Re: New Mommies to be May, June & July 2011

Tanasha, can't believe your pregnancy threw another one at you! Good luck with the bedrest. I hope you don't need it for too long. My sister had 10 weeks of bedrest, from 25 weeks to 35 weeks because of contractions, and in the end she had to get an induction because after 35 weeks the contractions stopped and she had to walk to 41 weeks. So there's hope that your baby won't come too soon.

Esmari, glad you're feeling better!

I'm also glad that other people are still shopping! I have most of the big stuff, but haven't bought anything for myself, like sleepwear or bra's. At least I have pads and linen savers.

AFM: I hurt my calf. I walked down the step at our front door and just heard this tearing sound and now I can't put any weight on my leg. I have to crawl if I want to go anywhere. And DH is at a conference thingy and I can't get hold of him until after one. I've made an appointment with my GP for this afternoon, but I'm not sure if he'll be able to do anything for me. I'm feeling very sorry for myself at the moment

We don't have crutches so I'm going to have to kind of hop into the GPs office - can you imagine the sight of a 7 month pregnant woman hopping! I guess its better that crawling.

Morning everyone.

TaNasha, i can't believe it. I must say you're a very strong person. Not many people would be able to still be easy about things after everything you've been through. I really pray that that was the last of it and you will be able to carry your LO for the full term.

The thread has been so busy there is not enough space to put down everything i wanna say!

I must say i'm very relieved to see that i'm not the only one still doing some shopping. & wow, some of you are so patient & know how to shop around, getting all these items at rediculous prices! Phillipajane, an Avent bottle steriliser for R150! I think if it wasn't for my friends' generosity, we would be filing for bankruptcy by the end of this month!

Esmari, glad you feeling better.

BettyF, Are you already on ML? If i remember correctly you're gonna be one of the first ones to give birth right?

Laurakim, i have this fantasy of a big chubby baby, I just don't want to have to push a giant baby out.

AFM- Not much happening on this side, bored at work. Looking forward to the holidays so i can rest Wondering whether to take leave days in between...

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Phillipa - rather a big baby than a tiny one I reckon

We are pretty much ready with the big stuff - we are going to CT on Thurs so waiting to see if we get a baby bag from Ds family as a gift - if not then thats pretty much all we need!!

I am battling with the worst heartburn - for weeks now! Coke zero actually helps alot more than gaviscon - just not sure its so healthy

Mornings

Jay, I am feeling better today. Got to bed early with a warm water bottle. I felt so tired.

I have no idea what my baby weighs! I never asked, but he is measuring 3 days ahead, witch fits with me Oing 3 days early. So he would be in the right weight range.

Regards getting ready. I got the new pram over the weekend (R499 at checkers hyper - a very great pram). I am getting the snug n safe (new cover) and camping cot from a friend for R150. I have a mattress for my cot, but dh has to sand and repaint it. Its an antique. My dad grew up in it. And the only other stuff I bought is duvet set, pillow and fitted sheets. Eeeek.
My mil did spill the beans on a stork tea though. Hehe. Dont know when and where. But she told us (me and sil) not to buy to much, and wait till then. Hehe

Anyway, got to get my son ready for school. I am walking him there, its just 600m.

Evening ladies!

Just hanging out at home watching the varsity cup final on the Telly. DH is reading M his bed time story

Solo- thinking of you, (((( hugs)))) sorry about BF being a real tonsil, stay strong. And if you don't want him at the birth then he really has no right to be there...

Esmari- have a good nights rest and feel better in the morning. Don't forget to take your vitamins daily...need to get better and keep your strength up.

Tshepy- what luck to get a months paid leave! Unlucky about the fire at work though, but enjoy the month off
Wonderful that you had a wonderful baby shower, it is so nice when your loved ones spoil baby..

MsDee - wow you also sound like you had a wonderful shower! So nice, glad you got wonderful gifts.

Weeskind- very scary that you won't get Uif, not that you get much, but every bit helps..

Rakker- you are so right, the last stretch takes so, so, long. Am hoping it will go quicker with all the public holidays coming up.

Tanasha - oh no re: the bedrest.. But it's a small sacrifice in the big picture. Hang in there hope LG stays in for a little while longer!

Laurakim- very nice to be working at home- 2 more months for you, enjoy! I am 37 weeks and scan last week showed 3.1 kg.
Enjoy your scan tomorrow.

Phillipajane - lucky you for loosing weight, I just continue to pack it on, so depressing....

AFM- DH is getting worried as no hospital bags are packed, and also that I need to get a plan in place for Matthew should something happen at night.

Need to get a going home outfit together still... Finished packing and washing the baby clothing, so next weekend I will start with the rocking chair and getting pram and car seat cleaned and sorted out.

So so hot in cape town tonight, struggling again, really thought the heat was over, hope I manage to sleep. Otherwise it's couch with the fan

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