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StitchingMoss · 06/01/2012 10:52

Getting exciting now Grin Wink!

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TheScottishPlayer · 19/01/2012 12:53

If you haven't already, check out her fb...

Gigondas · 19/01/2012 13:21

Am here- drugged up but happy. Eloise ivy matilda arrived at 9.23 weighing 7 2 . She is very lovely and we are both doing well. Will post more later

LaGuerta · 19/01/2012 13:37

Hurray SmileSmileSmile congratulations to you all. Lovely name too. Xx

TheScottishPlayer · 19/01/2012 14:39

How lovely! Massive congratulations Gig - she looks beautiful. I'm quite Envy that you get to have an Eloise and think it's great that you stuck with Ivy. I hope it all went smoothly and that you're not in too much pain once the drugs wear off!

disguisedeb · 19/01/2012 16:07

Oh Gig she's lovely, congratulations and thanks for posting so soon Grin lovely name too, and goes nicely with dd1, what does she think of her baby sister?

Gigondas · 19/01/2012 16:51

Dd1 just left - to be honest she was more impressed with the new barbie dd2 bought and the chocolate biscuits I had for her. Dd1 slept through the visit ...

The belated good news is they are doing an MRI scan and getting a specialist to look at my swollen bum Blush. It took
The anaesthetist to take one look at it and go off on why a specialist hadn't seen it and I had been left in pain to help start ball
Rolling (fingers crossed something comes of it as don't want this lingering issue).

Deb any update on the consents? Lag are The buyers still looking on Saturday?

Gigondas · 19/01/2012 16:51

Sorry dd2 slept - dd1 played , ate biscuits and did a sportacus dance for a sleeping dd2

StitchingMoss · 19/01/2012 19:26

Grin Grin Grin

Sorry for belated congrats on MN - just returned from a lovely (but quite manic!) afternoon at LG's! Probably the last time I'll see that house Sad.

Eloise looks gorgeous Gig, and so glad you're getting something done about your hip - you need to be mobile now!

Can't wait to have newborn cuddles x

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disguisedeb · 19/01/2012 23:12

Gig, thank goodness for the anaesthetist, hope they can sort out the problem and you can get home to your 2 lovely daughters. Your dd1's reaction sounds pretty typical of a 3 year old!!

In answer to your question(how have you the energy and time to think about us??) the house has passed building regs and a contractor is picking up keys soon to go and sort out the work that needs doing. Debatable whether it will be done in a week but you never know?

Gigondas · 20/01/2012 01:24

The answer is deb that dd2 slept for most of afternoon (no prizes for guessing why I am awake now).

Specialist did come and look at my swelling. And didn't know what it was but scan booked for tomorrow.

disguisedeb · 20/01/2012 11:37

How's the feeding going Gig? are you getting support?

Gigondas · 20/01/2012 12:37

Feeding going ok. Whole saga about what is Wrong with my hip/bum produced a lot of tears Sad thought it was meant to be third day blues.. So I am a bit of a mess today but dd2 doing well.

StitchingMoss · 20/01/2012 19:55

(((((((((gig)))))))))

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TheScottishPlayer · 20/01/2012 20:04

(((((((((((((gig))))))))))))) from me too. Hope when you read this you're feeling better. x

disguisedeb · 20/01/2012 20:56

(((((((((((gig))))))))))), from me too, how are you feeling now?Your baby daughter is just gorgeous btw Smile

Gigondas · 21/01/2012 07:18

Hi all - hugs much appreciated . Feeling better as managed some sleep last night. Think combination of hormones etc kicked in as spent good part of day in tears (dd helped though as she is very lovely and cuddly Grin).

Had MRI scan on hip/bum which was quite an event (took ages and was painful as had to lie awkwardly). Also needed a dye injection which means I have to express for a day as its no good with bf (no big deal but felt like one more thing yesterday).

The scan showed a growth:lump over a regular area (ie left buttock) but didn't identity what it was . So basically no further forwards than was Hmm

Consultant being good as wants some solution on next steps for me before I go home (he is very good). Apparently there is some specialist in the hospital today that knows about this kind of thing who he is going to get to take a look if he can do fingers crossed. It's worrying and frustrating that no one seems to have any idea (had a lot of isn't it big/that's unusual type comments Hmm).

The thing that worried me is that there is a remote risk it may be malignant (stitching sound familiar this worry Sad). As its local regular and I am well , this seems unlikely but of course that is not what you focus on even when tell you its remote.The more likely issue (but equally tedious in. Different way) is that will need a biopsy and possibly an op which isn't ideal.

Feeling bit brighter than I was but have wobbles about it as do think worst at times despite dh pep talks. Stitching I think we will have to have worriers corner.

Dd1 seems mildly pleased with dd2 but still insists on calling her name she chose. Also (understandably) gets pretty bored on visits so not seen that much of her /dh which hasn't helped my mood.

Dh and I debated whether to get my mum to visit or help with dd1. The trouble is my mum well meaning but a bit of a drama queen so not always a source of comfort and help! ESP if knew about tests (have only told her minimum)- she had a lump on her neck removed about 6 years ago and radiotherapy treatment so whilst she would be understanding , she might also not help allay my Worst fears . Also she isn't the best at comforting when I really need it as gets too upset (was well meaning but difficult when I lost my son) .

Sorry monster self centered post- I will yet and put more pics on FB later. What is everyone else up to this weekend? Lag you have buyer coming don't you?

