September Babies Continued

[Salsa]

Little pic of Darcey today 13621

[2lovelyboys]

Beautiful pictures ladies, you are very lucky :)

[fish2012]

My big brothers ;-)

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[DLTAG89]

Mum23 moxibustion is a form of acupuncture, i was skeptical to begin with as its not me (if that makes sense). You burn sticks near your little toes and the heat from burning the moxa sticks is supposed to stimulate the baby's movements and encourage it to turn.

Scan and consultant tomorrow, really hoping for good news but i can see me getting booked in for a section. I dont think they will even offer a version with me measuring small. I'm keeping my fingers crossed tho.

Loving all the baby pics, sooo gorgeous :D x

[Southern Butterfly]

Fish Congratulations!! After all you've been through you are finally holding your sweet little miracle baby girl! So happy you're both healthy and doing well!

Girlsway Congratulations to you as well! Great job on a fast labor. Can't wait to see pics of your little Diana!

OK, so far the little ones we've met are:
:DS:Julian Sage, Aug 6
:DD:Peyton Blythe, Aug 19
:DS:Lennon, Aug 27
:DD:Darcey Lynn, Aug 28
:DD:Naomi, Aug 28
:DD:Diana Sofia, Aug 29

Hope I got everyone correct. Quite a list we've got and it's not even Sept yet! Congrats again to all of the mommies with new arrivals :D

[WantingPink]

Salsa what a cute picture of Darcey.

Girlsway congrats on your little girl!! Hope to see pictures soon!!

Southern thanks for posting all the baby names. Can't believe how many babies were born in August.

[divakotka]

Salsa -- aww, what a darling baby girl she is. So happy for you. :)

Fish -- your boys are so cute. I love the big brother shirts. Can't wait to put shirts like that on my boys!

DLTAG -- still rooting for you and your little lady. I hope they'll at least give the version a try...

I just got back from my OB appt. Last week I was 2cm and 50%, well today I am 3-4cm and 70-80% effaced! Baby also went from a -2 to a -1 station. My OB did a membrane sweep and I think it was the single most painful procedure I have ever had down there short of giving birth. I nearly fainted and it brought tears to my eyes! I had two sweeps with DS2 and they weren't a big deal at all! So all is set for my induction on Saturday (which will be nipple stimulation and breaking my water, should be all I need), unless I go into labor on my own before then. I am crampy now with lower back pain...

[Thorz300]

Good Luck Diva, I hope you go into labor on your own!!! I am getting so very envious of you ladies!!! I want this BABY OUT so bad! I cannot sleep, I pee my pants about 3 times a day lol, I don't fit into any of my clothes anymore, I dont want to buy new stuff because I only have 3.5 weeks left. My hips feel like they are cracking and breaking every time I move. I have to wake DH up in the middle of the night to have him help me roll over.
Dr has given me the go ahead to take EPO orally and then I can insert it vaginally in a week. I have very little hopes that this girl will make an early appearance.

[divakotka]

Good Luck Diva, I hope you go into labor on your own!!! I am getting so very envious of you ladies!!! I want this BABY OUT so bad! I cannot sleep, I pee my pants about 3 times a day lol, I don't fit into any of my clothes anymore, I dont want to buy new stuff because I only have 3.5 weeks left. My hips feel like they are cracking and breaking every time I move. I have to wake DH up in the middle of the night to have him help me roll over.
Dr has given me the go ahead to take EPO orally and then I can insert it vaginally in a week. I have very little hopes that this girl will make an early appearance.

Oh Thorz, you poor thing, that sounds so rough! I don't know how you feel about meds but a lot of women get a prescription of Ambien at the end of their pregnancy to help them sleep. I have taken a few (somewhat begrudgingly) and I can't take you how much better I feel the next day. Things like Benadryl or Unisom leave my groggy on the other hand.

I've been taking evening primrose as well but mostly orally because I am too lazy to try to reach down there, lol. I am just too big and uncomfortable! My dose is 1000mg although I was told I could go up to 2000mg. I am a very inconsistent vitamin and supplement consumer though. :)

[Thorz300]

I'm just being a baby! Forgive me for being so Whiney!

DIVA it sounds like you are up next right? The majority of this September group will be done before sept is even here!

[Salsa]

Diva! How exciting!!! Good luck, sounds like it will be very quick when things actually get going!!

Thorz, hang in there. I know it feels soooooo long away especially as you are having a rough time, but before you know it you'll be holding little Macie x x

[divakotka]

Oy, my lower back is absolutely killing me. I would just love to know if this is early labor or not...TMI but I've also been going to the bathroom a lot since yesterday.

Yes, it looks like in our group here, I'm next? I think there will be a bit of a gap between this bundle of babies that has just been born and the next set. Thorz, I know the anticipation must be killing you! It's a tad bit cruel that so many of us are done in August and you've got some time left. Hang in there, we are all rooting for you and can't wait!

[fish2012]

Hey diva I had all these signs last week too she was so low tmi you could feel her head with you index finger but the night before I went in for induction she moved back up and they couldn't break my waters cause her head was too high!!!
Agh hope your lill lady is better behaved and makes an exit soon!

[Thorz300]

WAG still waiting on pics of Mr Lennon! I hope all is well!

[Mum to three girls]

It does sound hopeful Diva. Thorz, at the end it'll likely be just the two of us! Some days another month doesn't feel like a big deal but today I've been sore, grumpy and tired and it seems like forever! I've got loads to do still though.

[Thorz300]

I fell down the stairs again last night, I just CANNOT walk anymore with these hips! You're right sometimes the 3.5 weeks seems like ages away and other days I cannot believe how close it is. But because of the pain, it mostly seems like forever.
Mum I don't remember are you going naturally or being induced? My induction date is set for sept 23

[Mum to three girls]

Hopefully going naturally but we'll see. With this being my VBAC my OB is being a bit more bossy (!) which I'm more than happy with. The things that are going against me going spontaneously (as I see it) are the size of the baby - he was looking enormous at 32 weeks although had settled down thereafter and my blood pressure which is a bit up and down. My blood pressure has crept up in the third tri in 3 out of 4 pregnancies though and it's never been high enough to need meds or induction before or turned into PET so it'll probably stay fine. At this stage I'm assuming I'll go naturally though. I've had labour start spontaneously at 38, 39 and 40 weeks before though so I have no idea what to expect really.

There are big advantages in terms of sorting out the other three with a planned induction though. My OB won't do "social" inductions before 39 weeks however and there's a reasonable chance he'll have come by himself by then.

I can't believe how many babies have come already!

[Girlsway]

Being discharged from the hospital tonight so hopefully I can post some photos tomorrow. I have to say that this was the best recovery from the birth, I feel completely normal now except big belly still in my way :-) Diana is a sweetheart, eating and sleeping well. I hope it stays this ways.

Diva good luck, you might be next.

Thorz hang in there 3 wks are not a long time. Be careful.

[Salsa]

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Mummy bathing Darcey!
Thorz I hope you're ok after your fall!!

[DLTAG89]

Well had a scan this morning and shes still breech, her feet are in front of her face. They offered a version but i turned it down, really dont know if i made the right decision but it looks like a c-section in definite. I'm in bits, i was so excited about meeting our little girl but now i'm just terrified.

To make matters worse i didnt even get to see the consultant today and have to wait till next week and they also said they most likely wont do the section early even given my history of early babies and quick labours, really not in a good place right now. Sorry to bring the thread down at such a happy time too :(

Thorz hope your ok after your fall and the next few weeks go nice and quick for you x

[Southern Butterfly]

Diva, I've had the lower back pain and running to the bathroom in the hours before labor with all of mine! Good luck!

Salsa, Darcey looks so cute and relaxed during her bath. Julian hates baths, it's really the only time he ever cries.

Thorz, Hope you are ok after your fall, you poor thing. I know (somewhat) how you feel though. During those weeks in the hospital I was so uncomfortable and it seemed like my pregnancy would drag on forever. I can't imagine going thru the physical pain you have with your hips on top of the normal discomforts of pregnancy plus the frustration of bed rest! 3.5 weeks will fly by though and you will be holding your little Macie :)

WAG, How are you and Lennon doing? Is your DS3 adjusting better than you thought? Hope you are able to update us soon, it's weird not having you post here lol.

How are all the other new mommies doing?

Julian had his weight check and he's up to 6.14! Finally outgrowing some of his preemie onesies.

[Southern Butterfly]

DLTAG, I'm so sorry you are having a tough time. I've never had a c section so I don't know of any good advice to ease your fears but maybe some of the other ladies who've had one can chime in. WantingPink's baby girl was also breech and she had a section so perhaps she can offer some of her experience. I know it's really not what you wanted but try to focus on the end result which is a beautiful baby girl. No matter how she enters the world she will be safe in your arms before you know. I'm sure once you see her it won't matter how she got here. I'm not trying to minimize your disappointment but just want to try and offer a positive perspective. HUGS to you!

[Wanting-a-girl]

Sorry been Mia and I knw I need to get pics up... I will get to it soon I promise... I have been procasinating seeing the dr for myself which today I'm really regretting... It feels like I have broken ribs... Now I dont know what broken ribs feel like but it is exruciating to breathe walk anything... I'm in non stop pain it's right under my boobs... Any one have this before? I've never had this kind of pain....

Ezra has been amazing! Doesn't like the baby but had barley put a fuss about him being here! So very happy with that...

Love all the beautiful babies :) keep them coming :)

[Dreamofpink]

Huge congratulations on all of the beautiful babies ladies!

[Mum to three girls]

Well had a scan this morning and shes still breech, her feet are in front of her face. They offered a version but i turned it down, really dont know if i made the right decision but it looks like a c-section in definite. I'm in bits, i was so excited about meeting our little girl but now i'm just terrified.

To make matters worse i didnt even get to see the consultant today and have to wait till next week and they also said they most likely wont do the section early even given my history of early babies and quick labours, really not in a good place right now. Sorry to bring the thread down at such a happy time too :(

Thorz hope your ok after your fall and the next few weeks go nice and quick for you x

There's been a lot of pressure on obstetricians from paeds and neonatologists over the last 10 years or so to shift elective sections from 37/38 weeks to more like 39 plus weeks and more and more public hospitals especially have made it policy. It's because the later the section the less likely it is that the baby will have significant breathing issues. Most 38 week elective sections don't have breathing problems of course but a small but significant proportion do and it can require a NICU admission etc.

