July 2009 buddies wanted!!

[soliloquise]

hello again everyone. i am kind of new so a bit shy and not sure what to post or how to get to know people here.
i am up and down. the baby is doing ok tho lol.. but my health is buggered. i have dne nothing but sleep and have been too ill to light my fire so have been freezing too as its my only heating. not really looking after myself but that will change if i start to feel better. it isnt the pregnancy making me ill btw.. that just adds stuff to things already there lol
they changed my meds , not working well.. and i have been dosed up with pethedine by duty drs. not good. i dont want to give birth to keith richards lol
see my dr tomorrow ( if she is in ) and ask her to reassess my meds ( again ) and refer me to adifferent consultant because the current one is a twat who just said to stay on morphine til after the baby is born and then they would reinvestigate. that to me is not acceptable for the baby. anyway enough blah-ing, hope you are all doing better than me at least the baby has a nice strong heart beat here eh?

sam x

 

[TigerLady]

Definitely keep at the docs until they give you meds you are comfortable with! If you think it isn't good for your baby then don't let up until you get answers you like!!

I hope you feel better soon, hon!!

Just post whatever you are thinking or feeling - it is wonderful to get it out and you will find good support here!

 

[soliloquise]

just wanted to say you can add me on msn:

mystikspirit@msn.com

can have my phone number to text to if you msn me first or pm me here. i am a lively smart girl when i am not ill and a good friend. i would really welcome some pregnant friends, esp those with disabilities or musicians but that is not essential. other hippies very very welcome lol, but don't feel you have to be like that to add me. the more the merrier...

i have a facebook...

https://www.facebook.com/home.php#/profile.php?id=771905502&ref=profile

( i think that is the right link )

and a myspace but that is mainly for my music:

https://www.myspace.com/soliloquise

 

[soliloquise]

thanks tigerlady.. the problem is that without the morphine i am in agony and it is a hospital job where they end up giving me ( you guessed it ) morphine and pethedine.. so it is finding a way to not have an addicted baby really

 

[TigerLady]

Wow, I cannot imagine having to face such a dilema right now. You must be a very strong woman.

I really know very very little about these meds and pregnancy. If the baby is born addicted (which you obviously want to avoid, but it sounds like may not be able to) what does that mean? Can s/he be weaned off it without too many complications? Can it cause other birth defect problems?

 

[soliloquise]

Wow, I cannot imagine having to face such a dilema right now. You must be a very strong woman.

I really know very very little about these meds and pregnancy. If the baby is born addicted (which you obviously want to avoid, but it sounds like may not be able to) what does that mean? Can s/he be weaned off it without too many complications? Can it cause other birth defect problems?

it can affect development when tested in mice... consultant says to put it in perspective the biggest risk is my age ( nearly 40 ). other dr says going without and being in agony will stress the baby a lot too so to take the morphine just take minimum.. so i am not sure.
in third trim. is can affect lung development... not advised so not sure what they are planning for then.

i am seeing the dr tomorrow to ask to be referred to a new consultant for my stomach probs, if they had sorted that out properly i would not need to take much at all or at least v infrequently. but tbh he is totally crap.

anyway ty for listening lol.. it is stressful being so ill and on my own too

 

[TigerLady]

I can imagine it is! But your doc is right about the stress of being so ill is worse for baby than risks of some meds. You have to find a balance between what keeps you feeling well enough to keep the stress down and won't be too risky for baby. Be patient with yourself. I hope you find a doc that will help you through this!!

 

[shelleylu]

Morning girls

Hope everyone is doing ok this cold Monday morning!! I am nice and sick, with shocking heartburn constantly - didnt get to eat my roast beef yesterday again either!! Have decided to eat my main meal in the day when I dont feel so rough...

Aaaaaanyway, today is m/w appointment, so Im looking forward to that

Gem - you are always on of a night time woman, we never seem to be on together??!!

