Hi girls, great to be back.Just a little teaser for you all I suppose.
Well it is great to be back and to FINALLY NOT be pregnant. I have lost 1 and half stones since sat (babys weight inlcluded) and feel great.
My baby is the LOVE of my life I never thought I would be so emotional but I adore him and yes wait for it am BROODY for another one and am seriously considering it am I totally mad I ask myself.
All the tension and worry that has been building up over the last few weeks and months and I suppose the whole pregancy seems to have vanished and it feels great. I can finally relax and enjoy my baby. BF is going really really well which is also a great relief and he has not had a really "hungry" moment or cry yet which I am trying to avoid at all costs. Bit sore in various places but thats what happens with a one hour labour (highly recommend tens machine, this was great until about the last hours which lets face it is then a bit useless but then nearly all over anyway, just take in AS MUCH gas and air as you possibly can!!!).
Anyway back to the baby Theo. He is a real joy, a great sleeper and feeder and much easier than NO 1.
Choclate cravings seem to be going away slowly but surely, and the new so called diet will be starting very soon! BF seems to great for the body, cos my uterus is nearly back to pre pregnancy shape according to MW.
What else have I been wanting to say erm ...
ADVICE if it helps anyone!!!
TENS deninitely. Great for first and second labour, useless at the end but still great.
For stitches to heal, take vit c and use salt water spray to stop infection.
2ND timers - first part of labour very slow and really not that painful. From the start of contractions getting to be painful and 5 mins apart YOU HAVE NOT GOT TIME TO WASTE AND GET TO THE HOSPITAL - TWO HOURS MAX!!!
Raspberry leaf tablets. I am a bit biased but I would say that they had a LOT to do with quick labour you have been warned!
I did not have any show whatsover, and neither did my waters break, only 5 mins before the baby was out so to speak, so don't rely on that too much.
And of course don't forget mini bottle of champers for hospital most importantly.
And before I forget:
ELLIE - you are a real superstar and thanks so much for "being there".
LESLEY - same to you. Am so sorry to hear about your friend. Hope you are concentrating on your birth now x
EDDAS - I can assure you it won'e be long and 2nd labours are VERY QUICK so be warned if this is 2nd.
TWINKLE and HENSDEN - many congrats x
DIPPY - not sure if I've got this right but there were some signs of labour at one point.
OCTO - no NO-ONES still believing that old "I'm in labour" chestnut are they???
Sorry really haven't got a clue about anything else that I have missed so apologies to those I have missed. Anyway thats about all from me I have been away from my baby for far too long.
Good luck to anyone due now, and anyone overdue!!!
I feel very very "not pregnant" anymore and I LOVE IT!
PUSH!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!