Pregnancy after Long Term TTC - Jan 2008

[Ltl Panda]

Hey girls, I am in labour....contractions started at about 2:30 am waters broke then as well. will let you all know once back home....
Feeling pretty good at the moment, contractions are pretty regular so I am hoping on a short one.

talk soon.

[nic]

Oh YAY Ltl Panda will be thinking of you today Wow, you're gonna have your bubba in your arms soon!!

nic

[sushee]

Hi ladies,

just wanted to let you know that after much consideration, BellyBelly now has a Parenting after LTTTC forum. We recognise the unique challenges of parenting after LTTTC - there is often more anxiety and it is also sometimes difficult to join a baby buddy group that has been together throughout their pg in Belly Buddies whereas you've mostly posted in here.

So for a place to chat once you've had bub, please join the Parenting After Long Term TTC forum. I'll be there too, so it doesn't matter how long ago it was that you had your baby, if you are still in LTTTCer at heart, and this in turn affects the way you parent, or you just want to chat, come join in. Pg ladies of this thread, please feel free to come say hello as well!

[Lenny]

Oooo, Ltl Panda - I'll be thinking of you today, and can't wait to hear! Good luck girl!!

Marcellus - yes, DH is scared of washing nappies. I have assured him he only needs to put them in the nappy pail and i'll do the rest, but he's adamant. We'll see. I don't want to exclude him for all the little tasks, (after all, he can't b/f) so if i have to alternate between sposies and MCN's for a while, until he gets the hang of it, then so be it.

Nic - I don't like second hand things normally - but i think this time it was worth it. I like the idea of the Grobags 'cos they are 100% cotton. I think it's cool that you are getting to see all the exciting new things for parents and bubs since your DD was a baby. Some of the fun of being a first timer!

We still don't have the carseat/capsule thing sorted yet...

[lismith25]

Yay Little Panda, Good Luck and im sending you all the vibes for a quick and as painfree as possible labour.

Im experiencing awful back pain at the moment, I have been taped up which is helpng me sleep, though I will be greatful when my body starts to get back to normal.....and in 3 months time I will be overdue omg!!!!

Belly rubs x

[onthefly]

Yay! A little ltl panda coming along very soon! Will be thinking of you today and eagering awaiting news.

Your hubby seems a bit sqeamish Lenny . I'm sure he'll get the hang of it though. Won't be long and we'll all be knee-deep in baby poo...

[monnie]

That's great news Sushee...I'm so thrilled as I really do feel more at home with these guys than baby buddies...as I've spent so much time here!

Thank you for making the opportunity for us to continue to meet (so don't feel like I'm gatecrashing the pregnancy after LTTC threads!)

Ltl Panda...an even Ltl-er Panda is about to make an entrance. I am so excited for you!

Marcellus, Lenny, Kimbe, Nic, Satya, Lissmith, ktgirl, katones...I will continue to lurk in this thread and see how you are all going...I can't believe how close so of you are to having your little ones...can't wait to hear the news...I'll continue to lurk but can't wait to see you 'on the other side'.

Mako, Jo, Sazz...see you over there!

[mako]

All the very best to you Ltl Panda. I'm so excited for you and look forward to seeing your b/a soon.

Hi to you all. Hope you are all ok.I'll bbl to catch up on personals as I'm in the middle of feeding Sage

Juust want to say a quick thankyou to those of you who sent their thoughts for my nan.I'm happy to say that she is back home now and isn't doing to bad

[DJTTC]

Hi everyone, it's been so long since I've been on so I have heaps to catch up on.

Firstly Ltl Panda - all the best for today hun, look forward to reading about your little bubba.

Mako - sounds like Sage is doing extremely well considering he was such a little fella when he was born & well done with the sleeps, that is fantastic.

Sazz - most babies I find have a horrible period around 3 weeks, I think it has something to do with that they are finally 'awake' & I think their tummies start playing up with digesting the milk & get lots of wind which can sometimes be really bad.

You're having 5-6 hours sleep a night that is really good, hopefully your little princess will continue this for you.

Well we have had 3 births in the family & 3 birthdays as well in the last 2 weeks so that may have something to do with the fact I haven't had time to be on BB.
We have also had a break from the 38 degree heat so we've been making the most of it while we can.

So 2 weeks ago Jenna slept for 8 hours in a row for two nights, it was so exciting but then she hasn't done it since & is still getting up at least once sometimes twice a night but at least we know she can do it so we will just wait.

She is at such a cute stage atm with all the smiles & the occasional laugh, she is also just talking away all the time.

It's funny we couldn't wait for her to start mumbling away & now we realise it's never going to be quiet again in our house because I think she's going to take after her mother in the chatting department, lol!!!

Hello to Satya, Nic, Kimbe, Lenny, Marcellus & anyone else I have forgotton.