Anyone due May 2004 .. new thread

[twiglett]

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Very bad luck Georgina... Glad your doc appt. is so soon; at least you can get advice. Think there is a chickenpox thread somewhere that might offer further info? Poor lad, it's a miserable state to be in with all that itching. Have you actually had it?

I've been searching and collecting advice, I do love Mumsnet

I haven't had it, no. About a year ago I had the vaccination because blood tests showed that I hadn't got any immunity. However, no vaccine is 100% effective, so I'm going to need blood tests anyway. Bugger.

Sorry to hear that Georgina - you seem to be having a hard time lately. A few months ago I was foolishly telling myself that while I was on mat. leave before the baby was born would be a good time for DS to get chicken pox out of the way. Who was I kidding? Am sure I would not enjoy having to look after a grumpy, itchy, spotty 3yo. And I've had cp so don't have your other issues.

But in 12 minutes I am out of this office for 6 months and 2 weeks....

Woo hoo Bozza - enjoy your maternity leave

Yes, doctor took about 2 seconds to declare that it's the pox! He did say that it was EXTREMELY unlikely that I wasn't immune after the vaccination but they've taken my blood anyway.

Need to get dh to run it up to the pathology lab for me though - bank holiday really buggers things up.

Just what you don't need, eh, Georgina. Hope your DS doesn't suffer too badly.

hope all is well georgina - am sure it will be.

You've got to laugh, really... it's funny how many members of my family thought I was overreacting when I pushed to get the vaccine over a year ago - I just knew that the worst possible moment when I was pregnant would be when ds would get chickenpox!! Fingers crossed, I've got lots of lovely antibodies now.

Ds cheered up a bit when Daddy came home, was bounding around all over the place, so I don't think he's feeling too under the weather yet. Of course, that did mean I got more calamine lotion on me than on ds...

DH bought me the calamine lotion from the local Tesco pharmacy - apparently the first thing they said to him was "oh, another case of chickenpox?" so it's obviously doing the rounds here!

My friends son got chicken pox around Easter one year and when she went into the chemist for the calamine lotion the lady said to her, ohh chicken pox is it that time of year already?
It seems to do the rounds, here anyway, at Easter, the few weeks leading up the summer holidays in June and around October.
Our dd had it when she was 3 in the June, just days before they broke up the summer holidays from nursery.

Went shopping today and bought loads of stuff for baby and me. Still have to order some things online as we couldn't carry everything home with us on the train.

Georgina I hope your ds feels better soon, he may just have a mild case like my dd and be better before you know it.

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That's it. I've had enough. Someone get this baby out of me now!!

This had better be a damn easy baby, that's all I can say. And I'm sending dh for the snip the week later

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hey just spotted libb on twiglett's stretchmarks thread... how you doing libb? are you visiting us quietly? (I visited stretchmarks quietly - touch wood have none yet - johnson's baby oil for the record)

Thread Confusion. Sorry all.

Bottom much better. Emotionally very very shaky. After reading some stuff on the internet (I'll never google again, I promise) I probably shouldn't have done I got very upset and pretty much convinced myself that neither me or the baby was going to make it and that ds was going to grow up motherless. Don'cha just love hysterical pregnancy hormones?!

GET THIS BABY OUT NOW!

Spots, it is really nice to be mentioned! I didn't mean to be avoiding you all - just nowt to report at the moment! Getting bored, feeling frumpy and its just me and the cat at home all day! (which is actually quite nice, although he tends to ignore me)

I am pleased that the majority of us are keeping well - sorry to hear about your chicken pox though GeorginaA

Don't worry, I'm keeping an eye on you all! xx

Hi everyone,

Are any of you finding that your midwife isnt very helpful. Last week I had an appointment, I waited 1 and half hours to be seen and then she basically took my blood pressure, listened to the heart and that was it. When I asked when my next appointment would be she said 'when I feel I need one' I thought that now the appointments would get closer together. I go armed with a list of questions but come away not having asked anything as im afraid to take up too much time.

Anyway rant over.
Hopw everyones keeping well.

Kbaby, sorry to hear you had to wait for so long - to be honest all my midwife appointments have been like that as I'm not considered a high risk.

Last week I was actually measured for the first time! I normally get the wee test, the blood pressure test, a quick prod and a listen to the heartbeat. We also had a brief chat about the birth plan for the first time, I still haven't made any decisions but it was nice to a get a vague idea of my options. I also seem to see a different midwife every time!

Look on the bright side, the midwife gave you no reason for concern - but nonetheless I hope you feel more reassured on your next visit. Take care xxx

Yes maybe your right, I think because its my first baby I expected them to do more checks or at least ask questions on how your feeling etc. I also seem to get a different midwife each time and sometimes theres a student who does the blood pressure bit.

I sort of find that they are v. helpful if you have things to ASK, but otherwise routine means fine and dandy and off you go. I don't mind that - makes it all a less medical issue. I have that 'What to Expect when you're Expecting' book which is American and rather misleading on the amount of stuff the hosp/mw/gp might ask. Am quite glad it's not like that.

My appt. on Fri told me baby is lying posterior, boo. So a different sort of reason to come away feeling annoyed. Unhelpful baby. Bet it's because I've had my legs up for the old VEINS...

I just looked on the initial May babies thread and found out a bit about everybody! Which I enjoyed. You're in Scotland Linnet - hooray, me too - thought nobody else would be for some reason. (I'm in Fife).

Libb sort of have memory that you're due around same time as me so always keen to hear how you're doing, even if you feel bored and frumpy!

Hi spots, I also have that same book, so thats probably why I expected more than what they do.
I suppose I should be grateful that everything is ok and that the visits are just routine. Ive read that a good position for a posteria baby is for you to get on all fours at least 15 mins a few times a day, supposed to help the baby turn. How many weeks are you?

yeh you'll recognize me by my red knees at the moment... am 36 weeks so still time to turn, and as it's my first baby at least if it's born stargazing I'll not have anything to compare the experience with. Oh, just call me Pollyanna...

Glad things are going well with you even if it does mean your midwife appts are a bit dull!

I have the same book, but I always forget to read it as I think my disgusting habit of reading gossip magazines conquers everything! Having said that I have bought the next book regarding the first year . . .

I'm due the 9th May - 4 weeks today. Flipping heck! DP and I have been together a year today too so we are drinking a polite glass of Cava, I figure it is too late to worry now. It's lovely!

Also regarding the early thread I was really interested to see how many people know what sex their baby is! But hardly anyone refers to the unborn ones as he / she! I'm all curious...

hum, I had two glasses champagne to day which was double lovely. (lush of a mum and wicked sister egged me on) Congrats on your anniversary...

Sounds so nice, I could really do with a drink. Im hoping DH may have the sense to sneak a bottle of something into the maternity ward.

Hi spots, We havent found out the sex of the baby. I wanted to but DH wouldnt and I knew that I wouldnt have been able to keep it secret from him. I wish we had found out now though as my dad is dead set that its a girl and wont believe it could be a boy. I just hope he isnt dissapointed, at least if we knew he would have time to prepare himself. I dont really mind what sex it is although I have seen some lovely girls clothes!

Kbaby, I think you should have a drink if you feel like it - a wine spritzer can go down a treat! lots of tonic will make you feel a little less naughty!

Spots, I am having a boy - couldn't be bothered with the surprise thing.