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Mel!! Hope you're OK and the section wasn't too traumatic. Lucas is amazing, well done you!! xx
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Urgh I hate to moan when Mel you have such amazing news but I need to get it out. Had a major cry about work tonight - again been working for about four hours today and its just getting too much. Today someone said I missed something and I just don't know what it was and no one seems to be able to tell me. Had a proper cry 
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Oh Caz 
Please please please talk to your bosses tomorrow, or at least schedule a catch up, this can't go on Your workload is too crazy! It's not surprising if you missed something because it sounds like you have too much for one person. What does neel say? xx
Please please please talk to your bosses tomorrow, or at least schedule a catch up, this can't go on Your workload is too crazy! It's not surprising if you missed something because it sounds like you have too much for one person. What does neel say? xxmelissasbump
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Hi just a quick post as on phone. Thankyou so much for all your support! Lucas is doing great cant believe how teeny he is! He was on what they call a red feed plan due to bp meds that had to be given to me and with that had to have blood sugar tests which he has flown flew so we are already reduced to Amber which is great. The whole c section exp was so relaxed and all the staff fantastic its all still very surreal as we hadnt geared up to have our baby quite so soon especially when i was told i was probably going home!
The issue was the dangerous high levels of protein i had apparently and was decided baby and me would be safer this way.
Harrison has already met his new brother and so far has been delightfully cute im sure that will change when we get home.
We are over the moon to complete our family with a second son and family life take 2 starts here! X x
The issue was the dangerous high levels of protein i had apparently and was decided baby and me would be safer this way.
Harrison has already met his new brother and so far has been delightfully cute im sure that will change when we get home.
We are over the moon to complete our family with a second son and family life take 2 starts here! X x
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So glad you are doing well Mel and that Lucas is getting on well! Glad the whole experience was much better than last time too. Will be thinking of you and hope you get out soon!
Caz - I agree with Simmy - speak to your boss, it's crazy that you are having such a big workload! It's not fair on you!
Was up for hours last night so in zombie mode. The baby was really high under my ribs and literally squashing my diaphragm so I was having trouble breathing. It wasn't pleasant!
On another subject it all kicked off on the may Facebook group last night - some girl announced she was 'leaving' because she thought people were over dramatising their situations and lying! Funnily enough she was one of them who I would have said was doing that so it was quite funny. I didn't get involved in it but people were really kicking off. Quite funny really to see grown women reduced to being children!
Off to football this morning then a quiet afternoon of nothing on. Can't wait for the weekend!
Caz - I agree with Simmy - speak to your boss, it's crazy that you are having such a big workload! It's not fair on you!
Was up for hours last night so in zombie mode. The baby was really high under my ribs and literally squashing my diaphragm so I was having trouble breathing. It wasn't pleasant!
On another subject it all kicked off on the may Facebook group last night - some girl announced she was 'leaving' because she thought people were over dramatising their situations and lying! Funnily enough she was one of them who I would have said was doing that so it was quite funny. I didn't get involved in it but people were really kicking off. Quite funny really to see grown women reduced to being children!
Off to football this morning then a quiet afternoon of nothing on. Can't wait for the weekend!
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Sounds like you're all doing great Mel. Will you and Lucas be in hospital for long? He is so beautiful!
Caz, I hope you can get something sorted with work, it sounds really tough.
I hope you get a better night's sleep tonight Hann. Have fun at football! I wish they did that here, Naomi would love it!
We're having a day in today as I have so much to do, hopefully Naomi won't mind!
Caz, I hope you can get something sorted with work, it sounds really tough.I hope you get a better night's sleep tonight Hann. Have fun at football! I wish they did that here, Naomi would love it!
We're having a day in today as I have so much to do, hopefully Naomi won't mind!
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It's exhausting Maria! I spend 40 minutes running around - not easy with the bump! She loves it but doesn't actually do a lot of football - just random girlie running flapping her arms around!
