January Jellybeans 2013!...

[snowangel187]

She looked through the calendar on every other day and there's nothing available. We stood there, on the phone with the hospital for 10 minutes and it's the only day they had. I have no choice unless I go into labor early.

I don't know the area you live in, but is there another hospital nearby you could deliver at? My dr delivers at two hospitals.

 

[sassy_mom]

She looked through the calendar on every other day and there's nothing available. We stood there, on the phone with the hospital for 10 minutes and it's the only day they had. I have no choice unless I go into labor early.

What if 5 people come in and need emergency surgery ... are they too booked for that??? Seems odd that they can't manage to find some room somewhere.

I am really sorry. Maybe will come on its own day and it won't be a holiday.

 

[Lillian33]

So sorry you got the news you didn't want Ducky fingers crossed boop decides to come early! Big hugs.

Breast pumps (specifically Medela double electric) are even more expensive here-about $700 for one that costs $250 in the US!!! Thankfully my mum is bringing me one back at Xmas from the US & I have a NZ cord to plug it in here-so expensive!! Hopefully like the other ladies your insurance will cover it Jrow!!

 

[mellywelly]

Ducky sorry you didn't get a date you wanted. I am actually willing my baby to come New Year's Eve, maybe I could pinch your time slot

 

[els1022]

I don't want the baby to be born on New Years Eve.

Sorry, Ducky. When baby gets old enough to celebrate I bet he/she will love that his birthday is a day where everyone celebrates!! I have a couple of friends who are born on 12/31 and 1/1 and they love it!
On another note, you could try all those tips to get labor started a few days before that...exercise, sex If you go into labor they have to do the c section!

 

[DittyByrd]

Holy baby up in my ribs, batman!

I have gotten through half of Ina May's guide to breastfeeding and it's great! If you want a good reference for first time breastfeeding moms, I think this is it! I also just received the Guide to Childbirth, can't wait to dig in!

After reading lots and having a few classes, I am convinced I want to do this naturally. I hesitate to tell anyone because the peanut gallery starts chiming in about labor pain, etc.

 

[mellywelly]

Holy baby up in my ribs, batman!

I have gotten through half of Ina May's guide to breastfeeding and it's great! If you want a good reference for first time breastfeeding moms, I think this is it! I also just received the Guide to Childbirth, can't wait to dig in!

After reading lots and having a few classes, I am convinced I want to do this naturally. I hesitate to tell anyone because the peanut gallery starts chiming in about labor pain, etc.

I'm hoping to manage on just gas and air. I didn't even get a contraction with ds though, so I'm clueless about how much it will hurt , but I'm staying in my little bubble of ignorance

 

[snowangel187]

Holy baby up in my ribs, batman!

I have gotten through half of Ina May's guide to breastfeeding and it's great! If you want a good reference for first time breastfeeding moms, I think this is it! I also just received the Guide to Childbirth, can't wait to dig in!

After reading lots and having a few classes, I am convinced I want to do this naturally. I hesitate to tell anyone because the peanut gallery starts chiming in about labor pain, etc.

I def know what u mean about baby in the ribs. It's like it's her new favorite place.

You can do it without meds. I did. just tell them at the hospital when u check in you don't want them to offer u pain meds. There are plenty of things u can do to distract yourself from the pain. They've done it for years. you're a strong woman

 

[claireb86]

Ducky - my birthday is New Year's Eve, it's not too bad. Of course it's hard to book say a meal somewhere on the day as everything is booked fast and expensive.

 

[duckytwins]

I dunno, I guess I was just hoping baby didn't have to share a birthday with a holiday...

 

[JCh]

I dunno, I guess I was just hoping baby didn't have to share a birthday with a holiday...

Ducky - use this link and try all u can for a different date sooner? Lots of ways to help bring on labor!

https://wrylilt.hubpages.com/hub/Ways-to-induce-Labour-Naturally

 

[snowangel187]

I dunno, I guess I was just hoping baby didn't have to share a birthday with a holiday...

Look at it this way. It's better then sharing it with Christmas. And they'll always have their bday off from school. Which is big for kids.

 

[jrowenj]

anybody else have soreness/pain in the va jay jay muscles??

 

[DeedeeBeester]

anybody else have soreness/pain in the va jay jay muscles??

I'm always peeking at your counter... 34! WOW!!!

 

[Nikkilewis14]

No soreness yet for me but your 3 weeks ahead of me jamie lol....isnt 34 weeks when you start dropping? That may be why!

