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Message jenni_b Joined: 14 Sep 2004 Posts: 8596 Location: Hampshire Posted: Sat Mar 17, 2007 9:14 pm Post subject: Jenni's Blog Welcome to Jenni's bit... I have been onto the phone to a friend of mine who has diabetes and is into her 3rd trimester. Baby due in May. Her diabetes was well controlled into the 1st trimester and obviously mine isnt and I am doing my best but the blood sugar is very high. I am now on 4 shots a day, short acting 3 times and intermediate acting over night. in a bit of a wobble over it all, i know it makes the baby big and if that happens then I will have to have the baby early and a c- section. I had a cry over it and richard said this is a miracle baby and therefore it will be alright. He has a point! Anyway in the 3rd trimester the insulin needs triple apparently and during labour I will have a drip and a sliding scale of insulin. It was interesting as My friend also quite likes the idea of a water birth as do i and they have said they can put in the plan but plans might have to change.. Still, I guess I'll find out whats what on weds when I see the diabetic/ pregnancy specialist. Mum says I might have to tell the children re baby so they can help if anything goes wrong and i get rushed into hosp- they will need to say I am pregnant... will ask advice on weds- my inclination is to keep it quiet til end of easter hols. However, if they do find out then I am not going to ge too stressed about it. 7 yes 7 of my friends are having their babies in april, may and june. Richard says he is looking forward to the hand me downs! Will also discover on scan whether its one or 2 babies! Blessing whatever happens I say- well Im saying that now anyway! My intention is to write every few days on here to keep you all posted. I dont know how far along I am, guessing at 7-8 wks but will hopefully find out more on weds. Will be telling the gp tomorrow and she will be over the moon! We were told we would have a 2% chance and this shows God doesnt work in percentages. Jenni Back to top mary2000 Joined: 03 Jan 2006 Posts: 12167 Location: Rustington, West Sussex Posted: Sat Mar 17, 2007 10:08 pm Post subject: Jenni - this is a great idea to keep us all up to date with what is happening and also it will be a great record for you to keep as well. I really hope Wednesday goes well and don't start worrying about how big the baby will get or how you have to deliver the baby - just revel in the fact that there is a baby and take each day as it comes. I am just chuffed for you both and the children will be bouncing off the walls with the news. Mary xx Back to top alison_o Joined: 22 May 2006 Posts: 729 Location: TYNE AND WEAR Posted: Sun Mar 18, 2007 9:27 am Post subject: Hi Jenni, Like Mary says, this is a great idea to keep us all up to date with what's going on with you and LB, I have to say they are very reluctant to give me oral steroids etc, I was given them before I was first diagnosed etc to see how I would get on, on them, and my BM (blood sugar) went so high, up to 33.3 mmol and I had ketones in the urine too, not good at all, I even find I go highish with my bloods for 3 days when I have had a steroid injection too, not as high though with the oral steroids. I found that no matter how much I increased my insulin it would not go down, I was thankful to come off them in the end, but sorry too as all the joints and everything were so painful once I did come off them. It's hard going I know and a worry, but they say it's best to come off steroids altogether especially while pregnant, not good I know. I hope something gets sorted for you and please keep us all posted on what happens too. Take care, Alison x Back to top JulieM Joined: 02 Jan 2007 Posts: 7656 Location: W.Yorkshire U.K. Posted: Sun Mar 18, 2007 10:15 am Post subject: Hi Jenni! As you know I've been diabetic for 45 years. When I became pregnant with David (33) I was extremely carefully watched which was a right pain in the proverbial but well well worth it all in the end. I had to spend the last three months of my pregnancy on complete bed rest in hospital and was given a CS a month before he was due as he was getting so big and I was showing signs of pre eclampsia toxaemia. David weighed in at 9lb 2oz and a lot of that was water. He was in special care and did have a heart murmur. It was a worry at the time but I can now report that David is 6ft 4ins,happily married and never had a moments trouble with the heart murmur which we believe he simply grew out of! I too have 4 injections a day and it does take time to become properly stabilised. The important thing is that you don't cheat yourself or your baby. You must stick to a healthy diet etc etc etc. It will all be worth it in the end. I think what I am trying to get across is that all this happened 33 years ago and still had a happy outcome-so with all the advances since, I would try not to get too stressed out about the diabetes (which by the way can be affected by your emotions!!!) Treatment is even more swishy than it was in those days! Back to top wheelchairwarrior Joined: 14 Jun 2004 Posts: 1445 Location: Thornton-Cleveleys, Lancashire Posted: Sun Mar 18, 2007 5:45 pm Post subject: Hi Jenni, I really do hope that everything goes perfectly for you and LB. If I wore a hat and could take it off to you, I would. How you cope already is a credit to you. I have always said that I am glad that it hit me after my kids had grown up. I am sure that Gemma and Michael will be a great help to you as well as your lovely Richard. All the very best in the world to you, my friend. Gwenda xx Back to top jenni_b Joined: 14 Sep 2004 Posts: 8596 Location: Hampshire Posted: Mon Mar 19, 2007 11:18 am Post subject: Hi Been in touch with the diabetic specialist midwife and she is going to see me on weds when I have my appt. My blood sugars are going mad so she has upped the insulin to 10,9,12 (short acting) and 8 intermediate acting over night. Hopefully this will get them going in a better direction by weds. The nausea is definately there today but everything seems ok with the baby. They will try and scan me weds but if not I have an appt for a scan on the 4th April. I made an appt to see my gp tommorow afternoon and she will be pleased. I need some blood tests done so I will be asking her for them. Yannick is keeping me company and I am trying not to get stressed as that wont help things will it? Love Jenni and LB Back to top lucy-l Joined: 10 Mar 2006 Posts: 2024 Location: Hampshire Posted: Mon Mar 19, 2007 12:45 pm Post subject: Hope it goes well for you on Wed... Julie Back to top jenni_b Joined: 14 Sep 2004 Posts: 8596 Location: Hampshire Posted: Tue Mar 20, 2007 9:01 am Post subject: feeling rough today feeling sick and a lot of ra pain I am going to see my gp this pm and sort out my antenatal care, hope to "walk" Yannick round this afternoon. I guess this is my body telling me to rest, so I am this morning. I also have aching teeth on the right side and I wonder if it is because I am gritting them when the pain is bad. Hope to feel better later. Jenni and LB Back to top lucy-l Joined: 10 Mar 2006 Posts: 2024 Location: Hampshire Posted: Tue Mar 20, 2007 10:06 am Post subject: Jenni Sorry to hear you're feeling rough today. Rest is good idea.. I too had the teeth pain and had to get a gum protector for night wear..it really helped.. Take Care of you Julie Back to top mary2000 Joined: 03 Jan 2006 Posts: 12167 Location: Rustington, West Sussex Posted: Tue Mar 20, 2007 11:19 am Post subject: The first three months are always the worst Jenni - get over that time and you will positively bloom and feel great and hopefully the hormones will reduce the pain and problems with the RA as well. When the weather starts getting warmer you will start feeling loads better Mary xx Back to top jenni_b Joined: 14 Sep 2004 Posts: 8596 Location: Hampshire Posted: Tue Mar 20, 2007 11:33 am Post subject: thanks so much for the support, I am resting I promise. My pain is crappy and I am wishing the next few weeks away. I am going to ask if there is anyway I can help my own pain- paracetamol is not cutting it, surprise surprise! I am working on the diabetes and trying to get it controlled. Looking forward to seeing the gp and telling her the good news. Jenni and LB Back to top alison_o Joined: 22 May 2006 Posts: 729 Location: TYNE AND WEAR Posted: Tue Mar 20, 2007 7:28 pm Post subject: Hope you start to feel much better soon Jenni, Hang in there, Take care, Alison x Back to top jenni_b Joined: 14 Sep 2004 Posts: 8596 Location: Hampshire Posted: Wed Mar 21, 2007 9:00 am Post subject: morning all I went to the gp and she was very pleased! she copped a feel about my tummy and looked at my results and thinks I may be due in end of oct, all being well. SHe also said I must tell the children as if anything went wrong then they would have to let the drs know about the baby. so we told them! Gemma was very pleased and Michael cried- emotional response to a big surprise. appt at hosp this pm so I will let you know how it goes. Jenni and LB Back to top mary2000 Joined: 03 Jan 2006 Posts: 12167 Location: Rustington, West Sussex Posted: Wed Mar 21, 2007 9:17 am Post subject: Jenni The baby will arrive on the 1st November. Two reasons 1) It is my birthday 2) It is All Saint's Day - very appropriate I feel I bet the children are very excited. Good luck at the hospital and keep us posted Mary xx how to be a velvet bulldoser
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Author Message mary2000 Joined: 03 Jan 2006 Posts: 12167 Location: Rustington, West Sussex Posted: Wed Mar 21, 2007 9:26 am Post subject: 1st November Girl 8lbs 13oz Back to top jenni_b Joined: 14 Sep 2004 Posts: 8596 Location: Hampshire Posted: Wed Mar 21, 2007 9:30 am Post subject: crossing my legs now! Back to top mary2000 Joined: 03 Jan 2006 Posts: 12167 Location: Rustington, West Sussex Posted: Wed Mar 21, 2007 9:55 am Post subject: I could make a really rude comment about that Jenni but I would probably get myself banned!!! Back to top sheila_p Joined: 19 Jul 2005 Posts: 3277 Location: CROYDON Posted: Wed Mar 21, 2007 1:27 pm Post subject: 30th October 7lbs 10ozs Glad we will be able to follow your progress. Get lots of rest. Sheila Back to top jenni_b Joined: 14 Sep 2004 Posts: 8596 Location: Hampshire Posted: Thu Mar 22, 2007 9:10 am Post subject: the antenatal clinic I have been for our first appt. All going well, they are keeping a close eye and I will be going back next week. Didnt have a scan as not enough time- my appt was at 2 and I didnt get into see the consultant til 4... they are doing lots of blood tests and other bits to watch. I am being really good on the meds and trying hard on the diabetic front. in a nut shell all is going well and they are pleased. Jenni Back to top lucy-l Joined: 10 Mar 2006 Posts: 2024 Location: Hampshire Posted: Thu Mar 22, 2007 10:46 am Post subject: Brillant news Jenni - Am sure you cant wait to get a scan done... Julie Back to top mary2000 Joined: 03 Jan 2006 Posts: 12167 Location: Rustington, West Sussex Posted: Thu Mar 22, 2007 12:53 pm Post subject: Great Jenni - glad everything is going well Not long until the scan and that will be such a great moment for you Mary xx Back to top lizm Joined: 19 May 2005 Posts: 2696 Location: Worthing, Posted: Thu Mar 22, 2007 1:21 pm Post subject: So glad to hear all is going well Jenni and that you are being monitored closely. How are you feeling? Peppermint and ginger do seem to help a lot of people with nausea, but we all have our preferences. Take good care of yourself. Lizx Back to top jenni_b Joined: 14 Sep 2004 Posts: 8596 Location: Hampshire Posted: Thu Mar 22, 2007 1:31 pm Post subject: Have puked this morning- came over me suddenly- feeling grotty! The consultant said I can take codine (hurrah) and that should be fine- I also need aspirin. Pain is awful in hands and feet and left knee is very painful and swollen. Hopefully putting feet up this pm will help. Need to do some work on the ou this pm really- DId any of you other ladies sneeze more when pregnant- I seem to be sneezing lots. Richard isnt very well- he has a sore throat and is feeling crappy so I am keeping him well away for my sake. Jenni and LB Back to top mary2000 Joined: 03 Jan 2006 Posts: 12167 Location: Rustington, West Sussex Posted: Thu Mar 22, 2007 3:05 pm Post subject: I don't remember sneezing whilst pregnant Jenni but it was a long time ago. Just get plenty of rest and I hope Richard soon improves. I would quarantine him if I were you!! Back to top jeanb Joined: 04 Sep 2006 Posts: 13681 Location: Timperley, Cheshire Posted: Sat Mar 24, 2007 4:25 pm Post subject: Jenni Great to be able to read the blog - good to know where you are up to. Agree with Richard that this baby is a miracle and that as God planned it, He will see you through it. Remember, no matter how bad the pain etc gets, He is always by your side, holding your hand and going through it with you. Your family is now being prayed for by all our housegroups each week and in church every Sunday. Take care and continue posting. Love and God bless Jeanxxx Back to top jenni_b Joined: 14 Sep 2004 Posts: 8596 Location: Hampshire Posted: Sat Mar 24, 2007 8:23 pm Post subject: hi all the ra is playing up and I have gained some attractive acne! Nice! Amazing I got in this position in the first place really!! Went with Michael into Eastleigh this am and had a pootle round in the power chair. I got some new bras and some books on growing a baby- the rough guide one for me and "he's having a baby" for Richard. The children got some stories on CD- cant leave them out! Yannick had a lovely walk today and is sniffing me lots- i guess my hormones make me wiff different! Gemma has been very grumpy and clingy today- she ended up having a paddy whacker and spending some time in her room- she actually cried and cried- showing that kind of emotion is not normal for Gemms- hope this means she is being more open with he emotions. Thanks Jean for the vote of confidence- i think you and Richard have got the right idea about miracle baby.. Love Jenni and LB Back to top jenni_b Joined: 14 Sep 2004 Posts: 8596 Location: Hampshire Posted: Sat Mar 24, 2007 9:10 pm Post subject: oooh yes Im starting to look at the shopping http://www.funmum.com/intro/ I need to get a few bits! what bits do you like? Jenni Back to top jenni_b Joined: 14 Sep 2004 Posts: 8596 Location: Hampshire Posted: Sun Mar 25, 2007 2:36 pm Post subject: Hi all feeling ok as I slept all morning! RIchard took the children out! in summary boobs huge, back aches, spotty face, bumpy tummy and feeling emotional! my knee is looking smaller thanks to a morning bed rest. Beginning to seriously wonder if there are 2 babies! I feel like i am carrying a whole football team to be honest! thanks for listening/ reading my mumbles! Love Jenni and LB Back to top Jan Joined: 14 Feb 2007 Posts: 707 Location: northants Posted: Sun Mar 25, 2007 3:40 pm Post subject: Jenni, I loved my studies with the OU, what are you studying? Jan how to be a velvet bulldoser
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christine_l Joined: 07 Apr 2005 Posts: 1725 Posted: Sun Mar 25, 2007 9:17 pm Post subject: Hi Jenni Hope you are feeling ok and l am also enjoying your Blog, having been through this with Aron & Aimee recently, not quite over yet though!! Interesting about Yannick sniffing you, Monty has been obsessed with Aimee since she got pregnant, apparently the hormones make you smell rather attractive!! Christine xx Back to top jenni_b Joined: 14 Sep 2004 Posts: 8596 Location: Hampshire Posted: Mon Mar 26, 2007 10:31 am Post subject: janauty wrote: Jenni, I loved my studies with the OU, what are you studying? Jan I am reading psychology- supposed to be doing essay! I am going to have a go again later. I am aiming for a PHd in Educational Psychology AIm High!! Jenni and LB Back to top Jan Joined: 14 Feb 2007 Posts: 707 Location: northants Posted: Mon Mar 26, 2007 11:06 am Post subject: Jenni, I did psychology too! Have you ever been on any of the OUPS weekends in Nottingham? Jan x Back to top jenni_b Joined: 14 Sep 2004 Posts: 8596 Location: Hampshire Posted: Mon Mar 26, 2007 11:11 am Post subject: no sorry never been to Notts I am enjoying the days of study though in the Southampton area! I am pluggin away at the piaget essay at the mo- any tips gratefully received! jenniascupart@tiscali.co.uk Jenni and LB Back to top Jan Joined: 14 Feb 2007 Posts: 707 Location: northants Posted: Mon Mar 26, 2007 11:34 am Post subject: I graduated 10 years ago, so it all seems a bit of a distant haze. All of the courses have changed since I did them, but I still go to the Nottingham weekends as a helper. I am unlikely to do this for much longer as I am starting to need a helper myself! Jan x Back to top jenni_b Joined: 14 Sep 2004 Posts: 8596 Location: Hampshire Posted: Tue Mar 27, 2007 6:28 pm Post subject: HI LAtest installment! Woke up feeling grotty and very congested and like a cold really. Very achy tummy and lower back. Felt sore under arms and Richard said off to the GP with you! So Ive been to the gp and my lymph nodes are swollen up which may mean I have an infection or it could be the RA reacting in weird ways to the baby. I have some decongestant plug ins and some beconaise from the chemists. The gp said I can see the hormones are going strong (looking at my huge knockers and swelling belly and spotty mush!) Felt much happier having been to the gp and having a calmer richard! The children, well Gemma has been bloody awful today- if this is jealousy then she wont know what hit her when the baby does arrive! I have heard that there is a "book" going round with whether or not its twins! I feel like I could be having a whole football team at the moment! Looking forward to the scan next week. Jenni and LB Back to top mary2000 Joined: 03 Jan 2006 Posts: 12167 Location: Rustington, West Sussex Posted: Tue Mar 27, 2007 7:01 pm Post subject: Sounds like a normal pregnancy Jenni. Your hormones go all over the place!!! Just give Gemma time. She might be worried that she is going to be 'displaced'. Children's mind work in strange ways and love and reassurance will win the day. Mary xx Back to top sheila_p Joined: 19 Jul 2005 Posts: 3277 Location: CROYDON Posted: Wed Mar 28, 2007 10:00 am Post subject: Marys right Jenny, because she is adopted, she might feel that you will love this baby more than her, we all know you wont but she is a child. Get