Expectant Mums in Bristol

[Ninjacat]

I'm 8 weeks pg and should all go ok will be due in November. Just wondered if there are any more mums to be out there? This is number 2 for me but with a twelve year gap so all feels a bit new.

Hello ladies.
No exercise as such here I'm afraid and it really shows
I had lots of good intentions but I'm in quite a lot of pain (grrr). Conteplating buying a birthing ball to roll about on.

Llamas are cool but stubborn. Yps loved them but by the end each of the yoof workers seemed to be leading a llama whilst the group were off playing with the dogs. I walked with them for about 20min then spent the other 2hrs 40min in the horse and trap. Was lovely though but I think that's the last pregnant camping I'll do for a while.

Hope Yoga/relaxation went well.
How was the Time Travelers wife by the way? I'm a bit concerned about how they will do the whole pregnancy bit. It's pretty grim in the book if I remember rightly.

Enjoy wales. We are off to the Mosley Folk Festival (Beth Orton and St Etien) today. No camping as staying with friends

Coffee and cake. Mmm. I'm relatively flexible but not about week after next.

N

mmm I'm now thinking about cake

ok so have been shamed into actually getting my arse in gear to at least enquire about a yoga class. Called the relaxation centre only to be told Monday nights are fully booked, grr. Apparently the same people also run one on a Thursday with Sarah Lambert on Glos Rd and that class should have places.
Just wondered is that the same one you went to Mahalo? If so, how was it?

Yes that's the one I went to. I really enjoyed it twas very relaxed - lots of meditation and plenty of time to chat - both during and after the session (we all have a cuppa afterwards). May not be some people's bag tho as there is a lot of massaging each other's shoulders and yoga in pairs - my father in law shuddered when I told him about it. There should be places on the one I went to as there was 8 people there last week and I think there is space for 10 fatties. Strangely enough about 5 of the 8 people were about 7 months preg. The dojo can be a little difficult to find as it's just a white door with dojo transferred onto the door window bit. It's almost opposite the Green / organic (not actually sure what it's called) hairdressers. Best give Sarah a ring to book a place. It's £8.50 for 2 hour session.
How was folk festival? I love folk music and am going to see Joan Baez at the colston hall next month for a bday treat.
Time travellers wife was rather confusing but fairly enjoyable. When he kept popping up in all the different scenes from the past I was never quite sure what age he was meant to be.
Went to see Inglorious Basterds the other night and really enjoyed that. Looking forward to seeing that docu film about that alcoholic bloke who does crazy endurance swimming.
Yes things are getting quite painful for me physically too. Lots of back ache and strange achey things happening around the groin area which makes me walk like a drunk duck. Some days I feel pretty fed up but I guess it's all par for the course of being a pregger.
Better go to beddy byes now as off to Merchants academy in the morn to present on the joys of volunteering to their 6th form.
night night all,
mahalo

Just back from physio. Finally I have some answers to the pain. Apparently it's my stomach muscles which have stretches and are ripping (possibly already torn) from my ribs and all the fibers holding them together are also ripping from being over stretched
Still, baby is well and that is the main thing.
I now have a very fetching tubey grip to wear and some exercises to do but generally until his nibs arrives there is not much that can be done.

I have booked on for Thursday Yoga. Not sure about the massage bit, don't do personal space invasion so well but will give it a go. Just realised I'll be away the following Thurs but if I don't do it soon I'll never do it so decided to take the plunge.

Folk festival was nice but soooo small. Went into Brum on Saturday but there was a BNP demonstration so did a quick U turn and left.

Hope Merchants Academy went well.

Angels how are you getting on by the way? Did you get your GTT result? I've been told no news is good news and as I have heard nothing from midwife I assume I don't have GD.

Hope all is well.

