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P.M. Marc - Jul 07, 2005 11:23:08 pm PDT #7767 of 9843
So come, my friends, be not afraid/We are so lightly here/It is in love that we are made; In love we disappear

Ugh, Fiona. May you find an antenatal unit with internet access and decent food.

Take it easy, drink plenty of fluids (for the usual "preventing dehydration related contractions" reasons), and fingers crossed that you go bleed-free for the next five weeks.


Am-Chau Yarkona - Jul 07, 2005 11:34:53 pm PDT #7768 of 9843
I bop to Wittgenstein. -- Nutty

I wasn't in London, and so far it looks like no-one in my immediate circle was affected, either-- though I expect that in the next few weeks, any connections I have to the 38 dead and 700 injured will become apparent. As has been remarked, we're all being quite stoic, and most of us are bloodyminded sorts who won't refuse to travel by Tube in the future.

Best of luck, Fiona. *sends -ma*


sumi - Jul 08, 2005 3:20:48 am PDT #7769 of 9843
Art Crawl!!!

Lots of ~ma, Fiona!


Topic!Cindy - Jul 08, 2005 3:49:41 am PDT #7770 of 9843
What is even happening?

Fay and Fiona, best thoughts for your friends, and for your peace of mind.

I think bad news generally travels faster than good news, Fay. If anything was up, I'm sure you'd know by now.
That's what I've been thinking, Jars. The people who hear the good news stop worrying, so the information slows down, as it's no longer fueled by concern.

But now we're getting closer to my due date (I'm 33 weeks now), my status is becoming rather more critical again. So in about 2 weeks I'll be going back to hospital for more bedrest and checks. Right now it's a matter of getting through the next few weeks without another bleed, though my OB thinks going straight away would be unwarranted, hence the waiting two weeks. I'm grateful for this, because it means I can enjoy my last few days alone with B. and get things ready for our new family member.

At about 38 weeks at the latest, provided I haven't have the Big Bad Bleed, they'll do an elective c-section.

I hope you pass the time easily and quickly, Fiona. And, what Plei said wrt drinking as much water as possible, and an addition of, when you can lie down, do. When you can't lie down, sit. When you can't sit, sit anyhow.

What does B think about becoming a big brother?


Fred Pete - Jul 08, 2005 4:05:39 am PDT #7771 of 9843
Ann, that's a ferret.

Good luck (without blood), Fiona!


Fiona - Jul 08, 2005 4:13:23 am PDT #7772 of 9843

Well, we've reactivated our WiFi and my old laptop, so I'm back to surfing in bed again.

What does B think about becoming a big brother?

So far he's been extremely positive. He is fascinated by our friends' babies, and makes a big deal of cuddling and kissing my belly. It's very sweet. Of course, we don't necessarily expect it to last, but it bodes well for now.


Kate P. - Jul 08, 2005 4:32:41 am PDT #7773 of 9843
That's the pain / That cuts a straight line down through the heart / We call it love

Best of luck, Fiona! You'll be in my thoughts.


Beverly - Jul 08, 2005 6:52:41 am PDT #7774 of 9843
Days shrink and grow cold, sunlight through leaves is my song. Winter is long.

All good thoughts, Fiona!


JZ - Jul 08, 2005 7:45:11 am PDT #7775 of 9843
See? I gave everybody here an opportunity to tell me what a bad person I am and nobody did, because I fuckin' rule.

I haven't even seen a picture of it, and Benno just broke me with his sweetness.

All good thoughts and wishes to you and B and DH and the wee one and everyone who's watching over and monitoring you through these last few weeks, Fiona.


sj - Jul 09, 2005 7:16:34 pm PDT #7776 of 9843
"There are few hours in life more agreeable than the hour dedicated to the ceremony known as afternoon tea."

So far he's been extremely positive. He is fascinated by our friends' babies, and makes a big deal of cuddling and kissing my belly. It's very sweet. Of course, we don't necessarily expect it to last, but it bodes well for now.

Awww. That is so sweet. My older nephew was like this when his Mom was pregnant and so far, six months later, it has lasted with only the most minor of jealousy. The funniest one was when he complained that there were too many baby bottles in the fridge and there wasn't enough room for his bottled water and soda. I am sure Benno will be a great big brother.

Much ~ma to you and the baby, Fiona.