Hello out there - sorry I've been lurking but life at casa iq has been very stressful so been busy trying to 'pull myself together'. Ok a not so quick run down - work has continued to be insane and my boss has just ignored my pleas for help so I have been forced to seek medical advice as I was worried about mini iq. The Dr said it was 'unacceptable' for me to be made to feel like this and that my other medical problems and lack of DH should show them that I need support....the Dr said "right enough is enough" and signed me off - so no work this week and then she will decide if I'm ready to return!!! Have taken myself down to see my foster parents and in laws so I don't have to do too much and its helped my back loads so currently without crutches as long as I don't over do it. I went shopping with MIL and SIL on saturday and then had a horrible pain in my tummy so obviously was panicking - didn't wanna let on too much as SIL was due to drop any day. I rang the midwife and she said "get an emergency appointment and get checked out" so then went to full metal mode! Rushed back from shopping went straight to the local maternity centre and was checked over - they listened for mini iq's heartbeat (took ages to find and the worst was feared) but EVENTUALLY she found it and all seemed well. I was told to drink plenty and rest which is basically what I've been doing. So, much improvement but still worrying what might have caused the pain....have been sleeping with a pillow wedged under my tummy since then to support my bump which has made a difference to my sleep overall and the pain hasn't returned. My gramps asked me what he should be buying for the baby and I was like "whatever you like"....he suggested he get me some condoms as I didn't want to get pregnant again too quickly (practical man my gramps...he he he) but I said I didn't mind too much and really just because you plan an age gap doesn't mean you get it or that you get pg and end up with a baby really quickly afterwards!! So he is going to buy me nappies, creams, wipes ect as "it will save us a few bob"....as I said practical man my gramps but I bloody love it!!! DH is doing well which is good but not back for another 10ish weeks. I was chatting away to him the other night when he said how much he missed me and had been saving all his kisses up for mini iq.....I thought how cute - next sentence out of his mouth "god I can't wait to get you in bed" - I politely explained that his not being able to wait to get me in bed was how we got here in the first place - his reply "I know and I love it"....nothing if not consistent that man!! SIL has started to 'trickle' her waters so she has 48 hours to get the baby out or their going to induce so keeping my fingers crossed that the baby gets a wriggle on! So there you have my last 4 days in a nutshell....right me me me is done onto a catch up with you lovely ladies!!
Firstly huge congratulations to blue...
.....always love some BFP news - just take it each day at a time and really spoil yourself for a few weeks!! Just read back through the posts and saw that you were hoping for a mini blue bump before your niece arrives - what a different a few days make!!!
poppy bloody pants no O yet...keeping fingers crossed it comes soon. I'm not allowed to iron anything belonging to DH as he does it "properly"....which suits me and when he is doing his stuff for a night out I look helplessly at him and the iron and he does my outfit as well....seven years and it still works 
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pie fully agree on the 'natural' birth thing....as long as the baby made it ok and you were ok a good job was done....bloody people!!!
baby hope your doing well and haven't had anymore emergency diy incidents. How is the house coming along?
summer I had the same with my DH...he banned testing and even took away all my IC's so I wouldn't be tempted - but then I was bribed with a holiday....could you get a bribe as well to help you manage it? Like nails done or something nice just for you!! Bless them though for being sweet. Also thanks for the BF advise I definitely want to do it but know that not everyone can and so am trying to be practical about it and not just say "I won't do one or the other" as its better to feed something than for them to go hungry!!
missg hope all is well with mini g and sending you lots of lovely positive thoughts for your cousin and her DS. Told my sister you had referred to her as 'sending in the heavies' she now wants me to buy her a t-shirt that says security on the back....he he he!!!
manda so glad to see a nice progression forwards with your weeks - it does settle the nerves (a little) to know that weekly things are moving on!!
pebs how are you getting on? Sorry the Dr was crap - hopefully the consultant will have something to say to you!! Hope your holiday was a good time to relax.
eve hope disneyland paris was amazing and it gives you some time to wind down if not rest....school will work out it might just take a while to settle.
marathon hope your doing well...a friend 'announced' on facebook and I was like how the heck can people be so brave?? She asked me why I haven't said anything so I lied and said I was waiting for DH to come home - I'm not ready to be out of the baby closet nor am I ready to take my head too far out of the sand - is this going to get easier? I'm kind of hoping so!!
boob glad to see you back. Have you been to the Dr yet or are you still holding out? Don't stress about it though, just take it at your own pace!! Xx
shimmery any news on the TTC front? Your poor cat...hope he is steadily improving!! Sorry you don't feel like its your month - sending you positive thoughts though.
Right I must of got everyone now....whew!! Suppose I better get up and put the dog out and feed my always empty stomach....coco pops aren't exactly part of a balanced diet but I do really enjoy them!! Love to all!!!
Oh yeah almost forgot to add my stats:
TTC
Summerbird73; TTC#2; cycle 5; AF due circa 23 Sept
Eve34
PieMistress; TTC #2, cycle 4 (?); AF due circa 25th Sept
ShimmeryPixie
Poppyjen TTC#2 Cycle 3 post mc AF due ?(4th October ish)
Babysaurus
Pebspop
BFP: (insert your due dates etc here)
BlueCrane TTC#1 EDD May 30th/June 1st - TBC
MandaHugNKiss
MissGiraffe
MarathonMama
InsomniaQueen TTC #1 EDD 18th March 2012