*** March Mummies *** 29 Boys, 34 Girls, 8 Team Yellow! 46 babies born!!

[pinkycat]

Yay for last box Tanikit
Im sorry your feeling depressed don't make any big decisions about anything while your not feeling yourself.

Im so uncomfy. Baby feels like she has dropped right down and im peeing constantly. iv also got period like pains that go right into my back today

 

[MumtoJ]

Hi all - my cold is still going strong but think I'm comming out the other side as I don't look as awful as I have the last couple of days. Took MIL out for lunch as it was her birthday during the week and also to look at the caravan she's bought so that was a nice morning.

Although I have read through all the posts between my baby brain and cold I can't remember most so apologies for not commenting.

Angela - glad your shower went well and I hope your visit to your Dad today has gone as well as it can. The rollercoaster ride of emotions must be exhausting, my only advice is go with whatever your feeling at any point in time everyone will understand.

Tankit - try and let your mum take over as much as possible it sounds like you need to focus on you and do what ever you need to, to get through each day. You've moved to the last ticker so the end goal is in sight. It sounds like your DH is just not coping with the world at all, and no matter how much you'd like him to it sounds like he's just no able to. I wouldn't make any "decisions" at the moment as it sounds like neither you or DH are yourselves. but if there is something you need to do to get through the next couple of weeks then do it, it sounds like that is what he is doing.

Early symptoms for me, pretty much constant BH's day and night which when not too bad are across the top of my bump, but when being really nasty are across the bottom and round my back and sting my cervix something rotten. Had a couple of days where I had much more BM activity but that seems to have settled down yesterday and today. Bubs has definately dropped down as I'm not consuming quiet as many Rennies as usual.

Actually got some sleep last night and was surprised when I opened my eyes and the clock said 7 instead of the 3 am i've been seeing lately, so actually feel a little human today.

Big hugs to everyone who needs them and even if you don't.

Take care

 

[kelly brown]

hi ladies got my baby shower tomorrow cannt wait be such fun xxx NOT LONG NOW LADIES XXXXX

 

[msarkozi]

Tanikit - hun

Hope everyone feels better soon.....we are in the home stretch now!

I have a cleaning lady coming right away this morning. It will be nice to not have to do it myself this week.....just trying to finish off the laundry instead....it seems like it keeps multiplying!!

 

[2nd time]

o more injections for me today thank god still got o go to hospital tommorow for ctg trace and get house ready for baby and rest and look after dd and make her irthday cake lol dont see the rest bit getting done ohwell

 

[msarkozi]

yeah I don't really see the rest in there for you either 2nd time, lol! I hope you manage to find some time for yourself though....

 

[2nd time]

yep well at least this week i only have 2 hospital apps for ctg and so will get chance to take lo to soft play next week is mental have ctg monday dd birthday tuesday midwife wed and dd 1st year check up scan and consultant and ctg on thursday and dds booster jabs on friday anyone want to swap weeks lol

 

[MumtoJ]

2nd time, yeah for no more injections, could you cheat and buy a cake? to give yourself a break and as long as baby has somewhere to sleep, wear, nappies and food then thats really the essentials covered other things can happen later. So try and put rest high up on your list.

ETA - sorry your 2nd post came whilst I was typing, no with that going on I can't see much of a break in there either, but yeah for the soft play session - hoping to take mine to one on Friday for a treat.

Melissa - hope the cleaning lady went well, I love mine it is the one luxury I really insist on although it was OH who first mentioned it when we were both working full time and long hours, but for what it costs and how much it allows us to focus on family time on a weekend we've decided to keep it.

I'm really sore this evening, went for a bit of a walk today and my hips and back are not overly impressed with me at the moment, hoping they settle down so I can get some sleep.

 

[blessedmomma]

codegirl- i have been waking up feeling sick the past couple of days too. whats with all that?

melissa- glad you are getting a break from cleaning. my DH and my 2 DD are pretty much doing everything around here.

2ndtime- you are a busy lady!!!! are you taking time in between all that to breathe???

cathryn- im glad your cold is going away finally. i hope your hip and back pain settles down soon.

angela- i hope you are doing ok this weekend with your dad. prayers coming your way.

tanikit- im sorry your having such a rough time. lots and lots of hugs and prayers. hopefully your mom being there will help and your DH will come back around and help too.

to everyone!

 

[msarkozi]

I keep getting lightheaded and have some nausea each day.....I'm hoping it's signs that the end is near.

Cleaning lady is going really well. OH wants me to get her to come every week and for at least 3 weeks still after the baby is born. I just feel so guilty not doing it myself, but if I can get over that feeling, then I might keep her on longer then that. She is currently on mat leave herself and has to go back to work in a couple months, so I am thinking she won't be cleaning for much longer anyway.

2nd time, there is no way I am swapping you weeks, lol!

 

[blessedmomma]

you shouldnt feel guilty about it hun. just enjoy the help while you have it. im sure it will be even more welcome after baby gets here. your gonna be exhausted from feeding a baby at maximum every 2-3 hours day and night. all in between changing diapers/nappies and clothes spit on, etc., all on very little sleep while also recovering from childbirth.

LOL- its a beautiful experience

 

[2nd time]

well me thinks its bed time willenjoy my less than hectic day tommorow and prepare for the maddness

 

[msarkozi]

thanks Melissa.....I was feeling bad, and I wanted to try and stay out of her way, so I have been rebuilding my farm on farmville She is done now, so I am going to go watch a movie I think. And to what you are saying about when the baby is here, lol!

goodnight 2nd time! Hope you find some time for yourself tomorrow

 

[membas#1]

Blessed, that made me laugh!

