December - yet another final thread!

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The last one was getting too long again. There's just no stopping us!

Sorry, Calsworld, hope that doesn't sound bossy! It's not meant to be.

Yep. My mum was great. Doesn't mean we won't have had our disagreements over something baby related! I miss her lots,even that IYKWIM.

guys - if you want a distraction from pregnancy then take a look at this thread - it made me laugh

thanks satin. I still feel too NEW to MN to work out how serious anyone is being on some threads!

spina, i know what you mean. I've been on MN a couple of months and sometimes you just cant tell

not even going to attempt to keep up with today's conversations, missed far too much (though have clocked the steamed pud idea, yum).

Thanks for the thoughts re friend's baby, his lumbar puncture was clear thank goodness and 24 hours of IV abs is kicking in - he's feeding again. Big relief all round, its been very scary.

As for me, itch itch scratch scratch Bump definitely been Tranny today, and bp still climbing daily.....so will be very surprised if OB doesn't confirm Friday as d-day when I see her in the morning.

Did anyone else have difficulties with BFing first time? I did (though we got there in the end) had had a bf'ing counsellor come over today for a 'session'...found it more helpful than I'd imagined. And am stocked up on homeopathic stuff, lecithin, and acidophilus as a result. Biggest new idea, for me, was 'switch feeding' in first day or two where you switch LO from boob to boob to make it easier for them, based on the letdown having already happened in the unsuckled breast - and colostrum is hard work, being thick. Also how to help baby feed when breasts engorged - which is the point at which dd got too weak and gave up (for a few days).

Speaking of bp, wondering how Lucy is? Not heard from her for a few days, and she was having regular checks?? Hmmm....

Beaker and Spina, and VM, ...I'm sorry, it must be hard not having your mothers here at this time no matter what. I know I'd find it hard, and thats with a Mum I find very hard work - a motherly Mum would be sorely missed. xxx

Elibean - glad your friends baby is on the mend. Cant imagine how stressful that is!

I didnt have b/f problems with DD but have helped friends who have. Main advice I can give is 'dont assume your baby knows what to do' as many midwives will tell you, and try and relax - i found feeding lying down on the bed much easier than sitting to start with too. Oh and get some kamillosan cream

Hi Eli, I was wondering about Lucy too. And YOU might well be Friday. I feel excited and nervous for you!! And, a tad envious, I think
I had probs with b'feeding both times Still managed to do it but it was hard. I don't have much advice apart from the homeopathic (which you already have) and trying to stay calm. Ha! that is the last thing I feel post-birth but I'm hoping 3rd time lucky I was thinking today (you can tell I'm bored) how nice it would be to go back to the beginning and do it all properly this time, but then I guess it's the knowledge & experience that helps IYKWIM.

Oh yes, you might know this already but my doula to be said shoving your boob at a baby (as some m/w's tend to do in hospital ) stimulates a reflex in newborns which makes them shutdown.

Shoving boob at baby wot an 'orrible thought!

I had lots of help a week or two after dd arrived, which made a huge difference after a totally crap start (which was due to several factors). But...I do remember having non-stop pain (not nipple, internal) for well over six weeks. And backache because I tensed up and got into bad positions. The woman I met today was really helpful, not least because she said milk tends to come in a full 24 hours sooner the second time - and late milk was part of the problem first time. No idea if its true, but am hanging onto that!

Yes, Kamillosan....used buckets of it and am well stocked, much prefer it to Lansinoh

Castles, how many weeks will you be when you have your section? (sorry, I know you said, but I've forgotten )

I think that's true Eli. I definitely had more milk more quickly with DD (no.2), she just couldn't get enough of it & then she got gastric reflux. PUR-LEASE not again! Also, I think I might have said this before, DS is very laid-back and I do believe it's a demand/supply thing.

I'm going to be 39 + 1 when I'm hacked open (sorry but that is how the consultant described it 1st time round - made me laugh but made DH gag ). Wish it was sooner ...

I'm so restless today, which is why I keep popping on here Is anyone else like that? Can't stick at one thing for more than 5 minutes, want to eat but hate everything I put in my mouth.

Castles, sorry to hear you're restless....maybe its because we're in the final countdown now?

I've had a surprisingly energetic day, complete with a trip to the hairdressers this afternoon so feeling quite good about myself too.

Have been helping DH chase churchill car insurance coz a local bus company has made a claim against his insurance...its taken ages to sort but finally they rang me today to say they've received photos that seem to prove what DH says is true and that he was stationery whilst the bus scraped itself down the side of his car . Lets just hope that what they seem to prove is what turns out to be the case coz really can't afford to lose DH's no claims bonus - he drives a 2.5l v6 cougar so its pretty bloody expensive without the no claims and timing couldn't be any worse with me on maternity leave and about to give birth.

Grrr to the big companies that think they can rip off the little people.....and yay to the good people that help us stand up for ourselves.

(Castles, didn't even cross my mind that you were being bossy! Whad did was gratefulness to you and the others for giving me your opinions on it....more chats to be had with DH re sweep and location for birth....)

Definitely all in final countdown....

Castles, just wondering about difference in OBs where tranny sections are concerned...mine was worried about letting me get to 39 weeks in case I went into labour before then? Even though, at the time, I was begging to be allowed to go longer?!? (must have been mad )

Anyway, not very long - hope you have your bag packed

Hi I've not posted before but am due 12 December with dd2 and have had a nasty fall today tripping over dd1's toys. Landed heavily on my back, throwing juice and crockery everywhere, and now starting to feel very bruised and sore. Plus I have SPD so my pelvic pain is suddenly at least twice as bad! Baby is moving as normal, so really hoping I can't have hurt her. Is it true that they are really well-cushioned?

