u/anonymity012

So first things first everything went very well. Babies are very active I was 20w5d when i went in for the scan. All bones and organs are present and accounted for and the doctor was very pleased.

I was diagnosed with diabetes last year so I'm being closely monitored for preeclampsia. Doctor says he wants me to see a cardiologist to get a closer look at the babies hearts. But a minute prior he said everything was perfect and even scheduled me out to be seen again in 4 weeks.

So for those that had diabetes and twins is this normal after a scan? I think maybe they may have seen something but wasn't confirmation before scaring me.

If you had any experience with this I'd love to hear how it turned out for your family.

I don't just mean noticeable belly but like big big. The swollen feet, puffy face, outstretched belly, significant weight gain etc.

I'm 19w5 and I'm afraid I'm not progressing how i should. Doctor hasn't expressed any concerns but I feel like i should be bigger by now. Although I am plus size I've only gained 4 pounds from my pre pregnancy weight.

Bonus points if you can share when you started feeling movement consistently. I'm not sure if its how my uterus or placenta is positioned but I haven't felt much movement from my kiddos.

Just some FTM anxiety. I'm sure I'll be regretting ever wanting my belly to get big or anticipating the weight gain and movement/kicks.

So I did not realize how vital the anatomy scan was and what issues they can find at that time.

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So obviously my algorithm has caught on that I'm pregnant and I've been getting all the pregnant/postpartum mom posts on my feed. Well this morning during my usual doom scroll i made it across a reel where a mom got some devastating news from her anatomy scan and i was genuinely surprised.

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I mean I guess a part of me knew that they'd be checking for abnormalities but it just never crossed my mind that they would actually find any. Idk I'll blame it on pregnancy brain. I guess I just assumed the anatomy scan was just a higher scaled ultrasound slightly stronger than the ones I get for my twinnies now.

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So now that's triggered a whole new stressor for me. My anatomy scan is next week and now I'm anxious

Lately I've been feeling faint at random times just sudden bouts of dizziness and a strong feeling that I should sit down.

This only seems to happen at work at the beginning of my shift. I'm a nurse and yesterday during shift exchange I felt it again. This time was different as it lasted longer and was more intense. Being that I was in the hospital surrounded by nurses they made me go to the ER and get checked out.

All the labs, vitals, ultrasound everything came back normal. I went back to work thinking everything was fine but now my manager says I need to be cleared by my OB to return to work.

Thankfully i have an appointment Monday.

My question is occasional dizziness is normal right? I'm hoping my doctor will just sign off and let me return without any issues.

I'm pregnant with twins not sure if that makes a difference.

What was your experience like?

Extra points if you're currently in the program or finished not long ago.

Like I thought I was excited but I honestly don't think I am. I hate change and what's more life changing than adding 2 new dependents to your household?

In the span of 4 months I've graduated nursing school, started a new career in nursing, got married, went from living at home for free to paying bills and living with my husband, and now I'm pregnant.. with twins no less.

When I share the news of my pregnancy those I share it with seem to be happier than I am and I'm actually jealous of that. Does this mean I won't be a good mom. Am I like destined for PPD? I dont think i have formed a connection with the little avocados yet. Meanwhile my husband speaks to them every morning and gives me belly rubs and prays over my belly every night that I'm home.

Maybe it's because I'm only 15 weeks and my belly hasn't grown yet but I'm not feeling the connection. Is this normal?

I've been off my ADHD and antidepressants since I found out about the pregnancy.

Please if youve dealt with any of these feelings how did you overcome them? I'll take any tips you have to offer. I'm just tired of faking excitement. I do want these babies it's just everything is happening so fast and it's overwhelming. I wish I could pause for a few months and resume life once I'm ready.

Send help.

So as the title states I'm a new grad just getting my feet wet in the field of nursing. I have 3 weeks left of training before I start flying solo. I work on PCU (Progressive Care Unit) which is basically step down ICU.

Long story short I'm not having a good time. The patient to nurse ratio is definitely better than med surg at 4 to 1 but I feel like I'm drowning.

My biggest complaints from my preceptors is that I move too slow. My assessments, my charting, med pass everything is too slow and I'm always playing catch up.

One of my preceptors suggested that I go to medsurg because I probably won't be able to keep up here on this floor. That left me feeling discouraged but also determined to move faster. Since then my assessments have gotten quicker but now my charting and med pass are still behind.

All of this on top of actual patient care. This has me thinking there's no way everyone is actually doing what they're supposed to do and charting them accurately. I'm doing things by the book as quickly as I can. I don't even fiddle on my phone I'm locked in from start to finish. I dont know what I'm doing wrong.

Also it doesn't help that I'm pregnant and consequently off of my ADHD meds.

Any tips on how I can move faster? We use Cerner I'm trying to learn some short cuts.

This whole thing has me feeling like maybe I'm in the wrong field I've been looking at work from home jobs for the past 2 weeks. Maybe I'm just book smart and the practicality of nursing doesn't quite fit me.

I'm a new grad nurse and just started receiving benefits. Although Ive been working at the hospital since 2024 as a tech PRN I'm not eligible for any benefits until I've been full time for 12 months. Babies should be here no later than mid November. Mid February would make it a year on the job.

With that being said I'll only be receiving 2 weeks of paid maternity leave. After that whatever PTO I've accrued which isnt much maybe 3 days as of now. From there I'll just have to rely on FMLA in order to keep my job but nothing else as far as compensation.

I don't even know where to start with all of this. Also my pregnancy symptoms have been terrible how soon did you request and start using FMLA? Has anyone been in a similar situation what did you do financially?

After 2 transvaginal scans I went in 12w2d and had an abdominal scan. Imagine our surprise when the doctor presented us with Twin A and Twin B. We're so excited because that's what we wanted but as a first time mom the realization is starting to settle in.

Anyone else pregnant with twins? How is it going? Any special precautions? How soon did you get a belly band? How soon did you start showing? I have so many questions.

Not even sure which sub to post this to. But I'm 12w6d pregnant, first time mom, newly wed, new grad nurse, and I have ADHD. Im still in orientation and have about 5 weeks left with my preceptor.

I have been having the roughest time with work. To the point that I dont think nursing is for me. Earlier on it was great and i was enjoying it. I LOVED all of nursing school and how challenging it was but outside of school idk. Im not sure if its just a combination of me not being able to take my meds for my ADHD because of baby, or if it's because of this baby and all of the pregnancy exhaustion/sickness/sleeplessness/brain fog.

I work nights on the PCU floor which might as well be the ICU with the type of assignments that I've been receiving. I spend every minute of my shift either charting or doing patient care. I dont play on my phone/doomscroll nothing. I legit am all in all shift but somehow im still behind and still missing things. Idk what im doing wrong. I have a hard time focusing it's just all around a bad time for me. And im questioning everything.

So please if you have any suggestions or words of encouragement as a new nurse/ ADHDer/first time mom/pregnant woman please share. My mind has been pure mush lately.