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j20baby · 13/08/2007 22:17

Hellllllllllllllllllooooooooooooooo..............here i am, sorry but waited for ages for somone else to do it and i can't find it if they have!

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MrsFish · 31/08/2007 11:49

Good morning everyone.

Well I went to bed at 10pm last night, in the following 8 hours I woke 5 times for the loo and heartburn. Then I woke up with a start at 6.30am and thought, Arrggg I've not put the bin out (and it is chocca) so threw on my tracky bottoms and flip flops and took it down (150 yards to the road) Got back in bed and the phone went at 7am, it was Argos Home delivery with the new sofa for the kitchen. They turned up 5 mins later shock never got dressed so quick in my life Great to get the delivery out of the way, but I hadn't made space in the kitchen for it yet, and dh is away now for 10 days. So at 7.15 I was re-arranging the kitchen and unpacking the sofa... how much packaging! Ds has started the day whining so its gonna be a long day hmm am now totally knackered but have so much to do...

My friend has just been round with her dd so at least ds has had someone to play with for an hour or so, cried when she left though

Well I have come to a decision about this breech quandry and appointments. I am going to phone the mw on monday and insist that she tries to get me in for a scan next week, I don't want to wait another two weeks for a mw appt before I found out if he is definitely breech or not, as I think 38 weeks is too late, especially if I decide to try the ECV route. I feel better for making the decision
Hope everyone has a good day

MrsFish · 31/08/2007 11:50

I mean ds cried when his little friend left, I didn't cry, just to make that clear

MrsFish · 31/08/2007 11:51

Buffy - sorry you are having a rough time of it RE: Heartburn I am eating the remegel chewy sweets like they are going out of fashion, but they definitely work for me

karlou · 31/08/2007 12:03

Hi all - feeling really guilty that I haven't managed to get on here for ages again. . I've been trying to make the most of my time with my dd's before they go back to school next week, and have been doing some sorting out. Got their room tidied - which took some doing! Now have a bit of a clothes mountain to tackle and I really need to sort out the airing cupboard when they're back at school.
We got the first stage baby clothes out of the loft and my lovely MIL has washed them for me, and I scrubbed the prams at the weekend. We have a Graco travel system and a 13 year old Mamas and Papas pram with a carrycot - we're going to use that as a crib as the old crib is no good now.
We're going shopping in Southampton this weekend to stock up on the rest. I have bad memories of Mothercare in Southampton as I fainted outside there when I was expecting dd1! My blood pressure always drops in pregnancy so I do have these moments. Nothing too serious yet although I did start to feel dodgy a few weeks ago and had to sit on my front lawn for a bit as I couldn't make it to the front door. My bp's dropped from 112/58 at the start of this pregnancy to 102/58 at 28 weeks.
Now sorry for the long post but I need your opinions! We've been discussing names and there's 1 girl's name we both like. The trouble is my brother's ex-girlfriend had the same name. They were together for a long time - at least 10 years and lived together. They're still friends and it wouldn't be a big shock if they got back together. But is it insensitive of us to choose that name? DH couldn't care less - he says I don't see my brother all that often anyway and he'll just have to lump it! I don't want to upset him though - we do get on really well when we do see each other. Do you reckon I should phone him and sound him out - or is it just too weird and we should think again?
Hopefully I should be able to make it on a bit more often from next week. Just had a quick scan over the last few posts -
Inzi - you poor thing! Hope you feel better soon.
Floria - sorry to hear you're having a bad day, but don't apologise, you're entitled to feel low.
Buffy - no heartburn this time - yet - but I used Gaviscon with dd1 and wish I'd had shares in the company!

LO has taken up residence under my ribs today - feeling very uncomfortable - just hope it's bum and not head that I'm feeling although I'm only 31+5 so I know there's plenty of time for it to move again - might have to start using the birthing ball though!

MrsFish · 31/08/2007 12:07

karlou - I don't think its odd or insensitive to use the name. If you both like it, go for it

lissielou · 31/08/2007 12:10

just nipped on to see how you all are and to wish you good luck. i look forward to seeing your announcements soon (but not too soon)

FloriaTosca · 31/08/2007 12:13

Good Grief Buffy!
You poor love! If you need to go in for the last few weeks you need to go in, kids, house move or not....people will rally round..the older kids will help...you honestly can't be of any help at all if you can't move..in fact you'll be another extra item to shift!(there I'm sure that makes you feel better doesn't it?!) Seriously, I broke my heel on the day of a house move...my friends rang around and half their church came and helped with the last minute packing and loading the van while I sat in A&E! People will help when you can't manage...phone the MW, the physio is obviously not working, there must be something they can do to help even if it does mean staying in on bed rest.
As for lactose free indigestion remedies.. I'm so sorry I haven't got a clue..well, apart from drinking fizzy water and eating a little and often..eg one half of a sarnie and an hour later eating the other half...keeping the acid levels down but occupied....I don't know if milk alternatives have lactose in them ie soya milk or rice milk...goats milk is more digestible/hypoallergenic but still probably contains lactose..I don't know if any of them would help indigestion... everything I use has lactose in or is an actual dairy product itself! But perhaps it is the lactose that is causing your indigestion in which case you might be heartburn free! I do hope so..you have enough on your plate without that! And at the price of liquid thyroxin...but it isn't your fault...I'm quite certain you would rather your thyroid worked properly all by itself...I hope the increased dose works better for you. I will text soon..I've just got to go get a top up for the mobile

Mumpbump · 31/08/2007 12:15

Hi lissie - how are you doing?

