April ladies ...were having our babies THIS month :)

[hellojello25]

Emma you'll prob go before me at this rate. I'll be last I'm always bloody last. Even on my old ttc thread over 2 years there must have been nearly 20 of us consistently on it and I was the second last!!

I'm 40+3 now 😡

Haha I'm 40+1 now and there is no indication of this child coming out anytime soon. I don't get Braxton Hicks all that often and I'm actually feeling pretty normal, aside from the perpetual back ache lol. I would say that I'll probably be last, however the doctor already told me that they'll induce me if he hasn't come by next weekend. Still, its longer than I want to wait. Hope it happens for you soon!

 

[Powell130]

We need more April babies!! I think we defo need an April 2016 baby thread to keep in contact

We had a check up at the clinic for myself and baby. He now weighs 3.88kg he was 3.77kg at birth. He constantly wants to feed (im ebf) and then vomits which I think could be down to over feeding? I'm thinking to try a dummy? Only because I think he just wants to suck and isn't always hungry.

I'm still in pain down below... The stitches are healing ok even after opening a lil but the grazes are stinging like crazy! Midwives had a look today and said it looks fine, I should have a follow up next Tuesday for another midwife to come round to check. A perineum apt has been booked for 5th May just to see its all fine and healed.

How's everyone else?

I agree!! I like keeping in touch after babies get here

You cant really over feed a breastfed baby. They say dont use a paci too early because it can cause nipple confusion but some are able to so that's up to you.

 

[Powell130]

Congrats princess sounds like a perfect labour!

Not long Emma keep moving and get on your ball and bounce if you have one

Xx

Do circles or figure 8s. Bouncing doesnt do much of anything

 

[Powell130]

Congratulations princess sounds like a very positive birth

And congratulations Dani!

Powell - ah false starts must be sooo frustrating must get you all excited for nothing (and unnecessary pain!) But I guess maybe that's a good sign you are heading in the right direction albeit a bit slowly maybe (?)

steph - I know what you mean, on the one hand I'm happy for baby to wait a few days, but on the other hand in all honesty I'm kind of like ... why not now? lol I'm not feeling too bad in myself (except grumpy) lol and I expect as I go further along I'm probably going to get more tired and achy etc. I hope our bodies surprise us lol.

AFM I did a bit more NS but it's doing zilch. Maybe I'm not doing it right, I tried in the shower this morning with rolling and stuff but I didn't feel any contractions or tightenings or anything. I'm sure it must work for some people though as my MW even recommended it and said sometimes they do it during labour when it slows down. Which makes me think I'm an idiot and doing it wrong lol.

I got excited the first few times but now its like really? Lol
I just wish i didnt have the BS contractions and them not doing anything and no contractions until time but this baby isnt that cooperative apparently

 

[Powell130]

Emma you'll prob go before me at this rate. I'll be last I'm always bloody last. Even on my old ttc thread over 2 years there must have been nearly 20 of us consistently on it and I was the second last!!

I'm 40+3 now 😡

Haha I'm 40+1 now and there is no indication of this child coming out anytime soon. I don't get Braxton Hicks all that often and I'm actually feeling pretty normal, aside from the perpetual back ache lol. I would say that I'll probably be last, however the doctor already told me that they'll induce me if he hasn't come by next weekend. Still, its longer than I want to wait. Hope it happens for you soon!

Is this your first?

 

[emma4g63]

Omg dani tinks congrats shes adorsble i thought ud been quiet....xxx

Banana lol.bless u im sure ull go soon xxx

Fingers crossed xx


Def babyjan on april babies thread once were out

 

[Aneesa_09]

I have had my princess

She was born today 17/04/2016 at 1.49pm (UK time) she weighs 7lb 3oz

I had been having irregular mild contractions on Friday night that fizzled out by 3.30am.

Saturday I was having irregular contractions during the day, nothing too painful I carried on my normal asda shopping ect until 10pm I went to bed and woke up with sore contractions

These carried on all night and ranged from 4 mins apart to 18 mins apart I fell asleep in between when I could.

I called into the hospital at 5am to explain its my fourth baby- contractions at this point not getting closer then 6-8 mins apart but they were strong.

I have had natural births b4 all on gas and air so I felt that I wanted to get checked over as I knew at this strength they would be doing something. Midwife said come in an shed check me over but if it's nothing I'd be sent home.

I went in and I was 5cm

Started bouncing on the ball and walking - contractions stayed at 6mins but got stronger

Checked me at 12.20 noon I was 7cm - needed gas and air for contractions at this point

After she examined me contractions came in fast and strong - I walked to delivery suit and I said I need to push

Midwife did not really think I needed to as I was just 7cm and baby was back to back she said its normal as babies position I would want to feel like I wanted to push but it wasn't time

Another midwife covered while original midwife went for lunch and I literally said to her- I need to pee - then I immediately needed to push- rushed to the bed from toilet and started pushed baby out she was coming out in waters - midwife ruptured waters and out came baby in a few pushes whilst lying on my side.

