The October 2011 Baby Bus... part 2

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A place for everyone due in October 2011 to hang out and support each other....

drivencrazy that's good to hear! So, if I've already had chickenpox I don't need to worry about the minor epidemic at school at the moment? There's a sign up on the window saying that lots of kids have got it, and I'm trying not to add it to the ever-growing list of things I'm stressing about!

ye thats pretty muhc it. DS's nursery has an epidemic of it theres loads of children of this week with it him being one of them. I've never had chicken pox but got immunity to it so dont hve to worry about it. If i didnt have immunity or got it i would have had to have had an immuniogloblin injection to prevent me from getting it or to make the outbreak not as bad... Im so pleased as DP has been worrying loads even had a nightmare last night that i said id had an MC i felt really bad for him

Hi everyone on the bus - glad our booking in apps are getting nearer now - definitely counting down the days to mine!
Been invited to a big corporate party in April, it's an amazing opportunity but just wondering how big I'll be by then, it's my second DC and I'll be about 11 weeks! Will need to find a lovely dress that will hide the big tummy I may have by then, and hopefully the sickness/tiredness won't be too bad....
Also, feeling a lot less sick than I did with my DD so wondering if it is likely to be a boy this time - started a seperate th

oops! - thread about it, to see what the general consensus is!

I've been a bit rubbish at keeping up with this thread, sorry ladies!

Been feeling a bit rough this week, which I'm secretly quite pleased about really. Last week I was into the salty snacks as well, couldn't get enough of crisps. But this week the thought of a crisp makes my stomach turn! Milk is my saviour at the moment but I'm liking the lucozade idea.

All you MNers are so supportive, I feel so grateful to have you all to talk to THANK YOU!

Wishing you all restful evenings and good nights sleep.

Hi everyone, I'm new to Mumsnet. 9 weeks pregnant and due on 7/10... so excited! Just can't wait to have the scan done to know if all is ok. I'm absolutely dreading the blood tests - I hate needles, so petrified

Hello Vicky and Congratulations .

I just tried on my weddingg dress and cannot afford to put on another millimetre if I am going to fit into it 6 weeks! Yikes!

Had my first bout of MS this week which was horrible, so really feel for every woman who has been suffering with it.

I haven't heard from my midwife either - hoping to have the scan before the wedding so we can make the big announcement...

Hi all,

Great new about immunity drivencrazy.

How many weeks are you now Liabella and how many will you be on wedding day? How exciting

Well my spectacular sickness bug had finally gone, made it to a course I was on yesterday but had funny turn on train. Had to get off at a random stop, was pouring with sweat and started to black out. Was very . Think i overdone it. Off work today to rest/recoup but DH broke down on major road (dual carridgeway with DS (2yrs) in the car this morning so had to go rescue them, was horrible, no hard shoulder on that bit and lorries were whizzing past with no room to spare. Scary stuff, DS though thought it was very exciting!

Dribble poor you! You need a restful weekend from the sounds of things....I have just chased my booking appointment and it is on the 25th March. I will already be 10 weeks by then, so I hope they get on and sort out my scan quickly! Those of you who have already had yours, did the MW listen for a heartbeat?

Have you seen a doctor rebel, it differs form area to area but i saw GP who refered to hospital, got scan date through direct (24th) and also made appointment for booking in with midwife (which is the 15th)

I've opted to defer part of my study/course (well waiting to hear back from course leader but either way i'm not doing it!). Studied right through last pregnancy and had exams 6 weeks after DS was born and been studying ever since. This is my last bit, so asked to postpone till May (next dates) to give me more time.

I saw a GP, but he was really junior and a bit flummoxed by it all (I am medical myself) so I ended up just self-referring. I think the scan date is coming through separately, but a bit worried about dates: how many weeks will you be? Well done for deferring study - sounds like a good plan!

Will be 11 weeks for midwife and 12+4 for scan. Most likely is worth you chasing it up then.

Re:deferring - well they are not playing ball. I spoke to them earlier this week as not sure i would make study day, was given a bit of a rough ride but told to make every effort and failing that could defer. I went, draged myself there but cannot do the work load over next 2 weeks, just can't. Got snotty email just now saying they are not sure as i was given the option to defer earier this week and chose not too blah blah. Had a hormonal moment and burst into tears then sent a stroppy email telling them i was making every effort as they demanded but wasn't aware trying would be held against me . Oh god, then i said either way i was not continuing so up to them (more polite than that). What is wrong with me, still crying now!

Oh no, don't cry! I am pretty sure you are in a very strong position as they cannot discriminate against you when pregnant.They are being really unreasonable, as you can't possibly know how you are going to feel as the pg goes on: earlier this week you may have thought you could do it, but as things are progressing, you realise that you can't: that's pregnancy for you!!! Is there someone responsible for pastoral care in the organisation who you could talk to for support who can advocate for you? These people are usually independent and really supportive...or maybe your GP could help?

Thanks rebel, just having one of those days. Am seeing GP monday so will get him onside. Feel like a bit of a wimp for opting out but i have studied when pregnant before but i cannot do it right now. The head course lady is off till monday so we will see. My lovely boss will go mad when he sees their reply on the work email system, hes the type of person who gets his own way without ever getting cross. Going to speak to him later. Sorry for moan, think must be having a hormonal rush today!

Don't apologise: that's what MN is for!

Exactly, moan away. We all do!!!

hi all,
just had a little catch up as i haven't been on all week. MS has been really bad this week. i'm really hoping that was the worst of it and it's going to get better now (i don't think i can handle this much longer). i was doing so well at hiding it at work but this week it's been really tough :(

i'm so glad it's friday!

