Thank you LondonMiss... I think you can pop Little Monkey in at 20th Jan 2011!! Sounds good and it won't be far off that I guess.
PS - How exciting to be on this list
Hello all. Sorry for clogging up the thread with another post but as things are happening so fast, I thought I'd better get it up to date before I forget! I hope you are all well and had good weekends. We went to see Robin Hood yesterday, I think the British should fine hollywood a million pounds everytime they say something funny about English history, then we could wipe out our national debt by Christmas. I do like Russell Crowe, but the top off action was a bit better in Gladiator, if I'm honest It was entertaining though if you haven't seen it. Are we all going to see The Back Up Plan? I did laugh, on the trailer he turns up on the doorstep with WTEWYAE!!
Now, all I came on to say was (and I've forgotten who it was) don't let anyone put you off going on holiday!!! The world would have you believe that you can't do anything in pregnancy which is nonsense, if you just take it down a level or two, I don't think now is the time to do that boat trip down the Amazon that you've always wanted but I think metropolitan New York should be safe enough We flew to Perth when I was about 3 months though and I did get blown up with gas, so my GP recommended taking a de-gas before you fly, also I should have taken some looser clothes. And I don't have an iphone but the only app I can see has any use whatsoever is one that shows you where the nearest toilet is!!! my friend has one, it's wonderful!! Now I can't fly anymore, I have got the worst itchy feet I've ever had. I can't stop travel planning and reading travel books, just finished one on Venice... *sigh*.... So you have to go to New York on behalf of us fat ones who can't fly anymore and are dreaming about it... they have Tosca on at the Opera at the moment, doubt it will still be on in July but it sounds wonderful. Not that I'm jealous or anything
Leabie - congrats and welcome! This must be some kind of record, how many of you is that now?!
Renee - glad you're feeling a bit better, and hope you had a lovely birthday! I had my birthday just before Christmas and I was most annoyed at not being able to really celebrate...!!
S'rose - the sore bb's don't really go anyway, let me tell you! DH only has to look like touching them and I screech at him like a banshee, hehehe! And I personally think better your bottom work overtime than not at all, I had the opposite problem and it didn't seem to matter how much fruit I ate or what I did... And I agree with LondonMiss - travel while you can because all too soon you won't be able to fly and even driving will be uncomfortable. Talk to Mitf also - she went to Japan for a couple of weeks at 24 weeks and had no problems
Kitkat - I can't remember what my numbers were, I only ever had the one BT and I don't think they were that high, but I think it doesn't really matter - the main thing is as long as your FS and nurse are happy with them.
Paula - not long now till you can see Tiana again, very exciting! Fingers crossed you get better pics than we did, Chicklet was just so stubborn and facing my back the whole time!
LondonMiss - the list is looking good, won't be too much longer before you hand it over! While I think of it, are you still knitting? I was thinking about LTTTC days and I thought I had a memory of you knitting something...
Hello to everyone else, hope you're all cooking along nicely.
I'm at home today with the heater cranked up and a hot chocolate and I don't think i'll be venturing out of the house as it's really not a very nice day out there. I've just booked myself a pregnancy massage on Wednesday and this time it's at a day spa that has a proper pregnancy table with a special holllow for my belly so I can lie flat, so excited!!
Oh my goodness those words are sending a shiver down my spine, a massage table with a hole in it... lying on your front... oh lovely lucky you
ha ha Lise - have been v slack on that front. But you have reminded me and I shall do some tonight! The amount of TV I've been watching recently, I really ought to have knitted a scarf for everyone in the country!!!
I've read a new book (Better Guide to Birth and Bonding) and whilst some of it was really good and things I'll remember (zinc stops PND etc and some of the techniques for birthing without pain relief if you can) some of it had me spitting. It says for example that Queen Victoria was the first woman to have chloroform (total rubbish, she did make it socially acceptable but wasn't the first) and it has lots of dietary advice that they don't also say 'check with your doctor before taking'. Stuff like that bothers me, because if you think it's wrong in one place, how can you rely on the rest of the information?
Oh, just thought of what I came on to ask you Lise/ Mitf/ Seph - are you on the raspberry tea yet? When do you start to take it (if indeed you are doing?). Have you heard anything bad about taking nettle tea? This book recommends it but as above, I thought I'd ask someone else first....
(I've decided that I'm not eating well enough hence the sudden interest/panic in nutrition) Bit worried child will come out as a milk and cookies chocolate bar
Yes, one hour of bliss, so looking forward to it! And I'm off now for a pedi so my disgusting heels don't put me to shame - I want to spend my belly down time relaxing not stressing about what the masseuse thinks of my feet!!
