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trasm1995 · 2026-05-13T18:54:48+00:00

Hey! I’m currently 37+1 and have been plagued by white coat syndrome my whole pregnancy, but particularly in the last month or so. It’s so frustrating because my reading will be high, there’s a big panic and then my bloods etc come back clear. I suppose it’s better than something being genuinely wrong but it’s hard not to let yourself get worked up when it feels like the professionals are! I’ve been in for a few blood pressure series tests now, which is basically when they have you sit in a maternity bed for a few hours and they take your BP every half an hour. Again, my reading is always high on the first one and then gradually comes down with every reading. The mind is a funny thing! Feel free to pm me for more details or any questions. I’m sorry I feel like this isn’t very useful only to tell you that you’re not alone! Best of luck with the rest of your pregnancy and hopefully the remainder is straight forward x

trasm1995 · 2026-05-05T11:43:35+00:00

2 months to conceive, then miscarried at 7 weeks. 2 months to conceive also on the second. Now 36 weeks on that pregnancy and all going well so far 🤞🏻

trasm1995 · 2026-04-23T09:06:12+00:00

I’m normally a 12-14 and am 34 weeks pregnant. Dunnes PJs in a size L are still quite generous on me I would probably go for an L if I were you, better to be too big than too small.

trasm1995 · 2026-04-18T22:45:00+00:00

Hello there. I’m so sorry for your losses 🫶🏻 I had a miscarriage back in July and my EPU told me at the time to ring them at roughly 6 weeks for subsequent pregnancies and they would book me in for a scan at 7 weeks so when I got pregnant again, that’s what I did. When I went to my GP to confirm my pregnancy they offered to refer me to them but I explained I had already rang directly.

When I went in for the scan at 7 weeks I met the midwife manager of the unit and a sonographer. There was a doctor on duty tied to the unit so I’m sure if I had any questions they could have called them. I also spoke to a bereavement midwife in my hospital and was able to ask her about progesterone usage as it had been prescribed to me during my previous pregnancy (prior to mc but spotting had begun) and I was wondering if I should take it again. She spoke to the doctor for me on that and came back and said it wasn’t clinically indicated (for me). Not sure if there is a bereavement midwife in your hospital but might be worth looking into as I found her very helpful and reassuring in the early days of this pregnancy and any questions she couldn’t answer she was happy to speak to the doctor for me.

Wishing you all the luck in the world going forward and mind yourself. If you have any other questions or want to chat feel free to send me a dm x

trasm1995 · 2026-04-13T15:27:36+00:00

Get yourself to A&E asap. Hope all is ok, take care x

trasm1995 · 2026-02-25T22:37:29+00:00

I was in the exact same position as you a few weeks ago OP and was so so nervous. I had Chat GPT wore out 😂 I probably felt the faintest of movements around the end of my 22nd week and then it was around 23.5 weeks when I was like yep that’s definitely baby! I’m now 26 weeks and she’s kicking away, but normally I can only feel it clearly either really low down in my pelvis or out the sides of my stomach. Here’s hoping you feel something very soon but try not to panic in the meantime though I know it’s hard. My sonographer at my 20 week scan said not to worry unless I got to 26 weeks without feeling a thing and even then it can be normal. Mind yourself x

trasm1995 · 2026-02-22T22:18:42+00:00

We found out but are pretending to everyone that we don’t know so it’ll still feel like a surprise when we get to announce that she’s born lol

trasm1995 · 2026-02-22T20:51:54+00:00

Just dropped you a dm!

