Pregnancy after Long Term TTC - November 2008

Numa, my OB appointments are usually really quick too. Blood pressure check, quick scan, sometimes I'm weighed (but rarely). We have a time where I can ask about anything that's been worrying me, she tells me about any test results we've had (if we've had any) and then we book in the next one. Usually in and out in under 10 minutes.

I figure it's fairly normal - I've not heard of much being different with other people around this time. The only thing that has varied for me is that we had detailed scans at 24 weeks and 32 weeks because of a single umbilical artery... They need to keep a closer eye on Munchkin's heart and blood flow through the cord, and despite some fears that he was going to be a small bub, he's now shaping up to be a rather big bubba. If you haven't needed the extra scans I guess it just means that your baby is healthy and there's nothing at all to worry about and you can just cruise along and enjoy a perfectly normal and boring pregnancy. In my book boring is good - things only get interesting when stuff goes wrong!

And some of us are still older than our number of weeks pregnant! :p

BW

Numa...i want a ob like that!!
Hope all else is going well for you too hun.
xoxo

Thanks BW and Hippy Mum, both your posts made me smile. I should just be happy everything is normal, but its hard when you are a natural worrier, and then being a LLTTCer as well :redface:. I forgot, she does check my blood pressure as well. I should really just be happy she's not overdoing it - she is the president of the OBs and Gynos organisation so I'm sure she really does know a lot! haha silly me

oh bless you numa...she sounds like she will keep you safe. She sounds like she a lot of faith i you hun and your ability as a mumma. It is wonderful for her to be treating you as a pg woman and not a sick patient. It is all good hun.
Love Hm xoxo

Hi Miss_c - lovely to see you back, I've been wondering how you were going. I can't believe you are so close to meeting your CB!! I'm really sorry to hear about your being diagnosed with depression, but I'm glad to hear you seem to be coming out the other side. Pregnancy can be a really hard journey, and with all the other stuff you've been dealing with it's no wonder you've had a hard time. It can't be easy to move to the other side of the world when you're pregnant. But it's wonderful to have you back now, and hopefully we can provide some extra support for you. I'm sorry also to hear about the GD, that sucks. I reckon there is something a bit borderline going on with my blood sugar levels, so I've resolved to basically eat a GD diet and do some exercise every day. How marvellous that you might have your baby here in three weeks!! I can't believe how close some of us are getting to meeting our babies!

HM - thanks hun! Yes - I really began to suspect that the high levels of soy in my diet were having an effect on my fertility. I brought dairy and eggs back in to get some more varied sources of protein. I really do think it may have helped. Plus, knowing I'm having a boy I don't want too many of those phytoestrogens floating around.

LNB - I hope the spotting goes away really soon. It seems a good sign that it hasn't gotten any worse. When I was in the early weeks of this pg I had a bit of brown discharge, so old blood, and it just went away. It did come in patches and totally freaked me out, but all is going well so far - I'm sure that all will be well for you too. Most women who bleed during pg do not miscarry. Best of luck for your appointment on Tuesday!! Sending you loads of :stickyvibesboy: :stickyvibesgirl:

TL - yay on having a date for finishing work!!! So glad all is going well for you after a bumpy ride.

Numa - heh heh - yes very exciting to be in the 30s! Chronologically I would prefer to be in my 20s, but in a pregnancy sense it is great! At each appointment I see the midwife for about 5 mins, she does a dipstick in a urine sample, checks my blood pressure and weighs me. Then gets any paperwork ready for ob. Then I see ob for about 10-15 mins. He talks about any issues that have come up, then does a 2 min scan, a bit of question time and that's it. They all seem to have their own particular way they do things. And like BW said, the more boring the better!! Yes, if she's the president of the ob/gyn association then I would think she's pretty skilled!

BW - yep, I'm still older than my number of weeks pg too. Not for much longer though...

Feeling a bit emotional today, it feels like pregnancy is getting a bit hard again - I suppose that easy time of the second trimester that we're supposed to enjoy is over now. It's all getting a bit much. Only three more weeks of work - I cannot wait!

