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[jessop27]

Congratulations Pink

 

[pinkmonki]

Morning ladies

Thank you for the lovely messages. Sorry it's taken so long to come back. Seems my daughter is quite the diva! Before last night I'd only had 40 mins sleep in 60 hours, so to say I was out of it would be an understatement. However last night we managed to go a whole hour between feeds so I've had a few hours sleep and I'm feeling good.

She's a delight, and a greedy young lady. She was feeding constantly but I'm now virtually flooding with colostrum/early milk so she's much more settled. She's an absolute pro at feeding too, we haven't had a single bad latch!! We're going to brave the outdoors today, poor lady doesn't have a single item of clothing that fits since we were expecting a much bigger baby so we're going shopping. I'm also hoping to get my birth story started later.

Anyway I hope you're all well and the next lady in the queue is gearing up nicely! X

 

[sam#3]

Huge congrats pink xxxxxxxx

 

[lousielou]

Congratulations Pink!

I really need to catch up on this thread - hope everyone's well! I was discharged from MW care today but before I left, she asked if I'd come and do a parent-craft class on positive birthing!

 

[PeanutBean]

That's great lousielou!

Huge congrats pink and lovely name!

 

[chuck]

Ack why did I agree to come to the festival in the park. I'm cold and im sick of people getting pissed around me and seeing terrible parenting going on. I'm getting irate at people allowing their babies play with inappropriate things and not putting sun tan lotion on their children who are roaming around unattended!

 

[chuck]

Hmmm been very crampy the past 12 hours or so. All gripping period type cramps at the bottom of my bump. I know it's all good and things are getting closer buy ouch it's making a car journey even mote uncomfy.

 

[PeanutBean]

Exciting chuck!

 

[chuck]

Exciting chuck!

I'm going with grouchy and ouchy rather than excited right now LOL

 

[PeanutBean]

Lol but it still is!

 

[chuck]

Yeah just trying to keep in mind that all jiggles are good but it could be a month yet!

Effing hell I hope not!!

 

[PeanutBean]

If it helps I was only 2 weeks ish after all the niggles started.

 

[SmokyJoe78]

Hmmmm... interesting Chuck - it's been a bit quiet on this thread the last couple of days, we could do with some excitement! Lol

 

[chuck]

I could do without it this week in some ways. MIL is on her way. I really don't want her hanging around while I'm trying to labour!

Although hubby seems to think I can manage working all this week and see what I manage of next <facepalm> So perhaps I am at least a month away!

 

[BrandiCanucks]

Well, I just wanted to say thank you to you ladies for the advice and support. I'm 5 days overdue today but due to family circumstances that cannot be avoided, I am, very unfortunately, opting out of a homebirth. I am disappointed and a little angry with myself but when it comes down to it, it really is in the best interest of my entire family.

If my baby hasn't come by Wednesday night, I will be induced on Thursday morning, therefore, losing out on my homebirth.

So, I just wanted to say thanks to all of you, and good luck to those of you still expecting.

 

[Bournefree]

Congratulations Pink!!!! Well done mummy!

HEY Celesse!!! Long time no hear! So pleased you are expecting again! Go for home VBAC planning! Congratulations¬ !

Oh Brandi!¬! Are YOU happy with that decision? Don&#8217;t just do what is convenient for others (family included) You are only 5 days over EDD, you haven&#8217;t gone post term yet!? Thinking of you - please don&#8217;t leave us, even if you do decide you would like to be induced. We are here for you. XxXx lots of hugs.

XXxXx

 

[caro103]

aww brandi, 2nd what bourne says, so long as it is the right decision for you xx

chuck! hope somthing happens for you just after MIL has left the premisies , believe me I know MIL traumas all too well! lol

 

[BrandiCanucks]

I still plan on a drug-free labour and have told my midwife that no matter how much I kick and scream and beg for the epidural, don't give it to me.

See, my oldest has special needs. Her brain isn't growing, she has seizures, speech and motor delays and much more. I was due April 27 and given that both my kids were born before their due dates (2 days before and 12 days before), I purposely booked all of her followup appointments for May, assuming I wasn't going overdue. She has two therapies this week, today and Friday, a pediatrician appointment tomorrow, and another doctor appointment on Wednesday. Most of these are out of town. My only free day this week is Thursday. Next week is even busier with therapies and specialist appointments coming out the wazoo, including a meeting with the elementary school she'll be attending in September to discuss her needs and to get her a full-time educational assistant. I also have to go back to school next Thursday and Friday to upgrade a certification. If I do not, I cannot return to placement or graduate college on time.

So given these circumstances, and given that my daughter has been waiting, on average, a year for these appointments, I can't afford to play Russian Roulette with when she's going to come vs my daughter's appointments. I can't be left without care for my son, or transportation, and I can't risk Zoe missing her appointments due to labour.

Am I completely happy with the decision? No, absolutely not. I would rather go into labour on my own, but given the circumstances, I just can't risk it.

 

[caro103]

can totally see why hun. Can't be an easy decision though. But like you say so long as you still have control and get the birth you want xx

 

[SmokyJoe78]

Brandi