June Just around the corner now...

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Will this be the final thread?!? I somehow think not, with more and more people starting on maternity leave, we have time for a good few more methinks!

Yep, this thread is totally out of control sasa Just popped on via phone, will try to post longer tomorrow. Go moufflon And barbie - 2 to 3 children is a walk in the park :) Will fill you in about the snortpigs label soon... Nighty night all!

Wide awake, can't sleep, really bad acid indigestion and stomach's making lots of weird noises so think I have an upset tum on the way... :(

Also, I keep hearing bursts of gas but in my belly, almost like baby is farting! Very odd.

Oh the joys!! Xx

Hope you're ok Moufflon xx

Hi everyone! Still here and down to single figure days at work -whoo hoo!

Can't remember who asked about Kingston, but am booked there myself. It's pretty good actually with both a midwife and consultant unit side-by-side so they are comfortable moving women between midwife and consultant lead care. Their recovery/post natal wards are much smaller than similar hospitals in the area so fewer women per room- bonus. I also have friends who've given birth there and they had good experiences. I've been in once myself and everyone was really lovely despite the consultant squeezing me in between to c- sections!

Don't know St. Georges, but heresay and rumour says it's a production line.

Hope that helps!

It feels so strange seeing people popping off to hospital in labour already. As of yesterday for me it was:

• 2 weeks until maternity cover starts
• 4 weeks until I start maternity leave
• 5 weeks (+2 days) until EDD

So seeing you guys having the babies already is now making me re-evaluate this schedule and I'm nervous that the best laid plans of mice and men always go tits up in the end!

Anyway, bit of a name dilemma. We have 2 favourites, although one is slightly more favourite than the other. However, it's a single syllable name, and the only middle name I could think of that sounded right with it was Louise, which we can't have because that's DD's middle name! I've worked out that the reason it sounds right is because the emphasis is on the second syllable, so am trying to think of other girl's names in which the emphasis gets placed on the second syllable, e.g. Marie, Sophia. Except it can't begin with an S, because the single syllable first name ends with an S, and then they just end up running into each other and sounding like one name. If we can't find a middle name that works, then we'll default to the other first name option, although it will always feel like we chose it because we had too, not because it felt right once she was born. So please help!

Lisascat off the top of my head, 2 syllable girls names off the top of my head are Joanne, Mairead, Colette, Elaine, Lorraine, Marie

Milliemuffin hope your stomach settled down and you got some sleep

Hi All

I am fine, realised that for the last year I have moaned, taken the mick, laughed at and chatted about people that I didn't realise also used MN as well as posting lots of details about who I am etc so decided it would be easier to delete everything than get poor MNHQ to delete hundreds of individual messages.

I'm not going anywhere, just going to be more careful about what I post

Morning!

I woke up at 2, came down at 4, fell asleep at 5, got woken up by hearing DD cry for her dummy at 5:45, went up at 7.15 when DP came down with the kids, fell asleep instantly then got woken up by DS at 7:45 who'd been sent up by DP to get 'lazy mummy' up.

So, had 3 hrs sleep then 45mins then about half hour this morning. Hm, makes for a very long day ahead.

Xx

Glad you're ok Prizoner xx

Nice idea but no chance of a nap on a wednesday. DS doesn't go to pre-school on a wednesday as he has swimming lessons at 1. We drop DD at her nan's at 12 then him and I get lunch then do a tescos shop after swimming whilst DD naps at her nans so absolutely no chance of any rest for me today. I need DP to be home early from work tomorrow so he'll be home about 630/7 tonight. I can handle the feeling tired but I'm so tired it makes my concentration go which isn't good especially when it comes to driving, have nudged a kerb a couple of times now :(

One month til EDD! Ekk.

Survived my long weekend of visitors (including the 2 people who wind me up me the most), though did spend most of yesterday in bed. I'm now off to Mothercare to cancel our pushchair order , will be getting a better one on the argos card though, so LO won't be out and about in dodgey brake buggy.

