September Babies Continued

I wish I could post pics from the iPad... I will have to try and get one up tomorrow

I was thinking today I wanted to make a list of things that I will miss about being pregnant... Well that list is Short lol

1. Sleep
2.my leg hair not growing

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Haha wag - I'm going to miss feeling her move but that's about it!! I'm not sleeping well and my hair growth is going bonkers!! Lol

Ok so just got back from the doc and my induction day is next wed!! 7 more sleeps for me!! Yay I'm so excited!! I can not wait!!

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Oh my gosh salsa lovely bump pic!

Yeahy we'll have out bubbas the same day fx ;-) think with time difference you're lill lady will be first thou

Mum23 I'm with you my thighs are pregnant ;-s

Just wanted to pop on and say congratulations Wanting - she's so pretty and dainty.

Goodness I wish I was joining you all :tissue:

Oh northern we wish you were too, praying you have a smooth time this pregnancy, your probably safer without us we seem to be a dramatic lot ;-)

Yay Fish-how exciting after all this time our little girls will share the same birthdate.
Northern, lovely to hear from you. I know how bitter sweet it is for you, but I am wishing you a healthy next several months with your special little bean growing inside you x x x

Salsa very nice picture. My bump is v similar to yours. So it all starts next week, Salsa and Wag are scheduled. Anyone else, Fish what's your date?

I feel she is v low now, I recon definitely by the end of next week. Went out for lunch and DH wouldn't let me eat curry as the house is not finished and noone is ready for her. He took a day off to help with nursery but we are making a very slow progress. Lets hope by the end of the weekend we will be ready.

Northern, so nice to hear from you! Still praying for you that everything goes perfectly smooth for you this time around!!!

Salsa I LOVE your bump!!! Enjoy it you only have a week left with it!!! WOW LUCKY!

WAG My list about what I like or would miss about being pregnant is blank!!!!!! I cannot wait to be done for the rest of my life! I HATE being pregnant more than words can say, but I sure do love what I get out of it after all is said and done!

OMG so I have been doing a little shopping online (haven't actually purchased anything yet) I cannot BELIEVE how expensive baby socks are!!!! I have 3 boys and haven't really had to buy any clothes for them because of all the hand me downs from friends and family. I have a lot of hand me downs for Macie too, but I am missing a few things......mainly socks and tights and church dresses! I am fully stocked on onsies, pants, and jammies though. Anyhow, the freaking socks and tights are so darn expensive! They grow out of them so fast and they are almost $2 a pair (and that adds up fast) for the cheapest kind but those dont stay on baby feet very well so I don't want the cheapest. And the tights are almost $20 a pair and I would need at least 5 pair, Oh I am going to go broke having a little girl!!! I'm starting to feel so unprepared!!

Aw salsa your bumps so lovely :D 1 more week, how exciting!

Northern, wish you were with us here too but really hoping the next 8 months is a happy and healthy 8 months for you and your little bean x

Thorz you have reminded me we need some socks and bibs too, that will be this weekends job. Not sure if you have seen these too but they are great at keeping socks on those little feet. Amazon.com: Sock Ons Clever Little Things That Keep Baby Socks On! 0 -6m (Green): Clothing

What am i going to miss . . . not having nasty periods for 9 months and also feeling her move and baby shopping. Not going to miss lots of other pregnancy aliments tho.

We are no closer to a moving date either, really hoping early sept but i think thats wishful thinking. Been nesting too but on 5 hours sleep and full of cold its not good thing.

Girlsway mines next wed too same day as salsa, had a sweep today and my waters are breakable already so quiet relieved!

I have literally bought one baby grow ;-) hoping for some hand me downs n didn't want to tempt fate by buying anything ;-s

Wow I'm not used to having so much to read up on lol the site wasn't working all day for me :( I felt lost without it as its part of my morning routine lol

So many of u are having your babies in my birthday...

Mines 6 more sleeps and tomorrow is my last ob appt :) I'm gonna get a stretch and sweep tomorrow I think... But I think he's pretty settled in there

Loving the last round of bump pics :) will try to get mine up soon

FISH!!!!!!!!!!! <3
Miss you :)

Hope you're doing well...can't wait to see pictures of that beautiful girl!!!

Oh beadin how you doing? Been wondering about you lots Hun :hugs:

Im good...
Due Feb 3rd :)
Won't find out sex until delivery, but so far everything is looking good!!

Please keep me posted!! XO

OMG I'm posting a lot lately but I'm bored on bed rest, and feel like things are starting to move a long. I'm having cervical pains, and I'm super crampy and Just uncomfortable in general. I'm not quite having contractions at the moment but these period cramps seem familiar. It's not enough to go to the dr. I have an appt on Friday so I'll wait until then. Even though I'm only 35 weeks, my dr will still check me because I've already started to dilate and efface since like 32 weeks. No I don't think I'm going into labor anytime soon, I just feel progress is being made........yay.

