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A little bit of biology

Saturday, January 21

Saturday 21st January 2012.

That is the date of today.

I'm not saying you don't know what today's date is.

I am just saying it is Saturday 21st January 2012.

In my Calendar, it is marked "Crafter's Ceilidh"

Yes, the same one blogged about here.

The same one that was supposed to provide me with 1 final bout of fabric related excitement before I became  too heavy to wobble anywhere.

Following the natural order of things, I would have been sitting on a train en route to Edinburgh, via Darlington, to meet-up with some lovely ladies. I had made up numerous scenarios on how I would scream when I met the other girls, right down to the pitch of my voice when I finally said "Hi, I'm Dibs, and its so nice to finally meet you" to people I have  been admiring for some time. I even had a dream about meeting Roobeedoo, yeah Roo, thats how much of a fan I am.

What I did not count on though, was the small matter of biology. I was so sure the only thing that could possibly stop me from going to Edinburgh would be a really expensive train ticket. I did get a really good deal on my train ticket, so all I had to do was cross my legs and wait for today to arrive.

My body however, had other plans. I have been having mobility problems lately. This started to get worse just after christmas, and even though I have spent more time at home than at work since the start of this year, I was so positive I would be better by today. And so I let my excitement grow. On monday, as I was limping to work, the guard at the gate gave me a sympathetic look, and said I should not have come in to work. I smiled indulgently, and wobbled along.

My manager upon seeing me hanging unto the walls for support as I made numerous mandatory bladder emptying trips, quickly ordered a taxi for me to go right back home, with strict instructions not to come to work until I had seen a doctor. 

I did see a doctor, and she told me I was suffering from Symphysis Pubis Dysfunction. Yes....I thought the same thing you are probably thinking right now. What a fancy name, for a not very fancy ailment. When I went home, I checked online, and found this description from www.babycentre.co.uk

What is symphysis pubis dysfunction? 

The two halves of your pelvis are connected at the front by a stiff joint called the symphysis pubis. This joint is strengthened by a dense network of tough, flexible tissues, called ligaments. To help your baby pass through your pelvis as easily as possible, your body produces a hormone called relaxin, which softens the ligaments.

As a result, these joints move more during and just after pregnancy, causing inflammation and pain, known as symphysis pubis dysfunction or SPD. 

The result of this, my friends, is that I am now reduced to using my phone to call Mr.Dibs, who is almost always watching The Big Bang Theory, and asking him to bring me a glass of water in bed. If I have to empty my treacherous bladder, I either have to creep to the bathroom, or reach for my phone and call Mr.Dibs to report to the room for his ever increasing Florence Nightingale duties. 

I'm sorry if you rather not be reading my unglamorous health problems, but I am just so disappointed I am not presently in Scotland, that I wanted to share my pain.......yes, I am that mean. 

I'm looking forward to seeing pictures of the event. I don't know how I will feel seeing all the fun I am missing now, but I can't wait to see them. How pathetic is that? Mr. Dibs said I will get to go to other meet-ups, that my life does not have to end when Noah comes along, and that he could look after him while I met everyone on the blogoshpere. True I know, but it will not be the same. It will not be the Crafter's Ceilidh. 

What about you? Have you ever made plans for an event and ended up not going?

Have a nice weekend everyone.,,,oops, time for another blowing session into my tear soaked hanky.



25 comments:

  1. Oh no, I so sorry to hear about it! It does sound painful!! Sending you big hugs! xxx

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    1. Thanks Suzy. Been on painkillers, so its helping.

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  2. Oh Dibs, I'm so sorry! I know how much you were looking forward to this weekend and I can't imagine the pain you're in! I hope Noah arrives safe and sound though and I'm sure Mr Dibs meant it when he said you will get plenty chances to meet more bloggers etc. Rest up for now and try not to be too disappointed, as hard as that may be!xx

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    1. lol. It is hard Marie, spoke to some of the girls though, so I felt better.

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  3. Sorry to hear that you couldn't go - I can tell how much you were looking forward to it!

