MSE pregnancy club II

mandy2383

Congratulations BargainAholic thats great news:j welcome to the thread

I am not sure either if you would be allowed to take it I would ask your doctor about it, its a mine field to me, when I was constipated I had a senakot hi fibre drink that seemed to do the trick, but with your suffering from constipation it may be different for you.

I cant really remember much that happened last week lol never mind inside the womb would be interesting though to find out how much they did know and understand what was going on, on the outside

[Deleted User]

Hi

I need some advice. I did post my due date ages ago but its not on the list. I'm due on the 19th February so only 3 days to go.

Since yesterday evening I've had no movements what so ever. And I'm scared to ring my midwife as A) I have no idea who she is and I'm not allowed to give birth at my local hospital so who do I ring?

I feel really stupid for not knowing but I moved to Cumbria at the start of my pregnancy and everything is different. No-one tells me anything.

I mean I haven't seen a MW since I was 36 weeks is this normal?

I really feel like crying. Should I ring NHS direct?

Sorry for the long post I just have no idea what to do.

Nicci

miss_be

Hi Nicci - firstly don't worry yourself. It's quite natural when nearing the end of the pregnancy for the baby to not move as much as there isn't as much room in there anymore.

When you moved to Cumbria did you get a blue and white bounty pack where you keep all your pregnancy notes? In there should be a file where the midwife keeps all your info like blood pressure, presentation etc. If you have that on the front right hand corner (or somewhere on the front) it should have your midwife's name.

Also somewhere else in the pack they should have left you the contact numbers for the midwifery services in your area. It might be on a coloured bit of paper (mine's orange). You can ring the numbers on there.

If you don't have any of these things then it might be best for you to ring NHS direct as this might well calm your fears. You might also be able to get the midwifes number from your out of hours doctor's surgery number so you can call that too if needs be. That just means calling your doctor's surgery and following the instructions that they give on the answer machine.

Mostly don't worry. I'm sure everything is ok and will be ok too.

On the other points about not seeing your midwife they tend to see you every two weeks so she should have told you to book another appointment at 38 weeks. So on Monday call the surgery and explain that you haven't seen your midwife since 36 weeks and you are nearly 40 weeks. I'm sure they will try to fit you in if not DON"T TAKE NO FOR AN ANSWER. At this late stage you need to be pushy and be seen by her asap as it's very important. Also write a list of everything you are unsure of so that when you see her you can get all the info you need to know. Don't be afraid to ask her everything that you need to know.

Why can't you give birth at your local hospital? Do they have an antenatal clinic there? Where are you giving birth?

Please please please don't worry. I'm sure it will all be ok. xxx

mandy2383

Hi nicci- miss_be has said everything I was going to say, I would do what miss_be has suggested, really,really try to worry i know its hard but try not to.

Have you tried having a chocolate bar and a glass of really cold water and lying on your side for half an hour to see if baby moves, midwife told me to do this if baby hadn't moved in a while.

Its unusual not to see your midwife, as miss_be said i see mine every two weeks.


Please try not to worry yourself, let us know how you get on.

Mandy x

[Deleted User]

Thanks miss_be and mandy.

I can't give birth at Kendal as I had a C-section last time. So I have to go to Lancaster.

I feel they have just basically thought oh she's had a baby before so she knows what to do.

But my DS was born in Essex and there I had a small MW team of 4. All my appointments there were booked for me, I never had to book one.

I feel really unprepared even though its my second.

Oh and I didn't get a bounty pack!

miss_be

So you haven't been given any information about what to do in the birth or any contact numbers. Where do the midwifes write their info when you go and see them?

3KIDSNOMONEY

Welcome nicci985 - good advice already given - definitely ring and see if you can get an appointment next week. In the front of my maternity notes i have a list of numbers which i can ring and if you have these i would ring now. Otherwise ring NHS direct as already said. I am 38+3 and have definitely noticed a decrease in movements. As Mandy 2383 said try some chocolate or lucozade or something sugary and then perhaps have a bath as that seems to make some babies move. Definitely don't worry - which i know is easier said than done. You have obviously been let down a bit by your midwife who should have seen you before now - i think that because of this 'baby boom' we are all being neglected and seen less often. Hope it all works out for you and soon you will be holding your beautiful baby - let us know.

