December 2014, Thread #6 August Amazonian's, Warriors of the 2nd Trimester

[Ladylel]

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Stats link if that's right... Mumsnet admin can you make this prettier?

Here we go thread 6, over half way - I am woman, hear me roar
In numbers too big to ignore!

lotsa yes anterior (meaning "front") placenta is between the baby and your belly, so as it's more sensitive there, the placenta gets in the way of some of the feelings. For now anyway. I have the same... I am starting to think that reduced kicking might be a good thing...

I like Berty Bassetts spunk (this made me laugh) the mint one is vile imo!

Envious of all these organised people who have the nursery all sorted and decorated! I'm slowly sorting stuff and getting rid of things but am not even close to being ready.

so gassy today, blech. And been having very subtle belly cramps all day. Definitely having a "I'm done with being pregnant now, let's have it over and done with" day

Woken up in a more positive mood until the dog took a shit on the bedroom floor, despite the doors.being open through the house & garden.

Tried to install babygate yesterday... Doorways are exactly .1mm too small and any other space is too wide. Got ragey and left it, but considering just getting a 7 cm extender and blocking off babys room and.bathroom together.

Today is going to be a long day, I am looking forward to aquanatal tonight (even if my friend cant make it again.as shes gone to cadburys world...!!)

really struggling already today

I feel the same sasseh - woke up feeling fine then came over all woozy because I had a shower before eating anything!! It's so unpredictable!

DD is now being a little madam and has decided to shout and scream at me - not normally like that...honest!

Just found blood on my dream genii on the bit that goes between my legs and panicking slightly. It's only a tiny bit and it's smudged and dry and I haven't had any blood when I wipe but I'm freaked out what do I do??

Have you checked upper legs/thighs for any cuts or spots that might be to blame? any scratches? Are you sure its blood and not melted chocolate? (I only ask because I am sooo good at dropping bits and they melt and look like dried blood!). Call the midwife if you are unsure - better safe and getting medical advice than worrying yourself!

Found a couple of drops on the bed further down and further over to the edge of the bed... Hoping this means it's come from my legs somewhere but I can't find any cuts etc

And it's definately not chocolate

Panic over I think. Found dried blood on the outside of my leg phew

Phew.

I feel shocking today. Like I have a horrible hangover.slept awfully last night too, just couldn't get my brain to turn off.

loads of housework to do today (all the stuff I failed to do yesterday when walking to another room left me dizzy and breathless). Not sure how successful I'm going to be today.

phew! panic over :)

Been at work for over an hour, and haven't done anything.... Good job the boss isn't here!

Hubby and I are going to Glasgow for new mat clothes. Need a bra too. I swear they have grown again!!

I am livid at the cost of mat Jammies. Can't get over bump Jammies for a decent price. Boooooo

Also need a swim suit so I can start swimming.

Boss has booked us telesales girls into auchrannie spa beginning of November which is when I start mat leave. Yayyyyyyyy. Sooooooo excited

I was reading what you said about not feeling too much of baby kicking. At my scan the words anterior was used to describe my placenta. Does that explain it???

Hi- hope you don't mind me joining the thread. I'm 21+5, due 13th Dec. I am much more exhausted this pregnancy- maybe because I have to run around after DS (nearly 3) rather than sitting with my feet up making DH give me foot massages every night like I did last time!
The heart burn is also setting in (much earlier than last time- is it normal this early?). Keep meaning to to go to my local pharmacy to register for the Minor Ailments scheme and get lots of free Gaviscon/Peptac, but never seem to remember (my brain seems to have broken this time round and my memory is like a broken sieve).
But had the 20 week scan last week and all is well with the tummy monkey so that is the main thing!

Welcome Dillie - another due date buddy! :D Feel free to add yourself to the stats list/sheet in the link at the top :)

Heartburn is winding me up, and its normal at all stages of pregnancy I'm afraid. What's the Minor Ailments scheme? I can't stand Gaviscon, in any form, so I have been putting up with the mild heartburn for a few weeks now. Glad to hear baby is doing ok :)

My boobs have also grown again, cant be bothered to go shopping again #badSarah. Made my bikini thing fit (its awfulll) so can go aquanatal later.

Fed up of work, so so so much.

I have just had to have a really awkward conversation with my mother. I have just had to tell her that

1. I don't want her at the birth. I just want me and DP. She was all "But I was there for the birth of your nephew". Yes and my sister was 19 and needed her mum. I'm 37 and a lot more private than my sister is.

1. I don't want to freezedry and eat my placenta as a preventative against postnatal depression. I dont care that it makes a good lasagna, it's not happening.

Awkward.

Totally fed up with work too. Brain feels far too fuzzy and tired to concentrate. I've booked a meeting with my boss on Monday to discuss maternity leave. I've got 2 weeks leave to use and also going to take a week of maternity before due date. Means I can finish early November. Can't wait!