Not taking rasberry leaf and probably won't. I'm a terrible old fuss pot when it comes to food and drink - I don't like ANY tea so thnk I'll avoid it. I'm relying on my acupuncturist to speed things along but she won't start using the different points until 37 weeks so still ages away... Haven't heard anything about nettle tea, will have to google it. And your milk and cookies chocolate baby will match my chocolate baby perfectly Though I have to admit mine will be a Nestle milk choc bits baby
Sonya, welcome! I hear you about the sore bottom bit. I was told by my FS to get onto an iron supplement, and therefore the associated constipation that flows. But I drink heaps of water anyway and mum had brought me round a home-grown pawpaw - and needless to say, I don't need to say anymore!
KitKat, my jail break was much fun, thanks for asking. The scariest part was my mum (72 in September) pushing me around in a wheelchair (37) at a speed of knots. I swear I thought I was going to hit the glass doors of the shopping centre as she showed no signs of slowing down anywhere. But it was really nice to get out, although I was very tired after just a couple of hours. The book What to expect when you're expecting I thought was great. The one I borrowed from the library had been revised for Australia and NZ, so I don't know if you want that one or the American version?
Lise, how was your family get-together? I am sure the food was great. So unfair when everyone is drinking around you, although I'm under strict doctors orders to have a glass of wine at lunch and a glass of wine at dinner. It's the only thing he's prescribed that is the least bit nice, but I worry about the bubs so only have one small glass at dinner. But it's hard when mum and my DH get onto the good bottles - and I mean bottles - and I think, "Well, thank you for your support." It's all meant to relax the uterus due to my situation. Your pregnancy massage sounds like it's going to be bliss.
Renee, happy belated birthday for yesterday! Good to hear that your morning sickness is starting to abate!
Hi Leabie and welcome! When is your next acupuncture appointment?
Paula, a 4D scan sounds so exciting! Not many days to go now.
AFM, apparently my private health insurance does cover me for everything - at least the lovely lady in the Medibank Private office said so. Because I am paranoid, though, I am going to call them (once we get a home phone line connected; bloody Telstra) and double-check. I have an underactive thyroid, too, and am a bit peeved because I called my endo as soon as I found out I had a BFP and she told me to up the dose, but now it's gone a bit low so she's told me to go back to what I was and have it checked in two weeks again. Aaaagh! Still, it's great that I can call her mobile and she gets back to me straightaway. You lovely ladies are my connection to the outside world ATM and it's great to be able to log on briefly and chat to everyone, so thank you!
Oh, almost forgot: I need to ask some advice about nuchal scans. You can get them done from 11 to 13 weeks and yet for some reason the date my FS gave me would be almost right on 13 weeks. Because of my age (37) I have an increased risk of Downs. When have other ladies who have chosen to have this scan done, had it done? Thanks in advance!
leabie congratulations!! All i can say though is the worrying never ends. I totally hear you on all you are feeling right now, i felt exactly the same. Sonya i say definitely go to New York!! DH and i went to Phuket when i was 12 weeks pregnant and had the best time! Totally do it! Renee HAPPY BIRTHDAY for yesterday. Hope you had a great day! LondonMiss Yay im 11th on the list. Looking forward to that number dropping soon LOL at bub being born and resembling a chocolate bar.. Love the humour you bring to this thread Brunette i had my NT scan when i was 12 weeks. Im sure that one extra week either way shouldnt really matter but always speak to your Obs if you have any concerns. loula great to hear from you and to see all is going well. We are only a few days apart!
Starting to get back pain these days however had the best night sleep last night though. Only got up for a wee break once and slept straight through the rest of the night, no tossing and turning as usual. Really looking forward to the 4D scan on Saturday as i keep mentioning. Just really hope she is in a good position so we can get lots of nice pics which i will be sharing on facebook!
Lise - oh I so want a massage already lol... I am soooo jealous!!
Brunette - I'm trying to keep up the water but being so cold at the moment its really hard. I'm sorry you're lacking external contact, it must be really hard.
Loula - Hey you, so happy to meet you in here. This is very cool!!
Paula - wow... a full nights sleep, that's incredible. How enjoyable - to look forward to a 4D scan.
afm, definitely going to NY, I am seriously excited about it. Feeling tired and cranky after being woken up at 2am and not being able to go back to sleep. Nervous having to wait for another 3 weeks until the first scan. It's all very bizarre still though.
