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November 2012 - counting down the weeks

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StuntNun · 25/09/2012 23:33

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Are your children’s vaccines up to date?
Iheartpasties · 04/10/2012 01:25

fatima you made me think of my friend, she went into labour at 36 weeks and her husband was out buying some boxes or something and he didn?t have his phone with him!! Argh! (oh and apple). They need their mobiles on them and they need to answer them!!

My stomach goes into a big point if I try and sit up ? muscles totally separated! Oh dear! God knows how I will rectify that situation.

I genuinely thought baby was going to arrive last night! Eeek. I was up and down from bed and could not get comfy and felt like I couldn?t breathe properly and then had a rhythmic pulsing of my bump and quite a bit of uncomfortable pain. I just lay there thinking ? is the baby coming? Eurgh! I felt like I didn?t get a wink of sleep. I have got dh to take a day off work today to look after dd.

FatimaLovesBread · 04/10/2012 06:38

Those of you who have managed to get the WC jab so far, where are you in the country? I know a few of you are in Scotland. Just a bit perterbed that my GP say they know nothing still. Going to do some more ringing today.

I've got a problem, well not a problem just a random thing. Me and my sister want to go see the new twilight film (I know - losers). Last year we went to the "twiathlon" where you watch the 3 previous films at the cinema an then the new release at midnight. This year they're doing it again with the 4 previous films and the new final one. I can't possibly do it can I? I'd be in pain after 12 hours in a cinema. Plus it's one week before my due date and I have a feeling this one will come early.
I think I'll compromise and just book for the midnight premiere of the new one and if I can't go it's no biggie. Does that sound more sensible? Grin

DesperateHousewife21 · 04/10/2012 06:53

madam what is your job? You're the only person I know who looks forward to work!

Ds woke before half 6 again, starting to get to me now. From tomorrow dh is off work for just over a week so ill be having lots of lie ins!

Catbag · 04/10/2012 07:17

Fatima I got the wc vaccination yesterday and while I was there they suggested that I had the flu jab too. Apparently the guidance says that they are fine to have together,so long as they are administered to different sites (I have two sore arms this morning, subsequently). I'm in the Yorkshire Dales.

They told me that the vaccine starts moving across the placenta in a matter of hours, although it will take a couple of weeks for the full effect to take place. I wanted to know as I'm not sure that I will make it to 36 weeks before giving birth. Apparently there is also, to a lesser degree, some immunity passed through breastmilk, so either way the babies will be getting antibodies.

I would keep pressing the surgery, and if you are not getting any joy, perhaps try contacting your PCT directly?

Iheartpasties · 04/10/2012 07:23

12 hours in the cinema!! no!! I think you'd be pretty uncomfy after that long :)

Lilliana · 04/10/2012 07:26

My MW didn't know what was happening yesterday and said they hadn't had any info. After reading this thread I rang the GP just to check and a nurse rang me back and booked me in for next Tue no problems - she said she would also do flu jab at the same time as the first app the receptionist could give me was a few weeks away - result!

I'm in Devon.

rowingdowntheriver · 04/10/2012 07:29

Morning! Am going to try to get the WC jab today from my GP. FC they know about it and have some in stock.

For those with pointy stomachs, I got this last time and didn't realise what it was until I signed up for post-natal pilates which really helped my stomach muscles come back together. They were 4 fingers width apart at my first session according to the instructor but got down to 1 finger after about 6 classes.

StuntNun · 04/10/2012 07:43

Fatima I certainly couldn't sit and watch five films after the other at 39 weeks. It would be way too painful. Plus how many loo breaks would you need? Grin Could you watch the first four on DVD over a couple of nights leading up to it instead?

Nervous if you'd like to breastfeed then give it a try. Yes some women find it difficult or have problems but a lot of women also find it easy. I had my fair share of difficulties (failure to latch, mastitis, overactive let down) but the benefits far outweigh any issues I had. I have eczema, hayfever and asthma, my husband has hayfever and food allergies so I exclusively breastfed both mine for four months to try and limit their development of these diseases.

