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Facing pregnancy alone?

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thedogsrolex · 12/07/2012 18:30

There seem to be quite a few threads lately posted by women facing pregnancy alone for whatever reason. I was thinking maybe it would be a good idea to have one ongoing thread for support and advice...what do you think? I know it would have helped me way back when I had dd? (apologies if there is already one, I haven't come across it).

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skyebluesapphire · 27/08/2012 22:22

Pickles - I've seen your other thread, hope you are ok, update us when you are able to. Look after yourself, if in any doubt go to A&E. xx

xmasevebundle · 27/08/2012 22:26

That sounds scary id go into panic overdrive!

A busy week indeed!!

I had an okay weekend got loads of baby bits, 248 nappies? Lol spent abit on clothes for him.

Still thinking about when i saw my ex. Very strange, i no longer love him i hate him but i cry sometimes over it.

Even going out for the naughty fag i had broke me to tears as i was in the rain and it smelt like when we was together. I dont think hiding away from the problem isnt going to help.

I understand everything now, i can only blame myself for what ive done wrong. I admit i made mistakes but we are human. My mistake he accepted, i cannot accept his.

Was reading the previous conversation we had, it seemed clear since march he didnt want to be with me but still stayed with me? Not wanting anyone to no im pregnant, calling the baby a bastard and hoping it died.

I have come to a point from us meeting and him my first love from everything we did together, even was my first new years kiss. He took everything away from me, my bubbly personality and me.

I gained a son from it and if you asked me to change it id say no!

Pickles77 · 27/08/2012 22:27

Thank you, i have to keep a eye on myself and if it gets worse go in Sad

Jellykat · 27/08/2012 22:47

Pickles, make sure you drink lots of water, don't get dehydrated if you're throwing up.
Hope you feel better tomorrow. x

skyebluesapphire · 27/08/2012 23:12

Hi pickles- I found midwife and she's posted on your other thread

Pickles77 · 28/08/2012 00:50

Thank you ever so much Smile

NotGeoffVader · 28/08/2012 10:14

Hey Ladies,

Just checking in to see how you all are.
Angel sorry to hear you were feeling so down, I do hope that today is a better day.
Xmas you're drowining in nappies! I think you're still in the 'mourning stage' for the relationship that you DID have, which got destroyed. I can only say that it sounds as though he changed/showed his true colours towards the end. Painful as it is, you're better off without. In time, there will be someone who appreciates you (and your DC) for what you are, not for what he wants you to be.
Polly - hope you're ok and the shock has worn off. Definitely worth signing up to all the clubs and freebie things. I got our changebag and mat from boots. You can use the advantage points on a lot of stuff too, so quite useful.
Pickles - likewise hope you're ok too. Definitely keep tabs on how you're doing and if you need to, go to A&E. No point making yourself suffer if you don't have to.
Skye how is your day going? Hope things have a positive spin to them as far as possible.
Summer - I didn't do NCT classes, just the free ones run by the maternity unit at the hospital I had DD at. They were ok. From my own experience of birth, when it came to it, I didn't care who was with me, as long as there were midwives on hand. I just wanted the baby out! :)

Am busy all day today so will check back in this evening. It's pretty sunny here but I am likely to be stuck indoors doing sorting and cleaning etc. Thursday I think I am going to offload my 100+ no longer wanted books to the charity shop.

Pickles77 · 28/08/2012 16:25

Hello everyone, panic over have a nasty UTI and have been ordered to rest and MN all day Grin
Feeling very sorry for myself. Doc scared me a bit when she said if it was my waters they would prob put me into labour. Too real!!
On the nice side, it's picklesdogs birthday and he's decided he wants a duvet day to celebrate Smile
Hope everyone is okay and that xmas can still mumsnet under her mountain of nappies.
Hello jelly thank you for your concern, how are you doing?
Smile

angelelle · 28/08/2012 19:47

Feeling a bit better today, talking to lawyers tomorrow to get some stuff straight to avoid being bullied after dd arrives. I know what he is capable of! And no, intitially I plan not to put his name on the birth certificate. Had a good day though, midwife apt and everything A OK and coffee with friend who has 7 month old ds. I feel like I am moving on, to be honest, its not so much about me even, I can sort of deal with the rejection etc and time heals, its that he is rejecting his child! Oh well, just can't wait to hold her :)

