OHbaby! Forums : HELP https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/ Copyright (c) 2006-2013 Web Wiz Forums - All Rights Reserved. Sun, 21 Jun 2026 10:52:38 +0000 Sat, 19 Aug 2006 10:39:14 +0000 http://blogs.law.harvard.edu/tech/rss Web Wiz Forums 12.05 360 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/RSS_post_feed.asp?TID=3491 <![CDATA[OHbaby! Forums]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_images/web_wiz_forums.png https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/ <![CDATA[HELP : i was told at seven weeks to make...]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=3491&PID=67320&title=help#67320 Author: Bombshell
Subject: 3491
Posted: 19 August 2006 at 10:39am

i was told at seven weeks to make sure i had one...and funny but the few i rang were already pretty well booked up...then my specialist told me the other day he had turned down 30 women due Dec / jan / Feb due to him being on leave over xmas....seriously!!!
I cant believe how busy they get...]]> Sat, 19 Aug 2006 10:39:14 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=3491&PID=67320&title=help#67320 <![CDATA[HELP : Sometimes it depends on the time...]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=3491&PID=67213&title=help#67213 Author: Andie
Subject: 3491
Posted: 18 August 2006 at 4:02pm

Sometimes it depends on the time of year you're due - some months are busier for midwifes.  But I can't believe they told you it was too early!!  You were right to try to arrange one when you did - hope you get a better result next time you call them!  ]]> Fri, 18 Aug 2006 16:02:39 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=3491&PID=67213&title=help#67213 <![CDATA[HELP : I waited until I was about 10...]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=3491&PID=67135&title=help#67135 Author: aimeejoy
Subject: 3491
Posted: 18 August 2006 at 1:50pm

I waited until I was about 10 weeks and had heaps of trouble finding one as they were all booked. Ended up with a new grad m/w Luckily we shifted part way through pregnancy and we use our GPs as LMC here.]]> Fri, 18 Aug 2006 13:50:20 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=3491&PID=67135&title=help#67135 <![CDATA[HELP : We have an online midwives directory...]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=3491&PID=67134&title=help#67134 Author: Maya
Subject: 3491
Posted: 18 August 2006 at 1:50pm

We have an online midwives directory here
And some questions to consider here

Edited by Maya]]> Fri, 18 Aug 2006 13:50:09 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=3491&PID=67134&title=help#67134 <![CDATA[HELP : No, I have not organised a midwife...]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=3491&PID=67128&title=help#67128 Author: yummymummy
Subject: 3491
Posted: 18 August 2006 at 1:39pm

No, I have not organised a midwife yet - I rang a few a while back but was told it was too early and have not done anything since. I'll have to focus on this in the next couple of weeks - I have been told by my GP it's a good idea to choose my LMC by about week 12.]]> Fri, 18 Aug 2006 13:39:46 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=3491&PID=67128&title=help#67128 <![CDATA[HELP : Glad to hear things have settled...]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=3491&PID=67114&title=help#67114 Author: aimeejoy
Subject: 3491
Posted: 18 August 2006 at 1:21pm

Glad to hear things have settled down yummymummy. And your reaction yesterday is totally normal and to be expected, not at all silly. Have you organised a midwife yet cos the good ones get booked up so fast.]]> Fri, 18 Aug 2006 13:21:39 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=3491&PID=67114&title=help#67114 <![CDATA[HELP : Hehe Maree - I have no idea......]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=3491&PID=67112&title=help#67112 Author: Maya
Subject: 3491
Posted: 18 August 2006 at 1:18pm

Hehe Maree - I have no idea... I'll probably be even more of a walking disaster than I am now...]]> Fri, 18 Aug 2006 13:18:02 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=3491&PID=67112&title=help#67112 <![CDATA[HELP : Emma....so will having two more...]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=3491&PID=67080&title=help#67080 Author: emeldee
Subject: 3491
Posted: 18 August 2006 at 12:21pm

Emma....so will having two more at once make you an ULTRA-paranoid mother-type person or a paranoid GRAND-mother type person (not being a professional writer, I'm not sure where to add the adjective....)

Seriously though yummymummy - there are so many worries, concerns and niggles during pregnancy and motherhood, don't ever hold back on asking for advice from as many people and places as you need...and then use your judgement to balance what you'll listen to and what you'll ignore. Glad to hear you are feeling better today!

