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Ellizardo · 25/05/2016 20:28

Nearly there folks.

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pulpi · 24/06/2016 10:23

Juflin I'm on my second strong cuppa this morning, plowing through this paperwork. To be honest, I had to do this paperwork regardless of the vote, as after 5 years it's the next step towards citizenship, but I'm more anxious about it now.

Congrats again to all the new moms on this thread! I'm looking forward to some newborn snuggles in the next few weeks.

Cookiesandcoffee · 24/06/2016 11:20

Yey becks thank you for the good news of the day!! I came on to look for such brightening news and you have not let me down Grin congratulations! He's beautiful and await impatiently to hear his name. I second having 'extras' as mine got grubby with sick/baby sludge! Glad you had some sleep too

photographer you are so brave! Do you have someone with you to drive you all home if you do go into labour?! You're a hero- we went earlier in the year and that was bad enough. And I couldn't go on any of the fun rides which peed me off (big kid here!) And yep trace was absolutely fine - I wasn't really all that worried I just hadn't felt as many movements over the few days where I was so busy with the outbreak of corn pox! When do you next see your MW? Is it worth asking for a sweep or something if you're concerned?

bluebell what a lovely MIL you have indeed. Sometimes we are just blessed like that, and I'm really happy for you that you have such a figure in your life. Tbh mine is pretty awesome too! Very pleased for you your appointment went well too. Still in admiration of your blanket by the way. Just so tasteful. And all the love (and painful fingers!) that went into making it too

anna so so happy for you!! Thrilled! About time something went well for you.
On a contrast, Really sorry to hear about your mama, I do hope the radiotherapy provides some sort of relief for her. Ps humidity is killing me also. Sweat sweat sweat.

elliz I'm shocked and devastated. A very scary time. I really really didn't see it coming. I didn't think anyone would agree with anything Trump said. (Sorry I don't mean to offend anyone and their political views, I'm just really shocked at the outcome. I don't know of anyone who voted to leave)

dats your posts really are my favourite!! I'm growing (all over!) by the day! 36stone would be about right here. And I just can't make it stop!!

beaut did you cancel your appointment today or have you gone ? (Sorry if I've missed this!) if you are I hope it goes well and the outcome is positive. I find it strange you haven't yet been given a straight answer whether or not the infection is there. Hopefully (!) just lady garden burn and things can continue as normal. How is the potty training going? I hope it's not proving too stressful. You're a queen for doing it now you really are. Despite being dry for a long time, dd2 has decided to wet the bed on average one-two nights a week recently. And I'm finding that hard enough to deal with so can't imagine how tough you must be finding it. Hold on in there though! You're doing amazingly.

Thanks to those for asking - no sign of the pox on dd2 as of yet.. Despite twice daily spot inspections. Dd1 has scabbed up really well, she has got off lightly really bless her. And handled it like a champ. Just a waiting game for Dd2... If I have to cancel my 'pamper appointments' next week due to more pox I will (selfishly!) be livid

Sweaty and concerned today 38+4

Oh and I went into labour today with dd1 so I'm crossing my legs and sitting down with tea and biscuits!

birdandbee · 24/06/2016 12:21

[Becks] Congrats on the birth of your son [Flowers]. He is gorgeous, just like all of the other babies born so far to our group members Grin. Will take your advise a add a few more items of clothing for me and baby, to my hospital bag later.

[Cookies] Im glad I'm not the only one that had a few tears this morning when hearing the result of the vote. Not actually sure why to be honest. Lack of sleep didn't help.... The uncertainty just hit me, when I had a little baby doing her morning exercises in my belly -and i am feeling hormonal- Don't usually share my political opinions but i think whichever way people voted, no one knows whats going to happen now.....

[Anna] Sorry to hear that your mum is poorly, glad she had a better night last night.

Gosh my eyes are actually drooping as I'm typing ..... time for a nap i think.

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BeauticianNotMagician81 · 24/06/2016 15:02

Bluebell pleased the scan went well. Great news.
How lovely of your MIL that is so sweet and thoughtful. She's right everyone tends to forget about you after a baby.

