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Hang in there, Janie.
I was so, so lucky with Sam that the hospital was quiet and empty over Christmas... I was due to be discharged on Christmas Eve, but there was no way I was leaving the hospital for Christmas without my son... I told them so, and they just never bothered to discharge me until Sam was ready to go home. Ten days in hospital did my head in, but it was good to be able to be so close to Sam all the time. It's only for a short time in the overall scheme of things. :hug:
Have been a bit quiet lately as the situation with Janie and Daniel has brought up some of my own issues over our time in hospital...
But on the whole, things are ok. Work is busy and hard and I wish I'd never come back full time. Sam has adjusted so well to having DH at home during the day that he now cries if he has to stay home with me while DH goes out of an afternoon. :( He's finally starting to get closer to talking, too. I told him "no" the other day and he said no right back to me! Am still a bit worried about his speach as he doesn't actually have any words that he uses in context yet and other babies his age all seem to... I'm sure we'll get there eventually!
BW
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:hug: Janie. unfortunately no one ever really tells you how tough emotionally and physically having a prem can be. Know that you are doing a great job and know that you and Daniel are in my thoughts constantly :hug:
Lisa All the best for your appointment and scan tomorrow. Sounds like things might not be too far away from happening for you. How's the middle name issue going?
I hope Miss A is feeling better too.
Hi to everyone. I need to get organised for work so no more time for personals atm sorry.
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Janie - Massive hugs hun.. please let me know if I can do anything for you to help through this difficult time. I can't imagine how hard it is leaving your gorgeous new man at the hospital.. just make sure you're giving N heaps of extra cuddles when you're home with him (which I'm sure you are)!!
Sorry, no time for more personals as I have my wonderful Mum over here visiting.. it's amazing! I do really need some advice though.. just posted a new thread about this but wanted to ask you guys aswell. As much as I don't want to get my hopes up, I'd love to know what you think about my chances of catching that damn egg this month. I've been using OPK's (for the first time) and don't really know what to think.. here's what's happened...
Got my first positive OPK result on Sunday.. the result line was just as dark as the control line. Then got another +ve on Monday, slightly darker than the day before.. then this morning, it was darker again.. so darker than the control line. I've run out of tests now and DH went away this morning, so no point testing anymore. So... my question is.. would I have 0'd on the first day I got the positive result or is it towards the end of getting +ve results. I thought I'd only get a +ve result once... not three times. Reason I'm so curious is that DH has gone away this morning (made sure we BD'd this morning before we went) and the tests say that you're going to ovulate 24 to 36 hours after the +ve test. I'm praying that somehow we might of just caught it, but if I only O today, then there's obviously not much chance?? Do I even let myself think that there's a chance or should I prepare for the worst?? I'm already preparing for the worst but it's making me a little sad... AGAIN... and I've got Mum here so really don't want to be feeling like this.
Sorry guys, I feel like I've been really selfish in here lately.
Kel xxx
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Hi lovelies,
Still mia, as tbh am not feeling right, or chatty, but still here in a sort of capacity. Just wanted to say Kelly - if you bd thismorning, you have a huge chance this month, you would be ok to get your hopes up for sure. I used to use opks over a couple of weeks (no obsessed at all :redface:) and I would see a pattern of them slowly getting darker, until the darkest peaked! My understanding is that means you are going to O within 24 hours of getting your most positive result. I think in your case you will be O'ing today or tomorrow. Sperm is good for up to 4-5 days, sometimes more - so you are well and truly covered girl, now just don't think about it for the next 2 weeks okay :doh: :o
Janie - I'm sorry you have to leave your new man behind, praying it won't be for too long sweety.
Deb - how you doing babe?
Bun - Flynn is 12 weeks and does not roll, a very smiley chap though - I didn't think they got into rolling much till 4 months or more. I know what you mean on non- synchronised sleeps, its such a pita! Hope things improve soon.
Got a sick toddler on my lap as I type, who is fighting sleep, the one thing she needs to get better, ah the joys!
Hugs all round, Lee xo
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Janie - hugs darling. I can only imagine how you are feeling
Kelly - I used OPKs a lot and I would start getting dark lines for 5 days prior to O day. The lines would get progressively darker and usually went darker than the control line in the last 24 hours before O. I would continue to test until the line was faint again. This usually occurred the day after the darkest result. hth goodluck
Lee - Are you seeking any help hun? You may need to talk with some one. I hate to hear that you are struggling
Hi all.
