Due August 2012 Thread

Betsie_xr3i

oh delighted today is cooler, Im able to function again, wonder why you couldn't register for the pack, its strange, i had forgotten i registered for it, it was so long ago when the package arrived before i opened it i was like wtf is this, Im not expecting anything by post haha :-)

pushki

Hi everyone hope ye all had fantastic weekends!
I had the most wonderful relaxing weekend in galway with my friend.
I went for my 3d/4d scan on Friday at a place called terryland medical centre and it was spectacular, got to see my beautiful babs face ! She has the most dotey chubby cheeks and fingers and arms a cute little button nose and arms little rosebud lips :-)
It was so funny seeing all her little expressions frowning smiling and opening her mouth to take a drink!
The man doing the scan couldn't have been more helpful answering all the questions i was firing at him!! He checked all babys vital organs and could even see that she was sprouting a bit of hair! ( hence the continuous heartburn :-P)

Everything looked ok to him apart from her being a little bit small for 28 weeks she measured 27 weeks. But i just have to up my calorie intake and all should be fine :-) it was well worth the money and im delighted i got it done. Got mat app tomorrow .

We spent the rest of the weekend just taking it easy, walking around in the sun, eating, a little bit off shopping and even managed to go to a bar for weeks ( non-alcoholic) cocktails
On Sunday we had our spa treatments which were bliss and baby really enjoyed them as she was wrigglin around inside me when i was lying down
Went to the casino and won loads including a few teddies for bab one with 20 euro stuck on him! A watch and and two pairs of earrings !! I was as excited as a child!!
By the end of it all my feet were swelled like an elephant so i feel your pain girls.

so, back to normality now, work tonight and mat app tomorrow.
Hope all mum and bumps are doing well :-) xx

Betsie_xr3i

well pushki that just sounds like an amazing weekend, bet it was very sureal seeing your babies face? i cant wait for mine now

new look

Aw Pushki sounds like you had a great weekend, just what you needed
I tried to register for the pampers pack too but don't think it worked either.
This is my first week with no apps in about 6 or 7 weeks! It'll be nice not to run although I'm getting used to hearing or seeing the babies every week at this stage. I'm really getting spoiled!
Nice to be a bit cooler today alright although I feel that today took the mose out of me and I wasn't even doing anything! Must be the last few days of heat catching up on me. Also a baby in each set of ribs doesn't help either!!! Just keep thinking the June Bank Holiday is almost upon us. Time really does fly when you're having fun!!!!!!

laura.

Hey girls, how is all? I'm doing just ok, was in for an appointment with my midwife yesterday and when she was doing the doppler the baby kicked it out of the way lol we were both laughing and then the smile left her face, she kept the doppler on my stomach for ages, and she said I'm just going to ask you to sit outside for a little bit with a cold drink, baby's heart is racing. Sat out in my car as it has air con with loads of water and went back in and heart had gone back down to 155 (which is still high for my baby, as it's heartrate is always between 130-140), she was for sending me to the hospital and said I was dehydrated, so ladies remember to keep hydrated in this weather. I have NEVER drank as much water in my life as I have this last week, and I was still dehydrated, so even if you think you are grand, fill up that pint glass. I had the worst experience of my life yesterday, I was so frightened, and I was there on my own, as my husband started the first day of his internship yesterday (practically the 1st appointment he has missed). Was so shook up all yesterday evening. Hope all you ladies are well x

Betsie_xr3i

oh my god laura you poor thing, i hope everything goes ok with you and the baby, th e warm weather too the last few days we need to be drinking all the time, that what my nurse told me, she said in any sort of heat it is very very easy to get dehydrated,

thinking of you x

Rose35

Oh god laura, what a fright to get, thanks for the reminder to keep hydrated, i am heading to water cooler now for another glass of water to be on the safe side. xx

SSFG

Pushki glad you enjoyed the weekend and the scan was good, the sonographer is very good there alright answers questions, and never rushes you or anything. Did you post a pic of the scan?

Laura, hope you recovered ok after the fright, must have been horrible there on your own.

0ctober

Well hello ladies, long time no chat!

I'm finally freeeeeee! Exams over with, such a relief. Had been getting by on about 4 or 5 hours sleep a night because of the stress, so it's nice now to put the feet up. They went well for the most part except for one, worried now that I'll have to repeat it, because the repeats are in August which is such bad timing It was awful, it was the one I was most worried about and had put so much work into, but the day before the exam I couldn't feel any movement from baby so I was all up in a heap and didn't sleep a wink, and was so exhausted and worried then that I couldn't focus whatsoever. Luckily though baba did a few somersaults and gave me a couple of digs in the ribs to reassure me later that day after the exam. I think I was just so stressed and busy that I hadn't been noticing the kicks as much, but it was a really horrible day, I was so worried, can't imagine what a worrier I'll be when baby is actually here! I guess there's no point stressing now about if Ill have to repeat it or not, all I can do is wait til the results come out.