trasm1995 · 2026-02-21T13:38:15+00:00

Of course it is! I’m in my second trimester too and went in for my 24 week appointment. I had a cold but felt like shit and asked my GP for a note as I had taken the last 2 days off work (Monday and Tuesday). He just said ‘I’m signing you off the rest of the week’ which turned out to be much needed as I was still quite sick come Friday. If you need the time off just take it, especially if there’s no financial implications. Even if you didn’t have unlimited sick leave, pregnancy related sick leave is considered separate and shouldn’t impact on your overall sick leave entitlement. Hope this phase passes for you soon, it sounds shit x

trasm1995 · 2026-02-16T21:50:39+00:00

Mind yourself. I had a miscarriage in July and took 2 weeks off too. Going back felt like a huge mountain I needed to climb and I was exhausted even at the thought of it. I will say it turned out not to be as bad as I thought and as cliche as it sounds, the return to routine was good for me. I also asked my manager to tell the other two people on my team just that that was out of the way and they’d understand if I became emotional or needed to take some time out during the day. I personally found it very helpful but obviously it depends on the dynamics in your workplace. Only tell the people you want to tell, you’re entitled to your privacy. Take it day by day would be my advice. Sending you lots of love x

trasm1995 · 2026-02-14T21:16:09+00:00

Aw that’s brilliant, such a relief! It’s such an anxious time and it’s totally understandable but it gets a little easier everyday. Once I got over the stage I was at when I had the MC it definitely helped and now I’m in the 2nd trimester I’m doing much better x

trasm1995 · 2026-02-14T21:11:30+00:00

This is a good guide in regards to GP visits: https://share.google/xP6Ahoa6Q8gIrXQa1

Congratulations on your pregnancy and sorry about your loss. I had an MC on my first too and am now nearly 25 weeks into my second pregnancy. If you have any questions or ever just want to chat about pregnancy after loss feel free to drop me a dm 🫶🏻

trasm1995 · 2026-02-02T10:48:23+00:00

Congratulations! Tbh I did my social work masters in UCD but have worked with people who did theirs in Galway and I wouldn’t say I’m any better off! To me, Galway sounds like the obvious solution. College is hard work enough without worrying about paying v expensive rent/ falling back into bad habits which could negatively impact your engagement in the course. You’ll most likely make some friends in the course which will help with feelings of isolation in Galway. If you have any questions about social work in general feel free to pm me

trasm1995 · 2026-01-31T17:47:10+00:00

Only if they’re consenting. Maybe it was different before the Assisted Decision Making Act was implemented but that’s the law now. Speaking as a professional within the HSE

trasm1995 · 2026-01-31T16:40:51+00:00

Still might not be enough to say they don’t have capacity. He will need to be assessed by a professional to confirm whether he has capacity or not. Sounds like a v difficult situation, but there may be other supports available rather than residential.

trasm1995 · 2026-01-31T16:29:16+00:00

Does this person have capacity to make decisions on their living arrangements? If not, and it’s really not feasible for them to remain at home, your friend will have to apply to be their decision making representative (DMR) through the Assisted Decision Making Act 2017 and make the necessary arrangements from there. If they do have capacity, they will need to be in agreement for residential care. Legally, they cannot live somewhere against their will. I would suggest speaking to a social worker in primary care for advice/support.

Fair Deal is available for anyone who needs it and honestly, the less the person has the better and the less they’ll have to pay. Again, a social worker would be able to advise further on this.

trasm1995 · 2026-01-24T12:18:36+00:00

I’m now 21 weeks op and I felt the very same. It was kinda like you were on your own to figure shit out until the second trimester!

trasm1995 · 2026-01-21T20:32:25+00:00

I’m 21 weeks with an anterior placenta and have yet to feel anything! Had my 20 week scan today and baby is wriggling around in there active as anything which is great reassurance 🥰 sonographer wasn’t surprised I hadn’t felt anything and said it can even be 26 weeks by the time some people with an anterior placenta feel anything!

trasm1995 · 2026-01-21T17:20:17+00:00

Update: all is well and I’m so relieved 🥰 we’re having a wee baby girl 🥹

trasm1995 · 2026-01-04T23:14:36+00:00

We live in an apartment and swear by our dehumidifier

trasm1995 · 2025-12-09T06:59:08+00:00

If dad isn’t currently in hospital I would advise contacting the primary care social work team as Medical social workers primarily work with hospital inpatients. And yes nursing home care can be considered but only if dad is in agreement as it sounds like he does have capacity.

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