Darling buds of May and June bugs!

[minidancer]

Aw no Megan that's terrible, SPd is a horrible thing! Have you been to see anyone about it yet, maybe see a physio or get a support belt?

Brandy woohoo for reaching halfway!! Your house look absolutely stunning, gorgeous photos!! xxx

 

[gypsy1981]

Aw Brandy they're lovely pics, your house looks amazing and your little boy is so cute! He looks so mischievous on his swing

Debbie how did the scan go? Is baby girl measuring on track?

Megan - hope you manage to get some help for the SPD. That must be awful

I just noticed that I only have 127 days to go. 4 weeks from today and I'll be in double figures! Does anyone else think time is suddenly passing very quickly? Only 2 weeks to go until baby is officially classed as viable, yay x

 

[meganOUFC]

yep really quickly!! I was only thinking the same thing yesterday about the 24 week mark............ but then again i watched an old episode of One born every minute and a baby made it from 23 weeks!! amazing!!!
I actually brought a pack of nappies the other day!! and i have started thinking about stocking up for hospital bag etc..... Ashley is being very good and looking out for bargin's for baby stuff like buggy etc............ Just can't wait until Monday! My friend is going for her 20 weeks scan today and its her 4th like me. She is due on june 2nd. I have told her to join but facebook won't allow me to post a link for here as it says its spam and her internet filter wont allow her access saying it is a spam website!!!! Seriously! That is what Me and Leanne was joking about the other day about us being terrorists and our babies being the bombs LOL.

 

[minidancer]

Yup I totally agree the time is passing quick now-woohoo and about time too!! we all felt first tri especially so long!!

How are you today Megan? Are you still in loads of pain? That's ridiculous about it being seen as spam!! Ooh you reminded me on born is on tonight!!

I got a leaflet through the post today for the asda baby event and there are loads of bargains, all Johnstones products are £1, 74 pampers nappies for £10, Phillips Avent micro steriliser is £10 are just a few

 

[meganOUFC]

Pain is bad today. Saw the doctor who has referred me to the women's hospital physio. They phone me this after noon and I'm going in Friday morning. Quick or what! The dOctor gave me condine and paracetamol.
Last night I could feel and here my hips and pelvis popping.
Can't wait to get some cruches and a back strap!

Is some one going for a scan today?

 

[minidancer]

OUCH megan that sounds so sore!! Excellent that you have been referred so quick. The sooner you get seen and get some sort of treatment the better!! Debbie had her scan yesterday, not sure if there is anyone today

 

[moggi]

Pain is bad today. Saw the doctor who has referred me to the women's hospital physio. They phone me this after noon and I'm going in Friday morning. Quick or what! The dOctor gave me condine and paracetamol.
Last night I could feel and here my hips and pelvis popping.
Can't wait to get some cruches and a back strap!

Is some one going for a scan today?

You are so lucky to be believed. I told the doctor at my appointment almost two weeks ago how bad my pain was and he just smiled patronisingly at me and said its to be expected with pregnancy, take paracetamol. I now have to go upstairs one at a time (kids think its hilarious), need help in and out of bath and find getting in and out of cars agony. I've been in tears only this afternoon just walking back from uni, cant believe ive been fobbed off like this.

 

[minidancer]

Rose have you mentioned it to your midwife? She woyld probably be more understanding! Can you do self referrals to the physio department in your local hospital it might be worth looking into that too, hope you get something for it soon

 

[meganOUFC]

Rose have you mentioned it to your midwife? She woyld probably be more understanding! Can you do self referrals to the physio department in your local hospital it might be worth looking into that too, hope you get something for it soon

I would try! I would also see another doctor immediately! Phone your midwife too, let the tears flow. Tell them what you think have.
You need to get to te physio and get a back strap and cruhes ASAP. Do I know u can cause damage to your self!!!!!

Some doctors really need to do one sometimes!!!!
Another great tip. Get ur fella to massage tiger balm into your lower back. It's great!
And I are aloud codine btw. It helps x

 

[moggi]

Well i mentioned it to midwife at 16wk appointment but she just said if it got worse to mention it to doctor so I hung on till hospital appointment to mention it and got that response. He didn't exactly fill me with confidence anyway. My mobility is seriously compromised at the moment and i feel so pathetic. I've been stressing too as i'm out on placement again on monday, thankfully not on a ward as i dont think i could manage. I'm out with the district nurses for a month but i'm worried they'll look at me, send me home and i'll fail the placement. Nightmare! Kids think its hilarious that i'm hobbling around most of the time, nice children i have lol. Now that i know there are options available to help i'm really peed off that i've put up with it for so long, but pleased that hopefully the end is in sight. Sorry for moaning but that doctors attitude has really annoyed me. Let me know how you get on Megan On a happier note found out today passed an assignment at uni that I didn't expect to, yay! i've got no confidence in my ability at all xxx

 

[meganOUFC]

I will let you know
Do you find the pain more on one side? I do have a constant pain on one side, thats what makes me hobble!! Do you have pain right at the lower front?
I really think you have SPD too! You would be amazed how much just 1 cruch can help!! DEMAND to be seen by your local pyhsio, there should be specialists for that I've had friends that have been moved home by their local council because of this condition.
read this sweet... https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Symphysis_pubis_dysfunction

 

[moggi]

