***** January 2015 Mummy's *****

[Baby dust]

I have put on just over 2 stone , I'm 34 weeks 5 days. I'm tall so it's well spread out lol. X
Having a section now, so I'm now a December mummy (29th) xx
Hope u are all well n getting excited x

 

[spallerina]

Another fully signed up member of the "can't sleep club" here. Had one good night this week on Thursday, and it made such a difference I was on cloud nine for most of Friday! Last night was another shocker though. Got tomorrow off on leave which I'm really pleased about as struggling massively with work. They've been kind to me with the rota - no duties for me from now until I go on maternity leave (which means no home visits/having to deal with a queue of people at my door with queries every five minutes) and instead I'll be doing extra telephone triage (so sat on my bum all morning on the phone!). however as much as I'm ready for mat leave now I also worry that time will drag even more once I've not got the distraction of work. Money is tight so it's not as though I'll be able to afford to be going out for coffee and cake etc every day!

 

[Kiwi_53]

I too have put on 2 and a half stone, which I feel is loads for me, but people don't seem to believe it, they think it can not be so much! But I too am tall and must just hide it well, also baby is estimated to be 6.4 lb so I keep telling myself that's nearly half a stone haha. But whatever I put on I guess I can take it all of comes the end of December/January because it's looking like Al defiantly be a December mummy as they have said about inducing at 39 weeks if not before. So getting close. Scarey stuff, but so excited too! Xxx

 

[ChickenDinner]

I've put on 6/7lbs, because of my pre-pregnancy weight was told to try and stay the same weight, so I'm not impressed nor upset with this x

 

[Mrs_W]

I haven't been weighed since booking appointment. Don't really want to be either. Dread to think but not bothering about it. Will worry after baby is here.
Been a wreck today, making up rest of babys furniture and the instruction book was all wrong and pages out of order. Almost had a break down but it's done now. Can chill out a wee bit.

 

[tinselcat]

My sympathies to fellow insomniacs. Unlike tri-1 I'm not sleeping during day so no chance to catch up. General wisdom seems to say newborn babies rob you of sleep but (at the risk of jinxing things) I don't see how it could get much worse?! I can see how it would be a shock to the father's system though...

I've put on 20 lbs (1st 6lb) at nearly 34 weeks. I have been a greedy beggar for the last few months (people keep offering me tasty food!! what can I say!) and am not enjoying seeing my dimpled thighs when I haul myself up in the morning.

Lovely room, Mrs W. And yes, I agree it can seem a massive effort to get off the bed during the night, not sure how it works when baby is even bigger and resting on bladder (eek)!!

spallerina - glad to hear work is making things easier for you. Enjoy your day off

Kiwi - sounds painful, have you mentioned to your midwife? I read on t'internet that severe hip pain was not a normal part of pregnancy, so I did, then it turned out to be SPD. Last weekend I felt so achey that it reminded me of when I came down with flu! So it might be worth getting some help if you're suffering? xx

Carnat - can't imagine what it must be like with a toddler to deal with/entertain on top of everything. Despite how it feels, you must be doing fantastically xx

 

[Jolly81]

Sorry all you ladies who are struggling to sleep ((

I'm so shattered by the end of the day that even though I'm comfortable to start with my body seems to find a comfy position and let me sleep well. No doubt I've jinxed myself now!!!!

I've also put on 2stone- glad this seems to be a relatively normal amount across the board, I was panicking about it te other day but I'm just not prepared to do anything about it. I lost my 3.5st preg weight after my son within 12 weeks so I'm happy I'll be able to do it again after this one.

Had some serious foof daggers on tesco earlier to the point where I couldn't stand on my left foot and had to stop dead on my tracks. Was on my own and think I scared the life out of the couple behind me!!!! It was ok after a while but it just makes me even more positive I'll be early!!!

X

 

[sattiegirl]

Another January mummy having a baby in December Sattie - are you having a caesarean? So exciting

I'm hoping to find out tomorrow an estimation of when my induction's going to be - my money's on sometime between the 12th (36wks) and 19th (37wks)

Yes hun can't wait now

 

[ceecee22]

I think I'm up 22 or 23lbs so far.

I'm ok sleeping until I need to get up for a wee about 3am and then I struggle to get back to sleep for a bit. I think it's more because I can't get comfy again as opposed to not being able to get back to sleep. Mind you, working part-time and running aroud after a 1 year old is seriously draining so I am ready to drop by the time I get into bed.

 

[megsmeadow]

I'm up 20lbs, which is far too much given my initial weight but I'm determined to shift it when baby arrives.
My sleep is awful too, pgp, toilet trips 3-5 times a night and a head full of family worries but I love getting wriggles and kicks during those wee hours, just me and bubs.
A tough day for us as it's the first anniversary of our little Oirrinn. I can't believe it's a year already.

 

[BunnyN]

I've put on about 2 stone too. I shouldn't have gained so much because I am already overweight but when LO was born within a few days I was down 2 stone so as long as I don't put on much more it should be okay.

 

[CARNAT22]

I gained over 3st with James. Lost about half of it immediately and never managed to lose the rest (even gained another half a stone ), this time I am determined to be more healthy - and I am thinking with 2 kiddies I won't have time to eat

Actually managed to have what constitutes a decent nights sleep - I was still up 3 times but in-between I feel as though I actually slept

I was about ready to have a melt-down yesterday. It was our last weekend until New Year when we had no plans and we spent most of it entertaining bloody guests. Only family but still. All afternoon Sat and for most of Sunday as well.

It's just too much for me? MIL kept saying yesterday "you like tired go and have a nap" and I just wanted to chuck her out of a window.

