September 2013 babies!!

[fish2012]

Ah wag that's soo cute!

Elements hey how are you?

[DLTAG89]

I'm really panicking shes going to be early. I was the same with DS2 and he was a day late. Super sorry for the TMI but been having diarrhea for a few days now (not too bad thankfully) and with her dropping down this early too its playing on my mind.

Its a good job we have almost finished buying everything, all we need is the moses basket, stand and bouncy chair. Has everyone else got everything ready. Also packed my hospital bag this morning :)

[Thorz300]

Welcome back elements!!

I think I'm about set on everything. I really haven't purchased much new stuff since most of my boy gear was gender neutral colors. I am set for clothes through at least 6 months from all the hand me downs. I just need to buy new bottles. I guess the only thing I've actually spent money on was the nursery and even that was minimal since I made everything myself or refinished old junk I found for free or under ten bucks. I can't wait for the day we can afford new things. They pay residents so little we can barely get by at times.......one day it will be over......

[Wanting-a-girl]

Wow resident pay is that bad! :(

I got Tommie tippe bottles this time cause I read consumer reports to find the best bootle and they say those are it... I used dr brown with Ezra and loved them except they are hard to clean and I found myself replacing the small parts a lot cause they would get really nasty...I am being cheap this baby too besides the stroller and a few other splurges and I found the bottles on kijiji brand new I paid under 20 bucks for 10 bottles which is pretty awesome :)... I bought a bottle warmer this time ... Never had one with the others but I don't feel comfortable walking down stairs with a baby at night... But I paid 5 bucks for it lol... I got the same baby swing I had for Ezra which I paid 200 for his and they are still 180 in stores but I went to a hand me down store they had the exact same one with dirty fabric for 30 dollars... I bought it washed it and it looks good as new! And I will be able to sell it for 80 when I'm done with it!

My mom gave me 150 buck the other day for the baby so I went and bought the last couple things I needed...

So I'm ready but he needs to wait 22 more days before I want him to come :) wow that sounds super short

[fish2012]

Daltag I had that last week too but seems to have cleared up now fx she stays put for you!

I've washed all my sheets, muslins and bits nursery nearly finished aiming to be done by end of next week so I can encourage her out with calm mind!

[Elements]

I am remembered lol. Thought i would have been long since forgotten :)

Nothing interesting to report here, Ive been getting physio on my pelvis (SPD), and washed everything we have dragged out of storage. Just homing all the bits and pieces now and counting down the weeks.
I brought a few new cloth nappies aswell. Other then that I haven't made any purchases.
Im still searching for the perfect security toy though. Whats everyone else got?

[ladylaura1990]

I finish work Thursday and get a new dryer tomorrow as ours is broken so as of the weekend im going to get all the baby's newborn and some 0-3 washed and put away into her drawers, as well as freshening up her moses baskets and any old blankets I have saved. Was debating washing all her new stuff too but i think il just leave that, extra unnecessary work.

Im so looking forward to packing my hospital bag, it will settle in then that there isn't long to go. Im hoping as its my birthday on Friday, friends and family think to help towards costs :) I always ask for money but this time it will really help as im desperate for some new PJ's slippers and dressing gown.

Elements: Ive gone with a good old fashioned soft blanket for a comforter,my first DD was never without her blankets, but never had a set one she HAD to have as I alternated 2/3. I like to think they feel secure with their blanket but would hate to have to fight it off them for the wash lol x

[Wanting-a-girl]

Your not forgotten don t be silly ;)

I've spent so much money on clothes for this baby it's sad...considering I had a very nice and full wardrobe from ds3 saved lol... But in my defense I had basically all the bigger things already so I didnt have much to get so I had to keep busy somehow... Right? Lmao

I have to buy a new camera before he's born... My old one broke and I've been using my I pad for pic taking...

[Wanting-a-girl]

Omfg FISH! I just got back from buying my evening primrose capsules and omfg they reek like fish! Do yours! I'm not to sure I want my vagina smelling like that lmao...

[fish2012]

Oh no wag skanky ;-( mine dont really smell... Are they 100% evening primrose oil or is mixed with something else maybe??

[Thorz300]

We need another round of bump pics since some of you are getting really close! I'll take one and post it later today as I've just barely woken up!

[fish2012]

Someone has given me some girly clothes ;-) can't unpack them feel its tempting fate! Exciting thou!

Ugh it's still hot here (only about 30) takes me about an hour to do the smallest task ;-(

[Wanting-a-girl]

Ingredients
Evening primrose ... 1000 mg
Providing:
Linoleic acid............739 mg
Gamma linolenic acid...........92mg
Oleic acid...........................70 mg

Non medical ingredients: vitamin E, gelatin, glycerin water.


So only primrose oil.... It's expirery is in 2016 so I don't think it's bad... But I think I am going to email the company to double check...


Omg I swear I am going to get a broken rib! He is sticking some body part which I believe to be his foot and it feels like he is hooking it around my rib... Only 21 days till I'm full term and 34 till induction day :D

[Wanting-a-girl]

Do you. OT have air conditioning? We had a two week heat wave where the temps were 45 with humidity and I swear I stepped out side for a few seconds a day and swear it would have killed me to be out... Poor ds3 wanted to be outside but too dangerous for him or anyone else for that matter... And now last night our weather said a low of zero lmao .... Wacky weather

[fish2012]

Ha ha air con nope it's pretty much unheard of for it to be more than 28! It's the hottest heat wave for like 20 yrs and were blooming preggie typical!

