2015 October Owls! | The chicks are hatching! *16 boys & 8 girls so far!*

[Tink1o5]

Good luck Mississippi! Hopefully things start up for you soon.

 

[Aliop]

Aliop, my toco readings were in the 60's when I was admitted on Weds & my contractions were going into the 70's. Apparently the number itself isn't what they use, but the pattern of the tightenings. Normally my numbers are lower, it can depend a lot on how your lying etc. My natural contractions weren't that bad & mostly felt like an IBS attack I was having regular contractions after they broke my waters, every 1-2 mins apart & they just felt like period pains that would come & go. Not really too painful at all! The MW was amazed I was 3cm already, then 5cm 2 hours later as they weren't that bad at all. The hormone drip was another matter. I hate that they forced me to have it in the end!

Oliver is just settled in his incubator after his first night feed. The mws are being weird with me because of how long he feeds for (this feed was 1hr45mins). They're talking about giving him some breast & then topping up with formula, but I'm not really sure why?? The paediatrician was happy for me to exclusively breastfeed, and that was after I explained he might be out of the incubator for at least 2hrs! During the day, he feeds for 30mins-1hr & can then sleep solidly for 4hrs!

Anyway, I'm rabbiting on. Lol. I need to start a parenting journal! Maybe when I get home. I ought to get some sleep soon, next feed in 2hrs! Only 11hrs until DH is allowed back on the ward.

Sounds like little Oliver is a smart cookie already working hard to bring your milk in perfectly! Perhaps they are thinking the formula will help with the jaundice? Fingers crossed he enjoys his little incubator sleep

 

[3boys]

Aliop, my toco readings were in the 60's when I was admitted on Weds & my contractions were going into the 70's. Apparently the number itself isn't what they use, but the pattern of the tightenings. Normally my numbers are lower, it can depend a lot on how your lying etc. My natural contractions weren't that bad & mostly felt like an IBS attack I was having regular contractions after they broke my waters, every 1-2 mins apart & they just felt like period pains that would come & go. Not really too painful at all! The MW was amazed I was 3cm already, then 5cm 2 hours later as they weren't that bad at all. The hormone drip was another matter. I hate that they forced me to have it in the end!

Oliver is just settled in his incubator after his first night feed. The mws are being weird with me because of how long he feeds for (this feed was 1hr45mins). They're talking about giving him some breast & then topping up with formula, but I'm not really sure why?? The paediatrician was happy for me to exclusively breastfeed, and that was after I explained he might be out of the incubator for at least 2hrs! During the day, he feeds for 30mins-1hr & can then sleep solidly for 4hrs!

Anyway, I'm rabbiting on. Lol. I need to start a parenting journal! Maybe when I get home. I ought to get some sleep soon, next feed in 2hrs! Only 11hrs until DH is allowed back on the ward.

That's crazy it's completely normal for babies to cluster feed in the evening.

 

[tallybee]

Aliop, my toco readings were in the 60's when I was admitted on Weds & my contractions were going into the 70's. Apparently the number itself isn't what they use, but the pattern of the tightenings. Normally my numbers are lower, it can depend a lot on how your lying etc. My natural contractions weren't that bad & mostly felt like an IBS attack I was having regular contractions after they broke my waters, every 1-2 mins apart & they just felt like period pains that would come & go. Not really too painful at all! The MW was amazed I was 3cm already, then 5cm 2 hours later as they weren't that bad at all. The hormone drip was another matter. I hate that they forced me to have it in the end!

Oliver is just settled in his incubator after his first night feed. The mws are being weird with me because of how long he feeds for (this feed was 1hr45mins). They're talking about giving him some breast & then topping up with formula, but I'm not really sure why?? The paediatrician was happy for me to exclusively breastfeed, and that was after I explained he might be out of the incubator for at least 2hrs! During the day, he feeds for 30mins-1hr & can then sleep solidly for 4hrs!

Anyway, I'm rabbiting on. Lol. I need to start a parenting journal! Maybe when I get home. I ought to get some sleep soon, next feed in 2hrs! Only 11hrs until DH is allowed back on the ward.

That's crazy it's completely normal for babies to cluster feed in the evening.

Totally completely normal!!