Buffy - absolutely agree with Floria. If you need to be in hospital, you should be. Other people will step in to fill the gap. Struggling on might jeopardise both your health and that of the LO. Plus the reality is that if people think you're around to do stuff, they won't be so quick to offer help...

lissielou · 31/08/2007 12:22

not bad, excited for you all. have been lurking for quite a while but thought since it was getting close i'd give you all my love.

Mumpbump · 31/08/2007 12:28

That's very kind of you! I often think about you and the other ladies who left this thread in its earlier days. At least a few of them are on the pg after m/c thread as you've no doubt seen.

Did you decide to have a break from ttc after all?

karlou · 31/08/2007 12:32

Buffy - re heartburn remedies; this may help

buffythenappyslayer21 · 31/08/2007 12:33

hi floria and mump!

going to ask consultant about what to take for heartburn if i cant find anything.everything has lactose in and tbh i think id sooner have the ehartburn than have the runs because of taking something!!!

i know that i could be putting myself and lo at risk if this carries on (the pain) but im sh*t scared of going into hospital!!i know that dh would manage with teh help of parents (my mums married to his dad!) so i know that they would help,but id feel so guilty laying there in hospital whilst hes having t deal with everything.will have a word with consultant about it and see if there is maybe something else they can do or if there is any painkillers stronger than paracrapamol to take the pain off.

buffythenappyslayer21 · 31/08/2007 12:35

thanks for the link karlou,will have a read trhough

muppetgirl · 31/08/2007 12:35

Hi all, buffy have just texted my b/b's hubby who is a pharmacist about the lactose free remedies x

Mumpbump · 31/08/2007 12:37

Buffy - firstly, people love to be needed so you shouldn't feel guilty. Secondly, your children will get to spend valuable and quality time with their grandparents, so you shouldn't feel guilty. Thirdly, if you don't go into hospital and something bad happens, how much more guilty will you feel and all those close to you who will blame themselves for not insisting that you went in!!

Bottom line - if you need to go in, do it and don't feel guilty!!!

lissielou · 31/08/2007 12:42

i did mumpbump, back with a vengance now tho

alicet · 31/08/2007 13:38

Floria and Muppet ? I did internet dating because I didn?t want to go out with anyone from work or that I had ?got p*ssed and pulled?!! SO that obviously narrowed my options a touch! Had a few dates before dh ? no real chemistry but all great blokes ? I was pretty careful to make sure we had stuff in common and a bit of banter going on before meeting up ? that way even if we didn?t fancy each other we?d still have a good time.
Have to say I was always upfront about what I was doing and how I met dh as I didn?t see anyh issue with it. But I did get some strange reactions so I don?t blame you for deciding to keep quiet.
Floria ? good luck to your sil. Fingers crossed she finds it a lot of fun too once she gets over her reticence?

J20 ? normal BP 1s 120/80. But basically it doesn?t matter if it?s a little low (mine is about 90/60) as long as you don?t feel dizzy.

Monalisa ? Hi! Good to see you again ? think you were about when I first joined in as I certainly recognise your name? I also vouch for the avent microwave steriliser ? works out much quicker than the electronic ones and it?s cheaper! Win win I think!

Floria ? sounds like everything is going OK really with your lo ? like you say its hard to see why they might want an induction if everything is going OK ? even if 70th-80th centile is correct that?s still well within whats considered normal!
Sorry to hear you are feeling so tearful too honey ? not helped I?m sure by your dh being away. Big virtual hugs from me!

Lisa ? glad everything was OK (ish!). Fingers crossed she stays put till your next scan?.

Inzi ? sorry you have had another cr*p night. I couldn?t sleep either although at least I wasn?t in pain?. It was Floria who was talking about induction for lo?s growth not me ? as far as I know my one seems to be growing nicely at about the 40th centile ? probably big for me as I am well below that at 5ft but good enough!

Nellie ? sorry to hear ds is still not sleeping properly ? fingers crossed he sorts himself now over the next few days?

Buffy ? sounds like you need some hugs too ? why does everything have to be so complicated?! And why did the pharmacist feel the need to tell you about how expensive that drug is ? hardly your fault is it!!! Sorry about your neg experience with your section last time ? fingers crossed it won?t turn out necessary this time hon. Defintaly have a chat with your doc about stronger painkillers though. There are loads that are safe in pregnancy other than just paracetamol. Understand your reluctance to go into hospital but please try to get more help at home so you can rest?

MrsFish ? sorry to hear you slept so badly and still had to do so much so early! No fun at all. Think you?ve made a good decision to call mw too. You have a very good case for what you are asking for esp armed with ejt?s guidelines! Try to look after yourself this weekend?

