Due Sept 2017

[Tess08]

Good idea with freezing the leftovers. I'd love to say we're organized enough for that, but I doubt we are. haha. Maybe we should just make a list of some of our favorite super easy & quick meals on hand. When our families come we could always send them to pick up some groceries so that at least takes the "what do you want to have for dinner" question off the table. That's actually not a bad idea.. I'm going to work on that tonight!

I'm going to start a thread about this as well but I wanted to ask you ladies as well - for those who have given birth before, what do you prefer to wear during labor/delivery?

I just wore a normal nightdress in labour the first time n I've got a new one to wear this time. It got in a bit of a mess first time around because I haemhorraged after she was born so I got a cheap one this time lol x

 

[Savasanna]

I was considering a night-dress type thing. I actually have one (that I sometimes wear as a day dress around my house because it's so freaking comfy) that is super soft and stretchy, but low cut/fitted at the boobs, that I was considering. I figured that would be an easy thing to pull up for cervical tests, but then still be wearing clothes while I'm walking around the room.

Also the top is so stretchy that, if I did wear it for the actual delivery, it could easily be pulled down for skin to skin time.

My only thought with that is, will I be so uncomfortable that clothes are bothersome. (i.e., will I want to be wearing as close to nothing as possible?)

 

[Tess08]

Good idea with freezing the leftovers. I'd love to say we're organized enough for that, but I doubt we are. haha. Maybe we should just make a list of some of our favorite super easy & quick meals on hand. When our families come we could always send them to pick up some groceries so that at least takes the "what do you want to have for dinner" question off the table. That's actually not a bad idea.. I'm going to work on that tonight!

I'm going to start a thread about this as well but I wanted to ask you ladies as well - for those who have given birth before, what do you prefer to wear during labor/delivery?

I just wore a normal nightdress in labour the first time n I've got a new one to wear this time. It got in a bit of a mess first time around because I haemhorraged after she was born so I got a cheap one this time lol x

 

[bumbleberry]

Hi all, I've been MIA for a while, so hectic that time has just flown by and I can't believe we're all getting so close.

Hope everyone is doing ok?

Just had a read through the last few posts and catching up...

I'm the same as Tess and just wore normal nightdresses last time (cheap ones in a larger size) and they were fine. Will probably do the same this time round as well.

I've only had a couple of occasions where I've had noticeable BH and they weren't too painful, just uncomfortable.

AFM - is anyone else's partner doing the nesting thing? I've not started yet, will probably do so when I'm finally finished work but my OH is on a mission!! We've been decorating the dining room and the lounge, I just can't keep up!! haha.

 

[MrsKChicago]

Last time I brought some cheap nightgowns but ended up in the hospital gown just for convenience. I had a lightweight short robe that was perfect when I was in and out of the shower and for visitors.

The hospital gowns kind of annoyed me after, but I didn't like the nightgowns I brought for nursing and I didn't want to wear even yoga pants, so I mostly stayed in them until I went home.

This time I bought a "fancy" hospital gown. It was inexpensive enough that I won't mind if it's ruined, but has better coverage than the regular ones because it's not open in the back. It snaps down at the shoulders for easy skin to skin, and it has pockets! I'll probably buy a cheap clearance bikini for the tub, since I'm hoping for a water birth this time, or at least to be in the tub for transition.

I also bought a simple nursing nightgown for after, and I'll probably buy one more now that I've seen it in person and know I like it. And of course my robe is coming along again. I guess I'd better pack soon.

We visited my friend in the next state over who borrowed all our big newborn gear and brought it home. She has a stroller bassinet that should be compatible with our stroller that we're borrowing, too. It worked out well having babies close in age, so much stuff only lasts about five or six months and costs so much.

 

[Savasanna]

Thanks everyone! I was leaning toward picking up another night gown and you all have convinced me. If anyone is interested/curious - I have this one ( https://www.target.com/p/women-s-pa...gilligan-o-malley-153/-/A-51886556?lnk=search) and I love it. Soooo comfortable! I'm going to pick up a second this week to pack for the hospital.

