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Hehehhehehehehe! i better join the WBCC - Wet Bum Crack Club! :cryinglaugh::ROFL: Count me in! And why does it sweat so much when we need to poo badly??!
Hahahhahaha! and the smoodgy vag club! I carry around baby talc, baby wipes, panty liners and spare knickers in every hand bag! Its so gross! Ferrals - I have had many bolts to the loo at shopping centres too! Sometimes i get ****y and think - oh i wont need a liner today! :doh: Always wrong! Im a gambler!
T-Hopes-:rofl:dont you just hate that you venture out of the house forgeting the liner and in the middle of shopping ect you feel the surge of it coming and there is nothing you can do but slosh to the loo yuk!
Lol you girls are hilarous!!!
Count me in both so gross though :-)
Anyone know when i can start rasberry leaf tea is it 32 weeks?
OMG!!! I AM SOOOO BORED. the eldest son is at work the 2 youngest are at school DH has some casual work this week my house is emaculate.
I have nothing to do all my friends are at work and i am going crazy.
Kellbell-I think i have read 32 weeks i am almost 36 weeks so no use in me taking it now.
Although i never have before.
Ferrals is you were not on light duties and were not more pregnant then I and lived near me I could pay you to come help me tidy my house. OMG I dont know where to start. It was suppose to be a cleaning day but I couldn't resist the target sales (got 2 cheap bras, BF singlet, some kiddie clothes and goodness knows what else) then I did food shopping and then had lunch with a friend, then went to best and less and got the most gorgeous bunny rug for my hossy bag and a single and socks for bub and now I am home I dont feel like doing a thing.
Yes I'd read 32weeks for the raspberry leaf tea also. I need to go buy some alhtough I'm a firm believer it doesn't help go into labour I think it just helps strengthen and co-ordinate contractions etc. So I think the caster oil would be more effective in inducing myself not that I'm going to try it but it would be tempting.
Oh and at target I brought the most hideous pack of 5 undies you have ever seen. I wanted to make sure they were big enough to fit ice packs in them and pads and I hope I'm not seen dead in them. Those incontinence pads/undies would have looked better I'm sure.
Just a quick one. Scan went well. Baby is measuring 8 weeks and has a good strong heartbeat. Fingers crossed. We haven't got this far since DD.
Mildez-I taken myself off light duties seeing that i have had no spotting/bleeding and the placenta is no longer covering the os i do it all vacum upstairs and down mop upstairs and down take the bins out you name it i do except the lawns ewww no way will i do lawns i hate the itchy grass.
And go the ugly undies lol i usually wear g strings so i went and brought some snazzy brief kinds i got 10 all up i dont know how i will go wearing them with a chuncky surfboard wedged in them but i have done it before so if i managed then i will manage again.
I also got 2 beautiful mink blankies for ella's bed at best and less they are sooooooo soft and gorgeous.
If i could go shopping and spend spend spend i would but i have to be a budget head at the moment and god is it lame.
Hey a question is it true that dental infections can cause pre term labour?
Indiasmum-looking good i am praying for you and your 12 week scan next so you can relax.
OMG! I HAVE BEEN RAK'ed AGAIN. :jawdrop:what does that mean 2 years of platinum membership i cant believe it.
I dont deserve this i am just an average mum.
I am so overwhelmed thankyou thankyou to my mystery RAK'ers i wish i could give you a :hug:
I love Belly Belly soooo glad i found this site what an awesome bunch of ladies.
Angelfish - I'm wondering if there's more to it than just seeing the birthing suite....... I just feel strange.
T-Hopes - That is a weird coincidence! I hope you felt fab after your trip to the salon... last time I went I was only 16 weeks pg! So WAY too long ago. I thought Axel was a pretty cute name, and it grows with them too hehe.
Tegam - It's not that I didn't like the feel of the room... it was quite nice really. The lights were low and they had some cheesy 'relaxing' music playing, It's hard to describe the vibe it gave me. have fun camping! lol...
Alish - Thanks hun, I'm sure everything will be fine I'm just being panicky. Oh and how's this for freaky........ DP bought us a liberty wagon last year when we started TTC because I only had a 2 door lancer. :o crazy co-incidence there!! How nice are those liberties though.. mmmm. Ours is only a 2004 model so not super new but WOW the difference in quality from my old lancer to this is huge.
