Roll-call!! Due June/July/August 2013

[Pearl327]

Mum23 will you be able to have your home birth if you are being induced ?

I had my growth scan on Friday and my little man was 3lb which is the exact average weight that is quoted for his gestational age. He is lying in breach position at the min ( but that could have changed last night as he was very active)

I am getting nervous about the birth though. Last night I had a dream that I had a very short labour at home and had a baby girl in my own bed. But then I panicked because I only had boy clothes and I wouldn't hold her in boy clothes because she was not the son I was expecting. MADNESS

[Atsaukina1]

mum23boys- hoping it is just the way babe is lying hate to get on that sizing game as they can be off and leads to a lot of unnecessary inductions
i thought measuring a lil ahead was normal?? what issues did you have birthing a bigger babe? i thought your last was a hb?

[Atsaukina1]

I know there are a very small percent of women who actually have trouble birthing bigger babes but if you have never even been given the chance(induced early) or pushing lying in hossy bed vs- better more upright postions or hands/knees, and other factors that can affect our labor. Hope you get to talk to mw's that are actually for homebirths/natural births. Funny how different it is. Here you have mw's that only do homebirths(no hossy privileges) and your nurse mws that work in hossy under doctors and sometimes also work in birthing centers and small % homebirths too.

[cvd]

Praying4pink - Sorry to hear about your husband's uncle, hope the shower is coming along well and all the other things you have on the go! Hope you're feeling good.

Mum - Don't you always carry big? Were they concerned your previous pregnancies?


As for me: I had my check up today, all is well, she's super impressed with babies size. She originally said we wouldn't have another prenatal appt before my surgery but now she has switched me to weekly appts? Not sure why she changed her mind but oh well. I had to book my pre-op appts too, so I have one on the 6th with my GP and one on the 21st with the hospital. When we see my regular doctor on the 6th for pre-op we are also getting DH a referral to a vasectomy clinic so he get set up his consults etc. and book to have it done the end of June. Ohhh exciting times, next month is going to be a busy one lol. 25 more days!

[Atsaukina1]

is he getting his vas. after babe is born? might be easier before so he has some time to relax and heal after and you don't have to take care of him and the kids:)

[RKT Mama]

CVD: why is DH getting a vasectomy when you are having a Caesar? Isn't it easier for both of you to just tie your tubes at the same time? (Since they are in there anyway)

[cvd]

is he getting his vas. after babe is born? might be easier before so he has some time to relax and heal after and you don't have to take care of him and the kids:)

Yes after once baby is about a month so ill be mostly recovered and because he has 5 weeks off work. We decided not to do it before, he can't take time off prior.

[cvd]

CVD: why is DH getting a vasectomy when you are having a Caesar? Isn't it easier for both of you to just tie your tubes at the same time? (Since they are in there anyway)

DH wants to get the vasectomy and I'm fine with that! He can play his part lol

[Atsaukina1]

wowo you are both getting it done? well if you conceive after that it will be super duper meant to be miracle baby lol

[cvd]

wowo you are both getting it done? well if you conceive after that it will be super duper meant to be miracle baby lol

Oh no no! I'm not getting my tubes tied lol! It's just him getting it done :)

[3boys]

Hi girls, don't know If anyone remembers me? But I just wanted to tell you all that I am pregnant again... Finally!!.. And I'm due on the 29th December. Been looking at all your belly shots and I have to admit it makes me a little sad but you all look great! Xx

[cvd]

Hi girls, don't know If anyone remembers me? But I just wanted to tell you all that I am pregnant again... Finally!!.. And I'm due on the 29th December. Been looking at all your belly shots and I have to admit it makes me a little sad but you all look great! Xx

Hi 3boys :wave: huge congrats. Hope all is well! Nice of you to pop in to share your news :)

[3boys]

All appears to be well so far. I'm 17 DPO and getting a strong as the control line BFP now with a 3+ on a digi so praying baby will be sticky!

You must not have long left? :) bet you can't wait to meet him!

[3boys]

Just read your siggy! Ooh not long at all! :D

[cvd]

Just read your siggy! Ooh not long at all! :D

Yay! I hope for a sticky baby and healthy pregnancy for you too, you deserve it! I'll be sure to check in on your journey. And yes only 24 more days till he's here!!

[Pearl327]

Hi girls, don't know If anyone remembers me? But I just wanted to tell you all that I am pregnant again... Finally!!.. And I'm due on the 29th December. Been looking at all your belly shots and I have to admit it makes me a little sad but you all look great! Xx

Congratulations 3boys. Of course we remember you. I really hope this baby is a sticky one for you and Christmas is a very girlie birth time. My own DD was born before Christmas along with my sister, mum, niece and 3 cousins

[Atsaukina1]

congrats 3boys- sticky sticky vibes your way

[Jadis]

3boys-I totally remember you and I'm so thrilled to hear your good news. Hoping for a very sticky bean for you, best wishes!

[Bama Belle]

Hi girls, don't know If anyone remembers me? But I just wanted to tell you all that I am pregnant again... Finally!!.. And I'm due on the 29th December. Been looking at all your belly shots and I have to admit it makes me a little sad but you all look great! Xx

Congratulations! So happy for you. My DD is a Christmas baby too.

[Bama Belle]

cvd - I love the new pic of you and your DH!

[cvd]

Question: I hope someone can answer this :)
I just did my registering with the hospital and she asked if I had any special requests regarding my c-section, I told her that after the surgery I don't want the baby to have the eye ointment. She told me that's she's 95% sure that it's mandatory. How can that be mandatory?????? It's for STD protection I thought. A) Hudson isn't entering the vaginal canal and B) I've never had an STD in my life. How can they give that to the baby if I don't want them to? I know it's given just as a precaution but we don't want baby to have it. I hope she's just wrong lol. Anyone know more about this?



And thank you Bama Belle! I thought it was time for a change :)

[Mrs_P]

no idea about the eye ointment sorry cvd its not something i've ever heard of babies having, def not something any of my vaginally born babes have had.

3boys huge congrats so pleased to hear your news, after all the sadness you have been through i really hope you get your rainbow and your happily ever after x

[weeziewoozles]

Anyone experiencing "nesting" behaviour already? I know it's common to buzz around just before the baby comes getting the house ready and cleaning etc. I've been sorting out the spare room (full of stuff from moving house six months ago) so that I can clear and paint the nursery. Any spare moment I've been popping in and doing some more sorting. So funny!

[Atsaukina1]

Here in America they routinely give it to babes but you can sign a form against it. Having a hb I don;t have to deal with any of that but it is pretty easy(most of the time) in hossys to tell them no. make usre you have it in your hossy paperwork. maybe make a sign or have hub remind them when babe is born or right before. just need to watch them as they are so used to doing it might forget.

[cvd]

Here in America they routinely give it to babes but you can sign a form against it. Having a hb I don;t have to deal with any of that but it is pretty easy(most of the time) in hossys to tell them no. make usre you have it in your hossy paperwork. maybe make a sign or have hub remind them when babe is born or right before. just need to watch them as they are so used to doing it might forget.

Kk thanks atsaukina! DS1 had it, i didnt know anything about it. She did mention I'd have to sign a consent form which is fine. Her saying she thinks its mandatory really ticked me lol

[Maple]

Question: I hope someone can answer this :)
I just did my registering with the hospital and she asked if I had any special requests regarding my c-section, I told her that after the surgery I don't want the baby to have the eye ointment. She told me that's she's 95% sure that it's mandatory. How can that be mandatory?????? It's for STD protection I thought. A) Hudson isn't entering the vaginal canal and B) I've never had an STD in my life. How can they give that to the baby if I don't want them to? I know it's given just as a precaution but we don't want baby to have it. I hope she's just wrong lol. Anyone know more about this?



And thank you Bama Belle! I thought it was time for a change :)

Love your new pic CVD!

I have never heard of the eye cream thing.. Not something we do in New Zealand. Looking forward to hearing about your big day XX

[Maple]

Hi girls, don't know If anyone remembers me? But I just wanted to tell you all that I am pregnant again... Finally!!.. And I'm due on the 29th December. Been looking at all your belly shots and I have to admit it makes me a little sad but you all look great! Xx

Hi 3boys!
Great to hear your happy news! Wonderful a Christmas, New Years baby!
All the best!
X

[Jadis]

@CVD-My midwife explained to me that the eye ointment law is an outdated law from wartimes when men were constantly bringing home STD's to their unknowing wives and plenty of babies were going blind. Of course, nowadays, this ointment is far less necessary and should probably be made optional but it's not. In hospitals, they just include the ointment as part of routine care. A parent has to make some noise and clearly state that they do not want it administered to avoid it.

[cvd]

@CVD-My midwife explained to me that the eye ointment law is an outdated law from wartimes when men were constantly bringing home STD's to their unknowing wives and plenty of babies were going blind. Of course, nowadays, this ointment is far less necessary and should probably be made optional but it's not. In hospitals, they just include the ointment as part of routine care. A parent has to make some noise and clearly state that they do not want it administered to avoid it.
That's so interesting, I didn't know that! I definitely made some noise during my registration but I have told DH that when Hudson is on his way out to tell them 20 times not to do it hehe. She must have been mistaken when she said "mandatory". Phew!!!!

[Justjessica]

Hi girls, don't know If anyone remembers me? But I just wanted to tell you all that I am pregnant again... Finally!!.. And I'm due on the 29th December. Been looking at all your belly shots and I have to admit it makes me a little sad but you all look great! Xx
Congratulations! I was just thinking about you the other day and wondering how you were getting on. Best of luck to you this time xxx

[heidih1977]

That'S brilliant news 3boys. Am thrilled for you. I am sure everything will go great this time and hopefully there is a little girl growing in there for you!

Does anyone know if it's ok to take zyrtec/ cetirizine in pregnancy?? After a mega long winter here there is a total pollen explosion going on and the hay fever is killing me!!! Thanks.

[cvd]

How is everyone feeling???

I'm EXHAUSTED. We are just finishing renos on our rental unit, finally. This last month I truly know what it's like to be a single mother.
I'm also having a hard time with DS, I just have no energy to play with him. I feel so guilty. He entertains himself well but I wish I could do more. I find I'm relying on tv at points throughout the day to occupy him too which I don't want him to get used to. Thank goodness this apartment will be done this weekend and that DH has 5 weeks off for Hudson's arrival, DS1 is going to be his main focus.
3 weeks left - I'm sooo ready lol!

[cvd]

That'S brilliant news 3boys. Am thrilled for you. I am sure everything will go great this time and hopefully there is a little girl growing in there for you!

Does anyone know if it's ok to take zyrtec/ cetirizine in pregnancy?? After a mega long winter here there is a total pollen explosion going on and the hay fever is killing me!!! Thanks.

I have no idea but just hope it clears up quick for you!!! Feel better!

[Atsaukina1]

I believe allergy meds like zyrtec and clariten are ok. we are going through really bad pollen counts here to but I am just coping, drink nettle tea w/ honey(need local honey) as i try my best to stay away from meds but yay allergies arre no joke. boo:(

[Atsaukina1]

cvd- wow dh gets to stay home 5 weeks!!! lucky you and family. dh takes a couple days. we will be using a lot of vacation time before babe comes to do family stuff this summer. once babe comes it is way to hot and humid here to go out unless you're heading for water. glad that reno is getting done quickly. seems it turned out to be a bit of a good thing and now your able to get it all done. maybe you could raise the price of rent to since it;s all new:)

[Praying4Pink]

Hi girls, don't know If anyone remembers me? But I just wanted to tell you all that I am pregnant again... Finally!!.. And I'm due on the 29th December. Been looking at all your belly shots and I have to admit it makes me a little sad but you all look great! Xx

Yeah 3boys congrats hun! Hoping this baby is a sticky one and that your long awaited daughter will make her entrance this holiday season! What a blessing and joy!!!!

[Praying4Pink]

How is everyone feeling???

I'm EXHAUSTED. We are just finishing renos on our rental unit, finally. This last month I truly know what it's like to be a single mother.
I'm also having a hard time with DS, I just have no energy to play with him. I feel so guilty. He entertains himself well but I wish I could do more. I find I'm relying on tv at points throughout the day to occupy him too which I don't want him to get used to. Thank goodness this apartment will be done this weekend and that DH has 5 weeks off for Hudson's arrival, DS1 is going to be his main focus.
3 weeks left - I'm sooo ready lol!

