Due In Fab Feb 2009 - The Secret Is Out - Third Thread Already

[Singingintherain]

Hi thought I might start a new thread for us all. Hope you like the new title

Feel free to join us.

Thank you Tinkerbellsmum.

I would love a home birth but DP has rules it out as we have a lot of problems with DD. We nearly lost her had I been at home
we may well of done...

I live in Kent and I have one dd already who is 16 months old...

I have been cleaning. Lots. I'm worn out but my house smells of bleach and polish and there is no dirt or dust.

And I have done two loads of washing.

I even scrubbed the orange playdoh off the front of the fridge where it has been welded for the last year.

Aaaahhhh it feels good.

had a lot of problems with dd not have. we have no problems with her now just during the birth

Hello all

Welcome Lardy bump....I'm in Kent as well and have a 14 month DD and 11 weeks today

I think I'm also going down the elective CS route....had a crash CS last time and it was all pretty scary...

Hi everyone & welcome fellow newbie Lardybump!

I really wanted a HB last time but DS was breech so ended up with a planned CS (hate the term elective as it was NOT elective on my part). However it was really positive and whilst ttc I was 100% another CS - now I've swung the other way an thinking definately a VBAC. Too chicken for HB now tho

lord knows if i'll be able to afford a homebirth, only choice here is independant midwives and they're very pricey. would kill for one though, am going to be scrimping and saving to afford one. had 2 hospital birth where my wishes were totally ignored and i was made to feel horrible. and with dd they managed to cause massive haemoraging and a partially retained placenta through their complete and utter lack of basic knowledge.

dp convinced me to go to hospital last time on the basis that dd needed resussitation and that could happen again but i regretted it so much and so did he. it was another really unpleasant experiance.

i'm with onward, it's alot braver to go into hospital these days and i'm not that courageous after the last 2 times.

am feeling the odd flicker of movement but not as much as i think i was feeling with ds at this stage so i'm panicing myself a bit now. don't feel properly pregnant, even with the overabundance of symptoms... roll on aug 1st!

enjoy your sunday evenings everyone

Are homebirths not supported by the Irish National Health then? Pffft.

How much do Independent Midwives cost around you? And how far are you from a hospital? My understanding is that midwives carry all the kit with them for resuscitations, either of the mother or the baby, and then if needed they'll blue light you into the nearest hospital. But it might be different in the RoI, I don't know.

Hi, How are you all?

Feeling rather sick today and have a bit of pain, but just manged a lovely plate of Somerset Pork with apple, onion and mashed potatoes. Yesterday I went to a well know furniture shop and they gave me a wheelchair, it was great, but meant that I was able to stay for a lot longer. DH did not know what he had let himself in for There was just no stopping me. But at least we ate lunch there.

Is anyone else taking Pregesterone 200mg? I have been taking it for a few days now and have noticed some effects but I am not sure if they are related. Has anyone noticed any differences if taking it.

As for being cold, I live in Spain and it has been cold today too. I am always cold. The trouble is I can not stand heat either so all the fans are out for when we see the sun again. Our summer here has not started yet, but I do not live in the South.

Just managed to tell my Mum about being told the gender of the baby and she is really pleased too.

I have been looking around on the internet and also asked the question about it being too early. I was told yes it was early, but it is possible althought not normally until after 11 weeks, I am nearly that although he thought that I might be 11w5d , but I am sure I am only 10w4d. I am not taking what he says to be true as I wanted a surprise, so I am not banking on the probability it will be a boy. I know that very often when people are told they are having a boy there are more mistakes made than when they they tell parents they are having a girl. I must say that this pregnancy is very different to my others of DD's. Let's wait and see.

I'm starting it at 16 weeks, but it's a gel I will be on. It's supposed to stop you from going into premature labour.

Gina80, that's exactly what I keep saying, I hate the word elective. Especially when they say "you had to have xyz last time so you will have an elective section this time" and move on to the next thing.

I've not heard from anyone about the map in awhile, please send me an email so you can be added to it. It doesn't show your exact location, you set it yourself, and it'll be an interesting look at where we all are.

I have removed myself from the list - I had a miscarrage late last night. Bleeding all weekend, so not really a surprise.

Very sad. Hope to TTC again in a few months.

List below.

