****September Stars!!****

[becs0375]

So glad you are feeling more positive MrsJO8, makes the world of difference when you can talk to someone xxx Hopefully the counselling will be of great help too xx

 

[SisterRose]

Mrsj08 - Sorry! i didn't mean to make you feel bad or anything and i appreciate any advice!
The midwife did write in my notes that I need to see a maternity psychiatrist just to monitor me during my pregnancy at the first appointment almost 10 weeks ago now! but so far I've heard nothing about it. I also went to see my doctor and asked her to refer me as I'm dying to talk to someone about things and she said she would but I've heard nothing there either. I'm trying my best to stay positive about things and pray I don't suffer anything like Peuperal Psychosis after LO is born! I think I could cope with some PND/baby blues but I'm just uttery terrified of getting PP after hearing the awful things that can happen and my mother went through.
I'm hoping that when I finally get to see the psychiatrist they might think it a good idea to just put me on some kind of medication/prevention after the birth just to make sure I don't go down that path and can enjoy a happy first few months with my new baby!

I really hope seeing the maternity psychiatrist helps you to feel more positive about everything to! and i guess things can only get better!
x

 

[Fish&Chips]

Congrats Zo23!

Blob and Amy, I hope you get some positive answers soon.

Babythinkpink, hope you feel better soon hun but yey to the bean making moves in your belly. I can't wait for mine to become visible.

Yey elmaxie!! A little girlie!! so excited for you.

Wow Louise, what an amazing dh you have!!

Mrs J, glad your appointment went well but ouch to more blood tests. I'm surprised they didn't tell you before that they needed to be redone.

I've really struggled to walk today which is a worry. I keep getting sharp stabbing pains in my left buttock. I'm worried I have SPD. I have tried to contact my mw for 2 days now but no luck.

 

[hmu04146]

Hey Fish and chips, doing a wee bit of stalking you ladies as this is where i should be. Im so sorry I forgot to say after my mmc but could I be removed? Sorry again xxx

 

[Fish&Chips]

Hey Fish and chips, doing a wee bit of stalking you ladies as this is where i should be. Im so sorry I forgot to say after my mmc but could I be removed? Sorry again xxx

Oh hun I'm so sorry! I hope you and your oh are ok. xx

 

[Fish&Chips]

Oh but congrats on your pregnancy!! Hurrah!! You are still welcome to stick with us ladies! x

 

[MrsJ08]

Thanks ladies xx

F&C - I spoke to my MW about SPD today as the physio said that's what I have. In our maternity unit there is a specialist who deals with SPD and people with hip and back problems. It's difficult isn't it because you don't know these things unless they tell you. Perhaps if you can't get hold of your own MW it might be worth calling the Ante-natal clinic for advice in case your unit has one too? Suprisingly, I've found Maternity receptionist's to be pretty nice, especially when compared to Doctor's receptionist's many of whom seem to have been to evil school. Lol!

x

 

[Fish&Chips]

That's a good idea, thanks hun. If I don't have any luck tomorrow I will call them directly. I wouldn't have suspected SPD but my sister had it and when I told her my symptoms she said it most likely is. x

 

[x-amy-x]

I have been in a lot of pain with my hips today, hoping im not gonna have spd... hoping i just slept funny!

 

[Jellycat]

Congrats Elmaxie on the girl !!

Well I had my midwife appointment today to find not only they have me down 3 inches shorter but they have lost all my bloodwork too....... ummm anyway all was forgiven once she helped me locate babba and hear the heartbeat!

Does it sound strange that finally today it all seemed to sink in that i'm actually having a baby,I don't know what's taken me so long

F&C lets hope it's not SPD... I know you can buy special belts to help ease the pain and pressure as my beautician is going through the same thing at he mo.

 

[Sarahkka]

Evening everyone!
I had to take notes so that I could remember what everyone has been up to. The best part is that we are just getting warmed up. You wait until we get closer to the due dates and we're all in our first few weeks of mat leave. December Mummies 2008 would regularly post pages and pages of what we were going to eat for every meal! We had way too much time on our hands! It was pretty funny.

Anyway, more long crazy days at work for me. I keep wondering when and if this job is ever going to calm down a little. It's very fun and all stuff I love doing, but I feel like I'm sprinting up a mountain all day long and never get any closer to the top. You know how you manage to check 250 items off your to-do list, but it grows by the same amount at the same time? That's been work for me for the last few months. Nature of the beast, I think. Good thing I love my job!

