JUNE/JULY/AUGUST 2014 DUE DATE CLUB - THREAD #3

[bunnywabbit]

Aww she's gorgeous, GT77, congrats! Have you named her yet? I hope you're both well. Enjoy! xx

[menlc611]

GT she is beautiful!!!! Congratulations!!!!!

Bunny- they gave me nifedipine to stop the contractions. It was an oral medication. I was having some contractions again last night but they have slowed down. DH has been amazing and has taken over ALL responsibilities!

[Mumto3boys]

That's cool were in Seaford :) and my son Zach has just turned 4 goes to 4 year kinder this year ;) only a bit older so will be another buddy for Aidan...will look you up
Yeah! I live in Frankston South and would love to meet you sometime (no pressure, I know we're busy with toddlers and babies on the way!) This is my FB https://www.facebook.com/monyglen?ref=tn_tnmn. It would be great if our little girls were buddies, all the little girls at the playgroup I take Aidan to are getting too big now. Next year he's going to 4 yo kinder and then it will be just Anya and me and a Playgroup full of of older kids! :)

[Mumto3boys]

Wow GT77 how gorgeous is she!! enjoy every moment, hope you're also doing well
My baby girl has arrived!!! 6lbs 10oz

May 22, 10:43!! It's official I'm now enjoying every minute!!
Thank you once again Atomic, this site for all your support!


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[Little Lunasa]

Huge congrats GT77-- She is just adorable xxxxxx

[aidansmum]

Cool mumto3, just added you to friends list. :) x

[from2to3]

Congrats GT77!!! She is precious :)

Menic I hope your little one stays in longer and things settle down for a bit! Good to hear she's at a healthy weight!


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[Mrs_Incredible]

GT77 she is absolutely beautiful, congratulations xx

[aidansmum]

I am now 32 weeks pregnant and feeling like I'm about to pop! BH are happening regularly. She still moves quite low but Doctor says she is head down and in the right position (??). She is very active now and I'm amazed at how stubborn she seems to be! It feels like she's running out of space in there but instead of moving upwards she seems to believe she can stretch her way in right down there, where she wants to be! :) It makes me laugh and go ouch many times, 8 weeks to go, getting excited now!

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[GT77]

Your tummy looks amazing!!

[snipsnsnails]

Am, you look great! I had tons of BH about that time and here I am 39 weeks and I don't think she is interested in coming!
Appointment today, last one at Dr.s office. If I don't go soon they will induce me June 3..I have always gone about 4 days before due date and never been induced! So we will see...

[snipsnsnails]

I had a membrane sweep at my appointment today! We will see if this gets things rolling. It worked with my last 2 kids but I think I was closer to 3 dilated when they did it. I am still only a 1cm. I hope it works!
Can you believe I am still a little nervous they made a mistake and it will still be a boy....I guess you don't truly believe until they are in your arms.

[aidansmum]

Am, you look great! I had tons of BH about that time and here I am 39 weeks and I don't think she is interested in coming!
Appointment today, last one at Dr.s office. If I don't go soon they will induce me June 3..I have always gone about 4 days before due date and never been induced! So we will see...

First, SHE will be a SHE, I am sure, it will be pretty special when you have her in your arms, but I know what you mean, we always wonder if they got it right, not matter how many tests and ultrasounds confirmed it :)

They don't come until they're nice and ready so try to relax and be patient, I know it's awful when they get that big that you can hardly walk without a BH or feeling like you're going to wee yourself with every step, I remember with Aidan I was so over it I asked the Doctor to sweep my membranes at about 38 weeks (and that hurt so badly I would never try again!), it didn't work, he did another sweep at 39 and Aidan did not come until 40w+4d when he was ripe :) He came 3 days before my scheduled induction, actually. They have a mind of their own our little ones. :) It's very close now, how exciting! I am still in disbelief that our group has it's first baby already with GT's little girl (so, so gorgeous!!!). I guess you're definitely next, aren't you?

[gafan]

What a beautiful baby your daughter is! Congratulations!

[snipsnsnails]

First, SHE will be a SHE, I am sure, it will be pretty special when you have her in your arms, but I know what you mean, we always wonder if they got it right, not matter how many tests and ultrasounds confirmed it :)

They don't come until they're nice and ready so try to relax and be patient, I know it's awful when they get that big that you can hardly walk without a BH or feeling like you're going to wee yourself with every step, I remember with Aidan I was so over it I asked the Doctor to sweep my membranes at about 38 weeks (and that hurt so badly I would never try again!), it didn't work, he did another sweep at 39 and Aidan did not come until 40w+4d when he was ripe :) He came 3 days before my scheduled induction, actually. They have a mind of their own our little ones. :) It's very close now, how exciting! I am still in disbelief that our group has it's first baby already with GT's little girl (so, so gorgeous!!!). I guess you're definitely next, aren't you?
Wow I can't believe you had them stripped twice and still nothing. I thought for sure I would go yesterday. I always went early, it just goes to show like you said they will come when they are nice and ready!
I think I tried everything in the book yesterday and she is not interested,lol..

[menlc611]

Snips - any news?? Thinking of you!!! I hope you get to meet your baby girl soon!!

[snipsnsnails]

Snips - any news?? Thinking of you!!! I hope you get to meet your baby girl soon!!

Thanks for checking, but I am still here! I am due tomorrow and can't believe it. This is the longest I have ever gone being pregnant. She must be really comfy in there...Luckily I am not miserable and feeling good. Maybe soon?? If not I will be induced on Tuesday night..
How is everyone else feeling?

[aidansmum]

I'm glad you're feeling good snips...when I reached my due date with Aidan I was really over it! She's certainly comfy in there and not in a hurry but hey, Tuesday is so close too! Can't wait to hear the news! x

[snipsnsnails]

Started with on and off contractions last night. Will probably leave soon for Hospital.. I would think today sometime:)

[Little Lunasa]

Good Luck Snips! xx

[menlc611]

Good luck!! I'm so excited for you!! Glad you're feeling good! I'm 34+3 and just feel so blaaaaah... I don't know if it's just in my head because this is my last pregnancy or if it's because we're finally having a girl and I just want to meet her.. Or maybe because I already went into labor last week and had it stopped so now I'm just even more anxious?! Hahaha I don't know!! I'm hanging in there tho! I'm throwing my sisters bridal shower this weekend so I will at least have a lot to keep me occupied!! :)

[aidansmum]

That's so exciting Snips!!! Good luck, may it be a quick, easy one x

[bunnywabbit]

Ooh I hope it all goes well snipsnsnails! I wonder if she'll arrive on her due date.

[snipsnsnails]

My baby girl arrive yesterday at 2:09pm. Everything went well and she is doing great! She was 8lbs and 20.5 inches, we are all so in love with her. Thanks for all the support during pregnancy. I hope everyone's bundle of joy arrives soon!19100

[bunnywabbit]

My baby girl arrive yesterday at 2:09pm. Everything went well and she is doing great! She was 8lbs and 20.5 inches, we are all so in love with her. Thanks for all the support during pregnancy. I hope everyone's bundle of joy arrives soon!19100

Aww she's beautiful, snipsnsnails! So she did come on her due date! What did you name her? (I think I was told but have forgotten what it was! :oops:)

[SamS_TTCPink]

Ohhhh... She is so adorable!!! Congratulations!! What is her name? 😊💜

[snipsnsnails]

Makayla Ann, and she did arrive on her due date:)

[SamS_TTCPink]

That's right! I should have remembered that as that's our girls name too. 😊 Congrats again, I'm so excited for you.

[from2to3]

Congrats snips!!!! So glad everything went well! Enjoy every minute with your beautiful princess!


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[odd]

Omg cuteness overload. Congratulations snips ♡

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[coocoobananas]

Congratulations! Look at all that pink! very sweet!

[missxo143]

This is great thank you bunnywabbit for putting it together :)

[aidansmum]

Awww snips she is such a little princess....so happy for you xxxxxx

Welcome Makayla Ann!

[Little Lunasa]

Congratulations Snips x

[Mrs_Incredible]

Congratulations on your beautiful daughter, loving the pink!! Xx


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[dreams529]

Congrats snips! Enjoy your beautiful little girl!!

[Petal]

Aw congrats snips!!!!! Makayla is adorable!!! enjoy every second x x

[menlc611]

Congratulations snips!!! She is absolutely beautiful!!!!!

