MSE pregnancy club II

ladybirdintheuk

Congratulations to all the new mums I'm not worrying about that part too much just yet (still 24 weeks at the moment, so not having to think about the details just yet. Right now I'm just resigned to my fate )

I've had another midwife appointment this week - heartbeat is all still normal - blood pressure and everything else behaving itsself. Nice to know a few things are going well. I've got the apointment for my first Anti-D too. 14th October. Then midwife again on 15th. And for both of them I have to have a blood test. I won't have any left

Re SPD - insist that you are referred to physio. I found that my doctor didn't know what he was when I went to see them, but I insisted on seeing someone who knew what to do! I have a pelvic corset thing (like a bit thick band of elastic - terribly attractive) which seems to be doing the trick. And they gave me crutches too. I feel a bit of a fraud walking with them most of the time, because I'm not too sore, but I know if I don't use them I will be. They are more as a preventative measure! I have discovered that if you are pregnant and walking with crutches that it suddenly becomes really easy to cross the road though - everyone stops for you! And when I go to the supermarket they are always even more eager to pack my bags for me than normal! Maybe I should give in and let them

& re clothes - I invested in a couple of decent pairs of maternity trousers from Mothercare - I think I paid just under £50 for 2 pairs, which isn't toooo bad. And some of my gypsy style "one size fits all" tie round the middle skirts still fit me too. For tops, I've managed to get away with out needing maternity ones until fairly recently. You have to be careful which styles you choose - you need longer ones to cover your bump a bit further, but I've managed to get away with buying a few from primark that are a size up. I have bought myself a few actual maternity tops from New Look, but I managed to catch them in the sale, so they didn't break the bank too much

Anyway, had better get on with some work - am typing this into an e-mail window ready to cut-and-paste. Not a lot to do here today!

angelfairy

redmel1621 wrote: »

angelfairy - before you go out and buy a water bottle or wheat bags, check with your midwife it would be ok, as a friend of mine was told not to do this....something about overheating the baby, apparantly you are also not meant to have baths too hot!!!!

Mel x

Hi Mel,

Thanks for your post.

I had thought of this (been guilty of a too hot bath also, but have put a stop to that) and I asked my mum but she thought it would be okay.

I always worry about phoning the midwife, haven't spoken to her since my booking in appointmetn 7 weeks ago.

I will phone the surgery and see if anyone is free to ask.

I dont want to be doing anything i shouldn't.

Thanks again

Just spoke to the Day Assessment Unit and the midwife I spoke to said as I am 15 weeks it would be okay to use a hot water bottle or wheat bag but to keep it above my belly button, so i will give that a try.

Good lesson learnt though, ask questions. I felt silly asking such a basic question but she was lovely and as it is my first i haven't got the foggiest as to what is right or wrong.

SallyCinnamon

Thanks Ladybird for your comments about SPD. I've left 2 messages on my midwife's voicemail since lunchtime yesterday, so fingers crossed she will actually call me back at some point. The emergency doctor I saw yesterday said the MW should be able to refer me to a local physio and he did mention the belt/girdle thingy.

I've still got 9 weeks left at work and although it's not unbearable, the constant pain/discomfort is tiring me out even more than ususal, so I really hope she gets back to me soon so I can get on a waiting list...

Icklebeans

I have removed GracieP from the EDD list (she was under me for 19th May due date) as she is now back on the TTC forum after suffering an early miscarriage.
I am sure all your thought are with her
L

EDD
Trish 123 - 6th September 2008
Chutzpah - 8th September 2008
jennywren1976 - 8 September 2008
jessbrown100- 10th september 2008
gyinnit - 12 September 2008
Superjules- 15 September 2008- planned c section
Orange29 - 18th September 2008
worriedyoungmummy - 18th September 2008
Keelykat - 19th September 2008
m_dorph - 20th September 2008
Emjem - 21st September 2008
JPWhittle - 24th September 2008
Sarahsaver 24th September 2008
Fritha - 26th September
foreversomeday - 29 September 2008
CJ2405 - 2 October 2008
Jmarko's wifey - 4 October 2008
Mell242 - 7 October 2007
heather38 - 11th october 2008 changed after scan!
madcasey500 - 12th October 2008
BargainAholic - 14th October 2008
Danielle_Kenzies-Mum - 20th October 2008
Pisces - 20th October 2008
Doodledoodle24 - 22nd October 2008
pollyanna24 - 22nd October 2008 - changed my date
Sarahh112 - 24th October - C-Section booked and we know its a boy!
Daisykate124 - 28 October 2008 - C-section booked
sarahriley53-1st November 2008
Sammie0782 - 6th November 2008
rachelleblondel - 7th November 2008
levers81 - 9th November 2008
emmaBZ - 10th 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
Sammiebmouse - 28th November 2008
Poppyjoe - 3rd December 2008
LashyLashla - 4th December 2008
Avfcforever - 7th December 2008
Paddington- 9th December 2008 - a girl!
miss_corerupted - 10th December 2008
giger - 5th December 2008
Skylight - 14th December 2008 - Whey-hey its not Xmas Day!
SeptemberBaby - 17 December 2008 (boy!)
Bonniethemadcat - 22nd December 2008 (this may change at dating scan)
Rara32 - 22nd December 2008 (this may change at dating scan)
SallyCinnamon - 25th December 2008
sooz - 5th Jan 2009 30th December 2008
Spendaholic13 - 31st December 2008
ladybirdintheuk - 5th January 2009
onlyroz - 7th Jan 2009
Flipper_72 - 8th January 2009
Madmoobag - 10th January 2009
Bekkki1 - 12th January 2009
boredjellybean - 13 January 2009
r.mac - 24th January 2009
Lday77 - 1st February 2009
Jamz (well Mrs Jamz) - 7th February 2009
3onitsway - 9 February 2009
sampainter - 11th february 2009
lucifa73 - 11th February 2009
cazscoob - 16 February 2009
durham05 - 17 February 2009
MrsHayes - 20 February 2009
bargainbird - 21 February 2009
voodoozoe - 23rd February 2009
Mikeboy-28th February 2009
My Fathers Daughter - 2nd March 2009
happytails - 3rd March 2009
carrieparkinson - 4th March 2009 (ish)
Millie's Mum - 7 March 2009
new mum again - 10 March 2009
Redmel1621 - 12th March 2009
angelfairy - 13 March 2009 - Fri 13th it is so NOT happening on that day
Snuffilin - 15 March 2009
olliesmummy06 - 16 march 2009
bathbabe - 17 March 2009
crazyaboutsaving - 18 March 2009
Cookiesncream/cookie304 - 19th March 2009 (could change though!!)
JanineGr - 19th March 2009 (by my reckoning)
taney-19th March 2009
Choccie - 22 March 2009
candygirl's daughter - 26th March 2009
mrsctobe! - prob march 2009 but having a little confusion over due date!
angchris 1st april 2009...april fools day
bloomin freezing - 2nd April 2009
jakesmummy - 4th April 2009
slscarborough - 12th April 2009
sismith42- 15 April 2009
Cat4772 - 22nd April 2009
xredwebx - 22nd April 2009
sparkle03 - 22nd April 2009
Ems2 - 01 May 09
Claire Jones - 3rd May 2009
Kathy72- 5th May 2009
MrsTine - 16th May 2009
Icklebeans - 18th May 2009