N

I'm wearing my sexy tubey grip right now! Massive great thing that it is. My stomach muscles are pretty shot too. Pretty crap isn't it? Thought our bodies might have evolved a bit better to cope with pregnancy in the last 20,000 years or so!
Great, so get to meet up tomorrow then. I am the dishevelled looking one amongst the group - short, messy hair and tattoos. Other people in the group look groomed and I think they even might brush their hair and stuff like that!
Before the class I'm going to a presentation about the new youth centre 'My Space' at the old bridewell police station that will be opening in 2011 with a 5 mill grant. Somehow I've been roped into 'volunteering' to help set the event up but will leave at 7pm.
Academy presentation was great thanks and students seemed pretty receptive to the idea of volunteering.
Also got my 32 week scan tomorrow morn so hope that goes ok.
See you 7.30 then to compare tubey grips.
Mahalo

Ah Mahalo I am far from groomed. I have shortish, was died blond then red and is now a sort of orangy pink where it has faded, hair.
Oh, and will be the one who wasn't there last week looking a bit like Billy no mates in old tracksuit bottoms, massive tummy (thighs, arms, bottom...) and generally like I've never been near a yoga mat in my entire life.
Hope I don't get lost and end up pulling strange poses in Miss Millie's, or worse still William Hill.
Will be fun. See you at 7.30

sick. no yoga - sorry

AH sorry to hear that Ninja. What's up? Pregnancy related stuff?
Twas a good session but obviously not the same with out you there
Hope to see you next week then?
Get well soon.
Mahalo

Hi Mahalo. I caught a stomach bug. Mark came down with it on Tuesday so should have been expected but thought I'd been lucky and got away with it.
All pretty yukky, just woke up really ill on Thursday. Still not eaten but feeling a little better. Was really upset not to go to Yoga but would have had to have stretcher to get me anywhere.
Having the baby jumping about when you feel so ill is a bizarre experience and not one I wish to repeat.
Going to curl up on my sofa now and listen to my pregnancy relaxation cd which arrived in the post this morning.
Hurts to type, will catch up soon.

Hope you are feeling a bit better now? Hope the CD helped to chill things out a bit.
Had first antenatal class on Fri. Was a bit boring as I know I am having a c-section and everything was about 'natural' birth and active birth in particular. I will be far from active - lying on a bed paralysed from the waist down!
SPD pains are getting worse - very difficult to walk now - going to contact the midwife on monday about getting one of those sexy belts - the tubey grip just isn't cutting it.
Had coffee with physio friend today and she says I should insist on a belt and that it should help alleviate some of the pain.
I just feel like getting in a wheelchair and giving up on walking altogether!
How's the pains in your ribs? Is the tubey helping at all?
Meant to be going bowling with yoof group tomorrow night - I think I'll either watch or get one of those big metal chute things to roll the ball down.
Chocolate time now,
bye!

Hope the bowling went well and wasn't too demanding.
Sorry to hear the SPD is getting so bad. It's not something I've much experience of but hope the belt gives you some relief, or your always welcome to dig into my pile of cocodomol
Feeling a lot better today but have a manic week coming up so doing absolutely nothing today but I can feel the stress creeping up on me.
CD seems quite good. Would love to do a hypnobirthing class but money is really tight and Mark is the biggest cynic you ever met so not much chance.
Sorry the anti natal classes are boring. They should have special CS ones to prepare you.
I have two classes booked, one where it's just mums and one with partners.

Hope you enjoyed the chocolate.

Hi Ninja,
Glad you're feeling better now. I just hate being sick, especially with a tummy creature wobbling around.
I've decided to put my scales far, far away from where I can reach them as I weighed myself yesterday and was pretty shocked at the result! I'm eating pretty healthily and doing some exercise so decided to stop torturing myself with my heaviness.
Funny old thing the antenatal class -I spent much of the time trying to suss out who I'd get on with - hopefully there's a few likely candidates out of the 16 who were there.
I have had a bit of a nesting frenzy today and started washing little sheets and baby grows to prepare for the wonderful but terrifying moment when we get back from hospital. I started packing a hospital bag too - just in case she comes out early. Maternity towels, breast pads and disposible knickers - I'm gonna look so good!
6 weeks till c-day! (booked for monday 26th Oct)
Hope your week goes well - remember to breathe!
Mahalo

