My computer has had a virus, so I haven't been able to get on here. Finally, I'm back. Have been reading the last few pages of the old thread and now can't remember who said what.
Aimee - congrat's on another pink bundle. That's awful that your family can say such hurtful things about your beautiful baby - hopefully it's just dumb comments that don't say anything about how much they will love her.
And Possums - Yay for a boy. I have to agree with um, was it grub? Boys are awesome - from my vast experience of one baby. I don't think I would even know what to do with a little girl. Congratulations.
Grub - nice work on the GD test!
On the food and food poisoning thing - I am also pretty over-cautious. I just think it took too long to get here to risk it. Not that people who didn't do ivf can afford to take the risk, but I am just so aware of how those tiny risks can become a reality. You know, a small percent of women have fertility problems (I'm one of them), a small percent are unexplained (me!), a small percent of pregnancies end in mc (me again) so if even just a small chance is there of getting listeria from eating something, then I bet it'll be me who gets it. Chocolate doesn't have listeria though, so I woof it down.
Kelly - jeez - a possible VB when you hadn't even though about it before! It's probably better than stressing about it for months like most women though. Breath ALL the way in and ALL the way out - might sound simple now, but it's not. Can't wait to hear your lovely, smooth, calm birth story. Good luck
Sorry - I am rambling so much! Just found out that I actually do have private hospital cover and so could really have a private OB if I want. Do you reckon it's too late? Or even worth it? I don't know. I hate decisions.
Thanks for the advice on placentas (was it you Possums??). I have read that it takes longer to feel them moving, so am just waiting calmly (sure). I went to the doc today, for something totally benign and pointless just so she might put the heart beat thingy on me, but she didn't. I was too embarassed to ask. God I'm a d**kh**d.
oh kaybee never be embarrassed to ask! i learnt that this pregnancy. I was 10w5d when i had to go to a gp in my hometown who i'd never seen before to get a referral for the doc here in darwin (we moved when i was 8 to 14 weeks preg ugh what a hassel getting scans done etc)... anyhoo, I asked on the off chance if he had a doppler as i was feeling anxious etc... He went one better and gave me a sonogram. Not the best quality but we coudl see the bub and the heartbeat and it just made my day. He later said that he doesn't get asked much cos - bieng a country town - there aren't alot of ivf mums coming through but seeing as I was an old pro with scans etc he was happy to show me in other words, if more women asked, he'd give them one too!
on the private v public, personally for our 2nd i was happy to go public when living in Newcastle cos the big hospy there has a very good rep. Differnet matter here but fortunately i got inot the birth centre which sends us home about 4 hrs post birth. I just feel as this is my 2nd i'm probably going to want to be home with my darling lovely little Ashton and husband, rather than seperated from them. BUT i went private all the way for DS and it was great. DH could stay the whole time and we got lots of help... we didn't even know how to change a nappy lol
aimee - huge congrats on a little girl!!!!!! that's so wonderful and tell FIl to "shud upa ya face" lol. Sorry but I would not respond well if he said that to me so i think you've done well not to give him teh forks and a wtf. that probably doesn't help, but i'm sure once bub is here he'll adore her. all talk iykwim.
kelly - that is exciting that you may get a VB. I know you weren't mentally ready for that and i can highly recommend you read Juju Sundin's Birth Skills book, I found it helped me put in the right frame of mind and find that focus you need. Did you have a CS with Tara? i can't remember. I have heard of women doing a VB with one twin and CS with the other... not sure where tho but i wasn't surprised when i read your post. It must be getting a bit scary and a bit exciting for you now! I'm so glad you can stay in ballarat like you want tho! Sounds like you really have to give up any expectations and go with the flow. Anyhoo, i'm thinking of you!
Hope all our girls are doing well and bubs are doing great
Aimee: Congrats on another pink bundle. I would have loved to have a houseful of little girls as I just love my little girl to bits.
Grub: Yay for your good GD results...mmmmm more chocolate.....
32 weeks today so we are now all clear for staying in Ballarat, I can tell you that is one weight off my mind so now just looking forward to my scan on Thursday as I think this will give me a much better idea of where things are at in the baby positioning dept. Oh, had a fantastic child free morning yesterday when I caught up with some mum's from our local Multiple Birth Association. Was just supposed to be morning tea at 10.30am but we all didn't leave until almost 2.30pm. I think that this group in going to be fantastic for us as they really like to include the other siblings as well.
Apart from that I'm just trundling along, my belly is now getting overstretched and I now have stretch marks around and under my belly button and my tummy is so itchy from it and it feels like I have a basketball between my legs which makes walking and sitting a very classy affair but on the home stretch now.... how much long will it be, we are thinking no more than 4 weeks to go.
in other words, if more women asked, he'd give them one too!
32 weeks today so we are now all clear for staying in Ballarat, I can tell you that is one weight off my mind so now just looking forward to my scan on Thursday as I think this will give me a much better idea of where things are at in the baby positioning dept. Oh, had a fantastic child free morning yesterday when I caught up with some mum's from our local Multiple Birth Association. Was just supposed to be morning tea at 10.30am but we all didn't leave until almost 2.30pm. I think that this group in going to be fantastic for us as they really like to include the other siblings as well.
and my tummy is so itchy from it and it feels like I have a basketball between my legs which makes walking and sitting a very classy affair but on the home stretch now.... how much long will it be, we are thinking no more than 4 weeks to go.
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