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THREAD 13 Jan 2014 - Grab those bags, we're nearing the top of that rollercoaster!

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Toothfairy78 · 04/12/2013 15:38

OK I caved. Here's thread 13!

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chocoloulou33 · 12/12/2013 15:23

puggle thank you for advice. Do you work in that kind of area then? They have told me to back if I get a high temp or pain anywhere else. They just cant understand why it's in my bladder as no infection showing. Its hard doing day to day things feeling like ur constantly bursting for wee but cant keep arguing with docs who seem to think this is fine and as long as my kidneys arent hurting I'm ok. Huff.

frying how very pants. What is wrong with these docs. Why can't they just explain things properly and tell you whats happening with your own body grrrr. Hope you are ok.

Thanks for gentle hug humpty as u can tell by my name big fan of chocolate and loving the idea of the yule log yummy.

purple you poor thing. So many people on here suffering. Rly not good. Just take it as easy as u can and order about everyone else to help you with birthday party.

sultana wow sounds like a fun afternoon for u then lol. Dont worry. Not all toddlers like that unless I was just lucky. Dd used to try things like that but learnt what the word no meant very well and didnt touch if we told her not too. Depends on how strict parents are really. There is always hazards in the home that you cant do anything about so try not to worry. Dd broke wrist when she was 3 falling down stairs and I felt like worst parent in world. She also tripped over nothing one day and cracked her head open on door. What a bloody worry they are hey..

extracrunchy · 12/12/2013 15:33

Purple that doesn't sound like fun Sad hope you're ok.

Frying what a pita that you've been sent home with no explanation. If it helps, I bled quite a lot on the speculum when I was checked out last week and they said it's common in pregnancy as all the blood vessels are nearer the surface. Disappointing though.

Sultana - constant, exhausting vigilance that eventually becomes automatic! Grin

enormouse · 12/12/2013 15:38

frying that sucks. Will you be induced in 2 weeks time?

purple bless your dd, she sounds sweet. Hope you're doing ok. And I agree, buy a cake.

sultana In our house, I make sure ornaments, vases etc are corralled off. Anything valuable on the mantelpiece. Everything else that might topple, I say a firm no. In other people's houses, I occupy him as best I can with books and toys and hope for the best. Biggest worry for me is him being over enthusiastic with other people's animals. Our family ones are very obliging and friendly.

angel I had my 34wk appointment yesterday and it was pretty routine (bp and wee). They'd have foregone it completely but they wanted to keep an eye on the baby's growth. My bump is small for dates but the scan shows baby is (still) 90-95th centile. I won't be seen now till january 20th (40 weeks). If you're worried I'd try and arrange something for just after Christmas, providing everything else is ok.

Have started making some Christmas food in advance - root veg mash. Does anyone know if you can freeze cooked sprouts?

Angelesque · 12/12/2013 15:43

humpty enormouse thank you! DH is trying to see if we can get an appt at the hospital, but feeling less worried if we do have to miss it now I know you guys are pretty chilled about it. Feels so near now that I really just want to check everything is okay - sure it is though!

Need to go back and catch up over last few pages... sounds like lots of people are having a pretty rubbish time... we're nearly there ladies, justa few more weeks!

sarahleanne · 12/12/2013 16:09

Just wrote a long post and Dd walked over grabbed my bloody phone and deleted it .

frying I'm so shocked they're sending you home after bleeding, I hope you are ok .

Looks like a few Of us are having some issues.
I'm home now and have to go back to triage Sunday morning for monitoring. midwife told me I must pack hospital bag today as baby is as low as it can possibly get and she thinks I'm 'gunna go off like a rocket'. Not very comforting words when DH is probably going to be sent away next week for work. Luckily he is on annual leave this week.
Also been told not to make plans for weekend as if bp goes even higher I will be admitted again on Sunday. Fingers crossed it stays the same.

I'm sorry I can't remember much I'm bloody shattered and feel and look like shit!! God knows how some of you survived more than one night in hospital!

Mythreeknights · 12/12/2013 16:10

frying thinking of you...But best I suppose to keep baby in as long as possible if bleeding is unrelated. I had a full week of bleeding with ds1 at 32 weeks and underwent various exams in hospital only to be discharged and then get to 38 weeks when I went into natural labour.

Also I hope your tooth is ok?? Mine is now a log grade hum pain iyswim, gum still inflamed but nothing, nothing like the agony that it had been. Apparently paracetamol (no more than 8 in 24 hours) is fine.

Just back from a lovely lunch with friends and walk in the rain, all the children decided to jump in all the deep puddles and had to be stripped to get back into the car, and smelt like ducks. Now running about the house on a high so I think I am going to flop on sofa with some chatty chatty bang bang and r.e.s.t

Also, 35 weeks today and a sudden change in how I feel, now bump feels low and grinding my cervix and fanjo, pulling me forward and definitely making me waddle. Getting those shooting pains if I move funny...I am keen to keep this one in as long as poss so I hope I get to the start of jan.

