mommies to be DECEMBER 2010

Good morning ladies

Champers, sounds interesting, I'm sure a smaller class is a lot more interactive. But I'm also wondering if the antenatal classes will be a bunch of stuff I've read up on already (I also look up everything under the sun and then some on the net). So far I haven't had the lack of movement problem, mine is quite hyper and moves around all the time. The empty can thing sounds almost cruel.

I've also had cramps these past two days, I was wondering if they are braxton hicks. They don't last long though.

GML, I am sure you will find something else, you should have enough time to look while on maternity leave.

Well ladies, the first class is done. There are only 3 other pregnant ladies (and their partners) in the class. 2 girls, 2 boys.

First class on what to expect was pretty boring. Just because everything we were told I knew already from looking things up on the internet.

One thing she told us, that if you are worried about a lack of baby movements, go lie down on your left side and count the movements in 1 hour. 5 - 10 movements is ok. 5 or less she said eat a chocolate, have a cup of coffee and then go lie down again and check again. One thing which I didn't know is that if you take an empty can of cooldrink, put it against your tummy and flick the metal tab, apparently it annoys baby so s/he will move around. It apparently creates vibrations in your waters.

Have a nice evening.

Ha Champers.

I should get a dog. Hubby wont be sleeping in our bed for very long if I carry on like that.

I cannot wait to leave this job.

As soon as I go on maternity leave I will be looking and hopefully will not need to come back here after maternity leave

GML, I have those stinky farts too! Thank goodness hubby isn't around to smell them! Thank goodness I have 2 dogs to blame when he is back!

Hi ladies

I'm also having those cramps. Not so nice. I read about the braxton hicks starting. The worst for me is that the cramps are accompanied by bad smelling farts. It must be something I'm eating

mutha2b- take it easy. Good to hear all is well with the cervix and baby

Maryke- I also feel him move from one place to another. Feels like needles in one place.

Champers, I hope they can give you some answers at your antenatal classes.

Tanya, I agree, two kids in your room sounds a bit crowded.

Tanya, people do understand if they know you are pregnant- the problem is that I'm still at that stage where if someone who doesn't know looks at me they might still think I'm just getting a fat tummy, especially with winter jackets. But anyway, its considered disrespectful to eat in front of others who are fasting.

Maryke, hope the flu passes quickly, not being able to take drugs doesn't help either. Lol, I think antenatal classes are just for us first timers- if yuou figured it out once I'm sure you can do it again. Yesterday I spoke to a lady who had twins last month and said it is a breeze (what??? I'm panicked at the thought of one!!!!). She said her secret is that she has them on a strict 4 hour feeding schedule from birth and breasfeeds both at once and then has a three hour rest in between.

Mutha2b, glad things seem better on your side. That sounds cary- I think after that I would be scared to to have sex again until the baby was born.

Hi ladies,

I just popped in to see how the chatting is going. I see you are all still chatting up a storm, which is great. I love reading your posts'.

Just an update on me:

I have been on bed-rest and taking it easy. My doc said my cervix is closed again. But he keeps monitoring it.
I think it was the sex that opened it up. It was really scary, i must say. I just thank God for His faithfulness.

Well, keep well.