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Due May 05 part 5

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logic · 21/02/2005 18:02

I think it's time for a new thread! The old one was getting huge...

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Preggars · 23/02/2005 16:38

This is my second too. My DS and I read 'There's a house inside my Mummy', which made me cry first time I read it too him (hormones hey!).

I'll look out for the 'boo hoo' baby book - sounds great.

A lot of my friends have now had second babies, and was absolutely appalled that my normally happy go lucky DS bonked a friends baby daughter on the head yesterday completely out of the blue. He's always been the good one amongst his peers. Goes to show I need to keep my eye on him, although he's so good natured normally.

Poshpaws · 23/02/2005 17:07

I have both of these books and DS thinks they're great.

Also got one called 'I'm the big brother', although it is a little 'American' for me. Ds loves it though.

Think his favourite is Boo-hoo.

vicstervic · 23/02/2005 17:49

Re: not sleeping on your back - I have read that it is because the main artery - called the vena cava I think - supplying blood to the placenta (and the rest of your body) runs down next to your spine, behind the uterus. So when you lie flat on your back the weight of the baby and uterus can put pressure on the artery and restict blood flow. I know that I often have pins and needles in my hands if I wake up on my back. I suppose that, as long it doesn't cause any discomfort/pins and needles then it can't be doing too much harm though...?

Brighteyes · 23/02/2005 19:34

Sorry Ladies but I just need to have a good moan.
I know I shouldnt be so ungrateful but at the moment I just hate being pg. I'm now 28 weeks gone and feel like the baby is already running out of room. In the last few days he/shes gone from giving gentle litte kicks to movements so painful that Im doubled over in agony.
Im also having difficulty breathing when the baby is pushing on my lungs or when he/she moves lower it feels like I've been kicked hard between the legs.

Im just really sick of the aches and pains and Im sure everyone else is sick of me moaning.

p.s. welcome holly

logic · 23/02/2005 20:28

Hello girls. I'm very glad to hear that you are feeling better, fisil. Yay!

We have 'There's a house inside my mummy' too which ds only seems marginally interested in but he does keep bringing me items like his dummy saying "for the baby!" which is very sweet. We have bought him a few presents ready anyway. We'll have to look out for that other book too.

Have a good rant, Brighteyes, that's what we are here for! It'll all be worth it.

Been to a designer outlet place today in Swindon which was brilliant. There was a next shop with half price maternity clothes and baby stuff and a Gap shop - and a cadbury's shop Perfect for pregnant women! I've been there before and I always spend far too much but never mind.

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Lua · 23/02/2005 21:04

I am due on june 3rd and to lurk this thread just in case baby decides to come early... Also I like to have an idea how miserable I'll bein the near future

So, sorry to thread crashing but DH and I have been comenting how much we like \link{http://www.amazon.co.uk/exec/obidos/ASIN/0859539741/ref=pd_bxgy_img_2_cp/026-6800978-5608400 \these books} that we got
to introduce the concept of a new baby to DD, so I though I'd share with you.
These books don't have any words in it, so you can make it up whatever story. The pictures though are wonderful and very self-explanatory. DD loves it!

Lua · 23/02/2005 21:15

sorry the link is
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logic · 23/02/2005 21:32

You're very welcome Lua! That book looks really good - I'll have to get a copy when my wish list hits free delivery

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vicstervic · 23/02/2005 22:03

Well I love being pg. What I hated was years of ttc, 2 miscarriages and an ectopic pregnancy.

hollya · 23/02/2005 22:07

thanx for the welcomes everybody!!
bright eyes i feel your pain! i too am finding breathing very difficult, esp. after eating and she has taken up the glorious habit of booting me in the ribs every few minutes.
isn't being pregnant fun?!!

Brighteyes · 24/02/2005 07:24

Sorry if I upset you Vicstervic. I know I should just be happy and contented that I'm one of the lucky one to actually be pregnant. Suppose I'm just feeling sorry for myself at the moment. Never intended to offend anyone.

vicstervic · 24/02/2005 07:36

No I'm sorry Brighteyes. You have every right to vent here when you're feeling down. I'm a bit over sensitive about these things after my own experiences, and I guess am lacking in understanding of other peoples feelings sometimes - sorry.

SamCattie · 24/02/2005 08:09

I'm glad to see I'm not the only one suffering. My 28 week milestone is next Friday. I keep thinking to myself, if I am having trouble now whats the last couple of months going to be like? I am due to see my midwife Monday after next, and then not seen again until a month later. ALthough my GP and Midwife are very supportive, I was a little surprised about the gaps in the visits. Breathing is getting very difficult for me and I feel like I have to walk at a snails pace just so that I don't get out of breath!

northstar · 24/02/2005 09:07

good morning everyone, is anyone else really looking forward to february being over so that we only have "two months" left?
I am so so lucky with this (and my ds) pregnancy, dont like to keep coming here to tell you all in case you think im too healthy and happy so sorry for you all with problems, at least the end is in sight and it will SO SO be worth every minute and i'm sure you all know thatxxxxxxxxxxxx
re: the leaking thing, dp and i are having lots and lots of sex and i'm always waiting for him to comment on the boobs!!! got away so far though!
I am off to mothers and toddlers group this morning so am filling myself full of brown bread and lowfat spread so that i dont embarrass myself by eating all the cakes and biscuits like last week

logic · 24/02/2005 09:32

northstar, don't stay away just because you are blooming! I think we all need a bit of cheering up atm. How about all the second+ timers say a little bit about the positive stuff of having a baby? Because it is mostly positive, they are such little miracles. If it wasn't worth it, then we wouldn't do it! The feeling of holding your baby for the first time is incredible. The first time that they smile or hold your hand, all those tiny little clothes...

