February 2011 - still some left to pop, surely not...

[ZeroMinusZero]

Took it upon myself to start a new thread. Everyone's popping right now!

PS: Sorry for the awful rhyme, it was all I could think of

I think Alice is lovely angels, it was on our short list should Mikey have been a girl.

Thought bleeding had all but stopped... Then had mammoth bleed while friends were visiting. Could feel it every time I moved. Sorry if this is grossing you all out but had anyone else had this? There were, ummm; clots... had to sit and squirm til they left and then run to loo

Angels, Alice is a lively name, like 40 weeks it was on our short list for a girl.
My bleeding has all but stopped, only bleed a little when using the loo! 40 weeks, with Ben I had awful tummy pains, went to the loo and lost s huge clot. I think it's quite normal cos it's all the yucky bits coming out.
Noah is doing well, feeding well, and on weighing yesterday was 9lb, 7oz! He's really starting to become more alert now which is fab.
Spoke to midwife yesterday about my low feelings, and seeing them again Wednesday, they say I can be referred to mental health department if still feeling low. I think what I'm feeling is normal. Feel bad for feeling this way when other people have much more to worry about than me.
Ledkr your in laws really sound like nightmare. I guess I'm kinda lucky with mine. They can be a bit too much sometimes, but only want to help.
Dh is back to work tomorrow, am not looking forward to it, especially as he has a busy stressful week ahead, and has been doing work at home for the last week. BUT he is off after next week for another two weeks!!
JaneDoe, am still thinking of you, and praying for you. Xxx

Hello

Bensmum sorry that you're feeling low to be totally expected. I'm glad you've told the MW and can get help if it continues. I've been a bit weepy myself. I think I'm just feeling sorry for myself because DH hasn't had any time off work and things have been getting on top of me. The washing is out of control and I can't remember the last time the living room was mopped, I just keep vacuuming it...silly really. DH said it doesn't matter as long as both DDs are clean, fed and happy. I'm also feeling incredibly guilty because DD1 has been so disobedient these last few days and it feels like all we've done is tell her off.

Angels, Alice is lovely! great classic name. I meant to say...er, pressure yourself much? a few days PN and you're already trying on your pre pg clothes?!? What are you like woman?!

Knitta I have everything crossed that your baby will be here soon! One cm dilated sounds promising - only 9 more to go - sounds a lot but on the bright side, it's less than 10!

Has anyone heard from zero? She hasn't posted in a while (unless I've missed a post ) I wonder if she's had her little one?

I need to change my name back to Wandering as I'm no longer Waddling. I kept it for a while as I had to have stitches so was still waddling a bit .

Re bleeding, with DD1 I bled for 8 weeks. I didn't realise that it wasn't normal . everything was fine though, no infection etc. Hopefully it won't last so long this time!

angels lovely name

Think my bleeding has stopped as well, Anna is 3 weeks on Tuesday!!, can't believe how quickly time is going, she is still really relaxed, as long as you keep her food coming she is really content and sleeps better than dd2 (which is all I could ask for ) Managed the week of Mr Wiggles working nights, not too bad but doing every night feed, change etc knackered me a bit.

Bensmum Anna is also becoming a lot more alert and she is trying to hold her head up Please get as much help/support as you need from midwives, mh dept. They are there to help and it can sometimes help just to have a chat, say what you're feeling out loud - hence the greatness of Mumsnet .

Janedoe Thinking of you and your family this coming week.

bensmum good for you that you have spoken to your mw, I think its really brave of you. Don't feel bad that you are feeling low, you can't help how you feel and whilst feeling depressed after having a baby is normal, it doesn't mean you have to suffer it.

wandering hope you're feeling ok too. My dp goes back to work this week and to be honest I'm dreading it, not just him not being here but him being able to get enough sleep at night - I know I'll be worrying about him being tired as well as me! He has the kind of job where he has to be on the ball so don't want him to be knackered all the time.

Dd has just been crying for the past hour and a half after her feed - have to carry her and as soon as we put her down she starts crying again - not sure if it is colic or reflux but feel like a useless parent at the moment so hopefully doctor can help tomorrow

Oh and re: bleeding - its slowed right down but there is still an odour down there despite regular showers Am hoping this is normal and not infection. 40weeks I think some people bleed more after being active - sounds a bit uncomfortable though so keep an eye on it and mention to mw/hv if you're worried?

That was a long post -

Am feeling a bit rubbish and tired at the moment sorry

ledkr lucky you with such a sleepy night time girl. My girl did 12-7 last night but I COULDN'T BLOODY SLEEP, could have had a great night, was v cross with myself. I forgot to bring in the washing and I could HEAR it flapping about.

waddling/wandering I know what you mean about the washing, I have at least one load on a day. Am enjoying being able to dry it outside (golly I'm getting old and sad!!...). DD1 was such an un-sicky baby S has been a shock- it's not only her clothes I have to change cos they get sick all over them but it's ours as well, plus all the terrys I use to mop the sick up!

re bleeding, I'm still trickling away, not a lot of it but wish it'd stop now.

jane sending love to you xxx

ponyo x post- sorry you're feeling tired and rotten. Hope you get a good night tonight. Have you tried a sling? I find that if S is a bit miserable the sling works a treat and she'll sit there quietly just staring at me (so cute), then drift off to sleep.

Re odour don't think it signifies infection, mine is a bit whiffy too!

Thanks deb :) Any sling recommendations? Am going to give it a go!