her involved with the baby, has she got a book she can read, and also how about her help choosing clothes, bedding etc., l am sure that once LB is here, she will be a great help to you, a little mother in fact Good luck, get lots of rest. Sheila Back to top jenni_b Joined: 14 Sep 2004 Posts: 8596 Location: Hampshire Posted: Thu Mar 29, 2007 8:32 am Post subject: Hi Im full of cold but doing ok. It is cold and damp out and so the RA is bleuch. gemma has been nicer today- she feels that she is loosing a role whereas the rest of us are still mum, dad, older brother- Gemma will not be the youngest any more. We are going to try and find a new role for her, big sister needs a advertising promotional job! Love Jenni and LB Back to top jenni_b Joined: 14 Sep 2004 Posts: 8596 Location: Hampshire Posted: Thu Mar 29, 2007 9:12 am Post subject: weird dreams! I am having weird dreams- i dreamt last night that I was back in bath hosp and the dr said that I would have to stay in for 5 weeks and i had to loose 3 stone or they wouldnt let me home. i said I was pregnant and he said that was sorted out and from now on I would be on a strict diet of mars bars!!!! Dream on! I prefer milky ways! Jenni and LB Back to top RCampbell Joined: 22 Sep 2006 Posts: 4995 Location: Burgess Hill, West Sussex Posted: Thu Mar 29, 2007 11:44 am Post subject: Jenni, Your dream of Mars bars is one I wish I could put into endless reality. Hope all is going smoothly - I have been following your posts but haven't replied till today. Keep well, Keep healthy, Keep dreaming of Mars Bars. Bob Back to top mary2000 Joined: 03 Jan 2006 Posts: 12167 Location: Rustington, West Sussex Posted: Thu Mar 29, 2007 12:55 pm Post subject: Jenni - there are many worse dreams than dreaming in chocolate!!! Keep well and am thinking and praying for you. Hope LB is behaving him/herself Mary xx Back to top jenni_b Joined: 14 Sep 2004 Posts: 8596 Location: Hampshire Posted: Fri Mar 30, 2007 3:13 pm Post subject: err well I don't know how to start this really.... I have been reading that womens libido goes up when pregnant.... Well, where is mine? I would rather shove asparagus up my nose than have sex!! Poor Richard! Long Suffering! Its our wedding anniversary this weekend- well actually tues (3yrs) and we have got shot of the kids (good old mum) and he is taking me out for dinner on sat and we are out with friends tonight. I know I just know that he will be thinking hes going to get something extra for dessert! Love Jenni and LB xx Back to top mary2000 Joined: 03 Jan 2006 Posts: 12167 Location: Rustington, West Sussex Posted: Fri Mar 30, 2007 3:36 pm Post subject: Jenni - if I had your address I would post some asparagus to you for your anniversary Joking aside - I do know what you mean and I think it is the RA that banishes our libido quite honestly. I went to bed one night with it intact and woke up the following day to discover it had left home on a round the world trip and hasn't managed to finds its way back!!! If anyone finds it roaming the streets near where you live, could you return it please Back to top sheila_p Joined: 19 Jul 2005 Posts: 3277 Location: CROYDON Posted: Fri Mar 30, 2007 5:59 pm Post subject: Mines out there with yours l think Mary, having a good old party. Sheila how to be a velvet bulldoser
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Jan Joined: 14 Feb 2007 Posts: 707 Location: northants Posted: Fri Mar 30, 2007 6:13 pm Post subject: Something else explained! It's so good to know that you are not alone! Jan x Back to top pamela_craven@yahoo.co.ukJoined: 28 Apr 2003 Posts: 137 Location: North London Posted: Fri Mar 30, 2007 6:31 pm Post subject: Hello Jenny So pleased for you about the baby. What a brilliant idea blog is hope it keeps you in touch. 27 November 1963 - girl 8 lbs 4ozs. 2nd August 1967 - boy (wait for it!) 11lbs 8 ozs. Medical staff kept examining me for twins - no scans then - and testing me for diabetes - could not believe size of baby. I am still in one bit and my son and daughter are worth every minute of sickness and labour pains! My son is also very intelligent - has PHD so obviously big baby big brain? Hoping and praying everything goes well for you and do not worry - I even had my son at home with only gas and air and still everything was perfectly OK. Love and best wishes Pamela Back to top JulieM Joined: 02 Jan 2007 Posts: 7656 Location: W.Yorkshire U.K. Posted: Fri Mar 30, 2007 6:35 pm Post subject: mary2000 wrote: Jenni - if I had your address I would post some asparagus to you for your anniversary Joking aside - I do know what you mean and I think it is the RA that banishes our libido quite honestly. I went to bed one night with it intact and woke up the following day to discover it had left home on a round the world trip and hasn't managed to finds its way back!!! If anyone finds it roaming the streets near where you live, could you return it please Mary-if I find tours I'm keeping it it for me! Back to top jenni_b Joined: 14 Sep 2004 Posts: 8596 Location: Hampshire Posted: Sat Mar 31, 2007 10:51 am Post subject: hi I am very Snappy as the hormones are raging mad! Richard is painting and he and Yannick have already been hiding in the shed from my barrage! Still the back room is coming on, he has to get on with it as the bathroom is coming at the end of April and then we have a nursery to sort! Nagged to death by October! jenni and LB and HORMONES!! Back to top mary2000 Joined: 03 Jan 2006 Posts: 12167 Location: Rustington, West Sussex Posted: Sun Apr 01, 2007 4:15 pm Post subject: Jenni I have been thinking and following the celebrity trend of naming their children after towns when they conceived or found out I wondered if your little bump was going to be called..... ...... BATH!!! Back to top jenni_b Joined: 14 Sep 2004 Posts: 8596 Location: Hampshire Posted: Tue Apr 03, 2007 8:01 am Post subject: hmm Mary maybe Not! Gemma thinks we could call the baby "Colin Glitter" I dont think she'll be having much say! I am tired this morning as had a busy day yesterday with Michael and Gemma shopping then walking the dog! looking forward to scan tomorrow. Jenni and LB Back to top jenni_b Joined: 14 Sep 2004 Posts: 8596 Location: Hampshire Posted: Tue Apr 03, 2007 8:53 am Post subject: Knackered! IS being face down in your dinner at 7pm normal?! THe nausea seems worse this week- isnt it supposed to clear up a bit by now? (week 10ish) My mum says its the hormones- I am even off my food! Must be serious- I feel I am a host organ to the baby! Demanding banana sarnies at 3 am! Madness really! Jenni and LB (who is taking over!) Back to top JulieM Joined: 02 Jan 2007 Posts: 7656 Location: W.Yorkshire U.K. Posted: Tue Apr 03, 2007 10:55 am Post subject: 'A host organ' Jenni-it's all completely normal! Back to top jeanb Joined: 04 Sep 2006 Posts: 13681 Location: Timperley, Cheshire Posted: Tue Apr 03, 2007 3:35 pm Post subject: Sorry to hear about this awful sickness Jenni but really enjoying following your progress on the blog. Take huge care Luv, hugs & prayers Jean (A big hug from Lucy, too) Back to top mary2000 Joined: 03 Jan 2006 Posts: 12167 Location: Rustington, West Sussex Posted: Tue Apr 03, 2007 6:11 pm Post subject: 'Host Organ' - brilliant You sound as if everything is completely normal Jenni. Your body completely goes haywire whilst carrying the 'host'. Sickness and complete exhaustion are just the usual side-effects. Hopefully by week 13/14 you should be feeling much much better and will start blooming (in every sense of the word) Back to top jenni_b Joined: 14 Sep 2004 Posts: 8596 Location: Hampshire Posted: Wed Apr 04, 2007 7:20 pm Post subject: Hi All good news today really only one hiccup. The scan! Apparently my womb is leaning the wrong way and so i couldnt have the normal gel on tummy scan I had to be probed! I have all the luck eh?! But anyway The baby is great! There is only one and we could see the little heartbeat flashing on and off at great speed on the screen, the baby is the size and roughly the same shape as a peanut (the babies new name!) Its little arms and legs were wiggling about, Amazing. The diabetic team and the obs and gynae team all had time with me this pm and it seems all the diabetes is going better and at 9 and 1/2 weeks things are doing great. I am very tired but a great day today. Love Jenni and Peanut Back to top christine_l Joined: 07 Apr 2005 Posts: 1725 Posted: Wed Apr 04, 2007 7:26 pm Post subject: Hi Jenni Saw your "Peanut" photo, its brilliant!!! So pleased things are going well for you. Take care of yourself and peanut. Christine xx Back to top jenni_b Joined: 14 Sep 2004 Posts: 8596 Location: Hampshire Posted: Wed Apr 04, 2007 7:30 pm Post subject: Thanks Christine Peanut picture is on the photographs bit on general discussions- forgot to put this on the blog! Jenni Back to top JulieM Joined: 02 Jan 2007 Posts: 7656 Location: W.Yorkshire U.K. Posted: Wed Apr 04, 2007 7:41 pm Post subject: Great news Jenni! Back to top mary2000 Joined: 03 Jan 2006 Posts: 12167 Location: Rustington, West Sussex Posted: Wed Apr 04, 2007 8:29 pm Post subject: So pleased your appointment went well Jenni. Great news I love the scan picture of peanut. That is one special baby you have on board Mary xx how to be a velvet bulldoser
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NRAS forum the offical NRAS forum Help Search Profile Log out [ jenni_b ] Jenni's Blog Goto page Previous 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6 ... 27, 28, 29 Next NRAS forum Forum Index -> Pregnancy and RA View previous topic :: View next topic Author Message alison_o Joined: 22 May 2006 Posts: 729 Location: TYNE AND WEAR Posted: Wed Apr 04, 2007 8:30 pm Post subject: Really pleased for you Jenni, it's great news, it sounds amazing! Take things easy, Take care, Alison x Back to top jenni_b Joined: 14 Sep 2004 Posts: 8596 Location: Hampshire Posted: Tue Apr 10, 2007 8:22 am Post subject: hi I got Richard to buy me some chewing gum yesterday and I am chomping away (however slappery it looks!) but it is keeping the nausea at bay. I have found this great website www.pampers.co.uk which has a week by week pregnancy pictures and development notes. Amazing stuff. Jenni and Peanut Back to top jenni_b Joined: 14 Sep 2004 Posts: 8596 Location: Hampshire Posted: Fri Apr 13, 2007 8:10 am Post subject: Hi really tricky few days as I feel awful, the RA is rubbish- i feel sick full time and now I am all bunged up too! the midwife has been in touch and I have had a problem because the community midwife doesnt have anything to do with Soton only Winchester. So now I dont know where to go to have peanut! I need to get it sorted so I rang the Soton midwife and she wants me under Soton and not winchester! i HAVE HAD ALL MY SCAns there and the consultations there but it really isnt as nice a hospital. So goodness knows what I am going to do! I am off to meet the community midwife on sat so will discuss things there. I am plugging away at the essay today. must send it of today. wish me luck! Jenni and Peanut Back to top JulieM Joined: 02 Jan 2007 Posts: 7656 Location: W.Yorkshire U.K. Posted: Fri Apr 13, 2007 8:17 am Post subject: Good Luck Jenni-once it's done and off and away you'll feel under a bit less pressure. Back to top lucy-l Joined: 10 Mar 2006 Posts: 2024 Location: Hampshire Posted: Fri Apr 13, 2007 8:21 am Post subject: Good Luck Jenni....Hope you are feeling better today... Julie Back to top RCampbell Joined: 22 Sep 2006 Posts: 4995 Location: Burgess Hill, West Sussex Posted: Fri Apr 13, 2007 8:48 am Post subject: Hi Jenni, Good to be able to read your on-going and exciting story - Peanut will be the best known baby on the Internet when she/he makes an appearance. Hope you get the hospital sorted out when you meet the Midwife on Saturday. Sad to hear of your sickness but glad you're still able to continue your studies. Bob Back to top jenni_b Joined: 14 Sep 2004 Posts: 8596 Location: Hampshire Posted: Fri Apr 13, 2007 3:44 pm Post subject: hi update 1/2 way through essay. Dont know if will be able to continue throughout the yr as its all tough going at the moment! Jenni Back to top mary2000 Joined: 03 Jan 2006 Posts: 12167 Location: Rustington, West Sussex Posted: Fri Apr 13, 2007 5:18 pm Post subject: Hang on in there Jenni - you will feel better soon - I am sure of it Back to top jenni_b Joined: 14 Sep 2004 Posts: 8596 Location: Hampshire Posted: Tue Apr 17, 2007 6:23 pm Post subject: hi JUs t to update Blog- have been feeling less sick last few days- it could mean the morning (all day!!) sickness is passing or it could be brief respite- at the moment I DONT CARE!! No sicky for 4 days hurrah! Went to do a demo for canine partners today with Yannick so very tired today but we raised a lot of dosh for cp. Going to diabetic clinic tomorrow and then having blood tests and booking in on thursday. I am really busy and yet Im supposed to be doing some exam revision! Will have a good old bash at it tomorrow before appt in afternoon. Exam Monday- AAAAArgh! Jenni and Peanut xx Back to top m_nanasbaum Joined: 12 Mar 2003 Posts: 740 Posted: Tue Apr 17, 2007 8:03 pm Post subject: Hi Jenni, I have been following your blog, and I have not even congratulated you on your wonderful news, so I will do it now. I wish you all the best for you and your family. You write you have not been sick for 4 days. I think, there is now a good chance, that the sickness will be behind you and you will go into the next stage, feeling much better. Your RA should also calm down. Just think of it: no sickness, and no pain from the RA, that`s what I am wishing for you. Good luck. Merete Back to top sheila_p Joined: 19 Jul 2005 Posts: 3277 Location: CROYDON Posted: Tue Apr 17, 2007 8:15 pm Post subject: Jenni, So glad that you are feeling better, l expect everything will be so much easier now, and you can enjoy being pregnant Sheila Back to top mary2000 Joined: 03 Jan 2006 Posts: 12167 Location: Rustington, West Sussex Posted: Tue Apr 17, 2007 9:58 pm Post subject: Jenni So glad you are feeling a little better and long may it continue. Now you will start blossoming and enjoying having little peanut on board Mary xx Back to top lucy-l Joined: 10 Mar 2006 Posts: 2024 Location: Hampshire Posted: Wed Apr 18, 2007 6:10 am Post subject: Thats brillant news Jenni, hope the sickness is on the way out for you and you can really start to enjoy the next few months of your pregnancy....you deserve it so much.... Thinking of you...... Julie Back to top jenni_b Joined: 14 Sep 2004 Posts: 8596 Location: Hampshire Posted: Wed Apr 18, 2007 8:07 am Post subject: m_nanasbaum wrote: Hi Jenni, I have been following your blog, and I have not even congratulated you on your wonderful news, so I will do it now. I wish you all the best for you and your family. You write you have not been sick for 4 days. I think, there is now a good chance, that the sickness will be behind you and you will go into the next stage, feeling much better. Your RA should also calm down. Just think of it: no sickness, and no pain from the RA, that`s what I am wishing for you. Good luck. Merete oh merete i AM THINKING! no sickness and no RA sounds wonderful! The nausea is still there but not really as much- unfortunately the stiffness is there still but hoping that next month it will start easing off a bit. Thanks for everyones warm wishes. Love Jenni and Peanutxx Back to top jeanb Joined: 04 Sep 2006 Posts: 13681 Location: Timperley, Cheshire Posted: Wed Apr 18, 2007 4:55 pm Post subject: Great to hear things are settling down now. How about a picture of the blossoming Jenni? how to be a velvet bulldoser
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jenni_b Joined: 14 Sep 2004 Posts: 8596 Location: Hampshire Posted: Fri Apr 20, 2007 9:53 am Post subject: Back to top lucy-l Joined: 10 Mar 2006 Posts: 2024 Location: Hampshire Posted: Fri Apr 20, 2007 12:50 pm Post subject: Looking Good Jenni - Julie Back to top RCampbell Joined: 22 Sep 2006 Posts: 4995 Location: Burgess Hill, West Sussex Posted: Fri Apr 20, 2007 1:11 pm Post subject: It's at times like this that I'm grateful I'm a man. Back to top mary2000 Joined: 03 Jan 2006 Posts: 12167 Location: Rustington, West Sussex Posted: Fri Apr 20, 2007 2:14 pm Post subject: Looks like things are going well Jenni!!!!! Back to top jenni_b Joined: 14 Sep 2004 Posts: 8596 Location: Hampshire Posted: Mon Apr 23, 2007 5:34 pm Post subject: Well I may be pregnant and have mush for brains but I managed to do my OU exam. Hurrah! I need to decide whether to carry on with the ou for this year or postpone it until after the baby. Ideally Id like to carry on OUing as long as possible as its only more to do later but I dont want to get stressed as the baby is to important for even my education!! I am definately taking a year out next year. Jenni and Peanut Back to top Jan Joined: 14 Feb 2007 Posts: 707 Location: northants Posted: Mon Apr 23, 2007 6:39 pm Post subject: well done Jenni Jan x Back to top mary2000 Joined: 03 Jan 2006 Posts: 12167 Location: Rustington, West Sussex Posted: Mon Apr 23, 2007 7:16 pm Post subject: Well done Jenni - really proud of you Does peanut get the credit when you pass? Back to top jeanb Joined: 04 Sep 2006 Posts: 13681 Location: Timperley, Cheshire Posted: Tue Apr 24, 2007 11:17 am Post subject: Well done Jenni. A pat for peanut from me, please Back to top jenni_b Joined: 14 Sep 2004 Posts: 8596 Location: Hampshire Posted: Tue Apr 24, 2007 6:00 pm Post subject: Hi all I dont know the exam results will come but hope I dont get disqualified for having extra person with me!! I am all emotions today- highs and lows tears and immense Joy one after the other, Richard says its hormones and I think hes right as I have a strong chemically taste in my mouth. I am off to ante natal next weds and thankfully Richard is home and can meet the children. One of my best friends is in hospital as her baby is now 2 wks late (her first) and if the baby doesnt arrive soon it will be induced or a ceasar- her name is Sharon and she is a bit scared. Can you guys pray for her tonight and I will let you know how she gets on. I have put a thing on the main forum about my knee. Love Jenni and Peanut xx Back to top mary2000 Joined: 03 Jan 2006 Posts: 12167 Location: Rustington, West Sussex Posted: Tue Apr 24, 2007 10:26 pm Post subject: Jenni - emotional roller coasters are so normal when you are expecting and you just have to go with the flow. You have a wonderful husband who will support throughout it all I will think and pray for your friend Sharon that all goes well. Joanna was 17 days late and born in August and did well so I am sure everything will be fine. She was born naturally as well. Mary xx Back to top lucy-l Joined: 10 Mar 2006 Posts: 2024 Location: Hampshire Posted: Wed Apr 25, 2007 7:48 am Post subject: Hi Jenni How is your friend getting on ? Hope all is well with them both Julie Back to top jenni_b Joined: 14 Sep 2004 Posts: 8596 Location: Hampshire Posted: Wed Apr 25, 2007 8:05 am Post subject: HI ya I txted sharon yesterday evening and she has had a tablet last afternoon and stayed in hospital over night. Nothing has happened at all. She will have another tablet this morning and hopefully things will start- prayer much appreciated. Jenni Back to top lizm Joined: 19 May 2005 Posts: 2696 Location: Worthing, Posted: Wed Apr 25, 2007 10:28 am Post subject: Hi Jenni, First well done you for getting that essay off! Then how about a bit of meditation and calming music for the old hormones rampaging around - as I said elsewhere, you have such a lot going on in your body. And hopes and prayers going out to Sharon, hope she gets her little bundle of joy in her arms very soon. Lizxx Back to top jenni_b Joined: 14 Sep 2004 Posts: 8596 Location: Hampshire Posted: Thu Apr 26, 2007 8:26 am Post subject: HI Just wonderful news to share- Sharon has had a little boy! Zachary Peter, 8lbs 3oz born at 4.40 yesterday. Obviously prayer and tablet did the trick. Mum and baby doing well. Just over the moon. Jenni Back to top lucy-l Joined: 10 Mar 2006 Posts: 2024 Location: Hampshire Posted: Thu Apr 26, 2007 8:32 am Post subject: Fantastic News Jenni !!!! So happy for them all... Is great to hear such happy news.. Julie how to be a velvet bulldoser