People are very helpful with James and he loves to see his cousins and stuff but I still end up playing hostess.

Oh well, hopefully it means no impromptu guests during the week.

Had my usual sore cervix this morning, walking to work is a nightmare but then I am fine? Its like baby moves overnight when I lay down into a different position and needs a good shifty around in the morning [when I am walking] to get comfy lol

X

 

[Jolly81]

I was in tesco again this morning limping around from the stinging cervix!!! It's sooooo painful at times if she's in an awkward position!

Just wanted to share something really funny. I woke up this morning asking my hubby if he'd just "moo'd" really loudly. He laughed and said no but he's just done a really loud fart!!!! Hahaha still making me giggle now!!!

 

[ceecee22]

Haha Jolly, that made me laugh. My hubby 'quacks' like a duck!

I feel crampy today. Keep getting little twinges of pain every now and then. 49 days until my due date and if she comes as early as her brother did, then 28 days until my due date. I think I have just pooed my pants at the thought she could only be 4 weeks away! Sure she'll end up overdue instead just to throw me, but who knows with these babies haha.

Finished all my Christmas shopping over the weekend, so that's another thing less to worry about. Think that, and my hospital bag have been playing on my mind a bit. Now they're both sorted, I am starting to relax a bit. Going to put the xmas tree up later when my son is in bed and that's the last of the big jobs apart from wrapping presents.

 

[spallerina]

Sorry in advance ladies, I need a rant! In March we found out my dad had been seeing other women. At one stage he had the cheek to ask my mum if they could remain married and living together while he continued to see other women. Anyway he moved out a few months ago, is seeing one particular woman now, and has announced they are getting married next year. He always treated my mum terribly and I am so angry with him - have only spoken to him once since March, and told him about my pregnancy by text message as felt it was a bit harsh for him to find out via Facebook. He text me today to tell me about his engagement before he put it on Facebook (I already knew) and I've to,d him what I think of him. And he just replied saying he "can't be arsed" with me and won't bother contacting me again. I've replied saying he certainly won't be having contact with his grandson, who will be better off without his negative influence in his life. But feel like utter crap. As much as I am furious with him and don't really want to see him again, he's still my dad and it hurts. And supporting my mum through this has been really tough, it's horrible seeing her so hurt but at the same time I've had to try to protect myself and so try to speak to her once a week which I feel guilty about.

Not really sure where I'm going with this, just needed to get it off my chest. Hopefully a mince pie and putting the Christmas decorations up will cheer me up!

 

[Jolly81]

Really sorry to hear that about your dad spallerina what an awful way for him to treat his family- I can't really give you any answers other than try to focus on things that will cheer you up and surround yourself with niceness. So sad that it's come to this

Ceecee was period type pains a sign for you of early labour? I'm really crampy but don't know if it's just Babba engaging or getting comfy in my pelvis or what. I'd be so excited if she was here in 28days!!!!

Knackered after my day off tomorrow- terrified about having two to look after all day :-/ x

 

[BunnyN]

I've been feeling uncomfortable and kind of mild stabbing pains down low in the cervix area. I feel like there is more pressure on my bladder too. Hoping its all a good sign buba is moving into a nice low position. Actually I can tell he's lower because my bump is lower and I can feel his head lower down when I press with my hand.

 

[tinselcat]

Carnat - sorry to hear about the guests dumping themselves on you at the weekend. That really is annoying. Especially as they clearly realised they were imposing! Perhaps you should have said, "you're right, I really do need a break, I'll go and lie down now" and left the rest of them to look after themselves for the afternoon

At least having an obstinate OH, mine is very good at telling family/friends to stay away when they are not wanted. Some of his friends invited themselves round for his birthday weekend yesterday and one texted a few hours before if they could bring some random person we'd never met, but he said no. And he told his mother that she's not coming to the birth either (thank god).

spallerina - really sorry to hear your rant, that sounds like a totally horrible situation. While I can't imagine what it must be feeling like for you, it sounds like it's almost like you are losing a parent, even though he's still alive. And that's hard for everybody to deal with
If the mince pies don't do the trick & you're still ruminating, then one approach might be to write down all your thoughts into one big ranty letter and then burn it. (I've had counsellors suggest this for traumatic situations before and it seemed to help).
I've also read that you can also trick your brain, if you pretend to be your dad & write an apologetic letter back to you from him, apparently the mind gets some relief from this even though you know you actually wrote it. I've not tried that yet, but may be worth it.

So sorry to hear you're going through that though - my sympathies

ceecee - have fun putting up the tree!


I have my 34 week appointment tomorrow - am worried that midwife will tell me baby is still breech! I would trade the pain in my ribs (am guessing this is from baby's head) for a pain in the cervix if I could!

Edit: since writing that, a small cough brought on a real stabby pain in the ribcage - owwww! what the hell are you up to, baby?!

 

[Jan123]

Haven't been on in a while and girls all I can say is I hear you on family! You can't choose them eh?! I hope you and all your lovely bumps are ok!

So I have a little question.. Do you guys now where your cervix should be at 33 weeks? I ask cos I had a little look below earlier just cos had a bit of discharge and was worried it was thrush. It isn't but I seen what I think is my cervix.. Like right near the opening!? I haven't seen it there before and so sorry for tmi but I googled images of cervix and it looks like that a little lump thing with a sideways slit.. I'm guessing it's normal as maybe baby is pressing down on it. My bump had dropped so baby must have moved down I'm guessing.

I have another scan tomo so will ask then just thought I'd see if you guys could see yours? If ever you dared look down there lol!

X

 

[BunnyN]

I think the cervix is usually high during pregnancy. I've checked mine a couple of times and its almost out of reach.