***April Sweet Peas 2011*** join here (48 babies born)

[helen1234]

blimey were like pringles once we atrat popping were not going to stop.

gem if it gets much worse give them a call tell them whats happening and let them check you out, are you feeling lots of movement.

i lost some plug 2 weeks ago and had some more today i'm not worrying i lost my plug with rhys 4 weeks before labour too,
my hands are swelling and going down now and i have some corker nose bleeds, had one today in the middle of a childrens park and i couldnt find a tissue lol.
my back and pubic bone are really sore he feels really low down now. mw on monday so hopefully she can tell me its all normal lol cos i dont feel very normal i feel like a whale this time round

 

[x-Rainbow-x]

eeeeee look 4 babies lol

cant wait till the title says 5+ now

just put few more vids and pics in my journal

ben been feeding 3 hrly today

 

[MissFox]

YAY BEN!

So exciting to see the number growing!

 

[bernina]

Congratulations cami, Caleb is precious!!!! Good job mommy!!!

Happy birthday gertrude, hope you're having a lovely day!

Gem, hope you're feeling a bit better, but please at least phone your dr/mw if the pains are so severe you don't want to get up.

Cottleston, sorry OH is being such an ass, hope he snaps out of whatever foul mood he's in soon!

MissFox, sorry to hear you've been feeling down, you always sound so upbeat in your posts. I think it's sweet that DH cares enough to recommend talking to someone. As reeds was saying, totally normal to be all over the place with your emotions during pregnancy, I cry all the time or tear up for no good reason, get way too attached to stuffed animals and cute baby things (to the point of tears).

Got some much needed errands done at the mall. Finally have a few short sleeve maternity shirts, I was living in long sleeves and sweaters and literally melting at work. Have 2 work showers next week so wanted a nice little top or two to wear for those. Spent way too much at a maternity store for only having 3 weeks left, but hopefully most of the tees will still work after delivery, will make good nursing tops if nothing else.

I bought an underwire supportive nursing bra. I have been wearing around a sleep nursing bra for the past few months because it's the only thing that fit. Broke down and bought a 38E (I'm normally a 34C!) but oh man is it comfy and so nice to have the girls back up where they belong!!

DH bought me a new iPhone for my upcoming birthday (it's not until April 21) because my old blackberry stopped charging well and kept freezing up. I'm in love and am so excited to use the camera on it to take all kinds of baby pics.

Hope everyone is enjoying this lovely Saturday. It's so sunny and nice out, I'm walking around in a tee shirt and jammy pants and loving it!!!

 

[bernina]

Oh yeah we had our infant care class today and it was actually quite fun. Learned how to swaddle, bathe, care for the umbilical cord, what temp the house should be at (67-70 F) which shocked DH because he was convinced we'd have to turn the house into a furnace. I kept telling him that babies are fine, if they seem cool you just put another layer on them or thicker swaddle blanket or swaddle sack. Nurse also said that in the US no need to sterilize bottles (unless on well water), just boil before first use, then after that hot soapy water and air dry (or use dishwasher). So glad to finally have that cleared up. Totally understand that some may still wish to sterilize but feel better knowing that I'm okay with just washing.

 

[MissFox]

Wow Bernina- sounds like you've had a very busy day!!! I have a list of things I needed to get done including having DH help me clean the house. I've started to clean and can't believe what time it is already! No way is this going to get done today! I think I might go lay in bed for a little while see if I can get DH up and moving. It's been raining on and of alll day but the sun was out for a little while.

 

[SazzleR]

Awww I just found out tonight that one of my good friends (DH's best mate's wife) is 10 weeks pregnant! She's due in Oct & will be taking mat leave from Sept so I'll have a mat leave friend for 3 months Exciting to have a preggo/baby friend! Also nice that 3 of the couples in our social circle will have LOs all within 19 months of each other so everyone is entering that 'next stage' of their lives together. So nights in town & down the pub will be replaced with nights at each other's houses with LOs all tucked up in bed together. Aaawww! x

 

[CottlestonPie]

Hi ladies... Finishing off my hospital bag. No idea what I will/won't need.
Have to pack for c-section just in case... Can you think of anything else I'll need?

