Any other October mummies?

[Kiwiberry]

As promised here is my sweet little Ava

 

[blablamana]

Aww she is gorgeous Kiwi! Congrats again

 

[KatO79]

Awww so sweet Kiwi, congrats again

AFM my cat caught her 1st bird today which upset me I think it was a female Blackbird, got DH to go out and make sure it was dead before we buried it in our backyard since I don't like throwing animal bodys out in the trash (which is what e.g. my FIL does the very rare occasions a bird flies into a window and dies). Ugh, the one thing I hate about cats and why I didn't want her becoming an outdoor kitty....... Trying to get DH to go out now and buy those maternity bras and the carrier insert but he's in his "cleaning nut" mode so not an easy task

 

[Blessedbaby]

aww she's adorable Kiwi ... hope she gets to go home with you soon ...

 

[hopefullys]

Beautiful kiwi its amazing how they have been inside u all thi time n now here! X

 

[ajarvis]

She's beautiful Kiwi. Congrats

 

[MissCassie]

Congrats on the birth of your baby girl Kiwi she is beautiful xx

 

[Lollipopbop]

Beautiful Kiwi! How is she doing? Xx

 

[Blessedbaby]

hi ladies

how's everyone doing ... I swear since Ive been working from home time seems to be draaggggiiiinnnnggg ... I cant wait to have this baby and not be pregnant anymore ... Last night I couldn't sleep as I had bad trapped wind and it felt like she was having a party in here ... I could do with some sleep today ...

 

[KatO79]

Blessed I'm also having sleeping issues. Woke up around 3 AM last night and had an impossible time going back to sleep again. Had heartburn so drank some milk but still couldn't fall asleep. Finally got a couple of hours after DH left for work but wow

Was at my IL's yesterday and got the mattress they bought for the cradle. Ugh before we left they complained about us having 2-3 scratching posts for our cat and I mentioned it might be a good thing as it'll give her places she can escape when baby is a bit older and she wants to get away. They then started going on about how they think our cat will go in the cradle/crib I seriously doubt it, knowing our cat she'll think the baby is annoying and keep away, she definitely won't be hopping in the cradle. Got annoyed but managed to keep my cool. DH gave me a look like he thought they were nuts too.

 

[blablamana]

Hi blessed, sorry about the lack of sleep,I can't sleep either. It's been shit for weeks now, but it is getting even worse lol, didn't know that was still possible. My hips are killing me as well at night now, despite using a pillow between my legs and everything.

I'm getting way more emotional as well, burnt my hand pretty badly yesterday (blisters and all) and because I was cooling my hand the cauliflower overcooked and the potatoes were a little burnt and I just bawled my eyes out. I never feel burns, so didn't feel (or feel now) any pain, which is probably why it has blisters now because I didn't react immediately, but was so distraught that I ruined dinner. SO was so sweet though, he was like "No, it looks greaaaaaaaat" and ate it all, claiming it was delicious (liar). Did make me feel better though. And then he decided to do the laundry for me and make me a cool drink etc. Felt so much better after that.

I wish it was already my due date lol, I'm enjoying pregnancy but I'm getting soooo impatient. But knowing my luck, I will probably go overdue despite the loss of my plug already and baby engaged and the many menstrual type cramps. So... trying to be patient haha as I will just have to (and want to!) wait till he's ready!

 

[ajarvis]

Yikes blablama!! What a wonderful hubby though

Ladies I'm officially past the uncomfortable to sleep stage, and into the it hurts to sleep stage Definitely ready for this baby to come. It's been long enough! lol. But seriously. So sore while sleeping. Plus side this is my last week of work. 5 days. Almost there. IT'S THE FINAL COUNTDOWN

 

[Lollipopbop]

Sleep is so uncomfortable for me now. I don't seem to go 2 hours without waking up with a pain or needing a wee. We have memory foam which is not helpful, it's so hard to roll or sit up haha

Blabla - Sorry you're feeling emotional. Sounds like your oh is lovely though.

Ajarvis - i bet you can't wait to Leave work! Not long.

Kat - I had people saying my cat would get in the cot, hurt the baby etc but yep, cats don't like a lot of noise and she stayed away from DS as much as she could. I didn't have her in our room when Ds slept in there just to be safe but she really had no interest

Afm - Just can't wait to get the babies out so i can be comfortable again and feel normal. OH is being really helpful and is doing loads of housework when hes not at work which is soo lovely.

 

[ClandestineTX]

@ajarvis: down here, we don't get proper leave. I am only taking FT leave for the month's worth of sick leave I have stockpiled. My mom will be doing baby care after that so I can return PT to my current job and save as much of my vacation pay as possible to cover my moving expenses. I will be back FT at new job probably around early Dec, though my mom (who is completely amazing) is moving with us temporarily to provide FT baby care until he is about 4 months old, due to increased risk of SIDS for babies in early daycare.

What's your "sore while sleeping" look like? Mine is all in my pelvic bones, like it's almost excruciating to get up and move around and I have taken to rolling onto one side or the other, which makes it so much worse, when I've always been a back sleeper (and still permitted to go to sleep that way now).

@Kiwi: I'm sorry you had to go home without your LO, she is quite lovely though!

@blessed: my guy is a party animal, also. I won't even detail what pregnancy has done to my GI system, but all doctors assure me it's normal. I hope time passes faster for you!

