so here it is, a new home for us newly updiffed ladies or still seeking that golden egg after a mc part 3

[mrsb33]

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ladies here it is our new home, ive tried my best, im not very good at the witty banter so hopefully this will do, get yourself comfortable it could be a bumpy ride with me at the helm!!!

Helloooooooooooooooooooooooo mrsb - how absolutely fab to see you on here and to hear your great news on kicks, 20 weeks and flossies and berts! Thrilled for you m'dear.

Lovely post sparkly - very positive to read about that nct group and the realisation that life does carry on with bubs in tow. Happy ruby anniversary to Mr and Mrs Sparkly senior!

So, after Saturday's little incident, here's another one for you - a c section for us at 8am tomorrow! !! Had some very odd movements today so rang hosp who said to come in for a check (was due to go in for one anyway tomorrow) and then the scan showed wombatjunior is being very naughty and has moved into oblique lie position and they have decided s/he's better out than in, particualy as it's imposs to have natural birth with an oblique lie and s/he's unlikely to move back into engaged position. So, please send me lots of positive vibes for tomorrow morning - eeeeeek! I struggle to get onto mn on the bberry so I'll send fb messages to worm and / or yellow to ask them to share here with hopefully a lovely update..... eeeeek again!!

Waves to all and leaves copious amounts of lemon drizzle cake, crumpets, muffins and macaroons to make up for the absence to come! xxxx

Eeeeek wombat junior will be here tomorrow !! A cs hey here us some advise from an old pro....... Don't try and move to much even if you feel ok. You may suffer the next day, keep on ringing the bell/ getting dh to do all the baby passing etc.
If you can get hold of it, get some Peppermint tea/capsules brought in for day after as you may get windy pains.
Slip on shoes or slippers too.
Eek its exciting I won't sleep tonight!
My prediction boy 8lb 4oz

Good to hear from you mrsb glad all us good .

As for bsil I have decided her nose is out of joint because she wanted to be the only one to bf and now won't be. She has always been a snooty cow and thinks she is superior to us other plebs. But as sparkly has pointed out I have raised 2 genius' who have no allergies or health problems .

Will catch up properly when on laptop

Hugs wombat x x x x

Wow wombat good luck! What was odd or strange about the movements? (for future reference!) I think due to time difference I'll be asleep at that time but am sending you as many positive vibes as I can right now. Do update us when you can, even if it is brief. So exciting that you'll be a Mum tomorrow! I think a boy too, 8lbs exactly!

I saw dr today for 31 week check-up, most underwhelming as usual. All fine, bp, urine etc. She felt my tum but couldn't tell what position she was in. Measurements are 33 cms so slightly ahead but she didn't make any comment.

Great to hear from you mrsb33 glad you are progressing well, sorry to hear about the sickness. So exciting that you'll find out the flavour next week.

How did the mw appt go sparkly?

Woohoo for baby wombat!!
Very excited, will be thinking of you! And yay for 20 weeks mrsb, thanks for mince pies.

Waves!!!

Ok so no news yet on the baby wombat

Hi Wellie hope you are well and enjoying the down under sunshine. It is all wind and drizzle here today, not nice.

So sparkly was talking incontinence the other day and it got me to thinking how lapse I have been in this area so I resolved to start the old pelvic floors, I pretty much only remember when I read the word incontinence anywhere. I am going to hunt out an app to remind me, it must exist....... I'm not sure if having a cs means there is less of a risk or if it is caused by the weight of the baby, I do keep getting lots of hoofs in the bladder, being that wormy junior is breech. What did the midwife say, any chance of a early appearence?
M in L passed on the comment while slagging off BSIL about her lack of enthusiam for other SinLs bfeeding successan baby in general , it could have been worded differently though I admit. I'm over it, we hardly ever see them as she has DBinL so under the thumb he has to ask her before breathing let alone visiting his brother.
Babies do sleep alotsparkly its just that they do it when they want to and not when it is convienient to us in the early weeks you dont really get chance to nap during the day as midwifes/ health visitors/ everyone else want to come around whenever they feel like it. DsinL's baby is virtually sleeping through the night and has been since birth, so not all babies scream all night long. My DD didnt like to sleep, DS was a great sleeper. It's just the luck of the draw i'm afraid.

