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October 2012 - where we all bury our heads in the sand

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pinpan · 13/08/2012 21:02

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Thumbwitch · 15/08/2012 14:07

Ahh cherry ripes - would that be the original milk chocolate ones or the rather lovely (but heavily acid-inducing) dark chocolate/dark cherry ones? Not sure what Minties are though.

KPT083 · 15/08/2012 15:41

Hello Ladies, really can't believe we're on the final stretch..

I've been almost lurking but mostly only making it as far as AIBU Hmm
I posted something last week (slight rant re my mum), went out for the afternoon, came back to four pages of comments - I'm too scared to read them all as a few mn'ers seemed to be having a bun fight... I only wanted to get it off my chest, as DH and I think her attitude (albeit antiquated) is rather funny.

thunder what a fab idea for laying flat on tummy - I need a beach now and don't care if it's raining Grin

Please may I also have a link to fb ?? Thanks

ST82 · 15/08/2012 16:01

hi ladies, 6 weeks left for me and have experienced today my very first day of backpain throughout the whole day - will this be the case every day going forward for the next 6 weeks?

I am also sweating and getting hot several times a day!!! it's so uncomfortable and at times embarresing at work!

My little boy (well, i say 'little', but the midwife reckons he will be on the bigger end of things) won;t stop moving and kicking, day and night!!!!!

ShellWeDance · 15/08/2012 17:09

Hey,

Am definitely suffering with the heat, it's so muggy!

KPT083 You're very brave posting on AIBU! I think it always tends to turn into a bunfight. Just view the comments as amusing entertainment, I'd say.

Oh Cherry Ripes! May start my first pregnancy craving!

Hey Micky You made me laugh with your 'Small baby' crooning, I hope I'll be doing the same after next check up.

Loopy Brew and Biscuit and Wine to you. I think it's that stage now, I'm definitely more teary and had a bit of a crying fit yesterday. It's hot and it's much harder to get around and I have a cold and there's no Olympics and it's just a bit rubbish! I think we all deserve a glass of wine at this stage!

Weesooty You're being very kind re the background, but despite that, there's no excuse for rudeness and if she's been pregnant before then she must know what it feels like. It's so tricky with work because you don't want an out and out war. Thanks again for sorting the FB group, am loving it.

Thunder am v jealous of your Cornwall trip and your bump plan! Have an amazing time.

Goodsense Yay for move date!

Love the dress Bear.

elvislives2012 · 15/08/2012 17:40

Hi all. Hope you're all ok? Heat has now gone and now chucking it down here in the west country. I moan when it's hot and I moan when it's not! Pregnancy allows for moaning, I think.
Had 31 week check and measuring 32 weeks with slightly low Hb. MW not concerned but now frightening myself with thoughts of giant babies!!!! I've also convinced myself baby is going to be early. Moving into house and out from MIL on Saturday!!! Can't believe it Grin

KPT083 · 15/08/2012 17:57

shellwe I think I've learnt my lesson - still daren't look tho Blush

elvis i bet theres massive relief once you get in your new house, good luck with the move.
I'm considering pitching a tent so I can sleep out in the rain ..... We're all allowed to get pregnancy grumps now aren't we?

goodsenseofdirection · 15/08/2012 19:13

Well we didn't quite exchange today and the eejit estate agent "oh, i don't know if your buyers are aware of the completion date - when is it? Did you agree one?" was doing his best to try my patience. however, very efficient solicitor has it all in hand, we're still on for exchange tomorrow and completion next wednesday. fingers crossed.

gizzy we are mad moving, and everyone keeps telling me so too! but it's too late now so i only hope i don't collapse into a wee lethargic heap in the next week or so!

angelico and elvis good luck with your moves too. hope you have lots of help?

loopy hope you are feeling better with the hormones? mine are all over the place really so sympathies Thanks and pay no attention to them, not too long to go now!

mickey great to hear your LO is perfectly positioned Grin i love the bump-patting image

thunder that is an amazing idea for lying on your tummy - enjoy it! i can't wait to do that again - and also put on some normal jeans (by christmas??)

