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Latest post on 29 January 2012 - 08:33
Oh AussiePup I hear you! I want my body back too! I'm a shorty so my bubs doesn't have much room and is pressing on either my bladder or my ribs which means I either have to pee or can't breathe. Plus I keep seeing women who are due now and they look the same size as me and I have about 10 weeks to go still! Don't get me wrong though, I am enjoying all of the little kicks and jabs and the joys of preparing the little clothes and thinking about what our baby will look like. My little guy had been in the transverse position until last night when he made the big turn to head down! It woke me up and was uncomfortable as he pushed himself WAY up to settle right under my breasts. I had to get out of bed at 5am which has been a regular occurance for the past month. The sleep deprivation is already setting in. I'm off to the doctor tomorrow and hopefully all will be fine. Her nurse wants to do an ultrasound everytime I have an appointment. I've had 4 ultrasounds so far and last time I declined. If she brings it up again tomorrow I'm going to decline again unless it's medically necessary. So far I'm having a textbook pregnancy (those are my Doctor's words) so I don't see why they keep exposing my poor bubs to all these ultrasounds. In Canada it's normal to have 2 maybe 3 throughout your whole pregnancy.
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Latest post on 28 January 2012 - 22:43
Totally over it... Our house just can't get rid of being sick ... I'm loaded with a cold almost every 2nd week it feels like. Due 4th April but I have been telling this rascal anytime from the 22nd march is fine by me! I'd like my body back now :) and my healthy immune system. The anger has subsided somewhat unless I'm noticeably tired then temper is quick to come. Patients isn't a strong point still. I look in the mirror each morning and ask myself where did the old me go... And can she come back. This other woman possessing her can be a right b*tch Oh and did I mention that I sorta electrocuted myself a couple of weeks ago? Crazy, but doc hooked me up to ECG machine to check my heart then the babies, all ok. The obgyn at the clinic I was at checked baby too. Noticed one of his kidneys is larger than should be but said that it could very well drain itself and may be because of his position, but to get it checked next can. I see Dr Elsa mid feb so will discuss and check then. All in all, terrified of #2 arriving, but want normal me back, but can't wait to meet him, but not ready for lack of sleep again. Ahh the joys. Tee hee hee.
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Latest post on 28 January 2012 - 22:09
Hi Shire.girl.uk, I have just emailed about meeting up :-) xx
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Latest post on 28 January 2012 - 14:51
Hi duddym Congrats on your pregnancy, when are you due? No i'm not from Yorkshire a little further south, Shropshire. It certainly is not long too go now that is why the panic, anxiety and of cousre the excitment starting to set in! Hi SG, due 14th April, going to deliver at City. I think we're relatively sorted because we got loads of things from the UK but I guess you never know until its here. Yep feeling excited, apprehensive, its going to be a big shock thats for sure!
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Latest post on 28 January 2012 - 12:01
Hi duddym Congrats on your pregnancy, when are you due? No i'm not from Yorkshire a little further south, Shropshire. It certainly is not long too go now that is why the panic, anxiety and of cousre the excitment starting to set in!
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Latest post on 28 January 2012 - 11:51
Hi April mummies, you have the same due date as me Munnus! How is everyone feeling? Not long to go now, I think it will whizz by... Shire girl are you from Yorkshire by any chance?
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Latest post on 28 January 2012 - 10:43
hello every1, couldn't be happier to find month-mates, am due 14/4 :) concerning the american hospital, so u know how much does it cost for the 3D/4D scan? am new to dubai and i wanna get it done... thanks in advance every1 :)
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Latest post on 27 January 2012 - 23:35
Thanks for the info lec299 This is our first baby as you probably can tell. It is very overwhelming being away from family and friends. That is good know about the American hospital, strange actually having such a choice. Certainly not like the NHS. I’m in the Marina also, would be lovely to meet up with another new mother to be. My email address is [email protected] if you fancy meeting for a coffee, decaf of course! :-)
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Latest post on 27 January 2012 - 18:44
Hi Shire.girl.uk. I'm due 8th April and just returned from a couple of months in the UK, so I understand how you feel. Is this your first baby? It's my first and I do feel quite overwhelmed at times being away from home, friends and family. I'm glad that you chose American Hospital - it's where I've been going since the beginning of my pregnancy and I feel very comfortable and happy there. We had a tour of the maternity unit and it further convinced me that we'd made the right choice. In terms of where to buy things, I can't be much help as I got most of the big purchases in the UK and flew them back. However, I know that Justkidding-me (online and store) does the big pram brands like Bugaboo, Quinny, Stokke. In the end, we decided on Mamas and Papas, who also have stores here - and am planning to get the nursery furniture from there too. For the smaller practical things I have left to buy, I am going to visit Mothercare in Dubai Mall/Marina Mall. And if you need clothes still, Mothercare/Mamas and Papas/Next all do lovely things (just expect the mark up, as I was quite shocked knowing what they should cost in the UK!) Where are you based in Dubai? I am in the Marina and perhaps we could meet for coffee as the last couple of months approach! xx
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Latest post on 27 January 2012 - 14:23
I’m due April also the 4th. I’ve returned to Dubai after two months back in the UK and we’ve decided to have the baby here where my husband will be based. On our return we’ve had so much to sort out such as where to give birth? We’ve been frantically visiting hospitals and finally decided on the American Hospital. After a whistle-stop tour of the hospitals myself and husband sat for lunch in a trance state both with this overwhelming feeling of panic, anxiety and excitement. We both realised we are here on our own away from family and friends and we really don’t have a clue what to do with a newborn!! This fountain of knowledge i thought would kick in really doesn’t!! Shortly after i booked antenatal classes, hopefully we’ll at least have a basic knowledge by the end. Now we just have to buy things such as a pram/pushchair!! Oh my goodness nobody told me it’s a mine field on the buggy pram world... the pressure of choosing the right pram?? As well as all the other essentials. Anyway I’ve decided stressing is no good, action is now needed. If anybody can offer any advice especially regarding the best places for baby supplies and prams, it would be very much appreciated. Hope you’re all on track and getting use to the sleepless nights (turning, peeing, etc) good preparation for the months ahead.
