Thanks Emma - you have just confirmed everything I knew I should be thinking!  I emailed my boss (the Headteacher) on Tuesday and informed him and sent in my Doctors note today.  Haven't heard anything back from him yet but that's probably because school doesn't start until Monday.  Am a bit nervous about what he is going to say to me but I know I have made the right decision not to go in

Have a reflexologist coming over tomorrow to see wif she can help with my anxiety.......has anyone else tried this whilst pregnant?

Little Em x 

afternoon all

i know what u mean about the slowing down its really hit me the past couple of weeks wasnt feeling too good last nite very sore and achey went to the loo about 10.30 and noticed i was bleeding it was really red tho. decided to jump in the bath and see how things went, got out after 1/2 hour and no blood then a bit later on i had  bit more decided to wait until this morning to see if there was any more so i could go hospital but there wasnt any so decidd not to go . i wonder what caused it tho i has a small bleed like this after i visiyed the m.w last week decided im not going in work for the rest of the week and to put my feet up.

ive arranged for a psychic medium to come to my house on sat evening for my family to have a reading .... never had 1 before but im looking forwad to seeingwhat she has to say about bump

lil em sorry to hear about the gd fingers crossed it just lasts for the pregnancy

natty i never looked at the names on any of my scans so had to go and have a look at them wen i read ur post, let us know what happens.

oh bump made me laugh last nite i was relaxing on the sofa last nite and ha my dogs in with me oh had been out and came back but banged the door before he came in so the dogs barked and bump jumped turned and must have fell asleep again how cute lol

any ways off for a snooze

love kym and bump 26/2weeks x x

Hey

Kym - hope you are resting up and there has been no more bleeding.  I think that if you have any worries at all about anything that happens out of the ordinary you should call your midwife or just go in and see someone.  One thing I have found so far in this pregnancy is that no-one is going to think you are being silly or over reacting as people seem to understand the emotional rollercoaster we are on!

A psychic reading sounds fab!  I had one done a few years back and he was really accurate.  I love all that kind of stuff

Bless bump for jumping!  Mine woke me up yesterday by kicking me down low - I thought I was having a dream : ).  I love feeling movements 

Hope everyone is having a good day :~)

Little Em x 

Hi all

Kym Hope everything is ok. Put your feet up and relax. I've had spotting on and off throughout. I know it is worryiing, but it seems to just happen to some people.

I love psychics. I have been to a few. The last one, who I thought was very good, said I would either have or fall pregnant in October and I would have a girl. I hope that bit doesn't come true as although I don't mind being slightly early I don't fancy being 7/8 weeks early.   Me and my Mum are going to see Sally Morgan at the theatre, the one that does all the celebs on the telly, in a few weeks, but the chances of being picked are very slim, but I think she is amazing.

Natty when did you find out about getting the GTT. I was just reading about it the other day. (I had never heard about it) and I was wondering why I had never been offered it as I also have a high BMI. I have a midwife appointment on Monday, so I will ask about it then.

Little Em don't worry about being signed off work. I was off for 7 weeks a couple of months ago and although my bosses weren't great the health of you and the baby is the most important thing. I finish up on Monday and I can't wait. I have 5 weeks annual leave to take then my maternity leave will start in 5th October. Would have like to work longer, but I am getting no help what so ever from my work. I have been there 13 years and up until 11 years ago had never had a day off. Only been off in the last couple of years because of pregnancy issues.

Well me , DH and friends are off to Retrofest this weekend, a festival for the over 30's! HEHEHE!!! Lots of old 80's bands are playing. Boy George, the Bangles, Kim Wilde,  Kajagoogoo, Boney M........loads. I was telling people in work I was going and all I got was "Well you wont be able to do things like that when the baby comes!" Don't know if it is the hormones, but it really annoyed me. I know things will be different and things will take a bit more planning, but the way some people talk it is as if your life ends when you have children. I probably wont want to do half the things we do now anyway,( sound as if I have this riotous socail life.... I don't) but I am sure if there is something I want to do, that with a bit of organisation anything is possible.