Will be back later to catch up properly (well attempt too). Hope all is well xx

Apologies for this but I am so fucked of with my "d"h at the minute. He is the only person who is not helping with anything to do with babys arrival. His dad did some diy (plastering) in the babys room last weekend and granted, dh helped (ish) but thats it. Im trying to give everywhere a good spring clean (cupboards out etc..) as between work and college and kids over the last few months the standard really deteoriated (although dh is home quite a bit, hes just too fecking lazy yet he'll tell me hes swamped). I am so so tired. I know I keep saying it but Id usually have everything done by now but work and school ran on and Im too exhausted. Im even trying to get loads of financial stuff (bills, bills, bills) sorted as he hasnt bothered his arse for the past ages. (can I add that dh is home at 2pm most days from work and Im home at 6pm).

Myself and my mother painted babys room yesterday, in fairness he was working from the early hours (5amish) until late last night for the Queens visit but it could have been done (ages) ago. Comes in at 7pm, I had felt so sorry for him, says "right, Im off again" and fucks off with to his band practice until 12 last night. Didnt need to go, could have cancelled it just once as he never does and the "lads" often do, plus hes the lead singer/guitarist and plays some other instruments so he has the pull to cancel one damn stupid practice. Comes in like a bear, which I knew he would, because hes not used to working such long hours and was wrecked and cranky, eats me and tells me not to talk to him (we were in bed, both reading).

Hes up since 5.30 (Queens visit, these are unusual hours for him, he'll be off Thurs and Fri), managed to wake up both kids when leaving so Im up since then and very tired and cranky myself. Have enlisted my aunt to wallpaper one wall in nursery tonight (because I dont know how) and could have done with him to finish off a few things in preparation for this.

I've asked my uncle to come up and do some diy at the weekend and know dh is pissed with me as he said he'll do it. I've just worked out that I asked him 15.5 months ago to put up shelves I bought and he wont. but if I ask someone else he gets the hump.

I am DREADING his mood over the next few days. Barack Obama is visiting next week (bearing in mind Im due Saturday week so its my last) and I know hes going to be equally as busy (fair enough) but do you think he'll prioritise and cancel the 3 nights with the band under the circumstances?? not a fucking hope, Ill be left to do everything. I hope I go about 2 weeks overdue. Its embarrasing asking other people to help when people are aware how much time he has off.

I probably do sound/ am being unreasonable. Hes not a bad lad, its just everything else takes priority. Im only asking him for a week and a half of his time but when he is here, hes on the net or sitting on his arse watching the box. He only has to do this 3 times in his entire life, I dont think its asking a huge amount. I burst into tears last night when he said he was going again (I will admit to being clingy right now but I did miss him and I felt sorry for him - working such a long day - and had planned a really nice dinner and movie) and asked him twice to please just cancel. He said he couldnt let the lads down. He has no problem continuously letting me down

Oh, Barbie, he does sound like he's being a bit of a chump. Have you sat him down (if he's ever home!) and explained exactly how you feel. I find DH not taking this pregnancy so seriously, because apparently we've done it all before.

And my midwife gave me some valuable advice which I remember when bickering - being hormonal doesn't mean you're wrong!

Barbie :( I think before the baby comes you need to sit down with him and have a talk about what you need and how as his family you should be his top priority. Make it clear that participation in family life is not voluntary and not a hobby. But keep an open mind, he might just be reacting badly from stress (job, new baby, everyone else helping out and thinking he's a lazy f*cker, pressure from the band). I think if you make your expectations clear then things have a chance to change. /end Oprah moment!

MrsNoggin I know exactly how you feel. I'm 36 tomorrow and I seem to have a good few days followed by a bad few days. I can't wait till Maternity leave now...7 working days to go! Woo!

I am having a day off work today, the plan is to read my book and have a midwife appointment and then read some more of my book. I did have lots of things planned by DH said I should just rest so I might take him up on it!

Anyone got any idea where i can get a wedge cushion from?

Thanks for filling us in Prisoner - hope things didn't get difficult in RL for you as a result.

Barbie sorry he's being so unhelpful.
If it makes you feel any better, my DH has not given me a lie in at all this pregnancy - the best he does is give me an hour in bed while he lies on the sofa with the kids for an hour (sleeping) and then he turns up, turfs me out of bed and goes back to bed himself.
I know it's pathetic but it does get to me that he won't give me just a bit of an extra lie at the weekends.
BTW your DH has a very exciting life getting visits from the Queen and US president

Barbie sorry DH is not pulling his weight. I would speak to him too. DH been pretty good after I did this last week after he turned up at 2am then DS woke at 5am.

