Due November 2009 - Remember, remember we're due in November, but not yet quite ready to pop!

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Hope everyone can find us!

Morning - hope people managed to get a bit of sleep. Sorry you are covered in snot BBL ah teh joys of children!

Sending massive hugs to Ninja - hope you manage to get everything resolved today, and make sure you settle down with lots of choc tonight.

Well, after hours of stabbing pains, rang the non-emergency hopsital number but they said that becasue I'm so far along i had to be put through to labour ward. They then said becasue of breech/placenta I had to get to the delivery suite to be checked. Phoned DH, who just laughed, not quite the response I was hoping for. Packed DD into the car and made our way there - takes five minutes to get there and 25 to park as the hospital is being rebuilt and there is no parking - v v cross by the time we got there, especially at then having to walk in the pouring rain for ages to find the bloody building - it wasn't where I remembered from DD's birth!

Anyway, they strapped us to a monitor for 3 hours to check it wasn't contractions, which I did tell themn it wasn't, then scanned and said it looks as though baby has turned, which is great. Apparently this is what all the pain was, her bouncing her little feet on my pelvic floor trying to get round. Still have to go back next week as no news on the placenta, but at least one thing is going right! So all the breech tilting and ball bouncing may have done some good. Hope it works for you too EasyEggs. My midwife also said that acupuncture and reflexology can help and gave me a couple of numbers, which I can pass to you is you like as they are in Tunbridge Wells.

Anyway, must get ready for toddler group but hope everyone has a good day, x

Haven't read everything, just popping in to say good luck to ninjacat for today. I'll be thinking of you and giving you a virtual hand squeeze at 10.30am. I know you'll be really strong and represent yourself well xx

Ninja, I'll be thinking of you. I really hope everything goes well and that you and your family (especially your poor son) get what you need.
Tabby, glad to hear that you got some good news after all your worries and pain.
I'm actually wondering about my babies position. She had been head down a couple of weeks ago but has been moving far to much lately, so maybe she had turned back? And I feel her in very odd places, big movements around my belly button and sometimes kicks really deep in my side. Maybe she is something in between transversal and head down. I guess I'll find out on friday when I see the midwife.

We have just seen a flat and I think/hope we'll take it. It's still ridiculously overpriced as everything in London but it has a very unusual layout so they can't find anybody who wants it (you have to cross one bedroom to get to the other) so the price went down a lot already. I think, for us the layout would work even if it is not ideal but we would get so much more space for the money.
It would mean that we need a lot of furniture as well as it is unfurnished and we have a furnished now. It would be nice to finally have my own furniture again and I wouldn't mind buying it as we will need some when we move back to Austria anyway. But it would be a bit stressful, just now. After all, I wanted to get the new baby furniture as soon as possible to get rid of the "new"-smell.

Ugh! Just done my interview (over the phone thankfully) and I was rubbish! I ran out of questions to ask, which is pretty lame. Although the interviewee was not exactly thrilling either.
DD has been sent home from nursery as she's been sick everywhere, though by the time I got to her she seemed fine. She's gone out for a walk with my mum so I didn't have her bellowing down the phone while I did the interview.

tabbykat Hooray, the baby has turned! Hopefully it will be less painful now and labour should be easier.

becky happy anniversary! hope you and DH have a nice evening

ninja wishing you all the best for today. Really hope you get the result you want and it's not to painful a process.

pavlov so sorry to hear about 'the b word'. Really hope it gets sorted soon.

Hello everyone else! So much to catch up on. I'm finding it hard to get about at the moment. Was sliding around in the rain after work yesterday with my shopping bags and giant umbrella and thought-I can't really do this anymore! Getting the commuter trains in the morning is a a bit of a nightmare but I leave work a week today.

So jealous of those relaxing in pjs and eating chocolate (sobs!) cursed diabetes! I have to make do with an organic yoghurt. I had been managing with diet alone but my sugar's started to go up so I've reluctantly started taking medication. Hopefully this will be enough as I don't want to start injecting insulin. Growth scan on Friday so fingers crossed. 33 weeks tomorrow. eek!

ursi How exciting about the flat! Is it to rent? It would be nice to have all your own furniture. Ooh I would love to move house now (and leave most of our stuff behind!)

