Due July 2008 thread - The Final Stretch!

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Just thought I would start a new thread! x

Congratulations Mr & Mrs Tjuice on your new arrival. I'll raise a glass to you this evening.

Wow another baby! Congratulations to you both Mr and Mrs Tjuice. Cue lots of hormonal tears from me!

Morning all,

LibraLady - Sorry to hear that your DH has to be away because of work AND you are still working as well, I just don't know how some of you cope! The only thing I would say is are you sure your MIL would be offended? If your Mum is your second choice birth partner surely any MIL (well from the horror stories on here not any but hopefully most) would understand?

Kaz1967 - useful post!

TJuice - more photos! (yes I know I'm being demanding but mine isn't allowed to make an appearance until 3rd July at the earliest and I have developed an obessesion about what newborns look like). Seriously I hope things are going well and you manage to sort out the breastfeeding, if you can't get Lanisoh let us know and I am sure we can all arrange to send some over

Shit journey in this morning, nearly fainted on tube, my own fault I knew I was starving just kept thinking I could make it to work. Luckily some lovely women the other side of the carriage saw I was faltering and offered me her seat (tip from the top never stand next to me on a tube platform I am gauranteed to get on at the busiest place). Was all flustered and ready to cry by the time I got to work but food and a/c has calmed me down!!! Think I will do a little online baby shopping to bring down my stress levels! Being at work isn't the problem, getting to work is, I don't know if you have the same LL?

Just wanted to add to the list that I know mine is a boy!

Congrats to those that have already had them ... very jealous at this stage!

THE NEW ARRIVALS

25MAY PEANUT75 BOY CHARLIE? 5lbs 8ozs
03JUN TJUICE GIRL ELODIE 7lbs

THE BABY WAITING ROOM

1 01JUL LIBRALADY (DS 3.10) POOLE BOY
2 01JUL MISSCHIKA (FIRST BABY)CAMBERWELL SURPRISE
3 02JUL BABY3 (DD8 DS5.5)
4 02JUL UNFITMUMMY (DD 2.7)
5 02JUL BEEPBEEP (DD 1.1)
6 03JUL ISAIDNO (DS 4 & 2) REDDITCH GIRL
7 03JUL MRSCLAIRET (FIRST BABY)
8 04JUL FRANNYANDZOOEY (DS4)
9 05JUL MRSMADMAND (DD 1.3)
10 05JUL PONTO (2DD 4.6 & 2)
11 06JUL PENGUINMUM (DD 2.7)
12 06JUL NANNYJO (3rd baby) BOY
13 06JUL MUMMYPIG (DS1 5.11,DS2 3.7)SURREY BOY
14 07JUL CHOCCIE (FIRST BABY)
15 07JUL HATRICK (3DD 4, 2.8 & 15 MTHS) BOY
16 07JUL MINKUS (DS 3.4) ROSSONWYE SURPRISE
17 07JUL CHOCOLATEDAYS (FIRST BABY)
18 07JUL CARRIEHD9 (FIRST BABY) KIRKLEES
19 08JUl JOCESAR (1st baby) BOY
20 08JUL NIKNAKF (1st Baby) LONDON BOY
21 08JUL PEANUT73 (1st baby) LONDON SURPRISE
22 09JUL THE PUDDINGCHEF (DS 1.6) GIRL
23 09JUL PAULAYATES (6th baby) SURPRISE
24 09JUL VIX100 (FIRST BABY) SURPRISE
25 10JUL MINNIE1 (2DD 1.10 & 11MTHS)
26 10JUL SWEETKITTY (2DDs 4 & 2.6) GLASGOW GIRL
27 10JUL HUBARBSPONG (1st baby) GIRL
28 10JUL CASS66(DD 5&3) elective section YORK SURPRISE
29 10 JUL EXCITED FOR NUMBER 2 (DS3) LEICESTER BOY
30 11JUL ICHEF (DD7 & DS3) BOY
31 12JUL MCCHESERS (FIRST BABY)GLASGOW BOY
32 12JUL PIGLEYCHEZ(FIRST BABY)WEST SUSSEX SURPRISE!
33 13JUL MUMMYWANNABE (FIRST BABY)
34 13JUL PEGGYP (DD 9MTHS)
35 13JUL EEC (DS 11 DD 9)SURPRISE
36 13JUL HPG (FIRST BABY)
37 13JUL PURPLEJENNYROSE (DD21MTHS) GIRL
38 13JUL LEGSY (FIRST BABY)
39 14JUL CilC (DD3) Surrey BOY
40 14JUL GILLYTHEKID (1ST BABY)SURPRISE
41 14JUL JUSTJULES (1ST BABY) GIRL
42 15JUL JODIE (DS 19MTHS) LICHFIELD BOY
43 15JUL BORGLADY (FIRST BABY) BOY
44 15JUL LIBRA1975 (FRIST BABY) SURPRISE FARNHAM
45 15JUL LILYTOTHEB (FIRST BABY)
46 16JUL POLEDRA (2DD 4&2)GIRL
47 16JUL UMLELLALA (2nd baby)
48 17JUL UMM FULAAM (1st baby) SUPRISE!!!
49 17JUL SANDCASTLES (DD 4)
50 17JUL PTIYPASI (DD 11MTHS)
51 17JUL DISNEYSTAR (7th BABY)
52 17JUL TAFFTAFF (1st BABY) SURPRISE
53 18JUL MYLITTLEELOISE (DC ?)
54 18JUL LOVELYLOU (DD 2.8)
55 18JUL MINIPINKSCOTTISH (DS 15,13,10,2, DD 5 )GIRL
56 18JUL SHORTSHAFE (DD 16MTHS) staffs BOY
57 18JUL KAZ1976 SURPRISE
58 18JUL BABYONTHEWAY (DS 10)
59 19JUL HEFFA (FIRST BABY) DEVON GIRL
60 20JUL RUMPEL (DD 17 months) SURPRISE
61 20JUL Fenlondon (first baby) GIRL
62 21JUL FROGMARSH (FIRST BABY)
63 21JUL MIN912 (DS 1)girl s.oxfordshire
64 21JUL MrsHOP (1st baby), S. London, BOY
65 21JUL MONKEY24, (1st baby) Bristol
66 21JUL SLEEPYCAT (DD3, DS12mo) BOY
67 23JUL BROWNOWL18 (DS9, DD7) York GIRL
68 24JUL TWINKLE(DS8 DS2 DD 6)Hadfield TWINS
69 24JUL SHROOMS (DS8 DD 6)
70 24JUL SQUARAH (FIRST BABY)Warwick, surprise
71 25JUL FEB (DS 10 MTHS)
72 26JUL WALKINGTIMEBOMB (DS 10 MTHS)
73 26JUL MISSMCGOO (DS5 DD2)
74 27JUL DIVVY (DD 18, 15, 13, 8MTHS)
75 27JUL LAZYHIPPO (FIRST BABY) surprise
76 28JUL LIKERABBITSBX (2nd baby)GIRL
77 28JUL CUPCAKE76 (first baby) BOY
78 31JUL BREIZETTE (DD 10MTHS)
79 31JUL BEBEJONES (FIRST BABY)GIRL
80 TBC JOOS (FIRST BABY)
81 TBC CHEEKSTER (1st BABY)

