"Does anyone else not test early" Refugee Club

[Toms Mummy]

I remember going to a baby club in our local village, there was a health visitor there each week so it saved her having to come to the house .... We also got a free cup of tea/biscuits and just met/chatted with other mums. I've made a few friends through it .... The babies could go until they were 1 so there was toys x

Other ones I went to were baby massage, singing, signing and yoga... I mainly went to meet people and get out of the house

 

[more babies]

Glad to hear all is going will Mrs. Eddie with you and Isla!!

I think I ended up with a little but of PND. Since having Landon I had been trying to figure out why I've been having such a hard time (especially since this is my 3rd baby) and I knew it couldn't just be from lack of sleep. I had it with DD1 but forgot since it was so long ago. Anyways I've gotten back into taking my vitamins and iron pills and also opened up to DH about it and I'm feeling better now. Not back to normal but definitely better. I also try to make sure I get outside every day. I had a night out with my friends the other night and DH and I went to a football game Sunday so I think getting out without having kids with me has helped. Now all I need is more sleep! Unfortunately DH is leaving Monday for a week. It'll be a long busy week without him here! We also just found out that DD1 is severely allergic to poison ivy and her whole face is swollen to the point where she can't open her eyes at times and also has a rash all over it. I feel bad for her and even more so being an 11 year old girl. She is dreading having to go back to school.

Anyways I do keep up reading on here I just don't always have time to post. Hope everyone is doing well and Toms you're getting so close to the end!! So exciting!!!

 

[more babies]

Ugh LO caught DD2s cold

 

[Toms Mummy]

Hi More babies, sorry to hear about the PND, glad you're getting on top of it

AFM, I woke up yesterday morn with pinkish spotting in my pants, there was some everytime I went to bathroom so called L&D and went in to see them in the afternoon. They did an internal check and scan but couldn't figure out the bleeding

I woke up with still the very very slightest today and I think some of my mucus plug, I'm also getting achy back and crampy bump but not really and tightenings so not sure what's going on My OH is away until sat so my sis is here just incase

 

[more babies]

Hopefully baby holds off till your DH gets home!!

 

[Toms Mummy]

me too

 

[Buttercup2]

Stay in there Baby Toms!! You need to bake for a little bit longer! (but only about 7 more days until full term, right Toms?) I hope she waits for your OH!

Morebabies, I'm sorry to hear about the PND. I'm glad you're able to open up to your DH--it always helps to talk to someone about how you feel. Is he being supportive? How are your girls doing back in school? Your little man is pretty darned adorable!

Noo, congrats on the birth!! 8lbs is a great size--not too big or too small. Super cute pic, too

I'm having Braxton Hicks all the time, and I think the baby has started to drop (i'm feeling less breathless these days). I have a little bit of cramping/aching here and there, but nothing dramatic. I'm 24 days from my due date, and I'm feeling really nervous about everything. I'm nesting like a person gone mad and the house is in shambles. Hopefully I can finish all the projects I keep starting (Make a pillow! Paint this chair for the nursery! Organize all the cloth diapers!). This is when I wish my family lived closer so I could bring them over to help out

 

[Toms Mummy]

Good to hear from you Buttercup ..... I have given myself lots of tasks too I'm halfway through painting Tom's room so it's more neutral for when baby sleeps in there.... it probably didn't need doing for another year I also have baby's chest of drawers to paint, and I've just started to crochet a blanket!.... I do have the cloth nappies nearly sorted though. My friends have given me some new ones to top up my stash so I have washed them and just seeing how long they take to dry on the airer in the house. So far I'm on day 3 with some of them so don't think I'll be using those ones

I am 36 weeks today, my son was born at this gestation. I remember my waters going at 9:30 in the morning so I'm on edge this morning! Although I know not every pregnancy is the same .... It'll just be nice to get past today

 

[EMA811]

It's so amazing to see all the familiar names for the TTC side. Lots of gorgeous bundles of joy too. Congratulations to all the new mommies!!!

 

[EMA811]

It's so amazing to see all the familiar names for the TTC side. Lots of gorgeous bundles of joy too. Congratulations to all the new mommies!!!

from* not for.

 

[Toms Mummy]

Hi EMA, hope all is good! It's nice to see a new person in here! This thread has become pretty quiet since lots of babies have been born recently, which is great , but it's nice that more people come in ..... I keep stalking the ttc thread and hope to see people in here soon x

 

[more babies]

Morebabies, I'm sorry to hear about the PND. I'm glad you're able to open up to your DH--it always helps to talk to someone about how you feel. Is he being supportive? How are your girls doing back in school? Your little man is pretty darned adorable!

