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Pregnancy post mc: Totally's grads continued part 7

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StickThemWithThePointyEnd · 20/03/2011 09:26

New fred!

did the super moon bring any babies last night?

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OrangeGloss · 25/05/2011 19:18

Can't for the life of me understand why my post partially went, ignore the first one!

mamapower · 25/05/2011 19:34

wills baby moo to enter the world tonight so moo mummy doesn't have to have the induction Smile

Anyone heard from mummya ? I lost track for a while there and not seen her about for a bit!

Velvetcu · 25/05/2011 19:35

good luck for tomorrow Moo

Orange I called the physio today but they cant see me til next Weds. I think I'll have tomorrow off and go in for Friday - it's half term after that so at least I'll get some rest. I've got really bad wind too which isnt helping with the back pain!

nickstermum · 25/05/2011 19:40

No haven't seen ma for a while. Was thinking that earlier!

go moo go moo go moo ;)

IzzyWizzyletsgetbusy · 25/05/2011 19:55

moo good luck for tomorrow! Everything crossed for a quick and uncomplicated arrival of babymoo Smile

dachs Sad I can't imagine what you're going through and don't think there is anything "right" i can say, just to echo the others in that I hope you are getting the best rl care and support and are being told what to expect. Sands is supposed to be fantastic if you need any more help or someone to talk to - I don't have any personal experience of them but have friends in rl who sadly lost a baby shortly after birth and found them invaluable. Big ((hugs)) x

apples any news?

After a bit more mentalling, I decided to bite the bullet and have booked another private scan for 15+3; last baby died at some point before 16+2 but only measured 14 wks so had clearly stopped/slowed down growing earlier. I reckon if I get a good hb and the right measurements at 15+3 then at least we'll be doing better. And it means I don't have to go into my 16 wk appt in a complete state (although mw says she won't listen in anyway Hmm ). I'm in Spain for a week from Friday then when I get back it's only 6 days till the scan . I do feel better for having a plan of action though...Now just got to work out how to fit the Doppler into my hand luggage! Grin

mamapower · 25/05/2011 20:18

have messaged MA Ill keep you posted.

Izz I'm supposed to be off to spain on Wednesday but with my staffing issues and stress at the mo it's looking more and more likely I won't make it so soak up some sun for me Grin

appleblossoms · 25/05/2011 22:01

Will post properly in the morning as dh is off work and therefore I will be off-duty with ds Grin but just wanted to say a massive goodluck to moo for tomorrow! Really hope babymoo makes his way before the induction, but if not, that it all goes much more quickly and smoothly than you imagine!
No news here, and actually miniapple disengaged himself yesterday so i'm actually further back than I was on monday...
Proper catch up tomorrow. I promise!

UrbanLolly · 25/05/2011 22:21

Just popping in to wish the ladies at the top some good baby moving vibes...... Will be lurking for news!!!!

Also to send my love to dachs....xxxx

Big waves to everyone else.... Nice to see a few more familiar names.... I'm totally shattered at the moment eventhough work is relatively quiet but by the time I get home I'm totally useless.....
Night night all x
Off the weekend so hope to catch up better then.

.& for those wanting to hit the shops remember the summer sales are just around the corner.....usually in full swing by the 3rd week in June!!!

OrangeGloss · 26/05/2011 07:02

Izzy that sounds like a really good plan, I'm glad I went for one before mine 16-weeker and I hadn't had the terrible experience you had. Well worth the money to relax you a bit. Spain? Work or hols? I couldn't use a home Doppler as it takes the MW so long I'd be a nervous wreck doing it at home

Velvet glad you have chance to rest before the app then. Mines made worse by constipation Blush as everything else had failed the MW recommended popcorn and it's actually working!

apples miniapple must just be too comfy in there :)

Speaking of sales, Argos has one ATM and has money off mamas and papas matresses. Also seen a good bouncer but haven't a clue if it's ok

Also, are/have you ladies had a 4D/3D scan? It's £190 and trying to weigh up money vs bonding

PinkFondantFancy · 26/05/2011 07:48

orange why so much money? In st Albans (which is never usually a bargain for anything) 4D scan packages range from £95 to £180..... I'm tempted but undecided whether I want to know the sex and given that I'll probably get my SIL to do the scan, I don't want the whole of DH's family knowing what we're having if we don't know!!

IzzyWizzyletsgetbusy · 26/05/2011 07:58

pink 4d ones are extortionate here too (Bristol) - I would feel odd about sil doing one for me unless I was going to find out gender and tell people anyway.

orange Spain is definitely holiday, am looking fwd to it except am in that difficult in-between stage of what to wear so my wardrobe's fairly limited! The home Doppler is a bit of a mixed blessing - great when it works (usually straight away) but last night I couldn't pick up the hb at all and did start to panic a bit. Tried again a couple of hours later and picked it up as soon as the doppler touched my skin! Just got to remember baby is still very small and can hide!!

mamap think you definitely deserve a holiday - get yourself out there!

