MSE Pregnancy Club 25

mlbarrett

I really need to decide how long I wish to take off work. Should have told HR 2 weeks ago but I've had other things to worry about, so said I'd take the form in next week. Thinking 39 weeks at the moment, which would take me to the start of the new academic year 2013-14 (end Nov to start Sept), just before the students return to uni.

Work then have their own payment options and I'm finding them quite confusing - guess I'm going to have to see HR (not my favourite people).

LittleMoog

zcrat41 wrote: »

I'm going to take this child to St Andrews one day, not just to visit the family but to go to Janetta's:D

DH has said we'll do the same, Anstruther Fish Bar as well. I wouldn't want to live there full time now as so far from family etc, but we really miss St Andrews happy times

mlbarrett wrote: »

I really need to decide how long I wish to take off work. Should have told HR 2 weeks ago but I've had other things to worry about, so said I'd take the form in next week. Thinking 39 weeks at the moment, which would take me to the start of the new academic year 2013-14 (end Nov to start Sept), just before the students return to uni.

Work then have their own payment options and I'm finding them quite confusing - guess I'm going to have to see HR (not my favourite people).

HR should assume that you're taking the full year, you don't have to give a definite return date til later - we have to give 8 weeks notice if it's before the year is up though.

LittleMoog

Afternoon ladies

Been to the zoo with sister and nieces today, lovely weather but I'm knacked now and my hands and feet are all puffy. Niece no1 starts school tomorrow, can't believe it! Seems like only yesterday she was a teeny newborn (well as teeny as a nearly 10lber can be )

Off to look at cars tomorrow, and wanted to try the family mass at the other church in our parish before Beanie arrives, so will be busy

emweaver

I got home tonight. Isabelle was born 11.07pm on 6th September weighing 6lb 15. I was induced due to very high bp. I was kept in as it didn't come down but discharged this afternoon. Im feeling very fuzzy headed and am freaking out as they told me I was at risk of a stroke and fitting.

bellola

emweaver wrote: »

I got home tonight. Isabelle was born 11.07pm on 6th September weighing 6lb 15. I was induced due to very high bp. I was kept in as it didn't come down but discharged this afternoon. Im feeling very fuzzy headed and am freaking out as they told me I was at risk of a stroke and fitting.

Do you know what your blood pressure was? I've spent the majority of the day in hospital being monitored. Went to emergency docs with ear infection this morning and ended up being referred to hospital with high BP and protein in urine. Had tons of tests done and CTG and everything ok so luckily they sent me home. Have to have BP monitored on Mon, Tues, Weds next week though. Fingers crossed the sweep on Mon starts things off otherwise I may end up with an induction next week.

lizziebell*80

zcrat41 wrote: »

I'm going to take this child to St Andrews one day, not just to visit the family but to go to Janetta's:D

We are in the process of moving back to St A at the moment (family live there). Hopefully before the baby comes (28th Oct)
Funny to read about places I know

