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lets go there - I love the smell and taste of choccie but don't actually eat it that often... anyway, off to bed for me... I think I'll be up later tonight... hehe. No sleeping through here and I will pay for this late night tomorow. sweet dreams my dear.
just a quick one Forshelby i cant believe how far along you are :)
AFM: Poor Honor has develpoed a alergry to the formula and had to change and she was up all night.
Wow Forshelby look at your ticker only 23 days to go :-)
I wish I was in Brisvegas/GC, I'd sooo love to catch up with you guys! Dory it's unbelievable that Sam's over a month old, it really does go quickly!
Massive hugs to everyone xo
So hot and uncomfortable i have given ella her eviction notice she has 17 days until im 37 weeks and that is the day she needs to vacate mummy is to uncomfortable with a bub under her ribs i cant breath i cant sleep i cant bend over OMG being at the end of your pregnancy in summer is YUK!
Kit - me too, would lode to see your little bundle of joy.
Ferrals - I was just thinking, it must be horrid in this heat to be at the end of a pregnancy... just came back from my friends baby shower.. she is inbetween you and forshelby.... one of the games on offer was taste the food in the nappy.... I wasn't in the mood to be tasting baby food, but I stuck my nose in every one and sniffed up big.
Angel - poor Honor - it's so hard when they're up all night... we had the reverese in our house last night. I had insomnia again... Hannah had a pretty good night, but it just happened that when she woke up, I had only just gotten to sleep. Just bad timing. For Hannah's supplement feeds we use Nan HA Gold 1 + it's supposed to be hyperallergenic and easier to digest. It is based on cows milk though. Did a Dr diagnose an allergy? You could always try a soy based formula - that avoids both lactose and cows milk, which can be problematic, but some babies are allergic/intolerant to soy too. In Aus, at least, if a Dr prescribes one of those formula's ( lactose free or soy) for health reasons, you get it a whole lot cheaper than off the shelf at the chemist or supermarket. Not sure if it's the same in the USA, but worth a try to save $. The thing that surprised me was just how much lactose is in breast milk.
AFM - well there was one HPT left in the cupboard and it was burning a hole in my mind, so I took it this morning....... had a little surge of nausea last night and thought to myself woot woot. BFN. Ahhh well. It had an expriy date of 28 Feb 2011 so just as well I used it up. It was wistful thinking..... belly rubs. Sorry no more persies. silly cat woke me up from my nap, chasing something around the bed. Then I had a vision it was a big fat spider that was going to run up the side of the bed. Eeek, No sleeping after that vision.
Sunhine - thinking of you and Obie.
Ferrals - I can only imagine how hot and uncomfortable you feel. Ella will be born at the right time though. The weather is milder with beautiful days.
Dory - I didn't realise you were trying again already. That's very exciting. I definitely regret waiting till DD was 12 months before we started trying again.
AFM - I should have complained about the MS coming and going. It was back with vengeance and I spent most of the weekend in bed.
Hi all!
Dory - Sorry to hear of the bfn :( Thanks for the advice on SRC pants, id never heard of them so i have been having a lovely time researching them! Sound awesome, pricey yes but may just be worth it!
Ferrals - fingers crossed that placenta gives wriggling over!! Gosh you havent got long til you meet baby ella! im so excited for you guys!
Kit - :hello: 1 mth already! Wow! How is it all going?
Forshelby - how you feeling lovely? Getting so very close now! There is restaurant in Melb too that serves only choc, ive never been there but think i will make sure i do in the next few weeks! Mmm! Cant get enough choc!
KellBell - Congrats on the 30wk milestone!!
Afm - not much to report, DH and I went shopping today and bought a porta cot and a few more maternity clothes for me! Had a little look at prams and nappy bags! Its all so exciting, i could scream! Anyway just had a lovely bath and now im gunna watch some trashy tv and have an early night... boo for the w/end being over already! Catch you all tomorrow xx
sorry ladies this is a all about me post again, first of all I hope everyone had a great week end and all you lovely ladies are doing well in here.