Hi both

Sorry to have been away for ages it seems. Not really doing anything special, but DD has been keeping me really busy. She decided (well, perhaps not consciously) that potty training was far too much like hard work and weeing in her pants was easier, so I have had to give it up for the sake of my sanity. I'm not sure we'll try again before the baby arrives - it really was just too much like hard work - it was supposed to make my life easier!.
So from last week she is in pull ups and we have been able to go out - great, except that I ended up clambering through a large soft play assault course and sliding down huge bumpy slides with her. Probably not a great idea - I'm finding it harder to keep her occupied with so little energy myself. Wny are there never enough benches/seats at kiddy playgrounds? - standing up for ages is wearing me out.

Am very jealous about the yoga classes, you two. I wish I could go, but my physio wasn't keen (I too have a tubey grip, but haven't tried it yet - does it work?) and of course I live out in the back of beyond (well Portishead) which makes getting into the big city of an evening a bit more of a trek (although the excuse to get out and about on my own would be nice).

I'm in supreme nesting mode (my kitchen cupboards are now pristine) and would love to get out to buy a few baby things, but taking a 2 year old (who isn't keen on a pushchair) shopping might just finish me off. Maybe in small doses...

Sorry to sound a bit fed up - I feel a bit fat, tired and stuck at home at the moment. Desperately need some "me" time...

At least I don't seem to have diabetes (so I can take comfort in chocolate and cake!). I get a growth scan on 13th Oct - hopefully will take DD to that so she can see her little brother.

Better try and find some proper work to do - otherwise I'll be tempted to clear out my wardrobe instead.

Hope you are all getting about OK and not feeling too bulbous...

Hugs
xx

Hello lovely ladies,
I find myself today all alone in the office, best put some serious effort into my procrastinating.

Nice to hear from you Angels sorry about the potty training but I think your right to wait until baby's here, apparently toddlers regress a little any way when a new baby arrives on the scene so you may have seen all your hard work go to waste. When you're all in a routine you can start again, she might want to show you then that she's the big girl not like her little brother who still needs nappies

Tubey (or is that tubby) grips rock! We are obviously on to a trend here.

I have not steped on scales since week 8 when I'd put on over a stone already!!! My fingers are well and truely in my ears as I trill "la la la" when it comes to my (ever increasing weight). My bottom balances out my bump nicely so I am weebal-tastic. Mostely I'm wondering when my chin my redifine itself? I do a fantastic impression of the Marshmallow man in Ghostbusters though (breast pads and disposible knickers might just be the finishing touches I need for that particular look)

No Yoga again for me this week I'm afraid as I'm working in Sheffield and York on Thursday and Friday but next week I promise.... (if they'll still have me)

Mahalo your baby will be 32years and 1day younger than me . Are you prepared for a little scorpio girl? (actually do I remember right that it's your birthday about this time too?)

Boss just came back. Coffee and Cake laddies... soon

Hi

I managed to escape to Cribbs this afternoon - DD slept for 2 hours in her pushchair (hooray!) - I made it round all the shops AND had tea and cake in John Lewis cafe without being disturbed. Bliss!! Feel much better.

I got as far as buying a pack of maternity pads for my baby preparation - nice! Have to start somewhere I suppose.

I too have the bottom and thighs of a sumo wrestler - am really hoping the breastfeeding-makes-you-thin thing kicks in again this time - worked a treat shifting the weight last time (or was it the too-tired-to-eat thing?).

Coffee and cake definitely soon

Off for more tidying...

