Feb-May 2011 Mommies

The bump

36 weeks

Claire, I would like to hear your various reasons! My DH keeps on trying to convince me that a big baby means you have to have a CS . And I keep on trying to tell him it is not enough reason...

Anje - fantastic - so it begins for you

Betty - I think you asked me about cord stem cells, yup we are doing it - it was so fascinating listening to the procedure albeit a little gross, we decided to do it because cancer runs on both sides of our family.

I try to follow everyone, but honestly getting on here a few times a week is not productive lol... so just saying preggy ladies - min dae for us all (hopefully) and moms - I hope your angels are all well (I cannot wait).

AFM: all is well my side, my gynae said that if LB has made no appearance by 27 April I have to do c-section so at least I know my absolute end date is 40 weeks, I do not think I mentioned here that I am giving natural a go due to various reasons ?

Anje, hope you get good news today.

Meags, good luck with the issues and emotions around breast feeding. And I hope little Matt starts to settle a bit so you can have time for expressing without him interrupting. Those pics are absolutely awesome!

Misty, seems like you are in such a good mood, so unlike me... I can imagine that you are looking forward to your sister's visit. What a nice thing to look forward to. Enjoy every moment from the time she lands. I know too well about having a sister far far away.

Betty_F, don't worry, I'm still here, working or rather pretending to work... I have also done some preparation to the baby room this weekend. Oh my gosh, I never knew there is so much to do. Moving al the stuff that must go out takes forever! I only have a few more things that need to be sorted and moved out, then I'm pretty much done. The painting and curtains can either be done later or left out completely. As long as I have a workable baby room it is fine.

Schatsie, I can't say how jealous I am of your maernity leave... Enjoy the quiet time at home and take it easy while you can. It's nice that you have a gynae appointment to look forward to.

Joli, *hugs* for your terrible experience and the finances. I know too well about everything going wrong, causing huge unexpected expenses.

AFM: I know I haven't even reached 36 weeks yet, but I HAVE HAD ENOUGH . I am so "finished", it's not even true. This baby can really come now... It's just that I have reached the stage where my body, mind and soul can't take being pregnant any more. I know we have the very patient Anje and I wish I could be more like her... But to be honest, I just don't have that ability to be patient any more. I have my gynae appointment tomorrow and would love news like: "you are in labour" . But I must stay realistic. And when thinking with my head, later is better. If only I can start thinking with my darn head and not my heart...

ooooh aje good luck thinking of you! Joli wat a nughtmare experience and erryting conking at once is the last hing anyone needs thinking of you and hope all comes right soon. W went through a two night two hour feedng craze whichhas passed thank god i hope callum gets into a nicce peaacefyl rhythm soon!! Love cath X

Hi ladies from phone, so the nurse monitored us 4 approx 20 min, I have light contractions 10 min apart and I am 1 cm dialated. I am waiting 4 dr now, but that could take a while cause she is in theatre today. Will update later, enjoy your day!!