Mythreeknights · 12/12/2013 16:12

sarah crossed post...you poor thing, can you pack some goodies to make you feel better? X

Sultanajo · 12/12/2013 16:19

angel does your gp do antenatal checks? My midwife was away this week and I was told to make my appointment with GP instead....

enormouse the best thing to do with sprouts is....put them in the bin! Wink Sorry, couldn't resist! I don't actually know if you can freeze them cooked....

Thanks for the replies on toddlers. It really overwhelmed me! My mate was so blase about him rifling through things I felt I had to watch him like a hawk! Am sure by the time our little one is on the move we will have sorted things out in the house and as you say, when visiting others take things for him to hopefully keep him entertained.... Think we need to start sorting our house sooner rather than later as I now have several friends who have little ones who are just starting to toddle....

I take my hat off to all of you currently managing everything with toddlers in tow!

frying its so frustrating when they act so blase about bleeding but cant give you a definite explanation as to why.... Hope it stops and you aren't too far off actually saying hello to bubs!

Sultanajo · 12/12/2013 16:24

sarah bless ya! Really hope you don't go off when your DH is away....

mythree glad your tooth is getting better. It can be really miserable cant it!

Swannykazoo · 12/12/2013 16:33

Bloody hell - today has sucked for lots of people - big hugs to you all.

choco - stones were my thing until I went on Mat leave- Hope you don;t mind the advice, have just seen a few people (not pregnant btw) that really took to heart the "there's nothing more to do just now" so were very late coming back when there was a problem.
Don't want to get you excited but sometimes when a stone is coming down the ureter pipe it can give you all the symptoms of peeing all the time, bugger all to pee when you get there. Though being pregnant appears to be causing that too! Feel free to PM me if I can help with anything stone-y

fryingpantoface · 12/12/2013 16:49

Hi everyone. I've been at home and a nap.

I'm at the dentist tomorrow at 10.15, dh arranged it. He's lovely.

The whole bleeding thing - well, I'm still bleeding but if they aren't concerned, I'm not going to be.

they won't be inducing me in two weeks. I'll still be pregnant in Feb! Dh has been brilliant, especially when i started to cry. He just keeps telling me it will be happening soon and it's better the baby cooks for a bit more.

Felix90 · 12/12/2013 17:00

Frying bless your DH he sounds wonderful! Try and take it easy and I guess you're right about not being concerned if they aren't.

Just put my lambskin liner in the pram and it fits perfectly! Also filled a basket with nappies, wipes, nappy bags and a few muslins to put in the living room so we have supplies downstairs! Most of the house is unpacked now and it's just the study area and nursery which needs sorting and it's feeling like home now Smile Got my friend I used to work with popping round for a cuppa in half an hour! I'm excited as no one ever wants to see me haha.

fryingpantoface · 12/12/2013 17:14

Well, my belly keeps going really hard, it's getting a little painful, but then dies down. Could just be BH.

DH has said if i'm in labour we'll go passed the people in Triage and shout "You Cunts!" he always makes me smile

Enjoy your friends coming over!

TobyLerone · 12/12/2013 17:18

Good grief, we've all had a day of it today, haven't we?

I ended up in Guy's A&E this afternoon after knocking a boiling hot cup of tea all over my whole leg. It's incredibly sore and blistered from my upper thigh to my ankle.
The nurse dressed it but I've to see a practice nurse at my doctor's surgery tomorrow to get it checked, as he was worried about the depth of part of the burn. Only there are, of course, no appointments tomorrow.

MrsVDB · 12/12/2013 17:22

Oh dear sorry to everyone suffering. toby that sounds nasty

felix was it the uppababy or silver cross? Hoping mothercare are nice enough to repost mine after stupid delivery company

Sultanajo · 12/12/2013 17:28

frying bless your DH! He sounds awesome! Just what you need when you have been through the mill and feeling vulnerable!

omg Toby! You poor thing! Ouchie! Hot drinks are evil!!! That must be so sore.... Bugger them not having appointments! If you need to be seen you need to be seen and that's that!!! Grrrr!

Felix90 · 12/12/2013 17:30

Toby that sounds awful! You poor sod Sad

MrsV it's the Silver Cross I have. The liner is so lovely and bigger than I expected. Makes my pram look dead posh! Have you still not had yours delivered?

TobyLerone · 12/12/2013 17:32

They're going to get a nurse to ring me tomorrow.

The worst part was that my 2yo nephew was running around nearby. If it had gone on him I'd never have forgiven myself. The thought of that is really upsetting :(

fryingpantoface · 12/12/2013 17:34

Oh toby that sounds so painful! I'm sorry

TobyLerone · 12/12/2013 17:35

Not as scary as your day, frying. Can't believe they just expect you not to worry.

fryingpantoface · 12/12/2013 17:51

I'm still convinced it was my waters. It was the same with DS. I'm sure I can feel trickling now.. it's not a pleasant feeling! Still, fingers crossed!