Toothbrush
Toothpaste
Hairbrush
Hair ties
Deodorant
Shampoo/conditioner
Face wipes
Moisturiser
Lip balm
Face flannel
Maternity pads
5x massive knickers
Nursing bra (got one in bag, one on the way!)
Breast pads
1x Nightie
1x pyjamas
2x leggings (can be used as pjs if needed)
2x strappy tops (as above)
Phone charger
For DF: spare tshirt, socks, boxers
White notes, snacks/drinks and camera/batteries to go in last minute

 

[smeej]

Hi ladies... Finishing off my hospital bag. No idea what I will/won't need.
Have to pack for c-section just in case... Can you think of anything else I'll need?

Toothbrush
Toothpaste
Hairbrush
Hair ties
Deodorant
Shampoo/conditioner
Face wipes
Moisturiser
Lip balm
Face flannel
Maternity pads
5x massive knickers
Nursing bra (got one in bag, one on the way!)
Breast pads
1x Nightie
1x pyjamas
2x leggings (can be used as pjs if needed)
2x strappy tops (as above)
Phone charger
For DF: spare tshirt, socks, boxers
White notes, snacks/drinks and camera/batteries to go in last minute

looks pretty much like my list!

what about slippers/flip flops? Also a book/magazines incase we are hanging around pain free - LOL?
Going home clothes?

 

[camishantel]

Caleb has the hiccups... poor little man

 

[x-Rainbow-x]

Caleb has the hiccups... poor little man

awwww ben has hiccups quite alot, i cant remember him having them that often when he was inside

 

[camishantel]

oh Caleb had them all the time

 

[bernina]

Aww, that's so cute cami!!

How long will you be in the hospital?

 

[camishantel]

I go home tomorrow morning

 

[MissFox]

So cute! I wonder if Rosie will have them- she has them all the time.

Anyone feeling the effects of the moon? lol. I'm not. Having the calmed day pregnancy wise in a long time. I keep hoping it's the calm before the storm!

 

[JakesMummy]

The moon has had sod all effect on miss Amelia - in fact, she is hiccuping as I type and kicking me in the ribs . So, I think she's very comfy in there!!

As for hospital bag for yourself, I think you have the basics covered, throw in a couple of carrier bags for any dirty or worn clothes, so at least someone can take them etc I'd recommend snacks such as those go natural bars and maybe A magazine or iPod.

 

[bernina]

Moon isn't doing anything for me either and it is HUGE out the window right now. MissFox I'm having a very calm and comfortable day as well. After feeling terrible Thursday night and most of Friday I'm now feeling fine. I swear bump even went down in size after I finally got all of the gas out of me (drinking tons of water seems to have done the trick, and time of course).

Is anyone else planning on using the swaddle sacks for baby? At our infant care class they were recommended if your baby kicks free of a tightly swaddled blanket and they just seem so much easier to do at 3 in the morning, and the best part you can undo just the legs to quickly change a diaper without having to unwrap rest of baby. I picked up 2 at Babies R Us on sale for $6 each.

 

[MissFox]

Well I've been having some BH for about an hour now but I'm not holding my breath- very well could have to do with cleaning or DH and I DTD.
Bernina- I'm not planning on using those wraps- DH doesn't think we'll be swaddling but I'm going to try it and if Rosie likes it then it will happen so we'll see.

 

[CaseyBaby718]

The moon doesn't even look big... it sure is bright, but i don't see a size difference. :\

I definitely am feeling the effects of 35 weeks preggo!! My swelling has increased. Keep myself moving though.

 

[reedsgirl1138]

Berina I am using them...I got a 3pk on sale at target for 7dollars last weekend. I was stoked. LOL

I was getting excited earlier this evening I was having contractions about every 6 min but then they just went away...I am waiting for Dh to get home so we can dtd.