April 2007 - Ladygarden? Ladytropicalrainforest more like

[Katy44]

CFK - I couldn't resist!

pmsl at the channel tunnel talk! What a lovely thought!

Can't wait!?

Still feel odd today - woke up with a bloody headache, and have no energy at all. Could sleep forever.

Hope everyone else is ok - sorry reading through I sound a right whinge bag. Trying to cut down doing housework and stuff, but I am finding it hard as I hate mess! Get this obsessional behaviour from my dad!

Anyway, better crack on. Opinions, hope the party goes well, and CD good luck with the hoardes coming over.

morning ladies. feels like its taken an age to catch up! Funny how the new year has focused all our minds on the birth etc. As for birth plans I totally intend writing one as if nothing else it focuses the mind iyswim. Last time I wanted as natural as poss but waters broke without contractions starting so I ended up on the "speed it up" drugs and an epidural - neither of which DS liked as whenever the turned the drip high enough to get the contractions started his heart rate plummeted. All quite stressful at time and, with hindsight, am very pleased I went private as the mw and junior doc where keen for an em cs. Obs got the knife out and pulled DS out with the forceps!! All I would say is that, imo, its quite important to get the first one out vaginally as next time it will (hopefully!) be easier and less likely to need intervention, em cs etc etc. I do think tho that i was a "victim" of the "casade of intervention" - i.e. once the medics start interfering with nature the more likely you are to need yet more interference! Would be quite up for a home birth to avoid all the prodding but DH is DEF not up for it so hospital here we come...

Anyway - hope that makes sense, but rambling this morning!!!

Also couldn't agree more than its much better to have a spring/summer baby - can't imagine all those layers and snowsuits every time you want to leave the house!

Opinionsrs - we have similar party-traumas! Party is on Sat and I so far have 13 yes-es (great), but 7 who still haven't told me one way or the other. So we don't know how many party bags or how many we are catering for - argghh! I'll just have to march up to them at pre-school tomorrow and say "so, is he/she coming then"?? Would love it if it were 13 (it's in the village hall), but suspect it will in fact be nearer the 20 mark.

Voltarol is the thing for post-birth I think - no probs with breastfeeding and you can get it on prescription.

Pesha - great news about your scan. Hope you can get some answers and reassurance.

Must think about birthplan - to focus DH's mind on it as much as anything else! I think they are useful, but it's also good to 'go with the flow' - eg. last time I was all full of not wanting to have the injection that speeds up delivery of the placenta as I'd heard it was better / more natural to let it work it's own way out, but when it came to it, it was definitely 'no, do it, let's get this finished off as quickly as we can!'

Morning all. Once again I've caught up not to remember much at all...except Pesha PMSL at your Ladygarden commentGreat news about scan, hope it helps to put your mind at rest a bit.

People have been talking about camping I am definitely not in that camp. I hate it with a vengeance.

Regarding birth plans, mine is to be a planned section. I never wrote a birth plan last time mainly because DS was so prem. Ideally this time I would like them to show me what sex babe is when they pull it out - all being well of course and to give it to me as soon as possible so I can have cuddles while I'm being stitched up. I'm still pretty flexible though and If things change that is ok.

Seeing mw this pm to get my MAT B1 haven't seen her since 18wks when she threw a strop about how often the consultant wanted to see me, so I'm a bit nervous, no doubt that will really help my blood pressure!

Hope everyone ok
xx

Today i feel like real crap, had a huge row with DH last night infront of N, DH buggereed off to bed while I sat with N rather uncomfertably (sp?) watching t.v.
Then my mum phoned and asked me what time I was going to the crematorium, and i had to ask her why and to be completly honest i am so pissed off with my self right now I can not believe that I forgot it would have been my daughters 7th birthday today.
She was still born at 27 weeks 7 years ago and I forgot.

Anyway ladies i don't really think this is the right place to be talking about that so I think I will be back in a few days when i am a bit more...................whatever.

Lots of love.

Morning ladies

Well as we all speak or "type" my friend is in labour!!!! My MIL text me at 6.30 to say that our friend had started at 3am at home, she had had a membrane sweep the previous day and was to go in to be induced on Friday as she is currently 12 days overdue - so fingers crossed. It is her first baby and she has had a hideous pregnancy so I'm hoping that the birth goes well forher.

I have to admit when I got the text I got goosebumps and thought "I wish it was me!!"

Had a real downer last night - I just feel so HUGE and I'm only 26 weeks! I've ended up cancelling my Mother To BE Pamper thingy as I was so worried about revealing my body to some skinny beautician type. I got myself all upset last night as I was worried DH would think I was so ungrateful as it was such a lovley thought to book it for me. He was so sweet and offered to change it for a facial instead but money is short and it was very expensive so we decided I could have the money to buy some clothes instead as I am really struggling for things to wear - particularly for work. I will still have the lovley pool and relaxation to look forward to and we just plan to really chill out. You probably think I'm mad but I am very self concious - even the thought of having to walk about in my bathing suit sporting the lump is making me nervous...