Yay thorz hopfully she comes out at 37 weeks :)

I've been having those cramps for two weeks now I thnk... Hopfully I've progressed a bit but if not I know it means nothing as I was 5 cm with ds2 for 6 weeks :( and got to almost 42 weeks lol

Omg I'm gonna have a mental breakdown :( ... Sorry I don't have many people to ventto so you guys are my outlet

So DH was outside withds2 last night and that bitch was trying to talk to ds2 like nothing's happened so Steve said I would appreciate you not associating with any of us and she started screaming so the whole neighborhood could hear that she's calling cps ... Which she did the same worker I had from her last call called me and said that she told them that my kids go on my dads motorcycle without a helmet... Ummm never! And that I leave them in the car! Ummm NEVER EVER has happend ONCE! When she said that I literally broke down! So she's gonna call my neighbour and I don't know ask her questions or whatever... And my mom knows people that work for cps cause she's a social worker and her one good friend is calling my worker tomorrow morning


So 6 sleeps til my little man comes and instead of trying to relax and zen out I will be cleaning... Not that I really need to cause my house is oddly clean for that last couple month and hanging out with cps... She is coming on friday... She seems like shes on my side but in reality it could b some stupid tattic they use...

Who does this to someone... Let alone someone like me! I'm sorry I don't pull the poor me card often ... But I'm 9 months pregnant and I have a very special needs little boy! I have appts coming out of my who ha as it is for therapies and drs ... I personally don't think I need the added stress

Oh man that lady really is a piece of work isn't she!!! I'm so sorry you shouldn't have to deal with this right now.

Good luck at your appt WAG! So sorry to hear your horrible neighbor can't even give you a break when you could pretty much give birth any day! Glad the social worker seems on your side.

Thorz yay for the cute bump! Can't believe you didn't finally "pop" until about 7 months pregnant lol. I know what you mean about going broke shopping, I've done tons of shopping for Julian because I know this is the last baby of my own I get to shop for.

Salsa You have like the most perfectly round bump, you look amazing!

Believe it or not I'm already starting to miss being pregnant (only slightly though lol). It's kind of sad knowing I'll never feel my babies moving around inside me.

Obviously I don't have a current bump pic but I do have one I took 2 days before Julian was born and never got a chance to post... my last ever bump pic :(
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And here I am 2 weeks postpartum... can't wait to get back to the gym and do some much needed toning up
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Oh and I forgot to add that Julian had his weight check today. He's finally back up to his birth weight (6lbs 8oz) but the dr feels he isn't gaining enough so she wants him back to get checked again next week. Hopefully he puts on weight by then because I know she's going to want me to supplement with formula which I'd rather not do.

Wow southern!!!! You look amazing for only 2 weeks post baby, it takes me 3 months to look like that again! I am happy to hear he is back to his birth weight, I am sure he will pick the weight up quickly now!!

It takes me seven months to look normal again! Southern, that is truly amazing. That weight gain sounds fine to me. He'll still be a bit sleepy and undemanding due to still being supposed to be in utero so getting him back to birthweight on breast milk is a fantastic effort. In a few weeks he'll be likely on you all the time!

Southern I can't believe you look so fantastic after 2 weeks. It takes me a year to look that good... probably because I always gain 50-70 lbs. I love all the bump pictures. Here is a picture of me and the boys the day Peyton was born.

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Wow southern you look great after just 2 weeks and go little Julian after getting back up to his birth weight. Your a great team :)

Wanting, love you pic with your bump and your boys, very cute x

I've woke up full of cold this morning too so feeling a little sorry for myself. On a lighter note i think WAG is right and this little lady may have turned (dont want to get my hopes up yet tho) as i've not had any heartburn for 2 days and i'm also getting what feels like kicks at the top of my bump, fingers crossed. Only 5 days till i can find out :D

Southern you look so tiny, lucky you it takes you no time to get back to normal. It takes me the full year. And how is Julian, good luck with the weight I am sure he will start putting on now, it's usually the first week or so when they loose weight.

Wantingpink lovely picture, it inspired me to take some with the boys before little princess arrives.

Wag what a pain with your neighbour, can you try to avoid her or not engage with her. She always upsets you.

Dtltag good news on the baby turning, I hope you are right. Keep us posted.


Thorz I feel the same about pregnancy, I don't enjoy it myself. Last few weeks will fly for you. Do you have any house project to keep you busy?

I am finally packing my hospital bag today. Sofar I have maternity pads, breast pads, toiletries, change of clothes, towel, shoes and some refreshments. For baby muslins, 4x babygrow, blanket, swaddling, cotton wool and nappies.
What else am I missing?

Girlsway I've just repacked my bag today lol! Sorry can't remember if your being induced or having a section or being the one normal one amongst us ;-)

I have a lill pot for water for nappy changes nearly put in wipes ;-) presents to the boys from baby just in case I really hope they'll meet at home but consultant stressing me out about my increased risk or retained placenta and hemeridge, tens machine, snax and drinks

Fish, why have you got an increased risk of retained placenta or haemorrhage? Have you had those before (I'm just curious).

