Due in Mar/April/May 2015

[essnce629]

I just wanted to jump in and say hi Sam! I'm so glad to see an update from you as I've thought about you a ton and all you've been through. How are DH and the boys dealing? Wishing you lots of strength and positivity for your delivery. Maybe your little guy will still turn. HypnoBabies makes a breech hypnosis cd/mp3 for getting your baby to turn. You may want to check it out, either on the HypnoBabies website or Amazon. Going to a chiropractor who works with pregnant women and can perform the Webster technique is supposed to have good results as well. Good luck and I'll be thinking of you, your little man, and your sweet angel girl. (((HUGS)))

[laVieEnRose]

Oh Sam, I have too been thinking of you a lot. I just want to wish you all the best for your soon delivery, lots of strength and love. Xxx

[Mrs_Incredible]

I've thought about you a lot Sam. I hope you have some support at home. Sending lots of hugs xx

[Babybeaublue]

So glad you updated us Sam, like the others I have been thinking about you and your family a lot xx

[Adia]

Good to hear from you Sam.
I think of you often and wish I could shoulder some of the grief you are going through. I can't believe you have gestational diabetes too! Makes you wonder what is going on with the universe!!
Many hugs and love to you.

[Babybeaublue]

Just saw this ..23456

They reckon 6 a day for the last 4 weeks. Worth a shot!

[sweetdream]

I hate does!!! And its prolly for the best as ibalready have quick births lol!
Its exciting now! I have to go to the hospital wich would take me an hour. I might not make it.

[Babybeaublue]

I don't mind dates, I always go overdue and my labours have ranged from 70 mins to 6 1/2 hours! Basically I will try anything lol I do not want to be induced again, no way. I want the water birth I didn't get last time :/

[kitkat18]

Those are pretty speedy labours Baby beau, hope you get your water birth! I am with you on giving birth early I have my appointment with a hospital OB and really really want to get a date for my c section preferably one week early. Its peak summer and its been super hot and humid every day plus I am huge! How is everyone? Xx

[LittleBabyJones]

Got to see my beautiful daughter!

[Babybeaublue]

Awwwww bless her! So cute!

[LittleBabyJones]

Thankyou! I cant wait to meet her 😍

[kitkat18]

Gorgeous little baby Jones ! How far along are you? Xx

[LittleBabyJones]

Thankyou! 28 wks

[kitkat18]

I'm 31 and ginormous!! Any names littlebabyjones? X

[laVieEnRose]

Ah gorgeous baby LittleBaby!

I'm ok- have accepted the c-section decision but still trying to get to them with it if that makes sense ?
I'm 36 weeks so 3 weeks to go!! Will have a date next Tuesday when I meet with my OB.
So excited to meet this little greenie... S/he has been moving like crazy lately.

Ladies who had previous c-section, how long did you stay in hospital for?
The mw I saw yesterday told me that the NHS (in the UK) is piloting a 'fast track' care for scheduled c-sections and basically you only stay 24hrs! I don't think I want to be part of the experiment, its major surgery isn't it so surely you should be cared for a little longer? It sounds like they want you out as quickly as the can so they can have your bed!

[Babybeaublue]

Oh my goodness lavie we are going to have a real little baby born soon!! Excited for you!! Not sure about sections but I was told for normal births you are out after 6 hours!!!

[Mamato3?]

I live in Greece and here you stay in hospital 3-4 days,depending on someone's physical condition. I know that the main thing doctor's worry about is post-birth bleeding or ileus, so as soon as someone has bowel movement or even gas it's a very good sign and speeds up discharge from hospital. My best wishes to everyone for a safe delivery of your babies!!!!

[kitkat18]

La vie soooo exciting!! Here in NZ you get 5-7 nights depending on how you are coping. I did not need more than three with my DS 1 and 2. There is no way they should kick you out after 24 hrs as at least the first 24 hrs you are stuck in bed with a catheter and hooked up to pain killers!! You are not even supposed to lift your baby. I think 3 nights would be sufficient for a good recovery. Maybe see if they can transfer you to a maternity home/ birth care type place if they need beds in hospital. Soooo excited for you and to meet your little greenie. I am getting organised now and starting on the nursery, only 5 weeks left of work!! Can you tell I am on countdown? ! Xx

[Adia]

Lavie, I had a c-section with DD2 it was quite a surprise. I found out the day I went into labor that she was breech. I was very upset.

The best advice I can give you is see if you can get a large abdominal brace to go around your middle. Once you get up and start walking having the brace on will make a huge difference. DH would squeeze it on me really tight and it made walking so much easier. In the USA my insurance covered it so that helped.

The sooner you can get up and move the better. I did not get up and move for a long time and I paid for it. No one said anything and i was in a lot of pain and shock. Use the pain killers well and be kind and gentle to yourself.

I certainly hope they don't send you home after 24 hrs. THat is insane!!!

[laVieEnRose]

These all confirm what I thought...thanks ladies..I will definitely decline the 'fast track scheme'. Ideally I would like to stay 3nights to recover as much as poss before going back to the mad house lol.
Adia, thanks for the 'belly brace'tip- I will look online for one.

Wow time is ticking now- so am I the first one to 'pop' a baby out? Who's next?

[kitkat18]

Odd has a scheduled c section mid Feb! soooo exciting for the rest of us with a wee wait , i love hearing birth stories and seeing pics Xxx

[HopingForHairbows]

Hi ladies!! Oh my gosh. I can't believe our little group is going to be having some babies born soon!! How exciting! I am sorry that I have not stopped by lately. I have been dealing with so many problems in our new house (pipes burst, oil tank leaking etc etc) and just trying to get prepared for the upcoming months. I actually got a phone call from my OBs office the other day to schedule my C-section! I can't believe it, my little girl will be here in less than three months. So crazy. How is everybody feeling? My latest complaint is heartburn. I get it so bad sometimes. Other than that just some painful braxton hicks. I feel mostly good, but with the third trimester just days away, I know that will be changing soon!

[hotdogz&boyz]

It would be something to leave 24-hours after a c-section!! Around here it's typically 3 days for a c-section. It's standard to be 48 hours after a vaginal birth, but you can request 24 hours and depending on baby, mama, and potential complications, they can release you early. I left about 28 hours after my second. He was born at 6am and we were out by 10am the next morning. But timing makes a difference too.

I'm still around. Not online as much these days. Kids have been sick a lot this year. Thankfully, all is well with baby. Latest sono confirmed baby is healthy, in a good position, and placenta is far enough away from th cervix for delivery. Baby is measuring about a week ahead, fluids are normal. All good stuff. I'm getting sore moving around, growing big quickly. But the end is in sight. I'll prolly deliver close to you la vie! I'm almost 35 weeks. But if I last 3 more weeks, it will be my latest babe. I'm expecting the very end of February for a birthday :)

I'm looking forward to seeing babies pop out in here!!

[kitkat18]

Gosh its all soo exciting!! Hotdogz great news all looks well for your team greenie and not long to go judging by your other births! Poor you and your little ones being sick hopefully getting it out of their systems before the new babe comes!
Hoping for hairbows its such a nice feeling entering the final trimester I think time will go fast now. All of a sudden I have been hit BIG time with the nesting bug wanting to get everything organised for my little lady and feeling the urge to scrub the tiniest specks of fly poo off the ceiling! NUTS! Xx

[Babybeaublue]

Soooooo excited for all these babies to be born !!!!!!!

[hotdogz&boyz]

Could someone send the nesting bug this way?? ;)

[Sunflower3]

I need it to Hotdogz. 35 weeks and nothing ready for baby greenie!


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[bluebonnet22]

bluebonnet - just saw your signature and that you're having boy/girl twins. Congratulations, so excited for you. :)

Popping in to say you are so sweet Sam and I think of you often. You are in my prayers as the birth of your son is upcoming and I hope for an easy birth for you!