SOSPL - I'm just like you - knackered but can't stop myself cleaning cos it drives me insane when there is mess, I however get mine from my mother who is a complete neat freak. I have actually mellowed a heck of a lot compared to how I used to be as lets face it - we'd end up in the loony bin trying to keep a house immaculate with kids!
Pesha - you really have made me laugh re your hubby and your lady garden - don't worry I think we are quite like minded on here!

EllieK - respect to you love! Delighted for you and your new man!

Hope the day goes wel for those of you having parties and people over - I'm off to get ready for work - boo hiss!

Oh before I forget - I don't like the scrabbly movements low down either - like little fingers rummaging....the kicks and squirms are fine tho!

Have a good day - speak tomorrow
MIABT x

1become3 - Big Hugs to you
I'm not surprised it slipped your mind with all you have to think about and you must not feel bad for that. I am sure the next few days wil be difficult but we are all here for you any time to support you no matter what the topic. I'm sure the others will agree
x

1becomes3 just wanted to say that we are all here for you. Lots of Love xx

Sorry x posts MIABT.

MIABT - I don't think you're silly. I would not like to bare all to strangers either. Will probably do you good though.

Have a good day at work xx

Not the baring all bit but the pool and relexation etc sorry

1becomes3, I am so sorry. I hadn't realised you had gone through such a trauma with your daughter. My thoughts are with you and family.

MIAM, I am not as bad as I used to be, but it still bothers me. Tons of ironing to do as well. Went up last night, looked at it and came back down to the sofa!

Right, off to Gymtots now, but back later. xx

morning all

1b3 DONT BE TOO HARSH ON YOUR SELF!!!
your daughter always has a place in your heart she will never be forgotten by you.You seem to have had so much going on the past few months forgeting the date is obviously upsetting for you but surely being a loving mum and bringing your twins into the world is the best tribute you can give to your lost little one and to yourself.You should be proud to be the person you are dont let this upset you too much just take your time remembering her in whatever way you usually do and remember that your memories and your love for your baby are whats important not the actual date.
have big hugs and will be thinking of you xxxx

Awwww 1b3. Echoing what the others have said more eloquently than me, and thinking of you and your little girl today.

1B3, you have my thoughts and prayers. Dont be too harsh on yourself, you are a mummy to a beautiful little girl and are carrying 2 very special babies!!!

1b3 - big hugs to you xoxoxoxoxoxox

It was phenadol (sp) they topped up my epidural with not diclofenac - had that when slipped a disc.

Must go pick up ds2 now, friends for lunch & play, football after school and back to work tomorrow - noooooooooooooooooooo!!!

SOSPL - I did exactly the same last night - I had actually put the ironing board up fully intending on doing it but just couldn't find the energy and went to bed instead. I did it this morning tho - with constant toddler whingeing and playing up the whole way through....that will teach me to put it off!

Having my last quiet time as DS is watching Wallace and Gromit (ensures total peace! lol) and I am cooking our lunch before I drop him off at nursery and haul myself into work. Dreading it today as working with a girl who has verbal diaohrrea....she never stops talking...not even for one second and has to give you a running commentary of everything she is doing all through the shift - she is lovley but very hard to work with ...also the one who I had to tell to keep her hands to herself as she insisted on keeping on stroking the bump!

Meant to say....I love this thread but I have real trouble remembering who is who - I am a real face to a name type of person and I also feel like you are all sharing this journey with me I want to know more about people. I understand and respect peoples privacy but is anyone else up for sharing a bit more info - i.e real name and maybe a photo of them DH and kids? Just a thought...also don't know how to add a photo on here! I'm rubbish with technology.

1b3, only echoing what everyone else has said really. I am thinking of you, please dont be too harsh on yourself. It is just a date and I am sure you think about her regularly, not just today. That is what counts, she will always be in your heart regardless of what day it is xxxx

Would be happy to share a bit more info although havent the faintest idea how to do photos either!!

I did only 45 mins ironing last night and my poor back ached for hours afterwards. Good call to put it off, dont do it!!!

See if this works...

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This is me, my name is Pauline Reucroft, I'm 30 and husband is Phil (also 30) and this our son James who is 2 and a half.

We live in Leyland, Lancashire
x

bugger! lol

try again...

muminabigtumiandjames

fingers crossed - if it doesn't work I give up!

Hurray!!

Mammjo and everyone else - just go to Photobucket.com and register for free, you can up load pics to that and then add a link to the picture using the instructions on how to do links on mumsnet.

If I can do it anyone can!!!!x
Really must go to work now! lol

1b3, sorry you are feeling rotten, I can imagine how much you are beating yourself up but try and be fair to yourself too and take into account everything that is going on in your life. Hope you feel better x

MIAM - Great idea to use the money on clothes, some good fitting maternity clothes will probably make you feel a million times better. I know when I have fat days, pregnant or not, it has a lot to do with how I feel about my wardrobe and when I finally bought myself proper mat. clothes I instantly felt better.

25 + 1 - just think..soon our thread will have to have a new title to reflect our oh-so-mature third trimester (okay okay, ALMOST 3rd tri for some of us..) status..
Kind of scary how we're moving up the board...but more exciting than scary really..