8 weeks or less and here we come baby!:)

[NotNic]

I know it's a bit early. Just have had so many friends who were caught out by early babies, and with the move I just wanted one less thing to do and I've been spreading the cost by getting a couple of bits a week.

 

[Sunshine12]

Those who are gonna try and breastfeed - what kind of nipple cream have you guys got or getting? I keep hearing about lansinoh. Is it the best one to get? x

 

[NotNic]

I've heard that it is the best one and you don't need to wipe it off before bf'ing. Lanolin triggers my eczema though so I need to look for alternatives. I'm still not 100% I will exclusively bf. I'm going to try for the first few days and then decide. I am swaying more to ff though, especially after the first month. I know bf'ing is better for the baby, but a sane mum is best of all! I spoke with hubby about it after my post at the weekend and it was such a relief to find that he doesn't have strong views either way and has said that he would support which ever way I wanted to go. His view is that it's best for the baby to eat and put weight on - which is the view I started off with before I started getting panicky and putting pressure on myself.

 

[Mrsctobe]

Im not expecting to go early but its good idea to buy bits n bobs each week
I bought lansanoh (sp) nipple crema i used to use avent one with dd2

 

[Arisa]

The third trimester is going faster IMO than the other two were.
I am two days away from 29 weeks and then its Easter then I'm 30 weeks and have OB appointment woohoo
My new midwife is lovely and has told me if I am unable to have a C-section then I will be induced at 39 weeks no later as the baby is large and my mental health is very fragile so going overdue is something I cannot mentally comprehend or cope with at all. I mean some women go early in their first pregnancies, my friend had her first baby at 38 weeks and anxiety, medication and being sick can bring on early labour.

anyone else here on medication?

 

[Mrsctobe]

Im not worried about this one being big, he is weighing bigger than some babies at 30weeks and that was at 28weeks so he will prob be big but dont bother me my last one was big.
I had pnd with my 2nd, so hoping it will stay away this time.

I also think my whole pregnancy so far has wizzed by but when its not your first it tends to 1day and 50 mins till im 30weeks lol

 

[Iamblessed]

Lasinoh really is one of the best breast creams. I use it as well or medela and I think you only get medela cream in the hospital. anyway how are all you ladies? I can't imagine moving right now. We are staying in the house we are in for at least one more year! I usually start my hospital bag a couple weeks before since my babies don 't like to come on time. I have only had one come early and it was only one week early. Hope everyone is well. to all Oh and hubby is doing alot better ....thanks everyone for your kind words

 

[NotNic]

Arisa - Brilliant news about this new mw. I'm still so shocked by how rude your last one was. It makes you wonder why she bothered going in to a caring profession!

IAB - Great news on the hubby. I hope things pick up for you guys now.

I think after the first 10 weeks my pregnancy has gone really quite quick. I think I'm lucky that I've stayed healthy which has helped and I would definitely aim to be pregnant over Christmas again as it breaks up the 9 mths! Everyone else thinks that my pregnancy has gone quick too - but it helps that I didn't tell most people until I was half way through!

 

[Mrsctobe]

Notnic we are 30weeks tomorrow

 

[Sunshine12]

I had yet another hot sweat last night. I hate them. Its nothing to do with the weather either as Ive had them when its been bloody freezing outside. Wake up practically dripping in sweat for some reason. Ewwwwwww.

Another nice day out which is good (although not as warm as yesterday sadly.) Ive spent most of the morning buying stuff online (I love online shopping!) Wish I was as motivated about buying baby stuff. I dont really find it fun cause I dont know what Im having. Thats why Im so disorganised with it!

Have a good day ladies.x

 

[Mrsctobe]

yeah i agree its not as fun shopping when you dont know the sex. theres some lovley unisex stuff though

 

[NotNic]

I know what you mean Sunshine. For some strange reason most of the unisex stuff seems warm and fleecy too. I'm hoping that the weather will be too nice in June for Pip to need something that thick. I find I going into a store and leave empty handed because I'm so overwhelmed. We're trying to buy more practical things right now though - bath stuff, bed linen etc. Have you all sorted your nurseries out?

for 30 weeks!

 

[Mrsctobe]

I havnt got a nursery. but our babies are always in the room with us for a while anyways x

 

[Iamblessed]

well ladies I started leaking colostrum today! wondering if thats a sign for me that I might be getting close to having baby or something! Wierd.I know I did this with my first child but haven't since . So wierd ..any ideas from moms that have had kids or anyone for that matter. I am a little nervous now! anyway how are you ladies doing today?

