11 days left Kimbe...WOWOWOWOWOW!!!
That's so fantastic...SO CLOSE!
Hope all went fantastically Ltl Panda...and that Ltl-er Panda is just doing beautifully.
So...who's next? Is it you Kimbe or Lenny or Marcellus? I can't quite remember!
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11 days left Kimbe...WOWOWOWOWOW!!!
That's so fantastic...SO CLOSE!
Hope all went fantastically Ltl Panda...and that Ltl-er Panda is just doing beautifully.
So...who's next? Is it you Kimbe or Lenny or Marcellus? I can't quite remember!
So you're still wtih us Kimbe ;) - hadn't heard from you for a few days and thought maybe....
Kimbe is definitely up next. Then Lenny and I around the same time - race ya!
How lovely you've got a little chatterbox Jo.
Gosh, I think I havent looked in here properly for a few days...
How is Ltl panda going??? has anyone heard. Hope everything has gone well for you!!!!! Cant wait to hear.
I havent actually got time to do personals right now but wanted to say it has been so good being part of this thread and I am looking forward to when all of you can join us officially in the parenting thread. I am sooo happy that BB has started that up for us. Lucky us!
See you on the other side of parenthood soon lovelies!!!
Sazz
I had a strange experience yesterday at work. Firstly I got told that I was showing - well I knew that already - then about 5 minutes after that a temp told me she didn't realise I was pregnant - then went on to say I seriously didn't look it - I didn't even have that bloated face look that most preggo women have. I think it was a compliment, not sure. Something she said made me realise that she didn't realise how old I was so I told her I was 41 and she nearly fell off the chair. She thought I was about 10 years younger than I am (I get this regularly, personally I can't see it, I think I look how you should look for 40 odd but a lot of people look way older than they should at 40) and then told me how brave I am to have a child at my age. Sorry did I hear that right? She even repeated it. No braver than any woman I think. I didn't get to find out what she meant as we got interrupted and as she's a temp I probably wont see her again. It was all very strange.
Marcellus - You know, a month back, i would have said i'm all scared and apprehensive...and you can go first. But now i just think, hmmm, I've had enough of being pregnant - and i just want to get started on our new life - whatever that may hold for us. I know it's going to be much harder, but the rewards will be endless and exciting.:
I'm still only little though (8kgs is all so far), and we aren't 'engaged' yet like you and jelly are. My BH's are pretty infrequent too. I don't think i'm going to go early at all...knowing my luck we'll be having an April 1st baby!
Here is a dumb comment you can all laugh at...I know that mako, and Jo got some dumb comments too when they were pg, but i'll share mine as well.
DH was in the garage; nosey neighbour tries to strike up conversation with him. She says "Does Jo eat meat? (not, Is she a vegetarian?, but "Does she eat meat?") DH thinks 'What? Where is this leading? Hope they don't invite us over for a BBQ!' So he says "Yes, she does, we both do". Nosey neighbour says "oh, it's just that she's so skinny i guessed she didn't eat well". WTF??!! DIDN'T EAT WELL!! That is so rude! She's damn lucky i wasn't there as she may have copped it from me!
I'm not skinny, but that's not the point anyway - Why do some people think that calling someone skinny is any better than calling someone fat - and you should never do that either. And how dare she imply that i'm not looking after myself. Stupid Nosey Neighbour.
Yep Monnie, it is supposedly me next, but who knows, if i go late and Lenny &/or Marcellus go early then we could all be in around the same time.
Just awoke after a nice little sleep...driving mum to the airport and then coming home really took it out of me - given some of you are doing a 2+hr drive to see a Dr i don't know how you do it. It was nice having mum down and hearing her labour stories and just chatting about what she was doing when she was my age etc. Unfortunately, the time spent together didn't help bring on an early delivery as i was hoping though. So as she hugged me goodbye at the airports drop off zone it was "i hope you have a good labour, enjoy it, know the pain will stop, and i'll see you again when you're a mum and i'm a nanna again" It was really nice.
I'm with you Lenny on the sooner the better though. I just want the "new life to begin" but my mum made a good point saying, don't go wishing bub's life away. Blah blah blah LOL!
Well, we're off to a farewell for our best mates who are moving to Qld tonight. DH is not a regular drinker but will have a few with this particular friend and given the circumstances i think a good healthy consumption of alcohol is in order, but I have said on the side that even though i'm happy to do the drive home, he'll need to take it a little easy on the beer & port just incase things begin to move.
Hope you are all having a wonderful weekend. The weather here in Sydney is glorious, hope its the same around the rest of the country!
Hi Ladies,
Kimbe - such a nice story about dropping your mum at the airport "see you when Im a nanna again". That's so sweet. You're right about the weather in Sydney. It has been the most beautiful weekend we have had for some time and it makes me feel good with such perfect weather. Wishing you all the best for your last week. Hope all runs smoothly for you. You must be so anxious!!!
