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September 2014 - Babies are starting to make an appearance!

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lilone1234 · 19/08/2014 16:49

A few babies have already arrived, with more due to make their entrance soon, and it's not even September yet!

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HippyJess · 01/09/2014 09:09

Good luck those having their babies today! :)

I am currently in the "sitting in a waiting room while starving hungry for 2 hours" stage of my second GTT Hmm could be worse though, last time (different hospital) I had to wait in the cafe Grin

cookielove · 01/09/2014 09:32

Hello all :)

It's my wedding anniversary today!

Ds is due in just over three weeks and yet here he is all snuggled on my chest.

Good luck to those who are producing a baby today :)

dontevenblink · 01/09/2014 09:45

Happy anniversary cookie Smile

Can't believe its September already Shock

Teabiscuits · 01/09/2014 09:46

theonly sorry you posted days ago! DS is an absolute toe rag at the moment which I am putting down to jealousy, but it's all aimed at me and DH which is great. He seems to really like Emma, he's loving touching and stroking her at the moment, and goes ballistic when we take her away! (We get down to his level with her so it's more on 'his turf' but it's murder on the knees!)

Congrats to all the ladies with new babies!

dinah so sorry to hear you are struggling, those first few days are so, so hard and you need all the support you can get which you clearly aren't getting at the hospital. Agree that you should refuse to leave until you are comfortable and happy. Thanks Hope you get there soon. X

Good luck red and Iate

DD1 and 2 are back at school on Thursday, they are so ready for it, they are at each others throats recently!

xxmissbrightsidexx · 01/09/2014 11:26

Congratulations White!
Good luck Red & iAte x
Due date month! Argh!! So excited xx

lilone1234 · 01/09/2014 11:30

Good luck red and iate!

How's feeding going cookie?

DP has started his new job today and at least he's managed to get there without any signs of labour. He was off all of last week and it was nice to have him around and we just went out to eat and had takeaways and went cinema and B&Q. Couldn't do a massive amount but it was nice to do some bits.

Today we have a growth scan at 7pm because they couldn't book one in the same day as the consultant which is tomorrow at 9am, to see if the baby's abdomen is still measuring big. I was hoping to have given birth by now I have to say! Ended up in tears walking the dog round the block yesterday because of the hip and back pain and also just feeling massive and unattractive and having to keep pulling my tops down as i've only got like 2 tops now which will actually cover the bump!

In hindsight I probably should have stayed at work another 2 weeks then I wouldn't be so fed up now!

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cookielove · 01/09/2014 11:36

lil oh no, how frustrating for you!

Feeding is going ok. He will take the boob for 15 mins sometimes and not others. But he is feeding well off a bottle and often takes between 60 and 100mls. I hope that is enough. He has lots of wet nappies and poos regularly!

xxmissbrightsidexx · 01/09/2014 11:37

Good luck lilone x we've got another scan on weds x can relate to ending up in tears, I felt like that yesterday bloody hormones playing havoc xx not long left now for all of us though xx

TheOnlySeven · 01/09/2014 12:03

Hope it all goes well red and iate, and happy anniversary cookie.

I've given up BFing. She started a BF at midnight and was still feeding 3 hours later, I could hear her belly rumbling so she clearly wasn't really getting anything from me. I gave her a bottle, she took 20ml then slept soundly for the next 3 hours. She's had a couple more bottles since and is so much more settled. Feeling a bit sad but I know I've done the right thing.

lilone1234 · 01/09/2014 12:46

theonly It seems like feeling you're doing the right thing is half the battle, so glad that's how you're feeling! I've been reading a lot more about breastfeeding in the hopes of being able to be as prepared as possible but the amount of pressure to do it that is portrayed is insane!

cookie Glad feeding is going alright, and you're still managing to do a bit of both. He'll be well practiced in both!

miss Hormones are rubbish!!

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RedToothBrush · 01/09/2014 15:27

Baby boy born this morning. He likes sleep. Just got private room. We have idea for name but if we go for it, won't be posting as kinda different (not in last years list at all!) trying to decide if brave enough to use. He's 7lb 5. And v serious looking!

Elcs was yuk. But not in too much pain atm..

holls2000 · 01/09/2014 15:33

Congratulations Red!!!!! Lovely news.

How yuk is yuk? (says she who is a bit very nervous about elcs!!!)

lil - can totally sympathise. Sending un-mumsnetty hugs your way.