I just wanted to let you all know it is looking like it's my time to wish you all well on your happy journies of pregnancy and the births of your little bundles of joy. I was taken into the Grafton Hospital Saturday afternoon with Gall Stone pain again, they gave me 2 panadene forte and sent me home for the night I was to go back in this morning to have an ultra sound to check bub after having a little bit of spotting on Friday after going to the loo, nothing that needed a pad at all it was just old brown blood and it only happened the once. Anyhow I had my ultra sound this morning to have a look at bub and also to check my gall bladder, they found a gall stone and they also found bub has no longer got any sign of a heart beat. So I am going in my GP tomoro morning hopefully first thing, to have it all confirmed by her that bub has passed I am hoping that they will let nature take it's course with me like last time and I won't need a D&C but most of all I am praying that I will wake up and find it has all just been a horrible night mare. Both DF and I are totally devastated and we will wait and have everything confirmed before I break my DDs heart yet again in telling her this bub has also passed on. Thank you to each and everyone of you for all the support you have all given me over the past 8 weeks of my wonderful journey of being pregnant, I loved every second of my pregnancy and at this stage neither myself nor DF can find a reason to put ourselves through all this heartache again, but maybe things may change for us in the future.
Sorry for the all about me post but I just had to say good bye and thank you to you all and wish you all the very very best to each and everyone of you.
Love all you ladies.
xoxox
Hi Girls! Once again i have left it too long so this is going to be a looong post!
Damprye- Yay for announcing on fb! I hope there hasnt been any negativity and if there has... DELETE!
Alish- Ooooh only a few days til u hit the magic 12 week mark! Woohoo! :) Did u get ur bt done? What day is ur scan??
T-Hopes- Hows ur back??? And a big woohoo for doing some more baby shopping!! Ur alot more organised then i am! :) Oh and im glad im not the only waxer here.. i honestly cant imagine not getting a brazilian done.. i wld hate to have to maintain it myself! I actually started a thread on braz waxing.. it turned out to be pretty funny! https://www.bellybelly.com.au/forums...rrrrrr-146904/
Clairesmummy- Hope the weekend wasnt too bad and that u have a safe trip home.
Mildez- Hows things with dh?? improving?? Hope u got some well deserved rest this weekend.
Hi Tegam!
Kell- Woohoo for us being the BIG 30 WEEKS!!! 3/4 down, just a quarter to go!! Its very very exciting. Lets hope time goes quickly!
Ferrals- I cant believe u might be able to have a vag. birth! That is excellent news! But if not atleast there shldnt be any complications since ur placenta has moved off the cervix. And 17 days! Yay! Will u be doing the castor oil trick this time if u can have a vag. birth??? I will be so tempted to do it.. but i just dont think i'd be able too!
Dory- Oh how exciting that u are ttc already!!! Little HB must be a little angel for u to be wanting to so soon! Im hoping there isnt too much of a gap between ours.. im just a bit worried about how im going to cope with one tho! Sorry to hear of ur bfn.. its going to be hard since u havent had an af yet.. i know after my m/c i went thru about 50 hpts hoping i was pg! Wishing u all the luck in the world for ur ttc journey! :)
Melster- How was ur weekend?? Are u feeling a bit more positive now?
Cheshire- Woohoo for hearing and seeing that beautiful little hb!!! U need to make a ticker! :)
Forshelby- Hmmm have no idea what ur weird spots cld be?! Are they still there?? I really cant believe u are SO CLOSE to popping!!! U are full term tomoro hey! :dance: I think 37 wks is considered full term?! When is ur next drs appointment??
Angelfish- Aww poor little Honor.. hope u can find a better formula for her.
Hi Kit! Little Sammy is one month old! Wowee! Bet the things he does get cuter and cuter everyday!
Indias mum- I hope ur m/s has started easing off again and u had a good book to read since u had to spend the weekend in bed!
Hi to anyone i have missed!
AFM- Had a kinda busy weekend.. scrubbed some more walls.. it makes the biggest difference having clean walls! I just sit down and admire them! I cant wait til i can walk thru our whole house and just see that everything is clean all around me! I also mowed our lawn.. what a mission that is! I ended up with blisters on my hands cos the grass was so long and difficult to get the mower thru it! DH isnt home for another week tho so it really had to be done... i love looking out and seeing it all mowed tho.. it makes it all worth it!
