****February 2019 Mamas****

[Donna88]

It really isn't long for any of us.


4 weeks seems like ages to me; but it's really not that long and that is worse case as well.


I feel really bad; husband and son took the dog to the vets last night which is always a bit of a task as he gets so scared and freaks out. Apparently he was really bad while waiting as there were other dogs so he was just barking (he ends up doing a weird high pitched bark when there and just loses it) the vet was brilliant with him; she said that he is obviously terrified and she's the first person to actually say we need to find a way of calming him down first as there is no way of training him when he is that wound up as he's just terrified. I've been saying that for ages as he is really good and listens to us when it's just us but as soon as he's uncomfortable he freaks out and it's like he sees red. He was really good with her as well; let her give his injections, check his paws, back end and teeth (this is amazing, other vets in the past haven't managed to check anywhere near his teeth and have just asked us if they look okay) I don't think they usually check his paws either. I'm gutted our vets don't tend to keep the same ones, they're like locum ones - otherwise I'd be requesting her all the time. She's recommended a collar which might help anyway so we've ordered that. The reason I feel really bad is that he's been really off with us since he got back. He just looks really sad and although he'd snuggle up with us at times it's very much on his terms and is being grumpy if we try and move him and he doesn't want it. That's really unusual for him; even when he's been stressed in the past he doesn't fall out with us

 

[Phillipa]

We have our new car! Yay!

Still got our old one for the time being as my husband is using it for work but I can now organise my new car with bags and baby seat

How is everyone doing tonight?
I've been getting quite crampy in the evenings now, so just waiting for stuff to happen now.

 

[Kholl]

Phillipa, a new car, yay! That's so exciting!

Donna, dogs and cats get over stuff fast. He'll come around soon, I know he will. I had a very, very difficult dog before I had kids and the vet couldn't do ANYTHING to/with her unless she was heavily sedated or they had multiple techs restraining her. It really is stressful. Don't take it personally - he's not "mad at you", he's just recovering. Promise.

I feel like total crap today. Exhausted, weepy, irritable, and I have the WORST diarrhea (sorry, ugh gross) ever. It's so uncomfortable. My tummy is feeling very sensitive and making all kinds of noises. It's not fun at all.

 

[Pennypie]

My cats are so clingy at the mo, I don’t know if it’s because they can sense stuff or because I’m here all the time so they don’t know what to do with themselves.

I’ve been having cramping all day today, and I’m very uncomfortable. Think my body is preparing itself, although still think it’s going to be a while. xx

 

[Donna88]

Oooh it could be a sign Penniepie, my friend said when she was in early labour at home her cat wouldn't leave her alone. At one point she got in the bath and had the door shut and the cat stayed by the door until she came out again.

Thankyou kholl; I moan about him but I love him to bits and as much as his behaviour annoys me at times - it really breaks my heart as well as I know he is just scared and not actually being "naughty" he's such a sweetheart in reality and I hate that he finds certain situations really stressful. I wish I could explain to him that everything is okay and we wouldn't let him be put in a difficult situation. He's at the kennels now as well; although they've known him for years and know what he's like as well. They're fab with him and they even said that once he calms down he's really loving - which is nice to know as we only see him really stressed again when we first drop him off.


Anyway, I've had my last day at work before maternity starts It was lovely; the lady who is covering me got me a card which she got my form group to sign, they left some lovely messages and she also set up a little breakfast buffet/party for me during tutor time so that was a lovely surprise. One of my close friends also bought us loads more clothes for baby and some chocolates for me (which we have demolished at the hotel room now haha) I also had an amazing bath once we'd finished travelling - I enjoyed it so much, I needed it after having a full day at work and then sitting in the car. Looking forward to hopefully having some more of those before baby arrives. She's moving around loads tonight as well other than that nothing new to report, more back ache and pressure down below. I've had a couple of braxton hicks too but nothing to write home about.

 

[Donna88]

Had to get my husband to help shave one of my legs though as I haven't done it for a while (can't reach in the shower) I thought I'd be okay in the bath but I couldn't get to my ankle. It wasn't until he started doing it and although he was very gentle and careful it was the most terrifying moment of my life haha. Don't know if I'll be asking him to do it again or just leaving it like I have done all this time.

 

[Pennypie]

I’m really lucky - I can still reach my toes. I struggle with shoes as can’t get past them or move myself in the right way, but can shave my legs and paint my nails somehow.

Only thing I can’t do is my bits, but only because I can’t see! But what I can’t see doesn’t hurt haha xx

 

[Pennypie]

Oh I’m grumpy this morning! Felt a bit off yesterday, couldn’t have lunch (not like me, I can ALWAYS eat) just had a few snacks, breakfast and my dinner in the evening (which I had to make myself eat as I felt sick).

Been awake a lot overnight as my hip has been hurting and kept waking me up and then I’ve got up this morning to make my husband a cuppa after his run and thought I was going to be sick.

Think it is going to be a long day!! xx

 

[Phillipa]

Hope your day gets better PennyPie! I've managed to get some sleep last night after 3am, but every time I got out of bed to pee, I was wide awake again because it takes so much effort now!

In other news, here in Basingstoke, we woke up to a few good inches of snow I love the snow, so I've got my new snow boots out (I bought for the babymoon in Iceland which never happened) and I'm going to have a gentle bumble into town for some errands.

