"Does anyone else not test early" Refugee Club

[annio84]

Noo, sorry to hear that, but at least you know about it and can plan for baby's safe arrival.

More, I know what you mean about all the pressure to BF, but don't let it get in the way of doing what's best for you and baby. If you want to carry on with it are there any local groups or services you can contact for support? I have a group called little angels and one of the girls calls me regularly to ask how I'm getting on and give me advice about any problems. Something like that could be useful for you or perhaps a breastfeeding group? When I'm ready to start expressing I'll definitely be asking them for support and advice.

 

[Mrs. Eddie]

Hey Ladies,

Sorry I haven't been on here lately. Began mat leave last week and was very busy doing some work stuff from home and getting some baby stuff done around the house. One of my very good friends also got married this weekend so was away for that.

Still no baby here. At my midwife appointment last week they didn't even check me as Isla is still not engaged. Since then I've been doing lots of squatting, stairs and ball bouncing and I think she may have moved down a little, will find out at my appointment tomorrow.

I am going to try and get caught up with this thread tomorrow and see what has been going on with everyone.

Sorry to be MIA for so long and hope you're all doing well!

 

[baby1wanted]

Eeek hope it's not too long a wait for you now Mrs Eddie!
Today I am mostly feeling happy This time 2 days ago I was having really bad issues with indigestion / heartburn and (I'm ashamed to say after all this time waiting) was getting a bit fed up with the whole pregnancy thing. But today I feel like my normal self for the first time in a long time Also I got an unexpected day off work as I had a bad 24 hours on-call yesterday (I ended up at the hospital most of the night last night) so after a lie in to catch up on sleep I took myself for a lunch out then some window shopping for baby things (no buying until the 20 weeks scan ). My bump is definitely baby not bloat now and I can tell that people can tell I'm pregnant when I walk down the street which I LOVE!
Although I've obviously been over the moon since we found out I think today is the first day I've actually enjoyed being pregnant yay!
Hope everyone else is ok? How is the BF going morebabies? And Noo how is your BP?

 

[Toms Mummy]

Wow, can't believe how far along you are now Mrs Eddie!.... I hope she makes an appearance soon!

Baby, I'm glad you're feeling good .... I hope this is the end of heartburn and sickness for you x

I'm doing well, but convinced baby is back to back so spending as much time as I can on my hands and knees!.... Any other tips?

 

[Buttercup2]

Toms, I've heard that standing on your head helps (seriously)! It helps make more room for baby to move around because it relaxes the uterine ligaments. I've been kneeling on the edge of the couch and putting my elbows on the floor to get a pretty-much inverted posture. I'm trying to get this girl to go head down though. She's been moving lots, but mostly just left to right. Still head up for now.

 

[more babies]

It's great to hear from you Mrs. Eddie! I've been wondering how you've been doing. I can't believe in two days you'll be full term. Hopefully little Isla will make her appearance soon!!!

Toms all three of mine were back to back and only turned once it came time to push I had horrible back labor with all them but this one was definitely the worst and is what made me give in to the epidural when I did.

Buttercup hopefully she decides to slip herself around soon!

Baby1 glad to hear you're feeling better and finally getting to the point where you can enjoy your pregnancy a little bit! Hopefully it sticks around!

AFM I think pumping hurts my supply big time. I've only been doing it once a day but I feel like it takes a good number of feedings from LO to get it back and I just don't get much out from it. Problem is I can't avoid pumping once school starts for the kids due to the amount of time ill be out. Sports have already started for them so I don't know, we'll see what happens. I'm not going to stress myself out about it too much and will just take it as it comes.

 

[Noo]

And Noo how is your BP?

Still low! Sits around 80/50. Dreading going for my GTT tomorrow as I have a feeling I'll pass out after fasting from tonight then downing lucozade! Blah!

 

[Toms Mummy]

Thanks Buttercup, I'll give it a try!.... I'm more nervous about back to back than I am about breech ..... I've heard it hurts more like you say more babies but I can't cope with having an epi!

 

[more babies]

Mrs. Eddie how are you doing?? Anxiously awaiting baby news from you soon! I hope all is well!

 

[Toms Mummy]

Ooh, yes Mrs Eddie! You're officially overdue!.... Assuming baby hasn't arrived yet!

