****July 2018 Mummies - Tri 2****

[JemRose]

Shan if you've still got the blood then fuck them and take yourself in. Ridiculous like you said that if you were 6 weeks pregnant you'd be rushed in for emergency scans etc. Yet at almost 25 weeks you're getting fuck all!!!

 

[Shepherdess]

Shep I have had whole nut in the fridge for 2 weeks and now you're making me want to open it haha

It's funny it's been over a week since I bought it but I'd only had one line until today. I bought husband a bar of plain dairy milk at the same time and his went the same day. Even when I really fancy it like today I don't eat loads. Had two lines and put the rest back

 

[_GG_]

Shan, go to A&E. Don't call and give them a chance to fob you off. You have a viable baby in there, they need to be on top of this and check you out. Demand it. Fx it's just a mucus release...the plug is constantly being renewed. Xx

 

[PeanutButter]

Hope your ok shan xx
Mucas plug shouldnt have blood in it (this early). Hopfully jusy abit of breakthrough bleeding. I cant believe they said they said you nees blood running down your legs at 24 weeks, thats fking ridiculous... Maybe if they told people with little bleeding to come in, there would be less women with that heavy bleeding.

 

[Amy207]

24 weeks today.

Which means 11 weeks left at work woop woop

Had a few days of struggling with nausea, hips and back but I’m hoping it will all pass now I’m back at work! Annual leave was amazing but got plenty done that I had kept putting off.

I have the midwife next week, how often after that do I see her?

 

[Shepherdess]

Happy V Day Amy! You should get another app at 28 weeks then 32 then after that it's usually every 2/3 weeks. Your notes should have a schedule in the front which will tell you what your trust does

I hope you're feeling a bit better this morning Shanivy, I see you've been online I hope you've been resting

My pgp is bad this morning, I've been feeling guilty on DD. She's got a huge farm set which she loves and I love playing with her, we played for 90mins yesterday after which I said I had to stop as the pain was getting bad. She was really understanding and continued to play but I feel bad as I'm sure by 30 weeks I just won't be able to sit and play on the floor with her. I know I could say pick 6 animals and a shed/tractor and we'll play up at the table but it's not the same. Sorry just feeling some mum guilt this morning

 

[Shanivy]

Aw Shep don't feel bad for that. You can't help the pain. 90 minutes on the floor is pretty impressive. I'm sure you'll mind more than dd does. Mum guilt is the worst I've been feeling it for weeks with Ivy. I've even cried over feeling guilty at some points these last weeks. I'm hoping for some mummy daughter time when we go to Berwick. I've lots planned for us to do together so hopefully nothing else happens from now to then xx

Thanks everyone for the comments. Not sure how I'm feeling today. Nothing's came of yesterday so far but I'm still pretty stressed. The bleeding stopped and it wasn't really that much. And I know the plug regenerates etc but I never had that colour before until very late pregnancy with dd. Honestly a quick cervical exam could have put my mind to rest easily. I have the midwife on Friday and I'm probably going to end up going off my head about everything. I really don't feel very comfortable with any of them at this point. Whether or not it was just a little thing yesterday my confidence is at a low with my maternity care. I'm going to tell her that.

I'm unsure about a homebirth now too, not sure I'm comfortable trusting them without a doctor etc nearby. Also need to find out why the midwife is happy with my bp, but the doctor wasn't at all. All in all I can't wait until July already

 

[Shepherdess]

I'm glad the bleeding has stopped Shanivy. Did you call them again yesterday or leave it?

I'm sorry you're feeling so low about everything. Definitely discuss it all with your midwife, your concerns need addressing especially if you've been wanting a home birth

Mixed emotions from me today, I weighed myself this morning and I've gained 10kg! Now within 5kg of my husband :'( he's lost weight since my last pregnancy and I'm still in my size 10 clothes so shouldn't worry but it feels like a big weight gain so early on

On the positive side, I mentioned a few weeks ago that I had some dark hairs sprouting on my jaw line, there's now 9 obvious ones and it's really effected my confidence but my best friend who is a star honestly (and has a fair bit more money then me) has booked me in for an epil pro treatment today to rid me of them. I'm not convinced of the longevity of it but I cried my eyes out when she said I'm so grateful. About to head out for that now which will hopefully give me a boost regarding my appearance

 

[malagueta]

Happy 24 weeks Amy!

