Any Scottish April 2013 babies out there??

[lj2245]

How is Dylan? Is Kaiden still enjoying being a big brother?

Last I heard from Emma was at 6am when she was 2cm dilated, had been given a sweep and was told she'd be transferred to the labour ward this morning to have her waters broken. It's all exciting! Looks like today might be the day!

 

[bbymc]

Well waters have been broken, which was no easy task! And ive been for a wander. Currently on birthing ball but it looks like contractions may have stalled

The ward is quiet just now though so if contractions pick up im allowed in the birthing pool.

 

[lj2245]

Fingers crossed for you! Stick to your guns if that's what you want. No need for the drip if you're happy with the level of pain and can manage as you have!

 

[Kaybee]

Dylan is doing well. He got weighed yesterday and
has only lost 90g so MW was pleased with him. Kaiden is still enjoying being big bro. A couple of times when Dylan has cried Kaiden has lifted his top up and said he'd give him a feed

Emma hope things are progressing well.

 

[lj2245]

Hehehe I wonder what Shaun will make of me BFing! I have told him my boobs will be feeding the baby as his cousin is bottle fed and he says he wants to feed Alex but I don't think he believes me!

We got the first coat of paint done in the nursery today. Because it's been plastered we had to do a coat of a mix of 50% white matt emulsion with 50% water. It should dry by tomorrow then we can give the ceiling a proper white paint then start on the walls. I cannot wait to get it done, it's doing my head right in! The whole house is covered in plaster dust and it doesn't matter how much I dust or hoover.

 

[arlene]

Emma, hope everything goes smoothly for you hun!

Laura that's funny re the bf! Glad you're getting the nursery sorted! I got all the newborn, 0-3 and 3-6 month clothes put away in the drawers yesterday. Managed to fit all the wipes and nappies in the drawers as well, makes the box room look a fair bit tidier!

That's a pretty good weight for Dylan, they normally lose a wee bit in the first week don't they? Glad Kaiden is enjoying being a big brother.

John jas been working so much this weekend fortunately he's been able to do most of it from home and is on double time but he was up from 3am til after 7 dealing with stuff this morning and the phone has just gone again now! Xx

 

[lj2245]

That's rubbish is he taking paternity leave when James arrives?

 

[arlene]

It's not too bad, he only goes on call for a week and it works out 1 in every 5 or 6. Plus cos it's easter he's on double time fri and monday as well as yesterday and today. Yeah, he's got all his paperwork sorted for pat leave, just a case of letting them know when I go into labour xx

 

[arlene]

Hey girls. How are we today? John was in work this morning, came home and got a call to go back in after about 45 minutes!! I'm now tucked up on the couch watching Baby ER, it's an american show that's on the home and health channel. A bit OBEM-ish xx

 

[bbymc]

Well. Long story short. I ended up getting an epidural and hormone drip. After contracting all day and night I got stuck at 8cm and baby was distressed so I ended up being rushed off to get an ECS at 11 this morning. The whole experience was horrible.

On the bright side, we had a gorgeous baby boy born at 11.10am. He's 6lbs 12oz and called Lewis Christopher. Im recovering ok and Lewis is a wee star. Very content and breastfeeding well

 

[Kaybee]

Awww congratulations on your baby boy Lewis cant wait to see pics. Fancy that though, another boy.....and I was right! Think thats the first time ever good that he is BF well

Sorry you didnt have the labour/birth experience you were hoping for

 

[CherylC3]

Congrats on ur baby boy I bet Lewis is just perfect. Xx

 

[lj2245]

A boy!!! No way, I don't believe you I was SO sure you'd have a girl. First time I've been wrong hehe congratulations sorry you ended up having a section after all you went through but like I said earlier, it's just a small part of a much bigger picture and now you can get on with enjoying him

 

[arlene]

Welcome to the world Lewis!! Can't wait to see pics Emma, although I haven't been on FB yet!! I bet he's perfect! Sorry, things didn't go the way you planned but at least he's here safely! So Paige is the only girl in our group! Cheryl, do you know what you're having?

I feel like I want to eat all the time today. Had a chippy about half seven - eightish and although I don't feel hungry, I do feel like I want to eat! What's all that about!! Still I've only put on 2 stone 7lbs since I found out I was pregnant which I reckon is pretty good going!! xx

 

[lj2245]

I got weighed at my last midwife appt and for some reason have only put on 3lbs lol! No idea how that happened as I have also been hungry lately and have eaten like a horse!!

 

[arlene]

Have you been getting weighed at each appointment? I got weighed at my booking in appointment but I know I was 14st 3lbs as I weighed myself 2 days after my bfp cos I was on a Tesco Diet Plan.Weighed myself this morning and I'm 16st 10lbs. I haven't bee weighed by my midwife since and she hasn't said anything since. To be honest though, I think all my weight has gone on my bump and boobs, like I haven't put on any weight on my face and I don't think you can tell I'm pregnant from the back until I start waddling!! Lol

 

[lj2245]

No I got weighed at 4 weeks and at my last appt only!

 

[arlene]

Morning ladies.

I have my 38 week appointment today. John was pestering me to ask of I'm still ok to travel to Nottingham this weekend and was like "See what she says, and you better not lie to me!" Lol. I think he's just worried he'll end up sleeping in the car if I'm in hospital there beyond Monday and about me having to walk to the rink and back. I figure I can always jump in a taxi if I'm sore though, it's not too far.

Christine, how did you get on bringing Paige home yesterday?

I saw pictures of Lewis on facebook yesterday, he's a wee stunner! Xx

 

[lj2245]

He's gorgeous isn't he? I love the one her brother took. How they got a newborn to smile is beyond me!

All your little babies are lovely and I just want mine out now waaaaaa!!!!

 

[arlene]

Aww I know Laura! I was telling my friend last night, we're all sorted and ready to go, we just need baby! Lol xx