sexymouse

1. shell_girl - 30th August 2012 ?
2. Bellola - 7th September 2012 ?
3. twinklie - 10th September 2012 :male:
4. emsbet - 11th September 2012 :male:
5. The Next Verse - 12th September 2012 ?
6. MissMonkeyMoo - 12th September 2012 ?
7. kittycat1977 - 16th September 2012 :male:
8. MummyOfTwo - 17th September 2012
9. Mishkanorman - 19th September 2012 :male:
10. SamW - 21st September 2012 ?
11. sexymouse - 23rd September 2012 :male:
12. milliebob - 24th September 2012 :male:
13. emsaint - 24th September 2012 :male:
14. tigerwhite - 26th September 2012 ?
15. fozpot - 27th September 2012 ?
16. Candycane - 29th September 2012 ?
17. will-be-debt-free - 1st October 2012 ?
18. ikkle87 - 3rd October 2012 :male:
19. toni_ - 3rd October 2012 :female:
20. moneypuddle - 4th October 2012 :male:
21. Carrie80- 5th October 2012 :female:
22. snowbean - 6th October 2012 ?
23. KatyLiz - 5th October 2012 :female:
24. Snowyz81 - 13th October 2012 ?
25. bikelesschick - 19th October 2012 ?
26. shery - 22nd October 2012 ?
27. izzydogsam - 24th October 2012 :male:
28. Taadaa - 24th October 2012 :female:
29. scottishchick27 - 27th October 2012 :male:
30. Twinkle - 31st October 2012 ?
31. Dribblekitten 5th November 2012 ?
32. punkpink - 8th November 2012 :female:
33. alamaya - 8th November 2012 :male:
34. Maddie - 12th November 2012 :male:
35. catbag - 12th November 2012 ?? (twins)
36. CherryDrop - 12th November 2012 :male:
37. LittleMoog - 13th November 2012 ?
38. Kimmilew - 14th November 2012 ?
39. dizsiebubba - 17th November 2012 :male:
40. Cake4brains - 18th November 2012 :female: :female:(twins)
41. kavics17 - 23rd November 2012:female:
42. savageHK - 26th November 2012 ?
43. missbunbury - 26th November 2012 ?
44. Sa-ra-ra-ra - 30th November 2012 :female:
45. Myatt - 1st December 2012 ?
46. cazza1973 - 3rd December 2012 :male:
47. jonno7 - 3rd December 2012 ?
48. colli - 4th December 2012 :male:
49. DayDreamBeliver - 4th December 2012 :female:
50. got-to-spend-it - 6th December 2012 ?
51. LadyMorticia - 7th December 2012 :male:
52. CL - 10th December 2012 ?
53. mlbarrett - 10th December 2012 :male:
54. Rups32 - 24th December 2012 ?
55. lozzy88 - 24th December 2012 :male:
56. bezzyk - 26th December 2012 :male:
57. Aida - 26th December 2012 :female:
58. Canucksfan - 3rd January 2013 ?
59. mayforher - 4th January 2013 :male:
60. maddnessandmayhem- 10th January 2013 ?
61. hngrymummy - 10th January 2013 ?
62. Jenjenf21 - 13th January 2013 ?
63. Missus Aka- 15th January 2013 ?
64. walby1993- 15th January 2013 ?
65. cali77 - 19th January 2013 ?
66. Elisabeth854 - 22nd January 2013 ?
67. mintedby30 - 24th January 2013 ?
68. zcrat41 - 30th January 2013 ?
69. ellionic - 30th January 2013 ?
70. morocha - 1st February 2013 ?
71. b_girl - 11th February 2013 ?
72. countrybum - 12th February 2013 ?
73. tattoo - 13th February 2013 ?
74. jwil - 20th February 2013 ?
75. ellie1788 - 1st March 2013 ?
76. Sarahs999 - 12th March 2013 ?
77. MrsHaworth2b - 13th March 2013 ?
78. lkmc01 - 15th March 2013 ?
    
79. 2ba3c -17th March 2013 ?

Hospital Bag list here

Supplement list and dosage here

BIRTH LIST
:female: Rebekah - 16th July 2012, 2:22pm - 5lbs 13oz
:male: Elj2287 - 19th July 2012 - 7lbs 4oz
:male: silly moo - 24th July 2012 - Ben
:male: Robyn - 25th July 2012, 21:17 - Joshua
:male: AMC1979- 27th July 2012 - Luke Wynn Preston, 6lbs 5oz
:male: Chrissy1981-2nd August 2012, 2:30pm - Daniel William 9lbs 6oz
:female: jen77 - 3rd August 2012
:male: Clarissa - 3rd August 2012
:female: Gillybean - 7th August 2012, Mia Rose
:male: I Luv Freebies -8th August 2012 - Josh, 6lbs
:male: MrsExcited - 10th August 2012, 7:11pm
:male: JediQuigley - 11th August 2012, 7:07am - Niall Daniel Fox, 9lbs
:female: GemmaE - 12th August 2012, 2:33am - Megan Bette Everitt, 6lbs
:female: GRIGGSY - 17th August 2012, 2:54pm -7lb 2oz
:male: divorcingjack - 17th August 2012, 9.43pm - Rory James, 6lbs 14oz
:male: vic_rich - 20th August 2012, 4:41am - Jack William Thomas, 1.5lbs (born 10w and 6d early)
:female: Ferrety - 20th August 2012 4:19pm - Heidi - 6lb4oz
:male: little_miss_moneysaver - 22nd August 2012, 1:39am - Zachary James - 6lb1oz
:male: Kayalana - 22nd August 2012, 3:41am - Jake David - 6lb8oz
:male: Student_Mrs - 22nd August 2012, 2:35am - 8lb10oz
:male: NBirdy - 26th August - 4lb 12oz
:male: Breast Cancer Survivor - 27th August 3:55pm - Harvey Stephen John 7lb12oz
:female: Kitten_Pie - 28th August 2012 - Naomi Lily - 7lb 2oz
:male: rjh090384 - 29th August 2012, 1:08 am - 10lb 10oz
:female: beanymagoo - 31st August 2012 - Amy - 8lb 13oz
:male: Elelyn - 4th September 2012, 1:20pm - Theo Henry, 7lb 13oz
:female: emweaver - 6th September 2012, 11:07pm - Isabelle, 6lb 15oz

