November ‘23 babies ☺️

[RPishopeful]

Hi all
I have had my scan this morning. All went well. Baby was wriggling a lot didn’t think we would be able to get all the measurements but we did eventually.

Hi AA28, that’s brilliant news all is looking well with your little one. Congratulations x

[JSMS]

So glad both your scans went well AA28 and RPishopeful. It’s so lovely that we are all so close in dates and experiencing this together.

Rosie82- I thought I was naturally a chilled person but this is definitely pushing my limits . I have my consultant appointment tomorrow, I’m not holding out much hope in stopping seen as I have the Pai1 mutation and anticardio lipid antibodies and I know others who have this have been told to stay on thoughout. Still keeping my fingers crossed.
Hope everything goes well for you on Thursday
X

[rosie82]

AA28 - fantastic news! So pleased for you How are you feeling? Do you have a plan for telling people yet or next scan?

RPIshopeful - yes I completely agree, I think it is a defence mechanism to protect ourselves after previous traumas. I keep telling myself that what I tell people or think can’t make a difference to the pregnancy but it doesn’t to help me! I’ll be 14 weeks tomorrow. We’ve still only told immediate family and two v close friends. I was back in the office today, feeling v bloated! No-one said anything but then they wouldn’t would they I think I probably feel bigger than I look but I’m worried I’m not going to be able to keep the secret for much longer.

JSMS - hope your consultant appt goes well tomorrow. Let us know how you get on. I’m not a naturally chilled person so imagine what this process does to me

I’m just thinking it’s amazing really that with all these complications we all have, that medicine and science has enabled us all to have successful pregnancies!
Agree it’s so nice to all be at the same stage and have had similar experiences. I don’t think other people fully understand if they haven’t been through it so it’s so good to have each other to share this with X

[JSMS]

Well todays appointment was long! Was there for nearly 3 hours.
They didn’t know what to suggest about the blood thinners so needs to be discussed with haematology, my thyroid is now borderline so needs rechecking and again got glucose in my urine so now I’m have the glucose tolerance test this Friday.
Hope yours goes better on Friday Rosie82 .
X

[rosie82]

Well todays appointment was long! Was there for nearly 3 hours.
They didn’t know what to suggest about the blood thinners so needs to be discussed with haematology, my thyroid is now borderline so needs rechecking and again got glucose in my urine so now I’m have the glucose tolerance test this Friday.
Hope yours goes better on Friday Rosie82 .
X

Oh no! Sounds very thorough though!
That must have been exhausting. Have you got an appointment lined up with haemo?
Strangely I had another appointment through the post today at another hospital (in the same Trust) with a different consultant in June so not sure what that’s about. I think I’m going to have appointments coming out of my ears .Will let you know how mine goes tomorrow.
Probably getting a bit ahead of myself here but I’ve been wondering about being on blood thinners, whether that means you can have a normal labour or would require a C section. I’m going to ask the consultant tomorrow but just wondered if any body already knows anything about this? I’m just thinking how will they control the blood? When I have my intralipid drip my blood spurts everywhere it’s so thin. So many things to worry about!!

[JSMS]

Well todays appointment was long! Was there for nearly 3 hours.
They didn’t know what to suggest about the blood thinners so needs to be discussed with haematology, my thyroid is now borderline so needs rechecking and again got glucose in my urine so now I’m have the glucose tolerance test this Friday.
Hope yours goes better on Friday Rosie82 .
X

Oh no! Sounds very thorough though!
That must have been exhausting. Have you got an appointment lined up with haemo?
Strangely I had another appointment through the post today at another hospital (in the same Trust) with a different consultant in June so not sure what that’s about. I think I’m going to have appointments coming out of my ears .Will let you know how mine goes tomorrow.
Probably getting a bit ahead of myself here but I’ve been wondering about being on blood thinners, whether that means you can have a normal labour or would require a C section. I’m going to ask the consultant tomorrow but just wondered if any body already knows anything about this? I’m just thinking how will they control the blood? When I have my intralipid drip my blood spurts everywhere it’s so thin. So many things to worry about!!

No appointment with haem the obstetrician is just going to send all my blood results across from Care and discuss with them in the first instance. That’s how I feel I already have to see her again on same day as 20 week scan, will be spending loads of time at hospital!
I’m not sure about delivery, but bet the consultant will shed some light.
Good luck tomorrow
X

[AA28]

Hi all
I have had my scan this morning. All went well. Baby was wriggling a lot didn’t think we would be able to get all the measurements but we did eventually.

