Jan/Feb 2011 Mommies (Nov & Dec 2010 early babes)

haha vix! No really i am FINE and having such a blessed pregnancy really. Did not mean to complain though... But we all have our ups and downs! I am now on experimenting with underwear that will not give me a rash.

But yeah - the sensitive skin is weird weird. I never had sensitive skin. But the upside - my face is glowing, no brown patches, no acne - so i can handle the bleeding and ouchies down there

Hi Girls

So, I am thinking I don't have a cleaning ladies for my home anymore

She has been working for me for about 5/6 years now, and she was such a sweety. She has also worked for my mom for about 2 years (3 days a week for my mom & 2 for me)

But she just never pitched yesterday at my mom's, and neither today at my house. And her phone is off. And she has my house keys....

But I do trust her. Think it might be the new boyfriend she has, since she has NEVER done this in all of the 7 years.

So, Vix, I will be trying to do most of the stuff myself and maybe get a cleaning lady in once or twice a month on a Sat. I am really so spoilt, and since reading all your VERY valid points, I did feel like I am just wasting money on a maid 2 days a week. Once would have been enough. Also, with unpaid maternity leave, it is better this way, otherwise I don't know how we would pay her. Last maternity leave was also unpaid, but then we didn't have a second home to pay....oh, the joy

PS: My mom has already got a new lady to help her 3 times a week, and she is a SAHM looking after only my LG! So lazy.....

MommyN, so sorry to hear about you feeling so down. I don't reeally know what to say (wish I did), but I think Vix has it covered. I do know that I struggle with my hormones aswell (ALOT) and man, they can drive you (ME) crazy. Hope it gets better soon.

Chan, sorry about the noe-noe! Not nice

Paisley, shame on the bleeding. I was unaware that could happen during pregnancy. Sounds painfull.

Oh, meant to ask. I have been getting really alot of discharge "down under" and think it is time for pantyliners. Did not have this problem with the first pregnancy. Do you guys experience this aswell? My gynae hust keeps saying that if it doesn't smell or itch, it is normal. I do still have the infection going back and forth, and I still treat it, but the discharge stays the same.

Chan, such a BEAUTIFUL nursery. I haven't started with mine. Getting nervous now...

Lizelle, I am the opposite of you. Do not like surprises at all. And my mom and sus LOVES them. So they try and "surprise" me all to often with stuff, but fail mostly

Did I mention that Hubby suggested we do ALL the housework ourselves and he'll help?? Silly man, told him it is so easy to spot a guy who has never cleaned a house before. They had a full time maid when he was growing up.

Hahahaha Vix - you're not a whiner!!

Chan- ouch hun! I hope the gynae's nurse can help you! Xxxxx

Paisley- sorry to hear you too are having such a tough time! Have you tried changing panties to maybe those super soft seamless ones! I don't know if it will help because I'm more of a tiny lacy thong type but loose fitting but maybe pick up a pair and see if it helps!

Wow makes me feel like a real whiner for no reason! I'm now ggreatful for only feeling heavy and having a few aches, I can't imagine how sore varacoise veins on my lady would be. O.k I'm suffering terribly with external haemorrhoids but they're notr sore, just in the way so will have to have them removed after the birth. Now I'm going to continue on and try not to complain because really I have it easy compared to what I'm hearing some of you going through! Xxxxxx HUGS!!!

Lizelle- ja thanks friend now I'm making pancakes!!!!! LOL Glad you're feeling better about LG's growth! She obviously goes mad for pancakes!

Meags- thanks for the input on BH, I've also been wondering because I didn't get any with C. I have been getting exactly what you explain but I never thought it was BH because no one ever explained it quite like you just did! Thanks so much!

Oh probably need to book a table at cappuccinos Greenstone mall hey? I'll phone them today and book a table for 6-8 provisionally and get more exact numbers end of next week.

I sent DH with the cupboard measurements today to buy the stuff for making these organizers I want built inside. I decided I have to have things done by next friday! I see my body is using a lot more iron again this week so I think that's why I'm feeling so crappy. Might just go and buy the preg Omega plus again.

MommyN- I'm sorry you're feeling so low. I was thinking about you a lot yesterday aswell, it must be difficult to find out you're pregnant half way through already. Sounds like you've got a great supportive gynae there though which is fab! Maybe take his advice and take something for the low feelings. As a sufferer of PND I would definately be taking something now if I felt low because I know how bad it can get after the birth. I am taking a script home from hospital after the birth and even if I don't need it at least it will be there if I do get down. I am absolutely convinced it's a hormonal imbalance and there is nothing you can do to avoid it if it's going to happen. Rather take meds and feel better before your baby arrives.

They really should change the name of PND, it has such a stigma attached, one that makes people have very little sympathy for the condition because people think you're either a loony or in capable of logical thinking or coping skills. It's horrible to have to admit to PND just because of what others might think which is terrible because denial only makes the condition worse and as I say I'm sure it's the hormonal changes. It's like PMS and the menopause, quite often people just have no sympathy and in fact are very cruel when actually it's completely to do with hormonal changes. I found mommies who had an instant bond and purely wonderful experience birth and post birth couldn't understand why I felt so much resentment. Honestly ladies if you feel even slightly down speak up about it, I promise you'll feel so much better. I was very lucky and had some very supportive but pushy friends in my group and one in particular just told me to seek help and it changed my life. I took meds for only a few weeks and I actually felt how good it was supposed to feel being a new mommy. I'm so sad I didn't do it earlier because I really resented the first 5-6m of my boys life. Our bond only started from when I started on the meds at 5m but thankfully it happened fast and is now strong.

hey girls - sorry long time. No personals. Chan - your room looks Awesome lady. I am so jelous that you are so far already! Sorry bout the syst tho!

If it is any consolation - you are not alone with the swollen feet... and my skin are so tender my underwear's elastics makes me bleeds often. Imagine my panic mode everytime i wipe and there is BRIGHT read BLOOD! Not long anymore for you though chan!

How's the rest?

Lizelle thanks for replying - yip it was Tiny Interiors!

MommyN I hope you feel more yourself soon. I'd definately try your Dr's suggestions and see if it helps. Just remember we are here for you all the time so please chat to us when you're feeling down.

AFM I have a cyst on my lady! Oh my Gosh it's freaking sore - i'm in so much pain. And my woman GP isn't working today and there's no way i'm going to some strange male GP to look at my swollen lady! Will phone the nurse at the gynae just now and see if they can give me an antibiotic to clear it up or if it must be lanced. I honestly have tears in my eyes with every step I take it's so sore.

ARGH - what else can go wrong?? My poor body's giving up! I have vericose veins in my leg and my lady, heartburn, swollen feet and hands and backache! Don't think much else can go wrong!!