December 2011- over halfway there!

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Welcome to the new thread ladies!

< knock on wood > !!!

Hi figgy, I flew this week and last week (both fairly short flights to Frankfurt and Copenhagen). I'll be flying back to Copenhagen in three weeks, and that will be my last trip.
I must admit I'm not really looking forward to it. I had never noticed before how many steps there are in airports, and I never check anything in - so I struggled. (and no one helps!) My feet had swollen massively this week before I got on the flight back, so I can't blame flying for that - unless it was delayed reaction for the flight two days previously?? - But I do think that flying and airports are tiring and take it out of you. I feel really rough this week, and am thankful for the bank holiday!
You're fine to fly up to week 28 normally, after then some airlines will want a letter from your midwife or doctor. You can fly after that perfectly safely, the airlines just don't want you to cost them money by going into labour and making them redirect the flight.
So, fly, and either have someone to carry all your bags, or check them in, and just do everything you can to make the journey as easy as possible. :)

figgy I'd triple check the T&C of the airline you're choosing to fly with before flying, especially if you want to stay a while. I think most airlines require a certificate dated within 2 weeks but apparently not all. It's an old story but check out this: www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-1080775/Down-earth-bump--easyJet-evicts-pregnant-woman-having-doctors-note.html

Wow that's so ridiculous honey. Ugh. Bet Ryanair would be exactly like that. I can see after 36 weeks but before that it seems a bit unreasonable on a short-haul flight.

Oi I have the same feeling re: the airport, particularly in Dublin where you have to walk MILES after you get off the plane. I really want to go home once more before baby gets here but might just get my parents to come over. But that way won't see my siblings ... argh!

Not so much use for Dubline, but for Scotland booking train tickets now could be sa cheap as a flight? Jus an idea.

Hiya girls. Pie and chips tonight (potato's one of my five a day, right?)

Watching Torchwood, then need to bite the bullet and ice DD2's cake for tomorrow!

Hi everyone, thanks for the advice re bump bands. Went for a lovely long walk today and bump didn't feel too heavy so maybe it's a case of building up a bit of tolerance. Have I been a bit too lazy over the hols?

Travel to Scotland and Ireland sounds like a nightmare ladies. Glad I've only got Birmingham to North Wales to contend with.

Hey, does anone know when I should get the certificate thingy that I need to give to work for the maternity leave? Does it come from MW or the hosp?

Hi there - I'm Sara and due on Dec 14th. Just wondered if I could join in on this thread?

Cheers!

Hello Sara!

Fairy Mat B forms come from midwives (or at least they did a long time ago when I had DD1!)

I have a pile of work to do this weekend, and it is pouring down so can't get DP to take the DDs to the park. Wonder if he fancies braving soft play?

hi Sara! Welcome to the thread.
I am off tomorrow for a week, conference but will have time to fit in sightseeing - excited! Have a good week everyone!

Hi Sara.

Sorry but I need to rant. There is a woman who goes to playgroup with her DS who is also my 'friend' on Facebook. DH saw her last night and she said that she'd seen on facebook that we're having another baby, he was expecting her to say congratulations. She then asked if it was IVF, when DH said no she replied "that was a bit risky given DS's genetic condition." I understand that everyone has an opinion but do people seriously think we're that irresponsible won't have considered this? What bothers me most is that she's seen me since I announced my pregnancy and has spoken to me as usual! Needless to say I've now unfriended her, I don't need people like that in my life.

Sorry, hope everyone is having a good bank holiday weekend and has better weather than I have!

Have a good week mopsy, going anywhere nice?

What a cow seven. What is it about being pregnant that makes people feel they can be so openly judgemental and downright nasty?

Going to St. Petersburg!!!!!!!!!!!

Welcome Sara. Add yourself to the stats thread December - The Stats; just copy & paste adding your details in.

:( seven What is it about pregnancy that make people feel they can have an opinion on what you do with your body & your family? Why can't they just keep their mouths shut & their opinions to themselves! As if we don't have enough to deal with right now

Problem with trains Bristol to Aberdeen is that it takes almost 9 hours without a change and it's actually more expensive than flying need to research it all this weekend.