Just cancelled my baby shower! It was meant to be on sat but I never actually wanted it, feels funny with a second baby and I never had one the first time so it's even weirder. It was nice if this girl to think if it but she organised nothing for it and yesterday emailed Greg and asked him to buy all the food and drink. Which would be expensive anyway but she had told people they would be getting champagne! And Greg has no time to get stuff so I would have had to do it. And it was at my house so would have been more mess and stuff to tidy. All in all a load of hassle I could do without! Feel much happier now anyway!
Just cancelled my baby shower! It was meant to be on sat but I never actually wanted it, feels funny with a second baby and I never had one the first time so it's even weirder. It was nice if this girl to think if it but she organised nothing for it and yesterday emailed Greg and asked him to buy all the food and drink. Which would be expensive anyway but she had told people they would be getting champagne! And Greg has no time to get stuff so I would have had to do it. And it was at my house so would have been more mess and stuff to tidy. All in all a load of hassle I could do without! Feel much happier now anyway!
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Hann -- Glad you don't have the stress of the baby shower anymore! I agree it did feel weird with having a 2nd so soon after the first. I didn't have one for family/friends, but my supervisor and coworker organized a little one at work and I felt so awkward. But I work for a different agency than I did with my first so maybe it's okay. 
LOL about the May group! I finally asked the argumentative bitch in the April group to stop reading my posts since she obviously felt some ridiculous need to disagree with everything I type (even if it has nothing to do with her!).
I didn't read her response because I'm officially ignoring everything she writes from now on. I don't need super lame internet drama in my life. I don't have time for it. It's nice for her that she does. 
Mel -- So glad you and Lucas are doing well! I realized last night we aren't friends on facebook so I'm still dying for a peek at him!
Maria -- Enjoy your day in! Hope you get all you want accomplished.
Full-term today! And right on time, had my first false alarm this morning. *facepalm* I woke up at 6am having a strong contraction. I've been having pretty strong crampy ones occasionally for a few weeks now but they don't usually wake me up. I shrugged it off and tried to go back to sleep and 5 minutes later had another one. Then 5 minutes later another one. This went on, strong contraction every 5 minutes, for 45 minutes. And then they started getting farther apart and then I didn't have one for like 10 minutes and I knew it was a joke so I got up and got ready for work, a minute before my alarm was set to go off. I really would prefer she wait at least another week or two but false alarms are still irritating.
LOL about the May group! I finally asked the argumentative bitch in the April group to stop reading my posts since she obviously felt some ridiculous need to disagree with everything I type (even if it has nothing to do with her!).
I didn't read her response because I'm officially ignoring everything she writes from now on. I don't need super lame internet drama in my life. I don't have time for it. It's nice for her that she does. Mel -- So glad you and Lucas are doing well! I realized last night we aren't friends on facebook so I'm still dying for a peek at him!
Maria -- Enjoy your day in! Hope you get all you want accomplished.
Full-term today!
And right on time, had my first false alarm this morning. *facepalm* I woke up at 6am having a strong contraction. I've been having pretty strong crampy ones occasionally for a few weeks now but they don't usually wake me up. I shrugged it off and tried to go back to sleep and 5 minutes later had another one. Then 5 minutes later another one. This went on, strong contraction every 5 minutes, for 45 minutes. And then they started getting farther apart and then I didn't have one for like 10 minutes and I knew it was a joke so I got up and got ready for work, a minute before my alarm was set to go off. I really would prefer she wait at least another week or two but false alarms are still irritating.
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Yay happy full term Julie!! That's so exciting! I think it sounds like you will go early - all signs are pointing that way anyway! I remember all the stop start that I had last time, the joys of going into labour naturally. Do you have someone on hand to take Maisie?