 

[braijackava]

Hope everyone is doing good! As for me I have been tired and had a headache and been throwing up all weekend. I think it is probably from the pain medicine they gave me for my tooth. It is not that bad anymore, so I am not taking it anymore in hopes I will feel better.
My son has strep, so I went to get his prescription from Walmart today. I took my BP at the machine there and it was 149/85. I took it again at home after my nap and it was 145/68. I thought about calling the on call doctor, but dont think it will do much good. I am just going to take it easy until my appt on tuesday to see my normal doctor.

 

[readynwilling]

Tanikit - sorry you are feeling so sad. Im very glad you are on the last box - cause that means i hit it tomorrow!!

Hope you have a great shower Kelly!

I really want a cleaning lady to come and do a once over.. maybe around 38 weeks... not too early, it will just get dusty again LOL

Sorry you are feeling sick Terri and Brai

Brai and 2nd time - try to get some rest!!

I bought an awesome diaper bag today... it was pretty $$ though. I just got my bonus from work and it was double what i was expecting so i splurged. I actually snuck it in the house so DH wouldn't see it But we have just about everything we could want/need for the baby. Just need to set it up, put it away, etc etc.

 

[membas#1]

Tanikit hope your day is better tomorrow. So sorry you are feeling this way.

Sorry for all those feeling sick. It's bad enough having aches and pains but throw in being sick to the stomach and colds, double yuck! Hope everyone is feeling as good as possible soon!

I had a pretty good day--did some cleaning (no cleaning person here unfortunately). But I didn't mind--was even on the floor dusting the foot of the dining table and chairs! They were dirty! Having hardwood floors and a dog that sheds like mad--whew, lots to sweep up, so did that too after dusting. Organized LOs dresser a bit more, and did some sewing--made more reusable wipes--I have 20 now...I wonder how many I need? We probably won't use those for the big blow out poops but will use them most of the time, so I have no idea how many to make. Had some old prefold diapers that are really small (too small to use as diapers) and plan to use for burp rags etc...but cut two of those and hemmed them and made 4 wipes, then also used flannel and velour to make several more double sided wipes. So soft I have quite a bit of leftover fabric to still use up so I could easily make 10-20 more. Perhaps I will between now and then.

Also went to a friends house and went through 3 bags of clothes--brought home at least 7 pairs of jeans and cords for 12M age (we really don't need anything for 0-6m at this time), also got several other things--onesies, tops, cute pants, couple dresses etc...mostly for 9 mo or 12 mo. So am washing those things now and gonna store them til we need them. Also picked up car seat and swing from same friend. So we have all we absolutely need at this point! YAY! Car seat was the last must get soon item, so now we have that and I've got the covers to those in the dryer. I'd say I had a productive day--and now I'm just rambling all to you ladies about it. Sorry

Tomorrow--work. Blah

 

[membas#1]

oh and my friend, she has 4 year old twins and one of the twins is my little shadow when i'm there...we just connect very well and always have (I've known them since the day they came into this world), well she just couldn't get enough of feeling for baby--she just rubbed my belly all night (even had me pulling my shirt up so she could feel my belly and skin not just through my clothes). was very cute..and baby got the hiccups which was really a perfect time for the kiddo to feel the baby a lot. So fun.

 

[blessedmomma]

sara- yay for the new diaper bag! sometimes you just have to splurge.

since i have two young sons i really didnt need much. i did get to buy a double stroller. using it now on them. will probably use it on the youngest two, but not for a while. i have a sling that i'll use for the newby until he gets bigger. that will look awesome im sure. pushing my 1 and 3 year old around with the new one in his sling. of course my 12 and 10 year olds will have to walk with me or push the cart behind me. we already get comments at the store about ALL of our tons of kids. i also bought a new diaper bag. it was the biggest, cheapest, sturdiest diaper bag i could find. i seriously made my DH take me to several stores before i would settle on one. between sippy cups, bottles, diapers, blankets, and everything else i have to carry around i hardly even carry a purse. its easier to just throw my wallet in the diaper bag and go. also got some new clothes and such because i thought we were done having kids and gave away all ours up to 9 months.

membas- sounds like you got a lot of good stuff today, yay! and that sounds adorable about your friends kid. that is such a cute age. i bought a pack of cloth diapers with my 3rd that i have always used as burp rags too. works really good

 

[Tanikit]

Melissa don't feel guilty about having the cleaning lady - its an excuse to have more time for your baby. My DH wants to stop our cleaning lady from coming here and my psychologist said that under the circumstances we should definitely not tell her not to come even if it means going into debt as without outside help neither of us will cope right now (in South Africa almost everyone has someone to clean, many have people who live in and clean simply because our houses are so big and most people with toddlers have someone 5 days a week - we have one person once a week and only since May last year)

Thanks for all the hugs. I spent yesterday making pictures fro baby's room which was therapeutic. I didn't realise the walls in there were so bare compared to my other DDs so may make some more today. If anyone has any prayers they can spare please will you pray that things go as they should at my DHs work today - he should hear if his contract is being extended or not today. He has already been without work for 20 months (2008-2010) and I am not sure either of us could cope with another run like that right when a new baby is due.

2nd time hope you do get some rest - sounds like you are very busy!

Brai sorry you have been sick and hope you feel better today and that your BP behaves.

Ready thats great about the diaper bag - you get good use out of them so great to have a nice one. And Blessed lol I have been wodering if mine will be big enough since I still have to pack a whole bag for DD when I go out and I would rather have them both in the same bag - but maybe I will make her carry her own. You literally have 3 babies to pack for!

Membas glad you had a good day and have got some nice new stuff.