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Daffodil21 · 28/07/2021 09:41

Continuing the previous thread!

I'll let @PurplePansy05 post the updated list

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Smurf123 · 11/08/2021 07:34

@PurplePansy05 I'm a bit against swaddling also so dd is in a grosnug sleeping bag that we had from ds that's suitable from 5lbs up it's a good fit and arms can be in or out .. I always have hers out though I'm not sure if you can still get them. I have been tucking a muslin square in over her arms to give the effect of swaddling if she won't settle and it does seem to really help her. She is in the Moses basket next to me so I tuck one end of muslin under the side of the mattress on both sides over her arms .. I think she likes the security of it . She also will usually settle with me holding her hand or just gently putting my hand on her tummy while she's going over but your arm goes a bit numb after a while of that!
I do have a proper swaddle muslin too but I dont quite know how to fold it all properly and I'm a bit worried about over heating her

BertieBotts · 11/08/2021 08:20

Certainly worth trying a swaddle if you want to. FWIW for the "extra layer" I always used a short sleeved vest under their other clothing, I didn't see the blanket as the layer if that makes sense. I think the ready made ones are supposed to be easier but there are loads of videos of how to do it with a muslin or thin blanket on Youtube as well :)

WRT overheating the best tip I ever got was to feel their chest or the back of their neck so poke your finger down into their clothing. If they feel cool then they are too cold, if they feel sweaty then they are too hot, but they can feel quite warm/hot without it necessarily meaning they are overheating. They won't be in immediate danger from overheating (nor being too cold) so there is no harm in you getting it a bit wrong - try it out and see how it goes, you can always just take a layer off if they get too hot.

Don't worry as the epic cluster feeding won't last forever, it will stop by itself, although it may come back sporadically. It's horrible when you're stuck in it. Maybe DH can take him out for a walk, or even a drive for an hour or so, so you can get some sleep if it happens again. At least if he cries, you won't be able to hear and movement often settles a lot of babies. Get tanked up on sleep in the day as well either when the baby sleeps or when someone else can take them for a bit. In this newborn period I find it's best to ignore the clock and go by body needs so just shower/sleep/eat when you get the chance and fill in the baby's needs around that!

Another option to look into which works for some babies is side-lying breastfeeding. That worked for me in the early days especially with DS1. It just means that you can snooze a bit while they stay latched on. It's not always as restful as a proper sleep but it's better than nothing. Just don't swaddle while you do this, the baby needs to be able to move naturally.

notinthestarsigns · 11/08/2021 09:10

I also had very little sleep last night, I am scared of how exhausted I am before the baby has even arrived! I had the first lot of steroids pre c section yesterday so I don’t know if I was experiencing side effects of them maybe? I’m back up at the hospital this morning for the second lot.

WinterBabyof89 · 11/08/2021 09:16

@HopefulB I have some of these but haven’t tried them yet - I might dig them out today.

@PurplePansy05 it’s just like making a good chicken wrap haha. Making sure they can move their legs, and it’s a lightweight blanket. Once they can roll over they can’t be swaddled anymore. I just had a quick google and found this on the Pampers website.

Due August 2021 - The Final Countdown continues...
Magik01 · 11/08/2021 09:48

Congratulations @Whatshouldbemyusername what a beautiful name. Sounds like you really went through it but at least your on the other side now with your beautiful baby.

@PurplePansy05 I didn’t get ANY sleep until maybe 6:30 for an hour at most. And that was with him next to me in bed. I even contemplated a dummy last night but alas he wouldn’t take one 😂 I was so desperate! Here’s to hoping we both have better nights tonight! I also have come to realise Isaac hates blankets or being wrapped in general. I suppose fine for august though.

@HopefulB they are what I used with my first, he really liked them and they are easy to put on in a sleep deprived state!

Ava50x · 11/08/2021 10:11

@biscuitcat @Whatshouldbemyusername congratulations!! So exciting your babies have arrived! Sounds like you both had a bit of a tough time of it, fingers crossed its all smooth sailing from here onwards!

Ready2020 · 11/08/2021 10:34

@Magik01 I tried a dummy out of desperatation too and it actually helped for a bit to get her to calm down. She just had a huge feed but was still wanting more. So we gave her the dummy and she relaxed and fell asleep. Then we popped it out. We only used it once and don't really want to use it again as she's so young but as far as I'm concerned it's there if very desperate.

Daffodil21 · 11/08/2021 11:03

Not a lot of sleep going on here last night either 😂

He was so good in the hospital and barely cried so I was getting naively ahead of myself and thought last night would be the same but it wasn't at all. He's nice and settled in his downstairs crib now - shame he wasn't doing that at 3am!

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Ava50x · 11/08/2021 11:40

How many of us are still pregnant here????? Feel like i'm the last one left!!
I'm suffering extreme exhaustion today; I feel I cannot move... No idea how to cope with this. And sleep doesn't help, I slept from 11pm-7am and woke up bloody exhausted! So fed up and wish this baby would get a move on... Only 38 weeks today though. Very very jealous of all the newborn cuddles. Oh well... Rant over I guess!