What are you counting as term 37? I'm 34 wks on thurs so will start the evening promise internally then, perhaps just don't smell it ;-s

[Wanting-a-girl]

Ya 37 is or was considered full term but think they are in the midst of changing that because there have been some studies in how there is a huge amount of brain development from 35-39 weeks I would like him to come at 38 weeks... I def want him before induction...

That's brutal! No a/c :( I would die! I hope it cools down for you! Heat is def harder to deal with when crazy pregnant!

[nuthinbutpink]

http://www.m.webmd.com/baby/news/20110523/study-gives-new-view-of-full-term-pregnancy

[Wanting-a-girl]

Thanks for posting NBP

[DLTAG89]

Fish i'm melting too, its so so hot. Thought all the storms we had the other day would have cooled things down but no :( Sadly houses don't really have AC in the UK. Could really do with it at the min though.

Ill have to put a bump pic up but really mines not changed much for a good while. I have a feeling shes going to be quite small but i still have about 6 weeks till i'm full term so fingers crossed she does some more growing before then.

Its so exciting that some of you will be holding your little ones next month :d

[fish2012]

Ah thanks nbp,

I'm going in when I'm 37+4 for them to decide whether to induce that week or following praying I go into labour the day before ;-) I expect I'll make it till at least 38 ;-s both boys born at 40 + wks!

[Wanting-a-girl]

All my babies were born in different weeks... So I can't even use them as guidelines lol... Ds1 was 37 weeks, ds2 41 weeks, ds3 induced at 39... So who knows when he would make his appearance...

[Southern Butterfly]

Hey Elements! Glad you have come back :)

I'm kind of daft when it comes to Celsius. We had a heat wave last week with high humidity that put the heat index at 107 some days. This week it has cooled back down to the 90's. Of course the temps had no affect on me in here lol.

I actually have nothing ready for the baby. I knew odds were high I would go preterm but I always worry about jinxing myself getting stuff ready too early for some weird reason. That silly logic really kicked me in the butt this time. It's all up to DH to wash the baby clothes and get all our baby gear our of the attic and cleaned. Luckily I did do my shopping early but never washed any of it. There are a few things I would like to do in the nursery but I don't mind doing it after he's born since he will sleep in our room for the first couple of months anyway.

I think a fresh set of bump pics is a great idea! I'll ask DH to take one for me when he comes after work today. Feels like my belly has ballooned in the nearly 3 weeks I've been here yet I've actually lost 10lbs due to lack of appetite.

[Elements]

I dont know if I'm brave enough to share a bump pic. I'm gigantic lol
Im so jealous of you all talking about the nice weather. It's blinking cold here. Below freezing temps at night. But its a lovely day today, the sun is shinning :) Shame I cant go for a walk in it though. Cant travel more then about 100meters because of my pelvis (About 300ft if thats the correct conversion for you northen hemispherers).
I have my Midwife coming to visit me today. She will probably tell me off for not getting my blood tests done, but its been the school holidays and I've had no car so its just not going to happen anytime soon.

[Southern Butterfly]

Well our new stupid laptop is acting wonky and won't let me upload a picture for some reason. I uploaded my pic to another site and linked it here. Warning- bad pic and for some reason I have a serious Elmo nose going on...

http://image.blingee.com/images19/content/output/000/000/000/7ee/808623605_546985.gif

[Wanting-a-girl]

You look great southern! You've been sitting in a hospital bed and florecant lights don't do any of us any good in pics lol

[Thorz300]

Southern you look great!i had a migraine all day so I didn't get up even to get dressed. I'm hoping to get my bump pic done tomorrow! 60 more days for me. It is so close yet still so far away!

Did you ladies see that northern got a BFP this month! So happy for her.

[fish2012]

Ah that's great news! That was quicker than last time good for her!

Agh I am enormous ;-( not sure i want photo evidence ;-)

[Mum to three girls]

I'm enormous too, and only 30 weeks. I don't have gestational diabetes though which is always a relief but for the first time I'm iron deficient. I'm taking supplements but not really loving them.

Southern, you look great, all bump and I can't believe you've kept him in there for so long.

I have no plans for induction but I doubt my ob will be wanting me to go too far post term given that it'll be a VBAC and he's consistently measuring a few weeks ahead. I'd prefer not to be induced but I've gone into labour at 38, 39 and 40 weeks (on my due date) so I'm not worried.

Can't believe I've still got two full months to go though, I'm already struggling to do up my boots!

[Wanting-a-girl]

33 days till my induction :) 20 days till I'm full term

[Wanting-a-girl]

I don't know if this is anyway related but I took a primrose orally about 6 yesterday and this morning I am losing mucous plug... I tend to dilate early with all my kids tho... When I go for my gBS I'm gonna ask for a cervical check since my pants are already off at that point... Altho I really want to know now what's going on... My appt isn't till aug 9th

[DLTAG89]

http://img855.imageshack.us/img855/3789/5imf.jpg (http://imageshack.us/photo/my-images/855/5imf.jpg/)

Heres my 30 week bump, its not really changed much in the past 10 weeks.

Southen your looking great, hope that little man of yours is behaving :) x

[Wanting-a-girl]

Geez your tiny :) and quite the high bump

[Wanting-a-girl]

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[DLTAG89]

Aw lovely bump WAG, is that at 34 weeks?

I think this little lady has some catching up to do to her brothers just before they were born. First pic is DS1 at 38 weeks (2 days before he was born) and second pic is DS2 at 40 weeks (about 40mins before he was born).

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[Wanting-a-girl]

yes she has some growing to do :) did the dr give you a size estimate?
my dr says avereage for mine and yes that pic is 34 weeks :)

[Thorz300]

Cute bumps ladies!!! I finally got out of bed, showered, and dressed so I finally took a pic.......31 weeks (tomorrow)

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[DLTAG89]

No midwife said i was measuring about right, i'm back again on the 13th of aug so ill be asking her then if she looks an ok size. What weight were your other boys?

