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[melissasbump]

Hi ladies, hope everyone is ok.

Caz, your poor sister, hope she is ok, sounds horrible and scary.

Hann, Our naps are hit and miss too although yesterday he had a good one the day before he refused it, so random!

Simmy, thats great that Paul is looking to get a couple of months off around when baby is due, makes it all a bit more worthwhile!

AFM, Not much happening, i dont feel too bad, Alan has managed to get extra days off so he wont be back at work till my mum gets home next friday so that is a relief, i just burst into tears when he told me!
We are popping to do some food shopping this morning then this afternoon im aback at the hospital at 4pm for more monitoring etc.

 

[Hann12]

Sorry Georgie I can't seem to copy it on my iPad

Mel that's great that you aren't feeling too bad and that Alan will be off for most of the time, big reassurance! Hope the appointment goes well later!

Caz - thinking of you and your sister

How are you feeling now Julie? I hope a bit better!

Annabelle was up at 6.15 today! Seriously not fun starting the day before 7! She's already in bed for nap time though as she started getting all upset so figured she must be tired!
I've pulled a muscle in my groin so just resting now, very annoying!!

 

[Doodlepants]

I really need some advice ladies....how do i deal with a clingy/jealous toddler? Josh is 20mo and Tilly is 3 weeks now. The moment Tilly whimpers, Josh cries. He just gets more and more hysterical, i try and involve him but hes not interested in helping. Ive brought new stickers, pencils etc but he wont be distracted. I try telling him im just doing her nappy or whatever it is but nothing works?! Its breaks my heart when hes sobbing but Tilly doesnt understand, she just wants feeding etc! I feel like ive broken my happy little man The other thing is when im not carrying Tilly, he wants to be carried....its killing my neck and shoulders!

^^That's Georgie's post

I hope your Sister is OK Caz, how scary!!

I think I'd avoid soft play too Hann- I catch everything- thankfully the children managed to dodge the last bout of sickness here!
I hope you manage to rest up today after your early start!

That would be fab if Paul could get so long off Simmy- I bet you can't wait!

Glad you're feeling OK Mel- that's lovely that Alan is off 'till your Mum is back- what a relief

Holly's teacher organised a stay and play today so that was fun...... and manic!! Naomi loved it though so it was worth it

 

[Hann12]

Result - she's been asleep since 11.15 and still is! Unbelievably I didn't think I was tired but I slept for 2 hours too! Would be lovely if she gave me another 30 minutes but that's a bit greedy!!

 

[LittleSpy]

Caz -- Oh no! Thinking of you and your sister.


Georgie -- Unless Maisie acts completely out of character, I KNOW I'm going to be dealing with the same. I am so worried about it but it sounds like you're already doing what I planned on doing. I have a gift from Vi to Maisie ready to go that we'll give to Maisie as soon as she visits in the hospital (which will be as soon as they let us have visitors because I already can't stand the thought of being away from her! ). And I bought a few carriers and a wrap so that I can tote them both around on me at the same time. Maisie loves being worn so I'm hoping if Violet is the same as Maisie was (very fussy, needing almost constant attention for like the first 3 months), I can just strap them both on and dance around and we'll all be happy. Maybe I'll finally lose the weight I gained being pregnant with Maisie doing that. I'm sorry it's so hard right now. I'm already telling myself it's going to be so amazing later when they're so close. My OB's 2 girls are 20 months apart (13 and 14 now) and at my last visit she said, "It was pretty crazy there for a while. But they are and have been best friends growing up." Do you have carriers or wraps so that you could tandem wear them? Or at least wear Josh while holding/feeding Tilly? I know maybe not ideal and would be tiring to try all the time but...

Mel -- Are you freaking out yet? Because I think I've finally hit freak-out mode here.

Hann -- I LOVE long nap time! I'd sacrifice and get up a bit earlier on the weekends if Maisie would take decent naps.

Maria -- What's a stay and play? After school play group thing? Pardon the American.

Ugh, I'm still so sick. Now Maisie and Scott have it too. Scott is fine because he can load up on all the awesome cold medicine he wants. Maisie breaks my heart. She's only been sick one other time and man, she is not a fan. She gets herself so worked up and upset about not feeling well I know she's just making herself feel worse. She almost threw up twice last night because she got so upset about her throat hurting and her nose being stuffy. And I'm so horrible at dealing with her being sick. Her being miserable gives me some stupid panicky adrenaline rush and I end up shaking uncontrollably. Then I nearly panicked at the thought of having two sick kids at once last night. Must calm down! So I'm running on essentially no sleep for two weeks now which I think is why this thing is lasting forever (I'm on day 5 of feeling really poorly). I keep thinking I'm going to feel better the next day but then I don't sleep and the next day I just feel some kind of worse.

 

[Doodlepants]

Julie-it's basically from 9am-10am- it's where the school children (ie Holly)'s younger pre-school siblings can come and play in the classroom, I think it's to get the younger ones involved and good for getting them used to being in the classroom so that when they start school it won't be such a shock- probably better for children aged 3 but there were loads of other toddlers there Naomi's age and they all had a blast!

