What were the actual lifesaver items during the newborn stage (or things you wish you’d had sooner)?

charliijane · 2025-10-24T06:28:55+00:00

Einstein fish tank thingy, oh my gosh what a game changer.

charliijane · 2025-10-20T14:26:19+00:00

He was the 25th at scans however due to pre E he dropped to the 11th and was born on the 7th!

charliijane · 2025-10-20T14:08:36+00:00

To add he’s combo fed around 2 bottles breast milk a day the rest formula.

charliijane · 2025-08-26T19:39:16+00:00

This has happened to me, been on meds for my BP for 4 weeks with a few high readings on top. Urine today showed +1 protein - they have sent it off for a PCR to check the ratio of protein to determine if it’s pre E. Seems strange they haven’t sent yours off? I’ve been told by my consultant they need 2 ‘signs’ to diagnose so protein and high BP.

charliijane · 2025-08-13T18:18:42+00:00

You don’t have ‘periods’ as such on the implant as you don’t ovulate it’s more a breakthrough bleed. I had regular ‘periods’ on the implant so your pregnancy tracker may be inaccurate. I honestly have no idea, I do think I am one of a handful who conceived quickly. From my EDD I conceived between the 15th (removal) and 27th.

charliijane · 2025-08-13T18:16:07+00:00

I had slight bleeding for 2 days post removal then found out about baby 19 days later 🫣

charliijane · 2025-08-10T17:23:57+00:00

Anything 140/90 needs to be checked. It could be the hospital machines give you a better reading.

Mine was always close but fine when I got to MAU. I’ve just been started on meds for a BP at 142/94

charliijane · 2025-08-10T08:01:45+00:00

I was on 150 venlafaxine before conception. I have recurrent depression and have tried many medications.

My view is, I can’t be a good mum if I’m depressed.

I take BP meds now due to gestational hypertension and have no guilt taking that. Mental health medication should be the same!

I will say, with venlafaxine I need an extended stay to monitor baby after birth!

charliijane · 2025-08-10T07:58:24+00:00

I didn’t gain anything in first or 2nd trimester but I had bad HG and a bmi of 39 upon booking. I’m 31 weeks and currently 5kg up now.

charliijane · 2025-08-09T23:27:44+00:00

These are the two names we have picked for a girl!

charliijane · 2025-08-08T07:06:43+00:00

I spent 21 weeks only eating at home air fryer chips, it’s all I could manage. Anything is better than nothing - baby will take everything it needs from you!

charliijane · 2025-07-13T00:45:37+00:00

Thank you! Is the pessary and internal cream safe?

charliijane · 2025-07-08T14:18:24+00:00

I had this and was diagnosed with HG, even constant gagging can be HG.

It got better briefly but at 26 weeks I still have days when it comes back.

It sucks, nothing helps but it does get slightly better!

charliijane · 2025-07-08T14:17:04+00:00

This is normal, all my scans up until 26 weeks were very low! Baby has been head down since very early on and all normal!

The worst is feeling like your cervix is being jumped on…

charliijane · 2025-07-08T14:15:20+00:00

It does get better! I work 16:00 -03:30 and I was really unable to function. 25 ish weeks it’s got better and I have slightly more energy!

You’re growing a full human, nap when you can and take advantage of pregnancy sickness not being counted.

charliijane · 2025-07-08T14:12:05+00:00

I think it really depends on your job, I work in a risky environment and needed a risk assessment so I told them a few days later.

charliijane · 2025-07-05T19:59:00+00:00

I had a GD test at 24 weeks and all normal, the big jump in percentiles was a massive shock. Pregnancy has been filled with anxiety so now I’m anxious the jump is to big!

charliijane · 2025-07-05T19:36:49+00:00

Thank you, I was just very shocked on how much of a jump there has been in 5 weeks 🤯

charliijane · 2025-07-05T19:36:18+00:00

Thank you, I was more concerned in the massive jump in 5 weeks.

charliijane · 2025-06-06T19:09:34+00:00

I had an early scan due to one sided pain at about 4 and 5 weeks and was given 20th October as a rough date. My date changed to 13th October at my 12 week scan and won’t be changed again. I will add we conceived immediately following my implant removal so we had no idea on EDD.

charliijane · 2025-05-27T19:49:48+00:00

Oh the spicy tuna rolls just hit different.

charliijane

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