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Kanga Mamas/ No NCT/ new thread

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Valdeeves · 17/03/2014 04:59

New thread - happy Monday!

Just incase you are wondering this is a thread for premmie mums who feel like they have missed out on the NCT classes experience and would like to chat.

I have missed out twice as has had two premies!
One of which seems to be wide awake at 4am - I have just fallen over a toy trying to get to her and am now cuddling her praying she'll drop off fast!
How's everyone?

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MultipleMama · 22/07/2014 11:32

How wonderful mama! Sounds like you had an amazing time! :) And so glad to hear about healthy Niece! :)

Artie is much like your Alex, she let go of the sofa the other day and just strolled across the lounge to pick up a toy. She hasn't stopped since! :D

PG came as a complete shock found out almost a month ago, I though I was only around 9 weeks (I was just expecting a early scan to check viability!) But when she said nearly 14w I nearly fainted! Haha.

Halo is doing well, trying to prepare for his OHS in about a month which is scary nervous! Everyone else is doing very well. Again (like I have done for past 3 PGS), I'm having problems with my iron & B12 levels so the doctor is sending me for further tests. However, I'm feeling pretty good, no symptoms :)

MultipleMama · 02/08/2014 00:57

Hey ladies. How're you all? Xx

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Valdeeves · 04/08/2014 23:37

Hi everyone - sorry not been around - me very busy and also somewhat depressed at the mo. Feeling pretty lonely - anyone ever felt that way?

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MultipleMama · 05/08/2014 00:41

Feeling lonely and weepy. Had some problems that landed me in hospital, I'm fine now though but I'm exhausted and so emotional that everyone is upsetting me with the slightest thing. I hate having no one but the kids to talk to, no adult conversation beside MN. Even DH, I feel like all I do is push him further and stress him out by not slowing down and making myself worse but I'm homd alone with 6DC all day, I can't just rest. It's isolating and I have no friends here. I miss home, I miss my dad and friends. I'm not alone but I feel lonely. DH is amazing to talk to but I need... more. DH is feeling down today because ai stupidly got mad at him over something that should have been a happy moment. I'm so sick of feeling like I'm alienating people.

Sad to here, your feeling down, Val! Let's have some Cake and a Brew xxx

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Valdeeves · 06/08/2014 18:20

Ah thanks - yep, nothing beats tea and cake.
How's your morning sickness?

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Valdeeves · 06/08/2014 18:21

I think everyone needs a couple of friends they can really talk to feel happy.

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MultipleMama · 06/08/2014 19:02

Turns out it wasn't morning sickness but an advanced symptom of Pernicious anaemia which I apparently have. Gotta have a shot a day for 8 days then once a month for the rest of my life :( The pregnancy just sped up the process and brought out the symptoms :( However some good news we may have the keys to our new home next week :)

How're you doing today, lovely? Xx

livenlet · 06/08/2014 22:00

Hey ladies been away for a while ive had no internet im having serious money problems but me and my kids still have our health so its all good we have to leave our home to as the landlord hasnt been paying the morgage and my little girl has really settled into her school and I dont want to have to move her bit of a nightmare really but I do belive every thing happens gor a reason ,
Congratulations mmama or should I say super woman ha

livenlet · 18/08/2014 21:40

Wow ive scared you all away sorry wasnt my intention was just having a bad day , had a great week this week though took the little one to the coast for the first time she loved it , expecially the fair grond rides shes a little dare devil , took the big one on her first roller coaster I love seeing my kids so happy

BumpAndGrind · 21/08/2014 22:07

My ten month old had her 8 month check today, she will be 8 months corrected on Sunday. She is now on the 50th centile for her actual age. So happy.

Mama1980 · 28/08/2014 11:26

Hi everyone, have been away me and all 4 munchkins, it's been fun ( if you discount the bit where my wheelchair got stuck in some rocks fossil hunting.......Smile)
How is everyone?
Mmama, how are you feeling? Have you moved yet? How's halo?
All is good here, Alex is energetic as always, he has a hospital check up next week but I'm not expecting any issues, he's walking, eating and trying to talk all the time Grin
the adoption order also came through on my youngest so I'm now officially a mama of 4!

Mama1980 · 28/08/2014 11:26

Great news bump SmileThanks

Mama1980 · 28/08/2014 11:26

Livenlet, how's things? I hope they are improving.

Mama1980 · 28/08/2014 11:27

How are you doing val?

Sorry for multiple posts by the way, I'm on my phone so can't name check everyone at the same time Blush

livenlet · 04/09/2014 23:08

Mama1980 congratulations on the adoption , how old is alex . im not to bad thanks, been house hunting but am a bit restricted as i have to do it through the rent deposit garentee scheem, but im hopefull i like to try and look on the positive side of things

Isabeller · 04/09/2014 23:18

Hello, just spotted this thread. How did I miss it when it started? Preemie DS is now 9mo and was born the week before my NCT classes started.
I am an older Mum with an adult DD.

Madly busy over the next few days but didn't want to let the thread vanish without putting down a little footprint :)

MultipleMama · 10/09/2014 13:18

Hey, ladies. How are you all? X

MultipleMama · 10/09/2014 13:34

Just realised this hasn't being showing in my threads or would have replied sooner!

Mama - congrats on the adoption, dad currently has my DB with him full-time and are just waiting for the court date but he's pushing for an earlier name change.

Live - how you and your little ones? Good luck with moving hope you find a place! :)

Isa - How are you finding being a mum to a baby again? X

We've been in our place for good couple of weeks. Garden is still a mess but the house is almost complete and we are totally in love with the place.

K & A started school and the boys started toddler school, this is their 3rd week and all but A are enjoying it and making new friends. K has his very first play date this weekend with a lovely French boy from his class.

Halo's recovering well from his mitral repair anf Ross procedure. Still a grumpy guts but he has more energy now and staying awake longer and on less oxygen! :)

Artie is a little ninja. She's now walking and has figured out how to open cupboards and throw things! HmmGrin

Baby is doing fine although I need more growth scans due to their small size... oh, and it's a boy!! :)

MultipleMama · 22/09/2014 02:41

Hey ladies!! How we all getting on? :)

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MultipleMama · 23/09/2014 17:44

Welcome! Grin

Of course you can be on this thread, anyone can be. Though you do get those few who say "our baby was born that early so it isn't a preemie" but that's out of order. We welcome anyone who wants to be here on this thread! :)

How are you and your LO doing? Congrats btw Flowers

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MultipleMama · 23/09/2014 20:14

It makes perfect sense. I had everything planned, well prepared as I could be, and then to be told that they would have to come early whether I wanted them to be or not was heartbreaking. There's a whole other thread on here from when I posted about finding out and dealing with NICU etc.

I feel cheated, and I'm guessing you may be also? Such an surreal and emotional thing to go through. My DS was terrible at putting on weight and still is a fussy eater (ebm), and has constantly been in the less than 3rd percentile. Hoping this isn't the case for your LO and he piles on the pounds :)

Have you got any family support? Or someone you can vent and rant to? xx

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MultipleMama · 24/09/2014 15:11

My friend's 4 month old weighs more than ds and he's 11mo act. and it's so hard not to compare. DS is on breastmilk only, although we were offered supplements but I declined because they were just suggested not recommended. And even though he's less than 3rd, he's on track for his individual growth chart. He's always been a very slow gainer.

How often does he feed? And is he on formula, bf, or both? Was anything recommended at his check?

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