The downside of course is that you some women go into labour naturally before their scheduled section but those women are done pretty promptly as "emergencies". It also means that your baby is ready to be born!

[Mum to three girls]

PS I cried a bit about needing a section with DD3 but it was OK and still special. By two weeks after I felt pretty back to normal in terms of pain, stitches pulling etc.

WAG that sounds really painful? How could it have happened?

Thorz, your hip problems does put my whinging into perspective. Every pregnancy though I seem to forget the miseries of the last few weeks.

[Wanting-a-girl]

My guess is from my pushing ... :( it hurts a lot...don't know if I feel up to the ER tonight tho .... Considering o can't take good pain meds and there is nothing that can b done for broken ribs... Hopfully thy are just bruised and feel better in a couple days

[divakotka]

Just wanted to update quickly that I did indeed go into active labor at 4:20am this morning. Little Evan Christopher was born a bit over 4 hours later at 8:43am in the tub at the hospital. He weighs 8lbs 4oz and measures 21.5 inches. I had a natural birth but it was rough. Threw up three times even at the end during the height of a contraction and the widest part of his noggin also had to be pushed out over two contractions, which took a good 4-5 minutes and left me with a 2nd degree tear. All in all it was a textbook labor and birth but the pain was unbelievably intense. I am SO done, lol. Evan chilled for a few hours before he decided to latch but nursing has been going really well since then! A pleasant change from the other two boys. :) I haven't slept a wink yet because I am too wired and just can't stop staring at him!

[Southern Butterfly]

Awww Diva Congratulations!!! I had a feeling you would be having him very soon after your last post. Sorry to hear about the tearing, I know that pain well but it sounds like you were a trooper through it all! Get some rest and enjoy your sweet little Evan!!

[DLTAG89]

Congratulations diva and welcome to the world little evan. Well done too, i also know all to well what tearing is like so big hugs. Cant wait to see a pic of the little man x

[Mum to three girls]

Well done diva! Sorry about the tearing, I had the same with DD2 but they did heal quickly.

WAG, how are you feeling now?

[fish2012]

Diva congrats on Evans arrival, I had second degree tears last time it is rubbish keep yourself dosed up on the paracetamol!

Daltag my friend was booked for c section at 40 wks for her dd as she was breech, she went into labour a few days early and went in as soon as she realised her section went really smoothly and she didn't find the experience as bad as she had feared - thinking of you Hun

Naomi's feeding well but seems to be mainly nocturnal maybe her brothers are a bit much for her ;-)

[fish2012]

Ps diva I took arnica for mine first time didn't bother second time and regretted it think its worth a try x

[Thorz300]

Congrats Diva! Can't wait to see pics of baby Evan!

WAG that sounds painful, I hope it heals fast!!

[ladylaura1990]

Aw so much has happened again since I popped on the other day, how many babies have we brought into the world this week :) !!! Well us september ladies are slowly having are babies whos next in line? Im due 18th sept so think a good week and half until I have my baby girl atleast (my psychic lady told me id have her a good week before my due date) so im hoping she is right x

[Wanting-a-girl]

Congrats diva... Love the name :) my ds1 is an Evan

I feel a lot better today... I started feeling better before I went to bed last night while I was waiting for some of my kids to go to bed.. I was gonna go to the hospital... In the end I passed out and woke up feeling like a million bucks compared to yesterday

[Girlsway]

Diva congrats! Your labour sounded intense but well done.

We had a great day as a new extended family, boys were admiring Diana in the morning and then all of us made to the local restaurant. Little Diana was behaving perfectly, she fitted so well into our hyperactive family. She is calm, all she needs is an access to boobs! She is so kissable and loves cuddles. She is a perfect little daughter.

[divakotka]

I am trying to post pics from my phone but not sure if its working. We are still at the hospital. Pedi won't release Evan until 48 hrs because of my group b strep and I only got one dose of antibiotics. He is looking very healthy though! I am reading everything on here but it's a pain to type and navigate this site on my phone.
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[Salsa]

Diva! Little Evan is beautiful!! Enjoy him, I hope you're not in too much pain x x x

[DLTAG89]

Aw diva hes just gorgeous and your looking fab too. Hope you manage to home soon, hospitals arnt the best of places x

WAG glad your feeling a little better, how are you feeling today x

I'm really crossing every finger and toe i dont go into labour before the section date (which i still have no idea when it is) so trying to take it easy and stay away from things that may bring labour on. At least i'm 37 weeks today so she'll be ok if she does come now.

Mum23 glad its not just me, i think i've spend the past 2 weeks in tears lol

[Mum to three girls]

Diva he looks gorgeous. He actually looks a lot like you.

DLTAG, I actually cried while signing my section consent form! I'm hoping not to need another one but I won't be anywhere near as upset as I was last time if I do. It wasn't that bad.

[DLTAG89]

My goodness its quiet on here, everyone must be very busy looking after bubbas :)

How many are left now then to be born?

Thorz how are you feeling?

Mum23 I know i'm going to be in bits when i have to sign the form, its going to feel like i'm signing my life away. I really dont feel i can go through with it but i know its the only choice with no risks to bubs :/

[Mum to three girls]

Would making a C-section birth plan help? I've never personally made one but it might make you feel more in control. If everything's straightforward she should only get a quick paeds once over - your DH should be able to cut the cord etc then she should be able to be wrapped and given to your DH etc. most hospitals won't separate you in recovery and a good midwife will make sure she has some early breast feeding time, even if you're feeling a bit off. I remember my biggest issue was that my BP - always highish at the end of pregnancy- dropped rapidly in theatre and stayed low ish in recovery. I had to stay there for ages while it was sorted and was woozey and weird. While I was lying there one of the midwives positioned DD3 so she had a good early feed and even changed sides for me!

We probably need a roll call for who is left. There's DLTAG, mum to three girls, ladylaura, Thorz and who else??

[Thorz300]

Diva, he is beautiful! And you look absolutely perfect! I wish I looked that great after having a baby!

WAG we still haven't seen your little man!

DLTAG sorry about your section I think I would feel scared and defeated too, hopefully it goes smoothly your bAby will make it all worth it.

I'm hanging in the best I can, still unable to walk, or get up or roll over on my own! 20 long more days until my induction day arrives. Who is next to go on our list?

Also I've been having dreams that my ultrasound was wrong and she ends up being a he!! That would devastate me!

[Mum to three girls]

Thorz, that sounds grim. At this stage I'm due last but my BP has been a bit variable so a 38 week induction may still happen. Hopefully not though as I've parent-teacher interviews and a hair cut booked for around that time!

[Southern Butterfly]

Diva, Evan is absolutely gorgeous! Your boys look like proud big brothers:)

Updated list of our arrivals:

:DS:Julian Sage, Aug 6
:DD:Peyton Blythe, Aug 19
:DS:Lennon, Aug 27
:DD:Darcey Lynn, Aug 28
:DD:Naomi, Aug 28
:DD:Diana Sofia, Aug 29
:DS:Evan Christopher, Aug 30

And the babies we're waiting to meet:
queenbee- Due Sept 2
DLTAG89- Due Sept 22
ladylaura1990- Due?
Thorz300- Induction Sept 23
Mum to three girls- Due Sept 30

Also hoping we get updates from those we haven't seen in a while like Shiningstar, 4griffins, Elements, Mum2boys, Mel1983, Longingforgirl, XXdreaming and honeychild.

[Wanting-a-girl]

My pain came back so I went to the hospital yesterday got a ct scan and was started on blood thinners for a pulmonary embolism... I go for further testing tomorrow...

[fish2012]

Oh no wag poor you!

The funeral directors called today to arrange our lill ones funeral been crying all day ;-( ds1 helped me give Naomi her first bath today so that was lovely hate feeling sad when I'm enjoying my last newborn ;-(

[Mel1983]

Hey haven't been on in ages but have tried reading up on everything I've missed! Congratulations to all of you that have new babies! They are all so beautiful!!
I'm now 36 weeks have a planned c section for 30th sept! If I last that long! I went into hospital when I was 34 weeks had a bleed, they kept me in for me to have a scan, placenta looked fine so they don't really know what it was. So praying I don't go early. I'd rather go in relaxed on my due day!
This pregnancy is definetly the hardest I've had though, feel painful and quite grumpy! Plus I can hardly walk as I have piles which are horrible, the joys of pregnancy , but it'll be worth it!
I asked again during my last scan what the sex of my little one is, they said girl again! So that means I've had 4 scans which said girl but do u know what I still don't 100% believe it!
Has everyone packed hospital bags etc? Xx

[Thorz300]

Man WAG I really hope everything turns out ok! This is the last thing you need right now.

Fish, I'm so sorry you have to go through some sadness during such a joyful time. BIG hugs from me!

Mel1983 Glad to hear everything went ok with the bleed at 34 weeks! Bleeding is always scary! My induction is 3 weeks from today, and I do not have anything packed. I usually just pack the night before the induction. However, since I am already at a 3 and 80% effaced, I might pack a little earlier. I will be checked again on Friday and if I have progressed at all, I will for sure pack a little earlier, just to be on the safe side!

[Salsa]

Hi ladies,

Wag-you poor thing!! Hope the follow up scans show the PE has dissipated.

Fish-thinking of you. It must be very difficult. Big big hugs x x x x

Mel-glad nothing came from the bleed. Bit scary for you though!!

Good luck to all you ladies that are left. Not long now, although I know it feels like forever!! I can't believe my little girl will be a week old tomorrow! The time is going too quickly!! I love this newborn stage and want to cherish every minute!

[Mum to three girls]

WAG, I hope everything's ok.

Mel, you're due the same day as me!

Fish, I think anyone would be devastated planning a funeral for their baby's twin. It must be such an emotionally confusing time.

Thorz, maybe you'll go early? It sounds like your body is getting ready.

