Due April 2009 - Chapter 32: Shake your pom poms, Shake your pom poms, Shake your pom poms!!!

[BabyBolat]

Hope no one minds I gave Nutty the vote after her epic birth!

Congratulations to Lauren!!!! See, we knew there was a baby in there really.

Lauren is pretty spectacular - she sent a text about her baby's birth before she had even had her stitches in the delivery room . It didn't occur to me when I read it earlier.

Well Hannah won't stop crying and DH is in a foul mood, so I am not having much fun here right now. On the positive side - she is gorgeous most of the time!

In terms of the sweeps - everything crossed. I went into labour the day after a sweep, so hopefully someone else will too!

Someone was asking about clots - I had one very large one (egg sized ) I asked MW about it and she said that sometimes blood collects in a corner somewhere and it is expelled as the uterus contracts. She didn't seem too worried as I wasn't bleeding loads, wasn't in pain and she couldn't feel anything out of the ordinary.

Congratulations to GingerSarah

Congratulations gingersarah!!

Updated pic of Alex on profile. Having a hard time catching him with his eyes open!

Congrats Lauren and Sarah!

I have pics on my profile now

Off for a catch up xx

Congrats Lauren and Sarah!

I have pics on my profile now

Off for a catch up xx

Surprise, Evie is lovely and I am very jealous of your figure at 35 weeks. I bet you're even more glamorous now! [gtin]

Thanks Boff - glamorous is not a word I'd use right now I can see me wearing PJ bottoms for a while!!

Evie still hasn't had a poo Paediatrician phoned this morning and said she's ok to go another couple of days. In her notes it said she has had her bowels open after birth and meconium seen but I'm sure she hasn't.

oh AA, he's adorable!

I'VE HAD SEX!

Wooh, Springy!! Way to go!!
(Lucky you )

P.S. Do piles interfere with nookie? Am a novice in the pile field.

Surprise, your baby is really beautiful...
Actually, all our babies are gorgeous. Must be that summer sex we all indulged in. Makes for a good crop!
Alex was conceived on July 14th, can't get much more French than that, now, can you?

photo on profile

CONGRATS GINGERSARAH. YIPPEE FOR HOMEBIRTH

Springy - You lucky sod!

Auld/Surprise/Purlease - April babies are indeed beautiful.

Updated for GingerSarah..

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: HUGO GEORGE 9lb 2oz
15 Apr: Bronze: ISAAC JOHN
15 Apr: FatandFedup: EMILIA ROSE 7lb 6oz
15 Apr: Kalikaroo: Name TBA BOY 8lb
15 Apr: Minush: ZAFIRAH ROSA 7lb 12oz
16 Apr: PuzzleRocks: HOLLY ELIZABETH 8lb
16 Apr: Brettgirl: HANNAH GRACE 6lb 15oz
16 Apr: ReallyTired: Name TBA GIRL
18 Apr: Staryeyed: Name TBA BOY 7lb 11oz
20 Apr: LuLuBai: SEBASTIAN 9lb
20 Apr: Swaliswan: BETH 7lb 9oz
21 Apr: Kittycatisgettingfat: GABRIELLA AUDREY BIANCA
21 Apr: Schulte: HAZEL LOIS 7lb 9 oz
21 Apr: B52s: SAM MARTIN 7lb 9oz
23 Apr: Tristaleejac: LEWIN 8lb 4oz
23 Apr: NuttyTaff: TIAHNA SKYE 8lb 8oz
23 Apr: Purplemonkeydishwasher: ISLA ELIZABETH 8lb 14oz
24 Apr: Soon2befamilyof4: TALIA 7lb 6oz
26 Apr: Carameli: Name TBA BOY 7lb 6oz
26 Apr: Surprisenumber3: EVIE ANNE 8lb 2oz
27 Apr: Lauren61: OLIVER STEPHEN 7lb 7oz
27 Apr: Gingersarah: Name TBA GIRL 9lb

Still yet to hatch...

06 Apr: Pintofstella:
10 Apr: Hopeful1:
13 Apr: Dungungirl:
18 Apr: Salbysea:
20 Apr: MegBusset:
24 Apr: Conkertree:
24 Apr: Frekkles:
25 Apr: TarteTatin:
27 Apr: Bicnod:
27 Apr: Ilovesummer:
28 Apr: Satheresitting:

BB, I'm pleased that it seems that the ceiling & bathroom's not such a mammoth task as it first appeared.

