September / October / November mommys 2012

Hi girls.

Hope all the mommies are doing well! I cant bellieve I'm really the last man standing

Monica how are you doing hun? I really hope the colic is subsiding now and that you can start settling into this and find some enjoyment before going back to work again.
To all who have babies on their boobs all day (it does feel like that sometimes!) just remember they are getting awesome nutrition from it, but dont feel bad to loose the plot occasionally - make sure you have rescue on hand as well as some wine
But seriously, the first 4 months can be pretty tough the first time around, its a HUGE adjustment that no one can prepare you for.

Quick update from me:
One way or another Rei will be here by next week Friday 19th October. I will be a day short of 39 weeks then.
Dr is not at all supportive of allowing me to wait till 40 weeks before doing the csec. I argued a bit with him saying that I feel cutting early doesnt really give her proper chance to arrive on her own, and since I'm totally healthy and so is baby, I cannot see why he wouldn't be willing to wait. But anyway no use crying over spilt milk. I am disappointed but at the same time I knew what I was getting into, and that gynae's as a rule just aren't supportive of vbacs. And my DH wasnt comfortable going the midwife route with what problems we had with Kaylee and her heart so I will get over it.
If I go into labour before Friday, and she happens to engage before then (doubtful) then he will allow me a trial of labour. But if nothing, then we will be going in on Friday for the csec. Will only know the time on Wednesday once theatre schedule has been finalised. It's probably going to be around 11:30 though which suits me well as it means a good few hours before afternoon visiting hours happen. Last time I was still busy feeding Kaylee and had the family waiting outside to come visit.

I also spoke to him about the fact that a nerve was caught when they stitched me up which made the recovery really bad (maybe he can see why I'm not keen on it) and the fact that with Friday csec's all the things for discharge day happen on a Monday morning after the weekend, and everyone is coming in on top of each other to do the tests etc before being discharged by 11am on the Monday.
I've done all I could now we place our trust in their hands to do the rest! I have requested our daughters paed which I'm very thankful for, just hope he is available, but will email them too.

I have managed to wash all the newborn and 0-3 month clothes, just need to pack the 0-3 month stuff into the big suitcase (no space in the house for it).
I will pack the hospital bags tomorrow finally!
Then on Monday I just have to sort out a couple medical queries relating to the last tax year and then I can submit my and hubby's tax return. Expecting some money back so that will help pay for gynae bills etc. And then - finally - from Tuesday I can wind down and start doing sweet nothings during the day and hopefully have a few days to myself. I don't expect Rei to be making any appearance before Friday, my womb is nice and comfy it seems

@Belaine: Marine is GORGEOUS! and that little outfit is adorable! I am SUCH a sucker for baby clothes, even my mom said to me STOP BUYING THESE KIDS CLOTHES NOW!!! She says its my weakness.

Hi ladies

Congrats Lauz! Wow, an early arrival and little pink bundle! This thread had so many girls!Yes, u do see a new side to the new daddy's- it's soooo sweet and heartwarming! and dad's are SO pretective of their littles girls, its adorable! I couldn't have an epi because of the Vbac, but next time I definitely want one! Going almost cold turkey (only had pethidine) was something I wanted to and needed to do anyway for the vbac, but it's not something I would like to repeat!

Congrats RobynC!!! Welcome to the world Mckenzie! My 1st LG was exactly that weight at birth, 3.55kg's. Glad your labour was much shorter this time! I also had a 12 hour labour and doubt I could have gone a second longer!

@Joybaby: Crossing fingers for your vbac! I really hope that you are given the best chance to vbac, the even if it ends up in c-sec, you will be at ease, knowing that you gave the vbac your best shot.

Ladies, my birthstory is on the VBAC SUPPORT thread. It's a bit disjointed becasue i posted the 1st part a few days ago and the rest today.

Can I tell you guys something CRAAAAZY? We have always wanted 3 kids, and I am toying with the idea of not waiting before going for no.3. as in, not going onto contraceptives now and just letting nature take its course. That is crazy, right? That's not rational thinking. Must be the hormone withdrawal talking. Note to self: get your head examined asap!!!

hi there. okay that makes way more sense! As far as I know they don't really give walking epidurals in Sa. think it has to do with needing to be topped up throughout labour and our anaethetists don't hang around long enough for that.
but I have spoken to my gynae about that possibility as Id love to have that!

Have my 38 week check up tomorrow.e last time baby was born 38w3d which would be Tuesday next week. Im definitely not ready for that! baby can hang around a while longer I don't mind. i haven't done much resting this week. and still washing all baby clothes etc and still need to pack the bags.

Kaylee not sleeping well this week if i best get to sleep!

Good Evening Ladies,

Congratulations Robyn! You very lucky your waters broke my waters never did possibly why I was in labour for 22hours like your first one! Wishing you all the best in the healing phase!

JB I just named it a semi-ambulatory epi as an ambulatory one is one where you have an epi and can still walk around. I get anxious not being able to move my feet and was lucky enough to get a young anesthetist who gave me an epi where I could wiggle my toes move my legs outward and sort of lift them and not feel a single contraction in the belly it was heavenly!

Sweet dreams to those that still have them :-D

Belaines little Marine!

Hi ladies

sorry for being mia but i have missed you!!
congrats to all the new arrivals and good luck to those who is still waiting !

Marine is 6wk!d had my check up and hers is next week!
doing great taking each day as it comes.
Her newborn clothes getting too small now and only started the nr 2 nappies this week.

things did get too much so i went to my mom for a week and that helped me alot!

big hugs to everyone and welcome to the new ladies!!!