2010 Bumps & Flushes & Dimples

[Fish&Chips]

Hi all, been getting regular cramps this evening. I don't think it's anything to be concerned about. They started a few days ago then went. Then came back this morning, went away for a bit and now back again this evening. Haven't had any for 10 mins or so .. oh hold on here's another. Do you think it could just be Braxton Hicks?

 

[MamaBird]

Ann!?? Really? I am no expert here...but there usually isn't any sort of pattern with BH. Have you been timing? Is there any kind of pattern with your cramps!?

 

[Fish&Chips]

No they kinda come and go. I guess if they are anything serious I will find out soon. The baby's still moving round a lot.. not sure if that means anything.

 

[moggymay]

sounds like BH...best way to know if whether you have the focus to chat to OH or another person whilst theyre happening, real ones you cant focus on much else, the theory goes if you can chat theyre practice, lil Fishy needs to cook a little longer else he wont have finished his pre-birth classes!

 

[moggymay]

keep us posted though! Quiet in here, where did everyone go...?

 

[Fish&Chips]

Thanks Moggy. They tend to go when I sit on the birthing ball which I'm pretty sure means they're not contractions. The aren't much fun though. xx

 

[MrsMils]

Aww, hope they're ok Ann, keep us posted.

Brig - you poor thing, I missed that on FB, what a worry, glad you're feeling better now though - take it easy hun.

Moggy - the day sounds like lots of fun! Bless Mogster all proud of himself!

Lia - thats unbelievable! I'd be so mad....

Hi everyone else!

I'm off to a wedding in Southampton tomorrow, so early start for me. Just finished packing etc, was supposed to do it earlier, but we took the dog for a walk in the afternoon and within 10 minutes she'd got something in her ear, we couldn't see it so I took her to the vets - ended up being sedated and having a humungous grass seed removed, and another from her paw. Bless her, she's still very wobbly, went to my Mums for supper with my sisters, which was lovely, but the poor dog just had no control of her bladder when she fell asleep, so I had a lot of cleaning up to do (suppose I'd better get used to it!), thank goodness its all tiled floors!

My mother then told me I had 'very chubby arms' - apparently this wasn't meant to be horrible and that 'chubby' is a nice word??!! My sisters couldn't control their giggles! Fortunately I managed to control the hormones and there were no tears!

Anyway, I'll catch up with you all when I'm back on Sunday - maybe a couple of you might have made progress??!!

 

[moggymay]

Enjoy So'ton! Hope its sunny and blue skies and seas for you with a lovely breeze. Is doggie ok ow? Doesnt sound fun, I remember breaking my wrist when I was young and a boy being there with an ear or corn in his ear - his brother had suggested if he put it in one ear it would go through and come out the other needless to say it doesnt work like that nevertheless looked VERY painful so hope woofie is feeling brighter today

Any more pains F&C? Having horrid ones here this morning but still not sure....kind of tempted to call my Mum back but if i do it will all stop so

 

[Fish&Chips]

Oooh Moggy FX! Keep us posted. Lets hope Moglet is going to make an appearance!

I only had one cramp that woke me up and have had about 3 since waking up at 7.30am so they don't seem to be getting worse or more frequent. My mw suggested that it could be a stomach bug. I'm getting my hair cut and a pedicure later so I hope I'll be ok!

 

[Fish&Chips]

Mrs Mils enjoy the wedding. Hope your dog is all better today! xx

 

[pinkandfluffy]

Oh moggy sounds like a wonderful day for mogster yay!!!!

Ann hope you're okay today? And moggy????? Where are you and what are you doing???? Are you having moglet???

Lydia - have a lovely time. And for the record, I wouldn't have liked 'chubby' either. My dad used to call me 'pleasantly plump' and I always hated that too

I am out of bed but shattered where has my energy gone? So much I want to do but sooo sleepy. Sorted our room a bit last night and put the moses basket and stuff in there ready. Better face the pots and washing today I guess.............boooo...........