Anna I hope your mum gets some relief from symptoms soon.
Woohoo about the exchange. Hopefully that's a bit of weight lifted for you. I have moved when ds2 was 5 weeks old and also again 3 weeks before ds3 arrived. To reassure you it was fine both times. With the move with ds2 I had a 17 month old & 5 week old and was a single parent. On move day I put ds1 in a play pen with toys in the new house and unpacked while ds2 slept. I was surprisingly ok. You will be so excited about your new home and new baby that feeling will take over. I would advise booking a cleaner to clean the new house before you move in. The house we moved into before ds3s arrival was left in a disgusting state and I cried it was that bad. Plus I found myself scrubbing skirting boards which wasn't ideal.

Dats I think I'm just tired and worried with ds3 playing up so much that he won't take well to the new baby. I will do my damn hardest to ensure he isn't pushed out. Which is why I ditched his pushchair a few weeks back and got him potty trained before the birth.
My bits are fine now. DH had the lovely job of inspecting them last night. He said hmm the only thing is you need a wax Grin
Enjoy your pedicure. I love them. Check to see if anyone in the area does lash lift. Although if not maybe just an eyelash tint. I just can't be bothered nor do I have time to wear make up with a newborn. But because I always wear it due to my job I need something to look normal or people tell me I look washed out.
36st & 4lbs GrinGrinGrin that's how I feel.

Becks massive congratulations. Another gorgeous boy. We are producing such cuties.

Photographer wow you trooper enjoy peppa pig world. I really hope all that walking starts something off for you.

Cookies I cancelled. I will get them to check my lady garden at the hospital when I'm in labour but I really think it's nothing and I didn't want to feel pushed into a c section.
Potty training is ok. He is having any major accidents so perhaps I'm being a little harsh on him. He just keeps doing a little dribble in his pants before he asks to go. Although no poo accidents.

Sorry to anyone I've missed. I'm feeling rough today. Writing this from my bed. I've been up since 3am vomiting. My bump hurts from all the retching. DH said at about 5 am "will you be ok getting the kids to school". Erm no DH. Luckily he took Ted to nursery and the older boys walked to school. On Fridays I have them all in childcare until 6 so I don't need to worry about collecting them either. I was last sick about an hour ago just from drinking water but I've finally managed to keep some water in now. I was most concerned about the bad Braxton Hicks I was getting but they seem to have stopped now. Going into labour feeling like this would be awful.

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primarynoodle · 24/06/2016 15:30

Right ladies its not even july yet and cookies is about to bring us baby number 6!

I cant cope with the jealousy, cant wait to meet my little one and find out if its a boy or girl! Cant wait for those snuggles!!! stamps feet and throws a pregnant tantrum

BeauticianNotMagician81 · 24/06/2016 15:38

Primary lol Cookies meant when she had her previous dd this was the stage she went into labour. This time she's trying to hold out until 3rd July for induction.
How far along are you? It will happen. It's very hard at the end. DH was an absolute pain last time as he asked me every time I moved if it was starting. I can't wait to see what our baby looks like. But today I'm happy for him to stay put.

pulpi · 24/06/2016 16:29

Now I know it's not as hot in Scotland as it is down south, but my gods, I am just melting up here in Fife today. The humidity is leaving me a bit of a wilted flower today, I'm afraid. Very envious of the new moms!!

primarynoodle · 24/06/2016 16:32

Oh dear Blush im too stroppy in this humidity!!

I am 37+5 and still have 2 weeks and 4 days til induction - really hoping itll happen earlier naturally though!

BeauticianNotMagician81 · 24/06/2016 16:47

Walking has always brought my labours on. With all 3 so I feel it's more than coincidence. A long walk mind you.

I'm not loving the heat. Not great when you are being sick but TMI I've been in just my pants all day lying on the bed with the fan on full blast GrinGrin

primarynoodle · 24/06/2016 17:11

How long are we talking beaut? And how hilly?! Might spend this weekend marching around the hills!

BeauticianNotMagician81 · 24/06/2016 17:36

Never hilly at all. Just a good 45-60 minute walk. Not too long. With ds1 it was walking around the shops last minute Christmas shopping. Ds2 a walk around the shops and a park near me & ds3 we lived in the longest village so it was just a walk to the other end and back.

Bluebell20 · 24/06/2016 18:40

Anna hope you managed to get all utilities sorted today - I have moved a lot in the last 12 years (7 times), and I really hate that job! It always seems like it's a lot more complicated than it should be!