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View previous topic :: View next topic Author Message mary2000 Joined: 03 Jan 2006 Posts: 12167 Location: Rustington, West Sussex Posted: Thu Apr 26, 2007 9:14 am Post subject: Absolutely brilliant news Jenni and I hope mother and baby are doing well. I bet she is now relieved that part is over and now can look forward to welcoming Zachary into the family Fantastic Back to top JulieM Joined: 02 Jan 2007 Posts: 7656 Location: W.Yorkshire U.K. Posted: Thu Apr 26, 2007 12:15 pm Post subject: Wonderful! I was thinking about her last night! (my version of prayer!) What a good weight. Back to top jeanb Joined: 04 Sep 2006 Posts: 13681 Location: Timperley, Cheshire Posted: Thu Apr 26, 2007 3:00 pm Post subject: Wonderful new, Jenni. Jeanxx Back to top sheila_p Joined: 19 Jul 2005 Posts: 3277 Location: CROYDON Posted: Thu Apr 26, 2007 6:13 pm Post subject: Great news Jenni, so please for them Sheila Back to top lizm Joined: 19 May 2005 Posts: 2696 Location: Worthing, Posted: Thu Apr 26, 2007 6:51 pm Post subject: Lovely, lovely news, he is worth waiting for I'm sure! Back to top jenni_b Joined: 14 Sep 2004 Posts: 8596 Location: Hampshire Posted: Wed May 02, 2007 8:40 am Post subject: Hi I am off to the ante-natal appt this afternoon, bit nervous as I get my blood results. I was dreadfully sick last night, and very nauseous this morning. I am worried because this is not normal person going in- I have "special needs" (sounds like Im a right weirdo!) and I am scared of fighting my corner. The maternity hospital will want to know what to put me on RA wise and there is no drug plan whatsoever as I cant have any of them. I has occurred to me that I may well be on prednisolone for a very,very long time and that scares me. Perhaps I should try not to think about it, just take steroids and thats that. I have put a question on the main bit about stem cells treatment. Jenni and Peanut xx Back to top lizm Joined: 19 May 2005 Posts: 2696 Location: Worthing, Posted: Wed May 02, 2007 8:52 pm Post subject: Hi Jenni, Do hope it went OK this afternoon. Seems to me that your ante-natal care team should be in close communication with your rheumy team, so make sure they have each other's details! Your rheumy team will certainly have encountered other patients with very severe RA who go through pregnancy and childbirth, so do contact them if you have worries.After the birth and depending on how you are able to feed little Peanut, your medication will be reviewed anyway, so dont worry too much about the steroids. I am hoping that the 2nd trimester (generally the best bit for any relief from RA) will help you and I hope they all keep a close eye on you. Do you have a phone link to your team between visits to Bath? Hope you are less pukey tonight! Take care, Lizx Back to top mary2000 Joined: 03 Jan 2006 Posts: 12167 Location: Rustington, West Sussex Posted: Wed May 02, 2007 10:14 pm Post subject: Very sound advice from Liz. I really hope your appointment went well and that you are soon in the best period of the pregnancy. I am still thrilled that we are talking about peanut because I felt your despair last year when things weren't going so well so this is all so positive. Just think - a few more months and peanut will be making a grand entrance Back to top wheelchairwarrior Joined: 14 Jun 2004 Posts: 1445 Location: Thornton-Cleveleys, Lancashire Posted: Thu May 03, 2007 1:39 pm Post subject: Jenni, my friend you will be fine. I have a friend with RA and she was fine one she got over the sickness and had a good pregnancy, her words not mine. Keep going 3%! Gwenda xx Back to top jenni_b Joined: 14 Sep 2004 Posts: 8596 Location: Hampshire Posted: Fri May 04, 2007 8:54 am Post subject: HI all Just a little note to say the appt went well actually. I am so glad that I have little peanut on board but I feel awful! I have been more sick this week than for the last month. I am 13 weeks and I hoped that things would be easing by now but no! the RA is dreadful. I feel faint and sick and I keep puking up. I just keep focussed on the fact that the baby is well and it will result in a wonderful gift from God and that is keeping me going. I did try and contact Bath and didnt get far as their helpline is an answer phone and they havent called back. I need to bully them a bit really. The hospital bit went well as they have assured me that there is disabled facilities and because of my needs I am guaranteed a room on my own (some perks eh?!) I am going to be referred to a rheummy in Southampton and he will be overseeing the birth and antenatal bits locally. SO not so bad. They didnt even have a go about my drugs- only to put up my blood pressure tablets, my BP is raised but my RA pain is high so not unexpected. Thanks for kind messages. Trying to keep "up" Love Jenni and Peanut xx Back to top RCampbell Joined: 22 Sep 2006 Posts: 4995 Location: Burgess Hill, West Sussex Posted: Fri May 04, 2007 9:51 am Post subject: Your own Room? Heavens, what are they thinking of? I just hope their special facilities run to providing you with a midwife. Bob Back to top jenni_b Joined: 14 Sep 2004 Posts: 8596 Location: Hampshire Posted: Fri May 04, 2007 10:00 am Post subject: steady on Bob! Not sure the nhs can stretch to that Jenni PS actually I have 2 midwives- one in hospital and one in community. Good provision here although very, very stretched. Back to top RCampbell Joined: 22 Sep 2006 Posts: 4995 Location: Burgess Hill, West Sussex Posted: Fri May 04, 2007 10:58 am Post subject: 2 Midvives! That's being greedy. Back to top jenni_b Joined: 14 Sep 2004 Posts: 8596 Location: Hampshire Posted: Fri May 04, 2007 6:15 pm Post subject: Posted on another forum and copied to here... "I havent lost A single pound! Gutted! Richard is convinced I am carrying a boy, My friend Sharon was convinced hers was going to be a girl and she has had a boy so I am hedging my bets. We have a list of about 15 girls and 15 boys names. Some favourites include- Charlotte, Rachel, Alexis, Sophie, Olivia and we have Maxwell, Felix, Charles, George and Nathaniel for boys as this weeks favourites! What do you think? Jenni xx" Back to top lizm Joined: 19 May 2005 Posts: 2696 Location: Worthing, Posted: Fri May 04, 2007 9:04 pm Post subject: Actually I think they are all lovely Jenni and am just so delighted we are talking about names, its all so amazing and positive. Have to say that my daughter in law was sick all through pregnancy and even during her caesarean op - but our little granddaughter is an absolute joy to everyone, healthy, and has been right from the start. So much so that we are very excited about granddaughter no 2 in 2 weeks time (booked by caesarean also). And yes, sick all the way through this time too, poor girl. Maybe Peanut is a girl as I had the same with my daughter, but with the boys it subsided after the first few months. Who knows? - but the main thing is baby Peanut is doing well and very important Mum is being monitored. Loads of luck and keep us posted! Love, Lizxx how to be a velvet bulldoser
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mary2000 Joined: 03 Jan 2006 Posts: 12167 Location: Rustington, West Sussex Posted: Sat May 05, 2007 4:58 pm Post subject: I thought you were calling the baby PEANUT I also like all the names and am so glad you things are going well. As Liz said, this is really positive Mary xx Back to top JulieM Joined: 02 Jan 2007 Posts: 7656 Location: W.Yorkshire U.K. Posted: Sat May 05, 2007 5:16 pm Post subject: Jenni-I was wondering, do you monitor your own blood glucose at home? Because the sickness/dizziness could well be your diabetes as much as your pregnancy? Back to top jenni_b Joined: 14 Sep 2004 Posts: 8596 Location: Hampshire Posted: Sat May 05, 2007 7:34 pm Post subject: I do have a BM monitor- I am more likely to be sick of the sugar levels are low or high. trouble is it is hard to control as i am on insulin which I take for meals- trouble is if I puke then the insulin level is wrong and I hypo. BUm! However, Peanut makes me feel sicky and fainty all on Peanuts own! Love Jenni and Peanut xx Back to top JulieM Joined: 02 Jan 2007 Posts: 7656 Location: W.Yorkshire U.K. Posted: Sun May 06, 2007 9:32 am Post subject: I appreciate where you're coming fom Jenni! I also can feel sick whether sugar is high or low sometimes. But it can all get tangled up when we have other pukey things like pregnancy and RA to contend with and sometimes I don't know whats causing what. (I'm not pregnant before anyone wonders!) Back to top jenni_b Joined: 14 Sep 2004 Posts: 8596 Location: Hampshire Posted: Sun May 06, 2007 9:43 am Post subject: A bit of a shock. I have secondary sjrogens syndrome. I have known this for some years. What I didnt know is that it can effect Peanuts heart. I found out as I checked out what the extra blood tests were for that I had on weds. I have had anti Ro and anti La tests. I kept wondering why they kept writing sjrogens syndrome on the TOP of my notes and kept forgetting to put on the fibro (which gives me more troubles than anything else together with the RA) if positive results, it can effect Peanuts heart and sometimes tiny babies need pace makers. Then I read that steroids can cause slow growth in babies in the womb plus other complications. It seems everything is scary with having auto immune disease. Back to top mary2000 Joined: 03 Jan 2006 Posts: 12167 Location: Rustington, West Sussex Posted: Sun May 06, 2007 12:01 pm Post subject: Just read this on your other thread Jenni. Try to remain positive. As with RA and all the complications it can cause, although we are aware of what the RA can do to us not everyone gets everything. So hold on to that though. Thinking of you as always Mary xx Back to top jenni_b Joined: 14 Sep 2004 Posts: 8596 Location: Hampshire Posted: Sun May 06, 2007 9:13 pm Post subject: I dont know if I should put this on the steam room but here goes. I went to tea with my parents this evening, my mum cant be quite controlling but equally very sensitive so she comes over as aggressive before anyone "upsets" her. Well, she was aggressive with a capital A this eve and I am sooo P.O ed. She has decided and booked us onto a evening do on the 30th of June. NO consultation- handed us other invites to other people who we know for us to deliver. Dad was asking nicely about the baby and how it was all going- he showed us some cots in the Argos book and how would we like one. I said we will need one and perhaps he can adapt it to have a gate opening with a catch. My mother then launches into a rant about how awful the child is going to be and that we will be spending our lives chasing after this nightmare child who will be getting out and on top of everything. She goes out of the room and we carry on our nice chat about the cot, Dad has some good ideas and looks all smiley and excited. Richard mentions about a crib to have beside our bed. I agree as all the stuff I have says that baby should sleep in parents room for first 6 months. Apparently to do with cot death. Well mum comes in and spouts off "ive never heard anything so ridiculous in all my life whoever told you that rubbish" I said "the government" and she wasnt placated Oh no. She went on and on about we will never get any sleep and it will make everything much harder and that we have no idea how hard it will be as it is. I spent the rest of the time being really quiet and felt actually depressed. I was angry, so angry it made me depressed!! I have no idea what I can say to mum to stop her behaviour towards me this way. She was all affectionate at the door to say goodbye and wanted a kiss on the cheek but Im afraid I was cold to her. Does that sound awful? WHy does it matter so much to me and why do I let her get under my skin in this way. When I got home RIchard and I just hugged for ages. I was grateful, really grateful I dont have to live with her and that I have my own home and family to come home to. GOod grief- what a day. Jenni Back to top lizm Joined: 19 May 2005 Posts: 2696 Location: Worthing, Posted: Sun May 06, 2007 10:13 pm Post subject: Jenni, it gets to you because you have so much going on for you and she is your Mum! Sounds as if she has a few issues of her own and you know her and your relationship with her better than anybody. Seems like while your Dad was being very involved, something else was happening with her - do you think it might be that she is very worried about you and it came out in this very unfortunate and unsupportive way?! I have no idea, but stay cool and calm and have lots of hugs at home with your lovely Richard. She will probably be totally different next time you see her, but I am sure it was so hurtful and just what you didnt need. Take care, Lizx Back to top mary2000 Joined: 03 Jan 2006 Posts: 12167 Location: Rustington, West Sussex Posted: Sun May 06, 2007 10:29 pm Post subject: Jenni - it gets to you because you love your mum and it doesn't matter what age you are, your mum's opinion is important to you. I have a very dogmatic mother at times so understand where you are coming from and she has really thrown up some horrors in her time but I still love her unconditionally. I wonder if she is being agressive because she is worried for you underneath and finds it hard to show that emotion - some people do. Concern comes over as agression. Would it be a good idea to sit down and discuss things with her in an open way. Ask her what her concerns are and then reassure her that you are going into all this with your eyes wide open. That you really appreciate the support and love she will be able to give her new grandchild. This might just make a difference and even if it doesn't you might be clearer on where you stand with her over all this. I realise that it is very hard and you could use her support and understanding more than ever at the moment. It sounds as though your father has plenty of that to give. I really hope you manage to sort this out as I understand how hard it is coping with certain family relationships. Keep positive and at the end of the day, your family unit (Richard, Gemma, Michael, Peanut and you) are very secure in your love for each other and your future happiness. Nothing else matters Back to top mary2000 Joined: 03 Jan 2006 Posts: 12167 Location: Rustington, West Sussex Posted: Sun May 06, 2007 10:35 pm Post subject: Sorry - forgot Yanny in your family unit Back to top jenni_b Joined: 14 Sep 2004 Posts: 8596 Location: Hampshire Posted: Wed May 09, 2007 9:12 am Post subject: Hi Just a little message to say i saw and held the lovely Zachary yesterday! His Dad popped round with him while Sharon was having a sleep and he was/is GORGEOUS. when I first saw him I thought he looked just like his mum but when I held him he looked like his Daddy. Awww. He has these teeny tiny fingers with little knuckles and nails and everything. He kept rooting around at my boobs! He is 2 weeks old today and is just smashing. Gemma just stared and stared at him. He has a full head of soft browny/ blonde hair and bright blue eyes (which his mummy is hoping he will keep!) Sharon is having a few probs feeding him at night as he wakes up crying and hungry and then faffs about and wont latch on properly. It takes 2 hours to feed him and Sharon is knackered. Much prayer needed as Sharon is up and down emotionally- very tired and euphoric then teary and over whelmed at the same time. Zachary is certainly worth all of the hassles though- what an amazing gift! Jenni Back to top jenni_b Joined: 14 Sep 2004 Posts: 8596 Location: Hampshire Posted: Fri May 11, 2007 2:17 pm Post subject: see STEAM ROOM!!!! Back to top jenni_b Joined: 14 Sep 2004 Posts: 8596 Location: Hampshire Posted: Mon May 14, 2007 9:13 am Post subject: Hi I am off to one of the local hospitals this afternoon, I will be having the baby there. I am going to the rheummy dept, not been before, to talk through the birth and support. I am a bit nervous as I have no drug plan after the birth whatsoever, and I don't want to get bullied into agreeing to taking a drug and then not be allowed to breast feed. I realise I wont be allowed to feed for the full 6 months Id like but I want to at least try for a few weeks. I wonder If i could ask for some OT support as Im getting zilch from the community SS team at all. Will keep you posted. Jenni xx Back to top lucy-l Joined: 10 Mar 2006 Posts: 2024 Location: Hampshire Posted: Mon May 14, 2007 9:29 am Post subject: Good Luck Jenni.. Stress to them how keen you are to feed for even a little while... Keep us posted...Thinking of you.. Julie Back to top jenni_b Joined: 14 Sep 2004 Posts: 8596 Location: Hampshire Posted: Mon May 14, 2007 7:56 pm Post subject: full house and BINGO! Got all the bits done I wanted to! I saw the consultant himself- he went through all my case history in detail. was nice man, yannick liked him! not bad looking either talked through my ra and planning for birth- will not be giving me a pulse but will give me a boost prior to labour and drip steroids from there. good news- I dont have the anti ro and anti la problems associated with the srogens but the RA is crap. Very active and not controlled. BUm. Asked about OT and spoke to an ot at hosp this afternoon, they will be giving me an appt for a full assessment and then give some handy advice. As for the other drug treatments he gave his opinion- I smiled at him! He isnt going to make me take anything and is not going to fiddle about with what Bath are doing drug wise. He just suggests that they review my drugs with all urgency now as steroid dose ISNT CUTTING IT. PLus I have no drug plan post birth. We discussed the pros and cons of all the drugs that are new including the new tnf, t cell and b cell treatment. THey all come with huge risks but big benefits too. I feel happier that if I do go for one of the "big gun" drugs again and things go tits up again that at least SOTON are a little bit geared up for it and can cope with this kind of emergency. The treatment of hydro and physio inpatienting is ONLY offered in Bath in this country so I am pleased I go there. SO all in all a big thumbs up. Jenni xx how to be a velvet bulldoser