Hi AA28, that’s brilliant news all is looking well with your little one. Congratulations x

Thank you

[AA28]

So glad both your scans went well AA28 and RPishopeful. It’s so lovely that we are all so close in dates and experiencing this together.

Rosie82- I thought I was naturally a chilled person but this is definitely pushing my limits . I have my consultant appointment tomorrow, I’m not holding out much hope in stopping seen as I have the Pai1 mutation and anticardio lipid antibodies and I know others who have this have been told to stay on thoughout. Still keeping my fingers crossed.
Hope everything goes well for you on Thursday
X

JSMS I agree it’s nice we can all experience this together.

[AA28]

AA28 - fantastic news! So pleased for you How are you feeling? Do you have a plan for telling people yet or next scan?

RPIshopeful - yes I completely agree, I think it is a defence mechanism to protect ourselves after previous traumas. I keep telling myself that what I tell people or think can’t make a difference to the pregnancy but it doesn’t to help me! I’ll be 14 weeks tomorrow. We’ve still only told immediate family and two v close friends. I was back in the office today, feeling v bloated! No-one said anything but then they wouldn’t would they I think I probably feel bigger than I look but I’m worried I’m not going to be able to keep the secret for much longer.

JSMS - hope your consultant appt goes well tomorrow. Let us know how you get on. I’m not a naturally chilled person so imagine what this process does to me

I’m just thinking it’s amazing really that with all these complications we all have, that medicine and science has enabled us all to have successful pregnancies!
Agree it’s so nice to all be at the same stage and have had similar experiences. I don’t think other people fully understand if they haven’t been through it so it’s so good to have each other to share this with X

Rosie82 I am ok still feeling sick and being sick I hope this gets better soon as I feel like I am not eating much again and my diet is restricted.

I have told most of my family have found it hard with the sickness and some people have guessed. I just need to tell my friends. My next nhs scan is 4th July but I think I will go for a private scan mid June.

[rosie82]

Hi all,

Consultant appointment today was ok but a lot to take in. Dr said I should continue inhixia injections throughout pregnancy and said no issues with natural delivery just need a gap of 12 hours between injection and pain relief such as an epidural. Apparently they can put you on a hormone drip after birth to slow any bleeding. She said I could elect a C section if I want but would need to go to a different hospital for that.
Only issue is urine test indicated likely to have an infection. There’s always something isn’t there! I have no symptoms but they said they will send it off to check and if there is then they will prescribe antibiotics for it. Feel exhausted now for some reason!

AA28 sorry you are still being sick, really hope it passes for you soon. My nausea is definitely getting better and I am 14 weeks now, just a bit in the morning and then it clears. Main issue now is feeling v bloated.

[JSMS]

Hi all,

Consultant appointment today was ok but a lot to take in. Dr said I should continue inhixia injections throughout pregnancy and said no issues with natural delivery just need a gap of 12 hours between injection and pain relief such as an epidural. Apparently they can put you on a hormone drip after birth to slow any bleeding. She said I could elect a C section if I want but would need to go to a different hospital for that.
Only issue is urine test indicated likely to have an infection. There’s always something isn’t there! I have no symptoms but they said they will send it off to check and if there is then they will prescribe antibiotics for it. Feel exhausted now for some reason!

AA28 sorry you are still being sick, really hope it passes for you soon. My nausea is definitely getting better and I am 14 weeks now, just a bit in the morning and then it clears. Main issue now is feeling v bloated.

Glad you have some clarity for the birth that you can now decide on. Do you have an idea on whether you are wanting a normal delivery or c-section? It definitely seems like there is always something! . Not sure why things can’t just be easy and straight forward with everything we have already gone through!
My constipation and bloating seems to be at its worse over this last week!

[rosie82]

Hi all,

Consultant appointment today was ok but a lot to take in. Dr said I should continue inhixia injections throughout pregnancy and said no issues with natural delivery just need a gap of 12 hours between injection and pain relief such as an epidural. Apparently they can put you on a hormone drip after birth to slow any bleeding. She said I could elect a C section if I want but would need to go to a different hospital for that.
Only issue is urine test indicated likely to have an infection. There’s always something isn’t there! I have no symptoms but they said they will send it off to check and if there is then they will prescribe antibiotics for it. Feel exhausted now for some reason!

AA28 sorry you are still being sick, really hope it passes for you soon. My nausea is definitely getting better and I am 14 weeks now, just a bit in the morning and then it clears. Main issue now is feeling v bloated.

Glad you have some clarity for the birth that you can now decide on. Do you have an idea on whether you are wanting a normal delivery or c-section? It definitely seems like there is always something! . Not sure why things can’t just be easy and straight forward with everything we have already gone through!
My constipation and bloating seems to be at its worse over this last week!

