LADIES DUE SEPTEMBER 2015 :-)

Berry

That's a lot to pack but best be prepared. My doc won't be here for 2 weeks from next week. I am hoping this little guy stays in till he's back or comes this week! But I'll be 36 weeks next Saturday... On Sunday it's my baby shower. Excited but I don't like being fussed over and games! I hate games at baby showers and bridal showers and all that!

Hi Ladies,

TCS84 - I have also been experiencing lightning pains and strong Braxton hicks since Thursday evening. I got such a fright that I went to Makro on Friday and bought bags. Started to pack yesterday and am hoping to finish today. We will be staying with my parents for 2 weeks after the birth. Which means I have to pack a hospital bag for myself and baby, then bags for all 4 of us for our 2 week stay. Such missions.
Luckily the Braxton hicks subsided when I lay on my right side, but then my ribs started to pain haha. I feel like an old lady.

Hi Ladies
How are you all?

I feel like my tummy has dropped a little. I've been measuring using my fingers below the bust and they seem to have more space now... I Don't know if I'm dreaming or what...
Also new is that I'm getting like electric shocks down my groin when I was moving about a bit... Never had that before...
Anyone else experiencing this? What is it ?

good morning ladies

tomorrow i am off to see the midwife cant wait, ENJOY YOUR WEEKEND LADIES

Hi Ladies,

DieSwartKat - Thanks for the updated list and info regarding your daughter's weight. My boy was born at 38 weeks and weighed 3.125kgs. So am hoping this baby will also be around the same weight. I think she will also surprise us early at around 38 weeks, mainly because my menstrual cycles have always been on the short side - around 24 days. Don't know if that plays any role at all lol, but am still hopeful as my ribs hurt ouch and restless legs are becoming unbearable in the evenings.

Kamogelo - I don't know if you have pre-eclampsia or not, but I just want to say don't stress about it until you know for sure. I have also had high protein readings in my urine at Gynae visits and she said not too worry as the normal pregnancy discharge can raise your protein levels. Really hope that you don't have that - big hug!

Astubuchen - I have heard of some Gynaes doing caesarian's at 37 weeks and my boy was born naturally at 38 weeks at home and he was perfectly healthy.

Tcs84 - Sorry that you are feeling so uncomfortable, but it's pretty normal for this stage of pregnancy. It is only going to get worse. I think it is our bodies prepping us for the little sleep that we will be getting once baby arrives. No rest for the wicked

Betti - So with you there! We cannot find a comfortable position to be able to do the deed haha. I read about ladies having a lot of sex at the end to try and induce labour naturally, but how I dunno! In my opinion pregnancy is really hard on a relationship. And after the baby is born you have your period for around 4 weeks to 6 weeks, your hormones are all over the place, your boobs are leaking milk and you are exhausted. So a very hard time on a relationship indeed. Everything does get back to normal - eventually

Hope everyone has a lovely evening and gets some sleep.

Sex life is non existent for me too. Since the third trim started. I count on one hand the times from conception and it's not cos there is not drive it's because DH is waaaaay to scared to hurt the baby. He feels like we are affecting him lol lol
But it's ok. As astubchen says, it's temporary and will be back to normal soon.
I miss the closeness not because there is no sex but because my dumb preg pillow is in the way all the time lol lol
It's like a barrier between us .. A third person!!!

Very interesting Question! But in all honesty,sex life??,What sex life,its taken a back seat since conception not that I don't miss it I realy do but gyess ive told myself that its only temporary,we still cuddle and everything but I dont know for hubby its just hard to actually go ahead when he knows there's a little human in me.I don't know maybe its just him soooo when baba comes we have alot of making up to do,lol