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The even newer posifrickentivity thread for ladies pregnant after miscarriage! Spring 2, welcome!

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squizita · 07/03/2014 18:59

Hi Ladies, continuing our posifrickentivity journey.

Wishing all healthy pgs and lots of thread babies!

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Alb1 · 03/04/2014 00:22

london great news on the good scan, sounds lovely Smile
stars I hope it's not too painful for you! Iv never had surgery or painkillers stronger than cocodamol before so I have no idea what pain will be involved for u, but it sounds very brave to me. And ur post didn't sound too much about urself at all, were all here to share our stories with each other so don't worry about unloading!

Welcome kitkat and mammy iv heard of quite a few peoples symptoms going at around 9-10weeks so I think it can be fairly normal, my symptoms seem to change all the time, but I no how panic inducing and stressful it can be so I feel your pain!

I'm not feeling to great this evening, all afternoon at work in had a pain in the bottom of my back when bending and the top of my legs are really wobbly and unstable, so walking is strange and uncomfortable and bending to sit down or stand up is really quite hard cos I feel unstable, felt slightly fuzzy headed for the last couple of hours aswell, I'm guessing it's probably low blood pressure or another type of growing pain or something but it's not a nice one so may give the mw a ring in the morning (if I can figure out who I'm suppose to phone) to see if I shud get my blood pressure or anythin else checked. I'm sorry I realise this is kind of a pointless post but every new or changing symptom seems to panic me and it helps to share Blush

fod I hope u finally get an induction date tomorrow, or better yet that the sweep works or labour starts properly tonight!

LondonJen · 03/04/2014 07:14

Thanks ladies! We are still on cloud nine and also starting to sink in now! After my trip to the loo at 5am I couldn't get back to sleep so thought I might come and try to find the stats list...

Stars please do not worry and share away! That's what these boards are for, I feel, to offload what's on your mind as much as anything. You have been through so much, I really admire your courage.

Alb that doesn't sound much fun, though does sound like blood pressure or growing pains or both to me too. Glad you can double check when you figure out the number. Confusing isn't it? Again, happy that you can share here so don't concern yourself with a pointless post I think there's no such thing Smile

Oh Tea I would've had a melt down! Glad to hear things sorted.

Penguin your babymoon sounds so sweet. I want one!

Hi Mammy I already replied on your other thread so I won't repeat myself but just to add that I hope the next few weeks are a little easier if you an swing by here to let out your concerns. Do try not to spend to much time on the worry I know easily said. Today you are pregnant.

LondonJen · 03/04/2014 07:26

Stats 3 April Today we are pregnant:

GuffSmuggler: 1DS, 1MCC, EDD 4 March
Rock: 1DS, 1MMC, EDD 4 March
Motorcyclemama: 1MMC, EDD 17 March
Omri: 1DS, 1MMS, EDD 24 March
Fod27: 1DD 1DS 1MMC EDD 26th March 2014
RainbowConnections: 1DS, 2MC, EDD 1 April
Birdsdoit: 1MMC, 0DC, EDD 6 April
Blackberryand Nettle: 1MMC, EDD 10th April
Katatonic: 1MMC, 0DC, EDD 11 April
TeaAndANatter: DS, DD, 1MMC, 18th April
Honey786: 0DC, 1MMC ,EDD 19th April
Kjh5: 0DC, 1MC, EDD 21 April 2014
PoppySeedBun: 0DC, 1 MMC, EDD 22 April 2014
thepiggotupandslowlywalkedaway - 3MC, 1 DS, EDD 29 April 2014
ImpatientlyWaiting: 0DC, 1MC, EDD 1 May 2014
MarthasHarbour: 1DS, 2MCs, EDD 7 May 2014
Tomkat: EDD 9 May 2014
Polka: 0DC 1mmc 2mc EDD 9th May
CbeebiesIsMyLife: 2DD's 6MC EDD 15th May
Emki; 1 DD, 2MC, EDD 23rd May 2014
Penguinita: 0 DC, 1 MMC, EDD 27th May 2014
Bakingtins: EDD 6th June
PGchimp: 0DC, 1 MC, EDD 9th June 2014
MeDoingMyThing: 2 DS, 1MC, EDD 14th June 2014
AliceBear: 1 DD 1mmc 1mc edd 23 june
Getagoldtoof: 1dc, 1mmc, 1mc edd 2 July
Louzul: 1MC, EDD 17 July
Londonjen: 1MMC, EDD 8 October