morning all

All quiet here both of them at nursery so getting caught up on chores. Had a bit of a wobble myself last night, last thing in bed DP was making a joke about how long it takes me to turn over and switch the light off and I burst into tears, think it is sheer frustration I can't do anything right now I am so shattered everything is such an effort all I want to do is lie in bed and be left alone (not that it's ever likely to happen) anyway moan of the day over.

libra - I have been there done that travelling into London in June heavily pregnant and being pushed out the way, I never used the tube though avoided it like the plague, I used to come into London Bridge then get a (packed) bus to work. Always have water with you and treat yourself to an ice lolly on the way home, works wonders.

libralady - sorry you are having a hard time, you offload it all here don't you worry. I think I would be more than a little pissed off TBH. These last few weeks are hard enough not to mention being on your own, I hope you get some good family support.

kaz/Tjuice - great BFing advice, just take one day at a time Tjuice and try and not get too stressed. Remember to enjoy your LO too you lucky girl.

mcchesers - so know what you mean about MN it's fab, when I was a first timer it was great, especially in those first few days after the baby was born I didn't have a clue about jaundice/BFing etc.

This baby isn't allowed to come out until 39 weeks dead on so I can have my homebirth, she has been warned not to be late though. 3rd July would be fine give me enough time to get sorted before DD1's and DP's birthdays.

Bag is all packed am waiting until 38 weeks to buy the homebirth things just in case but apart from that we appear to be ready.

I'm not I am scared s* sorry especially to first timers but you would think I would be fine about it perhaps it's knowing what lies ahead. Well theres nothing I can do about it now.

Morning all,

You have all been chaty this weekend. Hope everyone is OK today. Sorry to hear everyone who is still suffering! Not long to go now, on the final stretch! I can't wait to get to 37 weeks (2 weeks to go) then I can go to the Midwife centre, rather than the hospital... So legs crossed until then!

Kaz thanks for your post, you might have to post it again nearer the time! it was/is vey informative!