Hope everyone else is doing OK. I am getting really anxious now as i really want to know that my baby is well. My hospital bag is exploding out of the zip and i feel really unprepared but have given up trying to be prepared. My veins down below are becoming quite uncomfortable and i have had a bit of pelvic pain and a little bit of leaking (tmi i know) so am hoping that this is all preparation and i won't be too long before i am ready. Wondering if i will have a show or my waters break this time as i have never had this with any of my other children. My waters have always been broken for me in the hospital.

Take care everyone.

Another TMI but sneezing is not good at this stage of pregnancy

Reformed

Finally remembered to add myself to the list properly.

Nicci985 - hope you are feeling a bit better and the tips have reassured you.
I am 35 weeks today - I don't know what TMI means but I thought it would also be useful to note that coughing at this stage in pregnancy is also not good - I feel like an old dear!

Found out one of my friends is pregnant today so I've finally got someone to share the experience of pregnancy with as I am the first one in my circle to fall pregnant so far.

I'm so excited!!

pinkmilkplease - 26th Jan 08
Cathie - 7th February 08
Marvalous - 12th February 08
Melly74 - 17th February 08
miss_be - 20th February 08
Loopy-loo73 - 21 Feb 08
Bailey - 22 February 08
alison6692 - 24 February 2008
PiscesPrincess - 24th February 2008
Ella29 - 27th February 08
3KIDSNOMONEY - 28th February 08
Dougggie - 2 March 08
Doobees - 4th March 08
svmitche - 4th March 2008
Purplegirluk1 - 6th March 2008
Elliesmum - 8 March 08
mandy2383 - 9th march 2008
Samantham06 - 14th March 2008
ukbBandit - 15 March 2008
Reformed - 23rd March 2008
Heavenleigh - 24th march 08
Melg1973 - 24th march 08
Newleafer - 27th march 08
stepneythebluebellengine - 28th March 2008
Pink Princess 1 - 29th March 08
tranquil - 2 April 2008
Girl And The City - 5 April 2008
redflame705 - 8th April 08
snugglepuss - 9th April 08
gemsygem (Sheel's daughter) 19th April 08
MonkeyLady - 20th April 08
JojoB - 20th April 2008
PinkPrincess 21st April 2008
machairs - 24th April 2008 (may change after scan)
cluuuuur - 25th April 2008
debecca - 26th April 2008
Kelsi-Blu - 27th April 08
Katgoddess - 29th April 2008
mandycutiepie - 1st May 2008
lostbuckaroos - 2 May 2008 (although doc thinks that could be 2 weeks out!)
rjh090384 -3rd May 2008 (changed at 12 week scan)
Traveller -May 3rd 2008 (but probably 10th as always a week late!!!
Knotty29 - 16th May 2008
magan- 18th May 2008
destiny_star2006 - 22 May 2008 (or could be 2 June!)
jb - 27th May 2008
clarkey1000 - May 31st 2008
Harding 1985 - 9 June
nik2108 - 11th June 2008
Nicifer_noonoo - 13th June 2008
aggiev - 1st July 2008
honeybe21 - 2nd/3rd july 2008
sunday_girl - 6th July 2008
skyeandeviesmummy - 13th July 2008
I love my Pomeranian - 15th July 2008
Jak - 18th July 2008
bethom - 20th July 2008
skintnutta - 21st July 2008
Blink_Blink - 3rd August 2008
ParadiseKidd - 6th August 2008
grad_gal25 - August 11th (My Birthday This was so not planned!)
Carol9uk - 13 August 2008
Sarahrey1 - 20th August 2008
LindseyandMatthew 23rd August!
wotnext - 27 August 2008
Scottish-Diva- ? August 2008
Chutzpah - 8th September 2008 (we haven't had a dating scan yet)
foreversomeday - 27 September 2008 (May change after scan)
BargainAholic - 27th September 2008 (may change after scan)

