March Mama's! 2012 :) - 33 pink , 24 blue and 17 yellow bumps! 33 Babies!!

[blessed22]

Hiya Ladies,

First of all, thank you for taking the time to write so many lovely, comforting replies. I apreciate all the advice and support - so so glad i joined this forum, it really is a support network isn't it

The Dr has phoned me now and says not to worry overly even though I've had a m/c already it doesn't mean that this is necessarily going to be one too. I am still worried though - well you do don't you? It's worse I think because it was a missed miscarriage last time and I didn't have any bleeding - only some pink spotting, so i'm still worried cos I know it can happen woith no signs at all really.

She told me to put my feet up and relax which I can't do cos I'm at work but fortunately I work with my Mum who is very caring and is allowing me to take it easy and sit on my bum lots today

So, the next step is I am waiting for the EPU to ring me andget me in for a scan - the Dr was ringing them and getting them to call me but that was nearly 2 hrs ago and I haven't heard - Boohoo....

Will let you all know what happens ....

xxxxxxxx

goodluck hun im sure all is well n its natural to worry! lol so i wont say dnt worry!!! but i will say we are all here for you so come and vent scream cry whateva hahaha we will understand!

 

[Joannaxoxo]

Ok Ladies I need some advice. I don't know if this is just my hormones or if I really do feel this way but about a month ago we got a 7 week old puppy. And I realize that I should love this dog and be happy around it, but all I want to do is wring her neck! We have been trying for weeks to house break her... and I know at this point it is not that her bladder cant hold out for long... she just goes anywhere! We are very good at taking her outside like every hour, but still its like she holds it so she can do inside! She is also in a biting stage and you cant even pet her without getting nipped. I have no patience for her right now and all I want to do is scream at her. I told hubby that if he cant look after her (he sleeps in so I have to deal with the dog in the morning) then I want her gone. Do you think I am feeling like this because I am hormonal or because I truly hate the dog??

Sorry I just need to rant.

 

[blessed22]

ummm idk probably just hormones!!! cus my dog works my nerves too but i love her to death!!! and I woulld neva get rid her but i do get frustrated with her more! lol its ok

 

[MsCrow]

I'm sorry about your father, that must be a hard decision on whether to tell them about the baby. When you do get to tell them in a few weeks it will be a really nice surprise for them though.

Thanks. It is hard. We live quite far away and I want to be able to tell them in person but I can see not doing so until the end of August. Who knows. I feel like I'm hiding something massive from them, well I am I suppose, but what they're/we're facing is so much already. I don't want them worrying about me too.

As for your dog, well, I think it's probably 70% hormones and 30% annoyed with your dog. At the moment I am fit to snap at anything. Someone's bag kept knocking my leg on the train this morning and I was 2 seconds away from ripping their head off! So, I guess it could be that. But also, well, your priorities have changed a little in your head, so the fact the puppy is preferring to wee inside would tick you off. All I can suggest is perseverance and making her favourite indoor places REALLY unattractive.

 

[MsCrow]

I just thought....when our girl kitten wanted to wee in the corner of the living room (we had gotten heavy litter which she didn't like) we put tinfoil in the corner which she HATED, so that might work with your puppy?

 

[Joannaxoxo]

I just thought....when our girl kitten wanted to wee in the corner of the living room (we had gotten heavy litter which she didn't like) we put tinfoil in the corner which she HATED, so that might work with your puppy?

Good idea, I'll have to think of something she doesn't like. But no sure where to put it, since she goes in random places. I think it might be an attention thing too, since I am practically ignoring her at the minute (just trying to stay calm so I stay away) and DH is the one looking after her, which is isn't consistant enough. I am just so hormonal at the minute that any little thing she does is enough to put my head through the wall. lol it seems silly really but I can't help it at the time. Thanks for your advice

 

[charm232]

Hey ladies,

How are we all? Excellent I hope, well I was just wondering if anyone else has booked a dating scan? I thought they did them at 12 weeks but I have just had mine confirmed by the mid wife and it is on 18th of Aug and I will exactly 10 weeks

 

[newfielady]

I think it could be hormonal. I loves my puppy right to death, and shes a great dog but she gets on my nerves more now than ever. . I tries not to ball at her because I know it's just me and not her. I guess we are all getting a lesson in patience now

 

[charm232]

............oops, posted too early!!!!

I will be 10 weeks, very excited but just wondering if anyone else has dates for theirs? How on earth are we going to wait that long its awful I'm just too excited to wait! I am a teacher and am hols at the mo which is a big bonus but i'm just trying to keep myself occupied as this is my 1st!!!! so no other kids to keep me busy!

 

[newfielady]

I'm waiting for my dating scan now. I'll have it next week or the very beginning of the week after.

 

[Joannaxoxo]

I think it could be hormonal. I loves my puppy right to death, and shes a great dog but she gets on my nerves more now than ever. . I tries not to ball at her because I know it's just me and not her. I guess we are all getting a lesson in patience now

They say patience is a virtue... it sooo is true right now.

 

[breezybride]

............oops, posted too early!!!!

