ladybrown33
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I'll probably work right up to the date of induction. Which hasn't been set in stone yet. I'm tired but I need as much time after baby is born as possible
Due Sept 2017
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I have so much admiration for mamas who manage to work all the way through pregnancy. I guess technically as a stay at home mom, I'm "working" up until we drop the kiddo off at his uncle's during labor, but at least I can do it all from my couch.
I haven't had much swelling but it does seem more common in the third trimester. I get a bit on and off.
I haven't had much swelling but it does seem more common in the third trimester. I get a bit on and off.
I wow I can't believe some of you guys need to work right up till the end! I take my hat off to you. I definitely couldn't do it. I really don't like my job and want a career change but I decided after I had my first that I was going to stick it out until I'm done having children because the maternity leave I get with my work is amazing. We get 6 months on full pay and then 3 months on half pay. I know how lucky I am to get that because not many other companies offer maternity leave like that x
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I finally set my leaving date as August 25th. I'll have 10/11 days before I'm due. I'm already really struggling, they are cutting me a LOT of slack as I'm struggling to get there on time every day but I feel absolutely huge and sitting slouched at a desk all day Monday to Friday is doing me no favours at all. I'm having to get up and walk around as often as I can but it's our busiest time of year and I know I'll set myself back each time I go for a walk, so I tend to sit majority of the day.
How's everyone feeling? Generally I feel good considering how close to the end we are
I am super tired though and look forward to bed every night 
I've been having a lot of pressure right down low, it feels like she's digging her head right into my down below as hard as she can. I've also had the weirdest feeling ever - it feels like a finger nail scratching my cervix, almost like a smear! I've heard it's when they have a lot of hair that happens but I'm not sure how much of an old wives tail that is :s
Tess I'm feeling lucky right there with you! We get 6 months full pay, 3 months half and the last 3 months 1/4. Feel very grateful to be in that position
How is the naming situation going for everyone?
How's everyone feeling? Generally I feel good considering how close to the end we are
I am super tired though and look forward to bed every night I've been having a lot of pressure right down low, it feels like she's digging her head right into my down below as hard as she can. I've also had the weirdest feeling ever - it feels like a finger nail scratching my cervix, almost like a smear! I've heard it's when they have a lot of hair that happens but I'm not sure how much of an old wives tail that is :s Tess I'm feeling lucky right there with you! We get 6 months full pay, 3 months half and the last 3 months 1/4. Feel very grateful to be in that position
How is the naming situation going for everyone?
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That is great maternity leave! I wish it was an option for more women, I can't imagine going back to work before I'd even finished healing.
I've never heard that about hair, how fun!
I'm not feeling too bad. I had to cancel plans yesterday because four days in a row was too much for me, but I'm not bad if I pay attention to my limits. The heat is killing me, though. It's getting harder to get off the couch or lean forward, too.
We haven't made any progress on a middle name, and we've now passed the deadline that a friend with an embroidery machine gave me for personalizing blankets. I should have just sent her one to get the first name done, but I can always just hire someone locally.
I've never heard that about hair, how fun!
I'm not feeling too bad. I had to cancel plans yesterday because four days in a row was too much for me, but I'm not bad if I pay attention to my limits. The heat is killing me, though. It's getting harder to get off the couch or lean forward, too.
We haven't made any progress on a middle name, and we've now passed the deadline that a friend with an embroidery machine gave me for personalizing blankets. I should have just sent her one to get the first name done, but I can always just hire someone locally.
I'm ok. Some days I still feel really good and others are more of a struggle. Running around after my toddler is getting trickier and the heat has been tough, but we've spent most of the hot days having play dates at the beach which has been really great and makes everything feel more manageable. With my feet in the ocean I don't seem to care that it's 100 degrees and of coarse it's nice cuz it tires my son out which is helpful. I do think I'm slowly starting to slow down though and I'm trying to give myself permission to let some things go around the house but that's hard for me because there always seems like there is something that needs to get done. Work is getting harder too- I work the overnight shift and every Friday seems to be my hardest day of the week because I'm up for over 24 hours. After running around after my toddler all day then running around at work all night, by Saturday morning the BHs are usually rather significant and I'm beyond exhausted. Last weekend Friday night was so incredibly ridiculously stupidly insane at work that I never really had time to sit and drink water so by Saturday, my contractions were actually timeable which was scary. My coworkers wanted to start an IV on Saturday night and catch me up on fluids but after sitting and drinking a ton of water and those electrolyte salts with magnesium, I was able to get them to stop so I didn't take them up on the IV, but I would have if I didn't get them stop on my own. That was a bit of a wake up call to drink more at work, but it's hard to do that if it's a busy night and there isn't time to sit. Work was probably my biggest challenge last pregnancy and I'd say the same will be true this time too. In my line of work there is no way to predict what kind of night is in store, it can be really quiet and laid back or it can be absolute hell. I work in healthcare, so sometimes I'm in a situation I literally can't walk away from which makes it challenging when trying to care for your own needs too. I only work 2-3 days a week and cluster them together, so I get big long stretches to recover in between. I only have a couple more three day weeks left, which should really help because my two day work week doesn't feel all that bad even if it's busy.
