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[SugarBeth]

Woah, it's so hard to keep up with this thread anymore! I definitely am trying to read everything, most of it doesn't soak in too well though due to my lack of sleep!

Hann, hope things go well for you!

Caz, my husband did the same thing. At about 38 weeks, he told me he was really excited for the baby and thought I should have her now. I was like, well it doesn't really work that way...but every day he went to work, he'd text me on break and hopefully ask if the baby was coming soon. Silly!

Last night was super difficult for me, my milk came in with a rush - super painful, and just after the baby had already eaten and gone to sleep (I tried to wake her up and make her eat more, but she wasn't having any of it!) So I whimpered through the horrible pain and soaked through a baby blanket as I eased some of the engorement down. Still painful today, but not quite as bad as Katie enjoys eating for a good hour at a time, every hour or two so I'm getting drained on both sides pretty well! Poor nipples are still bleeding though, can't wait until they toughen up and stop hurting! I've been so careful to do proper latching but it doesn't really help at all.

Wish I could muster up an appetite though! I know eating lots and keeping hydrated is super important for good milk, but since I've had her I haven't had an appetite (aside from the first meal after labor, I was ravenous then!) I always had a problem eating during my painful periods too though, so I assume this is about the same - especially with all the cramping, pain of stitches and pain of milk coming in that's been going on lately. Has anyone else had this problem?

Is anyone else writing out lengthy birth stories? I'm trying to remember every detail and write it down while I can. It was such a huge life changing experience that I don't want to forget it, but it's taking me days to get it down - thanks partially to Katie always wanting lots of cuddles and feedings!

 

[Aaisrie]

SB sounds like you're doing really well with the feeding - is the lansinoh helping your nipples at all? You can also hand express [If you don't know how you can normally find pics online explaining or I can find some for you if you want] some milk and put it on your nipples and let the air at them if you can which helps heal them up better.
You'll def forget the labour if you don't write it down!!!

 

[Blue_bear]

Hope your ok Hann? Let us know how your going xx

 

[Tor81]

I’m back from a lovely afternoon with the NCT girls, 8 out of the 9 of us turned up, even the girl whose waters broke over a week ago & she’s now booked in for an induction on Friday so will probably beat me to the first baby!

Hann, glad you have a good experience at the MW.
Funny you should post guessing what the yellow bumps will be, on the drive home I’ve been thinking about how convinced I am that I’m having a boy and it’ll be a huge shock if baby is a girl, but I’ve got no reason for my feeling!

Eve, ahhh how cute of Saraya, its one of the moments you want to catch & replay!

Mel, BB & Caz, glad you’ve both had nice chilled out days, we can’t keep on the go constantly otherwise we’ll have no energy when we need it for labour.

Simmy, glad your appointment went well this morning. Ridiculous that you can’t get in with the MW when you’re so pregnant, surely you should be priority? The weight estimate I’ve got is on a graph which they use to plot the bump size each time I see the MW, and by the scans I’ve had so far it’s been reasonably accurate.

SB, sounds like you’re doing everything right with the BF. Bless Katie for wanting lots of cuddles. ☺

Just waiting for DH to get home so we can have dinner, we’ve got a lovely piece of cod waiting to be cooked, yummy!

xx

 

[Clareabell]

Im having a pretty tough time with BF. Niamh has not been able to latch properly and I have been seen by everyone eight different midwives and a lactation specialist. We have tried every postion, nipple shields etc etc and she just fails to suck for any period of time before throwing her head back and becoming distressed.

The lactation specialist today said that she thinks its either to do with her having a receeding jaw or its down to the trauma she suffered at birth. Im taking her to cranial scarial therapy tomorrow so im hoping that may help.

In the mean time i have initally had to hand express colostrium into a syringe to feed her and now that my milk is through i express. It is really hard as she is a big baby and is taking 4oz of EBM every three/four hours and my poor boobs are feeling the strain. Im trying to build up a little supply in the fridge so im not under so much pressure to pump a certain amount.

Really hoping the cranial therapy works for her and she is able to latch as it will make life much easier. I put her to the breast each day but nothing

Simmy - I was bricking it about having a baby but im suprised how instinctual caring for her is! I just seem to know what to do ad have suprised myself.

To all those still waiting, ENJOY the silence and being able to selfish! I honestly dont know where the hours in the day go, they all revolve around Niamh eating, changing, sleeping pumping etc etc plus the lack of sleep, there is nothing like it.

