"Does anyone else not test early" Refugee Club

[justmeinlove]

Yeah apparently my mum fell right on me when she was really pregnant and I'm fine! (I think!)

 

[kraftykoala]

I fell down the stairs and landed on my bump with my first, he was absolutely fine but its always best to ring your midwife and get checked out I think

 

[Noo]

Gosh, I'm SO tired! I've been in bed by 9.30pm for the last 3 nights! Shattered. It's DS' birthday tomorrow and already he's kicked off as he's come down and seen there isn't enough boxes wrapped for both lego sets he apparently asked his dad for.... I was only told of one of them and I bought it! If I'd known he'd asked for two I'd have bought them and bought less filling up crap! Grrr! Full on tears and tantrums Feel so bloody guilty

 

[iow_bird]

Hello

It's so exciting that some of you are getting so close to popping now!!
Hospital bag... um! I packed mine in a hurry when we had a false alarm about a week before baby arrived, so I have no idea exactly what was in it! I had a couple of loose dresses as they are comfy post c-section, a few premmie size outfits and a few newborn (I was given the premmie ones or I probably wouldn't have bothered with them, but he fitted them beautifully), giant granny knickers to hold in the surfboard postbaby pads, camera, and a washbag with all my bits in.
Morebabies: hope you're ok babe. let us know how you get on at the hospital. Sure baby will be fine, but must be scary. xxx
Justme: I haven't got a post partum wrap, but managed to get a couple of giant bits of tubigrip (like you get when you sprain your ankle, but tummy sized) and they have helped heaps. If it hadn't been so damn hot I'd have worn them a bit more often ... note to self, if there's a "next" baby I'm having it in winter!!
Noo: Don't feel guilty!!! You bought him one set. I'm such a mean Mummy though, if my daughter behaved like that I'd threaten to take all the other presents away and cancel her birthday!

As for me I'm loving being a Mummy to 2 kiddies, although it's hard work especially while recovering from the section. Scar is playing up so hoping I don't have an infection in it. Noah is a absolute dream baby, so settled and sleeps pretty well for a newborn. Breastfeeding is heaps easier this time, although my nipples feel like they've been attacked by a cheesegrater!
I'm trying to convince hubby that baby number 3 is a good idea.... I have about 18months to work on him though before I'd be ready to start trying again!

Hope all you ladies are doing ok!
xxxx

 

[justmeinlove]

What iow bird said re presents
Iow bird, can we convince you to set up our baby club thread? ;-)

 

[more babies]

Thank girls! So everything went well at the hospital. Luckily only ended up being a 2 hour trip which is great for the ER but they also took me falling very seriously and moved things along even though I kept saying I wasn't having any cramping or anything. On the plus side I got to see my little one bouncing around all over the place! The tech couldn't believe I couldn't feel any of it. And also was measuring 4 days ahead which seems to be the trend every time I have a scan. When I fell though I thought my upper thigh/hip area was what hit hardest but as the day went on yesterday my shoulder kept getting worse and worse and now I can't move it at all without being in horrible pain! Im thinking I probably tore something. If only it hurt that bad at the hospital I would have said something but I just wanted to get out of there as fast as possible. I don't see them giving me more then a sling for my arm so I may just buy one on my own. This pregnancy sure has been eventful! Nice to hear I'm not the only one that's fallen though!

Iow how great things are going so well for you with the new baby! How is your daughter doing sharing the attention? I know my oldest was a little jealous when DD#2 came. Even now at 10 and 7 they both very much want me to have a boy Hopefully your section scar doesn't cause you any trouble!

Oh and here's a pretty good picture the tech managed to get despite the constant flipping around! I'm not holding my breath either that this one is going to cooperate in 2 weeks when we can possibly find out the gender!

