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December 2013 - steaming towards 3/4 cooked

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LadyMedea · 01/09/2013 16:35

Our shiny new thread... Pile in!

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MsCatShoes · 12/09/2013 20:59

Because of timings of terms, I may have to go back in the July (before the holidays) to start in September when little one is 7 months old - mainly so I don't get dumped with classes

Stom91 · 12/09/2013 21:12

Im in a moany mood too. My back is killing and no matter what position I sit on lay in a can't get comfy.. My bump feels huge and uncomfortable..

I just feel Bleugh and soo fed up of being pregnant now.And dp is out til late... And i can't drive and all I wana do it get in a car and go for a drive. :/

I'm on sick for a month then start mat leave on 5th October... I'm not sure how long I'll take depends how we are financially.. But I want to have at least 6 months with bub then maybe get a weekend or evening Job.
Sorry for the moan. :/

Stom91 · 12/09/2013 21:16

Oh and I have a horrible smell in my nose where it keeps bleeding... I've never had a nose bleed in my life until now :/ grr

itsliz · 12/09/2013 21:32

Ooh can I have a moan too?!

I suppose I'm technically on maternity leave now... depends on how you look at it! It's only been two weeks since finishing work but I'm already sick of being unemployed and constantly worrying about money. I'm still trying to apply for the other benefits that I might be entitled to but I keep giving up or bursting into tears because I feel like such a failure for being in this situation...

On top of that, I keep feeling queasy and getting little aches and pains in my bump. Not sure if it's anything to worry about, but I keep putting off calling my midwife for fear of being seen as 'just another whiny pregnant woman'!

Ah well... Thinking of starting a pregnancy type blog soon just to give myself a little project to focus on and stop me from going mad during the day while DP is at work!

All of my problems seem trivial in comparison to yours though ccsays Sad So sorry to hear you had to put up with such an awful doctor, writing a formal letter is definitely a good idea though - she needs to understand just how much of an impact her words and attitude had on you and how it could affect other patients.

Seems like everyone's having a bit of a rubbish week Sad Sending big hugs to everyone!

LadyMedea · 12/09/2013 21:33

Crikey we are all in a state! I saw random doc this morning as mine is on hols. She was ok and agreed to sign me off until next Friday which is when my annual leave then mat leave starts. So you and I are in this together stom. I get a bit lonely too, I have a few friends around here but they mainly work full time so days are still lonely. My Mum and Dad and Sis are both on holiday so I've been missing hearing from them. DH is away from Saturday lunchtime as he's doing the Great North Run.... It's going to be so quiet.

My pelvis is officially giving up the ghost. Got a routine midwife appointment on Monday so will hopefully get a quick physio appointment.

ccsays I am just gob smacked at the way that doctor spoke to you. Has she never heard of antenatal depression? Being pregnant does make things different, things you might be able to cope with normally become so much harder. Have you been referred for any talking therapies? I have to admit mine wasn't helpful and I got more out of a book but that's just the way I work. Hang in there.

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NomDeClavier · 12/09/2013 21:44

People with back pain try getting an exercise ball. I made DH inflate mine tonight and it's revolutionary :)

I absolutely second the recommendation to get a referral to a peri-natal MH specialist. Pregnancy can do weird things to your mental state and it's not you, it's hormones.

pistachio I'm technically not taking any this time, although I'm limiting travel and meetings and will take it easy doing stuff. Last time I took 4 months. It's doable but you need to have childcare you trust in place.

Roselau · 13/09/2013 10:01

well TGIF for all of us really.

I had that black tie 'do last night and was so tired I left at 11. by the time i went to bed it was midnight and had the hardest time falling asleep and then had to get up around 6am. so had about 4/5 hour sleep.

my team stayed at the event until 3am drinking their faces off and I swear I feel more hungover than them this morning which is absolutely unfair. I'm thinking of taking off the afternoon to go sleep. but I feel like I keep doing this, and I don't want to be seen as a slacker using pregnancy as an excuse, especially when I still need to have authority on my team and some senior guys that are trying to undermine me.

anyways, I feel bad whining because I know my problems are very trivial compared to what some of you are facing. I feel generally well and baby Rose is dancing around like a little monkey in there, so she seems happy. I have my baby shower tomorrow and I'm really looking forward to it :)

I hope all of you get through Friday ok and have a lovely weekend. Rest, relax, get spoiled, eat mac&cheese. xx

Featherbag · 13/09/2013 10:50

Hello again everyone, not even going to try to catch up as you've all been so busy chatting I think babies will be here before I finish reading! All well(ish) here, pelvis is still horrible but no more jaundice, still no GD, baby has turned head down and my bump is ENORMOUS (as in, I get old ladies going 'aw, any day now is it?) at 28+1. I have 5 working weeks left, assuming baby can wait til at least 36 weeks to be born, and there are 2 weeks of annual leave mixed in, so 7 weeks in actual time before I finish. Hope everyone is feeling not too wretched, will try to keep up from here on in!

ccsays · 13/09/2013 12:57

Oh no, itsliz that sounds rubbish! And you're not a failure at all! Have you tried your local CAB for help with the sorts of benefits you're entitled to? These sorts of things can be such a faff trying to get sorted.