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Latest post on 09 January 2012 - 15:47
hey citronKB i was meaning to bring up this thread :) happy new year to everybody...apart from the very very low vit D levels which escalate my leg and feet pain i am doing great!!
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Latest post on 09 January 2012 - 12:37
How is everybody doing? Im getting more pain in my back, hips and bad leg cramps at night otherwise all is good :) hope everything is fine with April mummies
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Latest post on 19 December 2011 - 09:42
@ausiepup: my feets are not better. just waiting for lab results might have to go for vit d3 injections. your hormones are making you angry. can you have somebody over to live with you for few days? that might help. although when i had my inlaws i craved for alone time :) . i too had a short temper in first few months. poor DH getting the most of it since its only 2 of us here :) but then i started meditation. it has helped me alot. and i have to do that because everybody says anger is not good for baby. they get more cranky :( @coffeegal: we are in same boat :) i had my anomaly scan yesterday and the pic is so lovely that both of us couldn't stop staring :) my son is a boxer too. moves his hands more as compared to feets :) i don't have a very good picture of my baby as whenever she tried to focus on face he moves his hands infront!! as for the breathing i have that during the day too and at night too. doc has told me to keep water with me all time and sip it slowly. i am drinking 3-4 lt daily! baby puts pressure on your diaphragm because now he has started growing so this is common. sometimes at night i have to wake up and sit or i stand in balcony its so difficult to breathe. just try and take deep breaths and slowly. some people have more difficulty then others. hope you feel better. my inlaws were here last month and frankly after they went i didn't do any work for 2 days. i was so tired as i have insomnia too and during the day i feel sleepy then there is breakfast and lunch to make apart from showing them around. my mom in law helped alot but still....my parents are coming over tomorrow so i would get a little rest. :)
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Latest post on 19 December 2011 - 08:44
I had my anomoly scan a few weeks back and everything went well. I've got my 4D picture of my little guy and couldn't be happier. He's boxing away in my tummy most days and nights and I'm struggling to breathe lately. Anyone else finding it hard to breathe already? My DH wants me to go to the doctor and get it checked out. Also I'm suffering terrible insomnia lately and I've got my in-laws coming this week for a two week stay so I don't know how I'm going to manage with not sleeping at night and then having to entertain them during the day when all I want to do is lay about because I'm tired from not sleeping or breathing properly! On the brightside I've been enjoying my time off and doing lots of Christmas baking - mmm, mmm!
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Latest post on 16 December 2011 - 11:46
Sorry to hear about the pain in your feet... Doesn't sound nice at all. Hope you can get that sorted. I can't get over the rage in me. I've never been a short fused person or angry, always work through a tough situation and try to learn from it and see the positives but omg these hormones and ds1 still screaming for 2 hrs at night isn't helping me... I'm snappy and feel like I could go a good boxing session with mike Tyson and win! :) What's with that!?
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Latest post on 12 December 2011 - 11:31
hi everybody, back after a month long vacation at home. i am due for anomaly scan next week....waiting eagerly for that. anyone having trouble with their feet?? i am unable to walk.they pain alot :( doc says it happens but i am unable to sleep at night due to pain.it is very frustrating to sit with your feets up all day when you are a outdoor person.but thankfully nausea has subsided if not left properly. hope everyone else is having a wonderful pregnancy.
