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The Definitlies - May 2014ers!

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MrsFooCough · 27/12/2013 22:31

Almost there now, May mums!

Stats page: docs.google.com/spreadsheet/ccc?key=0AvygwA-EKhURdDMwQWNNWGt0cHhmVkloazVVQ0hYNUE#gid=0

Size of baby chart: m.thebump.com/pregnancy/pregnancy-tools/articles/how-big-is-baby.aspx?MsdVisit=1

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bushprincess · 21/01/2014 07:56

So sorry to hear the sad news, dobe how awful for your cousin, as you say it makes us feel grateful for our little ones hanging on in there... every week now makes a huge difference to their chances...

clearly if you didn't know you can't have been insensitive, now she's told you I hope you're able to give her the support she needs and that she can share in your joy of your little one.

thistle and moomin sorry to hear about your losses, sending you big hugs.

SO great to hear every-ones bfeeding experiences here, I'm really keen to try but a little worried about the pain etc... can't remember who suggested it but I love the idea of setting little goals to reach... for anyone who's keen maybe we can have a little cheer-leading squad here for each little goal we reach!

Also loving the non-judgemental attitude, a friend here was one of the few unlucky ones who really didn't produce enough milk, despite the huge amount of drugs she was given to bring it in, the pressure she felt, esp from her DH's family seems to have been quite a contributor to the bad PND she suffered from...

dobe hope you get some let up from the pain you're in or can get some crutches to help, it sounds excruciating you poor thing.

Hi to everyone else!!

Minions · 21/01/2014 08:36

Sorry to hear peoples sad news, dobe, moomin & thistle Thoughts with you & your families.

clearly, a really difficult one but you couldn't have known. The fact you're worried I'm sure means you'll be very sensitive from now on. My friend has has 4 or 5 miscarriages, not one successful pregnancy. We had shared together as during this time we were TTC without success. When I finally fell pregnant I felt quite guilty. After much thought I sent an email to let her know so she had time to respond without me being on the end of the phone. She was great and while I'm always very conscious not to talk about being pregnant all the time when we're together & on FB etc I've been amazed at how she manages to remain happy for us. Maybe next time you see her ask how she is and take it from there.

Squiffie · 21/01/2014 09:35

Sorry to hear all the sad news. Thinking of you and your families moomin, thistle and dobe. X x

loopylou52 · 21/01/2014 12:45

So sorry to those of you who have had bad news Thanks

Clearly - as others have said, you can't feel bad when you didn't know, and I'm sure you'll be sensitive now you do.

Can't remember if I said I saw a specialist physio last week about my pgp. It's at a private hospital so I may be bankrupt by May but hopefully I'll still be able to move. She was really good - seemed very knowledgeable about the condition (which is why I went there - NHS physio was quite dismissive of it as one of those pregnancy things). She found that, even though my pain is at the front, it's my sacrioliac joint (at the back) which is mis-aligned - this was previously a weak area and was causing back pain previously, but strange how the pain switched round to the front.

MrsFooCough · 21/01/2014 14:04

Oh loopy maybe my ridiculous hip/pelvic pain might be addressed by a private physio ~hopeful face~ I went to a private osteopath when I was a teenager a few times for what I think is the underlying issue now, but what with pg (and no money) I'm doubly scared about approaching any kind of treatment.

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mrsmummytobe · 21/01/2014 14:13

Loopy, your physio sounds amazing! I told the gp about my painful hips at my 24 week appointment but she just said it was a normal pregnancy thing & didn't refer me for any treatment, even though it's really painful. Think I will also tell the midwife at my 27 week appt.

Chip86 · 21/01/2014 14:34

Sorry to hear so many of you have had bad news i am thinking of you thistle dobe and moomin

And hope thouse of you not well get better soon

Thanks for all the breast feeding advice really helpful

I think baby had hiccups yesterday i told DH he said "go drink some water" i said not me the baby he was like Confused hehehe, he just wants her hear now he is very board of all the waiting hehehe

He been very good i am back sick in bed with tonsalitas and bad head aches, work must love me.

dobedobedo · 21/01/2014 14:35

I've just booked an emergency doctor appointment about my spd. I know it's not life threatening or anything, but I'm barely coping. I need to be able to get around - I can't spend my life crying in bed with hip pain. I have a job, a child to look after and stuff to do! (I'd have to wait two weeks for a non emergency appointment)

Squiffie · 21/01/2014 15:00

I just want to be able to go to a shop and buy a pair of 'over the bump' maternity jeans bigger than a size 12. Is that seriously too much to ask? Cried in Kiddicare #overlyemotional #hormonesgonemad

ThistleLickerIsGoingToBeAMummy · 21/01/2014 15:01

Squiffie I have to buy extra sizes. Being plus size anyway it's rather depressing !!!