Reet - Yeah! The Dr actually TOLD me what the issue was, saying how he had to see this patient again after she went to someone else for months and I quote: "she has every problem under the sun and now I have to start all over again with her". I was gobsmacked. If I had the money to pay to see someone else I would probably consider it. I guess we all have our bad days, but I was surprised he was so... candid with me. I think my bowling ball is getting a LOT heavier because I got up to pee about 6 times last night instead of the usual 2 or 3. It's getting so hard to get up and out of bed on my own, and actually hurts most of the time now. But I'm trying not to complain about it.... I wanted this so badly. The hospital room wasn't terribly sterile or anything, it actually looked kinda nice but I think it's just the reality of it all is right in my face now. I can actually visualise what's going to happen and where....... it makes it a lot more confronting. The staff I met were really nice though so that's a huge plus. Ikwym about feeling like there's a ton of stuff to do but not having the motivation to do it. I still have a few things that need doing but I just can't seem to drag myself off the bed or couch to do anything. Just cooking dinner is a challenge right now. I am DEFINITELY feeling ready to have this baby now. Even though there's stuff to be done, I'm just getting anxious and uncomfortable and kinda want my body back. But then I flip flop on the issue and think, ohhh.. but I won't get to feel those kicks anymore, and I won't have my belly anymore... lol it's good that it's coming to an end but also kinda makes me sad. Thanks for the laugh with the creamy CM story.. lol. I can't say I've had much of a problem with it at all................ up until nowish. LOL. Make sure you get yourself those books really soon to help pass the time until DH gets home. I guess having your SIL there will help, but still...... you can show him all the stuff you've learned hehe. :)
Ferrals - That's so great you have Ella's discoing on video..... you can show her when she's older, I bet she'll love it! I too would be torn by wanting to meet the baby early and also having the natural birth...... it's a tough choice! I guess luckily it's left up to fate so whatever will be will be. Oh and PMSL I can't believe you call pads surfboards too! I'm actually dreading having to use one as I am a strictly tampons kinda girl. Way TMI there but hey, at least I'm not talking about a smoodgy vag. :rofl: Also, I must ask....... don't you feel all exposed in a G-string?? I can't wear them cause I feel like my butt cheeks are wobbling all over the place and people will know. LOL. I hate being a budget head too right now, especially since DP f****d it last weekend. I have heard a dental infection could cause prem labour.... can't remember how or why though. And how spesh are you getting a double RAK?! Of course you deserve it, you're somewhat of a superwoman in my eyes........... it's about time some good stuff came your way, and it looks like it's happening! (DH getting some casual work, your placenta moving a bit, your dad helping out etc...) Things are finally looking up for you :) Bring on more good luck for Ferrals!
Mildez - Cute guinea pig babies! I bet your DD was thrilled :) Amen on the hideous undies........ I got myself a week's supply of very DARK coloured very LARGE knickers.
Kellie - I'm in the hospital part, I never did hear from the BC when I asked way back in the beginning of this pg.... I figure it's partially because of my paperwork being so fricken screwed up and being posted all over the place except to MY HOUSE. LOL. Ahhh well, too late to complain now. I think you can start raspberry leaf tea at 35 weeks.
India's Mum - Congrats! That's fantastic news. :) It's so relieving to see a strong HB. Looks like the odds are in your favour, hun.
AFM - Well, I feel strange. I don't think depressed is the word............. I just feel out of sorts and vaguely annoyed at everything. I don't like looking at that pile of washing to be folded, but I don't want to fold it! The dishes need doing but I couldn't be bothered. After taking DP to work this morning I crawled back into bed with my breakfast, and didn't get up again until 12.30. :o I'm feeling so sleep deprived, the last week it's been getting worse and worse, and rolling over HURTS. I don't want to be the whinging complainy pregnant woman, but wow...... GET YOUR FOOT OUT OF MY RIBS, BABY! lol. To top things off I feel like I'm coming down with the flu or something... my throat hurts, I had a headache earlier, and I just feel generally irritated. Kinda reminds me of PMS (though I never had it like this).
I do have my moments though..... for the last few days I've felt all my excitement etc just draining away into nothingness and was starting to worry what was going on with me. I think it's just the whole last couple of weeks moodiness. I did have a fleeting 10 second moment of excited anticipation today though, so I think I'm just finally experiencing some of the awesome things hormones can do to you. Up until now I've felt 100% normal and like myself, but just this week I can feel something changing, and I can't put my finger on it. Vague, confused, hard to concentrate............... ouchy pains down there....... is it wrong to say that I want my body back now? But if I say that, that means my pg will be over, and I will be *gulp* responsible for this tiny human being. On the outside!