Yeah it is one sided but I've been looking into it and I think its sacroiliac joint dysfunction as its at the back. Can't remember how long its been going on for but i'm sure it started with twinges around 8 or 9 weeks. I think I posted on here somewhere about it. Going to try and see the doctor today which is easier said than done unfortunately, then i run the risk of getting the crap doctor who prescribed me ear drops at 11wks that shouldn't be used when pregnant! Anyway, looks like treatment is the same for both conditions. It'd be great if there was some relief out there It varies from an intense deep burning (at its best) to a sharp pain like a knife is being stuck into the bone. Also feels sometimes like hip is going to give way, does this sound a bit like you? Isobelles just been kicking me and I could feel it from the outside makes all this pain and discomfort a bit more bearable XxXxX

 

[minidancer]

Aw Rose I really hope you see a different doctor this time!! You definitely need some sort of treatment as it will just get worse as Isobelle gets bigger. I know how awful being on pain can be especially when you are at work/uni. I had terrible sciatica last time and felt so pathetic coz I would be crying with the pain in work everyday!! Was worried people would be thinking I was overreacting. I ended up having to finish up my work at 28 weeks. I had physio and acupuncture for it. I am sure they can't fail you if it is anything pregnant related and maybe having your placement with district nurse is a blessing as you won't be on your feet all day like you would on a ward. I really really hope you see a good doctor this time hun xxx

 

[minidancer]

And well done on passing your assignment

 

[dt1234565]

Hey ladies! Sorry for late update and sorry for those with spd too. I have been getting agonising backache, god knows how I will feel soon as it will get worse as I get bigger. I mentioned it to my consultant yesterday he said "yea some women do suffer with backache in pregnancy". So helpful -not!

Anyway the scan went great, the sister scanning us was lovely and baby is measuring around 19 to 20 weeks depending on what measurement it was but basically on track and not big thank goodness!

She still is very much a she and very highlighted white lines, I could of told myself it was a girl I was seeing!

Again for me, it now all seems so real, I bought some great sale outfits and babygrows yesterday, some in 3-6 months but all bargains, things reduced from £18 to £2 and stuff, just amazing!

I have also decided to just get a Maclaren Techno double. I don't think it's worth forking out much on a double as am not sure how much Sonny will be in it. I also tried collapsing and lifting some yesterday and I couldn't do it, I had plates put in my left wrist last year and it's fairly weak, I have trouble opening a packet of crisps! So I am very happy i have made a decision and our buggy won't be costing the earth!

XxxxX

 

[moggi]

Awww thank you, was convinced i'd failed as i felt so crap with morning sickness whilst I was trying to complete it lol. As for failing module, i've only got to get through next four weeks with district nurses and complete another assignment type thing about care plans and i've finished my second year! Just want to get that behind me before i go on maternity leave. I'll be fine i'm sure, think i'm just panicking about uni because the end is in sight. I know what you mean about feeling like you're overreacting, i do feel pathetic, wincing walking up the road it embaressing. I'm not even moving at the moment and its aching away. It'll all be worth it in the end Isobelle has been worryingly quiet for the past few days but seems to have really woken up now, so much stronger

 

[moggi]

Glad your scan went well Debbie Sounds like your doctor was as helpful as mine! Glad she's still a little girl too, unfortunately I didn't get a good look at the lines last time but i was told she looked like a girl which was good enough for me lol

 

[minidancer]

You need to have more faith!! Just think in 4 weeks you will have the relief of finishing your second year and can sit and relax until isobelles arrival I was hobbling so much last time i was convinced the I would have totally forgotten how to walk normally when the pain went away!! J can safely say though that I can walk fine now and I remembered how to do it

That's great news Debbie, countdown is now on!! Aw I can't wait to start buying baby clothes, that wa amazing bargains you found xx

 

[meganOUFC]

What dO you mean by girl lines??? Ooooooh please teach me quick as I have my scan on Monday xxxx

 

[meganOUFC]

Yeah it is one sided but I've been looking into it and I think its sacroiliac joint dysfunction as its at the back. Can't remember how long its been going on for but i'm sure it started with twinges around 8 or 9 weeks. I think I posted on here somewhere about it. Going to try and see the doctor today which is easier said than done unfortunately, then i run the risk of getting the crap doctor who prescribed me ear drops at 11wks that shouldn't be used when pregnant! Anyway, looks like treatment is the same for both conditions. It'd be great if there was some relief out there It varies from an intense deep burning (at its best) to a sharp pain like a knife is being stuck into the bone. Also feels sometimes like hip is going to give way, does this sound a bit like you? Isobelles just been kicking me and I could feel it from the outside makes all this pain and discomfort a bit more bearable XxXxX

Everything you have said is the same as me only I get the added bonus of it at the front too!!!! I too hobble along and I have been asked this week have I hurt myself so then I have to explain all and they look so not intrested! One women said, oh the baby is probably laid on a nerve.
Make sure you put in your birth plan about your problem. The midwife may suggest an epidural as the pain is excruciating during labour. But I managed with gas and air and meptid with Katie.

How exciting you can feel it outside now too! My kids love to feel
It nOw as its getting stronger. Katie keeps kissing my belly and saying love you baby but she also calls it a naughty baby for hurting mummies back. Awww bless her. 4 year olds hey



On the double buggy, I made the mistake and spent a fortune on one only to stop using it after a couple of months. Chloe was exactly 2 1/2 when Katie was born. I moved over to a m&p travel system with a buggy board.

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