I will be 10 weeks, very excited but just wondering if anyone else has dates for theirs? How on earth are we going to wait that long its awful I'm just too excited to wait! I am a teacher and am hols at the mo which is a big bonus but i'm just trying to keep myself occupied as this is my 1st!!!! so no other kids to keep me busy!

I am also a teacher and expecting my first. I'm due 3/30. 5 wks today!

 

[littleANDlost]

Good day all,

Been stuck at work and to busy to check the boards and looks like it's been a busy day.

Luv_My_Bichon... I hope everything is ok, I can't really say much more than anyone else has but we're all thinking off you. The news of your pregnancy might be a well needed boost for your dad when you do tell him though

and to everyone else. How are we all?
I seem to be in a good mood today, I finally finished a work based NVQ this morning which now looks nice on my CV and my morning sickness is finally (touch wood) letting up.

xx

 

[loolindley]

I think it could be hormonal. I loves my puppy right to death, and shes a great dog but she gets on my nerves more now than ever. . I tries not to ball at her because I know it's just me and not her. I guess we are all getting a lesson in patience now

We have a 3 year old, and a 4 month old cocker spaniels, and the yougest, Indy is a bloody monster. She is so mischievious, and I realise that normally I would laugh, but she just makes me want to cry at the moment (especially when I want a nap, and she is chewing that bloody squeeky toy...which I must remember before bedtime I hid it under my OH's pillow!).

I would say for me it is morstly hormonal, but I completely get the accident thing. Magic, the 3 year old took over a year to house train - and not for our hard work.

Have you tried crate training? We did it with Indy, and she was house broken in a couple of weeks. It pulls on the heart strings a bit more when you have to bang them up, but it works a treat. She is out of the crate now, and sleeps on the landing with Magic every night - accident free.

You'll get there hun, but it'll drive you potty in the process!

 

[Joannaxoxo]

I think it could be hormonal. I loves my puppy right to death, and shes a great dog but she gets on my nerves more now than ever. . I tries not to ball at her because I know it's just me and not her. I guess we are all getting a lesson in patience now

We have a 3 year old, and a 4 month old cocker spaniels, and the yougest, Indy is a bloody monster. She is so mischievious, and I realise that normally I would laugh, but she just makes me want to cry at the moment (especially when I want a nap, and she is chewing that bloody squeeky toy...which I must remember before bedtime I hid it under my OH's pillow!).

I would say for me it is morstly hormonal, but I completely get the accident thing. Magic, the 3 year old took over a year to house train - and not for our hard work.

Have you tried crate training? We did it with Indy, and she was house broken in a couple of weeks. It pulls on the heart strings a bit more when you have to bang them up, but it works a treat. She is out of the crate now, and sleeps on the landing with Magic every night - accident free.

You'll get there hun, but it'll drive you potty in the process!

Wow a year to house train! I think I would get rid of her before then haha. I think this is all down to my hormones making me crazy. We have considered crate training but I don't think it would be much different from what we are already doing... at night and when we are out, she gets put into the small bathroom, we put a baby gate in front of the door rather than closing her in completely with the door closed. It seems to work and shes stopped peeing in there during the night or while we are out... so I know she is able to hold it for long periods of time... I think she is just peeing on the floor to get attention. Boy its like having a baby already! haha

 

[littleANDlost]

I couldn’t help much with the dog issue so I googled (good old google) and found this

''Make yourself a Shaker Bottle or Shaker Can

A shaker can is simply an empty cola can with a several coins inside it. The opening is taped over to prevent the coins flying out. It makes a lot of noise when you shake it up and down.

A shaker bottle is a plastic bottle with some small pebbles or coins placed inside.

Watch your dog for any signs (such as sniffing and circling) that he is even thinking about urinating. The moment he goes to urinate shake the can once only to get his attention. The loud noise should startle him and interrupt what he is doing. As he looks towards where the noise has come from. Give him the command in a stern voice 'NO PEE'. Sometimes throwing the can in his general direction works well too but be careful not to hit him with it as you only want to startle him not harm him.

OK, so you have stopped him peeing once. Now you have to be consistent and diligent and continue with the behaviour modification each and every time you see him attempts to urinate.’’


Looks like fun to me even if it doesn’t work.

 

[Joannaxoxo]

Thats an awesome idea!!! I will definately try that today! Thanks so much

 

[littleANDlost]

I hope it works for you

 

[struth]

I'm sorry about your father, that must be a hard decision on whether to tell them about the baby. When you do get to tell them in a few weeks it will be a really nice surprise for them though.

Thanks. It is hard. We live quite far away and I want to be able to tell them in person but I can see not doing so until the end of August. Who knows. I feel like I'm hiding something massive from them, well I am I suppose, but what they're/we're facing is so much already. I don't want them worrying about me too.

What a trying time for you. You must have such mixed emotions. Lots of hugs to you x

 

[xdaniellexpx]

am back ladies had a tuff afternoon feeling sic an deeling with a teething baby. haha i have images of you thowing coke cans at ur puppy now hehehe