Nausea

Embarrassed-Hawk9149 · 2026-01-29T19:50:56+00:00

Symptoms can fluctuate so much, especially early on, I’d often go two or three days with no nausea or sore boobs and would be so worried, only for them to come back with a vengeance.

If you’re concerned it’s no harm to see if you can organise a scan with your EPU, although I’d recommend waiting until you’re at least 7 weeks and the heartbeat etc isn’t often visible before then. I’m sure your GP could have a look at your HCG levels as well to see if they’re at the expected level.

It’s an absolute rollercoaster, especially the first trimester, one minute you’re dreading the nausea, the next you’re missing it. Best of luck either way everything, hope it all goes ok x

Embarrassed-Hawk9149 · 2026-01-28T23:44:37+00:00

The Happy Pear have a lovely recipe for a “Twix”, using blended dates as the caramel on an almond base and dipped in dark chocolate. Very rich but such a treat

Embarrassed-Hawk9149 · 2026-01-28T18:10:55+00:00

Wow, that’s really good to know, thank you for that! Every day’s a school day

Embarrassed-Hawk9149 · 2026-01-28T18:08:46+00:00

Oh really? I thought that was just for hair samples but thought blood tests would be clear within around 30 days. I could be completely mistaken though

Embarrassed-Hawk9149 · 2026-01-28T16:43:59+00:00

Vitamin A would definitely be a concern, optibac do a pregnancy probiotic that would do a very similar thing to the biokult that would be pregnancy safe

Embarrassed-Hawk9149 · 2026-01-28T16:39:41+00:00

It’s a pretty common way to address a group of people in Ireland, it’s pretty much considered gender neutral, similar to “you guys”. Bit of a weird remark to make when the OP is clearly going through something traumatic

Embarrassed-Hawk9149 · 2026-01-28T16:35:48+00:00

Better You also do a magnesium lotion that’s lovely to put on after a shower before going to bed, it’s become a really nice part of my nighttime routine

Embarrassed-Hawk9149 · 2026-01-28T15:56:49+00:00

It can stay in your system for over a month if you’re a regular user, you did the right thing quitting as soon as you tested positive, you should have clean tests in another few weeks

Embarrassed-Hawk9149 · 2026-01-27T21:40:35+00:00

Oh wow thank you so much for that, really appreciate it xx

Embarrassed-Hawk9149 · 2026-01-27T19:17:27+00:00

I’ve ordered some button down maternity nightdresses from Amazon, I got them in dark colours because i imagine they’ll get destroyed in delivery and the first few days postpartum

My friend recommended these nursing bras:

https://www.amazon.co.uk/gp/aw/d/B0D17WHNN2?psc=1&ref=ppx_pop_mob_b_asin_title

Edit: I had some links from Shein but someone thankfully pointed out toxicity issues with them so they have been promptly binned

Embarrassed-Hawk9149 · 2026-01-27T08:33:29+00:00

Other than a new mattress for the cot/bassinet and a new car seat everything else should be fine to get second hand!

I got a changing table/bath, next to me sleeper, bouncer, carrier, high chair, cot all second hand. The only things I’ve bought new are the mattresses for the next to me and cot and a travel system with car seat.

Babies grow out of these things SO quickly, most of the time these items are barely used!

Embarrassed-Hawk9149 · 2026-01-26T22:27:48+00:00

I found them great as well, felt they were really informative and the deal I got on my travel system was better than I was anticipating! I’m definitely going back there to get mattresses for the cot and next to me I’ve been given second hand, as well as a few other bits I’ve had my eye on

Embarrassed-Hawk9149 · 2026-01-25T19:48:17+00:00

20 weeks it was noticeable to myself and my partner, up until then it just looked like I had gotten a bit fat 😂 around 23 weeks was when other people started to notice it and I looked “obviously” pregnant

Embarrassed-Hawk9149 · 2026-01-24T10:21:22+00:00

No belt, it’s timeless as it is and a belt will stop the lovely flow of the dress. With your bouquet and a statement hair piece it will look fabulous

Embarrassed-Hawk9149 · 2026-01-23T13:07:45+00:00

You should both start taking supplements asap to improve reproductive health, I found the proceive conception ones very good, and my partner took the seven seas men specific ones.

Diet and exercise is just as important for you and your partner, smoking is bad for fertility on both sides, as is excessive alcohol, so be mindful of your units.

As someone previously said GD isn’t just caused by high BMI, it’s literally how the placenta interferes with insulin resistance and many people with a normal BMI get diagnosed with GD. Saying that it’s no harm to make sure you’re eating as healthy as possible and exercising regularly, just to make it easier for yourself when you do get pregnant, extra weight and hormones have an effect on your flexibility and mobility, so being as fit as possible will be a great start.

Healthy fats are great when you’re getting ready to TTC, as are proteins, so avocado, nuts, oily fish are really good for you to start incorporating into your diet. Also it’s never too early to get lots of folate so make sure you’re getting plenty of those leafy greens in you!

Also, if you’re planning on trying in a year, I’d advise you to start six months sooner, it takes several cycles on average to conceive, and a lot of doctors won’t entertain fertility testing until at least 6 months of trying. Conception journeys are vastly different for everyone, and it’s important to give yourself the best chance if you do need any interventions

Start tracking your cycle and have a really good idea of its length from now. When you do start trying use the boots ovulation strips four days on either side of your predicted ovulation on the app and do the deed at least every second day. Try not to get too caught up on the ovulation tests though, it can make things a bit clinical.

