Pregnancy #62

How far along are you?

  • Under 12 weeks

    Votes: 44 28.6%

  • 12-18 weeks

    Votes: 21 13.6%

  • 19-26 weeks

    Votes: 25 16.2%

  • 27-32 weeks

    Votes: 22 14.3%

  • 33-38 weeks

    Votes: 22 14.3%

  • Full term/overdue

    Votes: 10 6.5%

  • Had my baby but still here

    Votes: 10 6.5%
  • Total voters
    154
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31 weeks and experiencing mild period pains frequently. Freaking out had my twins at 32 weeks so full panic mode. Just passed by for some reassurance think last time i was ticking the 12 box this one really has flew by for me! Pelvic pain is a struggle too, someone said to me it’s a boy thing! Wishing you all healthy pregnancies and labour ❤️
 
I’m 23 weeks and over the last couple of days it’s feels like I’m bruised down below / in my groin area, it’s not painful it’s just like achey. Is this normal?!
 
Hi fellow Tattlers,

I've just found out that I'm pregnant. I'm only just 4 weeks, suddenly decided to use up my old expired tests before I threw them out and now I'm regretting it 🤣🤣.

The only thing is that I'm 45. We've been infertile for years so this is a surprise which my husband is not on board with yet 😥

Is anyone else in a similar situation? Older mum or surprise pregnancy?
 
Blue water44567 said:
31 weeks and experiencing mild period pains frequently. Freaking out had my twins at 32 weeks so full panic mode. Just passed by for some reassurance think last time i was ticking the 12 box this one really has flew by for me! Pelvic pain is a struggle too, someone said to me it’s a boy thing! Wishing you all healthy pregnancies and labour ❤
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I’m 35 weeks and have been getting this the last 24 hours or so - literally feels like the day before my period, it kinda comes and goes low down but also my lower back. Going to keep an eye on it today and if it continues I’m gunna call triage.
I can completely understand why it’s freaking you out given your history! If you’re worried then please call your mat unit and ask them for advice!
 
ciaoadiosimdone said:
I’m 23 weeks and over the last couple of days it’s feels like I’m bruised down below / in my groin area, it’s not painful it’s just like achey. Is this normal?!
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I'm 25 weeks and this started for me at around the same time. I told the Dr about it at my most recent appointment and she's referred me to physio. Hopefully that will help because it's driving me nuts!
 
Greencatfysh said:
Did anyone do/is anyone planning to do colostrum harvesting? That + perineum massage being two things I should do from now on is giving me a bit of ick 😩
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I went to a baby event and nearly died 🤢 by the end of the evening I'd been convinced that eating my own placenta in a smoothie was a good idea 🤦‍♀️🤦‍♀️ Anyway, I did that and had dried pills made and the midwives couldn't believe how much colostrum I was producing! Boobs absolutely didn't leak squat prior to giving birth.
 
Hi all. 23 weeks today and off to my first pregnancy yoga in an hour. Want to hold off my sciatic pain I get because of my piroformis muscle. Hope it’s good.
 
Greencatfysh said:
Did anyone do/is anyone planning to do colostrum harvesting? That + perineum massage being two things I should do from now on is giving me a bit of ick 😩
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I have watched a few videos on TikTok about it and it makes me feel really queasy.
then my midwife apt this week we were discussing what feeding I’d like to do and I said preferably breastfeed if baby latches. So then she said at 36 weeks she will go through collecting colostrum with me and demonstrate on her knitted boob and supply me with syringes and was telling me the benefits of it etc

but the thought of milking myself makes me really queasy 🤢🥲
 
Still in a limbo with this pregnancy. 14w4d atm and my next appointment with Fetal Medicine isn’t until just over 16 weeks.
It’s just all waiting to be at a certain stage for testing as one of the main options I have from Fetal Medicine is an Amniocentesis.
I hadn’t thought too much about it but I started having nightmares about it the last few nights and my sleep has been so shit because of it. If anyone has had one before please tell me your experience and if it was really as bad as I’m putting it in my head.
 
Everycloud said:
I have watched a few videos on TikTok about it and it makes me feel really queasy.
then my midwife apt this week we were discussing what feeding I’d like to do and I said preferably breastfeed if baby latches. So then she said at 36 weeks she will go through collecting colostrum with me and demonstrate on her knitted boob and supply me with syringes and was telling me the benefits of it etc

but the thought of milking myself makes me really queasy 🤢🥲
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Yeah I’m the same.. I get all the theory it’s just the thought of it makes me feel gross. I am just wondering if it’s actually necessary as obv it’s a very new thing.
 
