PREGNANT MN CHILDMINDERS - come over here......

LT - you are telling me. It's getting sh&te isn't it? I swear after 30 weeks things have been going down hill. Fast. We are doing all of our activities sitting down, or they are running around outside (safe!) while I am sitting. I have started to get bad swelling in fingers and feet/ankles which worries me. I swear if I hadn't been paid to the end of next week I'd give up now.

Booked doctors for Thursday aft when got no kids! Not the doctor I wanted to see, but it's a miracle I actually got an appointment when I requested one at our surgery let alone with a specific doctor so it's better than nothing!

Neck is really really hurting me today. Its just so sore. mil mentioned the rash as it looks so red and aggressive! Just had to say I didn't know what it was as no one knows our news yet! Hopefully the docs can do something! I also want to ask if they are able to do a blood test to see if my levels are going up as they should be. Read online that its best to do that so hope he doesn't think I'm being silly (which I probably am but can't help worrying a little!)

Crace - dd's heartbeat was always really high like the old wives tale and my midwife said it was a good indication, although not always the case, of course!!

Yup, I broke out like a teenager. Hair greasy and all sorts - just had to keep my face and hair clean but it went away after first trimester. (all good signs my dear though!)

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And I am getting pretty immobile myself so I think I will be struggling a bit. Darn backache and SPD. Had some contractions yesterday (only 34+2!) so ended up briefly in antenatal ward for obs and they think I've got an infection of some sort - my heartbeat was high so got some anti-b's for it. On the plus side a whole 40 mins of listening to bubs, and watching my contractions. They've gone away, but I've been told to take it "easy". PMSL - Yeah, umm.. I am sure I will manage that. NOT!

PS - LT, what is your ds2 heartbeat like in tummy? Just wondering as my dd was high like the old wives tale, and this one was 120-140 yesterday!

My skin was dreadful on my face. I thiks its called something like Rosea. Someone else will know! I had it the whole way through and then it just went again.

Thanks guys! I'm very excited, although not really showing it too much as I know dh is a bit worried too. But when we are a few more weeks I think the worry will stop so much!
And the nausea certainly hit me last night and this morning which I'm hoping is a good sign of all the hormones doing as they should be!

Had anyone else had really awful skin when pregnant? Mine has come out in awful blotches and on my neck it's kindy of blotchy spots (without heads, sorry tmi!!) and they hurt. Hoping the doctor will be able to give me something for it as it looks and feels horrible!!

Hey, hey! Well done SB. You'll be fine this time. Your body had remembered what its supposed to be doing now, so it'll be plain sailing! Congratulations!

Congrats SB, My DDs EDD was new years eve but she mananged to arrive 15 days early!

Hooray!!!! WELL DONE!!

Ummm, that would be a yes then!!

Of course, still a bit cautious, but not going to let it worry me too much. Going to doctors next week anyway, so will tell them and get a midwife appointment booked.

Still have a few tests so no doubt I'll keep doing them occasionally just to make sure!

EDD from my dates is 26th December - not very good timing but who cares!

I TAKE IT'S GOOD NEWS!?!?!?

I couldn't wait!

Hi there OO! Congrats on the baby girl! Soooo much different from having a boy - my little princess rules the roost!

Not much happening with me, 34 weeks and 2 days now with 4 weeks and 5 days until c/s and two more working weeks. I was having very painful braxton hicks contrax last night so I have a "feeling" the baby might come before the eviction date. It's baby 3 so not sure if it will or not but I really don't want it to come early Packing this weekend in case..

Hi there ABC!

Catching up on some threads b4 I start studying this week ( My best friend and my bf's sister were both pregnant for what made up the whole of 2007, missing the baby chat (but enjoying the cuties) so thought I'd wish you all well!

xx

Hi all just wanted to share I went and had a gender scan today with babybond because my baby wouldn't show me what they were at my 20 week scan and wanted to prepare ds for a brother or sister anyway I am having a girl am so excited!
Hope you are all doing ok and feeling a bit better. My back is absolutely killing me and am only 21 weeks it doesn't help that the 20 mth old I mind is a bit backwrads in his development and can't walk very well so end up carrying him more than I maybe should. Mind you he is not very heavy so shouldn't really complain.

SB! Well, we want to know either way!

Me too Crace! But don't tell Mo, she'll tell me off

It's taking every ounce of energy not to go out and buy one! So far so good but well, that's all I'm saying

Will do crace, thanx

Hi and welcome elliedeb! Come over to the Staff Room too!

LM -thanks, be interested to see what physio says. At moment, living on paracetamol and fear for my liver!

It took 7 weeks all in all, and that's with me harassing after 4 weeks. So I reckon chase after 4 weeks to see what their processing time is. I am just thrilled to have it done.

Crace How long did your maternity allowance application take to go through?
I took mine into the jobcentre this week and just wondering how long I should wait until I chase (cos no doubt I will have to!)

Also, I am suffering from SPD this time around too. I have a physio appointment tomorrow morning so am hoping for some good advice.

One thing I've done which has helped, is lay a sleeping bag on top of my sheet to sleep on. Because of the silky material,it has made turning over at night much easier. It might be worth a try - mine is much worse in the evening.
The midwife suggested satin sheets but DH was worried he'd slip out of bed as he has "no room at all these days and has to sleep right on the edge". Poor him

I'm also having regular reflexology - I'm lucky enough to have a friend who is qualified, and that is also helping...

Will let you know what the physio suggests

Hello everyone! I'm 18.4 weeks pregnant with my 1st and registered as a Childminder with the CSSIW (Wales) in february. I mind a 7mth old, a 4yr old and a 5yr old. I'll be taking 6 mths maternity leave from August. Due in september. Looking forward to getting to know you all a bit better!

{waves} to Mo.

SB - I still would be testing, myself. But I am HOPELESS at waiting for anything!

LT - Yup, had them all the way through this final trimester. nightmare, and it's painful! I keep thinking baby is coming before it's evicted. So much that I am packing our bags this weekend. I am only 34 weeks tomorrow but I just have that "feeling" - not cool as it's only coming out through sun roof and you never know I could be wrong!

Disclaimer though LT anything suspect you get your overworked behind to A&E ok?

As updated on the Staffroom, Jobcentre confirmed I am all set for the measly amount of £117.18 (what a ridiculous figure) per week. Just have to send a form back when I finish - so I will have to get used to being paid in arrears!

Just checking you're all OK! Looney & Crace, sounds like you both need to take it easy. Fngers crossed for you SB. Resist the temptation to test this time!