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OMG it was positive! Omgwhatthehell is having a baby

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Omgwhatthehell · 10/06/2022 16:39

www.mumsnet.com/talk/am_i_being_unreasonable/4415736-Is-this-positive?page=39

Just thought I'd better start a new thread for those of you who would like to see updates before the old one is totally full.

All still good here! I've been a bit low on iron but the tablets REALLY don't agree with me. So I've started just taking one in the morning with orange juice, and having a spoonful of Floridix in the afternoon and making an effort to eat spinach and red meat.
I've been feeling baby OMG moving around a lot more now he's getting bigger and stronger, which is lovely although slightly alarming at times!

We've probably got a maximum of 7 weeks to go now as I understand the drs are not keen for older mums to go much over 39 weeks. Eeeek.
Will keep you all posted.

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Nottogetapenny · 14/09/2022 17:55

It lovely to read your update. My goodness that 7 weeks has flown. It’s so lovely when you get those little smiles, it melts your heart. So pleased everything is going well and you are enjoying being a mum, so many more lovely milestones to come.

Nottogetapenny · 14/09/2022 17:54

It lovely to read your update. My goodness that 7 weeks has flown. It’s so lovely when you get those little smiles, it melts your heart. So pleased everything is going well and you are enjoying being a mum, so many more lovely milestones to come.

MarsupiIami · 14/09/2022 17:42

7 weeks already! Glad it's going well.

ChronicOverthinkr · 14/09/2022 14:54

How lovely 💜 I’m always glad when I see you update, OP! Time seems to have flown. 7 weeks!

DreadingWinter · 14/09/2022 14:53

I'm just so happy for you. It's the best post ever.

ChronicOverthinkr · 14/09/2022 14:52

How lovely 💜 I’m always glad when I see you update, OP! Time seems to have flown. 7 weeks!

ImNotAnExpert · 14/09/2022 13:52

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Omgwhatthehell · 14/09/2022 13:49

Hi everyone. I’m just hanging out with baby OMG and thought it might be nice to let you all know that things are still going well.

He is seven weeks old today. He is rapidly piling on weight and is quite the chubster now!
He started smiling about two weeks ago, and we are absolutely loving seeing him smile and interact with his toys, us and the world around him.
We’re getting out and about more and more. I took him to see the floral tributes for the Queen earlier this week, even though he obviously won’t remember it!

Thanks again for all of your lovely posts and congratulations, I really appreciate it.

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Comeshinewithme · 20/08/2022 20:25

Another de-lurker here to say a huge congratulations, OP, on the birth of your beautiful boy, and to thank you for sharing your lovely story (and photograph) with us all.

Daisy38 · 18/08/2022 11:57

Congratulations on your lovely son. He’s beautiful. This is one Mumsnet thread I’ve loved coming back to to hear your updates 💐

thelastgreatdynasty · 12/08/2022 23:45

What a gorgeous read this was. I can't sleep so I had a look at mumsnet classic posts and came across this. Congratulations OP. He's beautiful.

uncomfortablydumb53 · 12/08/2022 16:43

Oh I'm delighted you and Baby OMG are doing so well
Do the minimum and rest for these early days
Your body has done an amazing thing

uncomfortablydumb53 · 12/08/2022 16:42

Oh I'm delighted you and Baby OMG are doing so well
Do the minimum and rest for these early days
Your body has done an amazing thing

MarsupiIami · 12/08/2022 15:23

Glad it's going well Flowers

MatildaJayne · 12/08/2022 15:18

Lovely to read your updates. 👶🏻 Glad it’s going well. If you do get sore nipples from breastfeeding the best advice I ever received was to ignore the ‘letting them dry’ advice and to keep them moist with vaseline. Sounds like you’re doing fine, though.

Dita73 · 11/08/2022 22:20

So happy for you xx

PolliFlinders · 11/08/2022 17:54

So glad it is going so well, enjoy it all.

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Omgwhatthehell · 11/08/2022 17:21

We are doing pretty well thanks 😊
I’ve been lucky and found breastfeeding relatively easy, which I’m very thankful for as baby OMG is gaining weight.
We’ve had a few nights where he has been fighting sleep and crying until the early hours. I suspect because of wind. But we’ve also had nights like last night when he only woke up twice for nappy changes and feeding.

My stitches feel loads better, but we’re still taking it quite easy. We’ve been on a couple of short walks and had a couple of friends visit, but it’s too hot to do much anyway.

He’s asleep on me now as I relax in front of our fan.
He is very cute, even if I do say so myself, so it’s all worthwhile.

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SunsetandCupcakes · 10/08/2022 16:31

Just coming to check in and see how you are, as amazing as it is those first few weeks months are bloody tough

WheelofLife · 04/08/2022 12:06

I remember your first thread too, Congratulations!!! X

heldinadream · 04/08/2022 09:14

You got through the first week of motherhood OMG. I hope it's going well. What an utter sweetheart your baby boy is. 💐

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Omgwhatthehell · 04/08/2022 08:33

That’s good to know @summerlovinvibes I’ll definitely look into it sooner rather than later.

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summerlovinvibes · 04/08/2022 07:45

@Omgwhatthehell just on the note of colposcopy, def ask for what their plan is. Not sure if you know much about the procedure / cervix etc but during pregnancy it would look very different to how it normally would anyway, and any early cell changes are invisible to the naked eye hence the colp procedure. Not wanting to scare or upset you during this wonderful time with your new baby, just looking out for your health as a mum to mum. These things often get forgotten about because we get so busy with life, but your health is important :) .

You need to wait 3-6 months from having had a baby to be able to have a colposcopy though so no rush. However it is worth mentioning incase you're in an area with long waits, if they know you need one still they can pop you back on the list for in 4/5 months time ish :) x

NothingIsCertain · 03/08/2022 20:05

Freeze your pads, the cool feeling is amazing when sore. I also use to pop sudacrem on mine too, however I would check with your Midwife, as I didn't have stitches, just lots of grazes 😳

Glad everything is going well, enjoy the newborn bubble xx

YerAWizardHarry01 · 03/08/2022 06:52

I'm so pleased for you! Congratulations what a gorgeous little boy. I remember your original post and got goosebumps when I juat caught up on this one. Hope you're recovering well and feeling OK xx