Aww Shep, don't be feeling guilty. I'm sure your DD will be just as happy playing with you at the table if you have to. Also you're doing well if you're still in your size 10 clothes! I've gained 4kg since the start of pregnancy so hopefully that will shut my doctor up at my appointment next week as she was moaning at my 16 week appointment that I hadn't put anything on, as if I'd intentionally been trying not to.

Shan, glad the bleeding has stopped. Maybe you just overdid it. But definitely don't hold back when you see your midwife on Friday. Make sure she knows exactly how you're feeling.

I was a bag of hormones yesterday. OH and I buy fridge magnets in places we go on holiday together and yesterday I dropped and smashed one and I burst into tears. Proper sobbing. Hubby was like, oh dear how soon is July haha.

 

[Shanivy]

Yes Shep called them again but they said I didn't need to be seen since it had stopped and baby was moving. Must have used their psychic powers. I'll definitely speak to them, not sure what to do tbh my confidence is knocked. Aw size 10 is nothing hun, you'll drop that right off when baby comes, especially with how active you are. At least you can think of that when you're getting yourself upset about your weight. I've found this one a lot harder too, with dd I barely put anything on and had a prefect bump (eventually) This one im not really putting weight on yet, but weighing more than I did with Ivy is making me very self conscious so I get it.

That's such a lovely guesture from your friend! I've had the epilation treatment done , it fucking hurts but it's good lol. Does last quite a long time, at least for me it did. Everyone's probably different especially pregnant but fx. Enjoy, a great friend youve got xx

 

[Shanivy]

Aw malagueta hormones are a nightmare lol. I've not been too bad I don't think this time. Though I sobbed the other day cause OH wouldn't make me a cup of tea quick enough haha. All fun. I couldn't deal with a pregnant women I don't think lol
Thanks hun I definitely will xx

Amy I completely ignored your post there sorry. Happy v day! Xx

 

[LuckyLaura]

Shan you are just right to tell the midwives exactly how you feel. I don't have a lot of faith in mine mainly cuz Ive never met the same one twice and the ones i have met seem to be really...I can't even put my finger on it...but kinda airy fairy? One of them seemed to be a complete moron who I wondered how she was allowed to deliver babies cuz she was in a flap about finding a pen!!

Today has been a pretty bleak day today, was really down and cried a lot last night mainly cuz of hormones and used my husband as a soggy pillow after crying all over him until I fell asleep lol poor guy had to change his vest he was wearing to bed halfway through the night cuz it was cold and wet. been wandering about like a total exhausted zombie and no idea what to do about work at 4.30. I also am really unsure of when I can go on maternity leave cuz i need to get the hell out of there basically lol xx

 

[_GG_]

Oh Laura, that sounds awful. Be kind to yourself today.

Malagueta, hormones are a bitch! Again, be kind to yourself.

In fact, all of you ladies. Give yourselves a break. Shan, you deserve far better than you're getting from your midwife service. Go batshit on their asses this week.
Shep, I don't know mum guilt yet, but we will move past everything with nothing more than a night's sleep, so try to do the same. Leave what has been as gone and focus on what is yet to come.