@kat: we have five cats, very different personalities, and, like Lolli, I'm certain every single one of them is going to run away from a screaming baby. We plan to be super mindful of them (and the dog) near the wee one and see how they do. We have been working with the dog a bit more (like carrying around a stuffed animal and making him obey commands while in the throws of jealousy). So far, he's not been interested in the car seat, which is a relief.

@blablamana: the data I've read says that most babies show up around 40+5. I'm hoping mine doesn't take that long either!

AFM: job-wise, only going to current one 2-3 days a week. "working from home" the remaining time, honestly not getting much accomplished, thankfully the expectations of me are low! Contract for preferred of two jobs should be in my hand in less than two week's time, really only about a week at most. I am still not sure if we plan to travel to the second job this week or not, have been waiting for them and honestly think we (and my mom, brother, friends, etc.) are all leaning toward the one we've already visited anyway.

hospital bag: I made a really detailed list of what should be in there and have only actually packed blank forms I need to fill out and 3 baby outfits, LOL. I also made a list of "early comfort measures" for laboring at home (TENS, exercise ball, aromatherapy preparations for relaxing, iPod/ headphones, coloring books, etc.) - we will try whatever and whatever is working will travel with us to the hospital. I am going to pack most of the hospital bag this week and pin a physical checklist of things I can't justify putting in the bag yet (like my hair comb and tooth brush, I only own one of each and packing them early is nonsensical and forgetting them is obnoxious).

showers/ shopping: the work shower was a little small in comparison to what they used to be - we used to be a giant department that was very family-like and since my boss took ill, it's just a different place. I am super grateful for the ladies who put it together and the people who did show up (and honestly, I'm not much for people in those situations). We did get some much needed things from our registry and gift cards, thankfully the few items that weren't on our registry either were good replacements for things that were or easily exchangeable. The regular friends and family shower was a blast - I had half a dozen people that came from 6-8 hours away, in addition to locals - it was really just a house party with baby-friendly presents and gift cards. And since our registry was mostly on Amazon, we had "baby Christmas" yesterday - opened all the boxes that have been shipped directly to us and reconciled that with our registry and our highest priority needs. Then we went out to two baby stores and Target to pick up last minute needs (really was just linens and bathing things that were still needed). We also used our Amazon gift card collection to get anything we thought we would need before our move and use the 15% off registry completion discount - which also let us get a super deal on a crib and changing table, since we have accepted that Hubster needs to make up as many vacation hours at work to be here after the baby arrives and also, time to make touch ups and minor repairs on the house to get it ready to sell. Just crazy, but we should have almost everything we need by the end of this week and we've already washed just about everything as it's come in the door.

physical stuff: next midwife and specialist appointments on Wednesday. Our doula is coming to the midwife appointment with us, will review birth plan and all that good stuff that day. The specialist is probably our last growth check (and ultrasound). There are been no issues, so he told us last time that this one was likely our final one with him. He's great and I have enjoyed the extra ultrasounds, but also will appreciate one less thing to keep up with these days!

I really think this guy has had to have dropped a bit, based on where he's at and the distance from my bra line. I am ravenous most days lately, more swelling, but normal levels and I get a few days of really aching hips and pelvic area and then a few days of relief, then more pain, etc. I hope it's just him on the move.

And I am going to try to be better at popping in more than once a week or two from here on out!

 

[KatO79]

blablamana so sorry about your hand but what a sweet DH I'm generally a poor cook myself (my toxic mother had no interest in teaching me anything and was crazy overly critical of what little I did try to make) and my DH is always telling me the food I make is good.

Lollipopbop wow it's crazy the BS you have to hear when you're pregnant and have a cat I know if we had a dog instead, I wouldn't be hearing all these crazy concerns even though a dog could potentially be much more dangerous than a cat to a baby Sounds like your cat reacted the way I'm sure mine also will.

Not long now before we'll all be having those babies!

 

[bcos21]

You hear the same type of comments if you have dogs instead of cats! We had 2 dogs when our first was born and now we will have 3 when the next comes along and there were no issues. They are incredibly patient and gentle with my son. I've heard people tell others to Just get rid of their dogs before baby. That's insane!

 

[Kiwiberry]

Thank you ladies so much!

Sorry it took so long to update on Ava. She is doing well in the NICU, estimated release is the end of this week but that could all change quickly. She is gaining weight well they just want her to take more of her bottles without getting sleepy. It's been hard, but I'm doing ok. The full story is in my journal, its a lot so I could not write it down here.

Hope all of you are doing great and your pregnancies are going well!

 

[twickywabbit]

Hey guys. Its getting uncomfortable to even exist nowadays and I lost my mucous plug today. a little nervous I won't make it to my scheduled section date.

 

[Lee37]

Hi Ladies! Congrats to you all and wishing you all healthy little ones and the best with your upcoming births! Our little girl is due Oct 1st, I'm 37 wks.

 

[Blessedbaby]

welcome Lee ...

Twicky the mucous plug can regenerate so don't worry much about having lost it ...

Ajarvis the final countdown so exciting ...

Blabla sorry about your hand but Im glad you have such an amazing DH ...

Clandestine seems like you have it all worked out ... good luck with all your plans ...

Yes sleep sucks right now and moving from one side to the other is agony ...