Babies April 2015

Newbiemom... That is so exciting!!!! Thinking of you! Keep us posted!

Gloei... Had a little giggle at the head lice situation... Hope you sorted it out. It's funny how everything starts happening at once. We have had so my things in the house break and need fixing or replacing... On top of all the new baby and medical expenses... Haha Murphy is a naughty guy.

Faffy and Ronelle... Any more signs??

This week has been a hectic week for babies already... My friend went it's labour yesterday and had an emergency c section. My other friend also went into labour but she is trying natural so she is still in early stages... Hopefully it progresses today.

It's my hubby's birthday tomorrow and he really does not want to share his birthday haha so I am trying to hold him ingle a fewlre days. I must admit that I do not feel like he is coming any time soon. When I was at the hospital last week they were recording Braxtom hicks on the monitor but I was not feeling them and I have only felt the odd one this week... Hope things start happening coz I am in so much discomfort! My cold is better but I am still suffering a bit Andy coccyx is so so sore... Even bought a doughnut pillow to sit on haha My little one has been moving so much the last two days... I am afraid he has turned around... He was in perfect labour position last week so I am hoping when I see the doc this week he still is.

Thinking of all of you xxxxx

hi girls!

Tiny bit of action here... have been getting contractions since last night, much stronger than braxton hicks (such a clear difference WOW), but very irregular. Been having a brownish mucus discharge here and there throughout the day which im guessing is part of the plug. So we are just taking it in our stride and going on with our daily routine until it goes into full on labour. Everything and everyone very peaceful and excited.

Will update as often as i can. Thinking of you all!!

Hi Ladies!

RonelleB - Hope the itching is better? Just 2 days to go!! Woo-hoo!!
Everytime I mention to my hubby that I am having a "strong sensation" he goes all pale and eyes wide! Shame poor men. But I think he is getting desensitized now, since I tell him almost daily about all my strange pressure and sharp twinges...I must say I never thought one gets such a looong period of signs (discomfort, sharp shooting twinges, braxton hicks etc) so long before delivery. I thought that labour starts suddenly (I guess for some it does) and progresses then at a steady pace. I have thought so many times already....Wow, I think this is ON NOW!! ha ha ha ha!! I might just end up having a home birth because I will just keep saying, surely this is just practice labour...

Newbiemom - I share your sentiment, I just want to hold my little baby now! So excited to meet her. Are you having loads of sensations, discharge, braxton hicks etc?? How is your cold?

Faffymum - Great to hear your body is gearing up!! I had exactly what you described at 38 weeks, sharp shooting pain down there where I was unable to walk! I just froze. Sorry to hear about your Dr. not being available, I think I will also be pretty disappointed if my chosen Midwife can't attend to me. Good luck for the last bit of work ahead, I know how difficult it is to concentrate!!

StarryEyed - Hope your cold didn't progress much further? Did you see your doctor? Hope the coccyx pain is better?

Nelsn - Hope baby and mom is doing well.

I had a bit of an emotional cry-fest friday and saturday. Was so upset that my husband's aunt and uncle (who are more like parents to us and our only family that we are really close to) who said that they would be looking after our LG when I go in labour said that they are leaving for a holiday in a weeks time...which means if baby comes after that I have to leave my LG with family that I really don't really want to ask. So, I was pretty upset as I felt they dropped us on this one. Feeling better about it today and realise I will just have to accept the situation now for what it is and hope that my LG will be well-cared for when I go in labour.

Sensations of pressure are still increasing especially at night time, feels like menstrual cramps. Discharge changing to thicker yellow suddenly , so maybe that is a sign that I am getting closer. Started cleaning today - shame, poor hubby is joining in on my request, cleaning all the lampshades and other places where dust bunnies tend to hide...he hehe.

And on a very comical note... what could really spice things up while you wait for your tummy to pop???? Any guesses??? We discovered a huge head lice infestation on my little girl's head saturday afternoon!! Can you believe it...it is so crazy that it should happen now?! School sent out a notification last term...so, I guess this is reality of starting big school?! We have been combing, spraying etc for 4 hours on saturday and sunday to get rid of the buggers and we will have to continue this for a while. Luckily it seems as if I am safe - they don't like hair that has been dyed...keeping my fingers crossed.

eeeeek Newbiemom. Feeling so close yet so far. two weeks before due date but everyone says they usually come late..so could be 3 weeks or more. Also trying to take my mind off things but then I am faced with silly admin and financial admin that's worse than worrying about when he is coming and whether I can handle "The Day". Deep breathes. One day at a time right.

I did some nesting spring cleaning this weekend. It's still not nearly clean enough but it's ok for now. Can't wait t scrub the windows and shower. hahahahahaha

Shame. still at work this week..but I feel like I am really wasting their time because I am just looking busy and thankfully not getting any important jobs to do. Which is great for me but not so great for them. Oh well. mamma is brewing a baby here...that's hard work

So far. I got a small sign of something happening this weekend. I was on the beach while hubby was surfing and I needed to walk to the loo which was rather far. So I started walking and I got some sharp shooting pains down there. I had to stop a few times and then walk very slowly. I think having a full bladder made it worse because I didn't feel it again all weekend. I have had no other signs of baby getting engaged or feeling heavy in the pelvis for long periods or braxton hicks or anything. I don't know if I am just lucky or if he is planning on staying in there forever.
Seeing the doc again this Friday (end of 38 weeks). She is going away over my due date so I will most likely have a back up Gyne if he comes on time. Bit annoying since we picked her for her reputation..but anyways.

