Born Oct/Nov 2015

Thanks Pillpusher and Juanita,

Hahaha, with my MIL I have started to just let things pass. She is incredibly self centred, albeit well meaning most of the time. We usually dont accommodate her whims and I can mostly get hubby to deal with her, which is a massive help. But sometimes it gets to me a bit. Isn't it strange how, just because we're pregnant, people think that its ok to violate boundaries that are normally a no-go? Like touching ones tummy or comments about ones physique, weight gain etc?? Oh and the unsolicited advice about private matters!!

On ceasar dates, I agree Pillpusher, it should be decided around what is best for the baby (and mommy). My first LG was going to be a scheduled ceasar, due to medical reasons, but then at 38 week exam the dr found that her oxygen was starting to run low and that she was at risk of going into distress, so the date was moved forward. I'm very glad about that, but if baby can safely stay in tummy for a while longer, I guess that is usually the best.

LOL, yes our naming dilemma... for now I have decided to go with the less complicated spelling of Niav (hubby still likes Niamh though), and it is also much closer to how the name is pronounced ("Ni-ev"). But keeping eyes open for alternatives... My due date (scheduled ceasar) is 2 Nov.

I'm also starting to get tired again, and not sleeping well. But it's not due to being uncomfortable (yet) I just don't seem to sleep deeply anymore. All of a sudden. Any of you ladies find the same?

Seriously, some people have no concept about boundaries?! It's one thing for expectant parents to schedule a C-section according to when it suits them, another thing for a doctor select the C-section date based on their schedule, but for someone else (even a family member) to try dictate when a child should be born... Do people not realise that the birth of a child is not about when it's convenient? It's wonderful that the options are available, but at times you have to wonder if put priority on factors that aren't as important (in my mind the most important ones being what will be best for mom and baby overall).

@Clueless - I was thinking about you and wondering if you'd settled your name dilemma yet Please don't forget to add your due date to the list

HVDB - 09 Oct - Sch. C-Sec - Gender unknown - Chris or Cara
Candypops - 16 Oct - Boy - Brody
Pillpusher - 19 Oct EDD - Natural - Girl - Eliana
Kimmy33 - 26 Oct - Sch. C-Sec - Boy - No names yet
Juanita - 23 Oct EDD - Natural (Induction) - Girl - Larissa
Louise - 19 Nov - Sch. C-Sec - Girl - Larissa
Stelliesm - 22 Nov EDD - Natural - Gender unknown - No names yet
Lauz Mayer - 24 Nov - Boy - Luke/Liam for now
Aden - 24 Nov EDD - Natural - Girl - Leah
Lillyr - 25 Nov EDD - Natural - Girl - No names as yet

OMW Clueless, the date did not suite her?? that comment wouldve set me off for sure!!!!

when Leandi was born it was also a induction but we heard the day before that i needed to come in the next day so that was easy, we just didnt let ANYONE know that the following day was going to be the big day.
Now i regret telling people ! i need my privacy, wish she would just leave me alone !!

Thanx for the imput and advice girls. my MIL will def not be present with the birth, there is just NO WAY IN HELL!!! It will be me and hubby and thats that. i think telling her that we will need the first couple of days alone sounds like a good plan but im almost 100% sure that will not go down well with her. they live in pretoria and we are in Jhb so its quite a drive but what i think the main issue is, is that they are planning a trip away and need plan around the birth. which is fine i suppose, but dont start hammering me about what time my lg will be born now!!! sheesh i still have 8 weeks to go, anything can happen!! i think im going to give this one to dh to handle. just going to tell him, i cant deal with your stepmom, you do it.

Other than that, also been feeling bit more tired lately. can hardly keep my eyes open at 8pm but if i do go to sleep i am WIDE AWAKE at 3, staring at the ceiling Last night we had our stupid neighbours dog bark non stop from 10 till 3. i was so annoyed i mean htf do you not hear your own dog carry on like that??

Hi Mommies!

Sorry for being so scarce! I have been reading the updates weekly, things are hectic at work and home, so have been struggling to find time to post.

Welcome to all the new mommies!

Went for my 28 week visit today (although I will be 30 weeks on Friday, by gynae was on holiday) and everything looks good. Little girl is about 1.4kg and lying head down, normal position. Everything looks good, he says. Most likely name is Niav or Niamh.

Juanita, I had to laugh at your MIL comment. With my first LG, after it became more and more likely that the birth would be a c-sect, we let the family know round about what date would be the most likely (they live about 2 hours drive away). My MIL responded that the most likely date does not suit her, due to social obligations, and if we cant possibly make it a week earlier? By that time I had just about given up dealing with in-laws...

Have an awesome day ladies!

@lily 23 oct.
Talking about fatigue, funny cause i have days were i feel like i can run a marathon, like yesterday i went shopping had so much energy just that my LB ruined it for me cause he was just not interested, however today am totally the opposite, just want to sleep

as for mother and inlaw issue, thankfully i don't have that issue, we both don't have so we rely on each other, but my aunt who basically my mom said she will make a plan to come.