Due April 2009 - Chapter 31: Kitty's birthing in Bolero, Diamonds and Stilletos with Champagne in hand!!!! She likes to Moooove it!! Moo-ve it!!

[NuttyBlowUpEasterBunny]

here we go again!!!!

I gave birth to a daughter last Thursday 16th April. She was born at home after a labour of 3 hours and 18 minutes.

We are doing fine, but I got really sore and cracked nipples. dd is doing well though.

Congrats Reallytired, that was quick!!

Hmm....everyone is overtaking me!

Yes Nutty, this is the thread you will give birth during! Two days to go, two days to go.....

Congrats reallytired and what a beautiful dd Brett - well done you xxxx

just popping in for a bit to see if there's any news...and there is!
congrats brett and reallytired!

not much to report here. had an awesome day today. got groceries, then, since it's so nice out, we grabbed some sandwiches and went for a picnic at our favourite picnic spot. feeling quite tired now and my feet are up again so i'm now sitting on my arse while DH and DS go to MIL's to drop off the ironing (i swear to god she's phoned about 5 times to see if it's ready yet...grrrrrrrrrr) thankfully the sun was out so we were able to put through about 5 loads of washing. including all the little baby things and DH's work shirts so she should be happy

for those of you who have already had your babies...what was the one thing that you really wish you had had in hospital? and what did you find completely useless? trying to put finishing touches on my bag and am looking for some handy tips. i picked up some anti-bacterial cleaning wipes today, that was one thing wished that i had last time. and i'll need to get some more chocoalte as i keep dipping into my hosptial stash!

right. i'm off to put my feet up again. and drink some water. i'm feeling a bit headachy and don't fancy another trip to the hospital!!

Oh! meant to say that there wre sheep giving birth near the place where we were picnicking! DH and I were in awe! but DS got impatient so we didn't get to see one actually being born. just about htough!

it was amazing! (i couldn't help chanting 'push.pussssshhhhh'!) we saw some just after when the ewe was eating the placenta and the little tiny lamb was sitting in the sun.
totally made my day!

Aaah purple that's sooo cute... I am PMSL at your "puuuuuush" to the sheep!! tee hee...

Tried to have a lie down earlier but got too antsy during the contractions, so had a lovely bath instead. I put some clary sage and lavender in, which was great, so let's see what happens!

Poor DH is so tired of all the false alarms... his comment was "how do we KNOW that this is it when you haven't lost your plug yet? Surely you can't be dilating if its still in there" - which is a VERY GOOD POINT and has made me a bit depressed... anyone have any thoughts on this?

kitty - when iwas induced with DS i don[t remember losing my plug. and i definitely gave birth so i wouldn[t worry about it too much. i was 10cm dilated and my waters hadn't gone either so just go by the contractions i think.

when i was in triage the other night i overheard many phone calls. the MW kept saying that they are looking for 4 contractions in 10 minutes. (4 in 10, 4 in 10... i heard i so many times i dreamed abot it!!)

and sheep need alittle bit of encouragement too you know!

i lost my plug when the contractions were really strong (3-5 mins apart)

Kitty - my plug didn't come out until I had been in established labour for a good few hours and was about ready to start pushing. My waters had gone so I assumed the plug had gone with them but then the midwife said he DH as I felt I needed to push 'oooh look she's had a show!'

Reallytired- Congratulations!!!!! welcome to your dd xx

Suprise - you wont be long now!!!!
2 ity bitty days to go!!!! woooooohooooooo!!

Purple - yay for nice picnic as long as you have chocolate you're all set!! so cute, i love lambing , i have helped a ewe deliver her lamb once was lovely (well messy but lovely )

Kitty - i think you should baaaaa instead on mooooo

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: FELIX DEVLIN ALEXANDER 10lb 5.5oz
31 Mar: Mumblemum: ORSON XERXES
02 Apr: Oddeyes: ELEANOR 9lb 8oz
03 Apr: Bleuravin: MEGAN LILLIAN CONSTANCE
03 Apr: Bumpalump: JACOB 8lb
04 Apr: BabyBolat: KARAHAN 6lb 5oz
05 Apr: Mrsfossil: ISLA LILIAN 7lb 10oz
06 Apr: BoffinMum: FELIX DAVID GORDON 7lb 9oz
11 Apr: SpringySunshine: GEORGE NATHAN 8lb 15oz
11 Apr: RachelinScotland: CLEMENT JAMES 8lb 14oz
11 Apr: Lou031205: ISLA SOPHIA 7lb 9oz
11 Apr: Electra: ISABELLA CAROLINE 6lb 3oz
11 Apr: AuldAlliance: ALEXANDRE 7lb 6oz
12 Apr: Phdlife: Name TBA 9lb 3oz
13 Apr: MathsMummy27: AMELIA CHARLOTTE
14 Apr: Purlease: ADAM 9lb 2oz
15 Apr: Juwesm: Details TBA
15 Apr: Bronze: ISAAC JOHN 7lb 14oz
16 Apr: PuzzleRocks: HOLLY ELIZABETH 8lb
16 Apr: Brettgirl: HANNAH GRACE 6lb 15oz
16 Apr: ReallyTired GIRL DETALIS TBA
18 Apr: Staryeyed: NAME TBA BOY 7lb 11oz