Hi everyone,
Wow, took a long time to catch up with you all.
I didn't have such a great week last week but am feeling so much better now. My iron levels went right down again and I was just totally exhausted, which also made me quite teary. Added to this, it turned out that there had been an almighty cock-up at work and the exam they put me in for, and which I worked really hard for and passed in August, turned out to basically be the wrong exam and I now need to do more/different exams. I was so upset and frustrated and when they started talking about me doing a six hour exam at 37 weeks pregnant I just couldn't quite deal with it. Now we have just agreed to let it go for the moment and I will most likely have to do more exams after maternity leave, which isn't ideal but at least I don't have to think about it now. Then over the weekend we had our NCT course. The course was an 'intensive' one - six hours a day both Saturday and Sunday and what with the anaemia and the stress about the exams I found it completely overwhelming. I ended up crying when she started going through all the 'assisted birth' methods and all the nasty things that seem to be associated with them. Even though she was trying to be reassuring I just couldn't get past the bad / scary part - she passed around a photo of a baby that had just come out with forceps and he had these huge angry red bruises across his whole face and I just couldn't cope any more! But now that it's done I think overall it was a really useful experience. The people on the course were lovely as well and I really hope we can keep in touch with some of them.
Ninja - good luck today. What a tough thing to have to go through.
Ursi - the flat sounds perfect. If you are renting as well you don't have to think about the difficulties in selling an awkwardly shaped flat when you go home to Austria.
Tabby - so pleased the baby has turned, even if it was a frightening experience.
Pavlov - funny about the subwoofer. I think we have the same one, I threw a total fit when it arrived. It is behind the sofa now and I don't really notice it any more. The thing that is incredibly annoying about it is that apparently it can't be in a cupboard or underneath anything because then the sound can't get out properly, so you have to have it 'out' at all times.
Raggie - you are amazing! I can't believe you took 30 children swimming!
Erika - what you said about your mum was so sweet. Have you told her too? I'm sure she would appreciate it.
BBL - congratulations on your wedding anniversary!

BBL HAPPY ANNIVERSARY [GRIN][GRIN]
I hope you manage to get some rest today. I only had 4hrs last night so I'm with you on the walking zombie look/feeling.

Ninja I was thinking of you this morning, I hope all went well x x

Erika the local co-op here have just got in a supply of whispa gold bars, I bought 2 yesterday lunchtime intending to give one to dp too but he wasn't home until 1.20am so I ate his after dinner last night as well as my own, oops....

Tabby The parking there is a nightmare isn't it!! Beyond a joke grrrr. I am so glad baby has turned and you got an explanation for the pains. Good news here too, I'm pretty sure baby has turned in the night cos at 5am she was using my ribs as a springboard, haven't felt her feet up there yet so I am pretty sure she is head down now

Ursi Fantastic news on the flat! I hope you manage to get it all sorted asap

Laugs I'm sure the interview went better than you think. Fingers crossed for you. Hope dd is ok too.

Lemon good luck at the scan. Hope sugars stay ok so you don't need to inject. Can't believe you're 33wks! Madness !

eeyore How bloody annoying about the exams you must be so after all your hard work. I know I would be. Hope you're feeling better and more energetic soon, are you taking iron tablets now? Good that the classes were helpful if a little too informative!

Sooooo tired here today. I couldn't sleep once I went to bed, I lay there for absolutely ages until dp got home at 1.20am and apologised for waking me up. I told him not to worry as I hadn't even been to sleep yet. Then he got up for work at 5.15 which woke me up as I was in such a light sleep and I couldn't get back to sleep then. So fed up with not being able to sleep

Just went and bought myself a tub of hot choccie in a vain attempt to help me settle before bed! And if not at least it's another excuse for a choc fix

Becky happy wedding anniversary!!

Trikken ohh I love my Fit, though not right now, its the spawn of Satan. The balance games and yoga are still okay to do at the moment, and the step aerobics, if you take it easy! Hula Hoop might be good for getting baby head down - that's what I keep telling myself at least!!

