August 2016 number 4 - bumps popping and scans happening, we actually have babies!

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Looks like we've nearly filled the last thread, so here is a nice new one for you all!

dileas I still feel that I want too but with leaky boobs and the tiredness it's not happening very often.

jw thinking of you and sending positive thoughts for your sister. Hopefully antibiotics kick in and help her. Try to stay calm. Are you able to visit her? It's natural to feel confused. If you think of questions for the Drs write them down straight away and take them with you - that really helped us when my husbands dad was v ill as we didn't have to think on the spot.

Honestly glad to hear I'm not alone! we gave it a shot last night (first time in weeks) it was rubbish, I felt rubbish, very self conscious and generally bad experience! Funny because last time with DD the tables were turned and it was me up for it and DH was not!

Sorry to hear jw thinking of you.

jw I'm so sorry about your sister, I really hope they get the infection under control quickly and she can fight her way through this.

I had the midwife today, by the time I got home my cramps had got worse and back to having pink when I wipe, but nothing on a pad. I've not moved since I got home so hopefully it will settle down.

Oh jw I've got everything crossed for your sister.

DH and I are both up for sex, but we don't seem to be synced at all! The times he wants to I'm feeling gassy and unsexy and when I want it he's often tired. Then we feel the pressure at the weekend On the plus side we're both happy enough going without for a while and are happy to snuggle. I think not wanting to do that would be the worst for me.

Started to have some back pain at work. Currently fixed by using a cushion on my chair, but I don't know how long that will last as a solution.

Is anyone thinking about making a time capsule? I'm tempted to do one with the number 1 single and newspaper from the week they're born as well as the Booker Prize winner from this year, but don't know how much I'm going to want to do when it's actually born/ I feel like it would be a nice thing for friends and family to arrange, but I feel a bit self conscious asking them.

Oh JW, I'm so sorry to hear that your sister is so unwell at the moment. I hope things improve soon.

Lily the continual spotting must be so nerve racking. Rest as much as you can! I had a tiny bit of spotting a couple of wks ago and that gave me a fright so I can only imagine how you feel.

As for dtd, we haven't for a while and that's okay. We're both knackered and know that this is only a pause, so to speak. We still feel close and that matters more at the moment.

Currently hiding under a blanket with ds watching cartoons. Our boiler is broken (getting fixed tomorrow) and the house is only 14.5 degrees. The fire is lit and there's a little fan heater to take the edge off but brrrrrrrrr!!

I'm on cervical rest so, in the words of my midwife, have to 'restrain myself' until scan at 32 weeks :-( Wasn't really in the mood before, but now it's not allowed it's very frustrating!

Jw everything crossed for your sis, I'm sure like another poster said, it's just the getting worse before it gets better bit, she'll be twice as strong after.

As for DTD, it's dried up (so to speak!) here too... DH is worried about hurting me or the babe (even though he knows it won't!) he says he currently wants to nurture and look after me, like a delicate flower, not ravish me like his dirty girl haha! But it seems not too much of an issue currently for either of us, it's not the only thing we can do

Getting lots more movement now, even felt one from the outside yesterday!

21+4

Sorry about your sister jw, hope things get better soon.

I've pretty much gone off DTD too, think it's partly because I feel so unattractive at the moment.

Sending love and strength to you and your family JW xx

jw hoping that your sister rallies. Sending best wishes.

Oh no jw, really sorry to hear about your sister, she sounds very strong though.

We have t dtd since I found out we were pg! We're never awake in bed at the same time any more, I can't stay up much past 9, and he gets up for work at 6 in the week and sleeps in at the weekend when I get up with the kids. I don't think it's a problem though, I don't fancy it anyway. I cba.

I went and dug out the crib today that's been in storage at my mums, it's a bit early to actually put it up yet as would be in the way, but it's so nice to start getting things ready.

My hips/pelvis start to hurt if I do too much walking. They're usually ok after a rest, but I had it quite bad last time and my midwife told me off for not telling her (it came up at our next appt, but was better by then) as she said she could have referred me for physio.

My sister died this morning around 1am. I don't know what to feel
She was 16 months younger than me and we have been close all our lives. She would have been 35 next week. I feel weird. It's not registering, I feel spooked. My clocked stopped today in the kitchen at lunchtime, that's when her partner called me to say it's critical. Coincidence? It's 4.20am and I've got a massive heavy heart that's breaking. I can't cry! She has 4 kids age 17, 14, 6 and 4. My sister was called Ellie here's a picture. I only found out 2 hours ago, she was stable last evening at 7pm. My mum said the doctor said she was going to make it. My 17 year old niece rang me, she was crying. I feel lost and confused

JW I'm so so sorry. There are no words :(
Your sister sounded amazing.
I hope you and your family are able to get the support you need over the coming weeks and months x

Oh jw, I'm so, so sorry for your beautiful sister. I'm pleased you were close though and have lots of memories to share about your happy times together. Sending lots of hugs for you and your whole family.

Dear jw, I'm so sorry for your family's loss. I hope you and your family can find some comfort in each other. Life feels terribly unfair sometimes. Xx

jw I'm so sorry about your sister.
Its not much, but we're all here to listen any time you need to talk.
Thinking of you and your family today

Oh Jw! How unfair! You poor thing, please surround yourself with those who love you and can support you. Sending much love xxxx

OH JW I can't believe I'm reading that. I'm so sorry for your loss, you family's loss and your beautiful sister's family's loss. I can't imagine what you're all going through. Thinking of you.

So sorry jw.

Jw I'm so so sorry. There are just no words. She is beautiful. Sending you and all your family lots of love. So gutted for you.

So sorry jw..

Oh god I've got goosebumps. I'm so sorry jw I can imagine you're very confused and lost. Take peace in the fact that you were very close and she knew you loved her! You done everything you could and were so supportive and she was such a fighter! My thoughts are with you and your family, I can't imagine how you must be feeling. Atleast now she's at peace and doesn't have to fight anymore💖

I'm so sorry Jw, that's absolutely heartbreaking news. Your beautiful sister is at peace now. Thinking of you and your family at this difficult time.

Jw there is nothing I can say, I am so sorry about your sister. From everything you have said, she was an amazing person. I hope you and your family can support each other through this

jw I'm so so sorry.