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dcm_mw12 said:
Had my first scan this previous Wednesday, it was a wonderful moment even though I was alone. The baby kept jumping around and waving , the heart beat was 164. It was such a lovely moment. I still haven't told my family yet, not sure how to go about that but I just want to get it over with. I also got a lot of blood drawn everything center back negative but I have a UTI. does anyone else have this or had one before from pregnancy (this is my first time for both).

Any who , how are you ladies and your lovely babies coming along so far?
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I had a UTI when I was pregnant with DD. It was asymptomatic so I had no idea until it started pre-term contractions. My midwives used herbs to stop the contractions and then I went on antibiotics and all was well. This time, they told me to pee whenever I have the urge and to drink cranberry juice or coconut water to help prevent them.
 
TTC: that's right, sorry I forgot you had mentioned earlier that you don't use FB! I know that on the BabyWearers International site (https://www.babywearinginternational.org/) you can find info on local groups. But you're right too, I bet your BF mamas would have some good suggestions! :)

I am finally not feeling sick all of the time, only fleetingly and not even daily. But man, I am super-duper tired! I think it's from the insomnia, but when I try to nap to catch up I can't even fall asleep. I went to Lush and got some wonderful lavender products to try and help me, since regular lav EO on its own was not cutting it! :rofl: Here's to hoping... or maybe I just wanted an excuse for a Lush shopping spree? ;)
 
Captain, glad you're doing better! How silly you have to wait for results! Hope you have a good appointment Tuesday!

Dcm, I've had lots of utis but never during pregnancy. It's not too worrying, especially since your dr caught it and it's treating you. Are you on antibiotics? I recommend cranberry juice (not the juice cocktail but pure, unsweetened cranberry juice). That helps really fast. it's bitter, but you could put it into some carbonated water to help. The other thing you can do is put some baking soda in a shallow bath (if you're having burning). Just don't drink sugary drinks as uti bacteria thrive on sugar and make sure you drink lots and lots!
 
Happy 14 weeks mummy2missr, ttc126 and Shells!

Officially second tri now :) x
 
I gave blood for the DHT in advance so I'll have the results on the spot. I wasn't considering not doing the NT scan. I'm 36 and my odds are already higher because of that. Where I come from, you get NT for free if you're between 35 and 37 (I'm going to a private place so I'm paying 100 € for DHT and NT) and amnio if you're 37 or more. If your numbers are above 1:300, amnio is for free in any case.
 
ttc126 said:
Captain, glad you're doing better! How silly you have to wait for results! Hope you have a good appointment Tuesday!

Dcm, I've had lots of utis but never during pregnancy. It's not too worrying, especially since your dr caught it and it's treating you. Are you on antibiotics? I recommend cranberry juice (not the juice cocktail but pure, unsweetened cranberry juice). That helps really fast. it's bitter, but you could put it into some carbonated water to help. The other thing you can do is put some baking soda in a shallow bath (if you're having burning). Just don't drink sugary drinks as uti bacteria thrive on sugar and make sure you drink lots and lots!
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Thanks a lot , what usually happens doing this? Sorry if I sound dumb for asking , again I never experienced this before and how will I know that it's over (will I have to test again). But thanks hunny, I love cranberry juice even the bitter one so I should be fine :)
 
Feronia said:
dcm_mw12 said:
Had my first scan this previous Wednesday, it was a wonderful moment even though I was alone. The baby kept jumping around and waving , the heart beat was 164. It was such a lovely moment. I still haven't told my family yet, not sure how to go about that but I just want to get it over with. I also got a lot of blood drawn everything center back negative but I have a UTI. does anyone else have this or had one before from pregnancy (this is my first time for both).

Any who , how are you ladies and your lovely babies coming along so far?
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I had a UTI when I was pregnant with DD. It was asymptomatic so I had no idea until it started pre-term contractions. My midwives used herbs to stop the contractions and then I went on antibiotics and all was well. This time, they told me to pee whenever I have the urge and to drink cranberry juice or coconut water to help prevent them.
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Thanks , I really want to try the cranberry juice method. Do you have to take the antibiotics? The reason I'm asking is because I'm so hesitant about taking all these pills at the same time.
 
Once you have a UTI, cranberry juice is not very effective at killing the bacteria. It does help prevent them, though. I think you should definitely take the antibiotics, because UTIs can turn into kidney infections which can be extremely dangerous... not worth the risk! Sometimes the symptomless ones are the most dangerous because you don't catch it early enough. I had that happen to me once- I had a bladder infection and the only reason I went to the ER was because I had a pressure sensation on my bladder for a few days that was getting worse, and they said it had gotten really bad. Very different from the one UTI I had where I was peeing blood and in excruciating pain- another severe UTI but in a different way! And, that was on my honeymoon. Yep. It was awesome.