Yep cvd I have been so exhausted!!! It had just been a crazy past 2 weeks. I usually don't have energy to play with my son with the pregnancy and the anemia but I really try hard to keep him occupied with things other than tv like you said. Sometimes I just let him go in his cars room/music room and play his drum set or his cars while I lay on the floor, lol. Not too much longer hun!

[Praying4Pink]

Well we buried my uncle on Saturday. My baby shower was also Saturday. Joelle received a ton of gifts, mostly clothes so now I am purchasing all the stuff she needs, lol. I already bought her a swing, my breastfeeding pillow and supplies, memory book, and a sleep n play rocker. Now I just need her bassinet and I will be ready for her arrival!!!!

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[Pearl327]

How is everyone feeling???

I'm EXHAUSTED. We are just finishing renos on our rental unit, finally. This last month I truly know what it's like to be a single mother.
I'm also having a hard time with DS, I just have no energy to play with him. I feel so guilty. He entertains himself well but I wish I could do more. I find I'm relying on tv at points throughout the day to occupy him too which I don't want him to get used to. Thank goodness this apartment will be done this weekend and that DH has 5 weeks off for Hudson's arrival, DS1 is going to be his main focus.
3 weeks left - I'm sooo ready lol!

CVD its your birth month already.:cheerteam:
I know how you feel with the tiredness though. It seems that DD is acting up more then normal ( or maybe I just have less energy interact with her and she is getting board)

You are so lucky with your DH getting 5 weeks off. Mine will be lucky to have a full week off as they have recently taken on a new contract which means way more work for him plus they are implementing a new computer system in June :( . But luckly I have my parents who are retired early, a sister in law who is a teacher who will be off work for 2 months from the start of July and 2 younger sisters who are in Uni so will be off all summer too.

[Mum23boys]

Hey :-) my emergency c section with number 1 he was 7lb 15 but they told me ds 3 would be 9lb 6 and I took no notice and still had my homebirth and he was only 7lb10 so I take absolutely no notice of what they though part of ne thinks 3 weeks early would be nice I know from previous experience not to mess with Mother Nature unless necessary plus I really want another home birth and oddly although measuring big this is my smallest bump by far

[fish2012]

praying that looks like so much fun ;-0 and what a lovely lot of gifts, do you guys get the baby a gift when it's born too? you won't be able to move LOL

[Atsaukina1]

p4p- wow lots of goodies- so loved:)
the lil shoes/socks are sooo adorable love those:)

[Praying4Pink]

praying that looks like so much fun ;-0 and what a lovely lot of gifts, do you guys get the baby a gift when it's born too? you won't be able to move LOL

No fish the baby won't get a gift when she is born. Here we do everything before the baby is born but. No worries I'm a bit OCD so I have already put that round of gifts away. Yes there's more, lol. The people who didn't make it to the shower are giving me gifts also so it is all very exciting!

[Praying4Pink]

p4p- wow lots of goodies- so loved:)
the lil shoes/socks are sooo adorable love those:)

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[Praying4Pink]

I went for my second 3D/4D session and despite all the challenges...terrible weather, tech running super late, equipment acting up...baby Joelle is adorable and a whopping 4 lbs 13 oz! Pictures to follow!

[cvd]

Praying4pink - your shower looks LOVELY. You and Joelle are lucky girls ;) Hope you had fun! And glad she is doing so well, can't wait to see your ultrasound pics!!!!

We are definitely really lucky DH can take the 5 weeks off, his work was so good about it. It's called parental leave here so he gets partial pay through the government which is nice. He could take more time but the partial pay isn't enough lol. With recovering from the c-section, a newborn and a 2 year old - I will need him!!!!
Can't believe my countdown has made it to the "teens"... NINETEEN DAYS wow!

[Jadis]

Nineteen days! Yikes...that makes me want to run upstairs and start sorting baby clothes! If Hudson will be here in 19 days, Maggie won't be too far behind him and I've got so much to do! I'm so excited for you, CVD. It's been a bit quiet in here but, 19 days from now, the board will be full of the word *stalking* or *waiting for news on Hudson*....we'll all be glued to our screens waiting for news of his safe arrival. Of course, you may need a few days to recover before you update us all!

[Praying4Pink]

Nineteen days! Yikes...that makes me want to run upstairs and start sorting baby clothes! If Hudson will be here in 19 days, Maggie won't be too far behind him and I've got so much to do! I'm so excited for you, CVD. It's been a bit quiet in here but, 19 days from now, the board will be full of the word *stalking* or *waiting for news on Hudson*....we'll all be glued to our screens waiting for news of his safe arrival. Of course, you may need a few days to recover before you update us all!

LOL Jadis I feel the same way. I actually have to buy some Dreft so that I can start washing all of my newborn and 0-3 month clothes. AHHHHH! You have 47 days left and I have 48. I did a "Guess Joelle's Birthday Card" at the baby shower so I am very interested to see who guessed right. Mostly, everyone I know is saying I am going to have her a week or two early. We shall see. What do you have left to do Jadis? I have quite a bit to do also.

[Praying4Pink]

Praying4pink - your shower looks LOVELY. You and Joelle are lucky girls ;) Hope you had fun! And glad she is doing so well, can't wait to see your ultrasound pics!!!!

We are definitely really lucky DH can take the 5 weeks off, his work was so good about it. It's called parental leave here so he gets partial pay through the government which is nice. He could take more time but the partial pay isn't enough lol. With recovering from the c-section, a newborn and a 2 year old - I will need him!!!!
Can't believe my countdown has made it to the "teens"... NINETEEN DAYS wow!

cvd thanks so much! The shower was fun and considering we buried my husband's uncle only an hour and a half before the shower I think it went pretty well overall. A lot of people showed up...maybe about 45 or so. We had lots of food and games.

Wow 19 days! My coworker's last day was today and she will be delivering her second son on Tuesday. I'm so excited for her. Totally excited for you too! My DH is a school teacher so he will have the whole summer off with me and the baby. That is why I love having babies in the summer. If I am not mistaken he will be off for about 8 or 9 weeks with me. It is definitely a blessing.

[Mrs_P]

i have 53 days (plus as i always go over) feels like forever, although i am getting itchy feet to get in the loft and sort of the stuff whilst i can still fit in the hole especially as the spd is getting worse but then again don't want to spend the next two months falling over it all

[Mrs_P]

ps what lucky ladies all the help you'll get with your little ones. My hubby will only get a week and that includes the labor. I'm crossing my fingers the spd clears up fast otherwise with three boys and a babe i'll be well outnumbered and not mobile

[cvd]

Nineteen days! Yikes...that makes me want to run upstairs and start sorting baby clothes! If Hudson will be here in 19 days, Maggie won't be too far behind him and I've got so much to do! I'm so excited for you, CVD. It's been a bit quiet in here but, 19 days from now, the board will be full of the word *stalking* or *waiting for news on Hudson*....we'll all be glued to our screens waiting for news of his safe arrival. Of course, you may need a few days to recover before you update us all!
Hehe thank Jadis! Yes I definitely can't wait and I will for sure update you all because I will be so excited! I should have time - we are only letting immediate family come see the baby the first day and not until I give the "ok" that I feel well enough for visitors so I'm sure I will have time to pop on my phone :) I feel like I come on here everyday now because of my countdown LOL soon I will be counting HOURS!

[Praying4Pink]

Here are my 3D shots of Joelle. She was doing all kinds of things. Opening her eyes, yawning, swallowing amniotic fluid, sucking on her hands...just so excited to meet her!!!

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[cvd]

Here are my 3D shots of Joelle. She was doing all kinds of things. Opening her eyes, yawning, swallowing amniotic fluid, sucking on her hands...just so excited to meet her!!!

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Holy I came on at a good time! Just as you were posting these haha!! Awesome photos Praying! What a great experience! It will be SOOO neat to compare the 3D pics to the babies, it will probably be something I do in the first day hehe! Can't wait for you to meet her either!

[Mrs_P]

oh she is such a cutie and she looks just like a real baby (not that she's not real but she looks like a newborn if you know what i mean its weird to think they are that developed in there)

i feel such a lot of movements now i always wondered what they get up to, what a lovely sneak peak. I fancied a 3d scan but i have an nhs one to check placenta on the 14th anyway and it is a lot of money when babe needs such a lot of stuff anyway.

ps be funny to see if we can recognise her when she's born, maybe you could post a pic of her then and the scan for comparison see how much she changes in that time x

[Mrs_P]

Holy I came on at a good time! Just as you were posting these haha!! Awesome photos Praying! What a great experience! It will be SOOO neat to compare the 3D pics to the babies, it will probably be something I do in the first day hehe! Can't wait for you to meet her either!

LOL cvd great minds hey - you must have hit reply at the same time as me!

[cvd]

LOL cvd great minds hey - you must have hit reply at the same time as me!
Haha!! Now that's too funny!

[Mrs_P]

ok so all this talk of dates has got me spooked, i spent the afternoon in the loft, which although i was putting it off i'm glad i did as with the horrid spd i barely made it up there, would have really struggled in a few more weeks.

Although its sparked off a mammoth task as our loft is FULL with clothes of various sizes which all need sorting out ready for the boys to wear or getting rid of.

Still seems a bit weird to think the baby is a girl will hang onto all of my little boy clothes just in case at my scan on the 14th 'she' has grown a willy.

Was so lovely going through the boys old stuff though reminded me just how little they are and how much they have grown, can't believe my eldest is 8 and nearly as big as me now seems like 5 mins ago i was meeting him for the first time.

[Jadis]

I know what you mean, Mrs.P. Feels like I blinked and my DS1 is suddenly 5. I felt a bit sad getting rid of some of my favourite boys clothes, but replacing them with dresses eased the sting a bit. I've got piles of baby clothes to wash, sort and put away but I've been waiting on my DH to install a closet organization system into her room. It'll be done tomorrow, so I'll spend the day getting her clothes washed and hung up. I think I'll paint her chest of drawers this week, I'll post photos :)

[cvd]

Oh my goodness - I think Hudson has been attempting or is getting prepared to drop. Yesterday and today he has been really putting a lot of pressure down there. I had to sit, it totally took my breath away!!!! Every now and then I run to the mirror to check if my tummy has changed, it seems to look the same to me, but he's definitely working on it!

[Praying4Pink]

cvd - thanks! She was being quite the actress in there. And yes the pressure is becoming pretty bad for me too and you are further along than I am. I really think this little girl is going to come earlier than June 20th. We shall see...

Mrs. P - LOL about your comment, "she looks like a real baby". Love it! And yes I will be happy to post comparison pictures once she is born. Honestly, I had the 3D done with my son and to me he came out looking nothing like I expected, lol. Cute as a button but nothing like the 3D pics. And Baby P is NOT going to grow a willy, lmbo!

So my co worker who was six weeks ahead of me just delivered her baby this morning. I can't believe her pregnancy is over and that she is holding her little boy already. I am going to go see her tomorrow after work and I am so excited. I know holding him is going to make me want Joelle to come out!

OAN: Coach Factory Outlet had a Mother's Day Sale and the baby bags were 50% off! This is the one I ended up getting.

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[cvd]

cvd - thanks! She was being quite the actress in there. And yes the pressure is becoming pretty bad for me too and you are further along than I am. I really think this little girl is going to come earlier than June 20th. We shall see...

Mrs. P - LOL about your comment, "she looks like a real baby". Love it! And yes I will be happy to post comparison pictures once she is born. Honestly, I had the 3D done with my son and to me he came out looking nothing like I expected, lol. Cute as a button but nothing like the 3D pics. And Baby P is NOT going to grow a willy, lmbo!

So my co worker who was six weeks ahead of me just delivered her baby this morning. I can't believe her pregnancy is over and that she is holding her little boy already. I am going to go see her tomorrow after work and I am so excited. I know holding him is going to make me want Joelle to come out!

OAN: Coach Factory Outlet had a Mother's Day Sale and the baby bags were 50% off! This is the one I ended up getting.

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Love the bag! The style is similar to mine!! :) can't wait to use them

[Akalove]

Hi Ladies - just checking in at 28 weeks. C-section scheduled for July 26 if I can make it. Is anyone gaining more weight that previous pregnancies?

[cvd]

Hey ladies, hope everyone is doing well! Everyone must be really busy getting things ready :)

I'm looking forward to Monday when I am 37 weeks, it's a relief to know Hudson is then technically considered "full term", only 11 more sleeps for him to keep hanging out and plumping up! Can't believe I'll be holding my babe so soon!

