January Jellybeans 2013!...

[oorweeistyin]

I'm just reading all your stories ladies and congrats to the births so far and good luck to all who are due soon.

I am getting so nervous as my oh has now gone back to base which Is 6 hours drive away and won't be back until day before due date......unless I go into labour before.

Can I ask you all a few questions?

I don't want anyone else there if he isn't back in time, do you think that is wise or do you really think I should take someone?

When should I call him seeing as he is 6 hours away? Waters breaking, first sign of being uncomfortable?

Argh I'm so confused

 

[Lillian33]

Thanks Nikki & Aruppe for the great birth stories! You're both absolute troopers & im so glad Ella & Oliver are both doing well

Melly & Brieri, I'm thinking of you both & willing your babies out!!

Sassy, really hope you get the help you need to have your little girl safely.

Poppy hope you progress nicely & your LO is here soon, I'll be stalking for updates!!

Hope all those with a little time to go are doing ok & all the new mums are as well!

xxx

 

[mellywelly]

I'm just reading all your stories ladies and congrats to the births so far and good luck to all who are due soon.

I am getting so nervous as my oh has now gone back to base which Is 6 hours drive away and won't be back until day before due date......unless I go into labour before.

Can I ask you all a few questions?

I don't want anyone else there if he isn't back in time, do you think that is wise or do you really think I should take someone?

When should I call him seeing as he is 6 hours away? Waters breaking, first sign of being uncomfortable?

Argh I'm so confused

Whether you have a back up person for labour is s very personal decision. Lots of people have offered to be with me if for any reason dh isn't there, but I'd rather be alone than have anyone else there.

 

[Lillian33]

I'm just reading all your stories ladies and congrats to the births so far and good luck to all who are due soon.

I am getting so nervous as my oh has now gone back to base which Is 6 hours drive away and won't be back until day before due date......unless I go into labour before.

Can I ask you all a few questions?

I don't want anyone else there if he isn't back in time, do you think that is wise or do you really think I should take someone?

When should I call him seeing as he is 6 hours away? Waters breaking, first sign of being uncomfortable?

Argh I'm so confused

So sorry your DH has had to go back & be so far from you its such a hard call for you to make cause each labour is so different. I would probably call the hospital when you go into labour first, they seem to be able to tell from your voice etc how bad your contractions are etc & can probably advise when might be a good time to call hubby. On the other hand, you should call him when you feel it's time, otherwise you'll be uncomfortable and stressed. I would probably have an emergency person in case he didn't make it, but that's definitely your personal choice. Good luck!!

 

[Nikkilewis14]

To be onest, i think everyone is different...im a person that def would need someone there with me, whereas others wouldnt...

 

[oorweeistyin]

Thanks ladies, I think I will just have to do what you have suggested and take it as it comes. Aargh pregnancy is so unpredictable!!!

I'm sure ill be back when things start to happen for more advice, if you don't mind??

 

[Nikkilewis14]

Of course we dont mind!

 

[brieri1]

It's going to be strange tomorrow taking ds to school and no baby, how many haven't you had it comments will I get lol. I must try not to be too sarcastic!

I had to ask people to stop asking me stuff like that or I would not be telling them when I did go into labor and she was born and just ignore their texts and phone calls as it stresses me out. I mean, its not enough what we put ourselves through when we pass our due dates, we definitely don't need other people hounding us about it.

 

[Lilahbear]

Thanks ladies, I think I will just have to do what you have suggested and take it as it comes. Aargh pregnancy is so unpredictable!!!

I'm sure ill be back when things start to happen for more advice, if you don't mind??

Having to make that kind of decision must be tough. I think if DH hadn't been able to be there I would probably have gone it alone, as I kind of went into the zone anyway and wasn't really aware of much or anyone around me. Plus my midwife was very supportive. But as the others have said a very personal decision as everyone's needs are different.

Hopefully your hubby will be back before things kick off and it won't be an issue. Good luck!

