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April 2015 Thread 14: We've got the fanny daggers and the babies aren't keen on waiting till April!

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TheBooMonster · 18/03/2015 21:20

Welcome to the 13th April 2015 babies thread!

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cinnamongreyhound · 19/03/2015 09:52

Why won't you be going Lauren82000? You can take baby with you cant you? We've been invited to an August wedding with no children, will depend on what I'm doing feeding wise as I'm not going to spend the day with huge uncomfortable boobs or trying to express in the loo, plus I'm not keen on leaving a four month old for a whole day saddo clingy mummy.

RL20 · 19/03/2015 10:00

Ha ha skyra your partner sounds like mine, I always make him a pack up and in the past (pre-pregnancy) I've not been bothered to do it before bed so I say to him l wake me up before you go to work and I'll do it then. And he doesn't forget! Bare in mind he wakes up at 5am Hmm lol.
Good luck with your midwife appointment. My blood pressure has been all over the place when I look in my notes!

Aww RiverRocks! Newborn cuddles! Congrats Smile

FiRaffe good on you for calling in sick. You're more than within your rights. Have a nice relaxing day! Brew

Sorry about your sister IvegotaCaveTroll. Like Lauren said, she'll be doing the right thing for her no doubt, and at least there are no children involved.

Lauren I know what you mean, my other half's good friend is getting married in April (23rd I think) and I'm due on the 20th. So realistically unless baby is mega early, I'm either going to be in hospital with baby, in labour, at home with a baby who is a few days old, or over 40 weeks pregnant! I will not be going to the wedding at all, but I'm convinced he's still going to go! Angry

RE things we still have to buy - I've got a list of things of 'stuff I don't need desperately but will need at some point'.
It includes
-Some more Moses basket mattress sheets
-bedding for the cot but presuming he won't grow out of the Moses basket for a good few months so we'll see.
-a non-slip rubber bath mat for our bath as we've bought one of those Summer Infant baby bath seats that go in your bath.

  • Sit Me Up Cosy.
-Fisher Price Woodsy Friends Bouncer. -a nightlight for the wall. -Some clip-on toys for the handle of the car seat. -a sunscreen for the car window. -Some more maternity pads. -and then general snacks and drinks for my hospital bag,

Phew! Blush

RL20 · 19/03/2015 10:00

Ha ha skyra your partner sounds like mine, I always make him a pack up and in the past (pre-pregnancy) I've not been bothered to do it before bed so I say to him l wake me up before you go to work and I'll do it then. And he doesn't forget! Bare in mind he wakes up at 5am Hmm lol.
Good luck with your midwife appointment. My blood pressure has been all over the place when I look in my notes!

Aww RiverRocks! Newborn cuddles! Congrats Smile

FiRaffe good on you for calling in sick. You're more than within your rights. Have a nice relaxing day! Brew

Sorry about your sister IvegotaCaveTroll. Like Lauren said, she'll be doing the right thing for her no doubt, and at least there are no children involved.

Lauren I know what you mean, my other half's good friend is getting married in April (23rd I think) and I'm due on the 20th. So realistically unless baby is mega early, I'm either going to be in hospital with baby, in labour, at home with a baby who is a few days old, or over 40 weeks pregnant! I will not be going to the wedding at all, but I'm convinced he's still going to go! Angry

RE things we still have to buy - I've got a list of things of 'stuff I don't need desperately but will need at some point'.
It includes
-Some more Moses basket mattress sheets
-bedding for the cot but presuming he won't grow out of the Moses basket for a good few months so we'll see.
-a non-slip rubber bath mat for our bath as we've bought one of those Summer Infant baby bath seats that go in your bath.

  • Sit Me Up Cosy.
-Fisher Price Woodsy Friends Bouncer. -a nightlight for the wall. -Some clip-on toys for the handle of the car seat. -a sunscreen for the car window. -Some more maternity pads. -and then general snacks and drinks for my hospital bag,

Phew! Blush

smogsville · 19/03/2015 10:40

Thanks for the new thread Boo.

cinnamon I wouldn't leave a 4 month old either. I am quite lazy and a bit selfish too so in fact I would use the fact that I am BFing as a damn good excuse not to go (provided it wasn't a really good friend of course).

Skyra I have that changing bag you're after, the only thing I would say is it's quite a heavy bag, before you put anything in it. Someone got it for me as a pressie last time. V kind of them, I think it's extortionate. Ended up using a cath kidston wash bag slung under buggy or in rucksack if DD in a sling as it was smaller, lighter and I didn't need space for bottles.

