June 2013 first time bump buddies wanted

[AsEn11]

Hey ladies
How are you all doing?
I've become obsessed with warm baths I find they help my back heaps!

Has anyone been feeling starving and bloated all at once? Haha I force the food either way but quite the challenge ;D

Come on final 10!!

I am doing great!! I kind of over did it this weekend so i am dragging today but I was overdoing it with my family so no worries!!
I dont have a tub but would love a warm bath..so I envy you
I have been so hungry lately like in the beginning of the 2nd tri its nuts and so thirsty but the temperature has gone up so I will blame my camel like drinking on that haha
and Yay for final 10!! I have an exciting month ahead!! So I hope it goes fast!

 

[No Doubt]

Lol pink at you forcing the food. I've been hungrier and have had a few midnight snacks, bananas. But when I wake in the morning I'm starving. And yay for the final 10!

 

[pinkwaters]

Mine is a half tub kinda thing but def does the job!!
I'm always thirsty too catch but I'm sick of the million toilet trips ;( it's like to drink or not to drink ;D
Baby is getting a tad less active all my apps say its expected now due to less space?
Lol no doubt I feel like I'm starving an hour after any meal pretty much? Just had an ice cream I know I'll regret but can't be bothered ;D

Yay for the busy month catch!! Really hope we breeze through the next few weeks! Already starting to feel ready to pop

 

[No Doubt]

I'm hoping this month fly's by too. I have a busy month as well. Shower this Saturday, appt on Thursday, appt on the 17th, another appt in two weeks, u/s on Monday, and touring the maternity ward in a few weeks. Not to mention work obviously. Still can't wait to get that coupon to get everything else on my registry! I'm gonna be a shopping fool. I'm currently trying to recruit someone with a truck to go with me so I can get in and out in one shot. We have an SUV, but I don't think it will be enough room. Plus I'll keep getting stuff from what I order off amazon. I love getting deliveries!

 

[Ylanda]

All good my end, knackered today after a busy weekend - only got back from hols on Sat and then Mum, Dad, and Brother stayed with us until yesterday. Was meant to go for reflexology tonight but decided to cancel, I just need some time to myself. Plus the house is a mess and I really want to get on with things as well as getting some down time. 11 weeks to go tomorrow and I feel so unprepared (even though I know we're not, I just feel like time is running away from us now).

 

[No Doubt]

I was wondering where you had gone to ylanda. Don't worry, I'm sure everything will come together, it always does. Nothing for you to worry about. I think we'll never fully reel prepared, but I know you'll do your best and that's all you can do. Take some time for yourself then get back in the game.

 

[Ylanda]

I was on holiday at my parents' last week and apart from two skype chats with my brother I didn't go anywhere near a computer screen all week - pure bliss! Back in action now, though, final six-week home stretch at work, 13th May is my last day. It honestly can't come soon enough!!!

IF AJ was born today or tomorrow we'd be able to give her everything she needs - we have clothes, a cot, and nappies. Everything else is just extras that I want to get on with, they need to be done but they aren't urgent.

 

[No Doubt]

Had my shower today and I had a lot of fun! Got some really nice stuff, some of it off the registry which is nice. Totally wasn't expecting it, but one of my coworkers all by herself...well, and her husband got me the highchair I wanted off the registry. That's $150. Most people don't spend that kind of money of someone unless they're going in on it, but I thought that was so sweet of her.

Now I have an ache in my belly. Feels like stretching/tearing when I'm standing or moving, but I feel it more when bending over. I'm a little freaked, but Virtue is still moving around in there. I will check him on the doppler before I go to bed. But I have a doctor appt first thing Monday morning for an u/s so I ask them to look specifically at that area just to make sure. I'm sure it's just more stretching, but it just feels differently and it's in a different spot. I take solice in the fact that it's moreso when I bending, but to be honest, not really sure that's a good thing.

 

[pinkwaters]

Ylanda that's great! I finally have almost everything ready and it sure helps a lot! You're absolutely right May just can't seem to come sooner!!
No doubt any word about that pain? Glad the shower went great

I've had a bad week after my scan, tripped the same day past Sunday and spent the night at the emergency just to make sure baby H is doing well, thankfully alls well now just a badly hurt elbow I used to take the fall ;(

I can't wait for next Sunday, 33 week scan and soon after the weeklies ;p
Mum went away for 2 weeks today though so no hoping for early delivery anymore, I want and need her around

Hope your all doing well!!

