MSE Pregnancy Club 25

amus

missymoo81 wrote: »

thanks mrshaworth2b, that is exactly what I thought it would feel like, so was really suprised to hear my friend say that, she said she has other friends who have felt the same way too....... Very confusing when you haven't actually experienced it for yourself...

I had 2 with ds2, one from the midwife and one from the consultant.


The midwife was quite rough and it was painful, not more painful than childbirth though! Suppose it didnt help she had hands the size of baseball gloves! With the consultant I hardly felt a thing and went into labour pretty much straight after!

butler_helen

Claree__x wrote: »

Morning all!

Glad you slept better missy - hope Roo gets better soon Big hugs to you all.

I relealised last night that although I'm sure I milk a lot of things with this pregnancy, getting out of the bath like a normal person is just something that I cannot do. I have to roll onto my knees and pull myself up - how dignified :rotfl:

Have the MW tomorrow so I'm hoping they tell me that my blood sugar is fine this time - I really don't want to have to do the icky diabetes test.

Considering organising a "pre-baby get together" - is that cheeky? I honestly don't want presents, I just want to see all my friends and family together before I forget what it's like to have a social life!

I am organising a pre-baby meal/drinks at mine, I'm not expecting presents and doubt anyone will bring one. I think it's my last chance to get all the advice possible before baby arrives.

I'm only 25 wks so a while to go yet though!

For anyone stocking up on nursing bras - h&m and Asos had some around £8-11!!

lovecake

Claree__x wrote: »

Morning all!

Glad you slept better missy - hope Roo gets better soon Big hugs to you all.

I relealised last night that although I'm sure I milk a lot of things with this pregnancy, getting out of the bath like a normal person is just something that I cannot do. I have to roll onto my knees and pull myself up - how dignified :rotfl:

Have the MW tomorrow so I'm hoping they tell me that my blood sugar is fine this time - I really don't want to have to do the icky diabetes test.

Considering organising a "pre-baby get together" - is that cheeky? I honestly don't want presents, I just want to see all my friends and family together before I forget what it's like to have a social life!

That sounds like a lovely idea - my best friend was supposed to be organising one for me and I just told her to specify that it wasn't about gifts and if people wanted to bring something before rather than after baby then that was fine, but that I certainly wouldn't expect any gifts! Anyway, she hasn't bothered (it was her idea, not mine!) and i'm a wee bit hurt.

She's dropped off the radar and I've only seen her once since I've been pregnant. Strange! Especially seen as she babysits for another friend all the time and see's her and the baby at least once a week so I know it's not becuase she has a problem with me being pregnant...She tells me all about spending time with them when we speak on the phone which makes me feel even worse!

Anyway, I would go for it Claree. It would be nice to do a wee afternoon tea or something and just have a nice girlie get-together before the new arrival! Can I come to yours instead? :rotfl:

missymoo81

ooh lovecake poor you

Claree it sounds like a really good idea to me. I never did anything like that with Roo, but would have loved to have had an afternoon tea party or something.

Well I've managed a productiveish morning, I've hoovered and sorted the washing. Am currently supposed to be writing my assignment whilst Roo sleeps, but erm, am just having a break?! I'm getting there, I can relax as of tonight as long as I hand this in.

Still unsure what to do about my sweep, it is still booked for friday.... thanks for the info amus, mine would be done by my student midwife, so don't imagine she'd be particularly rough as she's pretty small.....

As of saturday night, when everything is done and everything is ready, I think we will set about eviction techniques.....

Claree__x

Urgh, I went on to vistaprint to order "free" postcards as invitations and they're now just "25% off" which when I pay VAT and Postage makes it more than I wanted to pay considering I could just send out a text.

I won't be having it 'till July anyway so I'm just going to hold off and see if they send me another "free stuff" email. I hope they give in before I do :rotfl:

Sorry about your friend lovecake, that's a really sucky thing to happen One of my friends was very like that - she had a lot of different groups of friends and I always felt like she was more involved in my life than I was in hers if you see what I mean? Anyway, we had a huge argument when I sent her a wedding invitation for the evening (keeping in mind half of my family got evening invites...) and we've not spoke since, this was about a year ago now.