[aidansmum]

Hi ladies. Hope you're all well. I saw my Doctor yesterday and had a look at little Anya, she was practicing breathing, had a full tummy and was pouting, very cute. I brought Aidan along and he asked the Doctor to please take her out of my tummy so he could take her home :) Doc said we are having the c-section scheduled for the 39th week. I am now 33. It is getting very close.
To all the girls due in June, who's next in line to be holding a bubby? :)

[GreaseMonkey]

Hi ladies, just checking in!! Congratulations to you guys, your babies are gorgeous!!!!!!!!

[bunnywabbit]

Hi ladies. Hope you're all well. I saw my Doctor yesterday and had a look at little Anya, she was practicing breathing, had a full tummy and was pouting, very cute. I brought Aidan along and he asked the Doctor to please take her out of my tummy so he could take her home :) Doc said we are having the c-section scheduled for the 39th week. I am now 33. It is getting very close.
To all the girls due in June, who's next in line to be holding a bubby? :)

Aww so cute! I think DH wants this little guy out now too - he has all these plans of what he wants to do with him. I hope he stays in and cooks just a little longer, but I'm starting to hit the stage where I'm done - not really sleeping at all from horrible acid to the point I feel I'm going to throw up, pelvic pain and the mission that is trying to turn over (I never thought I'd ever need a strategy for that!) Your due date is just racing along - so close! I bet you're so excited to meet your little pink bundle... I can't believe I have less than 3 weeks to go!

There's a few girls who are due now or very soon - is a shame they don't really post. Would be nice to see some pictures and stories... :)

[snipsnsnails]

Hi Ladies. Thanks for all the congrats! We are doing well. Enjoying every second with her. It is so surreal to think I have a daughter now. She brings a sweetness to the house and the boys can't get enough of her. Good luck to everyone still waiting:)

[Bigwish]

Congrats GT and snips! What a beautiful baby's you make!


I'm almost 30 weeks now and feeling ok.
I'll have my PhD ceremoby in three weeks time so i'm very busy, so not online very much, sorry.

Keep on posting, love to read your updates!

[aidansmum]

LOL Bunny, laughing about needing a strategy to roll over :) I know exactly what you mean, to me it's all about scooting first and trying not to disturb my sciatica on the right side that kills me when I wake up. I also have very bad reflux, specially at night and find it hard to sleep when I taste my dinner again every 10 minutes, pretty awful! Some Gaviscon helps with it if you have any lying around. They say baby will have plenty of hair when you have reflux, I never suffered from reflux this badly with the boys, so I expect Anya to have a full head of hair! :) 3 weeks sounds like nothing really, can't wait to see your little man! x

[momof3boyz11]

Hi ladies, just checking in!! Congratulations to you guys, your babies are gorgeous!!!!!!!!

How are you doing? Hope everything is going well now

[gafan]

Congratulations on the beautiful babies : )

I'm at 34 weeks and trying to roll over has been a challenge!

They say my little boy is measuring somewhat big. Do you think that means he might be born early?

Thinking of all of you....

[GreaseMonkey]

How are you doing? Hope everything is going well now

We are doing well honey thanks for asking! It seems surreal to have him home just the way he was before all this happened!!! I am thanking God every day!!!

[bunnywabbit]

Congratulations on the beautiful babies : )

I'm at 34 weeks and trying to roll over has been a challenge!

They say my little boy is measuring somewhat big. Do you think that means he might be born early?

Thinking of all of you....

Not necessarily (at least I don't think so). If baby's lungs mature then they may take bubba a bit early if there are any concerns, but may not if they think you'll not have any problems.

[atomic sagebrush]

So so so pretty!! I am so happy for you!

[maybebabythree]

Sorry been Mia for a while! Can you belive I'm 30 weeks but after six - yes six! Us scans I haven't been told the sex? I give up!will go back and catch up on posts now

[sweetdream]

Lol that must be a girl! she and crossing her legs!
Your team green!

[bunnywabbit]

What will likely be my last midwife appointment tomorrow morning depending on if he decides to overcook! Will be a shame and will miss them - I'll miss laughing when he's kicked the doppler (again! Will see if he repeats that tomorrow), and listening to his heartbeat. Such a shame DH can't make it to this last appointment. :sad:

Although I'm getting quite uncomfortable, I still can't grasp that I have so little time left feeling him kick and hiccup and dance about in there. So looking forward to meeting our little guy...

[aidansmum]

Congratulations on the beautiful babies : )

I'm at 34 weeks and trying to roll over has been a challenge!

They say my little boy is measuring somewhat big. Do you think that means he might be born early?

Thinking of all of you....

I don't think that's the case, Aidan was a big baby and still stayed in there 4 days past his due date. :)

[aidansmum]

Sorry been Mia for a while! Can you belive I'm 30 weeks but after six - yes six! Us scans I haven't been told the sex? I give up!will go back and catch up on posts now

Wow! Six! That has got to be the shiest baby I've ever heard of! How frustrating for you! I'm glad you're not obsessing over it though, it would be driving me nuts :) Important thing is bub is healthy and you only have 10 weeks ahead to find out.

[aidansmum]

What will likely be my last midwife appointment tomorrow morning depending on if he decides to overcook! Will be a shame and will miss them - I'll miss laughing when he's kicked the doppler (again! Will see if he repeats that tomorrow), and listening to his heartbeat. Such a shame DH can't make it to this last appointment. :sad:

Although I'm getting quite uncomfortable, I still can't grasp that I have so little time left feeling him kick and hiccup and dance about in there. So looking forward to meeting our little guy...

I know what you mean, I am enjoying all the kicks and dancing in there because I know I will never feel this again, this is my last time so instead of cursing all the rib kicking and sudden movements that leave me out of breath, I am just smiling and trying to enjoy it, soon she'll be out and I'll never get to feel that connection of having an unborn inside ever again, it's so special. :awe:

[menlc611]

Maci Rae-Germaine
June 10, 2014
1:20 pm
7 lbs 19.5 inches long

She was born at 36 weeks after 28 hours of labor! But I did it drug free and it really wasn't that bad!!!

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[bunnywabbit]

Awww she's gorgeous, menlc, congrats! 28 hours of labour?! Ah man, I hope mine doesn't go on for that long... Enjoy her! x

[GreaseMonkey]

Congratulations Menic!!!!!!!!!! Beautiful :awe:

[aidansmum]

Maci Rae-Germaine
June 10, 2014
1:20 pm
7 lbs 19.5 inches long

She was born at 36 weeks after 28 hours of labor! But I did it drug free and it really wasn't that bad!!!

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She is a dream! Congratulations! And what a big girl for 36 weeks! You did well, enjoy her xx

[maybebabythree]

Congratulations manic! So many cute babies xx

[menlc611]

Thank you ladies!!!

Bunny it wasn't 28 hours of active labor (thank God lol) I came in at 9:30 am Monday morning at 2 cm dilated. But around 11:30 am I was at 4 cm so they admitted me.. After that I basically stopped dilating but still contracting every 2-5 minutes. They kept me all night and gave me some medicine to help sleep. By 8:00 am Tuesday morning I was finally about 6 cm dilated. Then by 10 am I was still at 6 cm so they broke my water which finally sent me into active labor!!

[Kittybear]

Congrats, she's lovely :) xx

[dreams529]

Congrats menlc she is gorgeous!

[from2to3]

Congrats Menic!! Beautiful baby, glad everything went well and she's good and healthy!


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[Little Lunasa]

Congratulations Menic xx

[Bigwish]

Congrats menlc! She's truly a dream! Glad everything went well, and you're both healthy!

Bunny, are you next??

[bunnywabbit]

Bigwish, funny you should say that - my waters went a few hours ago! Waiting for the contractions to kick in properly. They're regular but not very strong. Not dialated yet either.

[gafan]

Congratulations! She is beautiful.
And it is good to hear you met your goal of a drug free labor... I'm trying for that mostly.

[aidansmum]

Bigwish, funny you should say that - my waters went a few hours ago! Waiting for the contractions to kick in properly. They're regular but not very strong. Not dialated yet either.