:bellyrubs: to everyone I've missed. Hope you're all having a lovely Saturday.

Devon
xxxx

Hi All.
Apologies for not being around. I am in renovation nightmare land (again). The place is a mess ! I have had the quick glance through everything every now and then but am totally out of the loop - but thought I would let you know we found out last monday and we are having a GIRL. I have to admit and am ashamed to say, I was so positive it was a boy and had convinced myself and my friends and DP that it was the only option that I cried after the scan. So stupid. DP told me he would give me one day because of the shock.
Everything is perfect with her which I am blessed to say and I felt really bad. The day after I was much better and now I have totally made up with my baby girl for wishing so much she was a boy. I am starting to buy some things so happy now. DP didn't care he is just so overjoyed to be a dad fullstop.
I will be offline again for a while in the next day or so as hopefully the builders broken foot repairs.... so apologise for no personals. Due date still 12 April at this stage.

Devon...too right hun re the phyto-estrogens etc...you are on my wave length hun.

Oh i hope you have a few more weeks in you yet of having some pg fun. I know my sil struggled as time got on too. I am thinking of you and sending you happy thoughts.

Been TTC for 4 years after a miscarriage, tomorrow I will be 6 weeks..... Its such a miracle, now everytime I feel something I think is that normal.

CONGRATULATIONS PINK! Great news...now it is time to go with the flow...easier said than done.

I m trying to stay calm and not worry too much ... so hard to do.

And so hard as I have no one I cant ask my sisters if certain things are normal, we are waiting till we are 12 weeks to let the family know .

Pink...Well hun you have BB girls here for you. But if you need someone you know to talk to, then maybe in time you might feel comfortable to tell your sisters. After waiting so long, sometimes it is nice to share the news with a couple of people and have that support network around you. I also understand the need to be careful and avoid 'untelling people'. So you have to do what is right for you. I have not got your strength...so i told a few people.
There are lots of niggles in the first 12 weeks and the girls in here can help you with all of them...they are all veterans at this!! So feel free to let it all out and let BB help you.
Take care hun and try not to worry too much, just let that bubba know you have it all under control and you love it being apart of your life.
Here for you HM xoxo

Thanks Hippy Mum ... still new at posting on here trying to work it all out.

Take your time and good luck, scream if you need anything. xoxo

how do you set up the time ticker at the bottom as a signature .... ?
Also its normal to have whitish discarge around 6 weeks for how long ?

I think lots of woman have a CM discharge...some more than others. I haven't had so myself but others will read your post and let you know if they have had that. I have heard the girls all say that they have had no CM and some had had loads. CM= Cervical Mucus. I guess you need to be sure it is not infection of some kind which you would know if it was particularly smelly or making you itchy etc like Candida or Thrush would. Thrush is very common through pg hun...so don't panic i am sure there is an explanation. You might just have extra CM!

As for the tickers...you can use any ticker you like, but Belly Belly Tickers are found up the top of the page here, 3rd tab along. Go in there put you details in and preview it...then create the ticker and cut and paste the bottom code into you signature...which you can get to in your user profile...or quick links usually has access to edit signature. Have fun!

Thank you for all your help.

:welcome: Pink and congrats on your long awaited BFP :cheer:

:welcome: Pink congrats on the BFP the discharge is normal and comes and goes and can get more as well
Waiting 1 :hug: hope things get better soon
Devon :hug: sweetie take care

Me off to see Shannon and Julia and Owen today. Feeling ok some streaching happening and my lap scares are getting bigger :)

welcome Pink - and congrats on your BFP. you'll find all of us in here have been through the stresses of early pregnancy and (mostly) come out of it ok!! the extra CM comes and goes - just keep an eye on it - as HM mentioned, if it smells wrong, or you get any itching get yourself checked.

AFM - 13 weeks today! yay! am completely over feeling queasy so often - i finally had a day on Friday where i felt human - it went bye byes yesterday again and today - not fair! i want to feel like ME again, not a shell of who i am because i'm so damn queasy!

