Rat smackers extraordinaire enjoying a festive mince pies and brooking no argument that there will be the occasional sneeze birth before the end of 2013

[SweetieTime]

Ladies I think we need a new festive thread to take us through to the end of the year. And as it will be me to sneeze next –how did it get around to my turn so quickly???-- I thought I would do the honours.

Sorry Maybe I will try and put a bump pic up soon! I'm just not finding the time to even take a pic at the moment! We are full on with sorting the spare room out and just a lot of other family stuff going on plus work is keeping me busy too. I think I'll be working right up until birth but having said that what I do is really not a big deal and MrS will be doing the bulk of it when I've popped! And if not and we struggle we'll hopefully sort some help out if we need it.

I had my first NCT class yesterday which was quite different to the NHS one but still good with lots of nice ladies there too.

Trix lovely hope you DH & baby are doing well.

It's you next Bumpie!!

Keep hope S wasn't too traumatised after the jabs, I've already told MrS he's doing that bit, I'm not sure I'll be able to watch them experience the jabs

Not only that, the HV makes you restrain your infant while they plunge the needle in! I felt so mean holding M's chubby little thigh out so it could be jabbed. Especially the second one!

That's why you don't look them in the face till its all over! It's horrible :( we have an arrangement where I will take them for their 3 lots of baby ones while their tiny, and cos I'm a weak and feeble woman DH does the 13 month and school ones and I couldn't possibly hold down a little one that size when they can talk and hold a grudge and know which parent did this to them

she's alright, v sleepy and a bit less smiley today. it was horrid I nearly cried but she calmed down after a good cuddle. I've not heard that cry of pain/surprise and hated it. was there Aline as dh at work of course most people seemed to have someone with them

upping brooking for sweetie now

ooh she's 11lb now I adore her chubby thighs. when she was born she had sort of empty skin rolls, though was 7lb so not tiny, who h have now filled
(obsessive mother alert)

Solaris how lovely you're meeting up lots already with people locally. though I had a major wobble after Nct meet up on Monday as it seems S is the worst sleeper if they tell the truth. she does 3 hours between night feeds. anyway I've decided to chill out more... she's the gorgeousest and loveliest and cleverest anyway

Let us know how the scan goes tonight maybe!

I have finally got around to registering the twins today so they are both official now. Does this mean I can now register then with GP? Do I just need to give them a call and tell them or do they contact me when their 6 week checks are due?

My HV brought the forms with her to register K, I think if you (or Mr S) pop to the surgery they should have the forms. How are your eyes doing?

Yay to official twins Sweetie How are you? Are the eyes much better now? Sorry I can't answer your queries.

Too, Keep, Boo the jabs do sound very scary. And Too I don't think I said but such lovely scan news and brooking the nt results are all ok. Do you get them back in a couple of weeks?

Is it scan night tonight Maybe? hope we get to see some pics!

Hello Brookers, sorry I have been MIA for a while. I will explain all in a min.

But...

trix congratulations!! Sending good hugging and latching vibes!!

sweety how exciting that they are 'official!!' Did you sneak in any funny middle names??!!

Everyone else, Hellllllloooo.

So here is my news.

As I think I had said previously, my body's ability to make this baby continues to be questionable and the main issue had been the fact our Umbilical Cord had one Artery and one Vein not two Arteries and one Vein as is usual. This meant that I had been under consultant monitoring and had to have an extra scan due to the complications such as small baby and failing organs.

Anyway, that combine with my medication that I am on for my anxiety condition meant I had to have an official consultant review and scan on Christmas eve.

So we went, anxious and worried first time parents. The scan was fantastic and little bean is doing really well.

However, we then saw the consultant. It didn't start well as we sat down and he said "so, what can I do for you?!", I was like " ummmm, you wanted to see us?!!". So I asked about my birth place choices as I wanted either a HB or MLU birth. He said that as I was a first time mum and over weight(I was on a good track prebirth, BMI26 and although I have gained, my midwife has never expressed a concern), I was high risk and needed to be in the hospital and have continious monitoring throughout.

I asked whether this was because of the SUA and medication and he said "oh, um, no,", He basically said that there were no increased risks and that both 'issues' were so common that they were not really commented upon now.

So I was in a quandrie. I asked more questions such as what the risks would be, would I or the baby die etc and he said that he would always advocate a hospital birth for a first timer but perhaps I could consider the low risk beds?!