    Pregnancy sucks! There's no two ways about it... But it's not for ever, soon enough you'll have an adorable little bundle of cuteness and all this will be a distant dream ;) And then your life will be changed FOREVER and you'll experience all kinds of amazing things you could never have dreamed of before and you'll spend many sleepless nights fretting over your baby and you and Mr Dibs will laugh and wonder at your tiny little person. And yes, you'll miss out on some stuff too (babies have an uncanny knack of getting a temperature JUST as your heading out the door all glammed up...) but it all kind of works out in the end. This won't be the first thing you'll have to miss but it also won't be the last bloggers meet up!

    Put your feet up and try and enjoy the tea in bed - sounds like you've got a good nurse there ;)

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    1. Oh Caroline if only that day could come tomorrow. lol. Poor Mr.Dibs. I think he feels more pregnant than me. My feet are definitely up.

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  4. Oh Dibs, you must be so disappointed. But your husband's right, you WILL get to go to other blogger meet ups, it sounds amazing but it's not the first and it certainly won't be the last. Look after yourself. x

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    1. Thanks Jane. I think i am ok now. I will have to make do with Goldhawk road for now i think. lol.

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  5. Poor you... It's not much fun being pregnant :( Sounds like Mr Dibs is doing a good job, and there will be other meet-ups. I went shopping with my three today - they melted my mind so much I wish I was in Scotland too!

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    1. Tell me about it Tamsin. I'd never been to Edinburgh before so I was so excited. But as you have all pointed out, there will be more to come. Do your kids love shopping? Junior Mr.Dibs hates it so much so we try not to take him shopping often.

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  6. Oh, I'm so sorry you missed the meet up. It sounded amazing. Mr Dibs is right, you will have other meet ups. Pregnancy is hard work and you need to look after yourself. I always felt like the last three months were about toughing you up for the challenge of the first few months with your new little one, LOL. Aches and pains and no sleep... but the bébé makes it so worth it. Hang in there.

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    1. I'm hanging on. Quite tired now..lol. I think its better when the baby is out.

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  7. When I was pregnant, I had tickets to see the Ramones and Blondie and then I got diagnosed with Preeclampsia and had to spend the rest of my pregnancy (3 months) in bed. It was horrible. I totally feel your pain. My daughter is 21 now and I have finally forgiven her the nightmare of her birth. But I will still bring it up when she is beating me at Scrabble.

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    1. Hahahahhahaa. You just made my day with that . I have been drinking iced water all day coz he hates cold water, just to get back at him. Lol

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  8. Eep! Sounds nasty-painful hun! Hope you & little Noah feel better soon, hugs Claire :) x

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    1. Thanks Claire. Master Noah is alright I think. Its just what he is doing to me....the little rascal.

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  9. So sorry you've been so ill, and that I didn't get to meet you BUT there will definitely be more opporunities soon. Take care x

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    1. Would have been lovely to meet you too Kerry, and as you said, there will be more. So I am looking forward to the next one.

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  10. Oh Dibs..it sounds really painful and frustrating! We missed you at the meet-up but we grabbed a few goodies for you that Rachel is bringing with her! Sending you lots of hugs and I look forward to many more meet-ups! xoxoxo

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  11. Aww that was so sweet of you guys. I can't wait to see Rachel with my goodies. That was so kind and thoughtful of you guys. I can't wait to brag to Mr.Dibs. lol

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  12. Oh dear, I'm so sorry you didn't get to go :( I know how disappointing that must have been. Hope you feel better and the rest of your pregnancy goes by quickly and without problems.

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  13. This made me all teary. I'm sorry you're so so so much pain. I can't imagine. You were definitely missed and I look forward to meeting up with you soon.

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  14. YOu know, despite tweets to you & leaving a comment on your more recent post, I just had to come back & wish you a massive "feel better soon". I'm sending a massive hug & hope you are on the move a bit more. xxxx

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  15. We really missed you! I hope you feel better soon, and we will defo meet at a future meet-up!

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  16. Just stumbled upon your blog and then on thispost. I so feel with you cause I've suffered the same issue with my now 8 months old. Hope you're doing better since givng birth, as the complaints smetimes stay a while....

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