May 2012 Bambino's - Expanding until we contract!

[Dozeyland]

Fresh new thread for the 3rd trimester - we made it! :)

Lets hear it for blooming bumps, happiness, love and good times ahead for all

First question: Whats everyone's birth plans and hospital bag lists?

Is this the most updated list?
SLIGHTLYFLUFFY (34) - EDD - 14-05-2012 - Baby#2
ALWAYSANAUNTIE (32) - EDD - 15-05-2012 - Baby#1 = GIRL!
SIRCHARLES (34) - EDD - 19-05-2012 - Baby #1
RUSSKI (33) - EDD - 19-05-2012 - Baby #1
WOMMER (28) - EDD - 20-05-2012 - Baby #1 = surprise
RUGBYLOVINGMUM (32) - EDD - 20-05-2012 - Baby #2 = GIRL?
NA7ASHA (39) - EDD - 20-05-2012 - Baby #1 (20 week 06/01) = BOY!
PRINCESSOFPERSIANS (28) - EDD - 20-05-2012 - Baby #2
DOZEYLAND (22) - EDD 21-05-2012 - Baby #2 = Surprise!
BIGBOOBSATLAST (34) - EDD - 23.05.2012 - Babies #2 & #3 (twins)
QUESERASERA24 (22) - EDD - 23-05-2012 - Baby #1
VERONICASPEEDWELL (34) - EDD - 24-05-2012 - Baby #1
CEWAFWB (34) - EDD - 24-5-2012 Baby 4
LIMEFLOWER -EDD 25-05-2012 - baby #1
KARATEKIMMI (31) EDD - 25-05-2012-Baby #1
ALISONJAYJAY (29) EDD - 25-05-2012 Baby #2
GINGERLEMONTEA (31) EDD - 26=05-2012 - Baby#1
LOBBA (31) EDD - 26-05-2012- Baby#1
MRSALLCOCK (37)- EDD 26-5-2012 - Baby #1
COMMUTINGHELL - EDD - 27-05-2012 = GIRL
ANGELYAZ (36) EDD - 27-05-2012 - Baby #1
ENFYSHEDD (29) - EDD 27-05-2012 - Baby#1
ALEXTASHA (25)EDD - 28-05-2012 - Baby#1 = BOY!
BLUECRANE (31) - edd - 29-05-2012 - Baby #1
NATTYKATE (28) - edd - 29-05-2012 - Baby #1
IOWMUM88 (23)EDD 30-05-2012 baby #2
LANGORIA (30) EDD - 30-05-2012 Baby #1
CRACKERSANDCHEESE (28) - EDD - 31-05-2012 Baby #1
HIPPIESHAKE (23) - EDD - 01-06-2012 Baby #1 = GIRL!!

Here is a link to the last thread...
www.mumsnet.com/Talk/pregnancy/1353744-Late-May-2012-Bambinos-2nd-trimester-thread-less-pumping-more-bumping

littleray maybe one of us lives quite close to you and could come to give you a hand? Whereabouts are you? x

Thanks guys, I'm Oxfordshire. I'll be okay. I have to be - Got too much at stake to let weakness overcome me even though most days I have been close! Its just all getting on top of me.

The weight of my bump compared to my usual frame etc. Looking and feeling my stretch marks have effected me, I know they'll fade, I just didnt want a wrinkly tummy at 23yrs old when I didnt after DD! (sorry if that sounds shallow)

Went to see the midwife today, Had another S&S, baby is very low still but cervix is still posterior. Its the only thing stopping natural labour! and have now been given an induction date for Monday (at that point I went into a zone where I just felt like a complete failure for why my body is taking longer this time. if at all) a lot can happen in a week I guess.

Doesn't give me much to go by with regards to DP being there either. Induction could be quick, or long. he only has 12 hours. MW said once the cervix comes down, she doesn't think it will be long at all as baby has come half way down the canal. its just waiting for the cervix.

I'm concerned about intervention needed as baby feels big to me (even though im measuring 37weeks) She didn't seem concerned though as its probably because the head is so low.

Also noticed I had 2 EDD's in my notes (21st and 23rd) either way im overdue.

I hate feeling like a complete moan-arse. I feel that's all I'm ever doing the past 6months. I always brave face for DD. But sometimes I get upset in front of her like this morning when I woke up and realised it was another day of being overdue. but then to see her adorable face, makes me appreciate things, she makes my heart melt 24/7 (even when she does scribble on the wall and say "uh-oh, naughty" lol)

its just this past year, along with the anticipation of getting this baby out healthy & me to feel healthy iyswim. I just have a negative vibe about the labour now as the luck hasnt been the best recently.

