MSE pregnancy club II

Mrs_Pepperpot_2

pollyanna24 wrote: »

Thank you so much Rosie and again thanks Fritha. I think I am just getting all a little stresso over it all at the moment.

Keelykat - so you got a proper kicker, have you? Mine is just a little fidgety, a few good kicks and a few hiccups (I thought these were just kicks at first, but think they are too regular to be kicks, unless I am giving birth to a natural drummer!).

I've been having big probs with my sciatica/pgp or whatever it is. Takes a while for my leg to "unstiffen" - not sure if that's the right word. I shuffled around the block with bf and the dog this morning (he would have gone alone, but I figure the more I move, the better it is for me) and I got stuck trying to get in the front door. bf got in the door first, then I said, "I'm stuck." He was like, "What?" and I just burst into tears. That made him rush out the blooming door and help me!:rotfl: I just couldn't move as I put the sore side up on the step first.

He wants me to give up work now which is 7 weeks before I plan to, but I know maternity pay doesn't kick in till 29 weeks and I'm only 25, plus it seems so lame as my leg does get better sometimes. Oh, what to do? What to do?

I know exactly what you mean - I get "stuck" a lot too - usually when I have just changed DS nappy - can't get up again which has been quite scary, especially when I have been in the house on my own with DS who is only just 2!

I feel for you - if you need to then go off now. Go and see your GP and get home to sign you off. It's such an uncomfortable feeling and rest really does help. Human nature kind of says keep going and it must get better if you keep active. I'm not sure that is true for this condition though!

Hope it eases a bit as things progress. Mine was at its worst at about 30 weeks.

rosies_mum

Had 2nd scan and all was fine. could see feet and hands really clearly, at one point it had a hand up by its face and so we told DD it was waving at her which she was quite chuffed about! didn't want to know the sex which is just as well as it wasn't that co-operative... told DH it must be a boy if its being awkward already! Was in there for over half an hour though so got to have a really good look.... can't believe thats it now til Nov (all being well).

Hugs to you pollyanna, I can't begin to imagine what you are going through, did I see someone else here say how swimming had helped them?? It maybe worth checking if you can get signed off, I know our place counts any maternity related sickness as the start of your maternity leave but this could be as close as 11 weeks before due date, I guess its worth checking that out?

SeptemberBaby_2

So glad the scan went well. rosies_mum! Can't wait for mine!

Polly & Fritha, all I can say is that I went through labour only last October and here I am again already! Although Poppy's birth was far from straight forward, I walked into hospital to be induced at 7:30pm on the Saturday and Poppy was born at 7:47pm on the Sunday. One little day out of my life and I now have this absolutely amazing daughter for the rest of my life .

I won't lie, it did hurt and I still had an epidural even after gas & air and diamorhpine but the relief was amazing bliss! Just make sure you know all your options and try and be as flexible as you can. I didn't make a birthplan. I simply told the MW to do what was best for me and my baby. In the end, I had an emergency forceps delivery and stiches but apprently I was minutes off being rushed for an emergency C section.

Once its over, you will be amazed as to how quickly your body recovers - promise!

xx

olliesmummy06

Hi all, just after some advice if i may. I started testing tues and got 3 + but quite faint ones then thurs got a stronger one but not as dark as the test line. As i had bulk bought (first response on bogof) i did one yesterday am and today and both are not a dark as thursdays-do i have anythingn to worry about? im just scared soemthings going to happen due to history.Thanks in advance ladies.xx

elle_gee

Had a silly panic last night and went to bed upset.. all because I was looking at myself in the mirror and got all fretty about where the hell a baby is going to fit - I'm only a size six!

I'm not worried about putting on weight and all that (believe me, I wish I was a decent size ten and could find so much more to wear!), I just think I look too narrow (both side to side and tummy to back) to get a baby in there!

BF is making me hold a rugby ball in front of me to try it!

poppyjoe

olliesmummy06 wrote: »

Hi all, just after some advice if i may. I started testing tues and got 3 + but quite faint ones then thurs got a stronger one but not as dark as the test line. As i had bulk bought (first response on bogof) i did one yesterday am and today and both are not a dark as thursdays-do i have anythingn to worry about? im just scared soemthings going to happen due to history.Thanks in advance ladies.xx

Hi olliesmummy

It could be nothing to worry about it may just have been that your urine was more dilute and thats why the line was lighter. I can understand you being worried I have bought 10 tests in bulk and used them all every day and examined them carefully to see if they were darker. They were not always darker but everything has gone okay so far for me.

I have my fingers crossed for you!
xx

osian

carol9uk wrote: »

i need to get a changing bag. any sugests. i know it mse to get the one from boots for free but i dont know. only got about three weeks to go. dont want to spend a lot either.

thanks

TK Maxx often sell a range of changing bags. They are usually around the £12 mark.

moo2moo

This quarters Tesco Baby Club Maililng arrived today. 90% of it is for things I won't buy but if theres someone who can use them then you're welcome to them. PM me and let me know which ones you'd like.

500 points when you spend £20 on all things baby
200 points on Huggies newborn size 1 and 2 nappies
125 points Kamillosan Chamomile Ointment
125 points Huggies baby wipes
200 points Pampers new baby nappies - neborn, mini and midi
125 points pampers sensitive baby wipes
50 points Fairy softerner or non-bio liquitabs
100 points jonsons baby top to toe
150 points Johnsons bedtime range

Fritha_2

olliesmummy06 wrote: »

i did one yesterday am and today and both are not a dark as thursdays-do i have anythingn to worry about?