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mary2000 Joined: 03 Jan 2006 Posts: 12167 Location: Rustington, West Sussex Posted: Mon May 14, 2007 10:10 pm Post subject: So pleased it went well for you Jenni - the most important thing is that you have confidence in the people around you when you are giving birth and it sounds very positive. I am so pleased for you Mary xx Back to top lucy-l Joined: 10 Mar 2006 Posts: 2024 Location: Hampshire Posted: Tue May 15, 2007 4:15 am Post subject: Jenni Agree with Mary , really good news and hopefully you will be able to relax and enjoy your pregnancy a little more with that peace of mind.. Julie Back to top lizm Joined: 19 May 2005 Posts: 2696 Location: Worthing, Posted: Tue May 15, 2007 11:28 am Post subject: Hi Jenny, Am so pleased for you that it was good news re the tests and that doc sounds a nice man too! Guess you didnt have to be told the RA is crap, only hope you may get SOME remission in your pregnancy, you deserve it. My only sadness is the news from you that Bath is the only hospital in the country that does inpatienting and intensive hydro now, as when I was referred to Northwick Park for a few weeks for that in 1985 it totally saved my bacon, if not a bit more! I campaigned with NRAS to save the rheumatology ward there, but the NHS cuts and managers won and it is such a sadness for the dedicated staff and of course the patients. And they aren't alone regrettably. But a big smile for you and Peanut , its so good to know you have a good team taking care of you.Lizx Back to top JulieM Joined: 02 Jan 2007 Posts: 7656 Location: W.Yorkshire U.K. Posted: Tue May 15, 2007 12:00 pm Post subject: Oh Jenni-thrilled to catch up on this-you must feel so much better! Back to top jenni_b Joined: 14 Sep 2004 Posts: 8596 Location: Hampshire Posted: Wed May 16, 2007 11:38 am Post subject: Keeping you all up to date with progress! WEEK 14 Mouth in motion. If your little one could understand your jokes, you'd see a smile this week (or a frown if you're not the world's most entertaining comedian). Your foetus's mouth can even open and close and is starting to make swallowing and sucking motions (watch out, thumb). Those facial muscles are really getting a workout! Set for speech. The gullet, windpipe, larynx, and vocal cords are all in place. Of course, the vocal cords can't make any sounds yet, since your little one is floating in fluid. But they're already being prepared for that first loud wail after birth. Face formation. With each passing week, your foetus is looking more like the little person you'll meet the day you give birth. By now, the eyes have moved to their proper place at the top of the face, and the ears have moved from the neck to the sides of the head. The jaws have been complete for a while, and the palate is now "zipping up," closing from front to back. Measuring up. Your little one weighs about 55 grams (about 2 ounces) and measures 8 to 11 cm (about 3 to 4.5 inches) long. Back to top mary2000 Joined: 03 Jan 2006 Posts: 12167 Location: Rustington, West Sussex Posted: Wed May 16, 2007 9:36 pm Post subject: Great update Jenni Back to top Shakylooby Joined: 19 Jun 2006 Posts: 128 Location: West Yorkshire Posted: Sat May 19, 2007 9:32 am Post subject: Jenni, I must add my congratulations to you and your family. I don't post very often but have so enjoyed reading about your wonderful news and updates. My eldest is just 9 and it really does seem like yesterday that I was reading all the books too. I found it so exciting to learn week by week how long the 'baby' was and what it would be doing at all the different stages. Reading your posts brings it all back to me and I look forward to following your progress. It is such a special time and I'm sorry yours is complicated by so many other problems. I am sat with my 6 year old daughter while she watches a dvd, my back is so bad today I am doing nothing I don't need to do! I just keep looking at her thinking how lucky I am, despite the dreaded RA. My best wishes to you, Linda x Back to top jenni_b Joined: 14 Sep 2004 Posts: 8596 Location: Hampshire Posted: Sat May 19, 2007 7:15 pm Post subject: Hi Linda Thanks for the little message of supprt. I am going to look at getting a couple of books in the next few months about having a new baby for the children to look through. I am considering paying and having the 3D scan done in July when Ill be about 22 weeks. My hope is that they will feel more and more part of things and get a sense that it is all really happening. Unfortunately, my RA has been a shocker today- wrists, jaw and that damned left leg again. My knee and foot hurt so much I am literally dragging it about. Thank God Richard was around today and could take the children and dog out for me. I have stayed in bed til tea time (slept quite a bit of it) and I think I just really needed the rest. I am off to Bath again this week- thurs and I am hoping they are going to opt for amputation!! Only joking but I could have chewed the thing off earlier today.... OW! I think you have to be quite brave to get pregnant with horrid RA as you cant have the drugs you need to help you live with the condition. Still, I keep telling myself it will all be worth it in the end. Jenni xx Back to top lucy-l Joined: 10 Mar 2006 Posts: 2024 Location: Hampshire Posted: Sat May 19, 2007 11:49 pm Post subject: Jenni You are a star coping with it all... Not to mention Richard..... Julie Back to top jenni_b Joined: 14 Sep 2004 Posts: 8596 Location: Hampshire Posted: Mon May 21, 2007 10:19 am Post subject: OOOH week 15! wEEK 15 Hello, hair. By the end of the week, your little one's scalp hair pattern will be established for life. Some hair might begin to sprout, although it's usually not evident for a few more weeks. Of course, this is no guarantee that your baby will be born with a full head of hair; some babies stay bald until several months after birth. Ultra fine, soft hair called lanugo is also appearing over your foetus's entire body. This downy hair, which protects the delicate skin from the amniotic fluid, usually disappears just before or after birth. Thin skinned. Underneath that lanugo is a fine layer of skin through which you can see blood vessels, which are already transporting blood. Mouth development continues-your little one may even be sucking on a thumb right now-and facial movements are a regular occurrence. Measuring up. If you could peek inside your uterus, you'd see a tiny foetus that weighs anywhere from 50-70 grams (about 1.8 to 2.5 ounces) and measures 10-11 cm (about 4 to 4.5 inches) from crown to rump-about the size of a small grapefruit. Soft Touch This profile shows a hand moving toward the face. Hand or finger sucking begins early in foetal life. The foetus may be kicking, too, although Mum probably won't feel it. Back to top sallybennion Joined: 14 May 2007 Posts: 582 Location: Polegate East sussex Posted: Mon May 21, 2007 10:36 am Post subject: hi Jenni Do hope all is well on Wednesday good luck sally Back to top mary2000 Joined: 03 Jan 2006 Posts: 12167 Location: Rustington, West Sussex Posted: Mon May 21, 2007 9:30 pm Post subject: Not a peanut anymore - welcome little grapefruit Great update again Jenni and fingers crossed for Wednesday j Mary xx Back to top christine_l Joined: 07 Apr 2005 Posts: 1725 Posted: Tue May 22, 2007 6:54 am Post subject: Hi Jenni LOVE your pregnancy updates! We went through this with Aimee when she was pregnant with Alyssa, it was a way of being involved for me. l found it amazing!! Hope all goes well for you on weds. Christine xx Back to top lucy-l Joined: 10 Mar 2006 Posts: 2024 Location: Hampshire Posted: Tue May 22, 2007 7:29 am Post subject: Jenni Very exciting time and we love to hear about it step by step.... Good Luck for Wednesday... Julie Back to top sheila_p Joined: 19 Jul 2005 Posts: 3277 Location: CROYDON Posted: Tue May 22, 2007 9:02 pm Post subject: Jenni, Where is the little duck and eggs, that you put on right at the begining of your pregnancy, would love to see him again. Sheila how to be a velvet bulldoser
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alison_o Joined: 22 May 2006 Posts: 729 Location: TYNE AND WEAR Posted: Wed May 23, 2007 11:37 am Post subject: Hi Jenni, I've been off line for 5 weeks and I have really missed reading your blog, I hope your all doing well, I've been thinking of you a lot while I was off line (which has nearly killed me being off line - lol.) Now I must catch up and read all the messages while I've been away. Take care, Alison x Back to top jenni_b Joined: 14 Sep 2004 Posts: 8596 Location: Hampshire Posted: Sun May 27, 2007 9:58 am Post subject: Hi all, I am home instead of at church as Michael has an upset tum and I have a lovely chesty cough that makes me want to puke. NICE! Still, The baby is growing nicely in there, I turn 16 weeks this week. The next scan is the first week in July and although it seemed a long way off, it seems quite soon now. My body isn't really feeling quite like mine- an odd thing to feel really as it clearly is mine! I feel I am a host to the baby and every good bit is going into making the baby. My hair and nails are growing at an extraordinary rate so obviously my body is into growing in a big way! Yanny is asleep on the sofa having had an extra walk yesterday to make up for the lack of wlak due to the dreadful weather today. He sniffed my bump this morning- I wonder if he guesses somethings up? DO dogs do that? Love Jenni and Peanut (well, grapefruit!) Back to top jeanb Joined: 04 Sep 2006 Posts: 13681 Location: Timperley, Cheshire Posted: Sun May 27, 2007 10:33 am Post subject: Hi Jenni Please please take care with the cough. Have you mentioned it to the GP? Sorry, I'm beginning to sound like your Gran!!! Of course you will be keeping an eye on it. Just a bit concerned, that's all. Make sure you are well wrapped up if you do go out. The weather up here is pretty good at present, but sky looking black in the distance. Also haven't been to church today - Steve won't let me out until my chest infection has cleared up. Antibios seem to be helping so hopefully will be let out next week. Take care Jeanxxx Back to top jenni_b Joined: 14 Sep 2004 Posts: 8596 Location: Hampshire Posted: Sun May 27, 2007 10:44 am Post subject: Have chesty cough and dry throat. Not a temperature. Decided this means I dont have an infection and dont need the dr. Just as well as it is the bank holiday and the out of hours care I wouldnt want to even go there! Maybe if still a pain on tues I could ring the GPs then. Jenni xx Back to top jenni_b Joined: 14 Sep 2004 Posts: 8596 Location: Hampshire Posted: Sun May 27, 2007 11:08 am Post subject: [/url] Back to top jeanb Joined: 04 Sep 2006 Posts: 13681 Location: Timperley, Cheshire Posted: Sun May 27, 2007 11:19 am Post subject: Yes, Jenni - you must ring the GP if still not clear on Tuesday. Love Jeanxxx Back to top jenni_b Joined: 14 Sep 2004 Posts: 8596 Location: Hampshire Posted: Sun May 27, 2007 11:33 am Post subject: Promise Mum!!!!!!! Jenni xx Back to top lizm Joined: 19 May 2005 Posts: 2696 Location: Worthing, Posted: Sun May 27, 2007 12:12 pm Post subject: Both Jenni and Jean, do hope your chests clear up soon, and do keep an eye on things Jenni (from mum number 2 or 3, good grief bit too many!) Jean you have been suffering with this chest for SO long, have you got different anti-bios this time? Sometimes a change can do the trick. And are you getting it x-rayed? Just concerned with your forthcoming surgery. Guess you now feel well and truly mothered too! Lizxx Back to top jenni_b Joined: 14 Sep 2004 Posts: 8596 Location: Hampshire Posted: Sun May 27, 2007 2:04 pm Post subject: Been looking at this! http://www.naturebotts.co.uk/ Might mean all nappies can go into composter!! Jenni Back to top jeanb Joined: 04 Sep 2006 Posts: 13681 Location: Timperley, Cheshire Posted: Sun May 27, 2007 2:25 pm Post subject: Hi Liz Thanks for the concern. Am on stronger antibacs this time and so far so good. Cough stopped yesterday - only coughed once today and feeling much better. Going back to docs on Tuesday (his idea, not mine) for check up. Am wondering whether I dare mention this as I think you will all tell me off. However, because my chest has been so bad, I haven't taken any MTX for 2 weeks now. Not docs idea, mine! I was getting a bit frightened, coughing all the time for so long, not to mention the pains in stomach, sickness etc. I have to admit, RA coming back with avengence so have taken mtx today. Should I own up to doc? Have I done a very stupid thing? Maybe it will even itself out in time. Jeanxxx P.S. Jenni - sorry shouldn't have used your blog for this post. Back to top mary2000 Joined: 03 Jan 2006 Posts: 12167 Location: Rustington, West Sussex Posted: Sun May 27, 2007 6:21 pm Post subject: I agree with everyone else that you need to sort your cough out asap. Dogs are very intuitive and can smell when something isn't as normal. So I am not surprised he is interested in your bump. Dogs have been trained to 'smell' cancer in people and can often pick it up sooner than consultants can. Dogs are amazing Back to top lizm Joined: 19 May 2005 Posts: 2696 Location: Worthing, Posted: Sun May 27, 2007 8:29 pm Post subject: Apologies first also to using Jenni's blog, but wanted to say Jean yes do come clean with GP as they will see your blood tests anyway. I understand how concerned you must be about the chest and even after a month off MTX and Enbrel for surgery it gets back onto some kind of even keel. Also good to know that the MTX is really working for you and great to hear cough easing at long last. Back to top jenni_b Joined: 14 Sep 2004 Posts: 8596 Location: Hampshire Posted: Tue May 29, 2007 10:04 am Post subject: HI I am so excited! Last night in bed dozing off I felt a little light popping inside my bump! Got Richard to put his hand on my tum but he couldn't feel anything. The baby moves! It makes it feel real doesn't it? Jenni xx Back to top wheelchairwarrior Joined: 14 Jun 2004 Posts: 1445 Location: Thornton-Cleveleys, Lancashire Posted: Tue May 29, 2007 1:14 pm Post subject: Nice one Jenni, wait till Peanut is kicking so hard that you are kept awake! Gwenda xx Back to top JulieM Joined: 02 Jan 2007 Posts: 7656 Location: W.Yorkshire U.K. Posted: Tue May 29, 2007 1:39 pm Post subject: Oh that is such an exciting time Jenni! Back to top how to be a velvet bulldoser
