greenslw - lol at your ob and the easter comment. That's really funny. Made me laugh and I still have a big grin on my face. Excellent news that baby has dropped too. Yay for leave!!!
cherished - what sort of pain are you experiencing? Early I got loads of little niggly stretchy crampy pains, they go after a little bit and then you just feel like it's not real until you start getting movement. Glad the ms has kicked in a little for you though as I know that it helps you to believe that it's really happening!! Oh, re back pains, may be worth checking out an osteopath (I'm biased towards them over chiropractors!!) to make sure that your back is all ok. I've been seeing one monthly all through and she's helped me a lot.
Tinar - great to see you in here and even better to see how far along you are now! Don't feel like a fraud! It's so wonderful that everything is growing beautifully for you! As for clothes... that's funny!
AFM - this morning I had to go to the podiatrist. Since Tuesday have had bad pains in my left foot and my osteo is on leave til next week so I can't see her til Wednesday. Pod said that quite a bit of it is probably due to spending all day Monday wandering the shops with my sis and having relaxin coursing through my veins or wherever it courses through...! I can feel it in my pelvis so I'm inclined to believe him. My hips and pelvis are quite unstable and I keep injuring myself doing the most mundane things. So now I have my foot strapped up with padding attached to part of it to take the pressure off that part of my foot and instructions to stay off it for a few days as much as possible... So... that being said I took advantage of some prescribed down time and went to spotlight and bought lots of wool to crochet up blankets for 4 girlfriends who are due to have babies over the next couple of months! Fun!
TinaR I'm doing the flip flop with boy girl too. will know soon
Smallfry glad someone is laughing it's ok I know she's trying to be funny. She's had 4 kids so I guess I'll forgive her. Sounds like it's time for you to leave the shopping to your sis. It's hard but you really don't relise how far you walk.
Milly thanks for sharing my shock. Not Funny! well maybe a little
ATM just hiding out in a dark cool house. with 41C outside "there's no place like home" Dh is out and about today leaving me to my own devices. Hmmm only thing missing is some Chips. Dam I wish I got some on the way home last night. Don't want to venture out incase I turn into a puddle!
Tina thank you for writing such nice words about me, you've made me all warm and fuzzy! and you make me giggle with your fraud comment lol, I already look 6 months pregnant cause I have a bit of a belly anyway and I can't suck it in cause I'm bloated and feel like a fraud cause I'm only 5 weeks!
Greenslw heheheh I would n't risk going outside either! But I'm the opposite I wouldn't dare keep chips int he house cause I can not control myself unfortunately they are my junk food weakness! dh is a fabulous massager actually! he regularly gives me 2 hour massages <insert drooling icon here> I am one very spoilt lady!
Milly I don't think vomiting will be too far away for me! I am feeling really sick yesterday and today it's a bit worse. I am wearing those sea bands which don't seem to be doing anything but then again maybe it would be worse if I wasn't wearing them Hon are you going to also join our belly buddy group due Sep1st-15th?
Smallfry ouch you sound like you are in the wars! my back has been sore, lumbar and thoracic, I get a chiro adjustment every week and I love them! I dont' know how anyone lives without chiro osteos are great too but regular chiro is a life saver.. It's a shame you don't like them much, have you seen a bad one in the past? They aren't all the same so maybe try a different one if you ever want to try out chiro again.
Cherished you are one lucky lady. My DH is a good massager but is always so tired.
Oh funny thing happened. I decided to brave the outside for a moment to hang out some washing and well DH phoned. Both my mobiles the house phone and my mum! At least he is concerned I guess. But I guess the lesson is I need to take my phone with me everywere.
Bubs is doing alot of stretching today, pressure on my bladder then just under my boobs, no kicks just pressure. It is the weirdest feeling, been going for 10 mins now, Might have to get off the pc chair and move.
Firstly, far out. Cherished - your here!!!! Congrats. I have only had a quick glance at the page that came up and saw your name. God knows who else has come in the past week. SOOOO HAPPY FOR ANYONE ELSE.
