yay, starting the nursery!! It is a really big step but I'm glad you are there now.
Do you have a timeframe for the C-section? 39 weeks or so?
Are you on facebook, I have lots of pics of Henry on there.
Lori, I totally get where you're coming from... you think you're prepared but the ideas in your head that you've formed are quite different from the actual event... like you hear the term 'put them down' and it implies they will actually sleep once you've done that, when in reality it can be quite different!! The first 3 weeks were really tough for me too, and most of the time I still feel like I'm minding my nephew or something, it just doesn't click that he was inside me, even when he's on the boob. I also think a big part of it is when they're this little they don't interact with you as a parent as opposed to other people, which changes in time obviously. Anyway, good on you for asking for help, it is the brave and responsible thing to do.
Laney - I am so happy to read that you have started setting up the nursery. I know that it is terrifying but good on you for taking this next step. I am so excited for you. You have done an amazing job so far and I know that you will be a very happy mummy in no time. I love watching your ticker move forward.
Lori - I think it is great that you are doing that program. I agree that it is hard for us mums as we fight and battle to get our babies and then that instant bond doesn't always turn on straight away. And yes breastfeeding is hard. It is in fact the hardest thing I have ever done - no let me correct that...the first 9 weeks of breastfeeding was the hardest thing I have ever done. I was very close to giving up and going to formula and then it all just clicked and I haven't had a problem since. It is exhausting and I felt so cheated when I realised that the timed the feeds from the beginning of the feed. Anna was the same in the first week or so - sitting on my breast nonstop. She did speed up though and her feeds are now only about 10 mins! I am the envy of mothers in my mothers group. Take whatever help and support is offered to you, and say no to visitors if it helps. I found having visitors was hard as I was exhausted and they would then get Anna all revved up and I would be left with an overstimulated and exhausted crying baby. I learnt how to read her signs and would take her back once I thought she had reached her 'friendly' limit. Take care and look after yourself!
I will have to update my photo gallery of Anna. She will be 6 months soon. Time has flown. She is lovely and laughs and smiles nonstop. She really is a joy.
Have lovely days and I can't wait to welcome some more babies to this group.
I am all smiles today I have my 12-13 week NT scan, I will get such a good look at bub and my MIL is coming along too which will be a nice experience for her. My DH will get to see bub tonight the place does the images onto a disk for you. It will be the first time since our 8 week ultrasound pictures that he will see bub.
I soooooooooooo cannot wait and I am almost into the 2nd tri YAY
Nae, great news having your scan, enjoy seeing bubba again Your MIL will be tickled pink t be there
Laney I guess then that breech is not such a big worry if you wanted a c-sec anyhow. Any dates in mind yet?
Tildy yay for being brave enough and strong enough to admit it. And yep b/f can take hours. I know at night it seems I have not long put Daniel back into his crib and he is awake wanting to start again. Daytime just seems like one non-stop snack time. I know it will settle down but at the moment between him, a demanding 4 yr old, my dad being sick and put into hospital.. just all seems to be overwhelming right now.
Rozzie I am facebook but how do I add you without posting a link or something I'll get into trouble for?
Lee how are you feeling? When do you see Steve? My dad is in Calvary so I'll try and drop by on one of my drive pasts. I'll ph beforehand though lol.
I better go see to this child who is driving his dad up the wall.
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Jude
Jude - I see Steve in 2 weeks, I'll be 9 weeks then, but he's booked up, and sometimes it's good for me to test my patience I've been feeling very very ordinary, was hoping the avoid that awful nausea, but alas, no!! Oh well, still have heaps to do, and just have to soldier on. Definately pop in for a cuppa when you can.
Nae - let us know how your NT goes today, you must be feeling a tad relieved to knock the first tri over!! Well done!!
Hi Katiegirl - wow Anna 6 months already - Remy will be 1 in three months time!! Scarry!! Glad you are going well.
Hi to everyone else!! Got to go for a quick nap while my girl is sleeping!
Hey everyone, had the scan part of the NT test and it was so beautiful. My little bubba in there moving about like crazy, a beautiful healthy 158BPM heartbeat. Maybe they all kind of look the same but my first thought was "gee that looks like Nikita" wrong I know but wow. DH said the same thing when I showed him the dvd. I was straining so hard to see if if I could detect an outer or inner pee pee hole but honestly some parts of the scan it looks girl and other parts of the scan it looks boy. I have the 20 week scan in 6 weeks its a little earlier so will probably find out then BUT I do start my cervix screening in 2 weeks time. It will be done weekly or fortnightly until 24 weeks. He checked my cervix and said it looked good - long and closed it measures approx 6cm so thats good.
Was tested today for thrombophilia (sp?) will be interested to get the results. also had the normal screening ones they do at 8 weeks because Latrobe didn't do them 8 viles of blood later Pam my path nurse said she was so proud because it was a lot of blood.
So all in all I am elated, been feeling sad because of mothers day but yesterdays scan just lifted my spirits 10 fold. I also splurged a little and brought myself some new perfume - Mark Jacobs Daisy (the new one) oh I love it I haven't loves a perfume like this for years.
Just want to link you to some poems I have posted...
I will be away for about a week from Sunday. I have been really unwell for a few months now and I am having a hysterectomy... I will be around until Sunday but while I have a moment just wanted to let you all know...
If you click HERE you can read the few poems...
I am all smiles today I have my 12-13 week NT scan, I will get such a good look at bub and my MIL is coming along too which will be a nice experience for her. My DH will get to see bub tonight the place does the images onto a disk for you. It will be the first time since our 8 week ultrasound pictures that he will see bub.
Your MIL will be tickled pink t be there 
I've been feeling very very ordinary, was hoping the avoid that awful nausea, but alas, no!! Oh well, still have heaps to do, and just have to soldier on. Definately pop in for a cuppa when you can.
8 viles of blood later Pam my path nurse said she was so proud because it was a lot of blood. 
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