I'm shredded here, been having contractions that amount to nothing, am very sore and sleepless and emotional x

 

[tallybee]

Oh and also made it to 40 weeks never been this far and never expected to so very very fed up and scared my body has forgotten what to do, that everything will go wrong

 

[ClaireJ23]

Aliop, my toco readings were in the 60's when I was admitted on Weds & my contractions were going into the 70's. Apparently the number itself isn't what they use, but the pattern of the tightenings. Normally my numbers are lower, it can depend a lot on how your lying etc. My natural contractions weren't that bad & mostly felt like an IBS attack I was having regular contractions after they broke my waters, every 1-2 mins apart & they just felt like period pains that would come & go. Not really too painful at all! The MW was amazed I was 3cm already, then 5cm 2 hours later as they weren't that bad at all. The hormone drip was another matter. I hate that they forced me to have it in the end!

Oliver is just settled in his incubator after his first night feed. The mws are being weird with me because of how long he feeds for (this feed was 1hr45mins). They're talking about giving him some breast & then topping up with formula, but I'm not really sure why?? The paediatrician was happy for me to exclusively breastfeed, and that was after I explained he might be out of the incubator for at least 2hrs! During the day, he feeds for 30mins-1hr & can then sleep solidly for 4hrs!

Anyway, I'm rabbiting on. Lol. I need to start a parenting journal! Maybe when I get home. I ought to get some sleep soon, next feed in 2hrs! Only 11hrs until DH is allowed back on the ward.

That's crazy it's completely normal for babies to cluster feed in the evening.

Totally completely normal!!

I'm shredded here, been having contractions that amount to nothing, am very sore and sleepless and emotional x

Absolutely normal, all of mine have done that.

 

[Willow01]

I wonder if my body has forgotten what to do too!! Does it remember I am pregnant and needs to deliver a baby?! I am so impatient lol

 

[Nanaki]

Hi ladies.

Just to let you all know that I have posted a home birth story in birth announcement and stories. Xx

 

[Rainstorm]

I woke up with contractions two hours ago. Not sure what Im feeling though. Mostly back pain, maybe bh ... I dont know. Oh has to tan a quick errand, said he wouldnt be long and to call him if things get worse. :s

 

[Willow01]

Ooooh good luck Rainstorm I hope this is the real thing

 

[Rainstorm]

Thanks Willow! But it was nothing... Contractions stopped and I eventually fell back asleep... I woke up so disappointed! lol

 

[tallybee]

Aw rainstorm! xxx so frustrating and cruel when that happens, it's been a few times for me... however, I have been having contractions all day which seem to be moving in the right direction although still not very intense or close together. Just getting on with things and letting it unfold. Every other time they;ve started then stopped within an hour or 2 and this has been all day so fingers crossed!

If she gets a move on before midnight we'll have a due date arrival!

 

[Rainstorm]

How exciting Tally! This might be it for you!! Labour dust!

 

[Mississippi03]

Tally my contractions aren't consistent or meaningful at all.. Lol sending you baby dust girl!

 

[onebumpplease]

Tally so exciting!

I feel bad for my DD too, due to the c section recovery even when I have time I can't properly get down with her!

 

[3boys]

Labour dust to all that need it x

 

[onebumpplease]

3 boys, I can't believe you went to the zoo with 7 children on your own, so amazing!

 

[Aliop]

Tally, hope you're holding your Bub

Today is my EDD 40 weeks!!! Woohoo!! Feels like such a milestone, like my body has FINALLY worked out how to do this pregnancy thing properly -only took four children! LOL I also feel like my chances of a successful VBAC increase a lot more now as baby should be more 'ready' whenever he decides it's time. I'm also hoping this means he will be born not needing any assistance and be all mine from the second he is earth side

Hard to believe after a 35 & two 37 week babies I will actually get a full term babe! I've been having a lot of prelabour that goes nowhere & im sure now I am past the magical EDD I'll get impatient but I've made it!!

Everyone around me is impatient, telling me to hurry up which is super helpful -not and my IL's have been here for going on for two weeks as my MIL was worried she would miss the birth (not that she is coming to the birth but they offered to look after the kids) which is driving me beyond demented and I'm sure ruining my mojo for my body to click over into labour arrghhhh!! But anyway, here we are

 

[startd]

That's frustrating, Rainstorm. I hope it kicks into established labour soon.

Good luck Tally!

Congrats Aliop!

 

[Willow01]

Good luck Tally!