Due in June 2008: bring on the bumps! (and that's before Christmas meals!)

[aberdeenhiker]

The last message I posted seems to have filled up the old thread so I thought I'd start a new one.

Since bump size was our last topic, I thought this might do for a thread title.

I had absolutely no idea that Olbas oil was out - lucky I couldn't get hold of any a couple of weeks ago when I had a cold!

I had a mw appt this morning and heard the heartbeat for the 1st time - also a few kicks aimed at the doppler, so my DP is now counting on us having the next Jonny Wilkinson! I also got the go ahead from the mw for skiing in January, which has perked me up no end

My (completely paranoid) DP tried to stop me from having pasta with pesto for lunch as apaprently pesto is a no-no... has anyone else heard this? I seem to be quite relaxed about do's and don't's but he is becoming a bit OCD about them....

Don't see why pesto is out unless he is worried about pinenuts being off menu.

If I wasn't eating pasta and pesto then I wouldn't be eating anything at all. It is one of the only things I can keep down, other than all the unhealthy sugary sweets mentioned earlier.
Prob due to the nuts but my mw said only to avoid nuts if there is a history of allergies in your family and luckily there isn't any in mine

I've just got back from my scan! I saw the baby wriggling around, saw my lovely consultant and am feeling really happy and excited.

I had a few questions about GBS and she was so reassuring about all of them. She has no problem with me being in the midwife-led unit, in a pool if I want, even if I have IV antibiotics. All very reassuring. And she is going to do the 20 week scan herself and has agreed to tell me only things I need to know to keep me and the baby safe. So none of this scare the shit out of you soft marker bollocks.

Hope you're all had a good day.

x

China, I was recommended Olbas oil by Boots and inhale it by the gallon, so I hope it's all right!!! I assume it is as Boots were very careful to steer me away from a lot of other things!

Rolf, congrats on your scan. How exciting.

Ernest, are you back yet? How was the journey?

Just delivered against a massive deadline. One more workday (tomorrow) and that's it for me for Chrsitmas. I can't wait. Got to back in all my Chrsitmas shopping.

I also used Olbas Oil a lot when I had my full on cold and now just use the inhaler as I still have the congestion at night. Must admit I thought it was okay. The oils in it will be so watered down....? Normally the whole avoiding oils thing is diret contact with the skin ie ones to avoid if you ahve a massage etc.

rolf glad your scan was such a success. Are you in or outside the Uk? Thanks for message yesterday about 17 month gap it warmed my heart to read they get on so well. I go from being mildly panicked about age gap to really excited about it. panic mainly caused by other people's comments.

hia, yes I'm back! The journey was long - 5 hours but easier than I was expecting. The house was Ok, am disappointed about a few points, dopey dh bigged it up so I was expecting soething grand and it was a bit tatty imo. Still, I love love love my house now so nothing will match. - not sure about location, think will have to drive to even get to the local train station, but the biggest thing - omg - the washing machine is a bloody 5 minute walk from the house! Right now I have alaundry chute running from roof to basement and the dirty clothes land a couple of feet from the machine, I can bung a load on no bother. Now I'll have to gather laundry, go through the house, out of the house, through the garden, down some stairs, through the garage and finaly arrive at the machine. I know I shouldn't moan - there's plenty of people who don't have a machine etc etc, but with 6 people to wash for, and with a new baby, I mean, well, laundry will take on a whole new ugly dimension. Only a man could've done that.

School - new school looks good. The boys've got places. Just have to hope dh pulls his finger out and gets his work to pay up quickly to secure the places. Am still very very angry about the report they wrote for ds1. Even if he was such a terrible kid that they'd described, then a. they should speak to me, b. still totally out of order to write such a bad report - it's basically a reference. You're not allowed to write such a bad work reference for an adult. But anyway, it was just so spiteful, and personal. And the teacher I spoke to basically intimated it was mostly from the other teacher that we'd had problems already with (conveniently wife of head teacher) and she agreed with me! But stuff like he doesn't help other kids, is selfish and impatient, I just don't believe he can be so different cos at home he's so patient and encouraging with his 2 brothers, always willing to help them, always willing to help me. I feel very sad for him to go to this evil 2 faced cow. Sorry sorry sorry. I guess the pg hormones are making it all seem so much worse.

My tiredness is really lifting, or in theory would be, but my insomnia is returning with a vengeance. I guess with the move and school etc is just all so much on my mind i can't relax.