Thread Babies:

Jessw25 Baby Oliver born 9 July 2013 5lb 11oz
GaryBuseysTeeth Baby Alexander born 30 July 2013 7lb 4oz
Andadietcoke twin girls born 29 August Charlotte 5lb 5oz & Sophie 7lb 13oz
Pentagon baby Elsie born 23 October 7lb 5oz
Bodicea baby James born 3 November 8lb
Ibelieveinpink baby Imogen born 14 November 7lb 4oz
BumpKitty baby Matilda born 18 Nov 8lb 2oz
Luckysocks13 baby Charlotte born 24 Nov 8lb
Jmf294 baby Alexander James born 25 Nov 7lb 4oz
Shellsocks baby Noah Stephen born 27 Nov 9lb 3.5oz
Gardenworm baby Wolfie born 1 December
Janielovesluckysocks baby Leo Thomas born 4 Dec 7lb 5oz
Bootyluscious baby Sofia born 17 December 6lb 2oz
ChocolateTeabag: baby Joss born 18 December 7lb 7oz
Blackholes: Baby girl born 23 December
WhatwillSantabring: Baby boy born 6 January 8lbs 7oz
pumpkinsweetie: Baby girl born 7 January 6lb 4 oz
Christinedaae - Baby girl Sawyer born 6th Feb 9lb11.5oz
Lieslvontrapp -needs updating
MissMedusa: Baby Rhydian Thursday 27 Feb 1080g
TotalShock - Baby James born 25 February 8lb 1oz
Swangirl: Baby boy, 4 March
SaggyOldClothPussCat: Lucy Elanor 7 March 7lb
Pixielady83: Baby girl, 9 March

LondonJen · 03/04/2014 07:28

Think I got the latest list off page 7 but Squiz you're not on there? I will post your stats if I see them otherwise let me know them and I will add. Just going to have a look through for the March babies to update them and will repost!

LondonJen · 03/04/2014 07:37

Stats 3 April Today we are pregnant:

Fod27: 1DD 1DS 1MMC EDD 26th March 2014
RainbowConnections: 1DS, 2MC, EDD 1 April
Birdsdoit: 1MMC, 0DC, EDD 6 April
Blackberryand Nettle: 1MMC, EDD 10th April
Katatonic: 1MMC, 0DC, EDD 11 April
TeaAndANatter: DS, DD, 1MMC, 18th April
Honey786: 0DC, 1MMC ,EDD 19th April
Kjh5: 0DC, 1MC, EDD 21 April 2014
PoppySeedBun: 0DC, 1 MMC, EDD 22 April 2014
thepiggotupandslowlywalkedaway - 3MC, 1 DS, EDD 29 April 2014
ImpatientlyWaiting: 0DC, 1MC, EDD 1 May 2014
MarthasHarbour: 1DS, 2MCs, EDD 7 May 2014
Tomkat: EDD 9 May 2014
Polka: 0DC 1mmc 2mc EDD 9th May
CbeebiesIsMyLife: 2DD's 6MC EDD 15th May
Emki; 1 DD, 2MC, EDD 23rd May 2014
Penguinita: 0 DC, 1 MMC, EDD 27th May 2014
Bakingtins: EDD 6th June
PGchimp: 0DC, 1 MC, EDD 9th June 2014
MeDoingMyThing: 2 DS, 1MC, EDD 14th June 2014
AliceBear: 1 DD 1mmc 1mc edd 23 june
Getagoldtoof: 1dc, 1mmc, 1mc edd 2 July
Louzul: 1MC, EDD 17 July
Londonjen: 1MMC, EDD 8 October

