December 2013 - let's get these babies out before Santa arrives :)

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Merry Christmas :)

supermansgirl thanks and my waters hasn't broken yet I don't think. But I think this might be my plug... Does it have to have blood in or is it ok if it is clear see through? It came out a bit around 9am this morning and iv been having cramps and contractions since.... Does this sound bad or is this normal? X

Just a question, did any of you breast feeding mummies buy any bottles or pump etc for expressing before birth? I fully intend to breastfeed and wasn't going to get bottles or pump till a bit later, but now I'm wondering if I should buy all this now?!

Savanah yes sounds like your getting there slowly. Fingers crossed!

Mumma I has my pump and bottles from very early (bottles were for just incase baby didnt take to breastfeeding). I didnt use them until day 3 as MW said I wont get hardly anything out of the pump before 3 days.

So it sounds like normal pregnancy or sounds like labour? The contractions sort of feel like someone pulling a rubber band around my bump and it goes rock hard and aches.... It sort of takes my breath away.... Do ya think this could be the real thing or just strong BH's? X

mogz that's exactly what I do, I feel like I'm doing some kind of yoga on the loo as I go!

mumma I got ours in before and am currently expressing as I type and love our electric avent single one plus mothercares 50% off sale starts today according to my emails so you might be able to get some bargains

Not sure who asked - alyssa? I'm fine but getting mighty fed up. Had some icky discharge but not sure if it's my plug- it's a bit greeny so not sure if I should see doc? Also been feeling hot lately but not feverish just a bit warm- am coming down with a cold so maybe that's it. Jealous of those of you who seem to be in early labour- I want to join you!!

Sorry to hear your having a tough time bf alyssa- I'm sure I'll be in the same boat next week- hope you're over the worst by then!

I'm kind of dreading the early days/constant feeding. I know it's normal for Babies to do it but I'm not very good on lack of sleep (esp with 2 other kids to look after) and DH isn't very patient and I remember in the past crying at night exhausted trying I feed one of them and DH not being very supportive- I know it was sleep deprivation but that's then you need the support the most. Anyway, no point in worrying about it right now.

Good luck to all of those in labour- hopefully I'll be saying 'my waters have broken!' Soon!......

I bought a cheap avent manual pump and a set of bottles for the just in case scenarios and that was mainly because my edd was 20/12 and didn't want to be stuck over Christmas.

I'm far too lazy to mess around sterilising stuff in might not need so it's all packed up still. And because we are in a surestart area if I need it I can hire an electric pump for a couple of quid a week I think.

Mw been for 5 day check. Am chuffed the feeding seems to be going well. He has only lost 6% so feel motivated to keep going. I have only just managed to clean my teeth today thougg. House looks like a baby bomb has happened. And I have only just managed to grab a couple of biscuits for breakfast lol. He is happily snoozing on me just now but if I put him down bet he doesn't stay asleep lol.

Quick update...

Hannah Lucia born at 9.45am, weighing 7lb 8oz. She's brilliant and has already spent a good 45mins feeding, and is now sleeping on my chest!

The c/s all went really smoothly - lovely bunch of surgeons and midwives!

I am feeling totally blissed out and happy!

Ah many congrats lisba so happy it all went smoothly for you, enjoy your newborn cuddles!

congratulations on the new arrival hope all is well and she is a happy healthy girl. Good luck. And asleep on your chest??? Awwwww... Sounds so cute! X

Congratulations! What a lovely name x

congratulations lisb enjoy snuggles

So has anyone requested a sweep before 40 weeks and got one?? Just decided to text my mw and ask what chances were of getting one this week. I could go to the docs and ask but not sure they'd even check I was effaced/dilated would they? I'm on my 3rd child and never had a midwife check me let alone a doctor! Just so impatient....

Wonderful Lis enjoy those tiny baby snuggles and take it easy as you recover.

Congrats Lis :-)

Mum I asked but was told its policy not to do it till 41 weeks so have to wait till Friday!! :-(

Congrats lis hope I'm next!!

Lisba that's brilliant congratulations!

So was all geared up for sweep this morning, MW checked wee and turns out I have a very slight UTI and can't risk spreading bacteria higher and possibly affecting baby (though apparently risk is next to nothing). Otherwise all favourable. FGS...

mum my midwife offered to do a sweep at 39+4 (next Monday) but since it could start labour within 48 hours I declined, that would be Xmas day! Booked in for one on 27th now when I'll be 40+1..

I got swept at 40wks exactly. I demanded an appt on the day so I could be done.

Sweep three tomorrow.

aaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaarrrrrrgggggg just came back from the doctor's office. i'm only 50% and he says 'finger tip' dilated - or basically nothing. he very confidently said: see you next week! at next week's appointment I will be 40+3. I cried the second he left the office.

i'm still nauseous, feel like complete shit :( I just want to get this over with now.

Oh Rose do not dispare, you may well not need that appointment next week. And even a finger tip is better than tightly shut.

Rose that's such a shame it WILL happen very soon though

Congratulations lisb

I am still having feeding problems. Ds has jaundice which has made him ver sleepy and difficult to feed, last night he barely took anything it seemed and he would not stay latched. Midwife has been today and now I hand express before each feed and give by syringe. That is going ok but his actual feeding is not, he is just sound asleep.

He has been extremely sleepy today, not sure if this will last into the night as he has not yet slept in his crib, last night again I sat up all night holding him. Today he has has slept in his pram downstairs which is safe to use as Moses basket so I'm hoping he'll sleep in it tonight, if I can get a few hours on sofa it would be great.

Really worried about the jaundice though, I don't see how he'll shift it only feeding 20ml each time which is all I can express.

Hot have you thought about topping him up with a bit of formula whilst you're waiting for your milk production to up a bit? Genevieve was jaundiced but shifted it really quickly once we got her feeding more. Try tickling his toes to get him to stay awake long enough to the bigger feeds. Best of luck with it, and do try to get yourself some rest.

Congratulations lisb