Edited by emeldee]]> Fri, 18 Aug 2006 12:21:47 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=3491&PID=67080&title=help#67080 <![CDATA[HELP : Nothing sill about it - it&#039;s...]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=3491&PID=67077&title=help#67077 Author: Maya
Subject: 3491
Posted: 18 August 2006 at 12:12pm

Nothing sill about it - it's only the start! Wait till bubs is here, then you'll really be freaking out! The minute Maya was born I turned into this paranoid mother-type person...]]> Fri, 18 Aug 2006 12:12:57 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=3491&PID=67077&title=help#67077 <![CDATA[HELP : Hi everyone and thanks for the...]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=3491&PID=67041&title=help#67041 Author: yummymummy
Subject: 3491
Posted: 18 August 2006 at 10:31am

Hi everyone and thanks for the replies!

I have had a chat to my GP and all seems good - it seems to have been a one-off thing as there has been nothing since and I feel fine. I also had a good chat to dh and all is well with me today.

It's funny how quickly I freaked out yesterday - I'm normally level headed and cope well with stress but yesterday was another story - barely remember most of the afternoon as I was sooooo worried. Feel a bit silly about it today but at least dh understood.

Thanks for the reassurances everyone - I really needed them! ]]> Fri, 18 Aug 2006 10:31:15 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=3491&PID=67041&title=help#67041 <![CDATA[HELP : how are you going yummymummy?...]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=3491&PID=66912&title=help#66912 Author: mellybelly
Subject: 3491
Posted: 17 August 2006 at 7:59pm

how are you going yummymummy? did you go and see GP/midwife? as all the others have said it is the red blood and clots you should be concerned with getting - hope all is ok...]]> Thu, 17 Aug 2006 19:59:25 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=3491&PID=66912&title=help#66912 <![CDATA[HELP : No offence here but if you rang...]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=3491&PID=66897&title=help#66897 Author: kebakat
Subject: 3491
Posted: 17 August 2006 at 6:57pm

No offence here but if you rang your GP and explained the situation he/she could tell you over the phone all the answers to your questions (about the tests) right then and there on the phone rather than waiting for the responses of these wonderful ladies on here. Would seem much faster to me]]> Thu, 17 Aug 2006 18:57:53 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=3491&PID=66897&title=help#66897 <![CDATA[HELP : How you doing, Pauline? Hope you...]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=3491&PID=66886&title=help#66886 Author: Andie
Subject: 3491
Posted: 17 August 2006 at 6:22pm

How you doing, Pauline?  Hope you got some good GP advice, etc.  A scan is the most likely way they'll see what's happening... it'll put you at ease and give you some answers, and it's impossible not to think about it when things get like this, so you've got nothing to lose by seeing the Doc!  Hope you have a relaxing evening and DH is a good listener!  ]]> Thu, 17 Aug 2006 18:22:45 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=3491&PID=66886&title=help#66886 <![CDATA[HELP : I would contact your GP and make...]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=3491&PID=66795&title=help#66795 Author: Paws
Subject: 3491
Posted: 17 August 2006 at 1:47pm

I would contact your GP and make an appointment. I'm sure your boss would be understanding about that and let you off work.

It probably is nothing to worry about at all. Like others I have some truely insane pains in the start (including pulling a groin muscle sneezing!). Brownish discharge is generally not a worry...i've had it off and on for almost a month now and everything is fine. If the blood is red however that is a different story.

You need the peace of mind so I'd scoot in as soon as you can. You'll most likely get checked over and sent for a scan to ensure all is fine.

Good luck!

]]> Thu, 17 Aug 2006 13:47:28 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=3491&PID=66795&title=help#66795 <![CDATA[HELP : They probably would do a scan...]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=3491&PID=66790&title=help#66790 Author: Maya
Subject: 3491
Posted: 17 August 2006 at 1:32pm

They probably would do a scan at 10 weeks coz bubs is big enough to be able to see clearly, and the results are quicker than a blood test.

That said, my m/w made me wait 3 days before I had a scan after my 9 week bleed to see whether it stopped or got worse. It was the longest three days of my life!]]> Thu, 17 Aug 2006 13:32:18 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=3491&PID=66790&title=help#66790 <![CDATA[HELP : Can it be implantation bleeding...]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=3491&PID=66787&title=help#66787 Author: yummymummy
Subject: 3491
Posted: 17 August 2006 at 1:28pm

Can it be implantation bleeding at almost 10 weeks?

I'm too freaked out to call DH yet and I am at work so difficult to just leave and go to see my GP. I may need to wait for a little while before I can leave - on the other hand I can't think of anything else so probably a waste being here anyway.

