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SB I thought id got away with the stretch mark thing till OH lovingly pointed some out on my right side the other day! lol, hey ho, on that score i think ive got off lightly though to be honest
 
Thanks Mel - I can still feel the baby move - gave it a poke and got a response thankfully!!

I heard that in the last 2 weeks and the week after birth stretch marks can appear. You think you get away without and then bang there they are! False sense of security! Good news is that they do fade
 
Tor – it’s funny how maternity leave has worked I think – there are so many jobs to do for baby but they do run out but time flies by too and I sometimes wonder what I have actually done! But I guess this is almost the calm before the storm and soon we’ll have so many jobs that we don’t have any free time at all! I jokingly think of these as the golden days as I know that I’ll probably never have them again!

Jenni – well done for DTD, hopefully might get things moving!

Hann – I see this as an excuse for a new piece of jewellery! Even if it’s not expensive, we can still have fun finding something new! Oh and good luck on the birthing ball – what do you do, just bounce up and down on it (I don’t have one but was thinking of borrowing one from my MIL as she has one for pilates)?

Emzeebob – I don’t really know what to say as a first time Mum – I read your post and thought, I don’t know what I’d do either! Looks like others have provided really helpful posts though so I hope things are progressing ok.

BB – hope you manage to sleep well tonight. It’s still so darn hot isn’t it – I thought it was going to cool down!

Simmy – poor you, hope you feel better soon.

Re movements – I feel more ‘shuffles’ now rather than kicks and large moments so I think I’m the same.

Re stretch marks – I was soooo pleased that at about 35 weeks I had none and then my wonderful hubbie too pointed out that indeed I had some under the bump at the bottom. They aren’t too bad and to be honest I haven’t actually bothered doing anything with them but I had hoped that I’d be one of these people who doesn’t get them, but alas not!

Hubbie is out at a meal tonight so have been home alone – watched a bit of TV, read a book about babies (Baby Whisperer) and now thinking about bed. It’s so weird as I used to work so many hours and hubbie used to moan but now he is working and I’m missing him and wondering why he is working so hard!! Valuable lesson me thinks for when I go back to work!

xx
 
Caz - I'm home alone too so I understand! My husband quite often gas to work in the evening but at least now he isn't drinking - or shouldn't be anyway!!

I have been bouncing on the ball, and doing hip circles. Makes me feel like I'm bribg pro active but it may be having no effect! I'd borrow the ball if I was you!

I think I might have found a couple of brewing stretch marks too arrgghh!!

I'm the same with the mat leave, I have the babys room ready and I am trying to keep the house tidy but beyond that I haven't done much nesting! I'm doing more chilling, meeting friends etc. I'm looking forward to having the baby and doing meet ups with the nct girls. I think I have a rather warped vision of how life will be and will be in for a shock!
 
Grr, darn these false alarms! I just had the worst contractions while taking a long walk - we went up and down hills and went farther than usual. I had the worst pain from what felt like severe tightening around my belly, to the point where I could barely walk. I had about five of these along the way, within a half hour.

As soon as we got home and I stopped walking (my legs felt like they were going to break) the pain disappeared. I had hoped I might of started something, but apparently not! Once my legs recover, I'm going to try doing stairs again and see what comes of it. I was on the ball for about two hours straight today and it didn't feel like it did anything for me.

Re:stretch marks - glad I'm not the only one who was fooled into thinking I might get out of pregnancy unscathed by stretch marks! I was looking every where, every day - thighs, back of knees, sides, back, hips, etc. i didn't do it today, and when my husband came home my shirt (not a pregnancy one) had a few inches of lower belly showing and he said "I see you got stretch marks!" I tried to tell him I didn't, that it was either just belly scars (from surgeries I had a few years ago) or from me laying down on the sofa. But nope, he was right and I broke down instantly! I don't think he'll be pointing out any more stretchies if I get them...lol!