Southern, thanks for the roll call update. Salsa, I'm glad all is well with you.

I've just had my 36 week appointment and all is good. Blood pressure is still ok, baby is growing well and there's still heaps of fluid etc. She reckons he's about 3.1kg now (about 6lb 13oz) and given that he's going to be a VBAC if he stays big I've consented to a stretch and sweep around 38 weeks. Like you Thorz, I haven't packed a bag yet and I still need to do a final baby clothes sort. I've promised myself it'll be done by the end of the week.

[DLTAG89]

Aw fish, must be such a difficult thing to do, big hugs to you x

WAG how are you feeling today, hope you feel better soon x

Had a consultant app this morning and have been given the date of the 17th sept for my c-section, so i will be 39+2. I've spent about 90% of today in tears, i really dont know how i'm going to cope over the next 2 weeks. The consultant also said if i do go into labour it will most likely be quicker, with DS2's labour only being 4 hours i dont even know if i will make the hospital if its any quicker, let alone get in for an emergency section, so s scared at the min :(

[Wanting-a-girl]

I'm feeling very slightly better today... Like I can stand up for 5 mins so that's a step up lol... I go for my test in 5 hours... I'm hoping it's gone but seeing how I'm in pain I'm doubting it...

DLT...I would be devestated at the thought of a section as well... I can't even sugar coat it... I think about the things I would miss out on with a section... I'm so sorry that you have to have one :( I don't know how they are where you are but here basically they take the baby out show it to you and then take them away while you go to a recovery room ... My cousin didn't get to hold her baby for like 4 hours I think... Which she seems okay with but i would def not be... But she's pro c section cause she doesn't want her vagine ruined :s stupidest thing I've ever heard....

How far are you from the hospital? I have super fast labors and I can understand your anxiety with that one! Have you had a cervical check at all?

[fish2012]

Dltag three if my friends have had c sections here in the uk and they all had their babies passed straight over to them in theatre you dh could still cut cord if he wants, you can choose music if youd like. When are you next seeing your midwife you can still write a birth plan for c section, if its a while till you next appointment call her and discuss it. Don't spend the last few weeks of pregnancy ever dreading the birth I know how that feels xxx

[DLTAG89]

I think DH will get to hold baby while i'm stitched back up but to be honest if i'm all out of sorts i wont want to hold her in case i drop her (i know that prob sounds crazy). I was also thinking about a birth plan after mum23 mentioned it but i'd have no idea what i could plan other than DH cutting the cord. I see my MW next tue too and sadly WAG they dont check you over here (the uk) so i wont know if i'm dilating until i get to hospital. The hospital is about a 10min drive but we first have to get DH home from work (40mins) and get the boys dropped of at a friends house.

Whats making it a little harder is everyone keeps telling me how excited they are (mostly family) which makes me feel ungrateful that i'm not excited. Also everyone keeps saying that sections arnt that bad but for someone with a HUGE fear of hospitals, needles and anything medical its not as simple. I pass out when having my blood taken so really dont know how i'm going to be.

Sorry to go on girls but you guys seem to understand :hugs:

[fish2012]

Daltag know exactly how you feel :hugs:

[ladylaura1990]

Southern, just thought id fill in the blabk :) im due sept 18th.
Been in the day assessment unit most of the morning and mid afternoon, had my weekly check up with the midwife and have high blood pressure including, face, hand and feet odema! Also protein in my wee so was sent up to rule out ore eclampsia and be monitored. After a 4 hour check over I was allowed hone with strict instructions to see a midwife friday and a follow up appointment with the consultant on Tuesday. I had a feeling I was going to be kept in, due to my previous history. Just glad I was allowed home to put my feet up, although I have brought a birthing ball home to help get this babys head fully engagedsettled as she keeps coming in and out of my pelvis (which I know is normal but I want her to stay put) plus ive had a few low period pains and back ache today which has now eased off.
Im so excited for this baby now but at the same time nervous of the pain!

[Wanting-a-girl]

DAlt... Can they give you something for anxiety? And I suggest if you feel like your in labour call ambulance and worst case the kids go with you... I'm sure nurses and what not could bring them to pediatrics playroom til someone could get them...
For all my tests this week I brought lennon along and they had no probs watching him while I was getting my tests

Apparently the embolism is gone... I don't know if I I should be relieved or terrified that they over looked it....

[Mum to three girls]

DLTAG, I agree with the others. You should tell your midwife about your hospital/procedure phobia. You won't be the first and maybe she'll be able to help you with some of the specifics like what to expect on admission, in recovery etc. With regard to going into labour, I agree with WAG, just get yourself there when it starts. Is there a neighbour or friend who could come over to look after the boys immediately? Then your DH could organise them properly and go in himself. I think we're often a bit reluctant to ask others for help when most people actually appreciate feeling useful. Hopefully she'll be later and you won't labour first but making a clear plan might make it stop being so overwhelming (I love plans).

Ladylaura, I sympathise with the BP thing. I spent my first pregnancy in and out of day stay units towards the end. I've never had PET though- I hope things stay stable enough for you that bubs gets to choose her own birthday. My OB commented yesterday that if I wasn't a generally relaxed person my labile BP probably would end up being pregnancy induced hypertension so of course I've been anything but relaxed since, thinking about it!

WAG, that sounds good re the clot.

[Wanting-a-girl]

Im thinking I feel dramatically better today... I don't want to jinx it tho... I go for follow up tomorrow along with Lennon for his first check up... They weighed him at the hospital on sunday lol the resident made a mistake was supposed to weigh me it I think and weighed the baby I could hear the drs having a good laugh over that lmao... He weighed 8.10 and was 8 lbs on thurs so he is quickly packing on the weight :(

For those who had their babies and it's your last... Are you feeling sad? You only realize how much of the newborn phase your forget when you have another ... I wonder of I will look at my grand babies the same way I look at my own babies... In my head I doubt it... DH is getting his big V done in October and I def want it done but what if I want another in 10 years... I'm only 26... I know he wouldn't get it reversed nor could I really expect that seeing that we've really had enough kids ...

[DLTAG89]

Glad you had good news WAG, are you feeling any better? x

LadyL glad you were allowed home, staying in hospital isnt nice, much better to be at home x

Sadly we dont get on with our neighbors but we have 4 friends on call to have the boys at the drop of a hat (they are all within a 10min drive too), they do all have children of their own so may not be at home but i'm sure 1 of them will be available if need be. I didnt even think about calling an ambulance but i will be doing if i dont think ill make it in a taxi. I have my midwife next tue but my usual midwife has gone to work at a different docs so i've had a different one each time since 32 weeks, i've explained my fears too them and they really dont seem to care. All they say is "its for the best and your in good hands" and thats it.

[Wanting-a-girl]

Say you fear a panic attack during the procedure and see if there is anything safe to keep u calm during it... That's terrible that they are being insensitive of your fears

[ladylaura1990]

Thanks ladies I suppose it could be worse and ive been very fortunate to have such a smooth pregnancy. I went back to a drop in midwife today as my legs resemble the elephant man aswell as a puffy face! Im ready now for this little lady to arrive, ive started on the fresh pineapple and been on my exercise ball for an hour an evening the past two nights. Position of my cervix is still high but after a good root whilst in the bath I can feel its very soft, short and quite a little open (although im not a midwife so have no idea what signs that shows) probably none lol. Still not had a show which id had a few by 36 weeks with DD1, im 38weeks today. Suppose she will come when she is well and ready :)! Is there any of us ladies left having signs of your body preparing? Iv had the odd low dull pains, 2 evenings of heart burn (first for this pregnancy as ive had none) x

[Thorz300]

Thanks ladies I suppose it could be worse and ive been very fortunate to have such a smooth pregnancy. I went back to a drop in midwife today as my legs resemble the elephant man aswell as a puffy face! Im ready now for this little lady to arrive, ive started on the fresh pineapple and been on my exercise ball for an hour an evening the past two nights. Position of my cervix is still high but after a good root whilst in the bath I can feel its very soft, short and quite a little open (although im not a midwife so have no idea what signs that shows) probably none lol. Still not had a show which id had a few by 36 weeks with DD1, im 38weeks today. Suppose she will come when she is well and ready :)! Is there any of us ladies left having signs of your body preparing? Iv had the odd low dull pains, 2 evenings of heart burn (first for this pregnancy as ive had none) x

I've been feeling period cramps lately and she must have dropped because she is now so low into my pelvis that my hips are in constant pain even when I am lying in bed, there is now no relief from this misery! I'm 37 weeks on Friday, I wish they could induce at 38 weeks, but they wont even try until 39 weeks. Im already at a 3 and 80% dilated so maybe by some miracle she will come on her own before the induction date........Im not holding my breath!!

[WantingPink]

I think DH will get to hold baby while i'm stitched back up but to be honest if i'm all out of sorts i wont want to hold her in case i drop her (i know that prob sounds crazy). I was also thinking about a birth plan after mum23 mentioned it but i'd have no idea what i could plan other than DH cutting the cord. I see my MW next tue too and sadly WAG they dont check you over here (the uk) so i wont know if i'm dilating until i get to hospital. The hospital is about a 10min drive but we first have to get DH home from work (40mins) and get the boys dropped of at a friends house.

Whats making it a little harder is everyone keeps telling me how excited they are (mostly family) which makes me feel ungrateful that i'm not excited. Also everyone keeps saying that sections arnt that bad but for someone with a HUGE fear of hospitals, needles and anything medical its not as simple. I pass out when having my blood taken so really dont know how i'm going to be.

Sorry to go on girls but you guys seem to understand :hugs:

DLTAG I have had 3 c-sections now and each has been very different. I completely understand your fear of the procedure. When I was PG with DS1 a c-section was the LAST thing I wanted. It was my biggest fear and of coarse... his birth ended in c-section. I don't know how they are done where you are but if you want to ask me any questions feel free to ask away.

[Wanting-a-girl]

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[Wanting-a-girl]

question for those of you in your postpartum... whats your bleeding like? i only bled for 5 days... seems weird... i know i have bled less and less with each baby ive had but 5 days... seems too good to be true and it was only heavy for one day

[divakotka]

WAG--Lennon is too cute!!! He looks big and older than he really is. How much was he again at birth? I am so glad to hear that you have bonded so well with him and that things are alright with Ezra. How is the rest of the family adjusting?