Aw thorz you have a little bump too :) How are you feeling now? x

[Wanting-a-girl]

Geez thorz your boobs are still bigger than your bump lol

My first was born at 37 weeks and 6. 14 ds2 was 41 weeks and 8. 9 and ds3 was 39 weeks and 8. 10 so I am expecting this one tone like 9 :s I want a little baby... Ds3 grew way too fast! He went from 8 10 to 24 pounds by 5 months

[Thorz300]

LOL Im tired of bed rest so I am getting out of bed today, going to the store and doing some laundry, I hope I don't regret it tomorrow!!

[Wanting-a-girl]

Ii know your obviously in more pain then me but if any of your kids are small enough and still sit in a stroller I find the leverage to be very helpful... I've started to up. Y walking now that I'm near the finish... It's time to prepare for labour ... I'm still quite scared thinking of labour... I hope I can find a focal point and hopfully stay calm... With ds2 I literally looked like a maniac I swear... It was 3 am and I was screaming at th top of my lungs.. Not my proudest moment but that labour hit like a ton of bricks

[Southern Butterfly]

Thanks ladies for being so kind. I figured you all would understand there's nothing glamorous about a hospital gown lol.

DLTAG and Thorz- you both are soooo tiny! Where on earth are you hiding those babies??

Wag- you have the perfect baby bump, and that's all you are is bump. You look great!

That is wonderful news about Northern. I'm so happy for her!

[Thorz300]

Ii know your obviously in more pain then me but if any of your kids are small enough and still sit in a stroller I find the leverage to be very helpful... I've started to up. Y walking now that I'm near the finish... It's time to prepare for labour ... I'm still quite scared thinking of labour... I hope I can find a focal point and hopfully stay calm... With ds2 I literally looked like a maniac I swear... It was 3 am and I was screaming at th top of my lungs.. Not my proudest moment but that labour hit like a ton of bricks

Unfortunately, I cant really walk at all not even with a stroller to help support me (I have to ride one of those motorized carts at the store lol its embarrassing). Since my hip wont stay in socket, I'm constantly falling and with every step I am able to take, I have an extremely painful pop in my hip that everyone in the room can hear! I have to wake DH up to help me roll over to get comfy at night or to help me to get to the bathroom in the middle of the night! Poor guy doesn't get to sleep through the night cuz I pee at least 3 times during the night lol. This is your 4th baby, labour is nothing new to you, what is it that scares you??

[Wanting-a-girl]

Omg that sounds terrible!

Um it scares me cause my epidural didn't work with Ezra and I still very vividly remember the pain... I'm trying to get my mind into a zone of peace because I know my labour will be short most likely but will I be able to keep that mindset when it's happening... My Braxton hick are very painful where it feels like I'm in labour daily so I try to use those to help me find a relaxation method cause I really want to avoid the epi this time

[ladylaura1990]

Loving the baby bumps ladies, some of you really hide you little bindles well in them small bellys. I feel huge now!! Il pop up a recent pic of me now x

[Salsa]

Well ladies, I must be having a weak moment as I'll show you my bump!! I'm huge-again. But all my babies are up around the 9-10lb mark. I always get comments from my doc about how much fluid I have, plus my placentas are always said to be huge and thick! So I'm trying to remember all that is in there too!! Haha but this bub is on the 97th percentile for growth so doc is keen to get her out still at 38 wks! I'm doing everything I can to help that process along

This pic was taken at 32wks last wk. I haven't done a 33wk pic and now probably closer to 34wks so will wait until Monday and do another one

Southern you look fantastic!! Super proud of you keeping same in the hospital and super proud of both you and bubs for staying put (as much as it must suck at times)

DLTAG yes you are small compared to your boys! But gorgeous neat little bump though!

Wag you're looking great!! Similar to me maybe a but smaller though! I want to start walking too but struggling to find the time - plus it's winter here so not many good days with nice weather at the moment to get outside.

Thorz-omg I had to laugh at you having to hold your hand under your bump to show you do infact have a bump there!! That's the cutest lil bump I've seen for 31wks!! I would stop worrying about all his weight you think you're putting on whilst on bed rest!! Not sure where it all is, but you're looking fantastic!!


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[Salsa]

Hahahahaha ok ok ok, so if you look at my pic then flick back to the pic before me it's Thorz. There is a wk's difference between these 2 pics! Too funny, ok, I think I'll take my pic down now - feeling rather frumpy!

[Thorz300]

Lol don't take yours down you don't look frumpy! I love your perfectly round belly! I just had to put my hand under because it was a flowy dress and not a tight one so the bump was more hidden.

[Salsa]

Haha it's amazing how different bodies carry babies so differently! Hehe x

[fish2012]

Salsa I'm with Thorz that is the sort of bump I envy I always carry my babies close in with ds1 I could wear normal tops up to two weeks before delivery he was 8 lbs still, this one is a lill more bumpy thou

[DLTAG89]

Love seeing everyone bump pics. Its amazing how every bump is so different yet so special :D

I forgot about another lovely pregnancy symptom . . . Leg cramps, i woke up last night with the worst one ever and today it feels like i've pulled a muscle in it as i cant bare to put any weight on it, ouch!

On a brighter note its mine and DH's wedding anniversary today so we are spending the day together tomorrow, child free and its prob the last one we will have before Evelyn is born so really looking forward to spending some quality time with the hubby.

[fish2012]

Ah daltag that'll be lovely!