I'm in 2 minds about speaking to her again - but she's in a completely different place than I am right now (ie. She's still travelling up and down the country to stand outside JLS concerts and I'm having a baby...) so I think I'll just have to write this one off!

missymoo81

Claree sometimes you have to do things like that, for your own happiness really. I've found that since having Roo my circuit of friends has definitely changed, don't get me wrong I've kept old good friends, but some more recent ones I have struggled to find a common ground with anymore, as they are still out drinking and partying all the time and kept wondering why I couldn't join them. When most of my saturday nights are spent in front of the TV in my Jarmies with a cup of tea (yes I do know how to live lol). But you make loads of new friends when you have a baby, when you go to get the baby weighed you meet like minded people, who you instantly have something in common with. I'd say some of my best friends are people I have met over the last 18 months at baby groups etc.

anyway sorry went off at a tangent there.

god really should be writing my assignment, if you see me on here again, shout at me.

oh and my stomach has been feeling really tight for a couple of hours now, and im realllly waddling, much more than normal...... am hoping its the slow start of something!

Claree__x

missymoo81 wrote: »

Claree sometimes you have to do things like that, for your own happiness really. I've found that since having Roo my circuit of friends has definitely changed, don't get me wrong I've kept old good friends, but some more recent ones I have struggled to find a common ground with anymore, as they are still out drinking and partying all the time and kept wondering why I couldn't join them. When most of my saturday nights are spent in front of the TV in my Jarmies with a cup of tea (yes I do know how to live lol). But you make loads of new friends when you have a baby, when you go to get the baby weighed you meet like minded people, who you instantly have something in common with. I'd say some of my best friends are people I have met over the last 18 months at baby groups etc.

anyway sorry went off at a tangent there.

god really should be writing my assignment, if you see me on here again, shout at me.

oh and my stomach has been feeling really tight for a couple of hours now, and im realllly waddling, much more than normal...... am hoping its the slow start of something!

Exactly. She's text a couple of times (wedding & new year) and there is a tiny bit of guilt thinking I should talk to her but why should I? She was horrible to me about the wedding thing and honestly - I've been happier without her!

Fingers crossed there's something happening for you - GET YOUR ASSIGNMENT DONE!

lovecake

People are strange Claree - they just change I guess and so do we I suppose. I'm mostly upset because we've been friends for 25 years (we met when we were 4 ) and she was my Chief Bridesmaid last year, she used to me like a sister to me, but she has been pretty much AWOL since the wedding. She still calls me every now and then, but doesn't seem to want to spend any time with me...

Anyhoo - like missy says, we'll make new, like-minded friends

Hope this is the start of something for you missy! Exciting!

snozberry

Some people are just not meant to be understood. Pregnancy, marriage and death can bring out bizarre behaviour in people. When mum died, last year, my sister and I saw some huge changes in the behaviours of others. Downright rude in some cases but hey ho. It is, their choice, not ours. Life is too short to be fretting about the actions of others (as harsh as that sounds). I just see it as them missing out and not us.

Yes, let's hope that it is the start of something for you Missy

I am now on my third day of maternity leave. I know that I am meant to be soaking up the final few days of pure, unadulterated me time but I'm struggling. I don't do just sitting here, nothing needs cleaning and my bag is packed! I am in whinge mode!

IHateDida

snozberry wrote: »

I am now on my third day of maternity leave. I know that I am meant to be soaking up the final few days of pure, unadulterated me time but I'm struggling. I don't do just sitting here, nothing needs cleaning and my bag is packed! I am in whinge mode!

Come and sort my mess out then!:D I have loads that you can do.....for a start sort my baby bedding out....paint the skirting in my hall....put my TV on the wall.....paint the rest of my kitchen....I could go on....!!!

I have had more pressies today from work and I feel soooo guilty - they are just so lovely - gorgeous Next clothing, a comforter and some bibs. I wish I hadn't bought any new born clothes as the stuff I have been bought is much nicer than the stuff I bought myself - and now I have heaps - baby has about 50 outfits!!!! :eek: (I am already jealous of her wardrobe! :rotfl:)