Nov 2011 - Feathering our nests and buying baby vests

[PamSco]

Taking liberties again as there are only 5 posts to go on old thread. Hope everyone is well this morning!

Mrs thanks for the advice in regards to BP

kate not experienced this, but it sounds to me (no medical training!) like the abdominal muscles separating. Speak to your MW?

cali glad BP is back down to a manageable level.

smiling that sounds really good. I love the baby guessing game idea

voodoo I had to laugh at the thought of your OH :) Hope you had some better sleep and rest now.

stace laughing out loud at your DH too! Love it. Mine is completely unfazed. Maybe because there are still 7 weeks to go ;)

Tjuice hope that you don?t have to sleep in that arrangement for long

just and Poppet I have a document open next to the thread and as thoughts drop into my mind I write my comments. Otherwise all my posts would be ?I was going to comment on loads of things above, but remember none. Hope you?re all well ?

Poppet, ouchie for the jabs :( But fantastic that Willow is doing well and that you get plenty of cuddles.

So, day 2 of ML being a housewife and I?m dropping my stuff off today before going to the museum to look at the terracotta warriors. I hope that I won?t regret that and that there are seats that I can rest on.
Yesterday I went for my GTT, which left me absolutely shattered for the entire day. 2.5 hours long, 3 urine samples and 3 blood samples long. So now I have 2 bruised arms. Ouch!
And poor bean was going mental with the sugar and couldn?t calm down for over 3 hours! This one definitely won?t get any sugar when he?s born! Results on 13th, but don?t expect to have GD, as baby?s abdomen measures on 17th centile, so rather small.

Hope everyone has a good night?s sleep

Morning all.

Rubbish night here, my knees kept me awake all night. They are so sore. I went on the scales and I seem to have put on 6lb in as many days. Mental. And there was me pleased with myself with weight gain. Hope it calms down as it feels my knee caps are about to pop off! Anyone else experiencing something similar?

Not a problem with my knees, but I'm getting no sleep because of my hands - I get really bad pain in them and have to turn sides every 30 minutes or so :(
Sounds like a good excuse to stay off your feet though!

As a final present, the house guest has brought home a lovely flu, so I'm absolutely shattered and was over heating so badly in bed last night.

PMA: I'll be seeing my mother and sister in 22 days! Saw them last Christmas, but economy blocked us seeing them after that - now I'm so excited to see them!

Ah dear me we are all falling apart! I've just rang work to say I won't be in and as lovely as my boss is I do wonder about how proactive he actually is! Nothing in particular just a general feeling! Never mind not long to go and I'm definitely starting to feel ready to be on ML.
Pam and Cali I don't sleep well for various ailments too. Pam I've also stoked up my weight gain in the last week or so, feel huge! Cali never ever allow this guest to stay again, am sure she is a nice person but at this stage in your pregnancy it's just not working with her.
Back is not much better am afraid, took til the paracetamol kicked in until I could sit down after rolling out of bed and I am now having to sit on the settee after doing breakfast and packed lunches for the dc's. It is easier but I think it is just the drugs doing their job and numbing the pain. Sigh.

Another one here with a very poor night's sleep. Awful claw hands, sore belly, head whirling.

I feel massive now too although friends at work keep saying, oh you've got a lot of growing yet to do...eeeek. How will my puffy elephant feet take the extra weight? I've a proper chubby chin now too. Was at inlaws at weekend and ended up being put at the side of the table that looks onto the mirror. I never sit at this side and there are very good reasons for that. Was a shock to see myself, and see myself eating.

Lol Folic I know what you mean. I was in a restaurant with dozens of mirrors on Saturday - WHY? WHY would they do that? I'm no business whizz but that seems entirely counter-intuitive? They lost out on my hard earned dosh as I declined pudding, since I had just watched a pudding (who suspiciously looked like me) polishing off 2 courses!

Oh Cali I am so sorry - 4 days of this wench left in the house? That won't be long - keep yourself well away from her and let OH deal with it.

voodoo not long to wait for us now - just think how quick time has gone since we poas? I guess it will feel like time is slowing down as we await our bundles but it doesn't.

ANyways - time to hobble into work. I have my temp handover person driving up from teh south for a 7 hour handover of work. I don't have that much I can handover but he is a panicker - going to be a tiring day!

