Due Sept 2017

[Tess08]

Best of luck today with ur section DJ if you didn’t go into labour on your own yesterday! X

 

[Babybump2017]

Congratulations tess!! I love his name - my nephew is called Zak 😍 quick labours seem to be a trend in this thread - I’m sure 3 or 4 of us had super quick labours right?

DJ I’m hoping something would’ve happened before the 24 hours was up, FX you can avoid the section if so! If not, just think it is probably safer for both you and baby at this point to go with it, and that’s most important right? 💖 thinking of you

 

[MrsKChicago]

Fast labors and stubborn babies seem to be the theme, don't they?

Good luck, DJ!

 

[Babybump2017]

Definitely! Although Layla was quite the opposite and couldn’t wait to get out

How’s Valentine? Again, i just love her name ��

So, has anyone had the whole ‘OH yes you will have another’ yet? Everyone who’s asked me how it was, naturally I say ‘never again’ and every time it’s ‘they all say that’ .. but although my labour lasted half an hour I genuinely could never see myself being able to go through that level of pain again. Me, Layla and OH went out for dinner the other night to a local Mexican with friends so they could meet the baby. One of the first things said was ‘ooooh you’ll have to have a boy now! When’s the next one?!’ And then the words come out of my OH’s mouth - ‘probably within the next couple of years’ I almost fell off my chair! Alright for you to say eh buddy l

Totally changing the subject. Those of you that already had children before this time around, how’ve long did you wait before sex? And did it hurt? We did it the other night, I was actually just under a month postpartum and it didn’t hurt but down below didn’t exactly feel the same? I know it’s never going to be identical to how it was pre baby. I don’t know if it’s in my head because OH said he didn’t notice it, but I feel like it isn’t anywhere near as, tight? As it was before sorry for being so too the point! I clearly don’t beat around the bush

 

[Tess08]

Definitely! Although Layla was quite the opposite and couldn’t wait to get out

How’s Valentine? Again, i just love her name ��

So, has anyone had the whole ‘OH yes you will have another’ yet? Everyone who’s asked me how it was, naturally I say ‘never again’ and every time it’s ‘they all say that’ .. but although my labour lasted half an hour I genuinely could never see myself being able to go through that level of pain again. Me, Layla and OH went out for dinner the other night to a local Mexican with friends so they could meet the baby. One of the first things said was ‘ooooh you’ll have to have a boy now! When’s the next one?!’ And then the words come out of my OH’s mouth - ‘probably within the next couple of years’ I almost fell off my chair! Alright for you to say eh buddy l

Totally changing the subject. Those of you that already had children before this time around, how’ve long did you wait before sex? And did it hurt? We did it the other night, I was actually just under a month postpartum and it didn’t hurt but down below didn’t exactly feel the same? I know it’s never going to be identical to how it was pre baby. I don’t know if it’s in my head because OH said he didn’t notice it, but I feel like it isn’t anywhere near as, tight? As it was before sorry for being so too the point! I clearly don’t beat around the bush

Haha over time u will slowly forget how sore it was and then u can decide if u want another! I found the older Lucy got the more desperate I was for a baby again and the pain of labour didn’t even enter my thought process. I said 4 days ago after having him with no pain relief ‘never again!!’ But already the baby fever is taking over n I’m now thinking ‘oh one more in a couple of years wouldn’t hurt 😋’.

After my daughter I waited 8 weeks to have sex. I was terrified about how sore it was going to be so I waited until the first night she stayed over with my parents so I could have a few drinks to give me the courage! I actually felt tighter tho and I think it’s because the stitched me up tighter lol. This time I had no stitches tho so I’m worried it might feel different this time too. Did u get stitched? X

 

[MrsKChicago]

I'm right there with you, it took me ages to be ready for another baby even knowing we wanted two. Even with an epidural, I didn't know how I'd do it again. It fades over time, when the amnesia sets in

I don't even remember when we had sex after Teddy. It was a long time before we came out of the newborn fog, and he hated being put down and wouldn't sleep in the crib. I really wasn't interested for awhile, but I had stitches and it did take awhile for everything to feel normal again.

Valentine is great! I thought Teddy was easy but she's a little dream baby. Very happy to just go with the flow, I hope it sticks around as she gets older.

 

[Babybump2017]

Haha I think it’s just the most overtly used phrase ever isn’t it? Already I’ve forgotten the extent of the pain if I’m honest but I just know at the time I thought I was gonna die lol ��

Yeah same here - this happened after an anniversary meal out where I had a few glasses of wine so I think that is the reason why I felt brave enough. I only had one stitch and she said I didn’t need it but she said she had already threaded it so might aswell

 

[DJ987]

Our bump turned ! Maxwell Henry was born yesterday at 9.33am weighing a whopping 8lb 6oz. He did come via c section in the end but we got the screen down like with Isaac and also had delayed cord clamping which we didn't get before. We are on !

 

[MrsKChicago]

Congratulations!!

 

[Tess08]

Our bump turned ! Maxwell Henry was born yesterday at 9.33am weighing a whopping 8lb 6oz. He did come via c section in the end but we got the screen down like with Isaac and also had delayed cord clamping which we didn't get before. We are on !

Congrats DJ! Delighted for u are we still waiting on any other babies then lol? X

 

[Babybump2017]

Fantastic!! massive congratulations DJ!