PROBABLY GIVEN BIRTH BUT TOO WORN OUT TO LOG ON LIST
allow 2 weeks after EDD before transferring to this list

stephimoon - 27th July 2012
the3musketeers - 3rd August 2012 :male:
Agscully-11th August 2012 ?
betty101 - 16th August 2012 ?
tashmartin - 21st August 2012 ?
jjbargaingal - 22nd August 2012 ?
happy8178 - 27th August 2012 :female:

CONTRACTION MASTER TIMER

Please post your birth stories here when you
have time/energy

sexymouse

Well I had a nap and ended up with the period-type cramping again that woke me up. It's still a dull ache at the moment - nothing measurable in terms of contractions or anything. It's definitely worse if I lay down though. It's making sleeping really tricky though. I told midwife about the pains at my appointment yesterday, and she said they sound normal. Was hoping to use the nap this afternoon to catch up on sleep, but it didn't work. Has anyone else been experiencing these cramping pains? They are just like really bad period pains.

sexymouse 37+6

Gillyx

It could be the start of it Sexymouse, if you can rest as much as you can, I know it's futile though but you could be in for the long haul, fingers crossed not, even if you can't nap or sleep, even resting where you can will be worth it Good Luck xxx

moneypuddle

Hi ladies :wave:

I've been mostly posting on the facebook group recently, as its easier to access on my phone but am home with an evening to myself and finally on a computer! I'm 36 weeks and 2 days today. Still growing! Here's a piccie - hope it doesn't come out too big! Sorry for scary blanked out face but my OH's ex is a complete headcase and tends to stalk me on the internet so I avoid putting any face pics up on anything public!



Well we had our final NCT class today. I've got to say I have loved going. We had a shorter course than some (14 hours split over two weekend and on evening sessions, costing £140) and its some of the best money we have spent during this pregnancy. We didn't really learn too much (in fact some of the info almost clashed with the info we got from the NHS classes. eg - one said it's best to tear naturally, one said best to be cut if required - conflict?!?) but it was still fun all the same. There were 8 couple on our course and we are all due between mid Sep and mid Oct. We have a Reunion arranged for 1st December at a room in our local library then intend to go out for a Christmas lunch straight after, so somewhere that will cater for the 16 adults, and 8 babies. Really looking forward to it. It was more the social side that OH and I were interested in and I think we've achieved that, so money well spent. If anyone is umming and ahhing over whether the commit to the classes, as long as you can afford it I would fully recommend it!

We just went into town after the class, and bought a comforter and birth ball, so I've been bouncing this afternoon. Would have possibly been more useful to get a space-hopper maybe so I could get between rooms without having to get off it

Symptoms now: quite sicky, terrible indigestion when I lie flat, still completely unable to sleep on a night apart from an hour and two, but no stretch marks as yet hurrah! Baby only likes to live in my right hand side (has anyone else found that?!? I could get another one in there I'm sure), he's head down and 3/5 engaged. I'm also measuring 36cm, so bang on for the number of weeks. My bump is usually pointing off to the right, rather than round. Plus I have Strep B which has been very stressful, and know I will need anti-biotics during labour, which I hate.

On the plus side, I am finishing work in 9 working days, before taking a weeks holiday. Then maternity leave starts on 1st Oct. I am looking forward to it but do have quite mixed feelings about finishing. I've not been at all happy with how my boss has handled my leaving, and we have no HR department to talk to. It's just little things like them asking me to hand in my work phone before I leave. I don't really know why that bothers me but it does. I want to keep my own number for when I go back. I don't want someone else using it for 6 months, but ... I suppose you can't have everything!

Plus I'm naturally a very organised person and don't like the thought of not really knowing my life is going to be like in 6 months time. Ideally I'd want to work 3.5 days a week on a great pro-rata'd salary, but I think the liklihood is work will say I can't do part time and need to return full time or not at all. The thought of looking for a new job is awful, but then in some ways do it returning to my current job, so I really dont know what I'm going to do there. I have two people covering for me whilst I'm off and my boss publicly said the other day "Hopefully there will be enough work for all 3 of you when you come back"..... "hopefully!?!?" hmmmmm what to make of that. If there isn't?!?!

Anyway just enjoying the peace of watching X factor whilst OH is out, and should be doing a mountain of ironing, but I'm not as yet. Better get cracking!!