[kitkat18]

I've sent my nesting bug to you hotdogz and sunflower!! Operation get babies nursery ready. I highly recommend Pinterest for inspiration, cup of tea and chocolate to get you motivated XX

[BlessedMomma]

Hey kit Kat send it my way as well if u don't mind. I'm 33 weeks and am just constantly exhausted , can't wait for nesting to kick in.
I'm so out of the loop these days I hope every1 is well.
Sunflower I think nesting kicks in for me around 36 weeks so hopefully it'sthe same 4 u.

[Boysway]

Just sneaking in ladies. I'll share some of my motivation. I've been going right through the house. I have told my dh I'm making it easier for when I'm nesting. Sooo many bags of donations as well as rubbish gone out my door.

[kitkat18]

Done lovely blessed!! Boysway isn't it satisfying xx

[stephk]

Hello how is everyone - just dropping by to say hello whilst my boys are sleeping.... I am looking forward to finishing work in 4/5 weeks so that I have a few days where I actually have some time to myself! Everything is so crazy and my DH is being unsupportive and selfish..... anyway.......

Lavie, wow sounds terrible that people would have to leave hospital 24 hours after a c-section, I thought that was considered to be major surgery!! The NHS really is overstretched to be doing that to people. I wouldn't want to be the experiment either. Its interesting seeing how different countries handle the length of stay. When DS was born we left about 6 hours after because all was fine, they just wanted to ensure I had a wee and established feeding, they had done all their checks etc and they were happy for us to go. I am hoping for a similar time but hoping to be able to get into the pool this time!

Sam - good to hear from you and i am so sorry to hear about what has happened to you. I can't even imagine what you must be going through. Praying for strength for you and the birth of your gorgeous little man.

Good luck to all the ladies giving birth soon and looking forward to the pics :)

[Babybeaublue]

Ok help me out.
Has anyone had their ds measure a few days behind at their scan? I keep hearing it means girl and boys measure ahead :/

Also! wth do I have bum fluff growing on the sides of my face?!? I swear I could plait it!!

[HopingForHairbows]

Babybeau, all three of my boys were smaller at they scans. Not enough to move due dates, just a couple of days. This little girl, on the other hand has measured right on track or a couple days ahead. (And I know when I ovulated) 😊

[kitkat18]

Steph big hello honey!! Same for me work wise and I can't wait. I normally love my job but its such hard work just getting there, dropping boys to school etc I am exhausted! Baby beau I was soooo sure my DD would be smaller I have not had any scans but so far I am huge!! Also my hair has stopped growing very fast tmi but my beautician mentioned it at my wax appointnenr and with the boys I was super hairy! So weird X

[BlessedMomma]

Same here with hair growth! It's slowed down which is nice. My nails however have become so brittle and weak. :(

[PrimalMamma]

Hi all I'm still lurking around. Sam mumofsix I'm so glad you popped in & said hello I was just thinking of you this weekend. Some challenging times ahead for you soon.
I'm not nervous at all about my birth, a scheduled caesarean is going to be a walk in the park for me after 2 emergency caesareans following 40+ hours of hard labour both times. I'm really looking forward to meeting our little guy now. We have picked a new name & are all really excited about it.
I stayed in hospital for 3 and 4 days after my 2 caesareans & hated every second of it, I am super jealous of the NHS fast track option & if they had that here (Australia) I would take it in a heartbeat. If I am feeling ok I will be signing myself out after 24 hours even if it is against medical advice & my midwife & doula will tend to me at home. My only concern will be getting up the stairs of our house, we have 21 stairs out the front & due to the surgery I'm not sure if my husband will be able to carry me up. He would have no trouble lifting or carrying me he is very strong, I'm more thinking of my belly being folded up. We're talking about getting another friend of his over so they can "fireman lift" me up the stairs. Seriously, I would go to that much trouble not to be at hospital. I loathe it. Mostly at night, when the baby is screaming & you can't yet get stand & there is no one is there to pick him up... you press the buzzer & no one comes... & you press again & again.... it's the worst part of a caesarean, that part of it is horrid. And the food... Blerg.

[stephk]

Oooh what name did you pick? I still don't have one. Very annoying as I keep being asked all the time!! I just found it very stressful last time and then decided on the day!

[kitkat18]

Yes primal please share!! Quite a few of us having c sections on this due date group X

[PrimalMamma]

We have decided on Felix.

[kitkat18]

Love Felix!!! Good choice mamma , steph have you tried nameberry.com? Kind of fun for a laugh! Anyone else? We decided on Hazel light years ago and now we can't really change our minds as EVERYONE refers to her as Hazel! She better look like a Hazel!! He he XX

[PrimalMamma]

Yes KitKat we have backup names of Emmett & Dylan if he doesn't look like a Felix but I hope he does I think it's the coolest. I LOVE Hazel it was on our girl list.

[Babybeaublue]

I was just about to ask if anyone had heard from you Primal!

[kitkat18]

I also love Dylan and Emmett... Maybe we need a backup too?? Anyone else decided on names?? Xx

[Lenhu816]

I have a schedule csection on March 24th, and we have decided on the name Ian Anthony N. His full name initials will spell out his first name =D


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[Lenhu816]

We also love love love the name Emmett! If we have an oppies baby #3 and it happens to be a boy we would choose that name. Congrats ladies! We are getting SooooSooooSoooo close! Definitely looking forward to pictures!


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[Adia]

Hi all I'm still lurking around. Sam mumofsix I'm so glad you popped in & said hello I was just thinking of you this weekend. Some challenging times ahead for you soon.
I'm not nervous at all about my birth, a scheduled caesarean is going to be a walk in the park for me after 2 emergency caesareans following 40+ hours of hard labour both times. I'm really looking forward to meeting our little guy now. We have picked a new name & are all really excited about it.
I stayed in hospital for 3 and 4 days after my 2 caesareans & hated every second of it, I am super jealous of the NHS fast track option & if they had that here (Australia) I would take it in a heartbeat. If I am feeling ok I will be signing myself out after 24 hours even if it is against medical advice & my midwife & doula will tend to me at home. My only concern will be getting up the stairs of our house, we have 21 stairs out the front & due to the surgery I'm not sure if my husband will be able to carry me up. He would have no trouble lifting or carrying me he is very strong, I'm more thinking of my belly being folded up. We're talking about getting another friend of his over so they can "fireman lift" me up the stairs. Seriously, I would go to that much trouble not to be at hospital. I loathe it. Mostly at night, when the baby is screaming & you can't yet get stand & there is no one is there to pick him up... you press the buzzer & no one comes... & you press again & again.... it's the worst part of a caesarean, that part of it is horrid. And the food... Blerg.

:sigh:After a c-section with DD2 I don't blame you a bit Primal, not a bit. Hope you can get up those stairs without issue.

[laVieEnRose]

Love Felix Primal! Genius spelling Lenhu!

So I still haven't got a date for my scheduled c section which is really bothering me. I'm nearly 38 weeks so its getting so close.
The good old NHS is overbooked and there's no free slots available for the next two weeks! I just need to keep my legs crossed until a space becomes available ;-). This is really trying my patience and control obsession!

[kitkat18]

Too cute Len Hu! I feel for you la vie I meet with the OB at the hospital and will be so disappointed if I don't get a date as I am a control freak. So emotional of late its horrible I could cry about anything!!
Odd how are you honey??? Not long for you to meet baby girl XXX

[Lenhu816]

Oh no lavieenrose, that's terrible! I'm surprised they didn't just book a date for you considering how far along you are and how they might just keep getting backed up. I had mines booked at 25 weeks. I hope you get a date scheduled soon, so you can post tons of cute baby pics to keep the rest of waiters going! =D


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[Sunflower3]

I just got a sneak peek at my maternity photos. Just thought I'd share. http://tapatalk.imageshack.com/v2/15/02/12/b2a1f431c43091d290f29950e9d2ce60.jpg


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[Babybeaublue]

Beautiful! How many weeks are you there sunflower?