Is anyone doing presents from siblings to new bubba? We did with ds1 & ds2 and seemed to soften pill ds1 was only 16 months! Boys now 3&2 ds1 wants to get the baby a pressie so dh taking them to choose something at weekend but should I get the boys a pressie from the bubba? They really don't need any toys ;-s

[Mum to three girls]

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Here is my 30 week bump pic. I'm pretty huge. He's measuring on the big side as well but all of my babies have been small/average so I doubt he'll stay that way (and am hoping not, given that he'll be my VBAC).

[Wanting-a-girl]

Salsa our bumps re very similar lol we are both very low... There we go we busted the how you Carry old wives tale :D

Love seeing all the bumps :)

I was waking up all night with really bad cramps feels like gas or period like cramps I guess... I kept goin back to sleep but when. Went to he bathroom this morning soooo much mucous plug.., ewwwwww I know sorry for sharing... I've only felt the baby do a couple small movements so I'm trying to wake him up with a smoothie...

[Thorz300]

WAG hope you are feeling better!!!

I just got back from my doc appt and apparently I haven't gained any weight in over a month and I am measuring at 29 weeks!!! Dr isn't to happy but baby's heart rate is good and she moves loads and loads so dr is making me eat extra and if my measurements aren't back to within a week of gestation then we have to do an ultrasound!!! I hope all is ok! Now I am a bit worried! I stopped at the store and bought hummus and veggies and came home and ate the whole thing, not to mention a bunch of cookies! I don't care if I gain a TON of weight, as long as she is ok!

[Waiting4Daisy]

Thorz I am popping in from due in February but I measured small with all my boys but noteably I was measuring 32 weeks and term with DS1. I had a growth scan with him and ds2 and the scan found that baby was fine for dates but just a smaller child. Actually ds1 was 6 lbs 11 at ten days overdue. Ds2 was actually bigger, 7 lbs 15 at a few days overdue. I think some people just carry very neat. I am quite petite naturally.

[Wanting-a-girl]

I was measuring small with ds2 by I beleive 4 weeks it was due to lack of fluid and he was 8. 9 .. When is your next appt?

[Wanting-a-girl]

I'm feeling better... Contracting a lot today but nothng out of the ordinary... He's not aloud to come for at least 18 more days now lol

[Thorz300]

Thanks ladies, either way, I came home and pigged out out hummus and veggies and then had a ton of black licorice! I'm stuffed now I won't have room for dinner lol. I'm going to start eating protein bars every day because I know I'm not getting nearly enough protein!

[Girlsway]

I'd like to post my bump pic but I don't know how to attach it from iPhone or iPad. I am on hols and have no other computer with me. Is this possible?

[Wanting-a-girl]

Thorz does Similac have the mom drinks where you are? I was having me of those a day when I was having a rough time with morning sickness

[Salsa]

Fish yes we do presents for the baby and also from the baby! The kids get super excited about bringing in a present each for the baby-and even more excited receiving a present!! I'm just sitting getting the 2hr glucose tol test... Even though I passed the 1 hr one. The doc wants to make sure nothing was missed as this bub is measuring so big.... It's a pain but worth it to know for sure.

[fish2012]

Oh no salsa do you have to drink the lucazade? Gross

Thorz get eating hun you've done we'll I'd be massive if I was on bed rest!

Found some cute big brother tees on eBay one with tractor and one with pirate perfect boys off to choose a present for the baby with daddy this pm ;-)

[Southern Butterfly]

DLTAG- Happy Anniversary!!! Hope you had a wonderful day to celebrate :)

WAG- I'm glad you're feeling better. Take it easy as much as you can.

Thorz- I'm sorry for the worry but as others have said I'm sure baby is fine even with you not gaining weight. I lost 10lbs during my 3 weeks in the hospital and they had a nutritionist come talk to me but I simply can't eat more than a few bites at a time. Ultrasounds show baby is still huge so it's obviously not affecting him!

Salsa- You look great! How tall are you? I'm only 4'11 and so I think that's part of why my bump gets so large because my torso is so short that baby has nowhere to go but outward. This one is also measuring huge in the 95th percentile.

Mum- You have a cute bump too and you carry it very well!

We also let the kids pick up a small gift for the baby and the baby always has a gift for the older kids which the baby "gives" to them when they come to visit at the hospital.

Well I have great news ladies... I AM HOME!!!!!!!! Since I'm 34 weeks tomorrow and we live less than 2 miles up the road from the hospital, my dr decided to let me come home! I'm still on very strict bedrest (only supposed to be getting out of bed for bathroom and showers) and still taking the same meds for contractions. It feels amazing to be home. DH and the kids have been wonderfully helpful. I'm so thankful to have some time home before baby arrives :D

[fish2012]

Oh southern that's perfect news! So pleased your home fx he stays put for a couple more weeks! Do you have someone to help with the boys?

[Wanting-a-girl]

Southern so happy for you! Staying in the hospital even for one day feels like an eternity

[ladylaura1990]

Took a while ladies but finally managed to get onto laptop to upload my recent bump pics, this one is me at 31 weeks exact 12605 And here i am again at 32 weeks, im holding a little weight at the bottom of my belly on this one, but shes laying transverse so laying up really high.12606

This babys measuring on the 90th percentile, see my midwife monday and hoping I start steering towards the 50th percentile :s x

[ladylaura1990]

Finally able to relax and take advantage of the lovely weather we've had in the UK. Thursday was my last day at work, all my colleagues are lovely and held me a surprise baby shower where I was presented with this ...... :suprise:12607

How many of you ladies are still working? And when do you plan to leave work. I decided as I had 3 weeks holiday to take Id make the most of it and finish a little earlier, hope I dont regret it and go over 40weeks!! Im hoping I have my girl a good week before Im due :)!

