I will not get pregnant again - because....

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Lack of bladder control after childbirth which they say will probably continue for the rest of my life.

Pelvic floor exercises which I always forgot hence the symptom I now have.

Meanmum... I have the odd 'accident' if I sneeze or cough without adjusting my position first!

I think I'll start a thread about that....

Meanmum... I have the odd 'accident' if I sneeze or cough without adjusting my position first!

I think I'll start a thread about that....

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Random peeing - both baby and me (sometimes tempted to fix nappies on both of us)

NO SLEEP. Consequent progression into demented fuzzy haired tiny eyed monster with no sense of humour and serious Twix addiction.

Mastitis. And it says something for the sleep deprivation that it took me two months (yes ladies, two months) to figure out that I felt like cr*p because I had an infection, as well as no sleep

hi there

ive just joined mumsnet, i hope ur be able to help me! im sure if im pregnant or not! i came off the pill around the 7th march, my last period started on 12th march and i havent had my next 1! my cycles normaly only last bout 24 days! ive taken a test 2day which came up pregnant, then when i looked at it agin about 10 mins lata it said negative, please help many thanx

Life without pushchairs would be a grand thing, indeed.

Portobello1 - if the test had a positive result then it is likely you are pregant. I would suggest you do another test just to be sure and if this is positive book an appointment with your GP. Good Luck! Let us know how you get on.

Sorry but I have to ask - what are afterpains?

....because I have a one in five chance, of having another set of twins !!!!!

At my age, I would risk going straight from pregnancy to the menopause - hormone hell or what!

Ooh - I remember now (how could I forget); insomnia from 20 weeks because of chronic restless leg syndrome - did anyone else get this? The only thing that stopped it at night (for about 20-30 mins at a time) was a REALLY hot bath. By 37 weeks, I was having 6 hot baths during the night every night. Is that mad or what?

And I was working full-time up to 3 days before he was born. Was I knackered.....

jac - that was my main reason too - i had one child - then twins - i knew i would have triplets if i went on.

cant believe no one has said " i will not get pregnant again becuase..."
... you get a baby at the end! ewww

other factors apart from the baby itself:
hubby taking up a job working nights after you give birth to twins (v. convenient)

everyone saying " arnt they lovley" but not offering to help

cabbage in my bra

the expense

the poverty

the brain numbingness of being at home ( own opinion obviously!)

lack of freedom

prams on buses

nasty old people

everyone saying " it only gets worse as they get older enjoy it while you can" and you thinking how the hell does it get worse than this

but it does!

Eulalia, afterpains are pains a bit like really bad period pain which you get after giving birth. They are stronger after each successive birth (why? Mears?) and seemed to be worse when breastfeeding. Mine only lasted about 2 days but it was really uncomfortable esp after last pregnancy.

The afterpains after my fourth were exactly like labour all over again.

Thanks oxocube - I've got 2 children but had no pains in that area afterwards. I was told that my uterus shrunk quickly both times too. I guess I must be lucky in that respect.

Sorry I've not contributed anything in particular to this thread.

Oh yes except maybe to say to you custardo that twins do get easier as they get older. I am one and we used to play together for hours without the need of our parents.

Hi there,

Can any mums pls tell me if it is true you end up pooing yourself during labour? I am planning to try for a baby after xmas and would like to know the nitty gritty truth of what I am letting myself in for!!

Hi there,

Could any mums pls tell me if it is true that you end ip pooing yourself during labour??? I am trying for a baby after xmas and would like the nitty gritty truth of what I am letting myself in for!!!

creamcake - its common but not inevitable (think I have read it happens to half of women). It gets cleaned up straightaway, and you are far far too busy pushing out a baby to be bothered by it!

Yes. But it's the last thing you'll be thinking about...

Haven't done this yet, but will soon and was at the "birth" class last night. The word "poo" was used more than any other and we were told that if we were worried about it... to get over it, as it is highly likely to happen! Nice!!

my god cant bel;ieve this!
thi s was one of my first ever threads
and its int he book!

coddychops - will have to check for dodgy typing to try and id you - assume you were under a non-fish related name in those days

Creamcake -I've had four children and I don't think it happened to me once - honestly the midwife wouldn't tell you if you had and I don't think you'd be likely to notice. I did wee when pushing one of mine out. I wasn't bothered, the midwife wouldn't have said anything, but dh was concerned enough to comment! Just like men!
Good luck trying!