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sjm
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BIRTH LIST
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PROBABLY GIVEN BIRTH BUT TOO WORN OUT TO LOG ON LIST
Usually allow 2 weeks after EDD before transferring to this list...
Mrs dj_jenns - 2nd September 2008

SeptemberBaby_2

Thanks Icklebeans...

Big :grouphug: for Gracie xxx

r.mac_2

my thoughts are with you GracieP

My_Fathers_Daughter

Hello ladies.

I have taken a bit of a tumble today I am not sure what happened other than I was trying to squeeze past a chair and I tripped a little and couldn't manage to right or catch myself before hitting the floor...with my head

I'm okay, a little sore, grazed knees and buised pride (luckily only 1 person there to see me) but I have come home and I am lying in bed.

I have had a little cry. Not because I am hurt but because I am a little shaken up and it really brought it home that there is more than just me to worry about.

I was going to go shopping this afternoon but I was thinking that I would be advising any of you guys to rest for a while so for the first time in my life I would take my own advice and do the sensible thing.

angelfairy

My_Fathers_Daughter wrote: »

Hello ladies.

I have taken a bit of a tumble today I am not sure what happened other than I was trying to squeeze past a chair and I tripped a little and couldn't manage to right or catch myself before hitting the floor...with my head

I'm okay, a little sore, grazed knees and buised pride (luckily only 1 person there to see me) but I have come home and I am lying in bed.

I have had a little cry. Not because I am hurt but because I am a little shaken up and it really brought it home that there is more than just me to worry about.

I was going to go shopping this afternoon but I was thinking that I would be advising any of you guys to rest for a while so for the first time in my life I would take my own advice and do the sensible thing.

Oh bl**dy hell MFD go careful.

No wonder you had a bit of a cry, I am sure you were shocked.

I remember how I felt when I took that slide down the stairs about 6 weeks ago and that was on my back. Scared the living daylights out of me.

Cancel shopping, put your feet up and just take some you time to settle yourself down some.

Yes, that is mummy AF talking too!!!! (oh wow, i can be asertive, who would have thought)

xxx

Emms

SallyCinnamon wrote: »

Thanks Ladybird for your comments about SPD. I've left 2 messages on my midwife's voicemail since lunchtime yesterday, so fingers crossed she will actually call me back at some point. The emergency doctor I saw yesterday said the MW should be able to refer me to a local physio and he did mention the belt/girdle thingy.

I've still got 9 weeks left at work and although it's not unbearable, the constant pain/discomfort is tiring me out even more than ususal, so I really hope she gets back to me soon so I can get on a waiting list...

I was at the physio about a month ago for SPD. She tried to put me back in place again and it didnt really work. Got the girdle thingie off her but found it too uncomfortable to wear unfortunatley as the pain is getting much worse now. Ive had it since I found out I was pregnant and its just got worse ever since. I Just hope it goes back into the right place after!

Oh and I hope you have more luck with the physio than I did.

Emma

My_Fathers_Daughter

I have never been the most graceful of people - hubby calls me bambi and laughs about me not being clumsy, just unlucky he says I am the only person in the world who can fall over whilst standing still :rotfl:

So it isn't out of character for me to trip myself up over a chair leg but I just couldn't stop myself hitting the floor

It could have been MUCH worse, I was out on site today so it could easily have been in front of a load of construction workers :eek:

I am being a good girl and resting up :A

I can't believe I am nearly halfway up the list already :eek: 16+4 today!