Well had my rant. Off to have dinner now.

Speak soon

Laura 23+4 

thanks for the messgaes

ive been relaxing all day in my pjs so hopefully i wont see any more spotting

i love anything to do with spirits last june 07 i done a ouji board completley sober with a few friends andmy friends mum i was so into it, the person that got in contact with us was my frinds lil bro he died when he was young, my frinds mum who does the ouji boards all the time asked the board to trll us something about someone at the table that no 1 else knew and ... oooh goose bumps talking about it lol it started spelling my name and spelt kym is expecting a baby!! i was so shocked as me and oh had only jus started discussing it, i asked when and it said december so i had a think and worked out that there was no way i was pregnant then so i asked if it was december next year (2008) and the board replied yes i then asked if it was a boy and it went to no so so far the ouji board was right

laura i know what u mean tho i hate it when everyonesaysyour life is going to change dramatically and 1 thing that annoyed me was 1 of our riends is due to bemarried in may 09 and the 1st thing she said to me after metelling her i was pregnant was what are yo going to do bout the wedding - no babies allowed was like dur we have family and if by some strange reason every1 is busy that weekend then i wont come !! i was so ticked off with her no congrats of ewt !

hi all

laura - i was told i needed a gtt whilst at my booking appt and it was booked in when i went to a obs appt was few weeks back its booked for 28 wks. and  i also need to have a consultation with the anasetic bloke! (sorry not sure how you spell it properly!!) just in case. is a little scary really. i would speak to your midwife if i were you. just to check. it may be a different procedure in your area. these things are often different in different areas.

well spoke with the x ray dept bout the scan pics. the women was a hard faced cow and pissed me off. but she said i could come in on mon and have another scan. not sure if i will tho. want to but suppose to be out on mon with tim and molly. a day out to the zoo or something. will call them again in the morning. but gonna write a formal letter of complaint as was treated poor last time then i also did  not get an apology from the lady today. some people seem so stuffy!!

oh and finally got a pic. and this is def my baby!!

baby girl brown!!

Hi all

Hope everyone is good today

Laura - thanks for the support - it's good to know I am not the only one unable to go to work.  I still haven't heard from my boss but am thinking that may be because he won't have been in work for the last few days and maye also he doesnt want to stress me out.  Would be nice to know that he got my mail though!  Oh well, I'm not going to start stressing about that!  Bet you can't wait for Monday to come

Natty - bless baby girl brown!  She looks lovely and I am so glad you finally got your pic.  You definitely need to write a letter to the x-ray dept esp as the woman you spoke to was such an old cow!  Make sure you mention her attitude too.  Some people!

Just had my first reflexology appointment this morning and it was great!  Lady came to my house and spent an hour and a half here doing stuff to my feet!!  Would highly recommend it - esp if anyone is feeling a bit low like I have been.  Reflexologist has also suffered from panic attacks in the past and so was really easy to chat to.  Baby liked it too - was kicking away  

Anyway.  Hope everyone is looking forward to the weekend - we may even get some sunshine - wishful thinking I know!

Little Em x

Hi all

I've been to the osteopath and the man is a genious!!!! I was having really bad indigestion and since i saw him on Wed i haven't had any!!!!!

Congrats on a little pink baby Natty the scan picture is lovely, i think the staff at the hospital i'm under sound exactly like yours!!!!

Hope everythings ok Vee with the rash and blood tests, i hope they sort you out soon, it's not nice when you're worried x

Hope you have a good rest Kym and keep those feet up for a while x

I've got 2 cats and they have been amazing at just adapting since my little ones were born. My eldest cat who's not very social will just appear when they're in bed for a stroke and the other one just acts as if nothings changed. We just kept the nursery door closed so the cats didn't go in and to be honest they keep away from their rooms and have just naturally started laying out on the hall as if they are guard cats!!!!!!

I had a panic attack this week too Em and i haven't had one since my Emma was a tiny baby, i was watching a programme about a lady who was dying and it started!!!!!!

Also did anyone see Jerry Springers "who do you think you are?" it was soo sad, i cried my eyes out!

