December- The Final Countdown!!!!

[Calmriver]

HI Guys, I am still confused, so please join me on this one.

Guess what have? I have escaped the hopital!
After waiting til 10 for the breast surgeon to call me, called him at 10.30 to be told by him that he had been waiting for OB to ring all morning with my number and details. However clinic had now finished so I should go to A&E instead and ask for his colleague who's in various surgeries today. He sounded so nice that I asked him if, as I can't drive and have 3yr old, could I go to GP and if it gets worse ask him to refer me. He said that would be fine, what a nice man. And I promise I will go to GP tomorrow morning.

After my earlier post about DD and me getting upset we have had a lovely morning. We've watched Thomas - again, done puzzles and made sticky pictures. And been out to jump in some puddles - days like today with her are the best!

However she is now at home with daddy and I am stuck behind my desk wondering why I just did;nt stay home

Comfort shopping always the way!!

Parents have left, the house is my own again!!

Wooohhooo, not that I dont love them but I am used to having some alone time and with them here I got none.

Went shopping with my mum though and after deliberating for about 3 hours and one trip back after I changed my mind, we now have a Moses Basket for bump.

Am SOOOOO hungry at the moment, all I want to do is eat, just polished off half a melon and could have happily eaten the other half, but think this might have a BAD effect later!!!

Am up for the reading thing, but it will have to be after bump arrives as I have the attention span of a gnat at the moment and cant see to concentrate on a book to read.

Any other Nora Roberts fans on thread?

((((((((((HUGS)))))))))))) Jabber. I feel like you need it over on the other side of that big ocean! Also to everyone else who is suffering. Eli, I remember getting really itchy legs during my last pg which drove me mad at night. I got some cream for it from Boots (can't remember name, of course!) and it settled down.

I'm not actually feeling too bad despite a terrible night sleep (being woken by the males of the house). Was worried I would feel faint but have managed to avoid so far. Haven't had any bust-ups with DCs either , maybe because it's half-term now and I feel so happy to have them home? Being pg does weird stuff to you doesn't it?!!

Nora Roberts rings a bell. What has she written? I'm keen on a book club but like everyone else can't concentrate, want to sleep, shop on-line & MN ...!!

Am sitting at work sobbing my eyes out after stupidly looking on the net about breast abscess's. I can't bear the thought of having to ga back in to hospital again - even for an assessment appointment. It's all such upheaval. getting DD to be looked after and DH missing his sleep in the afternoon because he is running me up there all the time. I just want my body to behave. I am so hoping my GP can produce a miracle tomorrow and say it's just an angry spot.

oh god. had a hateful, uncomfortable, sweaty, restless sleepless night, and now I'm watching animal park on bbc2 and there's a deer calf that's just been born and it wasn't breathing for ages and they think it might have brain damage...and now I'm in floods of tears because it might die.
Think I'd better pick up a clever book instead! Or perhaps just eat something chocolatey..

ohhh now I feel like such a tw*t - crying over animal park???
Vanilla, go eat something chocolately yourself. Can you take the rest of the afternoon off? Nothing much happens on Friday afternoons, right?

Vanilla, dont scare yourself with stuff from the internet, self diagnosis and reading worst case scenario medical stuff is the worst thing you can do, get yourself a nice warm drink and hide somewhere for a bit and then see if your boss wont let you leave a bit early

[hugs]

Dont worry - emotions are all over the place anyway - whether it's a baby deer or a trip to hospital which will actually benefit your health.

Have just completely had enough. Am going to ask GP if I can cancel my last OB appt. It's when I'm 37 weeks anyway so what's the point.

He just made me feel crap about veins and weight and boob!

Hi everyone. Thanks sooo much for the support. It's times like these when this thread becomes a lifeline.

CR - pink eye is the pits, I know. Just keep it really clean in addition to the meds and it should clear right up.

