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March 2013 VIII: feeling kicks, comparing knits and halfway there

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theTramp · 03/11/2012 23:24

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mandasand · 29/11/2012 09:29

Hello everyone - hope you are all well. Seems from the FB thread that lots of us have been suffering lately. Here's to a better December! Sorry I'm just checking in with no time to catch up properly, but thought I'd better say hi before you all move onto a new thread and I lose you!

Also I think I'm beginning to feel a little more human today after about four, and possibly five, hours of sleep. Previous two nights I managed two max, made up of one-hour and twenty-minute stretches. Plus I've been totally off food at the same time, which doesn't help. At the risk of TMI, I'm also constipated. But my rashes of the past week have done down so I'm counting my blessings!

Saw doc yesterday and will have lots of blood tests next week to check what's going on in advance of next hospital appt, plus the diabetic test. And she's upped my thyroid meds.

Well, before I start feeling utterly crap again I had better get some work done! Quite behind with everything Sad

LexiandBeanette · 29/11/2012 09:49

Morning everyone!
Pink I love the Gruffalo! Bought by 4 year old godson a Gruffalo's Child dinner set for Christmas - he loves both stories.
Ood hope you feel better today and are warm! I'm another one who isn't suddenly warm due to baby - I'm a chilly mortal :)

Interesting evening last night and morning this morning. Sold my mini finally which is good, but a little sad as I know I won't love any replacement in the same way, it was such a fab little car! DH also felt Beanette kick properly for the first time - he had his hand on my belly and she gave him three direct jabs, his face was a picture, he was so excited!

This morning not so good - overbalanced out of a chair (!) and gave myself a fright (though I am fine), unplugged a charger and heard a bang and fused the entire house and plug socket, and had all the red engine warning lights come on on DH's car on the way to work! Fortunately he tells me (after I pull over in a panic) that 'it's a bit temperamental' and I haven't broken that too! Blush

sundaesundae · 29/11/2012 09:59

Oh Lexi, what a dreadful morning, hope you are ok!

Re: The Mini, OH had one and sold it and got a Golf (on finance), we have decided that he doesn't drive it enough to warrant the finance payments, we have lost a huge amount and he almost sobs about his beloved mini. So, he is buying his sister's 10 year old mini when she emigrates, it isn't as good as his, but he is happy to have a mini again. Bless him.

I slept reasonably last night, only up once, but kittens were playing on the bed from 5.30, quietly, but still!

Still no external kicks felt by OH, think that will be a while yet!

Hope everyone is well, find it hard to keep up on here, but I do read and send vibes!

StormyBrid · 29/11/2012 11:49

Mmm, egg chips and beans. Must finish off all vegetables tonight so have excuse for egg chips and beans tomorrow. Possibly with steak? I can build a baby out of steak, right?

What is this "baby is like a radiator" business all about? In summer I can see that causing problems, because summer is far too hot anyway, but now? Shoving a two-pound radiator in my stomach is not going to change the fact that it's three degrees out there.

A friend was telling me about when his son was born yesterday. Water birth. I asked if he'd been provided with a sieve to catch any poo. He said the water looked like oxtail soup by the time the kid came out. If he was aiming for reassurance, I think he may have missed the mark slightly...

LexiandBeanette · 29/11/2012 12:16

Thanks sundae I am OK, just feeling very accident prone! I totally sympathise with your DH and his mini sadness - we are looking at a second hand Focus which doesn't hold quite the same appeal!

Sheldonella · 29/11/2012 12:53

Afternoon everyone. I'm just waiting to leave for my 25 week midwife appointment this afternoon. Nothing to report really other than aches and pains. Also I think I have constipation :( Really hoping my blood pressure hasn't started rising yet.
Thanks for the pillow tips possom. I must try using it properly and persevere with it!
Stormy Oh no, I hope the oxtail soup comment was a joke!! I don't believe the radiator thing either. I'm usually always hot but I'm freezing at the moment.
Lexi Sorry to hear about your stressful morning and selling your mini. I have a focus and while it isn't the most exciting it is good to drive and very reliable. I've had it 6 years with no problems.
Glad you feel better manda.
to everyone else!

LexiandBeanette · 29/11/2012 14:22

Sheldon hope MW went well - I know everyone who has a Focus has said they are very reliable and practical, good to hear!
Stormy euch to birth pool story! Have seen a few on One Born every minute and it really hasn't looked like that :-/

Feeling really exhausted and achey today. Wondering if it would be really feeble to go home early, just for preggo knackeredness!

ThreeForTea · 29/11/2012 14:52

lexi coming from someone who had to be signed off for eight weeks at the start of this pregnancy I'd say go for it! :)

zoeymlucas · 29/11/2012 15:32

Go home Lexi I am going home in a min as am just exhausted and on the edge of crying as for some reason I seem to be in more pain today then ever!!

