July 2009 buddies wanted!!

[Sarah+]

Very best of luck for the sweep today SJK

Good to hear you're getting some good care Shelley. I'm glad you mentioned anxiety about birth. Everyone keeps saying, 'Oh, you must be soooo exicted..' and to be honest, I feel more nervous/scared than excited.

I got a pedicure yesterday. I figured that at least my feet could look nice while in they're in the air during labour, lol

 

[Sarah+]

What's everyone wearing in labour?

I saw the horrible pink-tie-at-the-back hospital gowns our hospital uses and well, I don't think so!

I'm gathering it will have to be a nighty of some variety... as pj style won't be that convenient for checking dialation etc?

If I'm having an epidural, I'll have to wear something that opens at the back, won't I?

I know this seems like a very minor/silly thing to think about... but I have been wondering.

 

[godivalocks]

Forgot to add -
Godiva - OMFG woman you are 1cm?! when i went to hosp in labour with William in agony I was 1cm. I had him within a couple of days - you could too!! Lets get excitied!!!

Well, I'm not holding my breath. You never know. Some people dilate a lot and stay that way a month or so, some don't until they go into labor.

The doc seems to think he's going to hold off until daddy gets here, and I'm hoping so, but he better come as soon as he's here! He's getting very painful in there, whether it's pushing on a rib, pressure on my tailbone, or even just shoving out on my belly.

 

[whitelilly]

SJK- good luck today!!!

Sarah- I was wondering this too. I am thinking a nightie too... or even just an old t-shirt. They can cut a hole in the back for epidural if they have to!

I woke up this morning with a massive lump under my right rib and another massive lump down left hand side near my left hip. I am assuming the one under the rib was a head. OUUUUCCCHHHH- how the funk can I get this little man to turn?!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! xxx

 

[wishingonastar]

whitelilly - just two words 'all fours'!!! that's one of best ways

omg - shocked about michael jackson dying yes his personal life was, umm... different, but he was an absolute music legend

i have also just found out we have a confirmed case of swine flu in my town...i'm now thinking this baby is safer inside me at the mo in that case so probably a good thing its showing no signs of leaving!

 

[whitelilly]

Swine flu- the bane of my life, got updates every bleedin' day at work on NHS email- it is everywhere at the mo really now, but TBH it's not that bad. It's less 'deadly' than regular flu.. media hype up as usual. It will likely get worse in autumn/winter but then flu always is worse at this time and the ones who are most affected are the elderly, those woth underlying health conditions and children. Just need to keep any sick folk away ad keep washing our hands xxx

 

[wishingonastar]

sarah - i got a t-shirt style nightdress from primark to wear as labour nightie

 

[maybethistime]

i didnt want to spend any money on a nighty yes im cheap lol, but I ave this dress that i doss around in thats really light so im gonna wear that even tho iys white :doh: hahah im hoping to go in the birthing pool but i wont hold my breath if she comes this weekend.

Last night I thought me waters broke, I was bouncing on me ball and I felt a trickle then panicked, then I was getting pains all night I was like oh shit stay put lol, funny that aint it I moan about wanting her out and when i think she is coming I panic lol

 

[Elliebank]

For those of you considering water births, what you gonna wear (if anything) for that? I think I'll just wear a vest top, will have to get one that fits

 

[Elliebank]

And have you got nightwear that buttons open for breast feeding? I never thought of that so just bought a T shirt nightie & a pair of pyjamas where the top is like a T shirt, but don't know whether to change it? I know I shouldn't be thinking like this tho, but I keep thinking you won't get nice nightwear that buttons up!!

 

[wishingonastar]

nope i have vest top type nightwear so i can either lift up or pull down to feed...but i'll be wearing crop top style nursing sleep bras that i got from mothercare too as i want to try and save my boobs from sagging under the weight if possible!

 

[shelleylu]

Oh my god you guys - stop worrying me about clothes et! You're all so organised!

Maybe I agree - as soon as it looks like a have a sign I panic too!

SJK - good luck today sweetie xxx

Ah, I got to work today to find my desk covered in pink balloons, ribbons and pictures of babies for my last day - very sweet!

Will try and post bump pics this mornng. Hope everyone is ok xxx

 

[shelleylu]

Nope, still wont let me upload - even from my work pc. You'll have to take my word that I am a jabba - and I havent always been! lol

 

[maybethistime]

hahah shell bless ya lol, me flat has finally been painted me hubby is a star and he put the cot top changer 2gether last night its gourgous I love it her room looks perfect now me FIL is coming round to come and give me kitchen a deep clean lol, behind all the appliences lol how sweet, its cos me hubby aint got time 2 and I cant do it being 2 huge hahah he is so board at home (retired) he wants to clean my kitchin madness lol.

RIP MJ wat a ledgend

 

[maybethistime]

depends how hot i get EB I might just strip off haha show off my sexy streach marks lol I have shorts and a hubby tshirt for after but i do have a dressing gown feel sorry for who ever sits opposit me dont care who i flash 2 brest feed hahah quite proud of me Es hahah god knows how long Ill have em for hahah

 

[Sarah+]

Oh, crap. I forgot about making them practical to breastfeed in too!

What's the difference between a sleep bra and a nursing bra? Wishing, you seem to be an authority on this subject!

 

[geogem]

OMG ladies, I miss a day on here and have sooo many pages to read!!

Loving the bump piccies ladies, I will post some before and after ones later today.

Well I am full term!! Yay but hey still no signs of movement!!

We had some mad news yesterday!! I dont know if I told you all before my DH has older children from a previous relationship. Well the eldest (17) had just dropped the news on his daddy that he is going to be a grandaddy to twins due in January!! He's only 37!! Well his girlsfriend is pregnant and Dh isnt happy about it but hey - what can you do other than help them both through it and support them to get on in life!! Thing is he doesnt speakto/see his mother and has told me he wants me to be Nanna!! Ha - I am 26 for gods sake!! far to young to be a nanna!! will have to come up with some other pet name that doesnt make me sound old!!

As far as something to wear for labour goes - I still have the nightie I gave birth to my son in!! nearly 9 years ago!! ity is old and tatty but I will be using it again, I think it will be quite sweet actually!!

Well I am still feeling okay - apart from in shock about stepson!! but generally healthy and energetic - still no cankles!!

Hubby thinks that bubs will appear next thursday!! dont know why but he just thinks he will!!

right better go!! hope everyone is okay - spk soon

 

[godivalocks]

Wow, Gem. OH is going to be a dad again AND a granddad. That must be a shocker for him!

 

[Elliebank]

Gem!!! A Nanna at 26!!! Twins as well!! I'm surprise the shock didn't send you into labour!!

Congrats on being 37wks

SJK good luck today

Shelley that's nice of yr work!!

 

[geogem]

Must admit its very strange - my Blake will be an uncle before he is 6 months old!!

George will be a grandad, and as I keep being told - me a Nanna!! totally strange!

but hey - I can say nothing, I was 17 when I had Lewis and my mum was only 38!! not planned but probably the best thing that has ever happened to me!!

Oh the joys!! so technically if Lewis does the same, which I hope he doesnt then I will be a real gran by the time I am 34 anyways!! SOOOOO Pleeeeaaaasssssseee Lewis, keep it tucked away!!