Townsville Mums #2

[Emma-Lee]

Hiya ladies....
We went to Riverway this am for a family morning out,its really nice there hey, never been there before and the kids just loved it.. but how stupid are we, we forgot the bloody nappy bag and rori done a poo! so our lovely family was cut short but made up for it with hungrys for lunch...
my csect wasnt as dramatic as yours cayce but i still didnt like it, i prefer a natural just for closeness and calmness.. csect was calm but to bright and mechanical..
anyhoo, i best be off, sort kids out and stuff... so 10.30 at which park... sorry i forgot to write it down haha..
and noone got sick from my cooking last night either....

[Freya]

Im definately up for the park on Thursday but 10:30am suits me better too (will put kiddo's back to bed after dropping DH off at 6:30am so my toddler doesnt spack it during the day) as they dont usually wake til 8:45am. By all means start at 9:30 if its better for most I'll just rock up later and see if your all still there. Um how will I know who you guys are??

Seems alot of women are unhappy with their csection experiences and it makes me 1000% more grateful that I have never had to have one even with my crappy pregnancies. My OB's knew theyd have to strap me down to do it if they even suggested it so they worked really hard to avoid it at all costs. Good on you for trying a VBAC ladies!
Cayce, I have a friend up here that is wanting a VBA2C as well, Im giving her a hand with finding Drs, support etc when its time so I'll pass on info to you when I come across it!

[wannabaskinnybinny]

Glad to hear your dinner was enjoyed by all Em Look forward to seeing you and the little people again on Thursday...
Its at I think the park is called Rossiter Park, enter via Kimball Streeet, Aitkenvale... The park is right nxt to the carpark, cant miss it and over looks the River. 10:30 seems to suit everyone, so we will def be there then...
Anna, Thanks for that. every little bit of info is appreciated... The doulas here are GREAT and have a lot of knowledge so I feel like Im in good hands...
I guess we will be the group w lots of little people running round lol... Its only a small park so you wont miss us...

[Emma-Lee]

Cool, I just looked it up in the street directory... we need to get a navman soon i think!! pretty easy to get too so should be fun! 10.30.. im hoping the twins would have a nana nap before hand but see how we go.. even they get 20min in the car before we get there would be great, otherwise it will be a short play for us! its so hard to get 2 babies in sync sometimes....
ill be the one luggin heaps of bags and a double stroller!!! ill be driving a black commodore if that helps at all.. which is for sale if anyone knows someone wantng to buy a good reliable car.... its only a yr and a half old.... .....
k, better start this night time routine........

[mummy19]

Good Morning ladies. Gosh i just had 2 pages to read LoL . How are we all this morning? I am good here, Xavs at kindy today Indy in bed actaully i think i can here her crying so a quick one and then i better go get her out! I had a really great weekend did lots of shopping bought lots of clothes yay and didnt get depressed trying on clothes like i normally do ! Wish i could make it on Thursday i so wanna meet all you lovely ladies but is too far away for me LoL!!

Seems c/s is a big topic atm, with both my children i was petrafied that something may go wrong and would have to have one! With DS he had the umbilical cord wrapped around his neck twice and i was getting very tired and bub was stressing so the doc was stressing and thinking it may have led to that but thankfuly i managed to get bub out it time it scares the crap out of me LoL! But it done everyday now! I just dont understand women who dont have any problems wat so ever, first baby and choose a c/s?

Well i better go indy getting louder sorry bout the no persoanls

[tsv_girl]

Yep we will be there on Thurs. I love getting out of the house, everyday if I can. Declan needs a sleep so hopefully he can go down before we get there, if not put down a blanket and sleep there. At least the weather has been nice, albeit a little windy the last few days. Our skin is so dry at the moment. Not looking forward to summer though.
I ended up with a c/s, Declan was breech throughout my whole pregnancy so I was completely fine with having a c/s and even went to the antenatal classes, but didn't listen much about natural birth. He ended up turning into position at 38 weeks, so we cancelled the c/s and tried natural, but just didn't happen. I don't have any of the regret that some mums talk about, but i will try for a VBAC next time.
Anyway, i found a recipe for chicken pies, so i thought i would make that for tea since hubby is home to look after Declan. Who by the way has started sitting by himself!!!! Very exciting times.
See you guys on thursday

[mummy19]

Good Morning Ladies how are we all feeling this morning? All is resonable well here, DS is watching over the hedge, DD is asleep she threw up again this morning ! And i have a sore tummy, hope im not getting this bug so close to my bday i wont be happy LoL!
So wish i was coming tomorrow (think i said that, a million times already LoL) but oh well.....Hows bubs/ kids/ bumps today>???

[Ilithyia]

Hi girls!

I am def up for a meet this week if I am not moving or busy with Real Estate stuff. I will keep you posted.