Hi everyone!
Pink: huge congrats on the BFP, wishing you a happy and healthy pregnancy.
BG: really hope the MS eases for you soon it is horrid, mine lasted til about 16 weeks so hopefully it wont set in fot the long haul.
Waiting1: congrats on the girl, dont worry i dont get on often and when i do, i dont know where to begin!
MissC: its so great to hear from you, and i am so sorry youve been havin a rough time, it has been a really full on year for you with many life changing events. I cant believe your getting so close to meeting CB. Take care and you know we are here when you need us! (like so often you have been for us ;) )
Devon: Hope your ok, i know exactly what you mean i have been very hormonal/ emotional this week, its definatley a much harder journey when youve done the LTTTC thing.
Numa: hey belly buddy hows it all going? Not long now and we get to meet our special little people :D
BW, hippymum, Kahlan, nicole, Janie, ontrack, Bel, Nixon, TL and LNB sending you loads of belly rubs hope you are all enjoying this wonderful journey!


AFM: well my ob is pretty good, i see the midwife first who checks urine, BP and weight, then the OB who does a quick feel of fundus height and a quick scan to check fluid levels and position, then she discusses any issues i have. (she always gives me an updated pic to which is really cute)
Dont know who said about CM but i had lots which i think they said was due to high prog levels.
I am very hormonal at the mo and it hasnt helped that ive had lots of vistors and my neighbours kids seem to have made my house there new home :doh: which is really driving me nuts! I am also getting really p##sed off with questions about my CS, i dont know why everyone feels its there business to ask why i am having a so called"elective" CS, i definately didnt get that when i told people i was having a VB with DS. It is no wonder people get so defensive about there "choice". I have had everyone from my hairdresser to friends of my mum, grill me on why i would make such a desicion. (Like i just want to explain anal tears, fecal incontinence and short perineums to everyone i meet) but unfortunatley i seem forced to give an explaination to these people! And then when you do explain they know the friend of a cousin, whose sister had a bad tear and went on to birth naturally with no probs. I have lived with my mum and grandmother who both have terrible fecal incontinence issues and if theres even a 5% risk of having that im happy to have a CS, again not somethin im sure my mum or nana want me to share with every tom, **** and harry! Sorry for the rant its really getting me down at the moment and i think you feel so let down by your body as it is when youve had AC that you really dont need the added pressure and guilt. Sorry no more ranting :redface:

Hugs to all and congrats to all the newbies and there BFP"S yipppeeeeee!

Hi all,

Sorry up front for the personal post. I am terrified right now. Had a huge bleed last night and spent the night in hospital. My FS came in and did an US and both babies looked great..nice strong heartbeats. Had another smaller bleed through the night and another US this morning showed the little ones were still fine. FS said he could see a pocket of blood near where the placenta is forming. He said I'd have more bleeding due to the blood sitting there. He said he was hopeful that all would still turn out ok but I am on total bedrest now. So i've come home from hospital and have been bleeding every time I go to the toilet. I am beside myself with worry but am praying everything will be ok. I just want everything to go smoothly and be easy for once..

Hope everyone is ok..

Hugs Bel

Bel hun i'm so sorry you're going through this - it must be so hard. the fact that they've seen your bubs and all is ok is a great sign. your fs explaining there will be more bleeding will help explain it - sounds like the building placenta has nicked a blood vessel and blood has pooled there. hope it doesn't last too long - rest up babe and keep reassuring your babies that they are meant to hang around

BG

Bel - I'm hoping all works out for you - you've been through a lot.

Bel, Oh hun, i hope the bibs stay put...they sound very comfy but this experience can't be good for your nerves. I am sending you lots of love and wishes for you to heal quickly. Just stay put and rest and I hope for the very best.

