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[Aaisrie]

Hann your bump does get smaller when baby drops but 1st baby bumps are normally smaller, I'm about 10w bigger this time than I was with Saraya!! Even though my bump has dropped it still looks much bigger than yours but that's because my stomach muscles and everything else in and down there has already been stretched! It's def not directly related to engagement either because as you know Atticus has been in and out like a flipping yoyo! I wouldn't panic too much about it because even when they're engaged they can sit like that for weeks so again it's not a sign of anything imminent! Just enjoy having your nipples to yourself, being able to eat your dinner without interruption, being able to sleep, doing what you want when you want and having Greg all to yourself!!! I'm so making the most of my "me" time [if you can call it that with a 2yr old running round!] this time round :]

 

[foxforce]

Hi everyone

I believe bluebear updated you all that I had my little baby 2 July little girl Eliza, was a long traumatic birth but we are well and all worth while 7lb 5oz

I hope you are all well and when i have more time I will try catch up. Good luck to you all who have yet to give birth and congratulations to those of you who have given birth

 

[Hann12]

Congratulations foxforce - amazing news and a very pretty name! Hope you are enjoying being a mummy!

Eve - I know I need to remind myself to make the most of my 'me' time and that the baby will come out when its good and ready. Its so tempting to wish the time away because I so want to meet the baby but I am also liking meeting up with friends and generally having very leisurely days!!

 

[Blue_bear]

Hope you didnt mind me updating Foxforce, were all just so excited by the baby news! Hope you and baby Eliza are doing well.

I agree with you Hann and what you said about GP's generally being a bit crap. I had the same convo with my mw yesterday when i said about the difference in examinations i had at the hospital. The way she described it is 'doctors/gps are jack of all trades and masters of none'. Its a hard job they do because they have to have knowledge of everything but they then generally field you out to the people that specialise in that subject, ie. MW.

Hann, my kness actually hurt from being on my ball so much! Lol.

AFM - Im not sure there is much happening Have had a bit more watery blood but its hardly surprising and was told to expect more show/plug etc. Was feeling crampy last night but that all died off when i went to bed. Will go out for a walk in a bit and see if that brings anything on i think.

 

[Aaisrie]

Congrats Fox!!!!!

Hann I love being a mum more than ANYTHING in the world! I cannot imagine a better job... yea some days you literally wanna throw yourself down the stairs from stress but at the same time the rewards are incredible. In saying that I LOVE when Saraya goes to my mum's house because I get to just do whatever I want!! I mean she's pretty easy anyways because she likes to sit in her room and play or do colouring in and she feeds herself so really it's more like providing now whereas a newborn everything REVOLVES round them and sometimes you feel like you're losing yourself because everything you do is for them... I mean maybe that was just my experience because I had PND with Saraya? I don't know but as much as I can't WAIT to meet Atticus I'm enjoying my last few weeks before the night feeds and crying starts :]

 

[Annamumof2]

congrats foxforce hope you and lil one are doing well

 

[BlueViolet]

Good morning!

I got a chance to catch up a bit while pumping.

Anna, beautiful photos! Congrats

Sherri, your tip about multitasking sounds great, but I've been trying to do two at once, so it won't work for me. That way I can get done faster and try to nap a bit more. I got pretty good at changing the controls while still being hooked up to both. Also, I don't think it matters how Colby gets his breast milk. Great job on pumping

Bb, good luck! I hope you get to meet your little boy soon!

Curlew, I'm still impressed at your energy level. If you get bored, feel free to stop by my place and make me breakfast...haha

Eve, your advice is great. I did intend to feed on one side from the beginning, but I didn't have much, so I had to give her both initially. Now I'm doing great. I had enough this morning to feed her for 20min and still express enough for two more supplements

Hann, your bump looks great. I don't think it looks small. I would think a doctor would know better than to say that, especially a pregnant one. Good luck with your appointment!

Fox, welcome back and congrats!

Caz, big ! I'm glad they found the heartbeat. We all get emotional sometimes and we worry. The baby was probably a wiggle worm and it was tough to find the right spot.