Thread Babies:

Jessw25 Baby Oliver born 9 July 2013 5lb 11oz
GaryBuseysTeeth Baby Alexander born 30 July 2013 7lb 4oz
Andadietcoke twin girls born 29 August Charlotte 5lb 5oz & Sophie 7lb 13oz
Pentagon baby Elsie born 23 October 7lb 5oz
Bodicea baby James born 3 November 8lb
Ibelieveinpink baby Imogen born 14 November 7lb 4oz
BumpKitty baby Matilda born 18 Nov 8lb 2oz
Luckysocks13 baby Charlotte born 24 Nov 8lb
Jmf294 baby Alexander James born 25 Nov 7lb 4oz
Shellsocks baby Noah Stephen born 27 Nov 9lb 3.5oz
Gardenworm baby Wolfie born 1 December
Janielovesluckysocks baby Leo Thomas born 4 Dec 7lb 5oz
Bootyluscious baby Sofia born 17 December 6lb 2oz
ChocolateTeabag: baby Joss born 18 December 7lb 7oz
Blackholes: Baby girl born 23 December
WhatwillSantabring: Baby boy born 6 January 8lbs 7oz
pumpkinsweetie: Baby girl born 7 January 6lb 4 oz
Christinedaae - Baby girl Sawyer born 6th Feb 9lb11.5oz
Lieslvontrapp -needs updating
MissMedusa: Baby Rhydian Thursday 27 Feb 1080g
TotalShock - Baby James born 25 February 8lb 1oz
Swangirl: Baby boy, 4 March
SaggyOldClothPussCat: Lucy Elanor 7 March 7lb
Pixielady83: Baby girl, 9 March
GuffSmuggler: Baby boy, 3 March
Rock: 1DS, 1MMC, EDD 4 March -needs updating
Motorcyclemama: 1MMC, EDD 17 March -needs updating
Omri: 1DS, 1MMS, EDD 24 March -needs updating

LondonJen · 03/04/2014 07:38

Ok I found Guff and updated but didn't Rock post? I can't find it and have scrolled through to page 18 with no luck. If anyone can remember or has chance to scroll the later pages please do. I have to go start my day!

pgchimp · 03/04/2014 08:16

Thanks for updating the stats London.

can I ask a potentially stupid question? Is it possible to have too much movement? having spent the last 8-9 weeks getting used to more frequent and stronger movements, the last couple of days, he seems to have gone bananas! is he just excited and getting stronger (i am 30+4) or might hr be distressed and I should worry?

pgchimp · 03/04/2014 08:16

Thanks for updating the stats London.

can I ask a potentially stupid question? Is it possible to have too much movement? having spent the last 8-9 weeks getting used to more frequent and stronger movements, the last couple of days, he seems to have gone bananas! is he just excited and getting stronger (i am 30+4) or might hr be distressed and I should worry?

pgchimp · 03/04/2014 08:16

Thanks for updating the stats London.

can I ask a potentially stupid question? Is it possible to have too much movement? having spent the last 8-9 weeks getting used to more frequent and stronger movements, the last couple of days, he seems to have gone bananas! is he just excited and getting stronger (i am 30+4) or might hr be distressed and I should worry?

pgchimp · 03/04/2014 08:16

Thanks for updating the stats London.

can I ask a potentially stupid question? Is it possible to have too much movement? having spent the last 8-9 weeks getting used to more frequent and stronger movements, the last couple of days, he seems to have gone bananas! is he just excited and getting stronger (i am 30+4) or might hr be distressed and I should worry?

pgchimp · 03/04/2014 08:16

Thanks for updating the stats London.

can I ask a potentially stupid question? Is it possible to have too much movement? having spent the last 8-9 weeks getting used to more frequent and stronger movements, the last couple of days, he seems to have gone bananas! is he just excited and getting stronger (i am 30+4) or might hr be distressed and I should worry?