Lenny - I totally understand about the dumb comments. I have gone from 47kg to 65kg in 20 weeks and I am getting dumb a** comments all the time. We have 52 stairs at home and people (friends and family) are asking me how I get up and down them already!!!! Im short so I guess I look bigger, but in hindsight 65kg is a good weight for anyone to have normally!!!!!
My biggest dumb comments:- went to Sister In Laws last Sunday morning to call in and say Hi. They had gone into the city for Valentines Day and niece and nephew were home alone (19 & 17). Niece was saying how fantastic I looked and that I had a "Little Bump". We said our hello's then left to go to Mother In Laws.
By the time we got there we received 7 phone calls regarding my "excessive weight gain" and was I doing okay and that I should back off on the sugar. Niece had called everyone and told them how huge I was yet to my face I was little. Left mother in laws crying as family started to arrive to "check me out". MIL was very supportive and said I should try to keep the weight on as I look healthy. That was sweet and unexpected.
We cant win. If we put the weight on, its bad, if we dont put it on, its bad. Everyone's an expert. I now know who to stay away from when I need advice. Not to mention that I cry at simple things now.
Satya - very strange temp. I guess that's why she's a temp. Maybe with her stupid comments no-one has obviously asked her to stay on permanently in any job. My best friend gives me comments like that. I told her that after this one, I will have another tfr in 6mths. She told me that at my age I should just be thinking of getting through this one before I even think that I could make it to the next one. That sliced me right down the middle. With friends like that........
Ltl Panda - Thinking of you and bubs and hoping that you are settling into this new chapter of your life easily. I am sure you are all basking in happiness!
Me - I awoke so exhausted this morning. I dreamt I was "sugar soaping" the walls in the kitchen by hand and sometimes with a broom, its such a hard job. I think I am nesting in my sleep already. The dreams I have been having are crazy. I got up and checked the walls out. Our kitchen walls are spotless and I wondered if I had actually gotten up and sugar soaped or if it was a dream. Had a giggle and ate my pancakes. Spending the day at home today, its so beautiful again.
Take Care,
Tracey
Wow, some people, huh?! I hope these dumb comments are isolated incidents and don't happen all the time. Tracey - sorry, laughed at your neice. She'll get hers one day!
I may have gained heaps of weight, but I really love my preggy body, well the belly mostly. I hope you ladies all love your bodies too, big or small - pregnant women look great!
Lenny - these things can all happen very quickly. Dr says it looks promising, but he's seen women engage early and have all the signs, and then go over. so it doesn't really mean anything. Sadly it is random and impossible to predict. But then again, maybe that's a really good thing, y'know?
Kimbe - your mum sounds really together with good advice.
Met with our doula again today, and backup doula. Had a good chat about all sorts of things. She also critiqued my nappies - no good, apparently! but it's good to get some advice. She has also suggested a sewing date to make some up, which would be good.
Been getting cramps lately. This is how demented my brain has become - I actually had the thought 'hmmm, period must be coming....' I'd really like my brain back
kimbe, your mum sounds so lovely, what beautiful advice she gave you.
Tracey, unbelievable what your niece said to you. I'd take comfort in the fact that she will be pregnant one day and you can tell her how HUGE she is lol. I had a giggle about you nesting in your dreams. :)
As for everyone getting comments about their size, I've started to tell people when they looked shocked at how 'small' I am for halfway, that I am having a HAT pregnancy. When they look all confused I tell them that all my weight gain is going to my Hips - Ar$e and Thighs! My mum laughed and said she is still having that pregnancy symptom now.
Anyway, just wanted to drop in quickly to see how everyone is, sorry for not replying to all you girls. We are off tomorrow for our 2nd OB visit, so will be home sometime Tuesday. Will try to update in the next few days.
Nic
Hi Girls.
I've just read all your stories about rude or strange comments. I just can't believe that people think it is ok to make dumb comments or should I say rude comments. All I can say is that it really doesn't matter how little or how much weight you put on during pregnancy, all that matters is that you are ok and bub is ok :D
I remember so many people told me in the 1st and 2nd tri to be carefull about what I ate as if I put on too much weight it would be too hard to loose after I had bub. And then during my 3rd tri sooooo many people were telling me how tiny I was. Honestly you can't win either way ;) I was always gobsmacked hearing these types of comments especially from strangers. What gives them the right to make these comments?????
KImbe What a lovely thing for your mum to say to you.
Nic All the best for your Ob appointment.
Hi to you all. Won't be too long until there will be some more B/A's in here. Can't wait.
Sage is doing really well.He's been sleeping really well since I've been putting him in his Grobag. He now sleeps upto 9 hours during the night :dance: He's getting his 1st tooth atm which is causing him some grief. He is also going for his 4 month needles today. Oh yeh the feeding has improved so much now and I'm loving it.Took almost 3.5 months to get it sorted but all is good now :clap:
Take care.
