January Jellybeans 2013!...

[BlossomJ]

I finish next Friday too. It's very stressful for everyone at the minute as we have lost most of our funding and don't honestly know if we will still be there after April. Stupid thing is work wise we are busier than ever! Feel a bit crappy about leaving really as it couldn't be happening at a worse time.

You'll have other things to think about soon Melly. I know it's not nice leaving people in that position, but there's nothing you can do & I'm sure the news of your baby when they return to work in January will cheer the mood a little

 

[jellybeans]

i'm on fb too add me if you want

https://www.facebook.com/xBubbles.Clarkex?ref=tn_tnmn

It doesn't let me add you. I guess you must only have it for friends of friends?

duh i'm so blonde lol it should work now!

 

[La Mere]

I probably won't be on much later or tomorrow.. Gonna be busy cooking.. But I just wanted to wish all the US ladies a Happy Thanksgiving!! I will probably be back on sometime on Friday or Saturday. Love you ladies, hope you have a great holiday... And to the UK ladies, I hope you have a great weekend as I'm not sure when I'll be back on.

 

[sassy_mom]

I hope Ginger is holding up ok as well. What a hard thing to have to go through right now .... Ginger if you read this ... Hang in there!!! You are being of thought of and I hope for you and the kiddos that you are doing alright. Remember we are here if you need to vent or anything else! Lots of love!

 

[sassy_mom]

I don't work either but I am with Deedee, just getting house work done is so difficult now. And don't even get me started on bathing DD!!! I told DH the other day, SERIOUSLY I almost can't do this anymore. I couldn't even imagine still being at a job and then having to come home to take care of everything else. You ladies are real troopers.

I'm working on getting the house ready for tomorrow but my body is fighting me today. I did manage to do laundry and clean out the fridge. Now if I can just get DH up and awake, I can vacuum! hahaha!!!

 

[DeedeeBeester]

Yes! Happy Thanksgiving. Sure doesn't seem like it, but i'm running back and forth with the laptop, getting everything ready in the apartment to leave it for 5 days! Just finished laundry and began with kitchen. I'm dreading coming back 'til tuesday and catch up with thread haha.

 

[DittyByrd]

I am thankful that we've all carried our babies to this point, that we've had our share of scares but everyone is okay, and for baby Remi who looks terrific despite begin premature!

Thanksgiving is a great holiday to remember what blessings you have. I can't believe my biggest blessings this year! My DH got a great job, I finally left mine (paid well, made me miserable), and I have a baby on the way! Wow!

 

[snowangel187]

Hey ladies. Went in for my nst and bpp I passed my bpp and only had one contraction while on the monitor but the nurse was kind of crappy and I was on the monitor for less then 20 mins. the nurse told me to drink more water I don't think it's possible to drink anymore water. I drink about 48oz throughout the night when "sleeping" and constantly drinking during the day. So anyways they let me leave and I'm home in bed still dealing with contractions. Baby's plenty active so for now I'm just dealing.

May not be on much, so Happy Thanksgiving ladies.

 

[AJThomas]

Goodness, i feel like i hit my hip on something really hard or something, i just feel so sore. My walk has become more of a limp than anything now, especially if i've been sitting or lying for a couple minutes. Last night my Dad said "yep, you're starting to look really heavy now" and boy do i feel it! I just want to lie down all day.

And to make things worse, today he has his head smack dab in the middle of my bladder so i'm waddling around even more than usual. I keep telling myself it will be totally worth it but boy am i counting down!

 

[Kaiecee]

It's not my thanksgiving but I'm thinking if making one anyways

My love brought me to the new twilight movie and my ring is paid for just gonna wait till I gets here we had to order it

Today is the first time got the gab under the ribs and omg did it hurt plus he's super active tonight me and dh are going to a tour of the hospital tonight and I have an appt. on the 27th to make sure he's not getting too big and ill probably b put on insuline cuz no matter what I do I still have hi sugar

 

[AJThomas]

Is anybody planning to use and/or practicing any breathing techniques? I'm definitely planning to try some as i've proven that it works. Even now if i have to do anything painful i use some of the breathing techniques to lessen the pain. It doesn't take it away completely but so far it makes it bearable, hopefully it will work the same during labor.

 

[mellywelly]

I just found our we have a breathing class near me, so think I will sign up, I think its just a one off thing.

 

[darkstar]

I'm planning on working on breathing.. my midwife recommended a couple of books to read which reminds me I still need to get online and order them.. so much to do, I keep forgetting these things.

Has anyone else dropped? I noticed baby was moving lots in the night and the kicks felt lower down. After my shower this morning I was thinking how much lower my bump looks, then OH looked at me and said "you've dropped!"

 

[Soniamillie01]

DH bless him keeps telling me my mum is smaller, I keep saying no the rest of me is just larger

I have a hypno birthing book which I'm ready at the moment, will see how it goes as I get further into it

 

[Lilahbear]

I finish next Friday too. It's very stressful for everyone at the minute as we have lost most of our funding and don't honestly know if we will still be there after April. Stupid thing is work wise we are busier than ever! Feel a bit crappy about leaving really as it couldn't be happening at a worse time.

I feel rubbish about leaving my work too. They aren't replacing me while I'm off and we are due to lose another two members of staff next month which will leave only two full timers, whereas at the moment we have five. We were in a similar situation last year and it was hell so I feel really bad for those left behind. Have to say though I won't miss the stress.

 

[Kaiecee]

Baby is so active tonight it's crazy lol but I'm gonna get ready for my hospital tour tonight ill let u all know how it goes

 

[duckytwins]

I wish baby would drop! S/he is still sooooo high! All up in my lungs!

 

[Lillian33]

Happy Thanksgiving US ladies!!!!!!!!!!! Hope you all have a lovely day tomorrow

Span what a gorgeous neat bump!

Snow, I'm glad you passed your nst but seems like 20 mins isnt quite enough monitoring for you is it, just rest up and have a relaxing day tomorrow if you can!

Sonia, glad your appointment went well

Jch, thanks again for the facebook group

Hope everyone is feeling well xxxx

 

[Lillian33]

Is anybody planning to use and/or practicing any breathing techniques? I'm definitely planning to try some as i've proven that it works. Even now if i have to do anything painful i use some of the breathing techniques to lessen the pain. It doesn't take it away completely but so far it makes it bearable, hopefully it will work the same during labor.

I would definitely like to use breathing techniques, have you found any good websites or books you could recommend?

 

[AJThomas]

Lillian I downloaded "Laugh and Learn about Childbirth" its a pretty good birth class and covers 3 breathing techniques. I guess technically I can't tell u to look up the torrent and download it