[Sunflower3]

Thanks babybeaublue
This was last week at 35 weeks. I'm now 36 weeks.


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[kitkat18]

Gorgeous sunflower!! So pretty with the snow and that long white dress X

[mommymachine]

Just poppin in to say, Sunflower, that is such a gorgeous picture! I love everything about it!

[LittleBabyJones]

Beautiful 🌻 sunflower

[BlessedMomma]

Beautiful photo sunflower!!!

[BlessedMomma]

I can't believe how fast time has gone by. We're all going to have our bundles very soon. I have 5 and a half weeks left and nothing is ready yet! I think I will be more willing to organize and set up after my baby shower. I can't wait for that :)

[hotdogz&boyz]

Sunflower....that is absolutely stunning!! I so want snow pics for this pregnancy. But, the problem is that the weather isn't really cooperating. We haven't had any snow here yet. Supposedly we are due for some on Tues/Wed of this week. But I'm not crossing my fingers, our storms are very finicky because for our island-like status. But I'm still holding out for a nice snow belly pic!

However....I am passing bloody show today. :) I'm a little early and since most of it is a brownish red (some reddish too), I'm thinking labor is a bit off. But this is how my first labor started and I'd love for this to be how this one goes down too. I labored for more than two days with my first, and I'd be totally open to another labor like his. I talked to a friend who is an L & D nurse and she confirmed that the hospital wouldn't stop labor at this point (although I'm not contracting yet, to my knowledge), so I'm not worried about letting things happen as they may. I'll be 36 weeks on Monday, so hopefully baby hangs at least until then. Ideally more like the end of next week. My guess was Feb 27th, but my babies seem to hurry themselves along. We will see if anything exciting happens soon!

[Sunflower3]

GL Hotdogz. Sounds promising.
I'm 36 weeks and so tired and achey. Still nothing ready for baby.


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[Babybeaublue]

I cannot wait for all these babies to start popping out!!! Exciting

[kitkat18]

Wow hotdogz your babies sure do like to come early ( I would secretly be happy if my babe wanted to come at 36/37 weeks my babies are pretty huge!! Pretty darn exciting please keep us updated!! Washed all my clothes yesterday which was such a mish mash of boys and girls clothes the thrifty in me wants to recycle some of my boys clothes but we will see when she arrives I might go pink mad XX

[laVieEnRose]

Sunflower : stunning picture! You look beautiful!
Hotdogz: wow that's exciting! If your baby manage to stay another 12 days or so we could have same date!
I am finally booked in for the 26th feb. I am so relieved and really can't wait!

I hope everyone is well xx

[Sunflower3]

Lavie glad you got booked. That's exciting. Not long now.


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[kitkat18]

Great news you have your date la vie!! Hoping hoping they give me mine tomorrow! Xxx

[Lenhu816]

Congrats lavie!!! How exciting!!!!!!


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[kitkat18]

I sort of have a date! She said they let you know 2weeks prior but when I explained my history went into natural labour at 39 weeks with DS1 and its Easter hols she wrote on my form book in for 38 plus 6 which is 2nd April! So six weeks till I meet my little lady XX

[Lenhu816]

Question, DD was emergency csection. This one will be planned if he doesn't come early, DD was 5 days overdue. Will my RCS be a better experience than an emergency one? What about recovery, etc.. My emergency was horrible, and since I had an epi, it was painful! And I was a cry baby the whole time! Lol. This time doctor said I'm going to get a spinal, if it makes any difference. Please any experience would greatly appreciated. The closer I get the more excited and anxious I am about everything.


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[kitkat18]

Lenhu I have only had two emergencies! But I have heard from other mums that planned is so much calmer and you are more relaxed as you have not just had a 20hr labour! I had spinal epidural with both emergencies and found them fine but I was gagging for it. Will be a little weird going in cold turkey for the planned! Quite a few mums are having planned on here so hopefully we will hear about their experiences pretty soon! X

[laVieEnRose]

Lenhu: I will hopefully be able to tell you all about it soon!
I'm sure that it must be a better experience when it is scheduled and not an emergency.

My midwife invited us to visit the labour ward and theatre yesterday: it didn't look too bad actually and it removed some anxiety too.

Kitkat: glad you have an idea in when it will happen!

I have gone obsessed again and I am looking at all the scan pictures on the Internet to see if I can make of mine! Grrr let it go...let it go...lol

[Lenhu816]

Kitkat, 2 emergencies? Having 1 was plenty for me, it even made me feel like having 1 child is all I need for the longest time. But than I have a guilt trip of seeing my daughter growing up alone and it makes me sad, so we tried again. And since we were at it, why not make it a good one and try for the opposite gender right? Lol. During labor I just had a regular epidural, so they just stick with that during surgery, just upped my pain kills is all thru the iv. But my doctor told me I'm having a spinal and that's just a 1 time shot and does not need an iv, so it should be more effective? Lavie I'm sooo excited!!! Can't wait to hear the news and see pictures!!!!!


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[Babybeaublue]

I had a spinal for retained placenta. Honestly can't remember feeling much.
Kitkat can't wait for baby girl to get here safely!
La Vie I have been nubsessed again for the past few weeks, after finding another scan pic in my hosp files!!! It's driving me mad, and I still have over 10 weeks to go (plus I always go over !)

[hotdogz&boyz]

Just checking in! This baby is enjoying playing games with me ;) I don't really want him/her to come this early (I am 36+1 today), but, whew....it's been an interesting few days! I've had bloody show and lots of plug (newer blood was bloody show, but lost tons of old stuff too, gross I know!) I had about three hours of painful contractions last night that I thought for sure was the beginning of labor. But, no go. They fizzled out and I fell asleep. I've had plenty of signs of labor (no appetite, body clearing out, lots of prodromal labor stuff), but baby seems fine to hang out longer. I hope at least to next Monday, when I hit term.

And in awesome news...we got 8" of snow last night and our photographer came over this morning and did snow maternity/family shots! I was so excited. And even moreso because my mom was here to help with the kiddos and get them ready for the pics (which is quite a task when I have three of them under 5 and am slow moving already!) I am so excited to see how they turned out!

How's our other mamas hanging in? We are gonna have babies sooooooonnnn!!

[Sunflower3]

Where do you love Hotdogz?


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[hotdogz&boyz]

I live on the central east coast of the USA. Near the Capitol (Washington DC).

[Sunflower3]

I'm in New Jersey about 30 minutes outside of NYC!!!


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[Babybeaublue]

30 weeks tomorrow (Thursday) let the countdown begin!!!
Hospital appt too, I'm having another scan to check the size of a fibroid. Hoping its stayed the same so I can give birth in the same hospital I had my other babies in (it's changed to a midwifery led unit since my last birth) really don't want to go to the bigger hospital, hopfully baby is the right way round too :/

[kitkat18]

Yah babybeau countdown really is on, let us know how scan goes hope your little man/miss is in the right position! I'm 33weeks tomorrow and feeling it, I don't know how to get through the next four weeks at work? Any tips? Xx

[Aoii1711]

We are all getting so close!! I have less than 3 weeks to go!!! 20 days!! [emoji15] It still really has not set in that I'm soon going to have a 3rd child and a daughter!! [emoji166][emoji175] I'm so ready to meet my baby girl, but I'm also trying to enjoy my last few weeks of ever being pregnant again! Good luck ladies!

[Sunflower3]

I went to the dr yesterday. I'm 1 cm dilated and will be 37 weeks in Saturday. I wonder if this means I'm going to go quickly. Anyone experience this? Being dilated eRly? Dr said my cervix was soft too.


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[nuthinbutpink]

I went to the dr yesterday. I'm 1 cm dilated and will be 37 weeks in Saturday. I wonder if this means I'm going to go quickly. Anyone experience this? Being dilated eRly? Dr said my cervix was soft too.