I really am feeling like the most fantastic fraud re the pelvic pain, whatever it was seems to have disappeared Blush

cinnamongreyhound · 19/03/2015 10:58

No smogsville, it's not. It's dh's collegue, she only started working with him 6months or so ago but they get on quite well as he's quite glad to not have someone who does nothing and spends their time making themselves look busy and they clearly work well together. I haven't actually met her so I don't feel too bad at all, she's the same age as me with no kids so I guess the idea of children running around at the wedding doesn't appeal. Dh hates social stuff and probably won't go without me but I think he should really.

smogsville · 19/03/2015 11:00

cinnamon you're right I reckon your DH should go. Good colleagues can be in short supply and it's nice of her to ask him.

Lauren82000 · 19/03/2015 11:12

He just thought I wouldn't want to go if I had a newborn and DD in tow. But he would quite happily leave me with both at home alone for hours while he got pissed. Confused I sent him a bit of a ranting email about it this morning and all I got back was 'have I done something wrong?' So he was completely oblivious to the fact that he was potentially treating me unfairly. Combined with my hormones = my rational mind going out of the window.

He also asked me about going to check out the MLU. So I told him for the 4th time that they only do tours on Sunday and you have to ring up in the morning to check it's running. I did a bit of googling this morning and it seems said MLU only has 4 rooms 2 of which have a pool so chances are I'm going to delivery suite again. I'm not really bothered where I give birth as long as it has a bed, a chair and a ball I'll be happy. I'm not into all this home from home crap. Your not there long enough to unpack all the stuff you bring with you unless you need to stay in for any reason. Plus if I wanted home from home I'd be having a home birth in the comfort of my own home!

Yes I'm still irrationally hormonal this morning. Wink

BananaToast · 19/03/2015 11:18

Gosh, new thread already.

smog you're not the only one with disappearing pelvic pain. I was really uncomfortable for a couple of weeks but after my day of doing absolutely nothing on Saturday it has miraculously disappeared Grin I've gone from every step with my right leg giving me a pain in the bum to feeling pretty normal again, it's lovely! Not counting my chickens though...

I am down to my last 10 days at work now (not that I'm counting...) and really can't wait to finish.

Like a couple of you, we've been thinking about post-baby socialising too. We're going to a wedding in early August but baby is thankfully invited - I wouldn't be going otherwise as it's an overnight stay and it all just feels far too early. We've also been invited to a wedding of a close friend in New York in December which we're hoping to go to. This little one will be very well travelled - New Zealand and New York before 9 months! Just have to make sure we have the money put aside to do it.

Not sure if I've mentioned it here, but has anyone else had a clicking/snapping/popping noise coming from their bump? Since last Monday it's been happening at least once a day - a really audible click. I mentioned it to the GP at my appointment and he said it was probably baby kicking my ligament but it sounds like it's coming from somewhere more central than that. I've had a Google and it seems lots of people have the same so I'm not worried, it's just so strange!

Misty414 · 19/03/2015 11:26

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smogsville · 19/03/2015 11:28

Banana it literally lasted two days though don't get me wrong I'm happy it's gone but I do feel like a bit of a lunatic!

Today I am working really hard at being indolent. Have dropped DD at nursery, popped into waitrose for a few light items and a free coffee, bumped into a friend for a natter and now in on the sofa under a blanket watching crime drama!

I feel dreadfully guilt. This all feels very very wrong, I have to keep reminding myself that it will be a distant memory to even have time to clean my teeth soon. Planning to get started on my life admin calls and jobs tomorrow after one glorious day of wanton idleness.

Lauren82000 · 19/03/2015 11:29

Yes Banana I have heard a pop click noise twice this morning. It was not in conjunction with any baby movements though just as I was drinking my coffee in bed. I thought perhaps it was the liquid filling a hole in my gut somewhere.

Grr the useless IT guy has been to look at my computer. He didn't even touch it even though it has randomly been going pop and turning itself off. He just stood for 10 mins mumbled something and sodded off. That was some great customer service.

cinnamongreyhound · 19/03/2015 11:46

Hope all goes well Misty414! No chance of me sharing your real name I have no idea who's who in real life. I see baby pics and have to check the pinned post to work or if I should know who they belong to Blush

kismac · 19/03/2015 11:47

Sorry to hear that CaveTroll but it's the best thing to do in the long run.

Ooh KFC for lunch sounds fab.

I've got a friend's wedding in June and I intend on going with a baby firmly attached to my boob.

DH told me off for not being more assertive with the consultant and made me call the midwife who was lovely and let me cry like a big idiot. She had the balls to tell me that I can't get a water birth, I'll need constant monitoring and they move to a c section if they are not happy. All things l knew but no one had actually told me.

Cannot stop peeing today. Tempted to just sit on the toilet all day. Stupid bladder and big baby head.

skyra13 · 19/03/2015 11:52

Back from Midwife appointment talked over birth plan today.

My midwife said I am an odd one lol I seem to be calm and fine when I have my plans, but if things do not go how I want I manage to rocket my BP.