[Jadis]

Happy Mother's Day from Canada! I finally sorted and washed all my baby clothes. They're hanging in all their sweet-smelling glory in her closet, waiting for her. It's hard to believe that next Mother's Day, I'll have 3 goons to gush over me.

[Maple]

Hi ladies!

Just checking in...
I have 4 weeks to go until I am either induced or get a c sect.. I still have scans fortnightly and growth is normal which I am so relieved about.
I have not weighed myself recently, but am feeling sore and heavy. I can't walk far, and cramp constantly. Everything is such an effort!
We are nearly ready for their arrival - room ready, new car coming this week, buggy, capsules etc purchased.. We have seriously spent a fortune.. Ugh.
Can't wait to meet them!

Hope everyone is good! XX

[Justjessica]

Hi everyone!
Thought I should check in too. I've been swamped here with kids with chicken pox, various gastro bugs and my stupid SPD meaning I can't even walk 5 minutes to school without being in loads of pain. Still at least I'll have a beautiful baby to show for it :) fingers crossed they will all stay well now till the end!

CVD - it's getting so near now. I'm so excited for you. My little boy is 4 on Saturday. May is a fab month to have a baby!
Maple- you're getting so close too. Can't believe where the time is going. Hope it's not too uncomfortable for you. Good luck!

Hope everyone else is doing well!

[Praying4Pink]

CVD - OMG I can't believe you only have 11 days left. I am so excited for you honey. I can't wait to see pictures of baby Hudson. He is going to be so adorable! And I too am excited about using your fancy new diaper bags, lol.

Jadis - I need to wash and sort too but I am procrastinating because she has so many clothes. When I started thinking about all that I had to wash - clothes, onesies, socks, bibs, burp cloths, sheets, blankets...Oh my! I am getting overwhelmed again, lol. We only have about 5 weeks to to honey! So excited!!!

Maple - I so hear you about the heaviness and I am only having one babe. I feel like her head is about to just pop right out from down below. I am having so much pressure and the BH contractions have not eased up even though I did increase my water intake. I have a ton a day and they are pretty intense. Not too much longer for either of us though :)

AFM: I am just trying to get everything ready to go. My bag has already been packed for a while. My son's bag is packed (to go to meme's house), my husband is slacking and his bag is not yet packed even though I keep reminding him, lol. All her gear has been purchased and let me tell you, babies are expensive! I don't even want to divulge how much I spent on her and that was even after the baby shower. She is my princess though so she is worth it! Well ladies we must keep on trucking and we will be at the finish line before we know it.

[cvd]

Thanks justjessica and praying4pink!!! Only EIGHT sleeps as of today, this is flying by. DH is on his last week of work! Eek getting so anxious!

I've started swelling :( I had to take my wedding rings off in fear they wouldn't cone off for the surgery if I left them on any longer lol so I sent them away to get cleaned!

Do any of you ladies use Facebook? I was thinking maybe it'd be nice to keep in touch?

[Mommyof3boys]

I'm glad to hear everyone is doing good. I just went to the doctor yesterday and everything looks great. They have officially moved my due date to June 28 after going back and forth a little between then and July 2. He did say that once I get past the next 2 weeks and hit the 36 week mark he won't do anything to stop labor once it starts so maybe I'm not doomed to have a 10 pounder after all.

Has anyone ever taken evening primrose oil? I was thinking about trying it after I hit 36 weeks to help soften the cervix but I wasn't sure if it was a good idea so I thought I would ask if anyone had any experience with it.

[Jadis]

Thanks justjessica and praying4pink!!! Only EIGHT sleeps as of today, this is flying by. DH is on his last week of work! Eek getting so anxious!

I've started swelling :( I had to take my wedding rings off in fear they wouldn't cone off for the surgery if I left them on any longer lol so I sent them away to get cleaned!

Do any of you ladies use Facebook? I was thinking maybe it'd be nice to keep in touch?

I'm on facebook, CVD! I'll pm you with my actual real life name with 2 conditions ;)First, no one knows that I've spent time on gender swaying sites and I'd wanna keep it that way. Secondly, I've spilled my baby's name here (Maggie) but no one else in my life is in the loop. I want to keep it secret till she's here, I'd like to unveil her name as part of our birth announcement. Coolio?

[Praying4Pink]

Thanks justjessica and praying4pink!!! Only EIGHT sleeps as of today, this is flying by. DH is on his last week of work! Eek getting so anxious!

I've started swelling :( I had to take my wedding rings off in fear they wouldn't cone off for the surgery if I left them on any longer lol so I sent them away to get cleaned!

Do any of you ladies use Facebook? I was thinking maybe it'd be nice to keep in touch?

Yep I have a FB. It will be nice for us all to KIT. Whoa cvd I didn't realize it was eight days away. Holy cow honey this is super exciting!!! I have not worn my wedding rings in a few months now. My feet did pretty good this go round but my hands started to swell early. My feet looked like blimps by this time when I was pregnant with my son. I remember my baby shower pictures from then and my feet were huge. They were actually scared I had PE but I didn't...just retained a lot of water.

[Pearl327]

I am on FB too and would love to know how you are all getting on with your little ones. No one in RL knows that we swayed though or that we are having a boy. So that has to be kept shush until he arrives

[Atsaukina1]

mommyof3boys- i would not advise anyone to try and induce labor at 36 weeks. even natural ways shoudl be reserved for emergency situations or after 41 weeks

[cvd]

Oh for sure no mention of any details etc! No one knows I swayed either but they do know its a boy named Hudson hehe :)

[Praying4Pink]

Oh for sure no mention of any details etc! No one knows I swayed either but they do know its a boy named Hudson hehe :)

Cvd I had to laugh at your PM because I didn't realize many people had my name. Wright is pretty common but the spelling of my first name isn't. I will search for you.

[Praying4Pink]

By the way cvd...I'm the one in white city. Lol

[cvd]

That helped praying lol! I sent you an add!

[Mommyof3boys]

mommyof3boys- i would not advise anyone to try and induce labor at 36 weeks. even natural ways shoudl be reserved for emergency situations or after 41 weeks

I don't think that evening primrose oil is used to induce labor. I think it just works to help soften the cervix in preparation for labor similar to the same affects of semen but I'm not exactly sure. I certainly don't want to induce labor so I guess I better read up on it a little more.

[Pearl327]

Has anyone ever taken evening primrose oil? I was thinking about trying it after I hit 36 weeks to help soften the cervix but I wasn't sure if it was a good idea so I thought I would ask if anyone had any experience with it.

I haven't tried it but I am going to give it a go this time around as last time my cervix didn't start to soften until I was in labour. I know this because my OB said that my cervix was very unfavourable for labour and he expected me to go at least a week overdue on my due date. The day before my labour started and I had a very long early labour as a result.

I doesn't cause you to go into labour. I don't really believe that any of these home remedies do unless you are ready to go anyway.

I have also read a study that said eating 7 dates per day from 36 weeks leads to an easier labour. I figure it wouldn't hurt to give that one a go too. It would just be a tasty snack if it does nothing so win/win situation.

[Mommyof3boys]

Pearl - I havn't heard that about dates before but I am going to check into it now.

[Praying4Pink]

That helped praying lol! I sent you an add!

Got it cvd! There were a bunch of me apparently, lol. Holy Moly 6 more days to go cvd!!!! Are you ready?

[Atsaukina1]

I don't think that evening primrose oil is used to induce labor. I think it just works to help soften the cervix in preparation for labor similar to the same affects of semen but I'm not exactly sure. I certainly don't want to induce labor so I guess I better read up on it a little more.

after looking into it sounds like that's what they use it for just to get cervix ready. if you have a history of long labors or stalling out might be a good option for you :)

[cvd]

Got it cvd! There were a bunch of me apparently, lol. Holy Moly 6 more days to go cvd!!!! Are you ready?

Yes!!! Nerves haven't even set in yet, I thought they would by now.



I had my very last prenatal appt this morning before surgery! All looked well except my blood pressure was a bit high, my ob is going away this weekend so she told me to really relax, no stress till surgery! Which is tough as we are going through MONSTER-IN-LAW drama!!!!!! My MIL is mad at us because my parents are taking Ryder for 2 days so Jared can stay with me at the hospital. She thinks that's incredibly wrong and neglectful. It's only 2 days..... We've left Ryder for a week before when we went to Mexico??? He will be fine. And he will still be seeing us through those days! She's also upset DH is taking 5 weeks off. She feels that after my c-section I should pretty much be able to walk out of the hospital. She doesn't seem to realize its major surgery (she has even had a csection too!!) Anyway. I'm trying to forget it, ignore her.. I'm not her daughter and although she is entitled to an opinion, being "mad" and yelling at us doesn't affect our decision of how we have planned to do things, just really makes her look silly and things really uncomfortable.

Phew rant over. LOL. So for the long one! She drives me up the wall.

[Jadis]

wow, CVD-your MIL needs to take a deep breath and a big step back. This is yourfamily and how you and Jared plan to manage a csection and a new baby is none of her business! I swear I'll never be that kind of Mother-in-law! I'd never want my daughter in law to feel the way you do, I'd want her to know that I support her and that's that. She really needs to simmer down.

[Praying4Pink]

Cvd that's crazy! I am leaving my son with my mom while I am in the hospital. I don't think it is neglectful at all. I mean it doesn't mean you love Ryder any less you just need time to recover and your husband is a big part of that process also. Heck everyone I know for the most part leaves their other children with someone while they are delivering. Not all bit most. Sorry about the drama dear :-(

[aroundtheworld]

So excited for you to meet your son, cvd!

[cvd]

Thanks Jadis and Praying! I totally agree!! I have been keeping my distance to keep my blood pressure down. We are going there for dinner tomorrow though so hoping she's in a good mood or we won't be stickin around!

Aroundtheworld - me too!! 5 more days, cant wait to see what he looks like :) glad the twins are doing so well!

[Atsaukina1]

sorry your mil is crazy cvd- lol- you def. need all the help you can get after a c-sec. especially when your other children are young and need help/attention. glad you have someone there to help.

[Bama Belle]

Cvd-sorry to hear that your MIL is giving you a hard time. Try to ignore her. You are lucky to have your DH home for 5 weeks. Maybe she is jealous that your parents are keeping Ryder while you are in the hospital.

[weeziewoozles]

Good luck CVD. I can't believe you'll see him so soon. I'm only 6 months! X

[Praying4Pink]

Cvd not too many more days honey. So exciting!!!!

[cvd]

Thank you ladies <3
3 more days, still not a bit nervous or anything! How is everyone else getting on??

[Atsaukina1]

wanting this babe to stay in as long as possible so I can soak up some summer fun with the fam. once babe comes we will be forced to be inside with the 100+ temps and humidity there's no safe way to be outside for babe.
3 days- you'll have the first babe fo the group and then they'll just start a popping out lol

[Maple]

Thank you ladies <3
3 more days, still not a bit nervous or anything! How is everyone else getting on??

Oh wow! So exciting! I can't wait to hear, and see a photo!

I just vacuumed/cleaned the inside of our car so we can sell it, then swept the garage out. I had to come inside and sit down.. Totally overdid it and feel sick now!? I'm really nesting but my body can't cope..
3 weeks to go for me, excited, but nervous at the thought of twins..

Best of luck CVD, thinking of you. Enjoy those precious first moments.

XX

[Jadis]

Oh ladies, I pushed myself way too far today! The nesting instinct has kicked in and I spent all day weeding, planting and tending my gardens. They look much better, but my back is wrecked! I'm planning to paint the baby's chest of drawers tomorrow, hope my body's up for the project. I've got so much crap I want to get done before I'm swamped with newborn demands. CVD-I'm so excited for you. You're going to be the one who starts off all of our announcements, can't wait for a picture. I'll be stalking here and on facebook too!

[Pearl327]

Hi ladies. I have been MIA the past few days. First my granny passed away then my DD who had developmental dysphasia of her left hip got called on a cancellation date for her operation. ( if we didn't do it now it would be some time in August) so we thought it best to get it over and done with while the little man is much easier to manage in my belly. She is back home now and won't be able to walk for about 2 weeks but she is in good spirits. We have our days planned out with play doh, colouring, dvd's and short walks out in the buggy, jigsaws and visitors calling over.

