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Emmsy's weebles - enjoying comfort, support and mini eggs, onwards and upwards!

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VJay · 22/03/2010 13:12

A new home ladies! Tis the season for mini eggs , time for baby neeko to arrive, and more BFP's, oh and mls joining the bigpant bench

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MummyLovesSadie · 07/04/2010 09:51

Curly don't worry you didn't offend me! My thoughts are now going in a different direction. I think the hormone they were testing (or at least part of it) is hcg that starts to drop at 10-12 weeks. If this is the case then could the reason for this hormone to be slightly higher than they expected be because they have dated me at 13 weeks but going by my dates I was actually 12 weeks at the time of the tests - therefore they would have found a weeks worth of extra hormone than they were expecting? I'm trying to get hold of the lady with the results that I spoke to yesterday to see what she says. Also I've read that 3 out of 4 babies with downs has no nasal bone & mine definitely does have one.

Monkey I hope the wort part of this nightmare is over for you now. Sending massive hugs. x

GracieGirl · 07/04/2010 10:31

Louey Sorry to hear things aren't going well for you either. When I had my MMC, my baby had already been dead for 2 weeks when I had my scan, I waited a further week after that but still no bleeding so I ended up having an ERPC. Its horrible being in limbo-land isn't it.

Monkey I do hope the physical bit is over now. huge hugs. We're all here waiting for you to return for a bit of pampering. xxxxx

MLS sounds like a good plan.

Neeko good luck with your first solo trip to Tescos with the girls!

Happy birthday to PFJ's little boy!

GracieGirl · 07/04/2010 10:43

Now Moon sorry to put the pressure on but it seems we're relying on you for some good news!! Now get gone and get some BDing done!!

anniebigpants · 07/04/2010 10:54

hello ladies, sorry ive been AWOL for a while, thanks to those that have updated me by text as to any news.
Im still reading through trying to catch up so will do a massive post sometime today-promise.
Just want to say i am so sorry to hear poor Monkeys news, poor love, after all she has been through, life really is so cruel sometimes .
Im thinking of you Monkey, im not as good with words as some of the ladies on here, but the feeling is still there, i wish you the strength to get through this. XXX

MummyLovesSadie · 07/04/2010 14:21

Well I have slight progress at least, I'm booked in for another blood test next Tuesday - its the quadruple test. It will be added onto my existing odds so they will either go up or down. I'll have the results by the time I see my consultant next Friday. One day I'll be able to relax & enjoy this pregnancy...

Louey sorry you are now having to play this awful waiting game. I remember the waiting, waiting to mc, waiting for the bleeding to stop, waiting for a neg hpt, waiting to ovulate.... it's all designed to mess with your head.

cupcakefairy · 07/04/2010 15:08

Knock knock...
...I have just been having a mammoth catch up and I must say the way you ladies pull together in a crisis is really just overwhelming. The love and support for monkey over the last few days has just been incredible and I love the image of all of us just pulling together, eating chocolate and holding a little vigil for monkey and her precious angel. You are all very special.

Monkey I thought of you all day yesterday and sent prayers up for you. So sorry to hear you were still waiting last night. I hope it's over for you now. gracie what you said about baby being too precious for this earth was just beautiful. I can't get over the injustice of everything that's happened to you monkey but I do know that the darkest hour of the night is just before the dawn. Massive hugs and hairstrokes to you honey.

4ever my lovely, thanks for keeping me updated the last few days. I might need you to continue the service for a while as not in the office again til Monday and internet not being connected at home til a week Fri, boo. Reading about your experience has been so heart-wrenching too but I'm just so glad one of us can support monkey all the more for having been through it.

MLS Feel so sad reading you say one day you will enjoy this pregnancy... it's just horrible and unfair that even past the 'magic' 12 weeks you still have all this worry. I'm inclined to agree with your dh though that the odds aren't awful. Hopefully things will be clearer after the next blood test. Here's my other hand.

