had my liver scan today was hard to find he said as bubs is in the way and he mentioned that his big "testes" were blocking the view, DF was so smug! will get results of all tests tomorrow but im staying positive, im almost at the finish line and its supposed to be one of the best times of our lives and I dont want it ruined so im going to stay happy im sick of writing negative posts so today im not! also thankyou for all the well wished it made me feel so special!
this is just a hello to everyone! and just a reminder of how lucky we all are to be in this thread! look after all your bubs!
Jen - just a shout out to you that you are doing so well in hospital, i couldnt do what your doing i whinge enough with one baby!
omg grub you make me laugh. i have installed DH as official deforestation expert too. It was so funny the other day when I made him bring up his trimmer to attend to my 'kini area. Imagine hospital bathroom, me not allowed to stand up, no proper shower curtain, and breakfast arriving.... ha. hilarious. and all because I wanted to be 'neat and tidy' for all the lovely internals I'm having. ridiculous!!!!!
murph - I totally second what you're saying. this forum is amazing, and frankly ladies, I don't know how I would have coped through some parts without you all. You hold a very special place in my heart
MHB - wow, what a great attitude. especially at a time like this. good on you. I was doing some reading today and thought of you. Apparently, it can be the case that wome pregnant women have a tendency to test positive for things while they're pregnant, but they're actually false positives. I read a story about a woman who tested HIV positive!! And had to go through the whole preg thinking she was HIV pos only to find out afterwards that it was a false positive. That's what I'm hoping for you
Greenslw - thinking of you and your DH. And I hope this weekend sees some movement at the baby room station. You're a strong woman, and I am sure you guys will get through this. But it will take some work, and it will take your DH taking some action. But like someone else said, perhaps you can seek some counselling or help to come up with some coping and stress relief strategies for yourself. My sister is a terrible and destructive alcoholic and al-anon (for family members) is so wonderful for me and my family. I am sure there would be something similar for other sorts of issues.
big shout out to you other ladies struggling with things at the moment too. there's lots of love here for you whenever you need it.
and to all of you sailing along - hoorah!! enjoy, relax and congrats!
afm, well, saw ob this morning. he said that these issues with the boys are likely to mean that the placentas are starting to fail. so we need to do daily monitoring to ensure bubs are still ok, and that has to be done in hosp, so no going home he also said that at this stage, the benefits of them remaining in my uterus outweigh the risks of prematurity at this gestation, but from next week (33 weeks) the balance starts to shift, and by 34 weeks they are very likely to thrive and develop better outside. So looks like I'll be delivering in about 2 weeks unless a miracle happens!!!
i feel a bit scared, a bit excited, and a big bit relieved that I know what's going on. does that make sense?
Jenc hoping those boys behave and you can hold onto them a little longer.
MHB - hope tomorrow goes well for you.
Grub - you may not want to hear this but I had painful contractions from 20 weeks with Campbell. They were enough to make me stop what I was doing until they passed. My OB actually told me that I would come early. I think I was asking how long he would let me go over and he was right Campbell came at 38 weeks.
AFM - thanks for all the sympathy for my demon child as it turns out he is really sick. On steriods to try and clear his sinouses as they are so blocked and had to pick him up form daycare today as he is now running a temp and has be sitting on my lap quietly all afternoon. I asked the doctor yesterday if he was right to go to daycare and he said fine no worries. That was a big load of blah. So staying at home with him until next wed. I have been having lots of pain lately, like tummy cramps but not so much cramps. So bad that at times I can hardly stand or walk, going to ring midwife in the morning and get some answers. When I spoke to OB about them she said get more calcium and iron it helps with cramps.
Hope everyone is doing well big good luck to those getting results tomorrow will be checking on you to make sure all is well.
oh jen - i hope it all holds together til 33 weeks for you. but it is kinda exciting to think you are so close to meeting your little men! and it's funny hey what our DHs do for us. I think its a horrible job, he doesn't lol! In fact he trims ALOT more than i do and tells me afterwards "much better'' lol.
saph - nnnnnooooooooooo!!! i don't want to come too early as dh is away for 7 weeks... but 38 weeks won't be too bad as he should be home by then... i'm in a situation where I don't want bub to come while DH is away but I don't want him to come late as it will be sooo close to christmas. i just wish they came stamped with their actual arrival date! lol.
that is good that there may be a reason for Campbell's behaviour Saph, but no good he's sick. poor little bloke.
another day of work ugh - it's terrilbe i'm wishign the weeks away so i don't have to work but in the meantime also wishing my preggy away, which i should not do as this may be our only one
hope you are all healthy and happy and those babies are kicking the crap out of you all lol.
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: belly brain
Hi lovely ladies,
Just popping in to say hi, I don't have much to report but am following along every day, so sorry to hear of some of the dramas.
