| I’ve had a hell of a week 21:14 - Aug 19 with 6269 views | NewcyBlue |
Rumours were going round the fleet of no crew available for relieving those of us on board, followed by emails surfacing saying those of us on board won’t be relieved until we are over 60 days past our extended service date.
For me that’s 4 months +60 days. Which means I will miss the birth of the twins. It also means I will be lucky to be home in 2020.
It also means our Filipino ratings will be on board for at least 11 months.
Today MrsN went for a scan. Twin 2 hasn’t grown as well as it should have. We are now looking at 2 scans a week to monitor. It could be that T2 is just smaller, there’s a blood restriction, or downs.
It’s all been a bit stressful, I’ve barely slept.
I’ve smashed a gym session tonight. I feel better for it. |  |
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| I’ve had a hell of a week on 08:24 - Aug 20 with 2232 views | giant_stow |
That all sounds horrible - fingers crossed for you and yours mr |  |
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| I’ve had a hell of a week on 08:30 - Aug 20 with 2225 views | BanksterDebtSlave |
| I’ve had a hell of a week on 08:24 - Aug 20 by giant_stow |
That all sounds horrible - fingers crossed for you and yours mr |
Now you are just showing off Ullaa! |  |
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| I’ve had a hell of a week on 09:03 - Aug 20 with 2198 views | bluelagos |
All sounds very stressfull, not least not being there in person to help Mrs N at a difficult time. Do message me if you need a chat/vent. |  |
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| I’ve had a hell of a week on 09:04 - Aug 20 with 2200 views | Dyland |
Take care Newcers  |  |
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| I’ve had a hell of a week on 09:26 - Aug 20 with 2190 views | Pendejo |
Good luck with everything! |  |
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| I’ve had a hell of a week on 09:47 - Aug 20 with 2184 views | Guthrum |
Hope the crew situation is fixed. They've got to do something sensible to sort that if they wish to continue operating an efficient service.
Also that the scan turns out to be an error or nothing significant. |  |
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| I’ve had a hell of a week on 12:34 - Aug 20 with 2162 views | hoppy |
All the best with all of that. Keep us updated mate.
Sounds hideous. |  |
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| I’ve had a hell of a week on 12:57 - Aug 20 with 2156 views | Darth_Koont |
I hope that these will be just fears and you'll get the right sort of confirmation soon.
Hang in there! |  |
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| I’ve had a hell of a week on 20:53 - Aug 28 with 2053 views | NewcyBlue |
Just wanted to thank you all for your messages.
MrsN is in twice weekly for scans, with a consultant she knows and trusts (one she’s worked with and obviously trusts his judgement).
He’s not convinced, but is keeping her going rather than saying she needs to have a section sooner rather than later. He’s finding it difficult because the cord for T2 is pulsating quite a lot because they are moving. Besides the short femurs, there are no other classic signs or Down’s syndrome.
They think the placenta is healthy enough, so really it’s just looking like T2 is quite small. Obviously T2 will need to be a certain size on delivery or they will end up in special care baby unit.
So it’s just a waiting game. It’s still looking unlikely that I will be home. That’s something that is out of my control.
Again. Thanks everyone for your support. | |
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| I’ve had a hell of a week on 20:58 - Aug 28 with 2038 views | J2BLUE |
| I’ve had a hell of a week on 20:53 - Aug 28 by NewcyBlue |
Just wanted to thank you all for your messages.
MrsN is in twice weekly for scans, with a consultant she knows and trusts (one she’s worked with and obviously trusts his judgement).
He’s not convinced, but is keeping her going rather than saying she needs to have a section sooner rather than later. He’s finding it difficult because the cord for T2 is pulsating quite a lot because they are moving. Besides the short femurs, there are no other classic signs or Down’s syndrome.
They think the placenta is healthy enough, so really it’s just looking like T2 is quite small. Obviously T2 will need to be a certain size on delivery or they will end up in special care baby unit.
So it’s just a waiting game. It’s still looking unlikely that I will be home. That’s something that is out of my control.