In my Nct class the teacher said that we need someone who can come and look after the toddler in our own house within 15 minutes if a call. My parents are going to stay from my due date (9th) until it happens so I think I will be covered because I know by ovulation date my due date is actually 16th and I was 4 days late with Annabelle (although really only 1 day after the projected ovulation date) so I should be okay in theory. I asked my
Mum to come a few days earlier but she wasn't keen as its already going to disrupt their lives for about a week and they are quite social, she said that she very much doubts that from me going into labour that I would need to move quickly and that I'll still have hours of waiting and they'll have time to arrive (they could be with me within 1.5 hours). Now if I did have an emergency in the day time I have 2 local friends here within 10 minutes that I could drop Annabelle off at but I'm nit sure I could ask them to come here in the middle of the night. My sister could be here within 30 minutes I think. Should I just hope that I'd have at least 30 minutes and put my sister on standby? I mean I know it's unlikely to happen but your story had just got me thinking!!
In my Nct class the teacher said that we need someone who can come and look after the toddler in our own house within 15 minutes if a call. My parents are going to stay from my due date (9th) until it happens so I think I will be covered because I know by ovulation date my due date is actually 16th and I was 4 days late with Annabelle (although really only 1 day after the projected ovulation date) so I should be okay in theory. I asked my
Mum to come a few days earlier but she wasn't keen as its already going to disrupt their lives for about a week and they are quite social, she said that she very much doubts that from me going into labour that I would need to move quickly and that I'll still have hours of waiting and they'll have time to arrive (they could be with me within 1.5 hours). Now if I did have an emergency in the day time I have 2 local friends here within 10 minutes that I could drop Annabelle off at but I'm nit sure I could ask them to come here in the middle of the night. My sister could be here within 30 minutes I think. Should I just hope that I'd have at least 30 minutes and put my sister on standby? I mean I know it's unlikely to happen but your story had just got me thinking!!
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We don't have anyone locally, really. My mom is the one who will be watching Maisie and our dogs and she's about 2 hours away assuming she has her bag packed and can just jump up, throw it in the car, stop for gas, and be on her way immediately. She's already told me not to worry about calling her and it being a false alarm, so that's nice. Though, this morning, calling her was the absolute LAST thing on my mind! 
So, that may be a problem. I need to make a list about the last-minute hospital bag stuff and add "CALL YOUR MOTHER NOW!" to the top of it.
But, I remember our hospital telling us children can be in the labor room, just not during the actual delivery so if worse comes to worse, we'll take her to the hospital with us and my mom will meet us there to pick her up.
My aunt has offered as well but she's still about 45 minutes away and she's currently taking care of her husband (who is 84) and my grandmother (who is 88) and my grandmother needs constant care so it's not like she can just jump up and come over. I think her offer was "You can bring Maisie over for me to watch when you go into labor." Oh okay, I can get up and drive for about 1.5 hours to your house and then to the hospital when I'm in labor? Thanks for that offer... Yes, obviously she doesn't have any children.
I was in well-established, no denying it labor with Maisie for about 8 hours so I feel pretty comfortable even with my mom being 2 hours away. My real concern is me going into labor next week when we're up there working on the new house. My mom will be 30 minutes away then but... we'll be 2 hours from my hospital. I still think we'd make it fine, but I do NOT want to be in labor in a car for 2 hours! So, I'm really hoping she holds off at least through next Friday or so. I was so overdue with Maisie, I really can't fathom she's coming before 39 weeks.
Though, this morning, calling her was the absolute LAST thing on my mind! So, that may be a problem. I need to make a list about the last-minute hospital bag stuff and add "CALL YOUR MOTHER NOW!" to the top of it. But, I remember our hospital telling us children can be in the labor room, just not during the actual delivery so if worse comes to worse, we'll take her to the hospital with us and my mom will meet us there to pick her up.
My aunt has offered as well but she's still about 45 minutes away and she's currently taking care of her husband (who is 84) and my grandmother (who is 88) and my grandmother needs constant care so it's not like she can just jump up and come over. I think her offer was "You can bring Maisie over for me to watch when you go into labor."
