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Due Dec 2008: The second thread!

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JollyBear · 23/04/2008 11:06

I thought I'd better start another thread as the other one was full to bursting!

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kayzisexpecting · 14/05/2008 11:47

I'm so sorry Flumbybumby but its not your fault. She said she wanted to know so you told her. She is in the wrong.

We're here if you ever need to chat!

Flumpybumpy · 14/05/2008 11:54

thanks kayz, jus needed to get it off my chest, have been feeling really shit this morning as some little shits tried to burgle us again last night (see new thread just started) so feeling pretty crap.

Anyway, sorry to drag the thread down I will stick to lurking

Turniphead1 · 14/05/2008 12:13

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kayzisexpecting · 14/05/2008 12:17

Thats is so true Turniphead I ring my mum nearly every time I have a slight twitch. She always says "You were only pregnant a little while ago have you forotten?"

So now I come here.

Anyone who was on a TTC thread still go in there? I'm in mine as much as I am here.

hattyyellow · 14/05/2008 12:17

Flumpy you poor thing - that woman is being really unfair on you. Please try to ignore her as much as possible, I know it's hard. And your boss - you must be fed up with him for letting it slip too. Sending you hugs.

Turniphead hugs to you too. I can see just why you must be missing your mum at this time. My dad died a few years ago and my DD's were counting things yesterday including the fact that they had "two grannies but only one grandaddy" which made me feel so sad that he never got to meet his grandchildren.

Will remove myself from this thread for the afternoon before I bring any more gloom!

mibbes · 14/05/2008 13:02

kayz hurray for scan date ! and yes I'm on ttc thread as much as this one too ! I can't just leave my ttc buddies because I got BFP !
hatty I am also getting thick white creamy CM - apparently normal during PG. I have also had cramps on and off a fair bit - seem to have stopped now, but got them until about 8-9 weeks - ligaments stretching apparently. I'm pretty sure you are not going mad - have also had a few random teary moment (very unlike me) and am getting distracted at work all the time - I hope they don't sack me before I go on mat leave ! And don't you be going anywhere missus !
Flumpybumpy you poor thing - that is awful for you. People have their reasons for making difficult decisions and clearly your decision was tearing you apart. There is absolutely no need for that woman to tell anyone something so private which was clearly shared in confidence and esp out of order of your boss to make it public ! I have no idea what to advise you, but I feel so sorry for your situation hun xx
Turniphead I know we could never replace you mum but we are here to listen and advise as best we can hun {{{big hugs}}}xx

I am being super-paranoid today as the swollen tum I had (which I was holding onto as proof something was growing in there) seems to have gone down - have been walking loads so maybe the tum was just flab ...? Yikes I have to get a grip - this scan on Fri is driving me insane - I can't sleep properly for worrying arrggh !

BeckyBendyLegs · 14/05/2008 13:11

Hattyyellow I've had a fair amount of white discharge with this pregnancy. I really don't remember getting this with previous pregnancies. I sometimes get a little crampy feeling, like when I am about to ovulate, and then discharge. I haven't investigated whether this is normal or not. I hope it is!

Flumpybumpy all I can say about that woman is WHAT A COMPLETE COW! You have nothing to feel bad about except the fact that you are unfortunate enough to work with someone like that.

artichokes · 14/05/2008 13:45

This is going to be a very me-me-me post so I apolgise in advance.

I am REALLY struggling today. DH is still away, DD has been getting me up at 5.30ish since he left. Then last night she woke at 11.15pm and did not go back down 'til after 3am . I felt so sick in the night and was desperate to sleep. I am sooooooo tired at the moment and I feel like I am coming down with something. It is probably just tiredness but there is no hope of respite as DD is being such a bad sleeper this week. I am at work and have been on the edge of tears all morning - I keep nearly crying in meetings. I just want my DH back, and I want a good night's sleep and some help around the house and I want to stop worrying that I am about to get ill while alone with DD .

BeckyBendyLegs · 14/05/2008 13:55

Poor you Artichokes

When is your DH back? I know exactly how you feel because I hate it when my DH goes away and it is especially worse when you are pregnant and tired. Is your DD usually a bad sleeper or was it just the one night (or more) this week? Is she missing DH? Sometimes when my DH is away my DSs play up at bedtime because they are used to DH being around at bedtime to say goodnight. Perhaps she'll sleep better tonight, if she is as exhausted as you are, and then you'll sleep better. How old is she? You could try offering her a treat for a good night's sleep if she's old enough to understand that. Try not to worry about being ill, I know that's easy to say, but it will just make you feel worse. Do you have anyone around who could help out if the worst came to the worst and you were too ill to look after her by yourself?

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BeckyBendyLegs · 14/05/2008 14:41

I have the same problem with lack of family nearby and it sucks big time when I'm ill or need to go to the dentist. I have to ask other mums to help out I need it and I find people are more than happy to help out because they know that if they need it you'll help them too.

hattyyellow · 14/05/2008 14:41

Thanks so much for the reassurance girls.