Southern: Glad your back home and make sure you follow bed rest orders, I dont think it will be too long until we see a picture of your little bundle x

[Wanting-a-girl]

I know I have asked you a million time southern but I can't remember how early we're your other three boys?

[Girlsway]

Southern you have to be so pleased. Especially being with your boys again. Enjoy it and look after yourself. In 3 wks time you are full term.

[Southern Butterfly]

Lady- Seems several of us have huge babies! Congrats on your last day of work and what a lovely gift from your coworkers!

Thanks so much ladies, I know I've already said it but it really does just feel amazing to be home with DH and the kids. WAG, no worries I don't expect you to remember everyone's backgrounds and previous pregnancies lol. My others were born at 31w, 35w, and 33w.

Fish I'm calling you out... I think you're the only one left who hasn't posted a bump pic! :P

[Wanting-a-girl]

I'm really hoping mines a bit smaller than my last two... I hope for 7 pounds lol

Southern I hope you make it to full term.. It looks like you will get close

[Mum to three girls]

It must be amazing to be home, Southern. You've done so well making it to 34 weeks.

Laura, I'm still working but only 2 days week. I stop at 35 weeks and I am looking forward to it. I like work but the logistics of getting there can be a pain.

It's nice not being in my third tri in the Aussie heat as i was with my last two, overall winter is better but I'm very over these constant colds. They're minor but I'm tired anyway so it's hard work. DH is just home now so I'm supposed to be having a rest but all I can hear is small children stomping around and shouting.

Thorz, how big were you with the others? Fundal height measurements aren't that reliable.

[Salsa]

Yay southern!! So happy you're home!! It must be the best feeling!!! You and your baby boy are a great team staying put for so long!!
I'm 5"8 so a tad taller than you!! Lol
Enjoy your time at home now!

It's my little girls 5th birthday today! We've had such a big day and I've been so unwell I have no voice and all these mouth Ulca's! I've really struggled through the day. But she has had a wonderful day so that's all that matters! My DH has summoned me to my room to rest so he is earning major points tonight feeding and bathing all the kids!

[fish2012]

Ha ha southern you are so right ;-)

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Massive bump at 34 plus 3!

[ladylaura1990]

I know this baby is going to be bigger then my first but im not expecting her to be any bigger then 8lbs full term. I reckon I will be surprised and have a 7lb baby lol. My DD1 was born at 37+2 and weighed 5.12 x

[DLTAG89]

Southern very glad to hear your home, it must be a little more relaxing for you. I'm tiny like you too at 5'0 :)

Thank you for the anniversary wishes too. Hubby bought me a lovely new wedding ring too so hes very much in the good books.

When DS2 was born we gave DS1 a little present from the baby and i'm doing the same this time. I know a hot wheels car and a tube of smarties will go down very well with them. They are already wrapped and packed in my hospital bag.

Ended up in hospital last night too after having period pains all day, nothing too painful but was nagging away at my. Thankfully they didnt find anything wrong but no clue as to what they were.

They did say i'm measuring about 3 weeks small though so i have another scan sometime this week. I'm not too worried thought but glad to be getting my little bump checked out.

[Girlsway]

Fish that's not massive, wait till I post mine!

DLTAG good luck with the scan,I am sure your little one is okay.

Does everyone try to sleep on their left side? I find it quite difficult this pregnancy, I actually feel more comfortable on the right. Do you think I am depriving me baby from blood flow?

[Wanting-a-girl]

I just try to sleep on my side... With all my other babies I made sure I was on my left side but this time the round ligament pains make moving unbearable in the middle of the night so how I fall a sleep is how I stay... Sometimes I wake up on my bac and I'm horrified lol... My round ligament pain is so bad that when I wake to go to the bathroom it takes me ten mins to sit up... When looking round ligament pain up people compared it to a c section without morphine lol

[Wanting-a-girl]

Fish that is a small bump lol

[fish2012]

I try and sleep on my left side I normally sleep on my right but quiet often wake up and find I'm on my back or right side there's only so much you can do ;-)

Oh seriously I was so much neater with the boys I feel like a house ;-s

[meeks32]

Just dropping in to ask if everyone that swayed GIRL and knows what they are having, can please update/post their sway in the stats spreadsheet via the form?

http://www.genderdreaming.com/forum/showthread.php?t=25157

pg1 first post has instructions.

Thank You

[Southern Butterfly]

Fish I agree you have a super cute bump, not massive at all!

Girlsway you called yourself out, now we need to see a bump pic from you lol.

DLTAG glad everything checked out fine at the hospital. You may just have a petite little lady in there like Thorz does.

Salsa Happy belated birthday to your little girl!

Mum it is summer here in the states and I've actually enjoyed being pregnant this time of year. I was mostly pregnant during the cold months with the others and honestly hated it. I guess I am the opposite of most ladies!

I also sleep on either side and just switch up throughout the night as my sides and back hurt if I sleep on one side too long.

Just out of curiosity, what time of day did you ladies go into labor with your other babies? I've always began labor in the middle of the night and deliver early the next morning. I think that's part of why I've had so much trouble sleeping this pregnancy because I keep thinking I'm going to go into labor.

