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Christmas and new years babies thread!

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CuppaSarah · 19/04/2015 10:41

Just got my bfp positive today and am thinking we need a thread for all the babies that will be born around new years and Christmas. I'm due new years eve and just know I'll be sick of the comments real quick! So we can vent and plan low stress xmases together.

I know we have the December thread and will have the January one, but why the hell not there's room for everyone!

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BingBunnyIsAKnob · 01/05/2015 15:16

I can't really work out my due date properly, my cycle is different every month, 27,26,31,27,31

So if I put 28 days in due date calculator I'm due on dec 27th, midwife worked it out 30 days though and says I'm due December 29th

I guess I'll just have to wait for my scan

WonkyDonkBonk · 01/05/2015 16:20

Mazpie congrats, that must have been lovely.

Anyone got any fun plans for the bank holiday weekend?

SweepTheHalls · 01/05/2015 17:35

How exciting to see the heartbeat! I'm not impressed that my insomnia has kicked in soon early. I've been up since 3!

Queazy · 01/05/2015 19:37

Oh no, me too sweepthehalls. Insomnia is horrible. I guessed I was pregnant when the indigestion kicked in too. 5 weeks today and counting I just want to hear a heartbeat when it's time. It's really interesting to read about early scan plans, as I think I might be tempted even tho I haven't been advised to.

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CuppaSarah · 02/05/2015 07:30

I'm thrilled for you Maz! It must have been amazing to see. I'm so envious of all these early scans, I'm trying to be good and not get one myself.

Sweep the insomnia sounds awful. I've started a toddler sleep routine of awake at 5 asleep by half 8 and I'm struggling with that. Insomnia must be impossible.

Bingbunny, I think a lot of us will end up inaccurate due dates at out booking in appointments as lots of us have irregular cycles. I can't wait to get my proper due date!

Does anyone have any stress coping techniques? I'm not coping at work at all. I never know if I'll get a lunch break before 2 or 3 which means no access to toilets till then. I'm getting anxious about the heavy lifting doing me damage and my schedule is constantly changing with no warning. Meaning I drive all over needlessly, get lunch pushed back and tricked into doing overtime ( they tell me someone's just finishing a job and will help me very soon, so I'll accept a job that takes me well over my hours, then no one turns up) I find myself either crying or panicking before work everyday and I used to love my job. I can't tall to anyone about it as that's 'just how it is, you can't piss of the schedulers or they'll make your life hell' which they're managing already.

Gah sorry about the rant, really low at the moment.

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buntingbingo · 02/05/2015 08:53

Hi ladies. I'm due 25/12 it's dc3. God I feel rough, physically and mentally. I feel sick all day, everything stinks, can't even take the smell of my dds. I can't be bothered with anything, just want to eat crap.

And I just feel dread, telling our families no one will be happy for us, financial worries, we live in a small flat and can't afford anything else, I'm really dreading actually looking after a baby.

I can't muster up any excitement or happy feeling. It wasn't like this with the other two. Last night I had a dream that I had a scan and wasn't actually Pregnant. When I woke up and realised I still was I just felt gutted.

It's horrible to admit... will these feeling go?

Bleaurgh

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CuppaSarah · 02/05/2015 09:18

Oh bunting, of course its normal and perfectly OK to be feeling that way. Congratulations, you will be a fantastic mother to this baby as I'm sure you have been to your previous children.

Babies need love much more than money and things! The sickness will pass, people will get over their unwelcome opinions and everything will start coming together bit by bit. It's always worst when you're in the middle of it, but this time next year it will be sorted.

If it makes you feel better, I'm pregnant with a planned, much wanted baby. But I'm miserable, feeling low and awful, like I can't cope. I'm only 5 weeks and not sure how I'll ever make it through my pregnancy. Hormones have a lot to answer for. But I reckon by the time we reach the halfway point we'll both be feeling happy about it. I hope so at least!

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buntingbingo · 02/05/2015 10:33

Thanks. I think I needed a good old moan. I know it's the sickness making me feel down.

It's hard not to miss your 'old life' when you feel crap all the time.
I know I'll adore this baby and all will be well, it's just hard not to feel overwhelmed at times. Especially when the girls are asleep and I have more thinking time.

I'm baking a cake to cheer myself up. X

buntingbingo · 02/05/2015 10:35

Also cuppa I hope you feel better soon, I know you will. X

Queazy · 02/05/2015 11:06

I couldn't agree more with cuppa - it sounds really tough right now, but this time next year you will have a baby and you'll be absolutely fine. Babies don't need all the pricey stuff and tbh most of the indulgent stuff I ever bought was rarely if ever used, and found its way quickly to the charity shop.

