December 2006 drag yourselves over here!

[Indith]

Oooops no room to link to old thread!

Lol at AQ forgetting that she is pg Sure the madness will pass. And don't worry about my chocolate supply, I live round the corner from Tesco

Jabber I think you should pop ds in the post and I'll sned him on holiday with all my clibing friends, they do similarly dangerous stunts on a larger scale. He'd have a ball

Lol Jabber, you going to twitch your curtains and keep watch for more swooning oppertunities?

Eli the only person I know who has had a cyst removed ended up with a full c-section scar so probably had a bit more recovery time than you will! (It was nasty and twisted, sure your polyp will be more straightforward). Hope dd slept ok, good luck with Dr and soundbites

Godzilla lecture away, tis interesting!

Dp saw the consultant for his knee yesterday and has been provisionally booked in for surgery . Reassess in 2 months time. They cut a bit out of another tendon and stick it in the rupture of the cruciate ligament! It will come down to his choice really. At the moment he has to think about walking etc, it doesn't work automatically if that makes sense (which also means his broken side thigh is half the size of the unbroken one as it doesn't tense int he same way!) So physio only should teach it to work automatically again without the ligament but he will never be able to play rugby or other contact sports again. Surgery will mean 6 weeks without driving then 8 months of rehab physio but he would be able to play sport again. He is having trouble deciding though as doesn't want to go through it, easier option is to not have it though I think he would regret it. He can still row without it but I think he'd miss rugby too much, especially when ds gets older.

I went to bed at 10pm last night and ds slept til almost 8am! Bliss.

Indith - DH has had 2 lots of surgery for a similar knee problem. He was on crutches for 18 months and had physio for 3 years in total - as soon as it recovered after the 1st operation the minute he was tackled in football it went again and another lot of operation/physio was done but end result is no contact sports and a lot of time spent recovering for no actual gain. On the plus side he can still play football, just no contact so no competitive games. He also has taken up a lot of new sports like cycling/golf and does more gym stuff too so he seems to have compensated. Don't know if that helps.

Indith, I know my recent knee op is diffent but basic recovery has been quicker than estimates. I had arthrosopy and iliotibial band (ITB) release. They told me crutches for 2-3 weeks and I had 1 week. They said no driving for 4-6 weeks but for me it was 3. 4 weeks on I still cannot come downstairs properly or kneel or crouch. Unlikley I will be able to kneel well in future but everything else should be fine. It hasnt been as bad as I anticipated. You DP is young and sounds fit so that would help the recovery. Personally I would recommend he goes for it and then lays off the sport until it is properly recovered.

Indith, I will definitely be on the look-out for more Robby sightings

I agree with you that your dp would probably regret it later if he was not able to do the physical things he enjoys. And the younger you are the better you heal - also good to get it done before second baby!

Also Indith the thing that swayed me with my knee is that I was able to have an operation a time (almost) of my choosing and I could plan childcare etc. If I had left it and my knee had 'gone' then I would have still needed an op but wouldnt have been able to plan for it.

Thanks guys

Guess we see how much physio has improved it before the next consultant appointment and go from there.

Indith, ouch that sounds v painful, poor dh. Hope the physio helps, agree with all the other advice on tackling it if it doesn't. Also glad you got a good night's kip, about time IIRC!

Thanks all re hysteroscopy thingy; its definitely day surgery, will be going in at 4.30 and home around 9pm, short-acting anaesthetic (general) only. Its teeny but at the top of my uterus, so would be horrid having done awake. TBH, if girls are well, I'm sort of looking forward to it because I'll get a few hours of rest, reading time, and a friend picking me up to take me home....

Castles, you're a sweetie, especially given you have your hands pretty full yourself! Sadly, neither of my girls would go anywhere with anyone they weren't familiar with atm - especially dd2, who shrieks MAAAAAAAMMMMM even if DH tries to take her off me while I have a pee. She's in that stage, god help us all. I have someone coming to help, that evening, and DH is taking evening off work, but thanks

dd2 has a temp of 38, and is tired and not herself tonight....has had a hacking cough since forever, not sure if its relevent or not. dh has a very, very sore throat - no temp - so maybe they have the same bug. Or maybe (she said hopefully, on several counts) she's starting chicken pox.

Either way, I will be up checking her a few times tonight, given how she ended up last time her temp went up

Evenin' all. Sorry to hear of dp's probs, Indith, that must be quite a decision for him, well both of you I guess. DP still has probs with his leg as he had motorbike accident a decade ago and has a steel rod in there. He didn't have it removed as it should have been shortly afterwards, and thus struggles a lot at times just carrying either of the boys or doing stuff with them. He's been barely able to walk last couple of days.

I've been down with food poisoning since Thurs, though not v.bad, just bad cramps, nausea & a bit of vomiting. The twins are v.high up and I'm finding it hard to breathe so not doing much at present. DP & I both limped down the road this morning to get ds's out of the house for a bit!

Laughing here at the Robby Benson fan club and boudoir pillows Was he in movie with Paul Newman, jabber? Rings a bell.

Eli, Oli, hope dd/ds feel much better soon and Eli that the day surgery is all that you expect. Amazed that any of us would look forward to such a thing so we get a few hours to ourselves but know what you mean! I steal 5 mins with a book (Jasper Fforde) anytime I can at present until a ds comes to find me

I had photo of ds2 to upload, but can't do it. Anyone know how to transfer your profile to a different nickname?

Legs and knees cause loads of problems. My dad (who is only 57) had a knee cap replacement at the beginning of the year (he had a hip replacement the year before). My uncle had a wedge put in his knee too. I hope the physio works Indith. Are you fully recovered now FGS(albeit on one knee)? You (and DPs)have my full sympathy.

AQ - blimey, you're going through the ringer at the moment. {hug}

Wasn't it beautiful today. DH mowed the lawn and I tidied the house and went for a walk.

Indith, DSS has just had exactly the same op. He's 27, so a bit older than your DP (?) (And how shocking it is that my DSS could possibly be older. I feel positively ancient ) He found the initial stages of recovery frustrating, but is definitely on the mend and glad that he had it done. It's a long slog back to recovery, and he does have to bear it in mind forever ow, but at least it's given him the chance to play footy again.

I took advantage of the beautiful day - we do have such beautiful days in NE Scotland! - and popped DD2 outside in her pushchair to watch DD1 and her pals running around in the garden. I then did the usual housework, but how liberating without a child under my feet!

AQ - hope you feel better soon.

Eli - I was definitely a day case. Went in at 12.00 and was meant to be home by 8. They had no bed for me but as I reacted to the morphine I couldnt stand up.

My knee is better than it was. The physio said it would not be good for kneeling again but that everything else will heal well. I have to change DDs nappies on the sofa rather than the floor. It still gives me pain but it is only 4 weeks. It will take a few months to settle down. The scars are a bit painful too. I am driving again though which really helps.

Sounds pretty good for 4 weeks post op FGS.

Thanks for the info, it does help. Sorry BP but yes, your dss is older than dp. You are clearly an old crone

Mind you don't be too of my youth, I currently look like a tired old hag wearing dp's fleece and pj bottoms, am bloated and horrible and have a small bump already! How? The baby is the size of a minute tadpole! Humph, I want my pre ds tummy muscles back

How is it that everyone had a nice day yesterday except us?

A bit off topiv but JABBER - DH finally started reading The HSC book. He is a convert and cant believe it wasnt actually written about DD _ but he also thinks it describes me and that I should get the adult book.

Vibes worked, Z, thank you - dd seems fairly normal today, bit tired and occasional pain somewhere but nothing weird or A&Eish, which is all I ask!

Wow, what a lot of bad knees...ouch...glad yours is on the mend FGS, though does sound about not kneeling on it anymore. Can you use it for kicking things hard when needed, at least?!

BP, don't you dare talk ancient and croniness in relation to yourself....or Jabber and I, especially I , will have to take action (from our wheelchairs).

Actually, Jabber, sounds like you're being pretty active already...are you Mr B's consultant-on-location? Nice one! And not remotely croney behaviour on your part, either

Indith, FWIW, my bump was apparent at 6 weeks - at least to me - and I was convinced I was having twins. Not so, just second baby pop-out-early syndrome...I actually ended up with a far smaller bump than I had with dd1, but it stuck out a lot earlier. You are reminding me of the early months and nipping any broody, thoughts in the bud...thank you...

I use too many emoticons - not sure why, maybe don't trust things come across accurately without?! Hate the things, but can't seem to stop.........see??

FGS, glad he liked the book. We have now taken the next step of putting ds1 on a dairy-free diet and adding various supplements to his diet (omega-3's, cod liver oil - orange chewable, etc) Evidently it takes 2 weeks to get the dairy out of his system and in 6 weeks we may see some behavior differences regarding over-sensitivity. We'll keep up the OT viits as well, tho. Also AQ it's supposed to help his bowel problems!!! I would stand on my head for 6 weeks to get some improvement there.

eli, I do feel really ancient some days - especially when ds2 isn't sleeping well. But not on Friday...

I got a tattoo

I've been thinking about doing it for some time and finally screwed up my courage, lol. It's on my right lower abdomen area so can cover easily but if I ever dare wear a bikini it would show

Jabber you rebel!

Do we get to see a pic?

Jabber

Does that tattoo timing have anything to do with, um, Friday?!

Love it. All of it.

What are you procrastinating about, Indith? Something I'm v good at, along with the chocolate eating..

Uni work and revision of course, coz exams are so far away that there is no need to panic at all Nothing to worry about all is perfectly calm

I have a bag of starmix, a bag of mints and glass of blackcurrent and apple squash Did someone say indecisive?

Nah, just pregnant

Right: stop twitching and start reading/writing. And munching.

All right, Indith, I'm putting on my bifocals and peering at you, pointing finger now as well and saying "Young Lady, go do your homework"

Right, now back to my tattoo...

It's the Chinese symbol for double happiness for my two boys. It's healing really nicely, just a little red around th edges. Will take a pic when it's calmed down and post on Facebook.

wow! tattoo

Indith - get to work!

Hi All, me again...

Been a run of illness here too. Been in SA for 5 weeks, got home and Amberli had a febrile convulsion! Temps have been 40 -41 constantly through our house for a couple of weeks!
I was holding Amberli trying to get into the Nurofen bottle(temp 40ish) and she went all weird,and then stiff,unconscious and started chocking on fluid lying on her side while fitting. I have never been so scared!

They admitted her for 24 hours, and then let us home.

Re-admitted thursday night for dehydration from throwing up 10 times that day...couldnet keep anything down.On a drip again,but in the other hand.
She was such a brave little soldier!

Anyway, Congrats AQ!I have started getting broody again, but DH not having it! 2 is enough for us, but I think I will always want more!!

Have any of you still got colostrum(fluidy type)in the nipples when they are squeezed.?
DD1 asked me to see if I still had milk(going through fascination of baby's feeding) and when I squeezed saying 'NO, It's all gone' there it was!!!

Bit surprised really! Been 1 year and 1 month since stopped bfing.

Hope the little ones all feel better soon,xxx

How many of you are preggars again??