How are other people doing with the tiredness or insomnia stuff? Is the sickness lifting. Debs, are you keeping your shreddies down?

nettiehay, I'm amazed your dp is worried about pesto, but ok with you skiing!? You're braver than me. No way would I go skiing when pg.Are you going to go skiing deb?

Rolf, congrats on your scan. so brilliant.

Is anybody having regular baby movements yet?

And finally, phew, thins is long- 3rdontheway, I can't tell you how very sorry I am. My words are just hopelessly insufficient. You be gentle with yourself. xxx

GardenAngel - yes. I'm in the UK. North-west - close to NH101 (hope I've got her name right - the lady having twins).

Ernest - I am very very of your laundry chute. Glad the trip to Italy went well and that you liked the school. What did the boys think of it all?

I am less hornomally tired, but instead tired from insomnia and being woken up by DD.

Can't stop smiling. I hadn't realised how much I was trying to hold back from being excited.

Rolf so pleased to hear about your scan

Ernest - you're right only a man could choose a house with such an epic journey to the washing machine!! You have my sympathies.

Re the skiing - I decided before the snow came that I would probably have a go in these quiet weeks before all the tourists arrive but to be honest I haven't felt all that bothered about doing it. I am so worried that something might happen that I think my skiing would suffer and I'd be over-cautious and probably fall. Skiing is a big part of our lives here and for the last 2 years we would ski as a family every Sunday , when the boys were off school we skiied every day,and dh and I would try to get at least one morning in a week whilst the boys were at school. So from now on for the next few years it's going to be quite different!!!

Plus my salopettes are way too small already

I nearly treated myself to a swanky new set last season, but had eaten too much Christmas pud so didn't get round to it, as didn't loose the amount of weight I wanted to in time for the sales end. Glad I didn't now. I also just coulnd't risk it, much too much of a scardey cat. Even thinking twice about getting on a bike

I don't think I'd ski - I'm not good enough - but I am biking to work everyday. We also pull my son in a bike trailer to and from nursery (all on pavements - it's not dangerous for him) so I'm trying to keep biking as long as I can. It is starting to get difficult though, I can feel my belly when I bend on the bike and I'm switching into lower and lower gears. Pretty soon I'll be out of gears and then it's the bus or walking for the rest of pregnancy .

I think pesto is banned because there's parmesan cheese in it that's probably not pasteurized. First time around I was paranoid and didn't have any - this time around I'm not worrying about it and love it! (But we are only buying the jars rather than the deli versions).

No insomnia anymore, thank goodness! I had it really bad post-natally with DS so I know how debilitating it can be. But I've horrible heartburn - is anyone else walking around clutching a bottle of gaviscon?

Morning all,

I have no idea what my DP seems to have found in pesto that is bad - I'm basically ignoring him and eating whatever I feel like (within reason) as I don't have much of an appetite at the moment.

I think because he heard the mw say skiing was okay, then it's fine - but if I had told him, he wouldn't accept that as assurance. I'll still be taking it easy anyway - and I'll have to buy new salopettes the week before we go, as mine were snug before I started to grow outwards!

My tiredness seems to have reduced to everyday tiredness, not complete exhaustion thankfully.

Morning all

I have been eating pesto by the bucket-load (slight exageration possibly). I just reckon that as long as you don't eat it for every meal and you get it from a reputable source, you should be fine. I just think of all those italian women eating their pasta - I can't believe for a minute they would dream of not having a layer of parmasen with it. Also, just to generalise further, French women eat the stinkiest cheese avaiable with gallons of red wine, barely interrupting their gauloise smoking, and all the french people I have seen seem to be ok - hell I married one of them. As you can tell, the excessive health and safety stuff really gets on my goat.

Right, back to work - am drafting a really boring paper and reading mumsnet is the only bright spot to my day.

I mistakenly ate parmesan all through my last pregnancy as I thought 'hard' cheese was okay. And only found out this pregnancy from Midwife that I should avoid it, also ham from the deli - didn't do that last time either...mellymell can feel the heat from here!

rolf am in N west too! Migrated southerner. Where is NH101?
xx

Morning all, just found this new thread. Feels like I haven't been around for AGES but had lots going on......first of all a BIG decision to make about my childminding (got an offer I just couldn't refuse ) then pregnancy worries after a fall (you may have seen posts on pregnancy section. Anyway, won't bore you with all that.

