain is that bad. Pharmacist might not sell it to you if they know you’re pregnant but ask your doc and they can prescribe it. Or have someone buy it on your Behalf. It’s safe to take while pregnant, like paracetamol. I was on it for the majority of the second and third trimester last pregnancy for sciatic pain.

 

[ABC237]

ABC you can take co codamol if the pain is that bad. Pharmacist might not sell it to you if they know you’re pregnant but ask your doc and they can prescribe it. Or have someone buy it on your Behalf. It’s safe to take while pregnant, like paracetamol. I was on it for the majority of the second and third trimester last pregnancy for sciatic pain.

Really firstfreakout? That would be amazing! I read online (I know!) that it’s been linked to ‘problems’ when taken early on. Have you heard of it being taken in first trimester and bring ok? I’ve had tonsillitis a lot. Normally I would just dose up on codiene and antibiotics for a few days. Last time I had it I was admitted and they gave me dihydrocodiene.

How are you feeling now first?

 

[ABC237]

I’ve told my daughter who is 4 but my 2 year old son doesn’t get it at all lol. My dd wants a sister so we shall see!! I’ve had my booking app I’ve got 12 week scan on 15th and then my 16 week in Nov a consultant app for end of Jan that’s just come through. I’m not entirely sure y I think it’s coz I had a third degree tear with my dd but I then went onto only have 2nd degree with ted so not sure y they want to see me. But they seem to be on it! Xx

Gosh I feel really behind. My booking appointment isn’t until 10 weeks and I don’t have a scan date yet!
I guess it’s good to have better monitoring, what would they do differently for you do you know?

 

[keeptrying14]

I’ve told my daughter who is 4 but my 2 year old son doesn’t get it at all lol. My dd wants a sister so we shall see!! I’ve had my booking app I’ve got 12 week scan on 15th and then my 16 week in Nov a consultant app for end of Jan that’s just come through. I’m not entirely sure y I think it’s coz I had a third degree tear with my dd but I then went onto only have 2nd degree with ted so not sure y they want to see me. But they seem to be on it! Xx

Gosh I feel really behind. My booking appointment isn’t until 10 weeks and I don’t have a scan date yet!
I guess it’s good to have better monitoring, what would they do differently for you do you know?

Last time they just offered me a c section which I didn’t have and then when/if you tear again any degree they will only let a dr stitch you rather than a midwife so not much I don’t think. I’m just surprised as it was ok last time but guess better to be safe than sorry! It should all happen quickly tho after your booking app! When would ur scan be? Xx

 

[firstfreakout]

ABC you can take co codamol if the pain is that bad. Pharmacist might not sell it to you if they know you’re pregnant but ask your doc and they can prescribe it. Or have someone buy it on your Behalf. It’s safe to take while pregnant, like paracetamol. I was on it for the majority of the second and third trimester last pregnancy for sciatic pain.

Really firstfreakout? That would be amazing! I read online (I know!) that it’s been linked to ‘problems’ when taken early on. Have you heard of it being taken in first trimester and bring ok? I’ve had tonsillitis a lot. Normally I would just dose up on codiene and antibiotics for a few days. Last time I had it I was admitted and they gave me dihydrocodiene.

How are you feeling now first?

Ah, on second look it's a bit sketchy for the first trimester, although this seems to refer to more than a one time use. I definitely took it in the second and third trimester and this was fine. The risk in the third tri is withdrawal in the baby, but this would have to be a high dose over a period of time, as opposed to as and when needed.

Have you tried gargling with sea salt water? It's amazing for healing and helping the pain. I'm trying to convince OH of this atm as he's suffering with coldsores and ulcers. He doesn't believe me though because he is silly

I'm feeling up and down. Really struggling atm but hoping this will pass soon. Not really sure what to feel most days, just angry all the time.

 

[Aurora_J]

I was going to wait till i was 10 weeks to make a booking in appointment just in case something went wrong at the private scan. last pregnancy was a mmc so when i went for my 12 week scan we got told baby died at 9 weeks. then around the time i would have been 17 ish weeks the midwife phoned and asked why had I not been to see her since booking in. once i told her i mc she just hung up straight away. I was in tears all day afterwards so i wan't to avoid booking in to early this time.

 

[firstfreakout]

My booking in appt was on 21st Sept, when I was 8+2 weeks. I self referred when I was about 4 weeks pregnant. It's usually around then so that all the paperwork and scan dates can be determined, and any risk factors are also addressed before care starts. Aurora, you have to self refer and then wait for an appt with most hospitals, so maybe you could do so and put on there that you'd like an appt closer to X weeks due to your previous history.

You don't want to leave it too late and then miss them sending you scan dates / screening tests in time, as they have to be done between 11-13 weeks. But I completely understand your hesitancy with it. My sister had a MC after self referring and she ended up with scan letters etc through the post afterwards as her GP didn't pass on information to the antenatal clinic.

You could always call and ask what's the latest you can get a booking in appt and see if they'll give you some advice over the phone?

 

[firstfreakout]

Has anyone got any booking appointments or scans coming up? My booking appt is on the 8th, so not long to go!

