March Mama's! 2012 :) - 33 pink , 24 blue and 17 yellow bumps! 33 Babies!!

[firsttimer1]

Just signed on to see if we have new babies... and looks like Lozza is about to give us one

I predict 7lb 7oz tonight 7pm

good luck hunni - not that u need it!!!

glow - mmmmmmmmmmm. but at least your 3cm!!! Im only 1cm and your supposed to be behind me you sneaky queue jumper!!

Loo and mitch - thanks for info on induction. so hopefuly if gels fail they will be able to break waters and do drip... fingers crossed. I would just hate to be sent home and told to come bk later in week

nothing happening with me.... so enjoyed the F1 QUALI and about to enjoy (i hope) the footy.

roll on tomo.

love to all.... xxxx esp lozza xxxx

 

[mitchnorm]

Hey hey.....my clever little Mia is a feeding machine......weigh in at only less than 2% loss of birth weight at 5 day appt. She has gone from 2.8kgs to 2.76kgs ....in english that 6lbs 3oz to 6 lb 1oz...amazing!!!! Midwife was well chuffed and i am soooo proud of her and (if i can say so) also proud of myself

As a mum who thought i wouldnt breast feed....i am now fully sold on it....so easy....amazing. I think i was more into the idea of formula to.know exactly.how much she was getting but obviously not required cos.the girl doing goooood. I am still going to try her with a little formula feed soon to check she likes, doesnt reject and it gives us options if night feed requires it.....but had 2 great sleeping stints last night on bf anyway

Right taking the girl out to.treat her.to.some.new clothes....that fit

 

[kymied]

Hi! Sorry for no update. My little guy is now over 24 hours old and we're doing fantastic.

Here's the (not scary) story: The whole labor was less than 4 hours long and the first half was only mild cramps and waters leaking slowly. I called the midwife on duty and asked her what I should do, she said it sounded like my water had broken that I could wait or I could go in and get checked out. I said I would go in. She said "It's no rush, if it's your waters you'll probably have your baby in the next day or two, so leave in a half hour or hour." In the next half hour I went from very mild cramps every 4-5 minutes to full on contractions that started as soon as the last one ended. I had socks I want to put on but couldn't I walked into the hospital barefoot with my socks in hand. (They then told be to take off everything anyway.) They checked me and I was 4-5 cm. (2:10am) So they took me over to a room to ask all the questions and fill out paperwork. I was pretty useless for questions so hubby had to take over on most of it. I had originally said I wanted to go without an epidural but with no lull between the contractions I decided I wanted one. They noticed that my moaning had gotten more intense so they checked me before calling the anesthesiologist. I was 9cm. They said there was no time for an epidural. I tried not to but I started pushing before they told me it was ok. I knew it can be bad to push before it's too soon but I couldn't stop. They noticed I was pushing and he was crowning. They did make me slow down, apparently he came with his fist on the side of his face. Less than 5 minutes of pushing and he was here. (2:41am) I got a second degree tear and a small tear on my labia (likely due to the fist). He scored perfect on all tests.

8lbs 1 oz 20 inches.

He is beautiful in every way. I can't resist all the faces he makes even the grumpy looks or the "I'm unhappy quivering lip."

We're both learning this whole breast feeding thing. Last night I think something clicked and I figured out the right hold and he figured out the latch.

I sent hubby home to get the connector cable for the camera so we can upload some pictures.

Well time for another feed.

 

[Glowstar]

Great news Loo and Mitch...clever little ladies you have there.

Kymie - yay for a really good birth...well done you and congrats on your little guy

 

[emera35]

Kymied your birth sounds fab! Well done congratulations

 

[Skadi]

That is great Mitch! Have you considered pumping after each feed to store milk for night feeds? That is what I have been doing instead of FF.

Congrats kymied, can't wait for the pics!

 

[citymouse]

Kymied, congratulations! I was trying to do the math on your timing and it seemed mind-blowingly fast! Can't wait for pictures.

Loo and Mitch, hurray for your girls for holding on to their weight!

Lozza, good luck!

 

[kymied]

Citymouse - It was mind-blowingly fast. I started leaking a little after 11pm, talked to the midwife around 1:00, got to the hospital just after 2am and he was here by 2:41am. BTW The midwife had another mother in labor, a 5th time mom at the hospital right down the street. She figured she could go to that mom and be done in plenty of time to get to me. She walked in right after he was born.

 

[mitchnorm]

Congratulations kymied....wow ultra fast!!!! X x

I saw on fb that newfie had her little girl...quick labour again...no details yet

 

[lozza1uk]

Sorry guys, will read back later when Nathan's gone home. Had a baby boy this afternoon at 1.15pm weighing a toddler sized 9lb 1oz! He's perfect, no name yet and has been asleep since feeding for an hour and half non stop!

 

[Glowstar]

yay Lozza so chuffed for you hun! what a big boy!! hope birth went ok for you! a boy to even up the NW mamas. look forward to hearing more and some pics. xxxxxxx

 

[firsttimer1]

Lozza - CONGRATYULATIONS!!!!!!!! so happy for you hunni, enjoy your first day/eve with the little man cant wait to see what you call him

as for me... just preparing for the induction tomo scared and happy in equal measure

 

[waula]

Lozza - that is EXCITING news!!! huge congratulations and what a whopper!!! enjoy these first few days - they are sooo precious! Hope you're ok and the birth was smooth for you both... big xxx

EDIT: FT hope you're feeling ok about tomorrow hun - at least you know you will be coming out with Digs!!! So excited for you to be meeting him/her...at long last!!! I think your patience has been inspiring. Huge and hope you can get some sleep tonight...you won't tomorrow night!!! xxx

Glowie...I see you there...how are things?? Thinking of you a lot...not long to go now...and he'll be coming home for cuddles

 

[Mrs Cupcake]

afternoon lads, i still havent had the baby!!! i do not think i will go into labour naturally, i feel really well (i dont even feel pregnant to be honest) so i am all prepared for being induced on monday.

Congrats to the ladies who have had babies, kymied and lozza! (i hope i havent missed anyone else, glow??)

i have had a busy day in the sunshine, stained the garden furniture, power hosed the decking and shed and conservatory and planted aherb trough. Jobs were done with hubbys help!

just wanted to quickly say to FT (incase i dont get on the internet tomorrow morning) super good luck with the induction. I will be thinking of you. slightly jealous i have to wait another day... cant wait to hear some news... race ya!! ha ha

 

[firsttimer1]

Thanks waula i feel ok atm and im trying to remember that i OCULD be turned away if they are busy - so trying not to get too excited. also worried about it failing, being sent home etc etc.... but all in all im ok

BTW i know it goes without saying, but can noone write on my FB wall about it Thanks ladies xxx

i dont think i will be able to kp in touch whilst in hospital as i dont get free wi-fi but will be in touch as soon as i can obviously

and desperate to see pics of lozza's LO - and hear his name!

Now come on glow... get going again.... we can be baby day buddies

 

[firsttimer1]

cupcake - just think, in a few days will both have babies to brag about maybe WE will give birth on same day

HUGE good luck hunni - enjoy it....

 

[citymouse]

FT, I'm going to write on your wall, "It was so clever of you to have the baby a month ago and not tell anyone, it was sooooooo lovely to meet him yesterday!"

 

[citymouse]

Oh, and of course, huge congrats to Newfie and Lozza!

 

[firsttimer1]

OMG PLEASE DO

 

[Mrs Cupcake]

did i miss newfie's news??