I didn't want to make any of you feel sorry for me, I just wondered if there were any others out there like me. My mum died 17 years ago when I was at university so I've come to terms with her not being around but the impending due date has made me realise how much I'd like her to be around. She never got to be a Nana. That's the sad part for me if anything.

I spent a little too much today both on underbunny and myself! I don't really like the Trafford Centre but it has John Lewis and Selfridges within very pregnant lady walking distance so we went there. Got the rest of my Xmas shopping done so will do some wrapping up tonight.

I really hope I don't end up needing a caesarian for any reasons. It's not even on my giving birth radar but I guess don't know till your time comes.

Have totally enjoyed my first day of work freedom but they did call twice!

x-post with you Mardy

I believe they are very resilient at this age and well padded. If you have any concerns I'd ring your midwife - sorry, I'm a first timer so I worry about everything.

Hi
What a change today, I've been energetic and happy, wandering round with a smile on my face all day. Is it because I've finally been able to sort out the house a bit or because I didn't have to see my bosses(who wanted me to work till my waters broke or my contractions started,made me feel really guilty and then had the cheek to be all concerned when I said I just couldn't cope)...or was it just that the sun is shining after a month of rains here....who knows!

Anyway, Lucy is well and still preggers, or at least she was yesterday, but her internet connection is down. She sounds cheerful too-maybe it is the sun! If I hear any news, I'll post it here!

Hi MardyBum (feel a bit rude calling you that ) I fainted a few weeks ago and fell flat on my back & hit my head (I think). Baby absolutely fine but I felt pretty sh for a while so take it easy. I couldn't sit down for weeks as I'd injured my lower back in the fall. Apparently you really feel sore the next day, so be prepared. Welcome btw!

Eli, it must be different hospital's policy about trannies I guess. Where I had DS I wasn't allowed to go further than 38 weeks & he was breech. Here it seems to be NOT BEFORE 39 weeks which I find quite strange.

Calsworld, we had a similar experience with a bus scraping our car (also stationery in traffic) when I was pg with no.1! It took effing ages but we got compensated eventually. I can't believe the bus company is making a claim against you - how cheeky!

eveing All,

Just sat here with large slice of cheesecake reading through the busy day we've all had since I posted this morning - BTW plenty of banoffee cheesecake left if anyone wants some!

Right:

Jude and BP, you just cannot post about delish sponge/steam puds without divulging the resipe - tis not fair

Calswold I had two sweeps to try and get me going for DD, neither worked!

Satinshoes, thatnk for the house smell thread, however upom checking it the last post said her house smelled of fresh human sick, which she discobvered was from cheap Xmas wrap - thanks for that while eating cheesecake (although nothing can really put me of if just in virtual land - I think)

Eli - I also had probs BF with DD, posted last week I think about how bad it was. Gonna try again this time but not break my heart if i can't and certainly not gonna let it get so bad that baby is readmitted.

Spina and Beaker, I am also mum-less. She died from secondary breast cancer a year ago last March, just after we started trying for our second baby. Suffice to say the stress of that probably had a part to play in why it took so long to conceive - as well as 2 M/C's. Still if it had happened earlier i would'nt be talking to you wonderful ladies. But I miss her so much, MIL cannot evcen hold a weak batteried torch to her - let alone a bright shiny candle - still if she's all I got now best make the most of her . But when sorting out all DD's clothes etc, was happy to find to crotched shawls and lots of cadrigans mum made, so baby will have something from her too. It would have been mum;s birthday on 13th Dec, so despite really wanting to meet bump, if I go over my EDD of 9th, I will be holding my knees together until 13th

Then again BH are becoming rather painful and lower down maybe I wont even make it as far as Dec 9th!

By the way banana cake was a hit with DD, who chose it over yoghurt after tea. And cream of sweetcorn soup was also delish, and a hit with DH.

Oh and Hi Mardybum - sorry just got a bit embroiled in replying to everyone - do you know I make notes when reading a long thread? Just so I dont forget who said what. Do I miss work
Er NO

Please will everyone stop falling over BE CAREFUL

Wicked steamed choccy pud:

4oz sugar
4oz butter
2 eggs, whisked
3oz self raising flour
1oz cocoa powder
about half a (big) bar of G&B (you could use the whole bar, I suppose) And the one with cherries in it is fantastic in this!

Cream together the butter and sugar until light and fluffy. Add a little of the egg, mix, then add in a little of the flour. Repeat this until all of the egg and flour are incorporated.
Break the G&B into chunks and mix into the batter.
Put the batter into a buttered pudding basin, cover with a double layer of greaseproof paper and tie securely with string.
Steam for 1.5 - 2 hours. I do it by putting a saucer in a big pan, popping the pudding on top of the saucer, then filling the pan up with boiling water from the kettle until it is halfway up the basin. Leave on a low heat to steam away.
You can also cook this in the microwave - cover with clingfilm and nuke for 5 minutes-ish.

Chocolate sauce is the rest of the G&B bar melted with a little butter and double cream. Hey, I'm pregnant - it's the only time in my life I get to eat like this! I'll be back on my Gi diet come June next year ...