Have a great week ladies. keep us posted on any progress please.

Hi ladies

Ronelle, so glad the itch is better... hope it clears op completely!

Ai ladies, not long to go hey
I am feeling quite tired and trying really hard to keep my mind off things and keep busy and distracted. Really want to hold my princess now, but will wait until she is happy to come.

Thinking of you all in the last stretch xxx

Hi ladies

Trust everyone is still well?

So regarding the itch.. GP sounded quite vague, actually could not pinpoint it, said he sees it often these days in 3rd tri pregnancies. Just prescribed Allergex. I must admit it itches less though not gone completely yet. Will keep you posted.

Sitting here working away and sooooooo not feeling like being here. I am stressing a bit too as our HR is taking her sweet time with forms that I need for UIF, I just hope she gets it right first time so I don't have to repeat it all again in a couple of weeks.

Gloei_ still at work yes, only finishing on the 15th

I definitely also think what I am experiencing is Braxton Higgs, the tightening of the whole bump and struggle with breathing while it happens... Hubby got a fright when I mentioned this - he's thinking it means babba is very close!

Had another giggle in the last 2 days, the family has opened a "betting pool" on baby's date of arrival. First date that was guessed was yesterday, obviously we missed it, sorry ne! Next date is 19th... Let's see. Fortunately I don't see it as pressure, just some fun along the way

Appreciating the cooler weather today, and already looking forward to cuddling with the LO in bed in the coming winter weeks!

Hi Ladies!

Starryeyed - So sorry about the cold - I didn't know that a cold could be contagious even on Moomie?! Seems as if I sent my germs electronically to you and Newbiemom. Hope you can manage to take things easy so that you can recover in a flash.

Ahh...I am sure you will also benefit from the Hypnobirthing. The book changed the way I see birth and it really took a lot of fears away about birth and has totally changed my perspective about highly medical interventions without true need or reason. About the hypnosis, I personally think it will take a long time to reach the level where people undergo surgery with hypnosis only. I know it can be done, but I realise that I have not invested enough time to reach a stage to not experience any discomfort during the delivery - although I do believe that it could be possible. I am aiming to learn how to learn to relax my muscles deeply and I know that it will help to ease the discomfort and sensations of the delivery. What I am trying to say is that I don't think you should expect not to feel pain at all and that you would be able to just avoid it altogether by listening to the CD's. But it is noteworthy that many hypnobirthing moms do comment that they never experienced pain during delivery, but only extremely intense pressure, so I believe it can be possible!! The mind is very very powerful indeed. I want to take the ice-cube test today and see if I can keep my muscles all loose and limp albeit a cold ice-cube in my hand!

About the weight, I agree with Faffymum. Babies gain at different tempo's and those are just estimates in any case. I have read so many birth stories in Ina May's book about women birthing bigger babies without more discomfort compared to others that I think one must try to stay calm about it. The body has an amazing ability to stretch and if you focus your mind on visualising how it can stretch, even better. The body often follows the mind. I think fear is actually the bigger enemy! And should a special circumstance arise where baby is having difficulty to exit the birth path, trust that you are in a safe environment where a Plan B can be implemented should it be needed.

When fears arise for me I try to remind of a famous tragedy that happened many years ago in England at a Music concert. The smoke detectors in the building went off and people thought there was a fire. For some weird reason the doors were locked of the building and people rushed to exits but sadly many people died in the stampede to get to the doors (but they were locked). This tragedy occurred not because there was a fire, but people panicked due to the fear of a fire and could not think straight and a huge tragedy followed. That story reminds me that fear clouds your vision and ability to think when it is most crucial.
Not that I can say that I never panic or experience fear, but I try to work on it and manage it better as I get older.

RonelleB - any news from the DR about the itching?

Faffymum - I have also at times not listened to the CD's that often...I am sure closer to the time you will also find that you want to focus and go to that relaxed place as part to prepare yourself mentally for the exciting day more often (like me currently). Glad you are feeling calmer and to surround yourself with positive thoughts!

Newbiemom - Hope you are taking things slow with your cold and that your MIL has arrived!

Nelsn - Hope you and your family are still enjoying "cocooning" with baby? Hope hubby is still around and not back to work yet? Hope the feedings and sleep patterns are still going smoothly and that those ouchy stitches are healing well. xx

On my side, still getting the sharp shooting pains in my right groin area into my leg and bum. Pretty funny when it happens (Starryeyed - thinking of you who is changing pillows underneath your bum) I give a loud gasp and then everyone asks what is going on, and then once the pain settles I start to laugh and say that someone is pinching my butt!! Sure baby is playing around with a sensitive nerve somewhere...he he he.

I have realised we don't have single photo of me pregnant!! Will do our own mini photo session this afternoon with a tripod in the garden with hubby and our LG!

Who of you ladies are still working (sorry I lost track of time...)??

Take care ladies!! xx