mommies to be DECEMBER 2010

Congrats GML! You look stunning!! I feel the same way... not overly enthusiastic about anything at the moment!

Elaine @ did you have a home birth before? exciting stuff... wish I could do it but hubby would never agree.

Epidurals freak me out... since I saw a dvd about it, there is no way that I would ever consider it! I would have to be dying of pain or something...

anyway... how are the baby rooms coming on? We have painted the cot and chest of drawers, hanged the curtains... but still have a heck of a lot to do!

Have a great day!!

Good morning ladies...

GML, congrats on graduating!!!! Your picture is stunning- very flattering top- almost hides the bump.

I put in my maternity leave on our system this morning- for 6 months from 29 November, lets hope it gets approved.

Went for the second antenatal class yesterday (and I realise I never gave you guys an update from the first coz I was so sick last week). The classes are very small, last week we were just two couples and this week just three couples.

The first class last week was an introduction, when you know you're in labour (regular contractions, dilation of the cervix, water breaking, show etc), what are danger signs when you should come to hospital (eg. show of blood, prolapsed cord etc). I didn't know about the prolapsed cord thing, which is basically when the cord slips below the babies head and through your cervix. You shouldn't touch it, just go straight to the labour ward. We also did some breathing exercises etc.

Last night's class focussed on the different options for pain relief (pretty much epidural, spinal, gas, pethidene injections or natural relief like water, birthing ball or deep breathing) and we watched 2 dvd's- one of a c-section and one of a natural birth with an epidural- the guys were all very grossed out. I must say, the epidural looks quite painful!!!! And bloody as well!!!! But then I guess there is no pain free option. The c-section looked like they were butchering the poor woman quite haphazardly to me.

I'm also in two minds about whether or not I want an epidural- on the one hand I'm a big baby when it comes to pain and I probably need it. On the other, the dvd looked scary and I also read a bit about the dangers of epidurals and also saw somewhere that babies born by epidural are less smart later in life and it affects their reading ability etc.

Has anyone packed hospital bags yet? I think I will pack mine this weekend.

Ladies

Are any of you getting pains in your privates? i get this short pain up my vjay. Funny because when I get it it ends just as quickly making it hard to tell how sore it is etc. Very weird

Morning Ladies

Hope you're all feeling good and nunu's are growing.

I'm tired. I slept fairly well last night but woke feeling like I never slept at all. And I'm tired of my colleagues saying I look miserable these days. I cant help it.

Even my hubby complained and said I'm quieter these days. I have no idea what people want from me, whatever it is I dont have it

Since this baby is due end of next Month I'm thinking if taking maternity leave a week earlier. Instead of starting leave on the 22 November, I could start it on the 15th. I dont know

GML, yes I am having a homebirth. I am so excited about the birth and cant wait for that day to arrive. Luckily I have lots to keep me busy before then.

GML that is EXACTLY why I don't want the epidural. I am going to TRY without but maybe I can't cope with the pain and scream for it. In my opinion, loads of mothers do it without so I am very tempted to force myself.

Busy trying to design my tattoo which I want done after Ty is born. Ty's chinese sign is the White Silver Tiger so hubby is getting that. He has an amazing design already. Jealous... I'm getting my dragon but I can't quite work out the exact design which I'm happy with.