January Jellybeans 2013!...

[Soniamillie01]

Gosh the weeks sure seem to be rolling into one another now. Can't believe I'm 34 weeks Wednesday - AHHH only 6 to go and that's assuming we go full term. Everyone still saying I'll be early, even the consultant thinks the same!

Trying to wind down at work now but it's really not working, just so much to do. My boss wants to go back to the drawing board with interviews for my replacement, even though I keep stressing that we have no time! Hey ho I'm leaving them to get on with it now.

Had my last ante natal today and was all about breast feeding and caring for your baby, was an amazing class. They also gave us these little syringes to collect any colostrum leakage in to freeze and take to hospital with us. They also demonstrated self expression and said to start at 36 weeks to get breasts ready to go when baby arrives which should help with a good instant supply. I was worried about not being able to bf due to previous breast surgery so she said give the self expression a try when you get home and see if you have any leakage, if you do then it should be fine. Sure thing I have leakage never thought I'd be happy about that x

 

[Lillian33]

Woohoo for leakage Sonia that's good news though, hopefully you feel you'll be all good with breast feeding now

Jch, so pleased you had such a great baby shower!

Span - wowzers that is a lot of re-usable nappies - well done, you'll be all set!

Nikki and Melly, glad your appointments went well and both your jellybeans are growing nicely

Ditty, I'm sorry you had a little mini break down but dont worry, im sure it's perfectly normal, we're getting so close now the emotions are just intense!

Deedee to your dream! Made me giggle!

I also had an appointment today, all looked well, my boy is still average size but i'll be happy not to have a 10 pounder!

xxx

 

[Lilahbear]

I can't believe how close we are all getting!

I had the past week off work and going back today was so tough. I really wish I could start my maternity leave now as I'm so tired, but I don't finish until 21 December. I know I could leave early, but I want as much time with my baby as possible.

 

[Little J]

melly! good news at ur appointment... ellas runs between 145-160 everytime i go... so maybe its a girl!? cant wait to find out im sure!

Hope it is a girl, hubby would be so thrilled! And baby was asleep too, so hb would be lower than if its moving around I presume?

Braxtons HB is always in the 150's. THe Dr. said he proves the "wives tale" wrong (she didnt believe in it anyways)

 

[Little J]

Gosh the weeks sure seem to be rolling into one another now. Can't believe I'm 34 weeks Wednesday - AHHH only 6 to go and that's assuming we go full term. Everyone still saying I'll be early, even the consultant thinks the same!

Trying to wind down at work now but it's really not working, just so much to do. My boss wants to go back to the drawing board with interviews for my replacement, even though I keep stressing that we have no time! Hey ho I'm leaving them to get on with it now.

Had my last ante natal today and was all about breast feeding and caring for your baby, was an amazing class. They also gave us these little syringes to collect any colostrum leakage in to freeze and take to hospital with us. They also demonstrated self expression and said to start at 36 weeks to get breasts ready to go when baby arrives which should help with a good instant supply. I was worried about not being able to bf due to previous breast surgery so she said give the self expression a try when you get home and see if you have any leakage, if you do then it should be fine. Sure thing I have leakage never thought I'd be happy about that x

One of my friends went into labor 3 weeks early! her belly never grew very big so i thought for sure she would go passed her due date. Even 3 weeks early the baby came out weighing 7lbs even. I put that in perspective for me and think if i go that eraly.... id only have 7 weeks to go!

 

[DeedeeBeester]

Gosh the weeks sure seem to be rolling into one another now. Can't believe I'm 34 weeks Wednesday - AHHH only 6 to go and that's assuming we go full term. Everyone still saying I'll be early, even the consultant thinks the same!

Trying to wind down at work now but it's really not working, just so much to do. My boss wants to go back to the drawing board with interviews for my replacement, even though I keep stressing that we have no time! Hey ho I'm leaving them to get on with it now.

Had my last ante natal today and was all about breast feeding and caring for your baby, was an amazing class. They also gave us these little syringes to collect any colostrum leakage in to freeze and take to hospital with us. They also demonstrated self expression and said to start at 36 weeks to get breasts ready to go when baby arrives which should help with a good instant supply. I was worried about not being able to bf due to previous breast surgery so she said give the self expression a try when you get home and see if you have any leakage, if you do then it should be fine. Sure thing I have leakage never thought I'd be happy about that x

I would'nt mind to go early. I would actually love him here with us for Christmas!

I hope you manage with work and are able to relax sooner!

 

[DeedeeBeester]

melly! good news at ur appointment... ellas runs between 145-160 everytime i go... so maybe its a girl!? cant wait to find out im sure!

Hope it is a girl, hubby would be so thrilled! And baby was asleep too, so hb would be lower than if its moving around I presume?

Braxtons HB is always in the 150's. THe Dr. said he proves the "wives tale" wrong (she didnt believe in it anyways)

Yeah, Matthew is up there too. Haha.

 

[AJThomas]

I wouldn't mind if Cayde is early, as long as he's healthy and doesn't need to go to the NICU or anything, that would break my heart. As long as he can come home with me safe and sound he's welcome to make his appearance.