Just been reading back over the last few pages great to hear everyone is getting on so well- laura you poor thing that must have been soo scary. Hope every one enjoyed the nice bit of sunshine, my feet swelled up so much, I had horrible looking cankles!! They're finally back to normal now that it's cooled down.

Also, the other night my family and friends threw me a surprise baby shower!! I got such a shock, it was so unexpected, haha I think they were afraid they might send me into labour if I got a big fright! Had a fantastic evening, they're so good, and we got an insane amount of presents- I'm sorted now for shopping for baby clothes, towels, toys, nappies, wipes etc! Will have to get cracking on packing the bag now!

Wow 30+4 today... does anyone else find it scary how quick the weeks are flying in? All the August babas will be here before we know it! Hope you're all well xxxx

pushki

Just found out my dog died and the boyfriend said were finished :-(

Gee_G

pushki wrote: »

Just found out my dog died and the boyfriend said were finished :-(

Ah god pushki...I hope you are ok x x

0ctober

pushki you poor poor thing... Thinking of you and sending hugs your way xxx make sure your family and friends are looking after you xxx

new look

Pushki, thinking of you. Make sure you mind yourself and your beautiful baba xxxBig Hugsxxx

tishandy

Pushki, Hope you're ok. Sorry about your dog , and I cant believe your boyfriend could do that to u!, You know what we all think on here but its hard when u love someone, I just hope u can focus on the little one .

Laura I had to drink a pint of water after reading your comment.

I had checkup at limerick maternity yesterday, They confirmed the will do a c-section at 39 wks due to my past 3rd degree tear. They said they could try a vaginal birth but a side effect if things go wrong could be anal leakage for ever more afterward :O , Section me all the way!

I am dreading going into work and I just ate 3/4 of a sponge cake for breakfast WTF?

Clients in work being v complimentry saying I am v tidy and dont look preg from behind, then one cheeky so and so on Friday told me you would know I was having a girl as I do'nt just have a bump but am carrying loads of weight on my hips! and I was so shocked I ended up aggreing with her ! I will be ready next time, why do people think when your pregnant ur body is public property to comment on , I only want nice comments Thank you!

Rose35

pushki wrote: »

Just found out my dog died and the boyfriend said were finished :-(

Im thinking of you, try and be as strong as you can for your little one. xx

Rose35

Think I may have to have a c-section too, will be scanned at my next maternity appt which is not until 16th July and I will be 36 weeks then and they will see if my placenta has moved sufficently enough for me to give a normal birth, it is now currently still a bit low, I dont know if im happy i may have a section or terrified, I just don't know what to think.

Betsie_xr3i

ah pushki Im so so sorry, thinking of you x x x

i had my gp appointment this morning, my bp is borderline :-( i have to go back next Wednesday morning to have it checked again and if its no better she will be signing me off work, she told me in to try take it easy in work the next week and i had to laugh at her, i work on the reception of a very busy dental practice in the mornings and i mind the dentist children in the evenings, i don't have time to go to the toilet let alone relax, fingers crossed bp will be ok x

Gee_G

Betsie_xr3i wrote: »

ah pushki Im so so sorry, thinking of you x x x

i had my gp appointment this morning, my bp is borderline :-( i have to go back next Wednesday morning to have it checked again and if its no better she will be signing me off work, she told me in to try take it easy in work the next week and i had to laugh at her, i work on the reception of a very busy dental practice in the mornings and i mind the dentist children in the evenings, i don't have time to go to the toilet let alone relax, fingers crossed bp will be ok x

Thats a bit of a pain about your bp Betsie. I had mine this morning too, bp and heartbeat fine, she sent away my sample though, from the questions she was asking me, I think she suspects a kidney infection or something! Had my GTT the other day, results in two weeks. You are busy so Betsie, when are you going to finish up work??x