 

[Nikkilewis14]

Just got back from the drs and I'm crushed. Unless Boop decides to make an early appearance, my csection is booked for New Year's Eve. Not at all what I expected to hear.

Omg i would be over the moon! Lol....you can claim her on your taxes lol

Im just kidding, but hubby and I both said we would love ella to come exactly at 37 weeks dec 31st ....new years eve! But i know that may still be too earlyand she needs at least another week to plump up!

 

[Soniamillie01]

Sorry to hear that ducky, I would maybe call them and see if they can move into jan slightly?

Thanks for your comments re DH being away ladies, I'm trying to tire myself out, first time for everything I guess, so I sleep. Bless DH he is so ill with a really bad cough and chest infection but has gone off to work as doesn't feel he can phone in sick only having been there for a week. He did ok sleeping today. Finishes at 7am, was asleep by 8, slept till 12 then 2-5ish, just hope he can get some more in tomorrow. I already feel like I've not seen him as have been out this evening but normal nights will be ok as we'll have time from when I get in to when he goes to be together. Was lovely him getting in to bed this morning and waking me up. Bump was very quite last night so wonder if he could sense daddy wasn't here, wishful thinking maybe

As you know I've always wanted a water birth and plan on asking for one all being well. Well tonight I went to a water birth class at the hospital and it was nothing like I expected. I don't actually know what I was expecting but she was a very honest midwife which I think is good in one way but maybe says a little too much in another way! Some ladies left as they didn't feel comfortable watching a video which she didn't really say was optional and I wonder if they are now really put off?

I can't believe how quick the time is now flying! Just yesterday is felt like Monday and this week is now nearly over! God, 33 weeks - where did that come from? Lol! A friend of mine has just found out she is expecting and is 7 weeks, she was like when I'm due you'll have a 6 month old child! Crazy (but good crazy)!

Am I the only one whose boobs aren't leaking yet? I do worry that I won't be able to breastfeed as I had a mastoplexy in 2005 and that's one of the potential side effects. Also my boobs have not grown at all, don't get me wrong they were big to start with and if anything they have got slightly smaller.

 

[darkstar]

Sorry to hear that ducky, I would maybe call them and see if they can move into jan slightly?

Thanks for your comments re DH being away ladies, I'm trying to tire myself out, first time for everything I guess, so I sleep. Bless DH he is so ill with a really bad cough and chest infection but has gone off to work as doesn't feel he can phone in sick only having been there for a week. He did ok sleeping today. Finishes at 7am, was asleep by 8, slept till 12 then 2-5ish, just hope he can get some more in tomorrow. I already feel like I've not seen him as have been out this evening but normal nights will be ok as we'll have time from when I get in to when he goes to be together. Was lovely him getting in to bed this morning and waking me up. Bump was very quite last night so wonder if he could sense daddy wasn't here, wishful thinking maybe

As you know I've always wanted a water birth and plan on asking for one all being well. Well tonight I went to a water birth class at the hospital and it was nothing like I expected. I don't actually know what I was expecting but she was a very honest midwife which I think is good in one way but maybe says a little too much in another way! Some ladies left as they didn't feel comfortable watching a video which she didn't really say was optional and I wonder if they are now really put off?

I can't believe how quick the time is now flying! Just yesterday is felt like Monday and this week is now nearly over! God, 33 weeks - where did that come from? Lol! A friend of mine has just found out she is expecting and is 7 weeks, she was like when I'm due you'll have a 6 month old child! Crazy (but good crazy)!

Am I the only one whose boobs aren't leaking yet? I do worry that I won't be able to breastfeed as I had a mastoplexy in 2005 and that's one of the potential side effects. Also my boobs have not grown at all, don't get me wrong they were big to start with and if anything they have got slightly smaller.

I'm birthing at a small hospital (little chance of epidural) and I can't water birth because they don't have the devices to lift you out of the water if there are complications so the pools are only used to help during the earlier stages of labour. I found with my first babies though I hated being in the water, it's funny once you're in labour sometimes the ideas you had are suddenly not appealing to you. I wouldn't even go near the pool with my first when I was going natural and if anyone suggested it they got a firm "NO!" from me yet I had thought it was a great idea until I was in labour.

My boobs aren't leaking either. They have never leaked in either of my earlier pregnancies and yet after I gave birth both times I was engorged with an over supply of milk once it came in. I wouldn't worry about it.

 

[Soniamillie01]

Thanks hun x

 

[jrowenj]

my boobs don't really "leak" only if i squeeze them then a teeny bit of clear liquid comes out