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November 2012 - babies arriving thick and fast

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StuntNun · 22/10/2012 07:31

Previous ante-natal thread: www.mumsnet.com/Talk/antenatal_clubs/1589461-November-2012-lots-of-babies-that-cant-wait-for-November

Post-natal thread: www.mumsnet.com/Talk/postnatal_clubs/1579907-November-2012-babies-are-here-at-last

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TheDetective · 23/10/2012 19:53

I didn't know your real name though Blush

Tonight Chick? Woohoo!! Enjoy!!

DesperateHousewife21 · 23/10/2012 19:57

Yay chick great news!

ditsygem · 23/10/2012 20:07

Izzy great news on the induction, lets hope they do agree to it for your sake. I suffered terribly from SPD for around 5 weeks from 28 to 33 weeks, it was hell and i went down hill rapidly and was on crutches. However I was lucky that for me manipulation with a good physio did me the world of good and I am no longer on crutches. I really thought I was in it for the long haul, so I have upmost respect for you ladies who have managed with it for the duration.

On a different note, I had a phone call from my dr's saying that my HB levels at my 36 weeks bloods had come back a bit low so I needed iron tablets for 4 weeks and then they would retake my bloods. I had to point out that I was actually due to give birth in 2 and a half weeks at a MLU so needed to know before then if it improved. They didn't seem to know I was pregnant despite that being the reason I had the bloods! anyway in a panic I called the MLU and the assistant there looked at the results and said it was 11.2 so she didn't know what my doctor was talking about as the midwives do not class that as low! I am calling back in the morning to talk to my midwife to make sure- but gosh I hope that's right - I was so panicked that at this late stage I was going to be told I had to go to the consultant unit instead of my nice local Midwife led unit.

ditsygem · 23/10/2012 20:08

Oh chick that is lovely - congrats!

TheDetective · 23/10/2012 20:09

It'd be low if not pregnant Ditsy but perfectly normal at this gestation! Cut off for iron in most places is 10.5 when pregnant. Some places will give iron if below 11 at the 28 week bloods.

FatimaLovesBread · 23/10/2012 20:16

Ditsy Seeing as your HB isn't that low, could you get some spat one just to top it up over the next couple of weeks? I was put on iron tablets at 31 weeks and took them for 4 weeks but I was fed up of being bunged up so I've changed to spatone. Hoping my next blood test will say levels are ok

kirrinIsland · 23/10/2012 20:23

Congrats chick

TheDetective · 23/10/2012 20:24

The baby is performing its own internal caesarean. I am quite sure.

These movements are waking me wince more than usual... Hmm

ValiumQueen · 23/10/2012 20:25

chick wonderful news indeed!

izzy wot detective said. She comes in very handy sometimes.

horseylady · 23/10/2012 20:32

Detective I was convinced mine was trying to remove my rib cage last night. Bouncing on the ball tonight to make sure he can't perform that trick again!!!!

Izzy - you are well within your rights to change consultants. Hope they sort out an induction for you!!

Chick - wonderful news!!!

TheDetective · 23/10/2012 20:33

That's what DP says VQ Grin

I just shouted in pain. Jeeeeeeeeez! I don't know what he wants!

Sophiathesnowfairy · 23/10/2012 20:36

Minor whine alert.

My dad remarried quite quickly after my mum died 5 years ago and every year I have to battle to see him over Christmas. I alternate between here and Northern Ireland but the evil stepmother HAS to see her children on Christmas day, she has never invited us there and when I try to organise something for over the new year period they always seem to have plans and it's like they are slotting me in as an after thought. I feel like they think, is ok they will see the step sister and brother and then do what they want and they don't even think of me. I always have to raise it to try and organise something, they never raise it with me. Maybe I should stop bothering I only get my feelings hurt. Last year they came to our house on Christmas day, after a battle, and stayed for only about 3 hours as they had to get back to see the step sister and brother.

If I ever mention it they go "oh you know you are hypersensitive". Am I being hypersensitive? I am beginning to think that it has always been my dads way of doing exactly what he wants without thinking of how it might affect me.

Sad

Yours

Cinderella.
Xx

ValiumQueen · 23/10/2012 20:54

sophia how about just not giving a toss and just have a family Christmas with your own little family? My grandparents always always saw my aunt, uncle and cousins at Christmas, so we gave up asking. Could you make Easter a special time when you see them? Not sure this is the answer you are looking for, but it sounds as if there is a pattern emerging, and maybe it is time to stop letting him hurt you like this.