Jen, take care of your self and your little bubs, how exciting to know they are coming soon, I hope they can last out another week or so. My SIL had her triplets at 34 weeks, they were fine and perfect and healthy, 6 weeks old now and going strong. You are in the best possible place.
Grub, so glad to hear I am not the only one growing my own bush, I had DH wax my chin and top lip the other day, but I am still doing fine on my own re my neather regions, though that will surely change when I get a belly. I am wishing the time away a little too, counting down days until mat leave (3.5 months still to go for me ).
Saph, I hope your cramps calm down, and enjoy your time with Campbell this week and hope he gets better soon.
M+H+B, for your positive attitude, I think that is great, and thanks for the reminder that we are so lucky to be here. We are all counting down with you, and fingeres crossed for positive results from your liver test.
Murph, I love your always thoughtful and kind posts, you certainly have a way with words and a perfect way to express your thoughts. So glad you had a great time in Townsville, what a great day and fun stories to tell your bub.
KellyD, that is great for having an approximate date, and we can't wait to find out the name you have picked.
Greenslw, so sorry to hear your dramas with DF, I am lucky DH have been available for all my scans so far, but that is because he is out of work, and has been since Jan, so I guess there is good and bad in that. I sort of wish he did have a job, I wouldn't feel so stressed re $, I don't know yet whether I will have to go right back to work and he will be Mr Mum. I hope it sorts itself out for you.
Smithy, hope all is well with you, you are always just those few weeks ahead of me, I am trying to catch you up LOL. Swimming sounds divine, I can't wait for the weather to warm up a bit too.
MissMagpie, your weekend away sounds fabulous. GL with your test on Sat and bring on 6 weeks!
Neptune, I hope the next 2 weeks speed by for you and you can have more time to relax and get organised at home. Thinking of you.
Hi to BOC, Sammiejam, 31Becc, Bella, Mahli and everyone one else I have missed.
AFM, I had a mild panic attack yesterday stressing out that my belly wasn't growing quick enough, and being worried that my issues with blood clotting would affect the bubs' growth. I ended up googling prego bellies to compare, crazy I know. But feel much better today and a little silly for being such a stress head .
I am really excited, I have booked in a 16 week scan on the 8th Sep to check for gender, because I just can't wait, and have had lots of fun looking at my 12 weeks ultrasound video trying to see if there are little willies or not there, anybodies guess. You guys will be the first to know .
And DH and I have gone wild taking advantage of all the baby sales on, we have our cots, car seats, portacots, pram etc, and are starting to think about how we want to do the nursery. Very exciting.
i dont have hepatitis! BUT they still cant find why my liver is so sick! ive had MORE blood taken today and the MORE on monday im such a pin cushion! then appointment on thursday to give me an induction date as they want to investigate further and cant scan me or do biopsy with bubs in there i dont want an induction but this morning sickness is killing me! so thats my positive! he is 3/5 engaged as is so he may come on his own before hand, which i hope as i wanted to birth naturally. i dont really see the point as ive only got 2 weeks roughly to go. Anyway thats my 2 cents!
babydreamtime - its good to see you back in here! take care of those little ones!
jen - WOW! we may have our bubs at the same time! are you going for a vaginal birth or a c section i cant remember sorry!
anyone heard of mels77? she should be due anyday now! she was 2 weeks infront of me.
MHB.. best of luck for monday sweety and i hope you get better very soon . i hope you have a wonderful labour ill be thinking of you xxoo.
BD.. your so funny trying to catch up i do that to lol..i say gee i wish i was were murph or someone is ohhhhh well ge there .yay for going for 16 week scan .
all you girls im lurv you all and am thinking of you .
AFM.. going a lot better still sick in the morning but the days are now excellent im able to get things done ( ie srping cleaning ) and it makes me feel good. had ob appt today and baby charlie is going great so far little heart was beating away and dr said all is good b/p fine weight fine and we also spoke about me being induced instead of going over due and his fine with that so all going well being induced 38 weeks ( i have a real fear of going over ) also n/t results back and very happy to say i in 4000 chance of downs so very happy.
well thats about it take care girls and keep growing strong beautiful babies .
MHB - argh! How exciting!!!!!!!!!!!!!! You're going to be a mummy really really really soon! Congratulations!!! And of course, I hope you and your liver are ok. Can't wait to hear from you.
I have been popping in checking on how everyone is going.
MHB whaooo that fantastic you going to meet your little man on Monday yah Not Yah for the liver thing I hope everything goes well for you.
Smithy great results on the downs test, I had my DD at 38 weeks and I was sooooo ready for her to come by then.
BDT whaooo your nearly 16 weeks how are those 2 little bubs going in there?
Saph sorry to here about your little man not feeling well I feel terrible when my little girl is not well hope he feels better soon. I hope those nasty cramps go away keep us posted pleased
Murph you have a great way of looking at things. Your baby shower sounded like so much fun I wish I was there.