Well, my little boy Billy Alexander John Martin came into the world wednesday night 8:51pm weighing 1310 grams 41cms long at 29.2wks. Everything is going as good as can be expected. he has been breathing on his own since he came out (he came out crying and did a wee!) and has been moving ahead nicely. he is out of intensive care and in special care so that is great. he is feeding now every 2 hours and having 5 mls and that will be increased by 1ml every 6 hours. i have had 4 cuddles and changed 2 nappies and loving it. he is SOO tiny but there are much smaller babies here. true miracles. my waters broker sunday night and i managed to hold him in until wed which was great because i got to have 2 steriod shots for his lungs and that has helped him greatly. life is very overwhelming at the moment and i feel pretty good. my wonderful grandfather died sunday night too so i have had that and couldn't go to his funeral on thursday - the circle of life. i just wanted to let you all know. you are such a massive part of my life and i thank you all. i will be back in a few days to give you an update on my little man. he is unbelievable. he is my world. i can't remember my life before him. oh dear, i am starting to cry, think the day 3 blues are upon me so i'd better go. need to get back downstairs to hold his 9pm tube feed and then get some colostrum out again at 9:30. that is fun every 3 hours. love to you all. be good to yourselves and enjoy everyday those little bubbas are in your bellies. don't take one day for granted. i am so glad i never did. i loved everyday. love lots, zoe.
zstar I just popped over from our belly buddies group and wanted to congratulate you again and wish you all the best - Billy sounds like a real trooper and it's so great to hear he's moving along nicely Look after yourself and keep us posted if and when it's possible
A big hello to everyone else also!! I have been lurking for a long time and trying to keep up to date with everyone, and it's great to see so many doing well and joining in
Oh Zstar you are so beautiful thinking of me when you clearly have so much going on, you are amazing and WOW little Billy does sound like he is doing extremely well being born so early, as you say he is a little miracle. I look forward to updates and I am also very sorry that you had the loss of your grandfather at the same time, you seem to be coping even though it is surely overwhelming. Chat soon xoxoox
Its been a while since I have posted on here but always jump on and have a quick read on updates. Work has been crazy and now enjoying the holidays and sleep!
Zstar - Congratulations on the early arrival of your beloved little boy Billy. I am so happy for you. I know its been a long journey for you and your positivity and strength is an inspiration to us all. Look forward to seeing photos and so pleased he is doing well. I sure got a surprise today reading your announcement.
Sunbeam - So sorry to hear of your loss. Continue to be positive and stay strong. It will happen for you.
Greenslw - Not long to go now till you have your little bundle in your arms. Its amazing how quickly it has come around!
Welcome to all the newbies Milly5, Tashybabe, Twinsister and cherished1. Enjoy the journey, stay positive and embrace it.
tashybabe - I had spotting early on with this pregnancy and thought I was going to lose the little one but sure enough this time the little one stayed. It can be very common to spot early on.
AFM - I cannot believe I am almost 34 weeks and will be welcoming this long awaited bubba very soon. My obs has booked me in for a sizing scan on the 18th of January as they believe its a big baby. Who knows, maybe I will go early. I cannot believe how many people think I am about to give birth any day. I must be huge but I just reply and say Im blessed to be pregnant and that usually shuts them up. Starting to feel really uncomfortable now and getting a lot of pain in my hands at night. Numb and extremely sore. Nursery is almost finished and about to start all the baby washing next week. Back to work on the 18th of Jan for 9 days and then commence maternity leave. I cannot believe its finally happening and I wake up every day in awe that me and DH are finally going to become parents.
Congrats Zstar on little Billy, you are truly blessed! Enjoy everything for what it is, a miracle. Im so happy you have such a healthy little man to hold
Keep us posted as much as you can, but rest up also, I have a feeling this one will keep you on your toes for the next 21 years!!
zstar well done and welcome Alexander (love the name) I'm so glad you and bubs are doing well. Good lungs is a good sign to me.
Human bean how's things been going for you 30 weeks well done.
cantwaittobeamum so funny hearing you talk about being so pg, everyone keeps saying how small I am, WELL I DON"T FEEL IT! goodluck for your scan on the 18/1 I loved my 34 weeks scan so much detail, it all felt so real seeing baby and all the cool stuff like the ambilical cord and hair (according to my mum)
Sunny only 21 years! I just had a friend over and her 22year old daughter still runs her life. I just smile cos I'm sure I'll be the same. Hope you're doing well.