Was hoping to take my new car out this afternoon but will have to see what happens with the weather I guess.

 

[Donna88]

Hope your day gets better Penniepie.

Yeah I think I probably could reach with a bit of thought into it. But I do struggle.

Phillipa I'd avoid it if possible in a new car. It snowed quite heavily when I first got my car and I kept slipping; I ended up having to turn around and tell work I couldn't come in. We think it was the ABS - I still haven't had to drive it in the snow since to be honest so I might still struggle, fingers crossed now I'm okay with the car in general when I do have to drive in snow I'll be a lot happier with it.

We've just had a cheeky McDonald's breakfast and now waiting for son to hurry up and have his shower so I can think about having mine and then getting ready for the wedding.

 

[Kholl]

We made it to February, hallelujah! Donna, enjoy the wedding. Phillipa, enjoy the snow!

Penny I was a WRECK yesterday. Exhausted, weepy, angry, totally “off”. Today I’m feeling more myself, hope you feel better tomorrow too. Or go into labor!

I am on day 3 of awful diarrhea, really hope it either means something is starting (unlikely) or it just freakin’ let’s up already!

 

[Phillipa]

Donna, I never got around to going out in my new car today, it's been snowing non stop since 1pm and it's now about 8inches of snow in the drive and mush on the roads.
I may go for a walk tomorrow if I can manage to walk, today has been a write off for me as I've been suffering with horrific pelvic and pubic bone pain.
I've been sat with a hot water bottle shoved into my groin to try and help with the pain.

Kholl, hope you start feeling a bit better soon, can't be too much fun for you at the moment. I've been struggling with fatigue again but that's mainly due to waking every 40 minutes to bloody pee!

Looking forward to having our LO finally getting a wiggle on and joining us, 5 days until my official due date and I genuinely don't know if he'll be early or late.
If my cramping and groin pain is anything to go by, I can only hope he'll be making an appearance soon?

 

[Donna88]

The wedding was amazing, I actually did stay quite late and had a good dance and everything - my auntie was happy as she'd put on her guess that baby will arrive on the third so she was like yes get her ready haha. I doubt I'll see her tomorrow though still not really any signs. I ache a bit today but actually don't feel too bad; I had a bath as soon as we got back to the hotel - only stopped in for about 20 minutes but I think it helped. I'll post a picture when I have chance to go through them later on today.

Hope it's a sign Kholl, if not I agree with you hopefully it'll let up soon.

Same with you Phillipa fingers crossed it won't be too long until your little one makes an appearance.

My sister wants to do me a maternity shoot sometime next week. That'll be nice.

 

[Phillipa]

Hey ladies, hope you're well today and enjoying the weekend.

Donna glad to hear you had a good time at the wedding
The maternity shoot sounds like it will be fun for you, I did mine before Xmas and can't wait to do my own photography with my tiny one when he arrives.

Speaking of arriving, I seem to be REALLY impatient today, I've gotten to that stage now where I don't want to wait any longer.
All my friends think I'll be on average 2 or 3 days late, so that'll put me at Friday or Saturday. Time seems to be dragging a bit at the moment but can't tell if it's because of the weather and I can't really get out to occupy myself or what.

Just feeling a bit blargh today.

 

[Donna88]

My sister was going to do me one between Christmas and New year but we never arranged a day, I never asked her about it as she'd said she'd let me know and I felt rude hassling as she's doing it as a big favour. But she mentioned it yesterday and told me to just message her if she forgets again.

I hope you aren't left with long to wait.

I'm suffering with pretty bad heartburn today luckily I didn't have it yesterday but it's horrible today

 

[Kholl]

Well I'm on day 4 of awful diarrhea and I just lost my mucus plug. Or a huge chunk of it, anyway. I know that doesn't mean anything is imminent (with my son I lost it 5 days before he was born), but if it means I'm in a week-ish window, I'll be so happy.

 

[Pennypie]

Kholl, that is weirdly exciting. The end is in sight!!

I’ve been so restless today, and achey and feel bruised around my ribs. Just had a cuddle from my husband and burst out crying for no reason. He’s escaped and gone to the pub (at my request) just giving the bump a bounce on the ball.

Donna, hope the mat shoot goes well, you’ll have to let us have a sneak of some of the pics. x

 

[Donna88]

I will post a couple of the pics when I have it done. Not sure if she'll edit them straight away though as she is really busy and has all my brothers wedding pictures to do as well. She got a gorgeous one of us all at the wedding (I'd post that here but feels a bit rude posting all of us, I'll see if I can crop out everyone except for me)

Ahh that's exciting Kholl; even if it doesn't mean it's happening right now like you say it could be a sign that it's within the week. Fingers crossed.

 

[Donna88]

I look massive; but compared to the size I got when pregnant with my son I don't think this is too bad for 38 weeks plus 2

 

[Phillipa]

Ooh Kholl, that's exciting! Hopefully this is the start of it for you! Fingers crossed!

Donna, you look lovely and certainly not huge!

Pennypie, bless you, I have been similar with my emotions at the moment too, it seems my mood swings have come back like mad. Hope it improves for you!

My husband has just come home from a day gaming in Woking, so we're gonna catch up and chill I think. But I'm so bloody bored today, and I lack ANY motivation for anything