 

[oorweeistyin]

Thanks lilah, I am one of those people who hates people touching me or fussing when I'm in pain.......so I would much rather be left to my own devices anyway.

I hope it doesn't get to that either but I'm more worried about him missing it in general than my own well being

Thanks everyone for your input xx

 

[brieri1]

Do any of you ladies feel like you are in a constant state of contraction? My uterus has been so hard all day and my stomach muscles are aching from it. It doesn't stop and start, I've gone to the bathroom several times, I went for a walk in case she was just high up, even though I know she's not. I don't know how to get it to stop. I know it isn't labor, but its driving me crazy.

 

[Kaiecee]

I feel u I was sure last night I was gonna wake up withy waters broken or something but I'm glad I didn't

I'm starting to get neurvous about Friday the cesarian even tho I've had 2 before its now at a different hospital and then I worry about will Riley be ok will he look ok since I've never really seen his face I worry but I know the dr. Told me he looked normal at the 19 week appointment I had so I'm sure I'm just stressing for nothing

 

[els1022]

Ditty- I think a lot of babies comfort feed, more than anyone lets on! My Katie is almost 4 weeks now and during the day it seems like she's nursing ALL the time. My supply is fantastic due to that and she's spacing out her feedings at night so I'm ok with it! In terms of not knowing how much baby is getting, I say trust your body and your baby and if you're nursing as much as you can I'm sure it'll be enough!

Amanda- I feel your pain with seeing baby with an IV in the nursery! This is the first baby I've had that hasn't been in the NICU. Hang in there, little Oliver will be home soon hopefully!

Nikki-I love your birth story! Ella is a doll!

Melly- Ha ha don't you love when people state the obvious-"is your baby here yet" when you are still sporting a giant belly? I had people ask me at the end if I was expecting. I looked like I had a beach ball under my shirt! I started telling people I wasn't just to watch their reaction. Maybe you can tell people "yes, the baby is here" and watch the looks


Sassy- I hope you feel better soon and this baby makes an appearance!


Anyone I missed, hang in there!

 

[brieri1]

Question, ladies. Ok, so I was attempting to check my cervix a few minutes ago, and I was really gentle. I keep my nails short because I play guitar and it didn't hurt me at all. When I pulled my finger out though, after what seemed like a failed attempt, they were covered mucus streaked with blood. Did I cause that? Does that count as my bloody show?

 

[ARuppe716]

So Oliver has spent the day in the special care nursery and is finally eating better again. We tried nursing this afternoon and he was stubborn an wouldn't so I've been pumping and supplementing with formula. He had a great feed at his last one so they lowered his glucose and if his sugar stays good then he is released back into our care. The bad news is they decided to give him an extra day of antibiotics to be on the safe side so we won't bring him home until Thursday at the earliest. I'm just glad he is doing better and hope that at our next feeding he will decide to nurse again!

 

[mammaspath]

So Oliver has spent the day in the special care nursery and is finally eating better again. We tried nursing this afternoon and he was stubborn an wouldn't so I've been pumping and supplementing with formula. He had a great feed at his last one so they lowered his glucose and if his sugar stays good then he is released back into our care. The bad news is they decided to give him an extra day of antibiotics to be on the safe side so we won't bring him home until Thursday at the earliest. I'm just glad he is doing better and hope that at our next feeding he will decide to nurse again!

it's good to hear he is doing better!
don't worry mamma he will be back to nursing in no time!!!

 

[DeedeeBeester]

Have you heard from Sassy? I've been wondering about her.

-Amanda: I hope it all goes back to normal soon, and he gets his feeding up and going.

 

[Kaiecee]

Posted pics of Riley's room on fb

I think I'm
Coming down with a cold it's funny I stay away from civilization live out in the country now I'm sick which really sucks

3 more days till Riley is here I also set up his angelcare baby monitors

 

[Leinzlove]

Amanda: Can't wait for you to take Oliver home.

 

[JCh]

Sweep on Friday at 40 + 1 - so we will see if baby wants to come for this weekend.... We'll see! Fingers crossed