Joined: 04 Dec 2005 Posts: 1755 Location: Essex, England
update Posted: 02-27-08 17:06pm
As my other post 'my shocker' seems to
have disappeared I thought I'd write you a
quick update. If this is in the wrong
forum please move it.
I went to see my doctor today. He
basically said that he doesnt really deal
with pregnancies anymore, he doesnt even
have to refer me. I just had to walk into
the maternity unit at the hospital say I
was pregnant and they would sort it out.
Its pretty weird, but I guess its thier
way of making more time for the G.P to see
sick patients. Anyway I wish he would have
told me this on Friday as it would have
saved loads of time!!
I get to the unit and feel abit stupid,
the midwife looks at me and smiles, she
was the same one who took me up to the
postnatel ward after Alfie was born. She
said 'back so soon!' arghhhh. She was
lovely though. We talked for ages and she
helped put my mind at rest saying she knew
lots of women with 4 children and alot of
the time the younger ones seem to be
closer in age.
Anyway she didnt see the need in sending
me for an early scan she said because I
got a normal a/f between changing pills
It was amost definite it was during the
change that I got pregnant. I am roughly 5
weeks and babys rough due date is November
2nd!! I have only ever had spring/summer
babies so this will be a change.
I havent plucked up the courage to tell my
mum yet. Grrr I just so want to blurt it
out.
Still having extreme ups and downs. I am
hoping its just the hormones but I am
being to wonder if its something more. Did
anybody else really suffer with manic mood
swings in early pregnancy?
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Mabel
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Posted: 02-27-08 17:15pm
I'm glad she was so supportive. Midwives
really are the best!
During pregnancy, I have extreme lows -
moreso than any high. I hate to admit it,
but I have felt really really stuck. Like
the world is caving in. All those women
who say pregnancy is great and wonderful
are not me!
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Jolie_3110
Extremely EHEALTHy
Joined: 04 Dec 2005 Posts: 1755 Location: Essex, England
Posted: 02-27-08 17:27pm
Thanks I am so glad you said that. I
really was beginning to think there was
something wrong with me!! I mean I have
been pretty stressed just lately,
obviously, giving up smoking too isnt
really helping, but sometimes I feel if I
am going mad. For example I shut myself in
the bedroom today, I was crying and
crying. I got myself in such a state.
I think it doesnt help because Alfie was
my first and only planned baby (yes I can
be extrememly fertile when I DONT want to
be.) I was so excited when I found out I
was pregnant with him and so was everyone
else! Everything was perfect and I loved
every moment. This time round I feel so
sad because I dont feel the same way, I
always though if I had more it would be
planned and amazing too. I really try to
get excited but I just cant and my
emotions are making me completely
exhausted. I have never felt like this
before.
I have to go see the midwife on Friday to
do my history. Maybe I should mention it
then??
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Mabel
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Posted: 02-27-08 18:01pm
Yes! Mention it. Depression during
pregnancy is at least as common as post
partum depression - but no one talks about
it. Please mention it to the midwife and
let her know how you are feeling.
Sometimes even the act of telling someone
can take a big weight off your shoulders.
You are doing a good job on the not
smoking! Keep it up!!
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AyaMiyaki
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Posted: 02-27-08 18:07pm
I just wanted to say congratulations and
good luck! I know it wasn't expected or
planned, but hopefully when the shock
wears off you'll become excited about this
newest edition. Maybe this one will be a
girl?
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Jolie_3110
Extremely EHEALTHy
Joined: 04 Dec 2005 Posts: 1755 Location: Essex, England
Posted: 02-27-08 18:17pm
I will talk to the midwife, again thanks
for being so supportive!
and Laura I honestly can't see myself with
a girl anymore, I am almost 100% sure in
my head its another one of the male
variety! Not that I mind I quite like the
idea of having all these men to look after
me!
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rosejackson
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Posted: 02-28-08 05:38am
I'm glad everything went well. That seems
rather strange going straight to see the
midwife, but seems like a good idea.
Congratulations on your pregnancy! I
thought i'd mention you're due on my
sisters birthday lol! Enjoy the rest of
your pregnancy x
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Eyes Wide Shut
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Posted: 02-28-08 10:17am
I haven't posted in either of your
threads. But CONGRATS JO!!!!!!
I'm soooo shocked!!!!! I can't believe
it!!!
How EXCITING!!
Def tell your midwife about your
depression. My friend was on lexapro for
her entire pregnancy. It was a low dose,
but it was still necessary!
I can't wait to see the u/s when you get
it done!!
It's gonna be a girl cuz you're swearing
it's a boy!!!
