***January Jellybeans***~ 35 BABY GIRLS & 23 BABY BOYS BORN ~***

Sar - I would try quoting but it always seems to go wrong for me :haha: Thanks for the advice, I knew phoning would be the right thing but I guess the reactions I keep getting from them is putting me off. I always get that sort of reaction due to being a nurse. They always think I look into things way more than I should.

It's great that you got to see your babies hair - that's amazing. It's a shame you'll have to have a c-section but at if it keeps the baby safe then anything is worth it.

So what are you gonna do, cant you self certify yourself for a week? Im surprised they havent kept you in, have you told your mw or consultant about the headaches and spots, i think you should:hugs:

Hi everyone *waves*

Lou, didn't you have bloods done again at 28 weeks? Iron levels is one of the things they look for as they usually go down when you're pregnant, it's that naughty baby nicking all the good stuff and leaving poor mummy with nothing lol. I think I'd be bypassing the dr and going straight up the hospital if my dr's attitude was like that :hugs:

Sorry I didn't reply to you guys, I've ended up in triage at the maternity hospital being monitored all morning. Thanks for all the advice. I did phone the MW and she seemed quite concerned this time so phoned triage and they wanted me in to check things over. They monitored the baby and checked my blood pressure and took bloods. My pressure was up at first but came down after resting, the baby seemed fine and my bloods showed that I am a little dehydrated and that my white cells are up. They basically said that I am suffering exhaustion from work so I have to rest and drink plenty and they are going to recheck everything on Monday. I am so glad I went cos my mind has been put at ease.

Thanks so much for all your help!
 
Sar - I would try quoting but it always seems to go wrong for me :haha: Thanks for the advice, I knew phoning would be the right thing but I guess the reactions I keep getting from them is putting me off. I always get that sort of reaction due to being a nurse. They always think I look into things way more than I should.

It's great that you got to see your babies hair - that's amazing. It's a shame you'll have to have a c-section but at if it keeps the baby safe then anything is worth it.

So what are you gonna do, cant you self certify yourself for a week? Im surprised they havent kept you in, have you told your mw or consultant about the headaches and spots, i think you should:hugs:

Hi everyone *waves*

Lou, didn't you have bloods done again at 28 weeks? Iron levels is one of the things they look for as they usually go down when you're pregnant, it's that naughty baby nicking all the good stuff and leaving poor mummy with nothing lol. I think I'd be bypassing the dr and going straight up the hospital if my dr's attitude was like that :hugs:

Sorry I didn't reply to you guys, I've ended up in triage at the maternity hospital being monitored all morning. Thanks for all the advice. I did phone the MW and she seemed quite concerned this time so phoned triage and they wanted me in to check things over. They monitored the baby and checked my blood pressure and took bloods. My pressure was up at first but came down after resting, the baby seemed fine and my bloods showed that I am a little dehydrated and that my white cells are up. They basically said that I am suffering exhaustion from work so I have to rest and drink plenty and they are going to recheck everything on Monday. I am so glad I went cos my mind has been put at ease.

Thanks so much for all your help!

so did you get signed off? Glad all is ok
 
No I didn't get signed off yet as had to cancel GP appointment to go to triage. I have been told to go tomorrow to GP to get signed off as they recommended rest. I am also going to phone my MW when she's back in the office as they said I should have another appointment with her next Thursday so they can keep a closer eye on me.
 
Fingers crossed for VBAC Naomi and glad bubs is moving in the right direction!

Am expecting to be told same tomorrow by MW to explain all these bloody hicks and pains :dohh:

I had pants sleep and have done bugger all today I really cant be bothered! I have not even got dressed am so tired.

Hope everyone else is ok?
 
Fingers crossed for VBAC Naomi and glad bubs is moving in the right direction!

Am expecting to be told same tomorrow by MW to explain all these bloody hicks and pains :dohh:

I had pants sleep and have done bugger all today I really cant be bothered! I have not even got dressed am so tired.

Hope everyone else is ok?

awww you are really having a crap time with sleeping arent you :hugs: Hope you get the same news as Naomi about babies position x
 
Hiya people.

Ok - dumb moment - what is VBAC?

Secondly, have started with a weird pain today - it's kinda like the pain that you get when you need the toilet and you've held it too long. A kind of sharp ache around about the pubic bone at the front. I'm not explaining it well. Does anyone know what it is?
 
Hiya people.

Ok - dumb moment - what is VBAC?

Secondly, have started with a weird pain today - it's kinda like the pain that you get when you need the toilet and you've held it too long. A kind of sharp ache around about the pubic bone at the front. I'm not explaining it well. Does anyone know what it is?

VBAC stands for vaginal birth after a c section. I had to have an emergency c section with my daughter.

It sounds a bit like your baby is engaging to me. I have had a pain like that the last few days. x
 
Hiya people.

Ok - dumb moment - what is VBAC?

Secondly, have started with a weird pain today - it's kinda like the pain that you get when you need the toilet and you've held it too long. A kind of sharp ache around about the pubic bone at the front. I'm not explaining it well. Does anyone know what it is?

VBAC stands for vaginal birth after a c section. I had to have an emergency c section with my daughter.

It sounds a bit like your baby is engaging to me. I have had a pain like that the last few days. x

Ah, makes sense now. I cold work out the vaginal birth but then I got a bit stuck.