ATM still melting but it's not too bad in the lounge room. DH is relaxing on the lounge which is such an effort for him, mr hypo.
I snuck out to the lounge at 6am turned the aircon on and went back to sleep on the couch although my hips are now reminding me of what a non supportive surface does but i was melting in our room, split systems are good but not around corners!
I had a couple of what I thought might be contractions yesterday about 15seconds with a begining middle and end about 30 mins apart x5 but nothing since.
Funny I was reflecting on my TWW and how impatint I was and I think this is similar All I can say is as much as anyone can enjoy every minute and I'm sure I'll look back with a smile on these last couple of weeks to but right now I WANT ACTION
zstar - oh wow!! I definitely didn't think you'd be the next to go but a huge congratulations that's such good news that baby Billy is doing so well after being born so early. My step mum had both her sons around the same time and they're both happy and healthy as ox as grown men (and as babies and children too!!)
I was just musing to DH earlier this evening that I am finally (third time around!) understanding why the last month or so of pregnancy is so uncomfortable - it's to get you past the petrifying fear of having to squeaze out a baby. If you didn't feel so uncomfortable all the time you wouldn't get past that fear!!
tanya - I know little can be said to help you lay aside those fears, especially since you've made it so far in the past before tragedy. Hold onto all those symptoms you have and remember that you're growing a special little person. How far along are you now?
greenslw - how are you coping with the horror of Adelaide at the moment? I see that a cool change is on the way for you later today for a few days of cooler relief. Perhaps the bathtub is the place to be today.
cantwaittobeamum - good to see you! Bet that scan is going to be so exciting for you! Lucky thing Nothing quite like seeing the baby again. I shouldn't complain, will get to see it in around 6 weeks on the outside!! I get the same thing about size with people in shock when I tell them how long I've got to go still. I had a lady in Harris Scarf the other day telling me how huge she got with her last one and she said she had to use an umbrella handle to pull up her knickers!! hehehe I'm not quite there yet but it's getting very close.
cherished - I find an osteo appointment lasts me longer as I have a lot of muscular tension so that is released before any adjustments are made which means the bones aren't pulled out of alignment so quickly after my visit. Before stumblilng onto osteos some years ago, I had been to any number of different chiro's but always found the results didn't last long. Relief at the time but within hours I needed it all done again
AFM I'm preparing for 43 degrees today. The kids want to go watch a movie so I'm quite happy to oblige as it gets us all out in the nice cool of the aircon in a big centre. I'm quite certain that half the universe will be there to keep us company but we'll see. I have to go to bunnings too today to get something to protect the door to our laundry. We keep our cats in there overnight (they're entirely indoor cats so they don't kill animals etc.) and one of them likes to try and get out so she's scratching the door to pieces. We keep them in there because I have a thing about no cats in bedrooms, so they have free reign in the house from about 7am til 11pm (aside from bedrooms cos I keep those doors closed during the day) then they go to the laundry with their bed, food, drink, toys and scratching poles for play. sigh sometimes I think it's not fair on them but then I consider the options of sleeping with my door and the kitchen doors closed and I decide it's fair after all.
Anyway, I ramble now so I'll just head off and start the day shall I?!! lol Have a great day everyone! Hi to those I've missed and keep on enjoying life
Oh, re back pains, may be worth checking out an osteopath (I'm biased towards them over chiropractors!!) to make sure that your back is all ok. I've been seeing one monthly all through and she's helped me a lot.
and even better to see how far along you are now! Don't feel like a fraud! It's so wonderful that everything is growing beautifully for you! As for clothes... that's funny!
Good news about finishing work!
I'm doing the flip flop with boy girl too. will know soon 
unfortunately they are my junk food weakness! dh is a fabulous massager actually! he regularly gives me 2 hour massages <insert drooling icon here> I am one very spoilt lady!
Hon are you going to also join our belly buddy group due Sep1st-15th?
well done and welcome Alexander (love the name) I'm so glad you and bubs are doing well. Good lungs is a good sign to me. 
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