Due In DECEMBER 2006

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I would imagine I'll be the first to post here for a little while - I just found out today.

Look forward to hearing for you soon

What sad news I am so sorry x x x

AnywaY I have decided to join this thread as well as the Nov on eas I am due 2nd dec but having section 2 weeks earlier......

I am due on the 31 Dec, latest date of induction 17 Dec. I hope i can join you here :)

Spinamum I am exactly the same - once I get home from work I am good for nothing except lying on the sofa under my duvet until about 8.30 when I go to bed. I feel very guilty as have only just moved house and it needs a lot of work and I can't do anything.

On another note, has anyone else got REALLY bad constipation? (Is that too much information?) This morning I just couldn't get out of the bathroom so made myself very late for work!

Is it just me???

Oh, yes, the perils of pregnancy! I had this last time as well. Drinking lots of water helps and I am trying to eat plenty of fruit.

I am drinking water and eating fruit - but my metabolism seems to have slowed down to going to the loo every 4 days! Aghghg! By the 4th day I am sluggish and lethargic (even more!) and just feel really grotty! Bleugh! But I know I shouldn't be moaning, I am very happy really - just never expected this unfortunate side effect!

With ds I had to eat those fiber cracker things almost every day. I haven't had to do that this time thus far. I just couldn't face mixing up the powder stuff.

Hi, I'm on the due in September thread and clicked on this by mistake but couldn't resist passing on my tip for constipation (I didn't poo for 12 days after I was in hospital for dehydration)

"Australian soft eating liquorice" bought from the lakeland shop or healthfood shop type liquorice has worked wonders for me.

Oooh thanks Norms, I'll try that! I'll try anything!!!

Is 12 days a record or can anyone else beat that?

Urgh, yes, constipation awful. Same story with me after having ds, ended up in hospital a week later due to it. And I'm eating rubbish, no wonder. Licorice from Lakeland is gorgeous, any excuse to buy...I'll take some to the hospital this time, thanks for tip Normsknockers.

Oh the joys of pregnancy!
What is everyone craving? I havent been able to eat and have lost weight but now I am always hungry and craving beetroot!
With my DD I craved yoghurt and fruit.....

Spinamum - I came home from work last night with a bag full of work that needed doing. Had a bath and my tea and lay on the bed at about 7pm for 10 minutes peace and quiet. Next thing I know it is 7am this morning, I have slept through 30 minutes of my alarm and have a hairstyle like Lenny Kravitz! Was late to work this morning and still tired!!

On the constipation - I have also been suffering. Managed 7 days without going, think I'd be half dead if went 12 tho!! Although (and WARNING this is TMI), at least it prepares you for labour a little, getting a week old poo out isn't pretty!!!

I have found that a large bowl of Kelloggs Bran Flakes or Sultana Bran for breakfast EVERY day helps, if I have toast or miss breakfast even for a day then I am thrown out for a week!!

Anyway, will leave you with that thought! Am off to fall asleep during the Champions League final now. Night everyone x

I've been craving mint imperials. And I found some fab mints in choc at sainsburys the other day.

Ive got severe sickness and found that mints ease it...especially polos!

Can't stand fibrous cereals, currently have thing for chopped strawberries on cheerios. Does that count?

Tiredness getting me down as I like to keep busy and on top of things to feel calm. Can't cope at work, too tired to concentrate on anything. Insomnia in addition to pregnancy. My eyes feel they're being propped open by matchsticks. But I still feel remarkably happy

Did anyone see pregnancy article in observer on sun? Front cover of hugely pregnant woman in lingerie. DS noticed it and quizzed me. Said I had baby in my tummy but I didn't need it. I had no answer to that! Must buy new baby books on amazon tonight!

Devongorl my midwife has told me to drink a wine glass of prune juice before going to bed every night.Works really well.hth

Does it taste awful, though, Debbsy? Remember being told prune juice was better for babies if they were constipated. Has anyone else gone off fruit juice, I can't drink a drop of orange or apple juice, must be the acidity.

I've taken the day off sick, I'm just so tired, my asthma's playing up and a cold that won't go away. do feel guilty though, and think if I'm tired now what will I be like at 35 weeks! Left work at 33 wks last time and now I have toddler to deal with (lovely tho he is, and still napping). I think it must be harder for those who've got babies though - ds at least can entertain himself for half an hour at a time.

Hi not been around for a while, but have been reading up on you all. Well got my scan date 9th june, still have cramps but gp says i am growing etc sex is painful.... is it meantto be never was before, so dh has his excuse, i am dieing for some. I crave eggs so cook it to death then eat it. Hope all are doing well. xxxx

slink, have you told your OB that sex is painful? tbh, I've always had a major increase in sex drive with pg, esp first trimester

Re: prune juice, my grandmother used to make me drink it as a child, so I abhor it now. A friend recommeded just eating prunes instead. Haven't tried it yet, though.

Has everyone due in December seen a midwife yet? I haven't had an appointment despite ringing the hospital and GP. It's my first and I've explained I feel very unsure and I am sure I should have seen one by now!

I've gone right off sex by the way - my breasts hurt too much for a start, and I have no energy - once I get to bed that's it! Poor dh!

I'm seeing an OB this time around and she does the first scan at 7 weeks and appt at 8 weeks. I know that's quite a bit earlier than most clinics. Last time I used a midwife and she had me come in at 10 - 12 (I pushed for a 10 week appt).

don't worry Devongirl, I am due 18th which I think was near you, too tired to look further down the thread :)
I am not having my scan till 9th and midwife booking in on the 12th. Have been assured that nuchal scans are fine until 13+6.
I was going to ask for one sooner but then if the nuchal scan results mean I might want an amnio I will still have a couple of weeks to wait anyway so at least by waiting till the 9th if the results are not what I want I will have less time to stress over an amnio. Hope this makes sense :)

I would ask why you have not got an appointment booked yet. Its nothing to panic about, but I would insist on getting a time. Are they saying why you have not got one yet?

Hi all,

I hope you are all well, i had my midwife appointment today a home visit, it was nice but i was a little bit gutted when she told me that they dont do scans here until 20 weeks, with my ds being ivf i had one a 6, 8, 10, 12, 20 weeks so its a bit of a shocker :(

I've got my m/w booking visit on 13rd June, due to our holidays being back to back. No sign of a scan date yet.

i've being really achey today. think it's sort of constipation, sort of general growth down there somewhere and the fact i'm on my feet all day and i'm soooo tired. (my toddler kept me up til 12 on my previous early night, cos he found me in bed within a few minutes of my post!)

I've got my m/w booking visit on 13rd June, due to our holidays being back to back. No sign of a scan date yet.

i've being really achey today. think it's sort of constipation, sort of general growth down there somewhere and the fact i'm on my feet all day and i'm soooo tired. (my toddler kept me up til 12 on my previous early night, cos he found me in bed within a few minutes of my post!)

Hi Girls,
I am on the due jan board but actually belong here lol

Due 22nd December and 9 weeks today!!
Had 2 scans already diue to bleeding and cramps but everything is ok.

I have my Nuchal on 20th June but not heard from Midwife yet.

Anyone else had a cold that won't go?? I have had a full on snotty cold for 4 weeks nearly and feel so crap at the moment

This will be my 5th baby

Will add my stats:

Me (31) Dh (34)
Dd1 (10)
Dd2 (6)
Dd3 (6) Unidentical twins
Dd4 (nearly 3)