MSE Pregnancy Club 20

Chakani

Morning ladies.

I have got over yesterday's hormonal tizz, and stopped ranting. Thank you all for being so lovely, you're all wonderful. OH came home and helped with the bed, so it's up now, just needed a pair of hands at each end.

I have decided the best policy with the house is to leave OH to it, and see what happens. He has a very low tolerance for people who try to take him for a fool, and he is very annoyed with the seller. Normally I would try and keep a bit of a rein on his harsher letters and make him play nicely. But we had already resigned ourselves to throwing away the solicitor's fees and surveys/mortgage fees, so we're not going to lose out either way. Either we will get the house at a better price (it's not gazundering - we have already pulled out, so we would just be submitting a new offer. I don't feel even slightly guilty about it), or we will start again, and find somewhere else. It's going to be a bit cramped in this house for a while, but it'll be fine - I've even found somewhere for my mum to sleep when she comes. And we've moved with a new baby before.

Kateraterina - I hope it all went well - I woke up in the night thinking about you, and whether you were getting your mummy cuddles yet.

Lillian - definitely sympathise over the ribs. I think this one is sticking her toes in between 2 ribs and giving them a good wiggle, ouch!

Coops - I had to dig and push my own car out of the snow yesterday - did get a few "should you be doing that in your condition?" type comments, but it was fine. OH knows better than to comment. I've learned to ask when I need help, but most normal things don't do any harm, and you soon feel it if you've overdone it.

I'm not going to bother with RLT I don't think. I didn't take it last time, and I was quick, so think I'll give it a miss. I am going to order my birth pool this morning though. I've dithered a lot, but think we're going for the luxury pre-filled and ready heated one that looks like a frilly bath tub. The thought of bobbing around in it while I'm a big fat lump waiting for baby is very enticing Shame it won't fit in front of the tv....

hngrymummy

madbird wrote: »

Congrats Krystal:T



Loving the placenta talk...can't wait for that experience, although someone put they hoped to cough and it would come out...thats what happens with baby...right?:D

No no no. On your due date, you go out into the garden and look under the cabbages. That's where babies get left. My cabbages were planted in plenty of time to make sure they're nice and big for baby to hide under.......

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wait just a minute.........


you don't mean I have to.........:eek::eek:

hngrymummy

Lilian - I hear you about the foot in your ribs. Makes me jump sometimes.

Krystal - congrats :T

Casperlarue - I've been told recently how 'neat' my bump is, and how small it is for how many weeks I am. I really doesn't fel like it to me. I look and feel huuuge, and have trouble with walking, hoiking myself up, climing stairs etc.

Chakani - I hope it works out ok. If it doesn't, just remember that there is an even better house just around the corner for you.

Did have a few other things to post, but realised that they were whinges, so I will refrain for now, until it gets unbearable, or until I'm in a better mood and have nicer things to say,

lilian1977

Evansangel wrote: »

I have my 18wk appointment with MW tomorrow, i've written a list of things i want to discuss so i dont forget. I need to remember to pee in my little pot tomorrow morning, i might stick it to the toilet door so its in my face when i go :rotfl:

I normally put it on the toilet seat lid the night before - although it gets moved 3 times in the night when I'm up! Still, I never forget. Green notes on the other hand, have forgotten them several times and had to trek back

Peanut seems to have moved his foot now thankfully!

Got taken to Giraffe this morning for breakfast by my lovely OH - blueberry and banana pancakes, nom nom nom.

Charlie1978

Had a bit of a strange call from the hospital last night. She said she needed to fit me in urgently for an emergency scan and could I go up at 8.30am this morning. Now, that isn't even possible with 2 children still here. But I could have gone up last night were it an emergency so I asked what it was about. She said they needed to re-scan to get the babies head circumference measurements to be able to calculate the triple tests thingy. I said I was booked in for my 20 week scan on the 20th, could it wait until then? But apparently, no. This needs to be done before 20 weeks.

So I sat there last night waiting for a call back to tell me when they could fit me in which never materialised. I'm annoyed. Because I sat there imagining all sorts of things. The reason to get me back up there seems pretty feeble to me. But also - the last time I was sent for a scan they then tried to cancel my 12 week one saying i'd already had one. Yet I knew they didn't take the measurements so managed to get my 12 week one.

Now, correct me if i'm wrong but the 20 week scan is the important one. I'm not keen to give this up. The hospital don't appear to know their left arm from their right but this is my baby we're talking about. I'm damn well not giving up my 20 week scan just because THEY didn't take the right measurements that they needed. Or whatever the real reason is.

I'm waiting until 10am and calling them back. I think the way they have approached this whole thing, leaving me to worry all night is disgusting. I've barely slept. Sat here attempting to work like a zombie. I just want it all sorted out.

If anyone has a hug, i'd appreciate one right now

Oh... and someone from work has just quit because she's found out she is pregnant and doesn't feel like she can do both. !!!!!!?

dustystar02

Morning ladies - lots to catch up on so what I remember is

Belly button piercings
Got mine when I was 18 and took it out as soon as I hit 12 weeks. I now have a hole above my belly button which is getting more stretched by the day. I'm not bothering with anything else. Will just leave it to close up. Think my piercing days are behind me.

