Pregnancy after LTTTC July/Aug 07

Hey ALR...you're not intruding at all...it's great to have you along

Congratulations on your BFP...wonderful news!!!

I'm doing well...just trying to do my business books (which is totally doing my head in)...

No movement on the birth front...to be honest, I don't feel much different from when I was 35 weeks (except BIGGER!)...so I guess that means that the baby is pretty comfy where he/she is at the moment...

I have another Ob. appointment tomorrow night, so hopefully I'll get an update...but my feeling is that the baby hasn't moved positions in the last week...still not engaged, still posterior!!!

Actual due date is this Monday...but I'll be surprised if anything happens by then...

Oh well...still trying to enjoy my last days of pregnancy without giving in to the "I've had enough of this" feeling yet...LOL!

You doing well?

Good to hear your doing well monnie, I have to admit i'm bit tired today, i was up til2 this morning on BB. I couldnt sleep... DP and me are having a war of silence. thats his way of arguing. do you think if i left sticky notes for him all over the house that it would be taking the "no speaking" thing too far? hehe
both DS and DD were both posteria at birth. DD was actually breech at 34 weeks but decided to turn by 36 weeks! that was an uncomfortable couple a weeks.

I cant wait to get where you are... must be both an exciting time but with a sense of quiet stillness?
I'm a huge slacker and still havent gotten anything organised for a nursery.. oh well i'll get to it.

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must be both an exciting time but with a sense of quiet stillness

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That describes it perfectly!!! Though it's 'an effort' to keep that sense of quiet stillness...

Don't worry about not getting anything done for the nursery...I'm due in 4 days and we don't have a nursery!!!

We are supposed to be having renovations to the house...the renovations include building a room so that my DH's study can become the baby's room...7 months later, they still haven't started! SOOOO FRUSTRATING...but due to the housing boom in Perth, it's pretty much impossible to get anything done...so I'm sitting in a house, all ready for renovations to happen (ie. things packed in boxes...our dining room is just a room of boxes now...pavement all pulled up out the back so it's now a massive dirt patch) but still waiting on the builder for a start date...my bet is that they will start on my EDD...but even that looks unlikely now! The laundry is supposed to be renovated too...that was meant to be finished in April...still hasn't started...but hopefully it will commence in the next few weeks...

AHHHHHHHH!!!

Anyway...trying not to get too upset by the ridiculous wait and impossible mess...I figure it's a lesson in flexible parenting...and as much as I love to have a home that is well organised and a pleasure to live in...I have to let that go at the moment!

Sorry to hear that you're tired....you poor thing...hope things work out with DP soon...

How did you find your posterior births? I know (or have heard about how painful they are)...do you have any tips???

Ltl Panda All the best for your scan tomorrow hun. Is that your 12 week one?

Monnie If i were you I'd try Kenny in the mobile dogwash once and see how he goes. He may suprise you and LOVE it ;)
All the best for your appointment tomorrow too. I hope little ziggy has moved for you by then. The book work sounds yuk hun. You should be relaxing now hun.
I'm hearing you on the renos. I don't think ours will be started by the time our bub arrives either. We haven't evevn put any plans into council so I'll be very suprised if it happens anytime soon. Luckily for us we only want to build a garage so dh can move all of his fishing gear and toys out of the what is going to be nursery.

ALR welcome and congrats on your pregnancy. I hope all is going well for you and am sorry to see that you are feeling tired. I'm sure everything will work itself out between you and your dp.

I can't believe that I'm 26 weeks today. The time seems to be going so fast. I just said to my dh last night that it all seems so scary atm. We are due to start our antenatal classes on the 3rd Sept.It all seems so close now and with the baby shower not too far away either.
Monnie I know what you mean about all the pressie. Its amazing how many people bought baby things for us when we announced our pregnancy lol.

Wow Mako...26 weeks!!! That has gone so quickly...you're nearly 3rd trimester...how wonderful!

The antenatal classes are great...you'll feel that bit more prepared for the whole thing...though it is still a little scary, I must admit! It's such an amazing feeling to sit in one of those classes...especially after everything us LT-ers have gone through to get there!!!

I know...the finance books are really awful...didn't realise that I had a BAS statement due on my EDD...that's good timing for you!!!

Maybe I could change the meaning of Business Activity Statement to Birthing Activity Started!!!