Just a quick one to all you beautiful ladies who are about to have their little bubbas, good luck - can't wait to hear all about your births.
Selfish little post from me - Jenna slept the whole night last night, that's right the whole entire complete night.
I am floating on air atm!!!
Let's just hope it continues.
Jo - 28
Dh - 34
Hi girls, finally home, after 50 hours of labour, starting Wed morning at 2:30 and finally pushing the little succer out on Saturday morning at 3:45.... 3.7kg (8.15Lb)
50cm tall....Needed a nice cut and 10 stitches to get his big head out....but I love him to bits.
Sad news though he is diagnosed with club foot on his left foot so we have some tough years ahead with corrective surgery and physio, but all should go well and normal functioning will resume. I am blessed with him, he is very gently and is like a little cat, feeds well and sleeps well. I am getting lots of rest, DH is also very helpfull, and is amazed at what I went through and how well I handled it considering I tried the gas for only 1 hour and stopped. Did it all drug free.
Hope everyone is well, will drop in ever so often to see how you are doing and will catch up with you in the parenting forum.
Sorry If I am not making sense, just a little funny in the head.
talk soon girls, and keep up the good vibe in here.
Congratulations Ltl Panda, and well done!
Sorry to hear about the little guy's foot - that's going to be tough on him (is that what Sage had Mako?).
Take care of yourself and your special little man - he sounds a treat!
Oh Ltl Panda...CONGRATULATIONS!
Well done on what sounds like an absolutely mammoth effort...
YOU ABSOLUTE CHAMPION!!! and drug free...well done chickie!
But I must ask...what's his name????????
So thrilled for you...you sound like a Mummy in love!
I'm sure the club foot will all get sorted over time...
I was just thinking yesterday, I don't think I ever told you guys that Felix has webbed 2nd and 3rd toes on both feet!
I love your description of you little boy being like a little kitten...I can so imagine that!
Well done...enjoy your beautiful little boy!
Hey Ltl Panda,
BIG CONGRATS LTL PANDA! :clap:50 hours, wow how exhausting but awesome that you got through it especially without pain relief. Big effort! What's your little man's name? He sounds so healthy at 8.15lb and a perfect height. Fantastic News. Hope you are settling in okay. All the very best.
Tracey
Oh Ltl Panda, the way you described your darling boy was so sweet. I am so happy for you guys. I hope his wee foot can be treated and doesn't cause too much trouble. Well done to you, you sounded very peaceful.
Mako - yay for the Grobag! I have 2 now, and although i won't put bugsy in straight away, they are there for us to try. I think they will be good for the stroller too, as we have a bassinette one.
TL - sorry to hear your 'dumb' comments. Some people, aye! Worse when it is family. Hope you are keeping well.
Nic - When you say you are off to see the ob, and will be back on Tuesday. I had a smile - mine always runs very late - but at least I don't have to stay overnight!!
I am happy with how i look - and of course DH loves it, and he thinks i'm very gorgeous - even if my dress sense is a little daggy! It's just such a blessing to have gotten to this point and we love it!
Hey Ltl P - congrats on your little man, sounds wonderful, despite the massive 2+ day effort to actually hold him in your arms. DH just explained club foot to me. He said there is such great medical progress these days the little fella will be up and running around before you know it!
Nic, TL and everyone else with the idiotic comments, it's a given i think. Our brains turn to mush but everyone else gets their foot stuck in their mouths. Sounds like your all handling them well though.
Lenny, glad about the body feeling. I'm the same most days, its really the clothing that gets me down a bit, but overall i can sit/lay and just rub and stare at my exposed belly I love it. I've had the coments from not showing to really showing and try to take each one in my stride as a positive! So long as DH and I are able to still enjoy the changes what does it matter.
Well, still counting down for labour to start (i know it's still pre EDD but i'm keen as mustard for this to happen, particularly having heard Ltl P's wonderful announcement!!!). Have been having some lower end cramping of a night which gets me excited but it is gone by morning. Yesterday had some diahorrea and very little movement from bubs which also got me a little excited, but, bodily functions are normal again and bubs is moving around freely. Braxton Hicks are on the increase big time, but not accompanied by regularity or increased pain so i know they're not the real contractions either (bummer). Really, I am probably reading into everything a little too much but can't help it. Sorry!
Mind you, my sister is just as eager as i am and is sending me some Clary Sage Oil which is meant to bring on labour by opening the cervix, whilst also help with pain relief, but I don't think i'll open it for a smell/massage until labour has actually started, i believe it is quiet a potent oil. One you shouldn't be exposed to at all pre 37weeks.
Anyway, sorry for blabbering on, I hope all your belly's are growing wonderfully and that people are feeling well. And all the best with any Ob/midwife visits etc.
We were told that it's a good one to massage or burn while in the hospital, but yes, very potent too apprently.:
You need curry for dinner and lots of DTD! (and honestly, do you feel like having either!!!)