Result with the sleep Hann!!

Oh Julie I hope you're all feeling better soon!!! It sounds rough and it's so much worse when you're all poorly xx

 

[melissasbump]

Hann, great nap from Annabelle! glad you got some rest too.!

Georgie, oh no hun so sorry, not what you need especially without your mum to help, im sure its prefectly normal unfortunatly and that you are doing the right things. guess it will just take Josh a bit of time to get used to things. Im sure il be asking for your advice in a few weeks!

Littlespy, sorry to hear you are all still unwell, hope you are taking time off work to try and get over it!
And errr yes slightly getting freaked now, not helped by the frequent hospital trips and with my mum being away, SUCH BAD TIMING MUM!

So i was at the hospital nearly 3 hours again, my BP is the highest it ever has been the magic 145/100 was hit today, so they arent very happy with that. Still protein but only +1 at the mo. They wanted me back in tomorrow but im seeing my MW so they said they will leave her to decide if i need to go again, so i may or may not be going to hospital again tomorrow. Its all just monitoring for now, i think if things are still the same next week when i see consultant to get my section date, it may be slightly earlier than planned thats all. In the meantime its all a little bit annoying lol

 

[melissasbump]

Oh and they tried twice to get more blood out of me but failed as im so full of fluid and swollen, man im such an attractive prospect right now lol

 

[Doodlepants]

Oh big hugs Mel!!! That sounds how my pregnancy with Holly was- it's so boring being in hospital all the time. I hope you're OK and your BP gets better xx

 

[Hann12]

Julie - so sorry that everyone is sick - not what you need. You deserve to have a stress free easy end to this pregnancy!!

Maria - the stay and play sounds great!

Caz - how's your sister?

Mel - that's rubbish about the blood taking and the pressure. I know it's still high but not ridiculously - just did a quick google and lots of people that were around that or even higher (some people saying that they were 200/100) still went to term safely. Abd the girl on my thread was something like 180/100 at 30 weeks and is just being monitored so hopefully it's not going to mean anything happening in the next week while your parents are away. Hopefully the c section date will be still around 39 weeks so you know the baby will hopefully be born okay. Really hope they can support you. Either way whether its 38 or 39 weeks that's still 2.5-3.5 weeks away now so hang in there Soooo exciting!!!

I had a great day with Annabelles long nap and Greg got home early. Almost the weekend too which is great too! Only downside is a pulled groin which is starting to get painful. Really hope it goes for the weekend so I can get back on my bike! Like feeling like I can still be healthy!

 

[mummySS]

Hiya girls,

Oh Georgie it sounds sooo hard, i really sympathise, Joshy must feel like his little world has turned upside down. It sounds like you're doing the right things and he will just take a little time to adjust. Can you maybe set aside some one on one time with josh when DH can look after Tilly? Can you get him a baby doll so he can have his own baby to look after? You can get blue boy dolls. Those are the only suggestions I have, but please know that it will pass, eventually he will get used to it. My sister was 19 months when I was born and hated both me and my mum for a month or two, but then was so lovely after that (and we've been so close ever since). big hugs

Mel, ohh sorry that you're in and out of hospital, that really sucks but i guess as long as baby's ok and you can hang on another couple of weeks then it's all worth it. And it's fab that alan's off work now until your mum gets back! It means you can properly rest.

Maria, thanks for the explanation of stay and play, i didn't really get it either (lol julie not just you!) - that's fab that the school puts that on!

Caz - how did it go today with your sister? Really hope she's ok, she must have felt better for seeing you both.

Julie - oh poor you for still being so sick, I really sympathise. And I'm totally with you on the panic thing and I'm so much further behind. Two kids is already scary but two sick kids? Yikes.

Hann- yay for annabelle's long nap and yours too! I bet you feel fab for that. How did you manage to pull your groin?

AFM pretty chilled day, not sure what's wrong with me but I have been feeling so tired I just want to sleep all day. My mum thinks i'm being lazy and i can't figure out if I am indeed just feeling lazy or if there's something else. I may ask for my iron to be checked. I have not got much work done today unfortunately as i've been snoozing half the day. Can't even blame Leo as he slept well and was up at 6.40am (not TOO early) and chatted for 45 mins before i went to get him.

 

[caz_hills]

Hi girls.

Mel pooryouwith your high bp. Spending the afternoonin hospital is not a lot of fun How are you coping with H whilst you are in hospital? Is it ok?

Maria the hour at school seems a lovely idea. It will really help them get used to school!

Han wow super nap from Annabelle! Ajay was up early again too- only 630 so it's not terrible but I had to get ready for work whilst hewas running around trying to play football!

Georgie I don't know what to suggest but you are doing so well keeping your sanity! It must be tough but I'm sure j's reaction is normal.

