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Due in November - Part 5 - 3rd Trimester here we come.

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FoghornLeghorn · 29/08/2006 09:29

Morning Girls,

Thought I would start a new thread as someone suggested further down the last one.

Come and join.

Debbsy, how are things today ? Hope you are feeling better.
Tummy Button is starting to poke out a bit, sort of half in and half out, looks very odd.
We brought our buggy yesterday - we have gone for this one , being delivered a week Friday. Can't wait to get it home and have a push.

Not even thought about hospital bag yet. When I was pregnant with DD, I'm sure I already had it packed by now. We had one for labour and one for afterwards which worked quite well, think we will do the same this time.
Carseat - I had to stay in after having DD so DH brought the carseat up to the hospital the next day with him. I think we will put it in the car ready this time though as hoping to be in and out in a flash

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NatalieJane · 21/09/2006 17:06

LOL It is a bloody good job we get a baby at the end of the pains, fuss and worrying! I don't think there is anything else in the world that would make me go through all of this again - mind I probably said that with DS LOL

LeBe · 21/09/2006 17:20

Well im off home in a minute so will say bye and speak tom, the rib pain comes and goes, the only thing that works at the mo is getting on all fours and that only works for about 5 minutes. The best thing for most ailments at the mo is the bath! Im gonna be having about 10 a day when i leave work.
Anyway have a nice evening all xx

NatalieJane · 21/09/2006 17:32

G'night Lebe, get your DP to run you a nice warm deep bath

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FoghornLeghorn · 21/09/2006 18:11

BIL just called - they are keeping his gf in. They are running some tests at the minute but haven't given any idea what it is. She is being kept in for 24 hours.

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mygirllolipop · 21/09/2006 18:46

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FoghornLeghorn · 21/09/2006 21:21

All i know is she has been having severe cramps since yesterday - went to the doctors today who advised her to go straight to maternity unit.
BIL called at about 5.45ish to say that she was being kept in under observation for 24hrs and they would be running some tests. BIL has no idea what sort of tests.
I am just confused - she cannot be in early labour as the midwives/doctors would have said this surely ? There cannot be anything wrong with the baby to warrant either an induction or emergency Csection as this would have been established by now, wouldn't it ?
I just don't know - she is very scared though, this is their first baby and she doesn't really know what is going on.

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Delia · 21/09/2006 21:31

FHLH - your poor SIL, i would be really scared to. Do you think it could be a water infection? i had one early on and found i got really bad cramping.

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FoghornLeghorn · 21/09/2006 21:36

Have just spoken to BIL - he called just as i'd finished posting (How odd!). Anyway, the pain is in between her ribs and her belly button and she describes it as someone twisting her insides.
They have taking a urine sample and a blood sample but they haven't done an ultrasound or anything.
I have said i will go and visit tomorrow if she is still in when i finish work - she hasn't had any visitors apart from BIL Not even her parents.

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NatalieJane · 22/09/2006 09:16

FHLH fingers crossed they at least get some answers today, the not knowing must be the worst bit

I am still getting these cramps in my belly, the baby can obviously feel it when it is tightening up because he kicks it, which sends me shooting into the air. I've been awake most of the night so am absolutely shattered. And on top of all of that, a major partner in DH's company, who owns a few other companies, has gone into receivership in the last week or two, DH says he didn't think it will effect his company as they are trying to find a buyer to buy the old one out, but I have just checked email and a new one came in from an insurance company that covers your mortgage payments if you were made unemployed for any reason.... have asked DH about it and he says he was only looking for 'just in case', but then asked me to get some other companies phone numbers so he can get some different quotes, so I don't know if he is really just doing it just in case, or if he is trying to not let me worry about it, but now of course I am!

Think I will go and get back into bed and start today again...

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MeAndMyBoy · 22/09/2006 10:20

Morning ladies, Hope everyone ok.

FHLH I hope your BIL & SIL get some news today and they have a better idea of whats going on.

NJ - it's always better to have a safety net even if it's not needed, I'm sure it's just your DH being prudent and looking after his families interests.

I had an interesting night - I started getting contractions about 9.00 - not painful just uncomfortable they lasted about an hour and then once I'd got comfy in bed (the only place i could get comfy) they stopped thankfully. Think my body is just showing off that it remembers what to do lol. I do only have 6 weeks til my due date so I'm quite happy with it doing as much as possible before the actual day - hopefully it will mean I have less to do on the day.

