MSE Pregnancy Club 24

mishkanorman

bellola wrote: »

Congrats BB, rakkibeth and museum worker! Slowly moving up the list now.

Had a rough night last night. Somehow yesterday I woke up with a stuffy nose and sore throat which got progressively worse. Fell asleep about 9 last night then the cat woke me up at 10ish. By that point I was boiling hot and struggling to breathe, queue major tears which I think kind of ended in a mini panic attack. Had to go outside to cool down and calm myself down. I was having one of those days where I want my body back and hate not being in control of what's happening to you!

Plus I'm struggling at the mo as I don't really have anyone to talk to, work colleagues haven't a clue about pregnancy, I'm the first of all my friends and siblings to have a baby, hubby hasn't a clue. And I miss my mum! She's living in France doing up their house and isn't back until August bank holiday. But I feel like I really need her at the mo. Don't want to call/text and stress her out as she will feel bad.

This was me with my first baby, I was the only one of all my work collegues/friends BUT my husbands aunt was due 2 days before me so it was all "well xxxx hasnt put on any weight and you are huge, xxxx hasnt had any morning sickness and you've had loads" :mad: drove me bonkers, especially when she went into labour on her due date and I went over by the full 10 days !

To be honest i think you may be better NOT having anyone who has been through it to share stuff with as every pregnancy and woman are different. Even from reading this thread there is a vast difference between some of us, I've found it a god-send for support though so hopefully you can do the same


AFM,

I have my next scan next friday :j so nervous, really hope the next week and a half goes quickly :cool:

I am also HUGE ! and keep getting the "oooh any day now " comments from random strangers who feel the need to make me feel crap :T Will try and get a picture on later for you all to laugh at

MummyOfTwo

oh god this list is flying!!!

so jealous of the mummies who have their little ones...

MissMonkeyMoo

Aaaah, congrats BB, Museumworker and rakkibeth! I am feeling jealous of your mummy cuddles!

Kitten sorry to hear that you are feeling a bit down at the moment, hope things pick up for you soon hun.

moneypuddle I can sympathise, as a Project Manager stress is part and parcel of my job and I got into a very bad way some years ago because I didn't have the right support around me. I think having been so low with stress and deperession now means I have a bit of a different view on things and I cope with it a lot better - that's not to say that I still don't get stressed though!

lmm hugs to you hun - sorry to hear you're not too good.

bellola I struggle to get comfy of an evening too and have had rubbish sleep for a while now. It's horrible isn't it? I think the frustration of not really being able to do anything about it added to the fact that your shattered really brings you to that low point. So lots of hugs being sent your way!

Back at work tody after my GTT at the hospital yesterday; the glucose drink wasn't all that bad and I took stuff to read with me so managed to keep myself occupied for two hours which was good as I thought I would get really bored! Tried not to people watch too much, but there were several couples who just seemed to draw attention to themselves! Felt sorry for one girl in particular - it was obvious that her other half just didn't want to be there and he had a right attitude towards her as well. I know you don't know what goes on behind closed doors, but couldn't help but feel that he was def in control of that relationship!

Went to OH's Dad's on Sat as it was his birthday and there was a party in full swing. His family are lovely and kept asking questions about the baby; OH's great aunt is getting married at end of AUgust though and was asking if we'll be at the wedding. I said I would have to wait and see as it's only 2 weeks before I am due and then had several people descending on me saying that we had to go! Ordinarily, i would love to, but I can't help but think that by then I am going to be a) even bigger b) exhausted c) uncomfortable and that sitting through a reception, then photos, then a sit down meal and then maybe the evenong reception may all be just a bit too much! Added to that is I would have to buy an outfit and I really don't want to spend a lot of money on something that I will only get to wear once!

Bump hasn't been kicking as strongly but does like to wriggle around a lot. Starting to get very 'hard' areas now where an elbow or a foot sticks out! Can't believe that I have only got 12 weeks left!

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choclover wrote: »

Don't worry about - most people lose weight in their first trimester.

Hmm.. I didn't!

Choclover.. are yo being induced today.. your due date is exactly 2 weeks ago today.. you've been very calm.. I'm round the twist!

emsbet

Missmonkeymoo, I have a wedding to go to four days before my EDD. It's my mum's so I kinda need to go. I've said we'll have to make the final decision nearer the time as it's about 90 miles away. I want to go but I am not looking forward to the drive.
I have just got a maxi dress from New Look that's a nice blue colour and cost £19.99.

I've just got back from my 28 week midwife appointment had my bloods taken, baby's heartbeat is fine, bump measuring spot on. Baby is head down but facing to my right. Midwife has referred me to physio for my sore hips which is good.

xx

emsbet

[quote=[Deleted User];53888971]Hmm.. I didn't! [/QUOTE]

Me either

xx

Molly41

Kandboys wrote: »

Hi again. We set up a facebook group as it is completely private. You can share real names, baby photos and other details of your personal life which I would not be willing to do on MSE. Don't forget, any details you write on these threads can be seen by anybody worldwide. If you make your facebook group private, then only accepted members can see the details on there. I would really recommend you ladies setting up a new group - it's a lovely way of supporting and sharing. Plus, if you ask a question, then replies stay on your question. Here, you have to trawl through pages to check if anybody has answered.

I hope that helps xx

Whilst I think any support is brilliant - I worry that the many lurkers on this thread wont be able to read and therefore gain support/ reassurance/ advice. Many people get help vicariously through reading other's experiences and the subsequent posts advising them.

MrsExcited

Massive congratulations to BB, Museumworker and rakkibeth!!

Flipping 'eck! I'm now 25th on the list. That's scary.

OH and I watched OBEM last night. I told him afterwards - that's the last one I'll be watching. I'm starting to get scared now.

I'd be up for joining a FB group. There are often things I want to say on here that I'm too paranoid to share in case someone from real life susses me out! LOL!

P.S can i just say a big thanks to Emsbet for doing such a great job on the list? I like to log on every morning to see what is happening wit hit. Thank you!!

MrsExcited

emsbet wrote: »

Me either

xx

I didn't lose any either. But then again I didn't have morning sickness.

At 33+4 I have put on 1 stone 10 pounds. I think that's ok really. If I put on a pound a week between now and due date then I will have put on 2 stone 2 pounds. I'd be pretty pleased with that to be honest.

MrsExcited

Good Luck Choc Lover. xx