Best of luck this week CVD if I don't get a chance to log in again. Hopefully everyone else is doing ok

[Bama Belle]

Pearl - sorry to hear about your granny. I'm glad to hear that your DD is feeling a little better. Best wishes for a speedy recovery.

[heidih1977]

Hi CVD-best of luck for tomorrow! We are looking forward to hearing all the details and seeing little Hudson!!

[Jadis]

Oh pearl, sounds like you've had your hands full! Best wishes for your DD's surgery and recovery. Sorry about your gran.

[cvd]

Thank you ladies!!!! I will be snuggling my little man in about 24 hours! I can't wait. We spent all yesterday cleaning, I'm definitely getting nervous! Just at my pre op now :)

[5boysandcounting]

Thank you ladies!!!! I will be snuggling my little man in about 24 hours! I can't wait. We spent all yesterday cleaning, I'm definitely getting nervous! Just at my pre op now :)

Good luck cvd! I can't wait to see pics of your new arrival xxxx

[Mum23boys]

Hi ladies sorry Ive been awol for ages - My dad has been taken ill in hospital with Pneumonia and he hs developed diabeties which made them do some tests and its looking like he has cancer :-( Ive been bck and forth from london to wales and am exhausted.

CVD - So excited for you tomorrow

[Mrs_P]

sorry some of you girls have been having such a rough time of it lately with family illnesses, pearl i hope your little girl bounces back quickly

just wanted to say good luck for tomorrow cassie will be thinking about you and hudson x

[LO123]

I too have not been in for ages. Life has just been crazy. Wanted to quickly pop in though and say good luck CVD for tomorrow. So exciting you are about to meet your little boy.....

[Justjessica]

Good luck CVD tomorrow!!!! Thinking of you.

Sorry to the other ladies who are having such a tough time.

[Jadis]

Mum23, I'm so sorry to hear about your dad. Hope he's well again soon.
CVD-eeeeeek!!! Very excited for you :) Sleep well tonight, I'm thinking of ya.

[cvd]

It's currently 1:40am here and I CANNOT sleep lol I'm actually starving and it's keeping me up, but I can't eat or drink anything of course :( we will be leaving for the hospital in 4 hours. I'm feeling a bit guilty for ending Hudson's cozy stay before he says so! Eek. Trying to get back to sleep lol

[Praying4Pink]

Good Luck CVD!!!! Hope you are snuggling your little man as we speak or if not very soon!

Yes ladies I too am trying to nest but alas this back and hip pain is not allowing me to cope either :thumbsdown: I have at least washed all her newborn and 0-3 onesies (haven't even touched the actual outfits yet), sleepers and gowns, receiving blankets, burp cloths, hats, hand mittens, socks, and all of the padding on her swing, rocker, and bassinet. Her room is coming along but she will be rooming with us for the first 5 months so there is no dire rush with that. Other than that I am just getting the bedrooms cleaned up and just getting the house disinfected and cleaned, lol.

How is everyone else coming along?

[Mrs_P]

Aw cvd have been thinking of you hunny, bet its really nerve wracking just before knowing exactly when they are going to come. I really hope all goes smoothly for you both and ryder copes ok with sharing mummy. Can't wait for your update x

Praying - not very well i am about the same as you - although not washed anything. Still got lots to get too (like a mattress for the moses basket and cot) on the other side though i still have at least 4 weeks even if they take me in early. I also have two uni assignments to do and my brain has turned to mush - which is my bigger problem, especially now i have been threatened with a section and everything is up in the air i can't seem to think about anything else but the baby.

I did have so many decorating plans and wanted to do all the boys rooms and our room before she arrived as you can't paint around little ones but with the back pain and spd i can barely walk let alone climb a ladder to decorate - still never mind i'm sure if worst comes to worst it will all still be there in 6 months or so.

Anyone any ideas what i should expect if i have a section - how immobile i am likely to be and for how long?

[Atsaukina1]

coming on here to check on cvd- all these diff. time zones I know no idea what day or time it is for you lol. hope everything goes perfect and lil guy is in your arms soon:)
as for gettign ready uggg- i will be moving at 35 weeks prego. def. not by choice. so it will be crunch tim ein me trying to have energy and be able to move to unpack and get house ready for babe. soo stressful. hoping to relax and have some summer fun first:)

[Praying4Pink]

Aw cvd have been thinking of you hunny, bet its really nerve wracking just before knowing exactly when they are going to come. I really hope all goes smoothly for you both and ryder copes ok with sharing mummy. Can't wait for your update x

Praying - not very well i am about the same as you - although not washed anything. Still got lots to get too (like a mattress for the moses basket and cot) on the other side though i still have at least 4 weeks even if they take me in early. I also have two uni assignments to do and my brain has turned to mush - which is my bigger problem, especially now i have been threatened with a section and everything is up in the air i can't seem to think about anything else but the baby.

I did have so many decorating plans and wanted to do all the boys rooms and our room before she arrived as you can't paint around little ones but with the back pain and spd i can barely walk let alone climb a ladder to decorate - still never mind i'm sure if worst comes to worst it will all still be there in 6 months or so.

Anyone any ideas what i should expect if i have a section - how immobile i am likely to be and for how long?

I hear you on that Mrs. P! I am in an accelerated class now and I have one assignment every week. My poor teacher has been getting them late every week but she has been so nice about everything. I only have 3 left to complete but so afraid she will come before I have a chance to complete the class which becomes more complex because university doesn't offer incomplete grades any longer.

I haven't had a section but all three of my co workers have. Basically you will not be able to lift anything other than the baby for about 8 weeks is what I am told. Everyone heals differently. Not to scare you but one of my co workers did something around the house (very light) and ended up with a open section wound so you do have to be careful.

[heidih1977]

Sorry to hear about your Granny Pearl and really hope all goes well with your daughter!

Mum23- that's awful news about your dad....really hope he can get the required treatment and then make a prompt recovery. It's a lot to handle being pregnant and 3 other kids to mind too.

I have had two sections and really you are out of sorts for the first two weeks. I was fitter after the second, but then the birth before was shorter. My first birth was over 12 hrs and the c section ended being full anesthetic so I was really knocked for 6 after all that. But you do need to give yourself 2 weeks of taking it relatively easy...as easy as you can with 3 other kids running around the house. Think I stopped the pain killers after 3 days with the second. Will be facing another in 5 weeks hoping to get the date tomorrow from the surgeon in the hospital. I have vicious sciatica but it comes and goes now...I heard that spd business is really very nasty. But at least you know the end is near (enough!) and then it will be all worth it when you hold your daughter!

[cvd]

Hi everyone!!! Just popping on - Hudson Aubrey Van Dorp was born at 8:46am. He's so precious. Weighed 7lbs 14oz which is EXACTLY what Ryder weighed! Nursed like a champ for the first time and has been napping since! Surgery went fantastic, I'll be getting out of bed this afternoon says the nurse. Everything has been great. So glad he's here and is healthy as can be. I just love him so much!

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[weeziewoozles]

Hi everyone!!! Just popping on - Hudson Aubrey Van Dorp was born at 8:46am. He's so precious. Weighed 7lbs 14oz which is EXACTLY what Ryder weighed! Nursed like a champ for the first time and has been napping since! Surgery went fantastic, I'll be getting out of bed this afternoon says the nurse. Everything has been great. So glad he's here and is healthy as can be. I just love him so much!


CONGRATULATIONS! Baby number one for our group x

[Bama Belle]

Congratulations CVD! He is adorable!

[heidih1977]

Huge congrats cvd-he's beautiful!

[3boys]

Congratulations CVD he is beautiful!! :celebrate:

[Dreamofpink]

Many congratulations on your precious little boy Cvd!! Been thinking of you today, glad it all went well :)

Sent from my LG-E400 using Tapatalk 2

[Mrs_P]

Aw cassie huge congrats, Hudson is gorgeous. I hope your coping ok after the surgery x

[5boysandcounting]

Congrats. He is gorgeous, what a cutie! so glad everything went well. I've been thinking about you today xx

[Pearl327]

Hi everyone!!! Just popping on - Hudson Aubrey Van Dorp was born at 8:46am. He's so precious. Weighed 7lbs 14oz which is EXACTLY what Ryder weighed! Nursed like a champ for the first time and has been napping since! Surgery went fantastic, I'll be getting out of bed this afternoon says the nurse. Everything has been great. So glad he's here and is healthy as can be. I just love him so much!

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Congratulations Cvd. He is fabulous. Delighted all went well for you.

[Mommyof3boys]

Congratulations CVD!!!!

[Jadis]

Congrats, CVD! He's so precious. Well, ladies-I don't know about you but Hudson's arrival makes my own baby's birth seem so much closer! The ball is rolling now :)

[Mrs_P]

Congrats, CVD! He's so precious. Well, ladies-I don't know about you but Hudson's arrival makes my own baby's birth seem so much closer! The ball is rolling now :)

mines still feeling a bit up in air to be honest - i could be just under 4 weeks away (if i have a section at 39 weeks - 18/06) or i could be at most 7 weeks away if my placenta moves, i stay natural and go late - feels like a life time

BUT on the other hand its 9 days til June and we're up next - how exciting roll on June (the babies seem to have gone awol in the other group - we need some more newborns!)

[Mommyof3boys]

As far as being prepared for this baby's arrival. We are not ready at all yet. Our bedroom is torn apart because we started remodeling it about a month ago and are not finished yet, but hopefully it will be done within the next couple of weeks. We still have to prepare the bedroom downstairs for our oldest boy which will involve clearing out the room, ripping up the carpet, painting, sewing curtains and putting in new carpet. We are also going to recarpet the living room so we will have to rip out that carpet. I have washed some of the clothes with a stain remover but I will need to rewash them again because it has been a few months and I was really just trying to get the stains out. We have purchased some new clothes for this baby and they all need to be washed as well. I do have a pack of diapers and a stroller now so I guess I am ahead of where I was a few weeks ago though. My plan for the upcoming holiday weekend is to finish up my shopping for a carseat, swing, etc and get all of the clothes washed as well prepping all of the cloth diapers and maybe if I can manage to gain control of our monsterous laundry pile in the living room we can set up the bassinet in there. I also want to have my older 3 boys pack their overnight bags so they are ready.

On a positive note though I do feel way more prepared mentally for this baby then I have with any of the other 3 so if everything doesn't get finished in time I'm sure it will be fine and will work out rather than being frazzled and stressed like I was at the end with the last two pregnancies.

[Justjessica]

Huge congratulations! He's beautiful. Pleased to hear you are doing so well xxx

[Jadis]

My baby shower is this weekend! Eeeeeek...I'm very excited about it.

[NearlyDone]

Eeek cant believe babies are starting to be born......exciting!!!!! huge congrats cdv he is gorgeous xx

[Maple]

CVD! Congratulations!! First baby on the thread, yay! Just gorgeous. Glad you are both well. Enjoy him XX

[dreamingpink77]

Huge Congratulations cvd, baby Hudson is simply adorable. He has such a puffy cute face! So glad to hear everything went well both for you and your little one :) I'm so happy to hear that our babies are starting to make their entrance into this world :) Good luck to everybody...there's gonna be a roller coaster of births in this thread soon!

[cvd]

Thank you for all your kind words ladies. Means a lot! He is so great. Everything has been perfect. Crossing my fingers we get the go ahead to go home in the morning! Here is a picture!
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Mrs P - the first 2-3 weeks were very hard on me the first time. Never really left my bed or the couch unless I had to. I'm not sure how I'd manage without DH being off for 5 weeks this time, Ryder still relies on us for just about everything. As mentioned your not really supposed to lift more then baby for about 6-8 weeks which is tough when there are other kiddies to take care of of course! Hope you don't have to have an unwanted section!!

[aroundtheworld]

What a handsome little boy! Congratulations cvd!

[LO123]

Congrats CVD, he is adorable. So exciting to see the start of the babies being born.

[Mrs_P]

thanks cvd its really nice to chat to someone who is going through - please keep us updated with how your both doing, Hudson is so lovely and he looks so perfect he's not scrunched up or out of shape like newborns can be he is just munchy

[3boys]

CVD I can't get over how scrummy he is!

[Praying4Pink]

[QUOTE=cvd;407480]Hi everyone!!! Just popping on - Hudson Aubrey Van Dorp was born at 8:46am. He's so precious. Weighed 7lbs 14oz which is EXACTLY what Ryder weighed! Nursed like a champ for the first time and has been napping since! Surgery went fantastic, I'll be getting out of bed this afternoon says the nurse. Everything has been great. So glad he's here and is healthy as can be. I just love him so much!

