November Autumn Babies

[NoGreaterLove]

Congrats Zoboe!!

Wishn, i too have been using magnesium, but in spray form topically. I read that sometimes morning sickness can be a result of low levels of magnesium. I started last night and am hoping to see improvement. I also have Natural Vitality’s natural calm magnesium supplement that you drink. Between the magnesium and citrus I’m praying a miracle takes place. I saw acupressure bracelets that I will look into next (thanks again Wishn for mentioning it)

 

[WishnandHopn]

Welcome Zoboe!

Jwilly the product is Cyto-matrix liquid calcium magnesium supplement. It’s not a heartburn remedy, just a mineral supplement, but I honestly think it works for me. Zero heartburn so far.
https://www.cyto-matrix.com/p_cal_mag.php

Nogreater I also got some Preggie Pop Drops with vitamin B6 on amazon. I had one last night, which makes me wonder if that’s why I’m feeling okay today. I have a vomiting phobia...I will literally try anything that claims to help with nausea.

 

[Witchy]

Hi everybody, checking in again So far this pregnancy thing is great, I don't have nausea just a bit of heartburn, bloating and feeling tired much more than before, like naps are totally my thing now even tho I never used to nap during day. Can't wait for my first appointment to see little bean

 

[loves_cookies]

I'm really sorry to see your news Randa.

Congratulations Zoboe!

I finally spoke to my bereavement midwife earlier, my first appointment and scan is 27th March at 10:30. She's set up a 'next pregnancy' clinic that runs once a week to support people through pregnancies after loss. I'll be able to drop into that clinic and be seen by her and/or a consultant every week if I need to.

 

[happycupcake]

RandaPanda, your doctor sounds like a right arse. I would be so angry if mine said that to me, I find that really belittling! I also completely disagree with him deciding not to redo bloods, I think he should. I also don't think a scan would kill him.
I'm really sorry he's so blasé about this.
If this is a miscarriage then I don't know when things would happen, that's hard to say, and tbh partly why they should be monitoring you. If it is a mc then they should be keeping an eye on you to make sure things are going in the right direction, but equally as much they should be making damn well sure it is really a mc and not just leaving you to it like this. That's made me so angry for you

 

[NoGreaterLove]

Wishn, I will have to try to the preview pop drops. I did okay last night and even this morning, but then decided it would be healthy to eat a salad for breakfast and almost threw up. I steamed an entire head of broccoli and it was one of the best things I’ve eaten in awhile.

Loves cookies, that’s so nice that they have a support group for pregnancy after loss. I’m going to check my area to see if there anything similar.

Randa, how are you? My first miscarriage I started bleeding and cramping very heavily almost immediately after some light pink spotting. However, my midwife still ordered a scan, which showed there was still some retained placenta. While it resolved on its own, it’s important that they monitor you. I’m sorry again

 

[LadyBrum]

Ladies, are any of you experiencing cramping? I am 16 DPO today (4 weeks, 3 days) and have had on and off cramps every day since 10 DPO. This is my first pregnancy so I have no idea whether I should be concerned or not. I have not had any spotting at all.

 

[WishnandHopn]

Lovescookies that is great that you’re getting such good support and reassurance. Pregnancy after loss is a whole different ballgame.

Nogreater I ordered some magnesium oil spray this morning, thanks for the tip!

I think I’m more anxious than I realize. I had a dream last night that I was bleeding and I just kept saying “it’s over”. I have no bleeding or cramping today and my nausea is back with a vengeance (due to a bad sleep I’m sure). But still I can’t help but worry.

 

[WishnandHopn]

Lady I think the cramping is normal. I had quite a bit the first week after my BFP. It’s the embryo burrowing into your uterus and also your uterus stretching and growing. If you have heavier cramping plus red blood, that might be cause for concern.

 

[NoGreaterLove]

Lady, cramping is normal. I’ve experienced it with all of my pregnancies. With first pregnancies you don’t really know what to expect but truly all pregnancies are unique. I’ve never had the level of morning sickness I have with this one.

Wishn, I hope you like the magnesium oil spray. I’ve been using it for years but it’s sat untouched for a few months until now. I just finished drinking some magnesium hoping that will help a bit. Then I’m going to the market in search of anything to relieve my symptoms. And omg I had a dream last I went to the bathroom and was bleeding with clots only to wake up and realize it wasn’t in fact over. My spotting is over and no cramping today for me either but I’m so unbelievably sick I could cry.

 

[happycupcake]

Wishn, I keep having vivid dreams that my tests all start to fade away to negative just as they had done so many times before, it's horrible

 

[RebeccaR19]

Hey everyone! I just found out I am pregnant on Monday. I have no clue how far long I am. This is baby #3 for me. According to my LMP, my due date is Nov 3rd. But both of my previous babies were about a week off from that. So for now, I am estimating my due date is November 10th. I am so eager for that first appointment and to get some dates.

 

[mrsmummy2]

Congrats Rebecca!

 

[loves_cookies]

Welcome Rebecca!