Should I be worried that the baby's engaging? Is it early for her to be doing that? Though, to be fair, she's getting so big that I wouldn't be surprised if she comes mid-late December instead of waitng for Jan 6th.
 
Hi ladies...

Had a nice antenatal session today as a 3 week old :baby: came in to demonstrate bathing, so cute. We saw the instruments for labour as well so I guess not so scary if you know in advance. I'm thinking about opting for a epidural for pain relief but really not sure. Have been impressed with myself since I came back because I was arsed enough to cook something nutritious for me and bean, although am defeated in finishing it!

Not sleeping so well as things on my mind but would probably last longer in the deep sleep period if a certain little man would stop kicking and wriggling on my bladder. Can't remember who said about being knocked out but if you find any good knock out drops, let me know :sleep:
 
Hi ladies - hope evryone is doing as well as can be. Soon enough we will all be finished work and holding our precious :baby:'s. Will we start a January baby thread so we can all talk about our newborns?

I feel unorgaznized at the moment - I have not started a hosipital bag or bought anything for one. I still need to buy some big items like a diaper bag, car seat and baby bath and have a huge list of little items I still need. It is really starting to feel surreal that I will be a Mummy in a matter of weeks. Anyone else feeling like that? xxxx
 
Hey hun it will all come together! I am prob organised as I have so much stuff from Caine anyway!

Millward :hugs:
 
Ok so i have aquestion for you all that might be tmi but im curious if anyone else has had this happen.
this is the third time its happened to me....
After sitting for awhile I stood up today and my lady bits were numb and tingling. My bum and legs were fine, not asleep at all but my lady bits were insanely numb. REALLY WEIRD FEELING BTW.
Anyone have this happen before?
 
Yes hun when I have been sat on the loo a while! I think its the pressure? x
 
Hey girls! Had yet another terrible night's sleep with me getting up at 1am and then 5am, not being able to sleep, so not a long post as i am abolsutely shattered! Plus, I don't know what it going on down there but it all feels soooo heavy, I can hardly bend over, sitting down feels really awkward and I have constant backache which spreads down my legs, with the occasional cramping. Oh the joys! Had doc apptmt this morning but there's nothing going on in there, its all part and parcel. Ooh cant believe the Dec dreamers are upt o 16 babies now!!! Eeek!

Its Thanksgiving here tomorrow so hubby has a nice 4 day weekend Plus have finally decided on my sis/bro-in-law xmas prez so am ordering today and am ordering a camcorder we have decided on.

Washed all bubs clothes yday and the towels we have bought for her, just got bedding left to do. I'm starting to feel slightly more organised now. Although still have very low motivation/energy for much else.

Anyway, hope u r all good :hugs:
 
I have so many pages to catch up on... going back for a read and then will try out my multi-quote ability!!
 
Hodbert and other Jellybeans over the sea, have a fab thanksgiving! :)
 
Well mostly there is quite a lot going on!!
Glad on the whole everybody is well though!


Hi ladies...

Had a nice antenatal session today as a 3 week old :baby: came in to demonstrate bathing, so cute. We saw the instruments for labour as well so I guess not so scary if you know in advance. I'm thinking about opting for a epidural for pain relief but really not sure.

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Glad the other antenatal went better!! My NHS ones started yesterday... did you have a lot of other people there? There were about 30 people in mine yesterday!!

In reading back I decided to do something useful.... and I collated all the names as per the original plan.... did I miss anyone that posted theirs?


Smiffy85 = Leanne from Nottingham
Little Mrs = Tracy from Chesterfield in Derbyshire#
Millward329 = Susie from Lancaster
Mom 2B- Laura from Ontario, Canada
Joj-m =Jo from Sheffield
Hodbert = Lisa, from Wigan in UK, but living in San Jose, California.
jms895= Jade from Nottingham
Faff&Fidget = Sam from Leicester but living near Wisbech
Lauren-kate = Lauren in Manchester
Sar35 = Sarah from Deal, Kent
Mum2be = Rachael, Cheshire
Beccybobeccy = Beccy, Bristol

This was to make up for not commenting on all your lovely posts.

Had a lot baby things going on this week. EVERYTHING feels baby related at the moment. I suppose thats to be expected when baby takes up residence in your ribs. The best things was my friends throwing me a suprise baby shower on Sunday. I almost went into early labour which the shock!!
I was so touched... plus I was moaning to OH only the other day that I wasn't having a shower so then I felt guilty that I didn't have enough faith!! lol

20 working days till Mat Leave.... can't bloody come soon enough...

Can't believe we are going to need a Baby thread soon!

Whats scarier than a July due date thread? AN AUGUST BABY THREAD!! Yes, there are now August babies in 1st tri... I'm feeling very old and wise now! lol!!

Love to all ....

PS. I love Gillian McKeith. You know you do too.:dohh:
 
Speaking of baby showers I have some questions for you all.

I had a baby shower for my little girl while pregnant. My aunt has said she would throw me one for this baby seeming as its a boy. She was planning to do it in November but decided shes too busy and will wait til January now.

Do you think its a better idea to wait until my baby is here to have it? This way everyone can meet him? Im sure I have most of what i will need for him for a week or two....except a diaper bg but I can always go get that...and a bassinet (moses basket)

Or do most ppl have their shower while PG? What do you think????
 
Oh btw.....surprise baby showers are the best...wish i had one. Your soo lucky! Hope you had lots of fun and got lots of the things you still needed for baby!!!!
 

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