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Back to top jenni_b Joined: 14 Sep 2004 Posts: 8596 Location: Hampshire Posted: Wed May 30, 2007 7:20 pm Post subject: Thanks all, I have been better with the cough- the sore throat has gone but I seem to have a lot of phlem (nice!) on my chest still and that makes an impressive hack when I do cough. I am not coughing as often though. I have rung the gp, they have said if its still there at the end of the week come in. There is a lot going round apparently. I have been feeling the baby bubbling about over the past 2 days now. It is lovely! Here is my wk 16 summary Feeling those first flutters of movement CONSTRUCTION ZONE Your little one's face is beginning to look more "human" as the mouth and nose take shape. Tooth enamel is forming, fingerprints are defined, and eye movements will begin at the end of this month. Your foetus weighs about 57 to 99 grams (two to three and a half ounces) and measures 10.15 to 15.30 centimetres (four to six inches). HIS AND HERS Although the sex of your foetus was determined at conception, it is only during the second trimester that the baby's genitals become developed enough to visibly reveal gender. Amazingly, if you're carrying a girl, her ovaries have already made millions of eggs! And, in the case of a little boy, the sperm-producing cells are now present in the testes. WHAT'S HAPPENING Your baby is active in all sorts of ways - sucking his thumb, grabbing the umbilical cord and performing little acrobatics. By the 16th week, you may start to feel the tiny flutters of kicks and punches, or even share your baby's hiccups! Pay special attention after meals, and in the afternoons or evenings, when foetuses seem to be most active. It is often when you yourself are not moving about - when you're sitting still, driving or putting your feet up for a rest - that the little one inside decides to get really energetic. Try pressing your hand lightly on the area where you've just felt a kick. Does your baby react by giving you another kick? Or perhaps even respond by changing position? The two of you are now really beginning to interact! BEDFELLOWS Your baby's activity cycles are now somewhat linked to yours. Between 20 and 22 weeks, the foetus becomes diurnal, meaning your little one' waking and sleeping patterns are not the same during daytime and night time. Your own body clock is also adapting to your baby's: your sleep is gradually becoming lighter, and more broken up at night, and you're able to nap more easily during the day. Lovely isnt it? Jenni xx Back to top lucy-l Joined: 10 Mar 2006 Posts: 2024 Location: Hampshire Posted: Wed May 30, 2007 7:30 pm Post subject: Oh Jenni... Am so happy for you...sounds amazing...and soooo very exciting!! Sending happy vibes... Julie x Back to top mary2000 Joined: 03 Jan 2006 Posts: 12167 Location: Rustington, West Sussex Posted: Wed May 30, 2007 8:34 pm Post subject: I love your updates Jenni and it makes it real for all of us Back to top alison_o Joined: 22 May 2006 Posts: 729 Location: TYNE AND WEAR Posted: Wed May 30, 2007 8:49 pm Post subject: It sounds fab Jenni, I love reading about it all.....Be well and enjoy!! Alison xx Back to top jeanb Joined: 04 Sep 2006 Posts: 13681 Location: Timperley, Cheshire Posted: Thu May 31, 2007 6:01 am Post subject: Keep blogging!! Back to top jenni_b Joined: 14 Sep 2004 Posts: 8596 Location: Hampshire Posted: Thu May 31, 2007 11:58 am Post subject: off for appt at midwifes now. Will let you know how I get on. Love Jenni xx Back to top mary2000 Joined: 03 Jan 2006 Posts: 12167 Location: Rustington, West Sussex Posted: Thu May 31, 2007 12:13 pm Post subject: Good luck Jenni and I hope everything goes well for you and grapefruit Back to top jenni_b Joined: 14 Sep 2004 Posts: 8596 Location: Hampshire Posted: Fri Jun 01, 2007 8:13 am Post subject: Seen midwife She put the doppler machine on me. I could hear the baby's heartbeat! Wow Gemma came too and so we are the only ones that have heard the baby. The baby kept wriggling about, when she put the monitor on it moved away so we could hear a lot of squidging and bubbling. She took off the monitor for a tick then popped it on and could hear the "purcw purcw purcw" heart beating! Jenni Back to top jeanb Joined: 04 Sep 2006 Posts: 13681 Location: Timperley, Cheshire Posted: Fri Jun 01, 2007 8:19 am Post subject: Wonderful, Jenni (and Gemma), just wonderful xxxxx Back to top mary2000 Joined: 03 Jan 2006 Posts: 12167 Location: Rustington, West Sussex Posted: Fri Jun 01, 2007 1:48 pm Post subject: Fantastic. I can imagine Gemma's look of wonder of her face. Back to top jenni_b Joined: 14 Sep 2004 Posts: 8596 Location: Hampshire Posted: Fri Jun 01, 2007 8:07 pm Post subject: I have been scaring myself reading about all the problems that diabetic mothers have giving birth to babies. Their babies can have serious problems, it is scary. Mothers die too. Having upset myself- I then read as long as the diabetic checks are in place and the BM levels are monitored and controlled by insulin there is no reason the baby shouldn't go nearly to term and not have defects etc. The baby will still need a scbu cot for a day or so as the placenta makes extra insulin and to start with the baby will need monitoring until the babies BM goes to normal- and the pancreas makes the right amount of insulin for the milk to cope with. Please pray that little grapefruit will be alright. Love from a little anxious Jenni xx Back to top mary2000 Joined: 03 Jan 2006 Posts: 12167 Location: Rustington, West Sussex Posted: Fri Jun 01, 2007 8:13 pm Post subject: Jenni (wags my finger sternly) Now stop it. You have no need to frighten yourself with these things. We could all do that on a daily basis. Millions of diabetics have children all round the world and they have happy healthy children. There is no reason to think that you will be any different. Grapefruit is doing very well, growing fine and has a strong heartbeat. You are happy with the support you are getting from the medical people so please please please don't worry yourself as I understand (from a statistic that was on the news today) that STRESS affects babies in the womb from 17 weeks and you are now on the cusp on that. So, relax, breathe deeply and just picture yourself lying in the hospital with your beautiful baby in your arms and your adoring family by you. What a perfect picture. Sounds to me like you need to start doing relaxation techniques. I am praying for you and your family Jenni - you are all precious. Mary xx Back to top lucy-l Joined: 10 Mar 2006 Posts: 2024 Location: Hampshire Posted: Fri Jun 01, 2007 9:05 pm Post subject: Jenni Agree with Mary 100%... Please try to relax and enjoy this time.... Julie x how to be a velvet bulldoser
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View previous topic :: View next topic Author Message lizm Joined: 19 May 2005 Posts: 2696 Location: Worthing, Posted: Fri Jun 01, 2007 9:26 pm Post subject: Jenni, totally agree with the others. I know generally having information is a good thing, but reading all the things that can go wrong isnt helping you, remember your worry over the SS and the tests? You are being monitored very closely so rest assured that all appears to be good with your little one. Just try to relax and enjoy the miracle you have inside you. Love from my own family's worrier-in-chief!xx Back to top mary2000 Joined: 03 Jan 2006 Posts: 12167 Location: Rustington, West Sussex Posted: Fri Jun 01, 2007 9:39 pm Post subject: I love that title Liz Think I might adopt it for myself Mary xx Back to top alison_o Joined: 22 May 2006 Posts: 729 Location: TYNE AND WEAR Posted: Fri Jun 01, 2007 10:00 pm Post subject: Please try not to worry Jenni, I get told off from the hospital as I look and read up on things on the internet, I cannot help it. Dont worry and just enjoy!! Take care, Alison x Back to top JulieM Joined: 02 Jan 2007 Posts: 7656 Location: W.Yorkshire U.K. Posted: Sat Jun 02, 2007 9:15 am Post subject: Jenni If that happened ALL the time I wouldn't have a strapping 6'4" son who is now 33 years old.And that was 33 years ago-goodness knows how far they must hagve progressed since then! Yes he was born early,, yes he was 9b 2oz,yes he spent a week in Special Care BUT he is fine! I had to spend the last 3 months of my pregnancy in hospital for complete bed rest and I got pre eclampsia which is why they delivered him early-I'm here and he's still here! Back to top jenni_b Joined: 14 Sep 2004 Posts: 8596 Location: Hampshire Posted: Sun Jun 03, 2007 1:16 pm Post subject: liz_mines wrote: Jenni, totally agree with the others. I know generally having information is a good thing, but reading all the things that can go wrong isnt helping you, remember your worry over the SS and the tests? You are being monitored very closely so rest assured that all appears to be good with your little one. Just try to relax and enjoy the miracle you have inside you. Love from my own family's worrier-in-chief!xx Feeling much happier today- seen my friend (another Gemma!) who is a type 1 diabetic (insulin dependent- like me) who has a beautiful 3week old little girl. I chatted things through I asked how the care for the baby went and how many weeks she was (3 etc and feel much reassured. Baby and mum doing well. So should we. Jenni xx Back to top JulieM Joined: 02 Jan 2007 Posts: 7656 Location: W.Yorkshire U.K. Posted: Sun Jun 03, 2007 1:38 pm Post subject: Of course! Good girl! Back to top jeanb Joined: 04 Sep 2006 Posts: 13681 Location: Timperley, Cheshire Posted: Sun Jun 03, 2007 2:37 pm Post subject: Jenni As Mary says STOP IT! We KNOW that this much wanted baby is a gift from God and he will take care of you both. However, being human, we all worry. I've been worrying all week in case I had a pulmonary embolism since the nurse said it could be one of the effects of MTX!!! However, the cough has now gone so it can't be but I'm still worried!! Lots of love and hugs and prayers for you all. Take care Jeanxxx Back to top jenni_b Joined: 14 Sep 2004 Posts: 8596 Location: Hampshire Posted: Sun Jun 03, 2007 8:34 pm Post subject: Aww thanks Mummy Jean! Love Jenni and Grapefruit! xx Back to top jenni_b Joined: 14 Sep 2004 Posts: 8596 Location: Hampshire Posted: Mon Jun 04, 2007 8:33 am Post subject: OOOh its week 17! Growth spurt. This week, your little one starts to plump up a bit. The fat that's acquired, also called adipose tissue, helps produce and retain body heat. Fat tissue is also important for metabolism, since it's a great source of energy. This a time of tremendous growth-your foetus might measure up to 17 cm (about 7 inches) and weighs nearly 140 grams (about 5 ounces). Good reactions. "What are these new things my mouth and throat can do?" Your little one has been working on two basic reflexes for a few weeks: sucking and swallowing. By the time your baby is born, she'll have nearly all the reflexes that you do, ones that will help her survive and learn about the world. Girl or boy? If you're going to have a girl, a special set of tissues is developing into the uterus and vagina. If a boy is in your future, these same tissues are taking another path: the penis has formed and the prostate has begun to take shape. The testosterone-secreting cells, which formed a month ago, are key in orchestrating these developments. Baby is getting bigger alright- I look like I ate all the pies! Back to top jenni_b Joined: 14 Sep 2004 Posts: 8596 Location: Hampshire Posted: Sat Jun 09, 2007 4:42 pm Post subject: Hello everyone I am going into wk 18 and I would like the record to know how it feels! I have naff all libido- the baby has taken over my entire being- I am completely a "baby grower." Who's Jenni? I have rubbish RA- especially on the left side- that is a little odd for me as traditionally I have had more trouble on the right, I wonder if it might be to do with blood flow as I have read the baby likes you to lie on the left as it increases blood to the baby... I am lying on that side more. I look like I have had a hideous accident with a beach ball and 2 zeplins! Wearing all maternity gear (nice chance for shopping - I like the blooming marvelous t shirts) The children have been awful this week- real regression and stealing from both of them. Been tough to say the least. Really blessed with things this week- been given a cot (need new mattress), baby bath seat, about 50 items of newborn clothing. PLus ebay success with the travel system (loola). Hurrah. I am intending having a cuppa in the garden with the ever lovely Richard this evening. Good progress then! Jenni Back to top jeanb Joined: 04 Sep 2006 Posts: 13681 Location: Timperley, Cheshire Posted: Sat Jun 09, 2007 4:56 pm Post subject: Take care, lovely Jenni xxxx Back to top lizm Joined: 19 May 2005 Posts: 2696 Location: Worthing, Posted: Sat Jun 09, 2007 7:50 pm Post subject: You're doing great Jenni and so is little Peanut/grapefruit. Enjoy that peaceful cuppa together and just hang on in there with the children. They will be fine.xx Back to top mary2000 Joined: 03 Jan 2006 Posts: 12167 Location: Rustington, West Sussex Posted: Sun Jun 10, 2007 11:26 am Post subject: Oh Jenni you are doing so well. Little grapefruit couldn't want to have a better mummy and when little one arrives it would be good to print this thread out so that in years to come you have it to refer to and can show it to your child. Interesting reading Nearly 18 weeks now - how amazing You are doing so well - a natural Back to top JulieM Joined: 02 Jan 2007 Posts: 7656 Location: W.Yorkshire U.K. Posted: Sun Jun 10, 2007 12:17 pm Post subject: Hey Jenni? Do we get to see a pic of the bump? Back to top jenni_b Joined: 14 Sep 2004 Posts: 8596 Location: Hampshire Posted: Mon Jun 11, 2007 8:30 am Post subject: Is the camera big enough?!! how to be a velvet bulldoser
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View previous topic :: View next topic Author Message mary2000 Joined: 03 Jan 2006 Posts: 12167 Location: Rustington, West Sussex Posted: Mon Jun 11, 2007 9:38 am Post subject: Of course it is Jenni - don't be silly!! I am the one round here who manages to crack lenses and not fit into photos!! Back to top jenni_b Joined: 14 Sep 2004 Posts: 8596 Location: Hampshire Posted: Tue Jun 12, 2007 10:47 am Post subject: Hi Not feeling too well today- keep being really giddy even when lying down. Tried ringing drs and they havent called back yet- why cant you just drop in anymore? drives me mad sometimes! will keep u posted. Jenni Back to top jeanb Joined: 04 Sep 2006 Posts: 13681 Location: Timperley, Cheshire Posted: Tue Jun 12, 2007 12:42 pm Post subject: Hi Jenni Have you managed to get through to the docs yet? Sorry you are feeling so awful - dizzyness is horrid as it makes you feel sick as well. Please let us know how you get on Lovexxxxxxxx Back to top alison_o Joined: 22 May 2006 Posts: 729 Location: TYNE AND WEAR Posted: Tue Jun 12, 2007 2:06 pm Post subject: Hi Jenni, Any news yet? Hope your ok, Please keep us posted, Take care, Alison x Back to top jenni_b Joined: 14 Sep 2004 Posts: 8596 Location: Hampshire Posted: Tue Jun 12, 2007 2:12 pm Post subject: hi all Been to the drs and she says I have labarynthitis. Infection of my right inner ear. I have got some tablets to take if I start to puke! Nice! She says it will go in 2-3 weeks. Not nice but it will pass. Phew, bit worried everything would be ok for the baby, but all is fine and grapefruit is doing well. Jenni xx Back to top jeanb Joined: 04 Sep 2006 Posts: 13681 Location: Timperley, Cheshire Posted: Tue Jun 12, 2007 2:37 pm Post subject: Oh Jenni This is a horrible thing - have had it twice and it can make you feel really, really rough. So sorry that on top of everythng else you have had this thrown at you. Wish I could just come round and look after you. Much lovexxxxxx Back to top lizm Joined: 19 May 2005 Posts: 2696 Location: Worthing, Posted: Tue Jun 12, 2007 2:47 pm Post subject: You really didnt need this too Jenni! It will go eventually but you have no alternative but to rest. Take care and glad Grapefruit is fine. Back to top mary2000 Joined: 03 Jan 2006 Posts: 12167 Location: Rustington, West Sussex Posted: Tue Jun 12, 2007 4:20 pm Post subject: Poor you. I really hope it improves quickly as you don't need this extra problem. Love and hugs Mary xx Back to top JulieM Joined: 02 Jan 2007 Posts: 7656 Location: W.Yorkshire U.K. Posted: Tue Jun 12, 2007 4:33 pm Post subject: Oooo Jenni-I don't envy you with that. Back to top ectaylos Joined: 27 Mar 2007 Posts: 187 Location: Derby, Derbyshire Posted: Tue Jun 12, 2007 5:31 pm Post subject: Jenni - How are you feeling today?? Back to top jenni_b Joined: 14 Sep 2004 Posts: 8596 Location: Hampshire Posted: Tue Jun 12, 2007 6:01 pm Post subject: Feeling a bit under the weather, trying not to need the tablets as I think I am taking quite enough and as I'm not feeling sick I'll see if I can avoid them for now. Need to be getting on with an OU essay tommorow thurs and fri. Really not enjoying the OU rgt now as it feels like a hard old slog. will get there in the end Im sure. Jenni xx Back to top mary2000 Joined: 03 Jan 2006 Posts: 12167 Location: Rustington, West Sussex Posted: Tue Jun 12, 2007 6:03 pm Post subject: Of course you will get there in the end. You have more spirit and determination that most people I know. You are an amazing person Jenni and I am really looking forward to meeting you Back to top JulieM Joined: 02 Jan 2007 Posts: 7656 Location: W.Yorkshire U.K. Posted: Tue Jun 12, 2007 6:05 pm Post subject: Jenni-take the essay with you and let everybody else finish it for you! We won't tell. Back to top jeanb Joined: 04 Sep 2006 Posts: 13681 Location: Timperley, Cheshire Posted: Wed Jun 13, 2007 8:00 am Post subject: Heaven only know what an essay finished by me would be like!!!!! Yanny would probably do a better job Back to top lucy-l Joined: 10 Mar 2006 Posts: 2024 Location: Hampshire Posted: Wed Jun 13, 2007 12:41 pm Post subject: Thinking of you Jenni.. how to be a velvet bulldoser
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View previous topic :: View next topic Author Message mary2000 Joined: 03 Jan 2006 Posts: 12167 Location: Rustington, West Sussex Posted: Wed Jun 13, 2007 4:22 pm Post subject: Hoping you are feeling a little better today Jenni Jean - I feel the same about me. Toby often barks more sense than I speak!!! Back to top jenni_b Joined: 14 Sep 2004 Posts: 8596 Location: Hampshire Posted: Wed Jun 20, 2007 9:33 pm Post subject: Well hello everyone- 19 weeks, and I feel like I am really doing some big expansion now! I am VERY bumpy- and all those pulling muscle hurts under my bump all have begun to make sense as I am getting bigger by the day! Extra eggs. You may not know the sex yet, but if you're carrying a girl, the reproductive system is already well established. The vagina, uterus, and fallopian tubes are in place, and the ovaries contain more than 6 million primitive egg cells. When your baby is born, that number will have shrunk to about 1 million, which is all the eggs she'll ever have. Isn't it fascinating to know that the egg that became your baby is as old as you are, that it was just waiting to be released while you were growing up? You've got male. If you're having a boy, things are also moving along. The male reproductive system is nearly fully developed. Testicles have formed and have been secreting testosterone since about week 10 of your pregnancy. The external genitalia, which became male in the first trimester, are continuing to grow: a scrotal sac is usually evident by now. Second skin. "What's this creamy stuff all over my body?" Around this time, the skin starts to produce a creamy substance called vernix caseosa, which is made of oils secreted by the skin, dead cells, and lanugo, the fine hair that covers the body. This waxy coating protects your little one's skin from the effects of floating in amniotic fluid. Most of the vernix will disappear before birth, unless your baby arrives early. Preterm babies are often born still covered with a lot of vernix. Even full-term infants will have a bit of vernix in the creases of their skin. Measuring up. Your little one measures about 18 cm (about 7 inches) and weighs anywhere from 200 to 225 grams (about 7 to 8 ounces). There's a definite upswing on the growth chart now, so expect some big gains in the coming weeks. Back to top mary2000 Joined: 03 Jan 2006 Posts: 12167 Location: Rustington, West Sussex Posted: Wed Jun 20, 2007 11:54 pm Post subject: What an exciting stage Jenni. A growth spurt on the cards and the baby developing all the right bits. I am just so happy for you. I remember you finding out in Bath and your amazement. This little one was obviously 'meant to be'. When is your next scan and do you want to know the sex of little grapefruit at that stage? Mary xx ps - is grapefruit going to become a melon very soon? Back to top jeanb Joined: 04 Sep 2006 Posts: 13681 Location: Timperley, Cheshire Posted: Thu Jun 21, 2007 10:37 am Post subject: or even .....da.da.da.da.da.......a giant pumpkin!!! Back to top mary2000 Joined: 03 Jan 2006 Posts: 12167 Location: Rustington, West Sussex Posted: Thu Jun 