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[freckles09]

Yay congratulations doodles!! Can't wait to hear your birth story and see pics of your new bundle of joy!! Hope you and baby are well. Naomi is such a lovely name.

Sorry sone of you are still being teased by your babies! Let's hope they make an appearance soon! Just realised it's my due date today! Hard to believe Elliot is almost 2 weeks old! We are hopefully going to register him today

Am getting on a lot better with the BFing now that I let him feed on one breast for as long as he wants. Wish I knew this in the beginning rather than doing 10 mins on each side. Last night he slept from midnight til 5.45am so am really pleased with that! He did have 4 hours of cluster feeding before bed though, but would rather that than in the middle of the night!

Looking forward to more beach bump babies! Think we have more girls dont we? Wonder what the other yellow bumps will be!

 

[Clareabell]

Yay fantastic news Doodles, so pleased the little lady decided to make an appearance and you avoided another sweep and induction. Can't wait to see pics of baby Naomi.

Thanks for the update Jenni.

MMarsh - Glad that you had a good day yesterday.

AFM - Niamh has been unsettled recently in the evenings and the MW think that she has a bit of colic due to her birth??? they have suggested that i look into craniotherapy for her so that is my task today to do a little more research. Has anyone ever heard of babies suffering upset and colic after a traumatic birth? MW says its to do with her head being stuck for so long and this therapy will "unclick" her and settle her down. What do you think?

 

[gw76]

Congratulations Doods! Hope you and Naomi are doing well...


MMarsh - had a wee peek at your journal - absolutely love your celebration for Evan - beautiful. I am glad you had a good day yesterday

AFM, just finished a feed (2 am here) Hailey is swaddled - we have to swaddle her at night otherwise she wakes herself up with her crazy flaring arms and legs! She is doing really well - was 9lbs (past her birth weight - she had gone down to 7lbs 12oz - which I know is still a great weight, but remember she was 8lbs 11oz at birth!) last week at her doc appointment and has grown 3 cm since her birth!!!

Hope you are all well and that you each have a great day!

Happy 4th to all my "Southern" friends...

 

[amand_a]

Congratulations SB and Doods!!!

for Mummymarsh

And for DM, Hope you feel better soon, its so good that you can recognize whats happening.

AFM Got to the hospital this morning for my induction, waited an hour for the doctors. Only to decide that they cant get to my waters to break them, and babys head is too high etc... very different story to what I was told on Friday.

So they decided a repeat section would be best. They come back 1/2 an hr later to tell me they cant to it today but will put me on the list for tomorrow. Was feeling OK but a bit annoyed.
Went home did some grocery shopping, got home to a msg on the answering machine saying we have been pushed back to Wednesday, apparently hte bloods they took this morning were fine so they aren't in a hurry and basicly tried to tell DH there was nothing wrong with me! These by the way are not the bloods used to diagnose OC.

So that's it I have spent the best part of today sleeping and crying, I just want to crawl into a hole and die, Im back to no one taking me seriously and now I have to spend another 2 days itching and stressing because baby doesn't move much these days.

Im sorry I have not responded individually, Im not in a good place right now, Just want to cry and poke my tummy to make sure my baby boy is still safe.

 

[fifi-folle]

Hugs Amanda It's not fair. Hope they do something soon x
Congrats Doodles!
Clareabell I would give it a go personally, if a MW is suggesting an alternative therapy there must be some success!
Interesting to hear the BF experiences, those of us giving birth later will be able to pick all your brains!!!

 

[caz_hills]

MM – glad yesterday went alright, was thinking of you.

Curlew – sorry your wrists have gone again – not long now and hopefully they won’t hurt again!

Hann – here’s hoping that baby stays put for a few more days before Greg gets home from Birmingham! Worst case scenario though, he isn’t more than a few hours away – it will be fine I’m sure. First breast leakage as well – wow, I’ve not had any, was it weird?!

Congratulations Sunshine Mum – great news on the arrival of your little girl!

Simmy – love your post, so sweet!

Huge congrats as well to Doods – so pleased baby Naomi finally came! Can’t wait to hear all about the birth and baby!! Xxxx Thanks as well for the update Jen. Love the name Naomi!

Freckles – so glad Elliott is feeding better now, and sounds like you got a good run of uninterrupted sleep – must have been bliss!!

Clare – I’ve got no idea on the therapy but might be worth a go? What is there to lose?

GW – so pleased that Hailey is doing well and growing at a good rate.