Hope bub turns for u tonight Monnie & everything starts. GL, labour vibes for u. :)

Good luck with your apt Monnie - Hope Ziggy is more obliging for you
How frustrating about the renovations!
Hope your scan goes well Ltl Panda.

Damn... the sun just went away again. Was just starting to enjoy that. Oh well.

Monnie to be honest because both babies were posterior I didn't know they were supposed to be more painful? I did have quick labours though... with DS i was drip induced but when i hit 5-6 cm dilated he was born 45mins later, with DD was even quicker... midwife estimated 3 minutes!

I do remember having strong back pain in last week or so and during labour... but really i didnt know that posterior was harder ( how out-of-the-loop was I????!)

hope all goes well. Sorry to hear about the BAS timing but hey... keeps your mind off pacing the house??

DP and i usually do sort it out... i just like driving him crazy trying to make him speak to me.... a trick my mother taught me when men sulk

Mako - You are 26 weeks. Wow!!! For some reason my 'puter never downloads your ticker. Your name has always been familiar - I was always sneaking a peek into this thread...positive thinking!!!

You might have seen from my post that we bought a house...last night!! It was so exciting, and because DH is at work atm, i had to do all the paperwork. I told him he'd better be extra nice to me or i might 'forget' to put his name on the title. ;)

We bought a nice new tele on friday too - we have never owned a new tele...always someone's cast offs. So we wanted one, and we figured we'd better get it before we announce the pg - wouldn't want anyone thinking we were spending the baby bonus on a tele!!!

Jo...my DH so wanted to spend the baby bonus on a plasma...alas...it went on a new washing machine and dryer (as well as Ob fees and nursery furniture)!!!

Well done on your purchase of a home...will you have moved in by the time your little one arrives?

Marcellus...know what you mean about the sun...thankfully managed to get a load of washing dry finally!!!

Shell...thanks for the good wishes...fingers crossed!

ALR...well done on two amazing labours! Wow...I hope I have something similar...

Kotare Don't worry its not your 'puter's fault not showing my ticker. I've got a belly belly one and they are trying to sort out some issues with them atm. I just hope they get them up and running before my due date lol.
Good on you for purchasing a house and a new tele. We are a bit like you regarding everyones cast offs.We seem to always get other peoples lounges.

Monnie I like your version for BAS. I think thats a much better plan lol. Sending you lots of L.V's now and I hope ziggy gets the message soon too ;)

I have to say that I'm looking forward to being in the 3rd trimester. I just hope I feel as good then as I do now. I find it hard to believe the difference in the way I feel from the 1st to the 2nd tri's. Its an amazing journey thats for sure even with all the hurdles we may face during these times.
Dh is a little concerned about the labor. He told me a couple of nights ago that he's quite nervous as he really doesn't like seeing me in pain. He doesn't like the fact that he can't take that away but I told him that it would be ok and we'd help each other cope.I'm sure he'll get alot out of the antenatal classes too.

Monnie Did your dh get much out of your classes?

Hi all, well what busy ladies you have all been!!!

ALR - A huge CONGRATULATIONS on your pg!:confetti:

Kotare - well done on your house buy.

Mako - your dh sounds so sweet worrying about you, we sometimes do forget that they are on this rollercoaster too, lol.
I'm glad you're feeling well, as you know I'm only a few days behind you but I still feel crappy.

Monnie - still hanging in there I see, can't wait for your announcement so we can find out if it's a pink or a blue.

Well I have been feeling so exhausted the last few days, mostly because I'm not sleeping because bub is kicking so much at night which of course I'm glad because I know she's ok but it's like I just need some sleep already.
It's also hard getting comfy in bed & at only 25 weeks I'm wondering how the hell will I sleep when I'm huge.

That along with being manager while my boss is away is becoming quite an effort so I have finally decided that tomorrow will be my last Friday so from now on I will work the 4 days a week & have a long weekend every weekend which I didn't want to admit I couldn't do it but I have to finally admit defeat.

Reflux is really getting me down as well but I still just don't know if I should take the prescription or not.
Sorry girls just needed a whinge.

On a much brighter note I received all my paperwork from the hospital yesterday about antenatel classes.etc. so that got me quite excited & it was another reminder that yes I am actually pg, even at 25 wks it's still hard to believe.

I also booked a 2 night get away for in about 5 wks so dh & I can have a little relaxing time before the bub comes so I'm counting down the days for that.

Hope everyone is doing fantastic!

