Due Dec 08 - Braxton hicks, baby kicks and leaking nips!

[Veggiemummy]

that was Disenchanted's idea for a great title not mine

Thats awful Arti!!! I would be complaining. I mean they are important results, its not like you are ringing to find out football scores is it??

I am very for you.

Thanks Kayz. Its lovely to have you back by the way. Congrats on having another little boy . Why do you way this pregnancy has been so different to your last? Has it been harder?

It has been much harder, I've been much more tired this time. I didn't have the 2nd trimester where you get your energy back. I think having DS could be why as before when I was tired I could just go have a nap where as now I have him to look after. I've had 2 kidney infections which I had to go into hospital for as the pain is similar to contractions.

But in about 9 weeks it will have all been worth it.

Arti that is so annoying she has you number she could have called you back. keep us posted i'm up for a bit.

Kayz i'm the same last pregnancy was lovely (well mostly) had loads of energy in 2nd trimester but this time tired and grumpy and just want it to be finished.

arg, we've had computer trouble so have been logging on only very, very sporadically and missing all the chat and catchups! No mumsnet!!! It's practically my only vice as I'm off booze etc for the pg.

Sorry to hear everyone is knackered and all the complications etc. I'm also finding this pg much more tiring - but in other ways it's been easier - I had a lot more complications last time and this time (madly touching wood) it's been ok so far - although it feels a bit funny not going to all the scans and monitoring I had last time. I feel a lot more taken for granted this time - which is both nice and unnerving.

Arti, I hope the silence from you is because you are getting good news on the phone and giving the consultant hell for being so rubbish...

arti I hope you finally got some answers and are now tucked up fast asleep. I really think the NHS is starting to fall apart at the seams and it's so hard on people when they can't even do something straightforward like log on to a computer and read you some results! (You're now going to tell me you're booked with some posh private place! )

Have just started a thread on leg cramps. Oh. My. God. (In best 'Janice from Friends' voice.) I've had them a couple of times so far - had them v badly in the third trimester with DD - and tonight... well - put it this way I was in tears . If anyone knows of anything that is medically proven to work, let me know.

I finally got through to the doctor last night. My bloods are basically fine, one measurement was slightly too high but not dangerously so. I still have to do the 24 hour urine collection but hopefully I can then get the all clear (for a few weeks at least).

Kayz - sorry to hear about your kidney infections. They are horrible things. As you say, just 9 weeks to go.

Hatty - I am quite that your doctors failed to tell you that you were high risk for so long. However, in a way I suppose it is nice as you have less time to worry and mull it over. A c-section under GA is not ideal but at least you have time to prepare for the idea. My SiL had all three of hers that way (also due to a deficiency of platelets in pregnancy). They never found out the gender of their babies and her DH loved waking her up as he held the baby and making her guess the sex!

Verso - leg cramps SUCK. I have had a few this time and if they get a real grip they are worthy of blood curdling screams. I am afraid I know of no cures (people say eat bananas).

LadyT - Your first DH sounds inspirational. How lovely ot have a bursary names after him to keep his name alive.

Better go and get ready for Kew. Enjoy the sun everyone!

Arti good news on the bloods front, and yes the NHS is falling apart at the seams (hence VM is no longer working for them and is happy to be in private care) while it is annoying that the Duty doc took so long to get them back to you it is yet another symptom of a system that over stretches it's staff.

Hey everyone, had trouble sleeping last night because my hips were killing me. No idea what that was all about. I felt better once I got up and started walking around this morning. Thankfully!

I think I'm also trying to get sick. We had a friend stay with us for a few days and he got a chest infection and I'm afraid everyone is going to get it now. I've been washing my hands all the time. But I woke up this morning all stuffy and my throat was sore.

Also had a leak in our bathroom that went through the ceiling and into our neighbors house. Our landlord came out with a plumber and they had to rip our shower out. I guess whoever put it in did a botched job and it's been leaking and rotting/mildewing the wood underneath!! Kinda stressed about that since we will have to shower at a friends place for more than a week. Good thing is they are putting in a proper tub and shower!

On a positive note... Our baby's bedding came in yesterday! Very excited about that!! Now we can get the nursery painted! "Here's" what we ended up getting.

Arti glad you were finally able to get your results back. Still frustrating that you had to call back 15 times! Have fun a Kew today. Looks like it'll be a nice day for it.

verso sorry about the leg cramps The only things I know of are plenty of milk, water and bananas. You might try calf stretches before bed as well. Oh... and try not to lay where you've got your toes pointed.

Hope everyone has a good weekend!!

Hello everyone.

Arti I'm glad you got the results you wanted.

Kimberly Sorry about your shower. That bedding is really nice. I still need to get some bedding. I am so disorganised this time round its unbelievable.

I've not had a good day. I woke up with a bit of a tummyache. Then when we went shopping I had some Braxton Hicks, which weren't too painful but they did take me by surprise.

Hope everyone is ok.

HOORAY we found the hugabub sling YAY, and have had a good clean out of a lot of our stuff in the basement in the process.

veggie That's great you found your sling!! Glad you won't have to fork out the cash for a new one!

Speaking of slings... Does anyone know of a good carrier or sling for petite ladies?? I'm only about 4'11" and I've heard that a lot of the baby bjorns don't fit petite women very well. Someone did mention the Bushbaby Cocoon and said it would work for me but I haven't been able to find much info on it.

Kayz Sorry you've had a tummy ache and Braxton Hicks today. Hope you feel better soon.