Bleu, I forgot all about the bottom spray - all that laughing at it & I never bought any. I can't help but feel I should've done! Next time, definitely

I was wondering that too, Boff - about the postnatal thread. I don't want to scare anyone who's left. I must stress that for all my moaning & difficulties with The Devil Child(TM), I do absolutely adore him & wouldn't change anything for the world. I'd hate to think that anyone still waiting (especially first timers, like my lovely buddy frekkles) were worried that they'd regret it... It really doesn't work like that, I promise. & frekkles, I've had about half a million stitches & 2.5 weeks off sex - but I'm back on the horse (so to speak ) & although it's still slightly uncomfortable for me, it's good enough to balance it out - & I'm assured that it doesn't feel any different for him. You KNOW you're slightly cheered by the idea of non-pregnant sex, frekkles

soon2be, I've expressed 3 bottles so far, but there doesn't seem to be any problem with confusion whatsoever. George has always been a very good feeder with an immediate latch - I think I'd have been more wary if he'd been really struggling. I can easily express 1.5 - 2oz in one go without any problem at all (more if I make an effort) in addition to all of his feeds (& there are a lot!) & that seems to satisfy him for a while. I think you can get away with not giving so much anyway because it all hits their tummy at once & makes them feel fuller. Having said that, I really don't know how much a normal feed would be.

Congratulations fatandfedup Very pretty name

Ooh, ditto Lauren - see, it did happen!

Schulte, George chokes a lot as well - I just sit him up & pat his back & he's fine

Auld, another lovely message - you all make me so proud to be part of this group. You're all amazing women & I'd not be coping without you! xx

Yay Sarah! It really is the last few bits of popcorn now, all popping together. I can't wait to read all of the stories & see the pictures.

Auld & surprise - what gorgeous babies you have! We're obviously a genetically fantastic group

purlease, what a lovely, big baby

Auld, I don't think that piles would interfere, unless you were hoping to take the less conventional approach I suppose if they're particularly bad they may hinder sex if he's behind (& not be particularly attractive in doggy style or whatever) but for missionary & whatever, I think it'd be fine. I've had quite bad piles & managed

The sex today was odd. It's a little bit scary thinking that I could get pregnant - that's the only good thing about already being pregnant! I really hate condoms but we're yet to sort out any other contraception (or his antibiotics for that infection!) so we have little choice at the moment. It hurt a bit at first, but not much - & I don't think that it would have if I'd not been so injured during labour (I've not actually fully healed, but I'm impatient!), but it was good enough & so lovely being so close & intimate that it was totally worth it.

DH was really concerned about hurting me at first & kept asking if I was okay & if I wanted him to stop (erm, NO?!), & kept reassuring me that it still felt really good for him & that it was like I'd never been pregnant. He was also very pleased to see me naked ("I've seen PREGNANT Springy naked, but not YOU naked for nearly a year!") & made me feel all lovely & sexy, which considering I gave birth 2.5 weeks ago is impressive. I feel a lot better now, emotionally more than anything - it's so nice to have been able to be that close with him again.

Congrats Lauren and Gingersarah! Am very . And hooray for all the beautiful babies.

Well, I had a stretch & sweep this morning (at the hospital in the end, as my midwife wanted a second opinion because the baby was measuring big -- the doc at the hospital didn't seem concerned at all, though). So far has done nothing other than leave me with a somewhat bruised cervix, so we'll see.

Induction is booked for Thursday, I will 'only' be term+10 but Friday is fully booked, they don't induce on the weekend and they don't want to leave it til next week. Really hope things get going before then!

Re: the post-natal discussions. Doesn't bother me as it's second time around and I have BTDT with the sore boobs and sleepless nights! So I will leave it to the first-timers to decide...

Ah springy how on earth did you have sex when george wont let you put him down!! Am soo still not got the courage to go 'all the way' as such!

CONGRATULATIONS GINGERSARAH! Auld Purlease and Surprise - beautiful babies!

So karahan is really suffering today - he is really snuffly and it's disrupting his feeds and sleep so I have a very very grumpy child! Have already had one warm bath and will give him another one tonight - also his nappy rash just doesn't seem to budge - not getting worse or better just there! I really don't think it hurts him as you can touch it and he is happy enough in himself all day just worrying for me I think.

The whole dining room ceiling is down and carpet has had first clean (one of three) and looks much better in there already my house does look horrendous though!