VM - so sorry to hear about the ongoing breast issues. Who knows? It may just decide to clear up any day now. Did they give you any topical or oral medication to use while they ponder over it?

castles - thanks so much for the hug. It's definitely the time for it! I think I've read Nora Roberts before, but for the life of me can't think of the name of any of her books I'm going to blame it on pregnancy brain...

stokey - I am regularly tearing up listening to National Public Radio on the way to work - another but I guess it goes with the hormonal territory.

weirdbird - comfort shopping is now on my list of top things to do During my night of no sleep, I got a great deal on a new car seat and cashed in our credit card reward points for a cappucino maker!!!!!

And, last but not least, my office called yesterday evening and said the schedule was unusually light, so don't come in until 12:00. Hooray!!!! I went to bed extra early - in the guest room and have now transferred back to my room for the morning, as the nanny is here. THe extra rest has done wonders already.

Nora Roberts - More recently have been released

In The Garden Trilogy - Blue Dahlia, Black Rose, Red Lily

KEY TRILOGY - Key of Light, Key of Knowledge, Key of Valor

THREE SISTERS TRILOGY - Dance Upon the Air, Heaven and Earth, Face the Fire

and Blue Smoke, Angels Fall, Chesapeake Blue, Three Fates

Any of those ring a bell for anyone, not that I am at all a fan

Oh good, books to put on my 'read' list - have felt clueless about what to read next for months (not that I've had time or energy enough, but I will one day). Not read any of them!

JW, so glad you got a break from work and a rest...tiredness is impossible to function with, beyond a certain point.

Am wondering, do any of my fellow trannies find it hard to rest/lie down? I actually had time to today, but on my back is really uncomfortable for about three hours after a meal - and on my side is equally uncomfortable because of dd22b wriggling and squirming underneath me. Short of standing on my head, sitting and standing are the most comfortable but my ankles have started swelling, my feet itch, and I know I need to put them up.... confused.

On a happy note, dd said last night (for the first time) 'I want to see new baby now'

Me, too.

Stokey, I can cry over tv adverts these days

Vanilla, just want to wish you luck at the GPs tomorrow...hope he's a nice man or woman, and can reassure you and give you some antibiotic cream or something. Along with permission not to see the less-nice OB again.

Section booked for the 1st December, but have another check up in 3 weeks(they check on size etc) may book it for earlier... The first is 6 weeks today!! Eeeekk!!

Yay, at least I have a date now!Very excited!

Sounds like everyone is having a rotten time just now - I feel like I am in a never ending spiral of tiredness and aches and pains, but some of you are having really horrid days - the end is in sight though :-)
Just dropped DP off at pub with his brother and they started to talk about what to do with bubs birthday presents. As he is due on xmas day, I said he should def get two sets of presents. DP thinks just one and have a 'second' birthday in the summer! He prob won't come on xmas day anyway, but near enough, so what do you think? A second birthday like the queen, or celebrate on his proper birthday?
Also, just have to say that you all sound so organised that I am have just arranged to go shopping with my mum on sunday to buy pram and hopsital bag stuff as haven't bought anything except 2 grobags and a cute outfit. Finsh work in 3 weeks and can't wait!!!

Calmriver, I'm envious, I wish I had a date!

Catkins, I know 2 little girls, born 23rd & 25th Dec. Both are having parties in the run-up to Christmas (17th and 22nd this yr I think) where they will be the centre of attention and will receive BIRTHDAY presents - distinct from the CHRISTMAS presents they will get a few days later. I always make a point of getting them both separate cards & token gifts for bday & Xmas. I guess the issue is, will they be spoilt rotten, and/or will they miss out because people will get them smaller presents for birthday knowing Xmas is coming up... Don't know if this helps at all... Up to you, but it's only a few years before baby will be old enough to decide for himself anyway!

Love the idea of a half-birthday though personally. DP believes in these and tells me off if i forget to wish him happy half-birthday (wtf?)! He's 34 now.