So WORTH it though

 

[Aaisrie]

Clare sounds like you're doing a really good job. As I said to Sherri earlier, expressing is really hard work and it sounds like you're doing a really good job. I hope the specialist is able to give you some help. Are you attending your local BF group because it might help just to be around other people and having the support.

 

[Hann12]

Thanks BB, I'm still having cramps but the BH have calmed down. I'm sure it's all teasing but one of these days it'll surprise me!!

 

[Clareabell]

We have BF cafes that i am going pop into at some point probably once Duncan goes back to work at the mo making the most of having him here and milking the C section recovery process.

Hann - Hope the cramps turn into something for you or bugger off so you can get some rest.

 

[sparky32]

Hi everyone,

Just a quickie & i'll try & catch up later.

Sophie Grace was born in Friday 1st July at 2.57pm weighing 7lb 1oz. She's just perfect and i love her so so much xxx

Talk to you all soon xxx

 

[mummySS]

Huge congrats Sparky! So pleased you have your little perfect Sophie Grace. And i believe she might have been the first 'July' baby!

Claire and SB - sounds like you're both doing a brilliant job. Hard work but worth it huh?!

 

[Aaisrie]

Congrats Sparky! Can't wait to see pics!

Good job Clare! Def make the most of Duncan being there :]

 

[kelzyboo]

Congratulations Sparky, so glad she's arrived safely x

There are some beautiful babies being born to the beach bumps, this must be the cute baby thread!

Good luck MrsWez, i think you may be next up x

Hope everyones feeling well and enjoying their last few weeks x

Eve i love all your BF'ing tips, although i didn't get to do it, i credit you with convincing me that i wanted to! If i get the chance again, you'll have an inbox full of questions lol x

Looking forward to some more beach babies very soon, take care everyone xx

 

[fifi-folle]

Congratulations Sparky!

 

[Aaisrie]

Kelz I really hope you get the chance, you deserve it. Once you get over all the crap of early BF it really is a fantastic experience!!

 

[MrsWez]

One sided post before I catch up.

Dr. appointment went okay. Still only 3cm, still 60% effaced and baby is still high and his head not engaged like it should be. Dr. thinks the issue is either my pelvis is too narrow or the baby isn't positioned right which is why the contractions aren't being effective. Baby is doing great though, heart rate was 144 and he's active as ever.

Induction will start around 6AM tomorrow (Dr. thinks I would have had to be induced regardless due to the baby not dropping into my pelvis). I'm feeling nervous, excited, anxious, scared, happy, etc. I'm feeling everything. I was hoping he would come on his own but I guess there is a reason for everything.

 

[Blue_bear]

Just had a complete melt-down. Am so fed up and frustrated and im only 2 days over FFS.

 

[Clareabell]

BB I can only imagine how frustrating it must be.

Wez - Good luck tomorrow will be thinking of you, cant wait to hear all about Jonathan.

Kel -

Congrats Sparky on the safe arrival of baby Sophie

 

[melissasbump]

Sparky congratulations on Sophie!! xx

BBear, chin up hun, although i can imagine how frustrated you must feel. xx

Wez Good luck for tomorrow, hope it all goes well, will be thinking of you xx

Isnt Curlew going in tomorrow too? If so good luck hun! xx

 

[Aaisrie]

Oh Wez that's so exciting!!!! So unless my wee Atticus decides to come tomorrow too then we can't be birth buddies on top of everything else LOL

BB is there anything we can do?

 

[MrsWez]

Congrats, Sparky!!! Another pink bundle of joy!

Thanks, Kel! I hope you are doing well.

Sorry for the meltdown, BB. I am thinking warm fuzzy baby thoughts for you.

SB, I really hope things get better for you. Sounds like you are doing great!

I hope someone can help with the issues your having, Claire.

Hannah, I hope the cramps develop into something for you.

Simmy, can you ask for a weight estimate? I don't know if it's that simple with a NHS. I woke up a week ago and realized "Holy crap, I'm having baby and it has to come out of me."

Caz, sounds like a lot of fun, I LOVE Indian food.

Eve, thanks for providing such good BF tips and info!! I hope to use some of it soon.

Sounds like fun, Tor!

Hope your having a relaxing today, Mel.

If I don't say it later, THANK YOU LADIES!! For all the support, advice and love you have provided me during this pregnancy. Obviously I'll still be here for a while but I just wanted to say how fabulous you all are and how lucky I am/was to have your support.