pgchimp · 03/04/2014 08:18

sorry for multipost, on a train and didn't think it was working!

fod27 · 03/04/2014 08:23

wigwam thank you it is getting me down now, more so because with each passing day DH is closer to going back to work ;( I have a second sweep today and typically woke up with lots of pressure and back ache! In all honesty tho it could be another week yet

Congrats london I'm really pleased for you!
stars you honestly did not come across like that at all, you retreat merely sharing your experiences and reasons behind your decision - if anything you sound incredibly strong and brave xxx

JBrd · 03/04/2014 08:47

Hah, I'm not even on the stats list, I found! But am now. Lots of people missing though, I think...

Stats 3 April Today we are pregnant:

Fod27: 1DD 1DS 1MMC EDD 26th March 2014
RainbowConnections: 1DS, 2MC, EDD 1 April
Birdsdoit: 1MMC, 0DC, EDD 6 April
Blackberryand Nettle: 1MMC, EDD 10th April
Katatonic: 1MMC, 0DC, EDD 11 April
TeaAndANatter: DS, DD, 1MMC, 18th April
Honey786: 0DC, 1MMC ,EDD 19th April
Kjh5: 0DC, 1MC, EDD 21 April 2014
PoppySeedBun: 0DC, 1 MMC, EDD 22 April 2014
thepiggotupandslowlywalkedaway - 3MC, 1 DS, EDD 29 April 2014
ImpatientlyWaiting: 0DC, 1MC, EDD 1 May 2014
MarthasHarbour: 1DS, 2MCs, EDD 7 May 2014
Tomkat: EDD 9 May 2014
Polka: 0DC 1mmc 2mc EDD 9th May
CbeebiesIsMyLife: 2DD's 6MC EDD 15th May
Emki; 1 DD, 2MC, EDD 23rd May 2014
Penguinita: 0 DC, 1 MMC, EDD 27th May 2014
Bakingtins: EDD 6th June
PGchimp: 0DC, 1 MC, EDD 9th June 2014
MeDoingMyThing: 2 DS, 1MC, EDD 14th June 2014
AliceBear: 1 DD 1mmc 1mc edd 23 june
Getagoldtoof: 1dc, 1mmc, 1mc edd 2 July
Louzul: 1MC, EDD 17 July
Londonjen: 1MMC, EDD 8 October
JBrd: 3 MC, EDD 10 October

Thread Babies:

Jessw25 Baby Oliver born 9 July 2013 5lb 11oz
GaryBuseysTeeth Baby Alexander born 30 July 2013 7lb 4oz
Andadietcoke twin girls born 29 August Charlotte 5lb 5oz & Sophie 7lb 13oz
Pentagon baby Elsie born 23 October 7lb 5oz
Bodicea baby James born 3 November 8lb
Ibelieveinpink baby Imogen born 14 November 7lb 4oz
BumpKitty baby Matilda born 18 Nov 8lb 2oz
Luckysocks13 baby Charlotte born 24 Nov 8lb
Jmf294 baby Alexander James born 25 Nov 7lb 4oz
Shellsocks baby Noah Stephen born 27 Nov 9lb 3.5oz
Gardenworm baby Wolfie born 1 December
Janielovesluckysocks baby Leo Thomas born 4 Dec 7lb 5oz
Bootyluscious baby Sofia born 17 December 6lb 2oz
ChocolateTeabag: baby Joss born 18 December 7lb 7oz
Blackholes: Baby girl born 23 December
WhatwillSantabring: Baby boy born 6 January 8lbs 7oz
pumpkinsweetie: Baby girl born 7 January 6lb 4 oz
Christinedaae - Baby girl Sawyer born 6th Feb 9lb11.5oz
Lieslvontrapp -needs updating
MissMedusa: Baby Rhydian Thursday 27 Feb 1080g
TotalShock - Baby James born 25 February 8lb 1oz
Swangirl: Baby boy, 4 March
SaggyOldClothPussCat: Lucy Elanor 7 March 7lb
Pixielady83: Baby girl, 9 March
GuffSmuggler: Baby boy, 3 March
Rock: 1DS, 1MMC, EDD 4 March -needs updating
Motorcyclemama: 1MMC, EDD 17 March -needs updating
Omri: 1DS, 1MMS, EDD 24 March -needs updating

squizita · 03/04/2014 09:32

I'm not either! EDD 12th Sep. 3 losses before that. :)

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StarsInTheNightSky · 03/04/2014 10:03

Thanks all Smile it really does help to share things xxx.