I have to go change a diaper and then try to catch some zzz's before we have to leave for the pediatrician appointment this morning. I really hope she gained more weight Either way, she's worth the trouble

 

[caz_hills]

Eve - I know what you mean about having 'me' time - it's lovely just being able to be off work, relaxing, seeing friends and family for coffee, taking time out. I don't know how you do it with a child already but I have to say, I love having time off work and just relaxing!

Anna - love the photos of Flynn, he is a cutie!

Hann - thanks for your lovely words of advice and support. You are so kind. Have had a good lie down and baby is wriggling lots so it's put my mind at rest. I think it's my hormones more than anything else! And you're right, the GP's I've seen have never been as good at finding it or at checking the position. I've had two now who I've had to correct them and say baby is on the left and they are like 'oh right, yes so it is'!!!! (and I know nothing about babies or pregnancy!!!)

Can't believe they gave you the wrong antibiotics - rubbish! Glad they are doing another test for you though to make sure as if I remember correctly you didn't have any real symptoms of anything anyway?! And I think your bump looks lovely and neat - am sure it's measuring perfectly!

Eve - you are an expert on BF'ing - I read your posts with such interest and am trying to soak it all up. I expect that once my baby comes I'll be asking you soooo many questions!

Thanks as always for your support and for cheering me up. x

 

[Aaisrie]

BV seriously you are doing amazingly!! The more they suck the more milk you'll produce. It will get harder again when they have their growth spurts [trust me you'll know when it happens!!] because they all of a sudden want to eat constantly!! Even when you KNOW they aren't getting more milk they are telling your milk ducts to produce more! BF is an amazing thing :]

Caz because I've been so sick the whole pregnancy my mum takes Saraya for a few days for me and she goes to nursery 2 half days a week as well. I sooo enjoy my time with her when she's here but I just haven't been able to look after her well so I'm trying to do the best for her atm :]

 

[Hann12]

Caz I'm glad you feel better

BB - try pumping your ball up a bit, I didn't realise mine was a bit flat and was starting to hurt by back and hips but adding air to it last night has made it super bouncy and much more comfy

 

[Annamumof2]

BV seriously you are doing amazingly!! The more they suck the more milk you'll produce. It will get harder again when they have their growth spurts [trust me you'll know when it happens!!] because they all of a sudden want to eat constantly!! Even when you KNOW they aren't getting more milk they are telling your milk ducts to produce more! BF is an amazing thing :]

Caz because I've been so sick the whole pregnancy my mum takes Saraya for a few days for me and she goes to nursery 2 half days a week as well. I sooo enjoy my time with her when she's here but I just haven't been able to look after her well so I'm trying to do the best for her atm :]

i agree BFing is a wonderful thing and i cant believe i'm still doing it after 2 weeks.... i just hope i can keep it going

 

[caz_hills]

BB - hope your time is coming soon. And really hope the walk helps as well! And I agree about GP's - it's not their fault, they have to know everything.

Foxforce - so excited for you and your new baby! Congratulations.

BV - loving your multi-tasking with the update to us and the pumping! Hope you managed to get some sleep since you last posted.

Eve - your Mum is lovely helping out and it must be great for you to have some time on your own before you have two little ones! Hope you're relaxing - no wonder you're happy for baby to come in it's own time, I would be too!

Anna - love your comment about BF'ing - so pleased for you that it's going well.

x

 

[Aaisrie]

Caz she gets more out of it than I do!!! Seriously, Saraya is the only grandchild in the family on my side so my mum literally thinks Saraya is a princess and my mum's partner never had any children of his own [his ex-wife didn't want any] and so Saraya is like a miracle for him as he never thought he'd get to have any relationship with kids so he is just devoted to her. Their lives literally revolve around seeing her - they'd take her all freakin' week if I let them!! They nearly cry every week when I try and get her back! It's insane! :] But she loves going to their house and they totally spoil her and take her so many places.