[Wanting-a-girl]

I went into labour with ds1 around 1 am and had him at 10 am
Ds2 woke up in labour at 3am and had him at 330 am
Ds3 was induced so he was my daytime labour

[fish2012]

Ds1 went into labour at 12 midnight gave birth at 1am (25 hrs later)

Ds 2 went into labour at 1pm have birth at 3.15pm

[ladylaura1990]

DD1 was induced at 8pm had her at 9.59pm, on my nephews birthday too x

[fish2012]

Ladylaura was that the same day? Thank you for good induction news everyone I speak to who was induced was there days ;-(

[Wanting-a-girl]

I was induced with ds3 and it was 2 hours lol and I also didn't find the contractions any worse at all! People and their horror stories and suck it lol! This time I'm taking a different approach at induction if I make it to the 27th instead of the drugs I'm gonna hopfully be ale to just get my water broken to get things going :)

[DLTAG89]

Had a scan this afternoon and shes measuring 3.9oz which they said is good but . . . shes breech. I'm only 32 weeks though so there still time for her to turn but really hoping she does. My floors will be spotless.

I turn and sleep on my left side, even swapped bed sides with DH to encourage me to sleep on my left side but i often wake up on my back. I think theres only so much we can do.

I went into labour with DS1 at 6am (woke up with pains) and he was born at 12.53pm and with DS2 i went into labour at about 3pm and he was born at 6.55pm so i always seem to go into labour in the day, both boys were born on a sat too :)

[Northern_Shutterbug]

Hi Ladies,

Long time no speak! Its been almost 100 days since we had Evelyn.

But as someone previously put, I'm now pregnant again - I'm really hoping that this one sticks and is healthy, but I already have that deep down feeling its a boy - I had the same feeling deep down with the boys, and with Evelyn I did have a deep deep down feeling she was a girl, but didn't ever want to admit it. I guess if things go well, we'll be finding out in just over 12 weeks.

We are now under consultant care, which means we will get an early scan in 4-5 weeks, then another at 12, 14, 16 and 20 weeks. All of them very in depth checking for the condition Evelyn had, as they do not know if it was caused by a gene passed down, but then it could also have been caused by an infection or exposure to a chemical. Either way, it was a very VERY rare condition that isn't scanned for, only 4 in 1,000,000 is born with it! The fact it caused the brain ventricles to dilated as well is even rarer, so we really hope it was just a one off. At least this time, they will specifically look for the problems with the organs.

Anyway, thank you for thinking of me some of you, and I hope all your pregnancies go well. I still think of how far along I should be, and I wish I was still here with you lovely ladies, still pregnant with my baby girl.

[Wanting-a-girl]

How far along are you northern :) congrats! So happy for you! Praying the baby is healthy boy or girl :)

[Northern_Shutterbug]

Only 4+2, so right back at the beginning! I should be over 34 weeks now, so really feels like such a waste.

[fish2012]

Daltag I turned my monkey about 4 weeks ago using a vid on YouTube how to turn a breech, posterior or transverse baby by pregnancyexercise.co.nz plenty of time for her to move yet x

[fish2012]

Northern so pleased for you hun praying you have a sticky heathy baby in there xxx

[Mum to three girls]

Congrats Northern, I hope you have a wonderfully smooth, boring pregnancy this time.

DLTAG, mine was breech till 30 weeks but my ob had said that she wasn't even identifying it as an issue until at least 35 weeks.

I am a side sleeper but on my right, I can't get to sleep on my left at all. It seems to make my reflux worse.

I have gone into labour with all of my babies overnight, although with various labour lengths.

[5boysandcounting]

That's fantastic news northern. I'm really pleased for you, sounds like you will be well looked after. Wishing you loads of good luck xxx

[Salsa]

Northern!!! It's just sooooo lovely to hear from you. I'm always thinking of you and your beautiful Evelyn. A massive congratulations on this pregnancy. I pray all your upcoming scans go well. Whatever you have growing I know will make the perfect addition to your family. I know it must be so hard to think that if things had gone differently you'd be near the end by now, but in the big picture this time is insignificant and in a few yrs when we have a 3 yr old and you have a 2 and a half it won't seem like anything. How are you feeling? Hope morning sickness is keeping away for you! x x x

[Thorz300]

I am so happy for you Northern!!! I pray for you and your family that everything goes smoothly with this pg.!!

[WantingPink]

Congrats Northern!! So good to hear from you and I really hope this is a healthy and sticky baby for you!! Thanks for stopping in and saying hi:)

[DLTAG89]

Aw lovely news northern, Praying everything goes well for you and you have a smooth 9 months ahead of you.

Thanks for the positive stories about breech babies too. Really panicking as i was transverse and wouldn't budge so my mum had to have a c-section. Just hope its not a habit in our family with girls. Since i found out i've been doing every exercise possible to try and get her to turn but it really kills my back doing them.

[Thorz300]

LOL I had a weird gender dream last night!!! I haven't had one of those in a while. I dreamed I gave birth to my little girl and I was so so so excited! As I was dressing her to leave the hospital in a cute girly outfit, I looked down and noticed boy bits hanging out of the diaper!! LOL in my dream my baby had both boy and girl bits and we couldn't figure out which gender he/she was!!

Its funny what our mind will do to us when we have a real concern for things. I know this probably really is a girl, but I have been scared lately that they got it wrong.

I'm so tired of being pregnant and still have 54 more days to go................that is so so so long. Hopefully things will go by fast I have a few going on in AUG like needing to school shop and meet with my sons teacher and get his immunizations and get him off to start 1st grade. I also have a baby shower that my friends are throwing me on AUG 24th and I still need to finish up on the nursery! I kind of put that on hold because DS3 is still in that room and still in the crib at the moment so the baby probably wont even go in that room for at least 3 months after she is born because we will keep her in our room in the bassinet for at least 3 months. Ugh Im ready for her to be here so I can have my energy and hip back! but at the same time, I don't want to wish my summer away. I absolutely DESPISE the winter time it depresses me. Sorry for the rambling...........

