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Post by miriam on Jun 8, 2009 4:13:57 GMT -5
Just wondered if anyone else here had a lack of the usual major signs in early pregnancy? I'm six weeks now and still not had any morning sickness or really sore boobs. Slightly sore nipples and the vaguest whiff of nausea (in evenings) is all. Also had plenty of twinges and a few cramps and low back pain. I am assured that this is normal! Was initially feeling hotter too and slightly more tired but that was probably just lack of sleep! My GP (general practitioner) didn't even do a test to confirm. And, they don't routinely check hormone levels here unless there's a m/c situation happening or you've had I.V.F. etc. They also won't supplement with progesterone etc! I've had no input really and I've been feeling pretty anxious on and off. My GP referred me to the early pregnancy support team but you've got to have had a m/c or ectopic before to get an early scan with them - they won't screen for early detection even if you do only have one tube and endo (everywhere I read says higher risk of ectopic). My GP made a mistake in referring me! I was really upset (wailing like a hormonally charged banshee down the phone at the midwife ) that all that health insurance that I've paid for over the years didn't get me the one service that I felt I really really needed! Anyway never mind, we're paying to get a scan done privately and its not that expensive, so we'll know if all is okay by Friday. After that if the signs are good, the odds are on that all should run smoothly. Anyone else here have similar situation?
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Post by miriam on Jun 8, 2009 10:59:17 GMT -5
Just wanted to update for those interested. I called early support again this avo to tell them that I am definitely getting twinges and low back pain on left side (back pain persistent and kind of hot but not really bad, just a mildly nagging) and to remind them that I only have the one tube and ovary! They are going to see me tomorrow to do HCG and probably scan.
I was cleaning today after writing the last post and defo noticed that the twinges were to the left, feels a bit like ovarian cyst or tenderness but no pain when I press it with my fingers.
Just did another pregnacy test and its saying my levels have risen from 1-2 weeks to 2-3, so that is a good sign.
Fingers crossed and if okay tomorrow I will hopefully stop being so paranoid - or am I only at the beginning of the journey of parental paranoia?!
Miriam
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Post by miriam on Jun 11, 2009 15:08:38 GMT -5
Manged to get hcg checked and an early scan. They only checked the hcg once not the rise. Anyway it was within a decent margin for 5 weeks and confirmed that I am definitely preg. They then did an early scan which showed a sac and yolk. Too early to see a heart beat yet. Good news that junior seems to be growing in the right place. Still totally paranoid though *sigh* no syptoms yet - bring them on (I may live to regret saying that!).
I asked about progesterone but was told that is a very 'European' thing to do and they don't do hormone supplementation in NHS Lothian as the jury on this is 'out' *hmmph*. Sometimes I wish we had bl***y private healthcare here!
Might still have to go and pay for a private scan in a couple of weeks to check that there is a heartbeat. Need to stop with the obsession about and try to relax a bit about it!
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Post by omaklackey on Jun 11, 2009 15:59:02 GMT -5
I definetely understand the obsession. I was the same way after my miscarriage. I did have a pregnancy without much for sickness, etc... I was almost 6 1/'2 weeks before I realized because I had no symptoms.
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Post by omaklackey on Jun 11, 2009 19:29:03 GMT -5
after reading my post I realized I didn't make one thing clear. The pregnancy that I felt little nausea or any other symptoms was my youngest Katie. Not the miscarriage..
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Post by miriam on Jun 13, 2009 12:58:36 GMT -5
Thanx ladies and sorry to hear about your miscarriage Oma (I think that must be your name >?). Pregnancies and babies and new life is a delicate process and in many ways a bit of a lottery. I hope things go better next time if you are still trying.
I think some light symptoms are slowly becoming apparent. Big appetite, slightly queasy in evenings, thirstier last couple of days, 'must have food now' appetite increase! So, we'll see.
Yeah, the NHS has its pros and cons but I have a feeling over the next 9 months (provided everything goes okay not making any assumptions) I will feel frustrated on a number of occasions about not being able to get what I want when I want! On the flipside, at least the money for our healthcare comes out of our pay and this can forgotten about straight away until we need treatment and we get it automatically no questions asked. Not sure how I'd feel about having to fork out thousands for treatment - I take it you have insurance? What happens to people with no health insurance who are ill? How much do you reckon pregnancy and birth care would cost the average American? I live in Scotland and I doubt that state run health care would ever be abolished here as there is a strong leftist tradition and people would go nuts at the mere suggestion of it. Might be more of a possibility in England though.
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Post by miriam on Jun 13, 2009 12:59:46 GMT -5
Oh,
I've just realised that any pregnancy signs I am having are food orientated....um..what a surprise!
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Post by miriam on Jun 13, 2009 16:52:40 GMT -5
Just wanted to add re. the NHS stuff I was talking about, the problem here that we are constantly dealing with is that there is a real scarcity of resources and so health/social care services are prioritised. e.g. I had to meet really strict criteria to get an early scan and was told at first that I wasn't eligible because I hadn't had a miscarriage or ectopic before (crap as I only have one tube and ovary and to lose the others would ahve been disastrous and potentially very costly to them in future as I would automatically have become eligible for I.V.F). Every year in Lothian we have about 130 places for I.V.F. - 3 cycles per couple - so only a very few people get it 'for free', most have to pay. Services are provided on the basis of need and the boundaries around who needs what are decided by the medical and allied health professions, using World Health Org. guidelines etc. Is it like this in the USA? Interesting to know, especially since my Dad has met and had an online affair with a Russian psychiatrist who lives in Cincinnati and is moving to the States from Scotland in a couple of months after a 30 year marriage so no doubt he'll be accessing your health care system at some point.
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Post by Karen on Jun 13, 2009 18:26:10 GMT -5
Hmm, well, the US system really depends on your insurance, which usually depends on where you work. Insurance companies say which doctors you can go to (some companies are more strict, some more lenient), how much each doctor visit is (for example my old ins. used to cover them 100% after the first $100, with my new ins. I pay $50 every time I see a specialist, which is no biggie when you're healthy but not when...)
IVF is out of pocket. A good friend of mine just spent $15,000 for her IVF baby. In my area, that's typical. Oh, and insurance said they wouldn't cover my lap if it was for 'just infertility', but because it was for pelvic pain, they covered it 100%...
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Post by Karen on Jun 13, 2009 18:26:44 GMT -5
I should add that people's coverage varies widely, so I'm sure many women on here have totally different coverage, perspectives, etc.
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