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July 2013 thread 4 - keeping the duchess company

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Runswithsquirrels · 26/01/2013 13:53

No one seems to have started a new thread yet, so here we go!

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Are your children’s vaccines up to date?
TomDaleysTrunks · 10/02/2013 17:17

Fab advice re: forceps from vinegar.

Dd is poorly; very viral with runny nose, huge tonsils and conjunctivitis. Not much sleep last night due to combo of DD and late night as had friends here. Quiet day on the sofa today.

thinkingoffour I've had dizziness every day since middle of dec. I've fainted quite a few times now; always a bit embarrassing. midwife reckons its my BP. Nothing I've done seems to cure it but I always feel better if I have plenty of water and food on board.

Right, got to go. Being bollocked by the toddler for not watching Peppa Pig!

TomDaleysTrunks · 10/02/2013 17:18

Not thinking, I meant totally.

Cheeseandbread · 10/02/2013 17:19

Totally I too have had some faint moments- usually after a bath or if getting up quickly.

guava cheek and Ama I also long for a proper bump... When I wear dresses you can notice my little bump but when I wear trousers I just look a bit squishy...

Like you guava when I lie really still I sometimes think I can feel movement not in my head at all I also have got obsessed with feeling for my little bump, only lightly, like the MW did at my 16 week appointment- when you can feel the hardness of your womb/uterus. Freaky and exciting!

I went for a walk and pub lunch earlier with DH. Literally had to peel my jeans off once home as I got drenched... Now with DH and cat in front of a warm fire hmmmmm ignoring work that needs doing as actually cannot move from the sofa

Cheeseandbread · 10/02/2013 17:23

Tom sorry to hear DD is poorly. Hope you get better sleep tonight.

dinkystinky · 10/02/2013 17:43

Good afternoon all. Totally wiped out after hosting a birthday party for DS2 - don't recommend entertaining 16 4 year olds when pregnant! Early night definitely called for tonight. I am also normally an early riser but finding it hard to get up in the mornings too - think it is down to the disturbed nights.

Hope your poorly kids get better soon Tom and Sunday. Sunday - I think you should have immunity to the pox if you have had it before but maybe call gp or midwife for reassurance if you are worried. Am also getting a fair number of braxton hicks too.

AmaDablam · 10/02/2013 18:13

Tom and sunday sorry to hear your DCs are poorly.

I asked the MW about chicken pox as I have come into contact with a couple of children with it through work. She assured me that I should be fine if I've had it before. However, after being told quite adamantly by two parents that their children had managed to catch it twice, I did a little research and apparently it is possible, and some studies suggest that up to 13% of people do not have immunity despite having had it before. 13% seemed a little high for my liking so I've been avoiding contact with little ones who have it as much as possible (as well as becoming totally paranoid and obsessive about any little itch or mark on my skin). Of course I realise Sunday that of course you can't do that with your own DD, but I would have a chat with your midwife/GP and see what they say.

In one of my more rational moments though, I did tell myself that if the risk of chicken pox was that big a deal then surely they would routinely test you for immunity like they do for rubella (well they do that in my area anyway).

BadMissM · 10/02/2013 18:21

Totallyeggflipped I can't seem to get up in the morning.... worse every day...but can't sleep when I go to bed!

SundaySunshine Had Braxton-Hicks from early on with DD

Dinky Birthday party for hyperactive tinies sounds fun :-)

Have had a really rubbish few days thanks to my lovely family.

My parents have hardly spoken to me for three years, since DH and I got together... DH not the father of my DD...

Spent most of yesterday at the train station, as DD going down to grandparents and father doing fiasco of coming up on one train and down on next just so DH and I don't have to enter their house... But he missed the train and turned up hours late, having left message so garbled with my mother I thought he was on earlier train...

Having decided that as they don't talk to me on the phone (they only want to talk to DD), I decided that this was my chance to tell them in person, so I finally told my father that I'm pregnant. He then told me that I was a complete failure in life and a constant disappointment to him. Then huffed and puffed about 'what I was doing with my career', and how 'he had paid for my expensive education' (hahahahabloodyha). He told me I had ruined my career, and it was all my fault I was in a Tribunal, and I didn't 'try hard enough'.

