Parenting after Loss and Miscarriage ~ September 2008 - Page 17 - Pregnancy, Birth & Baby Forums ~ BellyBelly

mako · #**289** (**permalink**) December 2nd, 2008, 05:43 PM

Willow Sending you great big

babe. I have been thinking about you heaps and wondering how you are doing. I'll be thinking of you guys tomorrow and I'm sure everything will be perfect and can't wait to hear all about it.
All the best with looking after your mum too.

Jayne Sorry I haven't answered your question hun... I only saw Rach briefly on Friday at Lilli's funeral. I have sent her a couple of text messages to see how she is doing. Her and her DH and DS are going away for a few days tomorrow just so they can spend some time together without people dropping in on them all the time.
If you have a look at my facebook page,you'll be able to see the butterflies that were released on Friday too. I can't remember if you have me as a friend on there or not

I hope you get the results at WW tonight too and what a lovely thing you do for your girls for their birthdays. I'm sure that will mean alot to them when they look back on what you have done

Spring Angel · #**290** (**permalink**) December 2nd, 2008, 07:25 PM

Sorry for the lack of personals ladies but I have a million things to do before work tomorrow and I want to watch the Britney special at 7.30 (lame I know)

just popping in to give Willow my support for tomorrow. I'll be checking from work (naughty naughty) and I can't wait to hear your wonderful news. I know how stressful scans are hun but I'm sending you all the positivity I can.

lv Spring

Michelle71 · #**291** (**permalink**) December 2nd, 2008, 07:32 PM

Willow - I will be thinking of you tomorrow and I am just a phone call away if you need anything. A dressing change

a hug or some moral support. Just give me a call and I can be there ASAP

Just a quick one from me. Feeling frustrated and teary with this *hammock* child who is refusing to turn around and facing a hospital admission in around a weeks time. My little man will be so distraught if he is without mummy and the potential is it could be 2-4 weeks

Not practical even if it is needed.

Had acupuncture tonight with electrical current (wasn't THAT interesting

) and now off to moxa to annoy the cr@p out of her again. Hoping she will get the hint soon.

BBL - love and hugs to all

Janie · #**292** (**permalink**) December 2nd, 2008, 08:59 PM

Willow, thinking of you hun, will be holding your hand through cyberspace tomorrow

I know how awful (and wonderful!) scans can be, it's so stressful. But I'm feeling very confident that you're going to hear those beautiful words we all love so much

I can't wait to hear your good news! If you're doing a text thing, would you mind texting me? I will be working in the arvo so won't be able to get online.

Michelle, my heart is really breaking for you. What a double-edged sword you're facing. I feel ill for you at the thought of you being away from your little guy so long, I really and truly understand how heartbreaking that prospect is. I hope with all my heart that your little girl gets the hint soon and turns around! I'd take up or down at this point! Though of course we're hoping for head down

. Here for you anytime you need a chat. There might be a few of them if you have to endure the dreaded hospital stay! Many hugs to you lovely

Michelle71 · #**293** (**permalink**) December 2nd, 2008, 09:39 PM

Janie - do you want to be put on speed dial

If I get admitted I will go nuts and I may be speaking to MANY of you on a regular basis!!! There is only so much you can do confined to a hospital

Although I do have contacts at the adjoining hospitals who could visit but it is not the same as being home with my little (and big) man. He was so excited to see me tonight (the little one that is) and I had only been gone a few hours.

Not to mention the planning of who will look after him as DH isn't due to finish work until the 20th. I have a list and a stand-by group of family and friends waiting for instructions but we can't organise the work thing until D-day (whenever that is

). As for the head up / head down scenario ..... either direction is good at this point!!!!! She just needs to make up her mind. Aaarrrgggghhhhh - the main issue was meant to be the VBAC!!!!!!

Anyhoo - the positive from tonight is that I have annoyed her significantly and she is wriggling around so hopefully she will start to get a move on. Pool is looking good for Thursday - who said they wanted tickets

Janie · #**294** (**permalink**) December 2nd, 2008, 09:50 PM

Yay, get moving little girl! Happy to be on speed dial Michelle

~Jayne~ · #**295** (**permalink**) December 2nd, 2008, 10:03 PM

ME ME ME ME ME!!!!!!!!!! I would honestly buy tickets to see you do your handstands in the pool Michelle!!! All the babies are so smart these days, maybe you could send her a text & tell her to turn her Sat-Nav on to find the exit??? PMSL. Gosh, you really are in a pickle. I have no clue, but I did think that **some** babies will turn while you are in labour, but I do know that your Dr doesn't want you to get to that point until she is in the correct possy.

MAKO _ I just accepted you as a friend on Facebook.

I'm glad to hear that Rach is taking some time away, I actually had a little tear just then when I read that because I thought about how they would have probably removed Lilli's carseat to go on their trip. I just can't stop thinking about the grief this family has had to endure & I wish like mad there was something I could do. I know I am only me & very insignificant but it doesn't stop me from feeling overwrought with emotion for them. On a brighter note I am going to go stalk your facebook now for some pics to see what you look like!!!

WILLOW _ I know your anxious about tomorrow, I would be exactly the same, but you are going to see good things tomorrow! Just be mindful you will be very full of pee so don't breathe a sigh of relief too deep or you might find yourself very embarrassed.

Geepers, I think it's time for bed for me.