TTC LIST
Daisykate124
Cookiesncream
witchyroo
sjm
Fishcake_random
Lesleydejager
jo_jo
picklesmum
durham_girl
likabu
Pooky
emptypocketz
Miss_pink & Mr Pink
Boobylou
lilmrsmullen
jiblets1
Lillian06
ginvzt
Uisge10
CHARLIE54
keelykat
jpwhittle
lwcus78
bloomin freezing
coleys
Andrea78
AnnieM

BIRTH LIST
Shelvis - Baby Alexander Robert born 2:45am 6th January 7lb 7 1/2oz
nicola1982 - Baby Stephen Andrew born 12.37am 7th Jan 7lb 4oz
flis21 - Tomas at 7.42pm on 7th January (13 days late!!) weighing 7lb7.
Strawberry laces - Girl 7 January 2008, emergency c-section
Slapps - Charlie Allen born 12.02pm on the 9th Jan weighing 7lb 10oz
Yorkshirechick - Taylor James Quarmby born 12:32am on 12 January weighing 8lb 12oz
chocaholic110 - Thomas Jacob born 4.08pm 18th January by emergency c-section weighing 5lb 8oz
cazscoob - Charlie Morrison born 08:41 on 19th Jan weighing 8lb 8oz
Ella_ella_ella - Baby Natasha Grace Hughes born 22nd January at 22.40 weighing 7lb 7oz
Curly_em - Jake Michael born 22.42 on 21st Jan weighing 8lbs 11.5ozs
liley9 - Erin Grace born on 24th January at 5.45pm weighing 6lb 2oz
Bun - Annabeth Charlotte arrived 2 1/2 weeks early at 3.44am on 7th February, weighing 5lb 9oz.


PROBABLY GIVEN BIRTH BUT TOO WORN OUT TO LOG ON LIST
Usually allow 2 weeks after EDD before transferring to this list...
Phatmouse - 12th January 2008
Sunny Angel- 14th January 2008 (I think!!)
curly_em - 14 January 2008
tbourne - 20 Jan 08
Ciara111- 22 Jan 08
pinkmilkplease - 26th Jan 08

Pink_Princess_1

Reformed...TMI - Too much information ( which we get a lot of here:p)
Laughing really hard for any length of time is not good either!!!

mennie

Hi All

Deiscovered I was was pregnant 5 weeks ago. Still cant belive it!! I am 10 weeks today. Had my booking in appointment last week and have my scan this week So excited. Have felt good so far. No sickness just constant tiredness but its all good! Though I should join here as really worried how we will cope financially and at the mo it is beginning to overshadow the good news. Have been trying to work out how much we will be entitled to and its a minefield isnt it.

