October 2013 - High Five! The babies are coming!!

[PseudoBadger]

New thread :)

Fingers crossed for you Falcon

Hi all, SC here 35 weeks today whoop whoop! Really don't feel I'll go another 5 weeks (watch me go over now I've said that!) feel so full of baby, getting backache every night and increased shooting pains down below! DD1 came at 37 wks exactly (6lb4, needed no special care or anything) DD2 came at 40 wks exactly (7lb4) but my bump was smaller and less strong/wriggly than this one.

Need to get my bag packed, although it's all in piles, got babygrows clean and ready to go!

Hayle I'm on iron, not messing with stomach too much, take them with orange juice and bran flakes in the morning.

Falcon good luck I'm thinking dilating thoughts for u

Tarlia Pseudo and anyone I'm forgetting with bp, pe, monitoring issues, hope ur getting the support u need and focusing on healthy happy babies at the end!

MrsO I find the silent sniffing treatment brings hubby round to feeling bad for lack of support, got to think it's his idea to do more be more supportive, if I shouted I'd get called hormonal! Men!

WC vaccine done and dusted, not painful although I cannot believe how scared I was of the nurse doing it considering I'm giving birth in a matter of weeks lol. Not painfull tho but by the sounds of what other ladies have said the pain is yet to come.

Nat I just had a dead arm for a few days felt like it was bruised and uncomfortable to lie on. It didn't really hurt though

Thanks flyer,

Just shared a link on the Facebook group has anyone seen the new flora buttery 'wrestler' advert? Thought it was quite funny although a bit random lol

Thanks for the support ladies and flyer we've also had the chat about drinking (particularly at a wedding - in a remote location - when I'm 38 weeks) and although he says he won't be drinking in October at all (he has the stag do at the end of this month as his last big blowout) I just sense that might change at the wedding "just the one more...." I can hear him say. He is best man so it's not that I don't sympathise, but there will be nobody else to take me to hospital (or i would want to take me) and we'll be too far from the nearest hospital for me to feel comfortable in a taxi. Anyway, cross that bridge if/when it comes. I think a lot of the other males in his life are a bad influence (including his dad and brother) as they treat woman very badly so I don't think he realises he's being unreasonable when he compares himself to them. Thankfully he's not as bad as them (most of the time) but i'm not giving him the satisfaction of knowing that! Hope your dp realises that he might miss the birth if he doesn't wise up flyer. They need a good kick up the backside.

On a lighter note, I think Tesco has a baby event on this weekend. Going to check it out online...

Thanks again for words of support.

Nat, I didn't have any side-effects after the wc vaccine - not even a sore arm or any tenderness at the site (which is unusual for me). Fingers crossed you're the same x

Anyone having the flu jab? Just had a text from my doctors saying I'm eligible, but I'm not that keen.

I'm seriously impressed that Jelly can still see her perineum!

I've been on iron for a couple of weeks. It bungs me up something chronic I'm afraid. We're off to Ikea this afternoon to get the bed, chest of drawers etc. Exciting times!

My iron has gone up from 11 to 12 in 3 weeks by taking Spatone :)

Very exciting falcon i hope it happens soon for you. Is funny that the girls are outnumbering the boys now (don't we have 3 girls and 1 boy born?) and we were all so boy-heavy at the 20 week scans!

37+4 and mightily fed up. Also having an awful time with my Mum (she's a narc) and Dad (alcoholic) over Christmas and can't stop crying and feeling so alone. Becoming a parent forces you to reflect on how you were parented I think, I'm not handling it well!

flyer its not so bad that he is drinking if you can get a taxi, for me the issue would be if he was getting so hammered that he wouldn't be mentally 'there' for the birth iykwim, so I'm sure he will be more than responsible when the time comes!! DH says he's not drinking but had 3 Pimms on Wednesday and 2 glasses of wine yesterday, both times maintaining he could definitely drive.. I have no idea about units so I'm not sure, generally I never drink a drop if I'm driving just in case!

How are you enjoying maternity leave clapham ?!!

My MIL has sent a huge bag of clothes she has knitted for the baby, they're amazing, I had no idea she could do that!

Oh, and last night, DH put his face against my bump and suddenly had the biggest grin ever because he could hear the baby's heartbeat through my stomach! I had no idea that would be possible, but it was a lovely moment!

Thank you cuille and pseudo you have just reminded me to take my iron today!

Umlauf DH can hear our baby's heartbeat too. Weird, isn't it?!