Hugs
xx

Just popped in. Have court case tomorrow morning. Ugh
Wish me luck.
Will write soon, N

Nice to hear from you Angels and that you seem to have had a good day at Cribbs.
Yes some days are real downers aren't they? Just get fed up being so fat and slow and achey but some days are fine.
Going to contact midwife 2moro about getting a proper maternity belt as getting alot of pelvic pain and walking is a real struggle.
My little girl will be 37 years and 19 days younger than me! I am a Libra - balanced and harmonious or something like that! What are the Scorpio traits then?
So when's a good date for cake? Do you come into Bristol much Angels? After 30th Sept I'll be finished work and free as a bird (well free as an overweight dodo).
I am working (all day - booo)at the Bristol Festival on Sat on our lovely youth volunteering promotional stand in Anchor Sq. Drop by if you are around. I'll be the fat, tired one in the chair making no effort to talk to anyone
Make sure you take your maternity notes away with you this week Ninja just incase. I forgot mine the other week and when I went to the hospital in Leicester (as was worried about her lack of movement) I got told off!
bye for now ladies,
Mahalo

Hey Ninja,
How did court case go?
Hope all's well ooop North.
Mahalo

Hello,
Sorry to be so quiet, court was a bit of a nightmare so I have been curled up licking my wounds for a few days (only my pride hurt really). Have decided I can not represent myself when this pregnant, it's just too stressful and you can't walk away without taking it personally. I need a buffer I suppose. Next hearing on 12th Oct.

I'm booked back in for Yoga on Thursday. Bit of a pregnancy week this week, have antenatal class on Thursday and consultant on Wednesday.

Hope all is well for both of you.

M

A song for you and the bumps www.youtube.com/watch?v=8UBmLYs2UIU

Hi both

Sorry to hear that the court case is a stress for you Ninja - take it easy on yourself. Its good that you have recognised that you can't manage it on your own. I really hope the next one goes better.

Been busy here - DD had a really high temp (thought it was swine flu, but not thankfully) then she had an asthma type attack last week and we had to dash to the children's hospital. They were great with her and after an inhaler and observation she is back to her old self now.

In between times I am nesting like a mad pregnant woman - fridge is sparkling clean, drawers and cupboards cleared of all that stuff you never use. Can't wait to get the nursery sorted and baby stuff from the loft now, but have a couple of weekends away coming up. Time is flying ladies...

Have you done your Health in Pregnancy grant thing yet? My midwives had run out of forms at my 29 week appointment - have left a message to remind them to send me one. Will be very annoyed if I don't get it - I have my eye on a nice breastfeeding chair in John Lewis...

Good luck for the appointments this week Ninja. Hope you are well Mahalo - not long at work now?

Cheerio
C

Had and spent my grant. It came in less than two weeks of posting it off which I thought was pretty good going.

How your daughter is feeling better. I hate it when they are ill - I'm a proper panicer.

Back from consultant - measuring 36wks at 32wks. They don't seem bothered but have to go back at 40wks to check size.

Also protein in wee, should get results Friday.

Hi Mahalo

Good to meet yoy yesterday. I tired the Lemon Juice I think it was the most painful thing I have ever done! Feels a bit more settled this morning though.

So girls cake in the near future?

Ninja

Hey girls,
Like a bit of the old Bowie (one of my favs actually). Went to see him perform in Portugal once at a festival but was so incredibly drunk by the time he came on I don't really remember much except for snogging some Moroccan bloke!
Angels - my grant came and went v quickly too - hopefully you'll get it sorted soon.
Sorry to hear your daughter was ill and glad to hear she is better again.
Ninja - good to finally meet you to. Liked your Ninja yoga moves - especially the five point palm exploding heart technique.
What was the result of your protein test?
Good that the consultant isn't concerned about your babber's size.
Stuffed full of husband's super stir fry and wedged on the sofa with a large Dairy Milk - happy days
I'm free pretty much anytime after next weds so you two name some times you are free and let's make a date. Banana and walnut cake for me!
Mahalo

hello girls
i was lurking a while back and then lost you but anyway do you mind if i lurk a bit more? i'm expecting no2, am in bristol, loved being in this city the first time round and am looking forward to it second time round!
pretty sure i'm not as advanced as you guys, am due in March, but still, it's nice to have a few local faces?
say if i'm barging in though - happy to be barged out