KitKat1985 · 01/09/2014 15:38

Congrats Red. Hope you recover quickly. xx

ilovemonstersinc · 01/09/2014 15:55

Congratulations red! Thats a nice weight too. Hope you recover quickly Flowers

ilovemonstersinc · 01/09/2014 15:56

Happy anniversary cookie. 15mins ia brilliant. At least hes getting something! .
baby goea very sleepy on me so pumping it is!

RedToothBrush · 01/09/2014 16:15

I wouldn't say I wasn't very nervous about an Elcs!!!! They were all prewarned about me being anxious
... I was shaking with nerves during whole thing.

It was ok up until after he was born, and I just felt very ill for the rest. It was straightforward, no complications or issues. I just felt very sick, light headed and disorientated - felt v v out of it for a good 30mins after too. Didn't care what was going on in the end, as I couldn't focus on what was happening around me.

That said, I'm glad I had an elcs over all other alternatives, as the thought of doing that after labouring fills me with true horror. Equally being in immense pain and becoming disorintated in labour alone scares me.

Definitely the lesser of all evils for me - but then I'm ok with needles ironically!

No idea if he needs food. Have tried but not sure if he got any, and he seems to prefer sleep atm. Will try again in a bit, but he seems happy enough right now. He's obviously dreaming.... As dh said - what the heck do new borns dream about? Life on the inside.

Feel a bit bewildered overall right now, if I'm honest. Not really sure what to think or feel. Just a bit lost I think which I not 100% surprised at. Its a bit, errrr what next! Think that explains indecision over name tbh.

CumbrianExile · 01/09/2014 16:50

Congrats Red Thanks

Nazly · 01/09/2014 16:54

Oh Red many congratulations x glad you are both Doing well :) send us a photo if you can x

Btw, I never had the feelings you describe during C-Section. Just saying so you or others don't assume it is necessarily normal to go through it... Mine was emergency and not planned as you prob know, but I never felt light headed throughout - never felt pain during op, and was completely concious throughout ... I guess it might either be different bodies react differently or the amount of sedation they use?

Hope it is going well for everybody else?

Ilove sorry I have no experience of treating low level jaundice in home; ds levels was hight and we were kept in hos until they dropped lower than treatment levels... He lost 7% after he was given to me to bf plus phototrapy; I am sure you know, but they need to be kept hydrated at all times and have good day/sun light if possible...

lilone1234 · 01/09/2014 17:13

Congrats red! It's a big deal so i'm not surprised you're feeling overwhelmed. Make sure you take things easy especially if the c section has made you feel poorly - I have heard of some people having similar reactions. Looking forward to seeing a picture of your very serious baby boy!

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Nazly · 01/09/2014 17:18

How are you today Dinah?
Just wanted to share with you I heard nipple shields could work for woman with flat nipples- the medala ones seem to get good reviews and worked well for many acc to reviews... I ordered them due to sore nipples but haven't used them as yet

Cindy5389 · 01/09/2014 17:26

Congratulations Red!

xxmissbrightsidexx · 01/09/2014 19:09

Congratulations Red xx

topmammy · 01/09/2014 20:06

Congrats red :) I felt really odd and a bit dopey after my labour, so I'm not surprised you feel dodgy after major surgery. Take it easy.

Got Jessica weighed today at the baby clinic. She was 7lb 2oz last Wednesday and today she weighed 7lb 11oz! Very pleased. Go boobies! Lol.

Can't believe it's September now Shock

lilone1234 · 01/09/2014 20:13

Congrats on Jessica's very impressive weight gain top!

Just had growth scan - sonographer said all measurements in normal range and estimated weight is about 7lb 8oz. Shall see what consultant says tomorrow morning but all seems to be fine. Was nice to see baby too to cheer me up a bit and very much looking forward to seeing her once she's here!

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dontevenblink · 01/09/2014 21:32

Congratulations red! Thanks Look forward to seeing a pic Smile

Did your blood pressure drop during your c-section as at my pre-op the anethetist said the symptoms you described were due to falling bp, might be worth asking? I didn't have that but I was absolutely exhausted afterwards, was really surprised at how tired I felt - I mentioned it to midwife and she just said, yes, you've just had major surgery... Blush

Didn't sleep much at all last night, getting really nervous about wed now. Can't believe we're going to meet our baby tomorrow (its tues morn here)