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[annio84]

Oh plastik how exciting!!

I'm doing great. I'm off to a christening this morning and I'm one of the godmothers. Stressing out cos none of my clothes fit me. I'm wearing quite a casual dress and feel i should be dressier but it will have to do.

 

[flamingpanda]

So exciting plastik! I can't believe how far we've all come since we started talking all those months ago.

We're not up to much. I'm just entertaining Hadley on her playmat whilst Paul gets ready. It's his Birthday meal today so we're off out with his family.

 

[justmeinlove]

Right, as I'm actually on a computer I thought I'd post!

I'm not planning on putting up a 'what happened' post unless anyone specifically wants me to, as for me it wasn't a great experience - but that's just for me and I shouldn't imagine it would apply to anyone else and I don't want to wig anyone out unnecessarily! In essence, we went into the hospital because I was hurting so much, and despite the stupid midwife having basically told me at 5pm that nothing was really happening, we ended up having to have an emcs at 4am on the Wednesday. Baby had low heart rate, high heart rate, I had bleeding (for no apparent reason!) and she came out COVERED in meconium I am told.

However, we're both doing ok now. I think because I was in such pain from all the gas when they took the catheter out, I couldn't pee, so am now stuck with it for a week which isn't great as other than that I think I'd be starting to trundle around a lot better now...

However our hospital was wonderful and I felt extremely looked after - when we go back in on Thursday for the catheter removal I'm planning to take them a gift - chocolates etc.

I have learnt that babies make an AWFUL lot of racket when they're asleep (oh dear, am now being looked at, must type faster!)

And hopefully you can see a (very close up) photo - Boo is now named Winter

 

[justmeinlove]

Also Plastik, GOOD LUCK!!!! My suggestions would be take all possible pain relief when offered, only get the catheter taken out when you feel ok (as I think I rushed it and see what happened!) and take ALL help offered

HUGE HUGS!!!! YAY!!!! Am so excited for you!

 

[annio84]

Beautiful Justme! And love the name winter. Hope you're feeling better soon. Sounds like you've been through it but glad you're both ok.

 

[flamingpanda]

Aw welcome baby Winter. I remember you saying you liked that name! Congrats Justme and sounds like you had a rough time with the delivery, glad to hear you're both doing well though.

Also I agree, my advice to anyone would be to take all the pain relief offered if you don't feel comfortable. I went in with a rigid idea of what I wanted and it quickly changed! Would have been so much easier if I hadn't made any plans!

 

[Lotus Womb]

Hey Ladies,

It has been such a long time and i have been so very busy but wanted to touch base with you all. I will have a lot to read to catch up so thought I would post and jump back in.
Good Luck Plastic and congratulations Justme on the arrival of baby Winter.

So since I last posted I been to Miami to meet my partner and we are back to London it was a great break. The cold driving me crazy now though roll on spring.
I had my 20 week scan all was well but I have a slightly low lying placenta so have to have another scan at 32 weeks. They said the placenta usually moves as you grow and my midwife said it only has to be 2 cm away from cervix for normal birth so I am hopefully but keeping an open mind.
Teaching 2 pregnancy Yoga classes a week and it so nice to be pregnant with my students.
Other than that I have been enjoy baby moving and getting use to my growing belly. Full time work is exhausting due to go on Maternity leave 14th June.

How are you all

 

[Mrs. Eddie]

So glad to hear that you and Harrison will be going home soon Nimbec!

Justme Winter is beautiful. Sorry to hear that your birth experience wasn't the best but in the end you ended up with a perfect baby so pretty awesome outcome

Good luck today Plastik, I am so excited for you!

Things for me are going well. Feeling more tired again the past few days so wondering if Baby E is going through a growth spurt? Also, quick question, do any of you who are also pregnant have any difficulty concentrating? I have so much to do here at work but sometimes I find it really difficult to get things accomplished and find that I am easily distracted as of late. Finding it a bit frustrating at times...

 

[justmeinlove]

Mre Eddie, if it helps, I think my brain turned to sponge for most of the pregnancy ;-)

 

[Mrs. Eddie]

Mre Eddie, if it helps, I think my brain turned to sponge for most of the pregnancy ;-)

Glad I'm not the only one

 

[more babies]

Justme Winter is beautiful! Sorry you had a tough go at it but now you have your little one with you!

Lotus so great to hear from you and that things are going well!!

Mrs. Eddie I find the same and also much more forgetful if that's at all possible!

AFM things haven't been well at all. As far as the pregnancy goes thing have been ok but its DD2. She was sick with what was possibly the flu starting a week and a half ago. She then got so sick and just couldn't seem to get better. After blood work it turns out she was showing signs of pancreatitis. We got her some IV fluids in the hospital and she is all better now. I'm a mess however and now have to make some big decisions regarding her medications and just don't know what to do. She's so amazing though. Three blood draws plus an IV in 4 days and never once even winced. She's amazingly strong for only being 7 but it almost makes me feel worse that she now has no "kid" reaction to these types of thing. Sorry for my long post.. like I said I've been a mess and its just been a long week and a half..

 

[Lotus Womb]

MoreBabies so sorry about DD2 sending you lots of positive healing enerygy and hope she gets better soon. Stay strong.

Mrs Eddie you are not alone my brain has been complete mush* I foget things and have to go back into the house and have to write everything down at work lol!! we are in this together lol.

AFM midwife app on Thursday adnd just going though the motions and emotions of being pg.

 

[Mrs. Eddie]

Morebabies, I am so sorry to hear about your daughter; the poor little thing. Sadly, a comprimised immune system seems to be one of the joys of Crohn's though i she is handling things like a little trooper. Kids are really resilient and I'm sure she will be feeling better in no time. That does really suck about the meds though as it can be difficult to find the right balance. What does her specialist/gastro say about all of this? I really hope she feels better soon, try not to stress yourself too much about it

Lotus, OK that makes me feel better. My DH swears he is getting pregnancy brain too as he keeps forgetting things as well...

 

[more babies]

Well the problem is we don't know if it was a virus or the meds or maybe both. She's been on an immunosuppresent medication for the last two years and its worst side effect is pancreatitis. However that doesn't mean the medication is what initially caused it. I just don't know what decision to make because it seems like no matter what there is a possible bad outcome. And I just hate her being on these medications especially at such a young age. Her doctor advises her being on some type of medication, though, whether it be the same or trying something else.

 

[nimbec]

Hi all sorry I'm not posting much its been hectic & an emotional roller coaster!!

Great news here...Harrison is home feeding well - I'm shattered lol

Plastik good luck!!!! I'd second taking all pain relief & all help on hand!! Can't wait to hear the news.

Justme sorry you are having a rough time hospital sucks! I didn't have a great time either emcs are not nice!!!

Mrs Eddie I was terrible my head was all over the place lol just another fun preggy symptom!

Just me love the name!!

Lotus must be lovely doing the yoga classes and being preggy I really hope your placenta behaves and gets a shift on!!!!

Well it's 5am here and I've just managed to master breast feeding one handed so I can be back in touch with you guys lol

 

[plastikpony]

Well ladies, sitting in hospital waiting to be wheeled up to theatre! Had a great nights sleep and ready to meet my little man now! Very emotional and excited and scared. Luckily I have the best and most supporting husband in the world!

See u guys again when I have the time and energy!

Xx

 

[justmeinlove]

Yay! So excited! Big hugs!!

 

[nimbec]

Yay good luck plastik - in sure you have had him by now!!!

Thinking of you!

 

[more babies]

Nimbec glad to hear Harrison is home!!

Plastik good luck!! So exciting you'll be meeting you little man soon!!

 

[annio84]

Hope it all went well for you plastik!