Now who wants to hear what my latest little panic attack is over?! I just havent been able to get it out of my head today that something is going to be wrong with our baby when its born. Im so over this worrying business! I feel like i get over one fear for another one to just pop up! Its neverending! I have really started worrying that i have breathed in too many chemicals during this pregnancy. I havent had that much exposure to chemicals but i have cleaned the bathroom and toilet etc. weekly and done a few other bits and pieces. Or what happens if there is a chromosomal problem with our baby. This is going to sound really really awful but i dont know if i cld handle having a child with a disability. I have a cousin with cerebal palsey and so does dh. He also has a step brother that is severely disabled. Dh has about 15 cousins with perfect little kids.. i just keep thinking what happens if we are the 'chosen' ones to go down the disability path. Im sorry if i am offending anyone.. i know its terrible of me to have these thoughts :redface: Im sure i wld love our baby regardless and learn ways to manage but i just want a healthy little baby.
Its so frigging ridiculous of me to be thinking like this.. everything has been perfect so far.. and this little baby hasnt stopped kicking around all day.. its like its trying to reassure me that everything is going to be ok! Hopefully i can get over this little fear quicksmart! Sorry to be a downer. I will wake up more positive tomoro i promise!
Nite nite xxx
Oh clairesmummy... im sorry i just saw ur last post. I am so so so sorry to hear... that is devastating news :( Im not sure what to say... gosh theres not much anyone can say to make it any easier. Pls know we are all here for u. xxxxxxx Will be thinking of u and ur family over the next few days, take care x
:crying:oh no Clairesmummy i dont have any words at the moment i am devestated for you and your family. I dont want you to have to go its not fair :-(
Will be thinking of you too at this awful time we are here whatever you need
xoxoxox
Thank you Reet and Kell, I am just gutted right now and totally distraught. Everytime I look at my DD and DF I burst into tears. I have just started getting a few cramps now as I type so I'm guessing the ultra sound is right and bub has passed. Thank you again for all your support and good luck with the birth of your adorable little bundle hun.
I wish i could fix it for you its too cruel that you have to go through this pain again :-(
Oh Clairesmummy that is just tragic news, my heart is screaming for you. That moment when you are looking at the screen and they cant find a heartbeat...to have lived through that is to know your pain! The lost dreams, that empty arm feeling. I am so sorry that you are having to experience this and even more sorry that nothing i say or could do could make it any better for you! Please know i will be thinking of you tomorrow and sending you strength to get through this terrible time. :hug:
Dory: you naughty thing i didnt know you were TTC?
Reet: Bl:ody hell, where has the time gone....look at your ticker! CONGRATULATIONS!!!!!! 30weeks
Hello everyone else, did read everything but feeling too sorry for clairesmummy to remember much! Hugs to all of you waiting for your beautiful bubs to be in your arms!
oh clairesmummy, my heart just broke for you, i am so so so sorry :( love to you and your beautiful family
reet - argh i know, im stressing out! the scan is on friday and im happy that dh will be with me incase we get some bad news again! i had the bt done on tuesday last week!
my cousin had 3 or 4 pregnancies with chromosonal problems and they found them well before 30 weeks! you will be fine! your little one will be healthy and beautiful!
but i can see why its hard to be positive, especially when there has been problems in the past, we are a bit scared that there will be no heartbeat on friday, i had a blighted ovum last pregnancy so we r worried it will happen again! the stress never ends!
hi everyone! love to you all xx
Clairesmummy I too am heartbroken for you and your family. I'm praying hard they got it wrong. I too wish I could say or do something to fix this!
Dory-I have played that game but i just sniffed no way i could bring myself to taste it.
Sorry about the BFN wont be long and you will be telling everyone how you are managing with being pregnant and looking after a baby at the same time.
Angel-i hope you get honor's formula worked out without any problems i had my boys on S26 so i will put ella on the S26 gold if my boobs pack it in.
Indiasmum-go i hope so i am waiting for the heat to bugger off otherwise im staying in hospital with the air con when she is born.
Sorry you have been so sick but u bet it reasures you that this bub is a strong one.
Kellbell-30 weeks woohoo on the home stretch now.
T-Hopes-I loved buying ella's baby bits made it feel so real.
Clairsmummy-aww hun i am so sorry i hope todays appt brings a miracle and there is a heart beat and if not please dont give up on your dream we have all been there and the road is tough and sometimes just plain cruel but oh so worth it to be able to take a precious baby home with you.