[Wanting-a-girl]

I had a gender dream a few weeks ago the he is a she and it really freaked me out cause I've never seen his boy bits and the tech doing my u/s was in training...now I would hope that an adult woman can tell the different
Ce between a penis and a vajay....

[Wanting-a-girl]

Omfg only 28 days left! I am turning into a nervous wreck! I have never felt so mentally unprepared for a baby and that all stems from my mommy boy ezra

[fish2012]

My 3 yr old had just told a fly it's on time out cause it didn't leave by the time he counted to ten lol!

So you lot have got me counting! 19 days till I go in to find out if my cervix is favourable! 29 days till date consultant said he wouldn't let me go past! Praying hard I'll go into labour spontaneously on 18 aug before any interference that's quiet soon ;-s

Daltag my friend went into labour with baby's head down it turned breech midwife called ambulance (it was home birth) she walked down drive baby turned right way up and she gave birth in ambulance a minute later - it's never too late ;-)

[Wanting-a-girl]

I really want to go into labour on my own too... When I first got preg I thought there is no way I make it till the end of August running around n the heat after a two year old constantly... But now I'm not too sure.... I'm also not feeling comfortable with the evening primrose after atomic saying its a blood thinner... I can't find much information on it tho... But logically I think I shouldn't take a blood thinner for one. Dont want to bleed too much at birth... Two I'm Rh- and I've only had + babies and my bloods mixed with tw of them and Im thinking that blood thinners will def increase the chance... Now I wonder do they act like a blood thinner when they are inserted as well? I can't believe I'm 35 weeks tomorrow! I havnt gained any weight in almost two weeks lol :) makes me a bit happy as I've gained too much

[fish2012]

Oh I've never heard its a blood thinner, my pregnancy yoga teacher recommended it! I would guess it may still be a thinner if inserted internally however it's going to be more effective like that so may just go for internally and not orally? I've been taking it a while now but no idea how I'd know if it was thinning my blood!

Trying regular dtd too as convinced that helps but not managing more than about 3 times a week lol so knackered can't wait for this pregnancy to be over!

[Wanting-a-girl]

I have quite a high se drive and I know for a fact I was dtd every day basically with ds2 and he was a 41 weeker... But with that said I did go into labour a few hours before his scheduled induction after having sex and a shower... The blood thinner thing scares me a lot! I would hate for something stupid to happen to try and speed something up that will happen soon anyways... I know it feels like forever waiting for the baby... But I can't risk my life... Which I think thinning the blood is doing I think it could cause bleeding issues at birth logically

[fish2012]

Agh In that case I'll stop worrying about dtd ;-s I give up I think we'll just have to accept what happens!

Oh bugger you seem to be right about blood thinning!

http://vbacfacts.com/2012/11/13/evening-primrose-oil-dont-use-it-if-you-are-pregnant/

Ughhhhh might stop taking it ;-s

[Wanting-a-girl]

Ya I don't feel comfortable with taking it...wate of 20 bucks for me :( but it's supposed to be good for Pms so I guess I will take it for fun after the baby just to use it

[Thorz300]

Hmmm if EPO is a blood thinner, how would it cause clots? I'm going to talk to my dr about it, because I have had issues with clots before, I would think a blood thinner would be good. I wouldn't take it for sure if I had a history of bleeding too much or csections. I bought some EPO at Walmart for 6 bucks but I haven't opened it. If my dr says I shouldn't use it, I'll just return it.

[fish2012]

Saw my midwife today wish I'd asked her... Let us know what your dr says xx

[Thorz300]

I will, but I don't see her for another week and a half:(

[Wanting-a-girl]

I have my surgery papers from my breast reduction and it's actually on the list of stuff you can't take... So it's a blood thinner

[Thorz300]

Oh I know it's a blood thinner that's why I wouldn't use it if csection was on the table, or if there was a history of heavy bleeding. My question is why would it cause clots? I've had clotting issues in the past and been put on blood thinners to reduce the clots. That's why I'm confused. I'm not doubting atomics experience but it doesn't make since to me that a blood thinner would cause clotting. That's why I want to talk to my dr. Blood thinners are good for me, but nothing that causes clots because my body does that on its own.

[Wanting-a-girl]

Ya I def see the contradiction... Perhaps her clots were unrelated... I'm very low risk for c section but with my luck I take it and then end up needing one for some reason or another lol... I seem to have bad luck so I like to play it safe

It sucks I really really wanted to try it this time :( I want to knowin it has the blood thinning effect when inserted cause maybe it absobs different into your body...

[Wanting-a-girl]

I'm beyond upset right now!

I was in the backyard with ds3 and my ds1 had three friends over and they were on the trampoline... They were playing at a volume the wouldn't even bug me and I'm pretty easily agitated right now lol and my bitch of a neighbour who didn't see me there comes out and tells ds1 and his friends to fuckingmshut the fuck up! So I yelled excuse me! And she started yelling various shit at me at the top of her lungs and I'm not in a position to be yelling I don't need preterm labour ao I keep my cool and tell her she is looking a little crazy yelling at everyone's kids... And I asked her to stop swearing at my kids and she said its not like they havnt heard it before and she's a grown woman and will do what she wants so I said well my 2 year old is right here... And she says well he's stupid and doesn't understand anything! She then told me to watch my self cause she will be making more phone calls to cps!

Why is this happening! My kids should be alowed t play in their backyard at really any volume they want during the day! Why is she threatening me! ... My mom told me I should ignore her..l but really would any of you just stand there and allow someone to scream at your children?

Now since she already called cps a few weeks ago ... I have a worker... Should I call her and tell her what's happening? Cause I bet she is going to call tomorrow and make some stupid stuff up

I can't believe I have to deal with someone like this! I literally have to be cautious of anything I do because she will make shit up...