I'm so excited for you! That's how it happened with my first, first waters, no contractions, but with the waters gone they shouldn't take long. Go walk that tight rope my friend, one step at a time with the big prize at the end. Thinking of you and wishing you luck! xx

[aidansmum]

OMG, all these babies being born then it hits me my turn is coming! Ahhhhhh! LOL. I can't believe how fast it's all happening, it feels like yesterday we were talking about 12 week scans, gender guessing and morning sickness! Wishing you lovely ladies a good and uneventful labor! x

[Little Lunasa]

Good luck Bunny xx


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[gafan]

Yes, Aidansmum, I feel the weeks have really flown by!

Bunnywabbit- I hope all is well and can't wait for pictures : )

[dreams529]

Good luck bunny!

[Bigwish]

Good luck, bunny!!


With both my boys my water broke first (even at same day and same hour, weird!). With my first contractions started 5 hours later, with my second 8 hours. Hope everything goes smoothly.

Relax, concentrate and let go... That's my pregnancy yoga mantra

[momof3boyz11]

Maci Rae-Germaine
June 10, 2014
1:20 pm
7 lbs 19.5 inches long

She was born at 36 weeks after 28 hours of labor! But I did it drug free and it really wasn't that bad!!!

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Congrats!!!!!!

[momof3boyz11]

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Woo hoo 35 week twin bump! Babies will be here for sure by July 2nd at 9am!

Congrats to everyone on the new gorgeous babies!

[aidansmum]

Gorgeous bump momof3! x

Stalking for bunny's news :) x Hope you have your little one in your arms x

[snipsnsnails]

Maci Rae-Germaine
June 10, 2014
1:20 pm
7 lbs 19.5 inches long

She was born at 36 weeks after 28 hours of labor! But I did it drug free and it really wasn't that bad!!!

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Congratulations! She is beautiful! Enjoy every minute with her:)

[snipsnsnails]

Good luck Bunny!

[Mumto3boys]

Good luck everyone its very exciting, but I'm not ready just yet ;) menlc611 Maci Rae is gorgeous! enjoy!...:flowerz:

[bunnywabbit]

Little Jamie Nathan was born on 12/6 at 12.33pm weighing 7lb 8oz (3.4kg) and 20 inches (51cm) tall in record timing. My waters went the day before but didn't dilate so I was sent home. Got to the hospital at 10am after ringing to say I was contracting every 5 minutes but for only 30 seconds (they don't call you in until contracting at least for 45-60 seconds) but decided just to turn up anyway! I was examined after an hour and told I was ready to push! So pretty much a 2.5 hour labour!

He's a beautiful little guy and we're both totally smitten.

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Very short labour but had 5 hours worth of stitches to fix internal and external second degree tears - little guy decided to come out with his hand on his face. There were a couple of patches local anaesthetic didn't work for no matter how many times she tried so a few high pitched screeches from me! Doing OK for now, just hoping it heals OK and without infection...

[Kittybear]

Congratulations Hun, he is gorgeous!:) your birth story sounds very similar to when I had DS1 (quick labour, hand by his head, longer to stich up and I could feel it so screamed) and I healed up fine, so I wish you a speedy recovery. Get a foam ring to sit on if you havn't already! :) your baba even has the same little turned down tops of his ears like a puppy like my boy did (brings back so many memories!) I bet he was engaged for quite a long time?!? I loved watching them unfurl like tiny flower petals. Enjoy every second! It sounds like a cliche but it really does go so fast. Congrats again xxx

[sweetdream]

Bunny! He's beautifull!!! I can get your in love! :heart::heart::heart:

Snip! You too congrats on you beautifull baby girl!

Everyone good look on the final weeks!

[sweetdream]

Momof3 what a gorgeous bump! I wish mine Will look like that in the end (with only one)

[kellbell827]

Congrats ladies! All such beautiful little ones!

[from2to3]

Congrats Bunny! What a pumpkin! Hope you heal and recover quickly. Enjoy!


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[dreams529]

Congrats bunny!! So handsome, enjoy!!! Hope you have a speedy recovery!

[gafan]

Aww, bunnywabbit, Jamie Nathan is beautiful!
I hope your recovery goes smoothly.

[Bigwish]

Wow, bunny, i'm in love!!
He's gorgeous! Congrats!!

My second also came with his hand on his cheek. Otherwise i would have no tears at all, my midwife said... Didn't want to hear that when she stitched me, lol.
Sorry to hear you also teared inside. Hope they'll heal soon.

I always use Arnica D30 against swelling. I don't know if arnica is an english used product as well, but maybe you can get it somewhere.

[aidansmum]

Oh bunny, so sorry you tore, apparently it's common with fast labors, not fun for you, hope you recover and all goes well. He is absolutely gorgeous, you must be so proud. xx

[GreaseMonkey]

Awwww, all these babies being born, I want my turn next!!! But I have to wait 10 more weeks, booo lol

[maybebabythree]

Congratulations bunny!!! He is gorg xx

[menlc611]

Congratulations bunny!!!! He's perfect!! Glad you had a fast labor but so sorry about what happened after!! I can't even imagine!! I hope you have a quick recovery!!!

My little Maci was admitted into the children's hospital last night for jaundice. She is doing well and we should hopefully go home tomorrow. I'm just so exhausted, emotionally and physically. I went into the hospital Monday morning, left Thursday afternoon and then came to children's hospital Friday. I miss my 3 boys at home horribly and just want to go home and relax and enjoy my family!! I hope everyone is doing well!! I love seeing all these babies being born!!!

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[bunnywabbit]

My little Maci was admitted into the children's hospital last night for jaundice. She is doing well and we should hopefully go home tomorrow. I'm just so exhausted, emotionally and physically. I went into the hospital Monday morning, left Thursday afternoon and then came to children's hospital Friday. I miss my 3 boys at home horribly and just want to go home and relax and enjoy my family!! I hope everyone is doing well!! I love seeing all these babies being born!!!

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Poor Maci, and poor you! Was she feeding ok? I can only imagine how hard this time is for you. I'm sure she'll recover very soon and you'll all be back together as a family... x

[dreams529]

menlc I am so sorry you are going through this. All 4 of my kids have been jaundice to some degree. My oldest had treatment at home but my youngest was treated in the hospital. They took him to do his hearing test the night before we were to be released than refused to give him back. Besides the jaundice they were afraid he was developing an infection. Long story short he was fine but he wound up staying in the hospital for a few extra days & I slept there to cause I could not bear to leave him. Missed my other kids terribly & the hormones made an emotional time a nightmare.

Fingers crossed Maci is released soon & you are all home together. Easier said than done but try to take it easy between now & than I know the stress of the whole situation nearly drove me nuts. Hoping & praying you & Maci are back home soon!!

[aidansmum]

Sorry to hear you're back in hospital and Maci is jaundiced, it is so common though and I'm sure you'll be out of there very soon. It is such an emotional, crazy time right after we have a baby, I remember with Aidan I was a sobbing mess as he developed an infection and had to stay in hospital for 5 extra days, in total we stayed 10 days in hospital and I was just about walking out with him as I was so fed up! It would be even harder now as he is home and I can't imagine staying all that time away from home and him, the poor little guy has never even slept away from me! I'm glad DH is taking 3 weeks of work when this one is born, it won't be easy. Wishing little Maci a quick recovery x

[aidansmum]

Bunny, your new profile picture is so cute. What a handsome little man he is. x

[aidansmum]

Awwww, all these babies being born, I want my turn next!!! But I have to wait 10 more weeks, booo lol

It will go fast from now on Maria, I am 5 weeks away and can hardly believe it's getting so close!!!! I am washing all these pink clothes and pretty little dresses and when I look at them drying I still find it hard to believe she is a little girl! I still have to pinch myself sometimes, I think it will only sink in when I see her!

[GreaseMonkey]

Aw, Menic, I am so sorry Maci had to go in the hospital for jaundice but I am hoping you guys go home soon if not already there!!

AM, I have done nothing for this little one :( I have my appointment on the 20th and then go from there. Still waiting for confirmation about this baby being a girl. It sounds crazy but unless I hear it from my Dr here I can't bring myself to shop :/ My husband is coming home August 3rd and then we will do the big purchases, crib, seats etc and I have several friends/family sending me clothes so I haven't done any real shopping other than material for a baby quilt or blanket lol

[snipsnsnails]

Congratulations bunny! He is very cute! I hope you heal very quickly and enjoy these special newborn moments!
Menlc- sorry to hear about Macy, I hope she comes home soon!
AM, I remember when I was washing all the clothes and just seeing them hanging on the rack was so surreal. But the best is yet to come when you get to put your little girl in those clothes! I just find myself sitting and staring at her while she nurses, I still can't believe she is here and enjoying every single moment. I just need to find that pause button, slow down time!