ME _ I"m being a nutter tonight because I am sooooooooo loving myself. 1.4kg down thank you very much! That would make the nice rounded figure of 6kg that I have lost! But I can't forget I have a nice rounded figure of nearly 15kg that I still need to lose. LOL. I WILL get there & then I will have my avatar changed to a hoochie hot mama with a fire engine red spunkylicious bikini on.

Ok, me really going to bed. Gone a little crazy tonight, don't know what's come over me. Gosh, lucky Alan is away or he'd be in trouble tonight. heheh

LisaL · #**296** (**permalink**) December 2nd, 2008, 10:44 PM

Willow sweety, my heart, hands, fingers, toes, well you get my drift.. are all crossed for you for tomorrow. Praying you get to see a beautiful little bean with a heartbeat. Thinking of you and sending you my love.

To all the other lovelies, will be back tomorrow for personals.

LisaL · #**297** (**permalink**) December 2nd, 2008, 10:45 PM

PS Jayne... I want coconuts like yours....

Michelle71 · #**298** (**permalink**) December 3rd, 2008, 07:05 AM

Jayne - the turning when labour commences isn't a problem and he is likely to let me wait until that happens (whenever that happens)

He is such a good OB. The problem only occurs if my waters break and she is still sideways and the cord falls out first and gets squashed. It starves her of oxygen and she needs to be out ASAP. He won't let me be at home and risk that which is more than reasonable.

Alan is a lucky (or unlucky

) man tonight

If only he knew your current state of mind!!! Congratulations with the weight loss. You should be so very proud of yourself. Sat-nav is looking like a good idea too. I might send her an SMS with a message too!! May not be polite for her pristine ears. I'll send you a piccie of the handstands if I can get someone to come along with me - and not fall into the pool laughing as they take the picture

Thinking of you Willow. Big hugs to everyone.

mako · #**299** (**permalink**) December 3rd, 2008, 12:38 PM

Willow I'm secretly holding your hand too babe. Just know that I'm thinking of you guys today

Michelle I hope the little miss managed to turn 1 way or the other during her "playtime" yesterday. I'd come and take the photos of the handstands if I was a bit closer and didn't have to work

Hi to everyone

Willow · #**300** (**permalink**) December 3rd, 2008, 07:05 PM

Hello my beautiful friends....WE HAVE A HEARTBEAT!!

OMG what a horrendous morning but sooooo worth all that stress and anxiety and tears to hear those magic words!

Our little Boo (geddit? Boo...as in "surprise!" PMSL, I know, I know, pretty lame and nowhere near as clever as Edna but DH and I had a chuckle and thought it was pretty cute) is looking strong and healthy!!! Measuring 6w4d, HR 143bpm (spot on for dates this time, the sonographer said that was really good) and no signs of more bleeding.

I sent a txt to those I could but don't have numbers for Deb, Jayne, Lisa, Bek...um, think that's it. Feel free to PM them to me if you want.

I can't tell you how RELIEVED I am!! I know it is still very early days and we still have lots of hurdles to overcome but I feel like I can exhale tonight. I have friends coming from interstate this weekend for a girly weekend and am so relieved i can just relax a bit now and enjoy my time with them.

Mum and dad are still here (dad is driving me batty but that's another post

) and very busy getting ready for work and preschool etc tomorrow so I'd better go.

Also - please remember to keep this off FB just for now but I soooooo appreciate the lovely cryptic messages in your status updates today LOL - you girls are just too special for words and I cherish you all

AnnaT · #**301** (**permalink**) December 3rd, 2008, 07:56 PM

Thats the best news Willow, YAY for Boo (I think thats cute!). So exciting!

Michelle71 · #**302** (**permalink**) December 3rd, 2008, 09:22 PM

Oscar is known as Boo most of the time by me so I think the name is just gorgeous

I was so relieved to get the message

Would anyone like to know there are 21 days until Christmas

OMG I have so much to do and so little *outside* time if this little Christmas turkey doesn't turn around soon

I stink of moxa and I am sick of trying the techniques for turning when she is (obviously) quite comfortable in her hammock. Jayne - I might need to borrow Jess for some of that practice because I don't see Edna as being an *easy* child and I might need the training. Not to mention the fact Jessica is gorgeous and full of attitude (which I personally love - most days, and usually when it is not my son giving me the attitude

but that is a whole other saga!!)

BBL - need to go and spend some more time on my hands and knees. And no - I am not washing the floors and DH is at work

Spring Angel · #**303** (**permalink**) December 3rd, 2008, 09:44 PM

Whoo Hoo Willow

and I think Boo is a great name.

Michelle: If anyone can get a baby to turn matie it is you. You are doing everything within your power so I only hope the little lady turns for you soon. You really should get in the hammock business, you'd make a fortune

Jayne: 1.4kgs! WTG what an excellent effort

Michelle71 · #**304** (**permalink**) December 3rd, 2008, 09:51 PM

Spring - I make a great hammock

Or so my children keep telling me

LisaL · #**305** (**permalink**) December 4th, 2008, 07:01 AM

Willow

for Boo! What a clever little bub. I am so happy for you and relieved. Hopefully you can start to enjoy this tiny miracle now. Now I can have a great day too

BBL..

Janie · #**306** (**permalink**) December 4th, 2008, 08:06 AM

You know how happy I am Willow!!!!!!!!! My SIL is called Boo (for Rebecca, I know, I know

). I think it's a goregous name for your little bean! Well done to you