Congrats Cvd! I think Hudson is just downright adorable! He looks so mellow and content. I agree with the others...seeing pics of Hudson makes our births so much closer. I can smell Joelle already. I have actually been pretty nervous about the possibility of having a section although there is currently no indication of me having one. I have been doing some spinning babies positions to ensure that she is anterior. Hopefully there will be no issues, especially considering I was in labor for 22 hours with my first. This one should be easy peasy!

[Praying4Pink]

My baby shower is this weekend! Eeeeeek...I'm very excited about it.

Awe Jadis I hope your shower is a blast! I am still getting gifts from people who couldn't attend. Make sure we see some pics.

[Mrs_P]

OMG i am 8 months pregnant today and its officially only 6 days til June and we are up ladies - how exciting, we need a group ticker!

Soooooo for June we have (out of those still posting regularly):

Dreamingpink77 June 9, 2013

aroundtheworld June 17, 2013

OneLastDream - June 19, 2013

Praying4Pink June 20, 2013

KidAtHeart June 22, 2013

Mrs_P June 25, 2013

Jadis June 25, 2013

NearlyDone June 25, 2013

Looks like there are three of us due on the same date - wonder who will be first? I have no ideas with this little lady, if i have a section she will be evicted at 39 weeks otherwise her brothers were 3, 4 and 8 days late and her mama is never on time for anything either (despite trying - but hey i do have three kids or at least that's my excuse now they are here!)

[OneLastDream]

Congrats cvd - he's gorgeous xx

[Mommyof3boys]

I am also due in June. They have officially moved me to June 28 but will likely bring me in at 39 weeks around June 21 due to my very fast labors.

[Mommyof3boys]

We are still having a lot of trouble coming up with a name. The only thing we even like at all at this point is Owen Michael but our last name is Gardner so I'm really struggling with it because his initials would be OMG. What do you all think about that? I really don't want him to be made fun of as he gets older but we have given each our our boys a middle name after someone in our family and we are running out of family members between all of the boys that have been born between both of our families.

[iluvmy4sons]

[QUOTE=Mommyof3boys;409188]We are still having a lot of trouble coming up with a name. The only thing we even like at all at this point is Owen Michael but our last name is Gardner so I'm really struggling with it because his initials would be OMG. What do you all think about that? I really don't want him to be made fun of as he gets older but we have given each our our boys a middle name after someone in our family and we are running out of family members between all of the boys that have been born between both of our families.[/QUOTE/]

I like the name Owen Michael. If we had a boy it was going to be Owen or Eoin(Irish spelling). We were thinking Thomas as a middle name.

[Mum23boys]

Owen is fab we have an Owen James , Ellis Anthony and Liam Thomas so I naturally love Owen Thomas :-)

[cvd]

My baby shower is this weekend! Eeeeeek...I'm very excited about it.

Hope your shower went well! I'm sure you girls got spoiled :)

[cvd]

[QUOTE=cvd;407480]

Congrats Cvd! I think Hudson is just downright adorable! He looks so mellow and content. I agree with the others...seeing pics of Hudson makes our births so much closer. I can smell Joelle already. I have actually been pretty nervous about the possibility of having a section although there is currently no indication of me having one. I have been doing some spinning babies positions to ensure that she is anterior. Hopefully there will be no issues, especially considering I was in labor for 22 hours with my first. This one should be easy peasy!
I can't wait to see pics of the other babies! I'm so anxious to hear who's going to be next! I'm sure you'll be able to avoid a section!




Has anyone heard from sweetpea recently? I think her due with the twins was early June. I wonder how she's doing??

[Jadis]

I have an Owen too! I've got Owen Andrew and Simon Alexander. I'm starting to change my mind about the baby's name-we were thinking "Maggie" but now, I'm leaning towards Molly Alyssa.

My baby shower is at 1:00 today!

[Bama Belle]

I am also due in June. They have officially moved me to June 28 but will likely bring me in at 39 weeks around June 21 due to my very fast labors.

I'm due June 28 too and having a c-section on June 21.

[cvd]

I'm due June 28 too and having a c-section on June 21.

What a great day! First day of summer, that's my DS1s bday!!

[Mrs_P]

updated June list:

Dreamingpink77 June 9th

aroundtheworld June 17th

OneLastDream - June 19th

Praying4Pink June 20th

Mommyof3boys June 21st

Bama Belle June 21st

KidAtHeart June 22nd

Mrs_P June 25th

Jadis June 25th

NearlyDone June 25th

so any votes on who will be first

[OneLastDream]

I hope it's me!!!! I'm really restless!!! X


updated June list:

Dreamingpink77 June 9th

aroundtheworld June 17th

OneLastDream - June 19th

Praying4Pink June 20th

Mommyof3boys June 21st

Bama Belle June 21st

KidAtHeart June 22nd

Mrs_P June 25th

Jadis June 25th

NearlyDone June 25th

so any votes on who will be first

[Dreamofpink]

updated June list:

Dreamingpink77 June 9th

aroundtheworld June 17th

OneLastDream - June 19th

Praying4Pink June 20th

Mommyof3boys June 21st

Bama Belle June 21st

KidAtHeart June 22nd

Mrs_P June 25th

Jadis June 25th

NearlyDone June 25th

so any votes on who will be first

Good luck ladies!! I'm stalking this thread regularly, can't wait to see some more babies! Not long now....:D

Sent from my LG-E400 using Tapatalk 2

[Mrs_P]

me to i love seeing all the new babies arrive, and it all feels all the more closer now Hudson is here! Feels like there haven't been many babies on the other thread for a while, either all the girls have stopped posting or we are due are a run on babies soon, looks like Suregena is waiting still but that seems to be about it

[Maple]

updated June list:

Dreamingpink77 June 9th

aroundtheworld June 17th

OneLastDream - June 19th

Praying4Pink June 20th

Mommyof3boys June 21st

Bama Belle June 21st

KidAtHeart June 22nd

Mrs_P June 25th

Jadis June 25th

NearlyDone June 25th

so any votes on who will be first

I will be having an induction or c section the week of June 10th.. I find out a date at my scan/specialist appointment this week... Eek!

[Mrs_P]

how exiciting - twin girls - you may well be first, don't forget the pics, twins will be sooooo cute

[Maple]

how exiciting - twin girls - you may well be first, don't forget the pics, twins will be sooooo cute

Pics for sure!

Good luck to everyone! XX

[Maple]

I have an Owen too! I've got Owen Andrew and Simon Alexander. I'm starting to change my mind about the baby's name-we were thinking "Maggie" but now, I'm leaning towards Molly Alyssa.

My baby shower is at 1:00 today!


Jadis - how was your shower?

I'm sure it was super fun.. Lots of beautiful gifts? XX

[Mommyof3boys]

I go in to the Dr. today to begin my weekly appointments. I think they will do a group B-strep test and check to see if I am dialated which I usually am a little at this point. I'm excited to see if things are moving along.

[Jadis]

Jadis - how was your shower?

I'm sure it was super fun.. Lots of beautiful gifts? XX

Maple, it was lovely! A real celebration of our little girl. My house is now packed full of pink and frilly things, I'm just feeling so blessed. I laid out all of our gifts and snapped a photo just to post here, but it won't upload for me!! Gah! I'm so frustrated. I'll try again today.

How are you and those beans feeling?

[cvd]

Went to the doctor today!
Hudson now weighs 7lbs 10oz (left the hospital at 7lbs 4oz). All looks well. He has a little bit of jaundice being a bit early but it's normal she said. She sounded concerned about his feeding though.. cause he only nurses about 10 mins every 2-3 hours. That's how DS1 nursed. I thought 6oz gained in 6 days sounded ok - I just have boys who eat efficiently lol! I have to go back next Wednesday to make sure he's reached his birth weight (again, she seems so concerned, I think he's doing fine, he's only 4oz away).

[cvd]

Maple, it was lovely! A real celebration of our little girl. My house is now packed full of pink and frilly things, I'm just feeling so blessed. I laid out all of our gifts and snapped a photo just to post here, but it won't upload for me!! Gah! I'm so frustrated. I'll try again today.

How are you and those beans feeling?

Glad the shower went so well!!! Can't wait to see your pic. I'm sure it must feel so much more real now that she's coming :)

[Mrs_P]

cvd hudson sounds like he is doing great, don't let her worry you. Mine only ever nursed for 10 mins every 2-3 hours to, i had a good let down and a fast milk supply as long as he seems content he's doing fine. I spent ages trying to find ways to get mine to nurse longer til the midwife actually saw them feeding and how much how fast they swallowed they all got plenty they were just efficient at it

[Praying4Pink]

I go in to the Dr. today to begin my weekly appointments. I think they will do a group B-strep test and check to see if I am dialated which I usually am a little at this point. I'm excited to see if things are moving along.

I just had mine done two Friday's ago. Still waiting for the results though. They said a week but I called on Friday (after they cancelled my appointment) and they had not gotten the results yet. I really hope I don't have to get the antibiotics this time because then I can simply get a hep lock instead of the actual iv line. That was a super pain trucking that drip every time I wanted to go to the restroom or move through my contractions.

[Praying4Pink]

cvd hudson sounds like he is doing great, don't let her worry you. Mine only ever nursed for 10 mins every 2-3 hours to, i had a good let down and a fast milk supply as long as he seems content he's doing fine. I spent ages trying to find ways to get mine to nurse longer til the midwife actually saw them feeding and how much how fast they swallowed they all got plenty they were just efficient at it

Mrs. P I would like to know if your babies had any problems as far as gas or reflux or colic because of your let down? I am only asking because my first attempt at bf'ing my son was an epic fail so I am trying to get as much information as possible this go round. I have heard that fast let downs can cause a baby discomfort or gas so I was just wondering. Also, when I pumped for my son...man my milk was flying out like crazy so maybe that accounted for him not wanting to breastfeed? Just curious is all. :kissy:

[Mrs_P]

its so weird how they do things differently between countries we don't get the group strep b test thing or an internal (unless you are in labor)

[Praying4Pink]

Went to the doctor today!
Hudson now weighs 7lbs 10oz (left the hospital at 7lbs 4oz). All looks well. He has a little bit of jaundice being a bit early but it's normal she said. She sounded concerned about his feeding though.. cause he only nurses about 10 mins every 2-3 hours. That's how DS1 nursed. I thought 6oz gained in 6 days sounded ok - I just have boys who eat efficiently lol! I have to go back next Wednesday to make sure he's reached his birth weight (again, she seems so concerned, I think he's doing fine, he's only 4oz away).

cvd Hudson looks like he is doing great! I'm no expert on the bf'ing so I can't help there but he looks healthy to me. I think as long as he is gaining appropriately and he seems satisfied then it should be fine. I just went to a bf'ing class and the LC there said it may take up to three weeks for them to get back to their birth weight and/or surpass it. Again, I am def no expert but just thought I would share.

[Mrs_P]

Mrs. P I would like to know if your babies had any problems as far as gas or reflux or colic because of your let down? I am only asking because my first attempt at bf'ing my son was an epic fail so I am trying to get as much information as possible this go round. I have heard that fast let downs can cause a baby discomfort or gas so I was just wondering. Also, when I pumped for my son...man my milk was flying out like crazy so maybe that accounted for him not wanting to breastfeed? Just curious is all. :kissy:

No not really, my first had a lot of feeding problems but that was more due to his special needs (looking back he struggled even then with the breathe suck swallow rhythm) but thats how i ended up with such a good milk supply, i expressed every few hours with a hospital grade pump and ended up producing 60oz a day (i felt like a cow!). With the other two it came back just as strong and as much but it was so much easier. Neither ds2 or ds3 had reflux or anything and i never really got much gas out of any of them either, none of them were sicky babies either.

From memory ds3 struggled a little at first and would pull off looking a bit shocked and end up covering himself in the milk before he'd try again. I would definitely try it with an open mind, i was adamant after the problems i had with my first i wouldn't feed my second but he took to it like a duck to water and it was so easy.