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I think it means very little! If you have had a baby, we are pretty much at a 1 all the time! I walked around 4-5cm dilated with two of mine and had to be induced with both eventually! Good luck!

[Babybeaublue]

Agree with nbp you are always a little dilated if you have had babies before.

The Dr told me I'm better off at the other hospital. Even tho he said the fibroid hasn't grown. Why the hell did he get my hopes up last time?! Apparently a fibroid can stop the uterus contracting after birth causing more bleeding. Awesome. Scan was also crap. He used a little portable one and I could hardly make anything out on it. On the plus side baby is over 3lbs, measuring a few days ahead
and is head down!

[kitkat18]

I agree too sorry sunflower! These babies come when they are good and ready even though we are fed up!
Were your other babies early or late or in between?
Its so annoying as I want to enjoy these last six weeks but all I seem to do is complain, I think I'll feel a bit better once I finish full time work I'm just so exhausted and uncomfortable! Going baby shopping with DH while the boys are on a play date so that should cheer me up.
Baby beau super news bubba is head down and on track weight wise bumma you can't birth at the hospital of your choice X

[Babybeaublue]

I've gone from being "yay!! 10 weeks to go!!!!" To "argghh 10 weeks to go :tissue: it's still so far away!!! I honestly don't know how you get thru work, I haven't been full time since dd1 was born. I'm counting the weeks (5) til the easter holidays. No 6 am start for 2 weeks!!!!

[Lenhu816]

Is it at least mid March yet......? So ready!


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[laVieEnRose]

Argh! I feel for you girls! 5 days for me and I don't know how to wait that long! Lol
I had my pre-op assessment yesterday and I was advised to 'harvest my colostrum'. Had never heard of this before but it make sense to me.
Meeting OB on Wednesday to discuss my birth plan for a 'natural mother led c section' - I hope he goes along my ideas! Xx

[kitkat18]

Five days La Vie! Super!! It will fly I'm sure your OB will be down with natural c section birth plan! Xxx

[Babybeaublue]

5 days?!? I am so jealous !!!

[kitkat18]

Me too! X

[BlessedMomma]

Good luck lavie! Your almost there
I am looking forward to meeting my little lady, but I'm not ready for the sleepless nights haha. I get pregnancy insomnia every now and again and then I remember I'll be getting much less sleep once the baby is here. So remember to rest up and relax as much as you can.ladies!

[kitkat18]

Hey Blessed totally agree I feel I may have turned a little corner with my attitude and trying to enjoy our last days as a family of four doing fun things with kids etc and not moaning and complaining about how uncomfortable I am! 5 weeks to go! X La Vie I will be thinking of you Thursday and your team greenie, enjoy those newborn snuggles and post pics as soon as you can X

[Lenhu816]

4 more weeks today!!! Wooooo!!! Thinking positive today!


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[hotdogz&boyz]

We have a baby!! I delivered my team green little one this afternoon at 2:18pm. Weighing 7lbs, 4.5oz, 21.5" long. I caught and delivered myself. It was amazing. Best experience ever. We are massively in love with our baby BOY! I can't imagine him being anyone else. He is perfectly healthy as well :)
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[Boysway]

Awww. Congratulations on the arrival of your little man. He is perfect :)

[BlessedMomma]

Awww what a cute little boy! congrats to u hotdogs. He's absolutely precious

[Georgia_Peach]

Awwee congrats! He's very cute!

[Lenhu816]

Congrats!!! He is super adorable!!


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[kitkat18]

Super gorgeous Hotdogz what a perfect little boy and what a cool birth story X

[PrimalMamma]

Hotdogz!!! YAY!!! He is just perfect, what a lovely little man. I'm so glad to hear you have a great birth experience.
LenHu I've also had two emergency caesareans & I had a spinal for both. I did not feel a thing, truly not one thing, other than the weird rummaging as the doctor got their hands in & pulled my boys out.
That must have been terribly traumatic, honey xx

[sweetdream]

Hotdogz! Congrats on your beautifull baby boy!

[Babybeaublue]

:kiss::bigsmile:*scream*!!!! He is absolutely gorgeous hotdogz!!!! Our first baby!!!!

[daisymoo]

Huge congrats Hotdogz he's absolutely adorable x


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[laVieEnRose]

Massive congrats hotdogz!!! He is gorgeous and perfect!

Just my the OB who will deliver my baby tomorrow morning!!!
It doesn't seem real - I cannot wait ! One more sleep !

Xox

[laVieEnRose]

Just *met*

[Aoii1711]

Congratulations hotdogs!! He's adorable!

Good luck tomorrow laVie! Can't wait to see all these babies!

[Georgia_Peach]

Goodluck tomorrow lavie! Hoping for an easy birth for you! 😊
Can't wait to see pics.

[Boysway]

Good luck lavie :D

[kitkat18]

Good luck La Vie we will be thinking of you X

[kitkat18]

One quick question for all you mummies not far off. Anyone having intense braxton hicks and period like pain? I think its all probably normal pre labour stuff though it happened last time at 37 weeks not 34 weeks! X

[Lenhu816]

Primal mamma, thank goodness! I feel more at ease hearing that it's not going to be as painful as a regular epidural would be. Lavieenrose, good luck tomorrow! I'm so excited for you!!!!!!!!!!!! Kitkat, I have the same issue and what I have been told since your body been thru it before it's more "experienced" and knows what to do, so it starts earlier?


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[Aoii1711]

I've was having a lot of pressure/pain in the pelvic area the past 4 weeks. Went to the dr Monday and in not even dilated yet!! I'm 38 weeks. The past 2 days I've been having a crampy feelings in my lower stomach and back but no contractions/Braxton hicks yet.

[Georgia_Peach]

I'm 40 weeks Saturday and have had Braxton hicks since like 30 weeks. Recently they have changed into intense contractions that I swear have been the "real deal".. only to find out no. Lol. Kinda disapointing. Midwife says bc it's my third baby its VERY common. Also I'm only 2 cm dialated and she hasn't even dropped yet (also common in 3rd babies to not drop until labour). Feels like these contractions are for nothing sometimes.

[hotdogz&boyz]

Thanks ladies! I'm really smitten with him. But, I'm obviously biased. :)

Lavie...can't wait for news. And pics!! So excited for you.

And try not to get down about the cramping/contractions and dilation. Experienced moms are much more likely to feel them (I had about 6 weeks worth). But, when my water broke and I was checked at the hospital 4 hours later...I was 1cm!! I progressed from 1-pushing in 2 hours, 20 minutes with no meds or anything. Just walking the halls. Bodies are funny that way!

[kitkat18]

So you should be Hot Dogz do you have a name for your little guy yet?
Thanks guys I thought that it was all normal pre labour stuff but my DH bless him was worried.
La Vie you are having a BABY today!!! Xxx

[Rosie85]

Congrats hotdogz!!

Best of luck Lavie! Can't wait to find out!

[BlessedMomma]

Good luck to u lavie!
Kitkat I'm experiencing Braxton hicks as well. I had my 36 week check up and I was only 1cm. I know tho dilation means nothing about when labor Wil start.
Rosie congrats on your pregnancy!!

[hotdogz&boyz]

Rosie!! I see a pregnancy ticker :) :) Congrats! I hope this one is smooth and easy (and maybe a pinkie!)

And yes, our sons name is Sawyer.

[Rosie85]

Thanks blessed and hotdogz! I am hoping this is my take home baby!

[kitkat18]

Cute name Hotdogz X

[Babybeaublue]

Still waiting to hear from la vie and sam !!!!

