Oktober & November 2011 Mammas

Sorry for the LONG post. I don't know how to NOT embed those videos. Again, don't press play if your sounds is on.

1)How far along are you now?
32 weeks
2) When is your due date?
23 November
3) What has been your preggy high this week?
Swimming 20 lengths yesterday and feeling great.
4) What has been your preggy low this week?
People thinking a pregnant woman is a "free for all" and commenting on how you look. Especially if all the comments I receive refer to my ass. My big ass. (You can't see it in the pictures. But ask Mariet, she has seen me.)
5) How are you sleeping?
Well. I wake up three to four times a night to p but am so used to it by now.
6) What is on your list of things to do in the next month re prep for baby?
I have to pack a bag, wash baby cloths and DECIDE ON A NAME.
7) When is your next appointment?
Haven't made it yet.
8) What is your current craving?
It was peanut butter (caramel crunch) but nothing so far today.
9) How are you feeling physically?
Today VERY tired. Went to bed too late. But otherwise great.
10) How are you feeling emotionally?
Fine.
11) How is your partner dealing?
He is away a lot so not really involved. Although I made him watch birthing videos last night and told him what I expect of him in labour.
12) Do you know the sex of your baby yet? And do you have a name finalised?
Boy-no name yet.
13) Will you be trying for Natural or Caesar?
Natural
14) Which hospital will you be having your baby at?
Medi-Clinic Kimberley
15) Wearing maternity clothes?
Yip. Am loving the comfy Woolies pants. Can't believe I forced myself into high heels last time. I am all for COMFORT now.
16) What is your Tummy measurement?
No idea.
17) How much does baby weigh/ measure at the moment? (Or at last scan)
@ 28 weeks he was 1,5kg.
18) How much weight have you gained to date?
About 13. I refuse to get on the scale again.
19) Having baby-related dreams?
No. I AM having very sexual dreams. WTF?
20) Stretch marks?
Nope.
21) What is your nursery room theme?
No nursery.
22) Next milestone due?
LABOUR.
23) What do you miss?
Shapely legs.
24) What are you looking forward to?
Labour.
25) What is the best preggy advice you have been given?
None I can recall.

Hi girls

I'm only going back one page, it's crazy busy here.

Joey, your pics are gorgeous!

Claire, how are you? I wonder about you so much! How is the eating going? I have gained 13 so far and am trying to eat healthy now. Have also started swimming and feeling much better already.

Lindy, I'm inserting an amazing birthing video at the end of my post. It inspired me! I couldn't believe the baby was born so quickly and so calmly. It is possible, we just have to have the right mindset.
For you who are worried about it "not being the same down there", I'm not sure if it was the same with the other ladies and this is way too much information, but it was actually "tighter" afterwards.

A friend who is a doula gave me GREAT advice to bake a cake when I go into labour. I thought it was fantastic, because I can see how it keeps you focused in the beginning stages.

Chanz, I only know that you get those diapers at Pick n Pay. They are actually not necessary. Unless your baby poos in the swimming pool.

Gracious, there is nothing gross or embarrassing about labour. Most people's waters don't break and you'll be able to get to a toilet soon enough. My friend's water broke in the mall and she was fine.

Joey, I cannot believe you can go into labour ANY TIME NOW! Please let us know if you do! You can sms me as well. My number is
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Chanz, it's great that you are getting mild contractions, it helps your body prepare for birth.

I am definately getting braxton hicks this time that I did not get with Nienke.

Here's a few maternity pics taken Saturday. Lindy, you can look at the first labour video here (this is actually in active labour, you won't believe it) and the second part here (here her baby comes. don't worry about baby not breathing. Whilst baby is still getting "air" (not the right word) from the umbilical cord, they don't have to breathe in air. So it looks scary and obviously I will be freaked out but this mother is so amazing!) Just don't watch it where your collegues can hear.