December 2013 - creeping closer but no more hospital stays please god!

[LadyMedea]

We are a chatty lot!

happy birthday whisper and congrats abc!!! that's so great! how did he ask?

it is a bit worrisome when she stops moving for a while, but I guess it never lasts too long, and she lodges her little foot right under my rib and causes quite a bit of pain. Anyone else with rib pain? any tips? it's starting to get very uncomfortable, and I am really freaked out that I still have 8 weeks of her getting bigger and bigger - my ribs have nowhere else to go! i fear she's going to break one!!

anyways, i'm so lucky that i have no stretch mark yet - knock on wood. i do hear it's genetic and my mom never had any, so keeping my fingers crossed!!

i hope you're all having a great sunday. mine is about to start, but DH has to work so not too sure what i'll do...

Congratulations abc that's fantastic news!!

I got back after the 2&half hour drive from my parents and got home (DH had to work yesterday so couldn't come) and DH has cleaned the house from top to bottom and done all the washing and a big food shop, the house is immaculate! Nearly burst out into tears when I walked in the house.

Awe that's lovely of him mrs it's nice when our blokes do stuff without us having to ask 1000 times !

Shrubs that's lovely :)

feeling dead today, have built a sofa nest and just dozing all the time. Feel like a pudding.

Happy birthday whisper hope you've had a lovely day!

And many congratulations abc!

I haven't got any more stretch marks since my first pregnancy but there's still time! Funny thing is I only got two small ones and they're right on my belly button- almost like a cross that goes through the top of it and it's right where I used to have my belly button pierced. I like it as it's my reminder about how amazing my body is growing a baby (tho I don't want any more-lol!)

Been so productive today- cooked a whole load of apples my mum had from her tree and made a yummy spicy compote, cleaned bathroom, mopped floors, cleaned cloakroom, made Sunday roast and now making soup from the chicken carcass. I think I may collapse any minute now tho! Back killing me. Time for some M&S s

Oops bloody phone. .. Sponge pudding and custard!

abc massive congrats Hun, I bet you are over the moon?

Mmmm sponge pudding and custard sounds lovely mum I was craving apple crumble and custard a few days ago, so I bought some aunt Bessie's and it tasted so much better in my head lol.
It sounds like you've well and truly nested today.

mrs that was so nice of him.

Hope you enjoyed your day whisper

mumoftwo you're like superwoman today well done!!!

Impressed by your motivation mumof I managed to actually get off the sofa and cook and clean the kitchen. Only chicken fajitas but at least it was something! I even managed to clean the hob with it's embedded grease stains.

Still have the old silvered stretch marks from rapid weight gain and subsequent loss so hoping they will be the worst of it ... if I'm lucky.

Sorry for tmi alert but trying to fight off a wave of depression today it seems - hoping to talk it out with the perinatal mental health nurse on Tuesday, because I don't like where my moods are heading at the moment. Anyone else struggling with dep/anx? Any tips?

Bohemian keep busy, ino its hard being so far gone now but the more you do the less you think about things, if things get really bad i usually go for a long walk which is when the dog comes in handy. Hope you start feeling better soon

Always keep in mind bohemian and anyone else feeling low we're always here to listen, no ones alone here we're all here together. Glad you've got the nurse to speak to on Tuesday as well

I just keep dreaming that I die during labour or that I die just after dd is born. It's really worrying me ;/

I was quite surprised at my motivation too but I'll probably do nothing tomorrow now- it comes in bursts! Oh and that was spiced compote not spicy (hot) that would just be weird- even by pregnancy cravings standards!

bohemian talking is always good- is there anyone you can share with to make you feel better? Good idea to mention it to the nurse. I don't feel depressed tho my mood swings are pretty bad ATM. stom those sort of worries are completely normal- I have similar thoughts sometimes but just try and push them aside. I think the unpredictability of birth doesn't help our fears but just remember that we're in good hands when we give birth and I'm sure all will be fine! Hypnotherapy CDs will definitely help ease the anxiety- I recommend them! Even if you don't use it in labour it's great for calming and empowering. We can do it!

Congratulations abc!! How did he do it?

I'm so glad I'm not the only one to over worry sometimes. I suppose there'll always be something to worry about from now on! It's getting very exciting now, nearly in November and we're getting ever ready to pop!

There must have been something in the water today because dp cooked our breakfast too and he never cooks! Boiled egg and soldiers with fresh orange and proper coffee, yum :)

It's great that you're seeing the nurse about your feelings Bohemian, do let us know how the appointment goes and as Mrs says remember we're always here to listen. Don't beat yourself up if you find you need a rest day and just want to chill out. Be kind to yourself

That's mum. I know it's rare I just always think the worst about anything! I'm
Worrying about my dad going out in this storm he starts work at 3am and drives a lorry. I'm hoping he refuses to
Go. But he's not that sort of person. But it's so bad out there. Even the bin men in our area are cancelled!

