Due in Dec 2007. Enough already, bring on the babies!

[suey2]

hellloooooo?

oh yes I think it's the idea that if you upset your bowel that might kick start the uterus - don't think jalapenos would upset me though - would be better off eating a bag of prunes or something (sorry TMI)

on the bj thing is it giving or receiving?

You lot are cracking me up LOL

I actually want to be late this time as need to sort the house out when we move in, an extra 2 weeks would be a godsend!

(Oh yeah and Suey2 I am at your packing man)

sorry, i realised afterwards i was being unfair ( it has been fabulous though

DH should be so lucky!
RLT seemed to work for me last time-day before due date and only 7 hour labour so not bad for first timer. My mum swears by it too, her labours were v v short and she drank loads of the stuff (far more than they recommend now).
I'm actually going to avoid any bowel stimulating foods near the time this time round-the more constipated the better lol!

I'm afraid I've not been taught the effects of RLT and pineapple on a real uterus, is it the same as a knitted one?

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(head now swimming with pineapples/long walks/bjs....!!)

Just a quicky to say that the very nice MW at my ante-natal class last night gave my bump a wee feel over for free, as I mentioned I was curious as to what way it was lying. It is head down , quite low down apparently, back curved round, bum at top and feet at right hand side. (if that makes sense). Apparently that is all good, and rib pain is bum/legs pushing up the way. So maybe the right hand rib pain is good??!!

I got raspberry leaf tea capsules too (from a friend who said they did bugger all - but I'm still going to try) - what is the consensus, 36 weeks??

skiddale - re you feeling about having another baby and it affecting relationship with DD - I'm half way thro that no socks book and reckon thats enough to make anyone panic - i've given up reading a little every day and keep diping into it but think I've prob read enough, the closer it gets the more I think 'what have I done' 'how will ds cope' I'm a first child with a younger brother 15 months younger so I know its fine as I love him to bit and he was a brilliant play mate just worried about the transition, my mum said the first year was tough but after that it was fantastic... it gives me hope

Ambi - milk band sounds v organised, I know I'd forget to change it after each feed like lizzer, I used to just grop/weigh up each boob before a feed to see which was fullest obviously as discretely as poss!

buzzy - thanks, my friend has booked me in for a neck, shoulder and back massage, I'm not really a facial person as I don't put anything on my face and feel a little silly when they go on about products to me and I know I'm going to just use soap... I'd trash a pedi/manicure within days, it would be wasted on me....

phew, lost with other messages... was craving fresh pineapple today so been munching on in all day (hopefully it is just an old wives tale!) dh has already started suggesting the bj's closer to the time... not convinced! didn't know that last time so escaped

had day off work with ds today - we thought he was sick but i think he's fine just a bit miserable from all the broken nights sleep he's had, he doesn't sleep anywhere as well as his cot so he had a lay in till 8.30 and then had 4 hours worth of naps during the day - I slept too and even baked a cake - bliss!
back to work tomorrow

Home from school with DD - her teacher rang me at 1.30pm just in the middle of a meeting with 10 others (which I was facilitating), oh dear. Got to school and she was lying in the book corner asleep on a pillow Now on sofa watching Ice Age with her duvet even though its a nice Spring day here today.

I always thought RLT was about toning your uterus to make labour easier - rather than bringing it on. However, I mentioned to my MW the other day and she told me to definitely NOT take it as I'm already a risk for early labour, so must be thought to have some effect there too.

Imagine having "loose bowels" during labour! Not what I'd be wanting for sure. Ideally 24 hours before would be great though to empty out the system!!

Wizzka, I tore during last homebirth and was not an issue at all. MW had all the stuff in her HB kit. Actually in the end we agreed not to stitch it up as I was more concerned about pain from stitches I'd heard others talk about (I'm guessing, where stitching slightly botched and resulted in feeling "stretched" where you'd rather not be). She told me would be fine if I kept my legs together and she was absolutely right - hardly gave it any further thought and healed fine.

FWIW I don't think any amount of perineal massage would have helped. DD was pushed out in 15 mins with the help of gravity (I was kneeling on the floor, leaning over the bed) so tearing a bit was probably inevitable (and maybe preferable to 5 hours of pushing??)

