Due In May :)

[nearlythere38]

Whingey pointless post ..... I am so full of cold i feel like shit, my 19 month old is the same and is coughing all night, Hes teething his back teeth too. Since January Hes had one chest infection, a throat infection and 3 ear infections :'-(

My four year old who doesnt get ill very often, is also full of cold, now crying that his ears are hurting and Im taking hIm to the doctors tomorrow regarding a bowel problem Hes had for a few weeks and Im worrying about that....

I just feel like screaming PLEASE GIVE ME AND MY FAMILY A BREAK!!!!!!!! Hoping so much that were all better by time baby comes

 

[Hann12]

I feel for you and I only have one at the moment to worry about! DD had a constant run of sickness and teething since jan, it's like she has a good day or two then we are back to square one again! I think I've got so used to not sleeping because of it that now when she does sleep I still don't sleep. It's ridiculous! I hope your little guys get better soon, and that you get some rest. I know what you mean though it feels never ending and like a conspiracy at times!!

 

[nearlythere38]

Thanks hann. Yeah we get a good few days and i think, phew, hopefully be ok for a while now, and then something else happens. I gave up work in November, and thank goodness ibdid because i dont know how i would have made it to work these last few months.

Hope u get a break too, sounds like uv had a tough time as well. Bloody winter bugs x

 

[Jary]

Aww nearly I hope your lil family get better soon. I know with my two little cousins they always seem to have a cold and I remember when the youngest one had an ear infection with a temp of 40c poor little man cried and cried this sad tired cry

AFM I've been feeling more achy down below, like in my pelvis. Could it be baby has moved down a bit more?

Also, completely different subject...did any UK ladies see the documentary on dogging last night? OMG I can't believe people do that like a trip down to the shops! Only caught the end but certainly an eye opener! Lol.

 

[mathgenius33]

This final month is pretty tough. Luckily starting Thursday I will have substitutes helping me each long day at work so I don't come home ready to collapse. I love my job, but it will be nice to have breaks during the day. Are a lot of the rest of you on maternity leave already?

 

[BellaRosa8302]

Math - NO lol but I wish I were! I'm a teacher so I'm busy working on my maternity leave sub plans... I have nightmares about delivering early and my plans aren't done I feel so ready to have this baby but so unprepared!!!

 

[Sass827]

I work with schools on their yearbooks, so ill be dealing with getting them all to final deadline, probably up until the day I deliver! Most of them are really trying to be good this year (the last official final deadline is April 15) but I'm SURE there will be a bunch of stragglers and hold outs til the last minute. Books start shipping during my delivery week and will ship for the next 4 weeks after that, so no breaks for me til mid June! Ugh!

 

[mathgenius33]

Bella, I totally know what you mean. I'm a math college professor and I'm seriously trying to get all the lesson plans finished this week. I wanted to finish tonight but we'll have to see. Luckily I do have all my subs lined up, but I hope to get all the materials to them on time. If I don't need the subs for every class then it will be nice to have everything set to go for the rest of the semester so I can rest more. I'm really passionate about what I do, so it would be a nightmare for me to just leave my students hanging.

 

[Jary]

Sounds like you guys have a busy few weeks! Hope you manage to fit in some rest because you need it! I'm so glad I'm not working now as the fatigue is starting to come back and haven't felt all that great the past two days.

Happy 35 weeks due date buddies!

 

[MissMummyMoo]

Happy 35 weeks 36 for me today! induction is booked for next Thursday/Friday so hopefully little man will be here by next weekend!! Thats scary stuff!!

:Hugs: for the fatigue Jary just a few more weeks now! X

 

[Powell130]

Happy 35 weeks due date buddies!! Happy 36 weeks mussmummymoo! Omg so close to baby time for you

 

[nearlythere38]

yey happy 35 weeks

 

[Jary]

Eek! So close miss mummy moo! Hope it goes smoothly and baby pops out! Looking forward to seeing pics of your little man

It's good to know that now at 35 weeks babies born at this stage have little complications. But obvs I want baby to stay in there till at least 37 weeks.

It's not long at all for any of us! I've been reading about labour, birth and caring for a newborn and it does get a bit overwhelming but then at the same time I'm excited about having he or she here.

 

[Sass827]

How great to be so close mommy moo! I'm jealous! I'm really afraid to e one of the people that goes past due. This baby is already so big, it really hurts every time she moves!
Can't wait to see what you wind up having Jary!
Happy 35/36!

 

[Hann12]

That's so soon missmummymoo! So exciting!

Jary - I've been doing the same, have a great hypnobirthing book, been listening to the CDs every night and just trying to prepare myself with positive thoughts.

Happy 35/36 weeks up everyone!

My backs been very bad since sat which had made things difficult, not much that they can medically do for me because my back and pelvis suffer from permanent damage. I've got physio appointments so they can make me more comfortable and I have stronger painkillers and my back is strapped up in addition to the support belt. Unfortunately I have no one able to help with DD (DH at work and my parents on holiday) so I'm just having to cope. She must be sensing things aren't good though as she's being slightly less demanding which is something at least! Only 4.5-5 weeks to go (working on the basis of being overdue) so just hanging in there!!

It's nice to come on here and see how everyone else is doing! I'm getting excited to start hearing about births and baby names etc.

 

[Hann12]

Sass - I'm sure my baby is significantly bigger this time, I feel massive too

 

[Jary]

Thanks sass, I've been starting to think I'm having a boy, but OH is still convinced its a girl. Not long till we will find out

Hann we are nearly there now so not long before the pain settles down! Unfortunately I think the pain makes things drag a bit. Especially when you can't sleep well

I've added two nighties and cheap underpants to my hospital bag. Think I just need some maternity pads and breast pads. Still need a going home outfit for baby but will probably get OH to bring those in once baby is here so we know what colour to go for.

Have managed to record baby practice breathing. Thought it was thumb sucking at first but if baby is head down it wouldn't really be visible. So I looked into it and it is baby taking breaths! It's amazing.

Work has organised a baby shower for me on the 20th! Will be exciting!

 

[mathgenius33]

I know most babies won't be born until week 38-42, it's still kind of cool to think that in a week or 2 we'll have full-term babies already. I can't wait to hear about everyone's baby.

 

[Hann12]

I know me too, so exciting!

I don't know why Jary but I think you might have a boy too lol! No reason for that whatsoever though!

Yes pain tends to drag but to be honest looking on the bright side it could have happened much earlier so I have to be positive that its happened now and I only have 4/5 weeks to go.

I can't wait to find out what I'm having!

 

[MissMummyMoo]

Sass it's more common to go over due with your first. I suppose the dates are really just a rough guide. My DD came 4 days early but my DS came 3 days late so there's just no telling!

Hann I know what you mean about the pain. It's so hard trying to keep the LO's entertained!

Jary is your bag all sorted now? I think mine's almost done! The baby shower will be lovely, I bet you can't wait

It wo't be long Math! x