I left dispondant and angry(to say the least), I then read that he had put in my notes that due to the SUA and meds, He would recommend a hospital birth etc etc.

What do I do? I am anxious that the MLU are now not going to take me and we have just done a tour this evening to our local maternity unit and have left very very anxious as it was unfriendly and I do not feel I could relax there.

So, all in all, I am now a wreck, I am 36.4 wks and due to start mat leave on the 17th, I am so scared about what to do now. Can i please have some advice, experiences or just hands to hold please?!!

Congratulations trix
2 hours Amazing sneeze birth!

Oh Bumpie how confusing. I have no advice I'm afraid, but they take your weight at booking in as a factor, rather than your current weight no? I'm sure most people may tip the overweight category when pregnant. Can you speak to a midwife about it to out your mind at rest? Sorry not to be of help, but am here for lots of hand holding x

Brilliant news Sweetie!! I can feel another acronym coming on, but my brain is too slow tonight

Thanks Fox scan was tonight, all looking good, bang on size size and weighing in at 3 pounds. Pics on FB.

Glad things went ok Keep. Of course S is the best. I plan on ignoring anyone that tells me their baby sleeps through

Sorry to hear you're so busy Solars, I hope it's all good though x

Loving the 4d pics maybe! They're amazing! And 3lbs already! I can't imagine having a proper little baby in my belly like that

My scan date came through today! Woohoo! It's booked for next Thursday when I'll be 12+4

That's brilliant news Fox!! I was 12+4 for my first one too!! I can't wait to hear all about it!

It's weird to think she is a proper baby now. Apparently she is on for 7.5 pounds at 40 weeks. So weird to think she will more than double her body weight over the next 10 weeks

Maybe, fabulous pictures :)

Bumpie, are you with the Herts or Cambs hospital? Have heard of reports of people being dissatisfied with their service at the Cambs one recently. Can you see another consultant? Or ask your midwife if you can? Tell them none of your concerns have been answered?

Wow that's mad! Amazing that they're able to give a good estimate of her birth weight too! It must've been so exciting seeing her 'properly'

It was weird Fox, like it wasn't my scan, but someone else's. it's so cool though. I'd definitely recommend the experience!

Thanks Musical!

I want another brookers meet up! sweetie I want to meet the twins. maybe I want to meet you! solars may be too late to meet before you pop?

when, where.

Yes!! I'm thinking feb. I was chatting to Sparks and Boo just t'other day about such a thing....

Keep I would love a meet up too. I am not sure how I will get on with both twins on my own all the way to Birmingham. I might need a few shorter practice runs first, like to Meadowhall Boo???

BTW did you say S had baby acne? I think E might have it, red spot on her little face, she doesn't seem bothered by them but look a bit sore. I have Googled and it says not to worry as it is one of those things. Did Dr give you anything or any advice for it? Has S gone yet?

Bumpie you have to fight for what you want, it is your experience so make sure you get what you want. Have a word with your MW to see what her advice would be.

Maybe lovely photos on FB. It is all getting very real now, so exciting.

Thinking of you Trix hope you are enjoying those snuggles.

We have been shopping for none maternity clothes today, all very exciting. I now weigh a stone less than when I got pregnant, I didn't put much weight on while pregnant but have been quite shocked how much I have lost now they have arrived. I wouldn't recommend it as a method for weight loss though.

meet up you say Sweetie?!?! I'm there!!!!

I'm back! so treats was born at 10.32pm on the 7th. that second tablet definately got to work quickly and once I was on the hormone drip that was it haha. it all happened so quick I actually can't remember much about it. I felt really tired and a bit out of it even though I had no pain relief at all (still haven't). I was having contractions that to me felt strong and close together. they started to worry as his heartbeat had slowed so they wanted me to lie on my side. I did but it was so uncomfortable and thats when I felt the uncontrollable urge to push. they let me go back on my back but hooked that prob thingy on to his head to monitor him. I pushed several times with not much luck he kept going back up. they had a doctor come in who got me in a slightly better position and to hold my legs back. I pushed once more and he shot out! midwife didn't even have her gloves on. so he arrived 2hours after they started the hormone drip. I needed some stitches and am a bit sore but ok. we have just come home this eve.

oh did I say his weight? he's 5lbs 9.

Aaw Trix he was in a rush to meet his mummy and daddy in the end! It sounds quite intense to get him out so fast, you did so well :) He is a little tiddler too but just perfect. I love the pic on Instagram, he is just scrumptious!! Well done you