Long shot… does anyone here have POTS?

Being pregnant with twins and having POTS is seriously one of the hardest things I’ve ever gone through. My symptoms were not nearly as bad with my singleton pregnancy. I can’t do simple tasks anymore without my heart rate going up to 160-170BPM, my mental health is shit because of it, I’m worried about what the second and third trimester will hold (I’m only 12 weeks as of tomorrow) and I just really need to talk to someone who understands/has been through it.

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I’m so sorry your going through this but im lucky I never got POTS, but I hope someone can help you and understand what your going through

thank you 🤍 it’s much more manageable not being pregnant. I’m sure I’ll feel better after they’re born.

Yes me! I feel you! Are you on meds for it? Midwife has said there are pregnancy friendly medications for it, lots of information here and if you search “pots” in the search bar https://www.potsuk.org/managingpots/pregnancy-2/

I’m currently not on medication, it’s so so hard I feel you. Have bought a bathroom stall to sit on so I can shower safely without feeling like I’m going to pass out. Making sure I drink plenty, up my salt intake and keep snacking and eating. Taking things slowly and not rushing around and avoiding anything that might make it worse at all costs

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12 weeks and 3 days!🥰

Measuring small

Hello,

I've just had my 25 week check up with midwife and she said I'm measuring small but she isn't worried as should be bigger at my next appt in 3 weeks

Has anyone had this before?

Baby movements

So I’m now officially 22 weeks pregnant with baby number 2 and I’m still yet to feel him move. I had my 20 week scan not last week but the week before and everything seemed fine but have a repeat scan tomorrow due to not getting a proper measurement of his face. I’ve been told I have an anterior placenta too. Should I start getting worried yet ?? With my first baby my placenta was at the back and I felt him move around the 20 week mark. I’m just really paranoid as I have fertility issues as it is and have had miscarriages in the past and I’m classed as a high risk pregnancy with this one as I have strep B and I had gestational hypertension and pre eclampsia with my first baby so I’m on shared care with this pregnancy and I’m also on aspirin too which was prescribed by the hospital to take to prevent with this pregnancy.

I said what I said

I’m on some other shit this Summer. I’m really about to not give a fk about nobody’s feelings. People played in my face this whole pregnancy. Im fkn on one all summer 2026!!! Whoever don’t feel me Fk em !!!! That goes for Family, friends, and this ninja!!!

Is everyone just done now and ready for baby or not there yet?

If you’ve had enough and ready how far along are you?

I’m 37 weeks and starting to get more uncomfortable but enjoying it generally not at the end of my tether yet but I fear it may be just around the corner according to everyone else? Haha

FTM

So excited!!

Anyone else due 20th November? Sickness has made its appearance tonight!🤮😂