[Little Lunasa]

Congrats Bunny, he is very cute :)


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[gafan]

Get well soon, Maci!

[maybebabythree]

Ah get well soon maci. I have been lucky in that two of my babies had jaundice bad but never bad enough for the light treatment.

[aidansmum]

BIG bump moment, 34 weeks, feeling enormous :) Countdown has really started now.
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[menlc611]

Thank you ladies!!! We stayed two nights and we're now home!! The dr who released us said there is a good chance Maci will have to be admitted again.. She has to go get tested again today to check her levels and if they get too high, she has to go back. The dr said she has three risk factors working against her, 1. She is only a few days old and the jaundice might not have peaked yet 2. She was born premature and 3. Her and I have different blood types. She's eating, but bot doing great. She slept all night and only got up once at 3am to eat and I just had to wake her up at 8:30am to feed her and she hardly ate. Hopefully she starts to eat more!!

Aidansmum - your bump is so cute!!!! I miss mine already!! (Even tho I still have a bump, it's not the same haha!)

[dreams529]

menlc I am sure they told you or you prob already know this but just in case, put her in the sun. Whether it be a sunny window or a walk. The sun will help break down the bilirubin also. Glad she is home & fingers crossed her numbers will continue to go down.

[gafan]

I am feeling enormous too!

[aidansmum]

Ladies, I know this is TMI but has anyone lost any of their mucous plug early? I had a little bit coming out this morning, not much, like a fingertip and no blood. I am a bit over 34 weeks. I don't know if I should call the Doctor. Other than the BH I am not feeling any cramping or anything different. I never noticed losing the plug before so I'm unsure as to if it's a normal thing to start losing it this early?

[SamS_TTCPink]

I started losing mine like that at about 34 weeks with DS6 but I think I read that it's ok and it can replenish itself. I ended up having him on his due date so it didn't make him come any earlier.

[dreams529]

I have never noticed losing mine so I can't help much. I might just call & ask the Dr or nurse just for peace of mind.

[Bigwish]

Aidansmum, my collegue is a resident in gynaecology and she told me that it is very normal to have some dilatation from 30 weeks onward with your second (or more) child and that that doesn't say anything at all.
I think you can loose some of the mucus plug too then. I think i lost something yesterday, because it was very thick amd abundant.

I shoudn't be worried, as long as i don't have cramps or many braxton higs or something.

[aidansmum]

Thanks ladies, I tried calling the Doctor yesterday but he was only available for emergencies, so I will call again today just for peace of mind, but for what I've been reading it is quite normal and no need to panic unless cramps, contractions and blood follow, none of those thank goodness and nothing else came out, so I hope my body is regenerating the little bit I lost and little one will hang in there for another 5 weeks or so. She seems to be trying to find a way out by kicking the hell out of me though lol I guess it's getting tight because the last few days she's been full on with the kicking and pushing :)

[gafan]

I think I heard in my birth class that if you lose some of the plug early that's fine and that more can form as needed.

[GT77]

Congratulations Bunny, menlc611, & Snips!! And, who else has delivered? So adorable!! Love all the pictures!!

[GreaseMonkey]

Hey guys, just checking in. Have been admited to the hospital yesterday due to very low amniotic fluid and high blood pressure and have said the baby is measuring 3 weeks behind so I am being monitored to see how things go. No idea how long I will be in the hospital for but I am kind of hoping to go home tomorrow evening/night!! I live about 45 minutes from where I am so I would really like to go home and if possible be monitored locally there.
I guess life decided almost losing my son wasn't enough and I needed more drama :/
Hope everyone else is doing well!!

[Bigwish]

O, GM, hope everything turns out to be just fine. I think you had enough drama for the rest of you life the past few months...

Thinking of you! Take care!

[maybebabythree]

Grease I hope you get home soon. I have had blood pressure issues before and admitted with two of my boys because of it. Plus this baby is measuring small. I hope they can stabilise your bp and you get home ASAP!

Six scans now and still no gender confirmation.....

[Bigwish]

Maybebabythree, six?! Wowsers, you must be very curious by now!
Aren't you considering dna testing?

[emmake]

Bigwish, wow, it's coming closer for you, in several weeks you can finally hold your DD in your arms! Enjoy this pregnancy final weeks and take care. When is your due date by the way? xxx:kissy:

[dreams529]

Grease so sorry you are going through this. Praying for you & your little one. Hope they can get you stabilized & home soon!

[from2to3]

Grease - thinking of you and hope everything is ok and you can get home!

Maybe - oh my, I would be losing my mind!! Hope you are doing good and that you can find out soon!!


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[gafan]

Grease- I hope you are well.
I hope all of us are well.
Some beautiful babies and the rest of us are really getting close now....

[GreaseMonkey]

Thanks ladies. I am still in the hospital and being monitored. Baby has absent blood flow so I am being monitored and hooked up on baby monitors every 4 hours to check for heart rate. I am 31 weeks and baby is measuring 28 weeks and her heart rate dips when I get a contraction.
Not sure what the plan is so I am still in the wait and see stages and being monitored, hooked up on IV's and getting daily u/s to test the blood flow and the BPPs...

[from2to3]

Thanks ladies. I am still in the hospital and being monitored. Baby has absent blood flow so I am being monitored and hooked up on baby monitors every 4 hours to check for heart rate. I am 31 weeks and baby is measuring 28 weeks and her heart rate dips when I get a contraction.
Not sure what the plan is so I am still in the wait and see stages and being monitored, hooked up on IV's and getting daily u/s to test the blood flow and the BPPs...

Oh no :( How scary. Hope things start looking up and she stays in there longer!!!


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[maybebabythree]

Grease that sounds scary - are they testing for pre eclampsia?

[dreams529]

Grease that all sounds so scary. Sending lots of prayers the drs get you some answers & you & baby get back on track!

[GreaseMonkey]

Yes, I was tested for pre-e and nothing!! Not sure what's going on, no one can really tell me exactly what's going on or how long I am going to be in the hospital and all I can do is sit in the hospital bed and wait :/

[aidansmum]

Oh Grease/Maria, I'm so sorry you're going through that :( Hope your little one is fine and out of risk and that you're out of there soon. You had too much drama lately already you poor thing. Wishing you a break from all of that and only good news xx

[SamS_TTCPink]

Oh no geeasemonkey! You've had a rough time lately. The waiting and not knowing is probably the hardest, at least you're being closely monitored. Fingers crossed bub stays put for a little longer. xx

[GT77]

Please update us when you can Grease, i hope they can figure out what is going on.

[Mumto3boys]

Congrats to all with their new little babies! you're all should feel very proud and blessed x.

Checking in... this is my 34wk and have been to hospital last week with 10min apart contractions which they managed to stop the uterus from contracting. I have dropped big time and feel really achy in the underbelly... have my bags nearly packed but haven't even finished babies room and the weeks are quickly disappearing! School holidays next week so I will be spoiling my 3 boys with some mummy time before the big day.

Keep well everyone xo

[momof3boyz11]

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They are here! Born June 23rd, 2014
Braya Cheyanne 7lbs 19 inches 9:47pm
Griffyn Merrick 6 lbs 2 oz 19 inches 9:48 pm


I am in love!

[SamS_TTCPink]

Congrats! They're gorgeous.

[SamS_TTCPink]

And I love their names! 💜💙

[bunnywabbit]

Aww congrats momof3boys, they're gorgeous! Enjoy them xx

[Bigwish]

GM, hang in there. This must be so so hard... sending you my prayers...
Mumto3, hope everything goes fine and she will stay in for a couple of weeks!
Momof3, wow, wow, wow, they gorgeous! Congrats!

[Little Lunasa]

Congrats momof3boyz11!!!!! They are super cute xx


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[from2to3]

Mumto3 - hope you get some more time and everything goes well!!

Momto3- congrats! Beautiful babies. Great sizes for twins!! You did good!


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[dreams529]

Congrats they are gorgeous!

[aidansmum]

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They are here! Born June 23rd, 2014
Braya Cheyanne 7lbs 19 inches 9:47pm
Griffyn Merrick 6 lbs 2 oz 19 inches 9:48 pm


I am in love!

