June 2014: Thread 6! The 2nd trimester and Christmas shenanigans!

[GillyBillyWilly]

Boom!

Oh, forgot to say that I used the 4Head stick quite a lot during the headaches - sometimes worked, sometimes was a bit rubbish but worth a go if you don't want to take painkillers. I drink a lot of water anyway so don't know if that is a factor but have had to cut down later on in the day as now if I get up for a pee I can't get back to sleep no matter what the time, and tiredness then makes the headaches worse. That's one thing that has really got to me- I used to be able to sleep anywhere at any time!

Also big thanks Lady for sorting out the list!

Riblet, me too with the sleeping thing, DH had been to his Xmas party and got in at 2am, I was then awake well until about 3:30, the cat just woke me up as it's his usual feeding time and now I'm wide awake again! Highly unusual for someone who used to sleep well past 11am at weekends. Think it's our bodies getting used to functioning on less sleep?

Fingers crossed for a headache free day.

Mine was so bad that I went to bed at 7pm last night and am still in bed now! Think the headache was due to tiredness and a stressful week at work. It seems to be ok this morning but haven't eaten since yesterday lunchtime so need to find something that stays down or I'm sure it will be back.

Sounds like they are being thorough which is good, Panic but sorry you've got extra worries. Hope the other tests go well. I've not heard of cords going in strange places before - i don't think it's something they check for at this point on the NHS. Hopefully it's one of those things that will right itself. Have added you to the list. Just this once .

We told the children this morning. I showed DS a picture from the scan and asked him what he thought it was. "A snail?" he says! But I explained and they are both really excited. DD gave me a massive hug. So sweet. These moments are what make parenting all worthwhile.

Hope everyone has a nice, relaxing day. I have our running club Xmas do tonight and so I might have to come clean as think they are all wondering why my attendance at training has fallen off a cliff! But will be nice to put on a dress and some make up.

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Ok so I've been stalking everyone in the fbk group (love putting faces to people) - but can't see any bump owners near Gloucester....surely someone must be in my neck of the woods ?! :)

I'm in Leamington spa, Bumblebee - so not a million miles away.

Ah ok I assumed it was a million miles away as I've never heard of it (but my geography is pretty horrendous) - apparently an hour :)

There's a Facebook group? How do I find it?
Although I don't want to join anything publicly visible until I've finished telling people :)

how does one get an invitation to the FB group please?

Thanks Lady! Both FMC and NHs picked up on the problem. It could be because of my age and previous issues but i am feeling confident tho. The doctor at the fmc was amazing we spent nearly an hour and a half with her and she explained everything to us. I didn't realise that the founder there developed the nuchal fold test and pioneered cvs so I think between them and my lovely consultant at Kingston hospital I am in good hands! I am knackered today and we have a drinks party at home ...

I'm also interested to hear where people are from Bumblebee. Anyone in SW London?

Message your email to lady gone gaga and she'll add you to Facebook

Who do I need to email to be added to the group? Nearly ready to go public...

The Facebook grup is closed and private so no one can see anything. It won't appear on any Newsfeeds or group lists etc that are visible to anyone else.

If you PM me your email address I can send you an invitation.

talking about locations) anyone from worcestershire?)

LadyGoneGaga can i email you as well with regards to fb group?!)

I ended up having a great time at the party last night. Also spent the evening dodging friends who knew about pregnancy and friends who didn't. I told one person and she told ALL her friends so I had someone come up to me and say 'congratulations on your pregnancy!' right in front of one of my closest friends who didn't know. I had to fudge and say 'oh the pregnant lady is upstairs' (luckily there were two of us) to which she responded 'oh but I was told there were two of you!'.

Note to self: with DC2, do NOT tell this friend. She simply can't keep her mouth shut! I know it's cos she's excited...but it's MY news bob damn it!

Ladies sorry if my question is a bit daft, i have routine visits (next one at 16 weeks) with community midwife is she going to be there during the labour?

MinaLeeds oh no, a bit awkward situation..hope your friends will understand why you did it in the end (when you tell them)

When we just told our family, I said that i dont want anyone else to know about it as its too early, few days later my mother-in-law said "oh by the way i was discussing pregnancy with my work colleagues"...i thought i wold go ballistic, thankfully i didnt..

Little I think it really varies by area and midwife. My community midwife for example only does the community stuff plus home births so as I'm not having a home birth there is no chance of her being at my labour.

Mina that would piss me off. Now I'm known to put my foot in it a fair bit but if someone reacted with no she's upstairs I'd have known immediately to kick myself & keep quiet!

Sorry - just relised I wasn't there - have added now

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Jessiebaba 27th
Batmam 28th
Stacks 28th
PoppySeed2014 29th
Mrsb2013 1st July
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kirstlovestea ???
Junebaby2014 ???
Kittygirl33 ???
Girlsgotink85 ???
Summer29 ???
Pussycat ??
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I am SW london!

I'm new here. Due 5th June. Could I be added?

Welcome Molly. Twins sounds very exciting.

Panic - glad to see you back!

I had a horrible headache yesterday - went to bed as soon as I got in from work. DP brought me a couple of paracetamol and a juice and that and a lovely nap did the trick. Have spent all morning doing reserve at Argos and picking up this afternoon and think that is pretty much all my Christmas shopping done.

I'm also interested to know what happens at the 16 week midwife appointment and how long it might last.... Can anyone tell me?
Mine's on wednesday!