If you do decide to try again and i hope you do maybe dont tell your DD until further along we did not tell my DH DD until i was 20 weeks as she was heartbroken when we lost Abbi.
My thoughts are with you today all the best.
Reet-if i get the all clear for a vag birth then yes i will try the castor oil it will only work if your cervix is ready but i will try after 37 weeks which is considered full term otherwise i have my c section in 23 days.
And look at you almost 31 weeks your moving along quick to.
It is normal to worry about disability ect i still worry i wont get to take ella home i have the whole placental abruption or knott in the cord or asphyxiation at birth thing on my mind it is awful.
But when it comes to disability from say lack of oxygen at birth that is something out of our hands the way i see it if i can prevent a disabled child early on in the pregnancy from cvs or amnio then great but once i give birth i will take whatever hand life deals me i mean any of my children could have an illness or accident that gives them brain damage now in there teenage years i am still their mum and will love the unconditionally all i can say is none of us want that for our babies but you will do whatever you have to and be a good mum no matter what the outcome because that is why us women are made so tough to look after our babies.
AFM-I woke up feeling so freaken awful.
Clairesmummy I'm so sorry & i also hope they got it wrong :hug:
Claire's Mummy - Oh sweetie, how heartbreaking. I know how devastating it is when they don't find the HB on the scan. I wish I could say something to ease your pain but there won't be anything that will help you just at the moment. I just hope you have lots of support around you.
clairesmummy - will be thinking of you today, sending you so many hugs xoxox
Clairesmummy - "Words can't fix the pain you feel, but a hug can make it easier to deal with for a second or two" *HUGE HUGS* thinking of you today and praying that you get your miracle *HUGS*
Clairesmummy - hugs... big big hugs for you and your broken heart. I've been there too, and I wouldn't wish it on anyone.... I hope that you get to say goodbye to bubs without any intervention..... I will light a little candle for your bubba and for your hopes and dreams. Like Ferrals said - don't give up on the dream, but right now? Take your time to grieve. Sending you lots of love.... and still hoping it's all a bad dream...
India's mum - ahhh, being in bed is not such a bad thing -a nice way to slow down - just pity about all the pukies, or pukey feelings. Hope the m/s eases just enough to keep you reassurred but enough to make you feel comfortable. M/s really can be a bit miserable.
Alish - GL for friday.. I know you're scared... I wish I could make it better for you.... you'll just have to accept a hug.
Damprye - have you gotten some good comments on FB about your announcement?
Reet - congrats on 31 wks. Your fears are so so so absolutely normal. I had ones similar, and ones similar to Ferrals and even some others too. For most of us our fears are unfounded and when you look back they will just seem so silly.. but right now they are not silly and they feel all very real and overwhelming.... acknowledge them, but at the same time, try not to get too worried about something you can't control and focus on sending your bub as much love as possible. Don't worry about the cleaning products you've used. You'll be fine and your little one too. OK? Just take moment to take a deep breath in, put your hands on your tum and just believe. Believe. But I felt how you feel and only by seeing could I believe all was ok, and even then it took a while to sink in. PML with the thought of you POAS all the time just hoping for the result you wanted.... I only had one test otherwise I would have been doing the same.... was thinking about doing the internet bulk buy... but then decided not to give in.
Kell - how many shifts are you working this week? Hope you're coping in this diabolical heat.
TegamM - well not really trying officially - no cycle yet, though as I keep saying there could be a sneaky O in there and a little miracle just waiting for the hcg to get strong enough.... HA - the things we tell ourselves! I have put on a bit less than 20kgs since my first m/c in 2008. In the past excess weight really interferred with my cycle, but the 10kgs I put on between 2008 and Hannah's conception didn't affect things... So I honestly think that some of this weight has to go in order for there to be any real ttc. It was more DH got some birthday present he didn't expect. But I suppose what it does mean is that we are open to the idea. Sadly, I also worry that because of my history, the journey to get an earthside sibling for Hannah will take a while, so might as well start soon plus there is the race to 40... and whilst I feel young those eggies are not. Someone said Hannah must be good? I think she is ... although the newborn weeks were brutal. Are they as brutal for subsequent bubs? I suppose there is the luxury for a first bub of not having others to care for, so your time is more your own, but balanced against that is the total lack of knowledge and confidence in parenting skills and strategies and just being so new at it all. So, what's it been like for you,parenting a newborn after the first? if you don't mind me asking...