Tabby sorry to hear about the pain, though glad the baby has turned

Usi ohh congrats on finding a flat!! Keep us all updated with what you decide. It?s a fantastic excuse to go shopping at least

Lemontop stay positive! Can you have diabetic chocolate? Thorntons have a fantastic range if so, we get a box of truffles for my uncle every year for Christmas

Eeyore how annoying about the exam Sorry to hear you had a bad week, too. I did tell my mum ? but not all of it, can?t have it going to her head now, can I? No, seriously, she does know. I?m thinking about taking her out for lunch next week as she has the Tuesday off

EasyEggs oh what a shame They?re rather yummy, aren?t they?? Mmmm? Enjoy your hot chocolate ? I do hope you bought whipped cream for the top of it too?! Hope you get some better sleep soon x

Ninja am thinking of you. x

Hmm? Men are such odd creatures. One of my ex?s started chatting to me on MSN last week, but my PC crashed half way through the conversation. So I sent him a text a few days ago, just asking how he was etc. This morning (at 0630!) I got a text back saying ?Can you not text or message me in any way again? Right. Okay then? Odd people. He?s ten years older than me, but acting like a child.

DP text me earlier saying that he found out from his step-dad that apparently his mum is feeling really put out from the baby situation. I feel SO guilty! It didn?t cross my ? or DPs ? mind to ask her to be more involved. My parents haven?t bought anything because they can?t afford to, so its been DP and I buying it all. His step-dad has suggested we let her buy something reasonably big so she feels a bit better. Well the only big thing left really is the cot. I feel kinda bad asking her to get it, but DP?s step-dad is quite good at just subtlety mentioning things. I didn?t mean to make her feel like that!!

Found out last night that Monday is going to be totally bloody crazy. Therapy in the morning, then 32 week scan (eek!!) early afternoon, then one of the workers from the support group I run has her leaving do about an hour afterwards, THEN a friends birthday Not a chance.

Ok, I'm back. Too upset to write much but thanks for all the support.
Didn't really go that bad as far as ds is concerned but feel very raw, attacked and generally unprotected.

Ninja what a horrible horrible experience for you to have to deal with. Do you have anyone around for a chat and cup of tea?

Ninja I was just thinking how you got on

BBL happy anniversary may your red nose be gone by weekend so you can celebrate properly

tabbykat yey for baby heading south

not much new here I should be working

"not much new here" I didnt mean on this thread I meant here at Koumak's real world.... There is soooooo much happening on this Nov thread we will be getting awards soon I think.

usi congrats on the flat

bbl happy anniversary!

Ninja glad it didn't go dreadfully, take some time now to lick your wounds and regroup. We'll all be here waiting for you when you come back. Big hugs.

tabby great news on the baby turning!

trikken just think how much weight your mii will lose though when you get on after the birth!!

erika I'd let your dp's mum get the cot. Is this her first grandchild? Lots of Mums of the Dad-to-be can find it hard as it's natural for the mum-to-be to go shopping or talk through what to get with her own mum. She probably just wants to feel that she's contributed to Bryn's arrival and wants to get into the Nanny spirit! Maybe dp could get his step-dad to mention that you still need a cot and bedding - then maybe you could even go shopping with her for it? Might help build/reinforce a bond between you both too.

Another rubbish night sleep here too although don't feel too bad today. Got a letter from the physio but when I rang it's a 2 week wait for an appointment. I'll have had the baby by the time they help!

Not been able to read all the posts but hope everyone is ok.

Ninja sorry things were horrible today for you in court, feel free to have a rant when you are ready to.

bbl happy anniversary!

All good here, ds seems to be settling in to nursery really well and I am enjoying my 2 mornings of peace and quiet before baby arrives! Saw my midwife this morning and all is well with baby but some protein has showed up in Urine sample. She said it may be thrush and I must admit to feeling a bit sore and sensitive down there, but no itchyness or funny discharge so I just put it down to being a pregnancy related thing. Midwife said to wack on some Canistan down there to be on the safe side!

