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February 2014 take 2

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bugsyburge · 27/06/2013 21:49

well new thread already ladies.... lets go Grin

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Bearfrills · 02/07/2013 18:46

Oh 212, lovie :( have a hug. Its awful, I know it is, I'm feeling like death warmed over myself, but it'll pass. It will.

What I've found works for me is relaxing in a warm bath and then straight into bed. The bath helps me chill out and then I go right off to sleep, I've found that the more sleep I have the easier the sickness is to handle. It doesn't ease it, just makes me more able to deal with it.

I've also found eating helps, constantly. I don't feel like eating so I've gotten little goldfish crackers from Tesco, you know the sort that they have on buffets? I keep a pot of those next to me and I suck them one at a time every few minutes, mini Cheddars too and plain Ritz also. It helps to knock it back a bit.

Feeding my two DCs (3yo and 1yo) has been churning my stomach the last few days so they've been getting whatever I can face making. Not brilliant but it's temporary. Yesterday they got flatbread 'pizza' (flour tortilla, tomato puree, some chopped vegetables and ready cooked chicken, grated cheese - oven for five minutes to melt the cheese), today was sweetcorn soup (frozen sweetcorn, frozen peppers, veg stock, simmer for 20mins then blitz with hand blender), tomorrow I'm palming it off onto DH.

Ditch off housework for a little while, I'm sure your DH can run the Hoover over or stick some laundry in or wash the dishes when he gets in from work.

CBeebies or a DVD for the kids, pile under a blanket on the sofa then they're entertained and you can relax a little. I know it feels like a cop out but a few days weeks of TV/DVD days won't permanently damage them, if they're anything like mine they'll think it's their birthday come early :o

Is there anyone who could take them for an hour or two to give you a break? Family, friend, kindly neighbour?

Sassy20 · 02/07/2013 19:00

I can (so far ) recommend cheesy pasta - it seems to have gone down ok and stemmed my nausea for a bit. I sympathise with anyone trying to feed other dcs. Luckily my dd gets fed at nursery Monday - Wednesday so only a few days to cope!

Quick question for anyone in the know. Just found out my dd's friend has chicken pox and I was with her last week. I've had chicken pox as has my dd - am I right in thinking there shouldn't be anything to worry about?!

lumpylumps · 02/07/2013 19:08

Hi all, please can I join you?? I found out yesterday that i'm 8 weeks with dc3. Crazy mixed emotions right now, one minute ridiculously excited, the next ridiculously terrified about having another baby.

I think I've convinced myself that my symptoms weren't pregnancy related and ignored them and played them down because I did a test that was negative 3 weeks ago. Since the 2 positive ones yesterday I've felt nothing but nausea, stomach cramps and exhaustion.

If this is the 2nd thread already I think I'm going to struggle to catch up on everyone but I hope I soon will!

LovesToBake · 02/07/2013 19:15

Really struggling to think of anything that I can face to eat tonight. Someone mentioned oven chips so I've thrown some in the oven but I can smell them now and they're turning my stomach. Very disappointing. Hoping when they're actually cooked, they might seem more appealing. DH suddenly has a lot of evening commitments which is probably no bad thing as my preference is to be in bed by 8:30pm at the moment, not very sociable!

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pettyprudence · 02/07/2013 19:32

I'm having a fruit scone for tea Grin I'm now going for little and often because I had a big-ish lunch and then felt hungry/sick just 2 hours later so If I want to curb the weight gain and the nausea I think I need to eat less but more often. Should probably have something more nutritious though...
DH has to work away every week until the end of the month so its just me and ds in the week. On the plus side, I am taking advantage and joining him with afternoon naps (when I'm not in work). Could do with DH here though to sort me out some proper food, i just can't be bothered

lumpylumps · 02/07/2013 19:32

ha ha! I have 2 ds. ds1 will be 5 on aug 16th, ds2 3 on aug 31st.

I've got an appt with the dr a week todaywhen I'll be 9+3. not sure if I should ring and see about bypassing that and going straight to the MW.