Emma - I braved it and went down to the strand this arvo and we almost got blown away!!! It was nice in the sun but just to windy! Don't you hate it when you forget the damn nappy bag!

Shauna - Yep managed to go for xray on Saturday morning. But as I said thismorning, its playing up again. I could barely move thismorning. After I took some of those anti-inflammatory tabs it settled down.

Cayce, I have a friend up here that is wanting a VBA2C as well, Im giving her a hand with finding Drs, support etc when its time so I'll pass on info to you when I come across it!

Hey Anna. If you are on the lookout for OB's, PLEASE CHECK C-SECT RATES!!!!! Esp in Townsville!

BTW - I watched your Birth Montage lastnight. It was beautiful. You had some awesome pics! Very nice indeed.

Well as I said to Shauna, my back is playing up again. I have to make another app with the chiro tomorrow. Hopefully i can get in this week! I really need to know whats going on.

[Nicola]

Hi

Im going to try and make it on thursday.

Looking forward to meeting everyone

[Freya]

Hey Anna. If you are on the lookout for OB's, PLEASE CHECK C-SECT RATES!!!!! Esp in Townsville!
BTW - I watched your Birth Montage lastnight. It was beautiful. You had some awesome pics! Very nice indeed.

Thanks for the tip. As far as I know the OB I see is all for natural birthing if it can be achieved so I might ask her what her stance is on VBAC and VBA2C. Ah my montage lol My friend took the pics while she was watching, I want to video this time but Im not sure Im game enough.

Oh while I remember, has anyone in here had a baby at the Mater Private (old or new)? Its where I am booked in to give birth and just wondering what its like. Looks alright.

I *should* be at the meetup thursday. We just bought a new car so hopefully it will be on the road by next week. I have to get it rego'd and put over the pits etc so not sure when I'll be doing that. Anyone know a decently priced mechanic I can get to put it over the pits?

[Lea79]

Oh while I remember, has anyone in here had a baby at the Mater Private (old or new)? Its where I am booked in to give birth and just wondering what its like. Looks alright.

Hi everyone,

I am an RN/student midwife. I usually work at TTH but have been at the Mater for the last month as part of my final rotations ( only a few months before I'm a real MW! lol) Anna I noticed you were asking what its like there. It looks really nice with the family rooms and everything but it is very Dr orientated and the C-section rate is ridiculously high so I would recommend that if you are birthing vaginally to be firm with the MW and OB in what your desires and needs are. If you want a natural birth, give your body every opportunity to give it a go. I just noticed that women can be swayed into thinking its the only choice they have and while you're in pain and your emotions are going crazy its easy to go that way. If you have a strong support person with you that helps. It all depends on the OB too, some of them give you extra time but others have the view that ' the most natural birth is via c-section' as quoted by one of them a few weeks ago. (no comment there!)

The birthing suites are nice enough, they dont have any bath tubs but everything else is pretty much the same as TTH.

I hope that info is enough, if you want to know more just ask me.

[Ilithyia]

Hi everyone,

I am an RN/student midwife. I usually work at TTH but have been at the Mater for the last month as part of my final rotations ( only a few months before I'm a real MW! lol) Anna I noticed you were asking what its like there. It looks really nice with the family rooms and everything but it is very Dr orientated and the C-section rate is ridiculously high so I would recommend that if you are birthing vaginally to be firm with the MW and OB in what your desires and needs are. If you want a natural birth, give your body every opportunity to give it a go. I just noticed that women can be swayed into thinking its the only choice they have and while you're in pain and your emotions are going crazy its easy to go that way. If you have a strong support person with you that helps. It all depends on the OB too, some of them give you extra time but others have the view that ' the most natural birth is via c-section' as quoted by one of them a few weeks ago. (no comment there!)

The birthing suites are nice enough, they dont have any bath tubs but everything else is pretty much the same as TTH.

I hope that info is enough, if you want to know more just ask me.

Its great to finally see some "inside" info coming to the outside world!

Thanks for that Leanne!

BTW - Are you doing a post grad course through JCU?

[Lea79]

Yes I am doing the postgrad through JCU Sara. I really like working at the TTH, I cant wait to go back but I guess its just personal choice. I know a few student MW's from the Mater who just hated it there and couldn't wait to get back to the mater so I spose its what you are used to. I have always worked in the public sector and thats where I feel comfortable with. You definitely see all walks of life, particularly doing midwifery. If I was to choose where to birth my baby tho, it would definitely be at the birthing centre, they have awesome MW's there and I would trust them with my life.

BTW Anna I noticed you are trying to be accepted there, I really hope you do!

Sara how long until you finish your Doula training? I might see you around the place once you finish.

Cheers,

Leanne

[olliesmum0206]

hi ladies,
was planning on meeting you tomorrow but ollie has had a bad few days he suffers from reflux and has been out of sorts as he had his needles on monday.anyway hope to meet up with you all another time