Prisoner glad things are ok

Moufflon waiting to hear some good news!

Millie I've just taken DS to his swimming lesson - I have now swapped his sessions for the remainder of the term to a Saturday morning so DH can take him as it's making me really tired and I won't be able to take him in for a while after I give birth anyway.

Am also now just really tired all the time. I think I've had enough of being pregnant now!

Lisascat Heidi and Sylvie all have more emphasis on the second syllable

phew I can't keep up!

Thanks 8rubber for the aromatherapy info - off to buy some oils and bits today after discussing it all in NCT last night.

jasmine - why didn't I think of considering pizza express locations when planning where to give birth?! NCT teacher told us last night about a DP who ordered pizza to be delivered to his car in the car park while partner was in labour!

barbie - sorry you're having hard time with DP - I had a week a bit like that last week, when my parents were slogging away with me to get the baby's room done and all DP did was moan and criticise. I ended up having a massive tantrum complete with tears and shouting (and even some throwing of DIY tools!!) and told him he was not allowed upstairs anymore
It seemed to shock him into submission and he's been much better since but not sure it was the most mature way to handle the situation!!!

Am soooo bored of not being able to sleep - I'm usually someone who can do a good 10 or 12 hours without waking, at the moment I'm managing about 45 minutes and then having to shift about / go to loo / rearrange all my pillows bah.. tempted to nap in the afternoon but then worried I won't be able to get to sleep at night. Ah well, good practise?!

Barbie really sorry your partner is lacking somewhat at the mo. And just when you're hormonal/tired/needy. Hmmph. I think the others are right: a calm chat when you're ready may help. Pointing out it's just for a few weeks and you really need him to be there for you and the new baby. But I do sympathise, it's strange how mates never get let down...

Confessions congrats on surviving the day - you have my permission to go out and get yourself a treat!

CMH I feel your sleep pain... it's so frustrating. I'm often to be found throwing pillows about in a tantrum in the middle of the night, chuntering to myself in the dark (DP has been in the spare room for a few weeks now...) But the next person who tells me it's all good practice for the next few years is going to get it!

Well, after yesterday's 'back to back' news I slept all night on left side, so have aching neck and shoulder today, and I'm sat on birth ball as I type, and will not be having any sofa time today It better well work.

Have a good day, one and all.

BP apparently it works though so it will be worth it in the end. And the ball is quite comfy really, only problem is I haven't figured out how to put my feet up at the same time yet :o Our NCT teacher said laying on your side on the sofa was okay too, so maybe you could try that later?

Right off to find some lunch and then to the MW to try and talk about home births...wish me luck!

Good luck bouncing your baby into position bprincess!

Sorry barbie about your DH. Mine is being lovely (first pregnancy here though) which is just as well because I totally get what you mean when you say you feel clingy at the mo. I am having a weird day (crying all over the place, in public and at home, despite not feeling upset about anything - except we lost all the pictures of the bump, but I'm still thinking we'll find them so it can't be that) and I seriously considered phoning DH at school and getting him to come home

I am normally on an even keel hormonally, etc, and really really hate to use pregnancy as an excuse for anything - but honestly, I'm all over the place at the moment, and if DH wasn't pandering to my every whim and doing more than pulling his weight I'd be finding it ten times harder. I guess what I'm saying is, no matter how busy your DH is, you're way more important than the queen, Barack Obama, and the band put together, and all DHs need to get that we need to feel like that at this moment in time!

I hope he comes round - I can't remember if you said you'd had a rant at him but I thoroughly recommend it

Lots to catch up on, keep reading through then something else distracts me before I have a chance to catch up!

Anyway - good news, green light for the Home Birth, SoM is satisfied I understand the risks wrt to my weight and I will get a letter confirming this from the Head of Midwifery. HB pack coming tomorrow and entonox will also be delivered as soon as it can be organised

Moufflon - hope you are okay!

Prisoner - good to see you back, glad you are okay. BTW look in topics and there is the Off The Beaten Track area where you can put threads that won't come up in searches if you want to offload about anything. Oh and get that hospital bag packed!!

TTL - I love your name choices, we considered Isobel for a middle name but DH's cousin has beaten us to it! Neither of the names we have picked are in the top 100. Can't post them here as someone I know in RL has been spying on my posts. I do wish sometimes that we had DS's middle name as his first name, I do like his first name but I prefer his middle name.
BTW those cramping pains could well be BH contractions. They can be quite unpleasant at times!