21, 2007 3:27 pm Post subject: Are we still talking about the baby or Jenni?????? *runs off quickly and hides* Back to top jenni_b Joined: 14 Sep 2004 Posts: 8596 Location: Hampshire Posted: Fri Jun 22, 2007 9:41 pm Post subject: You hAd BETTER hide Mary- or I will squisch you with my super sized PUMpKIN bump! Richard is convinced we are having a boy- we'll just have to wait until birth to know for sure. I have to have several scans from July onwards so I might be able to see enough to guess anyway... My scan is on the 4th on July. I will be sure to post pics... Jenni xx Back to top JulieM Joined: 02 Jan 2007 Posts: 7656 Location: W.Yorkshire U.K. Posted: Sat Jun 23, 2007 10:22 am Post subject: I want pics of your bump too! Back to top mary2000 Joined: 03 Jan 2006 Posts: 12167 Location: Rustington, West Sussex Posted: Sat Jun 23, 2007 10:49 am Post subject: Definitely want to see photos of latest developments, so to speak Jenni - have Gemma and Michael settled down at all? Back to top jenni_b Joined: 14 Sep 2004 Posts: 8596 Location: Hampshire Posted: Sat Jun 23, 2007 7:39 pm Post subject: NO in a word Mary they haven't It is like living in a war zone actually- we have been on a course with Social Services last 2 days to try and help us to help them. At last we have a decent referral to childrens mental health unit out of it. It also looks like we might get our very own post adoption worker.... I'll believe it when I see it. At least they are recognising we arent parents who dont care and cant be bothered and are offerring inadequate parenting with their children who are on the brink of being taken into care... they have noticed that all the "family support" services are set up for families like this and "we don't fit their profile" and there enlies the problem. This has meant that we dont get anything at all- but a post adoption worker is like rocking horse poo and we are on track to get one!. In the meantime the constant lying and stealing and more lying continues and at the ages of 12 and nearly 10 there are consequences for those actions in society that are beyond my control. This is the stage we are at. Having 2 children who really dont understand what the consequences are for their actions is exahusting, demoralising and bloody hard work. Of course all of this is my fault being the mum and we all know all the ills of the children are the result of me!! Well, it feels like that sometimes. I would be lying if I said I hadnt spent most of the last week crying myself to sleep. Somtimes it isnt too bad- we did have a whole 2 hours this morning without one of them kicking off. I got a whole cuppa to myself, a stroke and a lick from Yannick and a kiss from Richard. Not all bad..... Jenni xx Back to top mary2000 Joined: 03 Jan 2006 Posts: 12167 Location: Rustington, West Sussex Posted: Sat Jun 23, 2007 8:57 pm Post subject: Oh Jenni - I am so sorry things are so hard for you at the moment and hard for them also. My heart bleeds for you all because you are trying so hard to do the right thing and they are trying so hard to throw it in your face and probably don't even know why. I really hope all the support you are being offered comes to fruition and that you are able to move forward because the stress can't be healthy in your current state. I want you to know that I am thinking and praying for you all as a family and that there are better times ahead. I am sure these actions are totally normal but it doesn't help being in the middle of the situation and not being able to see an end to it all. Are you able to come and join us next Sunday? It would be lovely to see you and for you to have a day away. Take care my friend and I hope there are calmer waters ahead. Mary xx Back to top jeanb Joined: 04 Sep 2006 Posts: 13681 Location: Timperley, Cheshire Posted: Sun Jun 24, 2007 7:35 am Post subject: Jenni All I can do is echo what Mary has said and send you my love and prayers as always. If you are able to come next Sunday, we would just love to meet you Jeanxxxx and lots of hugs Back to top JulieM Joined: 02 Jan 2007 Posts: 7656 Location: W.Yorkshire U.K. Posted: Sun Jun 24, 2007 8:56 am Post subject: I've been there where you are now Jenni so you are not alone and can assure you that there are many many adopters AND natural parents going through what you're going through right now.I think at times like this we tend to think it's just us and everyone else in the world is fine and dandy! Try and be strong, and remember nothing lasts for ever whether it be good or bad. Back to top jenni_b Joined: 14 Sep 2004 Posts: 8596 Location: Hampshire Posted: Sun Jun 24, 2007 5:59 pm Post subject: Piccie of me on photbucket! Back to top jenni_b Joined: 14 Sep 2004 Posts: 8596 Location: Hampshire Posted: Sun Jun 24, 2007 6:18 pm Post subject: A better day today as we went to church and I had a bit of a cry on some good friends who are mums (like me) and were so lovely they really listened and hugged me and prayed with me. They didnt dismiss me off with "all children do that" and walk briskly off ( as some people I know do). Even better Richard got some time to chat things through with another Dad he knows well so good support all round. Those of you who can I would really appreciate some prayer for weds in particular when I have an appt at Michaels school and I will be fighting his corner as best I can for extra supprt to try and limit the opportunities for him to misbehave and make bad friend choices. Also, we managed to do some life story work with the children- it was interesting the parts of their lives they deliberately miss out and ones they have forgotten. We did it in the form of a game and we all filled in a "life" snake of main events and our memories. It was intersting for the children too as they realised my life had been full of moves and that Richard and I both sold our motorbikes to buy driving lessons and "we didnt even know eachother then" (Gemma thought this was AMAZING!) Only 1 strop from Gemma as she had decided we were having bacon sarnies for lunch and she was not at all impressed when we all had beans on toast with cheese. The psychiatrist says that she has autistic spectrum symptoms because of her trauma and that all her controlling behaviour is part of this. She did calm down enough to eat her lunch although it was cold by the time she had stopped! Trying to relax a bit this eve and tommorow, I am finding I need a 2 hour sleep during the day every day. Still sleeping trhough the night as am exhausted! Not surprised looking at the size of that BUMP! Jenni xx Last edited by jenni_b on Sun Jun 24, 2007 7:08 pm; edited 1 time in total Back to top lizm Joined: 19 May 2005 Posts: 2696 Location: Worthing, Posted: Sun Jun 24, 2007 6:53 pm Post subject: I really feel for you Jenni, do get as much rest as you possibly can as you sure as hell need it! Loads of luck for Weds with the school meeting and am so hoping that this turbulent time will reach calmer waters very soon. Did the children enjoy the life snake? If so they might like drawing their own river with the twists and turns and ups and downs, and it can help see how much exciting stuff they have ahead of them. Doing it themselves can give that feeling of some control and be interesting at the same time. Just a thought, as racking my brains to think of something to help. The most important thing is that you and Richard are such wonderful people for your two to have in their lives, supporting and nurturing them. By the way, your 19 week photo is beautiful. 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View previous topic :: View next topic Author Message mary2000 Joined: 03 Jan 2006 Posts: 12167 Location: Rustington, West Sussex Posted: Sun Jun 24, 2007 8:25 pm Post subject: Liz - what a wise lady you are. I totally agree with you. I will certainly be one person praying for you on Wednesday Jenni and hoping Michael gets the support he needs. I can't wait to see you on Sunday. It will be strange - like a reunion but we haven't met before!! Mary xx Back to top jenni_b Joined: 14 Sep 2004 Posts: 8596 Location: Hampshire Posted: Fri Jun 29, 2007 9:25 am Post subject: Next weds I have my scan! Hurrah! New pictures of grapefruit on their way.... 20 wks this week. Back to top jenni_b Joined: 14 Sep 2004 Posts: 8596 Location: Hampshire Posted: Sat Jun 30, 2007 1:44 pm Post subject: Hi The baby is having a good old move about today. I am feeling quite stressed one way and another- not helped by the crappy RA playing up in the wet and I wondered if there are any ways you know that might help me relax me, and focus a bit of energy towards Peanut/ Grapefruit? Jenni xx Back to top lizm Joined: 19 May 2005 Posts: 2696 Location: Worthing, Posted: Mon Jul 02, 2007 2:22 pm Post subject: Hi Jenni, usually some deep breathing and meditation can help and playing some very soothing music can quieten vigorously kicking babies too - or so I am told! Trouble is, finding the time to do these things, every time I managed to sit down, went straight to sleep as so exhausted, even nodded off at the tea table! Hope you manage to get some time to yourself.Take care, Lizxx Back to top jenni_b Joined: 14 Sep 2004 Posts: 8596 Location: Hampshire Posted: Mon Jul 02, 2007 3:00 pm Post subject: Thanks Liz. I have bought a CD off amazon called Baby Cello and Peanut seems to like it. Apparently the baby is supposed to be able to hear Daddy's voice before mine as they get the lower tones first. I wonder if Peanut can hear Yannick woof? Jenni xx Back to top jenni_b Joined: 14 Sep 2004 Posts: 8596 Location: Hampshire Posted: Wed Jul 04, 2007 8:42 am Post subject: Morning all. TOday is mad but I have half a min on here to update the blog as today I turn 21 weeks. [/i]Heart throb. "What's that noise-the one that sounds like galloping horses?" Your baby's heartbeat gets stronger and louder every day. Up until a few weeks ago, your doctor needed a special device called a Doppler to hear it. Now all that's needed is a stethoscope. Your midwife may offer you the chance to listen. If so your little one's beat can be difficult to distinguish from your own. Listen for the faster rhythm-a baby's heartbeat is 120 to 140 beats per minute, about twice as fast as your own. Many women think it sounds like galloping horses. Snooze news. Your baby is already starting to sleep and wake in subtle cycles. Ultrasounds show that unborn babies may even settle into a favourite sleeping position. Yours might tuck her chin into her chest, clasp her hands under her chin, or tilt her head back. Measuring up.Your baby weighs between 300 and 350 grams (about 10.5 and 12.5 ounces) and is around 23 cm (about 9 inches), the length and weight of a banana. Dont worry. I will not be changing the name to banana! Such mad day but I will be posting some new scan piccies as soon as possible dont worry! Jenni xx Back to top JulieM Joined: 02 Jan 2007 Posts: 7656 Location: W.Yorkshire U.K. Posted: Wed Jul 04, 2007 11:44 am Post subject: Ohy Jenni-PLEASE can we call him/her Banana? Back to top jenni_b Joined: 14 Sep 2004 Posts: 8596 Location: Hampshire Posted: Thu Jul 05, 2007 7:57 am Post subject: Scan yesterday was amazing but the baby wouldnt get in the right pose for pictures or to have head and heart 4 chambers measured. Going again next week. Richard cried a bit to see little fingers and toes waving and wriggling about. All fine diabetic and bp was ok (I was worried about this so really good news) So no pictures for now... Jenni Back to top jenni_b Joined: 14 Sep 2004 Posts: 8596 Location: Hampshire Posted: Tue Jul 10, 2007 5:05 pm Post subject: Hello all Peanut is nearly 22 weeks now and I want to keep you updated with how things are going. I feel hungry a lot and nauseau a bit in the mornings again. The baby is growing lots I think! Some days my boobs ache like they are being "drawn out" and other days just feel heavy. The Baby has started to wriggle about a lot now and I feel it moving everyday pretty much. It really likes ir when the "baby cello" cd is on and moves about happily. I feel sure it moves about when Richard is talking sometimes too. Here is the official run down of what is going on- I go for another go at the scan tommorow with my mother in law (she is v excited!) Brow know-how. As if concentrating on a tricky math problem, your clever baby can furrow his brow. And now he's actually getting eyebrows to do it with! These fine hairs, like the hair on his scalp, don't contain any pigment yet-they're pure white. His eyelids are completely developed too, though they're fused shut until about 28 weeks. Womb workout. "Waving my arms and legs is fun!" Jumping jacks may be your baby's favourite activity these days. Now that his arms and legs have reached their final proportions (but not their final size), he's exercising them vigorously-kicking, flexing, and clasping his hands. Speaking of his hands, fingernails now completely cover his fingertips, just as yours do. And they keep growing. In fact, you may need to trim your baby's nails right after he's born so he doesn't scratch himself. Prepare for padding. Even though your baby measures more than 24 cm (about 9.5 inches) now, he still doesn't weigh much-about 370 grams (about 13 ounces). At this point, he has only 1 percent body fat. But from here on out, he'll be adding layers of fat, which will help him to produce and retain body heat. Your little one's fat is a lot like the kind you're putting on during pregnancy. It's called brown fat and is readily turned into energy to keep both of you on an even keel. Back to top jenni_b Joined: 14 Sep 2004 Posts: 8596 Location: Hampshire Posted: Sat Jul 14, 2007 9:40 pm Post subject: Been shopping today and got this stuff! http://www.toysrus.co.uk...le%20fever&zone=Bru Want to order the border and changing mat. Quite like the mobile too! Jenni and BUMP! xx Back to top mary2000 Joined: 03 Jan 2006 Posts: 12167 Location: Rustington, West Sussex Posted: Sat Jul 14, 2007 9:49 pm Post subject: Those are really nice Jenni - I really like them. You must be having so much fun planning the nursery. Mary xx Back to top lucy-l Joined: 10 Mar 2006 Posts: 2024 Location: Hampshire Posted: Sun Jul 15, 2007 10:47 am Post subject: So exciting Jenni....so nice to read such a positive thread... Julie Back to top jenni_b Joined: 14 Sep 2004 Posts: 8596 Location: Hampshire Posted: Sun Jul 15, 2007 1:18 pm Post subject: BIGGER peanut picture now on the photobucket! Jenni xx Back to top jenni_b Joined: 14 Sep 2004 Posts: 8596 Location: Hampshire Posted: Wed Jul 18, 2007 5:52 pm Post subject: RA awful. bloods, really bad. Put a bit on the main board. Sparea prayer for me and Peanut when you can please. Jenni Back to top mary2000 Joined: 03 Jan 2006 Posts: 12167 Location: Rustington, West Sussex Posted: Wed Jul 18, 2007 8:50 pm Post subject: Absolutely Jenni how to be a velvet bulldoser
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Author Message jenni_b Joined: 14 Sep 2004 Posts: 8596 Location: Hampshire Posted: Mon Jul 23, 2007 8:14 am Post subject: MOrning all I am now onto 30 mg of the steroids and off to Bath tommorow to see the rheummies. I have the personal mobile no of the gynea and obs consultant at least I can get the 2 sides to actually speak to one another. I am off to see the midwife this morning to have my blood pressure checked. I am nearly 23wks now and the thing is I keep getting muscle type twinges in by back and round the sides of my bump this morning. Think I will mention this to the midwife. WIll let you know how things are getting on Jenni xx Back to top mary2000 Joined: 03 Jan 2006 Posts: 12167 Location: Rustington, West Sussex Posted: Mon Jul 23, 2007 8:19 am Post subject: Good morning Jenni Really hope your trip to the midwife goes well Thinking of you and sending hugs your way Mary xx Back to top jenni_b Joined: 14 Sep 2004 Posts: 8596 Location: Hampshire Posted: Mon Jul 23, 2007 1:00 pm Post subject: Hi Been to midwife and heard the heart beat through a stethoscope thingy! NOt a doppler needed as the baby is nice and big. She thinks the pulling feeling in the back and sides are to do with the baby expanding rapidly but if thngs get worse then to come back. It was very lovely hearing Peanut. Gemma came too and it was super for her to hear her baby brother/ sister. Been shopping and got some clothes for the children in M and S sale plus a little noah's ark top for the baby. Gemma has some big growing up girls bra tops which she is thrilled about. Very grown up! Jenni xx Back to top mary2000 Joined: 03 Jan 2006 Posts: 12167 Location: Rustington, West Sussex Posted: Mon Jul 23, 2007 1:15 pm Post subject: Glad it went well Jenni and I bet hearing the heart beat was a wonderful moment. Buying a Noah's Ark top was highly appropriate!! Mary xx Back to top JulieM Joined: 02 Jan 2007 Posts: 7656 Location: W.Yorkshire U.K. Posted: Mon Jul 23, 2007 1:23 pm Post subject: Ooh please can I have that for my Ark? Back to top mary2000 Joined: 03 Jan 2006 Posts: 12167 Location: Rustington, West Sussex Posted: Mon Jul 23, 2007 1:26 pm Post subject: Yes, Julie, how is the Ark coming on as there are some members now in desperate need. Back to top Joy Joined: 28 Feb 2007 Posts: 3609 Location: Northern Ireland Posted: Mon Jul 23, 2007 1:27 pm Post subject: Hi Jenni Glad everything going well. Joy Back to top jeanb Joined: 04 Sep 2006 Posts: 13681 Location: Timperley, Cheshire Posted: Tue Jul 24, 2007 8:54 am Post subject: Hope everything goes well at Bath, lovely Jenni Jeanxxxxxx Back to top jeanb Joined: 04 Sep 2006 Posts: 13681 Location: Timperley, Cheshire Posted: Tue Jul 24, 2007 3:50 pm Post subject: Are you back yet? How have things gone? xxxxxxxx Back to top jenni_b Joined: 14 Sep 2004 Posts: 8596 Location: Hampshire Posted: Wed Jul 25, 2007 8:52 am Post subject: Hello Yes Im back from sunny Bath to say that it was a bit hairy but we got there. In a nut shell I saw a younger chappy (consultants team) and I dont mean to be horrible but i did groan when I saw it was him and not a more senior one. I just cant be bothered explaining everything time and again and I just want to see someone who has lots of experience with pregnancy and RA. PLus I am "complicated" RA wise anyway... Despite my misgivings he was actually pretty good. He actually listened! Really he did say that in RA treatment they dont like to give anyone medicines while pregnant if they can help it. I agreed! Trouble is the RA hasnt gone away for me at all and having no treatment has meant things have crept up and up and it mean that I got myself into flair levels and something has had to be done. I explained about what the gynea and obs team had said and he ACTUALLY TOOK AN INTEREST (especially about the cleft palate deformity research being largely discreditted) and took my contact details for the consultant in Southampton. He commmented that the 30mg of steroid was a very high dose and that as things start to settle for me I might try and reduce the steroids- even if I can manage on 25 it is better than 30. He said from an RA point of view he would like me to go onto Azothyoprine as he knows it has been used in pregnant women (largely with lupus) but it takes 12 weeks to work.