Then there are the purely physical advantages: it's always ready, nothing to sterilise, no waste, always the perfect temperature. If you want to go out or someone else to feed the baby you can express milk (my MIL will want to give a few bottles and my DH may give some night feeds so I can get a longer sleep at the weekends).

I can't describe the pleasant feeling of breastfeeding. There is a sharp pain of letdown but to me it's like the pain of picking a scab - it hurts and feels nice/relief at the same time. I feel like there's some kind of feedback loop through the parasympathetic nervous system. Your whole body relaxes as if you've just got into a warm bath. Then the release of oxytocin (which is also released when bottle feeding) provides a bonding experience with your child.

Too often the bf vs. ff debate comes down to the breast is best argument that breast milk is nutritionally superior. This is undeniably true, for example breast milk contains fatty acids that are indigestible and appear to have the function of promoting a healthy gut flora. But you can't ignore the fact that formula milk is manufactured to the best possible quality for the baby as well. There are a lot of women who don't want to breastfeed and they should be supported in that decision.

There are definite disadvantages to breastfeeding as well. Since breastmilk is more easily digested than formula, a new baby may need to be fed more frequently if breastfeeding. Then there are the growth spurts where baby feeds very often for a couple of days to increase your milk supply. I was never comfortable with feeding my children in public so I tended to use breastfeeding rooms or occasionally a disable toilet when out and about (or took along a bottle of expressed milk) but that's my personal feeling, obviously a lot of women are happy to breastfeed in public - I saw a women in full burkha breastfeeding her baby in Germany!

And there can be problems with getting a good latch, etc. I wish I had had more support with my first two as now I know ways to deal with all the issues I had. At the time I didn't know there were solutions to most breastfeeding problems and my health visitor wasn't any help so now Mumsnet will be my first port of call if I have any trouble this time round.

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TheDetective · 04/10/2012 08:22

Insomnia strikes once again!!! 5am start again! Still, no work today, just got to sit around and wait for my midwife to visit!

I'm hoping she will come at 10. That way I've time to make sure everywhere is clean, I can go out to a meeting I've been wanting to attend at lunch time and then maybe I can squeeze a nap in late afternoon?! Although not sure if that will make matters worse for tonight!!

I've been feeling nauseous every morning too. Grrr!

I've noticed since I had the 3D scan on Sunday, I've felt a lot more connected to the pregnancy. As in able to think of an actual baby! I know it sounds strange, but I've always been a little surprised when a baby pops out at birth!! I know a baby is coming clearly, but I can actually visualise it now, and it seems so much more real, and closer to actually happening! It's a lovely feeling!

Baby has now started to go into the pelvis, has flipped from ROT to LOA which is the most favourable position for birth. I think my body is preparing for things to come Grin

TheDetective · 04/10/2012 08:38

Lasagne is an acceptable breakfast, right?!

Well it better be, coz the microwave just pinged... Grin

applepieinthesky · 04/10/2012 08:56

Yep my swollen ankle has gone down this morning so it's just fluid retention.

Detective I had a sausage roll this morning for breakfast. In my car driving to work!

TheDetective · 04/10/2012 09:10

Excellent Grin

Lasagne demolished. DP out buying me a toastie!! Oh dear!

To be fair, night time eating seems to have disappeared. I'm waking up starving. May as well do as my body tells me, right?!

You know, I can't wait for the heartburn/leg cramps/insomnia/random sweat attacks/excessive pee trips/cervix grabbing/rib crushingl/hormonal rages to disappear. But I do actually think I might miss being pregnant. Well, the middle bit of pregnancy anyway!

TheDetective · 04/10/2012 09:10

Oh, and the sciatica, and inability to bend over without crushing oneself in two...

YellowWellies · 04/10/2012 09:12

I LOVE being pregnant during the day - but at night - I wish the Dad's could carry them and share the sodding discomfort. The lack of sleep just feels so cruel given what lies ahead... But during the day feeling the kicks, getting spoilt, just having a lovely big belly to stroke - I love being updiffed during the day.