Clairesmummy I'm so sorry xo
clairesmummy.....my heart skipped a beat for. im so crushed for u and ur family.....i can only start to imagine what u are going throught right now. i wish there was something i could fo for u to take away the pain ur feeling at the moment....if there is anything u need..anything at all that i can do for u just let me know. im sending u loads of hugs and cuddles....thinking of u and im so sorry this has happened to u
i have my ultrasound in an hr or so.......so i will be back soon hopefully with good news
Good luck with your uss melster - bet you cant wait to see bubs again
Are you finding out the gender?
I worked sat night sun morn and have an arvo today then rest of the week off. Last official day is 17th march i cant wait
Im dying in this heat and our air con busted itself - ill be glad to get in the aircon at work today
Dory im scared qbout the newborn phase and a toddler - hopefully i can cope getting close now and im a bit freaked!!!!
Thinking of you clairesmummy for today xoxox
Clairesmummy~ i am so sorry to hear my heart goes out to you and your family.
Good luck Melster
AFM~ The new formula seems to be working she slept all night last night. My BF offered to take care of her when she got up last night since the past couple of nights were hard for me and the lil one slept all night hopeful she does the same thing for me .
Dory - Just thinking about our chocolatey lunch has me drooling lol. It's so great to hear you're back on the POAS train... hehehe, that's excellent. It seems like so long ago I was dying to POAS myself. I still have all 4 of my BFP's lined up on the shelves in the bathroom, gathering dust. I used to look at them every day to remind myself I was pg... now I don't need reminding so much, lol. But I can't bear to part with them. Hoping you're UTD again really soon, and little Hannah can have an earthside sibling. Hmmm.... I won't deny it, your description of the newborn weeks being 'brutal' made me a little bit :o lol.
Angelfish - I know, getting really close now! It could be any old day now :) I hope Honor is doing better on her new formula.
Kellie - Whee! The countdown is definitely on at my house lol.
Kit - Wow, Sam is over a month old already?! It's a pity you aren't in brissie/gc, would be so nice to catch up.
Ferrals - I feel your pain, hun....... the heat is really making it hard to do anything. Come on, Ella, out you come! (cutest name ever btw)
India's Mum - Hehe, that's always the way, isn't it? Just when you think the coast is clear, you're hugging the toilet bowl again.
T-Hopes - Yum! Enjoy your chocolatey feast hehe. I miss maternity clothes shopping so much! I find now that I'm so big there just isn't any point in buying any more clothes to wear for a couple of weeks.... I'm just cramming myself into my too tight shirts LOL. Oh and buying the baby gear.. so exciting. Now I'm just sitting here waiting for something to happen, DYING to use all my cute baby stuff. I need a little bum to put that powder on, dammit! LOL. Enjoy this time, I found it the best part of the whole pg.
Clairesmummy - I am so so sorry hun............ this just breaks my heart. I don't know what else to say... it's not fair! I so thought this was going to be your happily ever after. PM me anytime if you want to talk. :hug:
Reet - I feel like I might explode, not POP lol. Full term today, yes... pretty nerve wracking actually! My weird spots disappeared, so I don't know what it was all about. My next drs appt is tomorrow morning. :) I can't believe you mowed the bloody lawn at 30wks pg... LOL. Bad Reet, Bad! I've had the same thoughts, worrying now about whether bubby will be healthy etc. I think that's the thing though............ once they're born we aren't going to stop worrying. It'll just progress to something else. Like worrying about whether or not they ate their packed lunch at school, hehe. It's a mother's job to worry. :) Everything will be fine I'm sure. Surely there would be some sign on U/S that there might be an issue by this stage.. and man you've had a lot of U/S.... lol. :hug: Try not to worry too much.
Tegam - Well said, hun..... it's such an empty sinking feeling being given that kind of news.
Iona - Hi Hun, how are things going with you??
Melster - Good luck with your u/s!
Kellie - Enjoy the aircon at work today, hehehe.