Well off for a busy weekend it's DH's birthday tomorrow but very disorganised for it and half his presents haven't arrived yet. just need to sort out baby sitting and stuff so we can go out and do something lol.

DebbsyandBibby · 22/09/2006 10:36

fhlh just read this do hope your sil is ok they are just probably edging on the side of caution,do hope they get some answers soon xxx
nj agree oh no i do agree with mandmb your dh is probably just trying to protect his family ((hugs))
mand mb how the devil are you? not spoken to you in ages im still slaving for xxx getting tired now though xx
Hello everyone else sorry i appear and disappear from this thread all the time it moves so quickly and due o my job its impossible for me to keep up xx

Delia · 22/09/2006 10:41

Morning all

FHLH - hope everything with SIL is okay.
NJ - try not to worry to much your DH is probably just checking things as a just incase, which means if anything did happen he would be able to sort without to much trouble.
MAMB's DH happy birthday for tomorrow.

Debz99 · 22/09/2006 10:54

Sorry ladies another question I was scratching my bump and found that it felt slightly numb, I can still feel my nails going across but the sensation is different to if I scratched my leg for example anyone else got/had this?

LeBe · 22/09/2006 11:08

FHLH - Best wishes to your bil and gf.

Mygirl - We dont breed choccie labs but they are lovely, i too would love a dog but cant so had to settle for 3 cats, only joking i love them to bits!!!

NJ - I hope you day picks up, im sure everything will be ok.

Well im glad it is friday, this week has dragged and i feel exhausted! Looking forward to the weekend not that a lie in is something ive had for a while with the twinges and pains and weeing! Oh well its good practice i suppose. Last week next week at work i feel im on the home straight as soon as that happens for some reason.

Oh debz i know what you mean it just seems not as sensitive, i wonder if its to do with nerves or something not being as close to the surface of the skin??

Lo has just woken up and kicked me right in the crotch - bless

Debz99 · 22/09/2006 11:17

Lebe - glad you know what I mean and it's not just me with a weird symptom LOL !

mygirllolipop · 22/09/2006 11:37

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Debz99 · 22/09/2006 11:40

Like a fool I opted to stay until the bitter end now I'm regretting it a bit, my last day is 27th October and LO is due 5th November ! What a fool I was to think I wouldn't feel any different !

LeBe · 22/09/2006 11:49

Oh dear you two!! I am leaving next friday, and im so glad to be doing so, i really admire those of you staying on, its been a real struggle but then i also know when i leave i will be really sad and bored stiff until lo arrives and sods law im feeling much better at work now than when i had 2 months left! They shouldnt make you decide so early on in the pg when you will finish especially if its your 1st because you dont know how you feel later on and might need to leave sooner or feel happy to stay on.

Yeah i agree mygirl it isnt really numb just less sensitive.

DebbsyandBibby · 22/09/2006 11:50

im finishing 8th nov edd 27th getting tired now though

Debz99 · 22/09/2006 11:56

Maybe numb was the wrong word to use ! I can still feel it, it just feels different !

LeBe · 22/09/2006 12:00

Yes that sounds right Debz, well not right as such but the same as mine at least x

Debz99 · 22/09/2006 12:03

So is it normal then?

LeBe · 22/09/2006 12:36

Now i dont know if your taking the mick or you are generally concerned! That is the problem with the internet

Ive just entertained one of my colleges, she is only 17 and has never had a friend be pg before so we were just sat and lo started going mad and she was awre struck at my stomach moving like something from alien and the fact that he was pushing on her hand - its better than tv!!

HopingCat · 22/09/2006 12:41

I know what you mean about having less sensitive skin on your tummy. I've actually walked into things a couple of times (I sometimes forget I'm quite as big as I am) but it doesn't hurt as much as when I catch my leg on a desk corner at work (this happens regularly!). I've been assuming it's normal but I don't actually know it is. I was really worried about all sorts of things earlier on in pregnancy, but now I assume everything is ok as long as LO moves regularly and I'm not in any real pain.

Is everyone due in first half of November now seeing their midwife every 2 weeks? Mine keep suggesting that 3 week intevals is ok, but I feel like I need to see mw more often than that as I have always got new minor ailments I want to ask her about. I think I need the reassurance too, which is probably a first time mum thing.