Hello all. I think I was 13 and a half weeks when I had mine Brunette, as it was Christmas and New year and they only did them two days a week. So it must be ok, because the doc was quite happy with that. Thank you for the compliment Paula, I told DH and he rolled his eyes at me so he obviously doesn't agree!! cheeky bugger!! I'm off to the hospital tonight on my own for the hospital visit, insert rude words here. DH has a board meeting to call into, and my friend who is my birth partner is in New Zealand kicking some poor call centre manager who is underperforming's arse. I wonder if I will remember the things I get told when I'm in labour! I hope they aren't this busy on the actual day.... if they are, you'll all have to come and join me in the Royal Wimmins in Melbourne. Just bring chocolate to ensure entry to the birthing room : )
Sonya YAY on NY. You will have the most amazing time! I wish to go there one day.. but those being the key words "one day"!!! I hear you on the anxiety of waiting for a scan. Hopefully it will be here quick for you. LondonMiss how did your hospital visit go last night?
Firstly, thank you for such a warm welcome to this thread! Sorry I posted then disappeared for a while, got a dreaded head cold last week, so have been laying low.
Brunette - your outing sounded exciting - bet you didn't expect to go on a thrill ride while you were out! Hope the house arrest isn't driving you TOO crazy. I am salivating at hearing you've been instructed to drink wine! Its the thing I'm missing most, even bought a de-alcoholised wine from the supermarket the other day to try and fool myself, with no luck! I totally understand that its stressing you though, we do so much to protect our little bubs, it must feel weird to be told to do it. Trust the doc, they wouldn't say it if it wasn't beneficial. I hear you about the lack of support re drinking, DH started drinking for the both of us, I think! I've put him on 3 AFDs (alcohol free days) a week now, as punishment for being able to drink.
CK77 - hope you had a great time up in Cairns for the wedding, oh, to be nice and warm in the tropics!
Renee - was so excited to read about your scan, I've got a week and one day til mine - nervously awaiting it! Happy birthday for the 16th! Hope you're feeling ok and the MS isn't too bad.
LondonMiss - good advice on choosing the books, there's so much info out there. Thanks for the tip on preg yoga too, am looking forward to getting into it once this darn OHSS buggers off.
Wantbaby#2 - hello to a local girl! I'm in Penshurst, going to go to Hurstville Private though, not St George. Who is your OB? Hope the nursery is coming along nicely!
S'rose - CONGRATS on your pregnancy! How magical to get that BFP. Thanks for your support, have been chatting away to the little bean, and making DH rub my belly (he's rather reluctant though! Maybe when its a bit fatter, he'll be more enthusiastic). You HAVE to go to New York! That would be absolutely brilliant! Had a giggle about your sore BBs when you were clapping, have had that problem too, they seem to always get in the way at the moment! I too am wearing a singlet to bed, I call it my "boobcatcher"...
KitKat - sounds like you're having fun with your increasing pg symptoms! Good luck for your next BT test tomorrow, hoping your progesterone and hcg are sky high!
Lise - hope your pg massage was lovely today, it sounds divine!
Mitf - Japan sounds awesome, hope you had a great time.
Paula - thanks for your words, I'm such a worrywort at the moment, its nice to know I'm not crazy! Have a great time at your scan on Saturday, it'll be like a little window into your belly, hope you get lots of great pics!
HI to anyone I've missed! Sorry, still getting my head around where everyone is at! Hope you're well and feeling good.
AFM - I went to see my GP yesterday to have a download on her, and to get another HCG reading to tide me over to the scan next Thursday! Feeling good today about it all, I'm 6 weeks exactly now. Looking forward to getting the HCG results though. Apart from my head, I'm feeling OK, except a head cold, and the OHSS seems to be lurking a bit. Feeling bone tired more than anything, luckily I only work 2 days a week! Having a lot of nana naps... zzz
Sorry for the long post. Have a great day everyone!
Good Afternoon Ladies,
Wow so many people posting in here at the moment! Firstly, I thought I would throw my 2 cents in on the book debate. I like Conception, Pregnancy and Birth by Dr Miriam Stoppard. As you move towards the birth, I would recommend New Active Birth (which is a British book written in the 70’s but still relevant) and I have just started reading Juju Sundin’s, Birth Skills with Sarah Murdoch. I haven’t read much of Birth Skills yet but it came recommended independently from 2 separate friends. I have also been recommended Save our Sleep and Baby Love for afters bubs is born.
The weeks seem to be ticking by quickly. Work, plus yoga and prenatal classes keeping the days busy. We are 3 weeks into the 5 week birth classes plus I attended a breast feeding class last Friday. The breast feeding class was an eye opener… I think I was so focused on growing a baby and the birth that I hadn’t thought too much about what do with Snuggles when he/she arrives!!
Leabie – Welcome and congratulations on your BFP. I have been doing prenatal yoga too and absolutely love it. Would highly recommend it to anyone as a way to de-stress and build up your core strength! I hope the head cold improves quickly.