Jaybob said:
Hi fellow Tattlers,

I've just found out that I'm pregnant. I'm only just 4 weeks, suddenly decided to use up my old expired tests before I threw them out and now I'm regretting it 🤣🤣.

The only thing is that I'm 45. We've been infertile for years so this is a surprise which my husband is not on board with yet 😥

Is anyone else in a similar situation? Older mum or surprise pregnancy?
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Congratulations lovely. ❤️
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Jaybob said:
I went to a baby event and nearly died 🤢 by the end of the evening I'd been convinced that eating my own placenta in a smoothie was a good idea 🤦‍♀️🤦‍♀️ Anyway, I did that and had dried pills made and the midwives couldn't believe how much colostrum I was producing! Boobs absolutely didn't leak squat prior to giving birth.
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Where did you get your dried pills made? I’ve been thinking about doing this!!
 
RoseyThorney said:
Congratulations lovely. ❤
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Where did you get your dried pills made? I’ve been thinking about doing this!!
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I lived South of Manchester at the time, I think this was a retired midwife who set up a "birthing support" business. If you Google along those lines you should find what you're looking for. It wasn't as gross as you think 🤣🤣
 
Jaybob said:
I lived South of Manchester at the time, I think this was a retired midwife who set up a "birthing support" business. If you Google along those lines you should find what you're looking for. It wasn't as gross as you think 🤣🤣
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Definitely going to look it up!! 🤩
 
anything at all said:
Still in a limbo with this pregnancy. 14w4d atm and my next appointment with Fetal Medicine isn’t until just over 16 weeks.
It’s just all waiting to be at a certain stage for testing as one of the main options I have from Fetal Medicine is an Amniocentesis.
I hadn’t thought too much about it but I started having nightmares about it the last few nights and my sleep has been so shit because of it. If anyone has had one before please tell me your experience and if it was really as bad as I’m putting it in my head.
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I had CVS done at around 15 weeks (as I didn’t want to wait until 16 weeks for the amniocentesis) but I think they are almost identical procedures, just CVS is taking a sample of the placenta rather than the amniotic fluid. I was so nervous ahead of the appointment because of the risks involved and the potential of finding out bad news but the consultant, doctor and midwife who carried it out were so lovely and made me feel really at ease. They said I could watch/listen to something on my phone as a distraction but I wanted to feel present so just watched the sonograph screen instead. Pain wise it felt like a punch to the stomach (I don’t know how to word that without making it sound scary, because it really didn't *hurt*, just took my breath away for a second) and then the next 24-48 hours I just felt very tender like bad period pains. The procedure itself took less than 10 minutes and really wasn’t too bad, although I made the mistake of looking at the needle near the end which made me feel a bit light headed😅 I feel like the CVS would be more painful as it is taking a sample of the placenta rather than the fluid, so I hope it may not be as uncomfortable for you. They told us the gender of the baby which was so lovely and we got our results back about 3 days later I believe, which thankfully were all clear. I am 37 weeks now and have a little scar on my tummy.

Sorry for the essay but I hope this reassures you, make sure to take it easy after the appointment too. I took the next day off work and made sure not to lift anything heavy or do too much. Good luck💙
 
Hmwxo said:
I had CVS done at around 15 weeks (as I didn’t want to wait until 16 weeks for the amniocentesis) but I think they are almost identical procedures, just CVS is taking a sample of the placenta rather than the amniotic fluid. I was so nervous ahead of the appointment because of the risks involved and the potential of finding out bad news but the consultant, doctor and midwife who carried it out were so lovely and made me feel really at ease. They said I could watch/listen to something on my phone as a distraction but I wanted to feel present so just watched the sonograph screen instead. Pain wise it felt like a punch to the stomach (I don’t know how to word that without making it sound scary, because it really didn't *hurt*, just took my breath away for a second) and then the next 24-48 hours I just felt very tender like bad period pains. The procedure itself took less than 10 minutes and really wasn’t too bad, although I made the mistake of looking at the needle near the end which made me feel a bit light headed😅 I feel like the CVS would be more painful as it is taking a sample of the placenta rather than the fluid, so I hope it may not be as uncomfortable for you. They told us the gender of the baby which was so lovely and we got our results back about 3 days later I believe, which thankfully were all clear. I am 37 weeks now and have a little scar on my tummy.

Sorry for the essay but I hope this reassures you, make sure to take it easy after the appointment too. I took the next day off work and made sure not to lift anything heavy or do too much. Good luck💙
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thank you so much xx
 
This is my PSA to anyone putting off building baby equipment - we just spent a good four hours building our pram, travel system and this ridiculous bassinet thing we’ve got for downstairs. It turned out ok but it was defective and we had to manually dismantle and fix part of it. Don’t leave it til you’re too pregnant!!
 
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