Does anyone know what will happen if I go to the GP? What tests would they do? Would I have a scan?]]> Thu, 17 Aug 2006 13:28:40 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=3491&PID=66787&title=help#66787 <![CDATA[HELP : Yep to what everyone else said...]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=3491&PID=66786&title=help#66786 Author: Maya
Subject: 3491
Posted: 17 August 2006 at 1:28pm

Yep to what everyone else said - call your doc or midwife if you have one. I had bleeding at 5 and 9 weeks with these two and it was like you describe brown and dischargy]]> Thu, 17 Aug 2006 13:28:28 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=3491&PID=66786&title=help#66786 <![CDATA[HELP : I had it in my first pregnancy...]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=3491&PID=66783&title=help#66783 Author: mummy_becks
Subject: 3491
Posted: 17 August 2006 at 1:15pm

I had it in my first pregnancy and was told it was implantation bleeding. Get it checked out thou.]]> Thu, 17 Aug 2006 13:15:47 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=3491&PID=66783&title=help#66783 <![CDATA[HELP : I would go see your GP or midwife...]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=3491&PID=66782&title=help#66782 Author: Kellz
Subject: 3491
Posted: 17 August 2006 at 1:11pm

I would go see your GP or midwife like the others have said. I had that type of bleeding at 8 weeks and completely panicked,..went to GP, had scan and all was good. I got weird sharp pains too like that which was muscles pulling like Andie said.
Get it checked out for your peace of mind, cos im sure u arent able to concentrate on anything else while u are worrying.
Good luck.
]]> Thu, 17 Aug 2006 13:11:24 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=3491&PID=66782&title=help#66782 <![CDATA[HELP : I had that in my first pregnancy...]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=3491&PID=66781&title=help#66781 Author: emeldee
Subject: 3491
Posted: 17 August 2006 at 1:09pm

I had that in my first pregnancy and he has turned out reasonably normal. In any case, take yourself down to a GP, or a midwife if you have one - and get checked out. Nothing we say will be able to calm your nerves and the sooner you get checked out, the sooner you can hopefully relax.
Fingers crossed, hugs and thoughts and prayers your way!!! ]]> Thu, 17 Aug 2006 13:09:24 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=3491&PID=66781&title=help#66781 <![CDATA[HELP : If it helps I had the same thing...]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=3491&PID=66780&title=help#66780 Author: nuttymama
Subject: 3491
Posted: 17 August 2006 at 1:08pm

If it helps I had the same thing with my second son and he is now a happy healthy 4 and a half year old. Check with your doc or midwife as the others have suggested, I'm sure everything is fine.]]> Thu, 17 Aug 2006 13:08:44 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=3491&PID=66780&title=help#66780 <![CDATA[HELP : Have you got a midwife yet? If...]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=3491&PID=66777&title=help#66777 Author: Andie
Subject: 3491
Posted: 17 August 2006 at 12:57pm

Have you got a midwife yet?  If you do, she'd definantly be worth ringing... if not, you could ring your GP?  I'm not a medical pro, but I've heard that brownish bleeding when you're pregnant isn't necessarily bad news, but scary nonetheless.  It's bright red bleeding that we need to really watch out for.  Pregnancy does bring all sorts of random pains, and earlier on I had the occasional sharp pain in my stomach when turning in bed - turned out to be muscles pulling in my case.  So I want to be reassuring, but I also think your midwife or GP are important people to ring.  Hope you get some good care, and that this turns out to be a one-off scary day and not bad news. 

]]> Thu, 17 Aug 2006 12:57:10 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=3491&PID=66777&title=help#66777 <![CDATA[HELP : Call your midwife if you have...]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=3491&PID=66776&title=help#66776 Author: jax
Subject: 3491
Posted: 17 August 2006 at 12:54pm

Call your midwife if you have one, otherwise I would suggest going to see a doctor, even if just for peace of mind. As I understand it light beeding is fairly common in early pregnancy, but would still be something I'd get checked out. ]]> Thu, 17 Aug 2006 12:54:52 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=3491&PID=66776&title=help#66776 <![CDATA[HELP : Sorry if this is TMI! I’m totally...]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=3491&PID=66774&title=help#66774 Author: yummymummy
Subject: 3491
Posted: 17 August 2006 at 12:39pm

Sorry if this is TMI!

I’m totally freaking out and need some reassurance.

So far my pregnancy has been worry free and with only mild m/s. However I had some quite sharp lower tummy pains late last night every time I moved too suddenly in bed. I even woke up a couple of times during the night with sharp pain after a sudden turn. Anyways, I thought nothing of it until now but have just discovered I have some light bleeding (not even sure if that’s right – it’s more like the brownish discharge towards the end of one’s period). And I’m totally freaking out!!!! HELP! What do I do?
]]> Thu, 17 Aug 2006 12:39:25 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=3491&PID=66774&title=help#66774