Oh I feel so far ahead! I had my booking in appt on 21st September and am now 9+3!

I have the screening blood test booked for 10th Oct, the 12 week scan for 18th Oct, my 12 week consultant appt and 16 week midwife appt, AND even got my glucose test booked for mid Jan

 

[Piglet30]

Wow freak Out! At least you can tell us what to expect at each stage.

 

[ABC237]

Thanks for the codiene info first, I actually feel a bit better today.

I’m hoping my scan will be the week of half term because that’s when I turn 12weeks. I’m kind of in 2 minds about having the screening because I don’t know if I would actually do anything if I was deemed high risk... but then I think I would worry that I was high risk if i didn’t know. Is everyone else going for the screening?

I’m 9 weeks today.. it feels like time is finally moving. My app says that baby will start moving around now. So weird!

 

[firstfreakout]

I've agreed to do the screening even though I would much rather not have to have a blood test. I spoke about it with my OH and if there's something wrong with the baby's development we would want to know, although I have made it very clear that if the baby does have a condition like Down's I will not be aborting the pregnancy. I'll only agree to if I know the baby won't live to be born, or much longer afterwards.

It's a very personal decision. I think medical professionals push for it to be done as a routine check but really it's completely up to you. Some women couldn't imagine going the whole pregnancy not knowing so they opt for the most information they can, however some women know it won't change anything for them or would rather leave it to God/fate/faith etc.

I would always recommend it for a first pregnancy so that you're armed with as much information as possible, but like I said, only you and your partner can decide if it's something you want to know.

 

[SesameSeed]

Hello 👋 I think I’m joining you May mummies we got our BFP on 29.09.18 and going from the first day of the last cycle I think my due date would be 30th May 2019. Absolutely over the moon!

Username to have forgotten everything from when I had DS in July 2016. Do icontact doctors straightaway? Any advice would be much appreciated.

Congratulations everyone x

 

[Piglet30]

Hello sesame seed. Welcome. I’ve forgotten everything about pregnancy too - Mind you, how hard can it be:

Trimester 1 - worry, feel happy, worry, resume knicker watch every hour on the hour, feel happy, worry, booking in appointment, feel guilty for eating blue cheese by accident, worry, feel happy, worry, get 12 week scan, stop worrying for 10 mins, start to worry again

Trimester 2 - tell everyone your news, feel happy about your news, feel embarrassed everyone knows you had sex, worry, feel happy, buy new ‘fat’ clothes, feel happy you are showing, feel fat because you are showing, worry, browse mothercare, worry, think about how broke you’ll be in maternity leave, think about how many coffee shops you’ll have time to visit, worry, feel baby kick, feel happy, worry he didn't kick for 3 mins, feel happy that he just did.

Trimester 3 - worry, need a wee, get kicked, worry, need a wee, have heartburn, feel blooming and glossy haired, feel fat, worry, relive previous birth traumas, need a wee, have a Braxton Hicks, get kicked, worry he is breech and it’ll be a c section, worry he isn’t breech so you’ll have to do it the traditional way, need a wee, puff round mothercare, weigh up real vs disposable nappies, watch OH build a cot, worry, scream cry PUSH........

.....and a year of no sleep begins (oh, and now worrying about cot death)

How hard can it be?

 

[Piglet30]

I will have all the tests etc but, like a lot of mums, only if results indicated the baby would be so severely disabled as to have no quality of life or would be certain to die, would it change my decision to continue with the pregnancy. I’d rather be prepared if there was a potential problem than be told after the trauma and emotion of birth. Also, you can prepare those around you and make your views clear that it is a wanted baby whether or not they have a medical condition. You’ll need support, not pity, at a time like that.

 

[ABC237]

Congratulations sesame seed and welcome to May mummies.

Thanks for the input ladies. I think I will have the screening. I think I’m just a bit worried that because I’m over 30 this pregnancy, I’ll automaticalt be a bit higher risk.

Side note: has anyone else's hair started shedding massively? I feel like I lose half my hair every time I brush or wash it!! I thought it was supposed to stay in and get thick and lovely?!

 

[ABC237]

Piglet, that’s a very accurate overview of pregnancy, love it!

 

[Piglet30]

I just turned 35 last week so am officially a geriatric mum! I think 30 is pretty average, I think there’s now more over 30 mums than under 30’s in UK now.

 

[firstfreakout]

Congratulations, SesameSeed!

Piglet - geriatric mum that sounds so insulting!

 

[SesameSeed]

Thanks everyone and Piglet39 your summary of pregnancy just had me laughing in agreement. Love it.

I’m. 30 year old mum this time. Can’t remember even been offered screening first time round? Is this a relatively new thing?

 

[keeptrying14]

Haha piglet and totally agree add in sick sick sick and completely accurate !! Seaseme its the downs screening you would have been offered it in your last one where the measure the back of the neck and do blood tests to asses risk of birth problems. Still being sick here and feeling it I’m exhausted the two kids are exhausting me and the pregnancy has knocked the stuffing out of me completely xx