3rd Time Lucky Club

[Poshie]

Those hours for work must be hard. I struggle enough doing my normal full time 9-5 job sometimes. I tend to feel better in the mornings and not so good in the afternoons. I just counted how long til Maternity Leave (well ordinary leave for me first then ML from due date) and it's 9 weeks today! (all going to plan of course)

Does everyone get a GD test? I was tested for glucose (blood test) yesterday, but I'm assuming I'll only need further tests if that is positive?

 

[im_mi]

nah, they only do them routinely if your BMI is over a certain level. They found glucose with me, too, thats why i had to have it last time. but unless your BMI is over 30 they wont do it routinely. when i was preg with DS, the cut off point was 35 and i was 31 i think, so i wouldnt have got it if they hadnt found the glucose. as it happens i was fine, and the test is a right pain in the ass

 

[Poshie]

Thanks for that info immi.

So I had my anti-d jab today, in my thigh as is it happens BL. MW reckoned it hurts less than in the bum! At first I didn't feel a thing but then it was ouchie for a few seconds. Felt fine afterwards. So job done. Another needle without incident, I'm getting good at this now I tell you!

How's everyone else doing today?

 

[Lamburai1703]

Well its not third time lucky for me I'm afraid girls. No heartbeat found this morning so have ERPC booked for the nxt few days. Best of luck to you all with your imminents births and pregnancies!

 

[Poshie]

Oh goodness, I'm so very sorry Lamburai

 

[beachlover1]

Oh Lamburai...im soooooooooo sorry!!! xxx

 

[beachlover1]

hectic night for me last night....had bugger all movements all day yesterday so called labour ward MW she said come down lets have a look! they put LO on a tracer for 1/2 hour to record his HB. He was just being bloody lazy, always has been a bit lazy with his kicks!! spose that what happens when yr half New Zealander (he has a very laid back kiwi daddy!!!) as soon as the tracer went on he had a bloody party in there! not fun...i was a bit concerned but all is well.

If ever you others get the same thing.....just head down to labour suite, they are only too happy to see you and reassure! The MW said, 12 kicks a day, and any changes to the norm give us a bell, we are here 24/7!! very kind!!! xx

Im off on hols again tomorrow, ill be back next weekend so fingers crossed the week gets better for us all.

Such sad news for Lamburai!! we are thinking of you big hugs xx

 

[Lol78]

Hello all,
I'm back after being off line for what seems like AGES!!! My computer broke (or rather dh broke my computer - grrr). I haven't had a chance to catch up with all the news yet, but wanted to say I'm still here, still fine and glad to see you are doing well. I've had scans now at 17, 19 and 21 weeks and all is looking good (thank you, thank you, thank you). So on Monday I will officially be into new territory as I was 21+6 when I gave birth last time. I feel good - physically and mentally. Feeling very positive, and the baby is moving much more consistently now (I at least feel something everyday), which makes me alot more reassured.

Lamburai - sorry to hear your news. I know I haven't been around before when you have been on here, but I know how devastating it must be. Huge

 

[Lol78]

Just had a quick read through and was over the moon to hear Omi's news!!! Yey, Congratulations. Joshua is sooooo gorgeous, I love that picture of him in the towel. Sooo cute. Well done and it sounds like you are doing well. So happy for you.

BL, I love the scan picture - so clear.
Also, nice to see some new recruits - I wasn't looking forward to being the only one left when BL, Poshie and Drazic went!

 

[Poshie]

Hello stranger Sounds like things are going well for you, that's great news. Yes we have picked up some new recruits which is nice, hopefully we'll get some updates from them again soon.

I finally ordered my travel system on Saturday! I ended up going for the Jane Rider. I was going to get the Slalom Pro R but when I actually thought about it, I realised I'm not going to be up for major long off roading with the dog for a few months, plus the dog is nearly 12 and is definitely slowing down. So I went for the more practical, lighter, less bulky option. Should be here mid June I think.

 

[Lol78]

Great news Poshie. Bet you can't wait to get it.
Where can you see a "Jane" travel system? I have been looking at the Oyster - really nice price compared to equivalents - but not good for off road. But I'm thinking that when we go walking, we tend to go on the sort of walks that no travel system is going to cope with - we will probably try baby wearing for walks but I might be being naieve there.

I've been spending money
Cloth nappies! It's getting quite obsessive, but I can't wait until they arrive!