I so wish my maternity leave was longer like some of you. That's heavenly!! I will get 12 weeks which of coarse I'm grateful it's better than nothing, but it's too bad this country doesn't support working mothers better. It's shameful really. How is everyone else feeling?
I so wish my maternity leave was longer like some of you. That's heavenly!! I will get 12 weeks which of coarse I'm grateful it's better than nothing, but it's too bad this country doesn't support working mothers better. It's shameful really. How is everyone else feeling?
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I'm doing ok still, but I'm also not as far along as most of you ladies, just 30 weeks! Lots of back pain, just keeps getting worse, and my office job doesn't help.
I'll be working right up until delivery... I'm due 9/27, a Wednesday, so if I don't go into labor by 9/29, I'll be done, but that's not saying much. Then after I'll get 12-13 weeks unpaid, likely 6 weeks of short term disability compensation.
I'm starting to get nervous about baby's position - I'm still feeling a lot of kicks on my right side, some flutters really low in the middle, and a hard thing just to the left of my belly button. I know it's early for me still, but I feel like the kicks should be up higher and the hard thing - presumably the head - should be lower! I have another appointment next Friday, hopefully they can shed light on position.
Anyone doing childbirth classes? We just started a 10 week Bradley Method class last week.
I'll be working right up until delivery... I'm due 9/27, a Wednesday, so if I don't go into labor by 9/29, I'll be done, but that's not saying much. Then after I'll get 12-13 weeks unpaid, likely 6 weeks of short term disability compensation.
I'm starting to get nervous about baby's position - I'm still feeling a lot of kicks on my right side, some flutters really low in the middle, and a hard thing just to the left of my belly button. I know it's early for me still, but I feel like the kicks should be up higher and the hard thing - presumably the head - should be lower! I have another appointment next Friday, hopefully they can shed light on position.
Anyone doing childbirth classes? We just started a 10 week Bradley Method class last week.
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I would try not to stress about position yet. My baby is finally head down but she took her time. She's still curled up, and I'm actually feeling pretty similar to what you described. Could be you're feeling the baby's butt, it can be hard to tell.
We're not taking a class this time, but we found it really useful last time.
I'm thinking about getting a motivating phrase put on a water bottle for labor. But all the birth affirmations I see are kind of cheesy, and I think I'd do better with something kind of lighthearted. One of my friends suggested Badass Fatherfucker. Anyone have any ideas?
We're not taking a class this time, but we found it really useful last time.
I'm thinking about getting a motivating phrase put on a water bottle for labor. But all the birth affirmations I see are kind of cheesy, and I think I'd do better with something kind of lighthearted. One of my friends suggested Badass Fatherfucker
. Anyone have any ideas?One of my friends packed her whole hospital bag in Rosie the Riveter totes. I thought that was pretty amusing
Whew - this weekend was my "baby shower". It was more of a baby celebration than a shower as we don't really need much in the form of baby supplies, outside of 2 kid items like a double stroller or extra car seat (thank you, family!). It ended up being super fun but I. am. exhausted. My little Peanut at home has been sleeping through the night every night for the past week or so (woohoo!), however she wakes up at about 5:30/6 every morning. And then with all the party prep and excitement and visitors, it's basically been go go go from 5:30a - 10:30/11p Friday - Sunday. Everyone is heading home today and I honestly feel ready to go back to bed. Unfortunately it's 8:30 in the morning. lol
It was pretty weird to say good-bye to everyone and have them give me their "good luck" wishes. I can't believe we're there already! Yikes! For the most part I'm feeling pretty good. Some back aches and it feels like she may have dropped a bit as she's feeling rather low today. I'm thinking about taking a tally of how many times I go to the bathroom today. I'm up to 5 already!
I wish I were taking some time before the baby arrived. Sadly I can't. Any time I were to take before baby would be directly reflected in the amount of time I could take post baby.
As it is I think I'm only looking at 10 weeks.. That once felt long but is now starting to feel rather short. Ah well.. I suppose I should consider myself lucky that I'm able to work it out to take that long. One of my co-workers came back to work like 5 days after delivery. (she brought her baby with her) That's so wrong/depressing. The U.S. definitely sucks in this particular arena.