I've got another cold! I'm sure this baby is sucking all that is good out of me, leaving me with loads of viral misery. I'm shattered as well, I worked today but woke early and fretted because the baby wasn't moving much and by the time he had woken up and was moving normally it was time to get up. I've only two days in total of work left though which is pretty exciting.

WantingPink, that's a lovely bump pic too. I should post mine.

Ewww being sick when pregnant sucks! Usually I get a round of flu or pnemonia ... This preg I was lucky and only deathly Ill during the 2ww basically

I think she's turned :D there have been a couple days where my heartburn isn't so bad and I think it's just cause he moves down low... Remember babies that are not the first can slide in and out of the pelvis... Pain in the bums lol

I wish I could avoid her lol... This is over trying to avoid her... Asking her not to talk to us should be perfectly reasonable at this point! What she wants to be friends after she screams and swears at my kids and calls my 2 year old stupid? I'm not a grudge holder I'm a pretty forgiving person but she went to far... And to tell lies because we don't want you talking to us... My moms friend is calling my worker today so I don't know if thats a good thing or a bad thing...I'm just gonna pretend I don't know about it...

Omg I'm getting super nervous for the pain! Has anyone tried the tens machine before? I thought about it with ds2 but never did. Is it effective?

What has everyone tried for pain management? Now that we are super close I want to see what everyone else does :)

Ds1 I had epidural and demoral ... Here in Canada they turn the epidural off for delivery... I remember being so angry lol... As he was suctioned out of me and let's just say it hurt!

Ds2 nothing :( labour was far to short :( I screamed for the epidural prob woke the entire hospital up lol at 3 am

Ds3 I had morphine and a epidural... Morphine does nothing for the pain just gets me high lol...the epidural that time only partially took to my left side it was sad but still it was really better than nothing

This baby I like to say I am going to try drug free since my labours are so short... But ask me that on Tuesday lmao... I'm sure I will be meeting the epidural again... Only thing I really hate about it is it causes me to have back issues...

Mum23 due to the two placentas apparently I guess I can see what he means my midwife thinks he's being over cautious hoping she's right

Wag I had 25hr labour ds1 used tens was brilliant, and ds2 just 2 hours tens as well I think it's great. This time hoping for water first stage and tens if I'm at home. being induced do worry I may need something else....

I personally didn't find induction anymore painful... It was def less painful then my labour with ds2 so I'm sure it will do just fine for you even if u are induced

Wag i hope your right :) Sorry to hear your having neighbor trouble again too, shes a right piece of work.

This time i'm hoping for an all natural birth again with no pain relief. I'm also hoping to give birth on all fours instead of lying on my back as its meant to reduce tearing.

DS1 i had gas and air for all of 5 mins but it made me feel sick so i threw it on the floor.

DS2 i had paracetamol, not that they did anything really but when it came to the stitches afterward i had gas and air, yuck.

You ladies are so kind because I still feel pretty flabby.. maybe that pic was from a flattering angle or something lol. It will probably be another few months before I can button my old jeans again without a rubber band :p

Mum23, I'm curious what kind of work you do? You mentioned seeing a lot of preemies and you seem to know a lot about pregnancy complications! Are you a nurse?

DLTAG those sound like promising signs that she has flipped! Hope you get good news at your appt next week.

Fish, you poor thing you've had a lot of worry this pregnancy so hopefully you will have a smooth delivery without the complications your OB is concerned about.

WAG, with your history I can completely understand why you're worried how this delivery will go! For me personally the epidural has been my life saver. I've never had mine turned off for delivery, in fact I can handle the contractions pretty well but the pushing is what I want the epi for.

DS1 was a horrible 16+ hour labor with nothing for pain (my OB was a complete idiot and wouldn't give me anything even though I was begging... long story) Ended up with 3rd degree tearing and sorry for TMI but I was stitched up like a star down there.

DS2 was a quick 5 hour labor, got the epidural for the last hour and required no stitches.

DS3 was a 7 hour labor again with the epi but got it a bit earlier and again no stitches.

DS4 was my fastest at 4 hours with an epidural towards the end and no stitches.

I might add that the epidurals didn't affect my pushing at all. My babies were all delivered with 2 to 3 pushes epi or not.

WantingPink I love those pics! Your boys are so cute, I bet they love being big brothers! How is little Peyton doing? Are you home yet?

So I'm 3cm and he did a sweep I said rough it up good and god he did cause it def didnt feel like that when I had one with ds2 ... I'm pretty crampy so we shall see...

I'm so nervous

Ah wag exciting! I've been crampy today but its not come to anything reflexology tomorrow so fx for that! 3cm is further all so you might be lucky!

Daltag yes I've heard that re all fours too hoping it will help, really hoping she's turned for you!

Have you had a cervical check yet fish?

Wag Midwife did a sweep on Wednesday, 1cm dilated, cervix soften to 2cm head very low, waters breakable! Not quiet as far along as you but as I had the boys at 40+ I feel quiet positive that induction shouldn't be too awful?!?

Are you going to try and induce by just getting waters broken like me?

Yeah wag that's my hope the clinic midwife asked me about my previous labours and she felt just breaking my waters should do it,