They are so gorgeous! Double Congratulations and loads of blessings! x

[aidansmum]

I got my date scheduled for C-section, it will be either 15th or 17th of July to be confirmed by Doctor. All is well and I am getting very excited to meet my little girl, specially now with all these cuties popping all over the place!

[gafan]

Momof3- sweet twins : )

[aidansmum]

Grease/Maria, hoping all is well with you and your baby girl x

[aidansmum]

Congrats to all with their new little babies! you're all should feel very proud and blessed x.

Checking in... this is my 34wk and have been to hospital last week with 10min apart contractions which they managed to stop the uterus from contracting. I have dropped big time and feel really achy in the underbelly... have my bags nearly packed but haven't even finished babies room and the weeks are quickly disappearing! School holidays next week so I will be spoiling my 3 boys with some mummy time before the big day.

Keep well everyone xo

Same here, she's dropped already, tummy is very low and Doc says she's in the right place. Going into week 36. I was surprised because Aidan didn't drop until week 40! I guess this one is in a bit of a hurry. She'd better wait another 3 weeks, that's all I ask!

[snipsnsnails]

Momof3- congratulations! They are really cute!
Hope everyone else is doing well and looking forward to more baby pictures!
We are doing good. She is such a mild mannered baby and only gets up once a night. She is such a sweetheart.
Good luck to everyone still waiting!

[menlc611]

Maria I hope you and baby are doing well!! Sending lots of prayers your way!!

Momto3boyz - congratulations!!!!!! What little cuties!!!

[maybebabythree]

Oh congratulations x 2 mumof3boyz! Great weights! You did very well there! They are lovely!

Hope your doing ok grease. I got admitted yesterday with my bp but was only in for 7 hours. Hope you get out soon xxx

[aidansmum]

Hi girls, this is an update from our dear friend Greasemonkey/Maria, she was admitted in hospital with severe pre-eclampsia. Her precious little daughter Emah Helena Eby was born at 32 weeks weighing 2lbs 6oz. She is a little cutie (I'm sure Maria will post pictures as soon as she's feeling well again) and had an APGAR of 9 out of 9, a very strong little girl. She is also breathing on her own but will stay in the NICU until she's at least 5 lbs. Maria is very happy to have her little girl in her arms but she is still unwell and in her own words 'I am very sick with BP issues and they are afraid I am going to have a stroke if I don't get it under control', so your prayers and thoughts are appreciated in this difficult time for her.

[SamS_TTCPink]

Thanks for the update, have been thinking of her. Gee she's been through a lot lately! 😕

Exciting news about her little girl, sounds like a strong little fighter.

Send Maria my love and I hope they get her BP under control soon. xx

[odd]

Oh wow. Thanks for the update on maria. Man, the girl's been through so mu chin lately vut so happy to hear that the baby is doing so well

I also had pre e and gave birth to my lil guy at 33 wks. Preemies are fighters and definitely survivors. He has surpassed all his friends I n weight n height

[coocoobananas]

Oh poor Grease!! I followed her little boys ordeal and now this?! Poor family!
Hope she's alright and glad her baby is doing well:)

[Bigwish]

Dear grease, congrats on your little girl! Hope she remians doing so well! That must give you a lot of rest.

If only you will go through the first 72 after birth, you will be at minor risk for having a stroke. I'm sure they monitor you well. Wishing you a healthy recovery!

[from2to3]

Thanks for the update!! So scary but glad that lil girl is doing so well! Hope Grease gets better quick!! <3


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[Little Lunasa]

Congrats GreaseMonkey and best wishes for a speedy homecoming x


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[maybebabythree]

Oh no grease! I have had Pe before it's a nasty thing. Thinking of you lots. Your in the best place. Congratulations on your dd

[snipsnsnails]

Oh Grease! I am praying hard for you and your little girls speedy recovery. I'm glad she is doing good and sounds like a fighter! Many prayers for you and the doctors to help get mama healthy soon!

[gafan]

Grease- get well soon. And congratulations on your spirited girl!

[Bigwish]

Any news from Grease? I always get nervous when one's quiet.
Praying everything is ok...

[aidansmum]

Hi girls, got good news from Maria/Grease this morning, this is from her

"Looks like I might be going home tomorrow!! Blood pressure has been lower so that's great!! Still in moderate pain but since I can't take oral medication I will have to suffer through it!!! Emah is also doing well and will go see her later in the day!"

It sounds like things are improving :) Hopefully she'll be around soon to tell us all about it. So relieved!

[gafan]

Thanks for the update Aidansmum. Glad to hear she will be ok.

[from2to3]

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32+2 wk bump. Had an ultrasound last week and they estimated him to be 3lb 15 oz.

Hope everyone is doing well!

So glad things sound like they are going well for Grease!!!!


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[dreams529]

Hi all! Aidansmum thanks for the update on Grease & her baby so happy to hear that things are going good for them!

Had my 36 week apt today baby is head down & ready to go. Already 2cm dialated & Dr thinks I could go in to labor at any point. Really can not get over how quickly this pregnancy has gone & really how many emotions I have gone through between swaying than finding out baby was a boy & now. Very excited to meet this little man, he seems to have lots of personality already. DD seems to finally be OK with having another brother so now I guess I just sit back & wait for him to decide to come!!

Hope everyone else is doing good also!

[aidansmum]

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32+2 wk bump. Had an ultrasound last week and they estimated him to be 3lb 15 oz.

Hope everyone is doing well!

So glad things sound like they are going well for Grease!!!!


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What a cute bump! Glad to know all is well :)

[aidansmum]

Hi all! Aidansmum thanks for the update on Grease & her baby so happy to hear that things are going good for them!

Had my 36 week apt today baby is head down & ready to go. Already 2cm dialated & Dr thinks I could go in to labor at any point. Really can not get over how quickly this pregnancy has gone & really how many emotions I have gone through between swaying than finding out baby was a boy & now. Very excited to meet this little man, he seems to have lots of personality already. DD seems to finally be OK with having another brother so now I guess I just sit back & wait for him to decide to come!!

Hope everyone else is doing good also!

I went to mine last week and I was shocked when Dr said she had already dropped and was very low! Aidan didn't drop until week 40. I hope she's not thinking about coming early. I guess we'll be having our bubbas pretty close together, can't wait to see your little boy! x

[dreams529]

Can't wait to see your little girl also! BTW did you schedule your C-section date yet? I love 7/17 that is DS3's bday ;)

[aidansmum]

It is actually scheduled for 17/7!!!! What are the odds??? :) I am a bit in 2 minds though and wondering if I should push for the week after, reason being she will be 38 weeks + 4 days and I heard bad things can happen if you get them out before 39 weeks unless you have to? My Doctor came up with the date and he thinks is safe and says she is good size for gestation etc but I feel a bit uneasy, I would rather wait another 4 days or so, will talk to him next week about it. I guess he's a bit concerned that if we don't do it then she might make an appearance before we have a chance to do a C-section as he doesn't like the idea of going into labor AND having a CS. He says that considering my last traumatic delivery, age, etc I shouldn't tire my body with labor pains before going for a CS and that just turning up for the CS is safer. And because she has dropped and I have been shedding mucus plug he would rather not push it. Now I am unsure as to what to do. I trust him but you do hear horrible stories about babies being born before 39 weeks and having trouble breathing. :worry:

[aidansmum]

Can't wait to see your little girl also! BTW did you schedule your C-section date yet? I love 7/17 that is DS3's bday ;)

I actually like that date also because my bday is Aug 17th, exactly one month before! :)

[dreams529]

That is a tough one. Of course your dr should know what is best but you have to trust your gut also. I think a lot of times when babies are born at 38 weeks & have problems its cause their dates were off. Being we all swayed I think we should all be pretty accurate on dates but if something is telling you to wait than you should def listen to yourself! I have my fingers crossed for you!

I go back & forth between hurry up & be born already & than no wait until week 39. We have a ton to do this month & I feel so out of control with not knowing what little man will do. Can't decide if & when to do a bday party for ds3 or just skip it. Plus my DD has a 3 day softball tournament where we will be out in the heat for hours & dr's appts with the other kids... Everything is just so up in the air!! Have to remind myself everything will happen when its meant to!

[aidansmum]

You're right about the swaying and gestation accuracy, I know exactly when she was conceived so it shouldn't be a problem. I trust my Doctor but I will still talk to him about it next week for peace of mind.

It does sound like you have a very busy time in the near future, at least it will keep your mind off labor and due dates, maybe being busy is better, no time to feel anxiety :)

[gafan]

This seems like some good info on why they say 39 weeks tends to be best:
Why at least 39 weeks is best for your baby | March of Dimes (http://www.marchofdimes.com/pregnancy/why-at-least-39-weeks-is-best-for-your-baby.aspx)
but you are only talking about a few days there, so maybe that isn't a big deal.
I hope my baby is born at 39-40 weeks... I'm not ready yet but it is hot and I feel big. I am looking forward to be finished with work next Monday so I can have some time to rest and get ready!

[aidansmum]

Thanks for the article Gafan. I guess 39 is the magic number. Doctor wants to book for thursday and she turns 39 weeks on sunday, that's 3 days too early, it doesn't sound like much but it does worry me, I guess I will ask if we can leave it for the following week.

[TishTashTosh]

Sorry to butt in but saw this thread on TapaTalk :-) Anytime after 37 weeks is considered full term and so I wouldn't worry at all especially if it's your doctor recommending it. My DS2 was born at 36 weeks and no difference in health than with his 2 brothers (42 weeks and 40 weeks). Just enjoy the last few days of pregnancy :-)


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[blueeyedguys]

37 weeks is now considered late pre-term, not full term & are known to have more issues.

I have no idea why you need a cesarean, aidansmum, or why the dr is worried about the effect of labour on your body, but In making your decision you should know that going into labour, even if you're having a cesarean, it's far better for the baby. It makes it far less likely your baby will be early & will have some of the benefits of labour hormones, decreasing risks of breathing issues.

Most drs are still not following the March of Dimes' recommendation, unfortunately.

[snipsnsnails]

Good luck AM! Your getting close now. I know ACOG in the states recently changed the guidelines as the poster above stated. They won't do csections or induce until full term now, 40 weeks here. Unless there is a medical reason too. I'm sure your dr. Knows what's he is doing, but I can understand your worry too. I was surprised because of the new guidelines if I didn't go before my due date they wouldn't induce me until 4 days post due date! Thank goodness I went.

[from2to3]

You ladies are so close!! Can't wait to hear of your new arrivals.

AM - I think you are safe either way. Thousands of babies are delivered before that date. My first son came at 36 weeks and was healthy as could be (I knew my dates). I know with some C-sections, the doctor doesn't want them going into labor at all and that depends on why they are having the C-section. I have a friend that her doc didn't want her to at all because last delivery the baby was stressed and the way her body was...but there are varying reasons. It just depends on why you have the feeling you want to wait....typical mommy worries or intuition?? Hope you guys can agree on something!

Hope everyone else is well! Love hearing updates :)

[Bigwish]

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All is well here! This is my 33+5 belly! Feeling enormous!
Friday my maternity leave starts.

[Bigwish]

Aidansmum, follow your instinct. Here in the netherlands they don't do cs very often, although it has raised recently to 12%. Induction is almost never done before 41 weeks. Maybe that's the result of the system, with primary care midwifes who aren't allowed to induce and thus will wait longer.

I would always opt for a natural birth if, big if, it's possible.
Don't know your medical history, so that why i say if :-)

[aidansmum]

Bigwish, you're not enormous at all! Such a cute bump! But I know what you mean, I was told last week my bump looks small for gestation and I was shocked because I feel massive! :)

As for the C-section, it was decided because of nasty complications with my last labor, it was traumatic and it scarred me and I don't want to go through that again, even if there is a slight chance of it happening again, it would make me anxious and stress me out, so the Doctor offered a C-section and by reading a lot and talking to mums who had a CS I opted for a CS. My Doctor said that waiting for labor to start to then have a CS can bring more complications than starting one a bit earlier, and for what I've read I think he's right, I don't want to go into labor but would like to wait until week 39 because of evidence of babies breathing better from 39 weeks. It is not intuition, it's just me being overcautious but I make no apologies for worrying about it, who wouldn't? If he can push it just a few days later, say 4 or 5, I'll be happy. :)

[aidansmum]

And please note, the CS would be performed at 38 1/2 weeks as per his suggestion, not 37! I believe no elective CS should happen before 38 weeks!

[Bigwish]

Aidansmum, sounds like a very well informed decision.
I'm sorry your last delivery was so traumatic, you wouldn't expect that with a third child, would you?

[Bigwish]

One day people are in shock i tell them how many weeks i am. And the other day, they say it's a polite belly. My midwife says it's an average belly, maybe a tiny bit smaller than average. Well, i feel like 38 weeks already, also because my upper back hurts due to the weight it has to carry without abdominal muscles to support.

I'm on maternity leave now! Yeah!

[aidansmum]

Aidansmum, sounds like a very well informed decision.
I'm sorry your last delivery was so traumatic, you wouldn't expect that with a third child, would you?

No! I had no concerns, thought it would be easy peasy, I felt assaulted, seriously, I felt sorry for the Doctor who had to do the maneuvering of him inside of me but also angry because how come he didn't know, I would have had an epidural if I knew, never ever more! I have shivers just thinking about it. I am done feeling guilty and weak, I was very brave with every single baby I had, but that put me off for life, when the Doctor mention C-section I said 'hell yeah'. It's my last, I don't want to be all anxious and fearful.

[aidansmum]

One day people are in shock i tell them how many weeks i am. And the other day, they say it's a polite belly. My midwife says it's an average belly, maybe a tiny bit smaller than average. Well, i feel like 38 weeks already, also because my upper back hurts due to the weight it has to carry without abdominal muscles to support.

I'm on maternity leave now! Yeah!

We always feel so heavy at the end, maybe it's because we see the belly from the top down and we can't see anything else that we used to be able to. Can't trim my toe nails anymore, or shave my legs and I'm too proud to ask DH, last time I did it 2 weeks ago I worked up a sweat, it was like going for a light jogging lol.
Enjoy the next 2 weeks, it's going to fly! :)

[sweetdream]

I hope it will all work out well aidensmum.
I had a traumatic birth with the first, but it was caused by the hospital so I had the urge to have a naturale home birth to prove the docters I was capable without them (feelings for me no judgements to others. I think you ate making the right decision, if your that anxious it has to inflict on labor)
Ppl just respond different. And mums know best!

Bigwish you look beautifull! I had a Tiny belly with DS2 loved it. The others I was big. I will be bigger this time. I'm at my heaviest :sad:

[Bigwish]

I already gained more than 20 kg...

Aidansmum, i just don't want to know how traumatic that was! Poor you!

[sweetdream]

I gained 21-24 kg with all 3. It sucks. Lost it with the first 2. But weight isn't dropping anymore since the last. Not even with desperate measures. Lost 2,5 kg on LE pcos style and walking an hour daily. And the first 2 was in the first 2 months.
It makes me nervous.

But we'll see I just go fat Lol

[aidansmum]

I gained 11 kg with my first, 14 with my second, 17 with my third and so far 16 with this one, but I was at my heaviest weight pre-pregnancy with this one, I am pretty big. Can't wait to shed some of this weight. I eat pretty much all I want though, I don't control my diet when pregnant, I have this 'I'll deal with my weight later' attitude, maybe that's why I can never really lose all the pregnancy weight, make it too hard for myself. But it's not fun what it does to your body, that's for sure.

[aidansmum]

I gained 21-24 kg with all 3. It sucks. Lost it with the first 2. But weight isn't dropping anymore since the last. Not even with desperate measures. Lost 2,5 kg on LE pcos style and walking an hour daily. And the first 2 was in the first 2 months.
It makes me nervous.

But we'll see I just go fat Lol

That's what DH says when I complain too much about how big I am, he goes 'just give up, that's it now, you are a fat lady!', he's so charming I want to wring his neck :)

[GreaseMonkey]

Hi everyone, hope you are all doing well. Sorry for being MIA. Well our little girl Emah Helena was born on my Birthday on June 25th, at 32 weeks 1 day via emergency c-section. I was admitted in the hospital on June 20th after my fluid was extremely low, below normal, and baby measuring 3 weeks behind. I was being monitored closely and given medication and 2 steroid shots for her lungs but on my birthday I had developed severe per-eclampsia and was told I would have an emergency section. I was really in bad shape, I could hardly breathe, I was shaking, I was lethargic, BP was way in the 190s so there was no option but to deliver. I was scared, upset that things took a wrong turn in a matter of hours :(
Emah was born at 3:11pm with her namesake by my side!! She was immediately prepped and sent to the NICU for being small. Baby girl came out swinging, wide awake, and healthy other than being small. She was only 2 lbs and 8 oz but was alert and full of attitude from the minute she came out!!!
I remained in the hospital until the 30th due to BP issues. They could not regulate my BP and they didn't want to let me go home. Emah still remains in the hospital and is breathing on her own. She is in the incubator with a feeding tube due to her being little. She is already eating about 1 oz every 3 hours and other than a few breathing pauses she is doing well and is working on getting some meat on her bones so she can come home :)
It has been really hard, I live about 45 minutes away from the hospital so it's hard for me to go see her daily so I go when I can which is 2 or 3 times a week. Not enough but I have 2 boys to think of and a recovery so I have to take what I can. Hubby is coming home in less than 30 days so I am excited for August to be here already!!!
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[Bigwish]

Good to hear from you, Maria!
Glad everything went relatively well! She sounds and looks like fighter ,
Congrats!

Sorry to hear you're split between hospital and your boys at home, that must be so hard.

Take care and wishing you all the best!

[Little Lunasa]

Congrats GM, she is very cute!!!

[Little Lunasa]

Has anyone been losing weight in their last trimester? I am now almost 37 weeks but have lost 2kg since 29 weeks. I mentioned it to the midwives last week at my check up but they didn't seem too concerned. Just measured my bump externally and said it was ok. Should I be worried???

[gafan]

Congratulations Greasemonkey. I am glad to hear you and your daughter are recovering. I can't believe she's already eating that much- she'll probably grow stronger fast.
It is neat that you two share a birthday. :flowerz:

[coocoobananas]

Congrats Grease!
You have been through soooo much and with your hubby away? Wow! Truly a strong lady:)
Your daughter is beautiful and hope you have her home soon!

[Mrs_Incredible]

Congratulations grease!! She's a little fighter that's for sure! Gorgeous baby girl. How's your little boy doing? Family of fighters 💖 xx
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[GreaseMonkey]

Mrs incredible, he is doing great, he is back to his old self and there have been no incidents whatsoever to make us think that he will have long term health problems. He is also starting to take private swim lessons and he is loving it! I don't think that he remembers anything that has happened to which I am very grateful :HH:

[Mrs_Incredible]

That's fantastic. I was on the fb page and he looked so well and happy quite quickly considering what he had went through! Gorgeous boy you have there. Glad he doesn't remember much and obviously has no long lasting effects or fear of the water. Hope your little girl is home with you all soon xxx


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[from2to3]

Congrats GreaseMonkey!! Good to hear from you! I am amazed how well Emah did being so early and little! A miracle in itself! Glad you were able to get to US when you did. I feel for you, I have a close friend who delivered at 32 weeks and know how hard nicu/preemie can be!! Especially when you have other children! Praying you and her get better quickly!


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[aidansmum]

Welcome back Maria, your little Emah is a fierce little fighter and very soon she'll be home with you and you won't have to feel so split. x

[aidansmum]

Has anyone been losing weight in their last trimester? I am now almost 37 weeks but have lost 2kg since 29 weeks. I mentioned it to the midwives last week at my check up but they didn't seem too concerned. Just measured my bump externally and said it was ok. Should I be worried???

I haven't lost any weight with this pregnancy but with my last DS I did, Doctor said it was just baby pushing on my tummy which made me feel full and made me eat less. I don't think you should be worried about it. I wish I had lost a few pounds :) Doc told me off today cause I put on tooo much, but then he added 'it doesn't show on you though' :) Clever! He wants his fees paid. :rofl:

[aidansmum]

I went to the Doctor this morning and told him I had reservations about doing a CS before 39 weeks so we pushed for 39+2. Hopefully my little one will wait another 2 weeks. She will be born on 22/7. I am very excited to have a set date and can't wait to meet her. :awe:

[Mumto3boys]

My babies were born 37,38,39 weeks and all were great... only first haf slight jaundice
QUOTE=aidansmum;599379]It is actually scheduled for 17/7!!!! What are the odds??? :) I am a bit in 2 minds though and wondering if I should push for the week after, reason being she will be 38 weeks + 4 days and I heard bad things can happen if you get them out before 39 weeks unless you have to? My Doctor came up with the date and he thinks is safe and says she is good size for gestation etc but I feel a bit uneasy, I would rather wait another 4 days or so, will talk to him next week about it. I guess he's a bit concerned that if we don't do it then she might make an appearance before we have a chance to do a C-section as he doesn't like the idea of going into labor AND having a CS. He says that considering my last traumatic delivery, age, etc I shouldn't tire my body with labor pains before going for a CS and that just turning up for the CS is safer. And because she has dropped and I have been shedding mucus plug he would rather not push it. Now I am unsure as to what to do. I trust him but you do hear horrible stories about babies being born before 39 weeks and having trouble breathing. :worry:[/QUOTE]

[Mumto3boys]

35&4 today and lost a load of my mucus plug, midwife tomorrow last time baby was very low down in pelvis so who knows, my kids are all in such a rush! Anyway I'm pretty relaxed and ready for whenever she wants to appear ;)

[dreams529]

Grease so happy you re doing better & that your little girl is such a strong fighter!! Prayers that she comes home soon!!

Aidansmum so happy dr pushed back the dates for you!

Getting anxious for this little one to be born. Lost the mucus plug last week & I have been getting a lot of strong contractions but unfortunately they don't get consistent. I have not been losing any weight but I am having a very hard time finding foods that I can eat. At this point pretty much everything makes me nauseous. Hoping little man decides to come sooner rather than later but since I have never gone in to labor on my own I am not holding my breath.

[GreaseMonkey]

Thanks everyone, I cannot wait to have my little girl and my husband at home so I hope it happens :)

I am so excited for all of you to meet your little ones!!!

[snipsnsnails]

Grease I am so glad to hear your little girl is doing well and such a fighter! Glad you are back to health too and hope your family can all be together soon!
Everyone us getting so close can't wait to see all the pictures of the little bundle of joys.
We are doing well here. She is getting big, 9'7 at her 1 month appt. she just recently started a social smile back to me which just melts my heart. Recently she did develop thrush which I've never had with boys, so we are treating her and myself. I am exclusively breast feeding so worried I could get it. I think we caught it very early though and looking better.
Good luck to everyone waiting!!

[maybebabythree]

Oh Maria! She is tiny! Poor you - your really going through the mill ;0( but she is here safe and sound and your safe so congratulations! Pre eclampsia is so nasty. I know first hand. Plus my friend had a baby at 24 weeks due to PE - its so unfair.

You did it - a DD at last. Do you belive it yet? x

[GreaseMonkey]

MB, nope, I sure don't lol I have been so emotionally drain that it hasn't really hit me that I had a little girl!! So far, I have been so afraid to buy anything pink and last week I went shopping with my mother in law and I caved and bought a few outfits in pink...I was reassured that she will not grow a penis :)

I am sure once she is at home and I get used to people calling her a SHE it will hit me!

[maybebabythree]

I think it's going to take time to get used to having a girl after all the years of dreaming now it's reality. I really hope she is home soon. You was due around the time I'm due so I will try to remember that the next time I feel tired and drained. I have already been admitted twice this month with my blood pressure so it's just a matter of when it catches up with me too. It's not what you expect with your third baby is it? It took me a long time to get over my first sons bith due to PE and a long time physically for my BP to settle after all my kids. But it takes times, you will all be ok in the end. It was a bit shock for you so it's only right you take the time to process it all before you can put it behind you x

[GreaseMonkey]

Thanks MB, your words are just wanted I needed to hear just now :HH::heart:

[maybebabythree]

Ah Bless you greese. I know how you feel I think. There is some guilt that your body let you down, why me, your robbed of the birth you dreamed of, you wasn't ready etc. I does go in time. You need to wait to realise for yourself it was all totally out of your hands. Yes I still feel like my body is a bit rubbish at making babies but I can forgive it now as I do have my lovely kids safe and sound with me. My womb doesn't have to be the best damn womb in the world. It just needs to do what it says 'on the tin' ie get my babys safely into this world. You will feel yourself again soon, but don't rush it and don't feel bad about how you feel.