Sam - pleased you've joined us. I read your miracle story, and I have to hand it to you, you're one brave lady. It just goes to show you some of the things women can face when they have to right? Im with tigerlady on not really understanding the implications of taking meds whist being pg, but it sounds like its 6 of one and half a dozen of the other if you do or dont. I dont envy your position, but I have a great deal of respect for you, especially going it alone. Remeber we are here to moan at/celebrate with or sort of cyber hug....lol

I went on to your myspace. Some really cool tracks! I especially liked 'This life' - I am more of an indie girl, and its right up my street. My OH is in a band called (they are having a little time off due to techincal issues as we like to call them lol) they're called the jenkinsons. They're on myspace too. Since they've not been up and running, me and OH have been working on a few tracks together (i play accoustic and a bit of lead - he does too - just better lol) He's the songwriter and I just help slot words in when his mind goes, I come up with the odd melody too. Good partnership really.
The stuff we've done is more folky than the jenkinsons, but we've not recorded anything yet - watch this space though!!!

Hope everything goes well at the doctos today. Let us all know what happens.

Honey - I am sending you and your bean lots of hugs and

Im hoping to put my Christmas tree up this week. Am I on my own here being really excited about Christmas??!!!! I know I am a big kid at heart, but I cant help myself!

xxx

 

[geogem]

hey shelley - only on at the weekend on the evening, the rest of the time I check in whilst at work - lol

Shouldnt really I know.

anyway how are you?

Sam - dont be shy, we are all here to talk too, and I totally agree with the others about you being extremely brave!! Keep on at those docs and make them agree with something your happy with drug wise!! its your body and your baby, dont let them push you around!! Good luck and hope all goes well.

anyway girls I'll be here all day!! ha ha nice having a easy going boss!!

 

[soliloquise]

Morning girls

Hope everyone is doing ok this cold Monday morning!! I am nice and sick, with shocking heartburn constantly - didnt get to eat my roast beef yesterday again either!! Have decided to eat my main meal in the day when I dont feel so rough...

Aaaaaanyway, today is m/w appointment, so Im looking forward to that

Gem - you are always on of a night time woman, we never seem to be on together??!!

Sam - pleased you've joined us. I read your miracle story, and I have to hand it to you, you're one brave lady. It just goes to show you some of the things women can face when they have to right? Im with tigerlady on not really understanding the implications of taking meds whist being pg, but it sounds like its 6 of one and half a dozen of the other if you do or dont. I dont envy your position, but I have a great deal of respect for you, especially going it alone. Remeber we are here to moan at/celebrate with or sort of cyber hug....lol

I went on to your myspace. Some really cool tracks! I especially liked 'This life' - I am more of an indie girl, and its right up my street. My OH is in a band called (they are having a little time off due to techincal issues as we like to call them lol) they're called the jenkinsons. They're on myspace too. Since they've not been up and running, me and OH have been working on a few tracks together (i play accoustic and a bit of lead - he does too - just better lol) He's the songwriter and I just help slot words in when his mind goes, I come up with the odd melody too. Good partnership really.
The stuff we've done is more folky than the jenkinsons, but we've not recorded anything yet - watch this space though!!!

Hope everything goes well at the doctos today. Let us all know what happens.

Honey - I am sending you and your bean lots of hugs and

Im hoping to put my Christmas tree up this week. Am I on my own here being really excited about Christmas??!!!! I know I am a big kid at heart, but I cant help myself!

xxx

shelley thank you xx
if you need anyone to produce it or get it out there i am your girl cos i have a record label. i would like to hear the more folkie stuff. my label is for women and is primarily acoustic.

i don't think i am brave really i just want this sprog

 

[soliloquise]

thanks geogem xx

hope everyone else is ok

 

[Lyns]

Morning all.....goodness Solilioquise...you were up late! (or early?) Its a lovely day here in Wales...or my bit anyway!!

Got wretched heartburn this morning....I didn't get this until much later last time. Anyone else's kicked in yet, or is it a one-off?

 

[Elliebank]

Morning all and to the new girls, congrats on your 's!!!

