January Jellybeans 2013!...

[brieri1]

It depends on where you are going. My birthing center provides pads for me, diapers, wipes, and food. They've told me to bring what I want to wear during labor with options, shampoo, conditioner, and soap, and an outfit to go home in. For my husband, a change of clothes, a camera, video camera, and chargers or batteries for both. And for baby, onzies, a take home outfit, and blankets.

 

[DittyByrd]

I agree with the above post. It depends on your country. Diapers and blankets are provided for baby so you only need a coming home outfit. Moms get pads, peri bottles, mesh undies, gowns, etc and need comfy outfits for in the hospital and going home.

I packed snacks and a sound machine. Have to wait for phones/chargers/cameras until the time comes.

Here's something under the Third Trimester thread: Click Here

 

[Kaiecee]

I have to bring my own diapers

 

[ARuppe716]

I figure if I pack my bag, I'll go late!! If I don't prepare it, I'll definitely go early!! Haha... So I've left all my things in a pile on top of the bag so I don't jinx myself!

Tomorrow we get our seat inspected to make sure it went in right, touring a daycare near us which I think will be too expensive but worth looking at anyways, and then putting together te pack and play di we have a bassinet and going through my recipes to figure out what I want to start stashing in the house for after the baby! So much to do still...

 

[AJThomas]

I would love to prepare some stuff for easy cooking later on, sadly my tiny freezer won't allow it but I guess I can still prepare some stuff ahead of time to make things easier, for example i'll make sure if I buy chicken that I season it and portion it out before putting it in the freezer.

Wow, lots of Braxton hicks tonight.

 

[BabyHopeful2]

I also put the carseat in the car. It's weird and exciting to see it in the rearview mirror. I bought a mirror that goes on the head rest in back to see the baby. But it's so big it blocks out my view of my back window.

For all those who've had children before, how fast did you adapt / have time to do small bursts of work at home after the baby? I need to consider working from home a little bit after baby is born if I want to be finished with my current job to start the next one in a few months. DH does have 5 weeks straight that he may take off to assist me in getting some work done at home. Right now I planned that I would do no work the week after the baby is born and then I had a goal of 30 minutes a day for the next week. I appreciate any suggestions...

I do plan to breastfeed and not do bottle feeding for the first 4 weeks. So I realize I'm not getting added sleep time, etc. with DH home.

 

[BabyHopeful2]

Another question, when do you think a baby can travel (drive trip 6 hrs)? The new job is 2-3 states away and we need to find a house.

 

[Lillian33]

Another question, when do you think a baby can travel (drive trip 6 hrs)? The new job is 2-3 states away and we need to find a house.

I have been told that in the capsule, the baby should only stay for 2-3 hours max before taking them out for a break, but having said that, some people leave their babies in there if they're asleep and it's done no harm - it's really just so their spines dont grown in a curve supposedly. This came from a lady at a baby store so not 100% sure on accuracy, but it does seem to make sense, so you could do the road trip, just make sure you take a few breaks on the way

 

[darkstar]

I also put the carseat in the car. It's weird and exciting to see it in the rearview mirror. I bought a mirror that goes on the head rest in back to see the baby. But it's so big it blocks out my view of my back window.

For all those who've had children before, how fast did you adapt / have time to do small bursts of work at home after the baby? I need to consider working from home a little bit after baby is born if I want to be finished with my current job to start the next one in a few months. DH does have 5 weeks straight that he may take off to assist me in getting some work done at home. Right now I planned that I would do no work the week after the baby is born and then I had a goal of 30 minutes a day for the next week. I appreciate any suggestions...

I do plan to breastfeed and not do bottle feeding for the first 4 weeks. So I realize I'm not getting added sleep time, etc. with DH home.

It would be possible to work 30 mins a day with your OH helping but the tiredness can be overwhelming, your body is still healing and the bleeding and breastfeeding sucks up any energy you have. You might be more inclined to want to nap than work. Personally I wouldn't put that pressure on myself if I could avoid it until at least 6-8 weeks but that's just me.

 

[darkstar]

Another question, when do you think a baby can travel (drive trip 6 hrs)? The new job is 2-3 states away and we need to find a house.

Its fine after a few weeks I would say. Plan for the trip to take a lot longer though in case you need to stop and breastfeed or changes, sometimes if there are hills their ears can pop and create discomfort. I used to do long road trips when my babies were small and often sat in the back seat with them to try and keep them settled as it was easier. My first hated long trips and would be unsettled, my second one slept like a log as soon as he got in the car until we reached our destination (still does).

 

[Betheney]

I also put the carseat in the car. It's weird and exciting to see it in the rearview mirror. I bought a mirror that goes on the head rest in back to see the baby. But it's so big it blocks out my view of my back window.

For all those who've had children before, how fast did you adapt / have time to do small bursts of work at home after the baby? I need to consider working from home a little bit after baby is born if I want to be finished with my current job to start the next one in a few months. DH does have 5 weeks straight that he may take off to assist me in getting some work done at home. Right now I planned that I would do no work the week after the baby is born and then I had a goal of 30 minutes a day for the next week. I appreciate any suggestions...

I do plan to breastfeed and not do bottle feeding for the first 4 weeks. So I realize I'm not getting added sleep time, etc. with DH home.