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TinkerbellesMum DC3 (3rd baby. Lily-Hope born 20 weeks 28-29/9/05, Tink born 31 weeks 17/7/06) Anytime from Christmas! (age 27, Birmingham)
nkweto DC2 25/01/2009
florrieandme DC2 26/01/2009
laidback DC4 27/01/2009 (age 34, North Devon)
oooggs DC4 30/01/2009 (age 34, Cornwall)
MissMitford 31/01/2009
Plethora 31/01/2009 (age 37, East London but moving soon)
Ethelredtheunready (age 40, 2nd Baby, Tilly born 19/2/06, DC2 01/02/2009- Currently Chichester, soon to be Epping)
AngelDoll DC1 01/02/2009 (age 31, Sheffield)
jenandbean DC2 02/02/2009
ruthmollymummy 02/02/2009
Supersteph DC2 02/02/2009 (age 24, Torbay)
Littlesarah DC2 02/02/2009 (age 26, Edinburgh)
MamaGoose DC3 03/02/2009
Tummytrouble 03/02/2009
Pregnantpopcornprincess DC3 04/02/2009 (pregnant with twins)(age 31, West Sussex)
PinkTulips DC3 04/02/2009 (age 24, Roscommon, Ireland)
Davidsmom DC2 04/02/2009 (age 39, Cheshire)
MissDelighted DC1 05/02/2009
m2alyssa DC2 05/02/2009 (age 30, Isle of Man)
idontbelieveit DC2 06/02/2009 (age 31, Leeds)
Jelliebelly DC2 06/02/2009 (age 37)
Guitargirl DC2 07/02/2009
Aila DC2 07/02/2009
Littlemissnorty DC2 08/02/09 (age 39, Kent)
MarkStretch DC2 09/02/2009 (age 29, Norfolk)
Tinasan DC2 09/02/2009
LuluBai DC2 09/02/2009 (age 34, London)
Herbgarden 09-11/02/09 (age 38 Berkshire)
Ewemoo 07/02/2009
Singingintherain DC3 10/02/2009
KazzaL DC2 10/02/2009 approx (age 34, Ciren, Gloucs)
littleboyblue DC2 due early-mid Feb (age 27, Surrey)
Jenniferturkington DC2 11/02/2009
Biscuitytrousers 11/02/2009 (age 31, Thames Ditton)
Clarabumps DC2 12/02/2009 (age 27, Glasgow)
BumpVLump 12/02/09 (age 29, Surrey)
Louisebunny 13-15/02/09
Mapleleaf 13/02/2009 (age 38, Cambridge)
Jelliebaby DC2 14/02/2009 (AGE 29, Cheshire)
Loopylula DC2 14/02/2009 (age 28, Sussex)
Francesrivis 15/02/2009 (age 38, Devon)
onwardandupward DC2 second week of Feb (age 38, south west)
Americas 16/02/2009 (age 32, London)
shubiedoo DC3 17/02/2009 (age 37, Canada)
Neeerly3 DC3 17/02/09 (age 31, Mansfield)
NervousMouse DC2 17/02/2009 (age 36, Berks)
Haventgotaclue 17/02/2009 (age 33, Bristol)
Pluto DC2 18/02/09 (age 38, Kent)
Fruitstick DC2 19/02/2009 (age 32, London)
Imaginewittynamehere DC2 19/02/2009 (age 32, Cambs)
McDreamy DC3 19/02/2009 (age 37, Cyprus but will give birth in Bucks)
WarmFuzzy 19/02/08 (age 40, south London)
Rachrox DC3 20/02/2009 (age 28, Glos also!)
Mentalpup DC2 21/02/09 (age 30, Glos)
Rosieposey DC4 21/02/09 (age 36, Wilts)
LardyBump 24/02/09
Chilledmama DC2 25/02/2009 (age 31, Hampshire
Nellstar TBC
zikel DC2 TBC (23, Coventry)
Cocodrillo DC3 26/02/2009 (age 34, south london)
MrsBick DC2 26/02/2009 (Age 25, living in Surrey)
charlie7 DC2 28/02/2009 (Age 33, living in the Inner Hebrides)
Dinkystinky DC2 TBC but poss 20/2/2009 (age 31, London
dd1ofcolandgerry DC2 25/02/2009
theSuburbanDryad DC2 (age 26, living in South Bucks)
Babyignoramus DC1 27/02/2009 (age 27, Brighton)
Gina80 DC2 28/02/2009 (age 28)

Ihaveasecretsmile - so sorry to hear about your loss. My sympathy and best wishes are with you and am sending lots of baby dust in your direction for when you ttc.

news....take care Ihaveascretsmile and best of luck for TTC soon

So sorry to hear of your sad news Ihaveasecretsmile. Wishing you lots of luck in the future. Take care.

