*Knock knock* I think I'm allowed back in here now!! Looking for a buddy!

[New Mrs W]

Aw yay!!!! Such lovely news, so happy for you all!! How is Joshua coping? Can you post a pic?

As for me, the ECV was successful so he is at least head down (for now!!) But have to go back on Tuesday for them to make sure he hasn't moved again!!

Who will be next??? Xx

 

[JenJen80]

No real twinges here I have to see midwife next weds but hoping she will be here before then.

 

[Bec27]

Hi ladies. Sorry it's been a few days, things have been pretty hectic here with our little newborn and unfortunately a very poorly toddler. Josh has a nasty cold which now DH and I are getting the nights haven't been easy but are a bit better now my milk has come in. Still, things are amazing- I never imagined our new addition could bring so much happiness and love already

Ruth we are trying hard with Josh but obviously the cold is not helping, he waves hello, says baby and points and smiles, kissed baby with his favourite toy and tried to feed him some of his milk bottle. But then we've had times where he completely ignores him and pinched him once. We just need to keep giving him lots of attention and safely try to bring them together at the same time (I worry because DS is so boisterous and is too little to really understand why it's important to be gentle with the baby).

Like I say though, we'll get there. DH has 4 weeks off so plenty of time to get used to everything and spend quality time together as a family.

So how are you all? Any signs or symptoms anyone? Very excited to hear all your exciting news when it happens for each of you x x x

 

[JenJen80]

Hi Bec sorry to hear about a poorly toddler. I have been rough for about 3 weeks now and really fed up
.
Glad the new addition us doing well. Still no signs here and now I'm completely fed up

 

[Bec27]

Awh sorry to hear you're not feeling great and are fed up Jen, think it's pretty normal to feel like that at this point...I'm sure it won't be long now. Get plenty of rest but do some nice things you can enjoy too so you're not just 'waiting'. And don't worry if you've had no signs, I didn't have a bloody show at all this time, just the bits of plug which then made me doubt I was in labour! It can just happen

I will try to put a pic up soon, everytime I'm online I'm on my I-pod as it's easier but I can't do photos from it.

We're having a newborn and family photoshoot next Sunday which I'm really excited about

Good luck all, will be watching this thread x x x

 

[New Mrs W]

Aw, I'm glad Jake is doing well. Poor Joshua though. Frankie is unwell too so I'm praying that baby stays put for at last a few more days as I can't bare the thought of leaving my poorly boy for a day or two, even though he will be perfectly safe and happy with my parents.

I think Joshua's reaction to his brother is normal, he's bound to be a little annoyed at sometime taking over his mummy for a while It's a good sign that he's been kissing him and sharing with him though. He will learn to be gentle with him, out else Jake will learn to be tough!! I think second babies have to be tougher than first ones for that exact reason!!

Well nothing going on here. Had to go for monitoring on Wednesday as baby had felt quiet since the ECV but the trace was fine and the MW thinks the change of position is tricking me. I'm back on Tuesday for another scan to make sure he is head down still but I feel hopeful that he will stay put now (touch wood!!)

I'll be looking forward to updates from Jen and Laura and photos from Bec!!

 

[Bec27]

Sorry still no pics ladies, my cold has gotten worse so feeling so poorly and pretty sleep deprived with it. Good luck for your scan today Ruth, hope he has stayed put and hope Frankie is getting better. Hope you're feeling a bit more comfortable Jen, any signs? How are you doing Laura, it's been a while since you were on here, hope all is good with you x x x

 

[JenJen80]

Nope due date today and still nothing. Sorry to hear you are still not well
I have to see midwife tomorrow so will see what she has to say.
Good Luck Ruth x

 

[New Mrs W]

Baby has stayed head down!!! Yay!! Lost a little of my plug yesterday too but nothing since, i feel like a time bomb!! Not seeing MW til Monday and she said she will give me a sweep if i make the appointment. Never had one with Frankie so not sure what to expect. I keep thinking about trying to kick start things but the thought of having to leave Frankie (who is much better now) makes me feel sad so i think I'll let nature take it's course instead!!

Sorry you're not feeling great Bec. Feel better soon

Looks like the race is on between the rest of us!! Good luck!!

PS When you see a new post on this thread, are you all expecting the next announcement, or is that just me? X

 

[JenJen80]

Fab news about head being down. I am feeling a lot of pressure down below today like something is trying to get out of my pelvis but I reckon it's just baby bouncing on my bladder.
I'm also going to have to talk to the midwife about a sweep but I would be much happier letting nature take it's cause.
Ruth when I saw that you had posted I thought your little one had arrived lol.

 

[Laura91]

Congratulations Bec! Hope both babies are okay

Nothing really exciting happening over here. Having a bit of a cafuffle with possible Obstetric Cholestasis (awaiting second set of blood results, first set were raised). Should know by the end of today. If they come back with anything wrong then I'll have to go in and be induced... fingers crossed they come back ok!

Dont come on here that much but I do try and update my journal at least once a week.

