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Due in Nov - Part IX - More babies on the way!!! :-) Yipppeeee!

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ChaCha · 18/10/2005 16:26

Congratulation from all fellow Novemberers to our dear Rodeo and Nova...

...Welcoming baby Jess & baby Natalie to the world and here's to the rest of us having healthy little babies......

Awwwwww!

Who is next then?!?

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Diege · 24/10/2005 14:54

Hi all!
Oooh Twinkle, I wouldn't worry too much as sister had these symptoms from 36 weeks and hanged on till 39+. LOL re: getting out of the washing!. Serously though, hope you are feeling a little better, and can get some piece of mind..
BoB: alien spacesuit!It will be a talking point, and something to put in the baby box (and I bet quite cute too!). Not clear about what part of labour you mean re: underwear, as mine was whipped off after first examination! (although I did need to be asked to take my knickers off with dd 2!). Have been having similar anxiety re: what to wear in labour, and hace settled for black maternity nightie, though I'm sure it will be the furthest thing from my mind when the time comes.
Laylasmum - re: late scan; I had one at 38 weeks with dd1, to check for growth - couldn't make out much at all I'm afraid!
Felt a bit peeved this morning, as the midwife hadn't informned me that the class was actually at the hospital this week, and not the clinic (and being a non-driver this meant I missed it). Got really upset after leaving the clinic, and ended up sobbing down the phone to DH, who came home from work and took me out to lunch. Feel really stupid for crying over something so stupid...def. hormones!! Bought lots of comfort food for later, and feeling better now!
Diegex

karmamother · 24/10/2005 14:59

BoB, I haven't tried dried fruits yet, I usually eat dates as they taste a bit chocolatey but they really are pure sugar so I daren't risk it. I've been tod by the dietician to eat normally as soon she's born & they'll do another glucose tolerance test at 6 weeks postnatally. Hopefully, it will just be a pregnancy thing. Sadly, I'm now at a higher risk of developing diabetes in later life. So is the baby but as I'm BFing that should reduce the risk to her.

I tell you....those Tunnocks Caramel Wafers I'm taking with me to hospital are going to be better than sex!!!

Diege · 24/10/2005 15:00

Twinkle - didn't mean to sound quite as arrogant as it did when saying about my sister (ie. like she is the 'gold standard'!). Karma..won't describe what I'm eating at the moment, but will save you a cyber piece for after baby is born!

karmamother · 24/10/2005 15:01

but don't tell dp that!

babyonboard · 24/10/2005 15:02

Teeehee karma...i think I've forgotten what sex is like...how does that work again!?

Diege..I have only one maternity bra and pants set that are vagualy pretty and I haven't worn them for the last couple of weeks..they are in the side pocket of my hospital bag ready to put on before we leave..how sad!
I know they will be off right away , but I wantto be presentable..teheeee

karmamother · 24/10/2005 15:02

Diege, you enjoy it with my blessing. I've just consoled myself with a chocolate Muller Light Yoghurt.

goldenoldie · 24/10/2005 15:03

Thanks Karma - don't fancy steroid injections at 35 weeks (next week) unless really needed - they sting! I think they are being extra, extra careful with me because it's twinnies.

Like everyone else I'm feeling yuk too. Acid reflux is driving me mad. Have to glug Gaviscon even after a cup of tea now, let alone food. Constitpation has turned into the runs, and I'm so huge - waist = 51 inches, it is hard to walk at all.

karmamother · 24/10/2005 15:07

BoB, my dp has been really chuffed as we've been able to maintain some semblence of a sex life. He read in a magazine that in the 3rd trimester the woman often goes off sex. He was slightly alarmed at that, but until now we've usually managed something, if you catch my drift. HOWEVER, now that she has turned head down & my spd pain has returned with a vengeance, poor dp is on rations!!! Well, I think I deserve a rest, don't you?

babyonboard · 24/10/2005 15:07

What about those 'skinny cow ' ice creams ..are they acceptable for you?

babyonboard · 24/10/2005 15:12

DP has been well and truly off the whole thing for quite some time which is very out of character..
he doesn't even ask for other 'favours' if you know what i mean (thank god too! heheee)
He doesn't like the idea of the baby being so close to the action...

He is just as clueless about this for after the birth, I reckon he's imagining a night of passion as soon as we get home from the hospital, with my figure the same as normal..teehee
I tried to educate him, but I think he's in denial.

karmamother · 24/10/2005 15:15

Underwear for hospital...I bought loads of cheap knickers from Asda which can be thrown away. I even got some that come up to your boobies in case I have a section. However, I remember when I was a student nurse doing my maternity placement, I was on the postnatal ward & this woman (who'd had a section) looked like Krystle Carrington, FGS! We were all very impressed by her immaculate hair, silky dressing gown, manicured nails, impossibly handsome husband, etc. God knows what she ended up like once the sleepless nights kicked in!! Anyway, what I'm trying to say is that if you can look gorgeous for your visitors whilst you're in hospital then great! Just don't try & maintain it at home...comfort is everything!

