"Does anyone else not test early" Refugee Club

[Noo]

Well I was outbid on the pram.... boo! On to find another! I might wait until closer to due date!

Sometimes its worth offering them your highest price to end early. It's how I got mine!

 

[Buttercup2]

Buttercup, from what I've read throughout this whole forum site, the US seem to do every test under the sun just to be on the safe side, rather than doing the one specific to the individual...... If I'm honest, I much prefer the UK way!

ugh, so true. I think it's the "cover your butt, avoid a lawsuit" mentality. It definitely makes more sense to tailor testing to the individual.

Sorry to hear about your pram, Toms. Ebay is great for things like that. Hopefully another one will come along soon!

Mrs. Eddie, it must feel good to have your nursery pretty much ready to go. As for Isla, are you trying any of kind of stretches or anything to get her to turn? I'd love to hear if you think anything worked. Good luck with the scan, and have fun posing for pictures

 

[Mrs. Eddie]

Just got back from my scan and Isla has turned I am beyond relieved as I had been really worried about this for the past week. I did have some back pain on Sunday and I am wondering if that's maybe when she changed her position. Anyway, I am just so happy that she is in the correct position and I can move forward and hopefully have the birth I originally envisioned

Tom's, that sucks about the stroller but I'm sure something better will come along.

Buttercup, to help get her to turn I did a number of exercises. A lot of time on hands and knees, forward leaning positions, sitting on an exercise ball, leaning forward on the exercise ball. I also am now making sure that I get up once an hour at work and so some quick exercises, including pelvic tilts and squats (I have an office so I can do these somewhat privately ). My midwife told me that women who have office jobs run a greater risk of having a baby in the posterior position due to sitting for a large portion of the day so I figure this will help lower that risk as well. I also still work out regularly and try to walk 4x a week, (I used to be able to do this at work but sadly it is too hot for that now so my DH and I take quick 20 minute walks in the evening or if it is really hot, I use the tread mill in my basement).

I'm not sure if these things helped turn her or not but I'm going to keep it up as I hope it keeps her turned!

And the photo session was a lot of fun, I think we got some great shots. I am supposed to get them back the first week of August so I will share a few once I get them.

 

[more babies]

I haven't posted in a while but have been staying caught up. I've had a really horrible couple of days feeling like crap. Have an appointment in an hour and I'm kind of hoping she will check me but I also know being a little dilated early doesn't really mean anything. I hate to say it but I'm so over being pregnant at this point especially after these last few days.

Anyways, I'll try to comment more later but just wanted to say congrats to Mrs. Eddie on Isla turning!!! How exciting and what a relief for you!! Also can't wait to see some of those pictures.

 

[more babies]

Just got back from my appointment.. I am 2 cms dilated and 75% effaced and his head is ridiculously low (which I assumed already). Sooo I guess it's a waiting game now..

 

[Mrs. Eddie]

Thanks Morebabies! So sorry that you are uncomfortable Just think of how close to 37 weeks you are; you've almost reached your goal Hopefully this little guy doesn't keep you waiting for too much longer.

 

[more babies]

Well I've made it to 37 weeks! Unfortunately, aside from being happy about making it to term I couldn't be more miserable. I never felt like this in either of my other pregnancies but at this point I'm just hurting all over and just want him out. I've already apologized to DH for being so miserable lately especially since I'm normally such a happy laid back type of person. He is just really taking a toll on me lately!!

Sorry for the depressing post ladies! I hope everything is going good for everyone else, though! Really hoping Lotus has had her baby and all is well! Also, Annio how are you? Any baby news yet??

 

[Buttercup2]

Well I've made it to 37 weeks! Unfortunately, aside from being happy about making it to term I couldn't be more miserable. I never felt like this in either of my other pregnancies but at this point I'm just hurting all over and just want him out. I've already apologized to DH for being so miserable lately especially since I'm normally such a happy laid back type of person. He is just really taking a toll on me lately!!

Sorry for the depressing post ladies! I hope everything is going good for everyone else, though! Really hoping Lotus has had her baby and all is well! Also, Annio how are you? Any baby news yet??

Congrats on making your goal!!

It's really nice of you to apologize to your husband, but I'm sure he understands. Being huge and pregnant is hard on a body! You're allowed a moment of weakness I should think It's not going to be much longer and you'll have your sweet boy in your arms! It's so hard to be patient; I already feel impatient for the baby and I'm only 27 weeks!

