June 2013 first time bump buddies wanted

[No Doubt]

27, no worry on the glucose. I had one at 8 weeks. She said they do one then, them do another one one around four or five months, then again after birth.

 

[Ylanda]

Hey, are you ladies all based in the US? You seem to have so much more contact with your health profs than I do... :S

I'm currently debating whether or not to have the flu jab next week. I'm not a fan of vaccines at the best of times, I would never even consider the flu vax if it was just for myself. I've never had one and as I've reacted badly to other vaccinations before I'm really unsure if I should risk it. Also, I eat healthily, I am active, I look after my health generally, I don't (regularly) use public transport, I only share the office with one other person - so how likely is it, really, that this year (of all years) I'm going to catch the flu?! I've had colds in the past few years but never the flue! Had a big long chat on the phone to my mum about it and she said "Welcome to being a mummy, you're going to have to get used to making decisions that aren't just about you but also about your baby" - wow, that kinda hit home with me...

Oh, and something else, a question to my fellow UK based ladies: When ( if at all) do you get a chance here to listen to your babies heart beat?

Thanks!

 

[No Doubt]

I'm in the US and I'm not getting a flu shot. Stuff like that has always freaked me out. They recommend it, but I said no.

 

[pinkwaters]

Hey ladies,

How are you all doing?
I've just had the worst weekend I left work on Thursday because I was suddenly light headed and I wasn't going to risk driving back feeling worse than this, I went back home and my parents took me to the hospital for a check up, BP was too low, I spent friday and saturday resting and I'm back to work today.
Still feeling horrible but my boss just walked in and said that this is unacceptable and that they have to find a solution :s said I was taking too many days off and that maybe they should recruit someone and have me here part time!
I don't know what to say about that ... ;/ I told her that I wouldnt be taking off if I wasn't really tired and she knows about the whole IVF thing I was honest from day 1

This is my 3rd job since I started work in 2009, I don't want to go through the hassle of finding another job not now when I'm pregnant, and I need the income.

Urgh I just feel horrible I wish DH was here -.-

Sorry for the rant I just feel like crying and leaving work but I have too many patients to move.

 

[No Doubt]

Wow pink. Are you taking off because you are tired or because there is a health issue? Either way they wrong for that and to be honest it sounds like pregnancy discrimination to me.

If it's because you are tired, maybe you could try to reorganize your sleep schedule somehow. I just gave in and slept whenever my body wanted me to, even if it was 5pm until 5am the next morning. It does get better though hun. You are about to be in second tri and everything should be getting better for you. If it's a health issue, maybe a note from your doctor could help. Do you think there is something going on that's making you really tired? Maybe you should have a look over just to make sure.

 

[pinkwaters]

Wow pink. Are you taking off because you are tired or because there is a health issue? Either way they wrong for that and to be honest it sounds like pregnancy discrimination to me.

If it's because you are tired, maybe you could try to reorganize your sleep schedule somehow. I just gave in and slept whenever my body wanted me to, even if it was 5pm until 5am the next morning. It does get better though hun. You are about to be in second tri and everything should be getting better for you. If it's a health issue, maybe a note from your doctor could help. Do you think there is something going on that's making you really tired? Maybe you should have a look over just to make sure.

I suddenly get light headed and feel like fainting, I will be checking my Iron and Vitamin D levels when my bank card gets renewed, hopefully by tomorow ...
I work at a clinic and they know that before pregnancy I'm rarely ever off, I explained to my boss that 1st trimester is almost over and that things should be settling down plus I will be getting some blood work done and she just says well what if it doesn't we can't handle all the days off.

I feel like quitting, I just called DH and he said try to explain everything to her but all she cares about at the moment is the patients I missed urgh I just feel lost.

MS is gone but I'm so light headed I don't feel like eating much, I'm still in the office but really tired, I just wish she appreciated that. I get one day off and I've always showed up, pregnancy got the best of me but I expected her to be more understanding

 

[CatchBabyDust]

Thanks ladies for ur replies and feedback..i just cant wait to enter the second trimester oh how lovely that would be!