The first week can be rough but after that I would say it's totally possible. I was just saying yesterday that Remi is such a blob. I pick him up feed him then put him down and wait 3 hours to feed him again. I seem to have nothing to do with him. He just doesn't require alot of care. There's no doubt depending whether baby is a good or bad sleeper you might be very tired but time wise you should have plenty of spare time.

 

[snowangel187]

36 weeks for me today. Just had my whooping cough vaccine, my nurse said they have had a lot of cases of it there.

I went to the supermarket after and the woman on the checkout said "you look ready to pop". I don't think she quite believed I have 4 weeks left. Although my bump is huge its still high up so I don't think its that hard to believe.

Still another week until my presentation scan.

Everybody always asks when is baby coming and when I tell them the 26th they immediately change their tune and say how tiny I am and how I'm all baby. At least they're not asking me if I eat like earlier in pregnancy.

My bag is packed but I have so much stuff I need to put in at the last minute.

We have the car seat but still need to install it. I bought one of those rear view mirrors to hang so I can see him while I'm driving and then I realised I have a station wagon and no back window close to stick it to duh.. I need to work that out. Hopefully I can angle it from the side window or something.

My vacuam is broken and I'm waiting for a new part to arrive for it. The courier couldn't find my house apparently so I've been waiting over a week for it and my floors are such a mess. Its ruining my nesting! I have no desire to clean the rest of the house when the floors are looking so yuck, especially when I was cutting flannel on it to make bibs and burp cloths so there are pieces of fabric and fluff all over it. It's driving me nuts.

We took the carseat out of the box. That's progress right? we had one of the mirror things and we were able to install it on the headrest of the back seat.


Afm. Growth/position ultrasound in about 11 hours. I know her position since they do bpp's everytime I go in for an nst. I'm anxious to see if she's still behind or if she'll be close to dd's weight. I've gained about the same weight and my belly is about the same size as my last pregnancy and dd weighed 8lbs 1 oz. dr just doesn't understand where all the baby weight could be.
My mom made it, but she will stay a couple hours away with a friend (unless something happens labor wise) until Thursday so since she's in the same state as me now, I've decided it's time to start the eviction process. I finally convinced dh that we needed to end my nearly 15week pelvic rest. I'm pretty much all set as far as to do things before baby comes. Gonna see if fil will shampoo baby's carpet. Thankfully I won't be on the hook for cooking for at least a month as my mom and inlaws will be here.
Baby had hiccups while I was on the monitor during my nst yesterday it was cute. I've been thinking a lot lately about how I only have just over a week until baby comes. I get excited, then I freak out because I don't think I'm mentally prepared for labor. And then I think how I'll miss feeling baby move. 9 days or less eek. I think dd being sick has added to my anxiety. She's finally been a couple days with no fever, but she does have a cough and runny nose. I'm hoping its gone totally before delivery for two reasons. 1 I want her to be able to come to the hospital and 2 I want the house germ free when baby comes home.

Sorry I there's some rambling or if something doesn't make sense. It's 3am and this baby I swear is conditioning me for her being on the outside. The last 3-4 days I've been up from 2-4am. Well my belly is growling so I'm gonna go hit up the cupboards. will update after my ultrasound.

 

[darkstar]

Good luck for the ultrasound Snow!

 

[ARuppe716]

Hope all goes well Snow... Can't believe how close it's getting!

I must be developing my mommy ears. I've been awake since 2:45am and can't fall asleep because I hear everything. I used to sleep anything and now it's like I can hear the cat in the other room! I just want to sleep and cannot. The other night I woke up at 3:30am and just never went back to sleep!

 

[CharlieO]

Well we had our growth scan, bump is about 6lbs at 35+2 weeks, he is MOST definitely a he! He has beautiful chubby little cheeks and lots of hair according to the scna tech. On the down side, he's breech. Bum firmly in my pelvis, and head and feet wedged under my ribs on the left had side. Have to decide if we want to try to turn him manually or have a c-section, by friday. Any help on this topic ladies? x

 

[mellywelly]

Ergh, I still feel so ill. Hope it clears before I go into labour or I'll never do it. I have midwife today and have a huge list of questions!

Charlie, can't really help you on your dilemma but have had a c section. Recovery was quick really but I did feel like I missed out, which i why i'm so determined to have a vbac. They also cut ds's head when they opened me up, he still has a 3" scar on his head.

 

[gingermango]

Im going to apologise as with all thats going on at the moment ive just posted my secret santa by fastest post but its not guaranteed to arrive by christmas, so im really sorry to my secret santa if it doesnt xxx

 

[JCh]

Ergh, I still feel so ill. Hope it clears before I go into labour or I'll never do it. I have midwife today and have a huge list of questions!

Charlie, can't really help you on your dilemma but have had a c section. Recovery was quick really but I did feel like I missed out, which i why i'm so determined to have a vbac. They also cut ds's head when they opened me up, he still has a 3" scar on his head.

I've always wondered about this (baby getting cut).... Considering they're cutting into you and baby is in there.... So it just seems there is a chance they would cut baby. Another reason I think trying to do everything to have a natural seems best.

 

[mellywelly]

Back from midwife, took a while to find heartbeat! Baby is only 1/5th in pelvis, and she thinks its back to back.

 

[AJThomas]

Whoa, it never occured to me the baby might get cut, I've never heard of that before.