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[MrsWez]

Doodle, it's not natural. Lots of angles, makeup and airbrushing. I'm 5"0' and have almost accepted i will never be a model.

Sharique, glad you are okay. I'm getting more uncomfortable and cranky by the day.

Okay, ladies I think you were right about the nesting. My back is killing me and I still want to vacuum, mop the floors and I have a load of laundry to finish up. Sometimes I think I can still do anything I want but reality reminds me I'm really really pregnant.

 

[fifi-folle]

Still no proper action from me, it's been on and off all day but just been for an hour long walk and that got the tightenings going good and proper again! OK I'm also exhausted and sore but hopefully baby will decide to make it's escape sooner rather than later. Brain isn't working to do individual messages, sorry! Going to get DH to try acupressure points now! And popped another homeopathic remedy under my tongue. Can you tell I've decided this is going to happen soon?!?!

 

[mummySS]

Hiya ladies, well we're finally back online apart from Paul has nicked off with my laptop

And for some reason I have spent the last 30 mins sobbing uncontrollably about absolutely nothing!! Can't explain it, it just came from nowhere. I'm putting it down to the usual hormones, plus having a crappy nights sleep (I was itching for 3 hours nonstop and when I finally got to sleep DH kept waking me up as I was snoring very loudly....), and also generally just feeling a bit out of sorts. I feel like I'm just pottering around waitingfor baby, I listen to paul's work stories and just can't seem to find any 'purpose'. It's so strange, especially when you all know how much I was looking forward to finishing work! Anyway, I'm sure it'll pass tomorrow. Does anyone else remotely feel like this?

Anyway, it's good to be back properly. I've missed you girls. Been just about keeping up with the posts but it's been impossible to respond to everything...

X

 

[SugarBeth]

Good luck! Hopefully something works. I had my mind very set for the last two days that if I was going to be constantly having contractions and not be sleeping, I was going to make them mean something! I don't think I managed to get the baby convinced yet though. Still working on it, I desperately want her out by the end of the weekend!

Still no proper action from me, it's been on and off all day but just been for an hour long walk and that got the tightenings going good and proper again! OK I'm also exhausted and sore but hopefully baby will decide to make it's escape sooner rather than later. Brain isn't working to do individual messages, sorry! Going to get DH to try acupressure points now! And popped another homeopathic remedy under my tongue. Can you tell I've decided this is going to happen soon?!?!

 

[DragonMummy]

Sharique I am tired out just READING your post!

Doods I don't worry about these models. They get paid lots of money to stand around being bored and looking vacant, and not eat. i like eating. Therefore I must accept that I come with more round, soft bits than they do.

Mich I say follow that dream

Fee i have full empathy. Just been to choir practice, sat down for most of it and STILL got home feeling like there was a baby hanging out. also feel soooo bruised down there and if I sit in the wrong position it just causes humungous pains.

So just got in. Not had any tea but too tired and achey to be arsed to go downstairs and make something. i will of course regret that decision when I get up at 1am to pea and my stomach is wondering if my throat has been cut but never mind. I don't think anyone expected to see me at choir tonight and they all seemed pleased that i was there which was nice. I got some serious commitment brownie points anyway!

 

[Aaisrie]

To pea DM?? LOL I just totally had a visual of you urinating peas.... hahahahah

 

[DragonMummy]

I type too fast.... get carried away with myself!

 

[Aaisrie]

It certainly made me laugh which is always a good thing :] I do the same thing especially if someone talks to me when I'm typing I start typing what they're saying LOL

 

[DragonMummy]

I do too since thats sort of my job! is fine when you're transcribing a phone call but when you're trying to decide whats for dinner whilst typing an email it can get a bit random....

 

[BlueViolet]

Doodle, sorry about posting that link. The dresses are pretty...the models are annoying. I'm with DM, I do like to eat, so I'm not going to look like that. I wish I would prefer broccoli instead of ice cream, but I don't see that happening anytime soon. The best I can hope for is that I'll get back in shape and can limit treats.

Simmy, hope you feel better. I do know what you mean about not finding a "purpose." I've been looking for one since I stopped working full time. Now that I'm done with my part-time job, I'm feeling even more without a purpose. I'm trying to read more and find something interesting to watch to get my mind off it.

DM, hope you feel better and manage to get some rest.

Fifi, hope your efforts pay off! You are definitely more determined than I am.

Wez, try to take it easy. You need to prop your feet up and relax.

 

[amand_a]

I had trouble too finding purpose when I finished work with my last pergnancy. I also found that it got worse after DD was born and DH went back to work. Being a mum was great but after being in a position of responsibility at work I found myself thinking gosh is this it now. Dont get me wrong I love being a mum I just think that some of us need a hobby, job or project to help feel like your contributing to the adult world again. sounds so silly talking about it lol but for me that was part of the reason I started study again.