Sorry, you're feeling crap pistachio. Probably doesn't help much, but our bodies are swimming with all sorts of stuff that throws us out physically and emotionally, so it's totally normal to feel that way. (Having said that the next person who mentions my hormones is getting punched in the face).

Rose is a lovely name, Roselau. Is that what you're going with?

Also, thanks so much everyone for your kindness yesterday, it really did mean a lot to me when I was feeling so awful Smile I can forward you a copy of the completed complaint letter if you like Carole, though it is a bit of an epic.

I do have a perinatal mental health nurse as my midwife referred me after telling me (nonchalantly, whilst barely looking up from her notes, but that's a whole other complaints thread) that because of my Mum's post natal depression and bipolar disorder, I'm at an increased risk of post partum psychosis/depression. I was meant to book a follow up appointment with the nurse aaages ago, but had been putting it off because these things are a bit emotionally draining and it's difficult to motivate yourself to book an appointment for something like that when you know you'll feel crap afterwards, iyswim. Anyways, the appointment is booked now, so I'll be seeing her on October 2nd, or possibly earlier if Dr Bawbag has been able to bring it forward any further. I also have (I suppose now's a good a time as any to come out as a big hippie) my Buddhist study group thing starting next week, so hopefully that should be a big support and give me something to look forward to each week. I've been struggling a wee bit feeling a bit lonely too (as have a lot of people on this thread!) so it'll be good to have a social thing going on.

Sorry for the huge post!

MildredH · 13/09/2013 13:12

Aah just wrote a post which disappeared!! Apologies if this comes up twice..

Welcome back feather Smile- I get that too. 28+6 now and daily comments on how huge I am rile me. Delightful assistant in Boots asking if I'm about to drop had me rushing home to measure my fundal height.

Frouby- have I missed something? We were saying a while back noone had seen Holly for a bit.. Has she had baby early?

Roselau · 13/09/2013 13:54

ccsays no unfortunately. I like the name, but Rose is actually my married surname. I really like Violet, but Violet Rose is not cool - poor kid would get mocked. I still really like Zoe.

Also totally with you with the 'it's your hormones' thing. Yes, I cry more easily, but I am self-aware enough to know when it's actually impairing my judgment, or the things I choose to say. My mom is the most passive-aggressive person in the world and she doesn't realize it (she is NOT self-aware). I try to rationally explain to her why some comments she makes are not appropriate because the only end result is making the other person feel guilty / stressed. Her nice answer to me is that I am misinterpreting because of my hormones. I will honestly punch her in the face next time. It's basically like when you have your period and get angry and someone tells you 'oooh it's that time of the month'. F OFF!

rant over.

CryingGivesMeAHeadache · 13/09/2013 16:23

Oh gosh, people telling me i'm hormonal makes me want to stab them repeatedly in the eye with a pencil Grin

I need you all to tell me I am stupid. I smoked for 7 years before I got pregnant. Stopped as soon as I found out in april and aside from one slip up in may I have not had any cigarettes at all. Nor patches or anything. Stopped using willpower alone. However today I am craving one so badly. It's all I can think about. I think it's because I talked to my old friend who used to be my smoking buddy at uni. I'm having to make myself not walk to the shop and buy a packet of cigarettes. So go ahead. Tell me I am an idiot.

Hope you're all alright. hello again to featherbag , sorry you're having to go through all the rubbish with your doctor ccsays

mumoftwoboysS · 13/09/2013 16:41

crying your pencil in the eye comment had me laughing- I so know what you both mean about those 'hormonal' comments! And- you're stupid- Well you asked us to tell you that Smile I have never been addicted to cigarettes so don't know how it feels (tho at times I've felt that way about wine!) but just try and think about how well you've done so far, think about your baby tucked away in there in that lovely smoke free environment and hold on to that image! Good luck!

CryingGivesMeAHeadache · 13/09/2013 16:44

Preferably a blunt pencil mum so it would hurt more and get little wood shavings in their eye that would hurt for ages afterwards...

...I think I have put too much thought into this Hmm

mumoftwoboysS · 13/09/2013 17:01

Lol! You need to get a punchbag crying!

I've got a question for anyone out there- I've got the what to expect app on my phone so I can keep track of how many weeks and days I am. It says week 26, you are 25 weeks and 5 days. So am I 26 weeks or 25 weeks? Why does it class it as 26 weeks? Confused....

CryingGivesMeAHeadache · 13/09/2013 17:08

you are 25+5 days Grin I always say I am whichever week I am in untill i change to the next one. So I would say I was 25 weeks if I was you. Atm I am 26+1 so I say I am 26 weeks

NomDeClavier · 13/09/2013 17:09

You are in your 26th week but haven't completed it. Like when they're born our babies will start their first year but won't be 1.