StuntNun · 04/10/2012 09:17

Detective lasagne is an AWESOME breakfast jealous I didn't think of that.

Apple I have a pair of Boots flight socks, the ones that pull up to your knees to prevent deep vein thrombosis on long haul flights, and they stop my ankles swelling up.

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applepieinthesky · 04/10/2012 09:18

YW I'm the same. Don't mind during the day at all but night times are becoming unbearable. Insomnia, being kicked all night and trying to turn over is absolute agony.

DesperateHousewife21 · 04/10/2012 10:10

I've felt sick all morning due to broken nights sleep. Ds is tired too so he's being a pain but he refuses to sleep in the day Hmm

I remember going to the loo at 3am which completely broke up my (already crap) sleep.
At one point I had ds on one side of me stroking my arm (his way of going to sleep) and dh bloody spooning me on the other side stroking my leg. I felt like screaming GET OFF MEEEEE!

TheDetective · 04/10/2012 10:20

You have more patience than me DH!! I'd of thrown them both out haha!!

TheDetective · 04/10/2012 10:34

I've just suggested we get a camp bed for DP to use when I'm having the insomnia and he is snoring and he agrees Grin ahhhhhhh :)

SwissArmyWife · 04/10/2012 10:39

Hello ladies, have been reading but it moves so quickly I never have time to post!
garden congrats on your lovely girls, what amazing weights! Clearly you are very good at growing babies :)

I sympathise with the broken sleep, in fact I'm quite annoyed as my DD is finally sleeping properly yet I'm still waking up constantly to pee/with heartburn/to roll over with difficulty !
I'm 35 weeks tomorrow and I am so ready to have this baby now.

Got my DP to call docs and ask about the WC jab, I am determined to have it as I had wc when I was 7 and my sister had it when she was only 3 months old (this was at the same time, my poor mum) so I want to protect baby as best I can. They said they haven't received the vaccine yetbut I am apparently one of the first names on the list to have it. I'm seeing A triage nurse tomorrow for a couple of things so will ask about it then.

As for BF/FF, I think the best thing to do is to keep an open mind! I will be trying BF again as I personally think it's more beneficial for mum and baby but I also have some bottles/pump and will be getting some emergency formula just in case. You never know what will work for you. Oh and cherry Healy does my head in!

I had a very strange dream last night, the baby's arm popped out and I had to push it back in and go to the hospital. They told me it was common and gave me some sort of injection Confused very odd indeed!

Iheartpasties · 04/10/2012 10:47

I'm praying for a good nights sleep tonight.

ValiumQueen · 04/10/2012 10:58

YW enjoy the being spoilt while it lasts. With subsequent children, nobody gives a shite. Yesterday morning, when I was getting dressed, DH said 'gosh, you look really pregnant!' I promptly burst into tears as it honestly feels like nobody notices or cares after the first time.

DTD last night! Grin paying for it this morning, but I did sleep well until DD2 woke at 3.30. She has thrush down below now so is not a happy bunny. She clings to me like a rucksack, making it very hard to turn over. I must admit I do love having her in bed with me.

ValiumQueen · 04/10/2012 11:00

swiss I had that dream a while back. It is quite a common dream.

blonderthanred · 04/10/2012 11:04

Oh well my good luck didn't last 2 nights in a row and I rejoined the 4am club (also the 1am and 7am club).

On the bright side I think I am finally well enough to go into work and finish things off so I can start my maternity leave properly! Have WC jab and consultant appt first and then I'll go in.

In the meantime I'm bouncing on my birthing ball, come on baby start getting ready. We've got 2 1/2 weeks!

kirrinIsland · 04/10/2012 11:08

VQ DP said that to me the other day - he sounded genuinely surprised! You're not wrong when you say no one give a shite second time round.

DP has hurt his back, and while I do feel sorry for him, I'm not showing him too much sympathy as I've had a bad back for weeks and he just doesn't want to hear about it (I don't go on about it, honest!).