**~February Lovebugs -The Last Tri~** 37 Blue,41 Pink,26 Yellows

[blackrose]

Hi all...

I'm due February 27th and I'm not sure if I'm a having a boy or a girl yet but I'll pop it on this thread on the 21st... have a scan so will ask them to have a little look!

I'm terrified... I'm not ready to give birth now and it seems like so many ladies here have had their babies early... and yet I'd welcome the loss of some weight and rib kicking!

We're due the same day

 

[bumper]

Hi all...

I'm due February 27th and I'm not sure if I'm a having a boy or a girl yet but I'll pop it on this thread on the 21st... have a scan so will ask them to have a little look!

I'm terrified... I'm not ready to give birth now and it seems like so many ladies here have had their babies early... and yet I'd welcome the loss of some weight and rib kicking!

We're due the same day

Wonder when we will both give birth?!

 

[~lauren~]

Im starting to get really scared about child birth...Does anybody know what the worst bit is supposed to be? Is it the contractions or the pushing phase which causes us poor girlies such excruciating pain?? xxxx

 

[MummyCarly]

Id have to say its the contractions, I never had any problems pushing myself But I think its different for each woman hun My 2nd Time around was much easier because I knew what to expect rather than being scared like I was with my first! But just keep re assuring yourself women do it everyday and I am sure you are a strong woman and will do it with ease too!

Only thing I wish someone had told me was that contractions start easy then gradually get more painful, and although it hurts there's always pain relief to help you. I had my 2nd child naturally and my 1st with a Epidural. Our bodys are strong xoxox Just keep in the mindset and tell yourself over and over that you can do it and you will!!

Hope that helps

 

[bumper]

OH asked how I can speak so calmly about giving birth... I told him it's because zillions of women have done it before me (imagine having to be the first...). That and the fact that he can't see what I'm thinking or feeling... If I could run away just before birth... I'd do it, and come back when it's over!

 

[pinkclaire]

Have you been to antenatel? Although learning about stuff was scary it has really helped me calm down, I feel like I am well informed with my choices. I did pay for the NCT ones which wasn't cheap but I would say definately worth it I have learnt so much and made some great friends.

One thing we learnt is that adreneline makes your labour much worse and the calmer you feel about everything the easier your labour will be. Xx

 

[bumper]

I avoided antenatal... I'm hoping it will come naturally!

 

[Caz-x]

With me (from what I remember haha) it was the pushing the head out that hurt me the most, but I think that it was because my contractions slowed down to almost nothing so I had to do a lot of pushing myself without help. I managed on Tens & Gas n Air. I only swore twice through the whole thing & don't have any really bad memories about any of it to be honest. Each birth is different though, it is gonna hurt no matter what & it is exhausting, but you have to focus on what it is all in aid of, your little baby in your arms as soon as it's over. GL hun & try not to worry too much x

 

[gills8752]

OOhh I ge random scared moments but try to think about the beautiful baby we'll get afterwards! or go watch youtube video's to totally freak me out then whatever happens with me won't be that bad! hahaha

on a good note - i've no food in the house for breakie so I'm having cadburys roses!

 

[Beautywithin]

UPDATED:


The contractions are a killer ( cant even describe the pain ), the pushing was the easy part lol

i was 3cm when i went in with my daughter, and they where killing me then, so time you get to 7 or 8 cm... the pain does become unbearable,

would defo say try the gas and air, it was a life saver, and is all i needed in the end, with my first it was an 8 hour labour all in all, they say with your second its meant to be even quicker, i soooooo hope that is true, because i may need a epi if my labour is more then 8 hours, i could just about deal with the pain last time x

 

[Pixie71]

Ah teal thats really cute, my daughter loves Giraffes, she's nearly a teenager now and still brings her giraffe into bed with her! She has 13 of them but there is a special one that goes everywhere with her more or less still!!!

 

[Pixie71]

Hia, hope it all works out ok, it should do, am nearly 32 weeks myself now, delighted you are getting a girl after 3 boys!

I'm new here, but I would love to join!

I am due with baby #4, I have 3 boys already...7, 5 and 2. And we are expecting a baby GIRL!

I am due Feb. 1st, but I will probably end up having her anytime now...I have been dealing with preterm labour for over a week now, and currently i am sitting at 2-3cm dilated and 70% effaced.

 

[Pixie71]

Hi All, thanks for all the responses to my moan! He sent flowers to my work and called in at 5.15 as he wanted to get books in the library, and asked me when they arrived! He apologised and said he should have listened to me better and should have taken me out for lunch or whatever. Was taken out to dinner by a pal, who when it was her birthday, I took her out, none of her family even called her, so she knew how I felt. After that, we had our evening class (year 3 of a degree programme!! (am I mad!!), I went home to find that he had scrubbed the place from top to bottom, done washing and all the ironing! I dont think he will make that mistake again!!!!

 

[Rach28]

Hi All

Are we keeping well?

I have my 28 week appointment tomorrow with the midwife and plan to talk to her about SPD - as I have been in pain the last couple of weeks, getting worse and agony the last few of days

It hurts to sit, stand, walk, lie down... I cant imagine another 11-12 weeks of this

Is anyone else suffering and know if theres any guidance re: SPD and driving as Im not due to finish work til end of Jan and can do up to 2,000 miles a month for work.... Ive had enough really :O(

 

[Blue_bumpkin]

Could I join you love bugs?

I am due the 13th Feb with a blue bump.

Thanks

 

[teal]

Rach - I hope your appointment goes well tomorrow my midwife referred me to a physiotherapist for spd xx

 

[blackrose]

I have my 28 week appointment tomorrow too . I'm actually a little nervous as I don't know what to expect . OH has another interview tomorrow ( fingers toes and all my bits crossed for him) but I'm bringing my mum , she's so excited bless her .

 

[Dream.A.Dream]

I have my 28 week appointment tomorrow too . I'm actually a little nervous as I don't know what to expect . OH has another interview tomorrow ( fingers toes and all my bits crossed for him) but I'm bringing my mum , she's so excited bless her .

Mine was just the usual hun. Blood pressure, took some blood to check iron levels and antibodies, measured bump, felt tummy, listened to HB. Think that was it

Ladies- What clothes do you have for LO? I have been looking through other threads and worrying I don't have enough. I think I have 12 babygrows in Newborn (up to 10 or 11lbs), no outfits in this size. Then about 5 outfits in 0-3 but only 3 babygrows. I have about 5 vests in each size. Do I need to buy more clothes? xx

 

[MUMOF5]

Id wait before buying too much, as you'll probably find that you will get loads of presents (mainly outfits) from friends, family etc , especially when its your first baby. xx

 

[blackrose]

mumof5 , That's what I'm banking on , this baby is the first grandchild and is already spoilt by my parents and grandparents . I have 12 0-3 months babygros 12 0-3 vests so far . I also have 5 of each in 3-6 month size . I know its not nearly enough but my mum has loads bought too .