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derlor · 08/04/2007 21:28

hello

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Dontknowmyarsefrommyelbow · 18/04/2007 13:20

Very excited that secret shower pressies are arriving already!!!

derlor · 18/04/2007 13:22

don't worry dontknow...i'm having similar irrational fears of "shit i'm having a baby" and it's my 3rd!!!!

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bumperlicious · 18/04/2007 13:26

Sun's gone in unfortunately. Just been to an antenatal physio class, and must admit that I just feel more panicked now because another girl who is due a week later than me has had her antenatal classes and has an appointment booked in to view the maternity unit. I've heard diddly squat! My dr and the last midwife didn't seem to know when they might be. Like Westcoaster I feel a bit like I've slipped between the cracks. I had to chase them for my 12 week scan and booking in appointment because of a break down in communication. I've seen 3 different midwives so far and will be seeing a different one for my labour. Time's ticking along and I want to be prepared! Any of you had ante natal classes?

trace2 · 18/04/2007 13:31

hi all Daisybump thank you for your e-mail, i will reply soon its just carnt sit here long with spd at the moment.

i missed the baby shower i was in hospital baby not moved for 12 hours when i got in she decised to move thank god but it always happens but got told off leaving it to long.

am another where having extra scans as babys on small side and i have a clotting problen too, i inject clextain every day to thin blood! i go next week carnt wait to see baby again

is any one else getting mild contraction? ive been getting two a day for a few weeks, but this morning i had a huge one (i hope its a bug)

bumperlicious · 18/04/2007 13:34

Dontknowmyarse, don't worry, I was like you for practically the whole pregnancy, pretty freaked out (Jeez read some of my earlier posts and you'll see just how unprepared I felt) but since I've had these two weeks off work and am now (for the most part) sleeping I feel so much better and have kind of acceptable the inevitable. Part of it for me as well is that I think I had built up this flippant personna about the whole thing, and was all v cynical, but now when people say to me "you must be so excited" I have to stop myself from doing my ususual "chuh, yeah, what's be excited about?" and acknowledge that actually yeah I am excited about having a baby. it's going to happen anyway so I just better get on with it!

Also, having had a bad night last night and now feeling irrationally tearful and panicky about my lack of antenatal classes and worried that the midwives have forgotten me, I've realised there is a pretty direct correlation between how much sleep I've had and how well I am coping.

Sorry, that was a long post! Just wanted to reassure you that I've had the "shit I'm having a baby bit" and seem to have got through it - though maybe it'll come back with a vengeance nearer the time!

bumperlicious · 18/04/2007 13:36

Hi trace2, glad you are back! You sound like you've been in the wars! Don't think I've been having contractions. Bump seemed hard a while ago, but thought it might just be baby in a weird position.

Dontknowmyarsefrommyelbow · 18/04/2007 13:40

Bumper
I don't start my antenatal classes until 2nd May, and they run for 6 weeks. I would have liked to have started them earlier but wasn't given much choice.

I've also booked in for NCT classes (2 full days and a BF evening), they start the first weekend in May.

I opted for NCT as well as the standard antenatal classes cos I was told that DH couldn't attend the standard classes - as the room they use isn't big enough to fit in partners?! Thought that was a bit odd?

TALLULAHBELLE · 18/04/2007 13:49

Bumper - I have finished my ante-natal classes but still don't have access to cmw @ my health centre. Have been passed around from pillar to post and have now seen 5 different mws, [none of whom will be @ the birth] in 3 different places. TBH can't be arsed worrying about it anymore. I'm always in & out of clinic in 5 min flat -BP, urine & tummy given all clear & out the door without a by your leave. Community care -

derlor · 18/04/2007 13:50

i remember my antinatal classes 1st time round started 6 weeks before due date.
went for a (waste of time) refresher last time.
not having any this time - it's gona come out anyway - however i breath!!!!!!

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sputnik · 18/04/2007 13:53

DKMA, if I was you I'd carry on giggling!
When I showed up at the hospital to have DD I was still so in denial that the gynae noticed and joked that this lady is disassociating herself from the whole thing (in Italian so doesn't translate too well). Me, him and the obstetrician continued to joke throughout labour. Maybe not everyone's cup of tea but I have positive memories of the whole thing. I'm planning on going back to the same hospital, so hope I get those 2 again!

derlor · 18/04/2007 13:53

oops....."breathe" (that doesn't look right either)

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TALLULAHBELLE · 18/04/2007 13:53

Oh and did think classes were worth doing but not essential. Really, any good book gives you all the same info. Best was resuscitation workshop cos hands-on. Have learned more from going to pg yoga and aqua-natal & talking to other mums. Oh, and MN of course!

