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Hi Lala, sorry to hear you had a down day. It is hard when a due date passes or what would have been. But it is true that sometimes things happen for a reason, our babies that we're having must be meant to be. They must be the right ones for us. Just need to try and focus on the happy times ahead in the near future now!

Hi everyone else, it has indeed been quiet. Hope everyones doing ok.
Im feeling fine except for getting quite uncomfortable in work these days sitting for such long 10 hour shifts. Also I struggled with my night shifts last week.
I have to work night shifts every 3 weeks so I spoke to my manager about it today and its been agreed that I no longer have to do them and will do shift swaps instead. Also my 10 hour days are going to be decreased to 7 hours. I feel so relieved. Im actually so happy that Ive managed to work fine up until now as I kind of expected the worst during this pregnancy as Im higher risk. I thought Id have lots of problems with bleeding etc. from my second womb, potential incompetent cervix and I thought I would maybe have been on bed rest. BUT touch wood Ive actually had almost a text book pregnancy which Im so glad about. So if Im starting to struggle a bit through 3rd tri I think thats acceptable. Jeez so many people in my work just go off sick through their whole pregnancies.

Apart from that nothing much to report from me!
 
Lala - Sending you a big hug :hugs: We will always remember our little babies that grew wings but lets all look forward as in a matter of weeks our LOs will be here in our arms :)

Justkeep- Where do you work. Can't believe you have been doing nightshifts! So glad that you no longer have to do them and that they have reduced your hours. When does you maternity leave start? My last day at work is the 26th Oct and I get a full 4 weeks before EDD so am looking forward to that even though I have loads of wedding related stuff/planning to before Harvey comes!

Not much happening for me, am bored, bored and more bored! Time is going so slowly at the mo. Only four weeks to go till my 32 week scan so they can see where my placenta is and whether its moved or not! Fingers crossed it has!
 
Hello all, just returned from a short and much-needed getaway with OH. Had some ups and downs myself lately.

I passed my glucose test last Monday, which was a definite up since I was worried about that having failed two urine sugar tests right before that. But then that night I awoke with terrible back pain and had blood in my urine the following day. I went back and gave a sample and they gave me an antibiotic thinking it was a UTI or kidney infection. Began taking that, and the following day I had a bout of excruciating back and side pain for about an hour, followed by getting sick :( Thought it was due to kidney infection and continued taking the antibiotic, but just received my lab results back this morning and turns out it was not an infection, which means it was probably a kidney stone :shock: I haven't had any other serious pain or gotten sick since, so I am praying it was a small stone that has already passed. I have never had stones before but I am terrified of having pain like that again, as while you are pregnant they can't remove them or give you good pain meds, so I think you just have to suffer through it. So PRAYING it was an isolated incident and drinking a ton of fluids.

In addition to that, I do freelance work at home and received word that the biggest project I have right now (the reliable one that pays steady money) has been put on hold, so the funds we were counting on to pay for the rest of the medical and other expenses at least through the end of this year won't be coming. It's not easy to try to go out and find new work being big and pregnant now since I am sure people don't feel secure that I will be available to get their work done being so close to term. I am sure everything will be ok but it sure throws a monkey wrench into the works.

On a positive note, OH and I were able to sneak out of town for a 3-day holiday to go see a phenomenal show, enjoy some road trip scenery, and take a quick dip in the ocean :thumbup: I had bought the tickets as a surprise for him back in March, and we had earned hotel points so the stay was free, so luckily the trip didn't cost much and we had a lovely chance to reconnect.

Hope everyone else is doing well!
 
Hi Kate, I work for an emergency social work service. Its 4 on 4 off which I love but the shifts are long so as to still give us full time hours.
Away back at the start I said to my manager should I really be doing nightshifts but we looked up the councils maternity policy and it stated yes unless your doctor says otherwise. I said I wanted to do my shifts aslong as possible and that I would know myself if I was struggling and Ive hit that point.
Im due to finish up 3 weeks before my due date so on the 8th November.
Im using two weeks annual leave and then a week of maternity will kick in. I cant believe that maternity pay isnt so great. Your better off being sick.
I get 6 weeks at 9/10th of my pay. Then 12 weeks at half pay plus statutory. Then 21 weeks at only statutory which is about £130 a week. That takes me to 9 months. I can then stay off until 12 months but with no pay so thats why Ive been saving already.

What about you? whats your entitlement like?

Crancherry, ouch that sounds painful a kidney stone. Hopefully you wont experience that again.
Glad you enjoyed your trip away it sounds good.
Cant remember if I mentioned but I only have one kidney so they want to keep an eye on that as pregnancy affects your kidneys apparently. Thankfully Ive never even had a UTI, I try to keep drinking lots of water on a daily basis.
 
Hello everybody :)

Big hugs Lala. Glad to hear you are doing better. I've been cleaning and reorganizing like crazy, I think nesting instincts are kicking in ;) I think I better do it now before I'm too big. It's already a bit tough and I'm taking a lot of breaks.

When are you moving Leliana? You must be very excited.

Justkeep, so glad you no longer have to work night shifts and have shorter shifts. I can't imagine! That must be such a relief. I only have a 7.5 hour office job and I already CAN'T WAIT for mat leave. I think the fact that we have 1 year mat leave here in Canada makes it even harder to care about anything going on at work, since I know I won't be there for a whole year. Not the best attitude, but I still try to do my best. At the same time I'd rather not stress too much about work stuff anyway.

My last day of work is Nov 2nd, I will also have a full 4 weeks before EDD which is great, especially with the holidays coming and everything. I don't know how I'm going to manage shopping for gifts this year… internet will be my friend!

Crancherry, kidney stones sound horrible!! I'm so sorry you had to go through that. It must be even worst (and scary!) while pregnant. Glad you are doing better and I hope it's over.

I'm also sorry about your big project being put on hold :( I hope everything will be ok financially for you. Freelance is not always easy for that reason.

We're leaving tomorrow for a short 3 day holiday just a few hours away. We rented a cottage and are going to take it easy, just relax by the sea with our dog and cook nice little meals. I just want to enjoy the scenery and do NOTHING! ;)
 
Yay so pleased to hear from you ladies! I agree with Kate, time definitely seems to be going really slowly and coming on here to keep up with all your news definitely helps :)

I am seriously counting down the weeks until maternity leave now. Looks like we're all going about the same time. My last day of work will be 31st October but officially my leave starts on 5th November (my first wedding anniversary! :happydance:) I am like a woman possessed cleaning the house at the moment so I looking forward to having some free time to sort things out. Yesterday I was on my hands and knees under the bed getting all sorts of rubbish out and then struggled to get up again. I looked like a turtle caught on its back ;)

Crancherry - OUCH! Poor you!! Kidney stones can be excrutiating, I've not had one myself but my Dad was poorly for some time with his until they passed through. Really hope yours has passed honey. Sorry to hear about your project - I work Freelance too and understand how frustrating it can be when you can't be certain of work. Really hope something else comes up :hugs:

Jutkeeptryin - I'm so pleased you are off of night shifts, you've done really well to go this far. I get tired just working my normal hours so I imagine that shift work must take its toll on your body. You are so right about maternity pay, it's so low. I am taking the year off but only getting MA for 9 months. Since I work freelance so won't be entitled to any other money. It's going to be a tight year but luckily hubby can support me.

Grenouille - your break sounds soooo nice, a proper 'retreat' and a chance to unwind before baby is here. My moving date hasn't been confirmed yet but will be either 28th September or 5th October. I am already on top of the packing, I can't wait ;)

Funny thing happened to me this morning - I was lying with my tummy against DH's and when the baby kicked it reverberated against his! I said "Did that feel weird?" and he said "Yes!" to which I responded "Well imagine that from the inside!" :haha:
 
Hi guys - just noticed some exciting (possible) news. Mightymom has updayed page 1 and she is "excited" with a don't jinx it status!! I hope she has her rainbow baby!!!

Also I'm excited as I have reached double figures at last!!
 
:) Hi Lala!! Yes we are (tentatively) expecting again. I tried to update the main page with any shifted due dates or Team Pink, Yellow, or Blue. If there are any new members I did try to read through the entire thread to get caught up, but if I missed you please reply with your due date and baby flavour! I'll probably keep stalking and drop in from time to time. I hope you ladies enjoy the third trimester!
 
I know I already congratulated you on the Leinz' thread but....


Congrats Mighty Mom! I am so happy for you! :happydance: :thumbup:
 
Krippy I'm doing well. Took a few months off after the D&C and kind of accidentally fell back into it this round... my first pos opk happened on my mom's birthday 9/4 (she passed two years and one month prior)... and we had BDed the day before that and so we did it once more on that day and my last pos opk happened on 9/5. It was CD17 for me... I haven't Oed that early since I used Clomid almost a year ago. Hoping it was a good sign! It's 8:45PM here and I'm exhausted, I feel bloated, my boobs are popping out of my bra... and I have this weird heavy, pulling feeling in my belly. Here's hoping!
 
Ooooohhh...great signs Crystal! That is unbelievable with your pos opk date...that is the most definite sign for sure! Please keep us updated when you test...are you testing soon? I love squinting at tests! :)
 
Oh Krippy I'm OCD about POAS and an addict lol - I've been testing since 4dpo! hahahaha ... crazy me! Oh well. I have a thread on the pregnancy test section.
 
Huge congratulations mightymom. I will keep everything crossed that this is your sticky bean.

Good luck Crystal. Let us know how you get on with the testing.

L x
 
Wonderful news mightymom, fingers crossed this is your rainbow xxx

Oooo, good luck crystal, how exciting!!

Sorry I've been quiet of late, had a lot going on. Hope everyone is well. Any believe we are all entering 3rd tri. We are actually going to get our babies!! (although I still dot fully believe until I hold her!)

How prepared is everyone at this stage? Nurseries done? Buggys bought?? I'm convinced my girl is coming at 37 weeks!! So only 9 weeks to go lol xxx
 

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