mommies to be DECEMBER 2010

Good morning!

Damn, i'm exhausted today!! We had a lovely weekend, kiddy party and a braai with our neighbours... but today I'm finished!!

Googlebug @ LOL at the pink explosion! just be careful.... it tends to spread - clothes, towels, pillows... before you know what hit you there is pink everywhere! why does your dr want you to go on maternity leave? to rest a bit? I must be honest that I worked until a day before Mikayla was born and I'm planning to do the same this time around... I am going to try and work until I really can't anymore! (luckily I can work from home if need be)

Champers @ how was the weekend away? Hope you had lots of fun!
i think bra size is 2 sizes bigger... I would only get 1/2 for now... breastfeeding bra's are expensive but in my opinion worth the money.

Ladies,

Is anyone feeling weird? I feel not so right in my tummy today. It's definitely not the need to go to the toilet, because I have done number 2 and I still feel very weird.

Champers- Are your antenatal classes done yet? We're doing labour this weekend.

Google- do come and share what you learn. Please share pictures of the nursery.

Has anyone felt braxton hicks? What do they feel like?

Good morning ladies

Another hectic week ahead at work.

I am exhausted from the weekend- the inlaws invited themselves over for a braai yesterday, and they're quite a big bunch so I was stuck running around frantically all day yesterday.... It was lovely having a poolside braai in the hot weather we had yesterday (even I ventured into the water, wearing hubby's surftop and board shorts since mine don't fit).

We've also been doing up the nursery this weekend-we have a pink explosion on our hands!!!!

Also had a doc appointment on Saturday. Baby is growing well and is now 1.3kg, and so far all looks good for a natural birth. I was planning to push through work until 3 December (due date on the 12th) but doctor wasn't happy with anything later than 26 November, so I guess that will be my last day.

Oh yes, and start antenatal classes this evening!

Hmm, feeding bras are something I haven't even thought about, thanks GML and Tanya for the reminder. I have no clue what size to buy though since my boobs have been growing a bit as well. Still need to buy bottle steriliser and breastpump as well.

Tanya, yes I am on Bankmed (would go somewhere else if I had a say in the matter, not thrilled with them overall). Was your bag at least functional? Mine was torn with a broken zip.

GML, glad to hear the gums feel better. If they act up again, you can try chewing on cloves, it numbs it and has an antibacterial effect.

Miksmummy, hope your back feels better.

I brought the 4d scan dvd but it won't play and the pictures won't open on my work laptop. and I can't post from home since I don't have internet access on my home PC at the moment.

Okay, just realised I've been rattling off for a bit (sorry)... so I'll stop now and get back to the gigantic piles of work on my desk.

Morning Ladies

How was the weekend?

Mine was ok. Didi a lot of cleaning this weekend. Cleaned out my kitchen cupboards. Was very exhausted after. My feet were so sore.

Plus I'm still having trouble sleeping. My gums are still sore but not that bad. Whatever happened to make them better- I dont know.

How is everybody doing?
Any word from mutha2b, google and barbs? who else am I forgetting?

So what size bra must I buy? Normally 34D

The feeding bra's are a great help and so comfortable and easy.. I even used them after I stopped breastfeeding.. I plan on getting myself two more.. I bought them 2 sizes bigger than my normal as one's boobs do get even bigger when the milk comes in..They are pricy at woolworths but worth every cent.

I think those thermometers will be something nice to have. Never tried it thou....

Thanks Ladies

Tanya- my last day at work is the 19th as well. I cant wait.

I was thinking of getting the dummy with a thermometer on it to use on those days when he is not feeling well.


Are those feeding bras necessary? they were expensive. I am somewhat becoming very price conscious because I think it just hit me very had that I wont be earning a salary once on maternity leave.

If they are, what size do I get? A size bigger? I'm thinking that my boobs may get bigger once the milk comes in? I'm not sure though.