 

[DragonMummy]

Eve you're,right about spotting the growth spurts. We had the 10 day one yesterday and she fed for most of the day. Today I have great big milk-heavy boobies. Her feeds are only 20 minutes long every 3-4 hours today then she falls into an epic milk-drunk sleep. So glad I know what she's up to, knowledge is power and that's why I gave in so easily with Dragon.

 

[Tor81]

BB, glad the MW got to you in the end, has it started anything off today? Good to at least have a back up induction date if you end up needing it.
Sorry Hann, but when you said about touching the head and baby falling out it made me LOL, wouldn’t it be great if it was that easy!!

BB & Hann, great bump pics

Wez, rubbish that you got pulled over, that would have really upset me, a faulty speed camera flashed me once and I cried for ages (& I wasn’t even pregnant then!). So sweet that your DH won’t leave you at night even though he’d get much better sleep in the other room.

Curlew, glad your pre op went well, good idea getting your mum to do your hair.

Eve, I’m sure I’ve said this before & will do again, but a HUGE thank you for all your BF advice. Oh, and well done on winning that competition!!

Foxforce, good to hear from you. ☺

Starry, sorry you were teased by 2 days of contractions, not long now though.

DM, lovely photo of Sophie, I bet that hair smells lovely!

Anna, thanks for sharing your birth story, lovely photos, especially the pooh bear outfit.

Sherri, glad you & Colby are home safe, great photos.

SB, lovely photos of Katie.

BV, glad you are doing well, lovely photos of Jillian.

GW, good to hear that Hailey has taken to BF well.

Hann, how come you’re missing Take That, is it a bit far from home?

Caz, glad everything is ok with you & baby, don’t worry about getting emotional, its completely understandable.

AFM, just got back from getting my eyebrows done so grabbing a quick lunch before going out to meet the NCT girls for a drink, might be the only time I get to see them before baby arrives because I’ve got the earliest due date.

xx

 

[Aaisrie]

DM you are sounding SO much more confident and like yourself today!! I think you're doing an amazing job, really truely!! I totally loved the "milk-drunk" bit haha and I remember after Saraya had one of her growth spurts she went from 20min feeds to 45min feeds! It's so much easier once your nipples start to harden though!

 

[Aaisrie]

Thanks Tor! I just worry that people feel I'm pressurising them or something LOL I'm thinking of doing the LLL peer support training as I think I'll learn even more!! Glad you're making the most of your "me time" :]

 

[Hann12]

Hi I'm back from the midwife, went to a different clinic, it was like going privately - free parking, no waiting, amazing!!
All good news, baby is well and truly engaged, the midwife could feel the chin but she says she thinks its unlikely the baby will drop any lower before the contractions start and with the other symptoms I'm having she think its unlikely I'll make my appointment at 40+3. I hope she is right - that means I will be giving birth in the next 13 days I hope. I know that they can get these things wrong but I'm hoping not! She also told me that as I've lost the plug and as the baby is well positioned that she wouldn't recommend a sweep. Obviously I will be offered one if I make it to my 40+3 but I'm hoping I won't!!
Have acupuncture on Friday so I hope that will get things moving a bit too.
Very relieved to have had a positive experience!

Tor - glad you have been out with the girls, mine are like my life line at the moment!! I'm not seeing take that because it would take a long time to get home and with my back the way it is I can't stand for that long when they are on either. Plus I have sharp bladder and cervix pain and don't want to give birth in wembley stadium!! Though I wonder if I had gone whether take that would helicopter me to the hospital if that happened!!

Linds - glad BF is going well!

Got to start monitoring leakage now as I'm now part of the group of you all who 'may be leaking fluid but it may be CM, wee or sweat!' Oh how attractive!!

 

[Aaisrie]

I totally had my heart melted when Saraya got up from her nap and announced that she couldn't find Atticus! She then told me that he was her best friend [although her "best friend" thing is very fickle!] and asked if he could come to nursery with her!!! Her prediction is that he's going to be here in 2 big sleeps!!! LOL I seriously think this is the most cutest moment ever!!!

 

[Aaisrie]

Hann so glad your appt went well!! Glad baby is engaged! Now you can just chill and wait :]