 

[Noo]

2 more shifts at work! I'm dying! It is far too hot on delivery suite.... I'd feel sorry for the women but they have all our fans from the office.... Literally feel like passing out ALL the time!

 

[more babies]

Thanks! DH says complain away but I just feel like that's all I've been doing lately. I just can't believe how hard its gotten especially after having two pregnancies that were nothing like this. Each day I think the pains can't get any worse and yet somehow they do. Just really down and sleep deprived right now

On the plus side today should be the last day of this miserable and what seemed like never ending heat wave!

 

[Toms Mummy]

Aww, I hope baby makes an appearance soon More babies It must be horrible having to deal with pain on top of being pregnant! I whinge when I can't bend over

Yey to 2 more shifts noo, boo to it being so hot in work!.... Soon enough you'll be chilling in your garden

 

[Noo]

... and no doubt it'll be raining by then!

 

[Toms Mummy]

Probably ..... It can't rain every day though

I'm actually quite enjoying the heat!.... Although I have definately had to slow down a lot! A great excuse to sit and do nothing We are lucky that we have a huge lake just down the road from us with lots of little lagoons for sheltered swimming, we've spent most days there recently!

 

[Lotus Womb]

Hi Ladies,

Sorry for the delay in posting been a busy time and I have forgotten to jump on when I had a moment*
Well I went into labour 11pm 9th July it was intense but a breathed through was in the bath when it got real intense. Waters went at 6.56am I was 4cm then I progressed quite quickly* I used Gas and air which does not take away the pain but I felt it did take the edge off the pain. Good stuff lol. My son was born at 9.58 10th July. I had a normal vaginal delivivery and he did a big pop on the way out but was fine as he only just done it and did not breath any in.
Weighed 6 pounds 7 ounces and is very long boy lol.
I had a little tear but did not need stitches thank goodness the midwives were amazing at protecting my perinium. Guided me though the last stages. Listen well to them at that point very important.
I am breast feeding first few days were tough waiting for milk to come in he was very hungry and the collostruim only so much you get though nutrient rich* Sore nipples were awful but better now still a little sore after milk came in. Key is to get a good latch.
I use multi Mam balm natural product lanolin free. If you don't mind lanolin you can use Those types also. Don't have to wipe off safe for baby to feed with it on.
Nights can be hard but were getting there he so precious. His name is Makinde which means one who brings bravery and valour
I look fwd to hearing more birth stories. Do we have a page to move into to new Mama's

 

[more babies]

Congratulation Lotus!!!!!!! I was so excited to see you had posted! I've been so curious to know what's been going on. Sounds like you had a good labor and things are going well for you. I love his name and he was born on a great day! (My birthday as well ). I think breast feeding is what I'm most stressed about, although I've decided to take a very relaxed approach and if works out great and if not then formula is ok too. With my first I was young and not comfortable with really anything and with my second I had a severe full body eczema rash and was itchy and bleeding everywhere (nipples included). But this time no rash so am hoping to give it a good try although am a little worried about skin to skin contact causing a rash but we will see. Anyways, congratulations again on your little boy!!!!

 

[more babies]

Full moon tomorrow night.. I know it probably doesn't make a difference but I'm grasping at anything to get things going at this point to be in less pain! If not I have an appointment on Tuesday so will talk with my doctor about the amount of pain I'm in and see what she says.

 

[Noo]

Congratulations Lotus Womb! Nice to see you had a lovely quick and complication free labour and delivery

Enjoying a slightly cooler weekend SPD is horrendous though after my shift at work on Friday. It's starting to feel slightly better today but then I'm at work tomorrow so no doubt will jigger it up again! Grr!

 

[Toms Mummy]

Aww, cogratulations lotus, sounds like a lovely birth I hope you post a pic of your little man

You're next more babies x

 

[more babies]

Thanks Toms! Hopefully it'll happen sooner than later. Annio is nearing the end too so it could be her as well.. that's if she hasn't had the baby already! Hope all is well!

 

[flamingpanda]

Lotus Wombs - Congratulations! Lovely and unusual name!

more babies - Not long now. Also great attitude re: breast/formula. I tortured myself for weeks for things not working out and I wish so much I could go back and tell myself not to worry and just make sure she is getting enough to eat full stop.