- I said it is cytotoxic and on my gp's computer it flashes up as contra indicated in pregnancy. Yes well we've seen it safely used he said. Richard stepped in at this point and said "look we know that the steroid is very, very safe in pregnancy up to (and sometimes beyond) 30mg and in high risk pregnancies it is used in high doses to maintain the pregnancy. With due respect it seems that this Azo whatsit sounds a much higher risk and the baby will be here in about 14 weeks..." The rheummy agreed and as long as the gynea and obs consultant is happy giving more and more insulin to cope with the extra steroids then he is happy in the short term. I need to go back in September and talk about what options there are when the baby comes. He will relay what I have been saying to the head consultant chappy and pick his brains today. I am hoping to see the head chappy next time I go as I dont really want to talk through complex drug options with someone who hasnt much experience. On the plus side he did think I might get away without a post pregnancy flair as things havent been good RA wise all the way through. Ever hopeful! Jenni xx Back to top lizm Joined: 19 May 2005 Posts: 2696 Location: Worthing, Posted: Wed Jul 25, 2007 11:00 am Post subject: Hi Jenni, glad it went fairly OK, do hope he is right about the post partum period, it kind of makes sense that if pregnancy hasnt help the RA at all - in fact the opposite, afterwards may not be so bad. So hoping so for you. If I were in your shoes I think I would stick with the tried and tested safest option of steroids at this stage of the game. Peanut is looking good and you've done two thirds of this difficult but amazing journey - well done! Bet you are knackered today, so try and get some rest. Lizxx Back to top JulieM Joined: 02 Jan 2007 Posts: 7656 Location: W.Yorkshire U.K. Posted: Wed Jul 25, 2007 11:23 am Post subject: Can only repeat what Liz has put so well! Keep going girl-you're so very nearly there! Back to top mary2000 Joined: 03 Jan 2006 Posts: 12167 Location: Rustington, West Sussex Posted: Wed Jul 25, 2007 2:23 pm Post subject: Liz is so wise and I couldn't have put it better myself. Not long now my friend and we will all be queueing up for hugs with the little one Mary xx Back to top jeanb Joined: 04 Sep 2006 Posts: 13681 Location: Timperley, Cheshire Posted: Wed Jul 25, 2007 5:42 pm Post subject: Jenni Can only echo Liz's wise words. Can we come and see peanut in person when he or she arrives, PLEASE? xxxxxxx Back to top mary2000 Joined: 03 Jan 2006 Posts: 12167 Location: Rustington, West Sussex Posted: Wed Jul 25, 2007 5:47 pm Post subject: Join the queue Jean how to be a velvet bulldoser
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View previous topic :: View next topic Author Message jenni_b Joined: 14 Sep 2004 Posts: 8596 Location: Hampshire Posted: Wed Jul 25, 2007 7:52 pm Post subject: I had a little dream last night of looking into Peanut's eyes for the first time. As I write this Peanut has hiccoughs and is tumbling around happily. Richard has the day off tommorow and we get some more nursery bits and I am hoping to order a good chair for the lounge for me to get on and off of easily so I can nurse peanut there. Will let you know how we do. Jenni xx Back to top mary2000 Joined: 03 Jan 2006 Posts: 12167 Location: Rustington, West Sussex Posted: Wed Jul 25, 2007 8:08 pm Post subject: What a wonderful dream. Your first introduction to peanut. Mary xx Back to top JulieM Joined: 02 Jan 2007 Posts: 7656 Location: W.Yorkshire U.K. Posted: Thu Jul 26, 2007 9:42 am Post subject: That sounds so lovely Jenni! What a bond! Back to top emily Joined: 01 May 2007 Posts: 1450 Posted: Sun Jul 29, 2007 11:46 am Post subject: Hi Jenni i havent visisted the forum for a while but its been lovely catching up on all your news, the store John Lewis does a gliding chair and stool which are very comfortable but some are rather exspensive!take care. wendoXXX Back to top jenni_b Joined: 14 Sep 2004 Posts: 8596 Location: Hampshire Posted: Sun Jul 29, 2007 12:38 pm Post subject: HI wend I have put a bit on the main forum but in case you dont pick it up I am putting a bit on here too. Have a look on the forum about the RA and erosive bit and then email me. jenniascupart@tiscali.co.uk I just might be able to help you and if not am a pretty good sounding board! Jenni xx Back to top jenni_b Joined: 14 Sep 2004 Posts: 8596 Location: Hampshire Posted: Sun Jul 29, 2007 1:28 pm Post subject: a little update! Richard has been feeling my tummy and he can feel the baby moving! He is chuffed to bits! Aww.. We have been reading a book called "baby secrets" bu JO Tantum and I have started to really think about the birth, after the birth and the stuff I still need to do (there is A LOT!) I think I would like to go for a routine approach (I have always done this when looking after other peoples babies) and I want to give it my best shot anyway. I want to try a 3 hourly feed cycle. Obviously this will depend on how the baby arrives and when and how big the baby is etc. But I want to give it a try. You can spot the mums a mile off who use routines out of my friends as the ones who dont/ didnt have a lot of problems. I think as well with the older two (who really like solid routines) I think it will be better for them too. They will know what is happening and when. I am not going to clock watch all the say long (at 12 mins past do this!!) but I am going to do the 3 hr cycles. Wake baby, change baby, feed baby, play with baby, baby nap. Lets see how it goes. What are your experiences? Jenni xx Back to top mary2000 Joined: 03 Jan 2006 Posts: 12167 Location: Rustington, West Sussex Posted: Sun Jul 29, 2007 5:34 pm Post subject: I agree with you that routine is much better for children even from an early age. They know where they are with it. So would highly recommend and I routined both of mine. Just remember not to be a slave to it as things crop up and happen that mean sometimes it is impossible to stick rigidly to it. So having a flexible attitude is also helpful. Finally, I wonder if you will be tempted if you are really tired and baby is still asleep not to wake him/her up for their feed? Mary xx Back to top lizm Joined: 19 May 2005 Posts: 2696 Location: Worthing, Posted: Sun Jul 29, 2007 8:33 pm Post subject: Have to say that from experience babies tend to set their own routines eventually. Usually takes a few weeks though. Some like to eat little and often, those with bigger capacities take more and sometimes sleep more. Each of mine were different, all lovely and not really difficult, just little individuals. Getting RA just afer my first son was born did affect breastfeeding and I just couldnt keep up with him after a few months. We coped though. Dont think it is possible to programme babies as such, though routines help make babies and adults feel secure, especially at bedtime! Not sure if I would want to be woken up from a nice sleep (fat chance) for a meal though! Your baby will do just fine with you for a Mum anyway Jenni and the two of you will work out the best way between you., so dont worry. Take care, Lizxx Back to top jenni_b Joined: 14 Sep 2004 Posts: 8596 Location: Hampshire Posted: Sun Jul 29, 2007 8:44 pm Post subject: Thanks for the input ladies. I have got some things I need to get still like a matress for the cot but things are starting to get there. I got a steriliser and warmer for bottles on ebay today plus the thing I really wanted called a "slumber bear" for 20 quid(I have seen them for 45 in the shops) The slumber bear is a recording of sounds from the womb. I have used it before and babies setlle in minutes. It has a movement/ noise sensor which means as the baby cries when waking it triggers the soothing sounds. To us it sounds like gentle sloshing of waves on a beach., babies seem to really like it. In fact I used it on a 12 month old and her 3 yr old sister and they both loved its soothing noises. Little things coming together! I am off to Torquay in just under a week so saving a few pence will help the coffers no end I am sure. Keep those tips coming Jenni xx Back to top mary2000 Joined: 03 Jan 2006 Posts: 12167 Location: Rustington, West Sussex Posted: Sun Jul 29, 2007 9:35 pm Post subject: I am sure you will have a lovely time in Torquay Jenni and it looks like the weather is going to co-operate. Neil, my son, is down there at the moment with his girlfriend visiting my mother in Babbacombe. Mary xx Back to top jenni_b Joined: 14 Sep 2004 Posts: 8596 Location: Hampshire Posted: Thu Aug 02, 2007 10:14 am Post subject: Hi all Just to drop a line on here to say that I am going through a "starving hungry" phase and have just eaten 2 ham and tomato rolls and it is only 11.10!! Just hungry! Hope this means Peanut is growing nice and strong. Still very keen on gherkins and coconuts and liquorish YUM! Back to top JulieM Joined: 02 Jan 2007 Posts: 7656 Location: W.Yorkshire U.K. Posted: Thu Aug 02, 2007 10:17 am Post subject: YUCK!!! I'd LOVE a slumber bear! Back to top jenni_b Joined: 14 Sep 2004 Posts: 8596 Location: Hampshire Posted: Fri Aug 03, 2007 9:05 am Post subject: HI Am looking at getting one of these. They look good because I am worried about my dodgey arms and hands holding a wriggly baby on the mat. What do you think? http://www.rabbitts.com/
Back to top christine_l Joined: 07 Apr 2005 Posts: 1725 Posted: Fri Aug 03, 2007 7:01 pm Post subject: Jenni, Thought you might find this useful for wriggly baby bathing ; Have you seen the "Tummy Tub" its a completely different way of bathing babies. Its very natural and my Grand-daughter LOVES it!! Basically its a bucket! but with side handles and round at the bottom, baby goes in feet first and because of the shape they assume a foetal type position with the water up to armpit level, very easy to hold onto baby, very easy to wash and no big un wieldy bath to empty! Very simple but brilliant. John Lewis stock them for £18.95. Worth a look? www.johnlewis.com/Nurser...6/230223627/Product.aspx Christine xx Back to top kate Joined: 14 Apr 2003 Posts: 42 Posted: Fri Aug 03, 2007 8:17 pm Post subject: Hi Jenni Hope you are feeling better on the higher steroids. I used one of the rabbitts changing mats with my daughter, it was absolutely brilliant as my hands etc weren't able to hold down a wriggling toddler. I also used one of the baths like a bucket which was great as it keeps them much warmer as they are more under the water. I used to leave bathtime until my husband was around as I had trouble lifting her out. Hope you have a good holiday Take care Kate how to be a velvet bulldoser
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jeanb Joined: 04 Sep 2006 Posts: 13681 Location: Timperley, Cheshire Posted: Sat Aug 04, 2007 8:02 am Post subject: Have a brill holiday - hope the sun keeps shining. Love to you all and have a safe journey - will be thinking about you Much lovexxxx Back to top mary2000 Joined: 03 Jan 2006 Posts: 12167 Location: Rustington, West Sussex Posted: Sat Aug 04, 2007 7:55 pm Post subject: Have a wonderful time Jenni and enjoy every minute with the family Mary xx Back to top jenni_b Joined: 14 Sep 2004 Posts: 8596 Location: Hampshire Posted: Sun Aug 12, 2007 2:11 pm Post subject: Hello all Am back from holiday Here is this weeks blog! In the round. "My body fills out a little every day." Your baby measures just over 30 cm (about 12 inches) and weighs about 680 grams (about 24 ounces), that about 1.5 pounds. Her skin is still thin, wrinkled, and pale, but she gets a bit plumper every day, thanks to the fat and muscle she's continually adding. Right now tiny blood vessels called capillaries are starting to develop below your little one's skin, and these will give it a pink hue. She's also still swallowing amniotic fluid - too bad it doesn't come in different flavours! Brain gain. The brain's cortex is developing into layers. Most of the action is still controlled by other brain areas that developed much earlier. The human cerebral cortex is the most elaborate brain structure in all the animal kingdom, giving us the ability to think, plan, and feel in complex ways. According to me this baby weighs about 2 stone! NOt 1.5lb!! Still, cant be helped. Have a nice family of stretch marks across my ever expanding bump. YUM Jenni xx Back to top mary2000 Joined: 03 Jan 2006 Posts: 12167 Location: Rustington, West Sussex Posted: Sun Aug 12, 2007 3:05 pm Post subject: Stretch marks don't matter they are badges of honour Great to hear how little peanut is developing Mary x Back to top jenni_b Joined: 14 Sep 2004 Posts: 8596 Location: Hampshire Posted: Mon Aug 13, 2007 8:29 am Post subject: Saw my friend Sharon last eve with her little baby who is now a bouncy 3 months old. He is lovely! His skin is all smooth and he has a tuft of auburn hair. And he smells of washed babies which is the snuggliest smell in the world. Sharon says that I am changing shape- more out the front now. I have to agree! It means I am having a boy! We both laughed out loud as we remembered all the way through her pregnancy we were sure she was carrying a girl! I have lent her my slumber bear to try and help Little Zac settle for his naps. Be intersted to see how he/ she gets on. Having a job eating much so eating little and often- the indigestion is rotten! Still, be worth it in the end. I peeked at Sharons stretch marks and then looked at Zac and they are definately WORTH it! Jenni xx Back to top jenni_b Joined: 14 Sep 2004 Posts: 8596 Location: Hampshire Posted: Tue Aug 14, 2007 9:44 am Post subject: Ceasarean. Yep Im having one. Saw the midwife yesterday and she talked to me about the birth and what I thought. I cant have the baby "normally" as the baby has to come early due to the diabetes. This means induction or ceasar. An awfully high no of inductions end up as emergency sections and I cant move my head that well so an emergency surgery would be a nighmare. Stressful for me and Peanut- after some hours of induced pushing. If I opt for a section I can plan the whole thing out- have an epidural and know how I am going to be supported at home afterwards. Ducks in a row in other words. I have to say the thought of being home with a newborn, 2 children and my other household daily stuff plus recovering from major abdominal surgery fill me with the wobbles. The midwife has explained it will take me much longer to recover aft surgery than "normal" due to the diabetes and RA so to plan for 3 months help. I wonder if any of you have experience of c sections and how you got on? Jenni xx Back to top JulieM Joined: 02 Jan 2007 Posts: 7656 Location: W.Yorkshire U.K. Posted: Tue Aug 14, 2007 11:14 am Post subject: Hi Jenni-I've posted in Surgery. Back to top sheila_p Joined: 19 Jul 2005 Posts: 3277 Location: CROYDON Posted: Tue Aug 14, 2007 2:38 pm Post subject: Me too Jenni Sheila Back to top lizm Joined: 19 May 2005 Posts: 2696 Location: Worthing, Posted: Tue Aug 14, 2007 4:48 pm Post subject: Hi Jenni, both our little granddaughters were born by earlier than due date planned caesareans for medical reasons and though Monique was initially disappointed, the knowledge that stress and harm to the baby and Mum would be minimised was reassuring for us all and the babies were absolutely beautiful without the battle scars and bruises my own children bore from their rough and lengthy journey into the world. I have a friend who nurses on the maternity suite and says she now feels it is the safest way to be born, though 30 years ago she was insistent on home births for her own children, she now thinks she was mad! Just make sure you have plenty of help in place for when you get home, this is not a time to be proud, but just enjoy your little bundle of joy! Lizxx Back to top prioryc Joined: 06 Aug 2007 Posts: 8745 Location: Kent Posted: Tue Aug 14, 2007 5:23 pm Post subject: Hi Jenny, I had a section 25 years ago and my daughter had one 5 years ago. In that 20year time span, the way that the operation is done is so much better and recovery time quicker. Even the scar is much neater. At the end of the day, when you hold that baby in your arms, it will all be worth it. Don't worry about it too much: deal with what is at the moment and that is to stay well, grow that baby and LOOK FORWARD. Take care Eleanor x Back to top jenni_b Joined: 14 Sep 2004 Posts: 8596 Location: Hampshire Posted: Wed Aug 15, 2007 8:02 am Post subject: Hi I do have a cleaner and I think I will extending her hours for a few months to include ironing etc. Thankfully my mum and dad are close by and my in laws are moving at the end of SEPt to our village so hoping to have shifted support! Richard is going to take 4 wks leave after paternity and hopfully that will lead us up to Christmas roughly. Think I might have to pass on putting up decorations and delegate that to someone else! Eleanor, you are dead right- look forward is the thing to do. My mum says whatever happens- giving birth is just a day. You can do anything for a day. Have posted a bit on the surgery section too. Thanks again. Jenni xx Back to top jenni_b Joined: 14 Sep 2004 Posts: 8596 Location: Hampshire Posted: Wed Aug 15, 2007 8:12 am Post subject: Hello again I forgot to put this on the other posting but I am off to see the diabetologist today and have no wee pots! Still, a washed cola zero bottle will have to do! I am taking a heck of a lot of insulin now, 24(s), 24(s), 28(s) and 24 (I). It will rise again before the baby comes no doubt. The baby has a boys name and a girls name now- all decided- whether or not it will change at birth who knows.... I have another scan at the end of the month but no pictures this time as the baby is too big to fit! Considering paying for a 4d scan to help the children with the bonding process.... Hmmm. Jenni xx Back to top chockers Joined: 01 May 2007 Posts: 3726 Location: West Norfolk Posted: Wed Aug 15, 2007 1:18 pm Post subject: jenni_b wrote: Ceasarean. Yep Im having one. Saw the midwife yesterday and she talked to me about the birth and what I thought. I cant have the baby "normally" as the baby has to come early due to the diabetes. This means induction or ceasar. An awfully high no of inductions end up as emergency sections and I cant move my head that well so an emergency surgery would be a nighmare. Stressful for me and Peanut- after some hours of induced pushing. If I opt for a section I can plan the whole thing out- have an epidural and know how I am going to be supported at home afterwards. Ducks in a row in other words. I have to say the thought of being home with a newborn, 2 children and my other household daily stuff plus recovering from major abdominal surgery fill me with the wobbles. The midwife has explained it will take me much longer to recover aft surgery than "normal" due to the diabetes and RA so to plan for 3 months help. I wonder if any of you have experience of c sections and how you got on? Jenni xx Hi Jenni. I HAD ceaser 20years ago .I had bad after care which gave me 2 infections and ended up back in hospital .You could make sure they give you anibotics before and after because how ever germ free you will be open to the air .Please don,t do too much for ar least 8 weeks or longer was well then and it took 8 weeks .Mind you i have a freind who just had twins and she had a ceaser and she is 55 this month and not jokeing but she is running about compared with how i was .?And has a little one of 19 months .