I think I'm having a last-minute freakout. I guess I'm entitled to mine since DP had his last weekend......... pity it had to destroy our budget though and I'm now left having to try to fix everything up. It's not like I can go out and waste our money getting absolutely obliterated and then pass it off as a 'last hurrah'. Well, that's just GREAT for you, Pal.. but how are we going to pay our bills now? Oh, and when I casually mentioned that thanks to his binge we're now "f****d", his response was: "OK, I get it, I f****d it!". Pfffffftttt!!! Don't get cranky with me, Mister, you're the one who selfishly went out and blew all that cash without even warning me. Now how are you going to afford time off with me and the baby??. Now I'm pretty much on my own, for lack of a better term: left holding the baby. Why do I always have to be perfect and responsible and 100% in control, but you can have your little spaz outs and I'm supposed to just accept that. If I did cr** like this I'd be SINGLE. You'd leave me so fast, because you deserve so much better. But I don't.
Ok, getting out of here now I'm having a disjointed rambly pg moment lol.
Forshelby feel free to go on with your disjointed rambly pg moment. I'm feeling similar and don't have the late pregnancy as an excuse. I think how your feeling is very normal at the end of pregnancy. Just think you will probably nest soon and that pile of washing etc will be folded and all put away. I never nested. Wish I had but. The nickers I got were dark also as I'm sure the surf boards wont hold up.
Anyway I'll be back later just wanted to say woohoo to India's mum. I'm so pleased that another pregnancy hurdle has been met for you and your little family.
Kellbell - most places recommend starting at 36wks, but the packaging on my raspberry leaf tablets & all the research that I did on it prior to taking the tablets said any time from the beginning of the third trimester (so 28wks). It's different for everyone though - some people can't take it until later in the pregnancy because it can make their braxton kicks worse, ironically my BHs and irritable uterus have gotten a lot less painful since I started taking the tablets just before 30wks, and i just had my first cup of raspberry leaf tea today and so far so good.
Thanks for thinking of me and my wee one.. it was hard and sad, but time. Feeling pretty numb really.
Forshelby - it IS so hard at the end... all those discomforts, the moodiness, the anxiety, the unkown .... you're so normal I just want to give you a hug. I am sorry that DP wigged out and ended up making things harder on you. About the hospital? First of all - sorry that the Dr was inappropriate. Honestly, it's not appropriate to talk like that to you about another patient.
About your vibe? I saw a lot of women go weak at the knees when we did our tour of the birthing suites.... we'd already been in there for two births before the tour. LOL. But I saw most of the women and some of the men just go weak at the knees, get all jittery and fidgettey and uncomfortable. So I think it must be kinda normal? My experiences have been different.
But think of it this way... that is the room in which you are going to meet your little one and go through what is the most wonderous experience ever, to give birth.
Ferrals - I am with Mildez - come to my house and do my housework please? Sorry you are bored, and congrats on being RAK'ed x2... I don't think it means 2 years - I was RAK'ed x 2 last year and it's expiring this year... but nice to dream.
T - hopes - hope you are feeling all dolled up now after your do.
TegamM - enjoy camping you brave soul... I have thought about trying to do it with Hannah... but only thought about it so far.
Reet - my cousin is a telco rigger too, always away. It's a tough job, and not for the feint of heart. Not long til you see him again.
India's Mum - YAY on such a good scan - congrats! You must be so happy, and anxious all at once.
Alish - well done!
Jenna - how is that GD going? Look at you 35 weeks now... with a little purple bundle. Set up the nursery? How is DS coping with your expanding belly?
Angel - thinking of you and Honor.
Sunshine - thinking of you and Obie. Hope you are getting through... any news on when Obie will come home?
Sorry if I've missed anyone... time for me to duck off now.
Forshelby and Dory you have me thinking about what I should do differently when I'm giving someone a tour of labour ward. I don't want to frighten the poor mummies to be away.
Forshelby-aww god love ya girl ramble away you have every right to bloody men!
And G strings i just have always worn i hate the undies creeping up your bum half the side in and half the side out so may aswell have all in hehehehe.
