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[steph1505]

Good morning ladies :wave:

Hoping - Yeah I remember at my first midwife appointment they asked me what hospital I wanted to go to! I had already decided before we were ever pregnant but yeah, they ask u really early on!

Lol I would prob have done what u done and take the one that offers the earlier scan! Like she said, u can always change ur mind once uv had ur scan! I would def choose what ever one you feel better about! Did ur friend have a bad experience regarding the maternity unit at the local hospital?

Aaw I hope u get ur scan before the wedding! Would be lovely for everyone to know

The screening tests definitely know how to put the fear of god into u! There is so much that they test for but try not to worry about them! Just keep taking ur folic acid! I think the rest is down to genetics!

Certain - 1 week today!!!! How u feeling?? Eek!

Smiley - Hows u? Hows DS today? Better i hope!

AFM - Aw I had suuuuch a good sleep last nite...and I was wearing jammy bottoms so that puts my last theory out the window

Is anyone else REALLY itchy? I feel as if im constantly scratching somewhere!xxxxx

 

[steph1505]

Btw... who has facebook?? We need to all keep in contact cos I doubt we'll be updating B'n'B once were in labour or had the baby!! And im faaaaar too nosie to wait about for news If uz have facebook, PM me and I'll add uz!!

Smiley...this doesnt apply to u

xxxxx

 

[Hopingitwill]

Thread been unusually quiet. Hope you all ok? Xxx

 

[CertainTurton]

Beauty - hows things? good to hear from you!

Smiley -All well? hows DS1? not developed a cold a hope! Got nice plans for the weekend?

Hoping - hmm yes has been a bit quiet, hopefully no early labours! I dont remember my mw mentioning it to me but I have never really had an option with my health issues. How exciting, and Oct baby! My neighbours have just told us they are expecting and due in Oct too (ive told them they can practice changing nappies anytime )

Steph - Hun keep an eye on the itching! I do get it a bit but you must call the mw if its getting a lot as it could be your liver playing up, esp if its your hands and feet or all over. Dont hesitate if you arent sure! How is it now? thanks for asking, Im feeling excited and nervous!

AFM - well ive been to the hosp again today (sigh!) and had my pre op - usual bloods, bp etc and also my CTG which was all good again. Gettin some strong BH showing up! However they have informed me it is now practice to give steroids to anyone planning a delivery before 39 weeks! so I have a very sore bottom following a nasty jab I have to go back tomorrow as well for the 2nd one....very painful but got to help her lungs just in case! just annoying to have to go in ANOTHER day as well! Oh well.

 

[steph1505]

Hello!!

Hoping - how u doin? Hows the tiredness treatin u? Hope ur managing to get a decent nights sleep!!

Certain - ouch! Ur poor wee bum!! I never knew they did that at all! Brandon was born at 38 weeks and he was absolutely fine! Glad that everything is good tho! This is ur last friday being pregnant! Wow how exciting is that!!!

How long does it take for u to be monitored? Must be annoying that u cant really plan anything for during the day

I did read that itching can be linked to the liver but it said 'constant' itching, and this isnt constant...i just go thru times where i could literally scratch my skin off! Il mention to my midwife on weds!

Smiley - how goes it?

AFM - Well...this is the strangest thing ever...no judging or laughing at me...but for the past few days all ive wanted to do is drink our fabric conditioner!!! I havent...but i really really want to! I take it to bed and sit in bed and smell it! How much of a weirdo am i

Xxxxx

 

[CertainTurton]

Lol steph please please don't drink it!! Maybe you are needing something like it? Def mention the itching to your mw.

When I have the CTG monitor it takes an hour but you just have to turn up and wait for one to become free so we norm have to wait for half hr or so. Today it took them half hr to get the injection ready! But tomorrow is just the injection so fx it's not too long!

 

[steph1505]

Haha! I pinkie promise i wont drink my fabric conditioner (thats the strangest sentence ive ever said!!)

Ah thats good that todays appt is just for the jag...altho no one really enjoys a jag in the behind!! But hopefully u wont b up there for too long!!

Wot does everyone have planned for this weekend? Xxxx

 

[Hopingitwill]

Hi girls-
Steph you made me giggle with you need for fabric conditioner. Maybe your oh should put it far away from temptation- is it any particular brand or flavour hehe! Is your itching any better?my friend had issues in maternity unit. She was told one thing by doctor ( to stay in bed and ring if she needed the baby picked up as she had had a very nasty tear and hadn't fully recovered from epi and anaesthetic. However when she called the matron she was told to not be lazy. They also put her on antibiotics she shouldn't have bern on when breastfeeding and at one point she had a bit of post natal depression she was told that as she was a teacher she should be able to control her emotions better so stop being pathetic and pull yourself together! Having said that it doesn't mean it applies for me. That unit does water births too which they offered me andbit is my nearest one( dilivers 600ish babies) Will see what they are like for antenatal and then if needed will change. Howevery other nearest is a lot bigger ( delivers circa 4000). They have a six hour policy that you need to be out of hospital within 6 hours of having the baby unless c section where they keep you fir 24 hours.
Certain- your poor bottom hope it is ok. Just think your final weekend as notbeing an 'official' mother. This time next week you will have your dd in your arms. How exciting!!!! Hope you don't have too much waiting around today.
Smiley- you ok? Worried that we havnt heard from you as unlike you to be so quiet!! Hope you and spd ok?