AFM - Had a horrible night last night, this one is so long it belongs in the boo-hoo room. *sigh* f@#$% men.
Clairesmummy - ah my love, i am so truly sorry to hear of the loss of your little angel... it is a cruel world that we live in and it makes no sense as to why this happened to you and your family. Please look after that beautiful heart of yours and let yourself cry all you need to. It is such a gut wrenching time, sadly we have all been in similar situations and can understand some of the emotions you are going through, please know we are all here for you as you work through your grief. Take care darlin xx
back from my ultrasound
everything went well.........the baby was movin like crazy......and everythings looking good at this stage and now we go see the ob............... we got her to right the sex on a piece of paper..and i couldnt help myself after trying to be so strong
and it is a .........................................
girl.......:cheer:
but she said she cant be a hundred percent because it was hard to see apparently....
poor hubby...wonder if he is tiny tad dissapointed....thats 1 boy and 5 girls.........i didnt mind either way.....but were not telling anyone.....just telling everyone its a surprise.....and not telling names
Melster - Hooray for a girl!!!!!!! Wonderful news. :hug:
Melster yah for a little girl and congrats on the good news on the scan- so happy for you
Melstar - Congrats on the GIRL! and the healthy u/sound! :)
OMG!!! I got RAK'ed!!!! Im soooooooooooooo excited i could cry!! Oh my goodness!!! Thank you soooo much whoever the cheeky monkey is that did this!! Oh my goodness i am so shocked!!!! Eiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiik!! :happydance: ehehheheeh! Im so chuffed!
thanks ladies.....another little girl........
can i ask....it might sound stupid...but what is rak'ed
congrats for a girl melster yay!!
Melster-Go the girls woohoo on a great u/s now relax and enjoy the rest of your pregnancy.
And RAK'ed is random act of kindness where someone pays for a platinum membership for you or in february i think if they pay for their own subscription they get to nominate someone for a free one (correct me if i am wrong girls) i have been RAK'ed 2 years in a row and it is the best feeling ever i was so overwhelmed both times their are some awesome people out there.
Melster - YAY FOR PINK! Glad you got some great news... so happy for you.
Forshelby - You are so right about worry - mother guilt starts before conception and lasts a lifetime. I watch my mum still worry over my brother ( 50 but has acquired brain injury). Your description of putting powder on a little bottom, is just sooooooo cute. Babies do have cutie little bottoms. I am keen for chocolate too. Hmm, I don't know if it's brutal for everyone.... I loved it at first but then as my supply reduced and Hannah got hungry it became really really hard. All up it was only like that for 3 weeks, when I couldn't believe I had willingly chosen this bizzare form of torture... Hannah was crying for at least 20 hours in every 24... Maybe not the whole hour but a decent whack of it. In her defense I would cry that much too if I was being starved by an obstuse first time mummy who didn't want to compliment feed. But there were still lots of magical moments in there too, and obviously it can't be too bad, as I want to go again, and lots of other people do to. I do remember thinking though.... why didn't anyone tell me it was like this? I remember just thinking, oh well we must just have a baby that cries, they say it can happen. But it was when my mum said to me " I don't know what else to tell you or how to help" that I started to think that there was more to it. For some reason I didn't want to believe the MCHN that my supply was at issue. I was so vulnerable in those early days....
Oh, boo hoo room huh? When you're ready... you can share.
Kell - you can do it! Though I myself was doubting the wisdom of more than one today when little miss HB was excpetionally hard to settle. Not sure why... but it wasn't a very sen moment for me ( well about 90 minutes worth of them.... )
Clairesmummy- Thinking of u xxx
Alish- Thanku for letting me know that ur cousin had some chromosomal probs and found out prior to having the babies, i need all the little reassurances i can get! Im sure everything is going to be fine.. im not even sure if my fears are related to my m/c.. i think i wld probably still have the same ones even if i had never experienced m/c.. but who knows! Woohoo bring on friday! Now im going to be that little positive bird in ur ear.. everything is going to be fine! U have already had a scan to rule out a blighted ovum havent u?? What time is ur appointment? Hopefully first thing in the morning!
