TTC after loss - over 40 - any takers? Our lucky thread - 9 rainbows and 1 BFP

[crysshae]

Lol Fiona! I have learned - after I say 2 names that aren't correct, I just say "What's your name?" Then of course they laugh at me.

Yes! It is definitely something to be shouted.

 

[dancareoi]

My 3 year old came out with that phrase a few weeks ago 'epic fail' really made me smile!

I am so glad Caitlin is finally here safe and sound after the heartache we have been through over the last 2 years, but I am so missing being pregnant and I keep getting upset! I suppose my hormones are still all over the place at the moment.

Think I've mentioned before I am missing being in hospital. To most people the thought of spending 3 weeks in hospital would be horrifying but for me it made me feel safe.

The 2 weeks of being pregnant we're very relaxing. I didn't have to do anything and just had me to think about, probably sounds very selfish. I missed my other kids so much, but I enjoyed being looked after and only having me and baby to think about . Also so comforting that twice a day they came and listened to her heartbeat and checked my blood pressure.

Even after she was born, I loved seeing her in the see through cot and once again that feeling of safety and security.

Is still be there now if I could!

One thing I've noticed since being home, my 3 year old seems huge compared to before I went into hospital , I suppose its because Caitlin is so tiny it puts everything into perspective.

 

[Creative]

So normal to feel like you are doing Lisa. It's a huge change in your life and hormones do run amock. Keep talking about it to anyone who will listen!!

 

[crysshae]

^^ What she said. It definitely is normal to feel that way.

 

[Oasis717]

Had a great mw app today, my bp was the lowest it's been the whole pregnancy 102/68 and measuring exactly 37 weeks I was also weighed as to attend our local birthing centre with pool etc your bmi can't go above a certain limit. I was shocked to find out my total weight gain was 5kg or 11 lbs! My bmi has only gone up 1.5, my mw said this was amazing and most women's go much higher than that so am really pleased. She put it down to how active I've been. You can't have an epidural at the centre, it's like a home from home with iPod docking stations, lava lamps, birthing pool etc. at any point if needed I can be transferred to the normal delivery unit as the centre is on the hospital grounds. All in all very happy. Brooklyns not engaged but he is head down and on the brim of my pelvis so all ready to go next app is in 2 weeks and I'm booked in for a sweep at 40 + 7 x.

 

[crysshae]

Yay for a wonderful appointment, Becks! I've found the more children I've had the less likely they are to engage until later stages of active labor. I think it's pretty common. How are the BH treating you?

 

[Oasis717]

Thank you xxSo true! Mw said exactly the same thing! I didn't know that yes fine on bh today just a normal amount and I've walked over an hour today so that's good xxx

 

[crysshae]

That's great! I'm glad you are getting some relief from those before you have to deal with the real thing.

 

[Creative]

yes, I second on the engage status. Only my first engaged before labour was well under way!

 

[josie1234]

Lisa - it is nice to be looked after and not have the day-to-day life to worry about so I can understand how you found it easier at hospital. How's things going? Is your tummy getting less painful/tender.

Xanth and Becks - not long now, getting so excited for you both.

How's everyone else today?

 

[Creative]

My baby seems to be craving Jaffa cakes. Don't know where that packet dissapeared too

 

[Oasis717]

Lol Jaffa cakes..... Yum xxxx

 

[Oasis717]

Full term today xxx

 

[Left wonderin]

Wahoooo Becks I am so thrilled for you after seeing your whole journey , this is a day to be thankful and celebrate it's so not long now till you meet him xxxxxxxx

 

[Oasis717]

Thanks so much. It's been my pleasure to share all your lovely ladies journeys too. It won't be long til I'm saying the same to you xxx

 

[garfie]

Congrats Becks - full term - there is hope for me yet

Maybe not this month - time to come off the progesterone tomorrow me thinks, looks like she is on her way

Will check back in later ladies off to a centre to see if I can get Wills to associate with people who have the same condition as him - wish me luck he's not what you would call a social butterfly



X

 

[Oasis717]

Thanks Fi it will def be your turn soon this is such a lucky thread! Hope you get on ok today xxx x

 

[dancareoi]

Happy 37 weeks

 

[Oasis717]

Thanks Lisa hope you're well and doing ok and little Caitlin xxx

 

[dancareoi]

Thanks Lisa hope you're well and doing ok and little Caitlin xxx

I am sooooo missing being pg. I keep wishing to go back in time just a couple of weeks!

Caitlin is still a little way off her birth weight so need to try and get her to feed a bit more. She's not stopped this afternoon. Just hope I'm producing enough for her.

Health visitor coming Monday and midwife Tuesday.

My hormones are playing havoc, keep coming over all sad wanting my baby bump back.