Again. Thanks everyone for your support. |
All the best mate. Hope Mrs Newcy and the twins are ok and you're home soon x |  |
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| I’ve had a hell of a week on 21:02 - Aug 28 with 2028 views | jeera |
| I’ve had a hell of a week on 20:58 - Aug 28 by J2BLUE |
All the best mate. Hope Mrs Newcy and the twins are ok and you're home soon x |
Just to echo this.
Hope all turns out fine and that you get home too by some fortunate turn of events. |  |
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| I’ve had a hell of a week on 21:12 - Aug 28 with 2014 views | BloomBlue |
| I’ve had a hell of a week on 20:53 - Aug 28 by NewcyBlue |
Just wanted to thank you all for your messages.
MrsN is in twice weekly for scans, with a consultant she knows and trusts (one she’s worked with and obviously trusts his judgement).
He’s not convinced, but is keeping her going rather than saying she needs to have a section sooner rather than later. He’s finding it difficult because the cord for T2 is pulsating quite a lot because they are moving. Besides the short femurs, there are no other classic signs or Down’s syndrome.
They think the placenta is healthy enough, so really it’s just looking like T2 is quite small. Obviously T2 will need to be a certain size on delivery or they will end up in special care baby unit.
So it’s just a waiting game. It’s still looking unlikely that I will be home. That’s something that is out of my control.
Again. Thanks everyone for your support. |
Hope it all works out. I'm no expert on twins but on the only two twin births I have recollection on, on both occasions one was smaller than the other.
Mrs Bloom has also confirmed, trying to quote her word for word here....m.. "remember Sarah at No36 one of her identical twins was a lot smaller then the other had scans every week, twice a week a few times, but things settled down and they were born at 36 weeks 4lb 5oz and 5lb 8oz (I think)'
Note she couldn't remember the precise weight but one twin was definitely over 1lb heavier than the other. |  | | |
| I’ve had a hell of a week on 22:44 - Aug 28 with 1979 views | Herbivore |
| I’ve had a hell of a week on 20:53 - Aug 28 by NewcyBlue |
Just wanted to thank you all for your messages.
MrsN is in twice weekly for scans, with a consultant she knows and trusts (one she’s worked with and obviously trusts his judgement).
He’s not convinced, but is keeping her going rather than saying she needs to have a section sooner rather than later. He’s finding it difficult because the cord for T2 is pulsating quite a lot because they are moving. Besides the short femurs, there are no other classic signs or Down’s syndrome.
They think the placenta is healthy enough, so really it’s just looking like T2 is quite small. Obviously T2 will need to be a certain size on delivery or they will end up in special care baby unit.
So it’s just a waiting game. It’s still looking unlikely that I will be home. That’s something that is out of my control.
Again. Thanks everyone for your support. |
Sending love and best wishes to you and the family. |  |
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| I’ve had a hell of a week on 06:25 - Aug 29 with 1935 views | acj |
Bloody hell mate, keeping everything crossed for you on all counts. |  |
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| I’ve had a hell of a week on 07:30 - Aug 29 with 1911 views | GlasgowBlue |
| I’ve had a hell of a week on 20:53 - Aug 28 by NewcyBlue |
Just wanted to thank you all for your messages.
MrsN is in twice weekly for scans, with a consultant she knows and trusts (one she’s worked with and obviously trusts his judgement).
He’s not convinced, but is keeping her going rather than saying she needs to have a section sooner rather than later. He’s finding it difficult because the cord for T2 is pulsating quite a lot because they are moving. Besides the short femurs, there are no other classic signs or Down’s syndrome.
They think the placenta is healthy enough, so really it’s just looking like T2 is quite small. Obviously T2 will need to be a certain size on delivery or they will end up in special care baby unit.
So it’s just a waiting game. It’s still looking unlikely that I will be home. That’s something that is out of my control.
Again. Thanks everyone for your support. |
Wishing you all the best mate and a big shout out to Mrs Newcy. As a dad of twins I’ve seen how hard carrying two can be.