Ditto to being glad it's Friday!

Well, after saying last week that I didn't have any symptoms I sure have them now!

What a week it's been. I can't believe just how exhausted I am - I keep trying to tell myself that it'll only be worse when we have a tiny baby who doesn't sleep but at that point in time I'll not be at work and if I am at work then people will at least know my reason! And the nausea. Good grief.

How are the rest of you coping at work? Are you able to hide it? I'm a teacher so there are pros and cons.

I'm on my own in the room with the kids so I can nibble away at the odd biscuit or apple (apples are my saving grace right now with the MS) without any colleagues commenting. I also have a room full of little people who can move and lift things that I would normally do and don't want to right now. However, I can't leave the room anytime I wish, can't go to the loo anytime I wish and have no option but to smile and be nice even when I am feeling rough as a scrubbing brush!!!

How are you all managing?

Hi all, can I join? I must confess to being a terrible lurker here over the past few weeks - since the day I got my bfp actually! Have been trying for over a year to get pregnant, just about to get referred to the fertility clinic, and then bam, there you go! Funny old world. i think I'm due on the 25th of October

Mrs H - I'm a teacher too and I'm finding the cons outweighing the pros! Normally love my job and my kids to bits but the threat of being sick all over them is tarnishing my view of them somewhat. They keep asking me why its ok for me to drink lucozade and eat sweets.. And you have to run around after them and they are constantly at you...You can't hide anything from them! this afternoon I was longing for a cosy desk and a computer.

Is anyone here from Scotland? Do we get booking in appointments here or just the 12 week scan? I have one son but he is six and I can't remember. Also, do we still get medical exemption certificates? Seem to remember having to fill in forms at some point, but again, can't really remember! useless brain.

Mrs H, I hear you on the exhaustion - I was feeling relieved at my lack of symptoms, then for the last few days, I've been yearning for the end of the day to come so that I can nap on the train on the way home! Fortunately my job just involves me sitting in front of a computer all day, so although I might risk thrombosis, I don't have to put a perky face on...

Just had an invitation to the wedding of my best friend from school, in Malta in early August - not that I think there'd be any problem with travelling at that time, but I saw the schedule and it involves a girls' night out, and I realised that for about the first time since I turned 18 I'd be going out with a big group and not drinking! Which is a good and healthy thing, I know, but

elgolden What a miserable bunch of people! Rant away, I don't blame you. I haven't kept it secret from anyone except DD. I can't in one job and so decided I may as well in the other. I've thankfully not had a single person be negative. I can't even understand why someone would do that? Pregnancy can be worrying enough without people putting it into words.
Maybe because the people I work with are all health professionals they're used to be optimistic with people... and there's been enough bad news on the team lately that they were all glad to hear something good.

I do sometimes wish I had kept quiet because I've got people refusing to let me move chairs support clients, etc, etc. I keep pointing out DD is far heavier than a chair but it makes no difference.

dribble Hope your boss sorts it all out. He sounds like a good person to have on your side.

I've spent today cleaning, resting, cleaning, sleeping & coughing. Is anyone else finding it difficult to breathe? I had a bit of a cold earlier in the week and I seem to have got a bit of a rattly chest. I'm asthmatic but never normally have problems.

Also has anyone been offered the flu vaccine? Is the season past? I should have it every year but I skipped it this year because I had such a bad reaction last year (from reading around I think it was because of my latex allergy.) Will I get away without having it?

Hi biblio i've decided not to have the flu vaccination. I honestly think the risk of potential side effects outweighs the benefits at this late stage of the flu season. Plus, it is worth remembering that there is only an increased risk to pregnant women in the second and third trimesters. By the time we are in our second trimesters it will be spring and the circulating influenza viruses will be dramatically reduced.
You might want to think about it again in September, when you are heavily pregnant, but my decision for the moment has been to say a very strident 'no thank you'.

biblio while Molybdenum makes valid points, I've decided to get the vaccine. I got quite bad flu last August, and don't want to risk it again and would rather get it now to get it out of the way. Each to their own though!

I was telling my sister before that maybe my morning sickness is improving (am 9+4) and I think my body was listening and decide to serve me right for speaking too soon. Oh well. I hadn't had anything for a few days and was starting to worry a little, does anyone else do that?

Also, anyone else showing yet? I noticed yesterday that my stomach def pokes out in a more solid way below my belly button. I still look like I have put on weight rather than a baby to most people probably, but for me it's very exciting!

supergirl1 I'm scottish too (and as well as being a teacher my EDD is the day before yours, and we had just got a letter from the fertility clinic the week before the BFP - we have a lot in common!).

I totally agree that the cons outweigh the pros at the moment! I was trying to be a bit positive to cheer myself up - I was feeling very sorry for myself on the way home yesterday. Shattered from a hectic week at school - a swimming gala after school on Monday, a LOOOOOOONG meeting on Tuesday, parent's night on Wed (didn't get out till 9.30pm), choir after school on Thurs till after 5pm and I'm getting observed on Monday so, as well as all that, I was trying to have a reasonably tidy room and a fabulous spelling lesson ready!

Sorry, must stop moaning...very boring for other people and, of course, we have the holidays...

My GP told me I'd have a booking appointment with the midwife and a scan but I didn't really understand if they'd both be the same appointment. I've not heard anything either way though. I did get a medical exemption form from my GP through the post to fill in and take back to the surgery last week.

biblio I've done the same as penelope and got the vaccine. I can see why you might be apprehensive though if you had a bad reaction last time. What does your GP say?