Pregnancy after Long Term TTC - March 2008

[arielle]

Thinking of you Lis! Can't wait to hear your news!!! Hope all is well, and you're loving cuddling your little one.

Hi to everyone else. No time to chat today, but hope you're all well, and had a most enjoyable weekend. xo

[nic]

Hi girls, just an update from me. OB appointment went well. We were the ones running late by about 15 minutes, so we only had to wait for about 10 minutes luckily. Eventually got DH back to my parents for some sleep around lunch time with instructions to wake him at 3.30 so we could go shopping. He bought the pram that he has been checking out, so he is one very happy daddy.
OB felt my tummy and said bubba doesn't have much room in there! He also called me a "skinny", which I told him was a nice thing to hear from someone who doesn't have to say nice things about me. He realised he hadn't booked us in to the hospital so he did that as well, which now means we are third on his operating list that day, but he said it may mean we don't need to be there as early.
Checked out my scar from DD and said it has healed very nicely for an emergency c/s and i think he is going to cut over it again, but he said it won't be so big this time round. Told us if there are any requests to let him know and he will try to accommodate us.

We made it home and I now have a lovely cold, and DD is still home from school as well.

I have to see a GP next week for a checkup, as OB is away, then we see him the week before our c/s on the Thursday for a final checkup and a blood test as well he said.
Ooh, almost forgot.. he gave me some meds for the heartburn I've been having, but told DH to get it for me as they would probably give me a lecture about taking it while pregnant!
We have our hospital visit/interview next week as well.

Will drop back later for some personals...

Nic

[traceylee]

Hi All,

Well, have some news !

Had my show Sunday morning and leaked all day eewwwww. No contractions but called the hospital at 5pm and they told me to go in. They put the monitors on me for heart & movement and all was fine. Branxton Hicks were noted but not strong enough to be contractions. Test was done to see if there was any amnio and that came back neg so waters havent broken but definately had the show. Was sent home at 11pm last night to a continual brokens sleep.

Confused now as everyone has a story. Some are saying labour starts within 24hrs of show, some say 3 days, some have said they went 2 weeks. The phone & mobile has been running hot all day and I am so disappointed it didnt happen. I really hit the gutter. I was so excited thinking that my waters had ruptured and so upset when they said that they hadnt. Just means Im still playing the waiting game. Have my OB appt tomorrow which I am not looking forward to cos I feel stupid going in there when it was nothing but a show. Oh well, back to 'ol faithful lounge & dvd's.

Winter is here now so try to keep warm & well.

TraceyLee

[traceylee]

Hi All,

Well, have some news !

Had my show Sunday morning and leaked all day eewwwww. No contractions but called the hospital at 5pm and they told me to go in. They put the monitors on me for heart & movement and all was fine. Branxton Hicks were noted but not strong enough to be contractions. Test was done to see if there was any amnio and that came back neg so waters havent broken but definately had the show. Was sent home at 11pm last night to a continual broken sleep.

Confused now as everyone has a story. Some are saying labour starts within 24hrs of show, some say 3 days, some have said they went 2 weeks. The phone & mobile has been running hot all day and I am so disappointed it didnt happen. I really hit the gutter. I was so excited thinking that my waters had ruptured and so upset when they said that they hadnt. Just means Im still playing the waiting game. Have my OB appt tomorrow which I am not looking forward to cos I feel stupid going in there when it was nothing but a show. Oh well, back to 'ol faithful lounge & dvd's.

Winter is here now so try to keep warm & well.

TraceyLee

[nic]

Tracey, so sorry to hear about you getting all excited and now being disappointed . lots of hugs. hope something is happening for you as we speak. hope all went well at your OB appointment, and you should definately not feel stupid for going in for the show!

Nic

[lismith25]

Hi ladies wanted to share with you first...im back typing 1 handed with my beautiful girl in the other. Miss Emma Frances Smith was born 17.30 Thursday 29th May 6lb 9oz or 2.93 kg so only an ickle girl considering she was 11days overdue. I was induced on the wed night my waters broke early thurs morn so all up 15hours of labour with an hour of pushing. And in the end i didnt have time for pethidine or an epi as it was all too quick.

so im back and will catch up with you all soon, better change my ticker. i cant believe she is a week already.

Belly rubs to you all

[nic]

YAY lis! Congratulations on your little girls arrival!! So glad to hear that she is finally here and you are both well

Nic

[mako]

Congratulations Lis on the safe arrival of your beautiful baby girl. Welcome to the world Emma

[Carla MP]

Oh Lismith..that is wonderful news. Congratulations! Welcome to the world Emma........cant wait to hear updates......

[arielle]

Well done Lis! What awesome awesome news!!!
A very big welcome to baby Emma (gorgeous name). I'm so glad you're both safe and well, and I look forward to hearing updates too. xo

TL - anything happening?? Sorry to hear you got all worked up only to be let down. I too have heard that after a show it can happen quickly, or still take a couple of weeks, but I REALLY hope for your sake that it's sooner rather than later. How'd you go at the Obs??