Cookies hooray for lovely MILs! I do appreciate how lucky I am after hearing other peoples' horror stories - especially around newborn babies, eep! I don't think any of my friends voted to leave, either. However, ALL of my side of the family did (except my brother and my pa), and they also turned out to be massive Farage supporters, which particularly disappointed me. I think that is one of the reasons I was so upset this morning!

Beaut, bless your DH and his bits inspection. So glad it was just the hair removal cream. Sod needing a wax, do nothing else to that lady garden until you've given birth - it's not worth it!!! Sorry you've had such a horrid day - why do you think you got the voms? Is it pregnancy related or have you just picked something up? Even sneezing is causing me bump-discomfort issues at this point, so goodness knows how you are coping with retching! Top tip on the walking, by the way - thanks for that. I shall be going for a nice long amble this evening when it's a bit cooler.

pulpi although it's warm now, we have had the most AMAZING rainstorms down south today! I felt very very sorry for those at Glastonbury festival.

I seem to be having good days and bad days productivity-wise. Today has been very crafty, and a little bit cook-y. And this is despite the massively interrupted (i.e. near non-existent) night's sleep I had listening to the referendum results roll in! Gives me hope that I might possibly, maybe, be able to function with a baby. Perhaps.

Every time I catch sight of myself in the mirror now I'm a little bit shocked by how MUCH of me there is. I think it's because the bump has dropped and it's so far out front. I'm wearing a plain vest today and I look like an old man with a mega beer-gut. It doesn't help that I keep dropping food on my clothes (due to a combination of confusion about how big my body now is, and crappy carpal tunnel grip) so not only am I an old man with a mega beer-gut, I'm an old man with a mega beer-gut and a stained vest. Nice.

photographerlady · 24/06/2016 20:34

beckslovestimmy adorable photo! Thanks for the tips. I also went through a lot of pads last time so thanks for the reminder.

Cookiesandcoffee next tuesday is my consultant appointment (I have no thyroid so he wants to check my levels and give me the ok to push back my induction). They said after tuesdays appointment he will recommend sweeps so I could have one as early as next week.

BeauticianNotMagician81 sorry to hear you are poorly. Doesn’t sound fun at all do you know if its a tummy bug or maybe a hint before labour.

Bluebell20 its summer and you are pregnant. Wear those vests with pride.

Made it out of Peppa Pig world alive and on my feet from 10:30 to 6pm. Grandma and DH went with so they did all the queuing for rides although my DD still only wants Mummy to carry her (mainly only for cuddles so I am a softie and an idiot). I have to say the one nice thing about having a second baby is that the first keeps you moving all the time and I am much more mobile (even though twice the size of last time). Took a few breaks on a bench while they went on rides. Thankfully it wasn’t stinking hot. SPOILED Rotten toddler photo attached :)

So 39 weeks tomorrow and the real countdown begins, its my last official week of working from home before mat leave kicks in (they let me work the last 3 weeks from home and its been a breeze/I have been so demotivated and lazy. Please baby don’t make me get induced.

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Ellizardo · 24/06/2016 21:10

Photographer - love pic of your gal with ice cream as big as her head! You're a Trooper to go at all! God luck last few days before mat leave, up to the wire!

Becks - what a lovely dude. So pleased you had the ward to yourself for a bit at least. Can't wait for more pics and a name! Will buy another pack of mat pads tmw.

What's our tally now? 5?

Bluebell, julfin, pulpi, cookies - it's been a v odd day hasn't it? I'm a daughter of immigrants and wasn't in fact born here either and i feel a real disconnect. Country clearly more divided than I'd imagined. Here's to a thoughtful way forward.