May not work if your dh is a totally different size to you but when pregnant I tend to wear dh's t-shirts and "borrow" his pj bottoms/shorts for my own use instead of getting maternity pjs.

In fact I gave birth to ds in one of dh's t-shirts.

They're much more comfy, the t-shirts aren't fitted so there's no annoying tight bits and the pj bottoms are cut with lots of room in the groin/bottom area so you don't get irritating middle of the night wedgies (or is that just me?).

Argh Bighairy, and so super awkward and that it came from your Mum! There are no studies to suggest that eating placentas will have any effect on PND! These companies have so much to answer for. If you want to do it then go for it, it takes all sorts...but I wish they wouldn't push all those ridiculous claims!

I've been investigating heartburn relief too as gaviscon isn't touching it and I need to bring out the big guns. I got prescribed ranitidine right at the end of pregnancy last time which made a massive difference but there was a lot of head scratching about whether it would be ok. I started researching and it seems loads of people have been prescribed zantac, ranitidine and others throughout their pregnancy (and sometimes by consultants so you would hope they would be the experts!) as completely safe. My mate got a pill which she said was the bomb but can't really remember what it was called. Her closest guess was obazol, does that sounds vaguely familiar to anyone? Anyway, doctors appointment is booked for Monday so I shall have my begging face on otherwise I'm going straight down Tesco to get some zantac.

Oh and I just picked up a maternity swimming costume from M&S online in the sale (down from £30 to £20) and it actually is pretty good. Showing a bit too much boobage for my comfort but I'll be able to fix that with a little stitch here and there :)

P.S if anyone has any boys names suggestions I am all ears as we've got nothing. I wanted Ivy or Azalea for a girl but I will be putting those on ice for just in case I'm allowed a shot at number 3!

big hairy. I can't believe your DM would expect that!

My mum is more than a bit woo There is no way I'm eating my placenta. She got all sniffy at me. "well its your birth!" Yep it damn well is!

Okay, here goes. Last post. I'm going to try and keep to the lighter side if possible but it is distressing by its nature so please don't read if you're feeling fragile.

I gave birth to my boys on Monday morning and they were utterly, mesmerisingly gorgeous and perfect and they looked like little mini-daddies. I held them on my bare chest for a long time, we/ MW took photos and made foot and hand prints, and we were able to keep them by us in a cold cot. My family met them too. On Tuesday night we held a wee private naming and goodnight ceremony, just me and DH, and then allowed the boys to be taken care of elsewhere until their funeral. They've gone to try and help other babies survive.

I came very close to death as the infection took hold during the births. I gave my poor husband and a dozen medics and midwives a hell of a scare. I'm at home now with a personal pharmacy and a lot of bruising, but definitely on the mend. RL support is amazing.

I've popped in here and there and you lot still make me laugh out loud. I will miss you and I'll check in down the line and see how you're doing. Ladylel you're obviously having some similar worries to me but it's a completely different situation - you're much further on and have much more chance of reaching a safer gestation. If there's one thing I've learned through all the TTTS stuff it's that prem babies make it at what seem like impossible GA's - all the time. Good luck, my darling.

So, our wonderful sons!

Ivor Mama'o 'A Hikuhikusila, born August 4th 2014, 8.43am weighing 12oz.

Òran Fononga L?loa, born August 4th 2014, 8.49am, weighing 1lb.

Ivor - Norse, warrior. Mama'o 'A Hikuhikusila - loved one far away who will return. Òran - Gaelic, song of life. Fononga L?loa - one who has travelled far. Polynesian names a gift from Granny 10,000 miles away, Scottish names were the ones I fell in love with, just like I fell in love with my beloved twin boys. My mum had started knitting the first shawl so we gave it to them as a wee blanket, made with love like they were, and they'll be wrapped up in it together, forever living in our hearts.

Thank you all, so very much for all your support - it has meant the world to me. Please continue blooming and busting out all over and have wonderful, beautiful, happy babies and give them all the love in the world. I'll be back here in happier times and maybe some of you will be back then too.

With love x

I am openly weeping at your post Miraculous. Utterly heartbreaking and yet your strength is amazing.

Thank you for posting about such a private and personal time, you honour us by sharing. Sleep well Ivor and Oran.

Miraculous, keep in touch as you will be much missed on this thread.

Miraculous2 your boys sound like such rays of light. Precious moments with them.... I'm so sorry things have happened as they did. And you were so ill too.... I hope that time heals you physically and over time mentally. Much love and strength x x

Oh miraculous what a brave and amazing lady you are. You should be, and I'm sure you are, hugely proud of yourself and your beautiful sons. Your sons will help other poorly little ones in their time of need and I for one am very grateful for your selflessness. What an amazing family you are and I know that your boys future siblings will be very proud of their big brothers and of you.
Sending you so much love xxx