Due June 2011, bump buddies reconnect

[Patience81]

Summerbaby - it sounds wonderful- can;t wait. Just need to get stubborn little man out now!
My sweep on Tues was quite uncomfortable but got excited as was feeling achey and crampy after it. This has now disappeared - boo!!
Was hoping the full moon yesterday would have some effect but nothing so far.

ANy news from anyone else?

 

[Miss_BB]

Not me - just tried expressing some colostrum (which I have loads of!) as been told to stimulate nipples to try bring on contractions - it made my belly go tight - but not sure how long the old nip's will endure being tweaked withut getting sore!! lol

 

[lazybones]

My waters broke this morning!!! but cervix still unfavourable according to midwives

 

[mommyof2peas]

So many june threads Guess I missed updating this one Amelia Anne was born June 8th, 6lb12oz, 19 1/4 inches. Birth story and more pics are in my journal

PS I made this dress for her ages ago, Im so glad it fit

 

[BritAcrossSea]

Mommyof2peas congratulations on having your baby girl. She's adorable.

Hope the rest of you girls haven't long to wait before you meet your babies. I do feel for you, pregnancy is very tiring. Think positive though, not long now .

I know I've been very bad of late and not been on here but it's been so hectic. Dotti's feeding has been a nightmare with trying to get her to latch on. Even the specialists (who I had round everyday last week) were unable to get her to bf. Today we were up at the hospital for tongue tie but after a little snip she still wouldn't latch, so now I'm facing facts - my little girl just isn't gonna bf. On Friday we had the mw round and poor Dotti had lost too much weight so we started to feed her by expressing breastmilk and giving it to her via a bottle. This week I'm finally into the swing of things but then last week was packed with trying new ways in the hope of getting her to bf, so I don't feel we've done too bad. I'm amazed at how much breastmilk I'm expressing. I'm having to freeze a load now though 'cos I'm producing much more than my little princess is consuming.

I'm loving the whole motherhood experience, even if it can be a bit trying at times (meaning initial difficulties with feeding). Dotti's amazing and so hilarious with the faces she pulls. I could watch her for hours (in fact, I probably do).

Anyway, I'll make more of an effort now on popping on in to check on you guys. Can't
Wait for more stories from you girls xx

 

[Jenna_1980]

Still no baby ladies- if I don't deliver by next Wednesday they will induce me next Friday morning!

Been walking like mad, took a LONG swift swim yesterday in the pool... just playing the waiting game.

 

[Miss_BB]

Well ladies, my waters broke at 10pm tonight! x

 

[mommyof2peas]

Ohhh good luck!!

 

[Miss_BB]

Ohhh good luck!!

Thank you - too buzzed to sleep!

 

[BritAcrossSea]

Good luck Miss BB! We'll be waiting for your great news

 

[Miss_BB]

Good luck Miss BB! We'll be waiting for your great news

I've got a thread on the main 3rd Trimester forum which I'll update as I get more news (or until it hurts too much ) - for now... just need contractions to get a move on!

https://www.babyandbump.com/pregnan...have-broke-updated-post-1-a.html#post11227688

 

[Jenna_1980]

My baby Britta Teagan was born on Saturday June 18th at 2:35PM - 7lbs 12 oz, 19.5 inches long.

https://farm6.static.flickr.com/5061/5853147515_32bed75906.jpg
Britta Teagan Moser by JennaMoser, on Flickr

Felt contractions (slight ones) all day on Friday - went into the hospital around 11pm that evening when the contractions (still very mild) were 4 minutes apart, lasting over 1 minute each. When I got in I was only 1-2cm and 70% effaced. They debated sending me home, but I insisted that I was already 2 days overdue and the contractions were so regular... they ended up admitting me. I did not progress much overnight, and in the morning the plan was to start pitocin to get things moving - but right before they were going to start, 4 women came into the hospital at once ready to push! So that delayed me, but I started progressing on my own and did not need to get the pitocin at all! The big thing was that it also seriously delayed me getting my epidural when I REALLY REALLY wanted it. You ladies that go the natural route are heroes, I swear. After I got the epidural it was smooth sailing and Britta was born early that afternoon. Totally smooth labor & delivery. Britta was born with her hand on top of her head though, and I had some serious tears & stitches. Ouch!

I'm just loving being at home with my girl now - we have been home for 2 nights, and she is such a good baby. Every day I am so thankful - even when I am so scared/terrified of what I will do from minute to minute. They aren't kidding when they tell you life will never be the same. It's so true. The day just flies by!

Thank you girls for all of your support and I will keep checking in!!!

 

[BritAcrossSea]

Congratulations on the birth of little Britta, she looks adorable . Well done you!!! It is unbelievable that a small thing has such a huge change on all aspects of your life.

I'm currently doing the parenting thing all on my own this week as my hubby has unfortunately had to go away with work. It's very hard going doing it all - so shattering. Anyway, can't wait for Saturday 'cos that's when my DH should be back fx.

Hope everyone's keeping ok and those with their LOs are getting at least some sleep xx

 

[summerbaby11]

Mommy2peas-your little girl is precious. Love the dress.

Jenna- what a doll she is and I love love the name you chose.

Max Is doing great, he is such a hungry boy, always wanting to eat, and he sleeps so much, which I'm definetly not complaining about. I can't believe he will be 3 weeks tomorrow and he getting growing everyday. I will be on my own for 3 days next week as OH has to go out of town for work. So it will just be me Max and the dog. Im excited about being alone but nervous as well. Also, since I had Max we have had visitors staying everyday so Friday my gf is leaving so we will finally have some family time. I cant wait for that. And we are taking Max to the beach for the firat time Saturday, I can't wait to go.

 

[Groovychick]

My little girl is a hungry one too!

 

[mrsM78]

Congratulations Jenna!!!! She looks so cute in the photo!!!! Glad everything went ok too!!!

 

[summerbaby11]

So now that most of us have had our babies, are we going to continue too talk to each other on this thread, or are you all going to move on to another thread or forum or be done with with BnB?

I just don't want to loose touch with you ladies. It will be nice to see how our babies are growing!

Let me know.

 

[BritAcrossSea]

I still plan on checking in . It's the only thing that keeps me going while I'm expressing, lol - hence the erratic posting times. It would be a shame to lose touch now, plus a little way down the road we may be able to offer one another some handy tips .

 

[Miss_BB]

Baby Albert was born on 20th June 2011 at 15:30 - from waters breaking to birth it was 42 hours !!!! Have been recovering from a long labour.
Will write up a birth story soon https://s1.bbstatic.com/images/smilies/icon_smile.gif
xx

 

[Jenna_1980]

Congrats Miss_BB! What a handsome little one you have!

Are you all using facebook? I would love to add you to my friends list to keep up with you and your babies if you are using that site. Let me know and I will send you my details. I would hate to lose touch now that we all have our little ones.

I am still adjusting to the new life of motherhood - boy it sure isn't easy all of the time! The new little one, as well as some unrelated family drama has kind of put me in a state - but I am loving being home with my girl, and trying to "go with the flow"... How are you all adjusting?