Dp was having a good chat and play with bump earlier which was lovely. Now she's getting bigger he's becoming more interested in her movements. He put his head on my bump and he's like aww she kicked me head lol bless him.

Going to the BIL tomorrow to sign the tenancy agreement woo :) just wish we could move in sooner. 7th dec seems so far away!

Have had another crap sleep - DS in with us from about 1.30 and crying mam!mam!mam! Every time I tried to change position. Plus today's the Big Day - growth scan and we find out our little boy's birthday, assuming he stays put until then!

good luck today feather hope everything goes the way you want.

bohemian we're always here to talk if you need us. hope the nurse has some good advice for you and you feel happier soon lovely.

I had a trip to the labour ward last night due to peanut not moving much. of course as soon as im hooked up to the machine baby kicks like a mad thing. made me feel a bit of a fraud. just as they were saying I could go home I got really dizzy and threw up a few times though so had to stay an extra hour and have bloods done. not the best way to end my birthday it has to be said...

Woo hoo 35 weeks today

Oh no whisper but at least everything's ok Hun and an extra special treat to hear bubs hb on your birthday

bohemian hope you feel better soon and like everyone's said, we are always here to talk, my mood. Swings are atrocious at the minute.

feather good luck today Hun, I've had a crap night sleep too, tossed and turned all night and everytime I emptied my bladder it made my stomach cramp
At least I have a day off work though.

Have a good day everyone xx

tmi alert tmi alert

I have been to the toilet 5 times in total yesterday and already twice today, it's not loose so my bot is killing me
Anyone else got this? I've had on off cramping all day but only once my belly went tight with it. Seems to have stopped now though so I'm not gonna worry as if I think hard I'm sure I had this last time and it was my cervix thinning but not opening and I still went into labour at 40 weeks exactly, I'm just sure it didn't happen this early last time

continuation of tmi

Alyssa it may be a bit of IBS and trapped wind making you not as 'consistent' - also for me it has been the multi-vits just slowing everything down and making it more crampy and uncomfortable. Last ngiht, I thought I was having really bad BH but it was just a combination of both Junior and gut beating me up.

As a more practical aftercare solution, invest in some of those moist toilet tissues - especially the aloe vera ones. They are so helpful, plus if the windowsil of your loo is cold, keep them up there for cooling of bot afterwards.

I also recommend dried apricots as a less vicious and more tasty way to get things 'softer'. No way in hell am I drinking that cheap=orange-squash-with-added-ground-doormat fibogel nonsense.

Hi all- (waves at everyone) know this is ridiculously late to be joining a "due in Dec" thread so hope people don't think I am being cheeky but really want to slow down a bit now and start thinking about the birth and chatting with people who are at a similar stage to me. I am due 22nd Dec with no.2 and feel like I've barely had time to think about being pregnant so reading about people packing hospital bags etc has made me think its not that far away and I should start trying to get prepared! Hope everyone is feeling well today and is having lots of movement which I think is one of the most exciting parts

Hi overreaction - welcome to the thread! We're all fighting hospital visits, rejoicing in eating everything we shouldn't and comparing biological irritants

Welcome, mrsoverreaction! We're a friendly bunch and all enjoy a good natter, so don't worry about being cheeky - the more the merrier! Do you know whether you're having a boy or a girl? Or a surprise?!

Whisper, so glad to hear everything's ok with you and bump! Hope the sickness and dizziness clears up soon and at least you got to listen to little one as an extra birthday treat! Maybe that's why he/ she was playing up, so that they could wish you a happy birthday

And a huge congratulations to you, emma! Where, when, how, etc did he propose?! You'll have to tell us the details so we can all get jealous

Alyssa, not sure what to suggest but I completely agree with Bohemian on the moist toilet tissues - I don't know how I coped before discovering Andrex wipes! Spotted them in Poundland the other day and I think they were on offer in Sainsbury's recently, too...

DP surprised me by popping out of work for a couple of hours to drive me to my 31 week appointment this morning, so that I wouldn't have to wear myself out braving the stormy weather! He's been so lovely and thoughtful lately bless him, think the reality of the whole situation is finally starting to sink in!

All went well at the doctors though, had my flu jab and got booked in for a whooping cough jab next week (once again being reminded that I'm so far behind the rest of you!)
Turns out little one is measuring spot on for dates now too, which has put my mind at ease as they said he was ever so slightly on the larger side last time!

Welcome overreaction
I'm due 21st dec! :)
Don't worry I haven't packed my bag yet still waking for it to arrive! I've still got bits to buy yet. But getting there slowly!!

My boss is still bugging me to do this elearning ! I'm on mat leave! bugger off!!

welcome overreaction. we love a good natter and everyone's welcome

I feel like death today. had my 32 week mw appointment which meant I had to do the two mile walk there and back which hasnt helped matters. im now getting waves of pain low down which is pissing me off as I just want a nap.