 

[flamingpanda]

I was tempted by the post partum wraps because I had some separated tummy muscles. However I had a tubigrip like Iow. I got given it at a physio session when I was suffering with my SPD. I intended to wear it when I got home but then with Hadley having lots of problems my tummy kind of went out of the window. When the midwife checked me a few weeks later she told me it was coming back together nicely and not to worry. So I think maybe I was lucky, my tummy doesn't seem too bad. Aside from some epic stretch marks down low. A small price to pay for a baby though! I found the tubigrip really effective when I was suffering though so I can see why it would work after too.

As for the hospital bag, ugh don't pack too much. If you end up stuck in their for days your partner can bring you things but I packed like I was going on holiday and it was just a nightmare. It took up far too much space on the ward and then we had to do about 3 trips down to the car with bags before going home! Essentials I would say - maternity pads (don't pack regular pads, if you end up with stitches you will want the soft ones). I was told to take 24 but I ended up in their for 3 days and I ended up wanting to change them more regularly than I thought I would. Paracetamol - sweet, sweet pain relief! Comfy clothes. Also don't forget the baby essentials like nappies, cotton wool etc... Our hospital didn't provide them (worth double checking though). If you're planning to BF take some nipple cream and tops that pull down easily.

But yeah, just don't over pack. It's amazing how differently I would do things a second time around!

Also some new pics of Hadley. She was making "rawr" sounds yesterday so I asked if she was being a monster and made a "rawr" sound back. She smiled and said "rawrawrawr!"

 

[Noo]

You need a labour bag (that can be taken away again once you've delivered) and a postnatal bag that contain basics that your partner can top up depending on your length of stay. You definitely don't need several suitcases as they take up far too much room and are a bit of a health and safety hazard around the beds!

You:
2/3 pairs of PJs
Dressing gown
slippers
wash bag & towel
Maternity pads
multipack of granny pants
leggings and a top to sit out in during the day
comfy set of clothes to go home in
Socks
Snacks
Phone charger/camera charger
Book/Kindle
Money for parking/newspaper/vending machines

Baby:
6 x babygrows
6 x vests
2/3 x hats
Coat/romper for going home
cotton wool
nappies
nappy sacks
pre-filled formula bottles if not BF
Several muslin squares

I think covers it... Anything else you need your partner can go and get for you once you've had the baby Make them useful! Leave the carseat in the car until you're all packed to be discharged. They get in the way too!

 

[justmeinlove]

We're having to pack around the point that my hb can't actually drive off without me as he doesn't have a full driving licence yet But hopefully with a Tesco outside the hospital, it's all do-able. But yes, no gadding off to get 'extra clothes' or something for us!

 

[Mrs. Eddie]

Sorry ladies, haven't been here in awhile, everything is very busy right now with work and life in general. Will be so happy when this gala that I am working on is finished on Thursday...Was also at a baby shower this weekend that was a lot of fun. There were five pregnant ladies there too so it was great to chat and compare notes with them.

JustMe and Plastik: both of you look fabulous! I love the bumps.

Morebabies: Glad to hear that all is well with baby after the fall. I also fell about three weeks ago and sprained my ankle, (in my house, I can't even blame an icy surface, just my newfound clutziness). Sorry to hear about your shoulder though, you might want to have it looked at.

Panda: Hadley is too cute!

Plastik and Nimbec: I too might have to have a c-section. I've heard that the recovery can be difficult so am hoping to avoid it but will obviously do it if it is best for baby and myself.

Noo: Thanks for the list.

Iow: Glad all is going well with the two little ones.

JustMe: You are getting so close now, exciting!

 

[justmeinlove]

The thing I am finding frustrating today is that despite having had an epic bad mood today, various days of period pains etc, I won't find out if I'm anywhere closer to something happening at my mw appt tomorrow, cos all they do at 38 wks is the usual bp, bump measure etc. Just seems a bit rubbish :-/

 

[more babies]

Mrs. Eddie great to hear from you and that all is going well for you!

Justme yeah that doesn't sound like much of an appointment for being 38 weeks. I would think they'd at least check to see if you're dilating at all.

