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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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Whatevertheweather · 08/03/2012 14:37

Angel my sympathies on the HV front. They are a law unto themselves. Katie was a chunky baby born at 8lb 10ozs and always hovered around the 90th+ centimes for weight and height. I had hv's telling me on one hand she was getting too big and in the same breath telling me you can't overfeed a breast fed baby knowing she was exclusively breast fed Confused I gave up taking when she was about 5 months. She started to slim down when she started walking at 10 months and is now a tall slender 5yr old.

Razz 1 week! How exciting xx

Too tomorrow eeeeek!! Do you know where about on the list for the day you are? Hope you're packed now!!

Blizy glad dh was understanding and glad you're feeling a little better today x

One of the mums from Katie's school this morning burst in to tears when we were talking, turns out it should have been her dd's 14 birthday today but she died of a heart defect when she was just 3. So sad for her, it's such an unspoken thing isn't it death of children Sad

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TooImmatureTurtleDoves · 08/03/2012 16:19

Eek...eek...eek! Am all hyper and scared now. I've been in for my second injection, blood tests and signed my consent form, so it's all systems go for tomorrow! I am first on the list, emergencies aside, so with luck it should all be over by 10am. I then blotted my copybook somewhat by nearly fainting while shopping - wound up sitting on a bench in the big shopping centre trying not to pass out while DH ran into Boots to get me some water. Not sure whether it was the injection, nerves, heat or tiredness. I slept between 11 and 3 last night, intermittently, and then was wide awake, put the light back on and read until 6.30 and eventually went back to sleep between 7 and 8, when I had to get up for my appt. I decided not to go back to the hospital because Bean was jumping lots and I felt much better when I got outside into the fresh air.

I am not packed yet...DH is rummaging in the nursery and I think he's sorting out things like the number of nappies we have. I shall get on with it soon!

Blizy, glad you're feeling better today. That's one of the bits of news that is always going to be really hard to put a brave face on.

Wtw, that poor mother today! Sad There are so many people out there who have suffered such a loss, and you would never know. When I came back to work after Thea, no fewer than 5 people told me they had also been through a stillbirth, not to mention all the stories of people they knew who'd suffered that or something similar, like cot death.

Razz, just one more week to go! Hope your sugars go up to the 5-7 range and stay there.

Right, I suppose I'd better get on with packing! And call my mum for the third time today to keep her calm. Might not tell her about the dizzy incident, come to think of it.

AngelGeorgie · 08/03/2012 17:07

TOo I was first on the list too & with a little delay Phebs was born at 10;32 & I was back on the delivery suite eating toast & having a cuppa by 11.15. Best of luck ... Can t wait to hear you re cuddling your baby xxxxx oh, brings it all back !!!
Razz not just me who finds HV's a funny breed then??? 1 week left eek!!! Fab... Again, I m so excited for you . Hope your sugars don t dip/ increase too much in the next week.
Love to everyone else xxxx

AngelGeorgie · 08/03/2012 17:09

Whatever another one with crappy HV experiences??! Xx not just me then??xx
Meant to say Razz I didn t know you had been a foster care. You have my full admiration it must be so difficult. Xxx

Whatevertheweather · 08/03/2012 17:16

Oh Too I'm so excited for you heavens knows what I'll be like when it's my turn Grin Not surprised you can't sleep!! Is Mr Too under strict instructions to update us? Wink

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blizy · 08/03/2012 17:54

Too- I am so excited for you! This time tomorrow you will snuggling your baby girl and Thea will be such a proud big sister! I hope you manage to rest tonight. I will be on here most of the day tomorrow eagerly awaiting for the big announcement.

CheeseandGherkins · 08/03/2012 18:45

too I'm so excited for you and really looking forward to hearing about the arrival tomorrow!

Razz your numbers don't sound great to me, that's really quite low at times. Mine were going to about 3.1 at times which is a hypo and the concerning thing was that I couldn't feel it towards the end as my body got used to it and I was at risk of collapsing. They induced as I couldn't keep them up enough and were worried about the baby.

angel I don't see the HV at all after the initial home visits, I've always found them to be about as useful as a chocolate teapot and all have different opinions on everything anyway! I wouldn't worry about the weight in the slighest :)

Trying to keep up, mostly just able to read on my phone but posting from it when they're long posts is very difficult! Especially as I'm usually feeding Ella in the middle of the night whilst reading! She is very hard at nights now, she was awake literally all night long and dh took over at about 4.30am as I just needed to sleep by then. She's thrown up twice last night and today also so it's really confusing me at the moment knowing what to do.

TooImmatureTurtleDoves · 08/03/2012 20:22

Ok, am packed now. It is so bizarre. I have been mentioning Bean's every move aloud so I remember better when the last one was, which I hope will stop me panicking about reduced movements. In less than 12 hours we will be back in the hospital. I hope they will hook me up to a trace while we wait, so I can't freak out too much. In fact, am going to ask about that as soon as we arrive!

