due in August 05 - 3rd thread!!

[blossom2]

Hello everyone

thought i'd start the new thread since i haven't posted on the last one in a couple of days.

I'm well although my patience/tolerance/ability to smile has completely gone out of the window. I don't seem to have any patience with DD (she really is suffering) or DH. i'm moody and sulky. the only thing that seems to calm me down is a nice bath at the end of the day.

Is it all pregnancy hormones and is anyone else feeling the same!?!?!

[Azure]

What about this

[jellybrain]

Have started new thread and called it August - number 4! Sorry don't know how to link but hey I'll have a try \link*- Maybe not - anyone else want a go?!

[Azure]

Beachyhead glad the scan was so good - it certainly sounds like you had sufficient attention. How lovely to know it's a girl. Sorry to hear about the BP and protein - another thing you could do without worrying about. Fingers crossed your baby decides she's far too comfortable inside you and hangs on until August.

Colinsmommy, how annoying your DH has to go on a trip. I must remember to tell DH he is not allowed to go away in August (if he can help it), or September for that matter. When DS was a month old he went to LA for a week, which I wasn't pleased about, especially as it was only 2 weeks after 9/11 and he missed my birthday. Not that you want to hear this, but a friend of mine went into labour early and her DH had to rush back from Madrid (telling the airport staff "I'm having a baby" to get the last seat on the plane) - he got to the hospital just in time. They laugh about it now - at the time I suspect it wasn't so funny.

[colinsmommy]

I'll be thinking about you, Beachyhead. I had protein in my urine from 30 weeks on with Colin, but it never was explained, and never turned into p/e, so I hope the same for you.

So sorry about the timing of the wedding, rubyring. I don't have to go anywhere, but DH has to go to Las Vegas for his work 2 weeks before the baby is due, and they won't let him out of it, because the last time he was supposed to go out of town was on my due date 2 years ago, so they let him out then. I just KNOW I'll give birth early, even though he isn't here, even though it is highly unlikely.

[beachyhead]

My other 2 are 4 and 8 so I'm not going for the under 2's club at all!!!! Think I only have sex during the Olympics! Had fab scan on Friday at Tommy's - they did a bit in 4D which was AMAZING! I think they were trying out their new equipment and training someone...I had a consultant and three doctors in there, so I'm very pleased with my care....I did, however have raised bp and 1 + of protein so I had to have speciall pre-eclampsia blood tests on my liver function, which they rushed through and I had to wait for them. I honestlty thought they were going to take me in there and then, so I am now a huge bundle of nerves....I feel like I'm sitting on a timebomb at the moment, am very grouchy and horrible to kids and dh and feeling a bit overwhelmed by the responsibility of it all....what have I done.....

It's a girl and she looks cool at the moment - only at 25 weeks, so once I get to 28 weeks, I'll relax a bit more....At the moment, my hopes of making it into August are very low but I want to be wrong.....

Keep your legs crossed for me, ladies!

[Azure]

Hi everyone - I hope you all had nice weekends. Rubyring, how annoying about the timing of the wedding. I don't think you are going to know if you are up for going until nearer the time. The statistic is that most first babies are born late, but it's impossible to know on an individual basis. I would be tempted to accept with the provision that you may have to cancel at the last minute, depending on how you feel - I trust your SIL will be understanding about that. Do you have to stay overnight, i.e. could you go to the ceremony & reception but not the evening do? Yes, I would put the hospital bag in the car just in case.

It's amazing how many sibling birthdays are in August, especially all of you who will have 2 year-olds. My baby is due 2 days before DS's 4th birthday, so am in a similar position. I don't know what to do about a party for DS. In the past we haven't really done much for his birthday - at most some family around and some cake - but since he's been at pre-school he has a wider circle of friends and they all have had major invite-the-class parties. I don't want DS to feel left out, but realistically I might still be in hospital on his birthday. Maybe I'll arrange something / somewhere that provides catering and fullly brief my parents.

[rubyring]

Hi guys, hope you all well. Written in haste before going to work, feeling a bit stressed need some opinions/support! My due date is Aug 29th and my sis-in-law has suddenly announced she is getting married on August 19th! About 70 miles from where we live, would be an overnight thing. Am worried obviously about being "early" (and blimey it's getting bigger by the second and kicking like a proper boxer!)...also had this image that I'd be chilling out at home for at least 2 weeks before, not going anywhere much...when we tried to suggest she have wedding a bit later (like end of sep) she said "Well I can't plan it around your baby can I". Grrr! Am I being silly? Dh a bit worried too. Should I take hospital bag with me? Talk to midwife? Not go at all? (I'm not sure I really want to but that would be mean!) I just feel a bit hormonal and like no one really understands...being first baby I just want everything to be "right" - ie staying near the hospital I have chosen and having time to do not much! Have to go, but I'd really appreciate any opinions here thanks a lot xx

[Nome]

Do we maybe need [gasp] a new thread? This one is taking ages to load up...

[Nome]

Yeah, several people have gleefully told me that the hottest day of the year is supposed to be on the 12th, my due date. I think I'll spend the last four weeks sitting in ds' paddling pool. [grr, gerof its mine emoticon]

[K7]

Interesting stuff in the newspapers this week about the predicted heatwave for July and August this year. Looks like we could be in for an extra-hot last few weeks of pregnancy. Better order in those ice-lollies...

[kate100]

My DS is 2 3 days before my due date, so I may or may not have 2 under 2. Deoends on whether I'm overdue or not, whicj I'm sure I will. DH and I have had to come up with contingency plans for DS's birthday party in case the baby arrives. So we're having it early and if the baby comes on that day we'll have it later on his actual birthday. I hate that I can't make properplans for him, I don't supppose he'll remember, but he didn't ask to be a big brother. Guilty mommy here

[KMS]

my youngest will be 2 the week before baby is due! as all of mine have been late though I am sure I won't have 2 under 2! I did for 2 weeks with my boys as DS2 was born 2 weeks before DS1's 2nd birthday! Joint birthday parties are great!!