[Girlsway]

Wag you need to complain about your neighbour otherwise she will do it and she will be in a stronger position. Good luck I know it's the last thing you need right now.

We got back from our holiday to our supposedly finished house and I nearly cried when I saw it. All our stuffs was buried in piles rubbish and beds were not even seen. Luckily a friend has an empty house and offered us to use it. I just wanted to go home and start preparing for the baby. I don't even have a hospital bag packed and I am coming up 36 wks, v frustrating.

[DLTAG89]

Oh wag your neighbour sounds crazy. Does she have kids of her own as she seems to snap at the slightest thing. Using that sort of language to someone elses children is just terrible too. I wouldn't even speak to an adult like that let alone someone elses children.

Fish that must have been pretty scary for your friend too. Must have felt like she was doing summer salts in there :)

Woke up with this weird pain again (i wouldnt even really call it a pain, just uncomfy) but it feels just like a mild period pain. Really hoping its not here to stay as its not nice.

[ladylaura1990]

That was the same evening that I was induced. I had pre eclampsia so they say yor body delivers quite quickly, but even as my first with pre'e they did say it was still very fast.x

[fish2012]

Wag call the cps lady straight away you have witnesses If your friend was there and they need to know she's a loony tune

Girlsway how annoying you sound much calmer than I would be lol!

I'm going reduce my dose on the epo I have 1000mg capsules I was taking 3 a day and one internally gonna do one orally one internally weirdly I've been feeling much better since I've taken it less cramps and less tired - may not be linked! I also dont get why it would cause clots would think opposite but don't want to add complications I have enough already gonna speak to my preggie yoga teacher on Saturday I'm seeing a consultant on Monday but its the duty one not mine so depending what they are like I might ask them about it too

[Thorz300]

Oh WAG I am so sorry, that sounds so terrible, I would absolutely hate to live next to someone like that!!! I would for sure call CPS first and talk to them about what can be done and about her threats!

On a lighter note, I am so grateful for the little things in life today!12717

[divakotka]

Hi Ladies,

so a couple of weeks ago I got back on here and read everything to get caught up, then wrote a pretty long post, hit a wrong button, and lost it all (and my mind too, lol)! I was so frustrated I just shut down my computer! Anyway, I didn't quite fall off the face of the earth though.

I'm so glad to see you are all doing well and a huge shout out to Northern! Congrats on your new bub and I am praying for a very happy and healthy 9 months for you!!!

Things are going well here. We just finished a 30-day paleo challenge and I feel better than ever. A month ago I was achy, stiff, puffy looking, acne, and plagued by typical pregnancy ailments. The diet is hard at first but so worth if afterwards. Gluten and sugar (and dairy to a point) are definitely my nemesis. :(

Anyway...this baby is also measuring HUGE on scans. At 33 weeks, he was estimated at a whooping 5lbs 13oz already! DS2 was born at 9lbs 6oz at 42 weeks so I am kind of hoping to get things started with this one around 39 weeks. That's why I am so interested in the evening primrose oil you guys keep talking about. But if it's meant to dilate and efface the cervix, I don't know if it'll do me any good because with DS2 I started dilating at 36 weeks and by 41 weeks I was walking around at 5cm and fully effaced without ever having had a single contraction and no labor in sight.

Anyway...my old OB in TX also strongly advised against EPO but I don't remember why, whereas my OB here in OH said I could try it?!

Lastly, I might be able to do a water birth at the hospital, which I am beyond excited about!!!! Anyone else doing that?

[Southern Butterfly]

Thanks for sharing your stories, sounds like many of us went into labor during the night (which as I understand is more common anyway).

Northern I am so thrilled for you! I know this has to be incredibly bittersweet for you. You're in my thoughts still and I wish you all the best.

DLTAG I know what you mean about the cramping, it is both bothersome and worrisome. Hopefully it doesn't mean anything.

Girlsway what a bummer coming home to such a mess! That had to be such a rude homecoming from your vacation.

WAG I don't even know what else to say about your neighbor. She is just so beyond crazy and I can't imagine having to deal with her crap! Is there any legal action you can take against her??

Diva so glad to hear from you! My "little" guy is measuring huge too!

I had a follow up appointment today and I'm of course still 100% effaced and now 3cm. As DH said I need to keep my legs crossed and try not to sneeze lol. I'm feeling really good about being 34+ because I know at this point he will most likely do well and possibly not even need to stay in the NICU!

[Wanting-a-girl]

I'm so happy you've made it this far southern! Who knows you might get your wish of having a full term baby :) what are your contractions like?

I'm at a loss for words about my neighbour... I don't know if there is anything I can do! I called my cps worker and told her... She didn't seem to care... So I asked her ismt this a matter of my child well being? He shouldn't be scared to play out side! And his friends shouldn't be afraid to come over... I shouldn't be getting threatend for sticking up for my kids! She said I could complain to the police but really the will get me no where I don't think I could press charges at this point so I'm keeping a log of everything till I have a lot of evidence against her.... Just to think this all started cause we had our garbage can on our drive way! Flipping nut case I tell you

[nuthinbutpink]

Can you guys start a new thread, please? 3000+ posts and so many pages is a biggie for the forum! Sorry to bother! Just housekeeping.

[Thorz300]

Ok here is our thread continued, can we please get it stickied?!
http://genderdreaming.com/forum/due-sept-oct-nov-2013/32620-september-babies-continued.html#post443346

[fish2012]

I can't find this is it just me?!? ;-(

[Wanting-a-girl]

You can't just press the link?