 

[MrsKChicago]

I looked at that at Target, it looks so comfy!

This is the labor gown I ended up with: https://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B0718Y5Q2H/ref=ya_aw_oh_bia_dp?ie=UTF8&psc=1

And this is the nursing nightgown. It was hard to find something without skinny straps, especially in plus sizes. It'll be good to have something a little more presentable for visitors, and it's not cut so my boobs are falling out
https://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B071ZL1RFP/ref=ya_aw_oh_bia_dp?ie=UTF8&psc=1

 

[gingmg]

I wore a stretchy nightgown too, I think it was from target, probably similar to the link you posted sav. Easy enough to check me and pull up higher for the actual delivery so it didn't get ruined and I just threw on yoga pants for when we walked the halls. I just had to give them permission to cut it off/ruin it should an emergency happen. So much more comfortable (emotionally speaking too) than a hospital gown.

 

[Savasanna]

I had no idea that the nightgown/dress would be the clear winner! Thanks everyone!

 

[Babybump2017]

I went and got a boyfriend type shirt, pyjama type material but a button up shirt to actually give birth in. It's night dress length. That way they can get to me pretty easily and when she's born all someone has to do is unbutton it and put her on me. I finally finished my hospital bag today. I feel like it weighs a ton

 

[Savasanna]

Our bags are pretty much packed as well. Maybe a few additional loose ends to throw in there (snacks and a water bottle for my wife, etc.) but most of it is ready to go.

Also - Happy August! Some of us will likely have babies this month! Eeak!

 

[ladybrown33]

Happy August!!

I went in for an NST this morning and ended up with an urgent ultrasound but baby is fine. She is extremely large 6lbs 13 oz so I may end up having a c section if I wait until closer to my due date to deliver. I don't see my doctor until next Tuesday and we will iron out the details then.

 

[Dani_b]

Went for. My 34 week appointment today (33+5) and baby is happily head down ��

 

[Savasanna]

We're head down, too! Although she's been head down since like 28 weeks or something. Good thing as I've heard scary things about trying to turn the baby this late in the game.

Lady - is 6lbs really crazy large for 34 weeks? My last growth scan was 32 weeks and she was just under 4lbs. So if you assume the whole .5lb/week growth, that would've made her about 5lbs at 34 weeks. So I guess that's a pound smaller.. but they also had her in the 37th percentile for weight so you'd think a little larger wouldn't be that much of an issue.

In any event - I don't know what I'm talking about, your OB/midwife does.

Can't believe we're going to meet our babes so soon!

 

[Babybump2017]

Blimey! She's a big baby already isn't she! I doubt they will let you go to 40 weeks. When I had urgent growth ultrasound at 34 weeks she was 4lb 9. I wonder what they'll say at your next app, you'll have to update us! Either way she's healthy that's all that matters

 

[Savasanna]

I also just realized you said 6lbs 13 oz.. so that's an approximate 2 lb difference, not 1. Sorry - I was reading quickly.

 

[MrsKChicago]

That's only a couple ounces less than Teddy was at birth, at 41 weeks. She'll be a big girl!

I can't believe we're already at the labor and birth talk stage. Is the time flying by for anyone else?

 

[ladybrown33]

I always keep in mind that the measurements can be off at this point but it is scary that the time is near. It may only be a couple more weeks at the most

 

[Savasanna]

I had some pretty solid braxton hicks again last night, lasting consistently for about 2 hours and then on and off for another 2(ish). I have a question about the consistent part. They weren't coming and going, in the sense that I would imagine a contraction would. Rather it was a constant tightness/pain that would change in intensity, but was regularly there. Is this normal? Is this how labor contractions go? Or is the time between contractions during labor actually pain free?

And I use the word "pain" because I would definitely describe it as more than discomfort, but it wasn't painful enough to be worried or warrant a phone call to my doctor. I was able to speak/breath/walk/etc - but, like I said, it was definitely more than uncomfortable, at times.

 

[MrsKChicago]

There's generally a real break between contractions, though some women with back labor have lingering pain. Even during pushing I remember moments of respite between contractions.