[coocoobananas]

Congrats Hotdogs!! He is so sweet:) I have a Sawyer too! Rockstar name;)

[kitkat18]

Totes rock star name! X

[laVieEnRose]

Another gorgeous boy joined our crew yesterday at 11.06am.
Diego was born by cesarean and weighed 3.570kgs. He is perfect.
We are both doing great. 23959

[Rosie85]

Aww! Congrats Lavie!! He is gorgeous!

[atomic sagebrush]

gorgeous!!

[Georgia_Peach]

Aww congrats lavie he is just too cute!!

[Boysway]

Aww, he is gorgeous. Congratulations :)

[Babybeaublue]

Bless him!! he is adorable xx congrats

[Babybeaublue]

Who is next?!?

[Georgia_Peach]

I'm due tomorrow. .. but I'll bet she's late!
They will not induce me until march 7. So let's hope she comes before then!

[kitkat18]

Oh he is super gorgeous La Vie congrats, how you feeling after c section? Xx

[kitkat18]

Robin I hope she makes an appearance pronto! Xx

[hotdogz&boyz]

Gosh Lavie! He is sooooo cute! What a darling little squish.

Hope your baby shows up soon Robin!

My little dude is struggling with jaundice levels. I'm keeping my fingers crossed that his newest levels are good. He is seriously orange :-/ But his bruising from birth is going away, so that should help!

[Lenhu816]

Congrats lavie!! He is super adorable!!! Would love to hear your birth story! =D
Robin I hope your baby makes her debut soon!


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[Sunflower3]

Congrats to all on the births of your adorable baby's!
We had our team green baby on Wednesday 2/25/15. Baby Jackson Oliver 7 lbs13 oz. unfortunately high bilirubin #s are keeping him in the nicu. I can't wait to take him hime to meet his big brothers. http://tapatalk.imageshack.com/v2/15/02/28/10b331ef7c08f506e1fc7b80926addd7.jpg


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[daisymoo]

Huge congrats LaVie and Sunflower and Hotdogz! All adorable little boys! Enjoy!


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[Aoii1711]

All these adorable babies are making me even more impatient!! Congrats to you all! My due date is in 10 days and I've felt nothing yet! I'm so ready to meet my daughter and not be pregnant any more!!

[Boysway]

Awww, sunflower. He is gorgeous. Congratulations :)

[Georgia_Peach]

Congrats sunflower he is precious! I hope he comes out of the nicu soon. I know that can be hard.

[Babybeaublue]

Oh my goodness!! Another baby!! Congrats Sunflower he is a sweetheart :)

[kitkat18]

Sunflower big congrats honey he is super precious , hope he is back in your arms very soon XX

[Lenhu816]

Congrats sunflower he is super cute!!!!


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[PrimalMamma]

LaVie & Sunflower, congratulations to you both on Diego & Jackson. LaVie I hope you're recovering well & Sunflower I hope your little man is out of NICU soon.

[Adia]

All these squishy little baby faces are making me so broody! I still have 17 weeks to go!
Congrats Hotdogz, Lavie, and Sunflower, you all make gorgeous little babies!!!

[hotdogz&boyz]

Eeeek....another gorgeous baby in our room :) All team green so far! How cool is that?! And they are so handsome. I hope he gets to go home soon. I'm sure your other little ones are excited to meet him!

Here is a less bruised pic of my little guy:

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[Boysway]

Awww hotdogz, he is precious.

[Babybeaublue]

Oh hotdogz I want to take him home with me!!!! :kiss:

[kitkat18]

Awwwhhh he is adorbs!!! X

[Boysway]

Just dropping in to let you lovely
ladies know it's confirmed! I have a baby boy on board :D I burst into tears of joy.

[laVieEnRose]

Congratulations sunflower! Gorgeous! I hope you are back home !
Hotdogz, so cute! Diego has also a tinge of jaundice so have to keep an eye on this. I just thought he was quite tanned lol.

Lehnu, I will write longer soon about my birth story. It was actually very special and precious despite the c section. Xx

[kitkat18]

I would love to hear as well La Vie! (When you have time!!)X

[BlessedMomma]

Awww my heart is melting seeing all these perfect little babies! Congrats to all u mommies!
And congrats to u boysway! U must be over the moon to finally have your little man

[Mulberry Smurf]

congratulations boysway what lovely news so pleased you'll be meeting your SON in a matter of weeks!!!! xx

[Boysway]

Mulberry, I still have till July. I'll be 20 weeks tomorrow. I just sneak in here and the other due in group every now and then :D

[Babybeaublue]

Has anyone heard from Sam? Can't imagine everything she's going through :( how do you be happy and grieve at the same time?

[kitkat18]

Baby beau I've been thinking about her too, hope she comes back and updates us on her little guy. Who is due next? Aoii? Blessed Momma? It's so cool our due date group has babies in it!! X

[Boysway]

I have been wondering the same thing Babybeaublue. I hope Sam has alright. I can't begin to imagine what she must be going through.

[Aoii1711]

My due date is the 7th! I was only 2 cm dilated Monday!! Can't wait!!! [emoji7] love seeing all the babies!!

[kitkat18]

Wow !!! Aoii any day for you now.... Totes exciting. Do you have a name for your little lady? X

[Boysway]

Aoii, come on baby! :)

[Aoii1711]

Her name is Hailey Marie. I am just waiting patiently. [emoji5]️ I have had tons of pressure and pains I was thinking I had to be dilated more. but no contractions or anything else and dr said she was still pretty high up. [emoji53]

[Boysway]

Very pretty name :)

[Georgia_Peach]

I'm still pregnant myself. I am 40 weeks 4 days now. Blood pressure Is starting to elevate so I'm scheduled to be induced fri march 6. (I had to beg the DR at hospital last night NOT to do induction then!).
Scary part is that since I've had a cesection and then a vbac an induction comes with all kinds of risks. Going into labour naturally would be the best Case scenario but I don't know how long she wants to stay in there! It's my birthday today and I felt like maybe she wanted to come today.... lol. So far no such luck. I'm waiting until fri to see if she comes naturally before then. Also midwives want me to try castor oil... Argh. .. I just want to meet my baby!

[Babybeaublue]

I thought castor oil was a no-no as it can make baby poop before birth?
I've been induced 3 times. Hate it. I'm determined not to be this time although it means I may end up 10 days overdue :(

[Boom]

Sorry to butt in but castor oil will give you a really powerful uncomfortable bowel movement (or even several). That is how it can potentially kick start labour.
For those who are at their due date there are really helpful ways that acupuncture can give labour the gentle, natural nudge that it might need.

Xxxxx

[Georgia_Peach]

Ya I'm kinda on the fence about It too. I mean either way she will be here fri or sat if induction takes a while so I can wait. I just can't believe my 3rd baby is the longest I've gone overdue. Lol. Babies have a funny way of making their own schedule!

[kitkat18]

Robin honey I sympathise she is too comfy in there!! Hope she comes on her own, Xxx

[Boysway]

Happy birthday Robin. I hope your little lady arrives soon, without assistance. Sorry, I forgot how overdue are you now?

[PrimalMamma]

Robin I started my last labour with castor oil & it was the most appalling experience of my life. I was 42+1 and desperate as I had fought off induction for as long as I could (I was also attempting VBAC). Even at that late gestation my baby didn't pass meconium but it made for a really unpleasant labour pooing liquid the whole time. Awful. It got to the point that my body was still pushing like I was having a bowel motion but there was nothing more to come out. I had another caesarean despite all this & I ended up painfully constipated for 2 weeks. When I finally went it was like having a baby the other way, a huge hard lump that looked far too big to have come out of where it came from. Sorry for the TMI but I truly wouldn't recommend it. I've had friends who have gone as long as 43 weeks without any issue, so I would just continue to refuse induction & try more gentle methods to induce labour. Your midwife will be feeling the pressure from the hospital system to have you induced due to hospital protocols. If you start to struggle fighting the "system" regarding induction, or questioning whether your baby is ok, maybe contact a doula for unbiased support.