Afm- struggling with tiredness was in bed by 6 last night just chilling watching movie. Been quite nauseous last couple of days and just feel generally crap. Belly been sore think cause am bloated and constipated. However, all this is a small price to pay if I get a beautiful healthy baby out of it! Apparently I keep going pale - my boss can't believe noone at work has figured it out because I look so bad in mornings. Don't think I will be a blossomer- will just look continually rough. I have booking appointment week today so think things will start to feel more real. Have mother in law over for weekend and we are taking her out fir mothers day so going to clean the house now that my dog has kindly ensured I am awake. Have a good day girls xxx

 

[CertainTurton]

Hi hoping- aww I'm sure you will bloom eventually- the 1st few weeks are the woes, 2nd tri is blooming time and now were at whale time i can still remember when People stopped saying how well I looked and started asking how long til I was due sorry you are starting to feel rough but it's a good sign the hormones are pumping

Smiley- please respond- getting worried!

Afm- now have sore thighs too as they did the other 2 injections there but they weren't as bad today. Glad that's over! The all know me in the unit there now, been there every day this week except for thurs and have to go back tomorrow too. Madness. Got nice roast planned with my mum and sis tomorrow for mothers day and then hopefully a spa, well peri and facial on mon ( I say hopefully as it depends if there is a cancellation for c sec) can't wait- my feet look AWFUL!!

 

[Hopingitwill]

He he certain- wouldn't worry about your feet think it is the last thing they will be looking at! Sorry to hear your thighs are sore but wow to think you could have had your dd in a days time! We are off out for a meal tonight with mil think having Indian. Should be interesting but at mo craving dry chicken tikka. Just hoping the smells don't get to me. Enjoy your meal tomorrow. X

Steph- have you heard from smiley on fb- worried about her as she normally is on everyday!

 

[steph1505]

Happy Mothers Day ladies

Certain - aww lots of sympathy for ur thighs! Lol! Ur days out with ur mum and sis sound lovely! I bet the staff in the ward are really gonna miss u when DD has arrived lol! They wont kno wot to do with themselves!

Hoping - aaw im sure u will bloom in the 2nd tri! I havent really blossomed this pregnancy but i blame Brandon for that .

How was ur meal last nite? Yummy i hope!!

Nothing on facebook to say smiley has went in to labour or anything so im sure all is ok! Maybr her OH had whisked her away for a romantic mothers day treat!

Hope u all have lovely days! Xxxxxx

 

[smiley330]

Happy Mother's day everyone!!

I'm so sorry about the quietness - I stupidly managed to unsubscribe myself from the thread (for about the millionth time!!!!) so didn't see any updates. I also kept meaning to log in and say how quiet everyone had been but whenever I sat down something else needed to be done

Anyway, no early labour, no whisking away, just the usual!

Steph - Hahahaha, that's so funny about the conditioner! I admit it smells lovely, but wanting to drink it?? Ha, I think you should have a little sip and see if it tastes how you're imagining!

Certain - Ouch, more injections! Can't believe that if a cancellation comes up you could be having your baby girl tomorrow!!! But by the end of the week she'll be here no matter what. That is so amazing. I have a hair appointment on Thursday that i'm looking forward to... but I think you c-sec appointment just pips that for excitement!

Hoping - Sorry you are starting to feel crap. Certain is right though, 1st tri is definitely all about the feeling rough Not long to go and you will be breezing it in 2nd tri I'm not sure if you've said but are you going to find out what the sex of your bub is?

AFM - Well having a lovely mothers day. Although, DS is poorly. He's just got a temp, his ears are hurting and all he wants to do is cuddle and watch Toy Story. Not that i'm complaining. It's been lovely - all 3 of us in our PJ's snuggled up on the sofa!

Been having SO many dreams now about giving birth / the baby being here. I'm SOOO excited!!

One thing I am not loving though is the crazy thirst and the amount of toilet trips i'm packing into each day!!!!! I can have pints of water and still be thirsty. I can go for a wee then like 5 mins later be absolutely dying to go again. Grrrrrrr!!! It's so annoying!

x x x x x x

 

[steph1505]

Helloooooo smiley :wave: lol u have unsubscribed loads haha!!

Lol i havent tried my fabric conditioner yet! I thot it was ALL Lenor Infusions but it turns out its just the bright green one, which is passion and jasmine flavoured (scented?) Lol!!! I had my friend smell it and she said it reminds her of green hubba bubba so shes gonna buy some to see if that helps the craving...i know it wont tho haha!! And the best bit is my OH HATES the smell of that particular one and hates that the house stinks of it! (Ive started pouring it into a pot and adding water and boiling it and it acts as a room scent!!!! Hahahaha!! Im insane!!!)

