"Does anyone else not test early" Refugee Club

[Mrs. Eddie]

So sorry that you are having such a difficult time Justme. I can't imagine how frustrating it must be to think that things are starting and then have them stall again. I can't offer any personal advice (obviously) but one of my good friends had something similar happen to her and she found that continually moving (walking around, pacing halls, whatever), helped her to progress. You might also want to try a warm bath to help with pain management as I've heard that can help. Sending you big

Morebabies, I am most definitely finding out at our scan; I really hope baby cooperates. We are both taking the day off for the scan and are doing some other baby related stuff too, (shopping for a few nursery items, doing a tour of daycare centre-yes we need to do that already, they only have a few spots left for August 2014)! I am basically counting down the days until April 3!

 

[more babies]

Oh wow that's crazy about need to secure a daycare spot over a year in advance! So far I've only bought some diapers, wipes and a stroller travel system. And I actually ordered some clothes online today now that we know the gender. Felt so weird to actually be buying boy things. DD2 has been sick with the flu since Thursday so I haven't been able to make it to any stores lately, although she's finally getting better. A big talk we've been having is the fact that we will have to buy a new car shortly after having the baby. We can't do it just yet but with 3 kids we will definitely need something with 3 rows and seating for more then 5. We are hoping to deal with the lack of space till the end of the year.

Justme I hope you're doing ok!!

 

[flamingpanda]

Don't read too much into the position of your cervix justme. When I went for my first sweep they told me everything was looking great and they thought I'd have my baby within two days. Idiots, they were completely wrong. The truth is things just happen when they are ready and they can happen fast. So don't worry too much. I'd say the fact that you seem to be having contractions regularly is really promising!

 

[justmeinlove]

Had baby. Sleepy. Will write more later. Both fine!

 

[flamingpanda]

OMG!!! Congrats!!!

Looking forward to your reply. Hope you're both doing well. x

 

[Noo]

Congratulations, Justme I was hoping for that update this morning xx

 

[more babies]

Congrats justme!!!!! I can't wait to hear an update! So happy for you!! I hope everything went well for you and baby!

 

[more babies]

Panda I like the "does anyone not test early" in your sig!

 

[kraftykoala]

Congratulations Justme, been looking forward to this announcement

 

[annio84]

Congrats just me! So happy to hear this. Can't wait to see pictures/hear about your baby when you're ready!

 

[flamingpanda]

Panda I like the "does anyone not test early" in your sig!

Feel free to take and use. I originally made it thinking I could use it as a link back to the thread but we can't have links in our signatures apparently. But it's still kind of cool as a badge.

 

[Mrs. Eddie]

Huge congrats Justme, that is amazing news!!! Can't wait to hear more and see pics of baby!

 

[Mrs. Eddie]

Morebabies, I couldn't believe it took that long to get daycare as well but spots are limited and it is quite competitive around here.

We actually haven't bought too much for baby either, just the crib and dresser and a few other small items (baby on board signs for our cars, two sleepers). I think the only other thing we will buy after finding out the sex of the baby is the bedding set (as I will use colours from that to help design the nursery) and then a few pieces of additional furniture for the nursery. We'll register for everything else we need and see what we get at our baby shower. Plus you get so many items of clothing, etc from people that I would rather wait until later on and then re-evaluate to see if we need, (though I will likely cave and buy some clothes)

The new car is a pretty big purchase but makes sense. Our friends with twin boys got a mini-van and swear that it was by far one of the best decisions that that they made. It apparently makes travelling much easier.

 

[iow_bird]

Ooooh! Congratulations Justme & Nimbec!!! xxxx

 

[justmeinlove]

Btw re c section, can I just quickly say that the build up of gas Really hurts! Am taking every painkiller going ;-) hopefully catheter out soon (eek!) so can try walking around.

 

[nimbec]

Congratulations justme !!!! I agree gas is horrid!!! By day 4 you will feel much better!!! I have to say I had no idea how major surgery a section was. Hope you are both doing well!!

Harrison is still in scbu but is now breathing air, ha antibiotics for infection and will hopefully be out of incubator today and ten in cot in scbu for a week or so and then the LONG awaited home

Plastik ....you are soon???

 

[flamingpanda]

Harrison is still in scbu but is now breathing air, ha antibiotics for infection and will hopefully be out of incubator today and ten in cot in scbu for a week or so and then the LONG awaited home

Fab news! Can't imagine how draining a long hospital stay must be. We were in an ordinary ward for 3 days and I was going stir crazy. The sense of relief walking out that night was immense. Keep us updated, sounds like the little guy is doing great though.

 

[more babies]

Nimbec that will be so great when you can finally take your little one home! Glad everything is going well tho!

I agree with panda. I can't stand being laid up in the hospital. With my first once I got through the horrible 28 hours of labor I was out of the hospital in under 48 hours due to my constant nagging everyone that walked in the room to go home. With my second labor was 18 hours and again I went right back to bothering everyone to let me go home and again less then 48 hours later I had left. Luckily I had two healthy babies so leaving wasn't an issue. I'm not a bad patient.. I'm just definitely one of those people who just likes to be at home and sleeping in my own bed. A friend of mine who just had a baby actually chose to stay an extra day. I'm also hoping for a much shorter labor this time around.. although its been so many years who knows what will happen!

 

[annio84]

Glad you're both doing well nimbec.

Feel better soon justme.

The staying over is the main reason i'm going midwife led. They let you out after 6 hours and definitely no more than 24, and hubby can stay the whole time.

What's new with everyone else?

 

[plastikpony]

Hi ladies!!

JustMe, hope you and LO are good and home by now?

Nimbec, hope your little Harrisson keeps going from strength to strength!

Well ladies, tonight is my last night at home before we get to meet Ethan!! Tomorrow night after 10 I check into the hospital and then have my section at about 8am the next day. Wow, writing this I've started getting heart palpitations I'm so nervous and excited!!

How is everyone else?