 

[Poshie]

Hey Lol. I found a local retailer who has Jane's so I visited her shop to try them out. I placed my order with her in the end. Yes you pay a bit more than you do online, but the customer service should be much better and she said if baby came early, she would make sure we had something and if there are any problems, we'd get a loan one etc. It's nice to be able to support a local business too.

One thing I would say about wearing baby for walks.... I had a go at that with my nephew when he was about 3-4 months old and my God he was heavy! I can see me doing the whole baby carrying thing, but not for long. My back really hurt afterwards!

We will look at getting a proper off road stroller at some point, when I'm up to more energetic walks.

How's everyone else doing? I believe BL is on yet another holiday! It would be nice to hear from the other ladies.........

 

[zoe87]

Hey all im back after not being on for a while!
Poshie that pram is gorgeous!
Ive got my 12 week scan booked for 2nd june but ile be 11 weeks and 2 days. Im kind of pleased its earlier cos ive been driving myself mad with worry and cant seem to stop crying or thinking about 'peanut' I just wanna know hes safe!

 

[Poshie]

Hi Zoe, good to hear from you Oh so not too long til your scan then - totally understand how worrying it is It is so nerve wracking. It does get easier with time, as you tick off those important milestones. I don't think the worry will ever be gone completely, even when we have our babies in our arms.

I was on a seminar yesterday afternoon and pip was really wriggly throughout! In fact yesterday was a particularly energetic day. The day before he was pretty quiet, so it was kind of nice

 

[zoe87]

Thanks poshie I keep ticking off them weeks when i get past them each week a new milestone i have reached just hope i make it to my scan.

Aww bet its amazing feeling lil one wriggle about inside you! Have you thought of any names yet?

 

[Poshie]

It is a surreal feeling when you feel baby move. Never got this far in previous pregnancies. Yes we have thought about names, but unfortunately I find boys names very difficult. We have 2 or 3 which we are keeping secret until the day he is born.

 

[zoe87]

Awww Well when u have him ule have to let us all know!

 

[Lol78]

Hi Zoe, glad to hear it's not long till your scan now, I know how hard it is waiting for it.

Poshie, I understand you're not going to tell us names, but at least give us some ideas. Are you a traditional type of girl or thinking of something modern?

Good advice about the pram - the other thing is that if it needs to be fixed, the shop should lend you one of theres while it's in.

I'm doing OK - baby is a bit lazy sometimes but then moves loads others so I am managing to remain calm (ish) most the time. Looking forward to the weekend - it has been a very hectic week at work this week and I need a break. But we have a busy one planned so no rest for the wicked!

 

[beachlover1]

Well hello all!! Looks like everyone is doing great!! I'm back now, yuk work again on Monday! Very surreal leaving France....as I closed my bedroom door I thought geez next we time I'm in my room we will have little one in There too!!! We are back there I'm September, Weird feeling!! (my parents have a home out there)

well it looks like a lush day!! I'll give painting a rest for another weekend!! Tome is ticking fast now!!! Yikes!!!!

LO has been pretty active of late, especially after his hospital visit!! They certainly have lazy days though and mine defo doesn't have a pattern, it's just random wriggles!!!

Great news getting the buggy Poshie!! Janes are really nice, there were lots on the continent and they look so tough and sturdy. I love mine....!

Well once again, good to see all is still good in third timer club and catch up in the week xxx

 

[OmiOmen]

:wave: I hope that everyone is doing ok. I keep having to sneak back into here to catch up, I miss this thread even though I should be in the baby forum.

I've been spending money
Cloth nappies! It's getting quite obsessive, but I can't wait until they arrive!

What have you bought? Joshua is in real nappies in the days now, my naughty baby birth-to-potty, pockets are quite good and keep everything in so we use them a lot (although the two green ones seem to have dodgy poppers on them)! I still don't trust any of my real nappies on a night which is a disappointment though. We are practising elimination communication too so my totsbots without a wrap are great when I am keeping a really close eye on him and want to know when he is peeing.

The wheels fell off my travel system the second time we used it! We called the company who said who we bought off must have had old stock as they had a problem with the axle and changed the design. They sent us out a new axle and it came the next day and it is fine now but we were just lucky that it broke as soon as we left the house rather than while we was already out. I can't wait to get my mei tai baby carrier as it will make my life so much easier, especially around the house. My stitches are very painful and infected (although I had to wait a week for a appointment with my GP and don't see them until Monday) so I am hoping when I get a carrier that I will be ok using it.