Woah essay - sorry

Littleray

There's some things in life that are beyond our control,our bodies being one of them.Accepting this and moving on is hard but makes life much easier once it's done.Don't wind yourself up (sometimes easier said than done),no amount of tears will change it.
Shame about your DP and having so little time.Really no chance to change the arrangement regarding his presence?

I understand your frustration being overdue/fed up with pregnancy and some not so nice things attached like stretchmarks.Your tummy will be fine,you're still young and your skin is elastic enough to come back to shape.

As for the other things-start thinking positive,there's nothing worse than feeling down and expecting another kick in your backside from life.If that's the thing you're waiting for-you'll get it.Sad but true.Try to concentrate on small but good things in your life-you'll be surprised how many good things come your way but you fail to notice them.

So-chin up,cuddle your daughter and stop worrying,it will be fine :) blame the hormones

Seems like your pals from May thread might be busy elsewhere,if you fancy a chat or just a whinge in company of other miserable overdue hormonal mothers-to-be pop in here,you're more than welcome :)

www.mumsnet.com/Talk/pregnancy/1475000-Time-to-evict-baby-new-thread-for-heavily-pregnant-ladies

Limeflower

Thank you. Yeah some days are better than others. I am usually a optimistic person but this past year has been very testing in more ways that one and sometimes it gets a bit much. I am enjoying the time I have left just DD & I, Its just the waiting for the labour (pan!) to start... very nervous about it but once its happening atleast i'll know we're soon going to meet our baby. Then the next chapter of our lives will start.

Hormones are a complete git, but also emotions with everything else going on in my personal life right now etc...

Thats another thing thats out of my control - DP's time allowed out. So frustrating.

just wrote a long post and got kicked off the MN

anyway, Littleray just wanted to say that it must get better and it will get better,you just have to believe it.There's plenty of good things coming in for you in life :)

How are you feeling today littleray ?

Do you have people you can phone/ text when you feel a bit rubbish just to get it off your chest? I can message you my number if it'll help you? x

Just sat on birth ball, DD is napping. We went to messy play this morning
So I was staying active with her trying to get bosy moving. No joy
Yet.I honestly can't believe DC2 is more than likely going to be a June baby
When all along I've thought May, and MW's have all said I'd be early!

Yeah got lovely family + friends. Who are all surprised I'm this late.
I bet I'll either be induced and have a horrendous labour where cervix isn't co-operating,
Or go into labour before then but will end up giving birth so quickly I don't make the hospital!
The induction dates also leave me in a pickle with when I need to get DP to me too.
As it could go fast, or slow.
How are you all doing?

Hi all had sweep this mornin am 40 weeks today. Seem to be contracting (I hope) difficult to tell as pain in lower back constant and just gets worse every now and again, not started timing yet. Just got to see what happens now I guess

Hi all, 40+6 today and also had a sweep. Trying very hard not to get down - I don't mind being overdue, but I really feel very anxious about the thougt of induction. I've been trying not to let the waiting consume my mind, hence not really dropping in here. Sorry to see you've been so down, Littleray, I can't imagine how tough it is juggling all these feelings with trying to cope with your DP's situation. Very glad to see you've got good support in your friends and family. Good luck iow! Fingers crossed this turns into something!

Hope all those with their babies are enjoying the new chapter, and that the rest of us will join you soon...

I'm keeping my fingers crossed for you all!! It's crazy when I think that I should technically still be pregnant until tomorrow, yet I have a little baby here now. I actually miss my bump!

I had panicked at the thought of an induction because I thought 'well that will lead to an epidural and forceps and things.' I ended up with one, and an epidural anyway... which was a wise choice in hindsight. However, the pushing part was so easy, and I didn't need any intervention... so if that's worrying any of you then it can be done. Get bouncing on those birthing balls!!! :)

Toby was born yesterday morning, 7.18 am, weighing 7lb 8 oz ( thought he was going to be a lot bigger!)

He is absolutely perfect and we can't stop staring at him!

Very frazzled, had to do a million wee's before they'd let mecleave hospital yesterday. Just relaxing at the minute as Toby is sleeping lots for now, I'm sure that'll change soon!!

Lurking to check on littleray....

Ah hippie it is very sweet of you to come back and cheer us on! It is really good to be reminded that induction is not the end of the world. I hope of are having lovely times with Beatriz - her name is utterly beautiful. And congrats to karate! your post about Toby is lovely . Enjoy the sleep while it lasts!