Aaaw sorry that ur DS isnt well poor wee lamb! Do u think its an ear infection? That does sound like a lovely mothers day tho!

Aw and i kno wot u mean abt the thirst!! Its ridiculous...its like being back in 1st tri!! And of course the peeing...i was up 4 times throughout the night! So infuriating!

Oooh dreams!! Ive not had any yet! Lol i love how excited u are! Ive actually started totally freakin out! Im in total shock that were sooo close to having another baby! Im 9 days away from being at the stage i had brandon at!! 9 days!! Thats terrifying! I all of a sudden seem ridiculously unprepared! Lol im not saying im not excited, of course i am...but im just having a freak out lol!

Right...im away to drink my fabric conditioner xxxxxxxx

 

[smiley330]

Morning!

Haha Steph - I know, I don't know how I keep unsubscribing! I can only blame my fat fingers when i'm on my phone?!

How did the hubba bubba work out? Did it do the trick?

Oh I am excited, but I am terrified at the same time!!! Haha! I keep having little "oh shit" moments where I realise we are going to have TWO children! TWO!! How did we go from none a few years ago - to two!? How do you even attempt to control two children at the same time???

x x x x

 

[steph1505]

Haha!! I cant find hubba bubba anywhere!! Does it even still exist?? Lol!!

Lol I KNOW!!!!! I dont know how ive ended up with two children!! How did that happen haha?? I sometimes still feel like im 18!!

Im a bit annoyed tho, (just gonna have a wee rant)...i was talking to SIL abt how ive realiser what a big change its gonna be for us, especially Brandon and, even tho i know deep down he'll absolutely love being a big brother, i still have my moments where i really hope that he doesnt get upset! She has now turned that round and made it out that i dont want this baby!!! Im like, em...yeah i do, i love this baby more than anything (not including brandon obv), im just worried!! She has been giving it all the "it may not be what u want but everything happens for a reason and its not Olivers fault that hes causing this change, thats just life"!! WTF?????!!!!!!!

Lol but thats my monday morning rant over!!

How r we all today?? Xxxxxx

 

[smiley330]

Oh dear, how on earth has she turned what you were saying into that???? I always say to OH that I know DS will love being a big brother, but i'm sure there will be moments of adjusting and I don't want to see im sad / I will worry about him feeling left out (even though I know everyone will still dote on him!!) - it's only natural to have those feelings I think. But I would never mean that I didn't want this baby!!!! That's crazy! What did u say back to her? Some people! x x x

 

[steph1505]

Yeah thats the same as me...i worry that Brandon will feel left out, so much so that ive bought him wee presents incase people are giving the baby presents and hes sitting there without anything! I kno thats silly but i jst dont want to see him sad! Even tho, like u say, deep down we kno they'll love it!!

I just made it perfectly clear that this baby is well wanted and loved! I reminded her that we were actually trying for a baby and that he was not a wee accident (not that it makes a difference!!)

Shes just a strange girl, she has to have an opinion on everything and thinks that becos she has a son, she knows all abt motherhood! When the boys were first born, she went on to tell me what its like to have a csection and how i could never imagine what she went thru (even tho i had a csection 3 weeks before!!!) my OH just blocks out most of what she says! Lol!

Lesson learned, i wont be telling her any of my worries again! Il just keep my mouth shut from now on! Xxxxxx

 

[smiley330]

Ah she sounds like one of those types - unfortunately it probably is just a case of "lesson learned - will not be voicing my worries to you again".

I got my pram out again last night Can't wait to get using it

Have you got everything all ready now? I think we're there! x x x

 

[steph1505]

Oooooh!! Our pram hasnt been put away!! Ive got it sitting in the cupboard in the living room!! Eek!

I think we are all done...i need to buy a top&tail bowl cos have no idea where Brandons went but thats about it! Oh and i need to get the car seat from MIL's loft! Have u solved ur missing carseat mystery??

Have u packed ur bag yet? I keep packing and unpacking it lol!! Xxxxxxx

 

[smiley330]

Sounds like you're pretty much there! Nope, not solved the carseat mystery - my friend was selling her one though with a base, so we've bought that off her. It's only a few months old and looks brand new, plus we get a base so i'm happy! I'm still convinced it's in the loft, but will have to just bide my time and wait for it to turn up!

Yep, my bag is all packed! I haven't unpacked and re-packed yet though, I am sure that will be happening any time now

I have just remembered that I need to buy some sort of remedy for constipation for post birth. Last time I had awful trouble and it was so painful after the delivery (sorry TMI!!!!) I want to be prepared this time!! But apart from that, I think i'm good to go!

As soon as baby is born though I want to order some clothes i've had my eye on. Not bought them as need to know how big he's gonna be!!

Certain - Are you about? Wondering if you got a cancellation for a c-sec today?!

x x x x