Crazy - sorry about your health problem and possible CS, hopefully you won't need to go down this route if you don't want to. But there has been lots of positive CS experiences so worth asking about them if you do have to go down this route.

Stargirl - best of luck with the ELCS - I bet you are sooo excited to be meeting your LO very soon

Nurse - that month will come around quicker than you think! I have got 20 days to go.... BTW Labour massage oil This looks good, has rose, lavender, geranium and clary sage in. I bet it will smell lovely too!

BPrincess - have you a gym/birthing ball? Then use that to sit on while watching TV or get on your hands and knees and rest on your ball as well.

Jasmine - I keep getting small piles, probably due to the baby putting pressure on my bowel. Bloody rubbish isn't it?

GV - awww sorry you are having so much pain with the exam, hope things start to kick in with you very soon.

Perpetual - that is great info about positioning babies,very useful!

Thorny - oh no just what you need, grumpy DS1 and useless DH. Give them both a swift kick up the backside. Hope things will improve soon. When is DS1 taking his exams?

Millie - good news about baby being head down! I too have been a-swigging of the Gaviscon. Hate heartburn!! Only time I ever have it is when pregnant!
I too am also having trouble sleeping, can you have a nap during the day?

Barbie - I keep wearing myself out nesting!! Does drinking lost of milky drinks help with the heartburn? May be worth a try! Am on your behalf that your DH is being so unhelpful and supportive, another one who needs a swift kick up the jacksie! I wonder if it is as MrsNoggins says, that he is being laissez-fair about it because it is your 3rd, but if anything you may need more support!

8RD - I am convinced the Clary Sage oil helped speed up my labour, I put a few drops in the bath and inhaled it as well.

Sassamax - thanks for the pineapple tip, I ate loads of it when I went overdue with DS!! I am a bit at your DH going back to bed, the lazy sod!!

Mrsnoggins - sympathies on the tiredness, I have been having an afternoon nap when I can!! Good luck with the wedding!! And you have a very wise MW!

TinyK - hello, hope you are well!

Lisascat - Have you started a thread in Baby Names? You may get some idea in there?

Supersunnyday - you make sure you get your ball inflated, don't take no for an answer.

Confessions - hooray for no more visitors, I feel your pain DH and I were kind of relieved when ours went

Joanne - I think you could try your local pharmacy for wedge cushions, the ones that sell all the disability aids as they can be useful for chronic back pain as well? Good luck with your HB talk!

Melion - it'll be good for your DH to take your DS swimming, gives you a break and them lots of nice daddy and son time, especially with the new baby!

CMH1st - another one for the non sleepers club!

Phew, must post more often!

Barbie I think you need to have a serious word with DH and make sure he knows what you need. Quite agree that a rant may not be the most mature way of dealing with things but it might make you feel better :) (((hugs)))

Kara GREAT news about your HB Glad they're being sensible about things.

Hope your efforts pay off BPrincess

CMH I'm exactly the same with sleep. Takes me ages to drop off and then I wake up constantly. I would really advise getting an hour's nap in the afternoon, set your alarm so you don't sleep for 6 hours and then be awake all night! Even 20 minutes can really make a difference if you've not got much time.

Lisascat Some two syllable girl's names:

Anna
Amy

Chloe
Cara
Carla
Cora
Emma
Flora
Georgia
Leah
Lila
Lily
Lola
Lorna
Joanne
Katie
Kathy
Kerry
Margo
Mercy
Merry
Milla
Nora
Patience
Poppy
Ruby
Robin
Zoe
Zara

I just got a date for my driving test - 24th of june, 8 days after the baby is due! So I went online to look for an earlier date and it's now booked for this friday at 8.25am! EEK!

Perpetual thanks for the infor re. moving baby to better position. there are a few of us with back to back babies (including me) I think. Fingers crossed these tips work!

TTL- my DD is called Isobel so I think it is by far the best spelling :)

kara - great news on the HB!

Someone was talking about heart beats being an indicator of which sex the baby is. My baby's heartbeat was 135 which would indicate a boy I think? Any of you ladies who know the sex got any idea whetehr this theory is true??

Nurse - good luck for your test!!