Scooby, Thanks for the belly rubs hun. My god you have just spoken about my worst and only fear for birthing our bubs. I know i am a long way away from it but I am scared for my bum. I have never told anyone that. You mentioning that really struck a cord for me. My very first reaction was..don't tell anyone hun...it is none of their business and entirely your choice. How on earth did your hair dresser find out?..you poor thing. It is dreadful how people gossip at the expense and hurt of others. I plan on having a home birth if all goes well and will use Hypnobirthing as much as i can. I have the scenario all planned out in my head and if all goes well, great...but i am prepared to have a change of plans if needed. But my biggest and ONLY fear is tearing and ruining my bum. I have already got trouble there and it just worries me every day as much as i try to ignore it.
Anyway sorry for going on...but wanted to let you know your rant is warranted and i don't blame you hun. Those people need to get a life of their own. I am all for a natural birth as possible but everyone of us needs to have choice and the power to choose what we want...that is what you are entitled to hun and it has nothing to do with them.

Off my soap box...and sorry for typos...i am notorious for them. I am just so queasy these days i never go back and check my posts...in and out at the moment. Take care all and BIG BELLY RUBS TO ALL.. (i did try and mention all of you at one stage when i first cam in there but there are so many and i taking a bit of pressure off me.)- sorry. Thanks to all for your well wishes and sending you some back!
LOL
HM xoxo

I didn't even think about my bum - thought about everything else tearing - yikes!!!

Bel - sending lots of prayers to you and the bubs. I know nothing will stop the worrying but there is comfort in your FS being there and seeing the reason for it. Lots of prayers and good thoughts to you. Take care.

LNB

Bel - :hug: sweetie I had the big bleed at 10 weeks

Hey Bel - rest up and try not to stress. It sounds like a perfectly good explanation your Dr has given you. I'm sure it doesn't make you any less concerned, but at least there is a reason and both the babies are still looking strong.

Hi Gals,
Sorry its been ages, but so hard at times to keep up. M/s and work doesnt make it any easier. Thankfully am finding if get a really good nights sleep (like at least 8 hours) the m/s aint so bad. Have had a cold too and mucous building up in my chest which when it comes up (sorry if TMI) makes me gag and chuck. (I have always suffered from chest infections but never has it made me throw up), I think am just extra sensitive cause of the queasiness. Have had a cough for over a week and cause am not taking anything it doesnt seem to be going away.
Anway other than that all is well. Cant believe am 10 weeks. We saw C&C at our scan on Thurs and their hearts were beating nice and strong. One of them was bopping around and moving its little stump arms (so called it our dancer girl), the other one was chillaxing and probably having a siesta (so like my DH who loves his).
Our FS/OB reckons it will be best to have a CS as more risk with twins, especially the 2nd twin when VB'ing. I think I am OK with that as I just want what's best for the bubs. And from speaking to people who have had CS's they say that its not that bad and although hard at first. Its more about being mentally prepared for it.
Bel ... so sorry to hear you are bleeding. Am glad that your bubs are doing well though! Hang in hun!
Pink - welcome!
To every1 else - :bellyrubs:
Mon :)

Hi everyone
Bel: i am so so soryy you are having a hard time its really not fair after all youve been through! It sounds like the bubs are doing really good though and thats most important (doesnt help you stop stressing though) sending huge cyber hugs and loads of snuggling in vibes.
HP: Thanks for the supportive words, really have to stop being so senstitive!
Mon: yay to C&C thats awesome, they say with twins one is always really busy and the other is mellow!
Nixon: sorry i dont want to scare you. sorry prob TMI but i want to explain so hopefully you wont worry! My birth with DS was induced, i also had an epidual, he was posterier, i had an episotomy and gave birth lying on back, all very big risk factors for really bad tears. I also have a very short perineal area which is also a big risk factor! I was very keen to have a VB and researched alot so if you want to avoid tearing there is lots you can do. The main things being:
-dont give birth on your back stay as active as poss and try all fours or sometimes squatting
- dont have an epistomy, the analgy was put to me of trying to rip a towel, if you snip it first tis going to tear alot easier, if an episotomy has to be done it must be last minute when the skin is at its very thinnest.
-there is a method where you breathe the baby out rather than hard pushing, maybe someone else can help with the name but that is good and water birthing or staying in water till your ready to give birth softens the skin.
Also there is the perineal massage but i think the jury is still out on that one ! My BF took evening primose all the way through her pregnancy and didnt tear so that may help too. But i think the best thing is to be really educated about your birth and know whats going on. Hope that helps. and sorry for scarying you.

