August 2011 - 2nd trimester blooming - not us!

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New thread for us August 11 ladies

Good luck for your scans today Cadmum and sleepyowl.

I'm going to breastfeed again, so so easy after the initial first few weeks. I'm still feeding DS, not sure whether I'm going to wean before the baby or tandem feed yet.

Hello all!

I'm back - the op went very well, I was only under for 20 minutes, they did a scan of the baby straight afterwards, and it's fine with a good heartbeat. Phew! I also no longer have any pain and I now realise how much pain I put up with for so long and how it was tiring me out.

I'm off work for a week so can rest up .
I have to go back to hospital this afternoon for them to take the drain out. I have a big bag of blood hanging from my boob, it's delightful. Haven't shown DH, he'd probably faint But it looks far worse than it feels.

Has anyone else felt their baby move yet? I'm feeling it regularly now, it's so reassuring!

MrsV I plan to breastfeed, yes. Hopefully it'll go well, although I'm slightly nervous about it!

Great news bunnyfrance, glad you're feeling better again :o

Yukana - Looks like there are a few experienced breastfeeders on this thread, so you should get some good advice on our postnatal thread once the babies are here, please don't be nervous! Mumsnet is great too, as is kellymom :)

Good news Bunny - glad all is well. :)

Morning all

Good luck with the scan sleepyowl.

I'm planning to breastfeed again too. I had a nightmare with DD but with DS it was much easier and once established was fantastic. I only fed him for 10 months because it was difficult to keep up once I was back at work because I travel fairly regularly, but anything, even 1 day makes a difference.

Yukana I think the thing to remember is that you (and the baby) have to learn how to do it. I once heard someone desribe it as like learning to walk - simple when you know how . It takes a little time to ge the hang of it, but is definitely worth it. Don't be afraid to ask for help, here, mws, helplines etc etc.

Good luck today sleepyowl

I want to bf as well. I expressed and mix fed for about six weeks with DS. Looking back I was too quick to get worried about DS not eating. Also, they said they didn't want me to leave hospital without him feeding, and I was desperate to leave, so gave him a bottle. Now I know I can tell them to fuck off, and that I'm leaving regardless.

Hello ladies ! Mind if I join in too - been reading but you're all so chatty I've not had time to post yet. I'm due anywhere between 31 July and 2 August depending what dating method is used which is why I'm here. Had good scan a couple of weeks ago and subtley announced it on FB yesterday having already told the people that mattered of course!
I bf last time for 13 months although me and DD never really got on with it - lots of pain and trauma and it felt like I was always seeing some specialist or another to no avail. Don't want to put anyone off as I'm sure it's amazing if it goes well, but I wasn't so lucky and wanted to give the other side of the story.
I also had a dreamgenii pillow - just washed it for reusing soon - it was amazing!
Lovely to be reading about all the great scans and expanding bumps and will try and keep up with you all.
FX everything's ok for you Cadmum.
And bunny - you do realise there are ladies on here with a sensitive disposition - your description made me choke on my sip of water !!! Glad all went well though!

I dont think I'm going to breastfeed!! I tried with my first and ended up having to do half and half because I wasnt producing enough and got myself into a bit of a state about it at the time... feeling like a failure. With second I didnt even try and felt loads better about myself and think this time I'm going to just go straight to the bottle to save any upset.

Does anyone know much about getting made redundant while pregnant?? 'We' (everyone I work with) think that our company is going to fold soon - weeks to months we reckon. There are alot of meetings going on etc and something is defo happening and I'm just wondering what happens about me . I havent put it in writing yet that I'm pregnant and wondering if its better to do it sooner rather than later?? Tried looking about on internet, but 1, I'm easily blinded by science and 2, cant seem to find the right thing I'm looking for

Good luck to everyone with scans today, and bunny I'm so pleased your feeling better chicky xx

Great news that you're feeling better Bunnyface. Good luck today cadman and Sleepyowl. Look forward to hearing how they went later.