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maymum · 24/02/2005 10:33

Thanks logic - I agree that it is nice to hear the positive side too. Remembering that I will soon hold my baby in my arms keeps me going. However, I think it's important that people still feel able to have the occasional whinge, because we can all support each other. I think we've got a good balance in this group.

Sam - I agree about the gaps between midwife visits. I only see a midwife for appointments, not a GP, and my appts. so far have been 8,16,26 wks and that's it - next one not until 32wks! It seems like ages, but as everything is going well for me in terms of baby's growth etc. (still nauseous/sicky but they can't help me with that!), it feels OK. I know that if I have problems, I can always ring a midwife, which is reassuring.

As for sleeping positions, I keep waking up in the night on my back and sometimes find my right side more comfy. Like someone else said, you should lie on your left if you can because otherwise blood flow back to the heart from the lower body (via the vena cava) can be restricted. Apparently this can lead to swollen ankles & joints where the blood pools, and pins and needles and even feeling feint. It's a bit hard to stop yourself moving in your sleep though! I shouldn't worry too much.

myermay · 24/02/2005 11:50

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fashill · 24/02/2005 11:55

Northstar 'lots of sex' as well as feeling great! You lucky thing!!

I keep getting the 'urge' and having lots of sexy dreams but my back is so bad now that I can't get into any good positions for it. Has anyone else suffered with sciatica and know of any good solutions to help?!? I'm still having physio and doing exercises but have had a really bad several days where I've been in tears and nothing has helped.

Still love being preggars though especially when I feel my little miracle moving, even though I wake up with chest pains which I think is due to him and the back pain/sciatica/bad coccyx!! I suppose if these are the only things I have to worry about at the moment then I'm very, very lucky

Looking forward to the fact my NCT classes and things are all about to start. Will hopefully start feeling more prepared now!!

Oh and has anyone else found themselves aimlessly wandering around mothercare etc looking at baby clothes and, occasionally (wink), buying. Seem to be doing it far too much!!

Poshpaws · 24/02/2005 11:59

Hi all.

I think the hardest thing about pregnancy second time around is that you are running around looking after a child who is already here - hence why you probably feel more tired, which exacerbates the pain, sickness, general fed-up-ness really.

I must admit that being pregnant in general IS great, but not every day!

Still, as logic says, all the little clothes, first hold, their smell...I could go on....

Preggars · 24/02/2005 12:11

I love this thread, it's so busy. I think we're a lovely mix.

Am so excited about my second, but feel back ache too. I feel pretty similar to my first pregnancy with DS, but a little more able to heave at the 'drop of a hat' (expecting a girl). It is all so worth it. When DS came out, his big wide eyes - wow - it's incredible. My Mum said to me after all the pushing and I was holding him in my arms for the first time (had both DH and her in with me) - "..that is why you love them so much". Still makes me fill up thinking about those words.

Poshpaws · 24/02/2005 12:15

Northstar...sex?????

Eek, in both my pregnancies, the idea of sex just made me feel nauseaus (poor DH, very patient man)

I agree, Preggars, we are a nice mix. Nice to read the 1st timer contributions and relive the total excitement. Am very excited about this one in utero, but not in the same way. Am looking forward to 'correcting' some of my 1st time mistakes. IE, NO GINA FORD!!!!!

Preggars · 24/02/2005 12:23

yeah, and I'm going to let people help more - I was so independent and worried (breast fed every two hours for 6 months)... just won't be able to be such a maniac with 2

logic · 24/02/2005 12:31

erm, I did buy one little dress in the mothercare sale, it was a bargain! £22 down to £8.80! Couldn't say no

It is harder with a toddler but the two of us were just having lunch together and I thought 'God, I'd miss him if he wasn't here with his little cucumbery grin'.

No bl**dy annabel karmel recipes either for me, poshpaws! And I will start giving a night-time bottle from day 1. So there

I really miss proper sex. It's got to that gymnastic and faintly ridiculous stage. I do think that's what triggered my milk production the other night though

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logic · 24/02/2005 13:00

If anyone has decided that they won't have any more children, what are you going to do with your maternity clothes? I'm just wondering because most of my stuff is too good to throw away and given that maternity clothes are so expensive, someone might want them. Problem is, most of my pg friends are already on their second and have their own or are a different size to me. I'm stuck for ideas...

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myermay · 24/02/2005 13:28

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