Lyns I haven't got heartburn yet. Are anyone's nipples/bb's itchy? Don't know if it's my new bra!!

It's snowing here - so that's me becoming a hermit as I don't want to risk slipping!!

 

[Lyns]

Could also be your fabric conditioner....you get a bit more senstive to things like that in pregnancy. I had a few episodes where i reacted to washing powder or fabric oncditioner last time....like little itchy pin pricks on the skin. I switched to Fairy non-bio and their fabric conditioner and have had no problems since....including this time x

 

[Elliebank]

Could also be your fabric conditioner....you get a bit more senstive to things like that in pregnancy. I had a few episodes where i reacted to washing powder or fabric oncditioner last time....like little itchy pin pricks on the skin. I switched to Fairy non-bio and their fabric conditioner and have had no problems since....including this time x

We normally use Fairy non bio but have recently changed to co-op non bio, so it could be that, but as my bra is new I haven't washed it yet!!! It's an underwired one too & I hate it, my boobs look horrid!! All squashed & might as well be under my armpit

 

[geogem]

Morning girlies!!

Its snowing here too!! I have had a bit of heartburn too Lyns!! Every night without fail, although I'm not too bothered as it is my only symptom!!

 

[Sarah+]

Hello All! I see there are some people logged in, which is nice, are rare, for me to see as I'm in diff time zone to a lot of you My DH is actually on a plane as we speak on his way to the UK for business.

Wondering if anyone is having cramping? I've been getting mild/mod cramping in the left, and right, and centre (it seems to alternate!). Feels a lot better if I have a rest. No bleeding, so I'm hoping it's just things streeeetching out. Have mild nausea a fair bit of the time, but not too bad. Boobs are getting quite sore, and don't look bigger, but trying to button up today, I know they are! (DH keeps 'offering' to 'check' lol).

Loved the site with the real pics. So amazing. bye xx

P.S. Can you believe it's December already! Better start that Christmas shopping

 

[NikiJJones]

I actually had heartburn before my which was weird as it's not something I get usually. I've only had it once since then.
I'm feeling really icky today. Brought up half my dinner last night, then brought up breakfast today, and all the water or peppermint tea I've had too. I've just had 2 oatcakes and hoping they stay down. It's weird as I don't feel nauseus now like I did in the early weeks. I just feel sick from my stomach!
3 days till my 8 week scan, and I will know whether my LO is still OK. I wish I could fast forward till then!! I am sooooo impatient!

 

[Elliebank]

Wondering if anyone is having cramping? I've been getting mild/mod cramping in the left, and right, and centre (it seems to alternate!). Feels a lot better if I have a rest. No bleeding, so I'm hoping it's just things streeeetching out. Have mild nausea a fair bit of the time, but not too bad. Boobs are getting quite sore, and don't look bigger, but trying to button up today, I know they are! (DH keeps 'offering' to 'check' lol).

I had very mild cramping (like af cramping but milder) just before I got my and yesterday & today have had stronger cramping (exactly like af cramping), I've googled it though & it's normal, as long as there's no bleeding. Hope yr OH has packed his scarf & gloves!!!

 

[Sarah+]

Wondering if anyone is having cramping? I've been getting mild/mod cramping in the left, and right, and centre (it seems to alternate!). Feels a lot better if I have a rest. No bleeding, so I'm hoping it's just things streeeetching out. Have mild nausea a fair bit of the time, but not too bad. Boobs are getting quite sore, and don't look bigger, but trying to button up today, I know they are! (DH keeps 'offering' to 'check' lol).

I had very mild cramping (like af cramping but milder) just before I got my and yesterday & today have had stronger cramping (exactly like af cramping), I've googled it though & it's normal, as long as there's no bleeding. Hope yr OH has packed his scarf & gloves!!!

lol! I warned him to, but no.... It's hot here, so he was so looking forward to the cold!

Yeah, I think it's all ok. I also had mild cramps at the start, and these aren't as bad as I got with AF. Have stopped now anyhow. I'll take it as a sign little Plus One is doing 'home renovations'!