Amy, happy 24 weeks. V day at last

I'm having a very lazy morning as we've had a really hectic weekend with horses and the pub. Probably overdid things a bit but feel okay physically and baby is having fun in there.
Going to be a truly shitty week so I am determined to have some "me" time. I managed to get an owner out yesterday to see her horse. I've been telling her since October that he's not happy and has an underlying cause of pain somewhere. He's old, arthritic and can't be treated for much as He is extremely dangerous for vets. He's not had any light inside him for months but owner has had her head firmly buried in the sand bless her. I didn't give her much choice yesterday so she came to see him and was very upset bless her. But, when she came back from the field after seeing him, she felt so much guilt for not coming sooner as she could see straight away what needed to be done. So, it's Mickey and Hugo going this week. It's part of what we have to deal with keeping animals but it's going to be a tough tough week for sure.

Midwife at 2.40 today and am off to pick up a swing cot tomorrow so stuff to be happy about and look forward to as well.

 

[LuckyLaura]

Oh Laura, that sounds awful. Be kind to yourself today.

Malagueta, hormones are a bitch! Again, be kind to yourself.

In fact, all of you ladies. Give yourselves a break. Shan, you deserve far better than you're getting from your midwife service. Go batshit on their asses this week.
Shep, I don't know mum guilt yet, but we will move past everything with nothing more than a night's sleep, so try to do the same. Leave what has been as gone and focus on what is yet to come.

Amy, happy 24 weeks. V day at last

I'm having a very lazy morning as we've had a really hectic weekend with horses and the pub. Probably overdid things a bit but feel okay physically and baby is having fun in there.
Going to be a truly shitty week so I am determined to have some "me" time. I managed to get an owner out yesterday to see her horse. I've been telling her since October that he's not happy and has an underlying cause of pain somewhere. He's old, arthritic and can't be treated for much as He is extremely dangerous for vets. He's not had any light inside him for months but owner has had her head firmly buried in the sand bless her. I didn't give her much choice yesterday so she came to see him and was very upset bless her. But, when she came back from the field after seeing him, she felt so much guilt for not coming sooner as she could see straight away what needed to be done. So, it's Mickey and Hugo going this week. It's part of what we have to deal with keeping animals but it's going to be a tough tough week for sure.

Midwife at 2.40 today and am off to pick up a swing cot tomorrow so stuff to be happy about and look forward to as well.

I'm sorry GG I don't know how you do it so well, I'd be a mess! I cried last night over my sewing machine that got damaged and its not even freaking real haha my husband bought me a new one but I was in mourning for the old and felt ungrateful cuz the new one is really nice hahaha such a twat.

Then there's you with real reasons to be upset and doing so well! xx

 

[_GG_]

Oh Laura, that sounds awful. Be kind to yourself today.

Malagueta, hormones are a bitch! Again, be kind to yourself.

In fact, all of you ladies. Give yourselves a break. Shan, you deserve far better than you're getting from your midwife service. Go batshit on their asses this week.
Shep, I don't know mum guilt yet, but we will move past everything with nothing more than a night's sleep, so try to do the same. Leave what has been as gone and focus on what is yet to come.

Amy, happy 24 weeks. V day at last

I'm having a very lazy morning as we've had a really hectic weekend with horses and the pub. Probably overdid things a bit but feel okay physically and baby is having fun in there.
Going to be a truly shitty week so I am determined to have some "me" time. I managed to get an owner out yesterday to see her horse. I've been telling her since October that he's not happy and has an underlying cause of pain somewhere. He's old, arthritic and can't be treated for much as He is extremely dangerous for vets. He's not had any light inside him for months but owner has had her head firmly buried in the sand bless her. I didn't give her much choice yesterday so she came to see him and was very upset bless her. But, when she came back from the field after seeing him, she felt so much guilt for not coming sooner as she could see straight away what needed to be done. So, it's Mickey and Hugo going this week. It's part of what we have to deal with keeping animals but it's going to be a tough tough week for sure.

Midwife at 2.40 today and am off to pick up a swing cot tomorrow so stuff to be happy about and look forward to as well.

I'm sorry GG I don't know how you do it so well, I'd be a mess! I cried last night over my sewing machine that got damaged and its not even freaking real haha my husband bought me a new one but I was in mourning for the old and felt ungrateful cuz the new one is really nice hahaha such a twat.