Pink- so sorry to hear about ur job problems! It's not fair...good luck with that..really praying u find a good solution..

27- I havent had sex in ages lol i feel so bad..like i dont even have the energy to "do other stuff" ...I feel disconnected from hubby but i really really cant have sex because first, part of me is too scared to risk it eventhough dr. never said anything about intercourse... second, i have no energy at all...im actually a little averted by sex now..hope this all changes in the second trimester..so all im saying ur not alone! I must be worse

 

[No Doubt]

pink do you nibble throughout the day? I just started getting dizzy spells and hunger around the same time of day and my mw said its because in the morning I have all of my energy stored up then by late morning I've used it all so ill feel dizzy cause my bp drops and hungry cause all of energy is gone. She told me to keep nibbling throughout the day on more filling foods to keep that at bay. Maybe you could try that. Are you taking a prenatal? Where are you located? They wouldn't dare do that at my job cause pregnancy discrimination is a real thing here in the US and my job is way too afraid of a lawsuit. There were people saying things about me never being at my desk during first tri...they didn't know I was pregnant and it wasn't any of their business anyway...but my boss knew and I didn't have any problems. But I had to pee a lot, was nauseous a lot and had a lot of doctor spots in the beginning. My management was cool about it. It wad everyone else that was whispering. Things will work out for you hun. Hopefully there are some answers coming soon.

Catch I was kind of afraid at first when I was around 4-7 weeks cause my mucus plug hadn't formed yet and I was worried about the sperm getting in and it being a problem, but I still had sex a couple times then. I don't have the energy to like I used to, but I have noticed a slight increase in my sex drive lately and even had sex twice last week...thats a record for me right now, lol. It will get better I'm sure. I remember at one point I feeling frisky so I grabbed hubbys member and then I had no energy so I just held onto it, lol. He was just waiting but I ended up just going to bed, lol.

 

[pinkwaters]

I usually nibble throught the day but for the past 3 days I haven't been able to :s
I live in Kuwait (middle east) and the private sector here pretty much does what ever they want! My salary is good but I'm starting to think its not worth it anymore.
I'm taking prenatals at the moment but some days where I feel sick I'd skip them.
I felt so good last week this is just a sudden low for me ;(
I feel so grumpy, I just forced myself on some pasta for lunch to avoid getting sick and I honestly feel like throwing up already. I don't understand my body anymore.

2 hours left and I can go home and lay down again, running out of Tv shows to watch while I do nothing. I'm just so irritated from my boss and that'll make showing up for work a million times harder

Thank you for listening and understanding though
I hope it lifts off soon, I honestly think it could be iron

 

[No Doubt]

I know hun. Morning sickness crept back in again this week for me. Same time of day just like before. Hoping it goes away soon...for good. So I get it. Maybe this will just be a short stretch for you and then back to your feeling good pregnant self.

 

[pinkwaters]

Thank you for listening ladies and thank you no doubt for the advice


Thankfully I am feeling better this morning and got my self in bed as soon as I got back from work last night. Forced myself on some breakfast and some cold milk which was good, have my fruits and yogurt with me to snack on.

I can't believe I'm 12 weeks today! My appointment felt so far away and now its 10 days away *YIKES*

Last night hubby gave me some good news too, he has a 2 week break for christmas and new years so he will be heading back here I'll be around week 16-17 while he's here so I'm praying he gets to come with me to the gender scan

 

[Ylanda]

So glad you're feeling better!

Nothing new to report from my end, I have started knitting a baby blanket, and we went looking at prams over the weekend. I have decided against getting the flu jab, I'll just look after myself and make sure I don't expose myself to any viruses.

Hope you're all well! x

 

[No Doubt]

Yay pink! So happy for you!