So 31 weeks already yellow excellent stuff! we are hurtling towards the finish line, I am 34 weeks today. Did you have a look on the january group? it's all cake making and home made breast pad talk but they are a nice bunch.

I had a trip to Primani yesterday to stock up on granny pants (needed after a cs to keep elastic away from the wound) and front opening nighties. They had some lovely fleecy ones for £6 each bargain!

I don't really fancy breakfast today, but have brought a selection of danish' for us to nibble on.

MW hopeless, as Yellow says it is generally an underwhelming experience, and this one was extremely flaky; at one point, exclaiming "Where's my wheelie thingie?!", meaning the incredibly high-tech equipment they use to work out the size (I had already said I was 37+5 about 3 times). She measured Monts at 36 weeks so he is shrinking, and took ages to find the heartbeat. Lucky I was in a calm place! Oh and she prodded really violently around my pubic bone (exclaiming "Great bone!") which hurt. Looking back, perhaps I should have asked for ID!
Hi MrsBB, glad all is well with you. Was thinking of Wellie too yesterday, hope you are well and enjoying the sunshine. Mild day here today and going to hang my towels out shortly(washed weekly, should anyone still be following that thread!)
Had my first raspberry leaf tea yesterday, surprisingly nice. Got a mental block about packing hospital bag, doing perineal massage, and re-reading any baby books for tips - am in denial! Oh, flaky midwife has exhorted me to pack a flannel! Nothing else, no nappies, clothes for babs, just a flannel.

We have a baby wombat!!!
Congratulations to wombat on the birth of Jack albert 8lb 8oz . X x x x

Welcome to the world, Jack Albert. Great, great name, I'm stealing it
Wombat and DHWombat, I'm so happy for you and sending you both huge congratulations and hugs. I hope you're all doing well and having tea and toast (More our Wombie than dh, to be fair).
Oh. Very happy tears.

Woohoo!! Congrats to wombat and mrwombat :) :) :) you got there!!! Much love xxx

wombat, huge congratulations on waiting no more

Aw wombat i've just seen the photo on fb, what a little cutie.
How is it all going? what does bfing feel like? how is the cs recovery? have you had any yet? so many questions..............

Had my 34 weeks appointment today, it would appear baby has turned from breech but is now in the exact same back to back position my dc's were in, and a million miles away from the opening to the pelvis, so I was definately right to not even consider a vbac! So my "queer shaped pelvis" is still as such.

Are you next sparkly?

yoo hoo ladies

Where has everyone gone? have we all gone for a lie down after all wombat's exciting news? what a cutie she has there....I've got so long to wait

worm i haven't been on any other threads [loyal emotion] but do freak myself out every now and then by reading the 'should I have the flu jab' threads. i really don't want to but some of those stories are scary I need to get some of those big knickers and other practical stuff...I've got cot and buggy but all the other detailed stuff is a bit dull isn't it?

sparkly on the tea already.....it'll be you next. How exciting, you sound very prepared. After having been to a few classes with me DP asked me 'Are you doing your pelvic floor excercises'.......errm....not really and he wanted to know why not and that it is important etc.......he's a bit too well informed!

I can't stop eating today....what shall I have now? I've been ploughing my way through a fruit loaf....but keep accidentally burning it.....so annoying. How about some mini chocolate swiss rolls....delicious!

x-posts worm

Just been over to have a look in fb.....how cute.......we def need more details though......I wish we could visit..bit far to pop in for a cup of tea!

Interesting that your baby is in exactly the same position as the other two.

I do believe it is sparkly next

What a scrummy baby on fb! How exciting, what a cute outfit too!

yellow you've not got ages, I have!! Bless your dp, he sounds like a trooper! I could certainly do with some pelvic floor reminders . I did have the flu jab, because of a combination of things, reading the scary MN threads (altho I do believe one should slightly take the pinch of salt approach as for however many 'for' stories you find, there are just as many 'againsts'), getting an invite from my GP, and I think sparkly's (I think?) GP friend said she wouldn't hesitate. Also DP has low immunity so I figured it'd be dangerous to him as well as the bubba if I were to get it. I teach reception children who, whilst adorable, think nothing of sneezing in your face. So all in all it seemed like the right thing to do but that's just me.