 

[snowangel187]

Baby's heartbeat ranges from about 135-155.

Well hubby and dd picked up the Christmas tree yesterday and me and dd decorated it today. I love poking at baby too. usually can tell if its her bottom or a foot. With ultrasounds twice a week I know she's head down. it's so weird when she kicks and I can feel her little heal.

Btw I'll be 34 weeks tomorrow so that means I'll be delivering in 5 weeks or less!! Yikes. Time to double check all my to do lists.

 

[darkstar]

Finally got to go to McDonalds and have the McChickens I was craving. Yes McChickens, I ate two. But in my defence they are much smaller than I remember!

Jealous of all your cloth nappies Span! I haven't started collecting any yet because we're going to use disposables through the newborn stage but now I'm wondering whether to just stick with disposables, the cloth are so expensive to buy here ($30-$40 each) plus the cost of washing and the time involved... is anyone else just using disposables?

OH gave me a fright. This baby we were NTNP and were surprised when it happened so soon and we still weren't really decided. OH was hoping for a girl but its a boy. Now he has mentioned casually in conversation that he'd like to try for a girl after this one. I've been telling myself this whole pregnancy that this definitely my last (I'm 35 he's 51) and to treasure this baby because I won't be doing it again and now OH is suggesting another and said well now that we've had to go and buy everything for this one what's one more.. I can't tell if he's serious or not so I need to have a good talk with him at some stage. I was told by two different psychics that I'd have 4 children in my life so maybe.. I guess I'll see how I feel after this one is born. It just blew me away when I had my mind set that this is my last baby ever. He even talked about trying for gender selection to get us a girl. His children from his previous relationship were all boys so he's always wanted a daughter.

 

[darkstar]

Is anyone else getting bugged by people who seem to have a right to know what you will name your baby? We're keeping our name quiet but it's like people don't respect our right to do that. It drives me nuts, one of my best friends is the worst, she always wanted a little boy (and won't be having anymore kids) so she's so excited it's a boy and keeps trying to find out what we're naming him. I'm so glad she doesn't live near me so I can ignore her easier!

 

[Lauren021406]

Is anyone else getting bugged by people who seem to have a right to know what you will name your baby? We're keeping our name quiet but it's like people don't respect our right to do that. It drives me nuts, one of my best friends is the worst, she always wanted a little boy (and won't be having anymore kids) so she's so excited it's a boy and keeps trying to find out what we're naming him. I'm so glad she doesn't live near me so I can ignore her easier!

I get so annoyed bc thats the first question people ask..do you have a name what is it? Can anything be a surprise!!

 

[Nikkilewis14]

Ugh a little bit of laundry and braxton hicks galore! I dont kno about the rest of u ladies, but i feel mine kinda hurt!

 

[snowangel187]

Ugh a little bit of laundry and braxton hicks galore! I dont kno about the rest of u ladies, but i feel mine kinda hurt!

Yes! I have plenty I see on the monitor of my nst's that I don't feel, but then there are plenty I feel before seeing on the monitor.

Dh was renting office space separate from his business and the owner sold it and have the tenants a 4 day notice to get out. Ridiculous and pretty much illegal, but he's an old man who has had a stroke among other health problems in the last few months so everybody is sucking it up. Anyways. I went there to help him pack his stuff and all I was doing was filling boxes with books and knick knacks etc and it set off a ton of contractions. So much so I had to stop and rest and when that didn't stop I decided to call it quits and go home to lay down. I kinda felt bad I couldn't help more, but really don't want to deliver at 34 weeks if I don't have too.

Is anyone else getting bugged by people who seem to have a right to know what you will name your baby? We're keeping our name quiet but it's like people don't respect our right to do that. It drives me nuts, one of my best friends is the worst, she always wanted a little boy (and won't be having anymore kids) so she's so excited it's a boy and keeps trying to find out what we're naming him. I'm so glad she doesn't live near me so I can ignore her easier!

I feel like its acceptable to lie in situations like this. I would just say we are still discussing names or some other excuse.

 

[Lillian33]

Finally got to go to McDonalds and have the McChickens I was craving. Yes McChickens, I ate two. But in my defence they are much smaller than I remember!

Jealous of all your cloth nappies Span! I haven't started collecting any yet because we're going to use disposables through the newborn stage but now I'm wondering whether to just stick with disposables, the cloth are so expensive to buy here ($30-$40 each) plus the cost of washing and the time involved... is anyone else just using disposables?

OH gave me a fright. This baby we were NTNP and were surprised when it happened so soon and we still weren't really decided. OH was hoping for a girl but its a boy. Now he has mentioned casually in conversation that he'd like to try for a girl after this one. I've been telling myself this whole pregnancy that this definitely my last (I'm 35 he's 51) and to treasure this baby because I won't be doing it again and now OH is suggesting another and said well now that we've had to go and buy everything for this one what's one more.. I can't tell if he's serious or not so I need to have a good talk with him at some stage. I was told by two different psychics that I'd have 4 children in my life so maybe.. I guess I'll see how I feel after this one is born. It just blew me away when I had my mind set that this is my last baby ever. He even talked about trying for gender selection to get us a girl. His children from his previous relationship were all boys so he's always wanted a daughter.

