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Angels and Rainbows - The beauty of a rainbow does not negate the ravages of the storm. But it can provide colour and hope.

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Whatevertheweather · 13/01/2012 21:28

“Rainbow Babies” is the understanding that the beauty of a rainbow does not negate the ravages of the storm. When a rainbow appears, it doesn’t mean the storm never happened or that the family is not still dealing with its aftermath. What it means is that something beautiful and full of light has appeared in the midst of the darkness and clouds. Storm clouds may still hover but the rainbow provides a counter balance of color, energy and hope.

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Trickle · 29/02/2012 20:29

Blitzy what a beautiful way to mark the day - Sproglet's birthday is 15th Feb and we took him a baby stone dragon to watch over him this year x
Fan I LOVE rats, so cute and intelligent - I really want some myself but it's never been the right time so Envy of you
August That all sounds so stressful, so sorry to hear your DP doesn't seem abel to support you much. Maybe when the dust has setted he might pull his thumb out x
Razz wow all moving so fast, your consultant sounds brilliant and you both is safe hands - not long now

I think I'm 13 weeks exactly according to my dates, I had my scan on monday (heartbeat YAY!) and exactly the same as with Sproglet they've put me back to 12+1 almost a whole week difference. I know those scans are supposed to be very accurate - but Sproglet was small and I still wonder if he wasn't 42 weeks but 43 instead.

I don't really think there is going to be any option other than bankruptsy - I'm going to have a shortfall of at least £20,000. I was all ready to hand the keys back and now the estate agent - after being told that is what I was going to do - called and asked what I was doing about the house. Turns out the buyer now wants to make another offer - well she didn't tell me that last time I spoke to her and she's acting like she did, I'm really beggining to hate her she's a stuck up snotty cow who never seems to tell me the whole story grrrrr. I'm stuck between telling her and this 'buyer' to stick it and ringing the mortgage company with the offer to see if they will take it. I think I'm going to tell them it has to complete by the end of March or it's gone (it's a cash buyer).

I'm trying not to care too much - they can't take my home, I don't live there and I'm safe in an LA rental. In truth it's unlikely they could touch much, I have no assets, no savings it's going to cost silly money to pursue me and they'll never get it back, it's a daft process really.

blizy · 01/03/2012 08:09

Whatever- I hope everything goes well with your scan today. Thinking about you today x

Ciwi- I hope all is well. X

vickyd0 · 01/03/2012 09:30

Thanks guys gt my appointment at 3.40 feeling quite nervous about the fact i could be havin my lil man in days and not months lol plz pray for me im soo nervy but think its gna b all good

MiaAlexandrasmummy · 01/03/2012 09:56

Wow, the thread feels very 'expectant' at the moment! But hoping to hear lots of good news from ciwi, too, whatever and vicki very soon. razz and too, you are also in my thoughts as you are now on the countdown!

angel it all sounds complicated, but I guess you must be relieved that you have options with work.

august not sure if I can offer anything sensible. I guess it would be good if you and DH could have some time alone to speak, but it does have to be the right time to have a productive conversation - sounds like life is pretty hectic at the best of times at your place, understandably.

blizy thank you for sharing such beautiful words about Zoe. You really made me think.

trickle one brave lady, it seems to me. You are so philosophical and practical about your circumstances - but FX that the cash buyer does come through for you.

whatever hope your DH turns off his attitude soon. Not right to be so unsympathetic. For what it's worth, I think you were very brave reading that report about Erin, especially given the timing. (I still haven't read any of the medical reports about Mia.)

fan love your enthusiasm for your baby rats... they are certainly intelligent, but not sure I want any myself!!

Me, in a total sense of disbelief here about Mia again, feeling very heavy inside. But a friend has been having a recurring dream that I will get pregnant and have a little boy. And last night I dreamt that I did have a baby, and we called her Isobel... so taking these as good signs.

AngelGeorgie · 01/03/2012 10:18

Mia indeed hope your dream is a sign xx
Morning all
Good luck Whatever. Xx
Come on Ciwi & little new addition xxx
Hope all are well? Xxx

blizy · 01/03/2012 13:31

Vicky- good luck for later today.

I am sorry to hear that some of you are having man problems, losing a baby can really put such a strain on a relationship . I hope you can manage to work through the hard times.

Whatever- I read your post about your Dh last night, I really don't know what to say. Although I do think your Dh needs to talk to you about his feelings- easier said than done I know.

I am not pregnant this month, my af arrived on Zoe's birthday- how bloody cruel! However it hasn't really affected me this month as I was to busy with Zoe.

Trickle · 01/03/2012 13:34

xpost with you Whatever - Good Luck with your scan hope both you and DP feel better afterwards xx

vicky will hold you and your little one in my thoughts and prayers today

Thanks Mia have to admit I don't feel so brave but it's good to hear I sound it lol I'm trying - I like to think dreams are a really good sign too I have a friend who can usually predict whose going to become pregnant and what sex the baby will be based on her dreams - she's usually right (it can be a bit scary really)

Estate agent faithfully promises (hmmm) they have read the riot act to the buyer about taking so long and that they have to be prepared to complete within 7 - 10 days so not to offer if they can't manage that so I feel a bit happier about it today. it's so much easier if I know what is actually going on.

fanjodisfunction · 01/03/2012 13:35

ciwi hope everything is going well. I'm so excited to hear the news of the first rainbow boy for the thread!

miasmum hoping its a sign for this year.

So the tww starts but hopefully my ratties will keep me occupied so I shall not think about it to much.