Dont worry, the first weeks are pretty full on so I doubt many people will feel like that, I might just be odd

 

[mummySS]

Cheers BlueV - reading is a good suggestion! I have yet to unpack my Kindle, but when i do, that will be my mission

I just had a random nap (between 10-midnight). This is the time normal people actually go to bed! But now I'm up and awake. I guess it's all good to get used to crazy baby times.

DM - good job on getting to choir! Sympathies with the pain... When i get up from anywhere I look like an old lady. Especially first thing in the morning.

So has anyone heard from Sherri today? I hope her and Colby are getting on ok. xx

 

[mummySS]

I had trouble too finding purpose when I finished work with my last pergnancy. I also found that it got worse after DD was born and DH went back to work. Being a mum was great but after being in a position of responsibility at work I found myself thinking gosh is this it now. Dont get me wrong I love being a mum I just think that some of us need a hobby, job or project to help feel like your contributing to the adult world again. sounds so silly talking about it lol but for me that was part of the reason I started study again.

Dont worry, the first weeks are pretty full on so I doubt many people will feel like that, I might just be odd

Thanks amanda, glad it's not just me, seems like a normal feeling. I can't believe it's hit me after only a few days not working! lol. I'm so bad at domestic stuff, i guess i'm just struggling to figure out my 'role' now. Will alter again when baby's born and i'm a feeding machine! Moo

 

[BlueViolet]

Will alter again when baby's born and i'm a feeding machine! Moo

HAHA! I've been leaking so often that I already feel like a moo cow. I just need a baby to feed

 

[BlueViolet]

Simmy, I was just thinking...If you want a reading distraction, I recommend reading anything by Jen Lancaster. This one is her first book:

https://www.amazon.com/Bitter-New-B...7608/ref=sr_1_2?ie=UTF8&qid=1308873798&sr=8-2

It's not elevated reading by any means, but it's downright hilarious. I'm reading a ton of baby/labor books, an animal behavior book called Inside a Dog by Alexandra Horowitz, and Sex Drugs and Cocoa Puffs by Chuck Klosterman. I'll let you know if any are good. If you would see my book shelves you would laugh at the randomness of what's there. I've got Anna Karenina next to complete trash. It's quite funny

 

[mummySS]

Ooh thanks, it looks right up my street! I'm very random with books too. As Linds knows I have a penchant for Enid Blyton (lol) but LOVE foreign lit too (eg Gabriel Garcia Marquez, Haruki Murakami). And my fave books of the past couple of years were Shantaram and the Millennium trilogy (The Girl With the Dragon Tattoo etc).

Will see if i can order the Jen lancaster one!

 

[BlueViolet]

I hope you enjoy it! I saw the Girl with the Dragon Tattoo movie. I bet the book was even better.

 

[amand_a]

Well I just got back from my appointment at the hospital and have no more answers than I started with. I did not get to see who I was supposed to as she is away, and the stupid bitch I did see told me that my itching is normal,gave me a new script and go see a dermatologist! I get dermatitis im not stupid this is not dermatitis and since when is it normal to be up half the night scratching! I started bawling at the appointment and all she said was try and get some more rest, NO SHIT!

So as it stands still waiting on second results from the GP, have to wait for Monday for those and i'm scratching like a mad woman for no apparent reason.

Ok rant over, I just dont know how I am going to cope till Monday yet alone possibly 5 more weeks

 

[Squeeker]

DM, it sounds like your pre-op went really well! I can't believe there's going to be another wave of babies this weekend! Good luck to everyone!

Am I the only one not having contractions or losing mucous plug or being teased by signs?? I don't even think LO is engaged. Last week my dr said the baby was fixed but not engaged and my cervix was 4cm long. I think I might be the last bump standing....

No, you aren't the only one... I have yet to feel any different. I have 4 weeks to go, though... I'm among the last of the Beach Bumps!

Will alter again when baby's born and i'm a feeding machine! Moo

HAHA! I've been leaking so often that I already feel like a moo cow. I just need a baby to feed

Tell me about it... I've been leaking since 8 weeks. Not enough for breast pads (except for a few nights) but I still have spots every morning.

AFM, DH is painting the baseboards as we speak! Hopefully we'll get the crib up this weekend!!

 

[BlueViolet]

Amanda, it stinks the appointment went so badly. Can you get an appointment with anyone else? I hope you figure something out so you can sleep. I think Sherri had some suggestions for the itchiness. Sorry I forgot what they were.

Squeeker, I know what you mean about the breast pads...not quite enough for them, but I don't want to go around with wet spots on my shirt either. I've been stuffing tissues in my bra...classy! The annoying part is that I don't want to even deal with a bra when I'm around the house and it's so hot. But I don't want to stain my clothes either...ah, the joys of pregnancy!