Surfboards:rolleyes: how gross are they you feel every drip and gush and ooze so foul i used them when i first got my AF at 11 i lasted 2 days then snuck into my sisters draw stole a tampon went next door to the local park toilets and practiced until i got it right and have never gone back to surfies except when i have had kids.
baahah what the hell went on in here today, wet bum cracks and smoodgy vag's... i cracked up laughing!!
kellbell - its tomorrow at 2.20!!!
forshelby - how funny! mines a 2004 as well! is yours a turbo one and dusty blue colour, cuz that would be freaky! they re beautiful cars im in love with it, we loved the colour that much we flew to perth to buy it!!
hi dory, jenna, mildez, reet, t-hopes, indias mum, ferrals, tegam angelfish and anyone i forgot!!
boo, im due exactly one week before one of our goods friends wedding, and its on the gold coast so dh isnt sure we should go, i think we should and i really want to go!! i dont know what to doooooo!
Dory - Oh I'm so glad my moodiness and uneaziness is normal! I just dont want to do anything or see anyone. And DP has invited our friend over for dinner. I was ready to cry and have a meltdown but he offered to cook, so I guess I can be social in exchange for not having to cook. It was my GP who was cranky and inappropriate. I was surprised as he's normally excellent. I'll give him another chance cause I like him so much. I hope you had as good a day as possible yesterday, I was thinking of you all day. :hug: Thanks for your perspective on my birthing suite terror :) As usual I feel much better after some good ole Dory advice.
Mildez - There was nothing in particular that gave me the jibblies, I think it must be a natural reaction. The midwife doing the tour was sweet and funny and made us all feel relaxed, but that room just made everything so real. It's like the first time the dentist gets out the drill lol. You know it's nothing to be afraid of, yet you automatically quake in your boots. I bet your tours are just perfect. The fact that you even consider changing your 'routine' shows how considerate you are, and genuinely caring of others. That kind of attitude can't be faked, and your tourees most definitely would pick up on your good nature. :)
Oh so behind so i'll just attempt a random few persies:
India's mum: that's great news! So glad you got a good scan.
Forshelby: I remember when I was in labour with DD and first went into the labour room for an examination. I noticed one of those hospital baby cribs on wheels next to the bed and had this moment of panic when i thought: "Oh my G-d! The baby really does have to get from in here to out there somehow! There's no getting around it! So i get where you are coming from. But i have to say that the panic was brief. I didn't feel that way through most of the labour. You kind of deal with what you have to at the time and yes it is intense but as you get to the most intense part of labour i think your brain kind of goes into this more 'basic' or primitive mode (as i heard a doula once describe it and that is really what it felt like for me). Even without drugs you feel kind of out of it and you are not fully aware of how much time passes. It all feels a bit foggy and i think your body protects you in a way. It helps you manage. (I'll also say that i found a TENS machine helped a lot with pain management. The gas was also good for me).
Dory: Hugs to you for Amelia's birthday.
Alish: Good luck for your scan tomorrow. Oh, and as to your friend's wedding i know it's hard but it may not be very practical: If you are still pg the airlines probably won't let you fly (too pg) and if you have the baby, well it depends when the little one has arrived. You may be feeling tired and sore and not so much like packing bags of your stuff and baby for a two hour flight!
T-hopes: hello! Hope you enjoyed having your sparkles done!
Ferrals: Can't believe you were actually bored! What about a sleep? Oprah! (Just kidding ;) ) Oh, and I wish i could wear G-strings. I love the idea (feels like the sort of thing a sex goddess might wear) but i can't stand the permanent wedgie!
Reet: Must be hard with your DP away so much. Glad you'll get to do the birthing class together though. Oh, and i'm with forshelby: do some reading on active birth and maybe see if there are any classes via your hospital or local physios. I found that really helpful. The book i like was Juju Sundin's (with Sarah Murdoch).
Kellbell: what does the raspberry leaf tea do?
mildez: Glad you got to do a bit of nice shopping for bubs. Very glad you didn't get stranded for hours with a flat tyre. Sounds horrid. Yay for your dad!
Melster: Yay for the great scan! Oh and a little girl...lovely!
Sunshine: thinking of you and Obie
Angelfish: Hope you are feeling well and Honour is well and BF is still cooking you meals!
Tegam: Good to hear about someone juggling four kids ok. I am feeling a bit wobbly about the idea of two! (I really want two or even three but i'm feeling a bit scared: Like what have i got myself into and will i lose my mind? My DD can sometimes make me crazy all by herself. NOw she's going to have help!)
Clairesmummy: Thinking of you xx
Sorry if i've missed anyone
AFM: Feeling so tired, still tormented by vague pg cravings and aversions. But in one way i don't feel pg and it's a bit unsettling. I can't wait to feel movement! But i'm not complaining too much. Everything is peachy with my little peach as far as i know!