April 2013 Part 8: Welcoming our Easter Chicks & as Alex & Evan hopefully go home!

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Over here Ladies!

I hope you don't mind me starting this thread too.

www.mumsnet.com/Talk/antenatal_clubs/1689714-April-2013-Part-7-As-our-miracle-Alex-continues-to-grow-the-one-that-sees-us-reach-TERM

www.mumsnet.com/Talk/antenatal_clubs/1560543-April-2013-stats-thread

Wonderful news for today as we welcome babycandy and little Charlotte and hoping that this thread sees little Alex and Evan home very soon.

How many more babies will this thread see?

Good luck giddy- So exciting!

Fluffeh- definitely sounds like things will be happening sooner rather than later. Are you at home now? How are you feeling?

Thanks everyone for the messages and good wishes. I am feeling very proud of myself as I've just managed to make porridge, for ds1 manoeuvring about on my crutches. I'm now exhausted
Alex has been feeding all night, and is very happy that he hasnt been put down once Ds1 (he's just 5 can't remember who asked that) fell asleep at my side curled so tight I could hardly move my arms, And dd got up at about 3 to cuddle.
She was thrilled to see us, came indoors called for my brother, saw me and promptly ran into my arms and sobbed. She then spent the whole evening fussing. Ds1 is home educated and I said dd didn't have to go into school today so we are just going to snuggle, and talk. The physio/hv will be stopping by later but by brother has gone to work so its just us which a perfect I've missed my babies so much.

Oh fluff, no I'm not convinced you'll go another 4 weeks either! :) I hope it settles down a bit so you can get some rest.

Good luck giddy!

I do not feel well :( I have had the sniffles for a few days and now I'm proper wheezy (I'm asthmatic). I'm presuming its viral and will settle down but yuck! Off to see to the MW this morning. The big lump is still at the top of my bump so I suspect she'll be scanning me.

dsygu I agree pregnancy is strange...it feels like I'm about to do an exam. I've done the prep, taken the classes, I just have no idea when the exam will be!

36+0 :)

Morning everyone

Good luck Giddy thinking of you.

Fluff I expect you will have your baby way before 4 weeks passes.

Mama I just cried a little bit (again) hearing of your lovely night and the plans you have for today. So happy for you.

Having I am all sniffly and sneezy at the moment too and feeling simply wiped out. Can't imagine adding asthma to that it must be horrible, try and rest as much as you can please.

My sister has had her baby (Sunday night), she didn't tell us or anyone.

Social services rang my Mum yesterday lunchtime to let us know. Spent all day yesterday crying with my Mum about it all and the realisation that my relationship with my sister is over due to her behaviour. She is refusing to co-operate and so it is off to court we go. The baby has to remain in hospital whilst this happens and my sister has banned my Mum from visiting (which also means her first DD and the new baby's big sister, whom my Mum has had special guardianship for since she was 12 weeks old, can't visit either).

Even though this is my job (trainee sw) and something I am trained to deal with and something we went through before with her first DD, I am not coping very well at all and I am worried sick about my poor Mum and Dad.

36+5

I know things have been weird but I can't believe your sister didn't even tell you she's had the baby jacq! I hope the court process all goes smoothly.

I've been to the MW, she still thinks baby might be breech - tricky to know because its deep in the pelvis but the lump is still there and firm! I'll be going for a scan to know for sure. I'm ok with the idea of a c-section if needs be.

Plan for rest of day includes eating Doritos then off to get my hair cut and coloured! Oh it's nice not to be at work! :)

aw so glad to hear mama and alex are now home and enjoying proper family time altogether.

Day 2 for me of maternity leave and already have a sick child at home!!! DS1 thought it might be a good plan to be sick in his bed several times last night so my quiet relaxing days at home before the Easter hols have gone out the window :/. Plus I am lacking sleep as I was woken up at 12 then 2am and finally when I got up for school run discovered he had been sick in his bed again and covered it up with his pillow - ewww!!!

Im not sure who mentioned their very relaxing maternity leave but I do remember having 5 weeks before DS1 came (he was 2 weeks late) and spending a lot of time sleeping!! No such luck this time round though - but I may just squeeze an afternoon snooze in before the school run as I am shattered now after the disturbed night and extra laundry.

I am also getting a lot of pelvic pain when I am walking about - lots of twinges - I just think it is how low the baby is this time round - at this stage with my boys I was still walking the dog for miles but finding the 15 minute school run a struggle at the moment.