I also have my scan today and can't wait - everything crossed! It's so nerve wracking! All being well, DH and I plan to go to JL nursery department afterwards, to have our first look around at the sort of things we'll need to buy - we're completely baffled at the moment and just trying to work out what everything's for!

I plan to breast feed too, but it's really interesting to hear how long you have all done it for. I thought 6 months was a long stint, but sounds like longer is normal.

P.S. Bunnyface re. your DH and passing out, mine vitually did when I was in hospital a few weeks ago. Very funny looking back but not at the time. They got me off the bed so HE could lie down! They then didn't think he should drive home so he ended up staying in the female only maternity ward next to me overnight. The nurse managed to find us an empty ward, so there we were in beds next to each other sleeping with the curtains drawn! Surreal! We were laughing stocks in the morning - everyone from the cleaner to the doctors knew what had happened and thought it was hilarious. I wasn't very impressed and found it hard to seee the funny side at the time, stressed and tired. Hilarious in retrospect though!

Morning (well, just!)

Welcome mini, we area chatty bunch, just make sure you come on at least once a day to catch up, otherwise you'll be pages behind :)

Glad op OK bunny

Hope scans go well today :)

I am defo going to BF if I can. There is no reason why I shouldn't be able to, and DH is keen for me to BF (he actually mentioned it before I had even thought about it!) I am sure it's only because he wants me to get up for the first 6 weeks lol!

Looking forward to my DreamGenii pillow coming, although my sleep wasn't too interrupted last night for a change.

Not sure about the redundancy thing while you're still at work LittleBeaut but if the whole company is going to fold rather than just your job, I don't think you would probably be entitled to more than anyone else from the company. Have you tried the Citizens Advice Bureau?

The scan showed that there was no longer a heartbeat. GP recommended that I fly to Bangkok for a d&c...

bunnyface Good to hear that the op went well. I am sure that my dh would pass out as well. rugbywidow
I can picture your hospital stay being amusing for the staff. Glad that you can almost see the humour now as well.

Any news from sleepyowl? I hope things went well.

I wish you all well from now through August. I will watch for birth announcements.

I'm so sorry to hear your sad news, Cadmum . It's a massive shock, make sure you take lots of time to take everything in and have lots of support. Gentle hugs.

Cadmum :( what horrible news for you! BIG HUGS!

Oh Cadmum I'm so sorry to hear that. What aweful news for you to have at this stage. You poor thing. Thinking of you today. x

Oh Cadmum I'm so sorry to hear that.Take good care of yourself.

Oh Cadmum I am so sorry to hear that. . Take care, thinking of you.

I'm so sorry Cadmum

Littlebeau my undestanding is that if everyone is made reduntant you are only entitled to the same as anyone else. If you are at risk of redundancy on maternity leave, they have to offer you any other suitable position, even if there are others better suited to the role. They cannot make you redundant because you are pregant. That is discrimination.

I've recently spoken to the NCT legal advice helpline about my project and they were very helpful and free, so you could try calling them - 0300 330 0770 and chose the option for employment law help

Cadmum, im so so very sorry that this pregnancy has not worked out for you. Its devastating. I so hoped this one would work for you.

You are in my thoughts lady x

Cadmum I am so sorry about your loss.
I hope you have lots of RL love and support.
Take it easy on yourself, wishing you and your family strength and comfort. Xx

Aw Cadmum I am so sorry for you loss take care of yourself and get yourself plenty of rest chick x

Thanks KLou I will try them actually. Its more what I do until I can get another job you know?? I know I will only get what I'm entitled to, (although will have to wait for that from the government I imagine) but just wondered it's income support or job seekers or what I then have to do/get... its all so confusing to me. It will be the first time I have ever been out of works since I was like 14 - eeek!! Thats if it happens but want to have my head sorted as to what I do if it does you know?? xx

So sorry to hear your sad news cadmum take it easy and take care of yourself x

So sorry, Cadmum. Thinking of you. x

Oh no, so sorry to hear that, Cadmum You are in my thoughts.