Bel, sorry you've had such a fright :hug:. It sounds like the docs know what's going on, so just rest up.

:welcome: Pink, great to see another LTTTCer join the ranks! Congratulations :)

Thanks for the advice regarding avoiding tearing Scooby! We were recommended a gadget called Epino by someone who's daughter used it. I've since heard the jury is out on that as well but its meant to help slowly stretch the perineum etc in the weeks leading up to birth. I don't know if I'm convinced, but I'll give it a go!

I'm in final week of classes and lots of marking, SO CAN'T WAIT to finish up at work! Also trying hard not to worry about bubs not being that active. The OB said everything is fine last Friday, but I just can't help worrying still :redface:.

Numa, in the same boat here - although I've got another two and a bit weeks of teaching. It's getting so hard now!

And that is why I'm not posting much - completely exhausted after work each day!

BW

I hear you BW! I think maternity leave should start at 30 weeks (if mum wants to that is). All I want to do is get my nest ready :D .

Bel hunny I just read your post again that is the same type of bleed I had it can happen to hang around for a few weeks sweetie but bubs needs to push the blood out :) Thats why Charoltte pushed out the clot at 10 weeks

Certainly hear you there, Numa! I'd start leave tomorrow if I could, but if I make it to the end of the school year I get my full pay through the 7 week summer break and my maternity leave doesn't start until the end of January - it's nice timing, but it is getting really tiring and quite hard to keep going each day...

Bel, I'm so sorry I missed you earlier - I hope the bleeding stops soon and that both bubs stay put. I can only imagine how stressful and scary this time must be for you.

I think all this talk of morning sickness has talked mine into coming back! Ugh!

BW

Mon,
Hey hun, I have been lucky not to throw up but i must say that my gag reflex is definitely more sensitive. I gag when i cough and brush my teeth. Dh thinks it is just hilarious when he hears me in the shower. Nice one hubbby!
So good to hear the twins are doing well. Have you started a pg journal yet. I haven't been able to find you in the Blogs...might not be looking hard enough.
CS sounds like it is the way if the ob thinks it is safest for bubs. you are right about being prepared for it. But also having a couple of rewards at the end make it all worthwhile. I remember after my Lap op and was left with bruising and scar...thinking, this wouldn't be so bad if there was a little bub at the end. You have a great attitude hun.
Love Hm xoxo

Hi everyone,

LNB - Good luck for your appointment tomorrow - I hope that you're able to have that scan and that it shows everything is going wonderfully well, and there is an explanation for the spotting from your OB. I know it must be scary - I had spotting and from 6 weeks to 8 weeks also (and a bleed at 7 weeks), and it's really hard to settle until you know it's ok when you get that reassurance from the doctor. I hope you get that tomorrow.

Numa - I have a combination of midwife checkups and antenatal appointments at an OB clinic over here. At both of them, they generally do exactly as you say - check fundus, heartbeat, BP, feel bub's position. They also check urine and I am weighed at the OB clinic. I also have scans done separately, as the OB arranged for them early on in my pregnancy, and they are done through the scanning department at the hospital I'm attending. Currently I feel like being referred to the OB clinic before I knew the system over here was not necessarily how I would want things to be in retrospect. The OBs here generally deal with medically complicated pregnancies and normally you would only see your midwife clinic over here unless complications started up, so I feel a little like I'm being put in the "complicated" category to begin with because that's what they specialise at doing (with what I feel now may be a slightly dodgy diagnosis of GD). So having an OB that is just monitoring you and saying everything is going well would be great, instead of people watching out for things to go wrong, which is what I feel like is happening atm. Don't get me wrong, I'm glad of the monitoring in a way - it is and has been reassuring (most especially with the LTTTC worries that we often feel), but I am beginning to feel that less monitoring wouldn't have a bad thing, as anything that wasn't quite right would have been picked up by the midwives (I trust them more than I trust the OBs!), as it sounds as though your lovely OB would do, with her experience. Just thought I would offer you another viewpoint from someone who's been monitored for complications before they arise, rather than just monitored for my pregnancy as it is (rather like a sick patient as HM has said, and not a pregnant woman). Can you ask your OB for another quick scan during an appointment? I'm sure that would be wonderful, full stop.

