Any Scottish April 2013 babies out there??

[lj2245]

Haha maybe he's getting you back for the shed comments on FB

I know it's common to lose balance as your centre of gravity changes because of the bump but I haven't experienced this myself. Are you getting dizzy or just clumsy?

 

[bbymc]

Lol, aye. Probably. He still hasn't finished it lol.

No dizziness. Just seem to be losing my balance. It's horrible though, cos one min I'm standing still, the next I'm stumbling over like a drunk person. Ryan had to grab me earlier when I was standing in his mums house. Just standing talking, and suddenly I'm falling over. No warning. Its quite scary. Not a clue what I can do about it though.

 

[lj2245]

It's def worth a mention to your midwife. You're a petite wee thing though so I'd bet it's just your centre of gravity being all out of whack as your bump is expanding.

Stephen definitely couldn't build a shed, even with Handy Andy helping him! Well done to Ryan for being capable enough, even if it has taken all week

 

[bbymc]

Yeah I'm gona mention it. I'm due to go on Monday.

Yeah it's taken ages but he has done well. It's huge! Along with working, going out with the dogs, running about after me and doing all the things I struggle with, he's a wee star really. Except when he's moaning at me for attempting to help him lol.

He just booked our w.e away last night. It's in a 'castle hotel ' lol, he's got us some sort of package on arrival and says I can get a spa treatment too I'm so excited!! Maybe he's just being nice cos we're soon to be a family of 3 and I've had a pretty crappy pregnancy but I'm not sure. He's never ever done anything like this off his own back before. It seems out of character lol. Not complaining though, it's just odd. Lol x

 

[lj2245]

Awk well done him The castle thing sounds awesome.

 

[arlene]

Hey girls. Kaybee, that's quite a reaction from Ryan! Lol.

Well after having a wee bit of a melt down in the shower then a cry in bed I eventually spoke to John about bf. His opinion is do what I feel comfy with and screw the opinions of everyone else lol. He was really supportive and said it's up to me and to do what makes me relaxed and happy. Plus it means he gets to help with night feeds! I also spoke to one of my best friends today who is six weeks behind me and she was really supportive too. She only managed to bf for a day before switching to formula which I was a wee bit surprised to hear but again, she said not to let anyone guilt me into thinking I'm making the wrong decision. Feeling so much better about it now!
How is everyone anyways? Kaybee that doesn't sound good, def mention it to your midwife. I haven't felt anything like that. Just feels like baba is doing the macarena in there sometimes! Xx

 

[lj2245]

Aww that's nice I bet you're so glad you spoke to him now

 

[arlene]

Yeah, very relieved!! Think I was more worried and stressed about him being disappointed with me but he's been very supportive xx

 

[lj2245]

That's exactly what you need eh? I wish my husband was as supportive! He just likes to create drama though, I know he doesn't actually mean what he says.

 

[bbymc]

Bleurgh!! Pregnancy is crappy! I was feeling better after my ligament pain subsided the other day but now my back and hips are agony and I'm totally exhausted! I fell over again last night too. Its all starting to make me apprehensive about being left on my own encase something happens. I'm meant to be going back to work on Friday. Really don't know how I'll manage but I'm worried if I go back to the doc, that they'll think I'm overreacting since these things are stuff that are common in pregnancy!

I know if I go back to work though, I'll have to go on home visits alone and sit at my desk for hours on end. I can't sit for more than 10 mins now so I have no clue how I'd manage that. Home visits alone to vulnerable families scares me now incase I fall, but also, incase something happens as lots of the families have children with major behavioural issues or the parents themselves are scary, on drugs and violent and stuff.

Ock, I dunno what to do!

 

[lj2245]

Falling over all the time is not a normal part of pregnancy. Being a bit off centre until you get used to having the extra weight on the front of you is. It's def worth a trip to the doc.

As for the sitting thing, have you tried a maternity ball? Argos have them for £4 (exercise balls) and you could have one at the office at that price!

 

[bbymc]

Not tried a ball. Might see if I can get one tomorrow. As for the falling over, it's probably really bad or me cos I have a really mild form of cerebral palsy. Barely noticeable normally, but it does cause me to trip and lose balance more than someone without it. So now I'm pregnant, I'm clearly way more unstable. Doc won't be able to do anything about it though. :-/

 

[bbymc]

So I had a list of names and I've decided I've totally gone off most of them lol. We want a scottish name. Any ideas?

 

[lj2245]

Hamish? Angus? Mirren? Cameron? Ruaridh? Alastair? Fergus? Finlay? Cailin?

That's all I can think of off the top of my head lol.

 

[bbymc]

Ooh, that's quite a lot I never thought of Cailin, is that pronounced Kay-Lin? I've never heard that name before. Is it a boy's name?

 

[lj2245]

Girls name My friend Claire called her wee girl that.

 

[bbymc]

Hmmm. All the websites say its a boys name. It'd be nice for either I think. There's soooo many names. Dunno how to narrow it down lol.

 

[arlene]

Murren was my absolute favourite girls name, but John wouldn't let me have it! I like Eilidh and Catrina/catriona for a girl too. Caitlin is pretty too. I knew a Kirsty who used the gaelic spelling which was Ciorstaidh as well. Not really sure of any boys names. SS2 is a cameron

 

[lj2245]

Huh, strange. It's Gaelic for 'girl' so wonder why anyone would call a boy that lol! Eilidh is lovely

 

[Kaybee]

We still don't have a shortlist of names yet. Its so difficult when DH doesn't like anything I suggest. I like Finlay but my stepbrother is Finlay and although we don't know each other I feel like I can't use it.

Eilidh & Cailin are lovely names. I think if baby was a girl she would of been called Holly.