Bekklez - I not only get sneezier, I get more mucousy in general. Very common pregnancy symptom, apparently. Loooovely.
By the way, I think that you are totally doing the right thing about the anxiety/PND by accessing every support system available to you in a preventative manner. I'd be way more worried about your situation if you were downplaying your risk or brushing off your family history. Showing such awareness and being so proactive means you are a step ahead of the illness, kitten, and that's a great thing. The hardest part is trying to find a little peace of mind for yourself now. Maybe an afternoon on the couch with the complete works of Jane Austen?

Oh crap. I can't remember who was having the distinctly unsupportive things said to them at work. At any rate, I completely agree with MrsJo. You might want to consider looking up your rights in the workplace while pregnant. MrsJo is absolutely correct. Your employer is legally obliged to modify your work situation and if they are a hair less than positive about your situation, they are being sexually discriminatory and you can charge them with labour code and human rights violations. Pregnancy is not a crime. It's not something any of us did to piss off our employers, and they don't get to act as if it is. Ahem. I will try to stop ranting now. It is a terrible problem that I have while pregnant. I get a good head of steam built up and then the hormones take over and I could go on for awhile!

Emma - congrats on the pink bump! You sound mildly shocked! I have a feeling mine might be a girl, then I totally doubt myself and haven't got a clue. Both husband and I are really dying to know!

Emzy - your husband is a star. And because you decided to say something, let's hope that Mr. Manners doesn't treat another woman the way he treated you. Good for both of you for standing up for respectful treatment. Some people just seem to need a reminder to be polite, eh?

Sending pain-free healing thoughts to all the achey and uncomfortable preggies out there. Here's hoping it's just a day or two of your bodies adjusting.

 

[apaton]

hi ladies just to report my scan went well baby is fine but i got no pics because machine was broke , i have some from 18 weeks ill get them on wen i get a min , good luck every1 else who has still to get 1 xxxxx

 

[Teeny Weeny]

Morning ladies, I am just off out to take little one to the pics to see 'the spy next door' and I will try not to fall asleep!!!
Tonight I have lots to do as the estate agent is coming first thing tomorrow so we have to make the house all sparkly..and I will have to clean out my sons aquatic turtles too which is not muy favourite job.

Apaton...so glad your scan went well.

Have a good day. xx

 

[Boony]

Happy 16 weeks to me!!! Only 3 days till my scan cant wait!!

Had some news today. My husband is in the RAF and because we are having a baby they will move us into a 3 bed house instead of the 2 bed we are in now. But because we want a certain area which is rather popular we might have to wait until after the baby is born so now i'm in limbo for the next few weeks until we find out i dont know if to pack or not if to paint my sons room back to magnolia or not etc so now i have an excuse not to do much for the next few weeks haha! I hope we do manage to move beforehand though i'd rather move whilst pregnant than move with a 2 year old and a newborn!

 

[becs0375]

We will be posted and move when the baby is 4 weeks old!! I am just hoping we get another 3 bed house! We were lucky here and got a 3 bed as the camp is so empty and they have surplus housing.
Bony I hope you get a move before baby is born, bloody pain!!

 

[Boony]

i dont mind waiting if it means we get the area we want though. i dont like any of the other areas plus if we moved to any other area i wouldnt be able to do anything because DH would need our car to get to work and we cant afford to get another car atm because were trying to save for a house deposit.

becs i dont envy you moving with a 4 week old. Do you have family close by to help?

 

[becs0375]

i dont mind waiting if it means we get the area we want though. i dont like any of the other areas plus if we moved to any other area i wouldnt be able to do anything because DH would need our car to get to work and we cant afford to get another car atm because were trying to save for a house deposit.

becs i dont envy you moving with a 4 week old. Do you have family close by to help?

Luckily my family are very close and we are only moving to Honington which is about 40 mins from where we are atm, so I hoping for a day move!! Just want it over and done with now! Just hope baby comes on time LMAO!!!

 

[Louise3512uk]

WOooooooooooo! Morning everyone!!

Well my morning sickness appears to be back Oh well, think of how firm my stomach muscles will be!!

Becs & Boony, I feel for you, we moved into our quarter 2/3 weeks before we got married! STRESS!!

Got our angelsounds doppler today, listened to the baby, it was wriggling and moving A LOT! At one point, I heard a loud noise, felt movement and saw belly move at the same time! That was pretty special

Only 2 weeks till we find out the flavour, can't wait! Hope everyone has a lovely day xx

 

[becs0375]

Oh no for the morning sickness, hopefully it will go soon enough!!

 

[Mrs_N]

aw sorry your morning sickness is back louise, but yay for a wriggly baby!

does anyone know if they have an anterior placenta?? both me and my midwife think I do because when you put the doppler on you hear a alot of placenta noises very loud! i know it doesn't really make a lot of difference, but would it affect when I'll feel baby move?