Community Posts, Tips & Support on Second Trimester

Well, I officially have a gestational diabetes diagnosis :// I’m already being induced at 39 weeks because of my preeclampsia risk, I wonder if this changes anything? They (the doctor office) sent me a letter about risks of gestational diabetes and it’s kinda scary

12 weeks 1 day

I usually consider myself a healthy eater - but throughout my first trimester I’ve really struggled to eat healthy. I’ve had an aversion to any form of protein (even though I had fish 2-3 times / week before pregnancy and loved it) - all I wanted was carbs. It’s only now in week 10 I am able to have some eggs again....

Has anyone else been told they’re having a big baby with this long to go? I’m booked in on Halloween for a section (due to traumatic first birth) I’m worried I’ll go into labour before then 😩🎃 also been told babies are supposed to put on a lb per week in the last 4 weeks?

Hi mamas, found out I was pregnant a few days ago, mixture of shock and worry. My youngest is 7 with additional needs, my others 11 & 14. The idea of the pregnancy daunts me as I am so much older and heavier than I was with my previous pregnancies. Scared about complications as well as the chronic working sickness I...

I'm only 31 weeks and not with a particularly large bump or baby and the breathlessness now is crippling. I can't stand for more than 10 minutes and any kind of housework is a genuine struggle. I've got a midwife appointment tomorrow but I'm worried tomorrow will be a good day and she won't see for herself how bad ...

Hi, I had my GTT yesterday morning. I was wondering how long it takes to hear. My badger app says that I had the test but says results not published so I dont know if this is bad news. But I havent heard anything. The only time it's said not published before was when i had an MSU which came back that I had a UTI s...

We find out on Sunday but curious to if anyone has any guesses xx

Has this happened to anyone else? It's not as bad as the first trimester, but I've been feeling quite nauseated on and off for a few days now! 🤢

Last night I fell pretty hard on my back my hands were full so just landed with full force, baby is still moving a little so not too worried about that but would I need to ring up and check to see if I need the anti D injection again?

I have my test next week, they said it’s three hours. I don’t really understand why the test consists of and what does it mean to “fail” it? I’ve just been seeing so many posts about it now I’m somewhat nervous but don’t fully understand what it is lol. Family history makes me prone to diabetes and gestational diabetes

Hello! I am 33 weeks,3 days pregnant and i was wondering if this reading is ok?

i just recently found out i am pregnant with baby #2, and i am really struggling to eat. i either don’t want to eat because of the smell of it, or i do really want to eat it but i cant keep it down. pretty much the only thing i can keep down are lays chips and bagels with cream cheese, anything else i get SO sick. ...

Has anyone got high BP (reference mine is >150/100) and not been given meds or anything been done? I went to see my nurse today, and they took a total of 4 measurements - some at the start and some at the end of the appointment. They were all around 150/100. They told me if I have BP regularly over 140/90 I should ...

I'm currently in my 3rd trimester and starting to feel very on edge. I'm more concerned about locking the doors...I've become a very cautious and defensive driver...I wake up to any little noise and immediately wake my partner up in case there's something in the house...is this like...prepartum anxiety? Is it normal...

So I've had very low libedo since going on mirena after my son was born in 2019, just no interest at all, I've tried multiple supplements, changing diet, etc but nothing seems to help, has anyone done at home hormone testing to see levels? Insurance doesn't cover testing unless there's a suspected health issue and ...

my due date is May 12 can you girlies help me with finding out when I conceived I’m thinking around August 21st? Am I wrong the last day of my first period was August 6th.

Hi ladies! I’m curious if anyone is with Kaiser and has had to do the glucola test for GD in their first trimester? I know it’s normally not done until 24 weeks or so, but Kaiser has these strict rules and makes everyone do the glucola test early. Has anyone done it? Is it safe to do this early? I’m supposed to do i...

Hello !! I have all the symptoms for Pre - E but my BP sits on the edge of the threshold, (140/90 for pre E readings coming back at 135/85) but my consultant and midwife don’t seem to be concerned?? I’m almost 38 weeks and it’s starting to make me really anxious 🫣

Hi. Got diagnosed today with GD. Was upset at first but then got furious remembering the whole process. They put you under stress of not eating, then give a super high dose of disgusting syrup (250ml) and then you wait two hours with no food. I feel like it’s a scam. No body will react normally to such a stressful p...