So sorry to hear your news Hope to hear you're on another club soon.

Can I ask a question? I have a really embarrassing problem of trapped wind.

Sometimes it is very painful and is putting loads of pressure on me around the tummy. My recent blood tests show that I may have gall stones and so have to eat a low fat diet because of this and I also struggle to eat salads for other reasons. I have possibly had gall stones for many years, but just live with it as it is not serious at the moment.

I do not want to moan, but would love to know if anyone else has had this. I want to take something, but are not sure if there are any more natural things I could do.

sorry to hear that IHASLS....really sad news for you - take care of yourself. Makes me very sad when I log on here to see those posts (and of course makes me worried)....

Singing - I think some vegetables are worse for trapped wind than others (e.g. cruciferous ones, like broccoli, sprouts, cabbages, are likely to bring on an attack while carrots and peppers wont): may be worth trying to avoid those. You may want to up your fruit content which will help your digestive system flow abit better but best bet is probably speaking to your GP about it...

IHASLS, i'm so sorry good luck ttc and i hope you'll be back on another thread soon

onward, nope HSE doesn't support homebirths at all. my closest hospital is 45 mins away so not good either way as i like to leave it late to head in late but 45 mins having bad contaractions in a car would be horrendous, especially when i don't want to be going in!

independant midwives cost between 2000 and 5000 euros, you can get a grant of 1000 towards that in some circumstances i think but either way it's alot of money and i'm not sure i'll be able to scrape that together.

singing, i have my scan booked for 13 weeks and she asked me if i wanted to know the sex it must be getting easier to tell now they have better scan equipment because it was definitely 20 weeks before.

i'm being quite productive today, i mopped the floors i'd forgotton what colour they were taking a break now to give ds a chance to fall asleep on me, then i'm planning on tackling upstairs... want to sort throgh my cupboards and box away all the clothes i won't be wearing for the next year. i picked up a few great tops in the charity shop at the weekend, all brand new end of line H&M stock and a few of them should last me right til the end.... very pleased with myself!

contaractions they must be interesting!

ds likes to help type

IHaveASecretLittleSmile . So sorry.

Yes, checked it out and it is possible, but just not very accurate. My 2 dd's 13 and 9, are not sure how a little brother would fit in with the arrangements of having to share a room. So I think that not discussing it until necessary will be better.

My wheelchair arrived this morning, but I was still in bed. I just made it to the gate before he left. I am looking forward to trying it out. My dd's find it fun as it is a new toy. At least I can get out now. I have been stuck in for the last 4 weeks as I have had to have complete bed rest due to bleeding and pain. My insurance company Doctor agreed that I needed to get out and this was the best way. I know that I am not ill, I am just unable to walk very far, I feel such a fraud. I am hoping that it might ease in a few more weeks.

Going for some blood tests tonight in the City, so going to try it out .

have fun singing... wheelcharis are great fun the kids are going to be begging for goes when your not using it!

So sorry to hear that IHASLS .

I haven't posted for a while has have been so knackered, no matter how much sleep I get it never seems to be enough.

Also difficult to get up the motivation to do much beyond the bare minimum. Especially at work.

I did tell my boss last week though even though am not 12 weeks yet. There have been so many changes in our dept and he's having to deal with loads of staffing problems I thought it best to let him know asap so he can factor that in as well! His reaction was 'oh my lord'...Told me he was very pleased for me personally but that as head of department he would now have to rethink what he was planning on doing as apparently he had been planning on promoting me. But now not until I come back!! .

Ach, well.

I went to a christening yesterday and had to get out the maternity trousers as nothing seems to fit. Also on the lemonade whilst everyone else was drinking champagne. A couple of people asked me if I was driving. No. I was dreading someone coming right out and asking me directly as I really didn't want to spill the beans at someone else's christening. A week and a half to go before my scan. Fingers crossed if all goes well I won't have to keep quite for much longer!

Yay - I have finally kicked my cold and feel semi-human again!

Went down to Brighton over the weekend to see MIL (told her and SIL, via phone, about no2 and they were v happy) - MIL had very kindly got all DH's old toddler toys down from the attic, cleaned them and set them up for DS to play with - he was in seventh heaven and didnt want to come home (neither did DH who was busy reliving his toddlerhood with DS)! Anyone remember the big green tree house, the boot house and the big yellow teapot? Classics. Amused me rather as turns out MIL also had some weebles in her attic which DS was playing with - and he named one of them "mummy". Charming!