They were really kind, but dismissive at Triage. I just felt like an idiot.

OnlyThePurpleOnes · 12/12/2013 18:09

God today has been bollocks for most of us. Shall we just pick a hospital, move in en-masse and start singing we shall not be moved until they diagnose our bleeds, dole out drugs and fix up our tea burns?? Who's in? I have Belgian chocolate dipped Oreos I can bring...

Seriously though, frying I hope you're feeling ok, mentally as well as physically. It's such a tough time, this end bit. So much to worry about. You are not the idiot, they are!! Plus, I love your DH a little bit - please envy his plan. Snigger....

Toby good grief, that's terrible! Not what you need at all. I hope it's not too painful for you to sleep tonight or anything.

Thanks for everyone's thoughts, I'm feeling alright now although a bit shakey. My lovely, lovely friend has been round and collected all my cake bits, and is bringing it back all done at 9am. Along with a fruit platter and crudités. Think I'm going to have to supersize her Xmas present. DH however decided he was going to his second office Xmas party tonight regardless. I mean, I'm fine, but still. A little support?? I'm drinking St. John's wort tea and making up party bags on the living room floor.

OnlyThePurpleOnes · 12/12/2013 18:10

envy his plan?! I don't even know what I meant - employ, perhaps? Confused

Frizz1986 · 12/12/2013 18:17

frying sorry about the bleed. If they aren't worried you shouldn't be (doesn't stop me worrying though) If your gut feeling says it was your waters then really keep an eye on it. Can always do the lie down test later or tomorrow and go back and see what happens if you are worried. There might be different people on anyway who might be more helpful.
Would be good to cook baby for a bit longer and the hardness could be BH just have to relax and keep an eye on them in case they develop into something more.

choco glad you managed some sleep last night.

puggle i agree with the hiding nesting from partners. Dh was not happy i was cleaning the floor on my hands and knees the other night when it could have waited.

nature yay for a chilled day

book still plenty of time for baby to engage and shoot out before xmas. Yours might not even engage until labour starts.

enormouse loving the idea of your tree. We have an artificial one as i kept wanting to spend obscene amounts on the best tree each year. Dh got rather annoyed so now we have this one.

band i hVe given up on the dressing gown too and my bags are actually in the car ready in case something happens while we are out.

only that does not sound fun. I love baking but have steered pretty clear as am exhausted. Will be making some easy brownies over the weekend to take to work next week before my mat leave starts.

Mmmmmm yule log humpty i purchased a swiss roll tin a few xmases ago and never got round to using it. Maybe i could make one just to scoff myself. Are they easy??

sultana uber lol. I remember my nephew being awful and dh leaves stuff everywhere so it should be great when ours gets a bit older.

angel i dont think an app is really needed but whatever you need to feel comfortable. For me its nice to know things are still going ok, how baby is lying (even though they wont worry to much until 36 weeks) and i like to know my pee is ok as my sister gave birth early due to infection.

sarahl sorry bp is still high. Is baby engaged or just really low? Off like a rocket sounds interesting. Nice and speedy labour then....

mythree sounds like baby could be getting ready. I seem to waddle on and off but don't think thats due to anything other than the fat build up on my thighs. Hope you last until after xmas....think most of us are hoping we at least get xmas over with.

felix glad the unpacking is progressing and good plan for the stash downstairs ready.

toby that sounds very nasty indeed. They never have appointments when you need them either.

Well saw the consultant and she said she thought it was head down but could tell why midwife was unsure. Thankfully she got out the handheld scanner and low and behold head is very low down. She didn't say it was engaged yet, and i hope ill be able to tell when baby does engage.
Got to see bubs head and heartbeat on the tiny screen which was nice. I almost wanted to cry as we left i was so happy.
Took forever though. App was at 1:30pm. Got called through at 1:25pm and sat in the consultants room. Then at 1:45 midwife came in and read over my notes and said she would have just booked me for a scan next week. She then went to get a leaflet for me to take home about tests once baby arrives. She came back at 1:50pm (yes 10 mins to get a leaflet) then she went to get the consultant who arrived at 2:05 and she spent 10mins feeling and scanning and that was it. Seemed so dragged out but glad all is looking ok so can still go to MLU as long as bubs stays put at least another week.

Percypiglet · 12/12/2013 18:43

Angel, I have same issue in that I've got midwife appmt tomorrow and then the GP receptionist wont let me book a36 wk appmt as it falls on Christmas week. I've been advised by midwife relative to make a fuss as should be monitored every fortnight for preeclampsia etc and might be missed if you miss appmt. I shall be quoting this and the NICE medical recommendations of the appmt schedules at the receptionists tomorrow morning!

Sarah, Frying, Choco and Toby - hope you are all feeling better soon and hope the medical staff get you sorted soon.