October 2017 mummies :-)

[Flick9670]

I've had quite a hectic weekend, and am feeling it now!
Drove 200 miles to a dog show, but was worth it as my dog qualified for crufts! Proud dog mummy!
Then yesterday took my 6 year old swimming and for lunch with friends, only 45 minute drive away, but it literally killed me! Hoping for a fairly chilled out day (well, food shopping aside!), and back to work tomorrow...

My bump seems to have shrunk a bit, lol! My app says 50% of their energy at the mo is going towards developing the brain, so makes sense that physical growth takes a back seat.
And all my kicks have been really low down, I'm sure she is lying there trying to kick her way out of my cervix, I can properly feel it! I may ask about my placenta at next appointment, coz I'm not feeling much above belly button height. She has been active, I think, but so have I, so who knows.

Flick, how bizarre that red peppers set off your heartburn last time - don't know why I found that amusing, it's just so specific, lol! At least you could easily avoid them, not good that you can't pinpoint it this time
Xx

Mine are really low down too, like right on my bladder, weird movement though rather than strong kicks I had before where you could feel them outside of tummy? Does that make sense? Made me wonder if my placenta had moved?

Ha you would think that it would have made it easy to avoid red peppers but you have no idea how many foods have little bits of red pepper snuck in, was a nightmare if I was buying a premade sandwich or salad!! lol x

I am 27 weeks Wed and wondered if that was us officially in Tri-3, if so then we actually need to start our FINAL thread eek!! Have been having the most weird paranoid moments, like what if he is crying in the night and I forget to change him and just feed him, will that make me a bad mum! You wouldn't think I have done this before, feel like a brand new mum! x

 

[Olivia118]

I'm also 27 weeks tomorrow and I believe that means we are in tri3. Who will start the thread scary to think that's our final thread.

Flick, I am also having paranoid thoughts. I'm a FTM so I keep thinking how weird it will be that I will never wake up, get myself ready and go out for the day completely alone....it's odd. What if I leave the baby in a shop or forget to take the baby out with me haha

 

[Olivia118]

Question time....what funny stories have all of you mums got from your previous children? Need to know these things happen and we are all human!

 

[Allysa151]

Hey ladies,

If anyone agrees I can create the final thread a bit later as I need to check all dates So excited and scared at the same time!

You had a productive week-end Olivia! Should motivate me do more haha. I just ordered some stuff online and rested as I don't get much sleep and I feel so tired already.


Lea well done to your dog, you must be very proud of him. I miss having pets just at the moment we do not have enough time for them. However at my parents house he have 7 cats and 2 dogs

My little one is very active as well, I can feel him transverse . Everytime I am up, he is up. He still freaks me out when he gets quiet for couple of hours.

Flick, when I am active and busy mine little one gets quiet so I think you shouldn't worry to much if he moves when you rest or at different times.

Have a lovely week all x

 

[Flick9670]

Question time....what funny stories have all of you mums got from your previous children? Need to know these things happen and we are all human!

Ha well I have a couple, although my boy is 11 now...

1. I went out for a walk with my dog (who has since passed ) and my baby, Jackson must have been about 10 weeks old. We drove out to the place and had a lovely time and then piled in the car and headed home. About 3 hours later my partner got home and asked if I was off out, I said no why, I had left the dog in the car..... thank god it was a cold march and not a boiling hot summer, bless him

2. My very first outing to go and get some food shopping, it took me about 4 hours to actually get showered and dressed around feeding and nappy changes, so when I was finally ready to go I was utterly exhausted, got to asda and got Jackson out in his car seat and popped him in the trolley, walked through the door and he made the most god awful noise from his bum, the smell hit me next............... My good god, it was horrific, people were walking past and you could see them look back and recoil lol we made our way straight to baby change to find that he had managed to poo that much his whole nappy, body suit, cardigan and snow suit were full of it, my partner had to go out and buy a whole new outfit for him......... we didn't even manage to get the shopping, I sent my partner out later with a list, took me about another 2 weeks to attempt leaving the house again lol and the little monster slept through the whole thing!

 

[AmyThomas]

Yep, from what I've read its tri 3 at 27 weeks. Cant believe I'll be there this time next week. So exciting, and scary.

So exciting for you and your dog Lea, you must be very proud. Sounds like you had a crazy busy weekend, making me feel very lazy.

Most of my movement is down low, sometimes really low. During the day when I'm sat at my desk it feels all inside - sometimes like she's cartwheeling around, and sometimes like she's just poking or tickling me. In the evenings when I get to lie out on the sofa or in bed I can feel more pokes and see some movement. I feel like I spend all day wanting it to be evening so I can chill out and hopefully see her move.

