December 2008: because i unwittingly finished the old thread

[waitinggirl]

oops. sorry. didn't realise i was post 1000. hope people find this...

Actually it may have been local for the implant ( which I don't mind). And sedative for the coil? Dunno their description made me suspicious it was less than pleasant. Coupled with the fact I find the idea a bit creepy it put me off. Trust your dh to be put off by the one obscure side effect that can affect the man!

So would he describe the boy bit poking as discomfort? And the natural birth bit? More like something is supposed to come out of there, but the only thing that is supposed to go up needs a microscope to be seen , and sedation! That can't be good. Isnt it interesting that female contraceptives either effect our moods and diet or is uncomfortable, but boy contraceptives are a bit inconvenient but otherwise non invasive and don't require medication.

SL! Nah he's not put off, he said it kind of cheekily grinning! He wants me to get whatever works for me best.

Crossed with you Vag - but I don't quite follow your post?

When he mentioned about the poking he said it really cheekily and not in a way that he meant he didn't want me to have it. And with the natural birth thing - he said because I've only had CS's and not a natural birth, my cervial os? hasn't been stretched therefore could be more uncomfortable vs if it had been stretched?. he didn't say anything bad or negative at all about any contraception choice. he's never been poked either apparently (just asked) he has just heard that he's never said he wouldn't do any type of man contraception either, it's just that I've never brought it up as I know I wouldn't want him to do that at this point. despite the fact that we don't want any more dc's.

urgh, watching Apprentice a bit delayed on Skyplus - that project manager is so annoying me!

Oh no poor dd is not happy. She is so
bunged up and chesty. What can I give her. We are
sitting in steamy shower room with hot shower on will that help? Don't think inhave any vicks or anything stupid me should have got some today. What should I get tomorrow though for her and is it worth taking her to docs as it is chesty? She is 3 months so I have given her a bit of calpol which did NOT go down well but will hopefully make her feel better

Ok. I have had mirena inserted. It was literally uncomfortable. But not agony - nothing like contractions!!! My sister has one and swears by it, as does one of my mates. I have had 8weeks of bleeding now, so it had been a definite contraception on that front! As a result of bleeding, I have bacterial imbalance in vag (no offence Vag!) and when we did do 'it', it hurt. HAve been on antibiotics for a week , my biggest objection is no booze for that week!! Plus these tablets to curtail (another good word, damn I'm good) and then stop the bleeding, which are working. It will have been 10 weeks of annoying stuff, but I don't have to think about contraception for 5 years. Marv! Definitely didn't need anaesthetic to have it inserted and I've got a weird cervix!
Sorry, was that boring enough? My bleeding and imbalance thing are v unusual, so wouldn't happen to most people.
Hope that helps any decisions.
DH also convinced his cock is ginormo-knob and is going to feel it. To be fair, it is big, but apparently they're rarely that big!!!
Bed now x

Beans you do make laugh. What if I ever meet your dh - I will not be able to get ginormoknob out of my head.

That is funny, Beans

But...I am scared of risk of perforated cervix/womb, am not good with progesterone only contraception, increased risk of ectopic pregnancy...I do see that five years of not worrying about contraception is good, but... But I don't want to go on the Pill! Condoms are no fun/bit risky, cap etc are too much hassle and also a bit risky...

It's going to be abstinence at this rate! I don't want three under 3...

Right, that makes me feel better Beans. Thanks. Must ask dh tomorrow if he's just heard about poking through colleagues or mates who might have been trying to talk up their knob size and make out they have ginormoknobs as most blokes do.
Hmmmm SL, dd has been congested a few times now . I have shoved some of that spray up but didn't seem to do much. never tried the steam but have heard that it's good. I put disprol or Calprofen / Calpol in her milk as I find it easier and it usually gets her through. You can also buy those plug into the socket vicks things that may be worth a try? Good luck I hope she feels a bit better and gets through the night ok.
Night all - quite pleased with Apprentice result

eeek now I've read your post Lady I just don't know! Prgesterone only is what doesn't work for me

I should go to bed, but I think my 3 hour sleep today may have messed me up for sleep tonight. great.

Anyone know about whether I should take her to
docs? They told me when she was newborn and had cold to only take her to docs if it went to her chest. This cold is really on her chest and sounds bad when she coughs. She is quite happy in the day though just miserable at night as tired and wants to be asleep. My mum will nag me to take her. But she tells me to take ds even if he so much as sneezes :-)

SL, if it's on her chest, if it was me I'd take her xx

SL I would take her to docs too. And rubes' suggestion of a vapouriser is a good one - ours really makes a difference. Also propping cot up can help, or when mine were really bad (and much smaller) I used to sleep propped up with them lying on my chest. Steam is good too.

Also IMO that's pretty bollocks advice on newborns and colds - I think (but I would say this I guess) that with small babies if you're at all worried take them. You know yourself (and your Dr certainly will) if you're there every week it's likely you've got a problem with worrying too much . And you're not doing that. Also coughs much worse in the night as body's natural steroid levels fall. I am professional cougher...

Am awake because DH is away and I really don't sleep well without him. Pathetic really. Also I have job application to do. Sigh.