Nic - phew!! Glad you've finally been booked in to the hospital. Could've been interesting if you'd arrived all ready to go, and they weren't expecting you. So when's the c/s date? I've a feeling it could even be you after TL?? I have no signs of my body gearing up for labour, so am mentally preparing myself for going over.

Our Ob said he'd be happy to let me go 10-14 days over if I'm travelling well. I'm not sure I like the sound of going that far over, but will just wait and see how things pan out. I guess the one good thing with going that far over is that we may get the increased baby bonus (EDD = 20th June), but really, am not overly fussed about that. Just give me a safe, healthy baby in my arms, and I'll be one very happy lady. I'm just sooooo looking forward to breathing the hugest sigh of relief when that happens.

Time for bed!
Hi to everyone else.

Arielle

[Shannon22]

Oh Yay Lis!! What a beautiful name So glad things went well and you are both home!

[Lenny]

Big congrats Lismith - and a big welcome to the world little Emma. Glad it all went well!

[onthefly]

Congratulations Lismith - welcome little Emma!

[traceylee]

Happy Happy News,

Our healthy baby boy, JETT DIMITRIOS, was born on Tuesday 3rd June 2008 at 4.11pm weighing 7lb 12oz. Baby Jett had jaundice but now home and doing excellent. He is too cute. We cant stop kissing his soft face. He has his dad's good looks and beautiful nature and his mums hair and lips. Daddy says someday he will be a fisherman. Mummy's just happy that he's here.

Im ok after a horrendous birth experiance. Baby laying transverse, did not turn and had to be turned with forceps and delivered. Was on operating table with epi-block for an emergency c-section but we got him round the right way.

Im living of 3-4hrs sleep per 24hrs but surviving, knowing its all worth it. Just came back from an emergency visit to the hospital with a gaping wound after episiotomy as stitches have all burst open. Lots of pain but OB is now letting it heal naturally (it will take longer but they cant sew it up again ewwwwww).

DH has been my rock, my breathe and my everything. I am totally surprised at how he has been so involved. Came home to a spotless house and he hasnt sat down since. He is an active father settling baby Jett, bathing and burping him. I only feed which is feeling a bit mundane but I am happy DH wants to be so involved before he goes back to work. I dread that day.

Staff at hospital may as well have not been there and I will never go back there. Im disgusted at the treatment I and other patients were given especially when it is suppose to be a "nice" time.

All in all, it has been the most amazing, loving experiance of my life. DH & Baby Jett bring me to tears when I think about how much love has been involved between the three of us this past week. It is so beautiful to have our little family we thought we would never have. I am blessed and grateful and overwhelmed that we finally made it.

I would like to thank ALL of you for being here during my journey for the good, the bad and the ugly. My DH thanks you all for being here as my support network for understanding and knowledge.

There is a God and we now know him well.

TraceyLee

[arielle]

Yaaaaaaaaaay TraceyLee!! HUGE CONGRATS on the arrival of your gorgeous lil' man Jett. I am just so thrilled for you!!
I'm sitting here with tears in my eyes after reading your post. You sound so elated and in love. It's a beautiful thing!!
I'm sorry to hear you had a crappy experience at the hospital, but it sounds like your amazing DH has well and truly made up for it!! What a man!!
Hope you heal up well, and soon (ouchies!), and have a wonderful time getting to know your little Jett won't you.

All the best,
Arielle
xo

[butterfly_warrior]

Congratulations lismith and traceylee! (Gosh, I have been quiet here lately!).

Arielle, are you up next?

I'm still hanging in here... but very nervous, especially as we are so very close to the time we found out we'd lost our first baby. First OB appointment on Thursday, so hopefully that will put my mind at ease a little.

BW

[Shannon22]

Congrats Tracey and welcome Jett!

You Dh is just wonderful and i am so glad someone is giving you the love and care you deserve! Good luck and enjoy!

Good Luck Thurs BW!

Shan

[arielle]

Yup! I'm next BW!
That is, unless I go over by a fair bit, as then I think Nics c/s date may come first?? Either way, it's getting rather close. Very exciting, but quite nerve wracking too.
Good to see you back in here again BW. This would certainly be a tense time for you, yes, but I hope it comes and goes very quickly, and it's smooth sailing from here on in. Good luck at your ob appt.

Helloooo & belly rubs for all of you!
I'm off to get ready for my ob appt. Feel like I live there atm! Hopefully he'll say I'm starting to dilate already. How cool would that be!! I highly doubt it!! Apart from a few painless BH's here and there, I'm not getting the feeling bub is wanting to come out any time soon. Oh well, I still have plenty to keep me occupied.

Arielle
xo