Due April 2009 - Chapter 29: Why Are we waiting!!! Some still incubating!!

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Here we go Come on easter Baby Bunnies!!!

The baby list...
12 Feb: Skiingone: MARIANNA 4lb 4oz
20 Feb: Glaskham: RUBY MARIE 4lb 3oz
04 Mar: Barbarella: ESTELLA, ROSANNA, OTIS
05 Mar: Kazkiss: ISABELLE FLORENCE 4lb 6oz & OLIVER THOMAS 3lb 7oz
15 Mar: Babypringle: OSCAR WILLIAM 7lb 2oz
28 Mar: Claireykitten: VIOLET ROSE 7lb 9oz
29 Mar: WhatFreshHell: ORBIT BUTTONHOLE FRESHHELL 10lb 5.5oz
31 Mar: Mumblemum: ORSON XERXES
02 Apr: Oddeyes: ELEANOR 9lb 8oz
03 Apr: Bleuravin: MEGAN LILLIAN CONSTANCE
03 Apr: Bumpalump: BABY BUMPALUMP 8lb
04 Apr: BabyBolat: KARAHAN 6lb 5oz
05 Apr: Mrsfossil: ISLA 7lb 10oz
06 Apr: BoffinMum: FELIX DAVID GORDON 7lb 9oz

Still yet to hatch...

01 Apr : Rachelinscotland: DD 3 years, and DS 2 years in March
01 Apr : Juwesm: 1st timer
01 Apr : Chickenbalti: DS 4 years DD 17 months
02 Apr : MathsMummy27: GIRL! DD 3 years
03 Apr : purlease: 1 m/c, 1 DD 3 years
03 Apr : Kalikaroo: SURPRISE! (28), 1st timer
04 Apr : phdlife
06 Apr : ToastnHoney: first timer
06 Apr : Mummyontherun: DD 22 months
06 Apr : pintofstella: DS 5.7
08 Apr : LuLuBai: 1 DD born 02 Apr 07
09 Apr : Minush
10 Apr : hopeful1
11 Apr : Bubbaluv: 1 DS 1yo
11 Apr : SpringySunshine: BOY! 1st timer.
12 Apr : Brettgirl, 1st timer
13 Apr : Dungungirl(30): BOY! 1 m/c, DS 4 years
14 Apr : AuldAlliance: DS3.8 BOY!
14 Apr : Woody2shoes: Second DS
15 Apr : electra
15 Apr : Sarahmum: DS 10yrs
16 Apr : tristaleejac(25): 1 ds, 3 years
17 Apr : Surprisenumber3(32): DS1 9 DSS 9 DS2 5 GIRL!
18 Apr : gingersarah: 1st baby
18 Apr : Lauren61
18 Apr : salbysea: (28) 1st timer
19 Apr : Kittycatisgettingfat (29) 1st timer
20 Apr : lou031205 (29) 3rd DC, DD1 3.4, DD2 19 mo
21 Apr : B52s: DS will be 2 and a quarter
21 Apr : Staryeyed
21 Apr : Schulte
22 Apr : PuzzleRocks: DD 22mths GIRL!
22 Apr : soon2befamilyof4 DD 13 months.
23 Apr : FatandFedup DC3
24 Apr : conkertree (27): DS 17 months
24 Apr : Bronze (Gawain) - 4th DC
24 Apr : Frekkles
25 Apr : Swaliswan: DD 17 months
25 Apr : ReallyTired
25 Apr : TarteTatin
27 Apr : Bicnod
27 Apr : Carameli
27 Apr : ilovesummer 3rd dc
27 Apr : purplemonkeydishwasher DS 3yo
28 Apr : Satheresitting
30 Apr : Nutty Taff (27) DD 5 GIRL

Springy, I would be absolutely seething and I think the not knowing would make me even more frustrated.

Soon - I'm glad she's finally gone down for you. We will get them back when they are teenagers and all they want to do is stay in bed.

lol. I just don't know how I am going to do this with both of them when this one is born.

Springy - you have every right to be sweety ((hugs)) xx

maybe dd knows that something is up soontobe - I think ds knows and is playing up slightly in terms of wanting more cuddles etc just now.