My current thinking is a natural delivery but I don’t want to take any risks so wanted to check if they thought that was higher risk I would go for C section but she didn’t think it was an issue. Anything could change between now and then though! I live really close to the hospital so that’s quite a big factor too, if I had to go somewhere else it would be a bit of a pain but would obviously do that if it was the best option. It’s nice to know there’s a choice so can keep mulling it over for a bit.
Have you had any thoughts on what you want or does it seem too far off? The whole thing doesn’t really seem real yet to be honest.
Completely sympathise with the bloating and constipation. Even the fybogel isn’t doing much for me at the moment.

[JSMS]

Hi all,

Consultant appointment today was ok but a lot to take in. Dr said I should continue inhixia injections throughout pregnancy and said no issues with natural delivery just need a gap of 12 hours between injection and pain relief such as an epidural. Apparently they can put you on a hormone drip after birth to slow any bleeding. She said I could elect a C section if I want but would need to go to a different hospital for that.
Only issue is urine test indicated likely to have an infection. There’s always something isn’t there! I have no symptoms but they said they will send it off to check and if there is then they will prescribe antibiotics for it. Feel exhausted now for some reason!

AA28 sorry you are still being sick, really hope it passes for you soon. My nausea is definitely getting better and I am 14 weeks now, just a bit in the morning and then it clears. Main issue now is feeling v bloated.

Glad you have some clarity for the birth that you can now decide on. Do you have an idea on whether you are wanting a normal delivery or c-section? It definitely seems like there is always something! . Not sure why things can’t just be easy and straight forward with everything we have already gone through!
My constipation and bloating seems to be at its worse over this last week!

My current thinking is a natural delivery but I don’t want to take any risks so wanted to check if they thought that was higher risk I would go for C section but she didn’t think it was an issue. Anything could change between now and then though! I live really close to the hospital so that’s quite a big factor too, if I had to go somewhere else it would be a bit of a pain but would obviously do that if it was the best option. It’s nice to know there’s a choice so can keep mulling it over for a bit.
Have you had any thoughts on what you want or does it seem too far off? The whole thing doesn’t really seem real yet to be honest.
Completely sympathise with the bloating and constipation. Even the fybogel isn’t doing much for me at the moment.

Completely agree that it doesn’t feel real, I’m hoping once I start to feel some movement that will improve.
I’ve not really thought about it especially in relation to whether I will still be on blood thinners but think a natural delivery would be my first option as long as no increased risk like you said.
I was saying yesterday that this fybogel is no long working, after I was praising it so much early on .
Had my GTT today so hopefully that all comes back ok next week.

[RPishopeful]

Hi everyone, hope you are enjoying the sunny weekend. I agree it’s so nice that we are all so close with our dates and can go through this journey together especially with the complications we have etc. It might sound silly but I feel more connected to you all as I feel you understand what I am going through.

JSMS - that’s good you have had an appointment with a consultant already and they are now referring you to hemotology. Hope your thyroid becomes in range and your GTT results come back okay.

Rosie82 - that’s so true, what we tell people won’t make a difference but I guess it’s just we have our guards up. Haha I went to the office on Wednesday and no one seem to notice the extreme bloating which is now becoming more rounded. Also my close mate at work didn’t mention anything but I know she would have thinking I have put on weight but didn’t say. I am only 13w1d and I don’t think I will be able to keep it secret now for much longer especially as we have family staying with us next weekend. I was also worried whether I would be able to have a natural delivery with the blood thinners so it’s good to know that’s still possible. I hope you don’t have an infection.

AA28 - I hope your sickness eases soon. I only get slight nausea every morning as I have a horrible taste in my mouth daily.

So a slight update from me even though I had PGTA testing on this little embaby, we still opted to have the screening done which has come back low risk, so I am pleased about that. I don’t have any appointments with an obstetric consultant but my hematology appointment has been moved to 31st May. Sorry for the TMI but I don’t seem have experienced any constipation although I did read it may happen in the second trimester.

Nark, Lindalu and LisaMarie - I hope you are all doing okay x

[LindaLu]

Hello all, sorry for the delay in replies. First of all thank you for all good luck wishes for my scan.

I am not on here very often due to being busy in my personal life, a lot of changes ahead plus baby And working full time.

I must say I'm quite anxious person, so before all my scans I was a nervous wreck, I didn't want to talk with anyone about what is going on as it would add to my anxiety.

I am now 14 weeks 5 days, it's 2 days ahead by what I supposed to be, which is good. Sonographer explained that babies have growing spurts sometimes too.

I had a first appointment with Midwife, she basically gave me a book full of leaflets to read but we did t really discuss anything like gestational diabetes and things she supposed to tell me. I was very anxious and told her that I don't even know if baby is still alive. She said that 7 weeks scan is a big milestone and should be OK but she will book me for 10 week reassurance scan. The baby was much bigger and very active. Crying my eyes out lol.

Then I had an appointment for 12 week scan where I found out baby's anatomy is so far so good and heart is beating nicely and baby is active. She gave me 1 extra picture for free. I was trying to look at sex of baby thinking of the "nub theory" lol thinking is a girl but really is bit too early to tell. It was quite funny scan as baby was in awkward position. I had to change my position multiple times, go on left and right side then bring my legs to my bum and shake the belly while lying on bench. Baby was touching knee and stretching back, it was cool to see.

The same day I had a consultant appointment, we were waiting over 1 hour, then she left us in office for 1 more hour. She said she's not sure if I need to continue inhixa or not, she will ask haematology consultant and call me back in a week, she never did, I left 2 voice messages to secretaries and nothing. I think I will chase it up via my GP or midwife. So at the moment I'm taking my Pregnacare, inhixa and 150mg of aspirin. I must say consultant said that according to NICE guidelines inhixa is given in pregnancy for something I don't have and was quite annoyed with Care that they put me on it. To be honest I don't care-at least it worked and I'm pregnant now.

2nd of June will have got another appointment with my proper midwife who will be looking after me until birth day.

Also I've received a blood test results for syndromes and my chances of giving birth with baby with syndrome are very low.

At work I only said a week ago to my coworkers that I'm pregnant .

I asked my consultant about hair dye, and she said she'd never heard such question and also said this could be OK now 1 trimester is gone.

I need to really catch up on your stories now haha. Sorry for being absent and thank you fir being here xx

[LindaLu]

Rosie82 -thanks for reaching out. I hope now I will be more often on the forum. Also, I need to book private scan too like you did, tk find out the gender.

JSMS - happy that your scan went well. I'm bruising a lot from inhixa too, I don't care about bruises too much, I hate the pain. I sometimes poke myself with a needle to find the least painful spot for injection. I don't suffer with constipation so I can't relate, but I've read that chia seeds with milk help a lot.

RPis hooefull- we had the same story about telling people about pregnancy, it was a shock and disappointment t for them as well for us so we decided to wait this time too. I'm very happy your scan went well, I didn't know babies can suck a thumb now!

AA28 - was experiencing bad headaches every 2-3 days, usually 1-2 doses of paracetamol helped. It was soo annoying. Now I'm taking aspirin it looks like headaches eased off. Happy about your scan

By what I read I think we had similar worries and in general going through a lot of anxiety.

I'm glad I'm starting my 2nd trimester now. I suffered with nausea and smell of cooked food made me sick. I didn't eat meat or eggs for a month, all I ate was cheese and cucumber baguettes and some fruits. I think I lost some weight too. All food had weird taste. Now everything is getting back slowly to normal. Another reason for not being on the forum was that straight after work I was going to bed, I was eating in bed too, constantly sleeping, now that passed too, but still sometimes I feel tired.

My appointment with obs consultant was very rushed, I had so many questions prepared and didn't managed to ask many as she was standing with the door open for us so we can get out. Very nice.

I don't know how I give birth or anything yet. Maybe they assumed if I'm nearly 40 everything is obvious, but no, I'm geriatric mother with no clue what I'm doing haha

I don't know for sure but last nigh I had a fluttering feeling in my lower stomach which I've never had before. I googled that of course and it said it could be feeling of first baby movements

I must say I'm also bit skinnier than on transfer day (I'm not a skinny person BTW) , and also yesterday I received via post my first pair of pregnancy trousers as my normal Jeans are bit tight lol. Also I bought breast pads just in case unexpected leak at any point.

I hope you have wonderful Sunday ☀ xx

[JSMS]

It’s great to hear all of your scans have gone well Lindalu. Sounds like you have been having a very busy time but glad to hear you are starting to feel a little better now you are out of the first trimester.
Sounds like your consultant appointment was a bit of a nightmare, I am in a similar boat waiting for them to get back to me regarding the blood thinners.
Hopefully we will both get some answers soon.

Hope everyone has enjoyed the nice weather this weekend.

X

[rosie82]

Hi everyone, hope you are all enjoying this lovely weather. Hope it holds for the bank holiday weekend!