I bought a snowsuit for dc today, that was slightly depressing as it should be wearing spring clothes. It was only £4 from tesco in the sale though on the basis that it won't be worn for long?!

Waves to all on mat leave.....I too shall soon be getting my hair coloured and legs waxed during work time

Good luck giddy and katy. How exciting!

So pleased that Alex is home mama, bet it feels unreal.

Hope you feel better soon faith. It's horrible being pg and ill at the same time.

fluffeh will they give you a new date for your c section now? Good luck.

jacqh what a nightmare for you and your family. No wonder you're so upset. When it's all so personal you can't not detach yourself from it. Glad the baby is ok ( I recall you saying there was a growth issue and amniotic fluid restriction). I don't know what to suggest but thinking of you.

Hope everyone else is ok. I'm really physically ready for my baby now but not mentally or house preparation wise. Really need to get motivated!!

cheese we've done the same re a snow suit. Hadn't bothered as we expected it to be like last spring but all this blooming snow! Lol

river I empathise with the pelvic pain. Unless I absolutely have to walk somewhere, I just send DP :).

jh so sad about your sisters baby :( I hope the court process goes smoothly and the baby can come live with your mum soon.

faith hopefully its a big bum poking out the top lol still if he/she is breech at least you'll get a date that you'll meet them on :).

mama sounds like a perfect first night/morning at home for you all. I hope you have millions more just like it!

I'm still having intense bh's but I don't think they can be doing much as there's no real pain with them and the baby is still giving huge well placed kicks.
DP got a bit worried when they were coming every 3 mins but he has calmed down now haha!
We've had an offer on a house from the housing association. We have a meeting with a guy Tuesday after the Easter weekend to arrange a viewing but were going to drive up later and see if we can get an outside view beforehand. Hopefully it'll be better than where we are. The rent is lots cheaper and it only has one set of stairs instead of 3! It's the area I'm worried about as its had a lot of bad press in the past but I would like to see it before I decline, it may be ok :).

Hello Ladies!

River poor DS1 (& poor you!) hoping that no one else gets it & he feels better soon!

Faith hope you also feel better soon, be very sensible & make sure you use your inhalers won't you? Go & see your GP if it's getting worse or not improving, a short course of steroids will not cause any problem for baby. Apologies if I sound like your mother! Just concerned.

Mama love the idea of you not putting alex down! I was the same with DD to the bemusement of my family but it worked for us. Hope you are having a lovely relaxed day with your family.

Agree cheese it is do strange discussing snow suits, when I was expecting DD1 (due April 12th 2011) it was blisteringly hot and the last week if march I went out and bought 3 maxi dressed to wear for last few weeks of pregnancy and afterwards. Bizarre!

I have had a lovely luxury pedicure done by a very sweet student at my local college salon for £6! They are amazing and I know have French tips which makes he feel a big better about my hideously puffy ankles! I definately recommend looking up your local beauty college salon for those expecting DC1 they are so cheap and the care is amazing. I also take Dd there for her haircuts (£2!)

JH thinking of you & your family at this difficult time. Do you think maybe you need to be a bit selfish now and focus on your family? DSIS baby is here & thank god well and now is the time to think about your baby.

Yawn! Shattered! 38 + 5

Thanks everyone - yes I've been using my inhaler throughout and currently using my ventolin when I get very wheezy. It's easier than yesterday so hopefully I'm on the mend. Scan is booked for tomorrow morning so we'll know what we're dealing with. May even be able to confirm the sex tomorrow!

Fluff my OH has been like that but I have always figured if they're not regular and ease off then its not labour (and it hasn't been so far!). I really hope you like the house and can proceed if its right for you :)

Poor River, not the kind of leave you fancy! Hope all the sickness eases off soon!

Hi everyone thank you for the good vibes, happy to announce arrival of baby boy smith, born 11:35, 6.11lb via ELCS all ok just feeling sick, and a bit shakey, probably just the drugs

CONGRATULATIONS giddy enjoy those newborn snuggles! Hope you have a straight forward recovery from the ELCS.

All - I actually can't remember whether I posted an update or not!

I was scheduled for induction last week at. 37+5. It went absolutely no where so I eventually went for a c-section.

Our son, Ted (William Theodore) was born last Tuesday night weighing in at 7lbs 11oz. We ended up in hosp for 5 days afterwards as he had a touch of jaundice and lost a bit of weight but all fine and dandy now and home safe. Can't believe he is a week old already!