It does make sense though that a fast supply could cause gas but i'm not sure there is anything you can do to slow it down

[Mommyof3boys]

I just got back from the Dr. and I'm not dilated yet:( but he did do a quick ultrasound to make sure the baby was head down because the heartbeat was up so high and he wanted to make sure. The head is down:) but just up really high still. I told him that I wouldn't be sad if the baby had turned into a girl so he checked and said that if I hadn't told him it was boy he would have said he didn't know because he wasn't sure and what he thought might be boy parts looked more like the cord. I told him that I am going to buy boy stuff because it appeared pretty obvious in the last ultrasound and I would rather waste my money buying a few boys things and get pleasantly surprised then be sad again if I got my hopes up for a girl. But I can't help being a little excited that maybe there is some hope.

[Mommyof3boys]

Praying- I didn't even know that they would do a hep lock until this pregnancy and I am definetly going to see if I can have one too. My labors are really quick and I hate being tied to that stupid IV pole and it seems like it takes FOREVER to get them to take it out afterwards. They did induce me before so I guess they would have had to give me one, but I'm going to see if they will try just breaking my water this time if it comes to that those if things get going on their own without pitocin.

[cvd]

cvd hudson sounds like he is doing great, don't let her worry you. Mine only ever nursed for 10 mins every 2-3 hours to, i had a good let down and a fast milk supply as long as he seems content he's doing fine. I spent ages trying to find ways to get mine to nurse longer til the midwife actually saw them feeding and how much how fast they swallowed they all got plenty they were just efficient at it

Thanks for the reassurance mrs p! I was the same way as you with DS1 and he's never had a weight problem so I didn't see her concerns. I had to laugh at your comment about DS3 pulling away looking shocked and getting covered. I remember that happening too!

Praying - I went to lactation consultants and everything because I honestly thought I was drowning DS1 with my let down etc lol he adjusted after a little bit. We did notice a bit of gas issue in the beginning but it went away, we played with his legs to help him. I hope nursing goes smoothly for you this time! I get a lot of pain in the beginning because BOTH these boys are just rough eaters (again, I seen numerous people the first time thinking it was a latch issue but nope, he just ate hard and I'm sensitive lol!) but just keep on trucking! I hope it works out :)

[cvd]

Praying- I didn't even know that they would do a hep lock until this pregnancy and I am definetly going to see if I can have one too. My labors are really quick and I hate being tied to that stupid IV pole and it seems like it takes FOREVER to get them to take it out afterwards. They did induce me before so I guess they would have had to give me one, but I'm going to see if they will try just breaking my water this time if it comes to that those if things get going on their own without pitocin.

It does seen like it takes forever to get them to take it out!!! Obviously mine was in long cause of the surgery but after it wasn't necessary anymore I had to pretty much bargain with my nurse to get it out. Glad baby is head down and I hope you get your pleasant surprise! Not long now!

[Praying4Pink]

Praying- I didn't even know that they would do a hep lock until this pregnancy and I am definetly going to see if I can have one too. My labors are really quick and I hate being tied to that stupid IV pole and it seems like it takes FOREVER to get them to take it out afterwards. They did induce me before so I guess they would have had to give me one, but I'm going to see if they will try just breaking my water this time if it comes to that those if things get going on their own without pitocin.

Same here! My first was an induction after water bag broke so I had no choice. But with this one I am really hoping my labor starts on its own. It would be pretty ironic if my water broke again and I had to be induced again. But I was excited about the possibility of a hep lock and they actually mentioned it at my L&D class at the hospital so I know they will do one for me unless I need another intervention (pitocin or antibiotics for group B). I also want to be able to labor in the tub for a bit so having the hep lock would help.

I have had them check at every single u/s i have had which all together totaled 4 and every time she was still a she, lol. I do have some hope for you though. But I agree that you can buy the boy stuff and then if it turns out to be a girl just do an exchange. And that my dear would be one pleasant and exciting exchange!!

[Maple]

Maple, it was lovely! A real celebration of our little girl. My house is now packed full of pink and frilly things, I'm just feeling so blessed. I laid out all of our gifts and snapped a photo just to post here, but it won't upload for me!! Gah! I'm so frustrated. I'll try again today.

How are you and those beans feeling?

Ah sounds lovely! Yes - try the pic upload again! Pink is a nice change huh?

I am feeling good surprisingly, just can't wait for them to arrive now : ) They are putting on weight well, I however have not put on any extra weight in 10 weeks.. I am losing it to them rapidly! It's great they have got to 34 + wks so far. Would love to go into natural labour before the induction or c section at 36 wks.. I'm a little scared!?

XX

[Maple]

Went to the doctor today!
Hudson now weighs 7lbs 10oz (left the hospital at 7lbs 4oz). All looks well. He has a little bit of jaundice being a bit early but it's normal she said. She sounded concerned about his feeding though.. cause he only nurses about 10 mins every 2-3 hours. That's how DS1 nursed. I thought 6oz gained in 6 days sounded ok - I just have boys who eat efficiently lol! I have to go back next Wednesday to make sure he's reached his birth weight (again, she seems so concerned, I think he's doing fine, he's only 4oz away).

Yay! Sounds like he is doing just fine. Don't let them worry you! They always want new babies to be doing just that little bit better, when in reality, there is no problem.
My midwife with DS2 was always moaning about his weight gain, it was annoying as I knew he was doing fine. Lots of normal things happening in his nappy! And now he is a real bruiser..
Enjoy your gorgeous bub XX

[Maple]

its so weird how they do things differently between countries we don't get the group strep b test thing or an internal (unless you are in labor)

We don't do that in New Zealand either. To be honest I would quite like to know if I am dilated!

[Justjessica]

Went to the doctor today!
Hudson now weighs 7lbs 10oz (left the hospital at 7lbs 4oz). All looks well. He has a little bit of jaundice being a bit early but it's normal she said. She sounded concerned about his feeding though.. cause he only nurses about 10 mins every 2-3 hours. That's how DS1 nursed. I thought 6oz gained in 6 days sounded ok - I just have boys who eat efficiently lol! I have to go back next Wednesday to make sure he's reached his birth weight (again, she seems so concerned, I think he's doing fine, he's only 4oz away).
I agree with everyone else. He sounds like he's doing great. That's how my boys did it and I too was told I had fast milk and they had a powerful suck! They never needed more than 10 minutes.

[cvd]

Thanks ladies - I love this site lol it's great to talk to so many moms who can relate!

[Jadis]

Seriously, grrrr.....is anyone else totally unable to upload a photo? I'm worried that when the baby comes, I won't be able to post a pic here :(

[Violet_]

Hi everyone! I have been having computer issues and am on my phone.

Congrats on the arrival of Hudson Cvd! He is adorable!!

Glad to hear everyone else is doing quite well. It's getting exciting. 8 weeks to go for me. Can't wait to meet my little girl but happy that she is safely growing inside me and putting on that gorgeous chub that will make her all squishy and adorable at birth.

[cvd]

We had newborn pics done yesterday so just wanted to share one from our sneak peaks. I will share a couple more once I receive the rest :)

11570

How is everyone doing??? Anyone feel like their day is coming soon??

[Pearl327]

Cvd that is a fabulous photo. Hudson is so cute. And he is making me really excited about meeting my little man

[Mrs_P]

oh cvd that pic of Hudson is so lovely, one of the nicest newborn shots i've seen!

[Mrs_P]

PS its officially 1st today - hurray, were up ladies, bring on the babies!!!!!!!

[Maple]

We had newborn pics done yesterday so just wanted to share one from our sneak peaks. I will share a couple more once I receive the rest :)

11570



How is everyone doing??? Anyone feel like their day is coming soon??

I love this! He is beautiful! X

[Maple]

Hi ladies,

Well after a day of vomiting and diarrhoea on Friday, I was hospitalised that afternoon as I was very dehydrated and needed IV fluids. My temp wouldn't go down and I ended up needing antibiotics, steroids, lots of blood tests etc.

The twins heart rates were really high and I ended up going into labour. The contractions were getting uncomfortable, but after 2 hrs my meds kicked in and the contractions fizzled out.

Physically I was in no good condition to deliver twins, so it was lucky!
On the other hand I was psyching myself up for the birth, as we all thought it was imminent. So am slightly disappointed?

I'm home now and have swollen up from the fluid. Yucky! Feeling much better however.

I have a specialist appointment this Wed, and will get a date for my induction, which will most likely be the week after.

In the meantime my twins can grow a little more : )

How is everyone else??

X

[cvd]

Thank you ladies!

Maple - so sorry to hear you had to go through all that :(! Very glad to hear you're feeling better, must be soo exciting to find out when the twins will be here! Keep us updated :) rest well!

[Justjessica]

Hi ladies,

Well after a day of vomiting and diarrhoea on Friday, I was hospitalised that afternoon as I was very dehydrated and needed IV fluids. My temp wouldn't go down and I ended up needing antibiotics, steroids, lots of blood tests etc.

The twins heart rates were really high and I ended up going into labour. The contractions were getting uncomfortable, but after 2 hrs my meds kicked in and the contractions fizzled out.

Physically I was in no good condition to deliver twins, so it was lucky!
On the other hand I was psyching myself up for the birth, as we all thought it was imminent. So am slightly

I'm home now and have swollen up from the fluid. Yucky! Feeling much better however.

I have a specialist appointment this Wed, and will get a date for my induction, which will most likely be the week after.

In the meantime my twins can grow a little more : )

How is everyone else??

X oh no - poor you. Hope you're feeling better now.

[Jadis]

Maple, that sounds terrible! I'm so glad you're feeling better and that you didn't have to deliver twins while so sick. Can't wait to hear when they'll be coming!

[Bama Belle]

We had newborn pics done yesterday so just wanted to share one from our sneak peaks. I will share a couple more once I receive the rest :)

11570

How is everyone doing??? Anyone feel like their day is coming soon??

He is so cute! And look at all that hair!

[Bama Belle]

Hi ladies,

Well after a day of vomiting and diarrhoea on Friday, I was hospitalised that afternoon as I was very dehydrated and needed IV fluids. My temp wouldn't go down and I ended up needing antibiotics, steroids, lots of blood tests etc.

The twins heart rates were really high and I ended up going into labour. The contractions were getting uncomfortable, but after 2 hrs my meds kicked in and the contractions fizzled out.

Physically I was in no good condition to deliver twins, so it was lucky!
On the other hand I was psyching myself up for the birth, as we all thought it was imminent. So am slightly disappointed?

I'm home now and have swollen up from the fluid. Yucky! Feeling much better however.

I have a specialist appointment this Wed, and will get a date for my induction, which will most likely be the week after.

In the meantime my twins can grow a little more : )

How is everyone else??

X

I hope you feel better soon. Keep those babies cooking as long as you can.

[Bama Belle]

I ended up in Labor & Delivery last night. Contractions were getting really strong and close together but not dialiting. So after two bags of fluid and a shot of terbutaline they sent me home. I have a check-up tomorrow. It just makes it very real!

[Pearl327]

Wow Bama. I could be between you and Maple as to who is the next one holding their babies. I have exactly 5 weeks left and while I cannot wait to meet the new man in my life I definitely want him to stay put for the next 3 weeks.

At my appointment last week the head was still partially engaged. Same as it has been since week 30 and bubs in in the best possible position for labour. But the worst one for photographs. So I have had the last of my scan pics too. The only thing you could see was the spine and back of the head. There weren't even hands or feet visible. But this gives me real hope that my VBAC will be successful.

[Praying4Pink]

Hi Ladies...Phew I have had a busy few weeks, lol.

Maple sorry to hear about your illness but so glad you came out ok and that the babies are still cooking. Keep em in there as long as you can hun. Regardless, you have done an outstanding job so far!

CVD that picture of Hudson is just plain adorable! He is just the cutest thing ever. I just want to go "Nom Nom Nom" on those cheeks, lol. Love it!

Bama whoa! Very interesting about the contractions darling. Were you early with your DD? I actually had something similar happen to me but didn't end up going to the hospital. You may be having that baby real soon darling.

Pearl you are certainly getting close dear. I would like to know if Joelle's head is engaged but my last scan was at 33 weeks so I doubt she was at that time. It certainly feels like it though, lol. Hang in there.

AFM: Well last Thursday at 2:30 in the morning I started having contractions. I knew I wasn't really in labor because there was no real pattern to them and I had no other labor signs. They lasted for about 10 hours though. The doctor said I might have been dehydrated and/or my body is just gearing up for the real thing. She said next time I might be delivering a baby.

I had a great birthday dinner at Olive Garden on Saturday. Everyone in the restaurant was looking at me like I was going to pop in the restaurant, lol. I kept saying...no worries I have two weeks left.