Pam my knees are dodgy too, although mostly in bed - once I am up and about during the day, its barely noticeable, but in the middle of the night they are so stiff and sore that I sometimes have to reach down and bend them using my hands, if you know what I mean, because I think 'ok, must straighten my legs' and then something in my head goes 'oh no you don't, too bloody sore, we're staying where we are' and a strange sort of battle results, until I reach down and move them myself.

One of my sisters keeps freaking me out, every time I see her (maybe once a fortnight or so) she keeps telling me that I have lost weight everywhere except the bump. I'm guessing this is due to the strict diet that I am on due to the blood sugar issues, and I know I am lucky not to be piling on the weight, as I know it is something a lot of people struggle with, but at the same time, when she says that, something in my head goes 'arrggh, that's not normal, something is wrong!'. I'm so neurotic....., although I know the reason my sister is saying it is because she is a total neurotic worrier too, and its only because she is concerned! She is a lot older than me and its like having a second mum.....although my actual mum is totally chilled, and would never say anything to worry me! I'm dreading the few weeks of maternity leave before baby arrives, as DD will be at school all day, and I'll be on my own, and it will give me far too much time on my hands to worry myself silly over nothing......time on my hands, myself on my mind. Not a good combination!

Snoozle I've lost weight too. Not bought any mat clothes at all. Nobody seems worried and I think the weight loss is due to me also restricting my diet, the crippling heartburn thats hopefuly has eased since shes got the right way round and got her head engaged and of course the lack of wine! I wouldn't worry too much.
I agree re the mirrors near food, why!!
Pam my handover is not going well, the person doing the job is a divvy and all sorts of work issues are hanging over her return to work, makes it doubly tricky for my boss and therefore me. Hope your day isn't too bad.
Ladies who have sore hands/wrists have u got those wrist braces? I've got carpal tunnel and had one op already and although they won't cure it they have at least relieved some of the pain in bed. My mw when I 1st met her had said to me that she would have to take seriously the women who reported to her with those symptoms as she hadn't realised the extent of the discomfort it causes. Brill eh. Nothing else apart from the op has relieved it.

OMG my best mate due on 28th has just lost her waters in a dramatic gush!! So exciting, will be a little baby soon

Oh alicat kep us posted! How exciting!

Sorry for all of you bad sleepers.Hope you feel better soon

Oh wow exciting times! That will be us soon enough. Eek.

Afternoon all,

Cali, hope things get a little better than they are at the moment till your houseguest leaves, not too long till Sat though :)

I have to admit that I have put on about half a stone in the last two weeks, I thought I hadnt but just been to my antenatal appointment and yup, chubbing right up - oops!!! The diabetic nurse thinks it's cos I've stopped work and so long as I dont put more on she'll be happy.

During my appointment we discussed the birth, so it looks like I'll be induced in about three weeks time - eeks!!! Have about 20 days to get this house straight and the few bit and pieces I have to do done, including filling the freezer with pre-cooked meals, but have done some mince on the weekend, vanilla cupcakes on Monday, doing chocolate pudding today and sausage casserole tomorrow, depending on how much I can bothered to do...

I've been using wrist splints for weeks and weeks now, they were working really well, but now my hands are starting to hurt and go numb even with them on, but I have to say that they have been great and I would have been manic with the lack of sleep without them, I would def recommend them.

x-posted, v exciting alicat, keep us up to date with developments from your friend, but not too many gorey details perhaps

Oooh Alicat hope all is going dandy with your pal.

TwoJacks 3 weeks!!!!! Aaah! I've only met you once - the next time I meet you you'll be bumpless with a pram - that is freaking me out. It means that will happen to me as well? I'll be bumpless and have a pram - wtf???

My weight loss and gain has been very strange, mostly explainable but then I'll suddenly jump up over night and I wonder where the food came from as I didn't eat it? Which makes me think it is fluid related sometimes?

I am spot on my first weigh-in when I found I was pregnant at 3 weeks. So the hospital are cool and think I've done good. But I'm not so sure.

I lost 10kg due to gallstones and ms. Which I have put on again - for someone my size the recommended weight gain is 5kg. The hospital see me as having gained 0kg, I say 10kg. The odd thing is I've put the weight back on in 2 particular weeks - week 23(ish) and week 33. Outside of these 2 weeks my weight has been completely flat stable.

