very confused about second pregnancy

Sarah - posted on 01/27/2010

i'm in wa, i had really bad morning sickness throughout my pregnancy, if your vomiting or not eating/drinking because your too nauseous that will make you lightheaded. Make sure you eat and drink plenty of water, if you start to feel light headed having a sugary drink can help, or try sitting/lying down for a little while. Try eating something dry before you get out of bed, snack often, try ginger (gingerbeer, ginger biscuits) or seabands (they're acupressure wrist bands). If it gets really bad ask your doctor for something for it, my GP wouldn't prescribe anything, but my OB did. I took maxalon for the first 3 months then ondansetron for the remainder of the pregnancy (exepnsive but worth it). In WA after you have your baby in hospital they tell you to contact your local child health nurse when you get home, they come out and see you in the first week. When they come out and see you they tell you about the local mothers group, usually held once a week for about 3 hours at the local child health centre, its run by a nurse and each week has a differant theme (ie baby massage, safe play, sleeping). In my mothers group there was about 15 of us, we still keep in touch and catch up once a week. Ours was sorted by month, so everyones kids are born in the same month and are going through similar stages at the same time.

Paige - posted on 01/26/2010

when it comes to finding a suport network there, ring the hospital or when having an antinatal check ask them about mothers groups, im sure they even have a young mums group there! Or your local community centre. Also talk to the midwives or your obs. Hope all works out for you darl.

Jodie - posted on 01/26/2010

im in tamworth gunnedah is about an hr from gunnedah its a big move and a culture shock . im trying to relax trying hard lol im sure i will start feeling better soon its just the little things i think im missing like coffee with friends ect. good luck the move to gunnedah .

Mandy - posted on 01/26/2010

I understand your feeling, i was 21 when i had my daughter. I got married a few months ago and didnt want to have children for a few months, we just found out that we are expecting, i'm only about 4-5 weeks along. i'm not all that excited and feel bad because he is overjoyed, but i'm just starting college next week already enrolled when we found out. so i'm worried and i lost my job 2 months back so it is going to be very difficult. I was never sick with my first pregnancy, and this one i've been in pain and always nausous and yes i am getting light headed also. i go to the doctor on thursday to make sure everything is ok.

Jennifer - posted on 01/26/2010

For the sickness and dizzyness talk to your dr. about meds. I was sick and dizzy my entire pregnancy but the Diclectin pills definitely helped.
As for not being excited yet I'm sure as soon as the initial shock wears off you will start to feel better about it. Talk to your dr. about wanting to deliver naturally too as he may have some helpful advice on how to make that happen:)

Rhiannon - posted on 01/26/2010

What part of NSW? we are waiting to hear about a job that will send us to Gunnedah from nth QLD.

I would recommend to relax (easier said than done, I know) Whatever happens will happen, regardless of how much or little you stress. I would reccommend yoga, learning breathing techniques to help you relax and lots of bubble baths!

Samantha - posted on 01/26/2010

I was sick the whole way through my pregnancy and had a beautiful healthy boy, I had to see the Doc about it as I worked in bakery it was not a good look running to the loo at least every hour to throw up, he gave me some tablets that stopped the nausea. I can definately understand why you would be concerned, try to relax and think positively. I don't know what they have in NSW but in SA they have some groups around where you can meet other mums. also maybe some playroups or kinderyms. Does your fiance know how you feel? If ya need to talk my ears are always open, you can look me up on fb if you need.