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User45632874 · 10/12/2017 10:05

Ah, it's snowing here. Usually, I love the snow but I am approaching 25 weeks now and feeling too nervous to go out and play or to even walk about in it. I have previously had a late miscarriage so probably more nervous and cautious than usual.
Looking on facebook, there are a lot of excited people (adults) and usually I would be out playing with the dcs, sledging, snowball fights etc. but now I am sat looking at it thinking how pretty it is but how housebound I am.
Don't get me wrong, I've got stuff to do indoors which would probably keep me busy for a few days but I don't actually like that feeling of not being able to get out. I live in a village, the roads aren't terrible but I'm a nervous driver so don't feel inclined to venture out in the car either (side roads haven't been gritted).

I guess this is likely to mean school closures tomorrow, if it continues - o.k for my eldest dc (secondary school age) but my youngest is a pre-schooler and I rely on the pre-school to wear her out in the mornings so that we can have quiet afternoons.

I shouldn't feel down but I do, I know it is a minor thing in the grand scheme of things but everything seems like a big trial at the moment.
I am grateful, I am not near my due date, I think I would be fretting about road access to the hospital too, if the snow continued.
Having typed all of this, it could all well clear in a few hours but it looks pretty set in to me. Youngest dc is loving it and that is lovely to see, so I am pleased for her and dh is around which makes all the difference today x
Whinge over.

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MissLaurz · 10/12/2017 13:22

I feel the same but I don’t think I can stay indoors all day. Going to put on some warm clothing and decent walking boots and go for a little stroll with the OH.
As long as you take it easy and are careful I don’t see why you can’t venture outside, just avoid snowball fights!
I think it’ll be tomorrow that’s worse as no doubt it’ll turn to ice over night x

QueenAravisOfArchenland · 10/12/2017 13:57

Why wouldn't you go out? I'm 25 weeks and I've been out walking with my toddler and helping him build a snowman. I have good grippy boots on and I'm avoiding proper running, but I don't see any reason why you can't go out and have a snowball fight.

AutumnLeavesandCandleLights · 10/12/2017 18:19

I'm 36 weeks pregnant, and today we took our just turned one year old to the park so he could see snow for the first time.
I wore timberland boots and was absolutely fine. I feel like I've got a watermelon between my legs, have constant braxton hicks and SPD but that wasn't going to stop me from going out and enjoying the magical snow!!

You'll be fine.

bettydraper31 · 10/12/2017 18:23

I also went out, just asked DH to do all the handholding etc so I could just focus on walking very slowly and stiffly lol x

Girlwiththearabstrap · 10/12/2017 18:32

I can understand the anxiety following a loss. Especially a late one. But there really is no need to be housebound. Honestly it'll do you more harm than good to be sitting fretting. No reason why you can't go out for a walk and a play.

ClareB83 · 10/12/2017 18:45

I understand. I am clutzy, have a knee that could give at any time (pre pregnancy injury), spd and have had a few scares in this pregnancy.

I have been out today because we had plans, but I w not be going out for the sake of it. Working from home tomorrow and hoping it's cleared by Tuesday.

Boots or not it is sloppy and I already saw one woman take a tumble today in perfectly suitable footwear.

User45632874 · 10/12/2017 20:33

Yes, I'm not taking the risk if I don't have too because if I fell, I know the baby would probably be o.k but I would worry like mad. DH has taken the dc's out today - sledging etc.
He couldn't support me and look after our just four year old safely, I don't think, they have had a lot of fun and I have snuggled down, will be doing the same tomorrow, out on Wednesday all being well. We had unexpected visitors today which broke up the day a bit; it really wasn't as bad as I anticipated and it will be o.k for a few days - after that I will need to revise my thinking maybe. Travel safely all, if you need to travel to work etc.

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User45632874 · 10/12/2017 20:34

Sorry, I meant to say out on Tuesday, all being well, not Wednesday.

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OuchBollocks · 10/12/2017 20:36

Wear great supportive boots and be super super careful. In January we had a bit of snow. I was 33 weeks pregnant. 3 was the magic number - 3 fractures in my ankle and 3 bones dislocated, 3 surgeries if you count the inital getting it reset in a&e. Still in a boot on a frame when the baby was born and for 6ish weeks after. Utter fucking nightmare. My advice - veg out and stay safe.

OuchBollocks · 10/12/2017 20:38

In case I wasn't clear, I hurt myself slipping on the snow. I wasn't doing anything daft, I had just gone for a bit of fresh air on a grassy surface with DD.

User45632874 · 10/12/2017 20:58

Ouch, that sounds awful and then having to look after a new born as well x
My frustration has died down now and I am accepting the situation as it is. Pre-pregnancy I was always on the go...running around with the dcs and quite active, I suppose I have found it difficult to slow down the pace but it is only for a short while.

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