WolfMother326 · 11/08/2021 11:54

@Ava50x I am still very pregnant! And also very tired and uncomfortable. Just resting most of the time right now (and eating nice things, and watching harry potter, and writing in my journal and skyping with family and friends from my bed... not so bad!) I'm only 39+1 and not really expecting the baby til past the due date (17 Aug). If he comes early I'll consider it a bonus!

lucyrp · 11/08/2021 12:03

@Ava50x me! I'm still pregnant 😩 so embarrassed by it aswell as I was convinced I'd have a week old by now and everyone I work with and family friends etc was convinced too and here I am.... still pregnant🙄 I'm 39+2 by my dating scan but 38+4 by my own and my first was born at 38+5 so not really sure where I stand. Also upset and feeling guilty about it that my birthday is getting closer and so is the realisation il have to share my birthday with baby 😩

HopefulB · 11/08/2021 12:16

Still preggers here too. Feeling a bit less bruised/battered today, but not sleeping well, and generally uncomfortable even though I’m one of the last due!

@lucyrp at least if you share your birthday there’s no chance they’ll forget it as they grow up?!

lucyrp · 11/08/2021 12:18

@HopefulB it's literally the day after my due date, I was hoping for the week before at the least. Never going to have a birthday again, and birthdays are rubbish when you're older anyway 😥 very true !😂

ame88 · 11/08/2021 12:23

Oh I am soooo pregnant! 37+4 today. I can't help but want her here already even though I know I'm likely to go overdue as she's my first. I am so prepared and just bored! I'm still WFH but it's very quiet!

Ready2020 · 11/08/2021 12:28

Ah all you pregnant mamma's will be there soon. Sending you all relaxing thoughts. I love my post pregnancy belly BTW. Its so soft and squishy.

Does anyone who used gas and air have a really dry throat? It's been 4 days but still I can be talking and my throat will close as its so dry.

Not sure what my iron levels are exactly but still low. I'm getting quite frustrated at the recovery as I just want to help OH do things around the house and get up and about. I'm sticking to the bedroom just now as going further makes me light headed. As much as I love my babe I want to get out of this room!

Ava50x · 11/08/2021 12:36

@WolfMother326 @lucyrp @HopefulB @ame88 thank you for commiserating! I definitely feel a bit better, at least i'm not the only one left!!

Hoping we're all cuddling our newborns real soon:):)

Ava50x · 11/08/2021 12:55

@Ready2020 I used G&A in all 3 births. I remember the dry throat, just keep drinking- it'll go.

Fran919 · 11/08/2021 13:51

Congratulations to all those who’s little ones have arrived.

@Ava50x I’m still very much pregnant, however been for a scan today after reduced movements couple of weeks ago and the growth has tailed off slightly so I’ve been given an induction date - baby will definitely be here by the due date of 25th if not beforehand.

I know scans aren’t reliable in terms of weight but need to buy clothes for newborn as looks as though I’m going to have a dinky dot so the 0-1 month / up to 10lb will probably be far too big. Won’t be going crazy just a few key items for hospital.

I’m trying to get to wrap up in the horror stories of inductions and know a few people who had very positive experiences so fingers crossed I’ll be one of them

BertieBotts · 11/08/2021 14:22

I think about 2/3 of us are still pregnant going by the list :)

I had a day yesterday where ALL I could think/focus on was the baby coming and was willing to try anything for home induction :o Not feeling quite so desparate today but the lack of mobility is very draining!

It's weird because I've never been in that state before. DS1 I was so convinced and prepared to go over 2 weeks overdue and be fighting against induction (these days I probably wouldn't!) and then DS2 came a week before his due date which I wasn't expecting. But we've gone past DS2's arrival date now and nothing...

BertieBotts · 11/08/2021 14:23

IME the 0-1 month stuff fitted my babies when they were born even though they were only 6lb 13 and 7lb 8. Newborn was snug and only lasted a couple of weeks.

Aaaaa1519 · 11/08/2021 14:25

Still very pregnant here & due date is on Friday. Sick to death of not being able to move about comfortably.
Like @lucyrp I was convinced baby would be here around 38+5 like dd but nope looks like im going over.

Aaaaa1519 · 11/08/2021 14:28

@BertieBotts i think those of us trying to get baby out asap are stressing too hard and stopping the happy relaxing hormones from doing their thing.

Aaaaa1519 · 11/08/2021 14:29

@biscuitcat @Whatshouldbemyusername congratulations on your little arrivals x

BertieBotts · 11/08/2021 15:12

Possibly. They come when they come don't they! To be honest I'm trying to rest rather than aiming to do too much. I've made plans to see a friend on Friday just to give me something else to focus on.

wimbler · 11/08/2021 16:42

Congrats to everyone who has had their bubbas in the last few days 🥰

@PurplePansy05 I really rate the love to dream swaddle. It keeps their arms up in the natural sleep position but restricts the Moro reflex. Little man sleeps quite well in his. We have the small and he’s 9lb and still has a fair bit of room but will need to move up to the next size soon I think. It’s 1 tog but they do lighter Ones too if you’re worried about the heat.

We never got on with muslin swaddles with our first. She always broke out of them. The tommee tippee ones are good and then we moved to the gro bags when she was a few months old and used them until she was 2+