I was going to do the same Darkstar, i.e. disposables then move onto cloth, but you're right, the prices here are extortionate so unless my mum can bring me a whole heap back from the US where they're cheaper, I might have to stick with disposables too.

DH must have caused you a fright when you have had it in your head this is your last for some time! Good that you have an open mind though, definitely see how you both are after this little man comes along!

 

[snowangel187]

Finally got to go to McDonalds and have the McChickens I was craving. Yes McChickens, I ate two. But in my defence they are much smaller than I remember!

Jealous of all your cloth nappies Span! I haven't started collecting any yet because we're going to use disposables through the newborn stage but now I'm wondering whether to just stick with disposables, the cloth are so expensive to buy here ($30-$40 each) plus the cost of washing and the time involved... is anyone else just using disposables?

OH gave me a fright. This baby we were NTNP and were surprised when it happened so soon and we still weren't really decided. OH was hoping for a girl but its a boy. Now he has mentioned casually in conversation that he'd like to try for a girl after this one. I've been telling myself this whole pregnancy that this definitely my last (I'm 35 he's 51) and to treasure this baby because I won't be doing it again and now OH is suggesting another and said well now that we've had to go and buy everything for this one what's one more.. I can't tell if he's serious or not so I need to have a good talk with him at some stage. I was told by two different psychics that I'd have 4 children in my life so maybe.. I guess I'll see how I feel after this one is born. It just blew me away when I had my mind set that this is my last baby ever. He even talked about trying for gender selection to get us a girl. His children from his previous relationship were all boys so he's always wanted a daughter.

I've craved McChickens a few times this pregnancy.

Yes I'm doing disposables. I had considered using cloth, but I exclusively breast feed and I figured disposable diapers are one expense I'm allowed. we don't have formula cost. And dh doesn't do diapers so it'd be more work for me. I do think that they're super cute tho and have many friends who use them.

I actually just had a chat with dh about just how many more babies he wanted to have trying for a boy. this pregnancy has been really hard compared to my last so I'm not sure how many more times I'm willing to risk going through this again. I am 28 and personally wanted to be done by 30 so we will see.

 

[ARuppe716]

I love the people who seem offended I won't tell them the name. My dental hygienist actually got huffy with me and kept insisting she wouldnt tell anyone. Hello!! I haven't told my closest friends who stood with me at the altar... Why in the world would I tell you?!

 

[snowangel187]

Hey ladies I just wanted to let you know if you're not stalking Betheneys journal that they are inducing her tomorrow due to the preeclampsia. So keep her in your thoughts. she has been updating her journal, if you want to find her journal I went to the first post on page one of this thread and clicked on it in her signature rather then looking for another post.

 

[darkstar]

Finally got to go to McDonalds and have the McChickens I was craving. Yes McChickens, I ate two. But in my defence they are much smaller than I remember!

Jealous of all your cloth nappies Span! I haven't started collecting any yet because we're going to use disposables through the newborn stage but now I'm wondering whether to just stick with disposables, the cloth are so expensive to buy here ($30-$40 each) plus the cost of washing and the time involved... is anyone else just using disposables?

OH gave me a fright. This baby we were NTNP and were surprised when it happened so soon and we still weren't really decided. OH was hoping for a girl but its a boy. Now he has mentioned casually in conversation that he'd like to try for a girl after this one. I've been telling myself this whole pregnancy that this definitely my last (I'm 35 he's 51) and to treasure this baby because I won't be doing it again and now OH is suggesting another and said well now that we've had to go and buy everything for this one what's one more.. I can't tell if he's serious or not so I need to have a good talk with him at some stage. I was told by two different psychics that I'd have 4 children in my life so maybe.. I guess I'll see how I feel after this one is born. It just blew me away when I had my mind set that this is my last baby ever. He even talked about trying for gender selection to get us a girl. His children from his previous relationship were all boys so he's always wanted a daughter.

I've craved McChickens a few times this pregnancy.

Yes I'm doing disposables. I had considered using cloth, but I exclusively breast feed and I figured disposable diapers are one expense I'm allowed. we don't have formula cost. And dh doesn't do diapers so it'd be more work for me. I do think that they're super cute tho and have many friends who use them.

I actually just had a chat with dh about just how many more babies he wanted to have trying for a boy. this pregnancy has been really hard compared to my last so I'm not sure how many more times I'm willing to risk going through this again. I am 28 and personally wanted to be done by 30 so we will see.

I wanted to be done by 30 and I'm 35 I had my first at 20, my second at 22 and that was going to be it for me

 

[darkstar]

Hey ladies I just wanted to let you know if you're not stalking Betheneys journal that they are inducing her tomorrow due to the preeclampsia. So keep her in your thoughts. she has been updating her journal, if you want to find her journal I went to the first post on page one of this thread and clicked on it in her signature rather then looking for another post.

Oh my goodness. Will be thinking of her for sure.