Thinking of moo today and hoping all goes smoothly. Don't worry too much if you end up being induced - I was induced with ds and it wasn't that bad (or at least, if it was, I forgot about it as soon as he was here!). Best of luck x

PinkFondantFancy · 26/05/2011 08:12

izz I think orange lives in your direction too-the sonographers must have that Market well stitched up!! Confused I feel the same as you about scan so think we'll prob give it a miss even though it is a v generous offer from her. How do you feel about maxi dresses? Could be v comfy-nothing worse than trousers at the too skinny for maternity clothes, too round for old clothes stage? Plus should last you a long way through I would have thought? Hope you have a fab holiday!!

mamap I agree with izz - if there's any way of getting a holiday you should definitely take it-you deserve it!!

Velvetcu · 26/05/2011 08:56

4D scans are £190 here too but I probably will have one. Not sure when though. I feel like I'm just wishing my life away atm! When I was 4 weeks I wanted to be 12, now I feel like I'm in limbo between starting to accept it's actually happening and desperately wanting to be past 24 weeks.

Izz I'm in leggings and floaty tops all of the time now. I bought normal leggings at first but they sit really uncomfortably so bought the mat ones you can fold over at the top to make them a bit tighter. I got mine from New Look and Peacocks. I also bought a pair of jeans from Peacocks (and tried a pair from New Look but be warned they come up very big!).

I'm glad you are finding the hb with your Doppler. I don't know what I would do without mine!

mamap you need a holiday lady! Although I'm sure you'd just be worrying the whole time about whats going on back home.

appleblossoms · 26/05/2011 10:17

Morning everyone, finally have time for a proper catch up...be warned, it'll be long! Wink

littlemiss how are you getting on? Any more twinges or is baby holding out to term?!

Glad you've joined the list izzy ...think it's actually become harder since the freakout room. When I joined there were lots of pre-twelve-week lurkers, and we had a little section whilst we waited to be confident enough to join... but now there's a huge empty gap at the bottom. I think you've done the right thing with the scan, and a holiday before hand will hopefully help you relax!

Well done on buying a few bits and pieces owl...it is scary, but as we know, the jinx pixies are banned from this thread...and you do need to get ready for the baby at some point, or it'll spend its first night in a drawer Wink

Well done for stern chat nix, hopefully work will improve a bit now. Are you doing full time still? I remember you were part time and then you got offered extra work, is that right? Hope you're able to cut back a little and spend a little more time relaxing. Don't know how you cope in the week without DH! And don't worry about things being 'trivial', I think we're all in that position at the moment...but we're still here to support each other through every aspect of pregnancy.

Poor you orange with SPD, I have that too..but I'd say it was mild. It's actually been a lot better the last few days, maybe because miniapple is no longer engaged...who knows. I found the gym ball really helpful, as well as the support band from mothercare. and paracetamol when it got too bad.

velvet I'm sorry you're in pain Sad I hope you manage to find a comfy position somewhere...does a bath help at all? You can spend hours and hours in the bath when you're pregnant! Are you able to take some time off from work to just rest up a bit?

I've been wondering about mummya too...isn't this about the time she found out about the last baby? Am thinking of you MA and hoping pregnancy is going really smoothly and you're just super busy with DS and work etc.

Thank you all for your thoughts over the last few days. Tuesday was really really tough. I ended up sobbing on DH in the hospital whilst waiting to get checked out... It sounds really silly saying out loud, but I just had this fear that my body was failing again and that I'd never get to meet this baby either, despite the fact he was kicking away like a crazy person. I spent most of yesterday in a blur of exhaustion, it really took it out of me. But DH is now off for the next 6 days so things are looking up again.

dachs I just wish there was something I can say. Mother nature is so cruel, I'm so SO sorry you're going through this. I agree with the others, it's way too early to make any decisions...and I'm glad you're booking a holiday, that sounds like a really good idea. You are continuously in my thoughts and prayers. x x

mamapower · 26/05/2011 10:19

Morning lovelies,

Just wanted to let you all know that I managed to catch up with mummya via bookface, she's been popping by when she can to keep an eye on us all but has been somewhat distracted by that annoying thing called 'life' getting in the way and keeping her occupied for now!!

Moo looking forward to the news, good luck sweets x

SadlyNoLongerDiffedDachs · 26/05/2011 11:52

have any of you people been to Venice? We've booked a trip to Venice in June and I wondered if you had any advice about things not to miss! (Or anywhere good to eat and drink - my doctor's advice was to go away and get drunk...)

tiggersreturn · 26/05/2011 12:06

Dachs I'd recommend getting a boat out to the islands particularly the cemetery one whose name is skipping my mind (went once for 3 days with my best friend about 10 years ago). We enjoyed just walking around and looking at the various churches.

Glad to hear mummya is just busy

tiggersreturn · 26/05/2011 12:08

San Michele - it is the thing that I have the best or clearest memories of

mamapower · 26/05/2011 12:23

dachs that one's on the hit list so perhaps you can fill me in with tips on your return. I think your GP is an eminently realistic and sensible doctor and I hope you and DH have a lovely time together, taking time out from the rest of the world so you can just 'be' and grieve is a very good idea xx

SadlyNoLongerDiffedDachs · 26/05/2011 12:29

We need a new thread. I'd oblige but not being pg any more it doesn't seem appropriate for me to set it up. Although I hope you don't mind me continuing to lurk?

tiggersreturn · 26/05/2011 12:35

New Thread found here. Thanks Dachs. Of course you're always welcome to lurk and we are always pleased to see you.

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