Neeko- hello yummy mummy with the gorgeous new dd hope you are doing ok. Thanks for your reassuring texts, I am looking forward to feeling like superwoman after I give birth to this baby (which I'm more certain by the day is a whopping great big lad)

Curly sorry your girl is colicky must be so horrible not being able to comfort them at all. Hope the tiger thing works for you (that sounds so cute!)

Gracie hope Isabelle's eyes are clearing up poor thing

Blue sorry the whole formula thing hasn't worked out yet but glad B is a bit more settled.

Well we had a lovely Easter weekend away at the in-laws (even though mil annoyed me by totally raining on my parade about having baby in the bedside cot ) and the house is now almost in order...dh is going to put pictures on the walls tonight and then it will feel more like home I have got as far as packing baby's things, a tens machine and my tankini for the hospital could be interesting if I have to be rushed in tonight

Massive hugs to you all; am missing being in touch every day!

Neeko · 07/04/2010 17:58

Hi

Monkey You have been constantly in my thoughts. Hope you're bearing up ok. gracie and Blue's words had me sobbing too, but I hope you find some comfort in them.

MLS Know we've texted loads about it but glad you have a plan now for the Monica in you and really glad to hear you feeling more grounded. My hands here for you whenever.

Louey sorry things are so rubbish for you. Hope you can have some physical closure soon.

Cupcake Glad my texts are helping I have lovely pics (which I'm not posting due to big naked bum! ) of me holding H in the birthing pool wearing my tankini top and I hadn't even passed the placents yet. I used a tens machine with both girls in theearly stages and it really helped. Make sure you start using it with the first few contractions.

Blue thanks for the advice today.

Gracie I survived but was exhausted

Sorry, being called for or at least my boobs are!!! Love to all.

4everhopeful · 07/04/2010 19:32

Just updating that poor poor monkey is still having contractions & going through a living nightmare of still waiting... I told her how much love & support has been radiating from here in a way rarely seen before for & she is very grateful & sends her love back...

MummyLovesSadie · 07/04/2010 19:45

Oh God Monkey you poor poor thing. I wish there was a way of making this easier for you. We are all praying for you & holding your hands & stroking your hair.

BlueMoon1981 · 07/04/2010 19:47

oh monkey you poor thing, i had hoped the physcial side at least would be over by now and you could be tucked up on the sofa watching crap telly with your dh looking after you, im so sorry you are still going through it, sending you a massive hug, you're so brave xxx

mls hope you are holding up ok, i agree with curly in that if it would make a difference then do what you feel is right, but also agree i wouldnt risk mc for anything or anyone. big hug for you too, wish i could help with something a bit more productive.

hi cupcake and annie nice to see you both

please dont rely on me for good news i might fold under the pressure! having said that i always do work best under pressure so who knows i shall certainly try my best

VJay · 07/04/2010 19:58

Oh monkey I am so sorry you are still going through this . 4ever thanks for updating us xx

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bluesatinsash · 07/04/2010 20:02

oh monkey - this is just too cruel . 4ever - thanks for keeping us updated however wrenching those txts must be to receive .

MLS - hope the quadruple bloods give you the reassurance you so deserve

louey so sorry to hear you're in limbo land - its just horrible.

Lovely to hear from your cupcake

Neeko - you put me to shame with your Tesco runs with a week old

Gracie - hope little Isabelle's eyes are better and yes calpol is the amber nector

moon - we will re-group and refocus on your wedding so you can sneak in a bfp when we're up to our ears in tuille

Love to all xx

CurlyBigPants · 07/04/2010 20:11

Poor monkey I can't believe it is still going on. It's lovely to see it so packed in our greenhouse. There is so much love in the room xxx

GracieGirl · 07/04/2010 21:33

Monkey So sorry to hear it is still going on. I'd hoped to hear you'd be home by now.

MLS good to hear you've formulated a plan to get the reassurance you need.