As far as I understand it, a line is a line is a line! They don't necessarily get darker the more hcg in your wee. You have a line you're pregnant so try not to worry. Have a read of this as it might help you settle you a bit :-)

elle gee, if it helps, I met a girl in hospital, tiny little dot of a thing she was, seriously miniscule, she was 33 weeks with twins and yes, her tummy entered the room considerably before she did but not ridiculously! Oh and a friend of a friend another tiny little slip of a thing didn't even have a bump until she was six months! So try not to worry I've been assured by many people that you may find that you actually love your new curves becuase of the amazing job your body is doing! (I hope that helps a bit!)

icklepiggle

Hi everyone! all money saving tips greatfully received. Starting to think about a pram & a nursing chair.... want to get the new loola up with the carrycot & car seat but not sure if it's worth it! My hubby says I should just get it but as an MS newbie I don't want to waste my cash!!

have added me to the list - due 12/11/08



EDD
aggiev - 1st July 2008
sunday_girl - 6th July 2008
sugababesfan - 10th July 2008
shazzany - 13th July 2008
LilacPixie - 14th July 2008
bethom - 14th July with induction, was 20th.
I love my Pomeranian - 15th July 2008
Mrs_Pepperpot - 17th July C-section booked
Jak - 18th July 2008
EmiliaAndBentley- 20th July 2008 BABY BOY!!! YAY!
skintnutta - 21st July 2008
Warburton100 - 25th July
HStef81 - 29th July 2008
Blink_Blink - 3rd August 2008
ParadiseKidd - 6th August 2008
Carol9uk - 6 August 2008
HelenD - 7th August 2008
Janegresty - 8th August 2008
grad_gal25 - 11 August(My Birthday This was so not planned!)
miss-piggin- 11 August 2008
anm - 17th August 2008
Saver Raver - 16th August 2008
Sarahrey1 - 20th August 2008
handbagqueen - 20th August 2008
LindseyandMatthew 23rd August!
wotnext - 27 August 2008
Linzm - 28 August 2008
Scottish-Diva- ? August 2008
Trish 123-sept 6th
Chutzpah - 8th September 2008 (we haven't had a dating scan yet)
jessbrown100- 10th september 2008
gyinnit - 12 September 2008
LolaManCity - 16th September 2008
Orange29 - 18th September
Keelykat - 19th September 2008
m_dorph - 20th September 2008
Emjem - 21st September 2008
JPWhittle - 24th September 2008
Superjules- 24th September 2008
Fritha - 26th September
foreversomeday - 29 September 2008
CJ2405 - 2 October 2008
Mell242 - 7 October 2007
heather38 - 11th october 2008 changed after scan!
BargainAholic - 14th October 2008
Danielle_Kenzies-Mum - 20th October 2008
Pisces - 20th October 2008
pollyanna24 - 22nd October 2008 - changed my date
Daisykate124 - 4 November 2008
sarahh112 - 6th November 2008
Sammie0782 - 6th November 2008
rachelleblondel - 7th November 2008
levers81 - 9th November 2008
icklepiggle - 12th November 2008
kaza - 13th November 2008
MrsY - 18th November 2008
Lwcus78 - 19th November 2008
redballoon - 21st November 2008
rosies_mum - 21st November 2008
Ladyra - 21st November
Toto - 24th November 2008
Poppyjoe - 3rd December 2008
LashyLashla - 4th December 2008
miss_corerupted - 10th December 2008
giger - 5th December 2008
Skylight - 14th December 2008 - Whey-hey its not Xmas Day!
SeptemberBaby - 17 December 2008
Bonniethemadcat - 22nd December 2008 (this may change at dating scan)
Rara32 - 22nd December 2008 (this may change at dating scan)
sooz - 5th Jan 2009 30th December 2008
Spendaholic13 - 31st December 2008
Flipper_72 - 8th January 2009
Madmoobag - 10th January 2009
Bekkki1 - 12th January 2009
r.mac - 24th January 2009
3onitsway - 10 February 2009
sampainter - 11th february 2009
durham05 - 17 February 2009
happytails - 3rd March 2009
elle_gee - 5th March 2009
My Fathers Daughter - 6th March 2009 (my own calculation!)
RedMel1621 - 6th March 2009
Millie's Mum - 7 March 2009
new mum again - 10 March 2009
Snuffilin - 15 March 2009
olliesmummy06 - 16 march 2009

TTC LIST
Cookiesncream
witchyroo
sjm
Fishcake_random
Lesleydejager
jo_jo
picklesmum
durham_girl
likabu
Pooky
emptypocketz
Miss_pink & Mr Pink
Boobylou
lilmrsmullen
jiblets1
Lillian06
Uisge10
CHARLIE54
bloomin freezing
Andrea78
AnnieM
Wondermum07
Melvis
Kathy72
Janec08
Lday77
Helen79
Claire Jones

BIRTH LIST
lostbuckaroos - Baby girl born on 1st May at 9.20am
traveller - Baby boy born on 4th May 12.35 am (35 minutes after his due date!)
gemsygem (Sheel's daughter)- Erin Maria Lilian arrived on 5th May at 3.45pm (16 days after due date!) weighing 7lbs 10oz.
Cookie08 - 6th June - boy Tyler-Jay (TJ) - due 7th weighed 7lb 9oz by emergency c-section
Clarkey1000 - Baby Boy Oliver James arrived 7th June - 7lbs- Water birth
skyeandeviesmummy - Baby boy Jake Harrison 25th June - 5lb 15 oz at 5 am
honeybe21-baby riley born june 28th-8lb14 at 2.35pm

PROBABLY GIVEN BIRTH BUT TOO WORN OUT TO LOG ON LIST
Usually allow 2 weeks after EDD before transferring to this list...
Chicken1902 - 15th June 2008
Tinka21 - 24 June 2008
Wifey - 24 June 2008