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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!!

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NuttyBlowUpEasterBunny · 19/04/2009 16:41

here we go again!!!!

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tristaleejac · 21/04/2009 14:58

nutty are you having regular contractions? are you dilated much?
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SpringySponge · 21/04/2009 14:59

Thinking about it, I answered the door in my jammies with a milk-stained top & a dirty nappy in my hand.

No wonder he was so nice.

NuttyTaff · 21/04/2009 15:02

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brettgirl2 · 21/04/2009 15:07

It just sounds to me like he remembers what it was like having a baby. The thing is that in comparison to usual student flats I expect it was actually better springy.

How are you bored Nutty? Have you had an epidural or something?

BabyBolat · 21/04/2009 15:07

it is really boring just waiting around for something to happen - i'll take that rink though!!!

nutty lulu had sebastian - 9lbs last night x

how are the contractions now?

electra · 21/04/2009 15:07

BIRTH ANNOUNCEMENT FROM SWALISWAN

Hi All,

I have just received a text from Swaliswan to say that baby Beth was born yesterday at 19.21, weighing 7lb, 9oz. It was a very quick labour once she had reached 2cm dilated (2 hours from that point). No tears or grazes! The baby has a heart murmur so they are staying in hospital for a while.

They send their love

BabyBolat · 21/04/2009 15:09

i smell of baby sick - 1 month ago i smelt of molton brown coco de mere, now i just smell like baby vom - grrr

electra · 21/04/2009 15:10

Sorry - that should say 4cm dilated!

BabyBolat · 21/04/2009 15:10

CONGRATULATIONS SWALISWAN and welcome baby beth - hope you get the all clear soon and get to come home!!

surprisenumber3 · 21/04/2009 15:10

Congrats Swali. Electra, if you can, let her know my DS2 has a heart murmur but all is fine, it's completely innocent. Hope they're all okay x

SpringySponge · 21/04/2009 15:12

It's not a student flat, brett - it's just a normal private let. It's probably the worst he's seen in a long time

& I know! I wasn't bored when I was in hospital! Although I did spend most of it totally bemused instead, saying 'how did I get to be 6-7cm dilated already?!'

& yay for Swaliswan! I hope the heart murmur isn't anything serious.

BB, I think I smell of sick & milk & sweat. Oh, & unbrushed teeth. Mmmmmmm.

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SpringySponge · 21/04/2009 15:23

Poor Nutty with your constant pain that you can't notice contractions through

I've just taken a mini video of George's reaction to Take On Me - I'm uploading it to YouTube as we speak

frekkles · 21/04/2009 15:24

today I want to pack a bag and run away to a hospital somewhere where they will cut this baby out of me and give it to someone else, so i can disappear into the world and be me and be free again.

SpringySponge · 21/04/2009 15:25

frekkles Anything triggered feeling like that, or just a general bad late pregnancy day?

Kalikaroo · 21/04/2009 15:26

Hi everyone!

Just popping in to let you know that I finally gave birth!!

I had a little boy on wednesday, 8lbs, and he arrived in a very unplanned way. He's still nameless !

Went for the ultrasound checkup on wednesday when I was 41+5 and they found that I didn't have any waters left, so they induced me that afternoon. Will get round to posting full birth story at some point, but the quick overview is that after being induced my labour progressed really quickly and was very full-on. Had an epidural then when that wore off I was ready to push. Baby was stressed by fast an furious labour so needed ventouse in the end.

We're both ok though.

Got to go and change a stinky nappy now!

SpringySponge · 21/04/2009 15:27

Yay Kali! About time! Massive congratulations xx

frekkles · 21/04/2009 15:30

have a look at my AIBU thread springy. and my ex is sending me nasty emotional texts too. all that keeps going round in my head today is that I didn't choose this pregnancy, and i feel totally trapped. i want out. probably just hormonal

congratulations to you all, lulu, swali and kalikaroo. and keep on keeping on nutty x really glad that you're all so happy x

BoffinMum · 21/04/2009 15:32

Hello people.

Quite tired but have managed to get through today's posts.

Springy, parenthood is a bit relentless but frankly there's not a lot a cup of tea and a bit of a nap can't improve IME. If you get into a napping pattern, say two hours after lunch each and every day, you feel a lot stronger.

Nutty, I am sure I speak for all of us when I say that you have given us so much more than we have ever given you. xx

Enjoy your labour and hold onto the thought that today I have done a BB and walked from the car to DS2's school AND to the furniture restoration place AND to the Registry Office AND around Homebase AND around the clothes part of Tesco quite reasonably well, as the SPD is on an upward curve this week. This could be you in a couple of weeks' time.

Ginger, I will look at your thread in a moment. Hope you are OK and sorry about lost mobile phone situation, I will get hunting later so you can text me if you need to but I have that prickly eyed tiredness at the moment after this morning's excitement.

Must get some kip now.

BoffinMum · 21/04/2009 15:36

Sorry Frekkles, forgot your post. This all sounds quite hormonal to me tbh and I think many of us have felt like this, even those with planned pg. However I need to deal with your ex for you as he should not be sending you texts at this time, as it is bound to make you particularly upset.

Also remember once you meet your baby you will feel different - at the moment it is just a bump, but they really are fascinating little creatures and draw you in quite cleverly. Just go with the flow once it arrives, I would say, and you may well find it all actually becomes quite enjoyable and rewarding.

SpringySponge · 21/04/2009 15:45

frekkles, it does sound mostly hormonal - but nobody can blame you for that! I was crying about the wind blowing in the wrong direction by the time I was as pregnant as you are, so I can totally see why you're so upset by your DP. I do think that you should let him go on the proviso that he'll keep his phone on vibrate at all times & rush back if you need him. & also that you get some time to yourself to do something nice for you, either before the baby comes, or afterwards if you'll appreciate it more. & tell him that you want to do nice couple-type things between now & the baby coming, even if it's just going for a meal, or to the cinema together. That way there's something for him, something for you & something for the both of you.

He'll only resent you if you stop him going to the games with what he sees as 'no real reason' (if you were in labour I'm sure it'd be different!) & it's not worth getting into that with him at this point. Just use it as a bargaining tool to get some nice treats for yourself! xx

& Boff, I know you're right. I feel so much better today just from having a short time of uninterrupted sleep last night. It'll get better in a couple of weeks when DH finishes uni for the summer & can help out more again, too.

Yay for being able to do things! Don't push yourself too hard too quickly though, okay? xx

SpringySponge · 21/04/2009 15:46

Oh yes, & frekkles - consider changing your number, because your ex is right out of order with his manipulative texting. It shows how unworthy he is that he's bullying you at such a vulnerable time

PuzzleRocks · 21/04/2009 15:51

Rachel - What smashing photos. They're like peas in a pod.

CONGRATS TO SWALISWAN. Best wishes and here's hoping you and lttle Beth are home soon.

SpringySponge · 21/04/2009 15:52

The magic of A-Ha

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