I am in love with her

she completes my family, can't wait for my other three to visit shortly

God luck to everyone still waiting for April babies xxxxx

Sorry for typos on my phone

 

[Powell130]

I have had my princess

She was born today 17/04/2016 at 1.49pm (UK time) she weighs 7lb 3oz

I had been having irregular mild contractions on Friday night that fizzled out by 3.30am.

Saturday I was having irregular contractions during the day, nothing too painful I carried on my normal asda shopping ect until 10pm I went to bed and woke up with sore contractions

These carried on all night and ranged from 4 mins apart to 18 mins apart I fell asleep in between when I could.

I called into the hospital at 5am to explain its my fourth baby- contractions at this point not getting closer then 6-8 mins apart but they were strong.

I have had natural births b4 all on gas and air so I felt that I wanted to get checked over as I knew at this strength they would be doing something. Midwife said come in an shed check me over but if it's nothing I'd be sent home.

I went in and I was 5cm

Started bouncing on the ball and walking - contractions stayed at 6mins but got stronger

Checked me at 12.20 noon I was 7cm - needed gas and air for contractions at this point

After she examined me contractions came in fast and strong - I walked to delivery suit and I said I need to push

Midwife did not really think I needed to as I was just 7cm and baby was back to back she said its normal as babies position I would want to feel like I wanted to push but it wasn't time

Another midwife covered while original midwife went for lunch and I literally said to her- I need to pee - then I immediately needed to push- rushed to the bed from toilet and started pushed baby out she was coming out in waters - midwife ruptured waters and out came baby in a few pushes whilst lying on my side.

I am in love with her

she completes my family, can't wait for my other three to visit shortly

God luck to everyone still waiting for April babies xxxxx

Sorry for typos on my phone

Congrats!! What a neat birth story!!! Its amazing how we just know when it comes to our bodies!

 

[missbabes]

Congrats to all the new Mummies


AFM today is my due date and getting no signs at all of anything happening, so I'm definitely going overdue

 

[Kay0102]

Due date yay!! Notice has officially been served. She has 12 days to vacate before she is forcefully removed!
Xx

 

[emma4g63]

Awwww no kay ud been quiet today i was sure ud be posting a birth annoucment !!! Lol

U look fab hun xx

 

[Kay0102]

Awwww no kay ud been quiet today i was sure ud be posting a birth annoucment !!! Lol

U look fab hun xx

I so wish I was hun haha and thank you. The clary sage gave some good regular contractions but then they just stopped so she must not be ready yet. I have a lovely 1st week of mat leave planned so its fine lol! Xx

 

[Powell130]

Due date yay!! Notice has officially been served. She has 12 days to vacate before she is forcefully removed!
Xx

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Happy due date! Lovely pic!!!

How much clary sage oil did you use? Im gonna get me some and start using it if i make it to my due date

 

[Kay0102]

Due date yay!! Notice has officially been served. She has 12 days to vacate before she is forcefully removed!
Xx

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Happy due date! Lovely pic!!!

How much clary sage oil did you use? Im gonna get me some and start using it if i make it to my due date

Thanks hun, I used 6 drops in bath and there was nothing until I applied a few drops mixed with baby oil straight on bump and contractions started within 10min! Even if they don't lead to labour I'm hoping it could help cervix etc but I'm not sure xx

 

[babyjan]

Congrats princess sounds like a perfect labour!

Not long Emma keep moving and get on your ball and bounce if you have one

Xx

Do circles or figure 8s. Bouncing doesnt do much of anything

That reminds me when I was in labour the midwife was tryna get me to do 8s on the ball but I just couldn't sit, stand or do anything that put pressure on my sore bum lol

 

[banana07]

Congrats annesa 😁 ❤

Girls I read elsewhere with the calery sage oil in the bath u need to mix it with a little milk not full sure how much someone said a tablespoon otherwise the oil just floats on the top the milk helps it breakdown and disburse. Also not sure if u mix oil and carrier oil and milk or just oil and milk. I swore I'd gmgave a calery sage bath tonight but once again I've chickened out!! Hopefully the threat of an induction date at apt on Tuesday will kick my arse into gear!

 

[banana07]

Awww welcome to the overdue due club Kay!!

 

[xSweetTartx]

Baby Jasmine arrived on April 15th at 3:41 am!
It was a long labor but I got to labor naturally! After the bulb made my waters go they let me do my own thing. My only grief is that my little stinker decided to come out sideways so my pushing stage was rough. Got her out on hands and knees! Much better than my last labor by far. I am soooo in love but verrry tired still

 

[Eleonora]

Baby Jasmine arrived on April 15th at 3:41 am!

Wow! She is absolutely Beautiful!

 

[banana07]

Sweet tart. Brilliant news! Sounds v tough going but looks like I handled it like a pro!!