Recent content by Gemstar35

After waters breaking Tuesday evening I was sent home for contractions to start. Went In when 5 mins apart and painful only to be told I was only 2cm dilated and sent home again with the midwife saying it would prob be at least 2 hours before I'd be ready for labour ward. On returning home...

I feel the same way, after I eat she seems to go mad (probably because I've eaten too much and it's taking up her room!) and at 39 weeks the movements are so big it really hurts!! I feel like I'm never going to naturally go into labour! X

I've had it since about 37 weeks too! I can't even tell its happened and then I go to the loo an have a wet patch, embarrassing but glad its not just me!! X

I feel exactly the same way. My official due date is 22nd June but by dates it should be today. I really hoped something would have happened by now and I'm so bored of waiting!!! My house is spotless, baby already has way too much stuff, just need her to be here now. God knows what I'll be like...

I had blood tests again at 34 weeks even though my results were perfect at 28 weeks with strong iron levels. Think probably just varied depending where you live x

Our midwife said I'd have to eat 7 whole pineapples a day to get enough of the enzyme to have an effect!! And for DTD she said we'd need to do it every 4 hours - even hubby said he didn't think he'd be able to manage that!! I'm going to give raspberry leaf tea a try though x

I find Gaviscon liquid works best as it gets to it straight away! The tablets feel like they take to long for me x

If it's stressful getting into work and home you could ask the GP whether they can recommend altered hours for you so you work a couple less hours each day and don't have to travel during peak times. That way you might be able to continue work without your maternity leave kicking in too early...

Indigestion makes me feel sick too - Gaviscon is a life saver!! x

I've just flown at 32 weeks and was fine- got let throughout speedy check in too ;0) Had to get letter from GP but no one even asked for it. As long as doc says is okay and is within airlines flying limit then I wouldn't worry about it xx

I've got the strawberry and love it! It's great that it all folds down with the seat in (plus extra 'punnet' storage within the seat) and it's nice and sturdy without being overly chunky, just finding it a bit difficult to get hold of some of the accessories now though because it's so new! I...

I'm team pink and due 22nd June :o) x

I've always had a hot shower and never had any problems - as above I think it's more if you're sitting in a bath of hot water rather than a shower. x

Haha, this made me chuckle! Mine is growing fast and I'm struggling to reach for a trim! Hubby has offered to do it for me but just bring myself to let him do it yet! Will have to give in soon though ir will need a hedge trimmer too! On the plus side my leg hair growth has slowed down loads...

Im an HR Advisor and he cannot dictate to you how much maternity leave to take! You are legally entitled to up to 1 year with 9 months SMP and allowed to go back to the same or equivalent role. To bully you into taking less than you would like or insinuate that you could not go back to your role...