Jan/Feb/Mrch 2012 Momies to Be

Hi!

What a busy few days!

Ewan's graduation went well on Friday - I had tears in my eyes - can't believe my LB is going to big school now - although it's only Grade RR, he won't be in nursary school anymore . Then I had to rush to the Gautrain station! Had a lovely Thai lunch - actually enjoyed it a lot just relaxing without any kids to run after, and having some grown-up conversation with some of the girls at work I haven't spoken to in a while! The men in the group was making fun the whole time - we had to walk a bit to get to the restaurant, and they kept saying that they have catched calves, if anything happens they know what to do, they will catch the baby! I just smiled and told them that I don't care, I won't be in any state to remember anything, but oh my, they are the ones that's going to be embarressed and won't be able to look me in the eye afterwards . Then Friday evening we went shopping for a few Christmas presents - Woolies had 20% off on the ELC toys if you buy 2 or more, so we got a few items.

Saturday was Ewan's party - he had such a lovely time. The cake was a winner - an army tank - the dads admired the cake , and said it looked amazing! He got some nice gifts as well.

Sunday we went to the dam with my dad and family - it was such a nice day. I was soooooo tired Sunday evening thoug!

Yesterday I had to leave to fetch Ewan at school, the school phoned at about 11 and said he has a stomach virus. When I told the ladies I had to leave, they told me there is no way I can leave, I have to stay. So I had my babyshower at work - got some nice gifts again. The clothing Millay got was a bit biggger - which is great because she has enough newborn, 0-3 and 3-6 months. She got a lot of stuffed toys as well, the nicest Hippo and Eyore. Got a nice album as well, which I don't have yet.

Ewan still not feeling well, at work with me today watching DVD! Had a Gynae appointment at 15h30 this afternoon, but they just phoned and moved it to 14h00! Have to go and sign the documents for our new house this afternoon as well, they will lodge by Thursday on the latest - jippeee!!!

I will post some photo's later, when I have a liitle bit more time.

Angi, I learned at the pre-natal classes to put some Bepanthem on your nipples from about 28 weeks, then the last month Lansinoh. If you could also expose them to the sun a bit , it helps. It works for me. And yes - Pigeon breastpads are the best, I leak a lot, and they worked for me.

I just typed a whole long post and my internet bombed!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!


Angi I used pigeon breastpads and they were great. I leaked alot and had to use them everyday. I didnt do any prep on my boobies and they were sore for the first few days but then I think they toughened up
Love your tummy pic - such a lovely shaped you have.

Will come chat later when I get over how I lost a whole long post

Keep on forgetting to ask...

Do I have to 'prepare' my (.)(.) For breastfeeding and what breast pads are the best, really wanna try to breastfeed...

Eloa all

Mandy 16 days left over so exciting hun

Simone heartburn is a killer, I will rather not specify how much weights I've put on, but congrats on the 3kgs hun...hope time flies by and ur leave very quickly...

Maureen hope you get a gud nites rest tonight, not long to go...

CC any news yet?

AFM: doing well absolutely loved my weekend home alone...so nice and peaceful...only 1 more week till I see Izelle again so curious to see how big she has gotten, I finally managed to record a few seconds of her moving...only 12 weeks till I finally get to hold her I can't wait anymore...
Thought I will post a pic of my bump getting big now but gonna miss it when its gone...

Morning Ladies,

I am exhausted, sitting here trying to keep my eyes open and it is not working! We had a great night out on Friday night. Jamie had a good night at his grandparents, they just didn't sleep very much. Had nightmares the whole of Friday evening, so was up at 3 am on Saturday, packed Reagan's bags, did mine, did some sorting out in the house and the washing before DH woke up at 7. Had the last of my injections on Saturday morning, also had my sister babyshower on Saturday which was a great success.

Just tired.

How is everyone else doing? 7 more weeks then I am done!

Morning ladies

CC and??? is it mumps?? I hope not...that would be sooo painful:( Please update us! (I'm 31 on 23rd December...so our birthdays are close...if only I was turning 30:( lol)

Angi how was your home alone weekend?

Ilse glad baby growing well.

Zel...graduation pics???

Mandy...ouch on the sore feet and swollen hands! I think the only reason I get no sweeling is because I have reached my maximum! lol. I'd burst if I put on more weight. Sounds like hubby was a gem looking after Cam and allowing you to rest:) And glad the bag is packed....I also still need to do mine!

I only go on leave next week some time:( Was supposed to be this Wednesday but we miscalculated my leave so looking at 13th or 14th as last day. Luckily we have 3 staff functions and I have 2 half days to take out of the 8 working days left....so shouldnt be too bad.

I just also have the groin pain...which is HORRIBLE when going to loo 5 times at night. I worked until 39w4d with Addison...I dont think i would make 38 weeks even at this stage...crazy how different the pregnancy is.Even though I have only put on 3kgs thus far...I am heavier than my full term weight with Addison...so age, weight...all contribute to how I'm feeling sore and pregnant this time round. Cant wait to meet my lb though:)

So need to get through today then at least have staff function tomorrow...so taking it one day at a time!

Oh and people the HEARTBURN!! I need a gaviscon drip! I had cornflakes for breakfast....sitting at work with horrible heartburn and finished my gaviscon the weekend:( Need to go get some more at lunch time!

Simone, great size sounds like our babies are on track or there abouts ! as mine was 2kgs then last week was 1.65kgs, and i have 16 days to go so you must have 15! woooweeee.. Addison is always a laugh a minute! so cute man, at least you can get her some more magic stuff for christmas now
Im feeling more ready now, managed to do a whole lot of shoppint this week end, so baby and my hospital bag shopping done. Baby bag packed, just need to pack mine.. and the last few things for babies stuff. Also did a whole lot of shopping for my 3 yr old so that he has all he needs.. still have to do all christmas shopping and last few baby things and some pjs for me, but all in good time! cant build rome in a day. I am at least on leave from friday this week onwards. Simone, when do you finish up?

Angi - glad you had some alone time, how was it?

Zel f, how was graduation and how are you feeling?

Chubby chick, is it mumps? are you and baby okay? Shame hon!

Vision, we also put up our christmas tree now and had so much fun doing it! 3 is a lovely age!! so enjoyed it! Also vision, we landed up spending R400 on addidas takkies for my son, but he is the worst, he runs, jumps and tumbles ALL day long and no other shoes lasted. I bought them a big big in beginning feb and only need to replace them now and I promise you, he refuses to wear any other shoes, so once or twice a week i manage to convince him to wear some sandles, but he LOVES them so, so I think its actually worth it, he just destroys any other shoes, woolies, ackermanns jet, etc last a month or two! so we are looking for a new pair for him now!

okay let me go and spend some time with hubby - he really took my slack today and ran around with Cameron all day, after our shopping spree, I slept for an hour and a half and had swollen hands and feet and bruised feet!! and groin pain!! I cannot believe how badly i am taking strain with this pregnancy - have put on 12kgs so am at my heaviest ever now, thank goodness I only have 16 days to go, as I really feel useless and terrible all the time. I also get that breathlessness, especially if my diaphram is bent over ( leaning over) or if I lie flat on my back as baby seems to be lying on something like MY LUNGSSSS!! but also STILL feel completely blessed and happy to keep my little girl happy, so wouldnt switch places with anyone - happy to be miserable as long as it means i get my little girl

Have a good week all!