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by **Paul.P** » Sat 10.11.2007, 13:34

Gary wrote:Today I've seen our benefactor (Mr Turner) not only under a car, but getting his hands dirty too.......

Thats once more than you this yr then Gary

by **JOSLER** » Mon 12.11.2007, 01:39

Im not sure if i will make the next meet,Rainas water broke on thursday way to early.Shes still in hospital and i have spent every day there since, its been very stressful but Rainas been brave.I will keep you posted on her progress .

Joss :smt023

by **DaveT** » Mon 12.11.2007, 08:03

I'm sure I speak for all the East Midlanders in wishing Raina and the baby are both well. Take care Carl. If u need anything- let us know.

by **Paul.P** » Mon 12.11.2007, 08:05

Same here Carl, hope all goes well !

by **Gary** » Mon 12.11.2007, 09:32

Carl, our thoughts are with you both.

by **rip** » Mon 12.11.2007, 10:53

by **JOSLER** » Mon 12.11.2007, 15:19

Thanks for your kind thoughts :wink:

Just a quick update Raina and bump are stable and iv'e just brought them home .Now we just need to keep the baby in Rainas tummy as long as we can every day counts and make sure theres no infection.I have got her resting and im waiting on her "hand and foot".The baby will come early but the longer the better! I will let you know how things are going .I will have to hide the laptop or else Raina will get to god status before me. :lol:

Thanks again Joss. :smt023

by **Gary** » Mon 12.11.2007, 15:22

That's really good news. Keep us posted. It was due around end Jan wasn't it ?

by **JOSLER** » Mon 12.11.2007, 15:24

Gary wrote:That's really good news. Keep us posted. It was due around end Jan wasn't it ?

Yes Jan the 25th.

by **Dave Eds** » Mon 12.11.2007, 16:40

JOSLER wrote: or else Raina will get to god status before me.

She already got to "Driving Goddess" status before you got past "Learner" :-D

If she needs rest, try to stop her doing the decorating (which you now wish you had done when you had the time instead of posting on here) :shock:

Good to hear you're all ok.

As with the others, shout up if you need anything - I'm only around the corner :wink:

by **rip** » Mon 12.11.2007, 20:05

JOSLER wrote:I will have to hide the laptop or else Raina will get to god status before me.

Better that than doing physical thngs.

Dave Eds wrote:As with the others, shout up if you need anything - I'm only around the corner

Same goes for me. Make sure you keep Raina and bump's health top priority.

I have heard that an Esprit is the ideal car for a pregnant woman cuz when you sit in it you are almost laying down :wink:

You'll have to wait for those lessons in fast driving :smt023

by **GeoffSmith** » Mon 12.11.2007, 20:07

Sorry to hear the news Joss and Raina but glad things have stabilised.

Sarah is a paediatric nurse and has looked after loads that were born long before 26 weeks and they grow up to be healthy kids, so worry as little as possible and get plenty of rest.

No, not you Joss. You're going to be run ragged! :twisted:

by **Raina** » Tue 13.11.2007, 20:00

Hi Guys

Just thought I would drop you all a note, firstly to say thank you for all your kind words and thoughts. Its really lovely having so much support at times like this. And secondly to give you a little update. I came home yesterday afternooon which is great as thought I was going to be stuck there for a while! As long as I am a good girl and get plenyty of bed rest they are happy with baby's and mine health, just straight back in if any slightest change! We are 30 weeks on Friday so really hoping he stays put til at least then, apparantly thats a good milestone. Ideally 34 weeks would be fab so keeping my legs crossed!!! Most important thing is not to get an infection as they would have to whip him out pretty quick, am on antibiotics as a precaution so hope that keeps anything nasty at bay! Found out today that my iron levels are a little low but just a few more tablets to take to keep that under control.
Carl has been running around like a mad man and being a real brick, think its probably harder for him to cope with than me so getting your messages has really been keeping him going, he always came in to visit excited with his new messages to pass on.
Thanks again for everything and be in touch soon.......obviously Carl will keep you informed of any news xx :asleep:

by **Gary** » Tue 13.11.2007, 20:53

Good to hear from you Raina. Hope his work is coping without him ! (now you can both spend all day on LEC!)

by **composite guru** » Tue 13.11.2007, 20:54

Glad you're ok Raina (and Joss). It seems to be a trend at Red Bull at the moment for popping them out too soon, 2 other lads at work have had it happen so far. I think it may be the Red Bull doing it!! :lol:

Hope to see Joss back at work soon, any old excuse not to help us move next door. :wink:

Take care and we'll probably see you both soon.

Matt

by **rip** » Wed 14.11.2007, 10:31

Raina,

If you are posting, then hopefully that is a good sign. Joss can cope. If not, you will find a street full of Elans :smt023

Hope to see the 3 of you about soon...but not too soon

by **Dico** » Wed 14.11.2007, 11:30

Hope all goes well. Lets hope babe doesn't visit before santa :-)

My three year old was born at 32 weeks, and he's 'relatively' ( ;-)

) normal.

Raina wrote:Carl has been running around like a mad man

Not much change there then :lol:

by **dapinky** » Wed 14.11.2007, 18:11

Raina wrote:Carl has been running around like a mad man and being a real brick,

Was that a mis-type?, the 'p' is usually quite easy to find

(Unless it has been taken :roll:

)

Seriously though, best wishes and hang in there. As others have said, there will be loads of people to help if push turns to shove - just shout up!

by **Paul.P** » Wed 14.11.2007, 19:12

Good luck, Raina !, hope Carl's finished the painting now ?

by **rip** » Thu 15.11.2007, 09:52

Raina, I thought this may be useful for when you next drive the Elan.

wastegate wiggle

This will be seized quite badly without you driving it for a few months :-D

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