[Georgia_Peach]

Boysway--I'm 40 weeks 4 days. Friday I'll be 41 weeks.

Wow thanks for sharing your story primal. That's crazy! I would definitely not be loving all that pushing and blockage after etc. I don't think I will be doing the oil. Just going to rest. I went in to hospital today for nst and ultrasound. They estimate she's only 7 pounds 5 oz. I'm happy with that bc I thought she was much bigger! Bc of my blood pressure and just not feeling well (headache/dizzy/nauseous) I'm still going to do the "gentle induction" Friday. I'm aware it probably will be a very long drawn out experience. Especially since they won't be using hard core drugs like pitocin unless they have to.
But I'm trying to stay positive and pray that it won't end on a cesection after this whole journey. (Not that anything is wrong with sections at all.. I just would have gone a way diff route.. and she'd be out by now!)

[Boysway]

Aww, you poor thing. My last two were each 2 days over and three days over, it's like torture. Wishing you all the best xx

[Aoii1711]

Robin, I was induced with pitocin with ds2, I was really not wanting to be induced at all and was scared of it but it actually was a very easy delivery, so much easier than ds1 with my water breaking 2 days early! Hope she comes soon! Happy birthday!

[kitkat18]

Robin I will be thinking of you Friday! Best of luck honey and your girl sounds wee! I hope mine is that size at 38 weeks 6 days when I have my section....my boys were both really big! Xxx

[Georgia_Peach]

Aww thanks guys! This is why I love this website. So helpful and you guys rock! I'll keep you all updated. Xo

[Junie]

Robin I had a GREAT experience inducing with castor oil and delivered my 2nd completely naturally. I also took castor oil tablets so there was no bad taste. My first was 10 pounds and I was worried about having another 10pounder so took the castor oil at 40 wks and delivered the next day. If you want to know more just PM me.

[Junie]

I think something which might have helped is I took a very small dose. I did go to the bathroom a few times that night but nothing crazy ( better than some nights after eating something like White Castle ;) ). Good luck with whatever you decide, I hope baby comes soon!

[Lenhu816]

Happy bday robin! Hope your baby makes her debut soon, without the help of induction!


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[Lenhu816]

Question! I'm 37 weeks tomorrow, and since yesterday I been really really really tired. Have a headache, and feeling very nausea. Im also cramping like I'm having my period until I lay down and than its gone(I'm sure that's bh). Baby is moving a lot/normal. My last appointment was Monday and bp is normal, everything else is fine too. My next appt is this upcoming Monday. So my question is, is this normal? I never had this is the 3rd trimester with dd-so this is new to me, and is making me nervous.


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[Lenhu816]

Oh, I'm also just 1 cm dilated. On Monday


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[kitkat18]

Hey Lenhu it's totally normal pre labour stuff! I too have it really bad like I'm going to get my period, intense BH I'm only 35 weeks but it started about 33. I think the more kids you have the more ' ready' your body gets to go into labour!! Pain in the bum though right!! Xxxxx

[Lenhu816]

Kitkat, that's makes me feel better. With dd i cramped all the time so I know it's just bh. It doesn't bother me, but I was really concerned about the other things. I just thought to myself, whao! This is the feeling i would have before a positive pregnancy test, not this late in the game. Haha especially when this pregnancy has been a breeze compared to dd. I just hope little man stay put a until his scheduled CSection b/c my whole family is out of town.


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[kitkat18]

Lenhu deft. Mention it to your MW or OB just to be on the safe side but I would say that is what it is! Hope your little dude stays put! Was your DD early? What's your c section date? X

[coralsky]

Congrats to all on the births of your adorable baby's!
We had our team green baby on Wednesday 2/25/15. Baby Jackson Oliver 7 lbs13 oz. unfortunately high bilirubin #s are keeping him in the nicu. I can't wait to take him hime to meet his big brothers. http://tapatalk.imageshack.com/v2/15/02/28/10b331ef7c08f506e1fc7b80926addd7.jpg


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Ah sunflower, I came to check for baby news as I was thinking you must be due soon! Huge congrats my friend! He is absolutely gorgeous!! :) you must be so proud! :)
And so glad to hear of your beautiful boy too LaVie!! I have been thinking of you both loads these last few wks, so glad to hear you are both well with beautiful new bundles! :)
Congrats to everyone else too xxx

[Lenhu816]

Thanks Kitkat, my dd was 5 days late. And my CSection will be March 24th. I will be 39 weeks and 4 days along by then. I will definitely talk to my OB this Monday. So far I'm feeling great this morning! =D


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[hotdogz&boyz]

It's super normal Lenhu! I have always had periods of nausea, exhaustion, and crampiness as the third tri progresses. With my last two, weeks 34-36 were really bad for feeling like that. As your body gears up for labor/delivery, all sorts of weird things start to happen. Hopefully baby sticks in there til your c-section., and that the yuckiness passes.

[Lenhu816]

Thank you so much hotdogs, you don't know how much I needed that! I always need reassurance for everything! I'm sure if you ask my poor husband, he's sick of me asking. All I have to do is stare at him for a little bit than exhale and say, honey do you think- than he cuts me off and says, it's normal, you and Ian will be fine, so stop worrying. Lol.


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[Georgia_Peach]

She's finally here.
Born naturally via vbac meet
Adalynn grace.
She was born March 6 at 11.48pm.
8 pounds 6 oz.
We couldn't be more thrilled to finally have our daughter! 24091

[Babybeaublue]

Adorable!! Congratulations and we'll done!! She is precious x

[Aoii1711]

She's adorable Robin!! [emoji7] I have that same blanket packed in my hospital bag for my little girl whenever she decides to arrive! Enjoy your daughter!!

[Boysway]

Awww, cluck, cluck, cluck. She's gorgeous congratulations. And well done on your vbac.

[hotdogz&boyz]

Congrats Robin! She is perfect! And super cool news about your unmediccated VBAC. Would love to hear the story :) Enjoy your newborn snuggles!

[Lenhu816]

Omg Congrats robin!!!! She is super adorable!!!!!


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[BlessedMomma]

Congrats robin! What a beauty!

[BlessedMomma]

I'm soo out of the loop. I saw you mentioned having as c section kitkat, I had no idea, is there a specific reason? Anyone else having a planned c section? It's exciting that you know the date you will deliver :)

[kitkat18]

She is beautiful Robin! Big congrats you must be sooo stoked to have her in your arms! Making me impatient for mine :) ditto love a good birth story!
Blessed I have had two emergency c sections so they won't let me try for a vbac, in good news I have a date 2nd April which is nice so I can prepare! Not long for you.... X

[laVieEnRose]

Congratulations Robin! She's beautiful x

[sweetdream]

Congratiolations Robin! I was wondering if she arrived! Wishing you a healthy happy time!!

[PrimalMamma]

Congratulations Robin!!! And yes BlessedMomma I'm also having a planned c-section on 15th May. The reasons for which are long & complicated, I've posted in depth a couple of months ago if you want to go back & read it all!! :)

[HopingForHairbows]

Look at all these adorable babies!! Congrats to the mommas who have given birth already!

I will be having a scheduled c-section on May 4th. I feel like it's just around the corner! I need to finish getting everything we will be needing. At least the closet is full of clothes haha


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[Aoii1711]

I am so ready to meet my daughter! I hate these last few days of waiting!!! I hope she comes soon. If not I will have to be induced on the 17th or 18th! My dr will make me schedule to be induced tomorrow at my appt.

[Georgia_Peach]

Hi all. Thought I'd update with a short birth story.

Went into hospital to be induced Friday March 6 at 8 am. I was 41 weeks. I was already 4cms dialated so they put a balloon inside my cervix to help dialate me. Since this is my 2nd attempt at a vbac we wanted to avoid any hard core induction methods as much as possible. It was supposed to dialate me to 6 cm. They sent me home from hospital to just wait until the balloon fell out (which meant you were 6 cm dialated). We went home and watched TV and then went shopping I had some mild contractions but they stopped around 4 pm. .. but the balloon never fell out. So at 7 pm we went back to hospital to see what was going on.