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Janie - I cannot even imagine how hard this must be :( It wasn't until we had D in special care that I got a glimpse of what it was like. That was hard enough. It must be incredibly difficult to go home without your little boy. :hug:
Bek - Whoa, nice avvy!!!
Michelle - Seriously - where is your avvy?? Cmon, you could get a nice prg one...please?!
Big day and I've had it, will BBL.
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Janie: I am so sorry that you and your DS2 aren't home together just yet. Just hang in there hun, allow yourself a chance to cry if you need to. No one expects you to be strong 24/7. We are all here for you babe cheering you and Daniel along hun, I hope and pray he gets to come home with you soon.
Kelly: OPK confuse the heck out of me but by the sounds of it if you DTD this morning, I think you are in with a pretty good chance. FWIW I DTD with DH 5 days before and 5 days after O (he was away for work) and I got surprised with a BFP which is now named B (lol). So it is possible hun. Fingers crossed for you.
Lisa: Wow hun, you are so close. I'm getting super excited for you. I can't wait for another BA in this very special thread.
Lee: I'm worried about you hun :comfort: do you think you need to reach out to someone hun. You've been through so much.
BBL
Lv Spring xx
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Spring & Bek - I have had counselling in the past, after DH1 died for some months, and after I lost Luc, but tbh I just never found it that useful - it was like they were reading from a textbook - so it could be a case that I just did not find the right person, in which case I could try again. It all requires energy and time, neither of which I have much of at the moment. I'll find my way through it somehow...... but I have to say, that how I've been feeling lately is pretty horrible, and if things don't improve soon, don't worry I will seek some help..... thanks for caring, Lee xoxoxoxo
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Lee - If counseling is not right for you atm how about hiring some one to help you out a few hours a week? I honestly know how isolating being at home with little ones can be, plus you've got to run around after older kids.
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Lee: I totally understand. I've been to counselling in the past and I've thought it was such a rort. But I eventually found a guy who specialised in grief counselling and he was great. Just promise me if it all starts to get too much for you you'll let us know so we can help you out. After what you've been through I think you are amazing. I'll be keeping an eye on you woman. Here for you for whatever you need.
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Hi Ladies,
Janie: just wanted to say huge congratulations!! and send you some :hug:
I didnt mean to worry you, i just havent been feeling 100% nausea is in full swing so i havent felt like doing housework let alone posting on the forum. I'm 9weeks 3days today, will have my next scan/blood test between 12-14weeks.
Sorry for not catching up properly, i didnt even know there was a new thread.
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Hi ladies,
Quick one from me today, feeling so tired almost like ive been hit by a bus.. Miss A had another ear infection, so no sleeping here for the last few days. Better today though. Had scan and OB appt today, everything perfect, bub is ready to go, estimated weight at 3.1kg and smaller than average head circumf so pushing it out should be a breeze :o OB said now it was just a waiting game.
Janie- hugs sweety, i cannot even begin to imagine what that is like. I was across the road from there earlier today and thought id pop in and say hello but realised i dont have your number!! Hope Daniel is making great progress.
BIg hugs to everyone else,
Lis xx
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Lisa - i was thinking about you last night. I am soooo excited that we'll be welcoming your baby soon
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Janie this is a hard hard journey - & I remember thinking I couldn't see the end in sight. But you will get through this darling. You will. This little boy is blessed to have such an amazingly pro active Mama. A Mama that has sought out the best for him. I can remember the first time I left the hospital without Imogen (I stayed at Ronald Macdonald House next door after discharge)... It was absolute hell. I cried so much that the next day I looked like a clown myself! I phoned so much through the night that finally they told me to go to sleep!
The first time I left her to go "home" for a few days to my kids... I cried the whole way home. I didn't relax once. (It's about a 2 hourish drive from the hospital to my house)...
I truly truly get how hard this is darling. Just try and see it that Daniel is still gestating. He is growing, fattening and developing on the outside. So, you have to take care of yourself first and foremost. For without you going strong the wheels will fall off. So, go and get a pedicure. Or a massage. Something for you. I went shopping for teeny clothes one day for a few hours and it felt nice to be lost in the crowd... Something for you.
Your little one is doing so well, & is so blessed to have you as his Mama.