I’m 15 weeks today and starting to feel much better, the nausea has pretty much gone and my appetite is returning although I’m still a bit funny about some foods. I’m also not feeling as tired and coping much better with work so maybe it is true what they say about the 2nd trimester. I had my urine test results back and they said no evidence of an infection so that was good but a bit confusing as not sure what showed up on the dip test?
I don’t have a proper bump yet but I’m definitely feeling a bit bigger and my jeans and work trousers are too tight now. I’ve bought a few maternity clothes but still squeezing in normal clothes for work as I still haven’t told anyone at work. I basically have one dress that covers it a bit but I think people must be thinking I’ve got fatter! I’m hoping to get past my 16 week scan if I can before sharing more widely.

Lindalu - great to hear from you, so glad everything is ok. I am like you, I have no clue what I’m doing and I find at all the appointments they talk to you like you do this every day! I have just asked lots of questions and made a list of things I want to ask before each appointment. I have felt a couple of flutters too but not sure whether it is baby or not. Can’t wait to feel it for certain!

RPishopeful - brilliant news that your test results came back low risk. It’s another sigh of relief isn’t it.

How is everyone else feeling? Any news or appointments / scans coming up?
My 16 week scan is a week on Friday X

[AA28]

Hi everyone

Congratulations we have made it to the second trimester.
It sounds like everyone is doing well and enjoying the weather.
I am ok nausea is better bud hasn’t gone away I am still being and feeling sick but no where near as bad as it was. Hoping it is starting to ease. I am 15 weeks at the weekend. Got a midwife appt on 5th June.
My next scan isn’t until 4th July so thinking about having a private one on a couple of weeks.

Is that what you’re doing Rosie82 when’s your next nhs scan?

[rosie82]

Hi everyone

Congratulations we have made it to the second trimester.
It sounds like everyone is doing well and enjoying the weather.
I am ok nausea is better bud hasn’t gone away I am still being and feeling sick but no where near as bad as it was. Hoping it is starting to ease. I am 15 weeks at the weekend. Got a midwife appt on 5th June.
My next scan isn’t until 4th July so thinking about having a private one on a couple of weeks.

Is that what you’re doing Rosie82 when’s your next nhs scan?

Hi AA28

Yes I’ve booked a private scan at 16 weeks to break the gap between the NHS scans at 12 and 20 weeks, and also we have decided to find out the gender, which I believe they can tell from 16 weeks. My next NHS scan is at 20 weeks on 26 June (so not that long really!).
I’m so sorry you are still being sick, that must be so difficult to manage. At least it is starting to let up a bit which is a good sign X

[AA28]

Rosie82 very exciting you are finding out the gender. Think we are going to wait and let it be surprise.

Nausea and sickness hasn’t been as bad last time I was sick I think was Monday/Tuesday. So it’s definitely getting better.

Yes I am also thinking around 16/17 weeks.

Glad we have a long weekend off work with the BH.

[JSMS]

Hi All

How have you all been getting on?
My glucose tolerance test came back as normal so that’s a relief. I also had my 16 week midwife appointment today which is actually 15 weeks as I’m away next week and managed to listen to the heart beat so another good bit of reassurance.
Think I’m going to try and wait it out untill 20 week scan now as only 4 weeks away.
X

[rosie82]

Hi JSMS,

That’s great news your glucose came back ok and you got to hear the heartbeat. I also had my 16 week midwife appointment yesterday and also got to hear the heart beat which I wasn’t expecting so that was a nice bonus. I have my private scan tomorrow but feel less anxious now I’ve heard that. I’ve also been feeling a few v gentle flutters which the midwife said was the baby! I still can’t quite believe there is a little person in there, it feels so surreal!

I feel like the time is passing a bit quicker now so I’m sure your 20 week scan will be here in no time.

I’ve been feeling really bloated and have lost my appetite in 2nd trimester (was starving hungry all the time in the 1st ) and finding it a struggle to eat a full meal. Is any one else experiencing that? Starting to wonder if it’s normal or not.

Will let you know how my scan goes tomorrow. Feeling excited to find out the gender so hope they can tell and baby is not lying in an awkward position!

[AA28]

JSMS that’s good your glucose test came back normal and you saw the midwife and got to hear the heart beat. All sounds very positive.

Rosie82 hope your scan goes well today. I feel like my appetite is only starting to come back this week. From the first trimester. I haven’t been sick that much this week felt abit nausea but I think it’s passing I am having better days and feel like I can actually eat more food now.
I am sure it’s normal to feel like that I think we will all feel different at each stage.

[JSMS]

Ooo so exciting for your scan today Rosie82. Think it can be normal, I’m hit and miss one day starving on day struggling with a big meal but I also look huge! I’m blaming the constipation .

Glad to hear you are feeling better now AA28. Any appointments coming up?

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