[jellybrain]

Not much to report re pg. Though I suppose that can only be a good thing .
My dss are 5(tomorrow) and 8. Can't say that I've had that many completely unbroken nights the youngest still creeps into our bed, thing is I'm sure he does it in his sleep because he has no recollection of actually leaving his room by the morning and often comments on how good he was to stay in his own bed all night!
Ds1 was 8 last week so they'll be having a joint BP on Sunday (24 kids) at the last count! Have been v.extravagent and booked a wonderful man who does 2 hours of games, magic tricks and a puppet show. When I asked did I need to do anything he said no, just squash and a few nibbles. I think I want to marry him
Suppose I should make a couple of Birthday cakes too.
Hope you are all keeping well and taking good care of yourselves.

[Twiga]

Just quick post before nipping to Chinese - I think Josey that the 3rd trimester starts at 28 weeks from what my Miram Stoppard book says?!

[colinsmommy]

Just got back from the dr, and she said upon further review, not to go buy anything pink. I guess my scan was one of the most inconclusive that they've had in a long time, they just really didn't get a good look. Oh well, doesn't really matter, does it?

She also said that I've had 2 of the most healthy pregnancies she's seen, so that's really good.

Miaou, Colin will be 2 years and 13 days if the baby comes on the due date. That gets me out of having 2 under 2, doesn't it? And don't feel so bad about the age gap in your children. My mom had a child in the 70's, one in the 80's and one in the 90's if you're looking for big gaps.

[Miaou]

Glad it's not just me josey. I reckon I'm in for a nasty shock once this bub comes along - it's a VERY long time since I had my sleep broken in the night!!

[josey]

Azure Birthday not for two weeks. Im just going by the bestfriends guide to pregnancy daily diary that thats when i go into the 3rd trimester maybe im at bit on the early side, when do we change?
has anyone got the bestfriends guide, its a good chuckle.

Maiou my DS is 5 will be 6 in december so your not alone

[Azure]

Lovely news about your brother and SIL Maiou. Josey, when's your birthday? I hope you have a great day. Strange thought about entering the 3rd trimester. I'm only 25 weeks so a few weeks to go yet.

[Nome]

ds will be 2 and a half when the new baby arrives. I can't imagine having 2 under 2!

[Miaou]

I had a phonecall from my db this evening - he and my sil are expecting a baby, probably in Nov/Dec but they are going for a dating scan in a few days. I am SO pleased for them - I think they will make great parents! My dds were really thrilled about having another cousin too.

lol about the heartrate/sex - it's a bit like trying to guess what your christmas present is going to be without peeking in the wrapping!

Anyone else whose not having their first who hasn't got under 2's? (Is that too many double negatives?) - ie am I the only one insane enough to have another when my youngest is 6.5?

[josey]

good news twiga you must be really pleased.

oh well im really confused with this heart rate stuff think i should give up on the guessing games and wait and see what they yell at me on the day

I turn into my 3rd trimester on my birthday so double celebration. my biggest celebration will be maternity leave though 9 weeks tomorrow

[colinsmommy]

Glad to hear work has gotten it together, Twiga.

K7, do what everyone else said and make a nuisance of yourself until you are seen. That is absolutely ridiculous.

Leahbump, I've got one that never sleeps anytime I stop moving. It is especially bad between about 10 pm and midnight, and 3 am and 5:30 am. DH slept in a different bed last night after being so tired of me being up all night.

I didn't realize that so many of us had under 2's. I know Kate's DS is really close in age to mine, but forgot about other people's children.

One of my friends just gave birth, and another one is due late next week. I can't wait for her to go, because it is my turn next, I will have had to wait for 5 other people to give birth before I did. I realize it is still quite a ways off, but there's something psychologically pleasing about knowing it will be my turn next.

[kate100]

I'd heard that boys swoosh and girls gallop, with regard to heartbeats.

Azure what a nightmare, poor you. Do you think toddlers know when you need more sleep and get up extra early? I'm sure mine does.

Really pleased for you Twiga

I realised today that i'm in my last trimester, 29 weeks on saturday, does that give you any hope leahbump? I'd been so busy with sorting out my back I hadn't realised.

[Azure]

Lovely to hear updates from everyone. Twiga, I'm glad work has finally sorted itself out. I don't envy those of you with 15 month-old children as well - at least DS at 3.8 is more self-sufficient. It's just as well we hadn't decorated the nursery yet. I got home at 11pm last night (mum's night out from DS's preschool) to find DH mopping up the results of a leak from our bathroom directly above, and the wallpaper on one wall sodden and hanging off. The plumber has been today and needs a part, so it'll be next week before we can use the bathroom properly again. We got to bed at around midnight and DS woke up at 5.15am, bouncing into our room to declare it was morning - this is despite the black-out curtain linings we have in his room. Consequently I feel pretty shattered today (and slightly grubby as DH turned the water off until the plumber came, by which time I was at work).

[Dazie]

Hi everyone

have been watching the thread but not posting as things have been a bit hectic with ds and his preschool which sadly he has now left. The next few months are going to be very tiring with the growing bump a 15 month old and now ds who is 4 he will be home until reception class in sept.

I have now declined the anti D injection as dh has found out he is also rhesus negative, I will still have a blood test to check my levels but thats one less needle!!

Leahbump-dd started walking about two weeks ago and she has just turned 15 months she does it so well Im sure she was doing it when I wasnt looking!!
Hello to Rochwen!!