She has advised now the Hospital will be best place but to tell them I want to use labour and that I effect my own BP so the calmer I am the Better it will be, If I manage to stay calm she thinks that I will be fine labouring in the pool.

If I start to panic she has advised to have an epidural as it bring your BP down...so hope not to get to this point! So I am hoping I can control things and not panic!

Also If I don't have my arm straight it brings my BP up high how odd!

RLGlad I am not the only one who gets up to make lunch for DH people say to him he is a lucky man but it's gonna change when baby arrives lol!

IvegotaCaveTroll I'm sure your sister will be much happier now then she was before it's a shame but at least no kids involved some people just fall out of love Flowers

smogsville Thanks for the advice on bag I may look into getting one of the small range ones then, My current handbag is so heavy them stupid notes keep piling up!

Looks like post of your are pretty much sorted, just bits to get!! x

smogsville · 19/03/2015 11:53

kismac I'm just the same with the wees today. They're interrupting my sofa time Angry

Pleased you've had a sensible chat with a kind mw even if what she's told you isn't exactly what you wanted to hear. Fwiw I was happy with my section, am having another one this time and EBF DD for nearly a year.

smogsville · 19/03/2015 12:01

x post skyra

It's entirely possible that other changing bags are just as heavy. Personally from experience I think they're completely unnecessary if you're EBFing but that's just my point of view as a cynical second timer!

SquattingNeville · 19/03/2015 12:01

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IvegotaCaveTroll · 19/03/2015 12:20

Squatting that's really hard. I think all mothers of more than one child are amazing!
Hopefully DP will support u- I think men sometimes struggle with knowing what to say/ how to behave if they cannot just fix things.

U have to do what's best for ur own situation and ur own mental health.

kismac · 19/03/2015 12:24

Good luck Misty. Hope it all goes well.

Aww, Squatting. Sorry to hear you are having a rough time. I'd have a chat with your midwife to make them aware of how you are feeling and they can get you the right support. You will not be a terrible mum. Having a family is a stressful time and we need to learn to not beat ourselves up about all the thoughts that pop into our heads.

kismac · 19/03/2015 12:42

Is it ok to take laxatives in pregnancy? I've been on iron tablets for couple of weeks now and they are starting to hurt my stomach. I used to have some on prescription and it says 'no known problems in pregnancy' but am I being silly and should I just put up with it.

daholster · 19/03/2015 12:46

squatting its a rare mum who doesn't sometimes want to pull their hair out with their child/shout at them/cry at them/tell them exactly how they feel in some hormonal angry tearful outburst. Children are bloody hard work.

It is also a rare thing to find a mum-to-be that hasn't, even if only fleetingly, wished their DC would arrive early/get out/not be pregnant at all!!! And it is (sorry all ftms!) MUCH harder the second time. I've wished him out so many times then felt bad.

I've also at various points wished I could have some days and nights to myself without a toddler, then felt bad because I love her beyond the ends of the earth.

They are all just intrusive thoughts. Normal. The impulse to dwell on them or worry that they mean you are a bad mum is the difficult bit. A history of MH problems/PND makes people much mode likely to over think it and it is very, very hard to get over that (I've seen people trying).

I know that whatever we say we probably can't alter how you feel. But read back your post - your concerns are for your dcs. That = good mum, not bad mum.

I agree, speak with your mw. PND can start before arrival of the baby and needs a close eye, and a helping hand.

And please vent on here and we will listen.

Loads of hugs for you. Everything you are wordying about is normal. The hard bit is pushing away thosw thoughts and getting on with something else, and making sure you have the support you need. I imagine your dp is just worried too.

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GherkinMuncher · 19/03/2015 13:00

ELCS booked for 7 April. Given lots of thought into attempting a VBAC, but decided against it. Thought I might have to battle for it, but I didn't.

SquattingNeville · 19/03/2015 13:15

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IvegotaCaveTroll · 19/03/2015 13:15

Kismac it depends what laxatives uv got- I think lactulose and movicol are ok in pregnancy- best is to ask ur pharmacist- don't put up with it as il get increased risk of haemorrhoids and fissures etc

Lauren82000 · 19/03/2015 13:17

Kismac ring the gp but I think something like lactalose will be fine. Just don't drink the bottle Wink I do feel for you though, I actually found the iron tablets made me more regular, but I normally have quite long periods without going. Blush

Squatting, like Daholster said its perfectly normal to have these thoughts and if your feeling like you could go down the rabbit hole that is PND get your mw told now. You should be on their radar anyway if you've had it before. In a way your lucky as you've had it before and come out of the other side so you know it does end even if it feels endless at the time. More importantly don't beat yourself up if you do end up having it again. You'll be a great mummy to your DC. Flowers

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