Thanks xxx


pinkmilkplease - 26th Jan 08
Cathie - 7th February 08
Marvalous - 12th February 08
Melly74 - 17th February 08
miss_be - 20th February 08
Loopy-loo73 - 21 Feb 08
Bailey - 22 February 08
alison6692 - 24 February 2008
PiscesPrincess - 24th February 2008
Ella29 - 27th February 08
3KIDSNOMONEY - 28th February 08
Dougggie - 2 March 08
Doobees - 4th March 08
svmitche - 4th March 2008
Purplegirluk1 - 6th March 2008
Elliesmum - 8 March 08
mandy2383 - 9th march 2008
Samantham06 - 14th March 2008
ukbBandit - 15 March 2008
Reformed - 23rd March 2008
Heavenleigh - 24th march 08
Melg1973 - 24th march 08
Newleafer - 27th march 08
stepneythebluebellengine - 28th March 2008
Pink Princess 1 - 29th March 08
tranquil - 2 April 2008
Girl And The City - 5 April 2008
redflame705 - 8th April 08
snugglepuss - 9th April 08
gemsygem (Sheel's daughter) 19th April 08
MonkeyLady - 20th April 08
JojoB - 20th April 2008
PinkPrincess 21st April 2008
machairs - 24th April 2008 (may change after scan)
cluuuuur - 25th April 2008
debecca - 26th April 2008
Kelsi-Blu - 27th April 08
Katgoddess - 29th April 2008
mandycutiepie - 1st May 2008
lostbuckaroos - 2 May 2008 (although doc thinks that could be 2 weeks out!)
rjh090384 -3rd May 2008 (changed at 12 week scan)
Traveller -May 3rd 2008 (but probably 10th as always a week late!!!
Knotty29 - 16th May 2008
magan- 18th May 2008
destiny_star2006 - 22 May 2008 (or could be 2 June!)
jb - 27th May 2008
clarkey1000 - May 31st 2008
Harding 1985 - 9 June
nik2108 - 11th June 2008
Nicifer_noonoo - 13th June 2008
aggiev - 1st July 2008
honeybe21 - 2nd/3rd july 2008
sunday_girl - 6th July 2008
skyeandeviesmummy - 13th July 2008
I love my Pomeranian - 15th July 2008
Jak - 18th July 2008
bethom - 20th July 2008
skintnutta - 21st July 2008
Blink_Blink - 3rd August 2008
ParadiseKidd - 6th August 2008
grad_gal25 - August 11th (My Birthday This was so not planned!)
Carol9uk - 13 August 2008
Sarahrey1 - 20th August 2008
LindseyandMatthew 23rd August!
wotnext - 27 August 2008
Scottish-Diva- ? August 2008
Chutzpah - 8th September 2008 (we haven't had a dating scan yet)
Mennie - 14 September 2008 - may change after Scan
foreversomeday - 27 September 2008 (May change after scan)
BargainAholic - 27th September 2008 (may change after scan)

TTC LIST
Daisykate124
Cookiesncream
witchyroo
sjm
Fishcake_random
Lesleydejager
jo_jo
picklesmum
durham_girl
likabu
Pooky
emptypocketz
Miss_pink & Mr Pink
Boobylou
lilmrsmullen
jiblets1
Lillian06
ginvzt
Uisge10
CHARLIE54
keelykat
jpwhittle
lwcus78
bloomin freezing
coleys
Andrea78
AnnieM

BIRTH LIST
Shelvis - Baby Alexander Robert born 2:45am 6th January 7lb 7 1/2oz
nicola1982 - Baby Stephen Andrew born 12.37am 7th Jan 7lb 4oz
flis21 - Tomas at 7.42pm on 7th January (13 days late!!) weighing 7lb7.
Strawberry laces - Girl 7 January 2008, emergency c-section
Slapps - Charlie Allen born 12.02pm on the 9th Jan weighing 7lb 10oz
Yorkshirechick - Taylor James Quarmby born 12:32am on 12 January weighing 8lb 12oz
chocaholic110 - Thomas Jacob born 4.08pm 18th January by emergency c-section weighing 5lb 8oz
cazscoob - Charlie Morrison born 08:41 on 19th Jan weighing 8lb 8oz
Ella_ella_ella - Baby Natasha Grace Hughes born 22nd January at 22.40 weighing 7lb 7oz
Curly_em - Jake Michael born 22.42 on 21st Jan weighing 8lbs 11.5ozs
liley9 - Erin Grace born on 24th January at 5.45pm weighing 6lb 2oz
Bun - Annabeth Charlotte arrived 2 1/2 weeks early at 3.44am on 7th February, weighing 5lb 9oz.


PROBABLY GIVEN BIRTH BUT TOO WORN OUT TO LOG ON LIST
Usually allow 2 weeks after EDD before transferring to this list...
Phatmouse - 12th January 2008
Sunny Angel- 14th January 2008 (I think!!)
curly_em - 14 January 2008
tbourne - 20 Jan 08
Ciara111- 22 Jan 08
pinkmilkplease - 26th Jan 08