Greenwich / Blackheath Nov 2010 mums to be

[londonbump]

Hi,

My first child is due in Nov and I live in Greenwich. I would love to get together with some other local mums to be maybe compare bumps, pregnancy and chat over a coffee?

Anyone else locally due this Autumn?

xx

Hi all!

Hope your ok? Quick question? When are you all finishing work for maternity leave? How many weeks? I am finalising mine and wondering if I'm finishing too late / will be knackered?! Due to fiish at 37 +5 ish.

Thinking about finishing earlier as started back today and was pooped!

Stick / Barbara - what so you think is realistic? You've done it!! ;P

xxx

Good morning ladies

I'm still at home trying to get rid of this nasty sorethroat and cold. It is taking such a long time to get rid of...

Beau: that pain on your buttocks could be sciatica or pelvic girdle pain. Have a look at this website to learn more about PGP:
www.babycentre.co.uk/pregnancy/antenatalhealth/physicalhealth/pelvicgirdlepain/

I hope it is not too painful though!

londonbump: I will stop working at the end of October at 36 weeks approx, taking the remaining of my holidays first and then I will commence maternity leave. To be honest it all depends on how you feel. If you feel strong enough the best thing is to work as late as possible, but we do tend to get more tired and uncomfortable by the end, well I'm beginning to feel that way already!!!!! . You can always tell your employer the date that you are planning to go on mat but if things change then it will start earlier. We cannot really predict how we will feel in two months time.

See you all on the 12th. We need to decide time and place.

xxxx

Hi All

Just a quick post to say...

Isabelle Grace was born yesterday, 3rd Sept, at 10am.
I had her at home, as planned and somehow managed to get away without having any stitches!
She weighs 8lbs 9oz and is feeding very well

Many congratulations Stick.

I'm really pleased that everything went well and the Isabelle is feeding very well.

Hopefully we'll see you soon?

xxx

Fantastic news!! May congratulations to you and all the family.

So pleased everything went as you'd hoped.

Can't wait to meet her!!

Xx

On another note!

I'm looking forward to next Sunday!

Especially seeing you all again and meeting your partners.

Shall we say 1:30pm by the band stand in Greenwich park?

Bring what you want to eat/drink/sit on/ play with ....... All Welcome.

If the weather is rubbish then I think Tamsyn's idea is perfect and we'll meet at the Plume of Feathers
19 Park Vista
London SE10 9LZ
020 8858 1661

It is just at the bottom of the park fairly near Maze Hill train Station.

See you all next Sunday (fingers crossed for sunshine!)

XxX

Wooohoooo and yayayayay Stick!!!

Welcome to the world Isabelle Grace!! Baby Isabelle most definitely made it to being a September baby. So glad that you managed the homebirth (and sans stitches too!) and that she is feeding so well..

SecretArdilla- hope the sore throat and nasty bug has cleared up? Also, thanks you you and Londonbump for the physio recommendation! I am soon going to take that up. A marathon traipsing session in Oxford Street yesterday (John Lewis and Mamas & Papas gave me ours of browsing joy!)has left me wincing in pain today..

Sooo looking forward to meeting you all next Sunday. Will be a bit odd not being there with my other half, but I'm a big girl :D

Have a good week everyone!!

L xx

Hi all

I have been to the doctor today who has diagnosed respiratory infection and acute laryngitis, hence my throat is so sore and I lost my voice. She has prescribed antibiotics, Amoxicillin which is supposed to be a safe antibiotic in pregnancy and I am in two minds of whether to take them or not.

I'm hoping to be well enough to see you all on Sunday.

R
xxx

Oh my word - that sounds really nasty! I have no advise about taking antibiotics when pregnant, but I would share your hesitation.

I guess the thing to consider is what impact the infection might have on baby, or having an immune system that is struggling for even longer (especially as the seasons are changing and lots of new colds and flus are going to surface)..

Whatever you decide to do, I do hope you feel better soon and that you rest lots and lots.

Hoping that we do get to see you on Sunday!

L xx

Hi guys, I've been away for a while and clearly lots has happened! Congratulations Stick on Isabelle's arrival, lovely name :-) and glad all went well! Hope we can all meet her soon.

Unfortunately I'm not able to make Sunday as I'll be away again, but hope you guys enjoy and that the weather holds out for you!

Secret - yuck, you poor thing that sounds horrible. All I can say is lemon and honey drinks for the throat are very soothing. Lemon is a good antiseptic on its own. I also had an infection a while ago and the doctor prescribed me Amoxicillian. I took it and the infection cleared up. The doctors are very careful about what they will prescribe you when pregnant. Hope you are resting lots and start feeling a bit better soon.

Hi can I join too, I live in blackheath Standard, im due Jan 11 and have a 2 yr dd
would be nice to meet some more mums!

Hi Gateacre1
You are definately more than welcome to join us on Sunday.
We look forward to seeing you there.
xxx

Hope you are feeling better SecretArdilla - I would share your apprehension but Ravenna is right the dr would be very careful when prescribing antib. Take care, I hope you feel better soon. Hope to see you Sunday.

Gateacre1 - it would be great to see you Sunday. The more the merrier. :D

I visited lewisham hospital on Tuesday and was very impressed with the new birth centre. It is lovely!! Going to have a look at QE to. Found labour and post natal wards abit overwhelming to be honest!

Start our NCT classes on Saturday.. Really looking forward to it! :D

xXx

Bit of a silly question - but where exactly is the bandstand? Is it next to the outdoor cafe near the observatory at the top of he hill?

It is near there. If you walk down the main entrance from blackheath (the road) towards the cafe it is on the right.

If you zoom into this map
www.royalparks.org.uk/parks/greenwich_park/

you can see it with the blue top near the cafe (on the triangular piece of grass!)

Hope that helps! Give me a call if you get lost.

Girls - Great weather for the picnic! Hope it holds! See you soon

XxX

Thanks lovely!!

My hip/leg is really hurting and unsure if I will/can make it up there. Thanks for the Physio recommendation - hopefully will get this sorted this week...

Weather has definitely cleared for a picnic though!

xx

So, how was the picnic? :)

It was a lovely day! Shame you couldn't hobble up.

Hope you're getting your leg sorted!

I had my 12 week scan on Wednesday and all seems tickety-boo. Now I'm just not answering my mobile till Tuesday in case there's a negative results from the bloods re Downs.

Look forward to our next catch up!
R

Hey Beau

I'm glad the the scan went well. I'm sure it will all be fine.

ladies, when are we meeting up next?

what about week commening 11 October?

speak soon

xx

Hi ladies,

If any of your are free, I suggested meeting this Wednesday evening, 22nd, in the Vanbrugh at 7.30pm.

Hope you can make it.

A xx

Hi everyone... I was wondering if it would be ok to join your group? I recently moved to Blackheath from Eltham and have a 4 year old boy who has just started school and a 10 week old baby girl. I would love to meet you all. Hope this is ok?
Nee xxx

Nee it would be great to meet you. All welcome!

Baby goldie - I will be there tom and heard a few are keen. Looking fwd to seeing you all again. Come on girlies!!

See you tomorrow!

xxx

Hi guys,

I can make this evening at the Vanburgh, hope to see a few of you there!

Sorry I missed last night, sure it was a v nice eve.

Keen for the week of the 11th though if anyone's still up for it.

R

I missed last night too and I would be keen to meet week of the 11th. I can do any day apart from the 12th.
Where and when would you guys like to meet?
xxx
R