Despite that I'm not feeling all that great today due to a bad nights sleep I made my first baby purchase today and I'm really excited about it. We went out to some stores just to look at stuff yesterday and it made us even more anxious to find out if its a boy or girl! But after reading lots of reviews l ordered a stroller and car seat set and can't wait till it gets here!! Two weeks from today we will hopefully know what we are having!

 

[plastikpony]

Hi Lovely Ladies!!

JustMe, hope your appointment isn't too much of a disappointment And also hope that you are feeling a tad better in terms of mood. I hate being in a bad mood and there's just nothing to do about it.

Mrs Eddie, just a few days to go and your Gala is done! Hang in there!

Noo, that's a great list! Think it covers everything!

More, congrats on the shopping! Once it starts it pretty much never stops!

Panda, your LO is just GORGEOUS!!! You must be SO proud!

Iow, glad to hear you are enjoying your two! Everyone tells me after I've had this little guy, I'm going to want another and another, but I'm not convinced yet. Kids are EXPENSIVE!

AFM, I had a fabulous weekend! My baby shower was on Sat and I was SO spoiled. Had 15 good friends there and got masses of gorgeous gifts! I'm really psyched now because I can go out shopping and get all the stuff I still want, YAY

Then it was my birthday on Sun and we went out for a really fabulous tea with my extended family. Our neighbours down the street gave me a bottle of MOET Champagne which I'm SO excited about!!

Other than that, my house is over-run with inlaws and they all get gone from Saturday. I know it sounds awful, but I can't wait to have my house back. I love spending time with the family but right now I get home and pretty much lock myself in my room with my book because I'm just over it. To make matters worse, my DH left for Cape Town on Sun eve and is only back on Wed eve, so I'm doing all sorts of entertaining and cleaning on my own. I'm also very spoiled in that we have a live-in helper, who is a godsend! Only she's been gone on leave since the end of Jan and is only back next week, and I just can't face cleaning the house after a full day at work with a bunch of guests there. Ugh Oh well, only a few more days. I can hold out for a few more days.

I've attached a pic of Ethan's room with my new comfy chair, and one of the maternity pics that we got back from the photographer. They are all stunning!

 

[justmeinlove]

Aw your house is beautiful and your photos are beautiful! I am so jealous!

 

[justmeinlove]

Had my 38 week appt today. As expected it went 'pee test, bp test, measure bump'.
Everything came up fine although despite feeling infinitely heavier, Boo appears to still be at 3/5 engaged...grrrr.

Did however get some really good advice from midwife - ignore it until you can't.
I feel this may be a good way of staying calm for the next few weeks! Although hopefully it won't be that long as my aunt has offered to start doing acupuncture on me by 6 March to get things going if needed - as an ex midwife and currently practicing acupuncturist, this is an offer I'll be more than happy to take up

We have just dyed the black batch of baby clothes (which are now ADORABLE), today is the purple batch!

My next appt is at 40+4...which seems a bit paff and I'm hoping I won't make it

morebabies, that's super exciting you ordered your first baby things!

 

[justmeinlove]

**BEAM** Today we were playing with a Lush fresh face mask. It was fun! It may have also produced my favourite 'me being pregnant' photo ever It's a nice blend of traditional and 'us' / 'me'

 

[plastikpony]

Gorgeous pic JustMe!!!!

 

[plastikpony]

Ok, so random question for the day. Have any of you ladies had leaky nipples yet? I'm all prepared with breast pads and everything and nothing yet. Only 19 days to go!!

 

[more babies]

Great pictures ladies!!

As far as leaky nipples go.. with my first they leaked bad enough to go through bras and shirts for the last couple months. Definitely embarrassing the first time it happened after that I got pads. With my second they only leaked a little if enough pressure was put on them the last month or so.

 

[more babies]

I also without a doubt felt the baby move on Tuesday and then felt a little more yesterday. Not a lot but I can't definitely say for sure that's what it is!