And I think the only way to know if it's gone is to finish the antibiotics and get another urinalysis to be sure. I'm sure it won't be a problem :) But I just wanted to warn you against trying to cure it with the cranberry juice alone, because most likely that won't do the trick.
 
Totally, cranberry juice won't cure it, it can only be preventative. I'm really hesitant about taking antibiotics as well, but for a UTI during pregnancy, I definitely would. A UTI almost started pre-term labour for me so I am being very careful.
 
I had a UTI during the first tri with my DD. They pretty common during pregnancy. I had no idea I had it though. I took antibiotics. uTI's can be dangerous to baby. I don't think cranberries are a cure. Maybe talk to your dr or midwife more about it. I'm not professional. The anibiotic I took was safe during pregnancy. I don't think there is a way to know it's gone without either taking all your prescription of antibiotics or having another urine test done. I had UTI's a couple times growing up and they can be very painful. Again id just ask your dr of advice.
 
11 weeks as of yesterday! :) yay! I have my 12 weeks appt on Wed. with my Dr. :)
 
Dcm, definitely take the antibiotics the dr prescribed. The cranberry juice just helps you feel better faster and as others have said can be preventative. You definitely don't want to mess around with it. My doctor has a handout of how utis can cause miscarriage and preterm labor (like feronia said). The risk of using an antibiotic that your doctor gives you knowing you're pregnant is far less of a risk than leaving it untreated.
When i get one, i finish the medicine and then my dr has me take another test to make sure it's gone. You'll just have to ask how your doctor wants to handle it :)

Hope you feel better soon!

Happy 14 weeks due date buddies!!!!

Happy 11 weeks jmandrews!
 
yay technically in second tri today!
but i wont officially be moving over until thursday (14 weeks)
heard baby heartbeat fast and strong my home doppler today
about a week and a half until my next prenatal appointment
 
I'm confused by trimesters.. UK 2nd Trimester starts at 13 weeks? How come on here nobody moves to second tri until 14 weeks? is that the rule for here? I can't find anything x
 
no
its just personal preferance
some people believe that second tri starts at 12 weeks
some people believe 13 weeks
others believe 13 and a half weeks
and others 14 weeks

in reality 40 divided by 3 is 13.3333333333
so 13 weeks and 3 days is technically how many days there are in a trimester
but i would rather start at 14 weeks
 
finding clothing that is comfortable/fits/looks good is starting to get challenging
i think i will be purchasing some maternity clothes soon
i have been using the hair tie to button my jeans trick combined with my bellaband
and tank tops just dont look good anymore with my wide hips so i have been wearing a big flowing top over them
also my boobs dont fit into my 32a anymore either so im thinking of buying some nursing sports type bras maybe? i dont really know anything about nursing bras haha
my belly seems to be getting more pronounced i think i will pop early

my OH still hasnt told his family yet
i dont know when he plans on telling them but i hope he doesnt wait too long
i dont want them to be mad cause he waited so long to tell them
or think it was me that wanted to wait so long
 
Congrats on 2nd tri Bridget!

I personally count from 14 weeks because i feel like 2nd tri is sooooooo long anyway.... i don't know why but it drags on far worse than 1st tri for me. Lol!!!!

I may just be bitter because i tend to feel gross till past 20 weeks anyway!

So when are our next appointments ladies? Bridget, you said about a week and a half for you. I know swan has a big appt in about a week. I have one tomorrow with the hematologist then one next Monday with the ob and i will get to see my bean again!!!! So excited! Hoping I gain enough weight for dr to be happy. :)
 
yeah my next appointment is on thursday the 14th at 1pm
i will be exactly 15 weeks
i will be getting my blood drawn for the Maternal Serum Alpha-Fetoprotein Screening and scheduling my anomaly scan! so we get to find out what day we get find out if we are team pink or team blue. then i know the days will really drag on until that scan
i will be counting down everyday
 
My next appointment is Tuesday 2nd September with the midwife, 4 weeks between each appointment coming up, sometimes only 2 weeks, be it scans, midwife or OB :thumbup:

20 week scan week beginning 18th september, then scans at 24wks, 28wks, 32wks, 36wk<< dates arranged for the next one after each one.

GD test 27th October
OB - 3rd November
 
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