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Anyone due in April - part 3

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Debbiethemum · 13/04/2004 13:54

Hope nobody minds me starting a new thread, but the old one was taking forever to load.

Who is still waiting? It's just that the thread has been very quiet of late.

I am having this baby, the day afer tomorrow (c-section), when are the rest of you due. Sorry I can't remember

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spots · 30/04/2004 18:04

Bit of a pitch invasion here ... hope you don't feel swamped lesley... Still sending vibes of activity your way.

But lemonice where do you put the fireworks??

MrsDoolittle · 30/04/2004 18:07

I hate to think!!

Fennel · 30/04/2004 19:13

Mrs D - do be careful if you're not using a condom or before you know it you'll be joining the "anyone due in Jan 05" threads! breastfeeding isn't good as serious contraception.

I'd leave the baby in your room or wherever - she's not going to notice anything. even a wide awake toddler won't notice enough to be affected by it (tho I guess it depends how rampant and innovative you are planning on being.....)

Fennel · 30/04/2004 19:15

ps dd2 was conceived while breastfeeding dd1 - deliberate on our part but I know lots of "accidents" caught by this misconception.

Lesley76 · 30/04/2004 19:57

Fennel - ROFL at thought of you & DP conceiving a baby while BF another.....talk about innovative! The mind boggles!!! And Mrs D is worried about baby being in the next room!!!

I know its a bit weird at first Mrs D, but if you are freaked out by the baby hearing you, you will NEVER have sex again! Wait til you have a toddler knocking on the bedroom door shouting " What's all that wiggling?"

I believe the secret is KY or similar , as the BF hormones supress the natural lubrication (sorry to be so basic here, but you did ask). Also I second Fennel's comments about contraception - you dont need to have a period first before you ovulate. Also you could have a period but mistake it for lochia. Unlikely, but do you want to run the risk???

hewlettsdaughter · 30/04/2004 20:16

MrsD, I have to say that I am impressed you are seriously thinking about sex right now... is that just me??? However, I agree with Fennel - no problem keeping dd in your room, unless you'd be more comfortable with her elsewhere.
Fennel, did I see you mention somewhere that you are co-sleeping? We are too - wasn't planned, but dd seems to be happiest sleeping with her face against skin (eg her dad's shoulder or my boob!).
We're still struggling with feeding a bit, but nipples are less sore. Doing some feeds direct, some with nipple shields.

lemonice · 01/05/2004 11:10

Lesley what have you got planned for today?

harman · 01/05/2004 11:11

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dolbear · 01/05/2004 13:10

lesley , hoe r u doin? hope all is moving and grooving
re nookie , is the rules different 4 c births , would like to get back on the horse asap as pg put me right off 4 months and dh . bless him did not complain once and would like to get going again
lol the wiggling by the way !

dot1 · 01/05/2004 16:41

Hi Lesley - hope you're doing OK - although I don't think you've posted today, so maybe there's a little May 1st baby on the way?!!

Mears - thanks for the advice - it's always really appreciated at the moment - but ds has NEVER come off the breast on his own - and I've had him on there for well over an hour before now..! He just feeds and feeds and feeds.... and dozes in between sucking, but will never release his grip on my nipple! I always have to break the suction with my finger or I've had him permanently attached... But last night I only gave him one side - sheer desperation to cut down the feeding time... He must be taking quite a bit in, 'cos when he was weighed yesterday he'd put on 14oz this week...!!

Saw the HV and she said he'd just need time to get used to the formula feed - she didn't look at all disapproving - phew!

Anyway - sorry - this isn't a breastfeeding thread, and really wanted to let Lesley know we're still here..!

MrsDoolittle · 01/05/2004 16:48

Thanks for your help Ladies. Dh was a wee bit shocked this morning to hear me considering sexual activity, I think I am curious more than anything else. Is it going to be amazingly different, better or worse?

Fennel · 01/05/2004 16:50

Lesley Let me put the record straight I have never had sex at the same moment as breastfeeding! Do not enjoy bf enough for it to be a turn-on, personally.

HD hope the breastfeeding keeps improving. was it this bad the first time for you? Yes we co-sleep, have done with all 3. am sure dd3 is sleeping far better for it as she loves cuddling. was very happy as she slept 7 hours without a feed on Thurs night but last night we discovered that curry does not suit her - a disturbed and windy night....

Dolbear, Udar/chuffed has a recent thread on how soon you can have sex after c-section. Have to admit I'm surprised how desperate you all are for sex, but then like Lesley I spent the overdue days and weeks overdosing in that respect.

Lesley, how are you doing today?