Ferrals- Gosh i dont even want to know about the whole knot in the cord and asphyxiation things that can happen during birth.. i got worried when i read that in the womb the baby grabs at the cord but knows to release it before any danger is done.. i started worrying what happens if my baby grabs at it and just doesnt release?! Silly silly. And u are so right, the fear and worries u have for ur children wont ever go away... ive just gotta remember that there are things that are out of my control.. its the whole bloody fear of the unknown thing! Ooooooh 23 days... getting very very close now!!! I hope ur getting a lot of rest in now that ur on maternity leave. Are u getting a bit of hanky panky in now too that ur placenta has moved a bit?? ;)
Dory- I must say ur 'brutal' comment worried me a bit too! Oh what are we in for??! Its not all rainbows and butterflies??! Thankyou so much for ur reassuring words too.. it all helps. I will be putting my hands on my tum tum and saying the word believe everytime the fear becomes a bit overwhelming.. :)
Kell- Enjoy having the rest of the week off! Relax!!
Angel- Trust that to happen.. the night that ur bf is on 'baby duty' she is an absolute angel! I hope she has a good nights sleep again tonight.. and u too! :)
Forshelby- Good luck at ur drs appointment tomoro! I hope that baby of urs is still in the right position ready for birthing! I have read that a few ppl in these last stages feel like they have a bowling ball between there legs ready to pop out! Is it that bad??! Is there a lot of pressure down there?? I think ur going to be my mentor when i get to ur stage.. i hope u will have the time to give me advice AND look after a newborn! :) Oh oh oh i just noticed ur growing a watermelon now!! Bet it feels like it too!! haha
I hope ur feeling a little better tonight xx
Melster- Congratulations on a great scan and a little girl!!! :dance:
T-Hopes- Congrats on being RAK'ed!!! It is the best feeling hey. So so very generous. I really hope the lovely ppl that have done it get some great karma back! :)
A big hello to everyone else too!
AFM- Felt quite sick all this morning and into the arvo a bit.. bit weird considering ive felt great the whole pregnancy! Was super lazy too, cld not find the motivation to do anything! Spent the day reading in bed cuddled up with our pup, he wasnt complaining! Hopefully tomoro is a bit more productive.. still got a few walls to scrub!!
Ive started thinking about the whole labour process and realised there are things im not really sure about..my dh has been at 2 of his sisters births so whos a better person to ask??! Hes working away at the moment so i called him up with a list of questions ready :) I wasnt sure if the cords long enough for the baby to be placed on me before it is cut.. or wld i feel a kind of tugging sensation between my legs if it was pulled too tight (im sure u are all rolling ur eyes thinking i cant believe shes gotta ask this! haha) dh assured me that by that stage ur not really thinking of anything 'tugging' and yes they can place the baby straight on u before cutting the cord. Oh while im on this subject.. why cant they just pull the placenta out by the cord??! I didnt ask dh this one, i dont think he wld know the answer! Can the cord be stretched too far
and rip the placenta out while its still attached to the baby??!
I also wasnt sure if the contractions last right til the baby is out.. he said yes and explained that u get contractions right throughout labour but you only start pushing once ur 10cm dilated, u then only push during contractions and rest when ur not having a contraction, is this right?? I aksed him how long u cld be pushing for, he said it could be ages, is this right??? I thought once u had to start pushing things were pretty quick from there? Hmmm but as u can all tell i dont really have any idea obviously! haha u are all probably thinking i have 9 weeks left and shld be doing a little of my own research! :) Dh said its probably best not to know all the little ins and outs of it all and to just go with the flow but i think i wld rather know all those little details! Im sure there will be many more things that i will learn when its all happening tho! Anyway enough rambling, sorry to put u all thru that!
Oh weirdest feeling! Baby must have the hiccups but im sitting here and they are kinda going thru my whole bottom.. very very strange! haha, anyway on that note, nite nite!! xxx
Clairesmummy: I was so sad to log on tonight and read your post. It is the worst heart stopping moment when you don't see that flicker of movement. I really thought that you were going to get your forever baby this time and am heartbroken for you that you have lost your baby. I can understand that at this point the idea of trying again feels overwhelming. You will see how you feel in time. I hope you will yet get a lovely sibling for your DD. :hug:
No more from me tonight. Don't feel like posting more after this sad news. BBL (tomorrow) for more persies. Hugs to everyone.