Dont have to go to physio again as she said unfortunatly there is nothing that can be done for me now the hypermobility is making it too hard and she has written in my notes in big red pen for my consultant next week I should be in hospital in 100% bed rest, dont think I have enough tip ex to hide it Hmm

Glad your starting to feel better Amanda my body is struggling with one baby so your poor body must be finding t really hard send virtual hugs x

Good luck at midwife Sheld and FX your blood pressure is behaving its self for you!

In BIG important news - I left my lunch of leftover chinese at home today so have been on a mega sulk all day, lol!!!

Sheldonella · 29/11/2012 15:46

Grr, blood pressure higher and protein in wee :( Baby measuring fine though and heard heartbeat again. Not sure what to think.
Lexi I agree with the others, go home (if you haven't already).
zoey Sorry to hear the physio can't help and they think you should be in hospital. Also about your food, I would sulk too:)

StealthToddler · 29/11/2012 16:09

I have had a water birth ..... Fab experience.... And ds3 loves the water. Can't get him out of the bath!!!

Rainbowbabyhope · 29/11/2012 17:18

Zoey sorry to hear of continued problems - sounds like easing up and resting may be what you need. Time to take care of yourself!

Sheldonella creeping blood pressure and proteinuria is stressful but great to hear baby is measuring well. Assume you will be closely monitored now which is always reassuring I think. My blood pressure always sky rockets when measured in hospital but at home its always low so maybe worth getting a monitor to measure your blood pressure when you are relaxing? You can always get dipsticks for protein from amazon - I test every other day just to be sure. I didn't actually have pre-eclampsia last time as it turns out but still paranoid about these things and monitoring it myself makes me feel a little more in control and confident about catching issues early.

I'm feeling really positive today - we have a growth scan again today and baby is measuring 750grams which is fantastic and still bigger than her dates. She should be a whole kilo by the time of our next growth scan in two weeks which will be fantastic! Everything is looking normal which makes me very grateful and very hopeful that I actually may get to hold this LO alive and well. I'm very lucky in that I find pregnancy very easy and my body handles it well but mentally it has been exhausting waiting for things to go wrong again so its nice to finally feel like there is some hope at the end of all this!

Sheldonella · 29/11/2012 17:34

Thanks rainbow. I have had this problem with blood pressure in the past but do far this pregnancy it has been low. I misread my notes - glucose in urine, and not protein. I hope this is less worrying. Glad your measurements are all looking good and you are feeling positive.

mandasand · 29/11/2012 18:05

Another me-me-me post, I'm afraid ... I've never been constipated before so seeking advice on Lactulose oral solution which DH came home with. I took 3 x 5mls, as pharmacist advised DH, over two hours ago and nothing is happening. I am quite uncomfy, feeling like I need a poo all the time but I sit and I sit and nothing happens. (Trying v. hard not to force things as do not want piles!)

Has Lactulose worked for anyone else? Do I just need to keep taking it till the earth moves?!

So, Sheldon, I feel your pain in this department Smile Are you taking anything?

Poor Lexi with your tumble Sad Hope you're feeling alright Smile

Rainbow fab news on the scan! Glad you're feeling positive.

Zoey tsh re your naughty thoughts re tippex! I may have missed a bunch of news on here but how is it going working from home a bit, or is it difficult to tear yourself away as much as your body needs? Pretty please take it easy, my love! Easier said than done, I know.

Actually got my brain into gear a bit today. DH had half day as is off to a thing at a local and exciting company he want to work for. Believe it or not, I have never seen him in his interview / funeral suit and - my goodness - how smart! If only I was feeling remotely able-bodied I'd be preparing to ravish him on his return this evening. As it is I will continue trying to write an abstract with idle googlings on constipation. Glam.

backwardpossom · 29/11/2012 18:20

manda Lactulose worked for me during my last pregnancy - it's only a softener though rather than a laxative, so doesn't really work for un-bunging when you're bunged up already, if that makes sense? It's more of a preventative. Hope things get moving for you soon...

Rainbow great news about the growth scan. It's great that you're so positive :)

Lexi hope you have a better start to the day tomorrow!

Sheldon hope things are ok - have they said if they'll need to give any treatment/do further tests? Is glucose in your urine a sign of gestational diabetes maybe?