Hope everyones ok, welcome Tania x x

Sarah 25+0

Hope all are ok.

 Laura I know what you mean about getting annoyed about the " life will stop once baby comes" topic.   We both have an active social life, and that was always our concern before getting pregnant but felt the time was right.    I have a good friend who has recently had twins, and they still both have time to go out together, and seperately. Sure its different to before in that you have to plan alot more (no more last minute) but we think that should be possible - obviously financially hard for first year while I am on mat leave.  We go to a cottage over New Year every year with 2 couples neither which are married /have babies, and obviously not this year that would be a miracle, but they both said next year definatley and just bring the travel cot and little one, they are lookig forward just as much as we are having a little extra person on our trip away    I think support is key and we are lucky to have doting grandparents on both sides who are fighting over babysitting. We are at a wedding in Belfast next year as DH is best man so its 4 days, and we could take baby but opted not to, will be hard but mum and dad are going to stay at our house for 4 days so thats the cats sorted as well !   I think its so important to try and stay real, and have a life outside of your children - sure things will change but with the right support & great organisation / planning it shld be fine.  And whats stopping socialising with friends at home as well and the summer you can take the little on to some lovely pub gardens !    I think it must be good 4 bumps as well to interact with different people.  But I suppose everyone is different, and things I think have changed over the years as well  !! So book in your Festival every year if you can why shouldn't you !

Locked cats downstairs last night for first time....... their littel faces this am when I came down ..... oh well will get easier !!

 Hope all are ok and resting and those of you who have had bleeding etc, don't worry put your feet up and oh I wish I was finishing work - got til 14 November 4 weeks before, and just starting to recruit now for my replacement !!

 Love baby moving now, he goes mad some days and it is really reassuring hehe.

 Have good weekends. 

Little Em

by the way what made you do the reflexology ?? I had a pedicure two weeks ago before a wedding and she told me to get one booked in near the birth or reflexology as can start labour !! When she massage feet baby was moving around constantly !

x

I totally agree with you about a baby  not ruining your  life. I  have excellent support from my mum, dad and a brother and his girlfriend who will always babysit when needed (wish the same could be said for mother and father in law but i'm past caring now it's there loss!) i think you really need that support.

It does take some careful planning when you go away with children but it shouldn't stop you, and it really does you good to get away just the 2 of you every so often, otherwise you just become mum and dad and lose the closeness of being a couple.

We went down to the New Forest for theweekend when Emma was 5 weeks old and as i was breast feeding it was quite easy to get her into a routine. I also took Harry to cub camp when he was 5 months and although it took a lot of packing it was good to be away.

Lets see how i get on with no.3 especially in the mornings when i've got to get Harry to school for 8.45 and Em to playschool for 9.15!!!!!!!!!!!

x x

Hi again all

Emma - am glad I'm not the only one who is experiencing panic attacks.  Hope you have been ok since?  It is soooooo scary when you have one but they do pass and having had them many times before I know that it is just a matter of taking time out.  Yes - I did watch the Jerry Springer 'Who do you think you are' - it was really sad and I too bawled

Jomich - someone I know recommended Reflexology for my anxiety and general wellbeing during pregnancy.  It is one of the only treatments that is safe and was very relaxing.  Looking on the internet it seems lots of pregnant ladies give it a go for all sorts of reasons - including bringing on labour I believe.  I have now signed up for 6 more sessions - one a week - and will then see how things are going.  Let me know if you try it

Have just been and bought a new maternity swimming costume in Mamas and Papas. £20!  Now I just have to use it! 

