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

[Mummy_midwife]

Thank you so much everyone, really lovely to get so much understanding and support. You are all so amazing and it is so comforting to know you seem to understand where I am and not judge me. The sickness has pretty much gone and this is me starting mat leave this week, so not all is bad. I am certainly struggling to get from day to day and actually terrified of having baby with all those sleepless nights and all... I can't cope as things stand so no idea how I will cope with more responsibility ... But I will just have to see how it goes. It has taken me a lot to come here and write, everyone must be so happy and excited to see their babies, I wish I felt the same so please excuse me if I am more of a reader than a poster for a bit. Sending you all lots of love xxxxxx

 

[Zoe S]

Oh mummy-midwife it's nice to see you posting although I can't imagine what you must be going through with everything that's happened, know that we are all here for you to have a rant and chat too if you feel you want or can, that's what we are all here for to support each other through the good and bad points. I do hope things start to get a little easier for you soon Hun xxxxx

 

[Happy84]

Morning ladies, and Alan
Urgh I've had no sleep, just couldn't sleep well last night, was too hot, I felt like I couldn't breathe properly; not sure if baby was lying up high on diaphragm?! and I had DS in my bed as OH's friend is over from Cromer so was sleeping in DS room. He was a little fidget! & baby wouldn't stop moving. He's been more active than ever these past couple of days, wiggling constantly and real strong movements, its putting a lot of pressure on my bump up high, I feel quite uncomfortable!!

OfficiallyMrsM - Aw hun sorry you're feeling so rough, hope today is a better day for you!

Mummy Midwife - Oh hun, I'm so glad you popped in, so sad to hear you've been thru such a tough time. I do hope that maternity leave gives you a chance to rest and refresh yourself. I hope you're getting some support for yourself too, as you're being such a support to everyone around you. My thoughts are with you, stay strong and take care of yourself. You know we're here if you need to vent or just for a bit of chit chat, would love for you to come back on here a little more, it may take your mind off things and chatting may help you feel a little more ready for little ones arrival.


Lianne x

 

[OfficiallyMrsM]

Having a really bad day today, I feel like I'm sinking. Panicking about everything and feel like I want to just lock myself in a room and pretend nothing is happening. Not looking forward to the birth not looking forward to being a mum just feel so lost and alone anyone else have days like this, please tell me it's temporary .........

 

[Mummy_midwife]

Thank you girls, your words mean a lot to me! DH and I spend the night practically awake with our little girl crying on/off during the night asking her grandpa to come back down from heaven as she wanted him. Heartbreaking! But also I am shattered.

Officiallymrsm, sorry you are not having a good day, that's how I have been feeling all the time, but I think we all have these days and in your case is most likely to be temporary and that things will be brighter for you tomorrow. You are certainly not alone in how you feel x

 

[magdalena87]

Mummy midwife so sorry you are having such tough time. It must be definitely hard for you to stay positive and enjoy this pregnancy. I hope you will soon feel better.

 

[Mummy_midwife]

Thank you x

 

[Kaffee]

Hi all, been a while since I've been on as too busy at moment, nice to catch up on what people have been up to.

Mummymidwife. It's good to see you back on here and I can only echo what others have said. Awful to hear what you've been going through and though it'll take some time I'm sure things can only get better from here. I think it's totally understandable how you feel after what you've had to cope with. Like others have said, baby will need very little so don't feel any guilt about not preparing, I've not done that much and this is our first and probably only baby.

One week left at work for me. Thankfully last commute by train today as going to work from home or OH will drive us in the two days I'm in the office next week. Work certainly getting their money's worth from me before I go. Staff hr issues to sort and lots of problems to deal with. Ended up in labour ward on monitor at 5.30 yesterday morn as bubs hadn't moved that much for 24hrs, but thankfully everything is ok and he wiggled like a trooper last night to make up for it.

Decorators still in, have postponed carpet fitting twice as it's taking them ages to do. We now have no curtains, so with the light and having to leave windows open to air the room I'm amazed I'm getting any sleep! Hopefully they'll be done by weekend and we can get top floor of house back to normal as it's a mess. Gawd knows what we'd do if bubs came early, his room is full of our stuff.

Wonder how's donnas's got on today, hoping all is good.

 

[donnah]

Hi all, baby Oliver made his arrival into the world at 155, screaming his head off, which I was happy to hear! He is 4lb 1 oz, quite small but a reasonable weight. C section went well and Oliver is breathing on his own. He has jaundice, and is in an incubator. They are monitoring his blood sugar levels which are quite low and helping him maintain his temperature. They won't feed him until tomorrow to let him breathe and clean his lungs out. We are totally smitten with him, so proud. I had a cuddle and daddy held him for quite a while. I am going to see him at about 9. Thanks for all the kind words everyone. I will post a pic in the next few days xx

 

[Weezy]

Wonderful news, congratulations Donna ! Beautiful name.
Hope you are feeling ok after c sec, look forward to seeing a pic of baby Oliver when you get the chance. Hugs xxx

 

[OfficiallyMrsM]

So glad he arrived safe Donna and is doing well. He will soon be home with you x

 

[alanc]

Great news Donna so happy for you

 

[Kaffee]

Ah fab news donnah, so happy for you x

 

[keeptrying14]

Congrats Donna so pleased for you looking forward to seeing photos xx

 

[coco_cukoo]

Congrats Donna! Glad he is doing well & lovely name too

Sorry to hear what you are going through mummy midwife. That's tough to go through not pregnant but I can't imagine the pain when pregnant with these hormones you will get sorted for baby eventually, do it when you are ready xxx

 

[Lilmisshopeful]

Congrats donnah glad your little man is doing well. Lovely name choice too but I am biased it's what we are calling our little man too. Can't wait to see pics xxx

 

[Mummy_midwife]

Congrats Donnah
x

 

[Hoping for no2]

Congrats donnah! Glad to hear little Oliver is doing well xx

 

[Weezy]

Morning all,
How's everyone doing today?

Feeling slightly nervous as today I have a meeting with the head of HR who is flying in from London shortly, all regarding this new re-structure and the additional things I've had to take on and how best to manage. Feeling slightly swamped so is necessary but nervous none the less as to how she will respond.

Ironically she's booked flights into an airport in Edinburgh instead of Glasgow, so have an hours drive to go collect her to mull everything over. Wish me luck!! Xx

 

[magdalena87]

Congrats donnah, glad to hear little Oliver and you doing good, can't wait for photos