 

[27yrsTTC]

Hey ladies,

How are you all doing?
I've just had the worst weekend I left work on Thursday because I was suddenly light headed and I wasn't going to risk driving back feeling worse than this, I went back home and my parents took me to the hospital for a check up, BP was too low, I spent friday and saturday resting and I'm back to work today.
Still feeling horrible but my boss just walked in and said that this is unacceptable and that they have to find a solution :s said I was taking too many days off and that maybe they should recruit someone and have me here part time!
I don't know what to say about that ... ;/ I told her that I wouldnt be taking off if I wasn't really tired and she knows about the whole IVF thing I was honest from day 1

This is my 3rd job since I started work in 2009, I don't want to go through the hassle of finding another job not now when I'm pregnant, and I need the income.

Urgh I just feel horrible I wish DH was here -.-

Sorry for the rant I just feel like crying and leaving work but I have too many patients to move.

I have to agree, I don't think they're allowed to do that?? They can't push you out of your job for being sick?

I work in pharmacy, so I know I'm biased, but I got my flu shot and I really do think they're important. Please take care of yourselves and learn the influenza symptoms so if you do get sick you get treated quickly- influenza a and b can be extremely dangerous to the baby. Preventative medicine is so much easier to deal with.

 

[pinkwaters]

Thanks Ladies !!

Hey 27,

I spoke to my boss this morning, she just wants the clinic to make money that's all she cares about so she goes what do we do when you're on leave who will fill out for you etc etc

I actually asked her if she wants me to leave because I was uncomfortable with the way she was talking and she explains that she understands what I'm going through but needs a solution what solution? lol I just sat there
She said she needs me around and this is exactly why people don't employ pregnant women because they are tired a lot of the time and moody ha!

I was straight - I said look I'm pregnant and you knew that from day 1, I am showing up as much as I can and can only hope this gets better, if you don't value my work let me off - so she said that's not what she meant and asked me to find a part timer to fill out for me when I'm on leave.

I can't be bothered with her anymore, I won't let her get in the way of my excitement over this - she was bragging about how her pregnancies never caused any fatigue or morning sickness - GOOD FOR YOU

12 weeks yay! haha

 

[pinkwaters]

I'm not taking the flu jab either

 

[No Doubt]

Pink what a witch. I hate people like that, that want to rub stuff in your face. Woopty freaking doo...you never got sick during pregnancy. Big deal... Idiot.

 

[CatchBabyDust]

Girls, i'm craving tuna salad sandwich sooo so so bad! I know tuna is not a good choice at this stage right? ...when will i be able to have some?? Do u think it'll be ok in the second trimester..!

Morning sickness today is nothing compared to the previous weeks...i'm 10 weeks sharp 2mrw..do u think i'm the kind of person that morning sickness ends for at 10 weeks?? It started at 6 weeks for me..so i think 4 weeks is enough

 

[No Doubt]

Aww catch. I'm craving tuna too. But my understanding was not at all during pregnancy. Maybe try a seafood salad or using another fish that's ok during pregnancy.

AFM I had the testing today. They said everything looks good testing wise. I will post pics later. She was so active in there. She started off on her belly then after I went pee she rolled on her side and gave us a butt shot, lol. Then when lady kind of gave a harder jab with the probe she literally leaped off the side onto her back, kind of like how you see swimmers do for the side of a pool. When the lady kept trying to get her to move she kept kicking and punching back, lol. We to see her suck her thumb, open and close her mouth like a fish, lol, and she stuck her tongue out, lol. It was so cute. Her little toes and fingers...my perfect little Thumper!

 

[CatchBabyDust]

Soo adorable no doubt!! Congrats that everything turned out fine and yes share pix its always cute!!

It must be tuna cause its the only sea food i like ATM o h well guess its a hopeless case..i'll ask my dr at my 12 week visit in 20 days!! Feels like its been 20 days for a while! No, i'm pretty sure it hasnt moved closer -_-