( GODS gift of children all natural )I think if you are well parpeard rested before and have things planed for afterwards for a good while .May be you will be fine .The pain free being awake was loveley they lifted my head to see Jamie come out . Make sure you see this .As the next time Jamie was cleaned up and looked differan,t .Now i wish they had brought him to me to see .But i know they get cold quick .I just saw him for about 3 secs but still in memory .The worst memory was having gas in tummy afterwards .cured buy emiea .Jamie is now at Oxford brookes and is 21 in Oct . love christine Back to top jenni_b Joined: 14 Sep 2004 Posts: 8596 Location: Hampshire Posted: Thu Aug 16, 2007 9:01 am Post subject: Hello Went to see the hosp team yesterday and they were very very thorough and competent! Not often you hear that on the NHS is it? I saw the Diabetologist (as it was my appt with him) and he put up my insulin a great deal (4 units a dose so I am on loads now) I said I was a bit worried as I am on well over 100 units a day now. He said he had1 lady on over 500 units! felt reassured. I asked about the c section and he had a lot of questions with that so excused himself and got the Obs and Gynea CONSULTANT (head honcho himself) and he came in a talked to me about the whole business. Wanted to know how I got on in Bath and the steroid upping etc. I explained all and he said I may have to have a GA instead of the epidural anyway but he cannot make any decisions until I see the anaethetists, He wants me to see them ASAP. He went off immediately and tried to arrange the appt for next week, it might mean I end up coming in for a few days on the trot. I am having another scan in 2 weeks and they both want to see me straight afterwards. I need another eye scan and I can have that in 2 weeks when I come. All in all, very good. Peanut is fine- they are very pleased with me keeping Peanut in for a whole 26 weeks and are very keen to keep Peanut in there for as long as possible. SO am I! 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Author Message mary2000 Joined: 03 Jan 2006 Posts: 12167 Location: Rustington, West Sussex Posted: Thu Aug 16, 2007 9:34 am Post subject: What a good mum Back to top chockers Joined: 01 May 2007 Posts: 3726 Location: West Norfolk Posted: Fri Aug 17, 2007 3:14 pm Post subject: jenni_b wrote: Hi I do have a cleaner and I think I will extending her hours for a few months to include ironing etc. Thankfully my mum and dad are close by and my in laws are moving at the end of SEPt to our village so hoping to have shifted support! Richard is going to take 4 wks leave after paternity and hopfully that will lead us up to Christmas roughly. Think I might have to pass on putting up decorations and delegate that to someone else! Eleanor, you are dead right- look forward is the thing to do. My mum says whatever happens- giving birth is just a day. You can do anything for a day. Have posted a bit on the surgery section too. Thanks again.Good idea also could she do a bit of every thing like peeling veg to help i would have my cleaner doing a bit of everthing . Jenni xx Back to top jenni_b Joined: 14 Sep 2004 Posts: 8596 Location: Hampshire Posted: Sun Aug 19, 2007 3:36 pm Post subject: Afternoon all. I am a hefty 27 weeks pregnant and have indigestion all the time. Spending a lot of time swigging gaviscon and burping! Nice! All is glamour when pregnant. HAHAHA Dropped Gemma off at camp for a week, it is her first time away for a whole week- done a few days but this is much bigger! She is only in Salisbury (about 45 mins away) but far enough. It is a performing arts week (right up our little drama queens street!) Michael has tomorrow with me and then he is off to my mum and dads for few days. He is excited as he is going fishing with Dad.... Dad is trying to convince him that fishing is to do with eating copious amounts of bacon sarnies and drinking hot chocolate on the pier!! A fish catch is a bonus! Peanut is enormous! More like Beach ball. The baby likes to curl up on my right side and wriggle and kick about when I try and have a sleep. The midwife says I could be delivered from 30 wks and this has given me the willies. This would mean Sept! I have accepted that Peanut is likely to come in Oct but SEPTEMBER?! Help! I need to chase up to see the anethaetist (however it is spelt!) this week and I am up the surgery being poked and blood tested nearly every day this wk. Next week, I have the scan and Richard has taken the day off as I am seeing the obs and gynea and diabetic team. Yannick was sick in the night and so no food today. He had a nice walk but not his normal self at all. Ate something odd up the woods last eve I think. libido rubbish... still manage it sometimes though- my legs an arf ache this morning! Back to top jeanb Joined: 04 Sep 2006 Posts: 13681 Location: Timperley, Cheshire Posted: Sun Aug 19, 2007 4:25 pm Post subject: Thanks Jenni. I look forward to the daily blog. I'm sure you will miss Gemma dreadfully (and Michael) but a little time apart is always good for parents AND kids. Makes you appreciate each other more, somehow. Much love Jeanxxxxx Back to top mary2000 Joined: 03 Jan 2006 Posts: 12167 Location: Rustington, West Sussex Posted: Mon Aug 20, 2007 9:47 am Post subject: Hi Jenni - you are doing so well and being so brave in light of the issues surrounding peanut's birth. Just remember that the medics are keeping such a close eye on you and you are in good hands. Your little one when make an entrance soon enough but in the meantime enjoy every day of the pregnancy - it is a special time. Thinking of you as always and sending hugs to you all. By the way, I completely agree with Jean, although you will miss the children, absence does make the heart grow fonder. Mary xx Back to top susan_h Joined: 17 Jan 2007 Posts: 2112 Location: Norfolk Posted: Mon Aug 20, 2007 7:17 pm Post subject: Hi Jenni Just looked at your photographs - isnt it odd I imagined you as a brunette it just goes to show that we often suume things totally incorrectly. You look "blooming" Sue Back to top LAL34 Joined: 19 Jul 2005 Posts: 344 Location: Hampshire Posted: Tue Aug 21, 2007 10:24 am Post subject: Sorry Jenni meant to post this last week but have had to keep off the computer as my neck's nasty. You mentioned 4D scans. Don't know if you had somewhere in mind in Eastleigh/Southampton but I know they do those scans at my physio's clinic in Whiteley. They're not just a physio centre. Saw some of the scan pics when they had their open day 18 months ago & they were amazing. One of the receptionists was pregnant at the time so she was the guinea pig!!! Here's the link to their website if your interested: http://www.lbhealthcare....uk/html/ultrasound.html Hope all is going well & you're getting some much needed rest. All the best - Linda Back to top jenni_b Joined: 14 Sep 2004 Posts: 8596 Location: Hampshire Posted: Tue Aug 21, 2007 11:24 am Post subject: Hi Linda This is the place I was thinking of going. It is quite a chunk of money though and we are quite skint now! Will think about it seriously as if it helps Michael and Gemma and bond with Peanut it will be worth the money. Thanks for the link. Jenni xx Back to top jenni_b Joined: 14 Sep 2004 Posts: 8596 Location: Hampshire Posted: Tue Aug 21, 2007 8:18 pm Post subject: Extra blog bit. I am up the surgery tommorow. I have to have some more blood tests and am praying that the ESR and CRP are still agreeing with the steroids at 20mg now and are still on the way down from the whopping 107 ESR! If so then I may be able to go for the elective C section and then I can be awake and Richard be present for the birth. As it is some surgeons balk at operating with ESRs higher than 50 due to increased risks. It is a bit of a worry. THey also want to check the kidneys are still behaving. Still no news from the aneathatists (sp?) and so I will be on the blower to the midwife at hosp if no appt comes in the post. My bump aches. Peanut is huge! I am all going out round the front and the muscles under bump and round the sides and across my lower back ache. I have a growing family of stretch marks that could rival ripples on southsea sea front and I have boobs that could knock out Frank bruno cold just by walking up to him! Going well! Jenni xx Back to top jeanb Joined: 04 Sep 2006 Posts: 13681 Location: Timperley, Cheshire Posted: Wed Aug 22, 2007 8:08 am Post subject: Praying all goes well at the docs. You are coping brilliantly and I award you a star! xxxx Back to top jenni_b Joined: 14 Sep 2004 Posts: 8596 Location: Hampshire Posted: Wed Aug 22, 2007 8:13 am Post subject: Thanks Jean but Id rather have a medal! Jenni Back to top lucy-l Joined: 10 Mar 2006 Posts: 2024 Location: Hampshire Posted: Wed Aug 22, 2007 8:37 am Post subject: Oh Jenni... it is so very exciting!! Please keep us posted how the appointment goes... Julie Back to top CreamTea Joined: 18 Jul 2007 Posts: 48 Location: Bristol Posted: Wed Aug 22, 2007 9:18 am Post subject: Just been reading back on some of your story so far!! Exciting and scary all rolled into one (as pregnancy always is of course - yours just that teeny bit more so!! ). When I was pregnant with Ruby (now 9) I had to have weekly hospital visits to check my bone marrow wasn't going to pack in on me again as it has in the past so I know a little of that "what's going to happen now" feeling. Doesn't help that time seems to go in super-slow motion whilst waiting for them to arrive. Hang on in there and good luck with today's appointment!! Nina XXXX Back to top jenni_b Joined: 14 Sep 2004 Posts: 8596 Location: Hampshire Posted: Wed Aug 22, 2007 11:31 am Post subject: back from the vampires den and I have been welcomed by the news that the outpatients dept have cocked up my appt. They want me to see the aneathatist on the 26th Oct. I am likely to have had/ being having the baby by then. Grrr managed to sort it out. They have illegally force booked me at 3.45 on 12th Sept. Their clinic normally finishes at 3, so I know it will be a long old wait. Also, Richards car has passed the MOT but only just as the exhaust pipe we have just had fitted (3wks ago) appears to have been bodged and the rest of the pipe is split. Guess where I will be going with Richard this afternoon- yep back to the garage that fitted the pipe. Pain in the BTM or what?! Jenni xx Back to top jenni_b Joined: 14 Sep 2004 Posts: 8596 Location: Hampshire Posted: Wed Aug 22, 2007 3:16 pm Post subject: Sorted out the blooming car. Stressful! Going for a rest now as we are out for a bbq (in the rain!) this eve. Jenni xx how to be a velvet bulldoser
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Author Message lucy-l Joined: 10 Mar 2006 Posts: 2024 Location: Hampshire Posted: Wed Aug 22, 2007 3:55 pm Post subject: I understand Jenni....hate the hassle cars bring!! Hope you enjoy your rest and peanut doesnt kick too hard while you are trying to sleep Julie Back to top jeanb Joined: 04 Sep 2006 Posts: 13681 Location: Timperley, Cheshire Posted: Wed Aug 22, 2007 4:29 pm Post subject: Enjoy the bbq, rain or no rain. Have some fun before the kids come back! Great news about the appointment on the 26th October - come on, though, you should have guessed! lots of love xxxxxxx Back to top jenni_b Joined: 14 Sep 2004 Posts: 8596 Location: Hampshire Posted: Thu Aug 23, 2007 12:11 pm Post subject: Yes I should have guessed- going too well with the NHS! Had a fabby evening last night. Bbq in the rain is british tradition I know but we all had a great laugh. I knew quite a lot of the people there, but some I only knew by sight and it was good to talk with some I dont know so well. Including one lady I was at school with- not seen her for 15 yrs. 3 of us there were pregnant and 2 others have just had babies. I also got to chat to one lady who is single and she said how much she would have liked to have had children but cannot. I was able to chat about adoption/ long term care and she seemed really interested and enthused. Still, despite RA and all I am doing some good somewhere! Jenni xx Back to top jeanb Joined: 04 Sep 2006 Posts: 13681 Location: Timperley, Cheshire Posted: Thu Aug 23, 2007 4:52 pm Post subject: Stop putting yourself down - you do US good on the forum all the time! Delighted it went so well and you had a relaxing time away from everything. Back to top jenni_b Joined: 14 Sep 2004 Posts: 8596 Location: Hampshire Posted: Fri Aug 24, 2007 6:52 am Post subject: from main discussions hi been to midwife. I am feeling achy tired and a bit under the weather. Some hurting in my sides and back. Blood tests back and my white cells are up- neucrophils. ESR calmer at 58 (down from 107) on 20mg steroids a day. She shipped me straight into see the dr. I have to do a wee test in the morning. Kidneys are starting to find things tough apparently. I dont know what I will do if I have to come off the steroids Crying or Very sad Midwife will ring me tommorow to ask how I am. What a good lady! Jenni xx Back to top jenni_b Joined: 14 Sep 2004 Posts: 8596 Location: Hampshire Posted: Fri Aug 24, 2007 12:51 pm Post subject: MIdwife been on the phone. She has spoken to the hospital and yes my kidneys are struggling. I have low albumin, potassium, sodium and protein. White cell count is raised. It isnt raised much- just to 13.3 which if it was a big infection they would be much higher so all in all they think it is kidneys struggling to cope. If I feel suddenly worse then I have to go to A and E straight away. As it stands I am into see them anyway on Weds and they will chat more then. In the meantime I need to REST. Dont really want to rest as there is lots to do. Not feeling awful- just a bit under the weather and tired. I wonder if the kidney probs are RA related... I have had RA related kidney probs before.... Hmmm Lets hope not, perhaps I had better ring Bath. Jenni xx Back to top lizm Joined: 19 May 2005 Posts: 2696 Location: Worthing, Posted: Fri Aug 24, 2007 3:35 pm Post subject: Sorry to hear this Jenni but glad its not up too much, so PLEASE do what you're told - your body is saying the same - and REST! After carrying Peanut for so many weeks with such care this last lap is so important. There is nothing that cant wait and is more important than this special journey. Take care and do hope you will feel better soon.Lizxx Back to top jenni_b Joined: 14 Sep 2004 Posts: 8596 Location: Hampshire Posted: Fri Aug 24, 2007 4:06 pm Post subject: Hello all Have slept for 3 WHOLE hours this afternoon! Obviously needed it! Having a take away tonight so no cooking for me... drs orders I like! Jenni xx Back to top oakleycooke Joined: 02 Oct 2006 Posts: 173 Posted: Fri Aug 24, 2007 4:44 pm Post subject: glad you had a good rest. Take care, SARah. x Back to top jeanb Joined: 04 Sep 2006 Posts: 13681 Location: Timperley, Cheshire Posted: Fri Aug 24, 2007 5:34 pm Post subject: Thank goodness you are doing as you are told, woman!! Liz has put everything in a nutshell and, as usual, wise woman that she is, she is right. This little one is very special to all of us and if you don't rest, I'll get Steve to bring me down and sort you out! Love and prayers Jeanxxxx Back to top mary2000 Joined: 03 Jan 2006 Posts: 12167 Location: Rustington, West Sussex Posted: Fri Aug 24, 2007 5:57 pm Post subject: I totally agree with what Jean says - that Liz is so wise Plenty of rest my friend. Will you still be able to have your weekend of fun that you posted about? If you do, please take it easy. Mary xx Back to top prioryc Joined: 06 Aug 2007 Posts: 8745 Location: Kent Posted: Fri Aug 24, 2007 9:03 pm Post subject: Dear Jenni, Take it very easy: do as you have been advised. Praying that all improves . Eleanor x Back to top lucy-l Joined: 10 Mar 2006 Posts: 2024 Location: Hampshire Posted: Sat Aug 25, 2007 8:40 am Post subject: Hi Jenni Glad to hear you are being a good girl and resting up... Take advantage of it and catch up on some well earned rest.. Thinking of you and hope you are enjoying your weekend Julie Back to top jenni_b Joined: 14 Sep 2004 Posts: 8596 Location: Hampshire Posted: Sat Aug 25, 2007 9:29 am Post subject: On strict rest instructions from Richard. He has gone to get to Gemma and I am under house arrest!!! Oh well- dribbling over the James Martin Saturday kitchen. Jenni xx Back to top jenni_b Joined: 14 Sep 2004 Posts: 8596 Location: Hampshire Posted: Sat Aug 25, 2007 9:36 am Post subject: Had a bit of a scare last evening. When I go to bed Peanut wakes up normally. Last night Peanut didnt wake up. The bump was still. Wiggled about a bit and poked and prodded and still nothing. Started to get really scared. Went for a wee, more wiggling and poking and then Peanut kicked after 10 very long minutes. Thank goodness for that. I am NEVER going to complain about that baby wriggling about and keeping me awake again. Jenni xx how to be a velvet bulldoser
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