TheScottishPlayer · 21/01/2012 08:11

Good morning Gig - I'm really glad to hear that you got some sleep. Sorry to hear about the mystery surrounding your lump though. It's great that you're in hospital with a good consultant though rather than waiting for referrals etc. On your mum - mine is a pain in the ass for lots of reasons but on the very few occasions I've had something going on and turned to her for help she's surprisingly really come through for me. Yours might be the same?

It must be tough not seeing too much of DH. Can you have any friends over for a visit over the w/e? I m not doing much at all this weekend so I will check in here regularly to see if you're posting and need some virtual company.

Grin at DD1 still calling DD2 the name she picked. What was it?

Gigondas · 21/01/2012 08:42

Dd2 is known as Tilly (and to be fair we called her that whilst she was a bump) - hence Matilda . She keeps correcting me when I call her nameWink

Hoping to go home tomorrow which will be good as although cant fault care here, it's not nice being in hospital.

disguisedeb · 21/01/2012 10:53

hi Gig, what a worry for you but like S says at least you're in the right place with consultants on hand. I hope they can reassure you soon. Could dd1 go for a play at one of her friends this afternoon so that dh could come in and spend some time with you both?I would be inclined to ask your Mum for help too, even if it's just to occupy dd1, is she any good at that job?

Packing here in the hope that it will be next weekend we move, heating engineer is checking the house on Tuesday and contractors also have the keys to go in now and do the other jobs. We just need to make sure everything is done before we pay the rent. We're paying the 6 months up front to get cheaper rent but obviously once they get the money they will have no incentive to come and do any jobs which need doing.

Lag - hope builder is Ok

Stitching how are you doing?How's your mouth?

SP - any exciting plans this weekend,

Gigondas · 21/01/2012 11:12

Think waiting for jobs to be done before rent paid- hopefully hearing engineer will have some answers as last thing you want is to wait and find an issue with that. Assuming all gets fixed when is move date?

Lag I await update from today with interest.

I think re my mum I will make liberal use of her when am home and feeling less hormonal. The extra pair of hands will be welcome ESP if do need more hospital visits etc .

Dd and dh on way to visit- judging from text photos she has been using my absence to help go through my wardrobe ...Grin

TheScottishPlayer · 21/01/2012 19:57

How's today been Gig?

Hope there are no major problems following the visit today LaG.

Nothing exciting on here this w/e Deb - we've got a few busy w/e's coming up so fairly relaxed (apart from a stressful trip to soft play that I haven't got the energy to type about on my phone).

Planning on watching a film on my new apple tv tonight which I'm excited about Grin

Gigondas · 21/01/2012 20:02

Not too bad. Specialist turned up- was fine. Sorting a biopsy ASAP then seemed to think would remove it surgically. No mention of malignant was more a what is it type chat. So bit reassured . Also it definitely felt easier today- I could actually play a bit with dd which havent done since before Xmas. Could be lucky or drugs kicking in (but not on anything fancy but am hoping it's improving now not pregnant . If i could avoid major bum surgery that would be good.

Spoke to my mum who as you suggested was quite ressuring Scottish.

Now trying to catch some sleep while I can.

What was soft play story ...

TheScottishPlayer · 21/01/2012 20:56

Glad your mum helped and that it went ok with specialist. I'm sure dd1 loved having a play with you. Any word on how long you'll be in?

Soft play - told there would be a wait of bout 20 mins. DS hard to keep occupied. 20 mins later they called the numbers that could go in. Not us Angry. Another 15 mins passed and DH asked how long it would be. Told that it was impossible to say. So how come they could tell us 20 mins when we arrived? People pay for timed sessions so they should be able to work out the latest time we could go in? An hour after we arrived (and an hour before they close Hmm a free for all ensued when they said everyone waiting could go in. We were first on the waiting list but had to then queue with people who'd just arrived etc to pay and go in. Gah! If they'd told us it would be up to an hour wait then we would have gone somewhere else! Just very annoying and frustrating. By the time we went in DS was overtired and grumpy so of course a complete meltdown ensued!!!

LaGuerta · 21/01/2012 22:54

Oh Gig I am so sorry that you are having all this additional stress and upset right now. There really is no justice. Staying in hospital is rubbish, but the only crumb of comfort I can offer is that I found it very uncomfortable at home post c/s. I hadn't realised till I got home just how much I found a hospital bed (which goes up and down electronically) essential for getting in and out of bed, sitting up to feed etc. As a result I pulled a load of muscles in my stomach and was very sore for some days. I really hope that you get some answers quickly, you poor thing. Here are my hugs ((((((((((gig)))))))))) to add to everyone else's.

The buyers and the builder came this morning. All is fine. Apparently the survey had highlighted damp in the basement. The builder said there was non there and said no work was needed. The buyers seemed very keen to purchase and I think that will be the end of any discussions about the survey. Now we are all set to exchange except that there is some paperwork missing on our house to do with the building regs for the cellar conversion that the previous owner did. I am a bit worried about this, but my solicitor who is a family member is very reassuring (too reassuring - did he mess up when we purchased this house?). I may need to go to the council on Monday to see I can get copies of the paperwork myself. Once the buyers had left I felt so wrung out that I went back to bed from 10.30 till 13.00. I think I may just be a little bit stressed out about the whole thing now.

Sorry soft play was grim. I wouldn't handle having to wait to get in very well.

Deb - sounds as though the new house is getting sorted. Are you still house hunting for something to buy?

TheScottishPlayer · 22/01/2012 08:34

Glad yesterday went well LaG. That nap sounds luxurious!

How was your night Gig?

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