In other news I am totally shattered after a busy week, pelvis agony, knackered, DS (3yo) started nursery in the afternoons, I'm so emotional about the whole thing. He says things like "X hit me" and i say, why? and he says "because he doesn't like me" and looks so SAD! breaks your heart. But he seems to be getting on OK though so far only playing on his own. Sure he'll be fine. Sorry to natter on about me, home alone (well, DS but he's asleep!) nowt on telly, guess this is the perfect time to read a serious book but just don't think brain up to it. No chocolate in the house either, boo! Sorry I'll go now, hope all well Xx

Eli, I was just thinking the same as I was watching a triple soap-fest (it's pregnancy that does it to me, honest). Lying on my back is awful and so is lying on my side especially my RHS as feel like LO is being squashed. Can't sit for long either 'cos of back injury from fainting episode! Oh, to be "normal" and not a tranny

How exciting that you have a date, CR! I'm booked for 6th December. It's exciting but a bit weird to know so far in advance, IYKWIM.

Catkins, I have close family with b'days on 22 & 27 Dec plus a friend on 25th. They always celebrate their b'day on that day, I think it makes them feel a bit special, though there is often a lot of the "joint present" thing. Don't worry, you are not alone, I've not done a thing about Xmas or the new baby.

Booking dates! Calm, if bump stays a tranny (bet she does) we may be giving birth the very same day

In the evenings, given the discomfort, I sort of hope she doesn't shift and I can be normal again sooner... Then again, if she did shift, perhaps I'd not feel that way. Castles, you make me feel better...feel liks such a moaner these days when with non-pg people!

Catkins, dd was due on Boxing Day - in the end, she appeared on 22nd, and has lots of little friends born on and around Xmas day. When she's older, if she wants a picnic in the summer for her 'friends' party, we'll do that - then just family on the actual day (lots of people away by then). But for now, she's happy to have her special day AND Xmas day - I would'nt worry too much! That said, I've twigged that its a good idea to ask some relatives to give vouchers for her birthday OR Xmas, so that we can buy her presents later on in the year....rather than have everything all at once, which is a bit feast then famine.

I'm off to bed, to squish dd22b some more, and, you never know, to sleep...

Indiemummy, re your ds....just felt like sending a hug to you. My dd started pre-school for first time (only 3 mornings) a month ago, and I was in bits for two weeks - she was fine, I might add, but I wasn't. Its such a vulnerable time, seeing them go out into the big wide world - and worse when they encounter rough edges. Hope he's really happy there in the long run!

My dd was due on Christmas day and was born on the 13th.

EliBoo, thank you so much for the hug, I know all will be fine but I just don't know whether I'm coming or going these days. Like being in limbo waiting for baby. DS is so SMALL and I MISS HIM but I will grow up one of these days. (He's more mature than me!) OK I'm off to read a book in bed. Have a great weekend everyone! Indiemummy xxx

have only just realised that tranny means transverse, durrr, I'm so thick. thought you guys were feeling like hefty transvestites!!!!!!!!? sorry sorry to all pg ladies and all transvestites (hefty and otherwise) can't believe i'm so dumb. Get with the programme indiemummy Xx

CR - congrats on getting a date! I thought I was down for the 4th, then the last time I went in they tried to book a pre-natal appt for that day
me - errr, I thought I was having my section that day.
receptionist - Oh! well, how about we just go ahead and book it anyway.
me - All right

Goodness this is getting scary, we're all getting so close.
Even if I don't read for an afternoon I'm falling behind, so...
Eli, I have had really itchy feet past 2 nites, what did you think it meant? Not itchy anywhere else.
Vanilla, I have been shouty with my ds quite a bit lately too & doing the ignoring bit too, I know exactly how you feel but you also do all the nice mother stuff too like this morning think your dd & my ds know they're v.loved nonetheless.
Lubella, peruvian blanket the business, hope it made you feel better, I'm considering a jojo order tomorrow as I restrained myself reasonably at Ikea tonight. Is it just too ridiculously late to buy maternity clothes, as I just have nothing to wear & 8 weeks to go+afterwards????

Oh, I know, AQ, I'm outgrowing my clothes too Have been trying todecide if I can make do or should I go ahead and buy something now.