Betsie_xr3i

glad everything went well for you this morning gee g, i got my GTT results they fine thank god one less thing to worry about, Im planning on finishing work the last week of June, the dentist is going on a family holiday the 1st week of July so i will be off that week one way or another, and i was planning on taking the next week as a sick week then the following week as holidays then my maternity Leave will start

pushki

Thanks girls for all the support,
I don't want to go into too much detail but he finished with me after i told him about my dog. I know it has been coming for a while but i am quite shocked he could show so little compassion.
I am getting plenty of support from my family and friends and am still seeing my counsellor. To be honest its a relief that we split because the stress was too much for me to handle and from now on im just going to concentrate on looking after myself and baby.
I was at the maternity yesterday and everything looks good.
Xx

Rose35

pushki wrote: »

Thanks girls for all the support,
I don't want to go into too much detail but he finished with me after i told him about my dog. I know it has been coming for a while but i am quite shocked he could show so little compassion.
I am getting plenty of support from my family and friends and am still seeing my counsellor. To be honest its a relief that we split because the stress was too much for me to handle and from now on im just going to concentrate on looking after myself and baby.
I was at the maternity yesterday and everything looks good.
Xx

Sometimes it is a relief when things are final and you know where you are going now and thats onto bigger and better things. glad all went well for you at hospital. xx

Betsie_xr3i

keep your chin up pushki, and keep seeing the counciler for as long as you need to, it really does help. im glad things went well for you in the hospital anyway and as you said yourself the stress is not good for you and the baby, take time to relax and to treat yourself

pushki

Thanks rose, it does seem like things are not up in the air now and I've an idea of what things are going to be like so i can plan and prepare and not be working about "him"
Ya betsie i have really found the counselor has helped so much, it has brought so much to the surface and has helped me step back and see the broader picture. I know what is important now.

Im going to take it easy the weekend, i actually started knitting a patch for a baby blanket and im going to do loads of them! I haven't knitted since i was 10!! It really keeps the mind distracted and im doing it for my little bab!

How is everyone finding the 3rd trimester? Im finding the heartburn is really getting worse going to gp tomorrow. Also the tiredness!! I can sleep 12 hrs now no bother:-)

when is your 3d scan betsie? Where are you getting it done?

Betsie_xr3i

finding the 3rd trimester tough enough, moving is getting difficult, lower back pain, heart burn tiredness, and now high bp to top it off,

my 3d scan is next Tuesday i can't wait for it, Im taking the day off work so is oh, scan not till half 6 but i normally work until 9on a Tuesday. getting it done in limerick

pushki

Sorry to hear about your high bp did the docs recommend you do anything for it? Lots of rest i suppose :-) its good ye are both taking the day off for it it will be a special occasion after all:-) you'll have a fine long weekend !
im getting weird pains on my shins :-\
Heartburn is so horrible.

Betsie_xr3i

yeah just try and rest more and i laughed at her as that is almost impossible, if its still high next week it might be a case of finishing up work

0ctober

Yeah finding the third trimester tough, I'm exhausted but just can't seem to sleep through the night, getting max 5-6 hrs sleep a night. Clothes etc are getting really uncomfortable too. Also my grandad passed away yesterday morning so it's been a bit of a rollercoaster day or two, am shattered now at the mo but just can't sleep. Sad that my grandad will never get to meet baby...x

Betsie_xr3i

ah October Im so sorry to hear about your grandad, its never easy to loose someone especially now when we are expecting our little bundles, just remember with all the going at the moment, to sit and try relax too x

Belfastmedic

Sorry to hear about your dog pushki

As for the boyfriend :mad:

I'm doing an awful lot better since i cut the nut i was seeing out of my life, he was a bad mistake and i know i can't take it out on my little boy.

He will have to life his life knowing that he has a little boy out there and his conscience will come at him eventually.

27 weeks and 2 days at the moment

pushki

Oh October so sorry to hear about your grandad :-( im sure he will see your little baby from heaven and look after him. I hope you are taking care of yourself.

Betsie if you need to go off work early you really should. Think about yourself and baby ye are the most important people now :-)

Thanks belfast medic . Ya i already feel better not having him i to 'mind'. He text me and said he still wants to be friends and be civil. And wants to be be a part of the child's life. I have no problem being civil as it is the mature thing to do but i don't want him to bother me anymore. Well until the baby is born anyway. I won't prevent him from seeing his child but i won't be the one doing the running, he can come to my place (he doesn't drive) i won't be going to him. And on my time and terms. I am finding it tough but not as tough as i thought i do still love him and probably always will but i don't have lost any respect for him after the way he treated me and the way he ended it. I could never forgive him.
Im glad belfast medic that you are doing well even better without your nut, i think were better off without them ;-) when is your 3dscan? Are you excited?! You'll. Get see your little boy :-)