Hope everyone enjoyed their Saturday!!

i think the slings that are made from the one piece of fabric like the one we just found (hooray) are ok for petite ladies any excess cloth can just be tied around or tucked away. and they keep baby quite close you. I have a friend bac home who is a similar height to you i will ask what she used for her daughter.

I really want one of these. I have been looking on Ebay though as at between £40 and £50 its a little expensive.

This is also gorgeous.

I might have to treat myself to one of them for an early Christmas present.

kayz we spent £50 on our hugabub (it is a similar looking sling system) and it was worth every penny, the reason they resell so well on ebay etc is because they are so good, seriously just get it. You know you will be able to resell it for a good price. i can't recommend them any more they are just really god and worth what they cost. Many Neonatal units have been using these for a few years so that babies can be close to their mums but have all the attachments they need for monitoring.

kayz I love the look of both of those slings.

veggie are the hugabub easy to put on or will I need someone else to help get it wrapped? I think we might end up getting something like the hugabub for me and then maybe the bushbaby for my hubby. I don't know that he'd go for all the fabric.

we just bought the kari-me which is similar to the hugabub but a bit cheaper - about £40 inc delivery.

I had a baby bjorn for DS and hated it, and have since heard so many friends rave about their kari-mes that I decided to try a different type.

The knotting etc looks a bit fiddly at first but I think from watching friends, people seem to pick it up really fast. The only -ve thing I have heard is that they are not as good for older babies as the material is quite stretchy and they can sag too much as they get heavy.

BTW sympathies with the BH, Kayz. I am getting soooooo fed up of them. I'm sure I'm getting more this time round - or maybe they're just more noticeable. They always seem to come on really strong in the car

Kimberley very easy once you get the hang of it and easy to do by yourself, including putting the baby in. We used DS in it til he was about 8months but after that it wasn't so much that the sling was stretchy but more i wanted to be able to go out and feel a bit freer, i.e. wear what i wanted and not have to accessorize for a baby. also DS was active and wanted to move about more. I did get an over shoulder sling to if he did want carrying i felt a bit freer. However for longer carrying trips like country walks etc we had one of those baby back pack things which was great very comfortable.

Hello lovely girls

I am a bit sporadic with my communications at the mo - no internet connection at home in London for now and also I've been busy with the driving and taking my father-in-law to Antwerp for the weekend. I'm knackered and doing far too much and I'd better watch it, I've felt rough this weekend. Trudging round Antwerp for hours when you are 8 months gone is too much. As is running for a train with heavy bags.

Now at DP's in the country with my feet up and he is cooking me supper AND he has made real inroads into the tidying up

I'm a bit too tired to do individual responses tonight but you lot really do keep me going and reading about what everyone's up to and how you all feel is very comforting. Arti and Hatty - I've been horrified to read about your tough times, though. Arti, thank GOODNESS things seem to have been ok in the end. I hope Kew was nice - I haven't been for yonks and I love it. Hatty...I know you really, really don't want a cs and everything...especially not with a GA...and as I said the other day, I am so very sorry for you; but you will meet your beautiful girl sooner and it's a way of keeping you both safe. I don't mean to sound glib. I wish I could think of something to make you feel better.

WaitingGirl - I am feeling a bit of a tit for outing myself, and also a bit wary! I was probably daft to mention the bursary but I was so thrilled about it finally coming off after nearly three years and the party was so nice and I felt really good about it all, and I think I got a bit carried away...Not that many people knew about my pregnancy and so I think that was a shock for some, but anyway, yes, my DH was completely amazing (as a person, never mind all his achievements). It's difficult for my DP sometimes. I'm wondering who your DH is know, perhaps you could give me a clue...Anyway, I am sure you will keep your counsel about everything as I now feel a bit sort of exposed!

Effie - the rule of thumb for driving is you will need one for every year of your life so in my case, I can expect 36 hrs of tuition...only had 8 so far as more than three hours at a time does me in.

Glad the yoga went well, Turnip. I think you ARE brave to start at this stage. I tried it once, before I was pregnant, and gave up (yes, I am THAT patient, you can imagine what a terrible learner driver I am).

Rosmerta, I wish I could think of something clever to suggest to you about your mortgage. Keep your chin up, I know it's hard.

Anyway, big love to all. Not meaning to be rude if I don't mention people individually. The Bugaboo arrived at DP's yesterday - missing some parts (to be delivered at a later date) and complete with a dvd full of instructions...

I've decided to buy one. I am looking at one on Ebay thats fairly cheap at the minute but if I dont get it I'll treat myself to a new one.

LadyT: a quick post to say that if you are worried about saying too much about RL in post, you can ask for it to be deleted. We are all of course eminently sane (hem hem) but there does seem to be some weirdness going on here atm so maybe best to be cautious

I am obviously super dim have no idea who your DH was LadyT. I wouldnt worry too much about it unless there are people in RL who know your posting name.

It could make for some fun when we do meetups all of us could come in some sort of disguise I would be the Fat Controller.

Arti very glad to hear things are bit more positive for you. Hope you enjoyed Kew.

LadyT I wish to add that I have no idea at all who your DH is.

Anyone having disturbing dreams?

I dreamt about Piers Morgan the other night.

LT i think pretty much everyone on here is more interested in being able to say what they want and feel comfortable in the anonymity of MN (except when we meet i guess) i don't think WG meant any harm, and the rest of us are wrestling with tiredness and jelly brains so pretty much no chance of us working anything out. But Effie's idea may be a good one as then you don't have to worry about others trying to check the thread and work it out.

Kayz yet another item which resells very well so won't be too much financial harm if you have to buy it new.