Waddling Zombies and Dancing Babies - Due Feb 2008

[Pk616]

Hiya ladies,
Thought I'd start the new thread, hope you like the title! Best I could come up with I'm afraid!

ty for update jambuttie

love the fact so many of us told our DH/Ps about miniandme last night. it was the first thing i told DH when he got in the door.

gill - you are nuts with your drilling! gl

ruva - are you baptising LO in the river itself, or in the boozer??!!

i have my first day off in three weeks. just worked thru last two w-ends, and got to work thru next two too. not being a martyr as work exciting and glad to do it, but F* me i'm tired. havent moved off sofa all day

fantastic news jambuttie, thanks for keeping us updated.

would echo everyone's sensible advice on here about not needing that much when babies arrive, there's loads of stuff out there that you can treat yourself/baby too and that's great fun but really as long as you've got some clothes, nappies, somewhere to sleep, something to feed with and a few cloths/muslins for wiping up you're sorted. And you'll be amazed at people's generosity - either hand-me-downs or lots of unexpected presents, a new-born brings out the softy in almost everyone!

ooh tyaca sounds tough - take it easy and enjoy the break!

tyaca - I told my fella about mini too, poor man went white as a sheet! Your work schedule sounds really intense, but Glad to hear it's something you find exciting, it's a rare thing!

Good news about miniandme. I was thinking about her today. Can't be easy for her DH either, with other children to look after.

My mother-in-law speaks Arabic - can't complain as it means we can't have an argument (not without an interpreter). She is so happy that her (41) year-old son got married to a nice girl (and pregnant v quickly). On the other hand, it would be handy as i feel a bit left out when the family speak together.

Ruva - wonderful news about a spontaneous pregnancy! My DH has spent a lot of money on re-doing our garden (cement slabs everywhere and I REALLY do not like it!!). He then says that baby stuff is expensive. I nearly started to cry this morning when i saw all the concrete around the grass. Horrible! Maybe I'll change my mind. I think that men have different priorities to us sometimes.

I'm just going to buy what i need for the first two weeks or so and then I can add on after that (eg, baby bath, changing mat). Its easy to go mad buying equipment but just think: "What do i need on a daily basis".

Told my boss at work today i want to leave end December (but will work a bit longer if they have a problem finding someone). I work Mon, Tues and Thurs but won't be able to work Mon pm in January as i have antenatal classes!

Will miss the money but need to start putting nursery together and don't want to leave them in the lurch if anything happens (due end Feb). The house also needs a bit of re-organising.

Lovemymum - you could start learning arabic on the sly and then you can listen in and pick up the jist of whats being said but still stay away from the arguements! Yuck, cement slabs! on the bright side, you can get around the garden without getting your feet dirty! Men do have different priorities but I think it's mainly because they aren't reminded about the impending arrival quite as much as we are!

Hi all newbies and all y'oldies!

Aint had much to contribute in blardy ages, but have been checking in from time to time.

Have to say miniandmes news took my breath away - i suspect there may be something in the Lothian waters.....we had some serious news yesterday......
Our little twin is no longer getting proper flow from umbilical/placenta........we've been told to expect delivery within the next week!!!! [gulp emoticon] Sonographer knew of only 1 case in these circumstances that lasted 3 weeks [hoping like f*ck emoticon letmebethesecondknowncase]

Had two steroid doses and getting monitored and scanned every day. I think the initial shock has worn off, but its hard to accept that these tiny babies are gonna be here more than 3 months early. I'm so frightened about whats ahead for them.
Its likely they'll be in NICU till the end of Feb....thats if they make it. Shocking to say, but i have to acknowledge the possibility...

Get quite teary when i try to imagine what its going to be like...I'm not even 27 weeks till Thursday. If they can stay in for 9 days their chances are almost doubled. Please cross your fingers for these wee ones - its really heartening to read all your warm words to miniandme, which of course i would like to add to! Thinking of you mini, and sending positive chi your way - I can only say that it could be worse - thats what helps me not focus on the negative; at least i'm past 24 weeks.

Jambuttie - do you know if miniandme is at the Royal Infirmary? I'm supposed to get a tour round there tomorrow, and wouldn't want to freak her out if I saw/recognised her and went to say hello. Do you think that'd be ok?

Also, anyone have any words of wisdom on what to expect with CSection? Aside from concerns about the twins, I am also ffffreaked out at this very likely prospect....theres a lot to take in at the momment, so any tips on how to cope would be muchly appreciated.

OoOOps - long whingey post, i feel better just venting some of it out though....i'm sure y'all know what i mean.

Heres hoping me and miniandme both hold on as long as possible...

ladlemonk you whinge all you like with what you've got going on. I knew there could be some early activity with the twins but it seems to have crept up all of a sudden. I hope everything is ok and my thoughts are with you and your little ones x

ladlemonk - puts all my little whinges into perspective. Am at the same stage as you but with a singleton pregnancy with no problems but still worried about early labour/something going wrong.

Just remember, keep posting away cos we are here to listen (er, read) and support you. Big hug to you and little one x 2.

Gosh Ladlemonk, i am keeping fingers, toes etc crossed that you do turn out to be the 2nd case and that they can keep those little'uns in there for as many extra days as possible. From my v limited knowledge it seems that any extra time 'cooking' is a bonus so maybe you can think that you've already managed a whole extra day since yesterday and try to go on like that... you're not whinging at all, this is a perfect place to get all your thoughts/fears etc out so post away and we'll try and hold your hand. Take care, sending a big hug.