Also, HAPPY 4TH JULY to everyone as well! I’m not American but let’s all celebrate anyway!!!!

Amanda – I read your post and feel terrible for you – sending you huge hugs my dear. Xxxx

Fifi – I’m with you – it’s great to hear people’s BF’ing experiences, helps us without babies currently to learn and understand what could work.

AFM – slept ok but my stretch marks on my tummy are sooooo itchy (tmi, sorry) and it’s driving me nuts! No symptoms – as always – but was pleased to check my maternity notes to see that I have an appointment at the hospital bang on 40 weeks (next Friday) so hoping they will do the sweep there and then and let me know what happens next. Today – chilled day, I’ll go for a swim, food shopping but then seeing my work girls tonight for dinner – can’t wait to hear all the gossip!!!! All good here (I hope!). xx

 

[curlew]

Just a quickie from me at the mo as I am getting ready to go to hospital for my pre-op.

Sunshine - congrats on the birth of your baby girl.

Doodles - congratulations on the birth of Naomi. Can't wait to see the birth story and pictures.

Claire - I took DS to a cranial ostepath for two years after his birth as his head had got so squashed from the traumatic birth that he had and his head and face were slightly out of kilter. It was great and you would never know now. He had chronic colic as well but only from about 5 months when he started being bottle fed. May be worth seeking out a reputable cranial ostepath and asking for a free assessment of Niamh to see if they can do anything to help.

Amanda - sorry you are being so mucked about. We will both be having c sections on the same day if you go on wednesday. Big hugs its hard enough preparing for the c section without the hassle you are getting.

 

[Blue_bear]

Wow more baby girls!! Congrats Sunshine and Doodles!

Bec - Good to hear Elliot is getting more settled.

Claire - I have heard of people using the therapy but nothing about it im afraid. Researching it sounds like a good start though.

Hann - Keep an eye on those pains!!

Amanda - Big hugs, hope the next couple of days are a bit easier for you. Just rest while you can x

And to everyone else, i have read and caught up and cant remember damnit....

AFM - Who am i in the over due crew with now?!
Got sweep today at lunchtime, not looking forward to it but am hopefully it will jolly things along a little. Feeling sick again this morning and feel like ive got a 'funny tummy' coming on. Also had alot of tightenings all day yesterday but was trying my best to ignore them, had some through the night too which is unusual for me as they have previously died off when i lay down.
So...we shall see.

 

[Hann12]

Clare - I was recommended cranial osteopathy, it's especially goof for colicy babies but apparently any baby can benefit. You need to make sure they work specifically on babies though. They will apply slight pressure around their head and neck and apparently it works wonders. One session should do it so don't let them fool you into a course of treatment!

Amanda - what a horrid day you've had. Just think at least there is a light at the end of the tunnel, really not long now and it will be worth it when 'you see the LO

Doods - massive congratulations!! Love the name and sounds like you had a great birth! So happy for you!

Freckles- great that the BF is better now, it's goof to know that the techniques I've been told about actually work too!

Caz - sounds like you have another nice day planned. Yes it was weird to see something come out of the boob! It freaked me out!

Happy independence day to all Americans!

Looking out for Victoria beckham news!

Afm - restless sleep until about 4am when I slept until 8am. As the baby is now low I keep waking up on my back, haven't done that in ages as the baby has been too heavy on my chest and tummy. I was getting cramping all night and woke up and still got period cramps. I'll speak to the mw tomorrow and see whether she thinks I'm far off. I hope not. Greg is off to Birmingham but he thinks he can get home within 2.5 hours so that's not too bad.

Looking at the list of us still due to drop there are not that many left and most of which are due in the next 2 weeks. Could be an action packed time!

 

[Hann12]

Oh BB just saw your post - hope the sweep goes well, might be all you need to nudge it along! I know Britt is overdue but not sure on anyone else.
You should be very soon though for sure. Let us know how the sweep goes, I heard they were like smear tests which isn't too bad I think....

 

[Aaisrie]

Congrats Doods!! Can't wait for piccies!! :]

 

[Aaisrie]

Happy 38w to meeeee :]

 

[Tor81]

Maria – congratulations on baby Naomi! Can’t wait to hear all about it and see photos, I bet she’s gorgeous. ☺

SunshineMum - congrats on baby Imogen, sounds like she arrived very quickly in the end.

Foxforce – congrats on baby Eliza!

Now that it’s July the baby rate seems to have stepped up a gear!!