And in other positive news...I have had no weight gain in the past two weeks which is great for me considering I have gained a total of 50 pounds with this girl. Oh yeah and I tested negative for Group B so that means I can possibly have the hep lock rather than an IV IF I go into labor on my own this time around. We shall see...

[aroundtheworld]

38 weeks today! Had a midwife appt yesterday and was 4 centimeters dilated, 60% effaced, bulging bag of waters, and baby A's head is RIGHT there. Hoping it'll be this week! Want to meet my girls. :)

[Jadis]

Aroundtheworld, that's very exciting! Sounds like meeting your girls is imminent. Can't wait to hear about their arrival!

AFM-I've been busy getting everything ready baby. All the clothes are washed, sorted and hung. I'll be buying the things I need for my homebirth this week, it will feel more real once I've got those items sitting in my room!

Praying-happy birthday to you!

I'll be checking in often, never know when a baby might decide to pop out.

[Mrs_P]

This thread is starting to get really exciting now and things are starting to happen, maple i'm glad you and the babies are ok but at least you are far enough along now if something does happen early the girls will be ok, thinking of you though and hoping you get over that nasty bug quickly!

I still don't feel pregnant and it seems to surreal i may have a baby in 3 weeks time, i have an ultra sound tomorrow to re-check my placenta - feels like my 20 week u/s where i will get to hear gender (still keep expecting her to have grown a willy).

Praying - happy birthday :celebrate: it must be funny to think if she gets a wriggle a on you and your little Joelle could have a joint do next year!

Are early contractions normal for you girls or does it mean we are likely to be seeing some babies soon? I've had anything until i go into labor

[Jadis]

I've been having contractions that are irregular but mildly crampy for a couple of weeks now. Sometimes, they're really uncomfortable but I know they aren't the real deal. It's exciting to think that my body is getting ready! I don't know about you guys, but I'm having these crazy knifing pains deep inside me. I think those pains are making some changes to my cervix. Hopefully, it's thinning out.

[cvd]

Holy!! Seems like we have some excitement going on - cant wait to see some baby pictures hehe. Wishing all the upcoming mamas easy births!

[Maple]

I ended up in Labor & Delivery last night. Contractions were getting really strong and close together but not dialiting. So after two bags of fluid and a shot of terbutaline they sent me home. I have a check-up tomorrow. It just makes it very real!

Eek! It's so close!
Did you swell up after the bags of fluid? My legs have swelled after my IV fluids, feels awful!
Good luck Bama!

[Maple]

Hi Ladies...Phew I have had a busy few weeks, lol.

Maple sorry to hear about your illness but so glad you came out ok and that the babies are still cooking. Keep em in there as long as you can hun. Regardless, you have done an outstanding job so far!

CVD that picture of Hudson is just plain adorable! He is just the cutest thing ever. I just want to go "Nom Nom Nom" on those cheeks, lol. Love it!

Bama whoa! Very interesting about the contractions darling. Were you early with your DD? I actually had something similar happen to me but didn't end up going to the hospital. You may be having that baby real soon darling.

Pearl you are certainly getting close dear. I would like to know if Joelle's head is engaged but my last scan was at 33 weeks so I doubt she was at that time. It certainly feels like it though, lol. Hang in there.

AFM: Well last Thursday at 2:30 in the morning I started having contractions. I knew I wasn't really in labor because there was no real pattern to them and I had no other labor signs. They lasted for about 10 hours though. The doctor said I might have been dehydrated and/or my body is just gearing up for the real thing. She said next time I might be delivering a baby.

I had a great birthday dinner at Olive Garden on Saturday. Everyone in the restaurant was looking at me like I was going to pop in the restaurant, lol. I kept saying...no worries I have two weeks left.

And in other positive news...I have had no weight gain in the past two weeks which is great for me considering I have gained a total of 50 pounds with this girl. Oh yeah and I tested negative for Group B so that means I can possibly have the hep lock rather than an IV IF I go into labor on my own this time around. We shall see...

Thanks P4P!
Sounds like you had a fab birthday!
I reckon we are all going to start popping together very soon!
Best of luck!!

[Maple]

Yes ladies, I think the next person to have their bub will start a huge baby run!

Good luck to all! XX

[Maple]

This thread is starting to get really exciting now and things are starting to happen, maple i'm glad you and the babies are ok but at least you are far enough along now if something does happen early the girls will be ok, thinking of you though and hoping you get over that nasty bug quickly!

I still don't feel pregnant and it seems to surreal i may have a baby in 3 weeks time, i have an ultra sound tomorrow to re-check my placenta - feels like my 20 week u/s where i will get to hear gender (still keep expecting her to have grown a willy).

Praying - happy birthday :celebrate: it must be funny to think if she gets a wriggle a on you and your little Joelle could have a joint do next year!

Are early contractions normal for you girls or does it mean we are likely to be seeing some babies soon? I've had anything until i go into labor

Thanks MrsP!

Good luck at your scan! I'm sure you won't find anything dangly between her legs, lol.

No, I have never had contractions other than obvious labour with previous pregnancies.
I think it must just be the body getting prepared?

Update us X

[Mrs_P]

well no news from me so thats good, baby is still a girl (i'm sending it back if they are wrong now LOL) and placenta seems to be in a entirely different place altogether, two techs checked it and its well clear so someone is wrong as she said she had never seen one move so far so quickly trouble is i saw it so clearly on the scan last time in relation to my cervix so no idea who to believe?!? Positive side - i now get a proper water birth, negative side - i now have another 4 weeks to go (i'm always late) and was looking forward to meeting her in 2 weeks time - never mind eh i have waited 9 years i can wait another 4 weeks! And in the meantime it sounds like i will get the excitement of everyone else's little ones arriving!

[cvd]

well no news from me so thats good, baby is still a girl (i'm sending it back if they are wrong now LOL) and placenta seems to be in a entirely different place altogether, two techs checked it and its well clear so someone is wrong as she said she had never seen one move so far so quickly trouble is i saw it so clearly on the scan last time in relation to my cervix so no idea who to believe?!? Positive side - i now get a proper water birth, negative side - i now have another 4 weeks to go (i'm always late) and was looking forward to meeting her in 2 weeks time - never mind eh i have waited 9 years i can wait another 4 weeks! And in the meantime it sounds like i will get the excitement of everyone else's little ones arriving!

Glad all is well and you get to have your water birth - maybe she'll be one to make an earlier entrance then your others hehe :)

[Bama Belle]

Eek! It's so close!
Did you swell up after the bags of fluid? My legs have swelled after my IV fluids, feels awful!
Good luck Bama!

It's hard to tell because my ankles and feet swell ever afternoon. I'm sure the fluids didn't help the swelling though.
Did you get a delivery date set yet?

[Bama Belle]

(still keep expecting her to have grown a willy).


:rofl: She is NOT going to grow a willy. Relax and enjoy your little girl! :XX:

[Praying4Pink]

Yes this thread is getting exciting! I can't wait until all the exciting news starts pouring in. I only have 16 days left until my due date...EEEEEEK! Hoping I can relax after this week since my class is over and I won't be taking another until September sometime. Having a touch of apprehension about breastfeeding this go round. I hope I can manage to be successful. I just need a little more support from the LC I think...I didn't get one with my last birth.

In other news...I took my son to the doctor today because he had a slight fever last night and was complaining about his face hurting. Last time it was an ear infection. Well the NP swabbed his little throat so hard he started coughing blood. Talk about freaked out! That was the straw that broke the camels back so I am in the process of switching doctors now. Poor fella :sad:

[Jadis]

Ack, p4p! Your poor son! That's awful. Any news on what he's got?
Hopefully, it's just a little bug and it will pass soon. I'm super bummed out to be sick yet again during this pregnancy...I'm the last one in the family to finally catch it. My throat is killing me! With my due date only 2 weeks away, I'm nervous about being sick while in labour or with a newborn. Hopefully, it runs its course quickly and moves on. Any advice for how to kick something faster??

[Maple]

Hi ladies,

Had a scan & specialist appointment today, all good.

I am booked in for induction Monday 10th : )

Super excited to meet my girls. I really hope labour goes smoothly and quickly!

Yay!

[Pearl327]

Maple that is so exciting. Only 5 more sleeps until you meet your girls.

P4P I hope your little boy recovers soon and that you don't catch it.

Mrs P delighted to hear your girl hasn't grown a willy and that you will be able to have your water birth. I still have doubts as to weather my little man will still be a boy at delivery too. But I think that is only natural when we invested so much time and energy and planning into the gender of our babies before the pregnancy even began that it is hard to believe we get our DG.

I am getting a lot of crampy pains down low in the evenings so I hope my cervix is starting to soften. I started taking the EPO last week to help with that.

[Praying4Pink]

Ack, p4p! Your poor son! That's awful. Any news on what he's got?
Hopefully, it's just a little bug and it will pass soon. I'm super bummed out to be sick yet again during this pregnancy...I'm the last one in the family to finally catch it. My throat is killing me! With my due date only 2 weeks away, I'm nervous about being sick while in labour or with a newborn. Hopefully, it runs its course quickly and moves on. Any advice for how to kick something faster??

Jadis - Nope! After all of that he didn't have strep nor an ear infection. He is doing just fine today. I am also sick and maybe he was trying to fight that off. He only had fever that one night so...I think it was just his body trying to fight something off. Yeah I didn't get over my illness the first go round and then I went to get my hair done last Friday and caught chill. Now I am sick again and this time it is much worse. I have just been doping up on vitamin C. The doctor's said no way to really kick it...just making the symptoms more bearable :hair:. I would think decaf green tea, lemon, honey, OJ, stuff like that.

[cvd]

Maple - omg the countdown is on. How awesome!!

Praying - glad your son is feeling better, sorry about his poor little throat! Hope you get better soon!

Jadis - feel better too! I've just heard the usual things to help: lots of rest, water and vitamin c!


Hudson is 2 weeks old! Weighs 8lbs 9oz today :) he gained a pound since last week! I think he's going through a growth spurt - he's nursing every hour/hour and a half right now!

[Falling2Grace]

Things really are getting exciting in here!
Have been super busy with the boys. We are getting over food poisioning and have had a lot of family vistors lately. Hopefully things come down a little and we get some down time before the birth of miss.macy!

cvd- congrats on your sweet baby!!! he is soooooooo cute!!!

[Praying4Pink]

Maple I am super jealous that you are going to be able to meet your girls in a few short days! I wish you a very successful delivery my dear. And remember...WE WANT PICTURES :rofl:

Pearl I heard about EPO and Red Raspberry Leaf Tea. I almost did the tea for these last few weeks but I was never in a store that sold it. I know the Vitamin Shoppes here sell it but I didn't live near one and I was too lazy to drive to get it, lol.

AFM: The anticipation is killing me! I was never this anxious with my first even though I was more insecure with him. It doesn't help that I am SUPER huge and everyone is saying I won't make it to my due date. Truth is...I hope I don't but I probably will with my luck. 38 weeks tomorrow so I am completely comfortable having her at this point. I kind of feel like she might come this weekend but I know she will come when she is ready. Also wondering if I will go into labor naturally or if my water will break and I won't go into labor at all. So many variables :think:

[Mrs_P]

Wow Maple how exciting looks like you may be first!!!!!

I've been considering epo and raspberry leaf tea now that i can go natural but am a bit nervous, never really heard it done before, are they any risks to mama or baby anyone know of?

[Praying4Pink]

Wow Maple how exciting looks like you may be first!!!!!

I've been considering epo and raspberry leaf tea now that i can go natural but am a bit nervous, never really heard it done before, are they any risks to mama or baby anyone know of?

Mrs. P - I know that the RRL tea is herbal so no caffeine or known side effects. EPO is also said to be safe but I have read some other negative things about it that may contradict it. Personally, I think both are fine. I asked my doctor about the RRL tea and she said she personally had not heard anything good or bad about it which I find odd because there are three midwives in that practice. The only other thing is that you would need to pretty much start today because it needs time to work.

[Jadis]

Maple-I'm so excited for you. I'm pretty sure your girls will be the next to grace this board!

P4P-You're sick too?! That's craptacular-we're both in the same boat :( We have to keep these babies in until we're well enough to be freaking lionesses in labour.

[Praying4Pink]

cvd yep that sounds like a spurt to me. I am actually kind of nervous about dealing with all of this breastfeeding stuff. Like I mentioned before, my son never latched so I just pumped until he started having reflux issues. I hope I do okay with this one. Hudson is so cuddly by the way.

