*****August 2014 Mummies*****

[OfficiallyMrsM]

Thanks mummy bear sounds like ur having a hard time at tho moment prob be worth looking at mat leave a bit earlier? I'm thinking of faking mine at 35 weeks.

Hansam that's reassuring to know even tho it sounded painful the forceps bit. RBI going with a water birth this time?

Officiallymrsm I agree Hun mines not even head down so god knows! How r u doing? X

I'm really good. Baby keeps going in and out of my pelvis but I think that I'm in my hands and knees painting skirting boards ATM is the reason for it. Still got lots to do round the house but getting there slowly slowly x

 

[Hoping for no2]

We r all really close shall we take bets on who's first?! I'm putting myself last as it's my first! Xx

I'm pretty sure I'll be late as think my dates might be a bit out per my own calculations! Ds was 4 days late. Hansam, I reckon you will be first! X

 

[HanSam]

We r all really close shall we take bets on who's first?! I'm putting myself last as it's my first! Xx

I'm pretty sure I'll be late as think my dates might be a bit out per my own calculations! Ds was 4 days late. Hansam, I reckon you will be first! X

What date do you get to with your own calculations hun? I hope im first but you never know do you! Also hubby is off to vegas on the 26th so really hoping this one doesnt keep me waiting as already dreading the week he is away


Struggled to sleep again last night but i do think its slowly preparing me for when lo arrives and the interupted sleep for feeds. Thats what i tell myself anyways haha.

Hope everyone has a lovely day. I have mw appt later which im looking forward to just to hear hb and see what bump is measuring now
x

 

[donnah]

Morning all, it is the day before the big day! I think I am mentally prepared for it now. Section will be in the afternoon, I will try to get on in the evening with an update, if not will be Thursday. Have a lovely day everyone x

 

[coco_cukoo]

Good luck donnah, I'm sure everything will be fine. Look forward to the update xx

 

[Mummy bear]

I just want to cry. I run my own business and this week is prom week with a few weddings thrown in for good measure. I'm working Mon- sat late everyday to fit everyone in. I struggled to sleep well last night and today woke up and all my body aches. I'm in pain walking and feel like Saturday is so far away! I just want to cry. How are you all managing to work until the birth?

 

[Happy84]

Morning everyone,
Hope all is okay, and everyone is bearing the heat!! It's awful isn't it!! Had to get the fan out last night!! OH is having friends round later for the football [it was planned before ENG got knocked out lol] so I've used it as an excuse to get him cleaning the whole house in prep & thrown in a few jobs I need doing! lol. I've dusted & cleaned the bathroom, got him to clean the oven, hoover the whole house, steam clean the floors, change DS's bed as one of his friends is staying over so staying in DS's room, he'll be in with me & OH can have the sofa lol. Said I want the leather sofa cleaned and shopping to be done too. lol. He's sweating away bless him, bet he hates having days off work lol.

alanc - Glad you found it helpful

HanSam - Thanks hun, I do love writing it & love looking back at my pregnancy updates Hope your appt goes well today!!

keeptrying - Thank you! Ah hun you could have LO any time around then couldn't you? You'll make it work tho, it won't be ideal but it won't be long before you and your little family can go home to your newly done up house!

Weezy - Glad you found it handy hun. Bump photo shoot sounds amazing, glad you enjoyed it. Always thought they'd be amazing to do but I wouldn't want to get my bump out tbh, my tummy looks like a road atlas after DS!! lol.
I'm also going thru my cooling sprays!! Particularly my feet, at night!!

Mummybear - I've had that tummy pain a few times, almost like really bad stitch?? I'm so glad I took my maternity leave early, I really couldn't have done my job to the date I originally wanted to! Sorry you're feeling so rubbish today hun, hope you manage to get some rest and feel better!

donnah - Eeek, so exciting hun!!! Cant wait to hear about it!!!