Thanks! I actually felt a lot better just with him knowing where I was at. Like a weight had been lifted knowing I wasn't dealing with it on my own anymore. He's been great about it and although he knew something was wrong he didn't realize what it was and how bad. I'm doing a lot better but wish he didn't have to leave for a week. My girls are doing good! Thanks for asking! They're enjoying school so far.

Can't believe you're already so close to the end! The time really goes by so fast. Just like I can't believe on Monday Landon will already be 2 months old. I could tell when he dropped because suddenly I could eat more at a time and I swear I was up going pee every 2 minutes!

I'm excited for the next round of babies to start coming out!!

 

[Buttercup2]

Thanks! I actually felt a lot better just with him knowing where I was at. Like a weight had been lifted knowing I wasn't dealing with it on my own anymore. He's been great about it and although he knew something was wrong he didn't realize what it was and how bad. I'm doing a lot better but wish he didn't have to leave for a week. My girls are doing good! Thanks for asking! They're enjoying school so far.

Can you have your mom or someone come over to help you while he's gone? My hubby has to be gone, too, and he's leaving Nov 1--my due date is Oct 20!! Luckily, my sister will be able to stay with me while he's away.

Can't believe you're already so close to the end! The time really goes by so fast.

I can't believe it either... I'm feeling pretty nervous about being a first-time mom. My husband is beside himself with excitement, he has been hoping for children since we got married (6 years ago!) I just can't help but have all these reservations about whether or not I'll be "good" at being a mom. I'm sure it's the same jitters every first time mom feels!

Just like I can't believe on Monday Landon will already be 2 months old. I could tell when he dropped because suddenly I could eat more at a time and I swear I was up going pee every 2 minutes!

Woah! I can't believe that either!! Has it really been that long?? I feel like he was just born!

 

[Buttercup2]

I have given myself lots of tasks too I'm halfway through painting Tom's room so it's more neutral for when baby sleeps in there.... it probably didn't need doing for another year I also have baby's chest of drawers to paint, and I've just started to crochet a blanket!.... I do have the cloth nappies nearly sorted though. My friends have given me some new ones to top up my stash so I have washed them and just seeing how long they take to dry on the airer in the house. So far I'm on day 3 with some of them so don't think I'll be using those ones

I'm glad I'm not the only one! I was starting to feel a little crazy 3 days to dry is way too long! Do you have a place you might be able to hang them outside to see if they'd dry faster? Maybe that's too much hassle tho--with two kids, things need to be convenient!

I am 36 weeks today, my son was born at this gestation. I remember my waters going at 9:30 in the morning so I'm on edge this morning! Although I know not every pregnancy is the same .... It'll just be nice to get past today

Tom's, did baby girl make it to today? Any sign of waters or anything? Not a thing for me. 37 weeks on Monday!

 

[Mrs. Eddie]

Wow, so many of you are so close to meeting your LOs now, very exciting! I have my fx for all of you!

Welcome EMA and congrats!

Morebabies sorry to hear about the PND, one of my friends had to deal with it too and struggled for awhile until she asked for help from her DH too. I think exhaustion associated wit having a newborn doesn't help either. Isla's sleeping is getting much better but I think we are currently going through a growth spurt and I am sadly re-living her first weeks at home

Noo hope all is well with you and baby!

 

[Noo]

Noo hope all is well with you and baby!

We are good, thanks He is now 13 days old! Scary! This was a pic taken this morning.

 

[annio84]

Oh Noo, what a beautiful baby! Just thought I'd check in and see how everyone is or if there's any more baby news. Grace is 10 weeks tomorrow and weighs a whopping 13lb8! I can't believe she ever fitted in my belly!!

Congrats EMA, nice to see some new blood for the thread.

Hope everyone's doing well. Toms, any news? Buttercup how are you feeling? I hated the last couple of weeks, I was so uncomfortable, it was so hot and I just wanted baby out!! Good luck to you both.

 

[annio84]

Also, Baby1, how are you doing now? As I recall you weren't so good last time you checked in.

 

[Toms Mummy]

Very cute Noo

I'm good thanks Annio, it's nice to be past the 36 week mark, which was the date I had my son. But at the same time I already know this baby is bigger than what my son was as I am soooo much more uncomfortable!.... I have this constant stretching stitch in my ribs which is just horrid! I am looking forward to meeting baby now, although I know I'll miss being pregnant!

 

[Mrs. Eddie]

He is adorable Noo!

I hope that you don't have to wait too much longer Tom's; the last few weeks of pregnancy are always the worst...