As for working, as a teacher also, I can imagine what you and BW in particular are going through at the moment! I admire you both very much, and everyone else who's in the 3rd trimester still working, full stop! I don't know if I could still be working now, and I am thankful that I'm not, other than teaching a few music students from home during the week. You're both very strong women and I think you're doing marvelously to manage a teaching load and late pregnancy :)

Devon - It's nice to be back and to catch up with you again! Sounds like you're doing everything exactly as you need to from a GD point of view (both avoiding it and treating it!) - daily exercise, GD diet. I can add that having lots of fibre in your diet is really helpful too - Fibre really helps with digesting and utilising sugars in your body more efficiently and effectively.

And we really do understand the emotional ups and downs that happen, hun, and it's really helped me recently to know that I'm understood here. Just remember that it's ok for you to feel however you are on a given day, and you're doing a fantastic job being a mum-to-be, a pregnant woman and working also. Counting down those 3 weeks with you.

W1 - hun, it's not stupid for you to react like that to the news of the sex of your baby. Many people have in their heart of hearts what sex they would like (I think I do too!). You just need to take the time to have your reaction and then deal with the reality and find your way to being ok with it. Nothing to beat yourself up about, ok? So pleased everything is looking well for you and bubs!

Pink - congratulations on your pregnancy! :confetti: I hope everything goes wonderfully smoothly and you enjoy your pregnancy as much as possible, even though the worries are hard to get rid of, they do settle as you go further and further along. Just got to take one step at a time :)

BG - yay! 13 weeks! Been thinking of you lots, and hoping the m/s is getting to that point now with your placenta really firing away and taking over that it will start to ease up for you. I really hope for this so much.

scooby - :hug: It's not nice that people expect you to justify your decision, especially when they haven't been in your shoes and been through what you have been, and you feel forced to defend yourself by disclosing personal information. It shouldn't be like that, even though it is. Perhaps these are people that you don't need to discuss your pregnancy with? And as for your neighbour's children - can you have a word with your neighbours about the limits to when these children are allowed in your home, and that you need their help to ensure this occurs - you are pregnant and looking after your own family, and don't need to be put in the position of looking after their kids also.

Bel - I'm so sorry you're going through this stress at the moment. So very glad you were able to have a scan so quickly to see that everything is ok. I know it must be so frightening now, but I am hopeful as TL says that everything will continue to be ok.

Mon - poor love - chest infection and chucking :( I've found coughing is still making me gag even now at this late stage, so I understand, even just a little bit! It's awful how much your immune system drops in the first trimester - it really leaves you susceptible to yucky bugs - SO not needed on top of the m/s. Hang in there, hun, really hoping all the m/s eases up for you soon. Very happy to hear about C&C doing their thing in your tum at the scan though - how lovely!

BW - feeling for you, at the moment, BW. You are doing such a super effort with the end of year exams, marking, reports, teaching extra periods, all that stuff that comes up at this time of the year. I wish I could say that they next couple of weeks will fly by (but I know they won't!) but I can hope that they go as smoothly as possible with minimum stress for you and Munchkin. Thinking of you.

:hello: and big :bellyrubs: to TL, HM and all the other lovely ladies in the thread I may have missed - look forward to hearing more news and getting to know those I don't know so well, and hoping everyone is doing ok.