Still yet to hatch...

03 Apr : Kalikaroo: SURPRISE! (28), 1st timer
06 Apr : Pintofstella: DS 5.7
08 Apr : LuLuBai: 1 DD born 02 Apr 07
09 Apr : Minush
10 Apr : Hopeful1
13 Apr : Dungungirl(30): BOY! 1 m/c, DS 4 years
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
21 Apr : B52s: DS will be 2 and a quarter
21 Apr : Schulte
22 Apr : Soon2befamilyof4 DD 13 months.
23 Apr : FatandFedup DC3
24 Apr : conkertree (27): DS 17 months
24 Apr : Frekkles
25 Apr : Swaliswan: DD 17 months
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

Lauren has been very quiet today .........

I'm so relieved to hear that you've all kept your mucous plugs until the last minute too... makes me feel MOOOOOOOCH better! XXX Thanks for the support... love you guys...

BTW - I've just had the fourth phone call from family asking whether she's here yet... like I'm really not going to tell... tee hee!

what sre your contractions like now kitty?

every 9 and a half mins, Nutty and bladdy sore!!!

PLEEEEEEEEASE let this be it... I don't think my nerves can take another day of this stress!!

Congrats reallytired that was fast. noting much happening here. I put up some new curtains in our room and went shopping in Epsom and then onto the downs with dd and ds to get out of dh's hair. He has a huge presentation for a client tomorrow and is a little stressed about it all so would serve him right if things kicked off tonight, is it cruel to wish that even dd said I don't know if daddy deserves a chocolate cookie if he is so grumpy then on Weds he is off to Bristol for the day, possibly tempting fate I think.
Had a bad night last night with ds(2.5yrs nearly) as he has a molar coming through I think, I went into him and ended up falling asleep next to him(he has a huge double bed which helps). Hoping he has a better night tonight.

Good luck Kitty hope things keep progressing for you. With dd and ds I can never remember the plug at all, I know both times they had to break my waters at the hospital and things certainly got intense after that but did not stop contractions getting stronger before that. So not expecting and trickles or gushes here at all, although going to Asda tomorrow before lunch with a pal so maybe going to a supermarket will persuade my waters to flood out

woohoo kitty - getting closer...this MUST be it!

oooh Kitty yay - this definitely seems like it is it

Just posted and lost it all

re plug - I had some a few days before but then had a massive bloody show during established labour - really freaked me out all that blood!

re hospital bag - complete waste of time was make up and toiletries, wish I had more / nicer PJs for post birth and a greater range of food and drink!

Kitty - the cervix apparently flattens before it dilates. With a first baby this usually takes quite a long time. When I had a first internal at hospital I was only 1cm dilated but was told that cervix was flat - it went to 6cm very fast and had full show then (I had lost a few bits of mucus previously with no blood). I also had to have waters broken. Just keep walking around to keep that pressure on the cervix as long as it isn't too painful.

Congrats to really tired - 3 hours how many minutes????

I agree about the makeup - as if you are going to get your lippy out in the delivery room for the first photo .

Very useful - dressing gown and flip flops.

It really is the last thing you think about - I felt disgusting after I gave birth (with no bathroom at home plus all the sweat / blood etc) just felt really dirty and MW didn't want me to shower until the morning (12 hours later) so any kind of wipe / freshen up would probably be good! I only took really basic make up to make myself feel human and didn't even touch it!

I went in at 3cms dilated and stayed that way for hours (until lunchtime the day after) then in 3 hours went from 3-fully to the shock and delight of everyone!

hello and huge congrats to all new arrivals

I actually quite like BFing - its a revelation! xx

Have uploaded a couple of pics of Kara a little older and also (finally) for schultes and puzzle pics of the bathroom as I went in to labour (these are from 2 days before when my waters first broke before the suite and floor was ripped out!!)

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