LADIES DUE SEPTEMBER 2015 :-)

Morning ladies

Our little boy was born at 14h04 Friday afternoon, weighing in at 2.495 kg. He is soooo tiny, but perfect and completely healthy. He latched on for feeding almost right away (I was in recovery for a while before I could nurse, but he started sucking hubby's chest hair during kangaroo care, LOL!!) and is the sweetest little angel, hardly ever crying. When I talk to him, he stares into my eyes like he can see right into my soul. I am SO in love and overwhelmed with joy!

DieSwartKat...and? All go well?

And everyone else?

I will post a pic as soon as I get to a computer...my phone doesn't seem to be able to.

Astubchen sorry I have no idea what to do.. I'm sure a pharmacist can recommend something helpful... Suppositories or something!

Shame sorry !!!

Hi ladies

Yoh u guys are making me so emotional this has been a beautiful journey with all its ups and downs. I am gonna miss my little one kicking me in the ribs lol. I hope we continue this for a long time, lots of kisses

Hi ladies hope all is well with everyone!

Please please assist me I have the worst hemorrhoid outbreak ever (sorry for the tmi) has anyone ever experienced this before and how did you remedy it.Im literally in tears because of how much pain im in on top of the normal pregnancy pain.

Ive been on Google and they say its quite normal because of the pressure caused by the baby on the pelvis,and they decided to start right after my Doctors appointment.So if anyone knows of anything please help.

Hi Ladies,

Betti - So exciting!! Please let us know how you and baby are doing and upload a pic when you can

I can't wait for Mama magic tomorrow! Taking my boy to the Barney show hopefully as well.

Enjoy your Spa treatment DieSwartKat - sounds lovely.

My feet are also swollen. They say walking helps, but seems to make it worse for me. My bump is still so high and hurting my ribs. Wondering when the big day will be. Can't wait to meet this little girl. We are all so close now - Yay!

Hey ladies!!

Dieswartkat: I share your sentiments... We must keep our group going. It's been a journey and quite honestly I don't know how I would of managed without each of you for support, advice, words of encouragement etc
So Thank you all...

I had A doc app today. Everything is well and it is just a waiting game now. When he is ready he will show. My Dr is back at work on Monday so I'm relieved about that and have 2 more nights to go.
Mama Magic was great. I went with my cousin who has a 3 month old and she was so helpful in so many ways. The avent stuff was much cheaper except the bottles were the same price.
R569 for starter pack natural teet bottles
R699 vs R999 for the bottle warmer
R1699 vs R2299 for electric breast pump
R99 for pack of 6 sensitive pampers wipes
Diapers were R269 for the box for number 3 which is not exceptionally cheap bit cheaper. People were buying like 10 boxes etc I was amazed
The dummies (Nuk) were R89 instead of R129 for the 2 pack orthodontic ones.
Avent breast milk storage cups were R199 instead of R289

The lansinoh breast pump was R2499 and they said its R3000 in store. I was uncertain between this or the Avent but took Avent because I'm using the bottles.

Hi Girls!

I feel a bit emotional too, our first baby is arriving today! Can't believe it. After Betti's little guy the floodgates will be open and they will all be arriving one after the other.

Betti, best of luck today. I'm sure you are in wonderful hands and your doctor sounds like he is completely in control of the situation. Hope today is a very memorable day, enjoy every second and good luck with your recovery. 2.47kg is so small, but he'll pick up quickly once you start feeding him regularly.

TCS, enjoy Mama Magic today, hope you get good specials! If nothing else, looking at all that baby stuff is sure to put you in a great mood. Will probably make you a little more impatient though!

All the other girls, hang in there, not long to go. I think Betti's story has shown us that any of our babies can arrive at any moment now. They're all at a "safe" time to be born. I'm grateful that nobody had a seriously premature baby, we have a lot to be thankful for. Sitting next to a premature baby's incubator for weeks on end must be the hardest thing a mom can ever do.

As for me, I'm finishing work at 12 today and starting my maternity leave! I will still be in touch, will be at home next week and eagerly awaiting my little man's arrival on next Monday, the 7th.

Lastly, because things are so uncertain now and ladies will start giving birth, I just wanted to say that I really enjoyed our group and our journey together. Let's all get back in touch and continue our discussion once things settle down, we have lots to talk about as our new babies grow and new issues arrive.