karmamother · 24/10/2005 15:20

bob, I've tried some weightwatcher ice creams & they're fab...must get some more. I'll try the skinny cow ice creams too.
Your poor dh! Has he any idea what you're going to look like down below? When he's at the delivery has he opted to stay away from the business end? I've heard that men can be severely traumatised after seeing their partners vagina being stretched to that capacity.

babyonboard · 24/10/2005 15:21

hehe..reminds me of 'desperate midwives' there was a woman on there looking immaculate, and she did all the way through..all the midwives commented..
I can't imagine i'll be reaching for the mascara mid contraction...
The underwear thing is silly I know..it's like the old 'wear nice undies in case you are hit by a bus' thing..heheheheee
I have a multipack of primark black pants , two sizes too big in my hospital bag, and I have opted for a black nightie too..I imagine anything else will get too obviously yucky.

babyonboard · 24/10/2005 15:24

sorry X'ed posts..yes he has opted to stay away if possible, poor boy..I made him watch desperate midwives the other day and he went very pale...
He didn't want to be there at all, but has now decided he can't miss it, he will just stay away from 'the action'.
Thank god he didn't listen to his mum who suggested she comes down and the two of them sit in a pub nearby until it's all over..hahahahahaha

twinkle1 · 24/10/2005 15:30

karma,
what do you think are the chances of them moving my section forward a week to 37wks?????Dont think i can do another two weeks in this much rib pain
twinkle
35+4

twinkle1 · 24/10/2005 15:30

karma,
what do you think are the chances of them moving my section forward a week to 37wks?????Dont think i can do another two weeks in this much rib pain
twinkle
35+4

twinkle1 · 24/10/2005 15:31

karma,
what do you think are the chances of them moving my section forward a week to 37wks?????Dont think i can do another two weeks in this much rib pain
twinkle
35+4

babyonboard · 24/10/2005 15:33

Twinkle..I don't know obviously but I reckon they would make you grin and bear it, as the baby will benefit from waiting longer.
Is it the case that the rib problem will worsen as the baby grows?

babyonboard · 24/10/2005 15:36

Oh- and my mum, who's on a constant diet loves skinny cow..
I must say they are the best 'low fat/sugar' chocolatey thig I've had.
also, Boots have loads of sweets and chocolate for diabetics, my friend at school was insulin dependant and always had their bars of choc, crisps etc..have you tried them?

twinkle1 · 24/10/2005 15:37

they did not say, but it seems to be getting worse and the painkillers do nothing

Enthusia · 24/10/2005 15:43

Twinkle - sorry to hear you are suffering so much. Do you think an ostepath may help with the rib pain?

Hope your bubs does stay put and does not make too early an appearance. Sending you hugsss.

Feeling really knackered now. Just been for lunch with a friend which was lovely, but now need a nap.

Speak soon

babyonboard · 24/10/2005 15:53

Twinkle..sounds so bad!
I find the same with the spd, i can't take anything to ease it. I even bought some of those gel pads for post birth to see if they would help but no luck...

karmamother · 24/10/2005 15:54

Twinkle, they are usually very reluctant to section before 38 weeks, there has to be an urgent reason, put you can always ask...start crying & they might take pity on you. Frankly, at 37 weeks, bubs is fine but they would rather you were 38.

BoB, haven't tried the diabetic chocolates, bit pricey. I'm worried that having a small piece of chocolate (as goldenoldie does) would tip me over the edge (& I'm referring to my mental state, not my blood sugar!) so I'm staying away.

I'm off to Norfolk now to visit friends so not sure if I can log on whilst I'm there. Hope everyone is still well when I return on wednesday. Big hugs to all.

tessasmum · 24/10/2005 16:03

BoB - sounds like your DP is going to have one hell of a steep learning curve once this baby arrives! Just as well you bought him the book.

Karma - can sympathise a lot with some of your emotions. I officially moved in with my DP (DH as of this year so it did work out!) when we left the hospital with Tessa - combination of a new baby AND living together for the first time was 'interesting'. Definately a steep learning curve there too though we didn't have other children to get used to as well. We don't make it easy on ourselves do we? Londoner's right though, we always learn from what we go through and come out stronger.

Diege - have you sorted out the Jane yet? What's the problem, is it just the rather limited instructions that I seem to remember are in a sort of Spanglish. If you are stuck let us know, Busy wrote something ages ago about putting the thing together and I'm sure I could chip in. They do take a bit of practice (though I think most makes do) but are well worth the effort.

Sarah - hope you are feeling better than this morning. Great news about the job but not the best time to be left on your own for the first time. What I used to find was that if I had a treat lined up for the time that was going to be the hardest it made things much easier to cope with. A big bar of chocolate once your DD is in bed perhaps??

I joined the twinges group over the w/e. Spent 3 hours on Saturday wandering round Whipsnade Zoo, followed by a trip to St Albans. Needless to say, by the time we got home I was knackered and the baby's head felt as though it was round about my knees
Kept waking up that night thinking 'This is it, its all kicking off' but nothing yet and twinges have calmed down a bit.

tessasmum · 24/10/2005 16:09

Twinkle - sorry things are so bad with the ribs. I'd definately turn on the tears to anyone/everyone who might have a say in the matter. Also wondered if anyone had suggested TENS machine for pain though I don't think you are allowed to use it until 37 weeks so not very helpful at the moment. Always worth asking though.