 

[Mrsctobe]

Ive leaked a few times dont think it means baby is coming anytime soon, well i hope not too early

 

[Sunshine12]

IAB Ive read lots of threads about ladies leaking from as early as 18 weeks. Fairly normal from what I can gather.

Nic, I know what you mean about the clothes being like winter stuff for some reason. Im going to try Sainsbury when Im in town on Friday as I still have my £5 off a £10 spend voucher and quite like the hungry caterpillar stuff that they have in stock ATM. Once bubba here I will probably make it lots of clothes (particularly if its a girl!!) but I cant until I know what Im having!! OH started the nursery last weekend and going to try and finish painting it this weekend. Im not going to finish it or accessorise it until bubba is here as he/she will be in with us to begin with anyway so Ill finish it off once I know the gender. xx

 

[mcsmyth1]

Iamblessed I've been leaking aswell lately and this is my first Glad to hear your hubby is on the mend, hopefully making things a little easier for you.

Arisa, I'm not medicated at the moment but do know what it's like to suffer bad anxiety and other mental health problems. I'm really glad to hear you've found a midwife who cares about what they are doing and is making you feel at ease with things.

Congrats for tomorrow to the 30 weekers woohoo- just 10 more weeks to go!

Sunshine, I sent you my *ahem* list (novel would be a more appropriate word!) I found it hard shopping unisex before we found out the sex, but the surprise you are going to have when bubba arrives will be amazing

We've pretty much finished the nursery (just need to add the finishing touches like wall decals/ a playmat or nice rug etc) and I got the remaining big baby buys today. Even got safety gates lol, granted they are more to keep the dog at bay so our LO will get some peace Hope everyone is well and enjoying some nice weather xx

 

[NotNic]

30 weeks - where did that go?

Another busy day here. All fully completed on our house today so we are now family homeowners! Also went to the GP's this morning as my asthma hasn't been very good and I have a chesty cough. I thought that they would be able to tell me what cough syrup would be safe (everything in the UK says consult a doctor on the back!), and instead she has given me a 7 day course of penicillin (low dose)! Even though they can't hear an infection, what I've described suggest I have a low lying infection that is aggravating my asthma. Apparently overuse of my asthma pump can raise my heart rate, which raises baby's, which obviously distresses Pip and can be quite dangerous. Really glad I went now!

Also I had some scary BH pains last night. It actually woke me up and took a while to subside. I went and got my OH after I had a few in a half hour period. It's the first time they've hurt and I got pains in my back too and it was tricky to get up off the bed. I didn't think they were supposed to hurt. Anyone know?

 

[admiral765]

Congratulations on 30 weeks NotNic and your new home! Sorry I don't have any advice on braxtons, I never had them with my girl and not had any yet.

I am doing ok, I keep getting really sore pinching pains in my sides that I remember only too well with my girl, it's horrible like baby is trapping a nerve or something. I found that pain worse than contractions! Baby has moved this past week and I feel him way higher than normal!
Hope you are all well xx

 

[mcsmyth1]

Went for the long awaited Anti D injection today- I was fine up until the point where they told me the single major side effect lol. Needles/getting shots/blood taken really doesn't bother me in the slightest, but the anxiety problems always make me stress about these things as I think something bad will happen afterwards (stupid thoughts like thinking I'm getting injected with air etc )

Anyhow, after a wee glass of water and the most understanding midwife ever, I got the shot- And in complete honesty, for anyone who has still to get it, it was pain free and over in about 3 seconds Got a blood sample taken aswell for a fbc as the last cover MW who tried couldn't get any blood out hehe.

Notnic- I had 4 regular BH 2 nights ago (literally every 6 or 7 minutes) that scared me too, it was just before bed which is when I would usually get them, but I had pain across my back with these ones, if you're in any doubt ring your MW or L&D for advice but here I am 2 days later and not in labour thank goodness! I read also that they aren't supposed to be painful, but I think depending on the position of baby at the time may have an impact on them On a brighter note-wayhay only 10 weeks left

P.S. Had some period-like cramps today really low down that pretty much took my breath away, has anyone else been feeling crampy lately? The pain travelled down my leg aswell though and felt the same as sciatica, so maybe it's just baby on a nerve?

Another lovely day over here- the sun makes me nice n happy