Good luck everyone else!

Congratulations Giddy and Bona!!

Congratulations Bona and Giddy

Congratulations bona and giddy

jh glad your sister had baby safely, hope it gets sorted ASAP, sounds very stressful

Bump is still wriggling like crazy, I dunno when she ever sleeps, been this way throughout pregnancy but now she is so big it's almost scary watching my tummy go mad.

Getting really excited now, just want her out where I can see her, though getting new computer set up and having a couple of days out this week so trying to keep busy and not think/worry much.

Will not watch obem this week, last episode terrified me I think I need to use willpower and stay clear!!

37+4

Thanks everyone - no more sickness today but he does tend to save it all for night times!!! I prefer his awful nightmares any day to a bed covered in a 7 year old's sick!!! My last day home alone tomorrow will be gatecrashed by him unfortunately as school won't allow him back for 48 hours so unless the new bubs puts in a late appearance I have managed only 1 day of maternity leave to myself!!!

Username I know what you mean OBEM was a bit scary last week with the lady with the baby that got stuck - only watched it today on catch up - how awful poor lady!! I'm still watching though!! I am assuming bubs no 3 will be a similar birth to my previous 2 so watching the programme is just reminding me of those births.

Huge congrats giddy and bona

Just a word of warning about this week's OBEM, I've read that one couple tragically lose their baby at 6 days old (due to genetic problems diagnosed prior to the birth). Don't think I will be watching it. Well infact I know I won't. Just a heads up.

Oh I normally watch that but I don't think I'll cope with that topic at this point!

Congratulations to bona! Love the name :)

Congratulations to giddy too! I presume the name will come later?

I'm still feeling rough, just prepared a hot lemon and honey. Oh well, off for my scan in a couple of hours.

Hope you had a better night River.

Thanks for the 'heads up' crazy - don't fancy any sad stories right now!

Can't believe all the excitement on this thread already!!!

I keep getting what could be described as crampy tummy pains- so I get excited- then a few minutes later I'm gassy! I'm confusing my baby with the farts!! To be honest, I'd rather baby stayed on for a few more days at least- my folks are away on holiday till Saturday and I know they'd be gutted to miss baby's first few days! Still, not long to go!

Hope you all have a good day- hope scan goes well faith,
Xx
38+3!!

Xxx

Good luck for the scan Faith.

I'm feeling shocking today. Managed an hour's sleep as I was having back ache and Braxton Hicks. This morning I've thrown up all of my breakfast!

MW has been round and my BP is up and I've trace protein in my urine so I'm seeing her again tomorrow.

On the plus side, baby is no longer b2b (thank you birth ball!) and he's 4/5 engaged.

38+4

Morning all, thanks for all your lovely words.
Congratulations giddy and bona thrilled for you both

Fluff-how are you feeling now? Been thinking of you.

Jacqueline- I cannot believe your sister! But am glad at least that her baby is here safely. How are you and your parents doing?

River- hope everyone's feeling better.

Faith- good luck with your scan today

Sneezy-oh that's not fun! Hope you feel better soon.

We are doing great. Managed toast and crumpets this morning both to cook and to eat. Alex still hasn't been put down he's loving this. We are gonna give him a bath in a bit I've let dd stay home, I don't have the heart to send her to school before Easter hols now. Thankfully the school are supportive.

Morning

Had soooo much sleep last night - no sicky children thank goodness - cant beat a fresh bed all to yourself and children completely shattered and sleeping all night too!! Managed over 8 hours myself last night yey!

Thanks for heads up on OBEM - I work in paediatrics at our local hospital so its every day for me really but some things do come close to home and obviously always affect you so will still be watching - through tears I imagine!! I have to say since having children these things do affect me so much more!!

Lovely to hear how you are getting on mama and I am sure a few days of missed school aren't going to make too much difference. I imagine my boys will miss a day or two if our lo does not put in an appearance over the Easter hols!

Oooo forgot to say my bubs has apparently turned around too Sneezy - again thanks to gym ball!! When I had check up last week as I was leaving I just happened to mention my concerns about back to back baby and midwife said oh well you don't have to worry she is now lying on her side!! Phew!

37 + 6

Lovely to hear how you are getting on mama

I love hearing how your DC love Alex so much - it makes me excited for DD to meet this one!