I'm only 5wks pregnant and can sympathise with those of you already feeling overwhelmed and questioning how you'll cope. I feel very much the same. This pregnancy and baby were so wanted but happened much quicker than expected and I'm feeling so nervous and unready. I feel ungrateful saying that, knowing how much others on other threads would love to have that to worry about. I'm tired tho, and tho I know 1st trimester is known for that, can't bear another 9-10 weeks of it. On the bright side, it's lovely to have people to share that with who can really empathise. Thanks for starting this thread Cuppa - it's lovely to share and support others feeling similarly (or propping us up if they're not!). It'll all be ok tho - I hearten myself with the fact people out there have many more kids than 2 and get along just fine

buntingbingo · 02/05/2015 11:24

It's not the stuff so much, I've learnt that all that is rubbish. It's our housing situation. But it's out of my control right now so I know that stressing about it is pointless and we have a cosy little home and I'm grateful for that.
It's fab to be about to chat to other people in the same / similar boat.
Just getting it off my chest is therapy.

On a happy note, I know it's early but who is finding out the sex? I didn't with my others but this time I'm desperate. Even though I couldnt care less what it actually is I'm so excited to know and to be able to get excited with my dds. I think I will take them along to the scan if possible.

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CuppaSarah · 02/05/2015 11:35

You're both right its amazing to be able to get it all out to other people in the same situation! You aren't ungrateful Queazy early pregnancy is the pits. Knicker checking, bad sleep, bad skin and vomming.

Bunting, I'm so finding out. Found out last time with dd. I NEED to know. I've always wanted two girls, but dh would love a son, so I'd be thrilled for a boy too. I'll be over the moon and a bit disappointed either way if that makes sense. How old are your dds Bunting?

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OhHolyFuck · 02/05/2015 13:01

Little bit worried, Im having really intensely strong cramps now, hurting quite a bit...not sure what to do

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CuppaSarah · 02/05/2015 13:23

OhHolyFuck, is there an EPAU near you? Give them a ting, they'll be able to direct you.to the support in your area. If not do you have the number for the community midwives? Your nearest antenatal or labour ward deal with these confirms esspecially at weekends.

I'm sure it will just be cramps, but you need to put your mind at ease. You won't be bothering anyone.

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CuppaSarah · 02/05/2015 13:25

Concerns not confirms. Have you tried a bath? I find they're magic for relieving cramps. I hope they settle down quickly and stop giving you worry.

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OhHolyFuck · 02/05/2015 13:27

Cuppa tried the epu but its referral only, had to call 111 and go to a urgent gp appointment

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CuppaSarah · 02/05/2015 14:56

Is it today? Or do you have to wait. For now what about a nice warm drink and a rubbish film? Hows it feeling, have the cramps eased up at all?

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Griffomais · 02/05/2015 15:16

OHoly hope you are ok - please let us know how you are doing. Take care.

crumble74 · 02/05/2015 15:47

Ohholy I'm thinking of you. Hope everything is ok.

BingBunnyIsAKnob · 02/05/2015 15:58

I'm sure everything will be find and gp will put your mind at rest OhHoly, thinking of you Xx

OhHolyFuck · 02/05/2015 16:01

Had the GP appointment, he thinks its a pretty severe uti so Im on antibiotics and have a scan on Thursday just to make sure
Thanks everyone for the support

ChandlersFarang · 02/05/2015 16:05

Phew - obviously a UTI is horrid but it's a relief it's nothing baby-related! Glad you got it checked out!!

Ladies I'm absolutely dying here with constipation!!!! It's been days with no action and my belly has swelled up and is sore. Cannot get anything moving! Anyone know what I can do? I can't buy UK medicines over here. Natural suggestions? Thank yoooou!!

OhHolyFuck · 02/05/2015 16:11

Any dried fruit chandler? Pure fruit juice? Or any yoga positions, bicycle your legs or do downward dog?!

Queazy · 02/05/2015 16:40

Oh no so sorry to hear that Holy, hope you feel better really soon.

Lots of water and prune juice for constipation other op

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CuppaSarah · 02/05/2015 17:00

So glad its a uti! I mean I'm not glad you have a uti I'm just thrilled everything is OK in the baby tum! An early scan will be a lovely motivation to get you through your uti.

Chandlers I find a hula hoops motion gently with your hips and sitting on the loo with your legs raised a fab remedy. Sitting on the toilet relaxing with a book is helpful too.

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