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BeauticianNotMagician81 · 24/06/2016 21:21

I think I have a tummy bug. Ds3 had it last Friday. Although a week seems a long time for me to get it. I felt better around 3ish. I've had water, 2 digestives and a little lucozade a few hours ago. But now I'm feeling sick again. Really strange feelings in my bump. So uncomfortable as baby is moving lots. I hope I fall asleep soon and wake up feeling fine. Sorry for the moan but this is horrid,

Cookiesandcoffee · 24/06/2016 23:23

Oh beaut that sounds positively horrible. I really hope you sleep it off tonight and feel better in the morning. There is so much going around it seems. Hurrah on the poo accidents - both of mine took FOREVER to not poo in their pants. Was a very embarrassing few months. Sounds like you've done so well. As a mamma with several chidren already I'm sure he will still feel included as you're already so used to spreading your time.

photographer you deserve a medal! Although I'm very relieved you had some sort of help with you, even if DD did want her mama. My 3 year old wants me to carry her everywhere as well. No wonder my pelvis is in bits.! I know the stats etc with induction but are you really put off having one? Maybe I'm in denial because all those I know who have had one have gone well. Hope baby comes soon for you so you get what you want. And good luck at your appointment.

bluebell I'm sure you are rocking the vests. I'm so fat/large/ round I can only really wear stretchy maxi dresses and flip flops. I'm sure you look lovely although you did make me laugh.

No sorry primary no baby here!
Given my child care for labour are on holiday this weekend (don't even get me started!!) and my DH works 6/7 day weeks and is currently over an hour away with no signal, I don't want even a sniff of a contraction! My last labour was literally 1hr 30 mins from start to finish and as soon as it started it was very intense. I still thank my lucky stars I didn't have DD with me at the time, and DH made it to the hospital in time!
primary enjoy your walks!! I also think walking quickly back home one day is what brought on my first labour. Just keep cool and hydrated! This temp is not ideal!!

bird I know exactly what you mean. It's the uncertainty of the future and for what it entails for our children. I'm sure things will calm down and be less 'panicky' over time but again just a bit of a shock. And the hostility that I've seen is more shocking and upsetting - literally dividing a nation. I'm avoiding social media as much as possible!

Had a lovely dinner with one of my longest friends tonight. Now I'm too full of chicken and hummus to sleep Confused and I'm definitely going to feel the effects of this late night as it's just me and the DDs this weekend as DH is working the weekend as well Hmm

birchybaby2 · 25/06/2016 06:07

Sleep is so over rated!!!!! Xx

pulpi · 25/06/2016 08:23

Feeling a lot calmer about the inevitable labour this morning. I'm going to spray paint our dining room chairs (ercol chairs I got for a song off Gumtree) today and then I think there's nothing left but the pushing. Not quite the same level of renovation project that others have going on this thread, this is true, but nevertheless I'm looking forward to having the majority of the decorating done (2 1/2 years after moving into our house!) before the baby and all the visitors (re: my parents) arrive.

Anyone else taking on some last minute projects in a fit of nesting insanity?

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tams13 · 25/06/2016 08:47

beautician hope you're feeling better today after yesterday's sickiness.

bluebell rock that vest! I can't seem to eat anything now without dropping a bit of it or ending up covered in crumbs.

photographer I'm seriously impressed with your day at Peppa Pig World!

Just had the worst cramp I have ever felt in my calf. If I thought that was painful then how on earth am I going to cope in labour!?!

mascaraisamust · 25/06/2016 08:55

Congrats Becks!!

Beautician hope you feel better soon Sad

Tams I often think that with pain thresholds, a few Braxton hicks and I'm moaning! I better get a grip, fast!

Pulpi I'm away for the weekend so no nesting this weekend! Love a little project though.

Photographer, well done for lasting Peppa pig World!

dats · 25/06/2016 11:06

becks ahhh, such a cute boy! Hope you're recovering ok and have managed some sleep.

Bluebell why, with these stained vests and old man belly you are really spoiling us! I'm exactly the same. I wiped my bump across the outside of the car yesterday while leaning in awkwardly in a clean white tshirt, rar. And I have the same sneezing issues - and laughing - no abs to get behind anything, I sound ridiculous!

photog in awe of your stamina at that long day at PP world! We were planning to go a couple of months ago but didn't manage to fit it in - def want to though! Lovely pic of your girl!

Anna so happy your ma had a good nights sleep, that can make a big difference. So do you have a move date? And oh god, it's my thighs that are bothering me most, they're elephantine. With like, lumps...just ugh!

pulpi what colour are you spraying the Ercols? Post a pic - sounds like a lovely Sat craft project! While you complete your forms, I've had conversations with three separate friends about emigrating to Canada post-Brexit! If only it were that easy (I have a Canadian ex and was going to move there at some point but I would have struggled to qualify) but along with Sweden, it would def be my country of choice if I could move elsewhere Smile

Beaut yay for healed bits - that's such a relief. But massive boo to the voms, that sounds truly miserable and I really hope you fee better today.