Whew - this weekend was my "baby shower". It was more of a baby celebration than a shower as we don't really need much in the form of baby supplies, outside of 2 kid items like a double stroller or extra car seat (thank you, family!). It ended up being super fun but I. am. exhausted. My little Peanut at home has been sleeping through the night every night for the past week or so (woohoo!), however she wakes up at about 5:30/6 every morning. And then with all the party prep and excitement and visitors, it's basically been go go go from 5:30a - 10:30/11p Friday - Sunday. Everyone is heading home today and I honestly feel ready to go back to bed. Unfortunately it's 8:30 in the morning. lol
It was pretty weird to say good-bye to everyone and have them give me their "good luck" wishes. I can't believe we're there already! Yikes! For the most part I'm feeling pretty good. Some back aches and it feels like she may have dropped a bit as she's feeling rather low today. I'm thinking about taking a tally of how many times I go to the bathroom today. I'm up to 5 already!
I wish I were taking some time before the baby arrived. Sadly I can't. Any time I were to take before baby would be directly reflected in the amount of time I could take post baby.
As it is I think I'm only looking at 10 weeks.. That once felt long but is now starting to feel rather short. Ah well.. I suppose I should consider myself lucky that I'm able to work it out to take that long. One of my co-workers came back to work like 5 days after delivery. (she brought her baby with her) That's so wrong/depressing. The U.S. definitely sucks in this particular arena.
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My baby shower was also this weekend and turned out to be more fun than I imagined it would be. We received a whole lot of useful things and somethings have been duplicated but that's okay we'll exchange it for things we could really use. I'm happy with the turnout and support.
We are moving next weekend and that's the last thing on the list before baby's arrival. This is all so exciting and all so real now. I can't wait to get home tonight to sort out the gifts.
We are moving next weekend and that's the last thing on the list before baby's arrival. This is all so exciting and all so real now. I can't wait to get home tonight to sort out the gifts.
Glad you both had a nice time at your showers. So fun when people you love come to celebrate this special time.
Chicago-I found a bunch of affirmations I liked on Pinterest that I'm going to put on little note cards, but they might be too much along that cheesy line that you are trying to avoid. Haha.
Chicago-I found a bunch of affirmations I liked on Pinterest that I'm going to put on little note cards, but they might be too much along that cheesy line that you are trying to avoid. Haha.
Glad you guys had lovely baby showers I would have liked one but I've been told that I don't get one this time as it's my second baby so no shower for me lol.
Wow when I hear about the Mat leave u guys get in the US I really do feel extremely greatful to get what I do in the UK. I don't get many perks in my job but the Mat leave I get is defo a big one.
We got some great news this weekend... we have had an offer accepted on a house!! Eeeekkkk!!! Fingers crossed everything goes through ok. We prob won't get a move in date prior to baby coming but I don't care, as long as we have something in the pipeline. I'm going to need to buy drawers and stuff for baby which in my flat will need to go in my living room lol but again I don't mind since we now have something to work towards and I know it won't be for too long x
I would have liked one but I've been told that I don't get one this time as it's my second baby so no shower for me lol. Wow when I hear about the Mat leave u guys get in the US I really do feel extremely greatful to get what I do in the UK. I don't get many perks in my job but the Mat leave I get is defo a big one.
We got some great news this weekend... we have had an offer accepted on a house!! Eeeekkkk!!! Fingers crossed everything goes through ok. We prob won't get a move in date prior to baby coming but I don't care, as long as we have something in the pipeline. I'm going to need to buy drawers and stuff for baby which in my flat will need to go in my living room lol but again I don't mind since we now have something to work towards and I know it won't be for too long x
Congrats!
I just had another meeting with my HR rep and found out the few "benefits" I thought I was going to receive are even more scarce.. so depressing
Also - baby is in a SUPER uncomfortable position today, my back is hurting so much that I literally can't sit in my office chair, my boss keeps asking me to do these menial tasks that probably take him longer to ask me for than it would for him to just do himself and I'm just generally super annoyed/over it/want to go home.
Feeling the cranks today.
I just had another meeting with my HR rep and found out the few "benefits" I thought I was going to receive are even more scarce.. so depressing
Also - baby is in a SUPER uncomfortable position today, my back is hurting so much that I literally can't sit in my office chair, my boss keeps asking me to do these menial tasks that probably take him longer to ask me for than it would for him to just do himself and I'm just generally super annoyed/over it/want to go home.
Feeling the cranks today.
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Impatient - babies position sounds similar to my baby! Every midwife appointment I've been to, she's been the exact same - head down, bum to the left of my belly button and legs to the right hense the sore rib cage (right side) 24/7!