And thanks to sooty and thunder for links to fb group. Yay!

cakes82 · 15/08/2012 20:55

Can I have link to FB please

Able to lie on stomach and turn over in bed with ease sounds lovely, looking forward to it.

33wks on fri and got my diabetes test tomorrow. Monday just gone I measured 32cm which is fine in theory but on my growth chart gives me a 90th centile baby and potential to give birth to a 9lb baby!! I feel huge but been told bump looks neat so I guess can't be too bad.

Anyone who says you look huge and isn't pg themselves or a medical expert really isn't worth listening to.

RnB · 15/08/2012 21:30

Hello ladies, sorry I've not been around for a while. Am having a bit of a worrying time - I mentioned before that my bump
Is very small. Midwife said on Monday that I look about 26 weeks (am 34 weeks), although I am measuring at 31 weeks. But bump is so small and she insinuated that there is a lot of water in there (had 3x too much last time towards the end). She said she estimated the baby is only currently about 1.6kg Sad BUT she wouldn't refer me for a growth scan, just said to come back next week. I think I absolutely should have a scan, especially considering I had the bleed at 29 weeks.

Anyway to cut a long story short dp called the hospital and insisted I have a growth scan, as I was so worried (and in tears all day). They agreed and I have an appointment with a consultant tomorrow at 3.

I'm so worried there's something wrong with the placenta and they'll want to deliver early. The baby will be so tiny Sad

I'll let you all know.

Can I join the fb group please? How do I do it?

HeyMicky · 15/08/2012 22:11

Oh RnB you must be very worried. I don't have any advice, but will repeat my story about my friend who delivered at 27 weeks, baby measuring 24. Baby is doing so so well, no problems with lungs, eyes, hearing - 31 weeks is miles on from that and your baby sounds like a fighter. Glad your DP is fighting your corner, too. Good luck tomorrow

Bubblebell1 · 15/08/2012 22:17

rnb I hope everything is ok. Will be thinking of you xx

goodsenseofdirection · 15/08/2012 22:35

RnB good for you and your dp insisting on the scan - i'll be keeping my fingers crossed for you. Hope all is well tomorrow xx

Beeblebear · 16/08/2012 02:10

Soooooo going to find somewhere with sand to dig a hole in this weekend.....actually, may just order a dump truck of sand for my back yard!!!!! Or may find a belky sized gopher hole in the pasture.... getting desperate!

Bubblebell1 · 16/08/2012 02:55

Can't seem to sleep. Have woken and had a panic attack. Confused.
Can't seem to pin point the trigger but something has done it. Sad.

Hope sleep gets me soon or it's going to be a long day!

Thumbwitch · 16/08/2012 07:33

Oh no, Bubblebell - was it something you were dreaming, do you think? Hope you got back to sleep ok.

I have a fecking migrainous headache lurking over my left temple again. Too little decent sleep, I suspect. :( Hips are giving me faaarrr to much gyp.

newtonupontheheath · 16/08/2012 07:56

bubble Hope you got back to sleep ok...

I had an awful awful dream that's hanging over me today but at least I slept, restlessly, for most of the night.

RnB Hope all goes well for you today, will be thinking of you.

LoopyLa · 16/08/2012 08:49

Thinking of you RnB, hope everything is ok Thanks

Good point Thumbwitch about skin sensitivity; with my uncomfy bump I don't know what I was thinking!! So have changed my appt to a pedi & a mani instead - plus I'm bringing my trusty desk fan as the beautician is a friend so she'll understand Smile

Thanks for the support everyone Smile After a good cry, hugs from DH, a nap & large slice of choccy fudge cake, I felt much better Smile

Thumbwitch · 16/08/2012 09:03

:) Loopy - wise decision! Good call on the chocolate cake too.

RnB - hope the growth scan goes ok.

WeeSooty · 16/08/2012 09:10

Ooh RnB how upsetting for you! I hope you get on ok with your scan today, try to think positive thoughts! Will be thinking of you.

pinpan You totally put me in the mood for a Cadbury fudge yesterday, I never normally buy them and when I was out at lunch I just fancied one but didn?t know why!!

loopy Hope you still manage to get your pedicure done at least (waxing scares me!) Hormones are crap! If it helps I think most pregnant women feel the same, its just a big cover up that we are happy and glowing all the time! Chocolate cake is obvious cure for all!