Daisybump · 18/04/2007 14:03

Gosh what a busy morning its been...internet has been down then it was up agian, and everytime I try to send a post its farking crashed again.GRRRRR. Seriously thinking about changin our provider at this rate.....time to shout for a refund.....

Hi Trace....sound like you've had a time of it, but glad things are OK....I've been getting BH contractions regulary and had a huge painful one on Sunday....as Foxy said, tiredness makes it worse (as does decorating so take care HandA)

Oooh foxy you lucky thing....my parcel of stuff arrived today so will be sending out the secret shower pressie soon.....it's so lovely I want to keep it for myself though . My diapees and wipees nappy bag is a teeny bit disappointing....can't see how to get four naappies and a travel pack of wipes in the bloody thing, but maybe that's the idea, it'll keep them nice and restricted.

gonna post this before I crash agin.....

Seansgirl · 18/04/2007 14:23

Trace2, poor you you must be constantly worried. Sounds like you are doing ok tho and they are looking after you. We're if you need us Can't answer on the contractions haven't felt any, but then I didn't with DD.

Baby has put on weight! Hooray! Not excessive but consultant happy that it is upwards! Also checked the usual stuff + blood flow,amniotic fluid level and arm,leg,tummy,etc measurements. All fine so have an appointment in a fortnight with consultant to check usual plus fundal height, and scan if needed

doggus · 18/04/2007 14:24

Hi all. Foxy - what an ace present. I might treat myself to one (for the lo, not a fully grown romper suit for me).

Bumper - I am having exactly the same problems as you - I feel like my morning sickness is back sporadically and I have period type pains. It's not BH, I think, as my tummy doesn't go like a rock.

DKMA - I am in total denial too, and when the mw put the heart monitor on, I was quite surprised that the baby was still in there. Every morning when I awake I get a shock 5 minutes later as I realise I am pg!

Seansgirl · 18/04/2007 14:27

Went to classes last time, found them quite useful. Supposed to be going for a refresher but have not heard anything yet.

your MW DK! But don't worry you'll have them poking and prodding your boobs once LO is here! You'll get used to it! And feeing in public It is possible to be discreet, TBH sometimes you just can't be bothered tho!

Seansgirl · 18/04/2007 14:27

ROFL Doggus - adult romper suits!!!

Seansgirl · 18/04/2007 14:29

Right, back to my next task - cutting household bills!!!

BW Holly, told DH about 40% off the cupboard and he was seriously impressed

bumperlicious · 18/04/2007 14:45

Just found another thread in active convos which I really shouldn't wonder onto...

Trying not to be judgemental but saw this and just though "different world"!

derlor · 18/04/2007 14:49

OMG!!!!!!!!
am tempted to post..............CAR!!! - get her a farkin bus timetable saddo!!!!
wish i was a nanny!!

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bumperlicious · 18/04/2007 14:52

Screw it - I AM being judgemental!

derlor · 18/04/2007 14:54

NOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO bumper i'm with you 100%
if i was the nanny i'd ask for a SABB convertable!!!! essential for the job i think!

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Dontknowmyarsefrommyelbow · 18/04/2007 14:58

Just looked a that thread! ha ha ha made me pmsl.

Nowt as Queer as folk! (again)
If I was to have a nanny - and needed to get a car - I wouldn't go on about it on mn, I mean, this lady needs to get out more and have more important things on her mind?

I am tempted to post back tho! Something like 'I find my nanny is very happy with the BMW X5 I bought for her - and it does get a 5 star NCAP saftey rating' and see what she says!!!

derlor · 18/04/2007 15:03

oh go DKMAFME I dare you...............

lets raise the bar and get this wee nannay a right good car - peer presure between employers must be rife!!

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Seansgirl · 18/04/2007 15:27

Most odd.. and theres me worrying about gas and lecky prices must have got it wrong somewhere. Reminds me of a thread I wandered onto about a nanny who was overweight and the MNer was asking if she was too fat to employ?

Surely the poor girl at least deserves one of those big porshe 4x4s? But supoose they're not green enough

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