I don't know how these things are for everyone else but my pregnancies seem to be way easier (at least the last two) than my recoveries. This time around I am plagued by terrible hemmorhoids that I think have actually thrombosed. It was so bad yesterday I wanted to cry. I just want to savor every minute of this precious all too fleeting newborn phase and the sheer physical pain doesn't allow me to do that. I have been on constant rotations of tylenol and motrin and now a special medication for the hemmies that will hopefully kick in soon.

Other than that things are going well though. Nursing, albeit still painful, is going a lot better than with the other two boys. Evan went from 8lbs4oz at birth to 7lbs11oz at discharge but then two days later at his first pedi checkup he had already gained back 2 oz! I spent over an hour today with a lactation consultant because he does have a recessive chin but she said we are doing a perfect job, given the slight challenge (his bottom gum rubs on the bottom part of my nipple, gouging it a bit, ouch).

My biggest concern right now is keeping Evan healthy because DS1 and DH have come down with a cold and are really showing symptoms as of today. I am beyond anxious and paranoid. DS1 lowered his face all the way to Evan's face this morning and it was too late for me to stop him. :(

Tomorrow I will try to catch up with everyone else on here. Evan is definitely a cluster feeder. We've had 8 and 5 hr nursing marathons (literally less than 5 min breaks between sides, not sure where he gets more milk from but he is happy when attached to me).

[divakotka]

Here are a few more pics, one of them is DS1 holding him. :) Oh and this kiddo has the longest feet ever!!!
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[fish2012]

Diva those are long feet! Cute pics he looks so gorgeous

Wag what a cutie Naomi is still so scrawny, Lennon looks like a proper bouncing baby!

[Thorz300]

OMG all these cute precious baby boys! I'm lovin it!

[Wanting-a-girl]

Diva his feet are HUGE! Lol

Lennon was 8.6 and he went down to 8 and on Sunday he was 8.10 he goes for his first appt today so I'm sure he will be over 9!

I've never had the pleasure of dealing with hemroids but I know my dad had a really bad case of them a year ago shhhhh lol he would die if he knew I knew lmao... Any ways he had to have them surgically removed

[Girlsway]

Wag I stopped bleeding as well 5 days postpartum. I wonder if that's normal.

[Salsa]

Diva- Evan is just beautiful! And yes he certainly does have long feet!! Perhaps a champion swimmer on your hands there??!!

Wag- I'm glad the PE has gone. And little Lennon is so cute!

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[fish2012]

Salsa she is so cute!

[divakotka]

Salsa -- precious baby girl! How are things going?

I can only type with one finger, lol. I have a baby attached to me nonstop. Do anyone else's LOs go on insane nursing marathons?

Thorz -- I hope Macie will show her gorgeous face sooner than later. I can't wait to see her!

[Mel1983]

I've got really bad hemorrhoids too! Been worse this pregnancy, they only started Sunday but they usually go overnight with cream. This time there is no shifting them, spent the day shopping today and I seriously felt like my bottom half was going to fall on the floor. Tmi ! Sorry girls! I will definetly not going shopping anymore!
I've gt work for the next 2 weeks then I have a week off before the big day! Can't wait to be able to rest!
Is anybody else feeling shitty in the last few weeks!?

[Thorz300]

Crap I fell down the stairs again! These next 17 days are going to be the longest of my life!!

[Wanting-a-girl]

Omg thorz... Stop going on the stairs! Are you okay

[Thorz300]

Lol I wish I could stop using the stairs but all of our rooms are up there so getting kids ready for school then down for breakfast then back upstairs for DS3 nap ect. I try not to go up and down much. My mom isn't as much help as I'd hoped she would be. Recently she just sits on the computer all day! I'm ok I didn't hit my belly at all so baby is ok. I'm just in AWFUL pain and can't imagine another 17 days like this.

[Salsa]

Thorz you poor thing! I can't imagine how difficult each day must be for you. I'm sorry your mum hasn't been as much help as you'd hoped for. Wishing these next 2 weeks goes quickly for you - or better yet, little Macie comes early!! You're on the home stretch now. x x x

[Thorz300]

Thanks! I'm 37 weeks and full term tomorrow!!! I've never had a baby come early so I doubt she will but I would love to be wrong and go I to labor tomorrow! Lol

[Mum to three girls]

All the babies are gorgeous!

Thorz, that sounds awful. Can you at least ask your mum to do the stair climbing for you? Or will DS3 go down best for you?

My poor family, I've been grouchy all week. It's getting hot here during the day (Australian spring) and I feel fat and grumpy most of the time. I have no real signs of impending anything (although I'm only 36 weeks) apart from some mild diarrhoea (tmi sorry) but I've had that off and on the whole pregnancy so it's not that exciting.

I'm feeling more and more terrified about 4 kids- my toddler is so full on now- but I always get worried about now and I always cope (sort of). Anyway, it's my birthday next week and I've booked a hair appt plus pedi etc so I'm not in a hurry for a baby yet.

[DLTAG89]

Oh no thorz, hope your ok. You dont seem to have much luck with those stairs x

Loving all the baby pics, so so cute :D

Thankfully baby is still staying put, 11 days now till my c-section and i'm honestly feeling no better about it but at least i went a day yesterday without crying so that must mean something.

[fish2012]

Dltag this is a new one on me...

http://www.parenting-with-love.com/a-painless-way-to-turn-a-breech-baby/

[fish2012]

Few more but guess you've tried most

http://www.pregnantchicken.com/pregnant-chicken-blog/2011/7/24/how-to-turn-a-breech-baby.html

Xx

[atomic sagebrush]

Have you tried laying upsidedown on an ironing board?? Prop up ironing board against a couch or chair so it's about 30 degrees angle and then with DH's help, lay on it with your feet in the air and your head down. This worked for me dramatically doing it once with DS 2, he flipped immediately and I could feel it happen. FX for you.

[ladylaura1990]

Im totally fed up! Im so puffy and have been admitted to day assessment unit twice thice week ive seen 3 different midwives and im so puffy and full of water it aches to walk.
Im having a moan as its been a very long day, had builders in doing yhe kitchen and bathroom tiles today so house feels dusty! And to top it off I signed my DD upto swimming classes today, I had to go sign a few forms so thought id be there about 30 mins, one and a half hours later after a hood hour in a que stood up!! Oh I do ache now. I was cursing the poor staff on the way out lol.
Its lovely to see the baby pictures im very much ready for my girl now and think its about time she made her grand entrance x

[DLTAG89]

Thanks fish and atomic, i've tried most of the things on the sites. Some new ones so been giving them a go tonight, not heard about them pills either so going to see if i can find some this weekend. I really think i must have spent hours everyday over the past 6 weeks either upside down, burning sticks next to my feet and with peas on my bump, my boys think i've gone mad lol.

LadyL was your other little one late or early? hopefully it wont be to long for you now x

[Wanting-a-girl]

I really hope that baby turns for you! I know I would be just as upset as you :(

[ladylaura1990]

Thanks fish and atomic, i've tried most of the things on the sites. Some new ones so been giving them a go tonight, not heard about them pills either so going to see if i can find some this weekend. I really think i must have spent hours everyday over the past 6 weeks either upside down, burning sticks next to my feet and with peas on my bump, my boys think i've gone mad lol.

LadyL was your other little one late or early? hopefully it wont be to long for you now x

MyDD was born at 37+2 I was induced due to PET so I have no idea of when I naturally go lol, hoping its within the next week before Thursday as my DD starts school then x

[Southern Butterfly]

It's so fun scrolling thru and seeing all the baby pics! Darcey, Lennon, and Evan are all just gorgeous :D

Thorz I'm sorry you're having such a tough time. Please be careful!! 17 days may seem like a long time but you've already made it 8 months so these last days will go by quickly!

WAG I'm so glad you're feeling better, I know that must have been a scary experience with the embolism.

DLTAG Hang in there, not too long until you meet your little lady and all this worry will be behind you.

I can't believe how fast time is going by.. Julian is a month old today! He had his check up and is now 21 inches and weighs 7lbs 9oz so he's grown 3 inches and gained 1lb 1oz since birth! I'll post a pic later of him.

Also I'll update our little roll call list tonight. Have to run start some dinner lol

[Southern Butterfly]

Oh and ladylaura I'm sorry to hear about your complications! You poor thing! Also I'll update your due date on our list :)

[Southern Butterfly]

So here's Julian from today. I put him in the same outfit he came home from the hospital in... he seems to be filling it our more but it's still a bit big on him!
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[fish2012]

Oh my gosh southern what handsome lill men can't ever imagine putting my two in white ;-)

Naomi's regained her birth weight! Can't believe she's a week and half old! Here she is being held by her big brothers!!

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Last one showing why 2yr olds shouldn't be in charge of baby ;/)

[Thorz300]

Seriously beautiful babies! It makes me so excited for Macie to get here!

[Mum to three girls]

The baby pics are gorgeous!

Well, I thought something was happening here but it's fizzled. I had diarrhoea fri and sat, a bad sleep due to a crampy tummy and loads of bhs, a very firm bump when I woke up and a couple of proper contractions and now nothing. Maybe just the head engaging? Or even a tummy upset rather than pre labour?

Anyway, I'm sort of relieved cos DH is working and we're not 100% ready for a baby yet (although we would have been ok).

[Thorz300]

Those days/nights are such a tease! I've had a few. I know it sounds odd but I swear today I've felt my cervix dilating more! I know it probably wasn't the case but I could just feel so much going on in there and my cervix ached a little then lots more pressure. I haven't had many contractions today though so I'm sure it means nothing.

How big do you ladies think your LO will be? My bump is so small I really would be shocked if she was over 7 lbs. my smallest baby was 7 lbs 2oz and my belly was bigger with him......who knows really, it's just a guess cuz I'm bored with this pregnancy.......IM OVER IT!!

[Mum to three girls]

Bump size isn't always a good indicator though, look at the Duchess of Cambridge! She was tiny and her baby was bigger than average.

