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

[firstfreakout]

Lovely scan first freak out! How r u feeling about it all now? I’m going girl xx

Thank you.
Feeling a bit better, but worried about the bleed and that they couldn't tell me anything about the placenta. I'm seeing the consultant on Tuesday though so hopefully that'll give me some confidence going forward x

 

[keeptrying14]

How is everyone doing? Xx

 

[firstfreakout]

How is everyone doing? Xx

I'm doing okay! It's starting to feel a bit more real now I'm past 13 weeks and everybody now knows. We've been talking a lot of what we think the sex might be, but OH won't let me have a scan earlier than the NHS one which is booked for Dec 20th when I'll be almost 22 weeks!

Pretty much in the second trimester now!

How's everyone else doing?

 

[keeptrying14]

Had my second 12 week scan all is fine and I’m now due 3rd May here’s a pic I’m thinking girl now!

 

[Allysa151]

Lovely scans ladies xx
I have been quietly stalking here as I have been on holiday for 2 weeks and did not had time to write an update.
Had a private scan on Thursday and I was 9 wk 1 day so working on the dates I should be due 23rd May. The gynae found the placenta is not very good inserted and was expecting me to have had bleeding's ( which I did not had until now). She recommended me to rest and not to do any major movements, I am not allowed even to pick up my 1yrs old I feel a bit scared not to loose the baby, I do have pains in my lower abs on daily basis.
I have my booking in appt now ( very late) xx

 

[keeptrying14]

Lovely scans ladies xx
I have been quietly stalking here as I have been on holiday for 2 weeks and did not had time to write an update.
Had a private scan on Thursday and I was 9 wk 1 day so working on the dates I should be due 23rd May. The gynae found the placenta is not very good inserted and was expecting me to have had bleeding's ( which I did not had until now). She recommended me to rest and not to do any major movements, I am not allowed even to pick up my 1yrs old I feel a bit scared not to loose the baby, I do have pains in my lower abs on daily basis.
I have my booking in appt now ( very late) xx

Hey lovely. Congratulations it must be a worry for you have they said anything about further down the line with the placenta? xx

 

[keeptrying14]

How is everyone doing? Xx

I'm doing okay! It's starting to feel a bit more real now I'm past 13 weeks and everybody now knows. We've been talking a lot of what we think the sex might be, but OH won't let me have a scan earlier than the NHS one which is booked for Dec 20th when I'll be almost 22 weeks!

Pretty much in the second trimester now!

How's everyone else doing?

What do you think the sex is? Ah its a long wait im not finding out and the wait is killing me already!

 

[Aurora_J]

Hi how is everyone?
I spent 4 days in hospital as I collapsed in the bathroom my 7 year old found me and ran up to my mums to get help (she lives 5 doors up from us and he only went out the back where there is no roads so perfectly safe) back home now on bedrest.

 

[Aurora_J]

Firstfreakout my scan at 8 weeks showed a bleed behind the placenta but a week later at my private scan the bleed had gone. I wasn't really given any info on the 1st scan about the bleed other than its there and I may experience some bleeding or it may reabsorb naturally.

 

[keeptrying14]

Hi how is everyone?
I spent 4 days in hospital as I collapsed in the bathroom my 7 year old found me and ran up to my mums to get help (she lives 5 doors up from us and he only went out the back where there is no roads so perfectly safe) back home now on bedrest.

Omg Hun you poor thing how r u feeling now? I hope they have given you stronger tablets? It’s so so hard especially when you have the others to look after I really hope it eases soon for you xx

 

[Beetle123]

Oh gosh Aurora, sounds like you’re having a tough time, hopefully you start feeling a bit better.

I have a slight dilemma, I wasn’t sure if I wanted the screening test, my DH said he was happy for me to make the decision and would support it either way (not the most helpful response lol) af the booking appt I made up my mind and just decided to go for it.
I have my scan booked for Tuesday next week, but the midwife called me and said they can’t to the screening scan on Tuesday and she will need to rearrange it for Wednesday, I told her i think Iv changed my mind and will just stick to the scan on Tuesday and not have the testing..... she said that was fine and if I change my mind just let her know.

I kind of feel like it’s a sign that I shouldn’t get it done, I dunno if I’m being silly! I’m otherwise quite low risk, as still only 27 and othersiwse fit and well.
Just curious if most people have decided for or against, it genuinely wouldn’t make a difference either way, but would give me slight peace of mind if it came back normal.
Let me know what u guys think
Thanks xxxx

 

[keeptrying14]

Hi Hun I’ve always decided to go for screening because I would like to be able to make a decision depending on what was wrong with it. I also don’t think I would deal with it very well after birth if I hadn’t known before hand. This is my third and I have had it with all three and I’m 28 so classed as low risk. My scan today seemed fine and the neck measurements were fine just got to wait for results of the blood test. It’s a really personal choice Hun so you have to go with what you think is right for your family xx

 

[Beetle123]

Thanks keeptrying, I think part of me is just being eager, I really want the scan, feel like Iv been waiting ages, and I know it’s only 1 extra day, but I really don’t want to wait any longer. Do you recon if I had the scan and then told my midwife I do actually want the screening they will do it again? I don’t want to waste time and resources, but also seem a bit undecided?