I've been given the all clear (for now) about insulin - I don't need it! My blood sugar levels (BSL) are really ok - only the odd result here or there that's a little bit over the guidelines, and I haven't changed anything in my diet other than eliminating fruit juice in the morning, and not having the odd pastry/dessert here or there - which makes me suspect that I was just having an off day on the day of the GTT, and I probably only have Glucose Intolerance rather than GD, but anyway, I will talk in detail to the doctor about that and the research I've done when I see them next Tuesday. For now it means avoiding a discussion about early induction (though it does depend on CB's size at the next scan on Tuesday as well). I am starting to feel a little bit pressured from the "you're a complicated pregnancy" point of view - I have had an anaesthetist contact me to discuss pain relief in labour as "It's expected that I'll ask for an epidural if I am induced". I feel completely well, the research I've done indicates that there's only very small risk to CB in my situation and I'm feeling slightly harangued about being put into a "medicalised" situation so quickly when I am keen to avoid it, personally. Am I being unreasonable and should I be thinking more about CB and what is best for them rather than being worried about interventions and those risks? I don't know what to think at the moment - any advice would be appreciated!

Excuse the length of this post, as per usual :doh:

Big hugs,

Miss C

Oh Miss_c, Can you be be quite assertive with talking to the carers or are you afraid of not putting you point across strong enough? I am not sure of your personality yet as we only met ...not so long ago. It is easy for me to say...probably harder for me to do, but i would be telling them everything on your mind, saying how you feel and what you aim for and only under unexpected circumstances you resort to changing that plan.
It is hard to advise you because we don't know the reality of the risks you face...but if your carers aren't helping you stay in a positive frame then that itself affects your chances. What i would say is this...you know your body better than anyone out there...you know what is right and wrong for you. I would say keep going until you need help...try not to get the help before it is needed. The chances are you will be perfectly fine without it. Well that is only what i think...i am no dr or midwife but i do believe in the human spirit and the power of a womans body.

Take care hun and hope it works out.
Love Hm xoxo

Sorry for lack of personals over the last couple of days and I hope everyone is doing well.
I have a sick cat this morning and will need to take him to the vet on the way to work as DH left early for a job...I just hope he has nothing that can affect me or Baby June Bug.

Bel, I hope the bleeding has shopped and that you and bubs are all getting plenty of rest.

AFM, hit 13 weeks tomorrow and feel great...no m/s some nausea early in the morning (1.30ish) BB still look like blue vein cheese and are getting really itchy...any suggestions??

Have a great day all and :bellyrubs: :bellyrubs: :bellyrubs:

Hi Everyone.

Scooby - don't worry mate - I'm stressing about everything at the moment. Tear in my bot-bot is just one more thing to add to the list.

I'm having regular freak outs about giving birth to the point of almost throwing up (nope - never had any ms) in the book shop and walking out in tears (behind dark glasses of course).

I'm feeling very over-whelmed at the moment with work, house renovations, trying to get a new car that has more than 2 doors and Christmas. My DH keeps asking my opinion about things - ie: what colour I want the wooden floor stained and when I give an answer he tells me that the guy who polishes floors thinks it will be a bad choice. I just can't deal with it.

All these things I used to have very strong opinions about and I would be quite prepared to get into an agressive debate to resolve I just can't be bothered.

What type of car do we get? 2nd hand, New, Subaru, Mazda, leather, not leather, turbo, v6. I just don't care any more.

I find it really difficult to make decisions where I used to be very adamant and decided on things almost immediately.

What I'm really worried about is that I'll be really ****ed when the pregnancy is over and I have a turbo subaru without leather interior and floors the colour of poo.

I just feel like running away - that and just having a massive cry and a bit of a breakdown.

Anyway - sorry for the unload. DH is stressed out enough as it is with his business at the moment - it's hard to talk to him about it.

by the way - I'm booked into start Calmbirth classes on Wendesday. Does anyone have any first or second hand experiences with this birthing technique? I'm hoping this will start alleviating some of my almost panic attacks. I'm also doing Yoga and Acupuncture regularly - I should be way more chilled out than I am.....*ugh*

Thanks Girls.