Our twin girls were had a big difference in weight as one was taking all of the goodness in the womb and like your consultant she advised that Mrs GB go full ter . After the birth it didn’t take long for the wee one to catch up in size.
Once again all the best. You must be desperate to get back mate. [Post edited 29 Aug 2020 7:57]
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| I’ve had a hell of a week on 09:03 - Aug 29 with 1880 views | hampstead_blue |
You will have life in stereo soon. When Mrs N delivers two healthy baby N's all of this worry will seem a long time hence.
Have you read anything about Marcus Aurelius?
This book helped me this year after a naughty accident.
https://www.audible.co.uk/pd/How-to-Think-Like-a-Roman-Emperor-Audiobook/B07F9WK
There are others on the same topic.
Go well. |  |
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| I’ve had a hell of a week on 09:27 - Aug 29 with 1873 views | Nthsuffolkblue |
You had a "naughty accident"?
I suppose I shouldn't be surprised really. |  |
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| I’ve had a hell of a week on 14:47 - Aug 29 with 1821 views | bluelagos |
| I’ve had a hell of a week on 20:53 - Aug 28 by NewcyBlue |
Just wanted to thank you all for your messages.
MrsN is in twice weekly for scans, with a consultant she knows and trusts (one she’s worked with and obviously trusts his judgement).
He’s not convinced, but is keeping her going rather than saying she needs to have a section sooner rather than later. He’s finding it difficult because the cord for T2 is pulsating quite a lot because they are moving. Besides the short femurs, there are no other classic signs or Down’s syndrome.
They think the placenta is healthy enough, so really it’s just looking like T2 is quite small. Obviously T2 will need to be a certain size on delivery or they will end up in special care baby unit.
So it’s just a waiting game. It’s still looking unlikely that I will be home. That’s something that is out of my control.
Again. Thanks everyone for your support. |
Sounds encouraging. Fingers firmly crossed Newcy | |
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| I’ve had a hell of a week on 14:50 - Aug 29 with 1815 views | noggin |
Man, that is tough. I sincerely hope both the twins are healthy and grow up to be proud of their dad. |  |
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| I’ve had a hell of a week on 14:54 - Aug 29 with 1810 views | noggin |
| I’ve had a hell of a week on 22:03 - Aug 19 by NewcyBlue |
I appreciate the kind words. As does MrsN.
My boat is currently in the High Risk Area for West African pirates.
We are heading for Southern Spain and Morocco.
We have a lot of crew that have been over tour because of COVID who are now just getting relieved and going home. They won’t be coming back any time soon.
There are plenty of crew that can’t get out due to lockdowns.
And then there’s us, on board.
Plenty of countries still aren’t allowing crew changes.
MrsN asked about what she does with Seb meeting the twins, wait until I get home or not. I said he should meet them as soon as she feels up to it. She said she feels bad because, inevitably, I won’t be there. |
We have 2 cruise ships moored at the port here, due to the virus. Most of the crew have been on board for over a year now and they're not even allowed to go ashore for a walk. That must be really heavy on their mental health. | |
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| I’ve had a hell of a week on 23:12 - Aug 31 with 1757 views | NewcyBlue |
We left Algeciras, Spain, heading down to West Africa. Due to the area we were in we had no internet for about 15 hours. I eventually got internet to find MrsN had a bleed and was being kept in hospital overnight.
It was supposed to be just the one night, but they’ve kept her in for a second night.
I won’t be able to get compassionate relief unless something really bad happens. At the moment my earliest chance of relief is 2nd October, assuming there is someone that can join. | |
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| I’ve had a hell of a week on 23:38 - Aug 31 with 1718 views | Coastalblue |
| I’ve had a hell of a week on 23:12 - Aug 31 by NewcyBlue |
We left Algeciras, Spain, heading down to West Africa. Due to the area we were in we had no internet for about 15 hours. I eventually got internet to find MrsN had a bleed and was being kept in hospital overnight.