My little one has completely dropped this weekend, without becoming engaged, (as far as I can tell) It's bum is right by my bellybutton, so I have a good 3 inches between my breast bone and the top of the uterus, which is nice as my indegestion has all but disappeared adn I can breathe abit easier, but I'm getting shooting pains at the bottom of the bump/top of pelvis, I presume it's 'growing pains'! Oh the joys of it all!

libra1975 I can't believe no one stood up for you in the first place How bloody rude! I don't think I could do the whole 'city thing' I'm too used to space! I think I'd hold my bump and wince ALOT, you would probably see the crowd part!

Well it's a lovely sunny day hear again today, but as I STILL ahven't recieved my MA, I'm sat in my office staring out if the window, trying to motivate myself.

Morning all,

What! No more babies! I was expecting at least one more overnight

I woke up last night feeling rather "damp" down there and had a moment of OH my god, my waters have broken! Think it was just baby pressing on my bladder as i was sleeping.

Sk- I too have been quite emotional lately. Mostly over silly things that i laugh about afterwards.

Jodie- You shooting pains maybe baby's head engaging. I was and still am getting Shooting/stabing pains deep down which is babys head wriggling into my pelvis.

Got ironing to do today - boo! Think i might take it into the garden though as its nice and sunny here today.

You might be right Pigley I hadn't thought of that, I had just assumed that baby wouldn't engage until alot later, being my 2nd and such, But thats silly! How's your sister and Tiffany?

They are fine thanks. Both are doing well.
When they left Hospital sis was told to feed every 4 hours which she has been doing but it since seems from a further check up that Tiffany was loosing about too much weight and is now on 3hour feeds.

Unfortunately my sister gave up breastfeeding after a few days as she had a bit of trouble...my mum ( bless her )makes me laugh though. She secretly wanted her to breastfeed and knows how much i want to, so her line to everyone is that the midwife advised her not to breastfeed because of the trauma she went through during labour. Yes she was in labour for 25 hours but it was a normal vaginal birth. Whatever- just makes me more determined not to give up at the first hurdle.

re engaging- Last week midwife said i was 2/5th engaged at 34 weeks.
Seeing her again at 36 weeks and im pretty sure it will be further engaged.

Wow - so much happens here!!

TJuice- congrats! Beautiful name, beautiful baby. ENJOY

Pigley - I can honestly say the first time I breastfed after having a loooooong labour (all labour's are pretty exhausting - mine was positive and happy but was still overwhelming) - it hurt worse than the contractions . I sobbed and sobbed and did not need dh going 'you've got to do it' . Seriously, toe-curling pain (used my labour breathing) and nothing to do with latch - I made dh put his finger in her mouth to see what she was doing to my breast and he went 'ah'. BUT that nigth I fed her all night and it was sore but got much easier, I didn't have any trouble after that. Although I still stopped after 3 weeks as I felt I wanted my body back [selfish cow emoticon ]. I am planning to breastfeed for much longer this time - and I also think I gave up because dh thought that was what I wanted - but it is hard to put yourself through more pain when you 'should' be recovering...

I have been v emotional too, and getting really fed up with constant jabbings and wrigglings (and then feeling guilty because of course I am very grateful for them really). But it seems if it's not ds-to-be jabbing me, it's dd (2) wanting to use me as a climbing frame. Am having to really try not to be grumpy mummy. And it's so bloody hot - espesh at night too. Need to get some magicool (got it last time, was brill).

PS I did tickling their nose with my nipple to get her to open mouth, then sort of drop the nipple in to get the latch. And yes, lansinoh amazing. I can send some too if you need it.

Umlellala -
Didnt mean to come across wrong....
I mean ive never done it before so hardly an expect. Its mainly more my mums reaction to it all that makes me laugh.

sorry- meant Expert!

Tjuice,
She is soooooo cute (i want mine now) You have been a busy lady with getting married and then DD to arrive. Hope the BF is getting better for you both. Plenty of baths and relax with your new DD and DH.. Well done Tjuice. I cant beleive baby no 2 is here and its the start of June...

BH are plenty full here, keep getting bad ones and think is this it!

Off to try and sort out maternity benifit! and clean house and hose DDs down, both were attacked by mud from the garden!

Pigley - Oh, I know. But I used to say to people that I couldn't bf because of medication (sort of true, I did stop my medication to bf) because I felt so judged and guilty. So I guess your mum is just trying to protect your sister...

Btw 4 hour schedules??? Dd NEVER did 4 hours I don't think...

Umlellala -
Theres been a bit of a "Thing" (Kinda sibiling rivalry) between my sis and I since we both fell pregnant.
Mum has also shown more interest in her pregnancy than mine and everything i say is " well T did/says".

I guess this is why i feel funny about mum saying that... Sorry its hard to explain. Just know if it was the other way round i would be made to feel guilty because i wasnt doing it.

Be interesting to see her reaction when this LO arrives.