As for me, I got a letter today inviting me to interview at my former school which is exciting. :) So one of my applications has gone well. I'm still waiting to hear about the HoD job... Had a manic day at work, but I actually really enjoyed it for a change. I've been sleeping so much better and what a difference it makes to your day! I can't believe I'm 26 weeks tomorrow. What's that about?!

mandasand · 29/11/2012 18:29

yippee re interview possom! fingers crossed for the other one, too. be nice to have two offers on the table, eh? even if you know which one you want the most!

oh bugger re lactulose. from what I've read on google I think I'm all bunged up already. no movement for days. and it's all there, it just won't - you know - make an appearance. (SORRY TMI!!!) Do you know if you can get laxatives over the counter at chemist? If so I may send DH out as seriously uncomfy.

Sheldonella · 29/11/2012 18:32

manda not taken anything yet although I meant to ask the midwife today and forgot. Plain yoghurt on muesli for breakfast followed by a coffee was working for me until recently but not now. Prune juice is meant to work so I might try that. I didn't know you could just buy lactulose - will be looking for some of that tomorrow.

possom the midwife didn't say anything about it but everyone here gets a routine test at 28 weeks so I guess I'll see the outcome from that. I was more panicked when I thought it was protein, I've calmed down a bit now after adding some other threads about glucose. Massive good news on the interview, fingers firmly crossed for you :)

Oodthunkit · 29/11/2012 19:00

zoey how much can you slow down and not go mad?

Good luck with the interview possum

backwardpossom · 29/11/2012 19:03

Yes I think you can get things to help over the counter, manda, but do keep going with the lactulose as it'll keep things moving once you've passed this lot! Wink (oh and another tip - use it post birth, believe me!!!)

Thanks for the good luck vibes, Ood, Sheldon and manda :)

theTramp · 29/11/2012 19:04

Glucose will mean a GDT I think. But if it was worrying they'd have said.

Manda - liquorice! Don't eat too
Much, but say half a bag of panda liquorice or ausie liquorice (not the liquorice wheels or overly sugary or salty stuff) and things will shift in a few hours. Try ensuring you're having something constipation friendly daily - prune juice, apricots, dates, and those guy friendly yogurts all count. I've only had constipation twice - once as a kid when I was bed bound for 3 weeks and once as an adult. I'm v keen never to experience this again so I can only empathise. Glad to hear rash is improving.

Zoey - see what happens when you don't take responsibility for your own r&r (tuts, looks stern). Seriously my dear if she's writing this in big red pen that's not good. Take it easy. The world won't collapse just because you rest up for a while. That world includes your office and your home AND you. Ok it'll be a bit difficult and not as great as when you're there but it'll cope and so will you. I hope you went home early, are now legs up and resting and have enjoyed the left over Chinese and/or the dinner someone else has cooked for you. Seriously - be kinder to yourself, you really sound like you need it.

Rainbow - pleased to hear you're feeling more upbeat and so far all is well. Nice to see a bit of worry, even if only a little bit, lift away.

Ood - gosh, two nights sleep and still shattered. Have you had your iron levels checked recently? Silly as it sounds if there low, even if not chronically so, it can make a massive difference to energy levels and it's everso easily sorted if that's what it is. If you haven't pop to GP and ask them to check.

Sounds like everyone is having full weeks. Car sale sounds positive Lexi, even if a Focus isn't as exciting. Great news on mini return for pining other halfs as well.

I'm just on way home today. Healthier fast food tonight though. Quorn stir fry in satay esque sauce (peanut butter, hot water, soya sauce) with noodles. Yum. Lunch was a far from healthy roasted mushroom in baguette with cheese & chips mind. Oops.

Stupidly busy week is being accompanied by a stupidly busy weekend and looking at diary it's now non stop til January. I'm going to diarise a couple of rest days or I'll just collapse I think. Still, all interesting stuff. This weekend we open our gallery and artists from our street are exhibiting within it and opening their studios. So if you're in London pop along and say hi. Forest hill, 12-4pm. :)

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theTramp · 29/11/2012 19:05

Guy should read gut. Oops.

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theTramp · 29/11/2012 19:06

Oh yes, 25% off Is Oliver coats which makes the gorgeous duffle coat £240 rather than £320. If anyone is still coat hunting.

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Oodthunkit · 29/11/2012 19:19

tramp it probably is iron, at hospital on Monday so it's on my list. Am paranoid about GD though and scared theyll test me and I'll get tonnes of chocolate for Xmas Blush

JoJoBella84 · 29/11/2012 19:43

manda I was prescribed lactulose in hospital after 4 days of no go! It's just a softener rather than a laxative but will keep things moving once things clear out. I've not used it since but still have it as I'm sure the third trimester will bring a whole range of little difficulties, so it may come in handy!!

theTramp · 29/11/2012 20:25

Ood - GD symptoms include tiredness, dizziness, being excessively thirsty... if you've only got one of the three I think iron is most likely.

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