Artichokes you poor thing - I really feel for you. My girls had a bug a few weeks ago when DH was just away for a few nights and the crippling tiredness of early pregnancy combined with them just not sleeping at night and being clingy and unhappy all day was just awful. 2 weeks is tough particulary if you are working as well.

I agree very much with Becky and Turnip - I told a friend locally even though I hate telling people before 12 weeks and she's been great at offering support - I know if I get really stuck she will help out. You would do the same for a good friend wouldn't you i'm sure...

kayzisexpecting · 14/05/2008 16:50

I want to start buying stupid amounts of maternity clothes. But they wont fit properly for a few months and they'll just get in the way!!

I want some dungarees.

BeckyBendyLegs · 14/05/2008 17:11

I bought some dungarees the last time but they weren't maternity so they didn't fit for too long. I really liked them! But DS1 was two at the time and he wore little dungarees as well. Together we looked so funny.

rosmerta · 14/05/2008 17:25

I've bought one maternity top so far when I was having a bloated day. I've kept most of my maternity clothes from last time so hopefully I'll get to wear them again.

artichokes hugs. I find it hard to bath & bed for one night when dh plays golf, hope your dd starts sleeping a bit better. Could it be because of the heat? Ds hasn't been sleeping so great lately and its just because his bedroom is so hot.

I've been having another bad mummy day. Am tired and have no energy. I met a friend and her dd in the park today & just had to sit down the whole time. Fortunately she knows about the baby so was really understanding and great about keeping an eye on ds! I also had plans to do a really healthy stir fry for tea and have instead put a frozen pizza in the oven . I'm even tempted to let ds eat in front of the tv

gemenaux · 14/05/2008 19:45

hi can i join in - just found this thread am due sometime in Dec - had scan and they 8 weeks with twins! oh crikey - have 3 yr old already. Haing horrible nause and off work as knackered and feel ill. What fun!

artichokes · 14/05/2008 19:50

Welcome gemenaux - congratulations on your twins!!!

Thank you all for your kind comments earlier. I am feeling a little better now that I have got through the day and am back home. I have never cried at work before but today I just shut my office door and cried with exhaustion . These hormones eh? Anyway I just wanted to thank you for all your kind words, I am off to bed now so cross your fingers for a quiet night for me (I have Mediseded DD).

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chutneymary · 14/05/2008 20:03

Welcome gemenaux - I think you might be our first set of Christmas twins (well, the first set that we know about.)Sorry about the nausea. Hope it's not too awful with 2 of them in there. Hattyyellow has twin DDs already so knows first hand what a twin pg is like.

Artichokes, I am so sorry you are having such a tough time. When DH is away and DD1 plays up, I have been known to let her sleep in my bed just so I can get some rest as I am useless on low sleep for days on end. I can't remember how old yours is, but DH went away for a week when DD was just 2 and I got through it with letting her sleep with me if she woke up, plus liberal Cbeebies in the day time. He went away for a week at Easter when she was 3, and it's easier now as you can do stickers, rewards etc to help. I must also fess up to putting a bit of Cbeebies on in the afternoon when I am really tired and just resting on the sofa while she watches. Is this something you can do? It might be the last thing you want, but could you take a day off work and get some rest in? I was sick last week with mastitis and had a day off. Just pottering round, resting and napping really for a day made me feel a bit more human.

Flumpy, that woman is such an old bag. How very DARE she try to make you feel bad. I remember your thread at the beginning of your pg when you were unsure as I was in the same position. She offered a sympathetic ear at a time you really needed one - if it made her feel uncomfortable she should have turned the conversation to something else. I am sorry too that you have been publicly outed at work. Sending you lots of good wishes for a better day tomorrow.

Have felt a bit better again today, though a bit tired and sickly now. Am looking forward to snoozing in front of the Apprentice later on.

gemenaux · 14/05/2008 20:07

Yep Ill be able to call them Holly and Ivy (well in they are girls!

thanks for the welcomes and looking forward to getting to know you all

BeckyBendyLegs · 14/05/2008 20:23

Welcome gemenaux. Twins! How exciting!

BeckyBendyLegs · 14/05/2008 20:28

My mum wanted to call me Holly (I was born on Christmas Day) but with my surname (Collins) she decided it wouldn't quite go!

kayzisexpecting · 14/05/2008 20:53

Welcome Gemenaux Wow twins!!! I'm really excited about our first set of twins!!

Disenchanted · 14/05/2008 22:23

Gemenaux congratulations!

Do twins run in the family?

strikey · 14/05/2008 22:35

hello, --can i join in too? my name is becks, i just found out baby number 2 on way, due christmas day. but i feel so anxious. i have been a sahm with my son who will be 2 in june, this pregnancy was a shock. and i feel really sad, i don't know why just overwhelmed at being at home with two, i know that's silly as many have many more. but i just can't shake the feeling- which also makes me feel more awful/ guilty. i didn't feel this way with my son, am i going mad. i've known two weks but haven't told anyone, i don't want to talk about it in case they see how terrible i am as every time i think about it i have a mini panic attack, whay am i more scared now than i was the first time?
sorry, i didn't mean this to be a heavy hello- it all just came out, becks x

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