 

[moggymay]

sorry went to Asda! MW not there though Just gonna make lunch and sit down for F1 qualifying! Mogster playing helipers with Daddy in the garden!

Pains still coming but more irregular.....

Have a fab day all

 

[Fish&Chips]

FX moggy!

My pains are gradually getting less frequent so I think panic over! Thanks for your help ladies.

Just been to a spa for a hair cut and pedicure at the same time. It was so lovely!! It's half of my birthday present from my dh. Off there again next weekend for a head massage and some other treatment which I'm yet to decide. Maybe a facial! Bliss.. x

 

[moggymay]

all stopped.....although maybe typing this will kick em off again....

I wanna pedicure

 

[pinkandfluffy]

God me too my feet are awful, well the skin is anyway - Ann you lucky thing!!!!

I want some pains too

 

[penguin77]

Moggy - You need to wait till tomorrow as that was my guess.....so they'll come back over night and moglet will come in the next 24 hrs

Ann - Glad your BH have slowed down...we need LO to cook a bit longer
With Jac my BH got progressively frequent over a week......the evening my waters broke they were contractions as they we're regular for 3 hrs or so ...but they werent painful.....so surprise as i had a non progressive labour

Lydia - Enjoy the wedding...... hugs: i woudlnt have liked the chubby comment either...and i know i have bingo wings )

Brig - Glad your ok hun..... plenty of rest for you

Loving Mat leave so far...even though i'm always off on a Friday and Sat I think it's all down to knowing i wont be in work again for around 9/10 months

xx

 

[Jetters]

Miss you guys! Life is so wonderful with K in it- cheesy but true

Breastfeeding has been SO tough- I had no idea it would be this hard. I really, really encourage all of you who are planning to breastfeed to make sure that you have the following... a decent breastpump (the medela swing is AMAZING), the phone number of your breastfeeding support midwife, and some breastfeeding vests. Bras are way too painful yet as my boobs fluctuate between 3 cup sizes a day so am living in the vest tops- easy to just get a boobie out.

K is very jaundice which means he is SUPER sleeply and has been totally unable to stay awake long enough to feed. He never wakes by himself so we have to wake him every time. He lost over 10% of his body weight so the midwifes gave me 24 hours to get a decent feed in him... which thank GOD, thanks to the fabulous BFing specialist who came around, I did. She taught me easier positions which don't hurt half as much, and how to hand express so I could give him milk from a bottle when he was too tired to suck. We now seem to have a good routine going and he has finally started to wee and poo today and is pinking up, so I feel a million times better that my baby isn't starving and i'm not failing at BFing

 

[MamaBird]

A big Congrats Yas!! I hear Bfeeding can be a real challenge....but very rewarding of you keep with it and actually get the hang of it! so good for you! You'll have tips for us all in a few weeks!

xo

 

[moggymay]

Yas I hear every word of that BUT it does get better! I fed Mogster til 23 months after a very tough start but as you say the sense of achievement is amazing and you know you are doing good for your little man - you can always try a cup on the odd occasion if you dont fancy a bottle - the cups just look like large/deep bottle tops to me but they do work to get em started feeding if theyre sleepy. K will find it harder to start as he is ickle, once you hit 8lb you will see a definite change, in the meantime lean on the BF supporter and Im here if I can help Our best night feeds early on were lying down and the rugby pose was a godsend when boobies start to ache cos theyre full! Im so pleased the counsellor came to you

 

[pinkandfluffy]

Fab news Yas! he will be a little chubber in no time!!!

And moggy loving the new pic hun!!!

Got my parents coming round today - seemed like a good idea at the time except I have spent the morning on the floor sweeping with a dustpan and brush as the house has gotten full of DIY dust again

Hoping mum will clean my oven for me though when she comes........and better still, going to have to ask my dad to pick up some food as DH didn't get home from work in time yesterday - bet they'll be glad I invited them hey

Hoping you all have lovely Sundays - today was also my day in the family sweepstake but I don't think little man is going to arrive - so it's all on you Moglet get your bum wiggling