Sophiathesnowfairy · 23/10/2012 20:56

I think you might be right vq. I go through the same thing every year. Is getting is silly now.

YellowWellies · 23/10/2012 21:02

Just to let you all know that YellowWellies and I (DH) had our son this morning at 4.27 am by ventouse. YellowWellies was awesome having laboured for 22 hours and did so well (she was absolutely amazing to be frank). In the end she was pretty tired and ventouse was seen as the best option. No long later Jonas appeared and despite being a small 6lb 4oz and 4 weeks early he's doing really well.

If this is posting in the wrong place please accept my apologies. Not used to mumsnet or forums! YellowWelliesDH

Cacacaz · 23/10/2012 21:07

Congratulations YellowWellies and DH what a wonderful weight for your little boy Grin

horseylady · 23/10/2012 21:07

Sophia - hugs. I dont know what to suggest. It's difficult. Xmas always seems worse. I always feel torn between trying to see everyone that we never get to do what we want.

Anyway it's hard, try not to let it get to you and enjoy Xmas with your newborn. They're missing out, I know you are too, but unless your dad is willing to listen I'm not sure what else to say!!

horseylady · 23/10/2012 21:09

Congrats yw and dh!!!!!

Good weight for 4 weeks early!! Think I was that full term lol!! Lovely name and so pleased you got to stay on the island!!

Sophiathesnowfairy · 23/10/2012 21:11

Congrats MrYellowWellies, great name. Hope all continues to go well. Thanks

ShellyBobbs · 23/10/2012 21:13

What a good weight for 4 weeks early and another boy! Grin

Sophia I have a selfish mum and dad, they split when I was 6 months old so I've had it twice over all my adult life. You just have to either accept they are a pair of selfish twats and work around that - write off any more Christmas's with them and just see them when you can. Or you can just cut him off if it hurts too much, not advisable but you have to do what's best for you. Personally I took the accept the selfish twats and now years down the line I'm absolutely fine with it.

Dixiebell · 23/10/2012 21:16

Yay, congratulations YW and DH. I knew it'd be a boy.

TheDetective · 23/10/2012 21:20

Kudos to MrYellowWellies for updating us impatient lot!

Lovely news! Sounds like things went well! I was wrong :( I said girl! D'oh! Fab weight though! Will YW be home soon, or does she get to stay for a while?!

DesperateHousewife21 · 23/10/2012 21:24

Congrats to yw and dh! :)

Peaky1 · 23/10/2012 21:27

Congrats to the Wellies! Wow that is a good weight. Glad all is well x

Passmethecrisps · 23/10/2012 21:27

Hooray MrWellies! And welcome to little jonaswellies. I will bet that YW was awesome - she's a tough cookie I reckon.

sophia I also reckon you should just focus on having your own family Christmas. We had invited both sets of parents to ours for Christmas but despite having 5 siblings my mum can't not be at home for my granny. Bloody annoying and not my mum's fault but I feel your frustration completely.

izzy that must be infuriating that you know another consultant would respond differently. I am all for trusting the professionals but they have to take your individual circumstances into account.

detective colds are crap. That is all.

Sitting on my ball watching Merlin on iPlayer.

Actually ladies, I need your thoughts . . . Last Friday I went to stay with my parents overnight. Primarily because they recently moved an my dad was repeatedly reminding me that they had a spare bed. It was also to give DH a chance to get on with decorating. So, anyway, I was there barely 24 hours and is is 150 miles away. When I was there one of my many aunties popped in. She then went to my granny (who is not the easiest woman and who my mum is basically tied to despite having 5 siblings) and told her I was in town (not actually in town - town a few miles away). This upset my granny greatly as I didn't visit. I know I could have visited but it would have added almost 30 miles onto my journey and I wasn't there for a grand tour.

So basically, I am hacked off that my aunty 'told' on me - she has been instrumental in arranging 'family events' and refusing to tell my granny as she doesn't want her there so I don't see what she felt she was achieving by doing this. Humph.

Now I feel terrible and think I have to make another trip down to see granny. This is a round trip of about 300 miles.

Actually. I don't need advice ladies. I am just whining. I know I need to go and see her I am just really peeved. This particular aunty has two children who have never visited my granny. Why did she need to say anything? I would have been down with baby to visit I just can't face the drive anymore.

Whine whine whine whine