January Jellybeans 2013!...

[DeedeeBeester]

I have a big swing, a portable swing and a bouncer thingy. LOL Some babies are picky. I got the bouncer as a gift, but I've seen them super cheap at Ross, don't remember how much exactly though.

 

[DittyByrd]

I have a bouncer which I plan on moving room to room, even in the bathroom during my showers. I also have a swing that will most likely stay in the living room where we spend the most time.

 

[Kaiecee]

Ill be gone till Wednesday going to do some shopping and since its my bday on the 11th dh is taking me out on Tuesday for supper and a movie if we're not too tired

Then tomorrow were picking up my ring I can't wait so excited

 

[Lilahbear]

I'm "nursing" my DH through a man cold and frankly feeling tired of all the whining. He didn't sleep well last night - boo hoo - wonder what that feels like for months on end.

Put the tree up this morning. Decorating will take forever as I am winded from just separating the branches. But I couldn't imagine not having a tree at Christmas. It just wouldn't be right.

We just put our Christmas tree up today too. I feel very Christmassy now and we are just about to settle down with hot chocolate and German cookies to watch Elf on TV!

 

[darkstar]

We got our Christmas tree up yesterday.. It makes me smile thinking next year we'll have an almost one year old pulling off the decorations.

Midwife and strep b test later today... I guess I'll be at weekly visits after this but not sure as Christmas holidays will interfere with that, is anyone else going to be less than weekly because of the holiday period?

 

[DeedeeBeester]

I'll probably seem completely stupid by asking this, but: Is the movie Elf the one with Will Ferrel? LOL My Christmas celebrations begin with movies, but they are Home Alone I and II. Also to be enjoyed with a cup of hot coco and chocolate chip cookies hahaha.

 

[Lilahbear]

Yes, Elf is the one with Will Ferrell. So funny and has put me right in the Christmas spirit!

 

[mellywelly]

We just watched elf too, ds loved it!

Sonia, yes we got the party date changed thanks. It's this next Saturday but got a late start at 4.30 as everyone is at tennis lessons earlier (they are offering free sessions at the min) and my nephews are also coming down from Sheffield too, not seen them in ages! So should be 10-13 coming.

Has anyone started perineum massage?

 

[oorweeistyin]

Hi ladies,

Just a quick question from all the UK ladies.

What duration between appointments are you other UK ladies having at over 30 weeks????

I haven't had an appointment with anyone since 1/11/12 (nearly 6 weeks ago)......I had a kidney infection and had to see the consultant the week after I came out of hospital (1/11/12). I am consultant led, due to age and prev losses.

I've felt really weird all day, drank about 10 pints of water, heart racing and very emotional. Probably nothing to worry about and I have a scan tomorrow anyway (baby is really active too) to check the location of my placenta to see if it has moved as it was anterior low at anomoly scan.

I am just overly worrying.....just thought i would check, so that when i see the consultant on Tuesday I can bring up the fact that i feel a bit neglected. A bit off considering they see me on the red pathway.

I'll let you all know tomorrow how the scan goes and whether I will be able to VBAC or not!

 

[Soniamillie01]

We just watched elf too, ds loved it!

Sonia, yes we got the party date changed thanks. It's this next Saturday but got a late start at 4.30 as everyone is at tennis lessons earlier (they are offering free sessions at the min) and my nephews are also coming down from Sheffield too, not seen them in ages! So should be 10-13 coming.

Has anyone started perineum massage?

Ah that is good news and lovely that you'll get to see your nephews before Christmas.

I haven't started with the massage yet but am starting tonight, purchased some jel to assist :-/

 

[mellywelly]

I swap between seeing midwife and consultant. If I remember I saw mw at 28 weeks, consult at 31 but should have been 30- for growth scan,mw at 34 and consult at 36. There is a chart at back of your notes for how often you should see midwife which differs depending on whether is your 1st baby or not.

I just tried doing the perineum massage, but couldn't really reach. I think I'll also ask if I can take epo when I see mw.

 

[Soniamillie01]

I tried last night to even see if I could reach. I found laying in my side, leg and knew over body was best for reaching.

 

[mellywelly]

I think I'll have to get dh to do it. Although he went to put ds to bed ages ago and is now snoring himself, no doubt he's in his bed too

 

[Soniamillie01]

I just read up online about technique and it said place both thumbs in vagina - both? I'll have no chance of reaching not only would I have my belly to contend with, I've for huge boobs and hips, I need go go gadget arms!

Let's see how we get on!

 

[mellywelly]

Lol I think you are supposed to do one side then the other, not both together

 

[Soniamillie01]

Phew!

 

[brieri1]

Is perineal massage necessary? I haven't tried it at all.

 

[Soniamillie01]

I don't think it's necessary but I know it is highly recommended to help stretch and prepare the muscles. Two / three times a week I think from 36 weeks although I could be wrong.

 

[DittyByrd]

I am happy if I can wipe the foof without panting let alone trying massage!!! My DH said he would do it but I am thinking no.

 

[AJThomas]

Oy, I keep forgetting about the massage, DH is more than willing to do it but I can never remember.