PG – lovely pics of baby Esme

Linds – that video of Sophie is just adorable, it’s amazing how she stares at you so lovingly. I think it’s hugely admirable how you can admit your negative feelings, it must be so hard to say things out aloud. I’m prone to over-worrying and am really hoping if I have feeling like yours once baby is here that I don’t let the feelings get on top of me & can talk about it without feeling weak.

Claire – sorry I don’t know a lot about Colic, but I’m sure your midwife must know what she’s talking about so worth a go?

Freckles – glad BF is improving for you, it’s very encouraging to hear that even if we struggle at first we’ll be able to overcome it.

BV – great news that your DH has got holiday, and sounds like your parents are being very supportive. Getting takeaway & restaurant vouchers is a really sensible idea, but I love the sound of your glass sculpture, please post pics if you get a chance!

Wez - sorry you’re feeling so rubbish hun, just a couple more days to get through

Britt – sounds like you’re moving in the right direction, can’t be long now!

Sharique – was that your waters breaking yesterday? Keep us updated!

Amanda – big hugs hunny I can’t believe they’re messing you around so much, it must be tough to mentally prepare yourself and then be denied, and 2 whole days must seem like ages..

Eve – strange that you get contractions in your sleep which don’t wake you up but do wake your OH! Did you get that with Saraya?

BB – love your DH’s FB status! ☺ Good luck with your sweep today.

Curlew - sorry you’re still suffering with bad wrists, will it disappear once you’ve given birth?

Jenni – I thought about pretending I was actually Victoria Beckham seeing as we have the same name, but don’t think I could have fooled you all!!

Hann – it’s a great idea for Greg to take you out clothes shopping as your present, I’ve started reading fashion mags again to decide on a few new outfits for when I’ve lost some baby weight (I’m a bit of a blob at the moment & usually fairly petite!).
That cake you were baking sounds amazing, how did it turn out?

Simmy - what also have you been buying from ikea? Has your new house turned into an Ikea showhome yet?!

Caz – well done for all the dancing at the wedding, the thought of jiggling around the dance floor is a bit much for me, walking is tough enough!!

Mel – we’re thinking of getting a bike seat for baby too, don’t know what age they’re suitable for, will have to do some safety research. I like the ones on the front rather than the back.
And did you say you were using ribena to coax baby out?! Not heard that one before!

AFM, nursery furniture arriving today! It’s always a bit stressful getting things delivered here because the sat nav sends people to the wrong street, plus because we’re above a shopping/restaurant complex lorries need to find the service entrance to the apartments which is separate to the commercial area. And then there’s the whole getting them up the lifts, giving them access and not to mention the stress of watching them handle the furniture & worrying they’ll damage it. And then they’re assembling it too so I’ll have to be sociable, makes teas/coffees etc… don’t really have the energy this morning. But it will all be worth it. ☺

xx

 

[caz_hills]

Hann - might not be long now! Looks like your signs are good!

Eve - congrats on being 38 weeks!

Tor - hope it's not too stresful today having the furniture delivered. Think how wonderful everything will look once it's finished - plus you don't have to worry about putting it together, that is the worst bit!

 

[Blue_bear]

Thanks girls.... Have to say im worrying that even after all the pains and twinges etc that ive had, she is going to say my cervix is super glued shut or something and that the sweep wont do anything. Lol.

Irrational, i know....

 

[caz_hills]

Good luck BB - hoping things go well for you today. Let us know how you get on if you can! xx

Boring comment but it's BOILING hot again today!

 

[Clareabell]

BB - If they say your cervix is closed dont let it get you down. I was at the hospital the evening before i went into labour for a BP check and the checked my cervix and said it was high and closed. 8am the next morning my waters had broke and I was in established labour by 1pm.

I really hope the sweep is the nudge that you need to get you going. Dont worry about it being uncomfortable i didnt find the internal exams painful at all

GOOD LUCK!

 

[Hann12]

BB that's what I'd be worried about too but sounds like it can change fast - good luck!

Tor - think of the end result, I agree it sounds a pain though! Post some piccys!

Eve - happy 38 weeks!! You might have to start thinking about your hospital bag soon!

 

[kelzyboo]

Congratulations Maria on baby Naomi, hope your both doing ok xx

 

[Blue_bear]

Thanks ladies

Happy 38 weeks Eve!

Caz - I agree its really warm. Its that awful muggy feeling here though. Just nipped the dogs out for a quick one and there really is no air.