Had a horrible dream last night about ds, dreamt he swallowed some household cleaner and collapsed, it was so vivid and I felt really upset when I woke up, it seemed so real. Have had lots of cuddles this morning to make myself feel better!

Right, will go and read back some more posts now, sorry if I missed any news it's just if I don't post now I'll never keep up and will end up being a lurker! Stop talking so much ladies

Oh ninja so sorry you're feeling so awful. We'll be here waiting if you need to shout about it at all x x

Oh Ninja you must be feeling really drained. We've all been thinking of you today. Take care of yourself for the rest of today. Hugs from me too.

Still snotty over here! DS2 and I are watching Big Cook Little Cook and eating chocoalte buttons. Yum.

Hi everyone

Read some of the things but couldn't read everything since I was last here last week.

ninja sorry to hear about your court day

tabby glad your baby turned.

This side things are going ok. Just sick and tired of the concert. We have a concert on the 29th of October and we have to practice for it. I have the 5/6 year olds. I have the girls - they are fairies in the concert. The other teacher takes all the boys and they are cats. Wishes it was all over - I go on maternity leave the day after the concert. Stressing a bit as I will be 36 weeks on the day of the concert and have to get 22 girls dressed.

Went for a check-up yesterday. Here in SA you get a scan everytime you go for your check-up. Everything is fine sofar - no sign of high blood pressure. Had pre-eclampsia in last pregnancy. But had lots of pain. Found out yesterday why - baby is lying across the womb.

will be going for 3D scan on Tuesday, can't wait.

becky - happy wedding anniversary! I hope you get to celebrate it in a lovely way.

ninja - hang in there. Thinking of you.

Ninja hope you are doing ok, hugs Erika that text sounds like a text someone's partner might send if they are the jealous type.

I sometimes forget to keep mil in touch with all the baby stuff, if I havent seen her for a while i tend to text her and let her know of anything thats happened recently baby-related which always makes her smile.

scarlotti yes, that will definately make me feel better.

Ninja glad it went okay, but sorry you feel like that. I can't imagine how horrible it must have been for you Big hugs. x

Scarlotti I think I'll leave it to step-dad for now, and make sure I send her a big long letter next week after the scan. Don't think shopping together is going to happen as she's in Oxford, and they're away for the next three weeks too, so will be a bit close by the time they get back!! I'm just a bit upset, I really didn't mean to make her feel pushed out or anything. DP is her only child, and he was very prem., so she's quite protective of him, even now. She has step grandchildren, but this will be her first. I just didn't know where the line of communicating ran into pestering, you know? I've written to her a few times, with scan photos, keeping her updated on everything, and DP speaks to her once a week. Ah well. Hopefully this will make her feel better.

Also, I have my physio appointment next week after the scan - if they give me a sheet of exercises or things, as I've heard they tend to do, I'll do you a copy

Tasja you're braver than me!! I'm sure the concert will be lovely though. Glad everything is looking good, and very of your 3D scan!!!

Hey all,
Still catching up on the posts after a rough week. DH is NYC (still), so had my MIL stay for 3 days, thank god as had to go to hospital with stomach ache..put on a glucose IV drip and subject to hundreds of tests as baby's heartbeat was erratic..they did all the tests in front of me, i.e bloods on microscope etc..so cool! anyway after 3 hours i went home as things were better..baby was just run down after i was sick last week as was I...at least i got to see the hosp and the baby is head down!....

sorry to all you suffering too..its scary stuff..sympathy with non sleepers too..am there with you and those heartburn sufferers..UCH!

Happy Anniv.. BBL....

Trikken crossed posts, sorry. I did wonder that... But last week when I spoke to him he was with the same woman he'd been with for about six months, so really about it. And kinda annoyed because of how he acted when we broke up etc (He was actually cheating on me, and he was the first person I slept with after my MC, so you can kinda see why I was attachted, I hope). Huh. Odd. I don't have her number Maybe I should get it off DP. Just because we've only been together a short amount of time, so obviously, don't know her very well, I don't know where the balance is!! I do make sure she's kept up to date with everything.

Erika sounds good with the letters tho.

sleepless hope you are not so achey now.

this may be TMI but is anyone else a bit swollen and achey down there?