Glad I'm not alone re: whiff

Hi everyone, hope you are all coping. So jealous of you with babes who are sleeping through the night, we're still up every 2-4 hours.
Good luck takingforeverkid I have pom poms at the ready and perfecting a round-off for you (remember them?!). Shall we start a countdown for your cervix? 10.....

We took the baby to watch the football today (on tv), and Liverpool won for the first time for ages so we think he must be a good luck charm. Or something - he didn't care much and slept the whole way through.

I'm still bleeding a bit after 4 weeks, but almost nothing, those huge sanitary towels were brilliant though, like wearing a nappy!

On another note, I thought it was pancake day last week and was upset that I didn't manage to get it together to actually do pancakes but I just realised (baby brain or what?!) that it's this week - yay for pancakes. I'm a lemon and sugar girl, myself.

at the wiffy fanjos haha mine is merely haemoraging!!Glad at least one person bled for longer,its never happened before,my fliping scar is wiffy tho im sure it wont clear up until my over hang reduces a bit boak.

To the teary ladies,i was a bit like that when dh went back to work,i was sad as it felt like it was "all over" iyswim,the night feeds soon reminded me that it wasnt tho.I feel ok nowish,i am a tad bored tho but as the weather improves and i am driving again i think ill be ok,me and Delilah are off to baby and toddlers tomorrow-yes im that bored haha-my friends go and my dil brings my grand son who is hillarious "hiya nana" hes only 17 months.Its nice to get out tho and its a long walk so good for the cause.

Deb baby D does sleep well but last 2 nights she has woken back up at 5 and seems stil tired but not hungry,bit annoying really.

ponyo,let me know how the drs go and please take some info cos some gps are clueless xx

are you sure its pancake day?we certainly had them a while back,yum yum that means we can have some more nom nom.

Id like a sling recommendation too if poss,i have a baby bjorn-sp-type one but she wasnt too keen.

byo im with you on the l'pool win,what a game,and to beat manu too,im thrilled,Kenny is a god

Hello everyone. I have been absent for a while, mostly because my late pregnancy was pretty miserable and I was quite down in the dumps. But I just wanted to come on and say I had my lovely daughter today at 2pm. It was a pretty rough labour and it ended with a section... but baby and me are doing well, so all's well that ends well.

Birth story to follow at some point. Hope everyone is healthy and happy :)

PS: 8lbs 11oz and she is called Sophia

well done clever girl zero

Congrats Zero.

I had a bit of a bad day today, we went shopping for an outfit for Zoe to wear at her memorial service. we bought a cute little pink sleep suit that says mummy and daddy love me. We also went to build a bear and made a Zoe bear for me to place on her coffin and to keep afterwards in her memory box. It was so hard. Believe me i am not feeling strong at all, the only thing gettting me through is that im carrying on for my beautiful Zoe.

I am dreading the funeral and not sure i can cope with it. My fiance will be carrying Zoe in her coffin with me by his side, we brought her into the world so it is only fitting that she should leave it with us. I have to do it for Zoe.

Sorry for the huge post and rambling on, i hope you are well and holding your babies tightly.

Jane I'm so sorry. Zoe would be so proud of her amazing mummy and daddy. I'm still thinking of you all lots, my heart goes out to you.

Zero, you must have heard me . I was getting worried about you! Congratulations, well done! Sophia is a beautiful name, it's DD1's middle name and I love it!

Congratulations zero! Well done!

Sorry, jane, x-posted. What you are doing for Zoe sounds lovely. Thinking of you. x

gosh jane i am amazed that you can actually put one foot in front of the other to be honest love.You are doing amazingly and i am glad Zoe has strong enough parents to do this for her.If you can let us know when the funeral is im sure we would all like to spend some time thinking of you and her and maybe light a candle.I am so humbled by you coming on this thread still and we are all honoured to be able to at least offer our words to you still.
take care xx

Jane just wanted to send my love, agree with Ledkr the fact that you can arrange the funeral for Zoe is a testament to your strength and the love you and your family feel for Zoe. Would really appreciate it if you feel able to let us know when the service is so I can take a minute and think of all of you. I know you want to be strong for your darling girl and do the best for her but if you need help, can't be strong for another second, ask for help from you family and friends, you and Zoe are in our thoughts xx The build-a-bear idea is absolutely gorgeous by the way.

zerominuszero Congratulations, well done, lovely news. Beautiful name, (maybe a tad biased, dd1 is Sofia ). Look forward to hearing all the details xx

Zero, well one, and love the name Sophia, another name on our shortlist for a girl.
Jane you are being so brave, im really in awe of you. As the others said please let us know when the service is so we can all think of you.
Thanks all for your kind words re my moods. I'm finding that I feel at my lowest when I've got a list of things that need to be done and can't see past it all. Last night I got upset because I so desperately wanted to be in bed for 8pm but had so much to do. Dh does all the feeds up to midnight so sleep before then is precious! I've convinced him to give Noah a dream feed at 11ish as then he only wakes once t around 3ish whereas last night it was 2am and 5 am, I then slept on the aired in the living room as dh was getting up at 6.30am to go to work.
Ponyo, I also keep worrying about dh getting enough sleep! He assures me that he's fine though.
hope you all had a good night and have a good day today.

jane i am sure this does not help but you have reduced me to tears. Your so incredibly brave....i admire your strength and courage.

I too will be keeping you in my thoughts and dear dear Zoe.

My mum finds it very comforting going to visit my brother, i hope you find some comfort too.

Always in my thoughts jane

jane I'm in tears too reading what you're doing for your girl. I have such respect for you. Do let us know when the funeral is, although we can't be there in body be sure we are all standing with you in spirit.