MrsDoolittle · 01/05/2004 16:51

Lesley is quiet, maybe it is all happening for her!!!
I wish dd was - she is currently making these shouting noises in my ear and wriggling about.
Best go!!!

Lesley76 · 01/05/2004 19:35

Hi everyone - how are you all today? After two days of taking it easy, pottering around the house etc i decided to take the opposite approach and go out and about all day. Took 4yo to birthday party, went shopping & out for lunch, afternoon with friends, enjoying the lovely weather.

So I feel that i've had "quality time" with DD and not sat around moping. But have i had ONE SINGLE contraction - no chance!! Am resigned to the dreaded induction on Monday evening.......sigh

Egypt · 01/05/2004 20:07

oh dear lesley - we thought there had been some action since you'd been so quiet. at least you are making the most of the time you can.....it'll happen, (so they all say). Just try and enjoy. And come onto the May thread if you like for a bit!!!!!! Welcome

hewlettsdaughter · 01/05/2004 20:10

Lesley - there's still time before Monday... however if you do get to the induction, maybe you'll just be pleased to be getting the baby out by that point
Fennel, I was wondering just today about the effect of eating curry - decided to wait a while, sounds like that was wise! I did have problems establishing breastfeeding with ds but it was more to do with him being sleepy and not interested in the beginning... breastfed him for 9 months in the end though.
Dot - 14 oz in a week! That sounds great!

mears · 01/05/2004 23:08

There is still time Lesley

Dot1 - 14oz in a week - that is brilliant. It proves he does not need formula. It may just be he wants to suck - have you thought about a dummy?

dot1 · 02/05/2004 11:40

I know - 14 oz is great - if only I could have a few minutes breast feeding free time in each day (I know - it's asking too much at the moment..!) Yes, we've tried him with a dummy as he's a really sucky baby, but he won't take it - spits it out (grrrr). Will suck on my little finger for hours though - I reckon he's already got me sussed as his personal slave for the next years (all his life?!). Good job he's gorgeous and actually I don't mind staring at him for the best part of 24 hours each day - although I think I would love him even more if he slept from 4am - 7am, instead of 5.30am - tooooo early for me..!

Lesley - any news..??! I really hope it happens for you before the induction - I know how much I was dreading mine - although at least you know it's all going to happen from then on and finally you'll get to meet your baby..!

Lesley76 · 02/05/2004 11:40

Good morning ladies - how are you all today? Hope you all got some sleep between feeds and that the BF is progressing. It goes without saying that I'mm still here with not a contraction in sight... However I suppose I should be grateful that I'm stil geting a reasonable nights sleep......

hewlettsdaughter · 02/05/2004 12:34

We're all rooting for you Lesley!
Dot - dd sucks on my little finger for hours too - midwife this morning said it might be because she's windy, which hadn't really occurred to me.

Lesley76 · 02/05/2004 12:57

Thank you girls - its so encouraging to log on and find these messages of support. I guess to most people it seems a bit childish to be whinging on about it - after all , one way or the other, i get to meet my baby by Tuesday. In the grand plan of things, it may not make much of a difference if I'm induced on Monday or go myself today - I'll probably end up with a CS anyway.

But I know that you understand why, today, it all matters a great deal...........

spots · 02/05/2004 16:22

Reading this I think it sounds like you're resigned to the induction Lesley, but I have belatedly forwarded the shiatsu practitioner's details via 'contact another talker'. Sorry I didn't check in earlier to see if you needed them.

Also assuming you've checked out the positive induction stories thread that GeorginaA started last month? Inductions run in my family so I've been very heartened by it in advance!

nice to know who's up in this end of the world anyway... my babe supposedly due this friday so maybe will bump into you over a tube of lansinoh somewhere. (Am in Fife myself.)

beansprout · 02/05/2004 19:33

Just wanted to say, that if it doesn't happen tonight (and my fingers are still crossed) that I hope all goes well for you tomorrow, will be thinking of you.

I hope that doesn't sound premature, as there is still time. Just wanted to send you my best wishes in case I can't log on again before tomorrow. Take care xx

Lesley76 · 02/05/2004 19:46

Thank you Beansprout and Spots. I'm tearful and unreasonable now...I just feel like my body has let me down.I cant understand why this baby wont come on his own. Stupid i knwo. Am seriously thinking of just not going to the hospital tomorrow. Dont know what that would achieve - not being induced on a public holiday? Delaying the inevitable? I coudl say it gives teh baby an extar 12 hours to coem on his own but he's had 5 days!!!!

hewlettsdaughter · 02/05/2004 20:22

Lesley, please don't feel your body has let you down - it's just decided not to keep to the timetable the midwives/hospital have set for you. If you're feeling really down about the induction can you call them to discuss things?