I still feel awful today, crampy and refluxy and when I walk I have constant bhs. We chucked all the cushions on the floor this morning and they made dens and I read stories etc and tried to minimise getting up! DH is home now so I'm resting on the bed with some rehydration solution while he feeds them lunch. The baby is moving lots and I'm fine when I lie down so I'm sure it's not too serious. Have no idea whether I'm just having a big hormone surge or have some kind of virus. Either way, it's going to be a long day!

[fish2012]

Mum to three you are right ds1 smallest bump literally no bump till about 38wks biggest bubba 8lb4 and she was my biggest bump and only 6lb15 there is no logic ;-)

Hope she's small headed n compact for you ;-s

[fish2012]

First outfit! For church fx it stays clean for next two hours or its back to baby grow ;-)

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[Mum to three girls]

Fish, she looks gorgeous! She actually looks like she's smiling.

I still feel awful. Diarrhoea is settling but still feel like I might vomit and reflux is horrendous. I can't quite believe I'm the only one in the house with a bug so I've packed a bag just in case even though I'm only 37 weeks tomorrow. I'm just running a bath and hopefully I'll be able to get some sleep. If this is pre labour stuff I'm not impressed!

[Wanting-a-girl]

Bump size is not a good indicator... My friend had such a small bump and somehow was hiding a 10 pound baby in it lmao what a shocker that was... And my cousin who was big as a house ad a 7 pounder

[Southern Butterfly]

Fish she is so cute and dainty! Your DS2 has such gorgeous curls by the way :-)

Mum I hope you feel better soon, that sounds miserable! I've had loose bowels before most of my labors but never the reflux and vomiting. Take it easy as much as you can.

[fish2012]

Mum I had the same for about ten days before I was induced... But hope it means your nearing the end think it might have just been those dates lol ;-)

Thank you I love his curls thou many say oh they're wasted on a boy :-(

[WantingPink]

Fish she is so cute!! Love her little outfit.

Mum23girls hope you get some relief!! It isn't any fun to be pg and not feeling well. Hope something happens to change that soon!

[WantingPink]

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[fish2012]

Ah wanting pink what a cutie ;-)

[Mum to three girls]

She's very cute, Wanting.

I'm all good today, had a great sleep and feel back to "normal" (as normal as you feel in late pregnancy). Being unwell has motivated me to get organised though, I've gone from piles of unsorted stuff to mostly everything put away. I've also just bought post delivery knickers etc! It's stopped the whinging as well, sure I'm tired and grumpy but at least I'm not feeling too unwell to get out of bed.

A friend with three boys has given me a whole lot of baby stuff which was very sweet but lots of it is in gender neutral colours like yellow and light green. It's still much appreciated and will get worn but after three girls all the stuff I've bought is very blue and covered in trucks! He will wear some of his sisters' old clothes though, I can't bear to not use them just because they're the "wrong" colour or have flowers on them (or whatever).

[fish2012]

Mum hear what your saying about trucks n stuff I'm loath to out her in yellow n green too, sonetimes those really boyzie bits can be a bit strong when they are tiny so you might use them, have you inspired her to try again? ;-)

[DLTAG89]

What gorgeous pics girls. Loving seeing all the little babies x

Thankfully bubs is still in and i've not really had any signs of early labour, only 8 more days now. Have a midwife app tomorrow so this is the last chance for her to turn before the big day really, I'm not holding my breath tho.

[Mum to three girls]

Fish, no I'm pretty sure she's done!

DLTAG, I'm glad there's no sign of labour. I remember my OB saying that OP babies are often a bit later and that it might be because the head isn't optimally positioned against the cervix or something, maybe it's the same for breech babies? (Although that theory doesn't really work for women with lots of previous pregnancies whose babies may not engage until early labour anyway).
Hopefully she'll hang on for you anyway. Much less dramatic than a rush to the hospital!

[fish2012]

Today was our little twins funeral we decided to call them Jesse as we don't know if it was a he or a she, just the three of us, it even stopped raining for five minutes, really odd day feeling totally worn out now, for readings we had The Lord is my Shepard and mark 4 from the tiny bear bible! Perfect little service and we had in Christ Alone played at the end.

Here's our lill ray of sunshine all dressed up for her twins day

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Praying now we can really move on and enjoy the little girl of our dreams and her special big brothers

[atomic sagebrush]

Oh Fish I'm so sorry. I'm thinking of you all. It's so bittersweet. :(

[Mrs_P]

Oh fish i'm really sorry you had to go through that, but so glad your lovely little lady is with you safe and sound, she looks so sweet in her dress. i hope she brings you many many years of joy xx

[Thorz300]

Fish I'm so sorry that had to be hard.... But I am happy you were able to have a service for you and your little family....big hugs!

[fish2012]

Thank you ladies, we've told very few people irl about today as it felt quiet private but so happy to have you ladies to share with thank you, Naomi's gonna be one spoilt lill lady ;-) just so thankful to have her and fx that's she seems healthy xxx

[DLTAG89]

Aw fish so sorry what you've had to go through today, cant have been easy. Big hugs to you all x

[Wanting-a-girl]

Hope your doing well fish... Must have been a tough day... But your little girl is very precious :)

[Thorz300]

12 more days of pregnancy for the rest of my life...........I can do this I can do this I can do this! Right? The pain is beyond explanation now! I would beg the dr to induce me now but I know the hospital won't allow it unless baby or momma is in medical danger hip dysplasia isn't considered a danger.....sucks for me!

[fish2012]

Oh thorz poor you it's rubbish so many of us are really not enjoying the last few days/weeks of our last ever pregnancies ;-s

I'll remind you of what you know it'll all be worth it when she arrives xxx

[DLTAG89]

Oh Throz really sorry your having a rough last few weeks, I can imagine your pretty fed up now but it will have been worth it when you have your beautiful little girl in your arms x

Fish how are you feeling after yesterday, must have been really tough for you all x

I had midwife today for what will be the last time, babys still very much breech so i'm now just counting down the days till the section, 7 to go :'(

[Thorz300]

Thanks ladies, I just wish I had something fun to do or look forward to these next two weeks to help me pass the time, but given that I can't walk or move, I am stuck in bed bored out of my mind.......

DLTAG sorry you have to have a section, but how exciting you only have 7 days left!! I can't wait to see pics and hope all goes well as I'm sure it will.

[Girlsway]

Fish, Wanting your little girls are adorable. Fish I hope yesterday helped you to move on now and Naomi will make you v happy.

Finally builders are out (kitchen looks amazing!) and the computer is plugged in, so I can post some pictures. So this is my little Diana, she is our sunshine.

Thorz, DLTAG, Mum23 good luck with last days, you are nearly there. Looking forward to your updates.

[Girlsway]

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[fish2012]

Girlsway we wanna see pick ;-)

Thank you ladies had a nice day today lill monkeys at preschool we registered Naomi and did some shopping for her, lovely day only viewed two sets of twins still hurts but doesn't make me cry I may be able to start wearing mascara soon which I haven't for 24 weeks ;-s

[Thorz300]

No pics girlsway! I can't wait to see the pics when you can download them.

Yay I found something to do to help pass the time away!! It may kill me but its worth it! My friend is bringing her 4 day old baby boy over so I can practice my photography skills on him! I used to do photography but I worked in a studio with a film camera (makes me sound really old) any way I'm way behind in the photography world now. I finally got a nice camera but now a days it's all about the editing programs and I don't know anything about that, so I must practice practice practice. Bending down for an hour with a baby may kill me though. I think I might just try to direct my friend on how to pose him so I don't bend as much! I'm excited!

[fish2012]

Ah thorz that's exiting never know might bring on your labour thou I'm not sure thats newborn enough ;-)

[Thorz300]

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[DLTAG89]

Aw thorz well done, they are really great and hes such a cutie too :)

Well been doing lots of cleaning and packing, we were due to move house 5 days after my section but are going to put it off for another week but trying to get as much done as possible before i go into hospital. Poor DH isnt going to know whats hit him having to look after 2 boys and the house so i've wrote some lists and cleaned the house top to bottom to make life a little easier for him

[Mum to three girls]

Thorz, they are gorgeous pics. If you don't mind me asking, how do your hips hold up in labour? I don't think I could labour without moving around, well, not without an epidural.

DLTAG, moving house and a new baby sounds doubly stressful! I'm with you on the lists though, if I go into labour before the school holidays the first thing I'm going to be doing is letting DH know what they need for school. Although they're both pretty onto it in terms of library days, PE days etc.

There's nothing happening with me, 37 weeks now. My blood pressure seems to have settled, he is still on the large side and I've no pre labour signs. My big girls have three birthday parties this weekend so that'll take my mind off things. Have to keep reminding myself that these are the last few weeks of my last ever pregnancy and try to enjoy it.

[Thorz300]

DLTAG I cannot imagine how stressful moving and a new baby would be, plus your recovery. You are one strong momma!

Mum23 to be honest I have no idea how my hips do during labor as I have always had an epidural so I cannot feel anything down there at all. But this time I really want to do it without an epidural so now you give me something to think about, and honestly I'm glad you brought it to my attention, I'm not sure i can do it without some sort of pain relief or numbing. There is ABSOLUTELY NO WAY my hips could go in the birthing position right now without excruciating pain so unless the adrenaline from giving birth helps, I don't know what I'll do.....probably end up with an epidural, bummer.

[Wanting-a-girl]

Thorz your not missing out on much lol get your epidural... There is no reason to suffer when you don't need to... How does your hip feel after birth? Does it feel better right away?

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[Thorz300]

Fish that is adorable!

WAG I Always have hip dysplasia and always will but pregnancy exasperates it beyond belief, as soon as baby is born the pain is manageable and then almost goes away. I'm a marathon runner believe it or not. As long as I stretch a lot and use proper form I can run! I miss running. 11 more days of pregnancy for the rest of my life and I'll never look back or miss it or want to do it again lol!

