Beach Bumps - July Rainbows

[BeautifulD]

Hahaha!!!! Honestly fj I couldn't believe my ears

 

[mackjess]

We went to a birthing class last week which showed a lot of video, and the ladies in the gowns were pretty much naked. One lady that they showed with a hospital delivery had on a nursing bra (the sleeping kind that looks like a sports bra) and a loose cotton skirt, so they could still do the fetal monitor, the back was open for an epidural if needed, and she could change positions around the room, and after the birth she pulled down one side of the bra and the baby snuggled right in there. I might do that for actual birth.

DH mentioned it was weird they were all practically nekkid for the entire 4-10 hours of labor before the actual birth, so I think he'll be OK with me getting some sort of bottoms. The PJs he might have an issue with, but I don't have any dark colored ones and FJ has a good point!

 

[flapjack10]

MJ - I read it on the third tri board! There's a brill thread on there about what to pack for your hospital bag!

It does seem that ladies end up being naked or getting cut out of their clothes. However, I'm going to try to keep an eeeeny teeeny weeeeny slither of my dignity - well that's the plan, probably go out the window!

 

[mackjess]

I realize once the baby is close and coming out, I probably won't care. But it's my first and I have NO idea how long labor could be. I'd like to be comfortable up until then anyway!

And FJ I'm now about to have a mini-stroke thinking about what I'll need to pack in my bag I've been too busy thinking about the baby shower and stuff at home.

 

[BeautifulD]

I'm only just starting to think about my hospital bag... it didn't even cross my mind to do one for hubby

 

[mackjess]

I know right?? SO MANY THINGS TO DO!!!

 

[BeautifulD]

And so LITTLE time to do them! I want to get them all done by 36 weeks just to be on the safe side.

Are any of you ladies thinking of using raspberry leaf tea and evening primrose oil for cervix ripening and uterus toning?

Xx

 

[merristems]

Im going to use rlt but i already have started on a low dose! I wandered about epo do you use the capsules up there?! May be messy! Im deff going to do perenial massage bit weird i know but i want to be stretchy down there!

 

[mackjess]

do you just drink raspberry leaf tea?

 

[Dollybird]

Fj cant believe someone said how the twins! cheeky things! mind you ive has a lot of comments along those lines too "oh there must be two in there" etc. its making me paranoid that im bigger than i should be! Oh beautifuld I know what u mean my hubby is being tight about it too! When I mentioned new stuff to wear to hospital he said exactly the same, and added that I'm always wanting new stuff! Lol. So not true. Well I'm having new stuff and he will have to like it or lump it!
Jess I'm impressed at the 50inch chest!! They did look pretty big in your last bump pic but 50inches is crazy! Lol. Bet your hubby is happy though I know mine is enjoying my new "shape". I was actually surprised at how much he likes my new curves, well not surprised at him liking the bigger boobs- that I expected, but he likes the rounder belly too. Think maybe it makes him feel more masculine thinking "I did that to her" hahaha.
I've not started a hospital bag yet.. When do u think I should start? We've still not even finished our nursery, I really need to get a move on. I was thinking of trying epo starting at 36 weeks but I don't think I'd be brave enough to insert them.. Think ill just take the capsule orally and hope for the best! Gonna get my hubby to blow up my birthing ball soon so I can start trying to help baby into a good position. Xxx

 

[flapjack10]

I haven't really thought about RLT or EPO? I'll have to look into it - I'm not one for fruity teas. I just like normal tea! Hmmm...
My 'hubby's bag' is just gonna have a load of drinks and snacks for me in it, maybe a change of t-shirt for him!

So much to do! It's good to have the distraction of nesting and preparing though. Really want to meet my Cheekyface now!

Xxx

 

[BeautifulD]

Rlt really isn't fruity lol have a look on the third tri board, theres a really good thread on it

 

[BeautifulD]

Here's the threadhttp://babyandbump.momtastic.com/pregnancy-third-trimester/410841-raspberry-leaf-tea-rlt-evening-primrose-oil-epo-faq.html xxx

 

[flapjack10]

Cheers BD!

xxx

 

[A1983]

Right-I want to try it all! When do you start with the rlt? Ie anything from 37 weeks is termed as full term so I was going to go hell for leather with bouncing, epo, even sex from 36 weeks! How much epo? And ive heard almond oil on the perennial area (right sp?) helps it stretch :-/ Give me your tips and knowledge!

 

[BeautifulD]

I think rlt starts at 32 weeks starting with one cup and increasing to 4 at 38 weeks and the epo two 500mg capsule taken orally at 34/6 weeks increasing again to 4 at 38 weeks two up the noo and two orally thats what it says on the thread anyways x

 

[mackjess]

I'm going to start eating figs too. I found out dried they aren't too bad. My yoga instructor is a doula as well, and she said it shortens labor. I had heard her mention a tea as well and was going to ask her this week what kind, I am betting it's the raspberry.

 

[A1983]

Brill, thanks x

Off the record-is anyone going to miss having their baby in their tum? I'm actually feeling really sad about the prospect of not having him in there safe and sound, feeling him move around and taking him with me everywhere I go ie work, bed...I know it's silly as I will have him in my arms for real...but I can't help it...it actually makes me cry?! Maybe because he means soooo much to me and from the moment I saw my positive test I fell in love with him and so have grown with him, emotionally and physically...the hormones probably making me emotional too!

 

[mackjess]

A, I think I will really miss it once I'm not pregnant. But right now I'm too anxious about him actually getting here. On FB there have been 2 acquaintances in the last 3 months that have had losses after going over their due dates. I cannot imagine how heartbreaking that would be. I know HOW RARE that is, and don't really think that will happen to me or anybody in our lovely July thread, but all I can think about his him arriving safely. I do smile when he moves, and I like to scratch and rub my belly so he feels me. So, yes, I will miss it, I'm just too focused on the end game at the moment.

Lighter story, one of my best friends and bridesmaids has a now 5 year old son. She had a C-Section scheduled for around 40 weeks cause they realized she was going to be too small (she is tiny, not even 5 ft) to deliver. About 2 days before she was scheduled to go in, they were doing final touches in the nursery and decided at the last minute to run out to drive thru and get a burger for dinner. She started getting scared at the fast food place that in 2 days she was going to have to remember to take her baby with her and he wouldn't be built in. It was so cute, I was like hun I don't think you're going to both go to dinner and forget Jr is at home.

 

[A1983]

Ohh jess that's so sad-I can't bear the thought. Was it because they went overdue?! Now im crying even more ha ha!