They checked me and I was 7cm dialated. The balloon must have got stuck! So they broke my water at 8 pm. That was all it took to send me into active labour. The contractions were almost unbarable. I asked for epidural since I had that the last vbac but the anastegiolost was not available. Before I knew it... it was time to push. She had her cord wrapped around her neck two times but the midwives were able to get it off no problem. She came down and out fast. Maybe 4 pushes. she was born at 11.48pm. It was the most painful thing I have ever experienced in my life but clearly very worth it. we got to leave the hospital at 2.am. and sleep in our beds that night. It was truly magical.

She was late by 7 days but the midwife was shocked by it bc she shows no signs of being late. If they had to guess they would say she was only 39-40 weeks. Funny bc I am.sure of dates etc. Just goes to show every baby has a different growing pattern inside the womb.

All you ladies waiting to meet your little ones....I know everyone says it but try and .enjoy the last little bit of pregnancy. It's all over so fast. And although I wouldn't trade her for the world.. I miss her being inside me a bit too. It's crazy but I'm already thinking about a 4th. (Maybe it's the hormones! Lol)

I can't wait to hear more birth stories.
Xo24116

[kitkat18]

What a great birth story Robin! I love hearing them, so nice you could go straight home! Can't believe you are thinking about a fourth that's sooo lovely, I will probably be the same though my DH would kill me! Xx

[Boysway]

Omg, she is so alert and such a cutie. That's a great birth story as well. Congratulations :D

[daisymoo]

Oh wow huge congrats Robin So happy for you girl! She's gorgeous! I didn't know she had arrived Well done x
Kitkat April 4th for you That's just around the corner How excited are you????
Best of luck to all the other ladies waiting patiently for their little arrivals x


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[Babybeaublue]

Robin, whereabouts are you? That balloon thing sounds so much better than any of the meds they usually use! Never heard of it before. Congrats again x

[Georgia_Peach]

Yes its called a balloon Foley. They normally use something else to help dialate you but bc it was to harsh for someone that has a previous c section scar they used that. I was very impressed bc it gave me mild contractions not bad. That's all it took to get me to 7cm! Also ive read online that they normally put it in at hospital in the evening and send you home overnight to sleep, then come back in morning to do induction. Its very convienent. I'm in Canada. 😊

[Babybeaublue]

We'll probably get it in the UK in another 10 years then :/

[Adia]

Yes its called a balloon Foley. They normally use something else to help dialate you but bc it was to harsh for someone that has a previous c section scar they used that. I was very impressed bc it gave me mild contractions not bad. That's all it took to get me to 7cm! Also ive read online that they normally put it in at hospital in the evening and send you home overnight to sleep, then come back in morning to do induction. Its very convienent. I'm in Canada. ��

Awesome! Thanks for the info! I had a VBAC with DD3 and really want another one with DC4. I am going to ask my midwives about this because DD3 was late and I am concerned that this little pumpkin will be late too. I don't want another c-section so I'll try anything.
Wow!! 7cm without too much torture!

[Georgia_Peach]

Glad to help. Ya it was funny bc for me it's 8 cm and beyond that does me in. That was just crazy pain! Lol

[kitkat18]

Oh wow huge congrats Robin So happy for you girl! She's gorgeous! I didn't know she had arrived Well done x
Kitkat April 4th for you That's just around the corner How excited are you????
Best of luck to all the other ladies waiting patiently for their little arrivals x


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Super excited Daisy!! Strange though after being super fed up I am kind of enjoying these last few weeks just doing things with the boys and putting finishing touches to her room. How are you and little Beth? Xxx

[kitkat18]

P.s aoii are you due next? Blessed what's your due date? Xx

[stephk]

woo hoo day 2 of maternity leave :) have seen all of your lovely newborn pics, so cute - congrats to all the new mums :)

and boysway - congrats on having your little man confirmed, wonderful news!!!

not long to go for me, i am almost 39 weeks, bring it on haha

[Boysway]

Yay for maternity leave :) wow! Not long till you have your bub. Wishing you all the best :) Thank you for your congratulations. I'm still getting used to saying him/his lol, loving it though.

[kitkat18]

woo hoo day 2 of maternity leave :) have seen all of your lovely newborn pics, so cute - congrats to all the new mums :)

and boysway - congrats on having your little man confirmed, wonderful news!!!

not long to go for me, i am almost 39 weeks, bring it on haha
Super hoping we would hear from you Steph! Hope you are enjoying your maternity leave, one week left for me and I'm pleased I'm so sick of waddling around the office!
So its you and aoii next soooo exciting!
Is your little lady in a good position etc? Any pre labour signs? Xxx

[laVieEnRose]

Robin : many congratulations she's gorgeous. Great birth story too! Well done you xx

Ladies I will post my birth story soon - just cannot find time to write it all lol

I have had a couple of down days thinking that this is it for me , blessed with 4 boys but never to experience a daughter. I have thought crazily that we could try once more but I have lost faith as I truly thought my little Diego was a daughter...I adore him of course. I just don't know how to let go yet...

[Aoii1711]

My due date has passed and looks like I'm being induced Tuesday night!!! Only a few days to go!!

[BlessedMomma]

I'm due March 26 and will be induced on that day. So only 12 days left for me! Kitkat I am trying to enjoy these last few days with my boys aSwell. We have plans next weekend to do something fun as just a family of 4. So I'm hoping the baby dosnt come until then. :)

[BlessedMomma]

Good luck with your induction aoii!!

yay for maternity leave stephk!

[kitkat18]

Robin : many congratulations she's gorgeous. Great birth story too! Well done you xx

Ladies I will post my birth story soon - just cannot find time to write it all lol

I have had a couple of down days thinking that this is it for me , blessed with 4 boys but never to experience a daughter. I have thought crazily that we could try once more but I have lost faith as I truly thought my little Diego was a daughter...I adore him of course. I just don't know how to let go yet...
Can't wait to hear your birth story la vie!
And we are all here for you to vent too, I know you love little Diego to the moon and back but of course you still have that ache for a girl. Be kind to yourself and don't feel guilty about having a down day or a cry. Big hugs, we have all been there, Can you talk to DH about it?
Aoii Tuesday that's amazing, good luck and post pics as soon as you can!
12 days Blessed enjoy your last few days as a family of four.
I just went out to lunch with friends to a fancy restaurant and had a fabulous gift of makeup voucher, baby store voucher and bubbles felt very spoilt !! Especially as its baby number three.
Hope everyone is well keep these cuties rolling in! Xxxx

[PrimalMamma]

LaVie I think the thing to remember is that you are experiencing everything at once because you were Team Green [emoji172] Not criticizing that choice one bit but because I found out at 18 weeks that we were expecting a boy I was able to go through all that shit early. And it IS shit, it's awful. Just give yourself time. Of course you love him but you also may find that acute sting of fresh GD mellows with time, mine certainly has. Although even now, we read a book about adoption the other day & were telling the boys how close we came to adopting from China before I fell pregnant with Darcy in 2008 & they both asked if we could do it now. My husband quietly mentioned later that it might be the only way we could get a girl. I certainly won't be doing another pregnancy as I wholeheartedly believe that short of medical intervention which is not available in Australia it would be another boy, and this pregnancy has been pretty rough. So we may revisit adoption again in the future. And in totally unrelated news, I got my hair done today! (It will never look this nice again, so here's a photo!)
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[kitkat18]

HOT piece primalmama XX

[laVieEnRose]

You look Beautiful PRIMAL!

its funny because my DH and I also spoke about adoption as the only way to have a daughter...like you, im convinced that another attempt would be another boy.