In other news, I treated myself to jojomamanbebe leggings yesterday and have been suffering wrinkly knee syndrome all day, most unsatisfactory!

worm back to back and vbac definitely don't sound like a good combo! Hope you're well.

I'm 22 weeks now, still waiting for my 2nd trimester energy...is it all fibs?!

Hi ladies how are we all?
Sparkly you still havn't told us you due date !
Wombat are you out of hospital yet?
How's everything going ?
Yellow, yes time to buy all the glamorous stuff now, breast pads, san towels, cotton wool, nappies, ...........
hi kool I too have had the flu jab, it was the scary threads what made me.

My bag is all packed and ready to go 30 days to elcs [shitting ones-self emocion]

Ladies, ladies, ladies! You are the best - I have just got to logging on and am so touched by your messages - thank you soooooo much! and for all your amazing support on this journey - couldn't have done it without you and

Needless to say it's been an absolute whirlwind - I have been dying to get on to update you with all the details and I will do this as soon as I can.

In the mean time, a quick update. We only had 3 night in hosp in the end and we're doing v well. Couple of b/feeding issues which I think have now been sorted with an hour's visit from a lactation consultant yesterday - BEST money ever spent - do not hesitate. Jack is adorable and seems to be pretty good so far - only cries when he needs to and even slept 4 hours straight last night

Have uploaded some photos onto my profile at last so have a ganders and I'll be back soon I hope.

Hope you are all doing well at your various stages -do keep posting!

from Jack xx

Wombat! Aw, what a little cutie! DH has just said he wants one like that, he's genuinely adorable and dh thinks he looks 'tranquil' - all compliments to you for that state, bet it doesn't feel like that sometimes! Glad you're all home and well, rest up and look after yourself, will be back tomorrow to check for more cuteness and news if you are up to it - we have all been lurking waiting for you, it's been the quietest week here ever! xxx

Ahhhhhhhh what a cutie........so good to hear from you wombat......4 hours sleep in one go, impressive! How are you recovering from the c-section? Glad b/f is now going well.

We went on the hospital tour/MLU tour yesterday and I found it quite depressing. It was much more 'hospital' like than I was expecting. I was thinking it would be a bit more luxurious, those website photos are misleading. And the post natal ward is horrid, nosiy and small and everything. I really don't think I'm going to like it there at all! So I was quite upset, esp as they said you can only stay in your room for about 30 mins after giving birth and then you get moved to the 4 person room and if it's the night your DP has to go home so I was upset about that too. And DP was most unsympathatic and we had a massive row and haven't spoken since.....

I got some leggings kool and they are not baggy round the knees as such as baggy throughout but that is due to my v short legs.

I'm still not having the flu jab, I thought the dr would mention it to me but she didn't. I'm just glaring at people who cough on the tube!

I think sparkly's due date is 14th December, non? And worm that really has come fast......I'm double the time you have.....so plenty of time!

Just had another little look and a metaphorical squidge at Jack. Such beyootiful eyes. Monts is going to look like Oz Clarke, I know it!
Oui Yellow, 14th December; this seems to mean I am having a baby next week, zut alors!
Sorry you didn't enjoy your hospital visit Can you show DP what Ina May has to say in terms of being comfortable in your environment, he probably doesn't get how fundamental it will be to your ability to relax and push out le petit-tomato. Sorry, I'll stop with the French now! I don't know about 'luxurious' but you need to feel it's comfortable, as well as professional and efficient. Can you arrange up-front to pay for a private room? Might also mean DP can stay with you a bit longer but yes, they do kick the blokes out at night; that'll be weird but you will be on a high I bet and probably staring at bubs all night, and if DP is anything like DH he will annoy the hell out of you by falling into a deep, oblivious slumber!

