January Jellybeans 2013!...

[sassy_mom]

Ducky keep us updated. Hopefully everything is ok and they can get you all taken care of.

Just got back from the doctor. I've gained another 7lbs! I am at 201 ..... :O :O :O :O I was a size 8 before getting pregnant. I asked if my weight is an issue as every appt I'm going up 5 or more pounds at a time. She didn't seem to think it was an issue. Ok .... At one point I had gained 10lbs between appts. I told her about my eating habits and how I've been taking care not to eat junk or go overboard so oh well! She did tell me baby is head down ... which I already knew. She didn't tell me the measurements but didn't say anything about her measuring ahead. She did ask if with DD I went on my own or was induced. I told her I went on my own. She said good and we hope to go that way this time too right. I said oh yes. She checked my swelling and said that sometimes it just happens. My bp was great so it just seems to be a side effect of pregnancy.

I have my Group B strep test next time. I just so love when they have to go swabbing around up in there. Oh well .... after that I'm sure my appointments will become weekly and they will start their hoo ha exams. blah! Poor DH doesn't get to poke around in there because I am so uncomfortable and my belly is so big. It isn't fair the doctor does!

 

[sassy_mom]

Have any of you UK ladies watched or are planning to watch the documentary on the Clark Brothers? I just saw an article about them and thought it was really interesting. I don't know if it will air here in the US but I would love to watch it. It seems really interesting ... sad but definitely an interesting documentary. They said in the article that it is just like the movie Benjamin Button. I saw that and it was a really moving film. I can only imagine how dealing with that rare genetic disease must be in real life.

 

[Kaiecee]

Hope ducky ur ok and that u can go home


Just made my kids beds and I feel like I'm gonna die out of breath and sore lol if feel old

 

[DeedeeBeester]

Boooo!!! Did y'all miss me?! LOL I sure missed you!

I have some massive catching up to do, but wont be able 'til some time this week. Hope all is well!!

 

[mellywelly]

I think it was earlier tonight sassy but didn't watch it, I was too busy watching minor celebrities doing stupid tasks in the jungle

Ducky, hope they can give you something to clear your infection up!

I can't believe how intrusive your care is over the pond, with all your lady parts probing! We don't get anything or anyone up there until we go into labour!

 

[mellywelly]

Did you have a good time deedee?

 

[darkstar]

I hope all is well Ducky, keep us posted.. thinking of you.

I just packed my hospital bags.. it took me an hour. I still have to fit snacks in and so far I have a toiletries bag, an overnight bag and the nappy bag full, we're going to look like we're arriving for a week. When I did a hospital tour in the weekend the midwife said they provide nothing, no nappies, no pads. With my other kids they did. Oh well, I guess you can't get everything with free maternity care.

I have my group B test at 35 weeks. Testing wasn't done when I had my last two babies. I just read that they take samples from the exit hole too. What???

 

[darkstar]

Boooo!!! Did y'all miss me?! LOL I sure missed you!

I have some massive catching up to do, but wont be able 'til some time this week. Hope all is well!!

Welcome back!

 

[sassy_mom]

I think it was earlier tonight sassy but didn't watch it, I was too busy watching minor celebrities doing stupid tasks in the jungle

Ducky, hope they can give you something to clear your infection up!

I can't believe how intrusive your care is over the pond, with all your lady parts probing! We don't get anything or anyone up there until we go into labour!

Yea I feel like they are way too up in our business. They do the pap when we find out, the group B strep, and then from what I remember with DD, once my appts went to every week, they were always up there feeling around to see if I had dilated any. So annoying. I'm not sure why they need to keep checking. I mean, if I have contractions and it is time, I'll go to the hospital. I don't need you to keep sticking your hands up there.

 

[sassy_mom]

I hope all is well Ducky, keep us posted.. thinking of you.

I just packed my hospital bags.. it took me an hour. I still have to fit snacks in and so far I have a toiletries bag, an overnight bag and the nappy bag full, we're going to look like we're arriving for a week. When I did a hospital tour in the weekend the midwife said they provide nothing, no nappies, no pads. With my other kids they did. Oh well, I guess you can't get everything with free maternity care.

I have my group B test at 35 weeks. Testing wasn't done when I had my last two babies. I just read that they take samples from the exit hole too. What???

I've read that too but when I was pregnant with DD, they didn't swab there. I was freaking out because I didn't want them sticking anything up there to swab for anything but they never did it. Not sure if they will this time. Guess I will know on the 11th. Fingers crossed they stay away from the back door and just go looking elsewhere.

