June Bundles of Joy - 2016

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Finally I have my first appointment. Next Friday at 11.30 waahayy. I didn't even have to ring in the end. She rang me.
 
Midwife appointment went ok just the usual my wee said I was dehydrated though and had ketones which I had a feeling about with being sick and struggling to keep much down even drink Iwas stuck on ginger ale which helped me but might not of with hydration .. going to attempt to drink water more because I'm getting vicious headaches too recently..

Waiting now for my scan through the post guessing be next week now hopefully will go quick just want to know baby is ok tbh.

I have awful stitch pain at the top of my stomach? Has anyone else had this I thought just stretching pains or something but I can't remember any of this with DS just is quite painful walking and coughing etc :shrug:
 
I think my scan letter says the whole thing can take up to 2 hours, but that includes waiting time ect

I hope I get seen on time, last time they were running an hour or so late which is frustrating when you've been told to drink loads of water and not wee until afterwards! But we're at a different, much smaller hospital this time and everyone says they generally see you on time.
 
Oh god I hope they don't make us wait, Jonny isn't allowed any time off in Dwcember at all and he needs to get back to work ASAP. His boss will loose his shit if he's hours late... :rofl:

It also said to take the letter with me but I can't find it for the life of me :(
 
Oh god I hope they don't make us wait, Jonny isn't allowed any time off in Dwcember at all and he needs to get back to work ASAP. His boss will loose his shit if he's hours late... :rofl:

It also said to take the letter with me but I can't find it for the life of me :(
 
I shouldn't think it will matter as long as you have your notes plus the id and documents they ask for, you'll be on their system for the appointment and time and definitely won't be the first to.misplace the letter x
 
It may differ depending on where you go, but for some reason I have to take ID and then something like a bank statement or utility bill as well??
 
Hope your scan goes well! Very exciting. I was very nervous for mine too (still nervous all the time actually)
 
Tinker belle I'm going to have to ring now because I have no idea what mine said to
take. I hid the letter from the kids when it came and now can't fine it so it's been ages. Where abouts are you? I'm in Northampton.
 
I didn't have to take any Id or anything when I had Xander. Tbh I just put my letter away with my notes - I didn't even read it! I'll have to get it back out and check :dohh:
 
karlilay said:
Tinker belle I'm going to have to ring now because I have no idea what mine said to
take. I hid the letter from the kids when it came and now can't fine it so it's been ages. Where abouts are you? I'm in Northampton.
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Peterborough, possibly just my hospital! I have no idea why they require it. Good luck today x
 
I have never needed it either... Infact I don't think the lady on the scan desk has ever even looked up when I have been speaking to her haha. "Name. Thank you. Sit down" haha busy people. Tbf I'm dreading it. It's easily the busiest department in my hospital. If I don't get an appointment before 11 am I will ring and try and get it swapped. They are always hours behind
 
Thanks everyone. Apparently I need the blood thing and my notes. I am sooooo nervous!
 
Hey ladies, so exciting that we are all getting our scans.

I was chatting with the midwife at my appointment the other day and she asked if I'd had PND with my first. I told her that I didnt think that I did at the time, but looking back, I think I did.

I feel so bad saying this, but I actually think I am still suffering with it a little as it went untreated. Looking back, I am not the same person I was before I had my son. I know we all change when we have children, but instead of finding joy in it all, I quite often feel very down.

I absolutely adore my son and am a great mummy to him, but I dont think I find the joy in the things I should. It's making me sad writing this because it has really just clicked, but I do think I have been suffering from depression since then.

A lot has happened in this time, I had a very traumatic birth experience and a difficult recovery. I got sick shortly after the birth and had to spend some more time in hospital. Following this I developed fibromyalgia, which is a chronic pain condition, all of which I know is sure to lower your spirits, but I can for the most part manage my pain and all of the other stuff is in the past.

Now I know these feelings might be because I am now pregnant again and I am struggling badly with tiredness and sickness but I am just feeling so down.

It is coming up to Christmas and I love Christmas and normally I'm buzzing and I just cannot seem to find any enthusiasm at all (I'm faking it, but not feeling it).

Please help me, tell me there is light at the end of the tunnel and I'm not going to feel like this forever.
 
Karli & Angel, good luck with your scans!

Joey :hugs: I absolutely believe that things can & will get better if you get some help. It sounds like you went through so much. I actually know a girl who has been living with PND for two years because it wasn't diagnosed & she was dismissed when she asked for help. She has a blog & I can send you the link if you'd like. I think you should ask your midwife for mental health support.
 
Thanks Squig, I'd appreciate that. When I had my son I was terrified to admit that I wasnt feeling 100%, I didnt want to show any vulnerability or weakness, but looking back, I realise that it was foolish and that I do need some help.
 
:hugs: Joey I had pnd after having my son, the traumatic birth certainly helped in triggering it off. Luckily I had an amazing health visitor who was very quick to spot the signs and book me a drs appt, then the doctors were so helpful with offering counselling, therapy or medication. The midwife this time was really helpful too when I discussed my history, offering a consultation to discuss birth options/asking if I wanted further CBT sessions. They're definitely there to help if you speak out so make sure you're really honest about everything. I can totally relate though, it's a dark time :hugs:
 
I can't wait to hear about everyone's upcoming scans!

Happy Thanksgiving to those who are celebrating today :)
 
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