[Wanting-a-girl]

Ya I def feel like I'm done with the whole pregnancy thing but I've been feeling a little sad about DH getting the big V next month... I had ridiculously uncomfortable pregnancy with Lennon and I am happy for it to be done and for my family to be complete... I don't have an ounce of me even yearning for that daughter I once wanted ... But I worry I might change my mind in like 8 years...he would never get a reversal he didn't want the last two babies and he's seven years older than me.... I know I want him to get fixed and I want to be done... I think it's just how permanent it is and that I know that every little last newborn moment I'm having now will be my last...like I have three newborn diapers left and I think I might cry lol... And so far it's looking like only one of my kids might reproduce so the thought of grandchildren isn't as happy as it is for most people... I pray that Lennon is normal.... I ramble all over the place sorry lol

[Thorz300]

I feel the same way, I'm not sad at all about this being my last pregnancy, but I might be sad that this is my last newborn, if that makes any sense! I adore and love the newborn stage and it is so short lived! I'm going to take every second in and take a million pics!

[WantingPink]

I so agree with your Thorz!! I am not at all sad that this is my last pregnancy however I am so sad that this is my last newborn. I just love the newborn phase even though it means nightly feedings. I love that they are so tiny and all they want is to cuddle and snuggle and sleep with you. Peyton is already 3 weeks old!!

[Thorz300]

I had a pretty eventful night that got my hopes up but ended In nothing :( i woke up with cramping at midnight, then fell back to sleep around 1am but by 1:45 I was awake again with contractions, strong regular contractions. This went on until 3:30 am then somehow I fell asleep. I woke up again just after 4am with vertigo, the room was spinning and I felt like puking! I decided to get a drink and get in the bath (contractions were still coming about 3-5 min apart) then I would wake up DH and let him know we need to probably go to the hospital because if my water brakes I go super fast and I need tme for the group B antibiotics. Well, I fell back to sleep in the tub and DH woke me up around 6am and asked me what I was doing!!!!! I had been sleeping in there for nearly 2 hours!!!! I've never done that before. And besides a kinked neck, I was quite comfy. Well, unfortunately everything had stopped by this time and I felt fine. Here it is 7:30 and still no more contractions. So DH went to work in Dayton which is an hour away, I hope things don't start up again or he won't make it..... I'm exhausted! 10 more days of pregnancy (or less)!!!

[Wanting-a-girl]

:( that sucks thorz! I'm hoping u go before induction day...

[Salsa]

Hi ladies. Sorry I've not been on lately! Just busy here with the 4 little munchkins and getting into a routine! Little Darcey is going well. I haven't had a chance to read up on where everyone is at, I hope to tomorrow. I better get to bed now bit just wanted to pop in and say hi! Hope everyone that's had their bubs are going well, and for those who are yet to pop I hope you're coping ok in these last few days/wks x x

[Salsa]

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[DLTAG89]

Oh Thorz i bet it felt like such a let down when you woke up, were you not freezing in the bath either? Its a sign things are happening tho so fingers crossed you have baby before induction.

WAG this is our last baby too, DH is also going for the big V when shes 12 months old so i've really been trying to "enjoy" the last few weeks of pregnancy as i know it will never happen again but i'm actually quite glad as i dont think i could go through another section. Very much looking forward to newborn cuddles tho :)

Only 5 more days to go now too, feeling more and more nervous about it but i think we have everything ready for our little girly and i really hope they dont keep me in hospital too long.

[Thorz300]

Good to hear from you Salsa, Darcie is adorable!

DLTAG OMG 5 days!!!! You are so lucky! I know 10 days truly isn't long either, but its double what you have lol. Good luck I really hope your section goes well for you!

I set up most of the crib with the bedding and afghan I made, but I still need to make the crib skirt, which shouldn't be too hard, and move the mattress up to the newborn level. I hung up a bunch of frames but I don't have any pics in them yet because she isn't here yet to take pics of. I feel things are slowly coming together as far as the nursery. Here is a pic of her bedding I made, when/if I get the whole nursery put together, I will take pics of that too! I'm getting excited to meet her!14001

[fish2012]

Help!

Right mummies of many I need some help! Dh is off for one more week and beginning to panic about bedtime n the witching hour ;-s

My boys have tea at 5.30, bath 6 stories and bed for 7 at moment Naomi wants to grump from 5-7 (when I put her in bed) she either wants to feed of be held and although tired I haven't really managed to get her sleep post her 5pm feed (like my angle baby ds2 did!). How am I gonna get boys tea and to bed on my own? Any tips ;-s

Ps as you may guess I'm not a newborn person I love her dearly but secretly can't wait till she's 6 months ;-)

Pps boys 2&3 so not fighting the minute I'm sorting her out is a challenge for them :-s

[DLTAG89]

Fish how about trying her in a baby sling, that way you'll still have your arms free but she'll be close to you. It will prob still be difficult tho but at least your hands and arms would be free (ish) to make tea and read a story x

Thorz your cot is so cute, i cannot wait to get ours and paint her room all pink and girly. No idea what we are going to do but its defo going to be pink :) x

[Wanting-a-girl]

Lol I sent DH back to work the day I came home lol he's on night shift too... I honestly find things easier when he's at work lol

Dlt... He's waiting a year? What's the reasoning? I wanted my DH to get done before any sort of any unwanted baby fever to hit lmao... So a year plus the 6 month wait for the sperm test would prob be too long lmao and I very much don't want another baby I'm just sure there will be a couple days where I think I do...

[fish2012]

Daltag yes I was thinking sling too....

Wag in uk they won't do the snip on the Nhs till your youngest child is 1!

[Wanting-a-girl]

O really! I guess they really want you to be sure... Understandable :) although I'm happy to get it done ASAP 4 kids is def enough for me

[fish2012]

Yeah I think that's their thinking .... I change my mind every two mins at the moment ;-s

[DLTAG89]

Wag the reason we want to leave it 12 months is just to be 100% sure we dont want any more and things start getting easier after 12 months. I guess we just want to make sure we are making the right decision.

I never knew that either fish, DH is only 25 so the NHS wont do it so we are going private anyway but ill be back on the yucky pill for the 12 months or so while we are waiting. Very much not looking forward to it as it doesnt agree with me.

[Mum to three girls]

We are so completely finished having children!

Fish, I used to dread the night time stuff when DH was away! I found it helped to get tea semi prepared in advance, wear the grumpy baby in a sling and then bath her while the big kids were bathed. For stories I'd read on our bed so I was comfy, latch the baby and let her cluster feed away happily with a big girl on either side. I'd then put DD3 in her bassinet while I did teeth and got them into bed and then come back and sort out the baby. And then collapse in a heap once everyone was finally in bed.

Thorz, how frustrating! Hopefully it was the lead in to proper, established labour in the next day or two.

[fish2012]

Ah southern that sounds like a plan ;-) dh pretty much never home before 7.30....I may go to bed as soon as monkeys are ;-)

Daltag didn't know there was an age! Insane my dh is 35 so guess that's probably old enough ;-)

[WantingPink]

More pictures of Peyton :)

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[Mel1983]

What a gorgeous little girl!!!!
Just praying I still have a little pink one!

[ladylaura1990]

Well ladies thought I would update you after a very speedy quick delivery my little lady arrive weighing 6.4oz at 19.13pm this evening. Shes a beautiful little doll with dark hair (will iplod photos once im home) delivery went very well started with irregular contractions every 2/3 mins at around 3pm. Got into hospital at 4.20pm and was 3cm so she wasnt hanging in there. Both of is are doing well although her blood sugars are low so being fed as much as possible and swaddled to keep warm :) xx

[Wanting-a-girl]

Congrats! Can't wait to see pics!

[Salsa]

Congrats Ladylaura!!!! Very exciting! Can't wait to see photos of her. What did you name her? Hope you're feeling well x x

[Mum to three girls]

Congratulations ladylaura!

Sounds like a nice quick labour.

[DLTAG89]

Aw congratulations ladyL and well done :) Looking forward to seeing some pics of your little princess x

[fish2012]

Congrats can't wait to see a pic xx

[Wanting-a-girl]

Looks like everyone here is having speedy labours too! :) yay for us!

[WantingPink]

Congrats LadyLaura!! Please post pics soon. Hope you and baby are doing well!

[ladylaura1990]

14055 hope this picture comes through, this is Eadie'Anabella Ireland born 13/09/2013 weighing 6lb4oz :) xx

[fish2012]

Ah what a cutie ;-)

[Mum to three girls]

She's gorgeous! Like a wee doll.

The babies safely arriving is the best part. Who's next?

[WantingPink]

What a sweet and perfect little girl... congrats Ladylaura!!

[Thorz300]

Congrats!! What a beautiful baby girl! How exciting!

I think DLTAG is next........Just over a week for me......gonna be the longest week of my life!

[Mum to three girls]

So your OB didn't want you induced earlier than planned, Thorz?

[DLTAG89]

Ladyl shes just gorgeous, congrats again :)

Yup i think it could be me next, less than 48 hours till i go in for my section so this time in 2 days i could be holding the little girl i've been waiting a very long time to meet. Very scary thought but i'm looking forward to it being over and done with now and trying to focus on bringing her home.

Hope this next week goes really quick for you too Thorz, are you getting induced at 39 weeks? x

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[Wanting-a-girl]

Your bump is so cute! Can't wait to see pics of your little lady :D

[Thorz300]

The hospital won't let me induce any earlier than 39 weeks and my dr only delivers at my hospital on Mondays and Wednesdays so next Monday is the soonest they will induce I'll be 39w3days! Ugh I think I've lost my whole entire mucus plug, but I still don't feel like much is happening because I'm not contracting much. At this point I've given up all hope of going on my own so induction Monday here I come.

[Thorz300]

Cute bump DLTAG!

[Salsa]

Exciting times ahead for you all!!! Can't wait to see pics of the upcoming arrivals! Lady Laura, she's just beautiful. Enjoy her!!
Good luck to Daltag and Thorz! Who else have I missed??

Darcey is going so well. She's very placid and quiet and content. Makes me clucky for another one! But doubt I could convince DH for #5!! Lol

[Southern Butterfly]

Huge Congratulations Ladylaura!! She is beautiful and sooo tiny! Love her name too :)

DLTAG- You still are so cute and tiny! Can't wait for your news when your little lady arrives!