KPT AIBU is very scary! Impressed you managed to post there! I think most people just go there for a fight!

goodsense argh stupid estate agents!! Hopefully you will get everything sorted today!

bubble Hope you got back to sleep ok. Maybe a horrible dream? Pregnancy dreams are so vivd!!

Well I had an eventful night last night. Came rushing in from work, arms full of bags, trying to hurry and not get drenched and slid on the kitchen floor and landed hard on my head!! F*cking agony! (swear word only way to describe) Got a major fright and was in so much pain. Didn?t hit the bump but decided to sit for a bit and see if baby would move. Cheeky baby didn?t move so of course I panicked, I was tired in agony and very upset, ended up at hospital for 5 hours while they monitored the baby. Took a while but eventually baby got moving again, they think it was just the shock and adrenalin making it sleepy! I?ve to stay off work today as not supposed to drive for 24 hours and need someone to watch me in case head gives me any problems.

The whole thing really just highlighted how much I already love and care for this baby. I didn?t care about myself, my head could?ve been hanging off and I couldn?t have bothered I just wanted the baby to be alright, I was quite taken aback by the feeling! Does that sound weird?

Anyway, off to rest :)

CaptainHetty · 16/08/2012 09:22

Hope the scan goes well, RnB. I know it's probably not going to help take your mind off things but I was told from about 30 weeks my son would only be 6lb at most by full term - he was born at 41 weeks weighing 7lb 14!

Thumbwitch just realised I haven't thanked you for the advice RE reflexology - going to look into that today. Little madam is still the wrong way round and shows little sign of wanting to remove her head from my ribs...

Hope you managed to get to sleep Bubble, not being able to sleep is the worst! I usually end up getting out of bed and reading or something or I get really frustrated with myself.

Glad you're feeling a bit better now loopy. Cake always helps :o

I got totally irrationally angry at myself yesterday because I wanted to lay on my front and I can't. It was quite bizarre, I got exceptionally upset about it! lol... Thankfully my little moment passed quite quickly.

Those of you who've had/are having sections - I want to be prepared just in case it comes to it and they can't turn the baby... What sort of things can you comfortably wear afterwards? From what I've read, big belly covering pants are helpful :o but will I be able to wear stuff like PJ bottoms or leggings that come up over my belly so they're not sitting too low?

CaptainHetty · 16/08/2012 09:25

sooty just seen your message - poor thing! Glad you're alright and baby is moving well. I know what you mean about just worrying about the baby - I fainted with my son face first into a gravel car park... Had blood all over my face and a gash on my forehead and all I was worried about was if the baby was ok! Couldn't have cared less about the state of my face :o Hope you manage to rest up today and you're being well looked after x

Bubblebell1 · 16/08/2012 09:34

sooty sounds scary. Glad baby is fine hope you can rest and you start to feel better.

hetty after my last cs I wore mainly pjs or jogging bottoms. All were loose fitting and ended up under my armpits Grin
In hospital I had a night shirt because for the first 24 hrs u have a catheter in. Once it's removed and I was up and about I wore pjs.

RnB · 16/08/2012 09:42

Hi everyone, thank you all for your lovely messages Smile You're all so lovely.

Just seen that I've had another small bleed (FFS) but we did have sex last night so is probably that. Will phone the hospital though and see what they say.

Also both my ears are all swollen inside and my hearing is really muffled - in the wars, eh?! But despite all this and thinking positively. Will let you all know later how the scan goes x

goodsenseofdirection · 16/08/2012 09:51

oh no sooty what an eventful evening you had - so glad to hear the baby is ok. Rest up today and take it easy! x

pinpan · 16/08/2012 10:10

Sooty, how horrible, glad you and the baby are okay and your head stops hurting soon! Biscuit

Good luck with the scan RnB.

I met my potential student midwife this morning and she was lovely, so that's a relief! It being the (very) small world of NZ, it turns out that her Dad grew up in the same bit of England as me, and she was born where I went to university. Smile

Bump is sore this evening - going to take my stash of wispas and sit in the bath. But it's nearly the weekend and I've only got 11 days of work left! GrinGrinGrin

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