Contraception is an arse. When I saw Dr she changed my pill and I think we'll probably stick with that for now. Although I really don't like it but also fed up with condoms.

Jolly my DH is now also over 6ft and really likes all kind of food. Maybe bacon is the answer...And well done mr jolly. Hope your consultant appt goes well.

And at toolbox finds. Ours just has tools in in I think. Oh and kirby grips probably. Because everything does.

Enjoy your meet up Rubes and Lady T. And trace glad you spoke to Dr.

Spot - how are you?

Summer: I have the implant and overall I am happy with it. They do give you a local when they insert it. I was symptom free for months and months, then had an annoying few months when I was bleeding every other week, but now it's settled down to a more regular cycle. I like not having to remember to take any pills!

Hope DD is better this morning, but if you're worried take her to the GP.

SL - definitely take DD to the doctor if you're worried. I did with DD2 the other day, even though I was pretty sure that she was ok. It was for peace of mind rather than anything else. And she was fine. She just has a rotten cough. And had had horrible flu. Poor little bird.

Pru woke up at 5am today and sang. I fed her a bit from my poor limp left boob (right one totally empty now) and then left her. She went back to sleep at 6.30 and I then had to wake her at 7.45. Izz up at 5.45, just as I was drifting back to sleep, for a cuddle. V sweet, but NO THANK YOU AT THAT TIME OF DAY! Shoved Sheepy at her and she went back to sleep til 7.30. YAY!

DH back and she was SO excited!

Hello all, well think might have been over optimistic when I thought T was on the mend, he seems ok until the drugs wear off and then his temp shoots back to 40 and you can see a bright red line where his sinuses are and he can't breathe properly and he just sits there shaking. Then an hour later when he fever's down, he's a different boy. Think going to take to docs for 2nd opinion today as the a&e doc said if he was no better today to get him on the antibiotics but just can't face putting him on them again unless absolutely necessary, his poor little immune system.

Oh and Vag I was going to say I had thought about dietician but to be totally honest I don't think I can face what they might suggest at the moment as T is such a poor eater as it is. I think I might wait until the baby is here before making any changes. FFs are a staple here too, but so it anything cheese or dairy related, and they always tell you to cut out dairy re- asthma things as it is...

Am vicariously enjoying the talk of contraception and ginormoknobs. The very thought of sex has been miles from my mind for aeons (much more so than in last pregnancy) and will be again for a while but when I do get round to the deed again (maybe will coincide with London Olympics) I was thinking of implant.

Summer I'd go to GP, they never think you're time wasting with little babies, T had a chesty cold at around that age that turned into bronchiolitis, not that DDs will but just to say it's better to be safe and all that.

Ooh and I meant to say, I also thought what heaven it was to have DH back because he could do the 10.30 feed tonight and I could go to bed early, but we're going to a dinner party! Normally I'd be really pleased, but not tonight! I feel wiped out. Although only sleeptalking last night, not walking!

Oh Spot - you poor love. That just sounds so worrying and scary. I am thinking of you. Poor little T and poor you.

xxxx

Rubs I havent the faintest idea what I was on about in that post, I have a head full of snot. I think I was trying to express that I am quite nervous of inserting something into somewhere that things are supposed to come out of. Also it does miff me a little that we have all these technical and medical advances but still no one has come up with a good male contraceptive. I think the majority of men would happily be the ones to shoulder the contraceptive responsibility but nothing is available. Rubes what trouble did you have with the progesterone only pill?

Had coffee at a friends this mornings but need more so just putting DS2 down for a nap then its coffee time.

Beans you do make me laugh. That bleeding sounds really annoying. I wish I could send you some sleep.

SL the GP may not be able to do much but its a good idea to have her chest listened to. Is she feeding ok.

Poor old MrT, how many days has he had the temp now? It is a good sign that the meds are bringing it down at least and they would be making him feel better too.

Hi Vag, no probs, I get what you are saying now. Trouble is if they had a man type of pill like thing or injection or something they'd be useless at remembering to take it / go to appointments etc - well speaking for my dh anyway.

Right dd is all dressed and ready to go out so will be heading off to meet princessD soon dd is very excited, she's even put a skirt on but then vommed what seems like half a bottle of milk on herself nice.

Spot, does he have an immune deficiency condition of some type they've found? I'm rubbish I bet I missed a complete page or something. Poor boy seems to be constantly unwell it must be so hard.

Right must pick up pieces of pear ds had spread over the couch and get half eaten sandwich out of dogs reach and get organised myself.

I have a spot in my nose. It stings.

Oh and the progesterone only pill - they prescribed it to me this time (I guess cause I couldn't remember which one I used to take) but I've done nothing but bleed. I seem to get my period every 3 weeks for 2 weeks straight. dh said I probably need a triphasic one (which I used to take) but not sure really as I don't quite know much about them all. I don't want to be having to take the pill daily, I couldn't deal with an implant [eek] and I'm a bit squeamish about the coil but will need to have a chat with the GP I think. I'll book a triple, ask about the lump and ask why the heck they haven't sorted my physio for my shoulder which got injected back on Oct 11th and needed physio asap perhaps I should book a quadruple since I ramble - can you do that?
Right must go.

Squeeze it Beans.

Squeeze squeeze squeeze.