If you ever need to talk I am so very very very happy to - I am just wary of calling you & disturbing, sleep, expressing, anything! I am here and I care very very much. xxx
Lisa: YOu are the next cab off our ranks! Enjoy the last days of your baby in your belly... I am sending you all of my love and support. :hug:
Michelle: Are you okay darling woman? :hug:
Me: Don't ask... It's been another week of crap. I am not going into the FOTY dramas - I am too tired... But DD14 is quite sick this week & it's been very busy. She has had muscle aches, joint pain, headaches and some nausea & extreme fatigue. It sounded like RRV or similar or perhaps glandular fever to me... (long story but she took ill Saturday and FOTY took her to the physio... :wall: of course he did! Why would you take her to the Dr!!!) Anyway off to the Drs on Monday and some bloods. She is sleeping about 18hours a day, aches and pains - in a fairly bad way... (at least there is no cheeky back chatting! :lol:) Poor darling. Anyway bloods back today & it would seem she has had glandular fever fairly recently and this is probably a post viral syndrome...
So, more support and TLC needed... I am tired a bit worn out from everything right now. So, I apologise for not being around. I am around just too down in the mouth to post right now.
Love & hugs to everyone else... :hug:
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Apologies in advance for being a whining baby but I need to get this out before I burst.........I know there are others who have way bigger issues..........
The kids have diahhroea ARGHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHH. I thought we'd got past it without them getting sick but noooooooo. I suppose the positive side is they dont have vomitting. Could have been better planned for tomorrow though when I dont have Uni (of which I NEED to be there today and now will look like an unprepared slacker :( ) Honestly what have I done to deserve this contant run of bad luck> Youd think croup, a broken husband, me going down with the worst gastro Ive ever seen would be enough punishment. Apparently not.
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I just wanted to pop in and say hi everyone while E is asleep, it will have to be quick because she is not sleeping much at all now either by day or by night. So I am tired just all the time and DH is on the verge of being away quite a bit for work over the next few weeks :( SO not looking forward to it, but anyway sounds like I am not the worst off here.
Janie - :hug: hoping that your little man is doing well enough to come home with you soon. I have done the sick baby thing with DD1 but never had to leave her and go home myself, it must be so tough for you. Hang in there hun.
Freya - :hug:
Deb - :hug: hope things pick up for you soon....
Lisa - Heaps of LV's coming your way!
Jo - Sorry to hear you have been so sick, but on the bright side at least it is a great sign that everything is OK.
Lee - Sounds like you haven't found the right counsellor :hug: I hope things get better for you soon.
Kelly - I had shocking troubles with OPKs when we were TTC :rolleyes: stupid bl00dy things! Are you temping as well? I think really that they are most useful when you look at them alongside a BBT chart as well - otherwise they can be just downright confusing. I hope you get that BFP real soon hun, I know oh too well how awful it is waiting and hoping for it soon after a m/c.
Mako - Hi there hun, how are you going? Are we still on for next Mon was it? No problem if not, we can do it another time :)
:hello: everyone else, must dash I just heard my little angel talking away to herself in her room!
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hey girls,
Deb - hope DD is going to be ok, you poor love, so many people relying on you - you are an amazing mum and woman!
Anna - You poor poor love, hope the runs come to and end real quick!
Quickie from me - DD decided to take off her nappy and declared 'no more nappies' about an hour ago, so she is now running around the house in princess undies and we have already had one accident!!
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Hi Everyone
Lisa woohoo on a great appointment yesterday. Sending you lots of gentle l.v's :)
Megsmum I'm still ok for Monday so long as you are. I have to get new tyres on my car early but will be at the suggested meeting place by 10:30ish if that still works for you?
I hope you all manage to get some sleep soon too. Its not fun being sleep deprived :hug:
Deb poor DD. I hope she is feeling better soon.I also hope things start to improve for you soon with the FOTY stuff. Just know we are all here for you :hug:
Freya I hope you catch a break very soon hun. You sure have been dealt a rough time of it all of late :hug:
Janie How are you and your gorgeous little boy doing? The pics are just adorable on FB.
I'd better go as DS has decided he's not going to have a sleep today :wall: This is the 1st time he hasn't had a nap for such a long time that I don't know how he's going to be awake for dinner tonight. He's so tired but won't have a bar of closing his eyes :doh:
