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[Literati_Love]

WanaBaba - That sounds like such a lovely dream! I am getting quite emotional these days too. I will daydream about holding my baby for the first time and will get all teary eyed and choked up from it! I agree that in a way time is flying by but in a way it is so slow!!!! I can't wait to meet my baby, but I also want to make sure everything is prepared and want to enjoy my last weeks of pregnancy.

 

[WanaBaba]

Feeling so stressed tonight
6.5 weeks to go and just about everything was sorted. Inlaws were coming over for the birth to take care of our eldest dd (they're in U.K. we are in Germany) well they've just told us they don't think they can make it anymore as fil fractured his skull a couple days ago so don't think he will be able to fly. No idea what we are going to do now and all family is in the uk. I'm having a cesarean and looks like I'll have to go in by myself now so sad about this and scared and worried because I've been told baby gets taken away for around 45 minutes straight after she is born, whilst I get stitched up etc and she gets weighed etc. well even though not happy about this atleast hubby would be there with her the whole time. Now she will be on her own. Feel like crying

 

[WanaBaba]

WanaBaba - That sounds like such a lovely dream! I am getting quite emotional these days too. I will daydream about holding my baby for the first time and will get all teary eyed and choked up from it! I agree that in a way time is flying by but in a way it is so slow!!!! I can't wait to meet my baby, but I also want to make sure everything is prepared and want to enjoy my last weeks of pregnancy.

I know what you mean I want to try and enjoy the last weeks of being pregnant as I know I will miss it, the baby moving, always being so close etc. But I just can't wait to meet her!

It sounds so strange but the dream has made me feel so much closer to her, I can't stop rubbing my tummy, imagining what it's going to be like first meeting her, feeling all emotional etc haha.

 

[addy1]

Feeling so stressed tonight
6.5 weeks to go and just about everything was sorted. Inlaws were coming over for the birth to take care of our eldest dd (they're in U.K. we are in Germany) well they've just told us they don't think they can make it anymore as fil fractured his skull a couple days ago so don't think he will be able to fly. No idea what we are going to do now and all family is in the uk. I'm having a cesarean and looks like I'll have to go in by myself now so sad about this and scared and worried because I've been told baby gets taken away for around 45 minutes straight after she is born, whilst I get stitched up etc and she gets weighed etc. well even though not happy about this atleast hubby would be there with her the whole time. Now she will be on her own. Feel like crying

Sorry to hear that.....really hoping that something works out for you. Is there anyone else that could come??

I am feeling like the last few weeks have been going by so slowly......feels like I have been at the 30ish week mark for ever. I am having flashbacks of the first trimester!! It does not help that my girlfriend had her baby yesterday 3 weeks early.

 

[LoveCakes]

Wanabubba could your mil not come over on her own even for a few days. I'm sure your fil would have recovered by then or will have other help.

 

[emicakess]

So sorry to hear that WanaBaba! Do you have a friend or babysitter that could watch DD??


Is anyone else having this problem? People wanting to be at the birth that I don't want to be there (OH's family), and I know they are going to be hurt when I tell them. I know that they will get over it, and they will eventually understand to an extent. But the worst part is I know that I am going to have to let them visit in the hospital after LO arrives, and I know MIL is going to bring her crackhead boyfriend and his crackhead mom (who think they are some how apart of my pregnancy). Bleh. Thats the part of L&D I am stressing about right now. They are "apart of the family" so I always have to pretend like I like them

 

[WanaBaba]

Unfortunately don't have anyone else that's could come over. My mum and sis are coming over but not until mid august. They can't get here any earlier.

I did think of mil maybe coming over by herself but I don't think she would do this as they've already booked the flights so they're now going to try and get them changed to a later date instead so don't think she would pay extra to come over twice.

I have one close friend here, have only been here six months so not made that many friends yet, who I could leave dd with, she has offered infact but I know my LO will probably spend the whole time upset and asking for me as she seems to be going through a clingy stage at the minute, crying every day at nursery etc, not wanting to be away from me. So I would spend the whole time worrying about her and feeling awful for leaving her she's very close to mil so I know she'd be perfectly happy staying with her. such a tricky situation as I'm also gonna feel bad about the new baby being left on her own while I'm being fixed up if hubby is not there. I don't know what to do for the best.

 

[emicakess]

Unfortunately don't have anyone else that's could come over. My mum and sis are coming over but not until mid august. They can't get here any earlier.

I did think of mil maybe coming over by herself but I don't think she would do this as they've already booked the flights so they're now going to try and get them changed to a later date instead so don't think she would pay extra to come over twice.

I have one close friend here, have only been here six months so not made that many friends yet, who I could leave dd with, she has offered infact but I know my LO will probably spend the whole time upset and asking for me as she seems to be going through a clingy stage at the minute, crying every day at nursery etc, not wanting to be away from me. So I would spend the whole time worrying about her and feeling awful for leaving her she's very close to mil so I know she'd be perfectly happy staying with her. such a tricky situation as I'm also gonna feel bad about the new baby being left on her own while I'm being fixed up if hubby is not there. I don't know what to do for the best.

Ugh I'm so sorry! That is so frustrating... Could your friend bring DD to the hospital and play with her in the waiting room so that OH can be with you, and DD not be too far away either?

 

[Literati_Love]

Addy - Yeah, this past week felt really slow for me. It was one of those weeks where I kept thinking/saying I was "almost 31 weeks" so by the time I hit 31 weeks yesterday, it felt like I'd already been 31 weeks for ages!

Emi - Sorry about having unwanted people asking to be in the delivery room! That is shockingly inappropriate to me! Definitely tell them no without any guilt, but I know it is stressful knowing you are hurting someone's feelings. They really shouldn't be putting you in that position in the first place!

I am sort of stressed about visitors in the hospital afterwards too. But give yourself the time you need before you accept visitors. This is YOUR labour and delivery and YOUR time with your baby. You don't even have to tell them your baby has been born until several hours afterwards. Making sure baby is fed, you are showered and comfortable, and you and DH have had sufficient time alone with your baby will allow you to feel more relaxed about the visitors you're not too thrilled about.

WanaBaba - So sorry about your stressful situation. I know that it is definitely not ideal that your LO be left with someone she isn't super familiar with yet, but I also know one way or the other, SOMEONE has to watch her and it's important that you have your hubby with you. Do you think there's a way that you could arrange a few playdates with your friend for your LO to get used to her...and maybe even try leaving her with your friend for a couple hours at a time in the next couple months until she gets a lot more comfortable with her?

 

[WanaBaba]

Unfortunately don't have anyone else that's could come over. My mum and sis are coming over but not until mid august. They can't get here any earlier.

I did think of mil maybe coming over by herself but I don't think she would do this as they've already booked the flights so they're now going to try and get them changed to a later date instead so don't think she would pay extra to come over twice.

I have one close friend here, have only been here six months so not made that many friends yet, who I could leave dd with, she has offered infact but I know my LO will probably spend the whole time upset and asking for me as she seems to be going through a clingy stage at the minute, crying every day at nursery etc, not wanting to be away from me. So I would spend the whole time worrying about her and feeling awful for leaving her she's very close to mil so I know she'd be perfectly happy staying with her. such a tricky situation as I'm also gonna feel bad about the new baby being left on her own while I'm being fixed up if hubby is not there. I don't know what to do for the best.

Ugh I'm so sorry! That is so frustrating... Could your friend bring DD to the hospital and play with her in the waiting room so that OH can be with you, and DD not be too far away either?

I never thought of this actually, I will have to look into it and find out if there is a playroom and if the hospital would allow it. Thankyou for the suggestion

 

[WanaBaba]

Addy - Yeah, this past week felt really slow for me. It was one of those weeks where I kept thinking/saying I was "almost 31 weeks" so by the time I hit 31 weeks yesterday, it felt like I'd already been 31 weeks for ages!

Emi - Sorry about having unwanted people asking to be in the delivery room! That is shockingly inappropriate to me! Definitely tell them no without any guilt, but I know it is stressful knowing you are hurting someone's feelings. They really shouldn't be putting you in that position in the first place!

I am sort of stressed about visitors in the hospital afterwards too. But give yourself the time you need before you accept visitors. This is YOUR labour and delivery and YOUR time with your baby. You don't even have to tell them your baby has been born until several hours afterwards. Making sure baby is fed, you are showered and comfortable, and you and DH have had sufficient time alone with your baby will allow you to feel more relaxed about the visitors you're not too thrilled about.

WanaBaba - So sorry about your stressful situation. I know that it is definitely not ideal that your LO be left with someone she isn't super familiar with yet, but I also know one way or the other, SOMEONE has to watch her and it's important that you have your hubby with you. Do you think there's a way that you could arrange a few playdates with your friend for your LO to get used to her...and maybe even try leaving her with your friend for a couple hours at a time in the next couple months until she gets a lot more comfortable with her?

Haha I do this too! But usually counting down so I'll say I have 7 weeks left then the next day it'll be 6 weeks and a bit haha so by time I get to six weeks I'll feel like I've already been there for ages haha.

We do see my friend around once a week so my dd is familiar with her and seems to really like her, if she hadn't started going through this 'stage' lately I'd be more than happy to leave her with her knowing she would be fine but for some unknown reason LO has decided she doesn't want to be away from me even for school which she usually loves. (Starting to wonder if it could actually have something to do with baby coming soon) great idea about leaving her with her a couple times before hand so at least it won't be the first time! Will have to have a chat with my friend and sort something out my only worry is what if these couple of 'practice' times don't go too well!