I'm slightly worried about all the changes over the next few months. My OH should be home in 5 weeks and then for the first time ever we will actually live together full time. He's being posted to near to home so he wont be away in the week. And then 2 months after that the baby should come along. I'm so used to being on my own, esp these last 5 months that I'm worried I will be really snappy with him at the beginning as I get used to him being around. xx

 

[Flick9670]

Yep, from what I've read its tri 3 at 27 weeks. Cant believe I'll be there this time next week. So exciting, and scary.

So exciting for you and your dog Lea, you must be very proud. Sounds like you had a crazy busy weekend, making me feel very lazy.

Most of my movement is down low, sometimes really low. During the day when I'm sat at my desk it feels all inside - sometimes like she's cartwheeling around, and sometimes like she's just poking or tickling me. In the evenings when I get to lie out on the sofa or in bed I can feel more pokes and see some movement. I feel like I spend all day wanting it to be evening so I can chill out and hopefully see her move.

I'm slightly worried about all the changes over the next few months. My OH should be home in 5 weeks and then for the first time ever we will actually live together full time. He's being posted to near to home so he wont be away in the week. And then 2 months after that the baby should come along. I'm so used to being on my own, esp these last 5 months that I'm worried I will be really snappy with him at the beginning as I get used to him being around. xx

I remember I felt like that, I raised my boy from 1 on my own and am fiercely independent, when I met my partner I worried about buying a house together and having joint things, as I had worked really hard to get a nice home for me and my son, I sometimes struggle with his daughter if am perfectly honest as we have very different parenting styles. She gets away with murder and is quite a spoilt brat so we can have arguments about that and I can be a snappy about it, but we have found our feet and our way of working, it has been a long road to get here but am hopeful that it will all be ok. It is give and take, and make sure you talk, don't let something niggle you and say nothing as I promise it will explode out at some point and then it is difficult to work through as you can let your emotions become too much and say things you may not mean lol x

 

[Allysa151]

Morning ladies x

I have started our final thread in the 3rd trimester , excited !

Amy I know the feeling, my favorite part of the day became the moment I come back home , lay down and speak and see the movement of my little one . I might get crazy but I could do this all day, I just love the feeling and I can't wait to have him in my arms! Surely you will be fine when your hubby will be back home, might feel strange after long time being on your own x

Did not get much sleep last night, I went to the loo and couldn't walk properly, I felt such a bit pressure and pain down below I could barely move, good thing I was better when I wake up to go to work.

x

 

[Flick9670]

Need to rant so sorry in advance.

Does anyone have a child with an ex? My son is 11 and his waste of space father is just a joke, my boy has his taster day at big school today and he was nervous about it as he was getting a school bus to school and doesn't know anyone (we moved to the area last year but has still been going to his old school 40 miles away as I work that way anyway) so is a big deal and I got him to ring his dad this morning before we set off and he was just horrible, there was no wishing him luck, he was all negative about it, and about me, and am just sat there biting my tongue, I ended up bursting into tears once I got him on the bus and waved him off, it was horrible but the fact that his dad couldn't even be supportive about it made me feel sick, hate the fact I am tied to that man, he is a complete waste of oxygen

Sorry

 

[AmyThomas]

Thanks girls, I know it will be fine, and I cant wait for him to be back and live here. I just don't want to get stroppy as I'm so used to having me time and I know I soon wont really get any. I'm sure I'll adapt and love it.

OMG a tri 3 thread. So exciting.

Sorry to hear your ex is less than supportive flick. You'd think that regardless of his opinions he could have been supportive for your son today. I hope your son was ok and his taster day went well. Sounds like it probably wouldn't help of you told your ex that hos son really needed his support today, but you can rant at us whenever you cant rant at him but want to.

My toes keep cramping at the mo, completely of their own accord. I'm lying on the sofa and they keep going really weird. Urgh, I supposed I should get up and try and walk it off. All I want at the moment is cake, I have a total craving for it, so it might be good for me and my feet to walk to the shop for cake. Yeah, that sounds like something a Dr would recommend!x

 

[Olivia118]

Hahaha Flick your stories made me laugh! Sorry to hear about your ex partner that must be very difficult and your son doesn't deserve to be treated this way

Amy I hope you enjoy having OH back, must be very hard without him. My OH has been absolutely brilliant and I couldn't imagine doing it without him being here each day. Biggest respect to all who manage alone...I'm not strong enough to.

Thank you for starting the tri3 thread Allysa...can't believe we are in the final stretch now. 90 days left for me baby is a proper little wriggler, which is lovely to feel and I'm making the most of it.

I've only suffered with a few cramping episodes in my calves which wasn't nice couldn't imagine it in my toes!! Ouch. Hope it doesn't last long for you Amy.

 

[AmyThomas]

I'm wondering if tiredness led to the cramp. I went out and got cake but when I got home I was too knackered and 'full' to eat it. I fell asleep and slept for about 9.5hrs, amazing. Hoping today will be better, and now I have cake, yay!