Lianne x

 

[OfficiallyMrsM]

I'm in agony today hips and back are killing and for some reason the heartburn is kicking in and hurting my shoulder! Not happy. Going to get some painting done tonight so try and feel like I'm getting somewhere

 

[keeptrying14]

Hey Donna best of luck for tomo you'll be fine and bubs will be just perfect mummybear big hugs I know at this point it's rubbish, especially if u have got to be on ur feet all day can't be fun if be the same way. I'm lucky as I have an office job so that's the only reason I'm staying later as it's not hard work. Just keep thinking get thro the nxt few weeks then u can look forward to mat leave and getting ready for the baby. Xx

 

[Mummy_midwife]

Hello everyone
I will be trying to catch up with thread soon. Just wanted to say hello to you all.
Things have been rough for the past few weeks, I know it is a taboo subject but I have no shame in admitting that I have been diagnosed with pre-natal depression. I knew it was coming. I have been feeling very low whitn so much happening in my life. It started with the extreme sickness, it really brought me down. My father in law had been in hospital from the month before I fell pregnant, he meant so much to us and watching him unable to talk, eat or move affected our family a lot. Then since February my DH started trying private treatment with his dad, which involved taking him in an ambulance everyday to a centre and back to hospital, DH would go after his work every single night and weekends, only coming back home after 9 pm every night, and he was away for about 5 hrs at weekends too. That left me to get on with our 2 children on my own , whilst feeling sick and still working 12 1/2 hrs shifts 2-3 times a week, mostly at night when kids were in bed.

He missed our anniversary, our DD birthday party, my 20 weeks scan... It just got too much for me, I couldn't cope , I have no family around, I felt I was sinking . So when I could no longer get up and get dressed in the morning I dragged myself to my GP and got help.

Then 3 weeks ago my dear father in law was on morphine only, waiting for the day to come, DH couldn't sleep one night in pain, appendicitis, rushed to hospital, had surgery, I felt numb he was in hospital for 4 nights, his dad was dying and the kids only had me. DH came home , but obviously couldn't do much... All the baby preparations that had been on hold were still on hold... We get the phonecall, his dad passed away... That familiar dreadful sinking feeling washing over me again. The funeral was on Thursday, I am still the one who needs to keep going as my children and now DH depend on me to keep things going, but I don't feel strong enough

So this is my story, we're not ready for baby, loads still to be done. I am sorry for writing all this as I hadn't intended to. I hope everyone is keeping ok and babies are all nice and healthy in there. Much love x

 

[Mummy_midwife]

Morning all. Scan on Friday confirmed IUGR, baby is not growing as he should be due to placenta being mature and pressure across cord. In the last 2 weeks he should have gained around 16 oz and he gained only 5. I have been admitted again on Friday and I am being monitored with a c section booked for Wednesday when I will be 34 + 4. We had a look around SCBU yesterday which actually put our mind at ease a bit, quite scary though. He is estimated to be 4 lb 1, give or take 20%.

Aw Donnah, all the very best with section, you sound very calm about it which is great. Hope baby comes all nice and healthy hun xxx

 

[Mummy_midwife]

Morning all. Scan on Friday confirmed IUGR, baby is not growing as he should be due to placenta being mature and pressure across cord. In the last 2 weeks he should have gained around 16 oz and he gained only 5. I have been admitted again on Friday and I am being monitored with a c section booked for Wednesday when I will be 34 + 4. We had a look around SCBU yesterday which actually put our mind at ease a bit, quite scary though. He is estimated to be 4 lb 1, give or take 20%.

Donnah I know you've popped by my journal already but just wanting to reassure you again that it will be fine. I was so worried but now it's just something you accept and get on with. Tabitha is doing really well, she would just be 34+5 today and she's controlling the ventilator's input by herself, barely needing the support. Hopefully she'll be off it in a few days, but if she's not it's ok. The first time you see the incubator is the hardest but after that it gets easier.

My thoughts are with you, stay positive xx

Hey Leesey, congratulations on the birth of your baby girl, she looks gorgeous from your profile pic. It must have all been a bit scary but so glad to hear she is doing ok , sounds like she will be home in no time hope you are keeping well hun xxx

 

[alanc]

Hope you feel better soon mummy_midwife. Sounds completely horrible and overwhelming. x

 

[Lilmisshopeful]

Oh mummy-midwife I really don't know what to say I would jut love to be able to give you a massive hug. I think your doing amazing holding it together for everyone. Shows your stronger than you think. I suffered terrible postnatal depression after my daughter was born so know how low it can make you feel. Don't be sorry for writing it we are all here to talk and rant to whenever you need to. It's so hot at the moment some nappies and a boob and baby will be just fine lol. Hope you feel better soon xxx

 

[HanSam]

Mummymidwife so sorry to hear the ordeal you have been/going through. As Littlemiss says you are so stronger for holding it all together, im not sure most of use would being pregnant and having all that going on. Don't apologise for writing it, that is what this forum and us girls are here for so you can vent as much as needed. Glad you have got the help necessary now. Keep your chin up hun.

Donnah will be thinking of you tomorrow and look forward to hearing from you once settled.

MrsM you are crazy still cracking on with the painting despite feeling like that haha.

It is def getting harder now, i have just had to admit defeat at silly things like running around picking all my daughters toys up as so hard just bending down with bad back and spd. MW appt went well nice strong heartbeat and she was shocked how low he is already. But i remember my daughter was engaged very early on too.

Hope everyone has got through there days at work! x

 

[keeptrying14]

Hey mummymidwife so pleased to hear from you but also very sad to hear about what ur going through. You know if you ever need to vent we r all here for you. I can't relate to much but I can relate to feeling depressed and what constant sickness does to you I know how awful and tiring it is. I think if I had had anymore responsibilities other than to look after myself I would have also been suffering with pre natal depression. Your amazing doing what ur doing keep going and be strong. When you see ur little girl she will bring you so much love that hopefully you will be able to put the last 9 months behind you. Sending you lots of love and hugs xxxx

 

[OfficiallyMrsM]

MrsM you are crazy still cracking on with the painting despite feeling like that haha.

Hope everyone has got through there days at work! x

I have to do the painting otherwise it will never be finished!

Mummy mw I'm so glad to see you post and I'm sorry to hear about all the things your having to deal with. It's hard when you feel all alone and I'm glad you've got some help. *hugs* xx

 

[Hoping for no2]

We r all really close shall we take bets on who's first?! I'm putting myself last as it's my first! Xx

I'm pretty sure I'll be late as think my dates might be a bit out per my own calculations! Ds was 4 days late. Hansam, I reckon you will be first! X

What date do you get to with your own calculations hun? I hope im first but you never know do you! Also hubby is off to vegas on the 26th so really hoping this one doesnt keep me waiting as already dreading the week he is away


Struggled to sleep again last night but i do think its slowly preparing me for when lo arrives and the interupted sleep for feeds. Thats what i tell myself anyways haha.

Hope everyone has a lovely day. I have mw appt later which im looking forward to just to hear hb and see what bump is measuring now
x

Reckon about a week later based on when I ovulated but guess you never know! Gosh hon you are brave being without oh so soon after bubs arrival...do you have any other help? X

 

[Hoping for no2]

Mummy midwife so sorry to hear about everything you have been through its certainly been an extremely difficult time for you. Hopefully the arrival of your little girl will be just what your whole family needs after the loss of your fil. Hope the HG has at least been better in recent times so you haven't had that to contend with on top of everything else? Good to see you back xx

 

[Weezy]

Hi all

I need a big catchup on thread had a busy few days.

Mummy midwife, you know where I am.. In more ways than here too so please shout if you need anything at all hun. Sending love and hugs xxx