Then he changed the subject, and didn't refer to it again for the next hour and a half until he got on the train. Cheers, Dad. Didn't ask how I was, when the LO was due, anything.

Spoke to DD when she got there...appparently he hasn't mentioned a word to my mother. I really wish I had a normal family....

dinkystinky · 10/02/2013 18:27

Oh BadMissM - am sending you huge virtual hugs, non-alcoholic wine and chocolates. That's a rubbish reaction from your dad and you're better off without letting him or his rubbish negative thoughts into your headspace - I suspect from your previous posts you knew he was going to be a huge blackhole of negativity when you told him, and he didnt disappoint on that front. No one can foresee what twists and turns a person's life will take - and whatever those twists and turns are, more often than not they are simply down to an external factor - fate, luck or chance or whatever you choose to call it. I'm glad you have a lovely supportive DH and he, you and your DD are a unit - and your baby will be lucky to have you guys as their family.

MightBeMad · 10/02/2013 18:28

Sunday you can get a straight forward blood test from you p surgery to check you antibody levels (that you are immune thanks to having it as a child) if you are worried.

Badmissm so sorry you've had a rotten day with yor family Sad

orangebubbles · 10/02/2013 19:01

Oh badmissm so so sorry your family are not supportive of you and your choices. I admire you for ensuring that your DD retains a relationship with her grandparents even though you are unable too x

MrsRoss26 · 10/02/2013 19:20

Thanks BadMissM so sorry you haven't got the family support you deserve. Hope you get to relax tonight and enjoy the baby you are nurturing.

Love the Home Sense pillow suggestion, I will have to try that myself - the story had me giggling! Having more and more difficulty sleeping recently as it looks like I may have spd/pgp setting in. Forcing myself to sit more and not run around like I normally do is surprisingly hard!

Some of you mentioned fainting. I had blood sugar/pressure issues more when I was a teenager, and these have sprung up again with pg. Like others have said, stay hydrated and well fed, and take it easy! We're pg, we should be kinder to ourselves Smile

Sorry for not being able to keep up with all posts, phone app isn't helpful in that respect!
Finally got DH to try some peaks in mamas and papas today and think we may have found one we like. Only thing is the weight - 15kg seems heavy to me! But otherwise, it's the m&p urbo, nice fold mechanism and great colour Grin vain, much?

lizincornwall · 10/02/2013 19:24

Sorry to hear that reaction from your Dad, Bad missM. All credit to you for giving your DD a good relationship with him - you're a better & stonger person than him that's for sure!

On birth stories, my first one started as expected, overnight & i got hugely excited at feeling the first contractions :)
Went to hospital at 2cm, and then freaked out - how much more painful could it get? Pethadine helped me sleep, and the next day lots of coaching from amazing midwives. Gas & air at about 7cm, but I'd already asked for an epidural. I think I could have kept going on gas & air if I'd known what others have said - that it's painful, but you just do what you have to do.
The epi didn't work, wore off after a short time & top ups did nothing. So, i felt the whole pushing stage. i was pushing for 2 hrs, then they took me into theatre (i was happy for them to do absolutely anything!). I had a spinal block (heaven!!), and they used forceps to get DD out. She wasn't affected at all, and we bonded well. Once she was there, i forgot absolutely everything of the past 48 hours :)
My birth plan never came out of my bag LOL!

This time am hoping for birth centre, as the epi didn't help last time, so am giving hypnobirthing a try to try to keep calmer this time :)

AmaDablam · 10/02/2013 19:31

Oh Badmissm that's awful, I'm so sorry to hear what went on with your family. As others have said I'm really glad you have a lovely family unit with your DH and DD, but your parents' attitudes and comments must still be really hurtful. It makes me feel very glad for mine, who do have their infuriating little ways but are generally supportive and well-meaning. Thinking of you and adding more virtual hugs to those above.

TotallyEggFlipped · 10/02/2013 20:00

BadMissM sorry your father was such an arse. He should know that the correct response to telling him you were pregnant was 'congratulations'. I think you know that you DH & DD (& bump) are the only family that matter, and you seem to have a pretty decent unit there.