Just scrolled very quickly through the thread and saw 3rdontheway's message - so sorry, lots of {{{hugs}}} to you

Also sorry to hear about dylansluckymum's friend, I read about her and it's so sad

Will TRY and make it on here more often, should have more time after Friday when I have no mindees to look after I really could do with the support and think this would be a good place (think family and friends don't know what to say about everything so I don't go on about it).

Right, time for a cuppa I think

mellymel that is exactly what I have told my DP. I am from Australia, and they have very few restrictions on seafood (shellfish etc), but here it is a big no-no. Also - what do Japanese women eat when they are pregnant? Surely they can't cut out sushi altogether? My theory is - as long as it comes from a reputable source and is fresh, there shouldn't be any problems. That being said, we have a lovely deli nearby, and the people who own it are making an effort to find pasteurised cheeses for me to eat, otherwise I would be starving!

I am also sick of all of the scaremongering - do they think that as soon as we become pregnant our brains cease to function?

Sorry you've been having a difficult tine Looney. Glad you'll be able to post more frequently.

GardenAngel - I'm near-ish Southport and NH is a bit nearer Southport! How about you?

I had no idea parmesan was forbidden. didn't hear it so will carry on. It's hard enough ignoring all the lovely soft cheese in the house.

Still can't stop smiling! We told the children this morning and they are very excited. DS1 (8 today) said he wants a girl so she shares a room with DD, so it would be "fair" (the boys share a room). DS2 (6) said he wants a boy as DS1 is a rubbish brother and he'd like a good one. When we asked DD 5 minutes later what was in Mummy's tummy she said "a teddy bear".

LOL at your children rolf. Priceless!

Am nearer Chester

Morning all- taken me forever to find you.....

I have officially finished for Christmas and sitting yping with one hand as the dog is asleep on the other. The sun is streaming in through the window and I am feeling all sleepy.

Have been totally ignoring all food advice, to be honest. Have been so fussy about food recently I am just happy to be eating! Ooops.

Of course, today I've been having sharp pains in my lower abdomen, and am worried about whether I am worrying over nothing...it's such a long time until next check-up and scan...grrrr.

Christmas waves, and big hugs to other worrriers...

Makecakes, I've been having a few pains too, but I was still sick this morning so I'm trying not to worry, I think maybe I've pulled something as we've been working so hard painting and now laying a floor.

I'm so looking forward to having all this finished and the guests in for Christmas, so by Saturday teatime, that will be me finished for a week apart from cleaning communal areas. Yippee!!!!!!

Ooohh lovely Debs, we have got a break until next Thursday and then they all pile in for New Year and then a big break except fro my swiss deer stalker ntil Feb 9th so far, what bliss.

Father Christmas dropped in to DD's nursery today. He arrived on a tank. How cool is that

Hi everyone

Rolf happy birthday to your DS mine was 8 last week so our oldest will be similar stages and probably will have the same amuzing views on the bumps!

OK so is there actually anything left that we can eat? I usually eat alot of brie etc and have cut that out but I do intend on having some over Xmas along with my prawn cocktail and salmon.
I remember being pg with DD and someone told me I couldnt eat my mirangue I told them to bugger off the egg had been cooked for hours christ some folk.
Does it sometimes make you wonder how our mothers fathers grannies and grandas were born?
Olabus oil should be ok if your just sniffing it think its skin contact but even so your not bathing in it.

Getting regular boots in the belly from junior which is nice, have awful heartburn sickness in the middle of the night, i seem to wake up with it rising and just make the toilet, refuse to buy gavison when you get it on prescription so waiting till midwife next friday I will make the most of the NHS somehow

Better go check on the kids, ds in bed sent home from school after being sick, please dont spread round the house for xmas.

The boys told EVERYONE their news - their teachers and all their friends. It was very nice to hear all the congratulations but slightly freaky too, after keeping it quiet(ish) for the past 3 months.

Hi everyone, trying to catch up but there is loads on this thread at the moment.

re: insomnia - mine has never gone away, I seem to spend the hours from 1-3.30 awake every morning. I'm worried that my body is getting into the habit of this now and I can't break it, any ideas?

Also movement, I am SURE I am getting flutterings even though DH is scoffing that at 14 weeks I can't be. It is my third though so surely possible?

My ds has also told his enitre class. The headmistress stopped me at school today to congratulate me! Embarrassing yes, but I'm glad he's pleased and excited

sybilvimes it is very likely that the flutterings are baby, I could feel mine from 11 weeks. Once you have done it a few times you know what to look for and your muscles are slack too!

I've had a couple of really early mornings and just feel shattered, I really couldn't cope with going to work.