Salsa- Darcey is getting so big, I love her cute pinchable cheeks.

WantingPink- Those are sweet pics of Peyton! Are those from the hospital photographer or ones you had done?

Mum, Thorz, and Mel... not long now for you ladies. Can't wait for our next baby boom!

Haven't been around lately. The quiet of summer has ended and the chaos of early fall has taken over lol. I babysit before and after school plus we spend our evenings running to sports practices then squeezing in homework, dinner and baths. I really enjoy watching the boys play and they love it too but at the same time I look forward to things settling down again in November.

Julian is still an easy-going little guy most of the time and just goes along with us whenever we're running around. He still is kind of in the sleepy newborn stage but having more awake time.

Just curious how much the other Sept babies are weighing now. I still feel like Julian is such a little peanut even though he's around 8lbs now. Most people still assume he's only a week or 2 old when I'm out with him and are shocked he's almost 6 weeks old.

Here's our list. Hopefully all is correct:

:DS:Julian Sage, Aug 6
:DD:Peyton Blythe, Aug 19
:DS:Lennon, Aug 27
:DD:Darcey Lynn, Aug 28
:DD:Naomi, Aug 28
:DD:Diana Sofia, Aug 29
:DS:Evan Christopher, Aug 30
:DD:Eadie Anabella, Sept 13

And the babies we're waiting to meet:
queenbee- Due Sept 2
DLTAG89- Due Sept 22
Thorz300- Induction Sept 23
Mum to three girls- Due Sept 30
Mel1983- Due Sept 30

[Southern Butterfly]

A couple of pics from this morning

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[Wanting-a-girl]

He's so tiny! Lol to me anyways... My baabies grow super fast altho Lennon is growing slower than my last two thankfully lolled about 9.4 now I believe and he will be dee weeks in Tuesday

[Mum to three girls]

Lovely pics everyone. DLTAG, you look great. I look like an elephant.

I think Queen bee has had her baby, I'm pretty sure there was an announcement on a public part of the forum a few weeks ago. I think her membership had run out or something.

[divakotka]

Just popping in to say hi and read some updates on everyone. I don't know how everyone else does it but I am feeling pretty swamped with my newborn, 2 and 4yo! I love it though and am savoring every minute of Evan being so tiny. To answer your question Southern, Evan was 8lbs4oz at birth, dropped down to 7lbs11oz, and at two weeks weight 8lbs9oz. He is gaining about 1 ounce a day, which is a lot apparently. Now if only my right nipple would heal... :(

DLTAG -- thinking of you and wishing you the best for your big day. I can't wait to see pics of your little lady. You look great by the way!

Southern -- Julian...he is cute as a button. :) I love the picture with his big brothers, so sweet. It really is quite special to have all boys.

Lady Laura -- what a little doll you have there. Congratulations and I am glad that the labor and birth went well!

Thorz -- not much longer now! You might still go into labor on your own. I didn't think I would but then it happened one day before my induction. Your body might surprise you! Although I did get my membranes stripped the day before so I guess that had something to do with it.

Here's a pic I took of Evan today. 2 weeks, 2 days. He is becoming more alert. :)

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[Thorz300]

Southern and diva, what handsome handsome boys!

There is a light at the end of the tunnel FINALLY! A week from today I should be holding my sweet Macie Anne in my arms. My family will finally be complete and the daughter I have waited so long to have will be here. It seems like a dream!

[Southern Butterfly]

Diva, Evan is precious! I love his gorgeous eyes.

Mum, I looked around the site and wasn't able to find queenbee's announcement. If you happen to come across it again just let me know and I'll update our list, thanks!

Thorz, the one week countdown has begun for you... woohoo!

[DLTAG89]

Love the baby pics, 2 very handsome boys :)

Well this time tomorrow ill most likely be holding my baby girl. Terrified is a huge understatement but i'm trying to focus on the positive. Ill pop back as soon as i can to update. See you all on the other side when ill be a mummy of 3 :worry:

[Thorz300]

Love the baby pics, 2 very handsome boys :)

Well this time tomorrow ill most likely be holding my baby girl. Terrified is a huge understatement but i'm trying to focus on the positive. Ill pop back as soon as i can to update. See you all on the other side when ill be a mummy of 3 :worry:

how exciting!!! Good luck, I'm sure it will all go very smoothly!

[Wanting-a-girl]

You will do great! Just try to relax and look forward to the prize at the end of it :)

[Mum to three girls]

Southern, it's in the High Tech Family Balancing non member section.

Good luck DLTAG!

[fish2012]

Daltag good luck!

Southern Naomi was born 6lb15oz on Friday when she was 2 and half weeks she weighed 7lb6oz! Julian's looking much bigger now bless him

Here's a pic of the lill lady 'playing' in the big cot

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[Wanting-a-girl]

Thinking of you dlt! Cant wait to hear how it goes :)

[Wanting-a-girl]

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[fish2012]

Oh my gosh wag he looks so grown up!

[Wanting-a-girl]

I kno! He's three weeks already such and old man lol

[Southern Butterfly]

Fish- Naomi is growing well! Such a little sweetheart.

WAG- I love Lennon's zebra outfit. He's so stinkin' cute!

[Wanting-a-girl]

Thanks! Its my fav outfit! It was Ezra's going home outfit :) I have a giraffe one too but I don have the hat :(

[divakotka]

WAG -- I LOVE that outfit, so cute! Lennon does look big and "grown up," lol, but I know, pictures are deceiving. Before my mom got here, she had only seen a few pictures of Evan and thought he looks rather "sturdy," but now she admits that he's indeed a peanut. :)

Fish -- Naomi looks so dainty, like a little doll. That's a great weight for 2.5 weeks. Are you nursing?

DLTAG -- I am guessing you're holding your baby girl in your arms now and I hope everything went well, especially that the experience wasn't as bad as you thought it would be. I am sending you wishes for a speedy recovery! Can't wait to see pics. :)

[divakotka]

WAG -- I LOVE that outfit, so cute! Lennon does look big and "grown up," lol, but I know, pictures are deceiving. Before my mom got here, she had only seen a few pictures of Evan and thought he looks rather "sturdy," but now she admits that he's indeed a peanut. :)

Fish -- Naomi looks so dainty, like a little doll. That's a great weight for 2.5 weeks. Are you nursing?

DLTAG -- I am guessing you're holding your baby girl in your arms now and I hope everything went well, especially that the experience wasn't as bad as you thought it would be. I am sending you wishes for a speedy recovery! Can't wait to see pics. :)

[fish2012]

Diva yeah she's breast fed so doing really well to have put that on, she's an efficient lill Hoover ;-)

In so daft didn't realise it was a zebra outfit! Wag that is too cute!!!

[Thorz300]

5 more sleeps for me until I meet my baby girl! Still feels ages away,

DLTAG hoping everything went smoothly and you and baby are resting comfortably!

[DLTAG89]

Baby evelyn lilly janis was born at 10.38 yesterday weighing 7lb 5oz. Shes a little angel and we are both doing well x
Will hopefully be home tomorro so will put some pics up :-)

[Wanting-a-girl]

Congrats! How are you feeling?

[Thorz300]

Yay congrats! I'm so happy you are both doing well. Can't wait to see pics!

[Southern Butterfly]

Congratulations DLTAG!!! I hope your delivery wasn't as bad as you anticipated. I'm sure you are happy it's over and now you can focus on enjoying your precious baby!

[fish2012]

Daltag congrats can't wait to see pics xx

[Salsa]

Good luck DLTAG!! x x

[Mum to three girls]

Congratulations DLTAG! Looking forward to seeing pics.

[Salsa]

Sorry DLTAG!! I meant congratulations!!! My brain wasn't working at 2am this morning! I hope it all went well for you and can't wait to see pics x x

[DLTAG89]

Thank you everyone :-) Evelyn is so good, im on cloud 9. Will hopfullu be coming home today and i cant wait. Everything went really well with the section but i was soo scared. Gibe me a viganal birth anyday lol x

[Salsa]

Well DLTAG it's all behind you now! Well done. Hoping you recover quickly!! Can't wait to see pics of your baby girl! Glad you get to go home x x

[DLTAG89]

Me and Evelyn got home at dinner time today, feels so good to be back home and looking forward to my own bed tonight. Heres our little princess :D

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[Waiting4Daisy]

Aw what a beautiful family! You look great

[Wanting-a-girl]

You look amazing congrats she's a beauty

[fish2012]

Daltag you look so well! She's a real cutie congrats. Pleased your home x

[Salsa]

DLTAG what beautiful pics!! x x

[Mum to three girls]

She's gorgeous! And you look fantastic.

I'm feeling huge and exhausted now and everything hurts! My face and hands are getting a bit puffy too - not seriously but it's adding to my general grumpiness. My next OB visit is Tuesday (I'll be 39 weeks) and we've agreed she'll do a stretch and sweep though at the moment I feel like I'll be pregnant forever.

[Thorz300]

DLTAG congrats again, I'm so glad all went well! She is so sweet, I wIsh I looked that good after giving birth!

mum23 I feel like I'm going to be pregnant forever too, even though my induction date is 2 days and 21 hours away! I got a stretch and sweep last week and it just made me lose bits of m plug. I hope it works for you!

I'm grumpy too. My kids were being sooooo hard yesterday and my mom was no help! I found myself yelling and screaming at them like I haven't done before! I ended up locking myself in the bathroom, and started sobbing! My house is a HUGE mess and my husband works ALL weekend (until 5am Monday morning and my induction is at 6am) so it is up to me to get everything cleaned and ready to go. My mom is a terrible house keeper so I'm on my own, and I can barely walk! Maybe I'll bribe my boys with filling up their penny banks so they will be more helpful and fight less. Or maybe I'll get someone from church who can take the older two for a play date! I'm just so overwhelmed with having to face this weekend on m own! Thank goodness the end is almost here!

[Mum to three girls]

I'd definitely ask for play date help Thorz. If you give your mother specific tasks will she help? I'm with you on the grumpiness too, our fridge (which is relatively new) stopped working and it seemed like the end of the world this morning. Poor DH was very busy at work and had to deal with sorting that out as well because I was a grumpy mess.

