December Snowflakes 2015! Come join me 74 ladies, 10 angels, two sets of twins!

[TeddysGirl]

I'm only 3 weeks 3 days today and I feel really sick and getting AF cramps. Keep getting worried she will show. Is it normal to feel sick this early on ?!

 

[MummyToAmberx]

I'm only 3 weeks 3 days today and I feel really sick and getting AF cramps. Keep getting worried she will show. Is it normal to feel sick this early on ?!

I started throwing up before my bfp with #3

 

[Iveneverseen]

I had some cramps yesterday (the day af would have been due) but it went after a while and wasn't painful tummy feels a little delicate today but think it may be my bowels thats making me feel tender.

Since 11dpo ive been feel rough on and off, had a couple of mild nausea pangs but nothing major yet, I'm sure it wont be long though pray i don't get HG again.

 

[stacey&bump]

Woke up today with reli sore bbs I have been getting pretty achey bbs but today there on another level lol ! Feeling reli queasy too ! & peeing constantly ! Exactly 2 weeks today til my midwife appointment counting down the days ! Just want to see my wee baby on a scan just to know alls good

 

[ElmaWG]

Wow, so many posts, so many new ladies since I was last on. It took my entire cup of coffee to catch up Welcome to you all!

i wanted home water birth last year but come the day was no staff. After being labelled 'strep b' from hvs at 14w i wasnt going to risk staying at home and birthing without a midwife.

I still got my pool thats my plan again this time.

Did you just labor in the pool or actually give birth in the pool? I couldn't find anyplace in my area that allows actual water births. The hospital I've chosen, apparently used to allow it, but stopped a couple years ago for safety concerns But you can still labor in the pool. When i was in labor with DS, when labor was getting really hard, they started filling the pool for me, and I was desperate for it to finish so i could get in and get some relief, but then I had to start pushing before I could even get it.

I was also StrepB positive, which sucked. I hated having an iv. Any ladies been positive for StrepB in one pregnancy but not in the next?

 

[Twinmum87]

My nausea started on CD20, was intermittant at first and very mild. Quickly became all day. All today been feeling like I am on verge of vomiting and I am struggling to eat or drink because every mouthful makes me feel worse but I know I need to try and eat something.

 

[Twinmum87]

When does the strep b test happen? Last time i was told I would be tested at 36 weeks but I never made it that far. Things might have changed over the years or even from hospital to hospital.

 

[IsaacRalph]

I'm only 3 weeks 3 days today and I feel really sick and getting AF cramps. Keep getting worried she will show. Is it normal to feel sick this early on ?!

I feel exactly the same! Worried that af will come,periody and awful back pain. Feeling few waves of nausea but nothing much.

 

[MummyToAmberx]

Wow, so many posts, so many new ladies since I was last on. It took my entire cup of coffee to catch up Welcome to you all!

i wanted home water birth last year but come the day was no staff. After being labelled 'strep b' from hvs at 14w i wasnt going to risk staying at home and birthing without a midwife.

I still got my pool thats my plan again this time.

Did you just labor in the pool or actually give birth in the pool? I couldn't find anyplace in my area that allows actual water births. The hospital I've chosen, apparently used to allow it, but stopped a couple years ago for safety concerns But you can still labor in the pool. When i was in labor with DS, when labor was getting really hard, they started filling the pool for me, and I was desperate for it to finish so i could get in and get some relief, but then I had to start pushing before I could even get it.

I was also StrepB positive, which sucked. I hated having an iv. Any ladies been positive for StrepB in one pregnancy but not in the next?

What country are you in?
I did both in the pool, although never got in pool for as long as i hoped. I was at a guess 5cm when i got in, my little girl was born 27mins later what only seemed like 4 long contractions. Water was bliss, because it was so warm.

I decided against IV, i had to fight for my homebirth. I never asked to be checked for strep b. I wont be having any swabs done this pregnancy.

 

[MummyToAmberx]

When does the strep b test happen? Last time i was told I would be tested at 36 weeks but I never made it that far. Things might have changed over the years or even from hospital to hospital.

Its not routine thing in uk.

I cant see what country your in.

 

[TeddysGirl]

I'm only 3 weeks 3 days today and I feel really sick and getting AF cramps. Keep getting worried she will show. Is it normal to feel sick this early on ?!

I feel exactly the same! Worried that af will come,periody and awful back pain. Feeling few waves of nausea but nothing much.

When is/was AF due with you ? I'm due on Wednesday

 

[ElmaWG]

Im in the US, and the Strep B test is routine where I am. I would be happy not to have the test, but I think I'd have to put up a huge fight to get my way.

 

[MummyToAmberx]

Im in the US, and the Strep B test is routine where I am. I would be happy not to have the test, but I think I'd have to put up a huge fight to get my way.

So they dont like you giving birth in the pool where you live?

 

[Iveneverseen]

Weird symptoms, Since a week ago i have felt like im coming down with something. Feeling warm, sometimes a little lightheaded, milk headache, feeling nauseous sometimes tummy feels a little delicate. anyone else?

I keep thinking about savery food/meals i want.
I am enjoying black pudding more than usual, at least it's good for iron. Lol

 

[MummyToAmberx]

Only thing i fancy and hasnt repeated on me is cheeseburger from a takeaway for last 2 evenings lol

Ive been sick again today, not far from yesterday time weirdly enough.

 

[Iveneverseen]

Aww when did the sickness start?

 

[Twinmum87]

When does the strep b test happen? Last time i was told I would be tested at 36 weeks but I never made it that far. Things might have changed over the years or even from hospital to hospital.

Its not routine thing in uk.

I cant see what country your in.

I am in UK, I just remember the nurse who was checking my stats before the consultant came over just mentioning there was a study or trial or something going on and they were signing up women to be tested for strep b at 36 weeks. I just thought maybe if they were doing trials back then it might be a common thing to be tested for by now.

 

[luna_19]

Where I am in Canada there are no water births in hospitals and no birth centers so anyone that wants a water birth has to be at home. I think it's similar in the US unless there is a birth center nearby

 

[MummyToAmberx]

When does the strep b test happen? Last time i was told I would be tested at 36 weeks but I never made it that far. Things might have changed over the years or even from hospital to hospital.

Its not routine thing in uk.

I cant see what country your in.

I am in UK, I just remember the nurse who was checking my stats before the consultant came over just mentioning there was a study or trial or something going on and they were signing up women to be tested for strep b at 36 weeks. I just thought maybe if they were doing trials back then it might be a common thing to be tested for by now.

They dont do it because nhs tests are inaccurate. They give you your status for that day only, as strep b can come and go. I was never offered a retest even though it could of completely gone. Once you get a positive in your preg in uk thats it your labelled it your birth choices reduce a lot, you may have to go against medical advice to get birth you want.
You can pay for private test that costs £30 that status lasts 5 weeks.

I think we should be told to check every new baby for signs of strep b infection regardless. Was not something i was ever made aware of before.

 

[2ndtimeAbz]

Ladies asking about strep b...if you go to the home and natural birthing forums there's a sticky thread about strep b which has loads of information and support on it