Congrats on the house Tess finally! Panic over eh
The showers sounded fun. Mine is on Saturday. Can't wait
My '3 weekly' midwife appt was this afternoon - not sure how it works where you guys are but she measures my bump each time I see her with a tape and plots little crosses on a graph each time. It's been literally perfect every time but today the little cross plotted just below where it should be and she booked me in for a scan on Wednesday. Just to be safe I guess! I'm not worried though as 3 other ladies I know in the past 3 months have been sent for the same thing and been absolutely fine. One of their babies came out over 9lb! Plus it'll be nice to see her again before we finally meet her. Still scary none the less
Congrats on the house Tess
finally! Panic over eh The showers sounded fun. Mine is on Saturday. Can't wait
My '3 weekly' midwife appt was this afternoon - not sure how it works where you guys are but she measures my bump each time I see her with a tape and plots little crosses on a graph each time. It's been literally perfect every time but today the little cross plotted just below where it should be and she booked me in for a scan on Wednesday. Just to be safe I guess! I'm not worried though as 3 other ladies I know in the past 3 months have been sent for the same thing and been absolutely fine. One of their babies came out over 9lb! Plus it'll be nice to see her again before we finally meet her. Still scary none the less
Saw my midwife today. She mentioned that I should get some clary sage essential oil to bring to the hospital because it can help expel the placenta if I should run into issues delivering it instead of using pitocin (or at least trying first before doing pitocin). I looked it up when I got home and supposedly it can help jump start/induce labor as well. Lilmiss- made me think of you if you are in a situation that you are trying to get your labor going to avoid induction. Have no idea if it actually works or not.
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Glad to hear so many baby showers went well
Massive congrats on the house, Tess!
Savasanna - My baby was lying on my sciatic nerve yesterday. It was a killer. I couldn't walk almost the entire day. Today he was off my nerve but now is on my RL so I'm having pain from that. These LOs sure put us through a lot.
Ging - I've actually been using essential oils are throughout my pregnancy for various things, including SPD, so I will definitely look into that one should it come to that. I actually had a difficult time expelling the placenta from my third pregnancy too. Maybe it could help me both ways?
Massive congrats on the house, Tess!
Savasanna - My baby was lying on my sciatic nerve yesterday. It was a killer. I couldn't walk almost the entire day. Today he was off my nerve but now is on my RL so I'm having pain from that. These LOs sure put us through a lot.
Ging - I've actually been using essential oils are throughout my pregnancy for various things, including SPD, so I will definitely look into that one should it come to that. I actually had a difficult time expelling the placenta from my third pregnancy too. Maybe it could help me both ways?
Wow Chicago you are really big huh?! I'm only just starting to get people notice I'm pregnant lol. My bump is teeny.
Babybump- that's good your midwife is getting you checked out though. Did she say how far behind you are measuring? At my 28 week app my midwife told me I was measuring 2 weeks behind what I should after she measured me with the tape but she didn't do anything about it and just sent me on my way for 6 weeks! I was so paranoid I booked a private scan to make sure everything was okay which I was really annoyed about.
Caviar- my baby lies on my sciatic nerve all the time and it's really painful! It's seems to be worse in the evenings for some reason. I've actually stood up to go to the kitchen or something and my legs have just given way from the pain and I've ended up falling to my knees. It's awful x
Babybump- that's good your midwife is getting you checked out though. Did she say how far behind you are measuring? At my 28 week app my midwife told me I was measuring 2 weeks behind what I should after she measured me with the tape but she didn't do anything about it and just sent me on my way for 6 weeks! I was so paranoid I booked a private scan to make sure everything was okay which I was really annoyed about.
Caviar- my baby lies on my sciatic nerve all the time and it's really painful! It's seems to be worse in the evenings for some reason. I've actually stood up to go to the kitchen or something and my legs have just given way from the pain and I've ended up falling to my knees. It's awful x
Wow Chicago you are really big huh?! I'm only just starting to get people notice I'm pregnant lol. My bump is teeny.
Babybump- that's good your midwife is getting you checked out though. Did she say how far behind you are measuring? At my 28 week app my midwife told me I was measuring 2 weeks behind what I should after she measured me with the tape but she didn't do anything about it and just sent me on my way for 6 weeks! I was so paranoid I booked a private scan to make sure everything was okay which I was really annoyed about.
Caviar- my baby lies on my sciatic nerve all the time and it's really painful! It's seems to be worse in the evenings for some reason. I've actually stood up to go to the kitchen or something and my legs have just given way from the pain and I've ended up falling to my knees. It's awful x
Babybump- that's good your midwife is getting you checked out though. Did she say how far behind you are measuring? At my 28 week app my midwife told me I was measuring 2 weeks behind what I should after she measured me with the tape but she didn't do anything about it and just sent me on my way for 6 weeks! I was so paranoid I booked a private scan to make sure everything was okay which I was really annoyed about.
Caviar- my baby lies on my sciatic nerve all the time and it's really painful! It's seems to be worse in the evenings for some reason. I've actually stood up to go to the kitchen or something and my legs have just given way from the pain and I've ended up falling to my knees. It's awful x