Morning!
Once again I seemed to have missed lots of amusement... but have also had some questions answered I was going to ask
I was thinking about the RLT - I have bought some of the tablets.
I also am suffering from a declining appetite!
The are some prenatal aquafit classes at my local swimming pool, but only during the day when I am work, but fortunately on a day I'm going to be off when I go to 3 days a week, so will go along then. Apparently I need a note from my MW. So will get one today.

Hospital rang this afternoon and I'm going in to see consultant again on Monday - much sooner than I'd expected! I probably shouldn't read too much into that tho - who knows how the vagueries of hospital booking systems work...am hoping my friend can come with me again who's come to the last 2 scans. She's been so supportive - feel lucky to have a friend currently on maternity leave who (a) has the time to come with me and (b) understands my perspective very well.

DD fell asleep lying on the carpet!! Must be something wrong with her...she's never just zonked out like that before. Woke up very grumpy but I couldn't pinpoint any particular ache or pain so really not sure. Hoping a good night's sleep will sort her out.

Morning all

All the best with your appointment buzzybee.

Feeling a little tired today - been awake from 3am due to very strong kicks from baby and generaly feeling uncomfortable when I sleep at night and DD throwing up everywhere at 5am, so cleaning up etc. Then she wouldn't settle back to sleep and wanted to look at all 154 pictures on my mobile and 30 recordings instead.

Think I'm going to be working my way through the caffine today - how many cups of tea are we allowed?? Usually drink a cup of green tea during the day, but already feeling like I need something stronger.

Seems like most of us are eager to have the babies now, is it just me or are we all in the 'fed-up and let's get it over and done with mode'?

I think I've been in that mode for at least 4 weeks now

I know what you mean, exhausted. Doesn't take much does it. DD waking at 6am today combined with working late last night has me total knackered. Seem to need to sleep most of every weekend to recover enough energy to get through the next week.

Good luck Buzzy.

Amani I am def in had enough mode. Altho had a second nights sleep so things may well be looking up.

at good night sleep....

If I was Prime Minister, I would give all pregnant women time off for a 2 hr midday nap.....(and full pay when on mat leave which can be for as long as you want)...

buzzy and amani - can I join you in feeling tired, I've had max 3 hours sleep and one was on floor next to ds's cot - no idea what is wrong with him he's with my mum today but getting worried something is seriously up with him, he was great yesterday too just a little whiney

as amani says - anyone know how much caffine we can have??

Thanks all!

Off to bed now, have had warm milk so fingers crossed DD sleeps through tonight.

As for coffee I know in the US they recommend none but I've been having one cup most days and sometimes 2-3. As far as I know the so-called risks are hypothetical. I think like most things, OK in moderation. And drink plenty of water at the same time to flush it through and avoid dehydration (and those awful night time leg cramps).

thanks buzzy - since I don't usually drink any the one cup I have had has had a good affect and the twix also helped, I'm trying not to wish my life away but am looking forward to 8pm when I can go to bed....
hope your DD is feeling better soon x

wwwwhhhhyyyy did you mention Twix??? Now I have to go and buy one.

because it was so yummy sat here and ate off the biscuit first, must have been delightful for my colleagues to watch

"It's important not to have more than 300mg a day. This is because high levels of caffeine can result in babies having a low birth weight, or even miscarriage.

Each of these contains roughly 300mg of caffeine:

3 mugs of instant coffee (100mg each)
4 cups of instant coffee (75mg each)
3 cups of brewed coffee (100mg each)
6 cups of tea (50mg each)
8 cans of cola (up to 40mg each)
4 cans of 'energy' drink (up to 80mg each)
8 (50g) bars of plain chocolate (up to 50mg each). Caffeine in milk chocolate is about half that of plain chocolate
So if you eat a bar of plain chocolate and drink 3 cups of tea, a can of cola and a cup of instant coffee in a day, you'll have reached your 300mg limit.

Remember that caffeine is also found in certain cold and flu remedies, so always check with your GP or another health professional before taking any of these. ""

Just spilt banana milkshake down my white top.

wally