Ladlemonk and Miniandme - big hug and very best wishes to you both. Everything crossable is crossed here, please let us know how you get on.

PK616 - I'll add learning Arabic to my to-do list (maybe!!). I can pick out words but the language is full of funny throaty sounds that make my family laugh (in a nice way) when I attempt it. Will learn Arabic with the LO (who will have to learn from her grandma).

It's not concrete all over - just on the edges. Last time i give DH a free rein on anything .

Never mind - it's minor compared with other events.

Ladlemonk - I'm shocked but crossing my fingers and sending lots of hugs to you. Although you're freaked you seem to be keeping some possitiveness about you, keep it up and try not to be totally overwhelmed (I know that's not easy either). It's amazing what good brain waves can do though! And take it easy lass! Thinking of you and the bairns.

lovemymum - I've tryied learning arabic amongst some other pretty gutteral languages, it's hard to get the hang of but once you learn not to spit like a camel or choke on your own phlem you'll have it down!

Ladlemonk - I'll be thinking of you and crossing all the parts of my body that will still cross for luck!

ladlemonke: Thinking of you and your family. All best wishes heading your way.

Morning ladies,

Just a quick question, wondered if anyone could help me out...

How itchy is severe itching? I have been a bit itchy all over for a few days and freaked myself out reading about Obstetric Coleosis (sp?) last night. The symptom for that is described as severe itching, but I wouldn't say my itchiness is severe, just feels like I've maybe used a washing powder that my skin doesn't like or something, but I haven't of course. I don't feel ill at all - in fact I feel great at the moment.

Any ideas?

Milk x x

thoughts with miniandme

and thoughts with ladlemonk

OMG I have missed so much. I thought everyone had gone quiet, i didn't realise there was a new thread! Hope Mini and Ladlemonke are ok - I was thinking the other day that statistically someone might have and early 1 (or2). DD1 was early (29 weeks) she was poorly for quite a while but has been fine since and that was 19 years ago - the medical profession are able to do so much more now. Hugs to both!

Have just had phone call from midwife - blood sugar test has come out high, have to go to diabetic clinic - yay! Want me to monitor my blood sugar on a daily basis, not a surprise as dad is diabetic and had gestational diabetes last time but it's yet another problem! Just as one thing starts to sort something else happens - have now got help for dd2 and ED and now i have to go hosp for soemthing else! Oh well these things are sent to try us (philosophical emoticon).

For me severe itching was being unable to sleep for itching constantly, I ended up crying in the shower at 2am a couple of days before birth as it got so bad. I also scratched so much I needed antibiotic cream on my legs - it was awful!
i think that with obstetric thingy you get itchy palms and feet but if you're worried ask your midwife.

Eek, so it's all been happening here....best wishes to Ladlemonke and Miniandme, hope your bubs hold on as long as they possibly can.

Milke - do you have a rash or just the itching? If you have a rash read up about PUPPS, could be that. Very unlikely to be obstetric cholestasis (RCOG says 1 woman in 160 gets it) but if the itching gets very bad contact your midwife as you may need a blood test.

I really feel for you ladlemonke - must be a really scary time for you. But as others have said every day they stay inside is a bonus now. On the positive side at least they've picked up that a premature delivery is likely and are giving you steroids and daily scans now. Good luck to you and miniandme - I've got my fingers crossed for you and your little ones!

Egg has been quiet for a few days - I hope in this case that things don't come in threes.

Milk - I've had itching since early in pregnancy and worried it was something sinister. However, doctor prescribed E45 and I've been slapping it on twice a day for the last 3 months and it's much better now. Worth trying something like this. Maybe try to get the GP to prescribe something as I'm going through a lot of E45 and it would have cost me a fortune if I'd been paying for it!

Take Care everyone

Best wishes to ladlemonk - hopefully they will hang on as long as possible! Really hope all is ok.

Glad to hear things settled down a bit for mini.

Managed not to electrocute myself last night although I was standing on Delia Smith just in case! Sent dp some proud pictures of my handiwork although up close it is all a bit shaky - I'm sure he would have done no better though!

Take it easy Tyaca! It's good that work's interesting though - I'm much busier at work these days and it really does make the time go a bit quicker, just wish I had the energy to do as much (and as well) as I would normally. Forgot to go to a meeting Monday morning then forgot to go to another one Tuesday morning too... Just as well I have a permanent excuse.

Bloody hell. Have been feeling very low fora few days as DS unwell again and coughing and screaming all day and night so very tired but had no idea that two other twin mummies are in a scarier place than me! Sounds like things might be ok for miniandme for now, but still very frightening.

And Ladlemonke, so many many fingers and toes crossed for you here, that you can hang on another week or two. I think after 26 weeks things are a lot more positive, and as others have said, at least they know in advance so have been able to give you steroids to strengthen the little ones.

I do keep telling DH that I have to take it easy (he has refused to take a day off to help me out this week) or I could end up on bed rest etc, perhaps this will make him realise.

Sorry have not caught up with everyone's news, am only here briefly before I go and rest as DS is (touch wood) actually having a nap for the first time in days.

Jambuttie, Thanks for keeping us all up to date with mini. Thank god things seem a lot better for them now

OH ladlemonke hun you must be so scared, here's hoping you can hang on for as long as possible,i shall say an extra prayer tonight for all of you mummies that are carrying two. You all need to be resting a bit more.

Hope everyone else is doing ok

On a lighter note all this worry for the other mum's makes my piles seem a bit insignificant!!!i do have a really sore arse though lol lol xx