Oh okay, I can get up and drive for about 1.5 hours to your house and then to the hospital when I'm in labor? Thanks for that offer... Yes, obviously she doesn't have any children. I was in well-established, no denying it labor with Maisie for about 8 hours so I feel pretty comfortable even with my mom being 2 hours away. My real concern is me going into labor next week when we're up there working on the new house. My mom will be 30 minutes away then but... we'll be 2 hours from my hospital. I still think we'd make it fine, but I do NOT want to be in labor in a car for 2 hours! So, I'm really hoping she holds off at least through next Friday or so. I was so overdue with Maisie, I really can't fathom she's coming before 39 weeks.
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Mel i'm so pleased you are all doing well, thanks for updating on here. How long do you think before you can both get out of hospital? So glad the c-section was calm and relaxed this time 
Your situation just goes to show that even with a planned c-section the bubbas can still catch you off-guard! Aah just spotted the new pics on facebook, he's adorable - so much hair too! H looks adorable too. I think Lucas looks a lot like Harrison, what do you think??
Hann well done on getting out of the baby shower - what planet is your friend on, you don't plan a shower for someone and make them buy the food, wtf?! I guess the thought was nice but sounds like she's not a very good planner lol. Re: your backup plan for annabelle, sounds a good plan to have your sister on standby when your parents aren't around. We're having the PILs up to stay and just hoping I don't go into labour earlier than the planned section (which is highly unlikely but you never know!).
Julie, oh yikes I hate to say it but it does sound like she could come early - eek! I know you have loads to do beforehand! It's great that your mum (sorry - MOM!) is on hand to help, hopefully you'll have more than 3 hours and it's great to have the option of taking maisie with you. If it's a real emergency and you go into labour next week, would another local hospital take you?
So I'm really annoyed, I'm going to a hen do in a couple of weeks which I already said yes to, and it's all the way in east london so a right schlep to get to. Anyway the bride's sister who is organising it has just emailed with the details, and it's going to cost £100 each! I'm so annoyed as there was no previous discussion of budget. And it's just at this girl's house, not going out or anything, but I think she's gone overboard on the entertainment and gotten in a famous singer (?!) and posh caterers. I have asked her if I can pay slightly less as I'm not drinking, and she said she doesn't really know the cost of the alcohol but just to pay whatever I can afford - which has now made me feel incredibly guilty and a cheapskate! But £100 is a lot isn't it?!
Your situation just goes to show that even with a planned c-section the bubbas can still catch you off-guard! Aah just spotted the new pics on facebook, he's adorable - so much hair too! H looks adorable too. I think Lucas looks a lot like Harrison, what do you think?? Hann well done on getting out of the baby shower - what planet is your friend on, you don't plan a shower for someone and make them buy the food, wtf?! I guess the thought was nice but sounds like she's not a very good planner lol. Re: your backup plan for annabelle, sounds a good plan to have your sister on standby when your parents aren't around. We're having the PILs up to stay and just hoping I don't go into labour earlier than the planned section (which is highly unlikely but you never know!).
Julie, oh yikes I hate to say it but it does sound like she could come early - eek! I know you have loads to do beforehand! It's great that your mum (sorry - MOM!) is on hand to help, hopefully you'll have more than 3 hours and it's great to have the option of taking maisie with you. If it's a real emergency and you go into labour next week, would another local hospital take you?
So I'm really annoyed, I'm going to a hen do in a couple of weeks which I already said yes to, and it's all the way in east london so a right schlep to get to. Anyway the bride's sister who is organising it has just emailed with the details, and it's going to cost £100 each! I'm so annoyed as there was no previous discussion of budget. And it's just at this girl's house, not going out or anything, but I think she's gone overboard on the entertainment and gotten in a famous singer (?!) and posh caterers. I have asked her if I can pay slightly less as I'm not drinking, and she said she doesn't really know the cost of the alcohol but just to pay whatever I can afford - which has now made me feel incredibly guilty and a cheapskate! But £100 is a lot isn't it?!