Edit: I'm now leaking colostrum from one side, and can get more out if I squeeze. I've never been able to do that previous to just now. Could that be a sign that baby is coming soon, or just a coincidence that it's happening now?
 
Morning all, seems like there is lots of teasing going on. I hope that it turns into something for you all soon i know how annoying and frustrating it is.

I have a feeling there is going to be an influx of more beach bump babies over the weekend and early next week. Its so exciting!! :) Cant wait to see what all those yellow bumps turn into.

AFM - Starting to feel a little better and recovering well. Niamh is doing brilliantly and is jsut adorable. I never thought I could love something so much :)

Here is a pic for those of you that dont have FB.
 

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Congratulations Clare! She is gorgeous! Love all the hair :-) Glad to hear that you are feeling well.
take care
gillian
 
Congratulations Clare - she is just gorgeous! Glad you are recovering well too.

Beth - so much teasing, it's awful! I hope it progresses for you and that the bouncing on the ball and walking helps eventually.

I'm not sure about leaking colostrum - maybe that is normal? I've not had anything leaking during pregnancy but I have heard that it can happen - sorry I can't help more (bad first time Mum, I know nothing other than what you girls advise me of!).

AFM - slept well, even had to pull the covers over at one point as it was a little cool (yeah after all this hot weather!). Not much planned today - another swim, maybe a little walk, pottering around doing jobs really!
 
morning all

Claire - niamh is gorgeous. Congratulations.

I was not around last night as was getting some pains in my stomach and back so went to bed early to rest. Had a good nights sleep which was fab. Wee monkey feels like he is trying to escape and I swear I am black and blue on the inside with his punching and kicking lol. Only 7 more days baby stay put lol.

MW appt in a mo so need to go and get ready. Catch up later.
 
Hi all, I just got a whatsapp message from BlueViolet:

"After 24hrs of back labor and stalling at 7cm, I had a c-section after midnight. Jillian Gwen was born weighing 7lb 12oz and measuring 20" :) "

Huge congats BV! Hope you're recovering well, enjoy the time with little one and can't wait to see photos when you feel up to it :-)
 
Just want to say a huge congrats to everyone who has given birth!

(Sorry I have a screaming baby at the moment so I can't look back to see who has actually given birth!)

Loads of love...Sofie & Baby Jacob

:cloud9:
 
congrats clare she is gorgeous.....

yippee BV amazing...

anyone know how wez is???

come on the rest of you who is labouring, looking forward to seeing more pics of these deliscious babies :)

every day im shedding tears of happiness for you all

xxxx
 
Huge congratulations to BV!! I was so hoping to hear news when I logged in today. Simmy thank you do much for the update!
BV - hope you recover well from the c section. Can't wait to see and hear more about jillian!

Claire - gorgeous photo of Niamh and what an amazing head of hair!! She is so precious looking, you must be a very proud mummy!

Curlew - yay for the sleep!! I slept okay too, feels so good doesn't it?

Caz - enjoy the swim! I am planning on more walking and bouncing.

Can't believe I slept until 9.30am, I was up in the night a bit but still got good sleep. Wonder if my body is trying to store up sleep before the big day?!
I still have swollen feet and fingers though - and I slept with my feet raised!
 
Hann it helped that it was a bit cooler last night! I fell asleep at 10pm, woke up at 3am to get some water, and then slept til 6 and on and off til 9. So not a bad night - it makes a huuuuge difference!

Enjoy your bouncy day!

My best friend is popping over later with her 9 month old so I'm spending a lot of the morning tidying and baby-proofing.

Xx
 
Congratulations BV!!! Hope you're both doing OK xx

Claire- Niamh is sooooooo gorgeous!!!!

SB- I've noticed an increase in colostrum these last few days- I'm sure I read somewhere that you get more leading up to the big day- hopefully you won't have much longer to wait- you've certainly been doing all you can :) xx PS- Happy due date for tomorrow!!!!
 
Yay BV!! can't wait to see pics and hear all about her! big big congratulations! okay....who's next?? Doodle? SB?
 

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