Your EDD is at the end of the 40th week, so 40 weeks gone.

I'm getting very frustrated by my lack of bank card. Just had the gasman round and DH didn't leave me enough cash so I was scrabbling for change everywhere. Poor guy :(

mumoftwoboysS · 13/09/2013 17:22

Thanks-that makes sense. I want to be in the third trimester! Still 3 weeks to go (Said with impatient pout and stamping of feet!) time seems to be going so slowly right now...

I'm getting frustrated about my lack of money. DH earns it all and whilst we can manage quite comfortably I can't do all the things I want to - like buy some lovely blinds for the nursery- DH will be asking me why we can't just use the curtains from Dc2's room (because they're shit and I don't like them!) I know, hardly a problem I do feel very grateful that we're doing ok- just want the nursery to look really nice! Thinking of making some blinds (with help from my mum) but haven't seen any nice unisex material- scoured eBay and its all either girly or for boys...

13loki · 13/09/2013 17:56

Evening all. Midwife today, which was OK. Fundal height is above normal, but midwife is happy with my explanation that it has been high with both previous pregnancies, too. Apparently now I am nearly 29 weeks I should carry the phone number for delivery suite with me everywhere. Oh, and put a bed wetting matt on the car seat, in case my water go suddenly!

Pelvis is still horrid, but bearable if I take paracetamol.

Oh, with maternity leave, I'm going off at the end of October, and I have said I will be back in January 2015! But maybe part time.

MildredH · 13/09/2013 22:08

Mum- I always say to people and think of myself as the week up if you get me.. So I'm 28+6 but have been saying 29 weeks all week Grin I know I'm only kidding myself but makes me feel better. As Nom says I am in the 29th week!

Chilli81 · 14/09/2013 07:30

mildred I do the same. it makes me feel like the end is a bit closer and I figure that as the 40 weeks is just a guide then it won't make a huge difference in the endGrin

Chilli81 · 14/09/2013 07:32

Loki sorry to hear about your pelvic pain. Have you been to see the physio or Osteopath? I'd recommend some help. it's made a big difference to me.

clare8allthepies · 14/09/2013 08:56

I know what you mean about counting down, I have an app on my phone that tells you every day how many days have gone, what percentage and how many days left Blush

Didn't manage to get half of what I had planned done yesterday, but at least I got a present for DPs birthday. My antenatal classes at the hospital start today, as we don't have anyone to have DD for us I'm going on my own, just know I'm going to be the only sad singleton there!

Hope everyone has a nice relaxing weekend

froubylou · 14/09/2013 09:18

Morning all

Mildred, Holly is still pg with her little girl. Shes like me and picked and name and announced it and sticking to it so refering to baby as her name lol. Sorry for causing any confusion. But they are both fine and well, just really busy.

Sorry to hear everyone is having a rough time of it. I'm mainly ok, just the odd moan and groan which is part of being pg I think. Bump seems to have gone massive and really hard in the last couple of weeks though. Makes bending down a little difficult. And alarmingly, getting up lol. Don't remember being this big with DD when I had her and still got 13 weeks and 6 days to go! Not that I'm counting either.

Have a hair problem as well now FFS. Have swapped from my lovely but very expensive hairdressers to a girl who works mobile and comes to the house in an effort to A) save money and B) because I know it will be impossible to spend 3 hours having my hair done every 6 weeks when the baby comes. So have swapped colours from a lovely red to a (bit boring for me) blonde and brown streaked affair. And gone from a short funky high maintaince crop to a nice simple bob that is supposed to be growing into a style I can get a hair bobble in when the baby gets here.

Colour work is nice. Bloody cut is awful pmsl. I look like I have a mullet with my fringe in particular being about an inch too short. I keep telling myself its lucky I am pg as it will grow out quicker. In the meantime there are baseball caps lol. Can feel about 3 weeks of hat wearing coming on. And next time I have it done which will probably be about 3 weeks before baby is due, I'm going back to the swanky hairdressers. No way am I have baby photos done with me looking like kevin keegan has raided the Sun In lol.

Have a lovely weekend everybody. Its my first weekend in ages we don't have a show to go to. Was looking forwards to spending some time with DP. He's now working all weekend. Sigh. Still I shouldn't moan as it's all money in the bank at the end of the day.

WhisperMen · 14/09/2013 10:00

Morning all. CryingGivesMeAHeadache here, decided to treat myself to a name change, hope it isn't to confusing.

I am having the worst weekend in a long time. I found out DP has been messaging girls on some online dating website and I don't know what to do about it. I accidentally logged into his email this morning as I was using his iPad and saw the emails. It doesn't help that I'm all alone and have nobody to talk to in RL about this. Why are men such dicks?

Sorry, all I have done recently is moan and whinge. I am usually happy most of the time. Pregnancy just makes me sad apparently.

I am totally counting down the days til my due date. Only 96 days to go! EEK!