Hope everyone's ok xx

 

[Bec27]

So good that baby has stayed head down Ruth, any signs he might be on his way? Glad Frankie is all better now, sorry you're feeling sad at the thought of leaving him. Josh didn't even know I was gone as I went into hospital about 10pm, Jake was born at 12.07am and I was home by 3.30am so when he got up in the morning there was a baby in a Moses basket next to me! Must've been a bit strange for him but at least he didn't have to miss me. Could you come straight home Ruth so you don't have to leave him for long or did you want to stay in afterwards?

The pressure is a good sign Jen, especially since you're past your due date. Hope you're ok Laura and that your results come back ok.

Apart from my awful cold, we're doing well here. Josh is loving his little brother, he loves cuddling and kissing him and gets upset when he cries, bless him. He is still poorly but better than he was. Jake is just gorgeous and such a good baby.

Watching this thread with excitement- won't be long now x x x

 

[JenJen80]

Still nothing from me and am now 2 days overdue. Am booked in for a sweep on Tuesday, all twinges have vanished I can't cope with this waiting any more .

 

[New Mrs W]

Well we have a severe weather forecast here for heavy and disruptive snow over the next couple of days so i am dreading being stranded somewhere in labour, unable to get to the hospital!! Nearly had to cancel my wedding as it was the snowiest say if the year, had to postpone Frankie's christening because of snow and now this!!! Fingers crossed he stays put another few days. Frankie was four days over so hopefully this one will be too. Also, i don't think I'm actually due until Monday anyway (I used an OPK when we conceived so i know when i ovulated).

Laura, hope your tests come back clear.

Jen, hang on in there. It can't be long now.

Bec, ideally i will have a similar experience to you in terms of timing and be in and out of hospital during the night so that monkey boy doesn't even realise. I'm so glad that Jake is being a good baby and that Joshua is on the mend xx

 

[Bec27]

Thanks Ruth we had the midwife visit yesterday and I was supposed to be being discharged but unfortunately I have mastitis and baby Jake has oral thrush so had to go to the doc's to get antibiotics and oral gel and am having another visit Monday. Feeling so poorly today I have decided to stay in bed and rest.

It is snowing heavily here, how is it where you ladies are? It snowed the day before I went into labour with Jake Ruth and I was worried but luckily we had a really sunny day the day it started so most of it had melted away by the time it was time to go to the hospital. Fingers crossed it goes by the time labour starts for you. I would stay put now if you can though, keep in the warm.

Anything happening for anyone? Hoping we have some more babies arrive soon

 

[Bec27]

Feeling so fed up I thought I'd come on to see if there was any news from anyone but I guess you're all still waiting. Well we have our newborn and family photoshoot tomorrow morning (or this morning I should say!) and not only am I feeling awful but I now also have conjunctivitis in my left eye- the irony! I'm gutted as I got in touch with the photographer and she's not free now for another month do I can't just push the session back a few days as I had wanted to

Jake is going through a growth spurt and is feeding loads and Josh is still not better and he has a massive bruise on his head! Feel like health is against us all at the moment and am feeling a bit resentful as I so want to make the most of this family time we have together before DH goes back to work. Only good thing is I suppose it's better to be poorly while he's off as I can rest more.

Sorry for the moan ladies, feeling a bit sorry for myself I guess x x x

 

[New Mrs W]

Aw mate, you are having a rough time for sure. Sounds like only your husband is well in your house. I think you're right though, it's best to get the poorlyness out if the way while you're not home alone. I remember when Frankie was brand new and DH had the two weeks at home, we spent a good four of those days in and out of hospital (Frankie was jaundiced and had a big weight loss by 10 days) it was nothing serious but I had so desperately wanted us to do all lovely things together before he had to go back to work. In the end, I found that I got to know a side of DH that I never knew about before, he cared for us both so well, especially as my baby blues were worsened by being in hospital. That time proved to be different to what I had wanted but still special.

We still have snow here but the roads seem ok and there is no more forecast so I'm not too worried now. I'm getting fed up though, not necessarily of the waiting but because Frankie and I haven't left the house in a couple of days because of the snow. It's been getting up and about that's been keeping me going lately. I think we'll be able to get out today, even if just to the supermarket. Got a MW appt tomorrow for a sweep, which I never had with Frankie. Not really looking forward to it but hopefully it will help.

Will keep updating. Hope all is well with Laura and Jen xx

 

[JenJen80]

Hi just a quick note to let you all know Martha Helen was born yesterday at 13.19 weighing 7lb 13. Wil update you all a bit later when I'm home.

 

[New Mrs W]

Aw, so happy for you Jen, yet very jealous at the same time!! X

 

[Bec27]

Awh, that's wonderful news, congratulations Jen hope you had a good labour x

Hope your sweep goes well tomorrow Ruth, will be thinking of you. I am feeling a bit better in myself today as I had a really good night with Jake and although it was a lot of effort and I was feeling pretty awful, the photoshoot we t really well. The lady was so lovely and sat me in a comfy chair for most of the time we were there. I got up for a few photos and then just sat watching while my DH and mum helped arrange the boys etc and just fed Jake every time he was passed back to me. She even made me a lemsip bless her

The photos looked stunning and I can't wait to get them all next week and choose our favourites to have in high resolution- she airbrushes these too so I don't have to worry about a gammy eye or dark circles!

Hope it's not too much longer for you Ruth and Laura x x x