I've had a quick skim through this thread, it sounds like you're having a rough time. I've never actually been sick but have the all day nausea!! and the thought of food. ugh!!!

vix206 · 02/07/2013 19:34

Sassy. My MW says nothing to worry about with chicken pox as long as you've had it yourself.

LovesToBake · 02/07/2013 19:35

Pettyprudence sounds like an excellent idea to get the naps in when you can. I have resolved to try and nap when my DS naps on my non-work days. I really think sleep helps with the nausea - partly because being asleep is a break from feeling nauseous and partly because I guess the sleep helps your body recover.

I checked my diary from when I was pregnant with DS and the nausea and being sick ties in to within a day of when it started with that pregnancy. Wonder if that means I'm having another boy...

LovesToBake · 02/07/2013 19:43

My online food shop arrived this evening with some Mini Twister lollies. I can confirm that they're slipping down a treat - recommend to the sickness sufferers!

Sassy20 · 02/07/2013 19:49

Thanks Vix - that's reassuring and backs up what I thought.
I definitely can see a link between the nausea and tiredness. If I get some sleep I feel less nauseous but when it's getting to the end of the day I start feeling totally sick again.

Is it bad that it's not yet 8 and I'm in bed Grin I think my dd thought I was joking when I told her Mummy was going to bed as soon as she was in bed!!!

lyndsey90 · 02/07/2013 20:49

I've got my booking appointment on thurs 11th, I'll be 8+5!!

lyndsey90 · 02/07/2013 20:51

Also. Still don't feel pregnant other than sore boobs! I have increased hunger but I get full faster :/

laura0007 · 02/07/2013 22:32

I'm exactly the same Lyndsey!

lyndsey90 · 02/07/2013 22:48

laura I'm glad I've not got the morning sickness thing, but thinking that because I haven't my body will not lose any weight during this pregnancy, am just gonna get FAT WAAH!!

Shropshiremummy2b · 03/07/2013 06:38

lyndsey and laura I'm going to be mahoooosive with you so panic not. Onwards and outwards!!!! X

Thingymajigs · 03/07/2013 07:02

Same here. My jeans are getting a bit snug. Not surprising as I've gone a bit crazy with the carbs. I just feel hungry all of the time. I'm hoping to get a hold of this today now the queasiness seems to have passed. I had got into a habit of eating loads to curb the mild nausea.

sunflowered · 03/07/2013 07:56

It's not just my jeans that are tight, my rapidly expanding boobs are making tops and dresses difficult as well Sad I'm thinking of asking the midwife to take a point off my bmi at the big booking appointment weigh in to account for my new cleavage!

Bearfrills · 03/07/2013 07:57

Carb Central here too, if it's main ingredient is stodge then I want to eat it.

DH had done spaghetti bolognese for me getting home from work last night, the DCs were already fed, bathed and in bed, my nightie was in the tumble drier so it was all soft and warm (it's all glamour round here ... ). I showed my appreciation by being unable to swallow the spaghetti, complaining about the smell of garlic, eating the last of the bread (no sandwiches for work today for him) and then passing out asleep at 9pm.

gnittinggnome · 03/07/2013 08:52

bear your DH sounds great! Mine is very supportive, but also a smidge clueless ;-) Would rather have it that way round than not thuogh.

sunflowered I actually went out yesterday and went a bit crazy in various sales, and have acquired a maxi dress and a jersey dress, both of which will accommodate another few inches on the boobs and a bump up to maybe 5-6 months. 70% off, thank gods, but still - I have been on a clothes diet since January, so it felt very decadent.

I've been talking to my own mum a lot recently, and she said that her generation were told to not put on more than a stone (6kg) for their whole pregnancy (in the late 70s). I'm glad I don't have that hanging over me!

212VIP · 03/07/2013 09:28

Saw the doctor.
Waiting to hear about emergency scan today.
Suspected ectopic :(

tinypolkadot · 03/07/2013 09:43

So sorry to hear that 212VIP I hope you're ok and have got some support around you today? Sending some virtual hugs Flowers

Thingymajigs · 03/07/2013 10:25

So sorry 212. That must be so scary. I hope the scan appointment comes through quickly.

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