Keep talking, voice your fears rationally (he will be in 'practical' mode, but is probably a little freaked out by the reality too, the visit does bring home the fact that a birth is imminent) and work out how to make the best of it. My hospital likes to kick people out after 2 hours if all goes well so you never know, you might be spending very little time in there anyway.
I'm going to treat myself to a furry throw for when I get home, the thought of which will keep me going if I'm in for a night or longer - consider a similar essential, restorative purchase!
Right, going to surf tens hire, and a felliway refill thing for the cats; Juju was caught napping in the cot yesterday, Oaty in the moses basket, so am now washing all the bedding again! Weather miserable here so trying to stay positive, at least it's snoozy.
Mince pies and double cream for all x

Naughty naughty puss cats!!
Another thread baby makes me feel all warm and fuzzy sparkly how are you feeling about ML? I am absolutley bored stupid, I was so looking forward to being off too, but find I can't motivate myself to do anything and just end up wasting the days watching telly and reading MN.

yellow I won't lie to you, the post-natal wards are not nice places to be, I am dreading it, as my stay there will be at the very least 2 nights, I was 4 nights with DD. I am definately going to try and get a private room, although you can't book them here as they are (rightly so) allocated to ladies who have babies in SCBU ect, but if they are avaliable on the day you may be able to get one. I must remember to get some ear plugs this time

You guys will breeze through it. Both my s in l's were out within 6 hours and spent their first nights at home. You have been reading all the books and everything!

Great to hear from you wombat and thanks for sharing the photos with us. He truelly is a gorgeous baby. Did your DM end up staying there in the end? How is DH coping? Is Jack in with you guys? I am avidely awaiting hearing all about it.

Waves to everyone, think I may go back to bed, hopefully I will wake up in a better mood!

Cor what a down in the dumps moan that post was. sorry girls, I'm all good now....... The new after eight mcflurry sorted me out :)

Morning ladies

Glad you are feeling better worm there is no need to apologise, if you can't moan here, where can you moan? I think laying around doing nothing during ML is what you are meant to be doing...resting! You're gonna have lots to do soon so for now you should not feel guilty at all about doing stuff but just lay about being fed grapes and chocolate items.

We saw two 'private' rooms but you can't book/pay for them because they are for special circumstances...I know I just need to not obsesses about it but I just think that the time spent in there is gonna feel very long indeed. And it was so hot and dry and.......well just not nice really. Anyway.....let's hope for the best and that I won't have to stay long....

Mmmm after 8 mcflurry, I have really been liking ice cream/milkshakes like never before!

sparkly you're right about DP being 'practical' he can't cope with emotional meltdowns and I think he's more scared than he'll let on. I just felt quite frightened for the first time and wanted some reassurance but ended up with a row instead....I am def going to try to stay at home as long as possible, at least until the head is nearly out

what naughty little cats you have, do you think that there will be some jealousy issues?

Wow, next week for your baby......that is exciting. And remember we need to know right from the first twinge.....you can update us between contractions!

I'm starting to wake early in the mornings due to having an achy hip from sleeping on my side. Any ideas?

Hi Ladies
God it's quiet around here, can I tempt anyone out with a full english breakfast??
sparkly any twinges or anything yet? my first sign was loads of (TMI) discharge down below how exciting that the time is nearly here! or may have already happened !!
yellow no idea about the achey hip, could be just the weight of the baby concentrated on one area? I feel about 100 years old when I wake up, every bone in my body aches!
wombat We are ready for all the deets whenever you are anyone would think you were too busy looking after a new baby to come and talk to us
Mrs B had her scan and it's pink :)
Not much planned for me this weekend, just the last of the present wrapping and the tree decorating to supervise. Hope to hear you are all well x

Hmmm looks like there wasn't much interest in the full english........how about this lightly toasted and buttered fruit loaf, I know that was a success before........

Come on sparkly what's the update?

I have nipple news! I've started leaking the milky stuff.......noticed stains in my bra and then investigated nipple and it does indeed produce stuff when squeezed.....freaked me out a bit!

Hurrah mrsb33 a pink one!

I've also got a tmi situation.........all my external lady parts are sore and swollen. I've got more discharge than usual but it's been like that for months and this swelling and soreness and it feels really hot has only been a few days. I've asked dr google and he seems to think this is a 'normal' part of pg and the dr wouldn't be able to do anything anyway. So should I go through the hassle of trying to get an appt/time off work/queue up for hours to be told to use an ice pack or do you think there is some magic cream?

Sorry you are feeling 100 years old worm, you're on the home stretch now. Are you settling into ML a bit more now? I've got 4 more weeks of work not counting the 'working from home' between Xmas and new year.

Come out ladies wherever you are......what are your updates?