Then there's you with real reasons to be upset and doing so well! xx

Any reason is justified when pregnant...or any time to be honest. Christ, I've burst into tears over not getting a sock to sit properly over my toes, lol

 

[LuckyLaura]

Oh Laura, that sounds awful. Be kind to yourself today.

Malagueta, hormones are a bitch! Again, be kind to yourself.

In fact, all of you ladies. Give yourselves a break. Shan, you deserve far better than you're getting from your midwife service. Go batshit on their asses this week.
Shep, I don't know mum guilt yet, but we will move past everything with nothing more than a night's sleep, so try to do the same. Leave what has been as gone and focus on what is yet to come.

Amy, happy 24 weeks. V day at last

I'm having a very lazy morning as we've had a really hectic weekend with horses and the pub. Probably overdid things a bit but feel okay physically and baby is having fun in there.
Going to be a truly shitty week so I am determined to have some "me" time. I managed to get an owner out yesterday to see her horse. I've been telling her since October that he's not happy and has an underlying cause of pain somewhere. He's old, arthritic and can't be treated for much as He is extremely dangerous for vets. He's not had any light inside him for months but owner has had her head firmly buried in the sand bless her. I didn't give her much choice yesterday so she came to see him and was very upset bless her. But, when she came back from the field after seeing him, she felt so much guilt for not coming sooner as she could see straight away what needed to be done. So, it's Mickey and Hugo going this week. It's part of what we have to deal with keeping animals but it's going to be a tough tough week for sure.

Midwife at 2.40 today and am off to pick up a swing cot tomorrow so stuff to be happy about and look forward to as well.

I'm sorry GG I don't know how you do it so well, I'd be a mess! I cried last night over my sewing machine that got damaged and its not even freaking real haha my husband bought me a new one but I was in mourning for the old and felt ungrateful cuz the new one is really nice hahaha such a twat.

Then there's you with real reasons to be upset and doing so well! xx

Any reason is justified when pregnant...or any time to be honest. Christ, I've burst into tears over not getting a sock to sit properly over my toes, lol

Socks are definitely tricky business lol I cried a few weeks back over a pie I swear my husband puts up with so much!xx

 

[Shepherdess]

sorry that some of you have been feeling so hormonal. thankfully I'm not too bad

had my epil pro treatment and wow already I'm so much happier, fingers crossed it won't take many treatments. in general I don't fuss over my appearance, I rarely wear makeup and didn't even know what epil pro was but this hair was getting me down. and yes my friend is fab and very thoughtful, not to go into it too much but she had kids when she was 20, I was 19 and her much older bf left her just after she started uni with a 2yo and a 3mo. between her, her mum and I we all worked around our degrees and work to look after the kids and my friend has never forgotten it so she is generous with me as she knows that she could never give me the time bk that I gave her, not that I expect her to mind

hope the midwife app goes well GG and you can discuss he type of birth you'd like properly

 

[_GG_]

Shep, it was brilliant. I told her what they said last week and she said,
"pardon my French but what the fuck were they thinking. Stop worrying, you WILL have an elective c section whether they like it or not."

She has written with clear disdain in my notes that this is not optional.

I feel so so much better. She said they may try to still convince me but I am to stand firm and say 100% this is not optional and I am having an elective section.

I will sleep properly tonight at last.

 

[PeanutButter]

Glad your midwife knows better GG. I swear some consultants havent got a clue!!! Ha and ikno yoir not the sort of person to back down. Good your feeling better about it
My consultant with dd was abdolutly awful to got such a better one this time, you know you can ask for a different one if you want x

Shan, can you change hospital? Theyre bloody awful!!! Cant believe they didnt see you. With dd i didnt have a big bloody show, so how do they know it wasnt that over the phone?! I would have been so pissed at them and showed up anyway. I told my hubby and even he was like whay thr fk!!! (rarly ever shocked)

 

[JemRose]

Thank god GG!
Bet you feel much happier now x