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Julie - good to know your back up plan as mine is probably okay then. You do sound close though.....
Simmy - Not being funny but £100 for a hen party at someones house?? Thats insane! Mine was £120 for 2 nights and flights in Prague! Can't believe that they are expecting you to pay that. Of course now you have to decide how much to pay and thats a tad awkward. I wouldn't want to pay much more than £50 - even thats a lot unless its amazing food! Not sure what you do now to be honest though! The hen I went to last week was a bit like that - people ate proper meals at lunch time as they were drinking in the evening, drinks were flowing, and a load of people had desserts. I had a lamb burger that cost £9, a peppermint tea which was £2 and a lemonade £2 and had to pay £20, the drinkers and big eaters paid £25. I don't think there is ever much consideration for people who are trying to not spend much or for non drinkers. Don't get me wrong I'm not tight and would normally split the bill no problem but I think some better allowances should be made for pregnant ladies! They then went to a cocktail making thing afterwards and the non drinkers were asked to pay £20 to watch the drinkers drink and drink juice. I went home lol!
Hope you get it sorted
Simmy - Not being funny but £100 for a hen party at someones house?? Thats insane! Mine was £120 for 2 nights and flights in Prague! Can't believe that they are expecting you to pay that. Of course now you have to decide how much to pay and thats a tad awkward. I wouldn't want to pay much more than £50 - even thats a lot unless its amazing food! Not sure what you do now to be honest though! The hen I went to last week was a bit like that - people ate proper meals at lunch time as they were drinking in the evening, drinks were flowing, and a load of people had desserts. I had a lamb burger that cost £9, a peppermint tea which was £2 and a lemonade £2 and had to pay £20, the drinkers and big eaters paid £25. I don't think there is ever much consideration for people who are trying to not spend much or for non drinkers. Don't get me wrong I'm not tight and would normally split the bill no problem but I think some better allowances should be made for pregnant ladies! They then went to a cocktail making thing afterwards and the non drinkers were asked to pay £20 to watch the drinkers drink and drink juice. I went home lol!
Hope you get it sorted
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Simmy that's a lot for a hen do where you're not going away.... and at someones house. Also, most people tend to agree the budget in advance so that people can opt in or out. How annoying! You're doing the right thing asking to pay less as you're not drinking.
Han - 15 minutes! Who (other than me who lives stupidly close to my in-laws) has people that close?
Congrats on being full-term Julie!
Mel - how are you my lovely? When will you be able to go home? Been thinking of you as I'm catching up on OBEM today!
Thanks for your lovely comments about work. Today was better and seems I've not done anything wrong but who knows as no one is telling me much. I had to work late (Han, for pay review, remember those days?!) until 7 pm and so I've missed colege agin which I hate but I'd of only made about an hour of the three hour lesson. Then once I got home Neel said that we're not spending time together..... aggghhh can't do anything right!
Han - 15 minutes! Who (other than me who lives stupidly close to my in-laws) has people that close?
Congrats on being full-term Julie!
Mel - how are you my lovely? When will you be able to go home? Been thinking of you as I'm catching up on OBEM today!
Thanks for your lovely comments about work. Today was better and seems I've not done anything wrong but who knows as no one is telling me much. I had to work late (Han, for pay review, remember those days?!) until 7 pm and so I've missed colege agin which I hate but I'd of only made about an hour of the three hour lesson. Then once I got home Neel said that we're not spending time together..... aggghhh can't do anything right!
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Caz for baby number 2 you will be so happy to have your inlaws so close lol!
Sorry work is so bad and that you missed college. I do remember pay review all too well - funny time if year for it?! Really hope you can get Neel to understand!
Anyone watching 'home delivery' about home births. It's good!
Sorry work is so bad and that you missed college. I do remember pay review all too well - funny time if year for it?! Really hope you can get Neel to understand!
Anyone watching 'home delivery' about home births. It's good!