Seven as for that woman ignore her she's clearly an idiot there seems to be a lot of them out there. I've been lucky so far no rude comments am sure people r storing them up about my bad parenting instead

Oh and I got my mat b1 from midwife this week.

Hi Sara.

I've had a super busy week at work so just catching up. Got my Mat B form from my m/w at 25 week appnt. Maternity policy at work says it should be in 15 weeks in advance of EDD so needed it in.

In terms of flights, I'm flying to a wedding in 2 weeks and will be 28 weeks at that stage (just on that day). Short flights either way - around an hour - and flying back the next day.

M/w wasn't overly keen on it - she said she worries about the impact of the cabin pressure on the placenta. I've researched and researched this and found nothing so think she is just overly cautious - anyway, she said it was fine as flights are quite short and I'm just 28 weeks but said she wouldn't advise it after that stage. I'm flying BMI Baby and their policy says you only need doctor's note from 30 weeks. So I'm just intending to take hospital notes and photocopy of MatB.

Hope people have nice plans for Bank Holiday weekend!

mopsy I'm jealous, I've always wanted to go to St Petersburg but know I probably never will!

figgy 9 hours on a train sounds unbearable!

It's exciting already, also a bit nervous. Don't know a word of Russian!

mopsy I've always fancied St.Petersburg and Moscow. Have a fab time!
Welcome to Sara
seven -it absolutely beggars belief what people think is acceptable to say! How dare she be so rude and personal! Evidently jealous of your happy family. Well, that's her problem!
I've had a couple of people who have asked if my pregnancy was planned (as though it might be a disgrace otherwise!!???). But I laugh at them, we got married last year, I'm 38, and got pregnant 3 months after the wedding. What do they really think??! Grrrr!!!
Off shopping today, I need baggy lounging clothes, comfy knickers and maternity tights - or hold ups(?).
Had a horrid painful night last night. baby's kicking this morning, so probably nothing to worry about. Probably something sexy like trapped wind. Ouch!

With regards to MATB, pick it up at the 24/25 wk midwife appt, but before you hand it in take a couple of photocopies- your DP's might need something for his work for paternity.

seven: wow, the cheek of some people!!! She was probably speaking without thinking first but, still, that's rubbish. I hope she's thought carefully about whether she should pass on her genetic condition of stupidity...

With regard to flying- pregnant ladies can sometimes feel short of breath on planes because the cabin pressure is slightly lower than normal and there's a tiny bit less oxygen in the air- it also affects people with heart conditions who just manage on normal air, but drop the pressure and they feel ropy. It's only a small change though, so most people don't notice.

oimissus what does it matter whether it was planned anyway? The trouble is DH is too honest. My SIL asked if we were trying and I said yes, if anyone else asked me I'd make it clear it was none of their business! Seriously though, why does everyone think it's acceptable to give their opinion, am I suddenly supposed to consider a termination because they don't think we should have more children? Our old neighbours who we got on well with aren't speaking to DH anymore (I haven't seen them) since we announced our pregnancy, I can only assume they don't aprove :(

I'm with you seven - it's no one else's business.
I'm having a horrid day. Horrid tummy pains all day. I can't find a position to make it better. I guess this is just normal? Good days and bad days.

Hi Sara!

I have sympathy, oi : random uncomfynesses are the pits! I've spent the whole day with what I presume is a small bottom shoving up towards my ribs, making me feel all overfull. dDs did this too for me, it's weird that widget is adopting exactly the same position! Hope you have a better day tomorrow.

Sorry to hear that oimissus, I've been getting the odd stabby pain in my bump but nothing major.

I've spent the day at my parent house as my brother and SIL are visiting with their bratty DC's. They have no discipline and DS's behaviour is definitely worse today after spending time with them. I feel guilty for having to tell DS off for being what I class as naughty when he's doing the same as his cousins who don't get told off for it :( i even heard my 8yo niece say to her mum "I hate you, you're so stupid", SIL didn't even say anything! :o