A 6 month detachment is definitely a pain. We've done 4 months before and that wasn't too bad, but 6 is something else. I'm so bored of him being away now. I feel really isolated sometimes, but I don't want to spend time with anyone else, I jus want to see him. The last 6 weeks are dragging so much.
But timing wise having him back for the last 2 months will be great, esp as he gets the first 4 weeks off work and at home. I am going to take full advantage of it! And I think I deserve a few nights away in a hotel with a pool as well.

Thanks for starting the thread Allysa, I jumped onto it quickly and cant wait to be there on Monday. xx

 

[Flick9670]

27 weeks today ladies, eek Does that mean I am in my final trimester............

AmyThomas I get cramp in my toes, when am walking mainly, it is horrible so I completely sympathise!! And I am absolutely sure I read somewhere that cake can be used for medicinal purposes, deffo read that...... and if you break it in half the calories fall out the middle so it is fat free too

Well the father of the year didn't bother to ring to find out how he had got on so I got Jackson to ring him, he was trying to tell him about his day but his dad kept interrupting with conversations about his other two kids and what they were doing, feel so angry and fed up with him, really would love to slap him so hard with a massive wet dead fish x

 

[Allysa151]

Sorry to hear about your ex Flick , it must be so hard for you to see how your little one is being affected because of his attitude . I might not be in the position to say that but sometimes some people don't deserve to be parents.
Congratulation on 27 weeks today! x

Olivia , I could say the same, I couldn't do this without my husband ( still sounds weird to call him like that haha) , he is so supportive and would have been really tough to be on my own . I am being lucky to have him really.

Calves cramps here as well! I woke up screaming in pain last night because of them. They are awful Unfortunately did not get much sleep last night either, I woke up at least 4 times for the loo , then I switched from right side to the left side and the little one went crazy .

Is anyone feeling that is hurting the baby while sleeping? I might sound crazy but I am so afraid not to squash him and my sleep is turning into nightmare.I usually try to sleep on my left side and rarely on the right when the left side hurts.

Can't wait to join trim 3 thread from Sunday ! x

 

[Flick9670]

It is all since his two new babies came along, one is 1.5 and the other is 6mo, it is like he has forgotten he has an 11 year old with big scary challenges ahead starting new schools etc.... he may be angry with me for moving (even though I am actually closer to him now) but shouldn't take that out on our son, want to slap him!

I have always been a sleep on my right hand side person and am still doing it now, if I roll on my left then he goes mad, which makes me worry is that cause he is uncomfy or is he happy with the shift, so worrying isn't it, I just want to feel relaxed lol x

 

[lea554]

I'm starting to worry now - 2 separate people have told me my bump has really dropped and then asked how long I had left, followed by asking when I'm next being seen by the midwife??!

This is not helping my fears of premature labour!
I've even got a space in the nursery for the beginning of a hospital bag - got wipes, newborn nappies, bibs, milk, and a boots mum to be bag which I need to start filling up....

 

[Allysa151]

Hmm, I don't think it is the case Lea, bumps are different, mine looks quite low as well and i get pains while walking now ! But if you are very concerned you should speak to your midwife . Were you early with your first one?
Fingers crossed all babies stay put until they're big enough to come out x

 

[DigitalCity]

Lea I think people just like to make comments on our bumps and usually they're not even accurate! I've been told I'm big and tiny within the space of an hour! I carry quite low and never really 'drop', anything related to bump position and size is usually an old wives tale anyways. I'd let your midwife know your fears hopefully she can offer some reassurance xx

 

[lea554]

Yeah, I know it could literally be nothing, and from googling it, bumps can drop at 27 weeks, but nothing may come of it. Would explain why I'm waddling around!
I hate calling the midwife, I just feel like I'm wasting their time...I may see if I get any other pains or pressure and maybe them call them.
Next mw appt is 8 days away yet.
I hate being such a worrywort, lol!
X

 

[AmyThomas]

I'd just ignore them lea, I don't see how someone can comment on how someone else's bump os growing as its such a personal thing. As long as the midwife is happy just ignore everyone else.

Got an email from kiddicare today basically saying they could tell me nothing about the order and to let them know if I wanted a refund. So I've replied and asked for a full refund for the whole order. Its so annoying as they don't even have a number you can call, you just have to wait on emails that can take up to 72hrs! I went online and they are showing the stuff we ordered as in stock with next day delivery! So now I don't trust them at all. Will be ordering the cot bed from elsewhere once I start thinking about that.

Yay, Its boiling hot again! Urgh. I'm so hot and yuck. I don't even want to eat when its like this, I just want to collapse on my bed in my pants and do nothing. Its making me really lazy and lethargic. Hows everyone else coping with it?xx