The Elderberry Helicopter #3, in which we continue to fret and play 'guess the sex'

[Boomgoestheweasel]

Open to all elderberry grads and anyone who fits the berry criteria: over 30, pregnant with #1 after trying for a loooong time, and nervous as hell. Come on in for handholding and nub theory!

[Thunderpantsarego]

Hi all- feeling crappy here today- headachey and really sick. Humph.

Re foods to avoid, after reading the expecting better bible, I have avoided undercooked meat, soft cheese and have been careful to wash stuff as Emily reckons toxoplasmosis and listeria are the real risks. I'm happy to believe her. Kept having baths tho, and have had the occasional glass of wine throughout. I wasn't really exercising before getting pg, apart from dog walking and I've kept that up as much as poss through the tiredness and feeling rubbish.

[Thunderpantsarego]

merk is that oedema? Isn't it something you should watch out for?

[CatsCantFlyFast]

I've a midwife app tomorrow however not too worried as my feet/face aren't swollen. A quick google suggests it might be carpal tunnel...it fits as I have no strength in my thumbs.
Sorry you're feeling crappy. I'm seriously contemplating a day in bed

[Thunderpantsarego]

Oh is that what it is- feet/face? I don't know anything about it but just remember something about swelling. I knew you'd know tho!

So what's happened with your work- have you just been signed off due to the breathing problems? So scary.

[CatsCantFlyFast]

Yep, still signed off. Am bored stiff

[Thunderpantsarego]

Are they still paying you? How's the house- hopefully it's better to be bored in your own nest now?

[CatsCantFlyFast]

Sick pay. House is chaos!! How's yours?

[Tallyra]

oh merk xxxxx. I'm at home with a bug today and I'm not sure how much sick pay I have left in the pot. it gets mind numbingly boring after a while I know. do you have any friends nearby on mat leave or not working much? if you can even get someone over for lunch occasionally it will help.

[Boomgoestheweasel]

Sounds like carpal tunnel to me merk, poor old you. Oedema is a worry if sudden/extreme, accompanied by headaches/visual disturbance or epigastric pain. Mw will check wee and bp tomorrow anyway to rule out pre eclampsia. Suspect you'll just get referred to the physio for some wrist splints. You're having a bugger of a pregnancy! Have some

Sorry you're feeling crap too thunder. I also feel like pants today, just come off nights and trying to stay awake until 7 or so but struggling! One of the ladies I was looking after last night was chatting about twins etc and said 'oh you're doing well at your age' and I said I was only 31, she said 'oh I thought you were my age'... She's 42 maybe I need more beauty sleep..

Just got a reminder from the gp re: whooping cough. More needles, woooo!

On the bright side my maternity swimming costume arrived today and fits beautifully so off for a bob round the pool tomorrow although going to need a mirror and a bushwhacker to make it socially acceptable.

[CatsCantFlyFast]

Snort at mirror and bushwhacker, suspect I will need the same

Tally sorry you are having a crap day too. Boom, am certain you do not look 41, would be the crap lighting and her eyesight

[Bunnygirlie]

Hey all!

Well I don't really do much exercise apart from walking at lunchtime so won't start anything new! Think I will wait till after next Monday and then decide on the bath thing.

wino I have noticed more cm too! Also having some heart flutters, maybe the stress?

merk sorry you are suffering, this pregnancy malarkey is fun eh?

thunder sorry you're feeling crappy!
Have you passed it onto me? I feel sick and headachey too, I don't think I'm drinking enough water, DH has told me off!

Still feeling so tired, cutting back on caffeine is not helping!

So now it's February..... merk and thunder how does it feel knowing you are likely to give birth next month

One week today I will know if anything is in there

[BlindKitty]

Wino I've been doing normal yoga (with adjustments) although I suspect it will start getting awkward. I've signed up for another pregnancy yoga as well.

Guys, what do you think me about doing Zumba? I've always thought it was pretty easy (never actually been) so figured I might cope. It's also only 45mins at my gym so might not be too bad?

[Boomgoestheweasel]

Stay positive bunny, there is something in there or all those tests you're doing wouldn't be saying so! and I'm secretly hoping there are two somethings in there but I am not allowed to speak of such things

Any chance you can get your head down for naps in the afternoons? It seems ridiculous to need granny naps at 6wks pregnant but I remember being exhausted, much better to give in and grab 40winks than try to struggle through it.

Ha I suspect you've just scared the living crap out of merk and thunder!

kitty I've just booked my photography session...eeeek! She sounds lovely on the phone so I feel a lot better about getting papped in my birthday suit. Explained about not wanting anything too graphic or full frontal and photographer agreed with me that drapage is the way forward, phew! I'm not telling Mr Boom I've booked it, I want to give him a framed one for his birthday in May...by which time the boombabies should be here. Argh..

[Boomgoestheweasel]

Oooh, we need a new thread. Anyone volunteering?

[BlindKitty]

boom patients are hilarious! I've been told all sorts! For example, how I shouldn't wear glasses as 'they add 10 years on me'. Erm thanks, it's not like I'm wearing them to see or anything.

merk have you literally had every pregnancy problem going?! At least you don't have long left now!

bunny hang in there. It's only a week even though I literally counted every minute of every hour when I was in your shoes

[BlindKitty]

boom woop woop! Will inquire about drapage!

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