No I was going to post when I realised it was your sister that had just had a baby, that it must be hard to have your babies so close! Our friend had her first baby (pretty high maintenence, difficult birth etc - now a boy genius ) within days of her sister having her first ('angel baby' slept through bleurrggh). Must have been SOOOOO difficult.

I would have found it so hard if my sisters had had first babies so close to me (as it is, we had first grandchild - and so ALL the attention on either side). Gosh, it's hard enough to feel that you are doing the right thing (if there is such a thing ) without having someone right there being compared all the time. So I feel your pain!! And wish you the best of luck in being strong and trusting your instincts (but I'm sure your mum will be proud no matter what)

Kaz - fab breast feeding advice there.

Lansinhol (sp??) have got some - on advice from one of the parents at work who printed me off lots of info on breast feeding, left me her number in case i needed someone to talk to. She is very pro breast feeding but went to great lenghts to stress that i should make a decsion based in whats best for baby, me and DH, and that everyones situation is different. trying to keep that in mind for when i attempt it, i will not beat myself up if i can't (who am i trying to kid but i keep telling myself this)

Just finished my latest essay for uni, also got back score for last one and got a 1st!! Very shocked and know the one I just wrote is no way near that standard but I tried.

Umlellala -

Thanks for understanding. I do feel petty for moaning but it can be so hard sometimes.

The other week, mum was saying how Tiffany was a contented baby and never cried..closely followed by " bet yours will be a sreamer! I cant cope with one of them!"
Then chatting about the sex being a suprise for us but friends have given me 2nd hand boys/girls clothes so i have stuff either way lead to mum replying... But you wont need any of them... yours isnt a baby its a monkey!
I mean--What the F* is that meant to mean! Thanks mum!

I dont think mum realises what shes says but sometimes it might be nice to hear at least something positive!

Sorry guys will stop moaning now and get on with the ironing!

Personally I think moaning is much more interesting than ironing, then again I think anything is much more interesting than ironing. If I did do the ironing (which I don't because I am a bad wife) I am sure it would be one of the things regulated to the "I am not doing that when 8 months pregnant" list which seems to be growing by the day (list gets longer, temper gets shorter).
Pigley it must be very difficult to be pregnant at the same time as your sister with your mums comments. Are you sure you are not reading her wrong, maybe she feels able to joke more with you? It might be worth sitting her down and explaining that her comments are hurting, she may not have realised it and be mortified to find out you feel that way!

With you Libra - ironing??!!

I agree that your mum probably doesn't realise she is upsetting you, she may see you as more capable - and therefore she can joke with you more. Families are v complex oddness - I have had some really illuminating conversations with my sister (2 years younger) recently and realised how she sees things sometimes (that i don't see at all). Maybe you should try to have a big heart-to-heart (although we did this off my preg hormones and I nearly chucked my sis out of my house - HUGE row - we never row - and lots and lots of tears, but at least we cleared the air somewhat). Anyway, try to stay sane and realise that they don't mean to hurt you - people just deal with things in their own way...

And don't do the ironing!!

Pigley Mums can be horrible can't they! I find my MIL much easier to deal with!

My mum lives in Spain and can't get over until September, when I said I was abit upset by this (meaning would love to see her earlier, but completely understand), she told me that it was my fault for being due in July when it's her busiest time and flights are at there most expensive She has also told me that she will find it very difficult to love this one as she loves DS too much and can't imagine the new one being as lovely!

She means no harm, she just says what comes into her head..

{{Note to self, remeber this in 25-30 years time}}

Wow Tjuice. She is gordeous and LOVE the name. As you can tell the first few babies on this thread are making the rest of us wildly overexcited. Can't wait to have our own... Glad she's feeding better now.

Justjules. DOn't worry about the bonding thing. It will happen. I hope your scares etc have sorted themselves out now.

Libralady. Poor you. You do sound like you're doing too much. It really is hard to slow down when there's so much to do. When are you going on ML?

Mummywannabe - well done on essay1 How do you do it. Obviously no pregnancy brain there!

libra - With DS I had a 1 1/2 hour commute to London, and then on tube until I was over 8 months. It's hellish isn't it? People just don't stand up. It's so hard to believe. On the ironing fron - we moved house 2 months ago and still have not unearthed the iron! Slummy or what!?

I haven't done any ironing for MONTHS! Do my bits as and when i need them, haven't ironed anything for DH .

Pigley - my mum says stupid things all the time to me and thats without having a sister to compare me too! I'm sure she just doesn't think, and in all likelyhood says similar to your sister too. Try not to let it get to you.

EEC - no idea how i did that one and have plenty of pregnancy brain monents, spent 5 minutes trying to get in my car the other day only to discover it wasn't mine, which was parked 3 spaces down. Good job i'm heavily pregnant or i might have got myself arrested!