June 2010

Wow you ladies have certainly been busy. Miss one day and there's like a mountain of posts to catch-up with.

Juandre_N: At my last appointment my baby was also lying breech so anxiously looking forward to my scan on Thursday to find out if she's turned. Can't tell what position she's in because I feel movements at the top, bottom and middle - don't know what she's doing inside there

To all the ladies who got spoilt on their BS, so happy for you and you're really making me look forward to mine.

Alex, thanks for the breathing info, I've been practicing breathing exercises for a while, but still have to get DH involved. Barred him from eating anything with loads of garlic or other strong smells from week 37, don't want him to be breathing with me and all I can smell is his breath - I might be liable to kick him out of the labour ward

For those who are going to antenatal classes, please share any little wisdoms or tips you get.

Ronel - really hope you get over your cold soon, I know this weather is not helping.

Only have 19 more working days left but have a feeling that it's going to be a long 19 days.

Juandre - Yes, I asked the dr to book me off from 36 weeks otherwise I have to use my maternity leave, so basically I am on maternity leave from 24 May (36w) and will return to work on 1 October.

Hope your baba turns in time!

I am only 32 weeks so still a little time for baby to turn. She was breech at last appointment 5 weeks ago and turned about a week after drs visit. Then today (almost like she heard mom talking about maybe going natural) she has turned back into the breech position. I can actually feel her head at the top under my breasts.

Morning Ladies!!!

Juandre - I have a little bit of swelling in hands and feet. Not very noticable to others, but I notice it. Think it is water retention.

Ronel / Lucy - you are so lucky to have good weight for your little ones already. Caitlin was only 1.9kg at 34 weeks. Will see this week what she weighs (@36 weeks). Was looking at photies of my pregnancy last night and I can't believe how big I have grown from 30 to 35 weeks!

Netcare strike - haven't heard anything...hope that is not the case though

Mrs SH - Nice re the surprise shower!

Skyler - I am 'lucky'. Gave up work in August last year...had a crap job and we had been TTC for 20 months. So I can rest up all day which is a good thing cos the gynie said that I would not have been able to work through this pregnancy.

So...little Caitlin is due in exactly 1 month today getting super excited now!

Nelria - did you check out spinning babies? I was soooo uncomfortable yesterday and the night before, hoping baby maybe turned. Will have to wait til Thursday to find out!

Hi Ronel, your baby is growing so nicely. Hope you do feel better.
So does that mean you will not be returning to work?

I am really battling with water retention. I know this is a normal pregnancy complaint but my feet are so swollen that I am battling to walk. The best way to describe how they look is to liken them to a latex glove that has been blown up like a balloon...

Hi all

Thanks for everyone's well wishes.

Saw gynea this morning. Zarika is weighing 2.6kg @ 34 weeks, doc is happy with her progress. My bp is still high so doc is booking me off on sick leave and then on maternity leave from 36 weeks and will take her out on 38 weeks.

Thanks Mrs SH - will send you an e-mail.

I am off to bed, gynea said if I am not better tomorrow, I need to take antibiotics.

Ladies, I heard today that netcare staff might be going on a strike. Do you think this will be the hospital staff too???