I can't imagine how hard it must be leaving her in hospital but that too will be over soon. The harder you fight for your baby the more you will feel overwhelming protectiveness. It will make you stronger too. But you are already one strong mummy! Thoughts are with you x

[GreaseMonkey]

Thanks MB, that's exactly how I feel!! I had plans and none of them involved NICU and c-section :/ I didn't think I was asking too much but I guess I did lol

I hope it doesn't take 6 weeks/months for my BP to regulate itself :(

[maybebabythree]

I was on bp meds for six months with my first and a year with my last. It's left me with borderline / high bp but that's supposed to be pretty rare - I'm the unlucky one it seems. I don't think your bp will come down fully until dd is home and you can relax with her

[GreaseMonkey]

Yeah, I am still on medication. I have a patch that lasts a week that I need to change every week and e are just working on getting it regulated!!

[aidansmum]

1 week to go!!!!!! Countdown! :) We finished the nursery and we are just waiting now, I am getting so excited I'm having trouble sleeping. Lots of BH, hope she doesn't decide to come early.
This is her little 'cave' :)
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[coocoobananas]

So nice!!! Where did you get the rocker?? I have wanted one every pregnancy and I am not going without this last time...I hope;)

[aidansmum]

So nice!!! Where did you get the rocker?? I have wanted one every pregnancy and I am not going without this last time...I hope;)

I know how you feel, I didn't get one last time and my back paid dearly for it, so this time I decided I needed one, but didn't want to pay the $$$ they cost and most of them are so bulky, and my nursery is tiny. I decided to have a look on gumtree.com.au (I'm in Australia), it's in used but great condition and it cost me just $40!!!! And even better, it was advertised only blocks away from my place, I couldn't believe my luck! And it's pink!!! :)

[gafan]

Aidansmum- what an adorable nursery! I love the wall decals. I'm inspired to get my nursery finished too.... due very soon but I feel he won't come until next week.

[Mumto3boys]

Took me 4-6 months with last one to get bp down they had me on highest dosage QUOTE=maybebabythree;604887]I was on bp meds for six months with my first and a year with my last. It's left me with borderline / high bp but that's supposed to be pretty rare - I'm the unlucky one it seems. I don't think your bp will come down fully until dd is home and you can relax with her[/QUOTE]

[Mumto3boys]

19877 Thought I'd get in on the pic sharing Adiansmum. ;)

[from2to3]

Super cute nurseries!!

Hope you get better quickly grease!

I keep expecting to see more baby pictures lol! My first came at 36+ weeks and second at 39 weeks so I don't know what to expect this time. It'd be cool if he'd wait until his due date (August 23) because it's my birthday but I doubt it! 34+3 so it's gradually getting closer...


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[aidansmum]

Mumto3, what a gorgeous place for your little girl :)

from2to3, I had so much trouble with my BH last night that I thought she was coming for sure, the contractions were about 30-35 mins apart and sore, starting at 8pm and going until about 3 in the morning, I thought that was it, but thank goodness they stopped, not quite ready yet :) You think they will stay in there until term but sometimes they have different plans.

[dreams529]

Love the nursery pictures!!

Had my apt Mon & dr. felt strongly I would have this little one before next Mon. If not he said he would strip the membrane than. Been feeling crappy for days with on & off contractions & I was already 3cm dialated Mon. Lost the mucus plug before (which I thought I did a few weeks ago but Im sure I did now, never lost it before in any other pregnancy)& I've been super crampy so maybe the Dr. is right & little one is deciding on coming. Tomorrow is my Ds 3's birthday wondering if these 2 might just share a birthday like their older brothers! Either way hoping to be holding this little man within the week!

[aidansmum]

dreams, it sounds like little one is keen to make an appearance! How exciting! Can't wait to see pictures! I almost had my first and 3rd DS sharing their birthdays, I had scheduled an induction for DS3 on the same day as DS1, but he decided to come 3 days before, which made me glad as I wanted them to have their own big day, but you never know :) Good luck and I hope he decides to wait a bit longer. I went to see the Doctor today and he said '5 more sleeps! keep your legs crossed until then' lol. I hope I don't have to make that call in the middle of the night, I really want this to be as organized and predictable as possible.

[gafan]

Went to the doctor yesterday and found out baby is settling a little further down but definitely not ready to come yet. I'm hoping for next Thursday or so.... I need a few more days to get the nursery and home prepared and to pack for the hospital. In some ways I can't believe I'm about to be come a mother. It has been a long journey to get here.

[Bigwish]

GL gafan and dream!
Can't take much longer now!

Here i'm not ready also. On the one hand i so want to meet this little one, who's doing dances on my bladder and seems to try to get out through my bellybutton or something, according to her movements. On the other hand, i need some more time to prepare and relax...

[momof3boyz11]

19914

Just wanted to check in and see how everyone was doing! I have been so busy I haven't even had a chance to catch up on what is going on with everyone. I have some reading to do! The babies are doing well here is a picture from today :) they always have to be near each other! Hope all is well

[coocoobananas]

Awwwwww!!!!

[gafan]

momof3- Your babies are so sweet!

[aidansmum]

19914

Just wanted to check in and see how everyone was doing! I have been so busy I haven't even had a chance to catch up on what is going on with everyone. I have some reading to do! The babies are doing well here is a picture from today :) they always have to be near each other! Hope all is well


So cute, best buddies already! x

[GreaseMonkey]

Awwww, what an adorable picture of your gorgeous little ones momof3!!!

[momof3boyz11]

19925

this made me laugh and I want to share :-)

[Bigwish]

Momof3, i melt.... Soooo adorable! I'm jealous, almost ;-)

[momof3boyz11]

Thanks :) They are a handful but also a heartful

[aidansmum]

Hi girls, I can't stop smiling here, another sleep (as if) then leaving at 5AM to meet my baby girl (scheduled C-section). I will try to update from the Hospital but my smartphone is pretty dodgy and not very smart so I don't know how that will go. Otherwise, I will be back in about a week's time with pictures. Can't believe I'm meeting my :DD:

[Mrs_Incredible]

Aww good luck, so exciting!!! Xx
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[Little Lunasa]

Best of luck AM, looking forward to your exciting update :)

[snipsnsnails]

Good luck AM! Can't wait to see pictures!
Momof3- your twins are so adorable, I bet you have your hands full. How is it with the boys and twins?
We are great here. Will try and post a picture when I get a moment. I try and read but not much time to post.
Good luck to those waiting!

[GT77]

Good LUck!! AM Just signed online and happy to see your update!!
Momof3, I need to stroll back and see those twins!! Lucky you!! I am a twin and its a very special bond!!

[momof3boyz11]

Good luck AM! Can't wait to see pictures!
Momof3- your twins are so adorable, I bet you have your hands full. How is it with the boys and twins?
We are great here. Will try and post a picture when I get a moment. I try and read but not much time to post.
Good luck to those waiting!

the boys are so in love! Not only do they get to have two babies at once but they finally got a little sister:)

Glad all is well your way! & I cannot wait to see pictures

[momof3boyz11]

Wow AM how exciting! I pray all goes great! Can't wait to see her!

[gafan]

Good luck Aidansmum!

[SamS_TTCPink]

Ahhhhh....how exciting aidensmum!!! 😀😀😀😀

Goodluck and can't wait to see pics. 😊💜

[bunnywabbit]

Soo excited for you, Aidsnsmum. Can't wait to see pictures! xx

[sweetdream]

Good luck aidens mum!!! You will get your little girl today!

[Little Lunasa]

Eeeeek! My consultant just rang to tell me not to come for my clinic appointment tomorrow, but instead he wants me to come in to be induced on Thursday!!! Wasn't expecting this at all, think it's to do with my age, they want the little one out safe and sound, sooner rather than later. I will be 39 weeks and 1 day.
Now it's a major rush to get changing tables and cribs unpacked and put together, as well as last minute purchases for my hospital bag (I'm not the most organised person!)

[Bigwish]

Good luck, littlelunasa! That must be very exciting!

Aidansmum, hope everything is going well!!

[Little Lunasa]

Thank you Bigwish!

[maybebabythree]

Good luck aidens mum and lunasa x