Hello babies! - IAB's weekly threads. D days and newborns :)

[admiral765]

Welcome jeege!

NotNic can you please add me to front page?13th June xx
My belly button is flat! Lol! Didn't pop with my girl and I hope it doesn't this time! Xx

 

[bumpycat]

Isn't it funny how we all get different bumps and skin stretching reactions? My bellybutton is still deeply indented because of scar tissue. I'd be very surprised if it popped out. It hurts sometimes, though, as the scar tissue does not stretch easily. I've only got stretch marks around my bellybutton and around my two little laparoscopy scars, just above my hipbones, but I suspect there are lots more coming, I can feel the slight ridginess under the skin. My tattoo is on the top part of my left breast, so it still looks exactly as it always has, even though I got it when I was 20 and my boobs were about 4 cup sizes smaller then than they are now!

Two of the women at yoga were at 40+3 and 39+4 yesterday, and we're all wondering if they'll be there next Monday. They're the first ones to give birth that I've got to know fairly well, and after them, there's only 2 more women (38 and 34 weeks) before it's technically my turn! 33 weeks today, it's getting closer (cue Jaws music). I'm going to be a mum in maybe as little as 5 weeks! That's not much time at all...

 

[Jeege]

Hi Notnic, yes u can add me to the list at beginning of thread. I know I must b mad having people back after communion, but she needs her day and will b lovely for her to have a big party all in her honour.
Talking about people around u nearly popping, my best friend is pg, she only has 4 weeks left and I tell her what a bitch she is every day.!! So jealous

 

[bumpycat]

Totally off topic, but I am watching the 2nd half of the BBC Pride & Prejudice adaptation tonight for the millionth time and loving it. Wet Mr Darcy, woohoo!

 

[StaceyKor]

Aaaah...i just found this thread. Lol...i'm soooo behind!! How are you all doing ladies?? Ur all just about ready to change fruits, yay!! I have my 34 week midwife appointment on thursday...and have no real updates apart from that.
Hope ur all doing well xx

 

[NotNic]

Hiya Stacey. Good to hear from you and good luck for tomorrow. xx

AFM - I have 50 days to go Anyone else getting really painful braxton hicks right now? I keep waking up with them and they are NOT nice.

 

[akerie]

I have been getting stronger BH they sometimes trick me into thinking I am going into pre-term labor..YIKES!!! I had a Dr's appt. yesterday with my regular Dr, and it was not a good one sadly she stated that my pressures and the swelling are getting worse and wanted me to go to L&D I told her I would rahter wait to hear what my other Dr says tomorrow she was not happy with me, I am on restriction at work and supposed to be at home but its very hard with an active toddler , I see my specialist today she is awesome lady. My regular Dr said that if my specialist decides to induce me today I will have to I was an emotional wreck I told her I would take it easy I just need to be closer to his due date, I am going to keep my fingers crossed and hope for good news. My appt is at 2:15 today and I am going to stay positive!!!!!!!!!!! Sorry if my words don't make sense I am just a basket case at the moment....

 

[NotNic]

My fingers are crossed for you Akerie. Can someone take you toddler for a few hours this morning to give you some time for yourself? Let us know how you get on. xx

 

[akerie]

My fingers are crossed for you Akerie. Can someone take you toddler for a few hours this morning to give you some time for yourself? Let us know how you get on. xx

Thank you so much, I am at work at the moment with restrictions to not get out of my chair, I work at a clinic. And with my little girl I need help afer work with her, her father and I do not live together just yet we are working on that and yes thats a whole other subject..LOL I will post an update in the morning.

 

[Oddori]

Hi everyone
Hope everyone's feeling alright this week!

I've been signed off work today until 36 weeks when I'll start my Mat leave early.
Must say I'm a tad annoyed I won't be back as I'm one of those rare breeds that actually loves their job! Now I won't be back for a year.. Mental!
Had our first antenatal class on Monday & it was pretty informative. Hubby found it really helpful too.
Had a few moments over the last week or so when it hit me - Bloody hell I'm going to be a Mum soon!

IAB - Glad you're no longer contracting & that your wee one is staying where she is
Akerie - Hope everything goes smoothly at your appointment
NotNic - Can you please add me to the front page - 7th June, ta

 

[NotNic]

Done honey. Sorry to hear that you are at home now. I have this week off, but I'm not ready to give up work either yet. The lie ins have been useful though!

 

[admiral765]

Good luck at your appointment akerie! Xx

 

[Iamblessed]

good luck akerie! Hope no induction today!

 

[bumpycat]

Good luck akerie, hope it has gone well and you're home resting now!

 

[Sunshine12]

good luck akerie. x

 

[NotNic]

Akerie how did your appointment go? x

 

[StaceyKor]

Good luck akerie, hope your appointment went well x

IAB...how r u doing hun??x

 

[NotNic]

I've just realised that you said that you would post in the morning

 

[Iamblessed]

stacey I am ok but contracting alot and haven't felt good in awhile. not sure whats going on. anyway how are all you ladies?!

 

[bumpycat]

Hi ladies,

Iamblessed - hope you are able to get some sleep and feeling better this morning (well I guess it is the middle of the night for you right now)!
Akerie - looking forward to that update

I like Thursdays - they're the heaviest seminar schedule day of the week at my work, so if there are interesting speakers and I don't feel like working on my own projects, I can go learn cool science stuff all day. Today's one of those.

My LO's kicking and wriggling so much that I had a hard time getting to sleep last night. I have no idea how much movement is supposed to be normal but at least it is consistent and I guess that is what's important? This morning was hilarious. I sat down to breakfast with my OH, LO had been quiet since I woke up, and as soon as I picked up my fork I got the most massive kick, like "come ON, feed me!!!". It reminded me of the plant from Little Shop of Horrors.