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Emmsy's weebles continue to grow.. Onwards & upwards

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bluesatinsash · 03/11/2009 20:11

Come on over, its cosy now mermaid has bought the throws and insulated the greenhouse

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VJay · 25/11/2009 11:26

Ok I am sat here rocking Ajay with my foot so I can read this lovely thread and catch up.

I totally understand mls moon and jools how hard it is for you on here sometimes, and do sometimes feel awkward posting about Ajay. I know how lucky I am, belive me, and I say a thankyou prayer every night for my two boys.
Last year was incredibly difficult for me, 2 mc's and ds1 being diagnosed with autism. I don't know how I got through it as I have a history of depression and was waiting for that downward spiral to begin. Being on here I think helped me the most as you had all been there and understood, and I could bang on about my mc's whenever I felt like it without sounding boring! I did feel myself start to slip at times, but I immersed myself in the whole ttc stuff, temp taking etc. and I think it helped to distract me. When I started to bleed with Ajay I didn't think I could carry on being on here surrounded by pg ladies, but again talking on here made me feel not alone and hopeful.
I know we are all at different stages, but we are all sensitive to that, and it's good to here from all sides, the good and the bad. I am aware I only talk about the 'fun' things happening to me as I don't want to offend anyone with my moaning, but here goes......Ajay woke me up at 2am, 4am ,5am and 6am and I'm very tired now , see it aint all glamorous,and he's now fallen asleep!

cupcake lovely article, and so so true

That was quite a big post for me, love to you all xxx

cupcakefairy · 25/11/2009 12:08

Vjay that was a lovely post - you do seem to sum up the journey we are all on.. you've come full circle in a way but are also honest enough to say it isn't all plain sailing after you get your dream baby I guess life will always be full of pleasure and pain (philosophical hat on) Hope you're not too sleepy!

4ever I feel so sad your bf wasn't there for you during your mcs I have no idea how I would have coped without mine she just let me talk about it whenever I wanted and believe me, I bored her to death with it all! (Even on holiday in France 3 months post-mc we're lying on a lilo in the pool & I'm still talking about it! good holiday for her...) I really hope your friends come through & support you this time round. (But yes, DHs make wonderful best friends )

Iggy you are just lovely, don't forget it I could totally feel your agony of posting on here over the last few months... During August when I took a little MN break I'd been feeling exactly the same and I think we've all been there.
Can totally identify with the AN thread thing too.. it's all buggies and cots and things on mine & I just can't bring myself to talk about that stuff yet.

Annie I'm soooo excited for you...can't wait to hear the news from 4ever... breeeeathe. And poor lovely buddha still waiting really hope things start happening soon.

littlebellsmum · 25/11/2009 12:19

Annie
Stay at home as long as you feel happy - I found a bath and paracetomol helped with my no 2.
You will probably know when you need to go - at the mo, you sound very chilled and happy under the cirumstances - keep on dancing!!

4everhopeful · 25/11/2009 15:42

annie left for hosp at 3pm, she said pain had got quite intense! Something tells me her little one is going to arrive very soon! The 4th graduate! So happy i could cry! Still no news from poor buddha... X

MrsKate · 25/11/2009 16:41

omg this is sooooo exciting who is going to be first lol

VJay · 25/11/2009 18:04

....pacing....pacing....pacing....

Scorps · 25/11/2009 18:43

We are antenatal thread buddies too....

Hope you're all well

bluesatinsash · 25/11/2009 19:29

ooh so Annie is off to hopsital,how exciting .

cupcake - what a lovely article, well done you for being published

Really hope things are progressing for Buddha too...

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4everhopeful · 25/11/2009 19:44

We have our 4th graduate! Buddha had a gorgeous little boy called Ewan by emergency c sect at 4.26pm! So so very happy for them! X

VJay · 25/11/2009 19:50

Oh huge huge congratulations buddha, i'm crying here, that is brilliant . Hope you are ok, and love the name.
Thanks 4ever for letting us know

CurlyBigPants · 25/11/2009 20:11

Hey everyone and big waves to the lovely VJ and 4ever. Just came on to say a quick hello and have seen buddhas wonderful news. I am so delighted for you hon and waiting anxiously for news on annie

Sorry I have not been on MN. I've really appreciated the texts keeping me posted on scans etc but I've been feeling pretty rotten recently and it's all I can do to struggle home from work and crash. Everything is going great with the baby though and she seems to be growing fine

I will be back on at the weekend to catch up properly. In the meantime big hugs to everyone and especially our small panters. I think about you a lot xxxx

CurlyBigPants · 25/11/2009 20:13

Oops just spotted blue and scorpio and kate lurking at the back of the cave by the bar Big waves to you all too xxx

MummyLovesSadie · 25/11/2009 20:18

Congrats Buddha. Looking forward to hearing your story & seeing the pics.