Isabelle's eye is much better thank you.

loueytbg · 07/04/2010 22:02

Monkey god I'm so so sorry you are still going through this. I'm willing it to be over soon xxxxx

4ever thank you for the update

MLS have everything crossed that the bloods bring the risk down and you can enjoy the rest of your pregnancy.

Will be back on tomorrow to do proper personals.

Sabs1981 · 08/04/2010 06:50

Hi. A quick post from my phone. I know its not a time for celebration in our greenhouse but does anyone want to share some birthday cake with me? monkey my heart is breaking for you. I can't believe what you're having to go through sending out lots of hugs to you, and to mls too. Be back soon

MummyLovesSadie · 08/04/2010 08:08

Just checking to see if there has been any news of Monkey.

mermaidspurse · 08/04/2010 08:44

sabs happy birthday to youHave a lovely day.x

monkeyall my thoughts.xx

CurlyBigPants · 08/04/2010 09:04

MLS I like the plan and the presence of a nasal bone sounds very positive. I'm so glad they will do the other test. Hopefully it will send ur mind at rest xxx

haven't heard any news on monkey hopefully she is fast asleep and her ordeal is finally over. I'll restock on haagendaz in case she gets back to the greenhouse today. Lots of hugs to dear monkey till then xxx

Gracie well done for sorting out the conjunctivitis. Did u try neekos suggestion of breastmilk in the end? It would be good to know what worked best for u

Annie so good to see you. How is everything going my lovely?

Happy birthday Sabs what are your plans for today? I never say no to cake!!

cupcake it sounds quite similar to my hospital bag until 38 weeks hope the newcplace is gorgeouscand you are settling in well x

Neeko how are you finding things with the new baby? It took me a month to get to Tescos!!!

4ever thanks for all the updates on monkey. How are you doing honey?

moon we shall have to re-form our cheerleading squad so that we can really put you and df under pressure this month

vj is ur back any better? How is Aj getting on?

jools come back and let us know how you're doing. I'm a bit worried about u hon

I'm conscious too that it's not that long since we were gathered in the greenhouse for mermaid how are you doing lovely? Has the golfer left the golfcourse long enough to sort out some further tests on the cysts?

Waves to blue and louey and anyone else lurking xxx

4everhopeful · 08/04/2010 09:27

Happy birthday to the lovely Sabs! Yum to cake! ..... Big loving waves to Mermaid & Curly! ......Mls glad u have a plan & sound more positive... No news from Monkey ill update as & when... I have ante natal with golfer today at midday, am convinced head is engaged also worried bout leaky waters again.. We packed the bags at the weekend, exciting but scary! Glad to see u got on the case too my preg buddy Cupcake only 5 & a bit wks to go for u isnt it? Will be back to normal posting soon, so consumed with poor monkeys sad situation hasnt felt right somehow... Big love to all the special ladies who keep supportin...

VJay · 08/04/2010 09:39

Morning and Happy Birthday sabs, I'll have a slice of cake thanks

monkey hope you are ok, dh saw me come on here and has just asked how you are too

curly I had physio yesterday and I've got exercises to do and my back is feeling a lot better thanks. It actually started to feel better on Tuesday, so weird, but I'm not complaining. As for Ajay, he's started to get up onto his hands and knees, I'm not ready for him crawling just yet, but doesn't look like I have a choice

4ever god girl for getting your bags packed, you are very organised

gracie did you try the breast milk on Isabelle?

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VJay · 08/04/2010 09:40

4ever good girl!!!

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4everhopeful · 08/04/2010 10:44

Just heard from Monkey ....... : 'Our tiny little sleeping angel arrived at 6.30 this morning. It's finally hitting home + i can't stop crying... Xxx'

MummyLovesSadie · 08/04/2010 10:49

Monkey sending you massive hugs. We are all thinking about you & sending you strength. I wish things could have been different for you. Feeling so . xxx

mermaidspurse · 08/04/2010 10:56

I am so sorry monkey sending all my thoughts to you, your dh, dad and huge cuddles for your ds tooxxxxx