Greenslw grrrrrrrrrr to your DF the 20 scan is the best one, are you going to found out the sex or do you know already sorry cant remember can't wait to here about your scan again grrrrrrrr o your DF.
Missmagpie you lucky lady, Jenc, Bella, Grub and KellyD
AFM still in hossy proberly here till babies arrive my cervix is now 8mm it was 1.6cm when I first came here. I dont think I can do anythng more then sit on my butt, Im going on to my 3 week being in here. For those of you who are wondering how long a cervix should be it does very as everyone is different but normaly about 4cm. They seem to think I only have 2-3 weeks left which will get me to 30 weeks fingers crossed I can make it a little bit further. Im feelin fine just going abit nutty. My mum and I are going to knit some little blankets for the boys which should help me past time.
keep on baking those little babies thinkng of you all
Wow it seems like we are going to have a few mummy's earlier than expected.
MHB: Good luck on Monday and hopefully you will still have the birth that you wanted and I'm sure that you are now busting to meet your little man after all the trouble you have had. Hopefully once he comes out you will get some good news about your liver.
Jen: Hopefully you are able to hold out for 2 more weeks, but hopefully your little ones are strong fighters and are all o.k if they do come a bit earlier.
Azz: Fingers crossed for you that things also stay put for a few more weeks, I'm sure you are going insane already but if you can also get to 32 weeks that would be fantastic.
Smithy: Good news on the downs results it certainly takes another stress away. Bummer that m/s is still hanging around for you although you seem to be feeling better which is a good thing.
BDT: Can't wait to find out what your little gremlins will be. Murph and me needs some more pink to balance out all this blue but I'm sure you will be wrapped with whatever colour you are having.
Grub: I know what you mean by wishing your pg time away, I just can't wait till this little one arrives. Although as I am not working I have nothing to distract me from the long days on the calender.
Saph: Sorry to hear Campbell is sick, hopefully that is the reason for his behaviour and a sick child always wants it mum.
Murph, Miss M, Neptune & Greenslw I hope you are all doing well and that things are looking on the positive for all our girls having difficulties at the moment.
MHB I agrea re lucky to be PG, but still ok to have less than happy days sometimes, as long as it's in perspective. Great no Hepatitis, hope you don't get pin cushioned again for Monday
Jenc think you got me and Neptune mixed up
Hope you can handle 2 more weeks, hope lots of good company, food and mags will pass the time hang in there.
Saph at around 12 weeks my belly twinges started feel like someon is pulling under my skin, sort of a cramp but not, seams to be less when I relax.
grub, I don't think it's wishing the pg away just wanting to meet Grubby Bubs. work is a crap part of life, but money to buy bub stuff is good.
Baby Dreamtime my DF is going to be mr mum too, after 10-12 weeks, 2days, me 2days and nanna one day. Although I think I'm going to have to keep working Saturdays too, I know what you mean glad for $ but still want DF around.
Goodluck for gender test and enjoy the shopping spree.
Smithy glad Charlie and you are doing well.
Azzrenae nope surprise for us. thanks for sharing the grrrrrrr with me... Knitting is excelent for keeping nutty away.
KellyD thanks for the warm wishes, another day some sun and I'm smiling again, On with the jurney.
ATM this is the 2nd time posting, started at work but had to do another supervison and the day escaped me. DSS is sick in bed feeling 'cold' and 'caughing' not much but I'm deffinatly buying some glen20. Hope it's nothing I can catch.
hi girls! it has taken me soooo long to catch up on the last few pages of news. so much has happened!
I'm thinking of you all, but just wanted to mention...
Babydreamtime - congrats on your NT results!! I'm over the moon for you. Not long till your gender scan now.
Smithy - awesome news for you too on your NT scan.
Frosty's mum - I'm terribly sorry for your loss.
Greenslw - congrats on your engagement!
Sammie - I'm so sorry you lost one of your babies. I hope you're doing ok.
Jen - I hope you're hanging in there. 2 weeks will make all the difference.
Azz - I hope you're doing ok in hospital.
MHB - wow! good luck for Monday!!! And here, I thought I was going to beat you to it!! I'm so glad that the hep test was negative. I'm sure they'll sort your liver out after your boy arrives. Will be thinking of you!
AFM, well, 2 days to go "officially". At my obst appointment yesterday I had an internal exam yesterday (which was really unpleasant!) and I'm already 2cm dilated! So I guess this could happen at any time. But equally, it could go nowhere. So I've got another obst appointment booked in for next Thursday and if nothing happens before then, we will discuss induction. I'm really hopeful that things will progress in the next few days. I'm still feeling really well and sleeping well, so no complaints.
Wow, huge changes in here at the moment! Special post for MHB and I'll be back later.
