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AIBU?

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AIBU or shoudl I spend the next 2 weeks

28 replies

theevildead2 · 08/12/2010 08:07

drinking raspberry leaf tea by the gallon?

I don't think I am actually.

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racmac · 08/12/2010 08:18

dont bother - it wont work and it tastes disgusting.

Baby will come when it feels like it

pleasechange · 08/12/2010 08:20

It won't work, don't bother. Put your feet up and eat loads of chocolate, it will be a lot more fun Grin

bigchris · 08/12/2010 08:21

It's better to be really active
go for loads of long walks

theevildead2 · 08/12/2010 08:53

I can't hear yooooooooou racmac

I like your thinking Allnew...

Dh is attempting to keep me on house arrest big chris because of ice, I keep having to discover new and more clever ways of escape.

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pleasechange · 08/12/2010 08:56

yes - maybe best not to listen to me though, I did put on 4.5 stones when pg!

theevildead2 · 08/12/2010 09:03

Did you lose it all eventually? because I am already going that way allnew!

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NewbeeMummy · 08/12/2010 09:05

I tried everything, pineapple, raspberry leaf tea, super hot curry, long walks, sex, massages - nothing.

She hung in until 15 days overdue and then we had to forcfully evict her (emergency C-section, after 23 hours of induced labour and no sign of coming out) I personally blame the cold weather.

Just enjoy this time, get lots of sleep, read a good book, because it'll be a while before you can enjoy that again.

And all the best for your lo arrival.

pleasechange · 08/12/2010 09:05

Yes! Went to slimming world and I am now 10 pounds lighter than I was before I got pg! I didn't get the enthusiasm to lose the last of the weight though until DS was about 18 months. Should have done it earlier really. Oh, and bf did not help me lose weight at all, I was ravenous for 6 months. Maybe I'm just a pig Blush

NewbeeMummy · 08/12/2010 09:07

PS - also put on 4 stone while pg, hate to say I still have 1.5 to lose and DD is 13 months :(

BubbaAndBump · 08/12/2010 09:09

Sex did it for us, although newbee's story shows some just stay put.

I've got over 6 weeks to go for #3, and wishing it to be early (but maybe not a Christmas baby)!

Choc and hot choc, and nice curries for fun.

Good luck! :o

pleasechange · 08/12/2010 09:10

well newbee DS is now 2.5 and it's taken me this long. Like I said though that's because I didn't really bother for ages. Since I've really put an effort in it's all come off fine

classydiva · 08/12/2010 09:11

I drank castor oil, god it was disgusting but it worked.

Hassledge · 08/12/2010 09:13

Playing football with DS2 made DS3 decide to arrive. I scored a goal, ten minutes later the waters had gone :o.

theevildead2 · 08/12/2010 09:16

One way of putting your sons off football!

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theevildead2 · 08/12/2010 09:18

I've got 5 left BubbaAndBump I am hoping for a new year baby though Grin

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NewbeeMummy · 08/12/2010 09:19

I must confess although I've changed my eating habits I haven't had time to do much excercise, so that's probably why it's not shifting as yet, I used to swim 3 days a week and cycle 100+ miles a week, but I work full time so between work and home duties I just don't get out as much. I also pigged myself while BF'ing (far too many coffee and cake mornings) because I was told I would burn everything I ate.

Will kick myself up the arse in the New Year and shift all this weight. (Mainly because I want to fit in all my nice summer clothes and cannot afford a new wardrobe :))

theevildead2 · 08/12/2010 09:46

oh.. you're one of those newbee...

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NewbeeMummy · 08/12/2010 09:53

I am... [hangs head in shame emoticon]

BubbaAndBump · 08/12/2010 10:23

well let me know how you get on evildead - I'll keep my fingers crossed for you Blush

BubbaAndBump · 08/12/2010 10:23

sorry, that was supposed to be Wink not blush (but maybe my mind was playing tricks with me as I was thinking about keeping fingers but not other limbs crossed!!) Blush

theevildead2 · 08/12/2010 10:27

As you should newbee.. 100+! Masochist!

lol bubba fingers and legs (loosely) crossed for you too!

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LessonsinL · 08/12/2010 10:30

YABU, raspberry leaf tea doesn't bring on labour. :o It helps tone the muscles of the uterus, and will be great to drink after giving birth.. but it will not help you get there! Also, you needed to be drinking it for a few months to help it build up in the system, 2 weeks blast won't do it.

Other herbs do, speak to a medical herbalist and (after full consult) they may prescribe something for you.

theevildead2 · 08/12/2010 10:33

shhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhh lessonsinl.. You don't understand, I'm just not listening. What you meant to type was "of course you should, the baby will come 2 weeks early just in time for New Year"

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LessonsinL · 08/12/2010 10:34

whoops! I mean, of course, go for it!

theevildead2 · 08/12/2010 10:35

ta x

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