Cheese, could Ella have reflux? I hope she sleeps better tonight and lets you get some rest.

Blizy, that made me well up! I think I'm going to be in tears very quickly tomorrow - probably as soon as Bean cries if she cries, if she is okay.

Wtw, Mr Too will be updating as soon as possible! Assuming he gets internet reception on his phone in the hospital. We forgot to check today. Failing that, he gets chucked out for women's rest hour Confused at 12.30 for 2 hours, so he will probably be able to find somewhere with signal during that time.

fanjodisfunction · 08/03/2012 20:31

Just a quick one to say too Im so excited for you and cant wait to hear your news. Bean will be here soon! Damn I counldnt get there to do your packing for you. lol

Also angel my mum told my HV when I was 6 weeks old to leave her alone, and took me to clinic to get weighed. She still states today that most dont have children themselves, and she says generally ignore what they tell you unless you are really concerned about your babies health.

I will catch up on all your posts tomorrow, Im pretty knackered, all this gardening is great but tiring!

fanjodisfunction · 08/03/2012 20:35

just read your last post there too I dont think I could handle DH leaving my side for that long, I hope thats not a country wide thing? Good luck, I will be thinking of you and yours all day tomorrow and trying to update my phone while Im out at work. Cant wait to hear the arrival of Thea's Little sis, her weight and her name, well everything about her really.

MiaAlexandrasmummy · 08/03/2012 20:59

too wow, the big moment is nearly here! I am so excited for you and your DH.

CheeseandGherkins · 08/03/2012 21:11

too yep she has reflux, just not sure if it's just that or a dairy intolerance as well, it's frustrating. I tried going dairy free the past week and a bit but can't do it anymore as it's made me a vegan basically and I'm eating barely anything. I've lost weght and also have no energy, irritable etc so gone back to dairy today and feeling a lot better for it. She was on gaviscon and domperidone but it's been making her worse so we've stopped it. She has a hospital appointment next Tuesday so hopefully they'll be able to help.

I'm sure all will be fine tomorrow, so excited for you!! Cannot wait to hear news :o If you want dh with you then tell them, I'm sure they can be accomadating given the circumstances, they shouldn't chuck him out!

fan totally agree re the HV

AngelGeorgie · 08/03/2012 22:43

Thanks all re: HV." HV's??" what are they??? They will no longer infringe upon our life!!! Xx

AugustMoon · 08/03/2012 23:01

Good luck Too lovely - will be thinking of you all day tomorrow.

TooImmatureTurtleDoves · 09/03/2012 06:05

Ok, am about to get up and get going! Woke up at 5 and started to freak out about lack of movements - thank God for the doppler. Bean still hasn't really moved but her little heartbeat is thumping away, so I have calmed down a bit. She was kicking away heaps yesterday - maybe she's just getting rested up! Usually when she does this I would drink lots of cold water and eat something to get her going, but I'm supposed to be on nil by mouth so I can't resort to that this time. Right, I'd better get up. Eeeek!

blizy · 09/03/2012 06:41

Too- good luck, hope bean is kicking away now. I will be thinking about you all day. Sending you huge hugs. X

Whatevertheweather · 09/03/2012 07:32

Good luck Too!! In a few hours she'll be in your arms Smile Hope they will put you on a trace when you get there to keep you calm, think I would want the same xx

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spilttheteaagain · 09/03/2012 08:26

Good luck too, can't wait to hear!!! xx

shakeyjake · 09/03/2012 09:03

Good luck too you will soon be having baby snuggles.

Sorry not posted in a while, Rose is doing great however is a booby monster with her constant demand for food. She is beautiful and can't believe yet she really is here.

shakeyjake · 09/03/2012 09:49

Also forgot to say congratulations to ciwi on the lovely cillian, what a gorgeous name and hope you are doing ok that birth sounded painful and hard.

TooImmatureTurtleDoves · 09/03/2012 11:32

Bumped for two EMCS, waah! Long wait, i think.

shakeyjake · 09/03/2012 11:38

Awww no let's hope you are not waiting long too

Whatevertheweather · 09/03/2012 12:17

Ah no hope it's soon Too xx

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spilttheteaagain · 09/03/2012 15:52
vickyd0 · 09/03/2012 16:43

Hi every1 hope all is well ive had such a day got urine infec , blood pressure is up and got protien in my urine hos took blood gotta phone hos 4 result at 7 tonite hope it comes back clear .. roll on next monday !! Hospital doing a memorial on sunday for couples in our situation gonna be really nice but feel weird at the same time being 36 weeks knowing i never been that far gone xxx