Pickles77 · 28/08/2012 19:51

Glad your okay angelle, would be really interested to see what your sol says. I hope it goes really well for you Smile

xmasevebundle · 28/08/2012 20:37

They was a bargin for £25 for 4 packs of 62. I even got excited for that!

Got my little one a pair of timberland boots today, my ex use to wear them and wasnt too sure to buy them but i did! Wanted a pair of boots for him, bought them out the money i saved up felt good!!

Want a lovely man who treats me a queen and a son a prince and if he has a twin or many brother's i will be sure to send him your way ladies Wink

Going town tomorrow as my mums 50 in a few days, going to buy her something special and some flowers. Going shopping i think, said to my dad lets to pizza hut Wink he agrees.

Hope everyone is okay and happy today!!

Pickles77 · 28/08/2012 20:39

You sound lovely and chirpy today Xmas Grin wish I was. Xmas don't forget midwives Is on at 9! Smile

skyebluesapphire · 28/08/2012 21:06

Pickles - glad you are ok.

The rest of you sound brighter too. We dont need a man, any of us.!!

Pickles77 · 28/08/2012 21:11

Smile no we don't

Jellykat · 28/08/2012 21:22

Pickles I'm really good thank you..
After a year of looking after he graduated, DS1 started a well paid Internship today, and it went really well - hes really happy..

I'm a proud mum and it's the best feeling in the world, especially when you brought them up all by yourself and it seems you got it right, despite everything that was thrown at you.. This'll be you soon!!! Smile

Glad the GP got to the bottom of things, make sure you take it easy.. and Happy Birthday Picklesdog.

Pickles77 · 28/08/2012 21:23

Awww I'm thrilled for you and Js jelly celebratory glass/bottle of wine!! Smile

Jellykat · 28/08/2012 21:36
Smile

I'm lost in time, how long now Pickles?

Pickles77 · 28/08/2012 21:39

34 days to D day Grin

Jellykat · 28/08/2012 21:51

Ooooo you're getting there, thats so exciting!! Grin

Pickles77 · 28/08/2012 21:52

Ready to explode Grin

Jellykat · 28/08/2012 21:58

I bet you are!
Are you getting on better with your folks? and hows Picklesdogs' training going?

xmasevebundle · 28/08/2012 21:58

It was buying a lot of stuff it makes me happy. Also eat so much food today... Ate 2 boxes of after eights..Smelt some baileys i have been craving it. Going to get some chocolates tomorrow the one's that taste of them.

I have one man and thats my future son [grins]

I tape it, i am upstairs cleaning my walls in my room. Dont ask lol..

Last weeks made me really upset... I didn't want to watch it. Going to eat even more chocolate later, think it helps?

Oh my 34 days! I have 17 weeks LOL. I bet your excited/nervous.

Pickles77 · 28/08/2012 22:03

Folks and picklesdog have really shaped up. Pickles dog is a changed pooch Grin ( alas fox poo)
Ewww Xmas after eights bad choice! Lol
17 weeks, Blimey.
I'm a bit fed up of waiting now, very huffy Smile

NotGeoffVader · 28/08/2012 22:15

Mmmm - after eights - love 'em.

I do generally prefer dark chocolate, and I still have some Green & Black's 'Burnt Toffee' crunchy stuff in the fridge. Saving that 'til tomorrow night.

Can't believe you have just over a month, Pickles - where has the time gone :)

Jellykat · 28/08/2012 22:15

Oh i'm so so pleased that's been sorted! All that sounded really Sad and stressful, and you sure as hell didn't need that..

Eeek, yes the last bit.. Sleep lots, eat lots and be huffy, its definitely allowed you know Grin