I had a bit of a moment this morning - feeling like I'm not really sure what possessed me to get pregnant and what was I thinking - I guess everyone goes through it a bit with their first baby. I just feel a bit like we've finally got so much sorted and now we're upsetting the balance and undoing all our hard work by having a baby when we could have spent some more time enjoying things the way they are.

Too late now!

I can't remember who it was who takes their iron at breakfast, but check because I don't think you're supposed to take it with orange juice, I think the vitamin C stops the iron being absorbed.

cuille dd is on an iron supplement and I've been told to mix it with orange juice as it helps iron absorption x

umlauf dh had always claimed he could hear the baby with his ear against my tummy but I was always a bit sceptical thinking he could be saying just to cheer me up but it seems not if other dh/dp's are hearing it too.

MrsH - I think those sorts of feelings are completely normal whether it's your first, second, third, fourth or more... As amazing as having a child is, it's a massive responsibility and bloody hard work...I think it's probably more unusual not to have any wobbly moments.

Umlauf sorry you are feeling sad re: your parents. I think you're right, it is a time when you do a lot of reflecting on your own childhood. Also, I think it's a time when you often want extra emotional support and understanding and it can highlight the fact some parents aren't capable of providing that.

I have come home early from work. Felt like I was having hot flushes - hot, sweaty, dizzy, felt sick, thought I might faint a couple of times and a bit spaced out. Thought it might be low blood sugar so ate 4 mini bags of haribo left from a child's birthday but didn't help. Got DH to pick me up as he is working from home and didn't think I should drive. Feel better now laying down and not teaching. Hopefully I just need a good sleep.

Hope a good sleep does the trick Orange

cuille, the doctor told me to take my iron tablet first thing with orange juice. I think I have heard that you shouldn't take it with calcium though...

umlauf, sorry to hear about your parents.

Hi everyone! Sorry for lack of updates....
It seems that this has been a very interesting time for us all some good news and some ladies are having a hard time. Just pleased that we are all in this together!
I'm still in slow labour and I mean SLOW! contractions most days; some gentle and some more challenging.
Bit fed up really as doctor told me that they would expect me to be in active labour within 7 days. Today is day 8 but I have a feeling that we are still a while away. Ill keep you posted if anything exciting happens. Xx

Blimey Nelly that is slow!!

I despair! Feel like a ticking time bomb

oh maybe I've got things the wrong way round then - wouldn't be the first time!

Ouch nelly poor u and falcon have had a week of it haven't u bless u both!

orange hope your feeling better soon perhaps some chocolate or full fat coke might have more sugar in it?

The courier with replacement car seat was meant to deliver between 9-11am.... Here I am - still waiting! Lazy swines

So much to reply to but my brain is so foggy post lunch!

legally congrats! I'm so happy they're here and you're all safe and sound. It's good to hear that you've overcome your initial feeding difficulties.

nelly and falcon good luck. I hope things progress smoothly.

I'm 34+3, SC and sick of work. I took annual leave on my less busy days to lighten up my work week but it means busier days and later evenings when I'm here. I'm starting to get tired and achy and just not want to be here, especially when I'm in the office instead of actually talking to patients.
I'll be eagerly counting down the next two weeks.

MrsO I have total sympathy. One of the reasons I didn't post much this week is I was getting really depressed and constantly crying and arguing with DH. His work booked him a trip to France for 4 days when I'll be 37 weeks and he acts like it's no big deal. He can't really say no but you just want him to care, you know? He also just kept talking about DIY stuff for the house instead of preparing for baby, and at the same time making me feel bad that we didn't have antenatal classes (not my fault). Somehow I got thought to him and he's been nice to me now (I hope this happens to you soon). It's so scary and horrible feeling like you're doing this on your own.

Blood tests still all clear. Had slight period type pains this am. Hoping its a sign. But nothing since so doubt it.

Dh is on a drinking ban from Saturday gone. He got slightly tipsy wed night tho. And I was a lil cross at him. He now knows if he has more then two drinks he is not coming to hospital with me.

I'm with my sis ATM and he said he is going to hang out at home and mentally prepare himself. Lol

I have given him lots of info. I want baby to gave Vit k as injection. If I am under GA in an emergency, no one is to meet baby until I wake. No bottle feeds. As I know he would struggle to mk these choices. I want him to do the research BUT he won't. Cos he is a lazy git

I'm lucky really I know I am. I give him a hard time.

Right got to finish my blanket! Almost done

cuille mw told me orange juice will help and to avoid tea or coffee around the time of taking it. Going to start them in the morning.

nelly how fustrat