thank you all for your support.it feels good to know that we are able to express freely our true feelings and emotions without being judge...I have to put on a mask whenever people ask if we were trying for a girl, hoping for a girl etc...

in any case,how can i not be proud to be blessed with such beautiful boys? :-)

Happy Mother's Day from the UK !
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[laVieEnRose]

Here's my birth story (finally) - sorry its quite long

The Beautiful Birth Story of Diego

26th February 2015 – 11:06 am

When I was told a month prior my due date that another natural delivery would be too risky for me, I thought that my perfect birth dream was being shattered. I previously enjoyed three amazing homebirths and have felt empowered by the experience. I struggled to envisage another way to birth my baby. My initial reaction was to rebel against a medicalised, planned caesarean but after long talks with my husband and my family I had to accept that this was the best option to preserve a healthy body, fit to care for a family of four children.
Still, I wasn’t going to just ‘go with it’ without a fight! How could I empower myself and feel in charge as much as possible in a procedure where usually everything follows a protocol which gives very little if any control to the mother to be?
Following my midwife’s advice, I watched ‘Microbirth’ – a fascinating documentary revealing microscopic events happening at birth-. This inspired me to research ‘natural C sections’ where Obstetricians work closely with the mother to implement mother’s contribution, awareness and more natural ways to bring baby out of the womb.
From there, I hatched my new birth plan which implemented vaginal swab to colonise baby with my flora, ‘walking the baby out slowly’, delayed cord clamping and immediate skin to skin contact. I had full support from my midwife, Maria, which was amazing. She organised a meeting with our Obstetrician the day prior surgery. It was very exciting for each of us to plan the birth: we were the first couple to request ‘natural’ elements to a caesarean in this local hospital and most of the staff were quite intrigued and excited to pioneer new elements to an established protocol.

The Day you were born: 26th February 2015, we got ready just before 8am, said our goodbyes to your three brothers and to my mum, and off we went to hospital.
We were shown to our little room and asked to dress with the hospital gowns, and scrubs for my husband. My midwife arrived promptly and prepared the vaginal swab for me. I kept it for about an hour. In the meantime, I had the usual checks and the Anaesthetist came to talk to us and explained the procedure thoroughly. He was from Nigeria and spoke a little bit of French which was sweet.
Everyone was so attentive and so very kind to us. Despite this, I was starting to feel a bit nervous in anticipation. The surgical team had a last minute meeting and then we were told that they were ready for us!
I walked to theatre, my heart beating so fast, my ever supporting and loving husband by my side. In the theatre, all the staff had French styled their hat into berets which was so touching for me. I was then prepped with spinal block, IV etc…Soon, my legs started to feel tingly and heavy and within a few seconds I wasn’t able to move them. The slight pressure in my chest sent me in a little panic but the anaesthetist was reassuring and daddy’s presence soothing.
My midwife was scrubbed and ready with the swab in a little bag. She stood between both sides of the screen and was able to give me a running commentary on what was going on’ behind the scene’.
The screen was pulled up whilst the OB started to open my tummy. I was numbed and wasn’t in any pain but I could feel every tug, pulling, rummaging etc… what a weird sensation. It felt all very surreal not to be in labour and yet only minutes to meet You.
Suddenly, I could hear suction and was told the sac had been opened. From then on it all went super fast: the screen was lowered down and I could see your head emerged from my tummy. After a couple of minutes, your body was born too: and here You were: a perfect little boy! Crying instantly!
Maria passed You to me straight away onto my chest and she swabbed You immediately all over your face. The emotion was really coming in as I was holding You in my arms. Your little body warm, snuggled under my chin. Your cord was left untouched for a few minutes until it stopped pulsing. Daddy was able to cut it. Welcome to the World Diego!
We also were able to keep my placenta and it was stored in a cool bag.
The screen went back up whilst the Team closed my tummy back up. This lasted far longer than the birth itself! It wasn’t as bad as I expected though and soon we were back in our little recovery room. Daddy went to pick up my mum and your brothers for them to meet You. It was truly special to be all united so soon after your birth.
My first night with You was such a precious night. Holding my newborn son, his silvery eyes and soft downy skin. A rush of love with every breath. You were mine, and mine alone, just for a moment, before I had to share You with the world.

[Dreamofpink]

Boardcrashing, sorry, but my goodness what a beautiful birth story LaVie! I have a lump in my throat. You have a beautiful family too :)

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[Georgia_Peach]

So beautiful lavie! I'm glad it was a wonderful delivery!

[Boysway]

Aww, that got me all teary. What a beautiful birth story. Absolutely perfect!

[kitkat18]

Stunning family of supermodels!! And honey I was blown away by that birth story, super touching X

[PrimalMamma]

I am so SO happy you had such a respectful and beautiful birth LaVie, especially being a former home birthing mamma. I'm thrilled that you experienced caesarean in such a positive and woman-centred way. Yay!

[BlessedMomma]

Lavie you have the most gorgeous family I have seen. Each one of your boys belong on the cover of a magazine. Wonderful birth story.

[Rosie85]

Beautiful story Lavie!!! Your family is so beautiful too!! You are very lucky to have 4 amazing boys. Thank you for sharing!!

[laVieEnRose]

Wow, thank you so much! Now you have made me all teary...

Primal: it was paramount to me to feel involved in the process of birthing my baby. I'm so glad it happened this way and I really hope and wish that more and more women re take control of the most natural physiological thing your body can do, and trust your body without fear. If naturally isn't possible then all should be done with a mother led and mother centred approach. I am a strong advocate of a positive birth movement.

I love you all- so glad I found this site which has provided immense support, compassion and love.

I hope you are all doing well and enjoying the last few days/weeks of pregnancy.

[kitkat18]

La vie I could not agree more this forum has been sooo valuable to me on this crazy journey! Can't believe we will all have our babies soon, 2weeks to go eek! Aoii looking forward to pics and your birth story XXX

[Babybeaublue]

Any other team green left?

[Lenhu816]

7 more days until rcs!!! Yay!!!!! Happy St. Patrick's day!!!!


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[kitkat18]

Just you baby Beau as far as I know! Yah lenhu that will fly by X

[Aoii1711]

Well, I had an eventful delivery yesterday morning!! My daughter was obviously ready to meet everyone. I got to the hospital at 5:12am and she was born at 5:19 am. I started having very mild contractions at around 3:30 am that were 15-20 minutes apart. So around 4 I called the hospital to ask what they thought and they said to wait until they got closer and stronger. Well not long after they jumped to 5-7 minutes apart and all the way to the hospital 40 minutes away they were 2 minutes apart and strong!! I was a 10 when I got to the hospital, they got some midwife as she was leaving since my dr wouldn't make it in time and I pushed twice and I was done!!! I'm not even sore at all, don't even feel like I had a baby!!! We are so in love! [emoji7]

[kitkat18]

Aoii! Boy oh boy she was ready what a super birth story!! Can't wait to see pics!! Big hugs X

[Boysway]

What a great delivery. My youngest was in a hurry too. I got to the hospital at 10pm and bub was born at 10:19pm.

[Lenhu816]

Congrats Aoii!! How exciting! Can't wait for pics!!


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[Aoii1711]

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[kitkat18]

What a little princess!! Soooo gorgeous XX

[laVieEnRose]

Congratulations Aoii! She's absolutely gorgeous. And a great speedy delivery too! Well done you x

[Babybeaublue]

Oh my goodness she is soooo sweet!! :kiss:
Congratulations!!!

[mommymachine]

What a beautiful baby! Congrats!

[Boysway]

Aoii, she is perfect. Congratulations.

[PrimalMamma]

Oh my Aoii she looks so alert & engaged, not like a newborn usually looks! She is divine!

[kitkat18]

Blessed mumma you next? Xxx

[HopingForHairbows]

Aoii- she is just absolutely beautiful. Loving those big eyes of hers.


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