I’m not sure? I feel like there’s some ladies who use to post lots in this thread but maybe just haven’t logged in for some weeks/months?

 

[gingmg]

Congrats DJ!

 

[Babybump2017]

Today was a crap day.

I met in town with one of my friends who I’ve known since we were probably four years old. She was holding Layla and it looked as if she was getting a little tearful and then just came out with it .. she went to the hospital for sharp pains in her back and gut. They’ve been TTC for months yet every month it’s negative tests. They scheduled her in for a scan to make sure it was nothing serious and it turns out she was pregnant with twins. One had died hense the pain, the other strong. This morning just before she met me for lunch,, she had the same pain again. She’s petrified the same thing is happening but her scan isn’t until tomorrow morning. Pray for her

 

[MrsKChicago]

Oh no! I hope everything is ok with the second twin and it was just some kind of after pain. Heartbreaking

 

[Savasanna]

So sad to hear that, baby bump! Sending good thoughts to your friend

 

[MrsKChicago]

How's everyone doing? I ventured out with both kids yesterday, just to McDonald's so Teddy could run around. The stroller is a beast with the bassinet on it! Poor Ted was squished into his seat likes he was in a little tent. I think I'll be doing a lot of babywearing until Val can use a regular seat, it's too bad they didn't make the bassinet just a little smaller so he could forward face.

Valentine is growing so fast, she's a little chunk. She's grown almost 2 inches and she's about nine pounds - about 12oz above birth weight. I took a before and after of her in the same dress, less than 2 weeks apart (except it's backwards so it's really an after and before).

Things are evening out with Teddy. He's still acting out some for attention but he's starting to get back to his normal self. He asks to hold the baby all the time, it's so cute.

 

[Tess08]

How's everyone doing? I ventured out with both kids yesterday, just to McDonald's so Teddy could run around. The stroller is a beast with the bassinet on it! Poor Ted was squished into his seat likes he was in a little tent. I think I'll be doing a lot of babywearing until Val can use a regular seat, it's too bad they didn't make the bassinet just a little smaller so he could forward face.

Valentine is growing so fast, she's a little chunk. She's grown almost 2 inches and she's about nine pounds - about 12oz above birth weight. I took a before and after of her in the same dress, less than 2 weeks apart (except it's backwards so it's really an after and before).

Things are evening out with Teddy. He's still acting out some for attention but he's starting to get back to his normal self. He asks to hold the baby all the time, it's so cute.

Oh wow it sounds like she’s doing great and she is super cute. My daughter is the same with Zack. She can’t get enough of him. It’s sctually a big help to me coz she will hold him for like an hour straight and I can get my housework done lol.

I was at my daughters stay and play session for parents at nursery and all I got from everyone was ‘oh my god what are you doing out of the house?!’ Haha. I had Zack on Friday and this was the Tuesday. I think we are doing pretty good. I was worried at first he wasn’t taking a lot of milk from me because he was looking for a feed constantly but the midwife weighed him the other day and he had only lost 1oz in weight so she said whatever I’m doing, I’m doing it right. I can’t bring myself to nurse him in public though so I’m expressing every time we are going out somewhere which is working out pretty well x

 

[MrsKChicago]

Sounds like he's doing great! I'd really encourage working up your nerve to just nurse once he's older. I pump for going out sometimes too, but with Teddy he often wanted a top up after a bottle or I'd misjudge how long we'd be out, and I had no choice but to nurse. If you get some nursing tops with the hidden panels it's very discreet once they're good at latching quickly. Even moreso if you learn to nurse him in a baby carrier, nobody will know what you're doing. I never got the hang of newborn nursing in a ring sling so I'm really looking forward to Val fitting in my buckle carrier so I can nurse on the move again.

 

[gingmg]

Hi! Sounds like you both are doing well and that your older ones are adjusting nicely. My toddler is just coming around now. Its been a tough transition for him. Crying all the time over everything, waking up at night, not napping, he even lashed out and tried to hit him a few times-it's been tough! He told me to put his brother back in my belly! He's finally sleeping again and everything else is starting to get better too. He doesn't do well with change or when something is different to begin with, so this has totally thrown him for a loop, but it's finally getting better and he's finding his new normal. Yesterday was my first day alone and I have to say it went surprisingly well. I think we are finally finding our groove.

Chicago- she's so adorable!

Tess I'm glad you are having a better experience nursing this time. I remember you saying it was a struggle with your first. I've found that certain things that have gone better this time have helped heal some of things that didn't go as well the first time around- if that makes any sense. I wear nursing tank tops instead of bras and it helps make nursing in public pretty easy and discrete. I'm trying to get the hang of nursing either in the wrap or the ergo, but haven't quite figured it out yet.

 

[Tess08]

I would love to be able to nurse in public but he is still messing about a bit with latching on. I have a nursing shawl that I tried to use the other day when out for lunch but he was taking forever to latch on and I think he was too hot under it which made both of us all flustered so that’s really put me off. Like you say though, maybe I’ll find it easier when he’s older and better at latching quickly.

Aw ging that sounds like it’s been tough for you. Glad to hear your son is getting better now though.

I know we have all just had our babies but is anyone else planning any more lol? My DH is adamant we are done with the 2 we have but I’ve always wanted 3 and still do even though we have 1 of each now so I am really hoping he changes his mind x