Neeko · 25/11/2009 20:19

Well done Buddha. Clever girl. So pleased for you and hope you're not feeling too overwhelmed by the birth.

Annie Still have my pom poms out for you!

Big waves to everyone else, especially the wayward Curly and Scorps x

Neeko · 25/11/2009 20:21

Hi MLS X-post. How are you feeling now? did you go to the docs?

MummyLovesSadie · 25/11/2009 20:31

Hello Neeko, had bloods done at epu on Mon & now have a bruise on my arm the size of an orange. I fear that if it keeps growing my arm may wither & drop off??? Have docs appointment tomorrow afternoon for follow-up for the swab I had before I went away. Will also speak to her about the bleed I had today. I just don't get it & I feel like I'm going backwards rather than forwards. Why am I bleeding with clots on day 10 when I'm about to ov? Hopefully seeing consultant again in next 2 weeks, will push for further investigation.

Are you still not feeling particularly chipper?

Neeko · 25/11/2009 20:45

I'm still a bit of a miserable cow but have (for once) given up on trying to do everything and am refusing to tidy/clean/correct essays tonight.

Hope the doc can give you some answers. I've said it before: your body has been through a LOT this year so there are obviously going to be difficulties. I WILL get better. xx

cupcakefairy · 25/11/2009 21:09

Wow wow wow Buddha massive congratulations just so pleased for you that you finally have your baby and hope the horrible spd pain has vanished. Adore the name too Well done!!

Still pacing for annie too..

MLS I got out all my NFP books last night (I have a lot!!) and read them in bed...dh looked at me weirdly. It is basically the same stuff I was reading up for Neeko when she had a short bleed around time af was due then nothing...
Breakthrough bleeding is not uncommon and can happen at any time in the cycle -it's just due to the endometrial layer getting too thick to be sustained just through estrogen so it sheds a bit. Are you still temping? I don't know if you mucus-watch too but if so and it's still there too then you are def in a fertile time regardless of bleeding. As Neeko says though, your body has certainly been through a lot and I hope your doctor will investigate properly and put your mind at rest, not just fob you off with something. Good luck honey

Curly so glad you posted rubbish that you're still having a rough time so sorry.. we all miss you loads.

BlueMoon1981 · 25/11/2009 21:17

congratulations to buddha and her new lo

hi curly we miss you

MummyLovesSadie · 25/11/2009 21:38

Cupcake thanks for checking that. Yes still temping & checking mucus & everything. I think I'll ovulate tomorrow, just got to persuade dh to bd one more time this month...

bluesatinsash · 25/11/2009 22:16

Had to log back on before bed (Vjay txtd me earlier) to send hearty CONGRATULATIONS to Buddha and welcome baby Ewan in as our fourth graduate .

Hope you are wrapped in love and savouring every inch of him

Right, bed!

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littlebellsmum · 25/11/2009 23:12

Congratulations Buddha - another little boy! Hope you are relaxing and enjoying those first and most lovely cuddles!! Nothing beats holding your first child for the first time. Enjoy

mermaidspurse · 26/11/2009 08:00

buddha that is just fantasic news. So very pleased for all 3 of you.
Can't wait till you can lob those crutches.

curly I am relieved that you are ok and concerned that you feel so awful still.

annie there must be news soon

4everhopeful · 26/11/2009 08:40

Morning! Graduate no 5 made an appearance last night at 11.24pm!!!

Annie gave birth to Ellis Charles who is beautiful with a head of black hair, he was 23 inches long & weighs in at 81b 11oz! She is tired but very happy!!!

Wowsers what a day!!!! It was my niece/goddaughters 2nd birthday yesterday too! A very special day indeed for the Emmsys!!!

I must dash cos have ante natal apt with my consultant at 10am... Be back later!!!

Neeko · 26/11/2009 08:51

Fantastic news! Congrats to Annie! Lovely name too. What a great Emmsy day yesterday.

4ever good luck for today