I am a bit concerned about the last 6+ weeks, but I also know obsessing when I see it :) I guess I just need to be careful with my food. The good GTT results made me slack and give in to the cake - time to cut that right out!

Now that is what you call a self absorbed post! Off for some luncheon now. Handover going well (he looks petrified!).

Oh man! All this talk about weight makes me feel all... meh. I can't wait to have my body back, but I'm dreading the post-birth trudge to get out of the fat suit.

Had another hospital appt. which went ok - finally got to see my consultant, who's very lovely, so positive about letting me birth naturally and writing up a birth plan together - he even gave strict instructions to come and get him specifically at my next appointment, which is more or less unheard of...
However...I've got a Strep B. So that's me on an IV for the whole birth. :( The literature they give you is pretty OMGDEATH too, so I'm feeling a bit overwhelmed by it, and I don't want to risk anything.
They also decided my blood pressure IS higher, so I'm now having twice weekly check ups until my due date, which is fine, it means hearing the little hb more often which I find very reassuring.
They've moved the size review one day forward (she's measuring 43 cms!!!) to do a scan with it - and took bloods for thyroid, bile acids and liver function. Gnarp, I'm not liking these last few weeks.
PamSco I've got two weeks left if the induction goes ahead on the 18th...

PMA, because I really need it: Two letters filled with Swedish baby clothes arrived today!

Oh no cali - you sound like you are going to be in and out of hospital so much in the run up to the big day.

I don't know about the weight gain/loss thing and I refuse to worry about it although the constant comments do piss me off.
I have gained around 8 kilos but my BMI was around the 24.8 mark to start with and I know I was about 5-7 kilos above my ideal fighting weight. So I will have a bit of a battle afterwards.

In terms of other's perception of my weight - on saturday night, in a flattering dress, so many people were surprised at how "small" I am that I started to feel a bit worried. Then back to work and this morning I got a "you're enormous!" to start my day.
Growth-wise, she seems to be fine, so I'm happy. But I do look forward to not having to come to work/find outfits in the morning/get "fat" comments/talk about my pregnancy ALL THE TIME.

We do seem to be a rather uncomfortable crew of pregnant women! I feel sorry for my DH because of my constant moaning about something or the other ;) If only he knew...

weightwise i've put on around a stone, (a few lbs this weekend as was eating out, plus making cookies for work, etc)

cali sorry about flu and bp etc, hope the last few weeks doesn't become too much of a nightmare for you with appts etc.

caz not long now hon, hope you're doing ok, don't remember seeing a message for a few days.

last day of work tomorrow.

I've long since stopped weighing myself and I dread to think... that said I lost all my bbay weight in 6 months last time with breastfedding - and that was while I was eating a big bar of dairymilk every week and having midnight feasts!

So my mate is now on delivery suite - I am almost hysterically excited which says as much about my mental state as my friendship - I think there is a fair bit of fear and panic of my own as I am so not ready - have to get through DD's birthday this weekend at least!

Sorry to all those with aches and woes, I too feel like my back has had it. I am currently considering asking to be sterilised as part of cs - they are in there anyway, 3 children is definitely enough for our family and I don't think me body could go through this again....

Pam, that could well be the case, although I am still trying to get my head around it all, mix of terror and hilarity at how soon this could all happen now!!! But I think Caz and Cali are up first, how are you guys feeling about it all? Hope you are doing ok Caz, you get to meet your boy so soon :)

Cali, sorry to hear about the strep b and all the other tests, but at least they are on top of things and your consultant is supporting you, hopefully the next couple of weeks wont be too bad and you get to see your bub's soon too!!

I've put on about two stones and to be honest, I don't really mind, yes I'll need to get it back off again, but not till after xmas :o I have had the same sort of thing as T, my colleagues at work kept on mentioning how much I had put on and how big I was getting, not impressed really, but don't have to put up with that for a while now...