Karlou ? I don?t think its weird to use that name if you and dh both like it. If you are worried about upsetting your brother maybe ring and tell him but I would probably tell him rather than ask him unless you are prepared to not use it if he says he doesn?t like the idea! Sure he will get over it if you have a good relationship even if he finds it weird at first?

Lissie ? not met you before but very thoughtful to pop in with your good wishes especially if you lost a baby due in Oct (which I am presuming from mump?s replies?) All the best to you too and good luck ttc.

OK so this is cying for longest post ever?. I had another really cr*p night?s sleep last night and although I tried to manage at work I ended up having to come home as I felt too sick to do any good. The sleep makes a massive difference in that for me. Tried sitting down for an hour, eating toast and drinking water all of which usually help but nothing did so had so come home. Feel better now after a couple of hours sleep. Fingers crossed I manage OK next week and thank goodness its my last week!

lisad123 · 31/08/2007 15:02

Afternoon all

Floria i think they wanted to keep me in but knew they would have a fight on their hands and it would have stressed me more

Buffy, doc are so stupid suggesting you stay in hospital. Mine asked me if i had anyone that could be at home with me all the time? ehh no!!

inzi sorry to hear about your jaw. wisdom teeth sometimes play up when preggy, could it be that?

To all those that havent been sleeping hope your ok.
Welcome to newbies and those that havent been on in a while. I think it might be a taster of things to come in the coming week

L

alicet · 31/08/2007 15:15

Hope things are going better for you today Lisa?

FloriaTosca · 31/08/2007 15:17

Alice; sorry you are feeling so sick, hope it improves with some rest. Thanks for the sympathy...
I'm worse than ever just this minute, as DH has phoned to say his first plane got delayed and so he missed his connection and the next flight wont get him home until 9 or 10ish (he was due home at 3)...he asked if I was ok and I said I was fine, there was no use in putting him on a guilt trip when there is nothing he can do about it except sit and worry about me in a french airport departure lounge is there? But as soon as he put the phone down I started howling...I really am going to have to get a grip..I'm teaching in half an hour! The combination of preggie hormones and remembered grief is really not a good one is it? LO is trying to do the samba of sympathy I think...either that or I've upset him/her too.

Buffy I've just remembered my gran used to eat charcoal biscuits or burned toast to help her indigestion..it's worth a try isn't it?

Right I'm off to wash my face and pull myself together. Have a good afternoon everyone

alicet · 31/08/2007 15:23

Floria honey thats not what you need right now is it? Agree that there's no point in making him feel guilty when its out of his control but that doesn't mean you can't feel sorry for yourself. Do you have anything to do after teaching or can you go and see mates or do something that you wouldn't normally do if dh was about until he gets back? More virtual hugs winging their way from Newcastle x

I'm feeling sorry for myself too. thought I felt better after lunch but just been getting massive waves of nausea again. Rubbish! I'll live though....

Katsh · 31/08/2007 16:09

Hello all. This is the stage where it really feels like hard work doesn't it? Sorry for all those - Buffy, Lisa, Inzi who are having a very hard time. Floria, thinking of you at this tough time. Lissie - I was on previous ttc after m/c and pregnancy after m/c thread at the same time as you last year - hope you are doing ok.
I'm almost 34wks and feeling it! SPD, heartburn and tiredness ever increasing, and following a scan re. low placenta, which has fortunately shifted, they are now a little concerned about bub's big head and abdomen. Hopefully it's just a big baby, but I've only had little ones in the past. Given scans can be inaccurate I guess there is little point in worrying, although it's always hard not to.
(This post has taken me 1 1/2 hrs to finish, as I'm refereeing my 7.5 and 5.5 dd's and their friend who only ever agree as a pair, thus leaving out one disgruntled person.. )

Is anyone else who is doing this after a bit of a gap finding that they are seemingly weeks away from being ready for a new one, as life has just got too busy with the others? I also have a nagging feeling that I am totally forgetting essential items that I need for a newborn. Where do I get a good list? As for choosing names ... .

Mumpbump · 31/08/2007 16:14

Floria - missed your post earlier, but saw you mention tomorrow on another thread. I hope that the day is not too sad for you and that your dh makes it home fairly soon so you can support each other. Thinking of you.

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greedygreedyguzzler · 31/08/2007 16:32

hello all, sorry to hear most of us are a bit down for various reasons!

just to add to the list............i am feeling sorry for myself today too! had a midwife appt and cos she is so busy and everything was normal she said she cant see me again for 3 weeks. i will be 39 wks by then and i was kind of expecting a bit more care in the last few weeks of my pregnancy! i cant help feeling that cos its my third baby they dont feel like its as important to me and that i dont need the same amount of ante natal care as others do. feeling a bit unloved and uncared for! and i am still working and i was really hoping to give up work a few weeks ago cos my job is so physical, but i haven't been able to and at the moment i still have patients booked in until 5 days before i am due!!!!

sorry! moan over................i think!

i hope you all have FANTASTIC weekends and that we are all feeling better by monday!!!

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