We do mention the baby fairly often so its not too big a surprise when it arrives, and he knows that he cant fit on my lap quite as easily as he used to etc, so Im sure he can feel that something is in the air and just needs a bit of extra reassurance.

Am quite sure with ds that things will calm down once he gets used to the baby, so hopefully the same will happen with your dd.

TBH, I am feeling a bit crappy today. I suddenly feel like we are not ready for this baby and that everything is going to be turned upside down when the baby is born. I feel awful saying it, but I feel like I am having doubts about if this baby is a good thing. I nearly name changed to say this but thought it was silly to do that. I am hoping I am just having an emotional day today and will feel better soon. I know I need some sleep. I am going to relax on the sofa and watch corrie on sky+ and then go to bed before DD wakes up again .

I did start a thread in sleep about DD but nobody replied .

Have I killed the thread?

Soon, just checked in again after feeding DH. He finishes work at 11pm too.
I think it is perfectly understandable that you are feeling down after the sleep problems you've been having with DD. I think the feelings you're having are perfectly normal too. I KNOW I'm not ready for this baby and I've no other children to think about.
xxx

Hopefully you will get a good night's sleep tonight and feel like a new woman tomorrow.
I hope your DH isn't as irritating after work as mine who is currently trying to read over my shoulder while singing along to a concert on TV!

Oh, and I bet that every single woman who has ever had a baby has at some point had doubts about it.
xx

Soon2be, i'm sure we have all had those moments. You have had a tough evening. I hope tomorrow is better for you.

Soon2be, got my professional hat on now. There is an answer to the sleep thing but it's hard work.

Basically every time DD gets up you have to take her firmly but gently back to bed without any drama from you, tuck her in very briefly, say night night, and go out again.

The first night you do this you may have to do it 50 times.

The second night you do this it may only be 10 times.

The third night she will have probably got the message and stay in bed.

It's important that she doesn't stay up and watch telly with you or get cuddles as you're reinforcing the undesired behaviour by doing that.

A variation of this technique for the tired and pg is to hold her door handle closed and simultaneously sit outside her room reading a novel while she tries repeatedly to escape, as eventually she will probably get exhausted and give up. This version feels very cruel, but has been known to work. However it would probably take longer.

A good night's sleep is one of the best gifts you can give a child, because it makes them so much happier.

morning everyone.

Hope you feel more cheerful today soon2be - as puzzle said - I'm sure every one of us has wondered at some point in the pg whether we are doing the right thing - I know I have - but it passes, and sure your dd will love having a sibling (maybe not in the next month or two but eventually).

hope you have nice things planned for the weekend - having babies apart of course.

that was hope you all have nice things planned.

Morning everyone, just a very quick post before we head off to the hospital for Karahan's blood thing and to get his skin checked out.

Lou - good luck today! yay more babies - let's hope this kicks off another burst!

Soon2be, that is really tough, Boff's advice is right but can't imagine how frustrating it is for you - not sure what I am going to be like when I just want some sleep and peace!

Boff, Felix and the family sound perfect - so glad all is going well and well done to DH!

Springy, the delay is disgusting, I would firstly phone the head of you MW departments and then 2. write a strongly worded letter outlining the potential complications of the infection and asking why you were left for that long without notice or treatment and demand an adequate explanation. Emphasise all the points medically and how it has affected you personally. It's so frustrating, like you said at least you know George is OK but that is hardly the point!!!

Have lots to do today - DH is going to paint and tile the bathroom so we are off to Homebase and B&Q this morning (at least I know I am not going to go in to labour this time I have to book in for the carpets to be cleaned after the horrendous builders destroyed them, clean the house and start writing all the thank you cards.

Quick question - how long does the runny yellow poo last? I want to start using my reusables and this stuff stains like anything!!

I started to look through the paperwork for all the baby stuff yesterday - there is loads! is going to take me hours to do it all!!!

oooh Springy did you watch Grey'a Anatomy last night - ooooh McDreamy getting mad! yum yum yum - AND McSteamy half naked! Now that must have cheered you up a little!

Is it wrong that I cried when Izzy and dead Denny broke up?