We've just begun the school holidays here and I know the big girls' incessant demands will drive me crazy!

[fish2012]

Thorz ask for a play date and some helping cleaning I'm praying now some kind friend will make it easy and offer, can you get your mum to take the big ones to the park?

I'm soooo over being preggie feel for all you ladies but you know it'll be worth it ;-) hang on in there

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[Wanting-a-girl]

Thorz! No cleaning for you! You will fall again!

Are you able to hire someone to come in... It would be like 50 -70 bucks I'm guessing

[divakotka]

DLTAG -- you look fantastic!!! And your baby girl is beautiful and precious. I am pleased as punch for you. :) Your cute boys look pretty happy too! How is everyone adjusting? I am so glad you no longer have to cry about and dread that c-section. It's over and you did SO well! Be proud of yourself!

Mum to three -- hang in there. Those last couple of weeks and days are rough...especially if you aren't feeling too well. Not much longer now though!

Thorz -- I agree with WAG, you shouldn't be cleaning! But I know how you feel. I get very stressed out when the house looks like a tornado blasted through and I definitely couldn't handle it the week or so before I had Evan. There's something about wanting to bring a new baby home to a serene and orderly house...I agree with the others in trying to get your mom to do specific tasks. And please DO enlist help from your church. I am sure people would be all too willing to help but you have to let them know! (I'm bad about accepting help too...)

I can't wait for Monday! :)

[WantingPink]

Thorz I know how you feel. You have to do everything on your own, husband isn't home, kids are crazy. You really need to think about your health though and not about your messy house. If you fall and break a bone you are really going to be in a jam. Think about what is most important which isn't a clean house but a healthy Mom and baby. Trust me, the dirt, toys, and pee on the toilet will still be there for you when you can safely clean it. I know it is easier said than done:)

[Thorz300]

I love the ladies in my church! I sent a blanket email out to everyone, asking if my older two (my mom can handle ds3) could have a play date so I can get ready for the babies arrival, I didn't even mention the fact that my house was a tornado! Within minutes I had at least 5 women ask if my boys could come play with their kids and a handful of other women who don't have kids so can't have play dates, but want to come clean my house! I am so grateful to have such a support system at my fingertips, I just don't know how to let people into my home to clean it, I feel like I SHOULD do it, how weird is it going to be to have people clean my house while I just sit there like a lazy bump on the log? I haven't responded to the ladies who want to clean because I don't know what to say!

[Wanting-a-girl]

That's right u sit there like a bump on a log... U are in no condition to be cleaning and really people like to feel helpful and as weird as it will feel for you the people doing it will feel awesome for helping you

[Mum to three girls]

I agree with WAG, most people are inherently kind and they'll get genuine pleasure out of helping you. If your mum isn't helpful with cleaning maybe get her to organise some nice coffee and biscuits for the workers?

[fish2012]

Thorz you say thank you when can you start!

I know it must seem a lill awkward but remember most of the dirt is the boys, you are not well enough and your dh is busy supporting your family and helping sick people

Thank God for these lovely ladies put them first in line for baby snuggles and they will be more than happy xx

[Thorz300]

46 more hours!

[fish2012]

45 ;-)

How exciting!

[DLTAG89]

Aw thank you for all the lovely comments, i really am feeling great. I've been getting quite abit of pain from my scar but that's it. I really couldn't be happier at the min as i thought i wouldn't be able to do anything with Evie but i'm managing really well :D shes really not helping the fact shes our last either, shes so laid back and we are still waiting for our first cry.

Thorz thats so great that you have such a good support network from your church. So excited for you too, this time in a few days you will have your little princess :D

[fish2012]

Oh daltag she sounds a dream baby so pleased for you our lill lady is deffo high maintance! Dh back to work on Monday, mums gone home and I have swimming lessons ugh! Gonna really enjoy tomorrow come Monday eve I'm gonna be frazzled she'll only nap on people lol!!!!

[Wanting-a-girl]

I might b starting that bad habit too fish lol... There's been a few nights where I pass out holdi him...I usually co sleep with my babies for the first monthsish and they all seem to transition just fine moving to the crib... Fish do u have a sleep positioner? It makes them feel more secure and they seem to sleep better...

[fish2012]

No but I remember now I used to make one out of a blanket for ds1 &2 thank you I'll try that tomorrow! Had too long off babies forgotten what to do ;-)

[Mum to three girls]

Aaaarh, so frustrating! I woke at 2 am to period like pains and lots of tightenings and dozed off and on between them and now of course they've completely settled and I'm tired. Today would be a good day to have a baby, my parents arrive about lunch time and DH is home.

[Thorz300]

Sorry mum23! That happened to me too about a week or two ago, very frustrating!

I guess I should pack my hospital bag in the morning! I've read some women have theirs packed a month before their DD lol I'm a slacker!

[WantingPink]

Peyton at 1 month old... it is going too fast!!

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[fish2012]

Wanting pink she is adorable

Mum23 I had the same too so annoying ;-s not long now thou xx

[Salsa]

Wanting pink! She is beautiful! Look at all her hair!!

Here is a little update of Darcey
She is going so well so far. She is stretching through the night now and I'm getting a good 5-6hrs sleep at a time so really can't complain. She settles straight off after a feed (unlike DS1) so I'm back into bed without any fuss. Lets hope she stays this way!
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[Mum to three girls]

Gorgeous baby pics WantingPink and Salsa! Good luck Thorz, looking forward to your update. I am a last minute bag packer as well, I figure by number 4 you know exactly what you need and it only takes ten minutes.

I've stayed a bit sore and crampy all day, hoping tonight is the night!

[Thorz300]

Peyton and Darcey are BEAUTIFUL I can't wait to post pics of my sweet Macie tomorrow! In the meantime, I will post my very last pic of her snuggled in my tummy! Here we are at 39w2d! I just got ready for church, now I'm back in bed because I can't go, I hurt too much!
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[fish2012]

Oh thorz good luck so exciting can't wait to meet her too!!

[Wanting-a-girl]

Thorz I'm most excited to see how big she is lol you look about 12 weeks pregnant!

I can't beleive we Are all almost done are swaying and pregnancy journey together... It's kind of emotional.... I thank you all for all your support... Don't know what I would have done without you ladies ;)

[Thorz300]

Great I am starting to feel pretty sick, my throat is getting sore and itchy. Is there anything I can take to rid myself of this sickness before it even starts? I can't be sick when I have her.

[fish2012]

Vitamin c!!!

[divakotka]

Thorz you look amazing!!! Good luck tomorrow, can't wait for your update. As far as warding off sickness, you can try zinc lozenges, elderberry syrup (walgreens), vitamin c, gargling with salt water, and if you are willing, lots of garlic (which I personally wouldn't do the day before giving birth, lol).
I hope you're just a little under the weather and that it's nothing. But just so you know, my DH and the two older boys had terrible colds our first week at home with baby Evan, and he and I sailed through it! Thank goodness for nursing. The boys are coming down with another cold right now and so far Evan is still healthy. Thank God.

[fish2012]

Thorz my boys have had colds, sore throats and ear ache the last week and Naomi's been fine too. But do understand you don't want to be ill, sure it'll pass is today the big day? Can't get the time difference still! X

[Thorz300]

Ive been sucking on some zinc lozenges and my throat feels a little better. So this time tomorrow I am hoping to be resting comfortably with my little Macie in my arms. I'm really anxious right now. I'm making sure I have everything packed, and all the boys stuff ready for the sitters, I think I have everything covered. I just need to shower now and go to bed. I'm quite a bit bummed though because DH just got called into an emergency surgery so the soonest he will be home is 1am but I bet he will be at the hospital until at least 5am (I am delivering at a different hospital) so he is gonna be super sleep deprived when he gets to the hospital to be with me.....Hopefully he can get a little sleep there while I go through the first stages of labor.

I know this sound super dumb, but I am also bummed that he wont be here for my shower/bath. I really like to be completely clean shaven down there when I have a baby (tmi) and I was going to have him do the grooming since I can't see past my belly! Now I am going to have to do the best I can and I'm sure it aint gonna look pretty lol. I know some people would never trust their DH to take a razor to them down there, but he is an eye surgeon, if he can't be gentle with a razor, then he has no business doing surgeries on eyes lol, so I trust him completely but I DO NOT trust myself since I cannot see anything. I know its probably not a big deal, but I am super bummed and a little embarrassed that nurses and my doc will see me unkempt.........oh well, I guess there is more in life to worry about. So we leave for the hospital at 6am EST. I sure hope all goes well and that she is perfectly healthy!!!

8.5 hours until we head to the hospital!!

[WantingPink]

Salsa that is such a cute baby picture!!

Good luck Thorz and will be thinking about you tomorrow!! I am sorry you are in so much pain and feel like you are getting sick... but you look amazing!! I wouldn't worry too much about not cleaning up. Your unkept is probably very kept for a lot of women. I am sure the OB nurses and doctors have seen 10 times worse. I really hope your DH doesn't have another delay and can be with you when you are being induced. Will your hips start feeling better right after delivery? Update with pictures when you get a chance!!

[Mum to three girls]

Good luck Thorz!

[DLTAG89]

You girls make some very cute babies, loving all the pics :D

Thorz you look great and best of luck for today, cannot wait for your update. I wouldn't worry too much about not being trimmed down there, mine prob looked like it had been attacked with a lawnmower x

[fish2012]

Lol daltag me too ;-) I doubt they are shocked by anything!

[ladylaura1990]

Well im very happy, been nursing Eadie myself and at 10days old shes gained a full 1lb (280g) since birth! Shes a brilliant baby only wakes me once in the night and is so relaxed and content :).
Congratulations to all who have had there babies since I was last on, some beautiful pictures.
Here a more recent of Eadie Anabella ♥14284

[Wanting-a-girl]

Thorz thinking of you and wondering if your holding tour little girl yet... We seem to be all having super fast labors so I'm hoping it's the same for you!

I will be stalking

[Thorz300]

No baby yet, looks like I'll be heading in for a c section, her little hand and arm are out so her head can't make it through. I'm just waiting for the doc to come back and tell me what's next........