About 8 weeks and things will begin to get better :)

Melrymax
Melrymax Member Posts: 226
edited 18. Oct 2012, 14:45 in Living with Arthritis archive
I have exactly 8 weeks till my baby is due.... Once baby is out..... I can start back on my amytriptaline and naproxen and also my pregnancy hormones won't be there to keep all my muscles and ligaments relaxed so they can support me better and my pelvis will begin to go back to normal. :) I must say this has been an experience and a half and is more than likely going to result in no more children! :(
I am so excited to meet my baby and it has all been worth it, but I am almost very excited to get back to what used to be normal for me :)

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  • stickywicket
    stickywicket Member Posts: 27,764
    edited 30. Nov -1, 00:00
    I actually remember that feeling, Mel, although it was 38 years ago. The last month was a ****, I loved him and his brother dearly (and still do) but there was never, ever going to be another 9 months like that :lol:

    Please let us know when (s)he is born. I hope it all goes quickly and well.
    If at first you don't succeed, then skydiving definitely isn't for you.
    Steven Wright
  • Melrymax
    Melrymax Member Posts: 226
    edited 30. Nov -1, 00:00
    Thanks sticky, hope you are well. The nesting is starting to set in (decided every room in the house need re decorating) I will be sure to annouce when he/she is here :) mos certainly on countdown now.... Soda law ill go over lol
  • stickywicket
    stickywicket Member Posts: 27,764
    edited 30. Nov -1, 00:00
    Decorating, eh? I just got the cleaning bug. Could do with being pregnant again :roll:
    If at first you don't succeed, then skydiving definitely isn't for you.
    Steven Wright
  • loovechocolate
    loovechocolate Member Posts: 77
    edited 30. Nov -1, 00:00
    Oh bless you I an remember that 35 years back now and we only had 1 also I've had OA since I was 7 evil evil evil love him to bits but couldn't go through it again either spent 4 of the 9 month hospital. Good luck
    xx
  • frogmorton
    frogmorton Member Posts: 30,087
    edited 30. Nov -1, 00:00
    Hi Merylmax

    I agree he/she will be SO worth it :D But you need your own health sorted too :? I can quite understand you only wanting one child!

    8 weeks....That'll be before Christmas! In fact sometime in the middle of November?? I am so exited for you :)

    Love and gentle hugs for you in the meantime

    Toni xxx
  • Melrymax
    Melrymax Member Posts: 226
    edited 30. Nov -1, 00:00
    I have already got 2, I didn't think it would be this bad as the other 2 were ok (they were before I was diagnosed) due 8th nov :)
  • applerose
    applerose Member Posts: 3,621
    edited 30. Nov -1, 00:00
    Ooooh, another baby on the way. Do you know what you're having? My daughter was due yesterday and has been cleaning and sorting out cupboards like mad the last few days. She is 70% sure she's having a girl. They couldn't quite see properly on the scan.
    Christine
  • Melrymax
    Melrymax Member Posts: 226
    edited 30. Nov -1, 00:00
    Congratulations on your chunky girl applerose :). No not a clue of what I am having, my husband thinks he saw a willy (but that was when the sonographer was scanning over the head) odd are it will be a boy... Everyone else is having girls so I'll even out the population ;) X
  • applerose
    applerose Member Posts: 3,621
    edited 30. Nov -1, 00:00
    Thank you Melrymax. Sounds like wishful thinking on your husband's part. :lol: Hope the last few weeks go well for you.
    Christine
  • Melrymax
    Melrymax Member Posts: 226
    edited 30. Nov -1, 00:00
    It's now about 5 weeks. But in 2 weeks time I will be trying my best to naturally evict ;) probably wont work though as these little monkeys don't like to budge until well and truly ready!!!!
  • mig
    mig Member Posts: 7,154
    edited 30. Nov -1, 00:00
    Gosh this is so exciting,meeting your baby for the first time is wonderful i remember it well,,good luck with it all and keep us informed.Mig
  • stickywicket
    stickywicket Member Posts: 27,764
    edited 30. Nov -1, 00:00
    Melrymax wrote:
    It's now about 5 weeks. But in 2 weeks time I will be trying my best to naturally evict ;)

    Interesting, mel. Will you be serving an eviction order, getting the bailiffs in or (aaaargh) using a battering ram. Proceed with caution, I think. And please let us know once the eviction is successful.
    If at first you don't succeed, then skydiving definitely isn't for you.
    Steven Wright
  • applerose
    applerose Member Posts: 3,621
    edited 30. Nov -1, 00:00
    Not long now then. Hope it's not dragging too much for you.
    Christine
  • Melrymax
    Melrymax Member Posts: 226
    edited 30. Nov -1, 00:00
    It's dragging like a ball and chain! I will be Serving an eviction notice! A few of the things I can't do like hot curry/castor oil- I can't run to the loo! Doing the deed is just impossible lol so have bought myself some clary sage oil for massage as that is meant to help and evening primrose oil capsules. And my obstetrician has wrote for me to have a sweep at 38 weeks!
  • LignumVitae
    LignumVitae Member Posts: 1,972
    edited 30. Nov -1, 00:00
    Good luck Merlymax, I hope things work and your little one agrees to your early eviction plans! LV xx
    Hey little fighter, things will get brighter
  • Melrymax
    Melrymax Member Posts: 226
    edited 30. Nov -1, 00:00
    Eviction notice being served tomorrow as I will be 37 weeks!!!! Can't wait to meet my little bundle :(
  • mig
    mig Member Posts: 7,154
    edited 30. Nov -1, 00:00
    Good luck.Hope all goes well.Mig
  • applerose
    applerose Member Posts: 3,621
    edited 30. Nov -1, 00:00
    Not long now then. Hope things haven't been too bad for you. Do you think baby will take any notice of the eviction order? I hope so, so you can get back to normal.
    Christine
  • diamond
    diamond Member Posts: 396
    edited 30. Nov -1, 00:00
    Hope you have your baby soon,best wishes for a speedy delivery.x
  • fowls48
    fowls48 Member Posts: 1,357
    edited 30. Nov -1, 00:00
    Good luck with the sweep :shock: merlymax make sure you ask for pocket duties on the day .Not long now .

    Fowls xx
  • stickywicket
    stickywicket Member Posts: 27,764
    edited 30. Nov -1, 00:00
    Good luck, Mel! And a quick return to decent meds.
    If at first you don't succeed, then skydiving definitely isn't for you.
    Steven Wright
  • Melrymax
    Melrymax Member Posts: 226
    edited 30. Nov -1, 00:00
    Thanks everyone... Baby hasn't taken any notice as of yet :roll: no surprise really.... Bet I'm still here in 2/3 weeks time lol