Cookies 'sweaty + concerned' made me giggle!!! 1.5hr for your last labour? WTAF? And a knife edge with your OH being uncontactable. Keep those thighs firmly together! Boo to wet beds - do you think she's got new-sibling jitters?

tams we're nearly due date buddies - are you feeling any twinges?! The cramp is hideous isn't it? I can't stretch properly as it always triggers it and sometimes then goes to my shin at the same time and I'm like...whaaat? Now I can't flex either way without making one side worse - it's horrible!!!

Yesterday, on balance was lovely. Despite waking every couple of hours and looking at my phone with increasing doom. By 4.30 I was having a little cry and apologising to the unborn one about its potentially shit life ahead. I really am so very sad about the outcome, on so many levels. Loved my pedicure, my feet look great if a little puffy and trotterish. Then had a wander about the shops in the sunshine and lunch at Wahaca. Although that later resulted in indigestion medication outweighing the Mexican food in volume! Home for a little lie down: "Hi, DP! Just swanning in after my luxury outing before I swan off again for dinner and birth pool collection with another friend! What's for DD's tea, now you've collected her from nursery?" Grin Bless him, he is a legend. Had lovely veggie mezze and baked Camembert at the pub with other friend, collected pool (EEK) and home at midnight with raging heartburn. And now I'm laying in bed with mint tea while DP tries to entertain DD and simultaneously chase out some plaster in the kitchen. I really should get up...

Kitchen should be done by end of July I guess?? We've had first fix of elecs and plumbing - I don't think any trades need to come back next week now, hooray!! The hold up is the plasterers not being available until 4 July, but it does give us a week to focus on having a good clean as most of the most messy stuff is done. So I'll try to maintain my out of character Zen as we go!

Oh while I was sitting on a chair in a shop yesterday, I felt a little cramps period pain in my lower bump and thighs. Just dropping that in. It made me panic a bit about not wanting it to happen yet. I had a bit more later last night. I'm hoping it was wind. I'm a bit concerned as I've booked my homebirth (I think) but the midders are meant to be coming round to do a (building!) site visit so they know where I live and can check access etc And that hasn't happened yet, so what do I do if I go into labour before? Ho hum! Right. I need to kick myself up my not unsubstantial bottom and get up and go and help DP make some toast

Happy weekend, all

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SpeakNoWords · 25/06/2016 15:45

Congratulations Becks he is a cutie! Hope you're doing well and on your way home soon.

Speaking of which, there is a fair chance that me and baby might be discharged later today! We've got to the point where he is feeding normally (expressed milk via bottle), and hasn't got a nasal tube anymore. All his test results are normal, so we're just waiting to see if they're happy to let him go home. I really want to go home today, and not have to do another night here!

tams13 · 25/06/2016 17:12

dats I can't believe how calm you seem about the kitchen! That said, things get to a point sometimes when you realise they won't be done in time and it makes it easier to go with the flow. Hope you've managed to get some sleep after Thursday night though. No twinges here really. Just a sharp but quite mild pain at the bottom of my belly going downwards. It seems really weird - I could literally draw a line where I feel it travelling. Feel like I've probably still got a long wait. Are you getting anything?

speak that's great news! So pleased to hear the little man is doing well and has ditched the tube. Fingers crossed the two of you get to spend your first night at home tonight.

HopesAndDreams15 · 25/06/2016 19:47

Just a quick update from me before I fall asleep sitting up. My 36 week consultants appointment at my local hospital on Thursday resulted in me being packed off in an ambulance to my delivery hospital due to high bp and protein in urine. I've since been confirmed as having preeclampsia and booked in for an induction on Tuesday at the moment, but this could move forwards or backwards depending on my blood results over the next few days. They would ideally like to get me to 37 weeks. I've thankfully been allowed to come home tonight but got to report back for day assessment tomorrow. Feeling really tired and emotional, definitely need some time at home to prepare mentally and physically for the week ahead and get cuddles from my big babies... Feel like I've been away from home too long.

Hope you're all ok X

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