Squiffie · 21/01/2014 15:02

And dobe I don't blame you getting an emergency appointment - 2 weeks is way too long when you're in that much pain Sad

dobedobedo · 21/01/2014 15:06

Squiffy Mothercare go up to size 20 at least and their jeans are so nice and comfy and over the bump!

Squiffie · 21/01/2014 15:26

I've been in mothercare today and 18 was biggest they'd got in over bump ones, they didn't fit. I'm worried 20 won't be enough bigger to fit iykwim :(

Squiffie · 21/01/2014 15:30

Sorry for my negativity, its just getting me down. First world problems and all that. Think I may have to buy a smock :-/

dobedobedo · 21/01/2014 15:30

Simply Be? They do maternity wear. You can order bigger mother care sizes from their website

Squiffie · 21/01/2014 15:38

I'll have a look, thanks! X

ThistleLickerIsGoingToBeAMummy · 21/01/2014 15:55

Simply be is very expensive!!!25 quid for a tshirt!!

Have you tried new look???

I'm having major nerves about how good a mum I will be :-/

Spirael · 21/01/2014 16:49

Sorry to hear all the sad family news. :(

A bit off topic, but I never understood why doctor appointments are classified as emergency, dobe. If it was an emergency, I'd be going to A&E, the minor injuries clinic or calling NHS direct - not hanging around waiting for an appointment! At least my new surgery calls them urgent appointments, as opposed to routine ones, which makes more sense.

Can't really help with clothes... I'm reusing all my ones from last time, which I scraped from various places. I only have a few items and they're getting pretty threadbare, I've repaired them multiple times. [scruffy] But if I can just hold out another few months I can chuck them all away once DD2 arrives!

I had been toying with the idea of 3 children, but having gone through all the MS and reminded myself about giving birth followed by BFing and sleepless nights, I'm definitely done at 2!

Thistle, don't worry! I can guarentee you will be the best Mum in the whole world for your LO. :) Just you wait until they smile at you for the first time...

mrsmummytobe · 21/01/2014 17:22

Hi ladies, I know it might be a bit early to be thinking about this but have you thought about what you're going to do for contraception once the baby is born? I don't really want to go back on the pill as it played havoc with my cycles last time when I came off to start ttc. Condoms are such a faff so don't think we'll want to be bothering with those every time either.

mrsmummytobe · 21/01/2014 17:23

Thistle I bet you'll be an amazing mum! The very fact you're thinking about it shows you really care Thanks

dobedobedo · 21/01/2014 17:25

Just back from the docs. She prescribed me some cocodamol and referred me to physio urgently - she said they'll most likely give me crutches or a wheelchair (!) for when it gets really bad. She also wanted to sign me off work but I really don't want to stop working yet so she's given me an amended notice thingy which means I can work if my work place don't make me walk much or do anything like climb up and down stairs. (my job often involves site tours in large warehouses and factories)
I'm happy enough with that I think.

ThistleLickerIsGoingToBeAMummy · 21/01/2014 17:34

We've longed for this baby for 6 years and we only want one. I want to talk to my consultant regarding sterilisation, I expect she won't allow it due to age but my biological clock is only 2 years left. I suspect I'll have implant or coil put in

moobaloo · 21/01/2014 17:54

Hope you're feeling better soon Dobe! Sounds positive you're getting some help!

Mrs mummy, I am planning on going on the coil ASAP as the pill didn't work for me and I am finding it hard living with the worry doubting myself, did I miss any? I don't think I did, but I'm pregnant! If I'm on the coil there's no way I could miss one, if you see what I mean.

Had a nervous day today as last night after dp and I got a little, ahem, amorous there was some blood Confused but only a little and it stopped right away and all has felt fine today, is this something to be worried about or is it normal? Mixed reviews on google! Advice please?

MoominIsGoingToBeAMumWaitWHAT · 21/01/2014 18:06

I'm going for the injection I think... I'm a bit squeamish at the thought of the coil, I know it sounds stupid Hmm same goes for the implant. So injection it is as I'm terrible at remembering to take the pill and my dislike of condoms is why little spud is on the scene Grin

Thanks everyone for your thoughts xx OH is in a daze. Feels like he wants to grieve now but feels weird about it because his uncle is still alive - I've told him it's completely normal but he just feels lost. He's gone off to work now, I'm hoping it'll take his mind off it.

ThistleLickerIsGoingToBeAMummy · 21/01/2014 18:12

If u have post coital bleeding and rhesus neg u need to ring ur labour ward your going
To need anti d