MHB, I have goose bumps for you. I hope you can relax before Monday and get yourself in the zone for this amazing twist in the journey. We're all wishing you well and thanks for sharing all along the way. Lots of hugs for you and DH to get you through. xox
May the long time sun shine upon you,
All love surround you,
and the pure light within you,
guide your way on, guide your way on, guide your way on
Sat nam.
I sing this all the time to Jasmine, as I have done to anyone who needs help and special thoughts at any time. It's from an old yoga swami and it touches every part of me...only wish I could sing it to you. I sang it all through my amnio and I'm sure I will all through my birth (in my head hopefully).
Mels - you still may go first! good luck with your labour i look forward to reading about it!
murph - you are so sweet! i love reading your posts! just think you will see little jasmine in only a matter of weeks!
AFM - im getting a bit nervous, i really wanted to experience the surprise of going into labour and telling my wonderful DF that "its time" i always pictured it as a little romantic! but not to be!
Hello all. It's not a complete list, but you know the story...
Hi Kahlan - hope you're keeping well and life with Lyla is your dream come true.
Mels - what an exciting week ahead. Lots of luck for a smooth ride for you and little Sudds.
JenC - how are you today? Hold onto those little fellas for as long as you can, but be assured that they will be fighters even if they have to come earlier than you want.
Azz - sorry to hear no early release for you but hope too much Dr Phil and day time soaps don't make you even nuttier
Miss Magpie - great to hear from you. why are you not looking forward to your diabetes test? Is it the process or the result? I had mine done on Monday and it was just the prelim test, not the full thing so only had to drink the liquid which was like flat lemonade, wait an hour, have blood taken. Easy peasy. You'll be fine
Neptune - fingers crossed for your weekend mission honey. Go gently.
Grub - I have a whole post formed for you and not all of it is nice! You have taught my DH bad habits and more than once now has he told me to "suffer in your jox Murph!". he was trying to sympathise when I was salivating over pina coladas and malibu sunrises and said it would all be over as soon as the baby was here and I could drink. I had to remind him of the joys of breast feeding and drunken babies Anyway, have a good weekend and take lots of rest stops for your back and posture and anyway you'll be needing to pee My back was a bit cactus but recovered in a few days.
KellyD - Yay, it's Friday!! Congrats I'm nowhere near dropping or engaging so you've raced ahead of me again. I'm sure I'm nowhere near your size either. It's official, after much speculation from...like everyone...looking for the bump, I've been told by the doc that if I went to hosp now, they would try to freak me out by telling me I'm too small. Take note BDT, I decided not to freak, though I pouted a bit when I told DH and he propped me up with lovely compliments..."you're big baby, you're huge!" Haha, we spend our lives trying to avoid those comments. I'm not making comparisons (well I am when I see the girls in my antenatal class, but they are all huge and it's hard not to). I feel good and Jazzy gets around like she's doing a butterfly relay so we're happy and we'll just hope for a healthy little bub.
Smithy - Hiya sweet girl. haha, funny to be considered someone to aspire to like I used to look at Briggsysgirl and janie and the girls who all have their babies now. OMG that will be me soon. 30 weeks this weekend, how did that ever happen? Great news on your NT.
Everyone else, hello pregnant girls, hope you are treating yourselves well and feeling well. Have a great weekend and it will probably be time for a new thread soon so stay in touch and we'll update your info for the EDDs. xoxox
Im very excited as I will be in my third trimester tomorrow I finish work in 6 weeks too so looking forward to that
MHB - wanted to wish you the best of luck for Monday, hope all goes smoothly for you In only a few days time, you get to meet your beautiful little boy Hope you then feel better and they can fix your liver. Take care and will be thinking of you.
Mels - not long to go now Hope all goes well.
Azz - hope your little ones hold off a bit longer for you. What a bugger being stuck in hospital. Making blankets for the boys sounds lovely Take care xx
to Murph, Grub, Kelly, Greenslw and everyone else. Have a great weekend
im sick of writing negative posts so today im not! also thankyou for all the well wished it made me feel so special! 
he also said that at this stage, the benefits of them remaining in my uterus outweigh the risks of prematurity at this gestation, but from next week (33 weeks) the balance starts to shift, and by 34 weeks they are very likely to thrive and develop better outside. So looks like I'll be delivering in about 2 weeks unless a miracle happens!!!
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for your positive attitude, I think that is great, and thanks for the reminder that we are so lucky to be here. We are all counting down with you, and fingeres crossed for positive results from your liver test.
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Missmagpie you lucky lady, Jenc, Bella, Grub and KellyD
for Monday
hang in there.
Anyway, have a good weekend and take lots of rest stops for your back and posture and anyway you'll be needing to pee
My back was a bit cactus but recovered in a few days.
I finish work in 6 weeks too so looking forward to that 
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