 

[sassy_mom]

Boooo!!! Did y'all miss me?! LOL I sure missed you!

I have some massive catching up to do, but wont be able 'til some time this week. Hope all is well!!

We did!!!!!!!!!!!! Glad you are back safe and sound!!!

 

[DeedeeBeester]

Did you have a good time deedee?

I actually did! It's good to be in the middle of nowhere and be able to listen to the birds without the cars passing by! Beautiful weather down there too!

 

[jrowenj]

Ducky, hope everything is OK!

Deedee, we missed your face!!!!!!

Umm... yeahhh... i have my strep B test next appointment and I am pretty sure they swab the exit door because she mentioned that they need to test for the virus that could be present in the vaginal and BUTTOCKS area... ughhhh!!!! Now, I am totally dreading the next appointment!

On a good note, I only gained half pound in 2 weeks. HOW IS THAT POSSIBLE WITH THANKSGIVING THIS PAST WEEK?!?!?!?! My gums are disgustingly swollen and I am so self conscious about it and then my Dr brought it up to me during the appointment so I guess it's extremely noticeable. I am so embarassed

 

[sassy_mom]

Ducky, hope everything is OK!

Deedee, we missed your face!!!!!!

Umm... yeahhh... i have my strep B test next appointment and I am pretty sure they swab the exit door because she mentioned that they need to test for the virus that could be present in the vaginal and BUTTOCKS area... ughhhh!!!! Now, I am totally dreading the next appointment!

On a good note, I only gained half pound in 2 weeks. HOW IS THAT POSSIBLE WITH THANKSGIVING THIS PAST WEEK?!?!?!?! My gums are disgustingly swollen and I am so self conscious about it and then my Dr brought it up to me during the appointment so I guess it's extremely noticeable. I am so embarassed

Sorry about your gums! I think that is an issue that can come up in pregnancy.

But if you want ... I'll swap with you. I'll take your half pound and you can have my 7!!!!!

 

[darkstar]

The group B step is important.. when I was googling it they were saying it should be done in the UK as well.

My midwife said "so I'll give that to you to do" and when I was reading it said they can give it to you to do yourself in the bathroom. I'm hoping that's what she meant because I can't be bothered grooming

 

[jrowenj]

Ducky, hope everything is OK!

Deedee, we missed your face!!!!!!

Umm... yeahhh... i have my strep B test next appointment and I am pretty sure they swab the exit door because she mentioned that they need to test for the virus that could be present in the vaginal and BUTTOCKS area... ughhhh!!!! Now, I am totally dreading the next appointment!

On a good note, I only gained half pound in 2 weeks. HOW IS THAT POSSIBLE WITH THANKSGIVING THIS PAST WEEK?!?!?!?! My gums are disgustingly swollen and I am so self conscious about it and then my Dr brought it up to me during the appointment so I guess it's extremely noticeable. I am so embarassed

Sorry about your gums! I think that is an issue that can come up in pregnancy.

But if you want ... I'll swap with you. I'll take your half pound and you can have my 7!!!!!

haha. OK, i guess i shouldn't whine so much... but they are nastyyy and I hate smiling!

 

[Soniamillie01]

Welcome back Deedee, glad you had a good time.

Ducky - thinking of you, hope they are treating the infection

Sassy - glad the swelling wasn't anything the doctor was concerned about

Little j - we can have up do one year off but like melly said the pay isn't good. First 6 weeks is 90% of your normal wage then drops to £135 a week from there on in, unless your company has there own scheme which most don't nowadays. I'll drop about £1500 a month!

 

[jrowenj]

The group B step is important.. when I was googling it they were saying it should be done in the UK as well.

My midwife said "so I'll give that to you to do" and when I was reading it said they can give it to you to do yourself in the bathroom. I'm hoping that's what she meant because I can't be bothered grooming

omg... i wish i could do it myself!!! I honestly don't care about grooming... i am sure those dr's have seen it all. They can deal with my jungle! hahahahahaa!!!!!!!!!!!!!

 

[Kaiecee]

Deedee
Glad ur back and u had fun missed u here

 

[darkstar]

With my other two I never groomed and it never caused any issues even with all the stitches I had. I'm thinking it might be more hygienic though with heavy bleeding post partum. I'm thinking a trim with scissors and a mirror strategically placed will be enough.