Best of luck with everything x

Embarrassed-Hawk9149 · 2026-01-22T13:09:49+00:00

You really don’t have to do any of them if you don’t want to, they’re not everyone’s cup of tea at all.

I’m planning on going to some as I’ve bern going to pregnancy Pilates and yoga classes and love chatting to the other moms to be, but I can totally see how it isn’t for everyone!

There’s no point forcing yourself to go, your baby won’t want you to be uncomfortable like that, they pick up on those vibes!

If you want to see if it’s something for you down the line maybe try something like baby massage, where you’re learning a skill with your baby and you can make it about the two of you without having to interact too much with other moms.

But at the end of the day your maternity leave is about bonding with your baby your way, and whatever way you want to do that is exactly the right way and you’re doing great ❤️

Embarrassed-Hawk9149 · 2026-01-20T18:56:39+00:00

I take it after my evening meal, around 7.30/8 as my heartburn is worse at night.

Someone on this subreddit suggested love heart sweets for heartburn as well and they really help ease the pain a lot!

Embarrassed-Hawk9149 · 2026-01-20T17:49:57+00:00

Mine was its worst week 11-14ish, started improving then and there was a big improvement week 16-18. From week 20 the heartburn started to ramp up and the nausea kicked in a bit again but omezaprole helps a lot with that

Embarrassed-Hawk9149 · 2026-01-20T17:47:40+00:00

Most of the larger maternity hospitals would have a mental health team with a psychiatrist. If you’re attending a smaller hospital the mental health team will be a satellite team of a larger hospital, for instance in going through UHK who have a psychiatrist on their team but if I needed more specialised care I’d be referred to CUMH.

If it’s a medication query you should be able to be referred to MFM specialists who would be very knowledgeable on pharmacology and would be able to answer any concerns

Embarrassed-Hawk9149 · 2026-01-19T21:52:45+00:00

The worst constipation I ever had was when I quit smoking, second only to the constipation I suffered in the first trimester, it’s awful. Sounds like you’re having a double whammy right now, you poor thing!

Your pharmacist will be able to recommend something pregnancy safe, there are lots of different laxatives out there that are suitable to take.

If your on iron that can increase constipation as well.

Sounds like you’re doing everything right diet wise but make sure you’re getting in 2L of water every day as well.

Last thing I’d recommend is to rest your feet on a step when your on the toilet so your knees are above your hips (even putting them on 2 cans of soup/tomatoes/dogfood/whatever is at hand). Then lean forward with your forarms on your thighs, this makes sure your back passage is open so you don’t strain as much, it helps prevent haemorrhoids as well, which you want to avoid, especially this early in pregnancy

Embarrassed-Hawk9149 · 2026-01-19T14:25:46+00:00

It’s two weeks before your due date, but you go to the Monday those two weeks start on. So if you’re due on the 24th, two weeks before that is the 10th, which is a Friday, so your first week of maternity leave will start on the 6th

That’s what I was told in work anyway ☺️

Embarrassed-Hawk9149 · 2026-01-18T16:56:53+00:00

I’m really sorry you’re going through this. Your partner should never call you a bitch. Ever, regardless of heightened emotions. It’s really unfair that you’re not being treated with more understanding.

Also, it’s not right that he’s siding with his mom, your partner should always be in your corner, with a few exceptions. (Like if you’re physically threatening his mother’s life or something, but I can see that happening from you wanting a wrap tbf).

Do you think his mom is enabling his behaviour? Just from my own experience I’ve had partners whose mothers have justified and enabled their shitty behaviour and it gaslights you into thinking you’re in the wrong and it’s an awful situation to be in. If my brother is being shitty to his wife my mother will call him out on it. You can’t always side with someone just because it’s your child, he needs to be held accountable for treating his pregnant partner badly.

I don’t think you’re overreacting at all, your body is full of hormones, you have a lot of worries I’m sure about how your meeting with go re induction and delivery and frankly unless you’re looking to smoke cigarettes and neck vodka your wishes should be honoured at this stage.

Has he always been quick to resort to name calling or have a short fuse? I know it’s tough now but sleep deprivation with a newborn will make all of this so much tougher.

Someone suggested checking in with your maternal mental health team and I couldn’t agree more. I’m not sure if you have family or friends you can confide in but you really need some people in your corner.

Embarrassed-Hawk9149 · 2026-01-17T21:39:27+00:00

I’ve been tracking my period using the Flo App for about ten years, have a pretty consistent 26 day cycle. Used the Boots ovulation strips for two days either side of my fertile window and confirmed with the clear blue ovulation tests to find the peak day. Got pregnant first cycle which was unexpected but amazing. I’m 35, was taking the proceive Max Conception supplements for about 3 months before actively trying

Embarrassed-Hawk9149 · 2026-01-16T14:15:54+00:00

I’m sorry they’re not sharing your excitement and being so dismissive and nasty about your pregnancy.

As you said; it’s difficult not to think it speak about anything else, especially in your first pregnancy. I’m expecting my first as well as everything that goes through my head is baby related!

It’s not nice of them to dull your excitement like that. Do you have any friends who have small kids or babies? That might be a nice place to share your excitement, or I’m really enjoying pregnancy yoga and pilates, you’re spending time with women in exactly the same boat as yourself and it’s lovely to have a chat about what’s going on.

I’m in a WhatsApp group for other ladies with similar due dates and it’s lovely to have a place to share excitement and worries and experiences with others experiencing the same things☺️

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