Jo - 27 (treated endo)
Dh - 34
Second chlomid / IUI March 2007 - :bfp:

Just popped in to say hi to everyone and hope you are all going well. Good luck with your scan tomorrow Ltl Panda.

Hey girls, scan went well, due date confirmed 19 Feb so no change….. Doctor said it looks like a really healthy baby, neural fold was 1.3 mm all normal… Now we just wait for BT results and he will be able to confirm any problems on Monday latest Tuesday.
DH was very emotional and is now very real for him, it was nice seeing that smile on DH.

DJTC, 25 weeks, ohh hun so exciting, hope the 5 weeks come soon enough.
Mako you too babe, 26 weeks, so looking forward to be in your pants girls…..

Monnie, any sign of Ziggy moving on down?

That’s it girls, talk to you later…

Ltl Panda I'm so happy that all went well today at your scan. Its such a great feeling knowing that the baby growing inside you is doing so well. The scans sure do make it all the more real for our dh's.

Jo I'm sorry that you are still feeling crappy. Maybe you should give the prescription a try and see how you go. Maybe do what I do and take half the dose and see if that helps you a little. I"m pleased that you are cutting back to 4 days a week at work too. I don't think I'd be able to work full time now either if I had to. Its bad enough working the amount I am atm.We are trying to find another teacher atm to do Saturdays and then my lessons while I'm on mat leave.

Monnie Please let us know how your appointment goes tonight. I'm dying to know if Ziggy has moved at all.

Not much to report here. I'm not feeling the best today. I threw up at work this afternoon when a child did something really discusting in the pool. She is definately old enough to know better(at school). Anyway thats my gripe for the day. Sorry.

I hope everyone has a good weekend planned.

ooooh, it's raining again...
On the bright side, there's a cyclone approaching Hong Kong, so everyone is going home for the afternoon - no more work for me today (I work from home for a HK-based company). Hooray for me! Though now I have no ready excuses for not doing all the things I've been putting off.

ALR - how goes the war of attrition with DP? Hope you guys can make up soon ;)

Poor Mako - guess it's an occupational hazard...

Congratulations on the new house Kotare. Hadn't even thought about the baby bonus. Hmmm.... Probably shouldn't mention it to DH. He's a kiwi and probably won't remember about it anyway - then I can decide how to spend it.

Glad to hear your scan when well Ltl Panda.

Take care everyone and have a good weekend.

Hey guys

Mako...sorry to hear you're not feeling that well today...sounds a bit awful what happening in the pool...ugh! Yeah...DH did find the antenatal classes useful. I guess because they really explained the process of birth. He's also found the Birthskills book really helpful...especially when they talk about the pain as 'healthy pain...it's just a muscle working'...

Ltl Panda...that's fantastic news about your scan...YAYAYAY!!! So thrilled your DH saw his little baby...wonderful!

Smegs...hope you're doing well

Jo...sorry to hear that the reflux is continuing...you poor thing....yeah the sleep thing is pretty awful, hey? I can't say I enjoy going to bed much anymore...used to love my sleep...now it almost feels like a chore...the dark circles under my eyes tell the story!!! Here's hoping your energy levels get a fantastic boost in the next few weeks!

Marcellus...yayay for the afternoon off! Fantastic! Yeah...the weather is pretty miserable here at the moment, hey? Supposed to improve over the weekend!

ALR...hope you're doing well!

As for me, still haven't had Ob. appointment yet...he's running late so probably won't get in to see him until 7pm-ish! Was having lots of tightenings last night...but today it's all settled down again...went to a Bellybelly get together today...met Sushee in the flesh! She's wonderful!!! Also met Danni (another LT-er!)...fantastic! Then went and had a facial...which was lovely...though lying on my back doesn't feel very comfortable!!!

Will let you know how I go at Ob's...most of my belly buddy group have either had their babies or being induced in the next few days...I may end up being a group of 1!!!

I really appreciate you guys and the excitement you have shared with me...means so much!

Ltl Panda - Congratulations on your healthy bub, it is really special when our dh actually find it 'real', wait till bub starts kicking than he'll really know it's real!

Mako - something disgusting at work, hmmmm what could it be.
I previously worked in childcare so I understand all about disgusting things!!!

Monnie - hope everything went well at your appointment.
So glad you had a nice day out with your belly belly girls, I am so stupid I have only just realised you are in Perth like me.

Jo - 27 (treated endo)
Dh - 34
Second chlomid / IUI March 2007 - :bfp: