Could do with a buddy........

[towers]

Girls I don't want to seem sad or anything but I feel as though I could do with some support. I am expecting for the first time, am 35+ weeks preggers and due early march. I found out I had gestational diabetes just before Christmas and then started on insulin in the new year . If that wasn't enough I have over the last couple of weeks been told that the amniotic fluid is very low and was booked for twice weekly scans and monitoring so in the hospital every other day. I saw the consultant yesterday who wasn't concerned at the moment and i have to attend clinic tomorrow and my next scan is mid february. I just worry as I haven't really been able to talk about this to anyone, my OH is great but I really want some girly talk (if you know what i mean?) My friends who have been preggers recently seem to have have had an uncomplicated pregnancies and I feel I am letting people down when I talk about me, I know that is stupid but I don't want others feeling sorry for me . I have gone from being told to be prepared to be admitted whenever I came in to now not having another scan until mid February....I know I will be induced because of the diabetes and that is about it. To top it all off I haven't seen my midwife or heard from her since the first booking in visit at 8+ weeks and when I called her in November because I had fallen on my tummy I didn't even get a call back, Don't get me wrong, the midwives at the hosp have been lovely but I haven't had any continuity at all.

Sorry to go on, think I just want someone to listen to me especially as it is now near to my due date and I am so uncertain about things xxxx .

 

[ANNA27]

hi
sorry youre feeling low, and have been having a bad time. You will probably forget all this when your little one is in your arms. If you need anyone to talk to Im here. there are plenty of lovely ladies on here to talk to, we like to listen and help if we can
Anna x

 

[fifi211]

We are all here for you to talk to and get things off your chest

We all get all our worries and moans out on here and people are very supportive. It sounds like you have had a hard time but hopefully it will all be over soon and you will have your baby in your arms and it will all be worth it.

Anytime you wanna talk you know where we are

 

[ANNA27]

oooops i just realised i posted in tri3 wen im a 2nd tri-er, hope no one minds just wanted to give a friendly message xx

 

[fifi211]

oooops i just realised i posted in tri3 wen im a 2nd tri-er, hope no one minds just wanted to give a friendly message xx

Don't worry Anna you can post wherever you like

I sometimes post in tri 2

 

[Nicola g]

Hi, there is a couple of us in here with low water, so you wont be alone.

At the mo im having weekly scans and twice weekly visits for ctg machine. Got my second scan this week tommorow with the consultant and im hoping alls well with thr growth so i can carry on a little longer.

 

[towers]

Hi Thanks everyone. you have been supportive and its nice to know that you are all there. Can anyone tell me how you go about getting a text buddy ......have I got that right?

 

[fifi211]

I will be your text buddy if you like, just pm me your mobile number and I will add you

 

[Bloom]

 

[kalia]

I could be your text buddy if you like, but as you are a fair bit ahead of me you might prefer someone further on. PM me if you like though.
It must be really hard for you So many people told me to begin with to enjoy my pregnancy and how great it is. I've had an awful pregnancy and felt like I was so weak and useless compared to everyone else. But now some of my friends and colleagues are in 3rd tri and not having such a great time so I think people look back on pregnancy with rose tinted glasses - I think we may be conditioned to in the same way that women pretty much forget how awful labour is or they wouldn't do it again (this is my first baby, I'm not trying to scare you about labour, I personally find it reassuring that everyone seems to forget a lot).
And then there's the not knowing how much you can talk about things before people will get bored - no one says that but I do worry that secretly they are thinking that. And for most people a 5 min discussion about how baby's kidneys are too big and even if everything is fine at the extra 30 week scan he still won't get the all clear until he's 6 months old sort of exhausts the topic. And it does. But it kind of goes round and round for me in a way it doesn't for others. That's how I feel anyway, and I think that's kind of what you were saying. PM me anytime you need to just talk things through or say them over or whatever.

 

[timsmom]

Hi honey, my pregnancy has been really complicated with me just being told I've got gestational diabetes. I'm in every few days cos my placentas fail and my midwives are crap too since I moved house. If you want to pm me feel free, we can feel sorry for each other too!!! Chin up sweetie, not long to go now!!

 

[kellysomer]

If you are due early March you are right to be in tri 3, you must be due very near to me, i will always chat too. I was thought to have diabetes too but it turned out i dont when i got the results a few days ago so i know how worrying it can be.

 

[Lou]

Hi and welcome to world of free online doula's

Everyone on this forum are lovely and helpful, supportive, caring, friendly people (watch out for midna, she can be a little 'over friendly') If she asks to examine you just back away slowly smiling

I don't know much about your problems but I'm usually around for a chat and a hug

 

[Tegala-7thMarch08]

 

[nikkimitch]

that's what makes this forum soooo fantastic - you are bound to find someone who has or has had the same complications and people want to hear your story - all the little details - it is a great place to get it all off your chest - swap experiences and get advice - the thing to keep in mind is that pregnancy has a natural conclusion - it is not like a longstanding illness that will never come to an end - in a few weeks all of this will seem like a distant bad dream and you will be enjoying your little one - good luck - it WILL be worth it

 

[Suzie and Faith]

Hey, i'm peeking in from 2nd tri. Just wanted to give you one of these
and say that if you ever want to talk just PM me xxx

 

[muppetmummy]

 

[clarey]

Hi, welcome

Everyone is lovely on here and very supportive, there is nothing you cant ask or talk about as everyone has different experiences and someone will have advice, sympathy or just cheer you up.

Hang in there, not long to go now