October 2013 - swollen hands, puffy feet and we all need a decent sleep

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Time to start thread #17!

Spreadsheet here

We definately definately need a post natal thread. Ill feel like I've had my arms chopped off without mumsnet too read. Especially when feeding at 3am it will keep me awake lol. I just hope everyone agrees and hangs around or they would be a shame. Xx
Right time to TRY and get some sleep. I wonder how many wee breaks ill require tonight yawns
Night all.

Take care of your selves pseudo, tarlia and falcon xx

MON I cannot spell either now. I actually got quite nastily mocked on a thread I started a while ago for spelling rediculous wrong :(. Even worse I keep getting the times of things wrong. I have always been great at keeping appointments, but now even if I have looked at the letter 10 minutes before, I can't remember when something is for the life of me.

pinkforboys I will be lucky if I'm a good b/ maybe a small c cup now. And I'm not a small woman either! I'm usually a size 14 so not skinny, but i was just never blessed with big boobs!

Having gone from the smaller end of the boob world to the weighty torpedo end, I can report that I miss my old, smaller ones.
But then I also miss my waist.
And being able to put on socks, easily.
And being able to get up without letting out an old-person style groan.
And being able to roll over in bed without thinking about it....

I should stop now, shouldn't I?

Lol shire

I miss being able to wipe properly after going to the loo much too much tmi?!

shire oh how i miss those things. And I miss seeing my fanny and not taking my life in my hands to trim and shave. Oh and I miss putting my own shoes on. And sitting up in bed without causing myself pain. But most of all, I miss pâté. On French bread.

thethreeblondies not tmi, it's a nightmare!! Dh laughed when I told him this and then very nicely said if I ever lose the ability all together he would help me. No that will not be happening, I will just never do another poo again. Simple.

So glad to hear things are looking better Falcon - I've been checking in to see how your trace went! Hope the doctor can give you a better idea of what's going on tomorrow morning, and that your ds manages to get some sleep x

I've been feeling a bit less movement today after a very active bump day yesterday [paranoia], but she seems to have perked up this evening after I rested on my side. Had 14 movements in an hour, and been feeling lots since. Had EMCS with dd1 at 37 weeks due to reduced movement, and I'm starting to feel very anxious now at 36 weeks!

We absolutely must have a postnatal thread - I've loved having you all to chat to, and it will be lovely to have the support on the other side Agree we shouldn't start it until all babies here though

Hello everyone else [waves] - Tarlia hope your bp stays down, hope everyone else is ok. Rain tomorrow and cooler

Pink and Heffa measure yourself according to the bra guru guide. You will be surprised. I definetly don't have what anyone would describe as big boobs but pre pregnancy was a 32 E and am now in a 34 F. Those cup sizes in combination with those rib cage measurements really aren't that big.

I'm with you on the appointment times Heffa.
I also lose track halfway through sentences and can't find the words to express what I want to say.

Actual lol at things we miss

I miss having the energy and flexibility for positions other than missionary.

I miss wine. And camembert. And sushi. I miss walking without feeling breathless. I miss being less moody.

I love my boobs. Previously two miserable A cup things, they are now perfect and glorious full C cup. Sadly, also my hips and thighs have become "glorious" but I am accepting it as a package deal for the next few months...

mon you can do missionary?! I haven't been able to lie on my back even propped up for months. Tbh I haven't been up for sex for weeks now anyway. I just feel too huge. I just dont feel sexy because it's so hard to move myself around. I can't exactly jump on dh, I would probably flatten him.

Anyway on that delightful note I need sleep. Night all x

LOL MoN. What about sideway / spooning positions?

ps. I'm also losing interest in sex these days... in my world, it must mean that I'm really sick or really pregnant...

Yes Herds apart from when Dp is a bit tipsy or tired and puts all his wright on me.
I found that spooning hurt my hips for some reason Clapham.

Heffa and weight. Auto correct at fault this time and not me.

MoN I just wish I had the energy (or inclination) to do it at the moment. It really doesn't help that I haven't felt remotely sexy in the last 8 months!

I also miss...

• My waist and flat stomach, my pert bum (currently a beach ball of cellulite!) and my small manageable breasts!

• Being able to see my bits in order to keep them tidy!

• All alcohol, brie and sushi (come on Christmas!!)

• Being able to jump and roll about with my dog - just taking him for a gentle walk is a struggle now!

• Being in control of what or how much I eat

• Horse riding

• Lying on my stomach

• Being able to go an hour without having to pee

I could go on...

Good news falcon

I miss:
Being sound asleep at this time in the morning
Wine and cammembert
Eating what I like when I like without getting heartburn
Being fit and active
My waist
Being good at my job

Having said that, and despite the acid reflux, SPD, insomnia, constant worry and extra tests and scans I have enjoyed being pregnant in a strange way and think I'll miss it.

Morning got wokeup at 5 to 6 after a horrid few hours sleep. maternity wards are not condusive to sleep!

Just a few pointers for when people are on hospital for good reasons

It is boiling they have heating up max
They only give you a sheet to sleep with ok because its so hot but you might want yo bring a light blanket for comfort.
Bring a pillow the ones here are like pancakes!
Snacks are must, gave me toast last night was soggy and cold bleugh

Nothing else I can yhink of right now but I will answer any questions

Heffa, I got the smallest size Bravado seamless bra, and it was fine for me. (32/34A). Albeit there's some growing room... I tried on loads in John Lewis but it was the only one I really liked!

I miss:

• being able to climb stairs and walk around peppily without huffing and puffing
• sleeping in my stomach (and my back without guilt!)
• sashimi, rare lamb, rare beef, pâté, liver, ordering whatever the hell I want in restaurants
• feeling cold!

But I know I WILL miss:

• sleeping (even with the current lack, it's still better than what's to come)
• feeling baby moving around and being close to it every second of the day and being constantly connected
• the positive attention and having everything carried for me!
• no one judging when I stuff my face with food

P.s. really good news Falcon on the results. And great hospital tips too!

Ugh the little buggers have given me a cold and a sore throat. Yuk.

I miss
Sleeping through the night (not that that will happen for another 10 years now)
stretching without feat of cramp
Sleeping on my back
Being an appropriate temperature
Turning over in bed or putting clothes on without planning and gearing myself up for the pain
Having shoes that fit
Feeling remotely sexy

I agree with hot soup though that I will miss people smiling at me when they walk past and feeling my baby wiggle.

I blame all my spelling mistakes and random punctuation on the iPad. That's my story and I'm sticking to it! nothing to do with my newly fat fingers...

To all the first timers, be prepared to feel bereft at the loss of your bump. It's very strange as even though you have your baby in your ans you really miss feeling themmoving inside you and having a bump to stroke and having somewhere to rest your mug of tea/coffee

Hotsoup are you sure you are a 32 A? I'll get you all in correctly fitting bras if it kills me.