 

[No Doubt]

Sorry about your fall pink but glad everything is ok with you and baby.

I did some research and the pain is actually my muscles tearing apart. Fab isn't it...but it feels better now and Virtue obviously doesn't care, lol.

 

[pinkwaters]

Haha well pregnancy comes with its wide range of side effects we don't seem to think about getting into it ;P
My belly is increasingly scratchy as I go further in and heart burn gives me no sleep what so ever by now ;D I keep patting my belly and saying things like I don't blame you don't worry haha sounds crazy I know!!
I'm yet to find the perfect sleeping position in 3rd tri, couch and bed both failed me, wondering if a bean bag is a good idea ... I imagine getting out of it for the million toilet trips ... Maybe not ...

8 more weeks!

 

[No Doubt]

Yeah, a Brant bag probably isn't the best when waking several times a night. I've been sleeping like a champ, just like first tri really. Definitely taking advantage of this, lol.

 

[Ylanda]

Luckily I still sleep ok, as well! I would be one grumpy biatch if I wasn't!!! I HATE not getting my sleep (looking forward to things to come... ). My back is sore but with the pregnancy pillow it's ok - not having the pillow makes my back much much worse!

 

[pinkwaters]

I am definetly moody & grumpy with being sleep deprived!
I'm excited though that its getting closer, well excited and anxious
So far I've decided against epidural, just gas mask
Have you ladies decided on who's going into delivery room with & birth plans yet?

 

[Ylanda]

For me, currently, the excitement is still the main emotion. Every time AJ moves inside me I think how amazing it'll be to see her move outside, to see her face, and for hubbs to feel her, as well. Awwwww!

I'm planning a home birth, with my husband, and our doula present for the whole thing. Midwives will be called in as needed for 2nd stage but as late as possible. I'm hoping to get as far as possible with yoga breathing, relaxation/visualisations, and a TENS machine. I will also have a pool for pain relief (and to give birth in, if I so wish). The midwives bring gas and air and pethidine (pain killing injection). I'm trying to keep an open mind but I would like to interfere as little as possible with what my body is doing, so atm G&A is "fine" while the injection feels one step too far. But ask me again when in labour. I'm planning on having my birth preferences written down in quite a lot of detail as I don't think I'll be in a mood to talk much. I'm declining vaginal examinations, I want intermittent monitoring of baby's HB (rather than continuous), I want a physiological third stage etc. so all this has to be written down somewhere, so my hubby and our doula can be my advocates while I do my thing. I can't wait, I'm actually looking forward to the birth!

 

[No Doubt]

I'm gonna be at the hospital, but I'm gonna do my best to not get any pain meds...an epidural being the last option. Other than that I pretty much just plan to do what the docs say.

 

[pinkwaters]

Ylanda that's amazing with the home birth!! Hope it goes great!!

I always thought I'm tough enough to endure it and god knows I want to experience it all bravely but while I was at the er for my fall I heard a women screaming and she was only 2cm and I totally freaked out ;D

Just can't imagine it and it has become on My mind daily now unfortunately, labour dreams started last night too eek !!

My friend told me that if I do go for the gas not to take deep breaths and to quickly remove it because you can easily end up hazy and miss the whole thing plus you'd blabber heaps and perhaps say things you don't mean or want to say ;D

Ahhh

Next appointment is on Sunday I hope my fluid levels are okay, last time my doc mentioned being borderline low/normal

 

[Ylanda]

Have faith in your body, pink! You can do it and whichever way you decide to go down it'll be great!

Good luck for Sunday!

 

[pinkwaters]

Thank you Ylanda!
I think that's exactly what I'm starting to loose and need to hang on to - a little bit of faith ❤

 

[No Doubt]

That's what happened to me when I had that pain back in January. I just knew after that I had that pain there was no way I could go natural. But eventually I talked myself back into it. It helped to do a little research on different options to help with the pain and whatnot. But like I've always said, if it gets to be too much then I'll have to get something to help.