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Latest post on 04 December 2011 - 14:36
Ha ha, know what you mean about baby kicking in the night! Our little one enjoys an early morning somersault and kicking session - around 5am, which isn't very helpful! I'm at American Hospital with Dr Nasreen. x
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Latest post on 04 December 2011 - 14:36
Ha ha, know what you mean about baby kicking in the night! Our little one enjoys an early morning somersault and kicking session - around 5am, which isn't very helpful! I'm at American Hospital with Dr Nasreen. x
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Latest post on 03 December 2011 - 21:47
All good here despite a week of not a lot of sleep... Ds1 we have just done cry it out method with and omg it was the, hardest thing I have ever done in my whole life. Giving birth was even easier! But now things have settled and he is starting to self settle which is great. As for the rascal due April he really needs to learn night from day coz seriously the kicks and punches I get between now and 1am are huge... Feels like he is having a party! Lol. Happy birthday to you son CABear Congrats on your little boy lec99. Where is everyone delivering? Or have we already discussed this and I've been out of loop? I'm at city with dr Elsa. Xox
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Latest post on 03 December 2011 - 21:29
Hi ladies, I had my 20 week scan a couple of weeks ago and it's a little boy :-) Our first baby and we're very excited. Looks like there's a lot of boys arriving in April! How is everyone feeling? I've got some energy again and feeling great. Just a little hip pain at night that keeps me awake at times. x
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Latest post on 26 November 2011 - 12:40
I had 20 week scan this week too. As for whether it's a boy or girl, I am going to keep it a surprise. I have 2 boys already so a little girl would be nice but I am comfortable with boys already so in many ways a boy would be easier! Of course, it doesn't matter to me either way as long as it's healthy!! I also had my gestational diabetes test this week. I thought it seemed a little early but my doctor said I could do it any time now. ?? We're celebrating my oldest son's 4th birthday today. I can't believe how fast they grow!!
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Latest post on 25 November 2011 - 22:10
Yes quite happy with it being a boy I must admit... I know what to do with a boy. Lol. DH I think had a glimmer of hope for a girl but I was so nervous for a girl ... But as long as he is healthy that's the main thing... So far so good, he is measuring bigger than ds1 at this same time (3 days difference from when I had anomaly scan with ds1 to this time round but wouldn't think 3 days would make a big a difference as what the sizes are showing for this munchkin). So slightly nervous about that. Lol. Congrats on the boy Ann-3. Has anyone else found out or you keeping it a surprise? <em>edited by AussiePup on 25/11/2011</em>
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Latest post on 25 November 2011 - 19:09
Thank you AussiePup! :) Congratulations are in order too! second boy, eh? I just learnt my LO is a boy too. :)
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Latest post on 24 November 2011 - 18:39
Ann-3 my son loves the peek-a-boo books as they rhyme and have some fun animals in them. Had my anomaly scan today, all is good and it's another boy :)
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Latest post on 22 November 2011 - 20:12
Hello, I am having our first baby soon and I can't seem to plan ahead enough! Want to start a library for LO (am I now going over the bend?)! Wanted ideas and tips to start a collection of books. Got some great ones from the Flea Market this month Some of the books I got I am sure the Lo can't read till he is 6!). Tips, anyone?
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Latest post on 22 November 2011 - 18:10
Yep doing my scan on thurs at fmc Hmm duddym I'm doing mine at 28 weeks ... But do have a friend who had hers done at 12 wks and will have again at 28 weeks because with her first born she had gestational diabetes. Perhaps ask ur doc why so early ... I always thought it was at 26-28 weeks. Don't know how I will go this time with it, I have a sprite and feel like I've had a red bull.
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Latest post on 22 November 2011 - 12:43
I've also got my 20 week scan coming up, doc wants to do gestational diabetes test at this time is anyone else doing it so early? Everywhere i've read says do it around 28 weeks?
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Latest post on 22 November 2011 - 12:13
Im also waiting for my 20 weeks scan (well more like 21 weeks + as doctor suggested) so excited to see the little one on close up :) Did u have your 20 weeks scan in FMC?
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Latest post on 22 November 2011 - 11:41
Hi all How's everyone doing? Got my 20 week scan this week... Well 21 really. Getting confirmation of pink or blue. Uni has finished so now I have til march / April to spend with ds until this bubs comes along, very happy to have so much time with him :) again. Sending u all hugs hope u r doing well. P.s if anyone interested in ingelsina zippy pram n car seat I am selling - perfect condition is on dubizzle
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Latest post on 15 November 2011 - 18:19
Hello everyone, Really pleased to find a group of mums due in April next year - my due date is the 12th. Am quite new in Dubai and need to find a good hospital - is anyone going to American hospital and what is it like? Hope everyone is doing well. I am due in April of 2012 as well. I have been to Dubai before, but not for delivery LOL. I am going to Welcare.
 
 

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