It was supposed to be just the one night, but they’ve kept her in for a second night.
I won’t be able to get compassionate relief unless something really bad happens. At the moment my earliest chance of relief is 2nd October, assuming there is someone that can join. |
Christ this must be an enormous strain on you, I'm not sure how I'd cope with it at all.
I send you all as much support as I can give, though it's pretty inconsequential in reality, I genuinely hope you get home in time to witness the birth of two bonny babies, and hopefully a lot sooner. |  |
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| I’ve had a hell of a week on 23:41 - Aug 31 with 1709 views | Nthsuffolkblue |
| I’ve had a hell of a week on 23:12 - Aug 31 by NewcyBlue |
We left Algeciras, Spain, heading down to West Africa. Due to the area we were in we had no internet for about 15 hours. I eventually got internet to find MrsN had a bleed and was being kept in hospital overnight.
It was supposed to be just the one night, but they’ve kept her in for a second night.
I won’t be able to get compassionate relief unless something really bad happens. At the moment my earliest chance of relief is 2nd October, assuming there is someone that can join. |
Wow. Thinking of you all. Hope you can be comforted to know she is getting good care. Hope all is well. | |
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| I’ve had a hell of a week on 00:48 - Sep 1 with 1688 views | NewcyBlue |
| I’ve had a hell of a week on 23:38 - Aug 31 by Coastalblue |
Christ this must be an enormous strain on you, I'm not sure how I'd cope with it at all.
I send you all as much support as I can give, though it's pretty inconsequential in reality, I genuinely hope you get home in time to witness the birth of two bonny babies, and hopefully a lot sooner. |
The only thing I can control is how I react.
The rest is out of my control.
We have Pirates to steer clear of for the next few weeks, we have cargo to discharge and load.
I have vowed to leave my problems in my cabin. I can’t be giving people a hard time due to not dealing with my emotions.
I’ve been building the gym equipment that we received, I am trying to get the crew’s karaoke machine working for them. If I can keep improving stuff on board then I can say that my energy has been of a positive use.
I am getting messages from other Brits who are moaning about not having relief. They have been away the same sort of time as me. I must admit to telling them I think they are pathetic. I’m not demanding to be relieved. I know there are people who have been onboard for a long time and haven’t seen their families for months, some more than a year.
I’m still hopeful that our crewing are sympathetic enough to my situation though. But I won’t be demanding anything. Unless something awful happens.
I really appreciate the support from everyone. I’ve had messages from former posters too who have looked in. I really can’t say how much it means to me. I’ve told MrsN that you’re all wonderful people. | |
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| I’ve had a hell of a week on 01:33 - Sep 1 with 1664 views | jeera |
| I’ve had a hell of a week on 00:48 - Sep 1 by NewcyBlue |
The only thing I can control is how I react.
The rest is out of my control.
We have Pirates to steer clear of for the next few weeks, we have cargo to discharge and load.
I have vowed to leave my problems in my cabin. I can’t be giving people a hard time due to not dealing with my emotions.
I’ve been building the gym equipment that we received, I am trying to get the crew’s karaoke machine working for them. If I can keep improving stuff on board then I can say that my energy has been of a positive use.
I am getting messages from other Brits who are moaning about not having relief. They have been away the same sort of time as me. I must admit to telling them I think they are pathetic. I’m not demanding to be relieved. I know there are people who have been onboard for a long time and haven’t seen their families for months, some more than a year.
I’m still hopeful that our crewing are sympathetic enough to my situation though. But I won’t be demanding anything. Unless something awful happens.
I really appreciate the support from everyone. I’ve had messages from former posters too who have looked in. I really can’t say how much it means to me. I’ve told MrsN that you’re all wonderful people. |
Don't know what to say to you Newcs, other than to continue to wish you all the best and the best of health to your lady and naturally the twins too.
Good you're managing to keep yourself busy and also maintaining perspective.
Try to look after yourself best you can too; eating, getting some sleep when/if possible. | |
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