Poppet,I hope Willow feels ok post jab and you recover from the trauma quickly! I had my flu jab today. Not too bad so far.
Merlioness - good tip! Check me out using it! Though I think its inhibiting my wandering rambles. I am sure you're all gutted. At least you're forewarned about your sugar high baby though!
Pam,Voodoo, Cali - well, most of us really - sorry you're uncomfortable. It begs questions about how the hell we evolved this way, doesnt it. We just, as a species, dont seem cut out for bearing young.
Ugh, no, I cant keep this up, just too damn tired. SOOOOO tired. I am sure I was coping better with work at this stage last time. Though I wasnt coming home to a toddler. A poorly toddler at that, all snotty poor babe. Just shattered though. God I wish we had some family near by to just, you know, come and play with DS for a few hours here and there.
I have no idea what I weigh now. I feel about right. Maybe a little smaller than last time.
And I have problems with my knees in bed but put a pillow between them and under them if I am on my back, and it does help. Not a fix, but a help.
Did I mention I was tired?

hello all! Just a quick one... feeling much better here as cold has subsided a little!

Still feel very tired too though, and it was nice that so many people pointed out to me how tired I was looking today! :(

Wishing everyone a long uninterrupted nights sleep tonight!!! xx

hello all

now i know everyone is feeling a bit rubbish but i wanted to say how much all the 'i feel crap' posts are helping me. I know it sounds odd but i couldnt sleep last night for a variety of reasons and reading that its not just me makes me feel a bit less of a drama queen

im completely empathising with the brain farts though - ive had two epic moments today, which would take all day to explain. Needless to say i was left shaking my head in a 'what the hell happened to the capable career girl?' kind of way - 2 weeks on mat leave and im already pickled' Must. Turn. On. Radio. 4. Must. Stop. Reading. The. Daily. Mail.

someone asked if DH would be back in time for birth? At the moment we just dont know. I was supposed to get a date for a c-section 10 days ago because she was transverse and with the bicornuate uterus they didnt think she'd turn, the darned clever one has turned but is now in some very strange, lying on side with legs up under my ribs (rhs), bum on lhs and head to the right of my cervix on the rhs position (hoping ive explained that well), basically shes making a v shape on her side. They're giving her until friday to try to engage and if she doesnt then it will be back to c-section. If I have a c then DH should make it back, if for whatever reason i labour naturally then it'll be a bit of a race against time - hes about 3000 miles away in the desert so it just depends if i can get hold of him through the army compassionate channels and they can ship him back - all a bit rubbish. So please all keep your fingers crossed for my consultants appt friday morning .....

cali im not bloody surprised your BP is up given your houseguess - ridiculous. honestly, you must have the patience of saint.

cep very of only a stone in weight gain, think im at just over 2 and huge luck for your last day of work - another milestone

ali let us know about your friend - a very good friend of mine has an 8 pounder last thursday (hmm..ive just made him sound like a turkey, oops). After 23 hours she just couldnt get beyond 9 cm so had to have an emcs - she was gutted but they're both healthy.

anyways, ive been baking up a storm for a forces charity thing tomorrow - 36 cupcakes and a lemon drizzle traybake, best go and deliver them before the temptation to eat them all myself overwhelms me

Things going on ok here thanks. visiting hospital every day and Xander is very happy. Mummy not so much! Still got all the constant pre-labour symptoms and feeling very uncomfortable, particularly so since midnight last night with nasty back ache and period pain which just won't subside, along with constant BH as normal! Needless to say I've got a bit weepy the last couple of hours just wanting a little break. Going to try a warm bath after our evening meal. Wish it would turn into the real thing already but I only have one week to go. hopefully it'll mean a quick induction! :D

Can't believe it is only 7 sleeps until they start inducing me now! Xander has to stay safe for one more week and then he'll be here :)

cali when are you being induced? your house guest sounds like a complete nightmare! must be really frightening to be told about the group B strep.

They were supposed to induce me on the 19th, but the consultant today wanted to keep options open and let me go full term. I'm a bit anxious about it - I don't want to be induced for being induced's sake - I just want them to be lovely and take all things into consideration and make their minds up. Sprout has been making EPIC attempts at my cervix, so I'm sort of hoping she'll come out on her own volition soon.

Strep B is scaring the c**p out of me, it really is. We just can't do anything to make it go away. At all. It makes you feel very powerless.

He's here!!! Frederick born at 7.25pm 3.5 weeks early weighing 6lb 1oz. Fairly intense 9 hour labour. Cannot wait for cuddles :-)