Theo was born this evening at 9:46pm weighs 6lb 8oz. He's absolutely gorgeous am so happy!!!

Amelia was born at 4.40am on Wednesday weighing 7lb 11oz. She is currently fast asleep as is her dad whereas I am wide awake despite having had about 6 hours sleep in total since Tuesday!

Our 2nd Little ray of sunshine was born a beautiful girl on Wednesday 30th May weighing
8lb 1.5oz.unexpectedly Lighter than her big sister (8lb9)!
An amazing Birth experience again but even better (no pph).
I felt fine and just "another day overdue", waters broke at 10:53pm, got
To hospital at 11:20pm, and she was born at 11:53! Little did I know cheeky

Monkey came out face up + back to back! Midwves said I did amazing as I only
Had some G+A. Had another 2nd deg tear but not as bad. Dp arrived 20
Mins after she was born as I just couldn't hold on!
Everything all went better than I expected. So I feel very blessed.
We're over the moon and can now begin to count down the weeks until
Our beautiful family is reunited for good. 17weeks.

How are you all doing? X

Yay!!! Well done! Congratulations littleray! enjoy your little girl!

Congratulations Littleray!
Your story is giving me a little hope as I feel v comfortable with no signs of imminent labour.
Enjoy!

Congrats Littleray,enjoy family cuddles:)

Congrats lobba ,hope you'll get some more sleep soon :)

Hi all, congratulations to the new mummies on here!
Samuel Jacob Yousouf was born on 18th May at 21.58, weighing 6lb 2oz. Absolutely nothing went according to my birth plan (hereafter to be known as the best bit of fiction I have ever written!) as my bp shot up, but the whole experience was definitely worth it! We had feeding and jaundice issues so were kept in for 5 days, but have been home now for a week and a half and are slowly getting to know each other. I am besotted, Sam is my little bundle of perfect, and we are living in a love bubble that even the exhaustion can't mar!
If anyone is still waiting for their arrivals, am sending speedy and smooth labour vibes to you!
Xxx

Yay for all those babies and a bigger yay for Littleray who sounds lighter and happier than you have done in MONTHS! SO amazing that she came out so fast and a shame your dp couldn't be there, but at least it was only 20 mins later! Hope you had a lovely 12 hours together en famille. Whats her name?

Savannah being a dream - I shouldn't say it, but WOW so far girls are SO much cooler and easier than boys! No routine to speak of but trying to wake her up every 4 hours ish to eat or she doesn't wake up for anything! Eats and goes straight back to sleep! At three weeks its not expected. Lost 10% of her birth weight very quickly so bit of a panic but got it back within two weeks so all fine. Now got little fat rolls which at 6lbs is quite impressive. Feeding going well! Boys wonderfully happy with her although typically male and not that bothered so we are having lots of girls time!

Who knows how long it takes for stomachs to return to normal please? I had a section which I am sure makes it take longer, but still have a large pouch and since I have had an astonishingly superb six pack for the last 3 years its a bit of a shock as I can't even pull in the pouch - and its high too, not just the bottom bit. Any ideas gratefully received in terms of timings!

Thank you!

It was a lovely 12 hours, I stayed in that night, then went home at 10am in the morning. I missed DD1 too much and also had to say bye to dp. :(
We had the day together Sunday which was lovely too.

DD2 is doing brilliant, very chilled just like DD1 was. Breastfeeding great and sleeping good too. I had 5hours last night! lol we go up to bed, she'll feed about 9ish then one feed in the night then feed in the morning so far.

On her day 5 check she'd put on weight, weighed 8lb5 then so she's doing well.

I feel well in myself to be honest, some moments get a bit "ARGH" when DD is having a moment (usually tiredness) but she's been so lovely with DD2. calls her name, holds her hands, strokes her and loves her so much already. The only thing I hope gets better is my poor tummy muscles..... :s

The stretchmarks will fade, (she hopes) they are a bit wrinkly on certain angles.
I need to not expect too much of myself again. its only been a week! but oh well. two beautiful princesses came from it :)

I hope all of you who have had your babies are taking care & loving each second of time with them and for those still waiting - i feel your pain and it will be over very soon and your bundles will be in your arms!! :)

This is a post I wish none of us, no woman, ever had to write. Our beloved son died before I gave birth. He is the most perfect baby,

and we miss him terribly. I have never known such love and joy as I did at his birth, and never known such desolate heartbreak as we do at his loss. Hold your babies tightly, and please spare a thought for the three of us if you can.