Julie sorry the family are sick. It must be so frustrating seeing your baby unwell plus you not being able to take medication

Blimey manic day at work - didn't stop all day and had to miss college as I had to catch up and was so worried about my sister. Thanks for your sweet messages. She had the MRI scan today so hoping to get results tomorrow and I'm going to visit tomorrow x

 

[caz_hills]

Sorry Simmy I only just saw your post! Maybe that's normal being tired. I doubt you are being lazy x maybe worth getting the iron levels checked though.... Bet you can't wait to see Paul this weekend! x

 

[mummySS]

Thanks caz, could be a combination of paul not being here (and therefore me having to do everything) and iron or something else... At least Leo is looked after during the day each day, i def wouldn't cope otherwise.

Your day sounds hectic, such a shame you had to miss college as i know you really enjoy it. Did you manage to talk to work about your workload??

night night x

 

[mummySS]

Oh meant to tell you guys about something awkward that happened with the nanny today. I've noticed her over the past few weeks giving Leo his breakfast, and she takes a spoonful of his porridge and quickly dips her tongue into it to check the temperature before she gives it to him. Is it just me or is that really gross???? I mean I would do that, but i'm his mother! I'd probably be grossed out if anyone else did it such as my MIL. At first i thought i was overreacting, but it's been bothering me so much that today I eventually said something. I just said, "Maria, would you mind not tasting Leo's porridge from the same spoon, I understand that you have to check the temperature, but could you please use a different spoon?". She was very ok about it but I still feel awkward!! I just HATE confrontation!!!

 

[Hann12]

I would have been the same Simmy, I actually hate porridge so I wouldn't try it myself anyway lol! I'm glad you said something, I would have been the same though, hate confrontation!! Well done for saying something though!
And as for feeling exhausted, it could be iron (mine was a bit low so I take supplements) but it was my blood pressure that was causing me the real exhaustion issues, get them to check it out - pop over to your GP today, takes no time but at least you know. I actually feel so much better these days as my blood pressure has improved although still low and I also find a bit of light exercise can help too (short walk or stretching).

Caz - will be thinking of your sister today, really hope it's good news.

My may thread is bugging me again!! One girl just found out that she's got GD and everyone has come on saying that she'll be induced at 38 weeks because otherwise she'll have a massive baby and that's apparently what they do as standard on OBEM (all first timers giving this amazing advice!). I pointed out that this isn't what happens and that she'll likely have a growth scan at 36-38 weeks and they'll decide from there whether its necessary or not. I know about 5 people who went to term and didn't need to be induced so its not standard procedure. Anyway they all came back and told me that in the Uk according to OBEM it is standard practice!! Grrr
And my other thread a girl has had a previous loss and is so worried that this baby will pass away before its born so her doctor has said that she can have a c section at 36 weeks to put her mind at rest!! There's nothing wrong with her or the baby. It amazes me that people are so keen to get their babies out yet having it that early risks them going straight on a ventilator because of underdeveloped lungs. And when the baby comes out they aren't going to stop worrying so its pointless anyway!!
Sorry for the rants, just find these comments so annoying!!

 

[melissasbump]

We have had our 1st April baby born! X

 

[Hann12]

Lol Mel I read that as you had your date and it was 1st April!
That's exciting that its all starting now. We have loads of people on our may thread who are actually due in April so we'll have early ones too

 

[melissasbump]

Siimy i would have said the same re the porridge/spoon incident, its a bit different as you are his mum. Sorry to hear you are so tired and your mum thinks you are being lazy. I think mums sometimes forget how hard it was to be pregnant, hope you can get your bp and iron checked today.

Hann, thats rubbish about GD on your thread, yes in some cases, (my friend was induced at 38 weeks due to that but im not aware its standard practice! Maybe on the US version of OBEM?
Got to feel for the other girl who is anxious after suffering a loss but its no reason to risk to cause this baby by delivering earlier than planned.
AFM, At MW appointment this morning, H was up for some reason in the night so we are pretty tired already and im feeling pretty crappy, similar to when i went for BP check last weekend. The Mws I saw yesterday have written up in my notes for my MW to refer me straight up the hospital if she has any concerns today so its all a bit up in the air at the mo.
I had really bad period type pains in bed last night which made me really paranoid and start worrying which i know is not going to help anything. I also kept needing to go to the toilet for number 2 (sorry tmi)
Also got to have more bloods taken this morning if they can that is! not looking forward to that, my hands are black/purple from monday, not an attractive look!

 

[Hann12]

Oh Mel I hope this appointment goes better. I know what you mean about feeling funny when the BP isn't right. When I had my checks and had the really low readings I knew that they would be low. It annoying for you that you have to keep going in. You have a lot more patience than me! I have no clue what I'll do if this happens to me as I have no help from 35-40 weeks! I'm working on the basis that it must be okay. Although my back is really starting to hurt now so I might be a tad unrealistic. Let us know how you get on but have my fingers crossed that you won't have to go back in this week xx

Taken Annabelle to the doctors - ears have cleared up yay! She was up early again today so is back in bed. I very much doubt I'll get a mammouth sleep out of her again but I can hope!
MIL's birthday so guessing I should skype her but i know Greg will do it in the morning so I'm a bit reluctant, especially as she so nicely told me I was looking sizable on Tuesday. I'll see how I feel later!!

Oh and Mel - I am officially guessing GIRL for you - girls seem to be more difficult than boys so thats my reason lol!