Happy weekends to everyone

Little Em x

hello all

    i cant belive how the hospital has treated you i would defo make a complaint,your scan pics look lovely though.after i read your message i went and checked my pics a bit paranoid.

   well im home alone this weekend as the oh has gone down to bournemouth on a stag weekend alright for some ah. i am going to take sapphire to the zoo tomorrow hopefully it will stay dry.

   i think its just the first three months you have to be carefull of massage and reflexology but after that it is fine. im lucky i have a great friend who is a therapist and she gives me lots of nice treatments.and get this bless her she went in and paid 100 pounds of my pram how nice is that? so now i just have to pick itup. we went for the silver cross 3d coast design its lovely.i had a silvercross three wheeler with sapphire and it was a great pram but it faced away from me and this one faces me.

   my hormones are everywhere at the mo feel like i could burst into tears at the slightest thing anyone else feel like that? there are so many things i dont remember from last time.

   well im just watching big bro and not sure who i want to go.

   hope everyone ok

emma and bump x x x

Hey Emma - just a quickie.  We have gone for a Silver Cross 3D too! Just a different colour - the jet/black one.  I was really impressed with it in the shop so hopefully it will be a good buy

As for hormones - mine are being very strange today - haven't stopped talking and feeling a bit manic (but in a good way!) all day!  Weird.  Will probably be blubbing again tomorrow 

We have Most Haunted Live on but finishes at 1 am so not sure I will make it to the end

Little Em x

hi all

thanks for the support on the scan pics. i feel a little less wound up over it. will def write a letter but gonna stay calm.

as for the whole children ruining our life situ - my life is almost the same as it was before molly came along. ok so cant just go to the pub when i want and def have less money but we still go out. we have mates over and i fit her life around me. she has always had a flexible routine which helps. she isn't fussy when she eats (unlike some children who have to eat at certain times of the day) can be changed anywhere. will be happy going anywhere and is sucha good girl. the main thing i beleive that helped that was breast feeding. because she was a feed on demand baby there was no routine. i would feed her when i felt she was hungry and fit it in to our daily routine. whereas my sister was unable to breast feed so had very set times to bottle feed and that really hasn't stopped. so now she is used to eating at certain times and sleeping a precise times and there is very little flexibility. so my words of wisdom today are if you are able to feed your baby yourself do it for as long as possible. its hard at first but helps give flexibility to your routine. but it does mean forgoing the wine for a while!!!

well i was in bed last night and i had the most fantastic kicks!! they were so strong even tim was able to feel a few. it was as if baby had hiccupsor something. def very active. and not just the odd kick. could def feel it moving  around. lots of pressure etc. but sometimes kicks so low i feel like im gonna pee myself!!!

well off all week now which is fab. this weekend i am doing a relay for life for cancer research. it is a 24hr relay with loads of groups of 8 running around a course dressed in stupid outfits for 24hrs!! we are sleeping in tents and its gonna be fab. am trying to set up a just giving page if anyone wants to sponsor me (and dh and molly!!) keep an eye out for it.

have a fab weekend. will prob catch up in a few days xxx 

Evening all.

Well my blood test results came back and everything is ok with my liver thank God. So there must be something else causing my rash, but now I know it's not anything serious it somehow makes it more bearable. So thankyou Natty, Sarah, Little Em for your comments.

Little Em, I laughed out loud about your bunny! So glad there is other people like me out there. All these rodents with holiday homes...... I'm a teacher too. Had staff days today and yesterday and year 7s start back Mon and rest of the school on Tues - and I'm pooped already! I know how you feel as people have to cover your lessons when you're off, but you are so doing the right thing staying off. With all the things you've been through it's so important to really take care of yourself and baby. Everyone at your school will manage, they always do, so don't worry. And no one will begrudge you this time off. Plus don't stress because you've not heard from the headteacher yet, he's probably got so much on at this time and like you said, he won't want to bother you either. I've often thought about reflexology- is it expensive? and how did you find out about your lady?

Kym, hope you're taking it easy lady! and that oiji board thing - spooky....

I'm bridesmaid next year for one of my best mates and she's getting married in Sorrento, Italy. At first I was worried about the cost as my income will be very low then, but hubby says it will be good to get away and he doesn't want to take baby. I mentioned that I might be clingy (I hope I'm not)  and not want to leave baby behind. But he says it will be too hot for baby and we will really need the break just the two of us. Just like you said Sarah! So the plan is to leave baby with my mum and dad.

Well off to bed now, have a good weekend everyone!

Vee 24+6 x x