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We have fire in our bellies, we're incubating our little Penis Dragons. Thread 2

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PolytheneGirl · 17/05/2014 17:05

New thread for all the nutty graduates of the Penis Dragon Busses.

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fancyacupoftea · 27/05/2014 21:24

In one go Poly but using circular needles. It's 126 stitches long. I'm having a panic though as made a mistake so unknitted but think I made a mistake doing that and now not sure how to fix it all. ARRRGGGHHH

fancyacupoftea · 27/05/2014 21:25

It doesn't get tangled when I'm doing it but it does get twisted up to the ball so have to stop and untwist. Not too bad really but not sure why I have to do it all in the first place!

PolytheneGirl · 27/05/2014 21:37

I've just been looking at other things knitted with that wool, it comes out beautiful! I love loads of the colours too. I'm too excited!

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fancyacupoftea · 27/05/2014 22:15

I FIXED IT. Panic over. I feel really rubbish now though. Dizzy and sick. Urrrggghhh.
I got it from Hobbycraft Poly and they had loads of different versions of it!
I'll put a pic up when I've done a bit more.

RetroHippy · 27/05/2014 22:46

Glad you fixed it! I hate unknitting stuff, feels like you've wasted all that effort.

I'm feeling fed up today. Don't know if it's hormones or just being a bit overwhelmed. Got so much to do for work and then the house move. My inner control freak is struggling at the idea of my mum helping with the packing and judging the state of my cupboards so I want to get everything done before they come. But that why they're coming, to help!

Just got off the phone with her and feel a bit flat and I'm not sure why. DH is out tonight, and I've just remembered he's out tomorrow too. I could really do with him being here to help [grumpy] even though I know he's working really hard this week.

GP appointment was a total waste of time, literally 5 minutes where she said I don't really need to do much yet, just enjoy it, and give my name to the receptionist for a booking in appt. Except the receptionist didn't have a form, so I've not even done that bit.

Meh. I know I'll feel better when we're in, but there's just so much to do. And I feel useless cause I'd normally be getting stuck in but DH looks at me like this Hmm every time I look like I might be about to do anything vaguely strenuous. Again, inner control freak is not happy. We need to empty the loft, I'm perfectly capable of doing it on my own, but have to wait for DH who is out/busy.

Sorry for the rant. Just feeling a bit fed up.

RetroHippy · 27/05/2014 22:47

And to top it off, I think I'm coming down with thrush Sad Angry

MrsGingerbread · 27/05/2014 22:48

Hello!

I learnt to knit last year. I definitely recommend bamboo needles (not clicky or slippy).

I would also highly recommend the book Knitty Gritty. It is brilliant!

Knottyknitter · 27/05/2014 23:01

I prefer metal needles these days, but learned on bamboo.

I thoroughly recommend www.ravelry.com for patterns (lots of them free) discussion groups just as mad as us, and help with the tricky bits from knitters and crotchet ears all over the planet! It's free to register, too. (No COI, it's just my other favourite place on the web)

fancyacupoftea · 27/05/2014 23:11

Ooh thanks for the rec Knotty!

Sorry you're having a crap day Retro. When's the house move? Is it Friday? I know exactly what you mean about feeling 'flat' though - I get that feeling. I also think the doctor gave you shite advice. "Just enjoy it" ENJOY WHAT?! Constant anxiety and crippling exhaustion? I think just try and take one day at a time - do what you need to do on that day and try not to think about what still needs to be done.

barmybunting · 28/05/2014 06:34

Congratulations Tilly! How exciting Smile. Do you want a summer wedding or would you look at later in the year like Sept/Oct maybe if you wanted next year but summer feels to soon?

I am impressed with all of this knitting! I can just see the penis dragon antenatal bus (it is shaped like a penis in my head by the way! But it emits dragon fire instead of a noise when the hooter is pressed) driving around the UK to pick up passengers. Everyone clicking away on needles inside as they knit or crochet whilst every outside wonders who the fabulous people are on the penis shaped bus!

lindamagoo · 28/05/2014 08:51

I've started bleeding again and getting quite bad pains. I'm terrified that this might be it for me Hmm It's not a lot of blood, just when wiping but more than I had last week

EnglishGirlsReturned · 28/05/2014 09:01

Oh linda, get on the phone to your doctor. Hopefully he'll get you along to epu. What colour is it?? Try not to worry hun.

sazzlehopes · 28/05/2014 09:07

Congrats Tilly that is lovely news! I think having a little baby at your wedding is perfect, in 5/6 months I'm sure you will have dropped any weight you gained. Having an 8/9 month old might be harder as they can crawl and not so easy to be passed around! Or I agree the following summer would be so lovely as hopefully by then they could walk and look so cute in their outfit!!

Linda hope you are ok today and the bleeding stops. I think if you're having pains too should you call someone to see if they can check you over?

Poly hope you are already at the hospital and have an appointment sorted. I would never worry about complaining - the few that have messed up will really annoy the rest of the staff working there I'm sure. I'd hate it if half my team were incompetent fools, a well worded complaint letter I could dangle in their face would make me happy!!

lindamagoo · 28/05/2014 09:09

It started out as pink last night and today it's more red. I've to phone the midwife later as she's not in just now

MrsGingerbread · 28/05/2014 09:20

linda Thinking about you. I hope you can get checked over soon to put your mind at rest. Xx

EnglishGirlsReturned · 28/05/2014 09:45

Have you tried calling EPU direct Linda? Really hope it's nothing to worry about.

Treaclepie19 · 28/05/2014 09:49

Thinking of you linda xxx

fancyacupoftea · 28/05/2014 10:11

Oh no Linda I really hope they see you and it is nothing to worry about. If the midwife takes too long, can you contact the hospital directly?

broodysnoopstie · 28/05/2014 11:18

Thinking of you Linda Thanks

fancyacupoftea · 28/05/2014 12:45

Any news Linda?

fancyacupoftea · 28/05/2014 12:45

And Poly? You heard from the hospital?

lindamagoo · 28/05/2014 13:12

Just waiting on the EPU phoning me back, bleeding has got a little heavier, I'm so scared right now but still clinging to some hope that it might just be this polyp causing it

MelMc73 · 28/05/2014 13:16

fx that everything is okay linda Thanks

Congrats on your engagement tilly - lovely news!

MademoiselleG · 28/05/2014 13:42

Oh no Linda! Thanks I really hope it's nothing. I have absolutely everything crossed for you.

lindamagoo · 28/05/2014 13:45

They've just phoned, I've just to keep an eye on the bleeding and if it gets heavier by the morning I've to phone them again and they'll get me in for another scan