 

[jwilly]

Congrats Rebecca!

Lady, I have been cramping on and off for the last few weeks. So far no bleeding and I read that cramping early on is completely normal.

Wishn, my anxiety surprises me sometimes too. Every time i feel a little bit of wetness down there, I run like a crazy person to bathroom assuming I'm bleeding. Its so exhausting. Even when I don't think I'm stressing, I'm stressing.

 

[Nootles]

Hello :wave: got my BFP 3rd of march and i am due 01.11.2018 ( well between then and 28.10.2018 until i have my dating scan! )
had an early scan last week due to miscarriage history and saw its little heart booping away :love:

 

[WishnandHopn]

Welcome Nootles and Rebecca!

Nootles how exciting you’ve already seen the heartbeat! That must be so reassuring. You must be at least 6-7 weeks to be able to see it already. I have my first scan on Monday...I can’t wait!

Glad to know I’m not alone in my anxiety and crazy dreams...constant nausea makes it hard to forget I’m pregnant, which means I can’t stop thinking about it and worrying about everything that can go wrong. At my age (39) and after 18 months TTC, one loss and failed fertility treatments, I am completely grateful to be in this position. But man, first tri is hard!

 

[Nootles]

Thanks Wish, they dated me at 6weeks one day last friday but maybe i am a little further on

i wasnt tracking periods as i was actually on the pill, OH and i had decided to try later in the year...whoops!

i have another scan next sunday so i will see how they date me then! in the scan i saw the fetal pole, sac and heartbeat flickering at around 116bpm and it was a relief! the nerves are building back up now though for my next scan argh!

i am shitting it constantly after several early MCs and one tri2 MMC but it feel very different this time in myself, i have constant nausea and my stomach is to tight and uncomfortable and bloated! hopeing this is my sticky bean!

I have the maddest dreams about it all, i dreamt i sold my soul to the devil to keep my baby WTF! i woke up so upset about it and couldn't get back to sleep, my brain is mush!

sticky dust for all!

 

[RebeccaR19]

Hi Nootles! That's neat you could have a scan!

Thank you for the welcome! As for symptoms, I was baffled because I really thought this was going to be a late period. I only had the period cramping which now I know was the pregnancy but sometimes my period does that. Sometimes it will be late and I can have mild cramping a week before it comes. So I didn't think much of it. The big give away with my last 2 pregnancies was fatigue. It was the first thing I noticed. And I found out very early on with both of those pregnancies (3-4 weeks). I didn't notice fatigue this time. All I can think is that I am so used to being tired now that it didn't feel any different. I also was having mild heartburn, but I thought it was because I needed to be eating fewer cheeseburgers.
Now that I know I am pregnant, I am noticing the symptoms. And I think they are also starting to kick up with this being either week 5 or 6. I definitely noticed the fatigue yesterday. I had to take one nap while my daughter was napping because I couldn't keep my eyes open. I am also having dry mouth and night sweats. I have noticed some nausea. In my last 2 pregnancies, my nausea was rather manageable until week 8. With my son, my nausea never really got all that bad. With my daughter it was terrible. But I have never thrown up with any pregnancy. I just get to feel like I have to throw up without it actually happening. It's really awful.

WishnandHopn- The first trimester is so hard! I was just thinking yesterday that it's got to be one of the hardest. I think the 3rd is hard for comfort level. But the first one is so nerve-wracking. I'm nervous because we weren't planning this baby and I found out kind of late. So I am hoping this baby is okay! I also am 35 with this one and so I have been informed of the increased risks of pregnancy this time around. It's just tough when you don't know what's going on in there and all you really have to go on are your symptoms. I think about all things that could go wrong all the time too. I have been trying so hard not to and to just do what I need now to keep myself and baby healthy. I also thought that each pregnancy would go by faster, but even with two kids, I feel like this is crawling along. But I think that's just because I am itching to be out of this first trimester! I hope your scan goes well! It's so exciting that you get one!

They are doing things differently with this pregnancy for me. No blood HCG levels tested. They just did a urine test and it was positive immediately. So they sent me on for labs, which in my past 2 pregnancies, didn't happen until they did the blood test and saw if my numbers were rising right. I also don't actually get a first appointment until sometime in April. I have to go to this class first on March 29th. Then, after I attend the class, they said they will schedule an appointment with a scan on the 10th or 11th week. The wait feels like an eternity!

 

[NoGreaterLove]

Congrats and welcome Rebecca and Nootles!

Officially 6 weeks today and still very nauseous. I’m come close to being physically sick several times but it never happens. I wish it would because this feeling is almost unbearable. Ginger and peppermint make it worse, go figure. Grapefruit is my friend, I wish I had more of it. And lemon water is also helpful. I’m terribly bloated and want to workout again but my energy levels just aren’t there yet. Right now I’m just trying to make it one hour at a time.

Wishn, I agree first trimester is hard. This is by far my most difficult pregnancy. I’m praying my nausea is a good sign and this is a healthy baby and pregnancy.