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Due April 2008 - Spring Lambs and April Fools II

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Carey87 · 20/03/2008 11:25

New thread!!!

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scorpio1 · 21/03/2008 20:46

No!!

Peachy · 21/03/2008 20:47

That's the same hospital I would deliver in if homebirth was a nono, or if they need to get the JCB's in to evict this one (which is mroe likely). It's not a place I love- both the boys were diagnosed there- although they seem efficient, more so than where ds1 and ds3 were born anyhow.

scorpio1 · 21/03/2008 20:49

They have been VERY quick acting with Nan, anyway. Mum was born there

ThePFJ · 21/03/2008 20:51

Arghhhhh heartburn attack!!!

scorpio1 · 21/03/2008 20:52

oh and lucozade tablets/powders etc buy 2 get one free in Boots at mo.

I got 2 powders for drinks and one tube of tablet things.

Peachy · 21/03/2008 20:54

Yes I think it is a good hospital,, they have a kids A&E which is somethingw e never had before, and i've never yet heard a complaint- think she's in good hands.

Peachy · 21/03/2008 20:54

Don't forget fotr those having hospital labours- pack soft loo paper!

scorpio1 · 21/03/2008 20:59

and cif wipes to wipe out bath before you get in it!

chipmonkey · 21/03/2008 21:08

I'm quite lucky in that the hospital I go to is usually quite clean! Have heard horror stories about another Dublin hospital.

rainbowdays, thought I was reading your birth story there for a minute!

EllieG · 21/03/2008 21:08

Blimey have missed loads today!

Woo-hoo for knitter!!!!!

We've got 3 now, so cool! I reckon rainbowdays is gonna be next....

Is anyone else really tired after doing anything at all at the moment? I have to sleep after any kind of activity it seems. Am glad have finished work. Though had an anxious moment about feeling that was going to become completely de-skilled and lose all sense of identity as anything but a mummy. But have got over that one by sitting down and eating chocolate.

chipmonkey · 21/03/2008 21:12

Don't worry, Ellie, after each Maternity Leave, I was fully back up and running within a day of returning to work, as if I'd never left! Chocolate still good though!

ThePFJ · 21/03/2008 21:16

I know what you mean about tired Ellie. Think I need to get some sleep now actually.
Wish me luck!

You'll be fine going back to work, promise.
Even after years, you can still remember whats important. It's like riding a bicycle!

EllieG · 21/03/2008 21:17

That's what I thought! Am officially a Big Girl now. But I reckon since I am, I may as well not worry for the last few weeks and just enjoy having an excuse to munch what I want...

EllieG · 21/03/2008 21:18

x-post there pfj - thanks and night though x

Mollyfloss · 21/03/2008 23:02

On BF: Is it so bad to stop after 6 months? I was thinking of 6 months because I would like to give my body a chance to go back to normal (see what my cycle is like) before trying again for the next LO.

chipmonkey · 21/03/2008 23:24

Molly, there are plenty of people who don't make it to 6 days, never mind 6 months and any bf you do will be beneficial.
Having said that, my periods always returned after 4 months regardless and I think on ds1 and ds2 I was probably ovulating normally.
Now on ds3, even though my periods had returned, we were ttc for over a year and had no joy. Ds3 was over a year old when we started trying so was not exclusively bf by any means. But within 2 months of stopping bf I was pregnant, so it did seem to be affecting my fertility. There are loads of people on MN who got pg while still bf so the two are not mutually exclusive for a lot of people.

chipmonkey · 21/03/2008 23:43

By the way, have just posted this on Childbirth. Very Funny. The Middle Wife

ThePFJ · 22/03/2008 05:55

LOL chipmonkey!!

Must try to get back to sleep now!
xxx zzz xxx

PortAndLemon · 22/03/2008 09:29

My mother tripped and fell when taking out the rubbish on Thursday night and broke her hip -- they did a replacement (sounds like a replacement, anyway) yesterday and she seems to be doing fine (I hope to make it down to see her in the week).

While the important thing is that she's OK, this makes life interesting because she was going to come up to look after DS when I went into labour, which clearly isn't going to be an option now. Will have to hope that baby shows up inside nursery opening hours on a weekday...

Will go back and catch up on other posts now.

PortAndLemon · 22/03/2008 09:37

Congratulations to Knitter!

PortAndLemon · 22/03/2008 09:38

Most people stop at (or before, actually) 6 months, Molly, so it's definitely not something to feel guilty about. My cycles got back to normal while still bf, though (although not until DS more-or-less stopped night feeds), and conceived this one while still bf DS.

Peachy · 22/03/2008 09:41

PAL is there a Doula in your area you can book in a hurry? Onlya sking because apaprently 80% of subsequent babies turn up at nighth time due to LO being settled and asleep.

The childcare issue is precisely the reason for my HB / Doula- although beginning to think planning on DH beinga round a waste of time as he's interested in two things only atm (lego and when is that baby coming)- I am not seeming to figure a bit! Had hoped for a bit of attention at this stage- not just 'i'm feeling annoyed because Ic ant get my hands on that baby yet'

Mollyfloss · 22/03/2008 10:00

Chipmonkey & PAL: Thanks for the advice on BF. I have my heart set on it for 6 months anyway and then I guess I'll just have to see. I have quite a long cycle but both times I got pg (one mc'd) it happened the first time we tried and although that is supposed to be a good sign it's no guarantee that it will happen that way again. I don't want to rush things but if I want four kids then I can't leave too much time between each one. Anyway, let's see how I cope with one first before trying again!

The middle wife story is too cute!

PAL: Hope your Mum feels better. Is there anyone else you could call to look after DS when you go into labour?

Peachy: you should have a word with your DH and have him give you a nice back massage or buy you a nice Easter Egg

SuzeM · 22/03/2008 10:33

Congrats Knitter.

PAL, your poor mum.

ThePFJ, hope your dp is being nice to you again. Kick him where it hurts.

I started packing my hospital bag yesterday (I am not as organised as the rest of you, still have no cot, etc) so getting a bit panicked about that.

Two of my cousins have had babies in the last few days, one in Sydney and one in New York, very exciting!

I am missing my mum quite a lot at the moment (she died 7 years ago) and I don't feel like talking to my annoying SILs who ring all the time and drone on, so don't bother picking up the phone. I feel a bit guilty about it but just don't want to talk to anyone who annoys me! Luckily DH and my own family are not on the hit list. Grrr.

Hope you are enjoying the long weekend. I have just four days left at work, can't believe it.

scorpio1 · 22/03/2008 10:56

Nan died at 2am

Dad rung me when i was in the shower.