 

[Noo]

Section booked for 19th September! Eeek... Now just stay inside till then, Mr!

 

[Toms Mummy]

Wow Noo! How exciting!.... Must be crazy knowing the date!.... My friend had a planned c section and said it was so surreal as the women next to her was doing her hair and nails for the post birth pics

 

[Buttercup2]

Noo how exciting!

Mrs Eddie, how are things going? How are you feeling??

Good news for me: passed the glucose tolerance test. Phew.

 

[more babies]

I hope everyone is doing good!

Mrs. Eddie still thinking about you and hopefully you're doing ok!

Hard to believe my little man is already 4 weeks old. I'm beyond exhausted but remembering despite some long days it all really goes by way too fast!! Anyways, just wanted to quickly share some pictures of him at 4 weeks.

 

[more babies]

It's not letting me post more than one in a post for some reason so here's one more..

 

[Toms Mummy]

He's really sweet more babies, I'm glad you're doing well

AFM I am still enjoying being pregnant trying to make to most of it as it'll be the last ever time. Feeling tired though, not sleeping too well at night as I can't get comfortable and my nose is always congested. My OH is away at work atm, he's done one week and has another left so I'm on my own with Tom. I have been taking my tiredness out on him, shouting at him over stupid things. Can't wait until OH is back! Also, this baby has become a really strong kicker, it's very overwhelming at times when she jabs me in my ribs!

How's everyone else getting on?

 

[more babies]

Toms you're getting so close and before you know it you'll have your baby girl here! Glad to hear you're still enjoying your pregnancy despite being tired. I too have unintentionally taken out some of my stress from being so exhausted on my girls. Its hard not to be more irritable when you're so tired.

 

[baby1wanted]

More babies he is GORGEOUS!!! Can't believe it's been 4 weeks already!

Great news on the GTT Buttercup

And exciting news for you Noo, hope little one stays put until your date, are you feeling any better yet?

Toms I can't believe how close you are getting now too, getting very excited for you

Mrs Eddie, we're very patiently waiting for news of Isla's arrival here! Hope all is well

All good here, feeling much more like my normal self again. This weekend we threw a 15th Anniversary party / mini-festival for DHs brother and his wife. 100 people, marquees, a bouncy castle, barbecue, candyfloss machine, band playing and camping in the field next to our house. Loads of games for the little ones and once they were asleep dancing and a late night film with popcorn for the adults Great fun though I didn't get to bed until 3am and still recovering now Got out of all the heavy preparation and clean up work though, going to miss having this excuse once the pregnancy is over Little bump seems to be growing almost daily (will post a pic when I get a chance) and everyone days I'm looking well. Less than 3 weeks until we find out the sex if bump is compliant and we can't wait. I've held to my promise not to buy anything until I pass the 20 week scan mark but it's getting increasingly difficult! I still suspect team pink, DH is team blue so we'll see who's right!

 

[baby1wanted]

Mmm just realised that in 10 or so weeks you'll all have had your little ones and there doesn't seem to be much news coming from the testing thread..... you better all stick around to see me through my last trimester ladies!!!

 

[Buttercup2]

Morebabies, he's so adorable! I love that first picture. Such chubby little cheeks!

Tom's, I'm glad to hear you are enjoying being pregnant! I am too, although like you, I'm starting to get into the "too big to sleep well" phase I think. It's fun to have people offer to do things for you though Have you guys started thinking about names? Is your OH getting excited to meet his new LO?

Baby1, that's great that you're starting to feel better! 2nd trimester is supposed to be the easy one, since you're looking adorable and pregnant, but not yet huge and starting to feel tired. Will you share the gender with us once you know what you are having??

AFM, the girls at work started a poll guessing when they think this little one will make an appearance. My Dr said they generally don't like to let people go more than 7 days past due date, so she will be born by Oct 28th (most likely). That actually works out really well for us, because my DH has to go out of the country Nov 1-6 (yikes!), and he wants some time with the baby before he has to leave! Also, baby seems to have turned herself head-down now. The part of her at the top feels pretty wide and squishy--more like a butt than a head! Before, her hard little baseball head was right up under my ribs.