Babies born ~ May 2014

To be honest shanleem the induction actually helped me with the anxiety I had about labour, because I knew every 30 mins the drip would be turned up and that would mean that my contractions would get stronger and I was able to mentally prepare myself! I just tried to keep my mind clear and focused, I'm excited for you :) don't fear an induction or feel like you have been ripped off because if you end up with a bubba in your arms, no matter how It gets there, you still have birth to your little person :)

What a great attitude Emmalee! I was dreading induction too but you've changed my perspective and im feeling better about it now thanks mama! :o

Congratulations emmalee! Enjoy your little princess! Glad it all went well for you.

BR - I must have missed that you were sick. I'm sorry to hear that hon. And even worse that your bubba is ill... Poor bubba :(

Footsteps - glad to hear Jason is doing so well. That is awesome!

Shanleem- good luck for tomorrow! How many weeks gestation are you now? Won't be long till you are holding on to your bubba! Yay!

I'm 41+4 today. At the hospital at the moment doing our daily monitoring. Have had to do two lots of monitoring today, cause she's been too excited, and heart rate sitting a bit high.

Ok well I hope bubs is ok. If it makes you feel better, 41+4 is the most common day for a first time mum to go into labour :)

Congrats emmalee.

Good luck shanleem I can't wait to hear your news.

Will try and jump on later and catch up properly.

BR - Sorry to hear you're sick! It's hard enough adjusting to a newborn and 2 older kids, let alone being sick swell. Hope it buggers off for you soon. There are 4 E's in the group now - Eloise, Elijah, Edward and Ella :D E's sleep is quite good, a bit sporadic in the day but I do sleep, feed, play…I just try and resettle him back to sleep if he wakes earlier than 3 hourly. At night he sleeps for at lest 6 hours after his last feed - so if he has a feed at 8:30 he will sleep till 2:30-4am, then back down till 7-8am. Cannot complain there!

Shanleem - Best of luck for your induction! Can't wait to hear of your long awaited princess's arrival!

Bella - Oh that sucks about the thrush. At least you know what's what being a nurse and all! I hope E doesn't have problems with any food or drink, and he was just a bit unsettled just cos! lol

Emmalee - congratulations!!! I hope you're enjoying those beautiful newborn cuddles….how does it feel to be a mama finally?

Footsteps - Sounds like Jason is doing well, that's a great weight gain. Yes, I'd go by corrected age and not actual age, unless your care provider says otherwise. DS1 was born at 35+5, and whilst he reached his milestones on target for actual age, the doctors always went by corrected age until he was 2.

Things are just chugging along with us. E is a little darling. He's finding his lungs though lol not sure if I mentioned that he has a cow's milk protein intolerance and reflux - but thankfully that's being managed with a specialised formula and gaviscon. I'm almost out of expressed breast milk, and breastfeeding didn't work out for us. We made it to 12 weeks of breastmilk (and some formula) and that's the farthest I've ever gotten, so am proud of our efforts.

Well ladies I'm back staying overnight at hospital. Had dr appointment this morning and was taken to theatre 2 hours later for d&c. Dr seems to think he had got all of the left over placenta now but I started bleeding again - that's why I'm in overnight - just in case. I'll be continuing antibiotics for another week but am hoping that's it. Mckenzie gets to stay with me in hospital - feels like I never left - except I'm on a different ward and all the nurses keep coming in to look at Mckenzie.

Wishing you a speedy recovery Beau that sucks being back in hospital so soon. At least you have your little bundle with you!

Any news Shanleem and Porsche? ?

Induction day today as bp is high and creeping up so docs worried about pre eclampsia. Going in for 7pm tonight. Can't believe time is here, scary exciting!

Good luck Bunnyfeet! Sounds like what happened to me. It will all be fine & your little bundle will be in your arms sometime tomorrow. Has your dr advised epidural. Mine told me to because of the pre-eclampsia. You will be bed bound anyway because of monitoring you and the baby. It was the best thing ever

Any news Shanleem & Porshe?

I am home safe & sound. A little sore but hoping I can start getting back to normal now.

Glad to hear your home beau, hopefully your real recovery can begin now.
BF all the best for your induction I hope it goes smoothly.

No bubs yet, had a long night last night. Couldn't have 2nd lot of gel cause I started contracting, but then they died down, so had a double dose of gel late this morning and waiting to see if it works. The aim is to break my waters first thing tomorrow morning now, unless things progress on their own. Got very overwhelmed this am, and pretty emotional. Am hoping for a smoother night tonight and hopefully not too many more VE's they're very ouchy. My bishop score is only 4 so hoping for some good progress in the next 18 hours.

Hang in there BF!! Thinking of you!!

Oh Shanleem you poor thing. I can imagine you were over whelmed. Hang in there hun I hope you get started really soon! I've just had my first gel so we'll see how things go...

Thinking of shanleem and BF!! Hopefully you get to meet your babies today!

One has that I know of but I'm keeping mum on who!

Adam James born 4.36pm today 28th May 7lbs 6oz I'm in love! Tough labour have 3rd degree tear but totally worth it! !

Woohoo! Yay BF! Congratulations! You got a blue one!! Enjoy your bundle of bliss!

Same for you porche! Well done ladies! Welcome bubbies!

Congrats BF and welcome to the world little Adam.