Sunday I'm pretty sure I'm getting Brixton hicks too.

Sorry to hear that other people are having faint episodes too, but it's nice to know I'm normal Grin. I was a bit stressed about feeling faint starting a new job. I really want to make a good impression and I'm already worried about my baby brain and rusty skills. Flight socks are at the ready.

dinkystinky · 10/02/2013 20:07

Do you start tomorrow Totally? If so, good luck. I find I feel faint if I don't eat every couple of hours during the day - something small seems to be enough to stave it off.

islander99 · 10/02/2013 20:08

Hi All,
Pessimism/ denial prevented me posting any earlier, but would like to play in your gang! I'm 16 weeks pregnant with my first baby, due on 31st July. This thread is a treasure trove of information!

Cutandstick · 10/02/2013 20:31

Hi cheek I'm on number 1 and am 20+3 and started getting definite kicks a week Friday ago (19+1) after random fizzing! Thought I'd felt stuff before but wasn't sure. Very exciting when it finally happens!! Xx

TotallyEggFlipped · 10/02/2013 20:32

Welcome, islander. Add yourself on the stats thread.

Cheeseandbread · 10/02/2013 20:57

Sorry you've had a hard time with your dad badmiss hope your DH is showing you some TLC.

Welcome islander there ate quite a few of is first timers on here mixed with some more experienced mums/ which is great for all the info.

In bed now with my pillow Grin

cheekbyjowl · 10/02/2013 22:24

Thank you for your replies. Guava and ama, and cheese - hopefully we'll all be as big of beach balls in no time, but can enjoy being small for a bit longer too. It's good to know i'm not the only one. Cheese -be gentle, we don't eat all newcomers, even when we mix them with more experienced mums, you'll scare islander off:) (ate typo)

Tomdaleytrunks and Sunday hope your children feels better soon!

BadMiss, sorry you're having to put up with that. Stay strong

My husband asked what people say on this thread. I told him you all discussed stuff like home delivery, to which is response was - is that something they'll charge extra for on a saturday? Tonight we started our first ante-natal class in the form ofthe What to Expect When You're expecting film. It's quite funny if you haven't all seen it

Thinkingof4 · 10/02/2013 22:28

Sad and Angry at your dad's reaction badmissm
It must be really hurtful, just concentrate on dd, dh and bump and ignore the negativity.
dinky well done on getting through the party! I decided to wimp out for ds1's birthday this year and we had it in a soft play as I was about 15 weeks at the time and I just couldn't face it!

totally good luck tomorrow, I'm sure you'll be fantastic

SlouchingPanda · 10/02/2013 22:50

Cheek I am a first timer and at 18+3 I am just about getting a convincing bump. I look a whole lot more pregnant after a big meal though! I've been feeling movements since about 16.5 weeks, like little ripples deep inside, getting gradually stronger with time. I was in the bath yesterday, and saw my belly move just as the inside movement happened.Grin

Vinegar and Explosion, thanks for your honest forceps stories. I would by far prefer a forceps delivery to a full dilatation section.

Ellie after 3x normal deliveries the chances you'll need a forceps is extremely small. They are far more common in first deliveries.

VinegarDrinker · 11/02/2013 01:17

Ellie I was going to say the same as SlouchingPanda - you would be at very low risk of needing any kind of instrumental delivery. For that reason I doubt you would be recommended a CS although obviously you need to talk to your own Consultant.

I've got really bloody irritating pregnancy insomnia. Still Wide awake following a brief wake up from DS at 11.45. Not Good, especially as I have to be at work with my brain switched on by 8..

photographerlady · 11/02/2013 06:17

Badmiss sorry about the family, those situations can always be tough I hope they come around but do not feel guilty about withdrawing from them some.

island welcome onboard

This morning is a snowy paradise here! I'm watching the news for snow cancelations so I can work from home in my PJs. Come on snow!

Cheeseandbread · 11/02/2013 06:52

cheek your post made me laugh. Silly typos...

I've woken up with a sore throat and stuffy nose... Do not feel like facing the masses today...

Hope everyone has a good start to the week.