It seems like ages since I've been here. I got Nelly's text last week and it was great to get as it was a reminder you havent forgotten about me! (not to mention it came at just the right time)
Long story short. We had early contractions a few weeks ago. Was admitted to hospital as Twins and my Graves Disease puts me at risk of having a pre-term baby. Got some steroid shots and relaxants to stop the contractions. Had to stay for 48hrs. After that they found that I had a shortening cervix (maybe from the contractions) so I had to stay another 3 days. Was discharged last week and have been on bed rest at home with progesterone pessaries to strengthen my uterous.
I dont think my body is designed for Twins! LOL but we are doing well. They are both a great weight and coz they are girls they will do well if they were to be delivered early. (girls do better than boys) Each baby is the size of a single baby at this gestational age so no wonder they are giving my uterous a run for her money!!!!
Its SO hard to be on bed rest. Absolutely boring. I went from working my A@#se off before this happened and now BANG i have to rest. Suppose its a good thing.
I gotta admit i havent been feeling *connected* to this preganancy as I've just been so busy but now I have time to navel gaze. (literally)
tara - I had a weep too about Kerryn's death. Such a strong woman.
Kim - sounds like things are moving for you! We are trying to hold the babies in for another 8-10 weeks!
Ella is all grown up. She has been really affected by me being in hospital. She has become very dependant on her dummy and needs it all the time. She now wants to have the door open at night so she can hear us. Poor sausage. Still she knows why I'm resting. She comes home from CC and comes over and kisses my tummy (mummy's double babies).
Hi Ann! So glad to see you back - I am glad all is ticking along ok! I know how frustrating bed rest can be - I spent at least the full first trimester and some of the second on bed rest w Jake. My staple was Sudoku and trashy novels, but I also managed to start sorting a heap of photos too.
Poor Ella - if it makes you feel any better Jake hasn't been much better either and I think it was exacerbated by our week in Hong Kong w/out him - in fact last night is the first night in at least 2 months that he has slept in his own bed ALL night WITHOUT WAKING!!!! Yay! Of course I woke at least 5 times to pee and waiting for him to wake up!
Tara - we were shocked by news of Kerryn McCann's death too. So sad - her youngest is just over 1 yo.
Keep thise legs crossed kim!
Hi Jols!
Hi Gigi - my gosh Bilby is so beautiful! You have done a great job and she looks no different or less healthy than any other kid so don't change what you are doing!
Vicky read your blog - big hugs for you xxxx don't forget the retreat offer at chez nelly
Christy - how was operation clean up texta? maybe you need to turn that tank tap on again and let them go crazy in the mud!
Me - I am personally a little disheartened atm w/- some of the BB community. Made a *vent* post which most of you have prolly seen about my frustration w the $1000 bonus and how my bil exP will waste it for the 4 kids who are not even in her care most of the time. It was a vent not designed for debate hence why I posted it in the boohoo room and I was just shocked and upset by some of the nasty comments going around. It has turned into this massive debate and all I wanted was to get something off my chest in a non-judgemental forum. I was so upset I could not believe it... I was called self-centred amongst other things and it just really hurt... Poor Vicky copped me in tears on the phone - all she needs right now - and I have since unsubsribed to the thread bcos everytime I read a new post it made me more upset.
On a good note Jake slept the whole night through so we are on the up and up!
Nelly - shake it off hun, shake it off. don't let a few silly people mouthing off take away the good things that you have gotten from here (she says coyly pointing to herself )
Hi everyone else - i'm here - just. I'm reading and lurking, but just don't have the energy to post anything. I'm so sad, and despondant at the moment, that just getting through the day is hard enough. I was laying on the bed with aston tonight, silently listed the things that I am grateful for, to help shift my focus - and the biggest thing I am grateful is the gift of my children - of the honour of having them in my life, and the opportunity to be beside them as they journey through this world.
I'm glad nelly. I would miss you terribly. I feel so lucky and glad to have met you & the girls in my Belly Buddies... I do. We are a special lot!
Vicky but a big squishy hug.
Us... I just had an emotional blackmail conversation with my mother, who is coming out for 6 weeks soon, and then both girls have screamed for the last 20 minutes since I've gotten off the phone..... not a good start to the day.
My mum... she said she was coming out & I said "Great!" Then I said I'm working 12 hour days between Christmas and New Years and could she come out the first week of Jan. So yesterday she sent her itinerary and its Dec 28th... I work the 28th, 29th, 30th, 31st.... 12 hour days. So I phoned today and said that, she said "oh, so you want me to cancel my tickets? You don't want me there" *groan* 45 minutes later, we finished the conversation with me saying "I'm sorry mum, I DO want you to come out, I just won't be able to see you the first 4 days except after 7.30pm when I will be tired" What a great way to start the whole thing She's here for 6 weeks. EEEEEKkkkkk!!!!
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Nelly, i think when you make a cake with
- one cup of very tired women who are too tired to read original posts very carefully and might only pick up HALF of what you said, and go off on a tangent
- half a cup of hormones going mental due to preg, post baby etc
- add these dry ingredients to a bowl of anythign to do with money
it can all turn mucky VERY fast. So that is not an indictment on you, i think it's just circumstances.
and often stuff that COULD be worked out very quickly IRL "but i meant......" - whereas in cyberspace, no poster is told "you are misunderstanding me" when they write their reply, they're off on their solliquoy - cos that's how forums work. it's not interactive.
so please don't leave Nelly!
Christy - was it your mum who had serious health issues early this year?
i am cringeing for you, that you so clearly explain about the dates, and she just ignores you - eeek!
is she staying AT your home, or nearby? or using your home as a base for flights off around Australia to sightsee?
has she come to visit before? i detect you holding your hands over your eyes, like you know what's coming!!!
is she good with the girls? does she get on with your dh?
good luck!!
Vicky - thinking of you and the DN situation hon. relatives - they make fiction sound boring!!
oh hun.... there have been so many debates about that & everytime someone posts, it brings out all the nastiness....
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She's here for 6 weeks. EEEEEKkkkkk!!!!
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