I'm not on the stats list either, so will update in a second so that it doesn't get jumbled in with my post.

Mabel I've been pretty teary all the way through too, which is very out of character for me, I also felt completely shattered and unmotivated all through the first trimester, and it did seem to peak at 9 weeks ish. As Tea said, I think it does get better for most as you get into the second trimester and onwards. Hugs and hope you feel a bit better today.

KitKat if it helps, I didn't find out I was pregnant this time until quite a way through the first trimester stupid false negative test and I'm actually glad I didn't as I had all sorts of cramps, back pain, stomach pain, stitches, sharp pains, bleeding etc. They would have terrified me if I'd have known I was pregnant. As it was, we were on an extended holiday and I thought that the hotel had been feeding me gluten (I've got coeliac disease) so I kept getting the rage at the general manager and the catering manager, both of whom were very apologetic but insistant that they had been super careful and I hadn't had gluten - turns out they were right, oops! Blush. All of the pains turned out to be completely normal and nothing to worry about, I'm now 31+4 Smile.

Mammy welcome, and how are you feeling? The scans sound very positive, and as I said to KitKat above, I and many others had pains all the way through the first trimester which turned out to be nothing to worry about at all. Being pregnant after a loss is a real rollercoaster of emotions and can be really difficult at times. Hang in there though, today you are pregnant and we are all here for hand holding and support.

Fod sending every kind of woo, vibes and positive labour starting thoughts to you for today, I can't imagine how frustrating and awful it must be Sad xxx.

Alb how are you feeling this morning? Would it be worth getting you midwife/GP to check for anaemia, blood clots/DVT as well as blood pressure? Other than that, could it be a trapped nerve? Is your blood sugar ok? Never thinks it's a pointless post, I think every one of us on here knows what it's like to panic over new symptoms/pains/issues cropping up unexpectedly, and as you said to me, we're all here to share. Hope you're feeling a bit better this morning.

pgchimp I'm not sure, our hospital says for any sudden unexplained changes in your baby's movements or pattern of movements, or any changes at all which are abnormal for your baby then contact them straight away. I would personally err on the side of caution and contact your hospital, but if it helps I'm 31+4 and about 10 days ago our baby started going wild and thrashing about, he was much more active than usual. I phoned the hospital, went in and he was absolutely fine, our consultant said he was probably just objecting to the lack of space and to getting more cramped! He's still thrashing about now.

StarsInTheNightSky · 03/04/2014 10:10

Ok I've added myself and Squiz but London if I've done it wrong, or it makes it easier for you to update/repost later please feel free to re-do it Smile.

Stats 3 April Today we are pregnant:

Fod27: 1DD 1DS 1MMC EDD 26th March 2014
RainbowConnections: 1DS, 2MC, EDD 1 April
Birdsdoit: 1MMC, 0DC, EDD 6 April
Blackberryand Nettle: 1MMC, EDD 10th April
Katatonic: 1MMC, 0DC, EDD 11 April
TeaAndANatter: DS, DD, 1MMC, 18th April
Honey786: 0DC, 1MMC ,EDD 19th April
Kjh5: 0DC, 1MC, EDD 21 April 2014
PoppySeedBun: 0DC, 1 MMC, EDD 22 April 2014
thepiggotupandslowlywalkedaway - 3MC, 1 DS, EDD 29 April 2014
ImpatientlyWaiting: 0DC, 1MC, EDD 1 May 2014
MarthasHarbour: 1DS, 2MCs, EDD 7 May 2014
Tomkat: EDD 9 May 2014
Polka: 0DC 1mmc 2mc EDD 9th May
CbeebiesIsMyLife: 2DD's 6MC EDD 15th May
Emki; 1 DD, 2MC, EDD 23rd May 2014
Penguinita: 0 DC, 1 MMC, EDD 27th May 2014
StarsInTheNightSky: 0DC, 2MC, 1MMC, ELCS 29 May 2014
Bakingtins: EDD 6th June
PGchimp: 0DC, 1 MC, EDD 9th June 2014
MeDoingMyThing: 2 DS, 1MC, EDD 14th June 2014
AliceBear: 1 DD 1MMC 1MC EDD 23 June 2014
Getagoldtoof: 1DC, 1MMC, 1MC EDD 2 July 2014
Louzul: 1MC, EDD 17 July 2014
Squizita: 3MC, EDD 12 September 2014
Londonjen: 1MMC, EDD 8 October 2014
JBrd: 3 MC, EDD 10 October 2014

Thread Babies:

Jessw25 Baby Oliver born 9 July 2013 5lb 11oz
GaryBuseysTeeth Baby Alexander born 30 July 2013 7lb 4oz
Andadietcoke twin girls born 29 August Charlotte 5lb 5oz & Sophie 7lb 13oz
Pentagon baby Elsie born 23 October 7lb 5oz
Bodicea baby James born 3 November 8lb
Ibelieveinpink baby Imogen born 14 November 7lb 4oz
BumpKitty baby Matilda born 18 Nov 8lb 2oz
Luckysocks13 baby Charlotte born 24 Nov 8lb
Jmf294 baby Alexander James born 25 Nov 7lb 4oz
Shellsocks baby Noah Stephen born 27 Nov 9lb 3.5oz
Gardenworm baby Wolfie born 1 December
Janielovesluckysocks baby Leo Thomas born 4 Dec 7lb 5oz
Bootyluscious baby Sofia born 17 December 6lb 2oz
ChocolateTeabag: baby Joss born 18 December 7lb 7oz
Blackholes: Baby girl born 23 December
WhatwillSantabring: Baby boy born 6 January 8lbs 7oz
pumpkinsweetie: Baby girl born 7 January 6lb 4 oz
Christinedaae - Baby girl Sawyer born 6th Feb 9lb11.5oz
Lieslvontrapp -needs updating
MissMedusa: Baby Rhydian Thursday 27 Feb 1080g
TotalShock - Baby James born 25 February 8lb 1oz
Swangirl: Baby boy, 4 March
SaggyOldClothPussCat: Lucy Elanor 7 March 7lb
Pixielady83: Baby girl, 9 March
GuffSmuggler: Baby boy, 3 March
Rock: 1DS, 1MMC, EDD 4 March -needs updating
Motorcyclemama: 1MMC, EDD 17 March -needs updating
Omri: 1DS, 1MMS, EDD 24 March -needs updating

kjh5 · 03/04/2014 10:24

pgchimp just read your post - to echo what Stars said, mine has been very wild on occasion since about the 31week mark. It never occurred to me to worry but he was going mental on Monday so I phoned my midwife and she sent me off to the hospital. Everything was absolutely fine and (like stars) I was told he was probably having a little tantrum about the lack of space. I don't think you need to worry BUT the lovely midwives at the hospital said they would ALWAYS rather you go in, so might be worth getting yourself in there - for some reassurance if nothing else!

Wow London that is some fab stats work right there!

Fod I am sending you LOTS of happy labour vibes! Sounds like things are starting? Here's hoping TODAY IS THE DAY!

Speaking of which, I have most definitely lost my mucus plug and the period pains/backache have returned with a vengeance. I'm trying to prepare myself for the fact that this could go on for weeks but I'm not going to lie the flat is now the cleanest and tidiest it has ever been, we are up-to-date on our washing (for the first time in history) and I've double checked my hospital bag. I'm also getting REALLY excited. This is so totally not how I thought I would feel with labour imminent impending in the next two three weeks!