 

[firstfreakout]

Beetle, if you're undecided I would recommend going through with the testing. The problem is the testing can only be done between like 11-14 weeks, so if you change your mind down the line it's hard to go back. One extra day sucks, but it might give you some peace of mind going further.

I opted to have the testing though initially I was unsure because I didn't want the bloods. Mine came back as low risk at 1:16600 or so and was definitely worth doing because it's now one less thing to worry about!

It really depends on what you want to know. Most people think they don't need the test because they wouldn't terminate the pregnancy regardless of what was 'wrong', but really it's more about being armed with information and support if there is something picked up, rather than being bombarded with it when baby arrives. It's an incredibly personal choice, but my advice would be if you're not sure, go for the screening. It's only one day! x

 

[firstfreakout]

Just an update from me! I'm jumping between this thread and April babies in the 2nd trimester... (I'm officially 2nd trimester by Friday!!)

I saw the consultant today about the placenta accreta and PPH last time, and the jist of it is that because it is unpreventable, to go on as normal and labour as normal. If anything is picked up post labour then it will be managed immediately as it's all over my notes. I'm a bit worried about this wait and see approach, but she's right in that there's nothing to do in the mean time. I've updated my pregnancy journal with a more in depth explanation of what we discussed..

I am relieved she's not pushing for a c section though!

I also booked a private gender scan for 13th November (I'll be 16+4!) because I'm too impatient to wait until Christmas. I'm so excited to find out!

 

[Beetle123]

Thanks for the advice girls, and firstfreakout, congrats on almost being in your second trimester!! And if the doctors are saying to go on as normal, just try and enjoy your pregnancy as much as possible.

I called the midwife and have rearranged my scan to include the screening now thanks you your advice guys, it really helped and I think this is the best decision for us.

On a plus side my nausea seems to have massively calmed down these last couple of days, which I am so so greatful for, we even managed to go out for a meal yesterday, which we have not been able to do for weeks!! I’m nearly 12 weeks, so hopefully that’s the end of it now!! It feels so nice to be able to actually enjoy food again! Xxxx

 

[Allysa151]

Hi everyone, I feel like I am the last one who will give birth on this thread lol I just had my booking in appt with the midwife yesterday and my due date is 25th of May, will see if anything change after the scan . I will be 10 weeks on Thursday by the early scan calculations . Right, my midwife was very nice and said she will try to push the scan as quick as possible because of what I explained it was seen on my private one.Also, I spoke to her about my fears of another normal delivery and that I can't do it again so she will book me with a consultant to discuss. It is everyone 's personal choice but after my first delivery I feel I can't do it again and I would like to be able to push for a section. Will see how that will go..

Beetle 123, I choose as well to have the screening , not because there is any chance I would finish the pregnancy if something is wrong but because I want to know is there are signs of anything wrong and find ways to manage it . I am sure you took the right decision !

Congrats firstfreakout for almost being in the second trimester!

 

[Aurora_J]

I have my booking in Appointment on halloween when I will be 11+4 so I have left it a bit late but with my anxiety about losing baby and sickness being so bad I just haven't had the energy to ring up the midwife so hubby finally did it for me.
Probably won't get a scan until 14 weeks at this rate.

 

[Piglet30]

Sorry I’ve been super busy so not on here much. My next scan is on 7th November when I’ll be about 12w2days. I’ll have then screening because, if my baby did have a problem, I’d want to be super read up on it and prepare all around me for coping pre-birth. Everyone is a bit useless at anything for a couple of weeks post-birth let alone dealing with a surprise problem so I’d rather be prepared.

I’m now worrying I’ve had a missed MC as my symptoms are lessening a little. You’d think I’d be pleased I don’t feel quite so rough anymore but not me, I just like to google it and twist myself into a tizz! Can’t wait for the scan but also terrified. It’s such a limbo once you start feeling better and the first scan and then again between scan 1 and when you feel them move. Once my son started moving last time he never bloody stopped so I didn’t worry again after that. Roll on 16-17 weeks (ish).

 

[Beetle123]

Hey piglet I deffo wouldn’t worry about the improving symptoms, I would just enjoy it. I had a great few days at the start of the week when I felt almost back to normal, I’m nearly 12 weeks so thought it was all improving, but then yesturday the nausea and vomiting came back with a vengeance! Not been able to keep anything down since yesterday lunch time! Those few days at the start of the week felt so good though! Can’t wait until I start feeling myself again! Xxx