Brunette – I hope you don’t mind me asking why the strict orders to drink a glass of wine with dinner. I really miss wine and constantly tease myself with a sip or too of DH’s! I think I was 11w5d when I had my NT scan… no reason just the day that suited.
CK77 - hope you had a fabulous time in Cairns.
Renee – glad to hear the first scan went well and you like your new doctor. Hope you had a lovely birthday.
LondonMiss – Good job on the list. Can you update my DD to 3-7-10. My DH is originally from Melbourne and we visit quiet a lot. I f you want to meet up I can let you know when we are down next (which will not be till after bubs is born). I haven’t started drinking raspberry leaf but was planning too. I got told not to drink it till the last 4 weeks. Haven’t heard anything about nettle tea.
Wantbaby#2 – 12 weeks will go quickly. Enjoy decorating the nursery!
S'rose – Welcome and congratulations on your pregnancy. NY sounds awesome, how many weeks will you be when you go? A baby moon is a great way to break up the pregnancy. I went to Japan from 24-26 weeks. I found the stairs in the train stations a little tough at times, plus not being able to drink when constantly out to dinner. Had a great time though and glad we went when we did. I would have gotten to tired if we left it much later.
KitKat – Welcome and congratulations on your BFP!
Lise - hope your pg massage was fantastic….. interested to hear your thoughts. I have booked one in town for this Saturday with my Mother’s Day voucher.
Paula – I have had a bit of on and off back pain. I have found wearing a belly belt helped. Hope your feeling better soon and all the best for your scan on Saturday… should be amazing.
Sorry for the epic post and a big hello and sorry to anyone I have missed… still trying to catch up on everything since being MIA....
Hi ladies, just a really quick post because I have caught a dreaded head cold, too. Think it was from DH's youngest daughter who we had last weekend who was sick with the same thing. Does anyone know if it affects the bubs? I'm such a worrywort and not taking anything other than an odd Panadol.
mitf, I was told to drink one glass of wine at lunch and at dinner to prevent the uterus from contracting, as I was at very high risk of "threatened miscarriage" - overheard FS very quietly whispered words before we left the clinic. I feel terrible about it, and also now that I'm sick with head cold it's the last thing I want to do. So for the last week I have stopped the glass at lunch and just had very small one with dinner, but couldn't even finish that last night. I am also on valium throughout the day for the same reason - to stop the uterus from contracting. But honestly between the four progesterone pessaries per day, the 16 progesterone tablets, the 12 ethinyl oestrogen tablets, anti-clotting tabs, multis, iron tab etc etc I am so tired and cannot think straight!
Better sign off now and see if I can force something down for dinner, as I have not only a head cold but a very sore throat!
Also, big thanks to everyone for replying about when they had their nuchal scans done
Hello all. On DH's laptop which is wierd so just a quick one for now... Yes, Mitf I would love to meet up. PM me your details at some point... lovely idea thank you!
The hospital visit was good actually, really reassuring. The only downside was when she invited us to observe how sound proof the walls are... which just makes me thinks of gory axe murder films which probably wasn't what she was expecting.... it's all so lovely and clean and looks like a chain hotel. It's very hard to imagine someone giving birth in there, it seems such a messy thing to do in there! I feel a bit bad about messing it up... how silly is that.....
Now, can't recall who has a cold and who doesn't, someone asked to advice: just drink lots and lots of water (as if you aren't all ready), bub is so protected from all that stuff, placentas are jolly wonderful things, blocking so much out and being very bossy about what gets across and what doesn't. My DH has a head cold and one might imagine that his leg was hanging off by a tendon the way he's going on about it. I think sleeping in the front room tonight for me, I'll get more sleep!!
Brunette - you poor thing, you sound like a walking pharmacy. Well I hope you can try and enjoy your small glass of wine each night. I know I have enjoyed the odd half glass here and there. Plus, I am sure you FS wouldn’t have recommended it if he didn't think it was safe and necessary. I had a couple of colds and things, plus really bad hayfever early in my pregnancy. Doesn't seemed to have caused any dramas. Like you I was worried about taking anything stronger than panadol, and wouldn't take anything for my hayfever at first... but it was so bad I finally settled on a couple of things I was assured would be ok. Try not to stress to much about it all.... I know that is hard early on in the pregnancy but I found things settled down after the 12 week scan and as the weeks continued to pass. I hope you are feeling better soon.
It was entertaining though if you haven't seen it. Are we all going to see The Back Up Plan? I did laugh, on the trailer he turns up on the doorstep with WTEWYAE!!
LOL at bub being born and resembling a chocolate bar.. Love the humour you bring to this thread
Sorry, still getting my head around where everyone is at! Hope you're well and feeling good.
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