LondonJen · 03/04/2014 11:01

Lovely to see so many of us on there. Did think it was quite empty post July! But wasn't sure if people had felt funny about adding themselves?

So I was expecting it would be dp's mum I would have to keep at arm's length not to be parked outside before we got back after baby born but my mum already saying she will be down instantly! Honestly. I know they will be keen but they are both 4 hours drive away and I am worried they will all want to stay with us. Wish they were near so could pop over then go away in the nicest possible way. Anyway. No point worrying about that yet.

Mabel I didn't answer your q hon sorry! I had all of my symptoms peak 8-9 weeks then they eased and tended to be less intense when they were around. Still cried since tho! Rage is my emotional hormone go to mood though it seems. Get very cross very easily Blush

pg hope you are less concerned after stars and kjh's comments.

Oh Fod you must be feeling impatient. FX!

Oooo Kjh that is exciting! I hope it is sooner rather than later for you and loving that you are so keen and excited, not to mention ready!!

TeaAndANatter · 03/04/2014 11:08

Thanks for the stats work guys!

StarsInTheNightSky · 03/04/2014 11:36

kjh that does sound really positive and very exciting! Grin

London it made me smile you saying rage is your go to hormone - it seems to be mine too! Blush I get really bad rage these days at just about anything, DH joked the other day that he knew when I wasn't feeling very well as I'd go a whole day without raging at someone Blush. I do think it's justified rage though, such as when strangers make smug stealth boasts/patronising comments about my pregnancy, and I personally feel that I only get the rage when it's needed. Methinks DH won't find it quite so amusing when my red eyes of wrath swivel to him, which so far he has managed to avoid by being really amazing Grin.
I know what you mean about keeping people at arms length too, although our families all live very close to us. We're not allowing anyone at the hospital, or any visitors at all for at least three weeks after our bean is born as we want to have DH's paternity leave as just us in our little family unit.
DH has laid down the law very firmly to all concerned and so far, our parents seem to have accepted it. I'm a bit suspicious that things will kick off after bean is born, but DH already has the rage about this and has said that he will deal with it very swiftly if it arises. Grin

StarsInTheNightSky · 03/04/2014 11:39

Oh, I meant to say, one of the junior doctors at our hospital said that in her experience, rage being the go to emotion was most common in pregnant women who were expecting boys. I'm not sure if it's just an old wives tale though, it does sound like one!

MammySam · 03/04/2014 12:20

thaks everyone for your support, think i'm going to hang out here for the next few weeks at the very least!! its great when people understand :D
xxx

CorporeSarnie · 03/04/2014 13:32

Hi to mammy, sorry you have cause to be here but glad you've found us, I am still in 1st trimester and the waiting game is very hard. The local motto is "today I am pregnant".
stars, don't worry - I completely misunderstood your post, I had an image of a lady on the operating table with a stick between her teeth Grin. I agree with you - paracetamol is actually fine post-CS, admittedly I did a day or so with the coco, but I don't like how it makes me feel, so asked to stop (esp as they wanted me to [ahem] 'pass' a 'motion' before I could leave hospital), they had no concerns with my stopping. I think you will be absolutely fine.
In the best traditions of thread superstitiousness, I will add my stats once we get through the scan (less than 3 weeks now Smile).
Rage was the first real pg symptom I noticed - I remember walking to my office from DD's nursery swearing at all the atrocious driving I saw (it is a 3 min walk Grin). But I get quite teary too when pg.

StarsInTheNightSky · 03/04/2014 14:27

Mammy this is a brilliant thread, it's helped me so much, as you say, great to have people who understand.

Corp Grin I think I have a fairly high pain threshold, but that one is a bit beyond me, it does bring to mind a funny/horrific (not sure which!) picture doesn't it? Grin. Thanks, I've been experimenting with prune juice (that one went badly, had far too much in one go!!) and other things to help with the motion passing, provided all is well I want to be back home asap.