Whatevertheweather · 01/03/2012 13:57

Scan went really well, yay!! So flippin relieved that first hurdle is over. Baby bean was fast asleep which allowed them to get really good measurements. He/she has caught right back up to what I thought were my original dates so 13+1 today!! Nuchal measurement was only 1.2mil but got to wait for results once combined with bloods but am expecting it will be low risk. Sonographer had a poke and woke him/her up so we got to see waving hands and feet but quickly settled down to sleep again Smile So happy and thankful. Dp has been lovely today I think he has probably been as wound up as me and hopefully now we can relax a little for a while.

Blizy sorry to hear af showed up - you're right that is cruel on Zoe's birthday xxx

Fan fx very tightly for you this month. How are the ratties settling in? Are they nocturnal like hamsters?

Mias I really hope your dream is a good sign for you. Dreams can be very powerful I hope it bought you some comfort and hope xx

Trickle fx your buyer sorts himself out soon am sure you could do without the stress. We are very similar in dates. How are you feeling now?

Ciwi hope things are going well lovely xx

Angel Too and Razz hope you are all doing okay xx

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AugustMoon · 01/03/2012 14:30

Hi wtw so happy your scan went well. And that yr dp has been supportive - sometimes I think it helps for men to physically see the baby to make the whole thing real for them. Hope you can both now enjoy your pregnancy as much as is possible in our situation.
ciwi on stand-by for news - like too said, hope it's all been a breeze and you're having cuddles with your little guy now.
Hi to everyone else, will check in again later but got to get to Tesco before I pick the boys up from school so have to dash now.

AngelGeorgie · 01/03/2012 14:49

Whatever yeh fab news GrinGrin
Trickle hope you get sorted soon.
Blizy sorry , life is cruel as we know. Fx fir this month.
Fan hope you re enjoying your rats?
Lovely day here been to the park with Phebs. Hope everyone is ok? Xxx

blizy · 01/03/2012 14:52

Whatever- excellent news.Grin

fanjodisfunction · 01/03/2012 19:22

wtw excellent news, are you going to find out the gender?

vickyd0 · 01/03/2012 20:15

Hi guys consultant went well n josh will b born on da 19th march feels real now xxxxxxx

fanjodisfunction · 01/03/2012 21:25

vicky thats brilliant news.

Whatevertheweather · 01/03/2012 23:44

Thanks ladies you are so lovely Smile

I think we will find out the gender this time Fan never have before but we only found out Erin was a girl when the neonatologist said 'I'm sorry but we are struggling to get her to breathe' because it was such chaos when she was born no-one told us girl or boy. I never want to find out that way again.

Vicky really not long for you now. How exciting Smile

Just back from seeing Sister Act at the theatre. Was brilliant!

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ciwi · 02/03/2012 05:25

Morning everyone,
My beautiful rainbow arrived at 3.17 am on Thursday morning weighing 6 pounds 2 oz. I was induced with prostin gel at 10 am and then 4pm, waters went naturally at 8pm, by midnight (on oxytocin by now) I was in agony with severe contractions but only 2 cm dilated so as the midwife advised I had hours left I opted for an epidural, 2 hours later I was fully dilated and ready to push, I went from 2cm to 10 in 2 hours! Baby didn't like the pushing and his heart rate dropped taking a long time to recover so it was episiotomy and forceps for me, didn't care as long as he was ok but was glad I had the epidural in. He breast fed straight away and took to it like a duck to water, unfortunately though his blood sugars dropped and he had to go to special care for a drip. He is still there now but doing well and hoping to have the drip off by morning, I am desperate to have him with me but just thankful that he is ok. He looked quite still and floppy at one point because of his sugars and that was really scary. It's been such a long, hard journey and I never thought I would reach this point but here I am. I will be back on in a couple of days, take care everyone x

fanjodisfunction · 02/03/2012 06:39

ciwi congratulations! Does he have a name ?
Lots of hugs to you and yours enjoy your cuddles! I'm so happy for you.

blizy · 02/03/2012 07:15

Vicky- fab news!

Ciwi- CONGRATULATIONS! I hope your little man is well enough to be beside you today. I am so happy for you and your family. Hope you are ok. Hugs for you and your rainbow. X

CheeseandGherkins · 02/03/2012 07:22

ciwi huge congrats!! Been checking through the night for updates. I'm so pleased for you :o hope you have him back with you soon, special care can be scary. Looking forward to pics!

TooImmatureTurtleDoves · 02/03/2012 07:27

Ciwi, congratulations! Must have been v scary, but thank God he's ok. Hope you get to have him with you this morning and the bf continues to go well. Love to you both! xxxxxx Thanks

Whatevertheweather · 02/03/2012 07:52

Oh Ciwi massive congratulations Grin Thanks That must have been very scary but I am so so pleased he is here with you. Hope he's out of special care soon and back in your arms where he belongs. Hope you are recovering okay xxxxxx

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MiaAlexandrasmummy · 02/03/2012 08:50

ciwi your rainbow boy sounds amazing. So happy for you, and hoping you can have that cuddle very soon.

Vicky brilliant news about baby Josh!

whatever also very happy about your scan, and that DH is now recognising your pregnancy.

AugustMoon · 02/03/2012 09:17

Ah ciwi congratulations lovely, and well done
What's his name????
Thanks

AngelGeorgie · 02/03/2012 10:17

Ciwi wonderful news xxx huge congrats. Love to you all. Enjoy your beautiful rainbow boy xxxxxGrinGrinGrin
Hi all hope everyone's ok? Xxx

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