Changing mats
We are having one upstairs on the cot changer and one downstairs on the living room floor. Will see how we go. If spending an extra £5 means i don't have to traipse upstairs every time bubs needs changing then 2 it is.

Coops
Glad to hear people are looking out for you. We know what we are capable of. My OH is adamant I'm up the ladder next week painting our bathroom (which will be plum and diamante btw :j). Sometimes I wish he was a bit more concerned about my well bwing. I want to be wrapped in cotton wool a bit more.

Re: people asking if baby is planned.
I told OH about the woman in work asking me last night and he said I was totally over-reacting, which annoyed me even more - MEN!

HUGS to those ladies that are suffering with the less than glamourous side of pregnancy. Hope you all get over your ailments soon

slouching on the couch
Who was talking abut this and sleeping on your left hand side? I've never heard of this before. I always slouch. Any links to more info?

Ema
7th attempt at driving test - wow - we are spookily similar. Good luck in exam today. what's it for again?

Me
OH told me one of the neighbours stopped him yesterday to ask how I was and he said I'm fine now I have got over my mood swings. :mad::mad::mad:. He was a pr1ck so I moved to my mums, whether I was PG or not I would've done the same. Idiot...!!

Oh and i'm 24 weeks today - go TEAM VIABLE :j:j:j

Love to all.....xxxxxxxxxx
What bl00dy mood swings?

ddebski_us

Charlie1978 wrote: »

Had a bit of a strange call from the hospital last night. She said she needed to fit me in urgently for an emergency scan and could I go up at 8.30am this morning. Now, that isn't even possible with 2 children still here. But I could have gone up last night were it an emergency so I asked what it was about. She said they needed to re-scan to get the babies head circumference measurements to be able to calculate the triple tests thingy. I said I was booked in for my 20 week scan on the 20th, could it wait until then? But apparently, no. This needs to be done before 20 weeks.

So I sat there last night waiting for a call back to tell me when they could fit me in which never materialised. I'm annoyed. Because I sat there imagining all sorts of things. The reason to get me back up there seems pretty feeble to me. But also - the last time I was sent for a scan they then tried to cancel my 12 week one saying i'd already had one. Yet I knew they didn't take the measurements so managed to get my 12 week one.

Now, correct me if i'm wrong but the 20 week scan is the important one. I'm not keen to give this up. The hospital don't appear to know their left arm from their right but this is my baby we're talking about. I'm damn well not giving up my 20 week scan just because THEY didn't take the right measurements that they needed. Or whatever the real reason is.

I'm waiting until 10am and calling them back. I think the way they have approached this whole thing, leaving me to worry all night is disgusting. I've barely slept. Sat here attempting to work like a zombie. I just want it all sorted out.

If anyone has a hug, i'd appreciate one right now

I have a hug for you Charlie. ((((HUG)))) I really hope there is nothing to worry about but what ****s to leave you fretting all night - have they no idea?

Thinking of you

xDx

annibee

Hi all

urghhhhh I am feeling sooooo big!!!!

I do not appreciate people saying "Oh your quite small and neat for your date"....hmph I feel neither small nor neat in any way shape or form ok grumble part one over

I only read back a few posts with this pregnancy I seem to have lost the last but of patience I had lol

RE Thrush - I had it bad a couple of weeks ago.... I used some cream that I used pre pregnancy when I got it last time. It worked ok and within 4 days it was gone thank god. I didnt take any tablets and thought if im putting cream on my doo da its hardley going to soak in all the way up through me to the baby and since baby definately wont be popping out yet i concluded it would be a safer option than scratching/wriggling/crying at it all day.

next rant - boobs! why oh why are they getting bigger. I can neither afford a new bra nor be bothered to go shopping and get fitted. Have resulted to not wearing one at all when at home much to OHs happiness :rotfl:when im out I have to just keep alert then when i bend to pick lo up they havent escaped

Im fine about the labour because i dont enjoy the pregnancy part....far too long winded for me give me a quick 6 hour labour over 9 months of stress and strain anyday


I am drinking too much tea. I know your only supposed to drink like 3 measly cups a day but I really cannot do that. Its the only naughty thing I do all pregnancy I promise!!! With last lo i was same drank a few more than 3 cups and they reckon it causes low birthweight well my 9lb 6oz lo begs to differ :rotfl:

........last but not least I heard 2nd babys are usually bigger please tell me this is just a myth I cant imagine bigger than lo :eek:


hope all bumps, babies and mummys are doing well today xx

Charlie1978

ddebski_us wrote: »

I have a hug for you Charlie. ((((HUG)))) I really hope there is nothing to worry about but what ****s to leave you fretting all night - have they no idea?

Thinking of you

xDx

Thanks hun. Hubby was fantastic last night. Tried to keep me upbeat and was really supportive. But I think it's difficult when I can't explain how emotional I am at the moment anyhow. It seems silly to me when I burst into tears about small stuff so to him I must be a complete weirdo!

I just think it's rude. Very rude. The hospital. Not the hubby, or my tears lol.

x

GarnetLady

Just a quick *hug* for Charlie. Give them hell. Honestly what idiots for worrying you all night like that!