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Christmas Puddings 2012 - one bun has left the oven, who's next?

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PurplePidjInAPointyHat · 30/10/2012 20:40

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PurplePidjin · 05/11/2012 13:28

Hello Jade Brew

Michelle, SIL gave me an Emma Jane maternity belt - basically a big elastic band that goes under the bump - and it's fab. Might be worth getting one if you can; iirc Emma Jane is the NCT brand. I also find a hot water bottle very useful, have been sleeping with one recently poor dp

Clarella · 05/11/2012 13:33

That's great strawb - is it definitely 38 wks full term? I would prefer that greatly!

Stacey, that is crap and v worrying - can mw help/ sort it out?

Warning: dear diary rant but need to get it off chest - though I'm actually pretty calm about it -
Feeling so much happier and balanced over last few days. Really hoping I don't have to drop thyroid med again as I definately get a 2 week hormonal wobble which makes me think I'm depressed again. Just had a fab counselling session where I didn't cry once (first for me) blood test this morn then hospital on weds - really hope I can do the same there and be chilled, its nicely sandwiched between a sling meet in the morning and an art/architecture exhibition preview in the eve (where DH and his work partner MAY have won a small prize!) So hoping enough distractions.

I'm pretty cross with my pharmacy as i had a long over due bedside table drawer clear out and found the box and leaflet that matched the packet of thryoxine pills I was on in Feb/ march. (which I've obsessively kept hold of just in case) The mrha issued the caution and withdraw on 16 Feb due to concerns about its strength. My box, numbers all matching the affected batches, was issued on the 4th march - and I know id been on that brand in the months before. So I was definately taking pills weaker than.I should have been till about 13 weeks hence the resulting confusion and (on top if the slapped cheek confusion) resulting in my anxiety/depression. Im not totally fuming but fancy logging it with them. I still question if baby was affected in that first trimester due to it (most important time to be well managed) and try and tell my self it was relatively within range, though frustratingly, correct blood tests which would have reassured me I was taking enough were not done, due to the system the lab follows - you have to insist for t4 here. its just that I made one hell of a fuss at the docs about upping my dose on bfp and had so many diff responses including 'she's a fuss pot' - at least I did work hard at being a pain in the bum as my main doc didn't even think underactive thyroid was a problem in pregnancy, so it could have been worse and ended in mc or definately affected baby development. It was only through seeing the note of the British thyroid foundation that I followed it up with gp and pharmacy - they should have contacted me - but was never sure the date they'd issued the pills. Cos I'm feeling ok I can manage it, its the 4.am hormonal wobble that might do for me! Trying to just move on but cover my back if I.need to.

It's now dealing with the view the hospital think I'm barking mad - anyone would have been given the crazy doses of thyroid meds I've been on in last 8 mo plus all the other stresses! Seeing consultant perinatal psychiatrist on thurs to discuss medication post baby incase I wobble but tbh if the thyroid is managed ok I'm pretty confident ill be fine. I guess its all been good intro into being a mum - and good practice for future - and going for gut instincts!

Sorry for the monologue. Just needed to bleurgh!

Was going to say 'im full term today!' But maybe I'm not?!

Clarella · 05/11/2012 13:36

The semen in dhs doodah supposed to help work too btw :)

Clarella · 05/11/2012 13:38

Sorry - that was a massive post feel free to totally ignore!

WeeJo08 · 05/11/2012 13:51

Flip me! That took me ages to catch up!

Welcome Dating and Jade! Hope you like to chat! Grin

We got back from our little break yesterday. We had a lovely time - lots of yummy food, nice and relaxing and plenty of floating in the pool! We decided to get the coach there and back as there wasn't too much difference with times but bloody hell did my back hurt! It was sort of round my ribs at the back. Also, Shnarf seems to have developed a dislike for anything resting on my bump (or her house, as I suppose she sees it!) and really squirms or kicks if I rest anything there, i.e. if bump touches the table when I'm eating, if I rest a book/magazine there, if I snuggle against a cushion on the sofa. Hmmm...fussy!

Picked up some more baby supplies last week - changing mat (£14 in the Mamas & Papas sale), snowsuit, Moses basket sheets and the M&P 'My First Christmas' snow globe Grin It's adorable!

brooke89 · 05/11/2012 14:29

Woah Clarella - I would be fuming! Just got off the phone to my doctors now annoyed that they've made me miss 3 days of thyroxine because they've messed up my prescription! Can't believe what happened to you, i definitely think you should log it with them!

Still have this horrible bug and baby is hardly moving compared to normal - is this to be expected if mum is feeling ill would the baby also feel it? Really don't want to call the mw at the hospital as they have this horrible way of making me feel stupid

StaceymReadyForNumber3 · 05/11/2012 14:45

brooke just call even if they make you feel stupid it's better they make sure baby is ok.

brooke89 · 05/11/2012 14:54

Thanks Stacy, going to see the doctor at 4:20 first and then see what he says.

Wish I'd stayed away from google now all that's in my head is placenta abruption ahh!

Cookiesandcream06 · 05/11/2012 16:14

ellie I would be exactly the same, infect I would still be having a melt down about it now. Blame hormones!

stacey and COD are we allowed to do our own sweep?! Stupid question I'm sure. When I have attempted to poke around for cervix recently following mucus etc I can't even reach (Ido have short fat fingers and was V hard to reach round belly) so DP may be the answer if he's willing?! As much as I wouldn't have a problem with having a sweep (or an induction for that matter) i really wouldn't want my midwife doing it IDK why. Have been upping my bedtime efforts in hope for the semen to start working haha, and so DP doesn't know what I'm up to in a few weeks time when I'm suddenly 'in the mood ' again after all these months!

Last time I didn't know about DIY sweeps.. Has anyone done one before?!

Good luck brooke keep us posted.

strawberry wowsas! They can be a pound out either way ?! Maybe your bun could be next. DD1 was born at 38 weeks and was nearly 8lbs .
Have a growth scan Weds (35 weeks ) will be interested to see what they say weight-wise. 37 weeks is considered term I thought ? I'm confused now ! Also makes me panic my pretty newborn clothes won't last as long!

I'm probably mad but I feel ready now so anytime from 37 weeks is fine by me. I'm organised and impatient!

datingthedevil · 05/11/2012 16:22

I'm single, how am I going to get hold of semen / find someone to have sex with me? Lol

Clarella · 05/11/2012 16:24

Brooke - I'm thinking I need to not fume anymore, feel a bit vindicated more than anything - its partly that 'am I being silly ' thing that the medical people make you feel that drove me round the bend literally (now, after all I've experienced and seen others experience here and around me, definately call hospital) however that (prescription) I would be very cross about! Remember it stays in body for around a week and they always say if you miss one dose you can take the next day with your usual one. At this stage baby is making his own thyroxine too.

Strawb - did you loose some plug earlier in week....?! Um, this is starting to look a,little like the November thread ( they're really getting going!)

Oops and belated hi to jade and dating!

SpottyTeacakes · 05/11/2012 16:30

Hi Jade and Dating Smile

Have hysterical hoovered downstairs, washed up and cleaned down all the sides in the kitchen, am now in a considerable amount of pain. Just need to clean the kitchen floor and fold the sheets and towels and that's my 'chores' for the day done. Easy dinner of left over chicken, rice, peas and salad cream. Yum Grin

Clarella · 05/11/2012 16:32

Actually dating I don't know how very medically true it is - so hard to actually test what really kickstarts labour in a 'scientific test conditions way! Our nct woman reckons eating lots of dates works, apparently been doing it for years in the Mediterranean!

Clarella · 05/11/2012 16:36

Although.......

date link

Well, what's the harm, will keep you regular, they're rather yummy and supposed to boost seratonin anyways!

PurplePidjin · 05/11/2012 16:39

Apparently there is a miniscule amount of prostaglandin in semen but imo i reckon it's like the "blow jobs cure sore throats" theory - invented by men for their own selfish ends Hmm

Clarella · 05/11/2012 16:40

Ooooooo, not many women in study but maybe I will....

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Clarella · 05/11/2012 16:43

Following the evening primrose/raspberry leaf tea capsules fanjo confusion - ladies, its eating dates, not to be stuck up down there....

Clarella · 05/11/2012 16:45

Probably right pidg!

SpottyTeacakes · 05/11/2012 16:48

Surely eating dates might make it more likely that there will be a poo incident during labour?! I think the only thing that works is the nipple tweaking isn't it? Hence me not being allowed, under any circumstances, to start hand expressing before 36 weeks?

Clarella · 05/11/2012 16:54

I thought it was a given that there will be a poo incident during labour spotty!

I gave a pharmacist apoplexy when a bit bunged up and tried to buy some after being told glycerine suppositories were ok by mw and hospital cos she thought they would trigger contractions so could contribute I guess!

It's probably all mostly placebo effect :) (except nipple tweaking if that's what youve been told spotty?!)

SpottyTeacakes · 05/11/2012 17:00

I think there was a thread on nipple tweaking not that far back if you have a search!

No poo from me first time round Grin not that I saw/smelt/felt anyway! My mum has has five children and said she never pooed, she isn't the sort to be embarrassed either so I think she's telling the truth!

HoneyMum21 · 05/11/2012 17:09

No pooing during labour here (bloody well felt like I was going to but the only thing that popped out were piles Blush )

SpottyTeacakes · 05/11/2012 17:12

Grin Honey it does feel like you're going to doesn't it? I remember pushing and thinking 'I don't even care if I poo I'm just going to push!'.

Speak of piles, what cream is everyone going to use post labour? Or are suppositories better? I only had a couple with dd but remember how painful and gross they were!

HoneyMum21 · 05/11/2012 17:22

The hospital gave me anusol spotty. Definitely helped. and was free as they gave it

WeeJo08 · 05/11/2012 17:25

I leave you lot alone for a few hours & come back to talk of nipple tweaking, dates up fanjos, piles & poos.

Situation normal then!! Grin

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