Falling so sorry to hear about the food poisoning. That is certainly NOT COOL! Especially when your are preggers. Ugh I hope everyone feels better soon.

Jadis yes craptacular is definitely the word for it. :rofl: I agree with you on the getting better part because frankly I don't have the energy to do anything now not to mention laboring with this awful bug. Plus it is hurricane season here in Florida so it stormed this morning and I got soaked. It is certainly not looking favorable for me. I need some big time rest and relaxation before this baby comes. Hope you also start feeling much better.

AFM: I am working on my final assignment and I can't wait for this class to be over!!! 38 weeks and this cold is kicking my butt. Just waiting now and counting the days down until I meet my little bundle. Might blow up the birthing ball tonight and have a little exercise....Or maybe just rest, Ha-ha.

[cvd]

cvd yep that sounds like a spurt to me. I am actually kind of nervous about dealing with all of this breastfeeding stuff. Like I mentioned before, my son never latched so I just pumped until he started having reflux issues. I hope I do okay with this one. Hudson is so cuddly by the way.

Falling so sorry to hear about the food poisoning. That is certainly NOT COOL! Especially when your are preggers. Ugh I hope everyone feels better soon.

Jadis yes craptacular is definitely the word for it. :rofl: I agree with you on the getting better part because frankly I don't have the energy to do anything now not to mention laboring with this awful bug. Plus it is hurricane season here in Florida so it stormed this morning and I got soaked. It is certainly not looking favorable for me. I need some big time rest and relaxation before this baby comes. Hope you also start feeling much better.

AFM: I am working on my final assignment and I can't wait for this class to be over!!! 38 weeks and this cold is kicking my butt. Just waiting now and counting the days down until I meet my little bundle. Might blow up the birthing ball tonight and have a little exercise....Or maybe just rest, Ha-ha.

Ah! I so hope you have a good experience this time, try not to worry. I dread pumping!!! I want to start a little supply but I have been putting it off lol I'm going to start after this growth spurt. I couldn't imagine having to pump all the time. Not long now at all, she'll be here so soon - hopefully that sickness packs it's bags!

[Mum23boys]

Hi ladies so sorry I haven't posted recently and probably won't but my dad got taken ill then my eldest was hospitalised for 5 days with breathing issues relayed to his asthma then we were due a week in Spain cut short by my dad taking a turn downhill and sadly dying just before I got to him . I'm in turmoil right now. On a brighter side I get to see bub next week as I'm measuring 5 weeks too big for my dates so they want to check baby . Hopefully it's just water retention.

[Mum23boys]

Sorry that should say 4 weeks not 5 weeks too big !!

[Jadis]

Oh Mum23, I'm sorry. You certainly have been through the ringer recently. Just think though, when the chaos has settled down, you'll be holding your new bundle. Really sorry to hear about your dad.

[cvd]

Hi ladies so sorry I haven't posted recently and probably won't but my dad got taken ill then my eldest was hospitalised for 5 days with breathing issues relayed to his asthma then we were due a week in Spain cut short by my dad taking a turn downhill and sadly dying just before I got to him . I'm in turmoil right now. On a brighter side I get to see bub next week as I'm measuring 5 weeks too big for my dates so they want to check baby . Hopefully it's just water retention.

So sorry to hear. Hope you're doing as well as you can at this time. Hugs.

[Bama Belle]

I'm so sorry to hear about your dad.

[Maple]

Hi ladies so sorry I haven't posted recently and probably won't but my dad got taken ill then my eldest was hospitalised for 5 days with breathing issues relayed to his asthma then we were due a week in Spain cut short by my dad taking a turn downhill and sadly dying just before I got to him . I'm in turmoil right now. On a brighter side I get to see bub next week as I'm measuring 5 weeks too big for my dates so they want to check baby . Hopefully it's just water retention.

So sorry to hear this : ( You have had a terrible time lately. I hope you are coping ok and are getting lots of support.
All the best, thinking of you XX

[Pearl327]

Sorry to hear about your dad mum23.

[Praying4Pink]

Mum23 my deepest sympathy to you and your family hun. So sorry to hear about your father. So your little bundle is measuring big huh? No worries dear it usually evens out after a while.

Cvd I am definitely going to have to get a supply going because I have to go back to work after 8 weeks and she will be at daycare. I don't mind pumping but so much easier to just pop the boob out I think. I am looking forward to the flexibility and convenience of breast feeding that's for sure!

[Praying4Pink]

I went to the doctor on Friday and they did a cervical check. Should have told her not to even tell me. I was closed as tight as could be. Kind of disappointing to hear especially since I only have 12 days left till my due date :-(

[aroundtheworld]

Another MW appt today and I'm walking around at 6 cm dilated! Ha! She said my cervix is as soft as can be and baby A's head is as far down as it'll go right now. Just need a little nudge to go over the edge!

[Mrs_P]

oh p4p don't loose heart hun, thats the main benefit for subsequent pregnancies - they usually happen so fast. With my second my waters went and i was checked and told to go home everything was shut tight, day later and i went in to be checked again (no contractions) but i was 3cm and they were going to induce me with it being over 24 hours but i started to labor naturally whilst waiting for a bed and he was born a few hours later, really quick!

On the other hand some women walk around partly dilated for ages before they deliver - not sure which news would be more annoying - no progress or progress that doesn't really mean anything anyway. Joelle will come when she is ready, you've waited years for her another week or two is nothing in comparison and as annoying as it is, the wait is almost over and she will be worth it!

[Pearl327]

P2P I had a cervical check on DD the day before my due date and I was closed tight with no signs of labour being imminent. I went into labour less than 30 hours later. My early labour was very slow though

[Justjessica]

Hi ladies so sorry I haven't posted recently and probably won't but my dad got taken ill then my eldest was hospitalised for 5 days with breathing issues relayed to his asthma then we were due a week in Spain cut short by my dad taking a turn downhill and sadly dying just before I got to him . I'm in turmoil right now. On a brighter side I get to see bub next week as I'm measuring 5 weeks too big for my dates so they want to check baby . Hopefully it's just water retention.
That's rough hun. Big hugs x

[Violet_]

Sorry to hear about your Dad Mum23. Hope you are okay.

Maple, that's incredible that your babies are still on board with you being 6cms dilated. Very exciting that your little ones will be here soon.

Jadis and P4P, hope your girls feel better soon. Totally agree that would be a huge benefit to get better first so that you have all your energy to birth your babies and enjoy them.

We are doing well here. I never thought I'd say it but I'm enjoying this last part of this pregnancy and excited that my little one is just getting those final touches now. Happy for her to pick her birthdate. I've got an excellent labour doula and hubby for support so feeling really positive about the upcoming birth. Also doing so relaxation techniques, meditation and breathing practice so that hopefully labour will be a little easier and less painful. Can't hurt to try right?

[MissSweet]

Hi all, i am due july 25th :)
Hope everyone is keeping well x

[Praying4Pink]

Aww thanks ladies! I know it doesn't mean anything either way. I guess I am just fearing another long labor with induction and threatening of a cs. I don't really mind her staying in...it's the long and difficult labor I am starting to fear :-(

I did blow up my birthing ball and started to sit on that just to get her in the most optimal position for when she does decide to come out. I'm so anxious to meet her!

[cvd]

Sorry just need to have a quick vent - I am feeling like I just can't catch a friggen break!!!!
Just as I was feeling a lot better after my csection (and from my cracked nipples from Hudson nursing so aggressively), I got a terrible pain in my butt - literally lol (bad hemorrhoid from all the sitting during recovery), and finally it is feeling so much better so of course today I TRIP on my driveway as I was coming in from a walk with Hudson - my knee is so bruised, swollen and cut. It hurts to walk. It's like pain just doesn't want to leave me alone!!!!! Just as one thing feels better something else comes up. On the other hand though - I am feeling rather lucky that A) Hudson was still in the stroller so he didn't come on the fall with me and B) that my incision is as healed as it is, thank goodness the fall didn't create problems with that. Oh boo. Now to wait for something else to heal. :(

[Mrs_P]

CVD sorry your having such a rough ride of it, i hope your hubby is looking after you well.

Maple just wanted to say good luck for tomorrow, hope the induction goes well and the twins arrive safely, can't wait to see their pics! Will be thinking of you x

[Praying4Pink]

Sorry just need to have a quick vent - I am feeling like I just can't catch a friggen break!!!!
Just as I was feeling a lot better after my csection (and from my cracked nipples from Hudson nursing so aggressively), I got a terrible pain in my butt - literally lol (bad hemorrhoid from all the sitting during recovery), and finally it is feeling so much better so of course today I TRIP on my driveway as I was coming in from a walk with Hudson - my knee is so bruised, swollen and cut. It hurts to walk. It's like pain just doesn't want to leave me alone!!!!! Just as one thing feels better something else comes up. On the other hand though - I am feeling rather lucky that A) Hudson was still in the stroller so he didn't come on the fall with me and B) that my incision is as healed as it is, thank goodness the fall didn't create problems with that. Oh boo. Now to wait for something else to heal. :(

Aww man Cvd sometimes it is like that I suppose. Seems like one thing after another after another. So glad Hudson wasn't involved in the tumble but sorry your knee got all scraped up :-(. Wishing you a speedy healing and praying that no more accidents come your way!

[weeziewoozles]

It's tough enough being very pregnant without these other stresses. Sorry to hear of the troubles people are having. It's hard then to focus on the positives. I'm jealous of those of you who get to meet your little ones so soon as I've still ages to go! I'm busy painting the nursery and have dug out all the baby bits except the clothes. Only main problem is we've still no name! I just started a thread in the Due June July August group pleading for help so if you have a minute please tell me which names you like best. Good luck for those who are imminent! X

[cvd]

Thanks Mrs P and Praying!


Maple - good luck tomorrow!!! Wishing you a fabulous delivery. Can't wait to see pictures :)

[Bama Belle]

Good luck Maple!

[Jadis]

Thinking of you, Maple! Can't wait to see pics :)

[Praying4Pink]

Good Luck and Blessings for a successful delivery Maple!

[Justjessica]

Sorry just need to have a quick vent - I am feeling like I just can't catch a friggen break!!!!
Just as I was feeling a lot better after my csection (and from my cracked nipples from Hudson nursing so aggressively), I got a terrible pain in my butt - literally lol (bad hemorrhoid from all the sitting during recovery), and finally it is feeling so much better so of course today I TRIP on my driveway as I was coming in from a walk with Hudson - my knee is so bruised, swollen and cut. It hurts to walk. It's like pain just doesn't want to leave me alone!!!!! Just as one thing feels better something else comes up. On the other hand though - I am feeling rather lucky that A) Hudson was still in the stroller so he didn't come on the fall with me and B) that my incision is as healed as it is, thank goodness the fall didn't create problems with that. Oh boo. Now to wait for something else to heal. :(

Sounds like you are having a tough time. Thank goodness Hudson is ok. Hope you feel pain free soon x

[Justjessica]

Good luck Maple

[Mrs_P]

OMG have your ladies seen the gorgeous pics the girls from the previous due date group the girls have posted - making me really broody. Uni work is going well so another week or so and i should be getting ready to meet my little girl (my first deadline is 5 days before my due date so should keep me occupied for a while! - still can't believe i'm going to have a baby, this time round it just feels so surreal, sometimes its like i walk past a mirror and oh yeah i forgot about that!).

Any way enough waffling, am pretty much stalking for a Maple update (although yes i realise it could be a while - its just sooo exciting!). In fact we have a few mamas due soon so the girls could well be start of a baby boom! (Gives me a good excuse to stray from the uni work too!)

[dreamingpink77]

Hi everyone, hope you are all doing fine. Just wanted to update...our little bundle of joy has finally arrived, a little earlier than expected...Our baby boy was born on Friday 31st May 2013, we are so blessed :) He's doing fine and I'm so completely in love with him. Just can't take my arms and eyes from him. Delivery was much easier than with my first son and it took him only a few minutes to come into this world and meet mum and dad.

I hope you all girls have a wonderful birth experience and you get to hold your little angels in your arms soon...it's such a bliss to be holding our little and so much loved babies. Good luck to everyone and enjoy the precious moments when your babies arrive :)

[Pearl327]

Congratulations dreaming. I am delighted that you had a good birth and are now enjoying life with your new son

[weeziewoozles]

Congratulations! Xxx

[Bama Belle]

:celebrate:Congratulations dreaming!