Morning ladies!!

No more mucus plug today, I'm afraid... but what a night we had last night!! It was like being on honeymoon again...

DH got home relatively early, which was surprising considering how bad the M25 was yesterday. We went for a lovely waddle up the Common and to the forest - while the sun was setting, it was very romantic, when he gets down on one knee and asks me to marry him again!! He then pops on my wedding ring - which he had taken to be cleaned - and is looking beautifully shiny... of course I say YES... A few steps later and he's on his knees again, saying that he knows I'll marry him- but will I have his babies too? To which I say "How's next week for you my love?" and he whips out my engagement ring - also polished and shiny and super sparkly... tee hee! After another twenty mins he gets all serious again, drops to one knee (in a muddy puddle too - very funny!) and asks if I'll "mar....inate his chicken for all eternity"! Funny man!! I collapse in giggles and say of course I will - to which he pulls out the real surprise - a GORGEOUS eternity ring which is a perfect match for the other two, and we kiss and snuggle all the way home!!! What a fab man he is...

We then have a tasty sushi picnic with a glass of delicious bubbles back home, and end off the evening with lavender baths and a bit of prostaglandin... I feel like a million bucks this morning!!

XXX

And we're off to my Dad's for the night shortly - there's an Italian market with a Ferrari parade happening in Sussex, so we're going to go check it out! Although I might be blinded by my new sparkliness...

Check you all on Sat when we're back!

Thanks all for your reasurance. I guess my main concern is ending up with postnatal depression when the baby is born. I think I mildly had it when DD was here, but I am the sort of person who would never admit it in RL so everybody else thinks I am fine all the time iyswim? DH ended up living with his mum as we just couldn't get along and he was no help with DD. I then got pregnant with this one, while he was still living there, completely unplanned so far from ideal - we have no money either really.

BB- with regards to the yello poo. I think if your BF I am afraid you might be stuck with it for a while I THINK. But, I used washables from the day we got home from hospital with DD and don't have any stains in the nappies. If they do get stained - a day in the sun usually sorts them out! What nappies is it you have? You shoul join us in the cloth nappy discussion thread - there are a couple of people on there with young babies who used from the start so they will be able to help you. Always put the nappies on a cold rinse cycle before the main wash as it prevents the stains from setting and also gets the worst of everything out before the wash starts so they get washed in clean water.

Boffinmum - I am interested in your sleep solution. I did try something similar about a week ago but didn't have any sucsess, maybe we just didn't stick it out long enough. Trouble we had was that we couldn't even lie her down as she would through a tantrum as soon as we were anywhere near her bed. so she would be up before I even had the chance to turn around. And she gets herself in such a state she vomits everywhere and takes all her clothes and nappy off! Popper nappy wraps seem to be keeping the nappy on thank god but her room gets quite cold at night so don't want her to be without clothes! I just don't know what to do for the best.

I was praying it was going to be sunny today as my sister had offered to take DD with her if she was going out for the day. I think some DD free time would really help me but it looks like it is ging to rain sothey probably won't go.

See, the thing is, if I don't let her sleep al day then she will go off at 7pm with no problem as she is exhusted. But she is already tired - rubbing her eyes etc because she was up late and woke a couple of times in the night. So how the hell can I keep her awake till 7pm?!

Soon2be - have you tried the gradual retreat method? If your DD gets herself in such a state then I can see how cold turkey would be a bit difficult. I'd give this a try but I think it's important you stick with it once you've started, and don't give up halfway through, otherwise you might make things worse for both of you. Good luck!

BB - yes yellow poo until you start weaning, so 5-6 months. Even after that they are still often runny.

Okay must go dd wants to read a book.

Oh Kitty forgot to say.... !

OMG Kitty, you lucky woman. I'm very jealous of both the sparkler and the Ferrari parade.
I do think that DH has something planned though, so i'm hoping it's shiny too.

Have a great weekend.

BB - Probably until he starts on solids.

Oops, crossed posts with Schulte.

TBH I preferred the yellow runny poo to the stinky sticky solid stuff that comes later.

Me too - DH used to say the yellow poo smells like porridge. It did make me go off porridge for a while