 

[emicakess]

Unfortunately don't have anyone else that's could come over. My mum and sis are coming over but not until mid august. They can't get here any earlier.

I did think of mil maybe coming over by herself but I don't think she would do this as they've already booked the flights so they're now going to try and get them changed to a later date instead so don't think she would pay extra to come over twice.

I have one close friend here, have only been here six months so not made that many friends yet, who I could leave dd with, she has offered infact but I know my LO will probably spend the whole time upset and asking for me as she seems to be going through a clingy stage at the minute, crying every day at nursery etc, not wanting to be away from me. So I would spend the whole time worrying about her and feeling awful for leaving her she's very close to mil so I know she'd be perfectly happy staying with her. such a tricky situation as I'm also gonna feel bad about the new baby being left on her own while I'm being fixed up if hubby is not there. I don't know what to do for the best.

Ugh I'm so sorry! That is so frustrating... Could your friend bring DD to the hospital and play with her in the waiting room so that OH can be with you, and DD not be too far away either?

I never thought of this actually, I will have to look into it and find out if there is a playroom and if the hospital would allow it. Thankyou for the suggestion

Your welcome! I know my hospital has a little play area for kids in the maternity ward, I hope yours does too!

 

[emicakess]

I went camping last night with my friends and OH. I am completely sore today but it was worth it and I am proud of myself for going!! Oh man do I feel like I got hit by a truck today lol. My friend let me use her twin air mattress but she blew it up and it was not completely full so I was nervous I was going to be very uncomfortable. Luckily I actually slept really good but I did have to get up to pee 3 times and wake OH up to help me climb over rocks and whatnot to find a spot to pee. Other than that though it was a lot of fun! My recommendations for any pregnant ladies wanting to camp (hard mode-no bathrooms, ect) is have an air mattress, make sure your tent is on level ground (ours wasnt lol), and find a place to pee very close to your tent before it gets dark.

 

[WanaBaba]

I went camping last night with my friends and OH. I am completely sore today but it was worth it and I am proud of myself for going!! Oh man do I feel like I got hit by a truck today lol. My friend let me use her twin air mattress but she blew it up and it was not completely full so I was nervous I was going to be very uncomfortable. Luckily I actually slept really good but I did have to get up to pee 3 times and wake OH up to help me climb over rocks and whatnot to find a spot to pee. Other than that though it was a lot of fun! My recommendations for any pregnant ladies wanting to camp (hard mode-no bathrooms, ect) is have an air mattress, make sure your tent is on level ground (ours wasnt lol), and find a place to pee very close to your tent before it gets dark.

You are very brave! Haha! Don't think I could do it, just the fact I get up about ten times a night to pee would put me off haha. Glad you enjoyed it!

 

[WanaBaba]

Well it's been confirmed today that the in-laws definitely won't be coming over so my friend has kindly agreed to have my dd while I go in to have section. She has assured me she will ring dh if LO gets too upset or anything and that they'll be fine! But I still can't help but worry. Just feeling so upset that this has happened as I was so relieved to know that LO would be with her grandma who she adores having a great time and wouldn't have to worry at all about her and could just relax but I just know that now I will be worrying about my dd because I'm a worrier and I just can't help it!

 

[ChristiansMum]

Well I have just got back from the midwife and everything is good but baby is back to back (no wonder I have had such a bad back!) and transverse and I'm also measuring nearly 2wks a head. My midwife appointments are now every 2 weeks x

 

[x_Rainbow_x]

Hey ladies how are you all?
I had physio yesterday, as I thought diagnosed with spd front and back got a rather sexy band and a lot of exercises... Yay lol.
Going to watch a show tonight so freaking excited :-D eeeekkkk
Xxx

 

[ChristiansMum]

Hey ladies how are you all?
I had physio yesterday, as I thought diagnosed with spd front and back got a rather sexy band and a lot of exercises... Yay lol.
Going to watch a show tonight so freaking excited :-D eeeekkkk
Xxx

Hopefully the sexy band helps and have fun watching a show tonight x

I'm suffering with the heat, it's too hot for me iv hardly eaten all day but now it's cooled down a bit I can't stop eating! And just to update I passed my driving test with 3 minors x

 

[Literati_Love]

Tracie - I hope the physio helps with your SPD.

ChristiansMom- Congrats! Great job!

 

[addy1]

Congrats on your test!

I have 10 more days of work....and then school will be out for the summer!! I am so tired and ready to just be at home! Will be nice to have the next 14 months off (Well, I guess if you call home with three kids....off!)