*~* May 2013 - Spring Babies*~* 117 Jelly Babies - 22 Boy's & 19 Girl's - 5 Babies :D

[TTCBean]

Yes that would be so awesome, pinktiara! I feel very close to you ladies, I love that we're going through the same thing together! I can't wait to see pictures of all the newborns!

 

[kezziek]

Oh i'm so excited to hear the first birth announcement and see these little people come along

On the subject of aromatheraphy- I actually used it in my last labour somewhat. I had done my research and thought i would give it a go and found it really helpful. I used clary sage oil - which is supposed to be like natures gas and air and lavender (smells nicer than clary sage haha). I just sprinkled a few drops of each onto a hankie/soft cloth and inhaled them when i got a contraction- i must say it did chill me out and i didn't use any gas and air during labour. I just wanted something to calm me as i panicked first time round big time but i didn't want to not feel in control. I also used the oils to massage my bump once full term and in the bath. I think they are supposed to encourage labour but I can't remember so i will do my research again and see if I can post any links for those of you who might be interested. I'm not normally a fan of aromatheraphy though I must admit.

 

[kezziek]

Lovely photo cupcake! Amazing that you will have these photos to show her when she is older x

 

[kezziek]

https://www.livestrong.com/article/371438-use-of-clary-sage-oil-in-pregnancy/

 

[Sass827]

You feeling any better Kezz? Stinks to be sick. How much longer do you have at work?

 

[CupcakeBaby]

Been awake for an hour now. This is so infuriating. 5am every morning I'm awake.

Don't know whether to get out of bed and have some food and a bath or try and stay here. It's not as bad on a weekend but in the week I have to get up by 7 so I lose 2 hours sleep and I'm knackered at work all day.

Might start going to bed 2 hours earlier and see what happens.

 

[julesjules100]

Me too cupcake. Going to bed earlier just moves my wake up time earlier! Think planes woke me up today though but still can't get back to sleep x

 

[Sass827]

Ugh. I'm still up too. Slept from 11-1, now up and it's 3. I seriously hate this. We're at brother and SIL house. The bEd is small, not enough pillows, air is so dry.... I need My humidifier and body pillow. Our shower here was a it of a bust present wise. Nice to see everyone though. I think I'm stressing doing all the returns again. Blah! I just wish I could sleep!

 

[julesjules100]

Yup... Me too x

 

[Babee_Bugs]

Jules: Ive had 2 sections awake and so ideally for me i want to be awake...

Ive also had Surgeries for other things and needed a general and Urghhhh you feel like shit for hours after. Hence another reason for why i didnt want to be knocked out, as i dont want to feel like crap and of course i dont want to miss that special skin on skin bonding you get whilst in theatre

Have you read about the risks on the General Aneastetic? (cant spell it lol) some babies may require oxygen if there dont get baby out within a certain time frame, as obviously the drug knocks you out, it also does this to the baby. As far as im aware with a Spinal Block babies are unaffected.

Although i can see why you would prefer being knocked out vs awake

AFM:
Today i feel like utter crap!!!! ive felt pretty much great through my pregnancy and think its pay back time now lol... Woke this morning and had a horrible pain like a cramp in the side of my belly?! no idea what that was, then took the boys to the go kart track for some practice and starting getting a ouch nipping feeling behind my c-section scar and now i feel I havent had sickness of any sort since about 13-14weeks... I just want my Bed lol

 

[julesjules100]

Hi babee

Yes, I am aware of the risk but my consultant and anaesthesiologist have both said that its minimal. I have to trust their judgement on that and as the latter pointed out, go back 15-20 years and all c sections were done via general, there has just been a shift over that period where people want to be awake. LO can do skin-to-skin with dad when he's out and then come to me 30 mins later in recovery.

So sorry to hear you're feeling crappy. Not much longer to go! x

 

[Hann12]

I had a general a few years ago for wisdom teeth removal, I didn't actually feel too bad afterwards (obviously was in pain) but I was quite high lol! They said they gave me the 'good stuff!' I was back from theatre and awake within 30 minutes though.

Hope everyone had a good day, mine was very busy and exhausting but nice to spend it with my DD and DH. Inlaws here tomorrow argghh, will try not to moan on here too much

 

[pinktiara]

I must have missed something over these last few pages lol I gotta say going into my second c section I think im more nervous since I know what to expect this time as with my first it wasnt planned.

 

[missmayhem]

i used aromotherapy in labour last time..... what a load of amazingness


i used lavender and it dramatically reduced my BP thankfully, and lemon to help me focus, will be using it again this time

peppermint was good for the back pain too

 

[kezziek]

Sass I feel abit better i think today thanks love, not as snotty just at that drained and bunged up stage. So sore from a weekend of housework and entertaining. Up early now for work, trying to motivate myself to get ready. I only have until the end of the month left at work now so I know I have the end in the sight now- one foot in front of the other ey girls xxx

 

[CupcakeBaby]

I know how you feel Kezz.

I'm sore today and didn't even do much all weekend!

Working up until my due date too so it feels a long old time, especially when I'm sleeping badly.

I think I might start doing Wednesdays or Fridays from home or something. Will talk to work and see.

 

[Hann12]

Bad nights sleep and I hate my DDs new wake up time of 6.15am!!! In laws here today until weds too I text MIL last night and asked them not to come bet 12-1.30 as I'll be asleep and so will DD. They are staying in a hotel just over an hour away so could easily come before 12 except MIL doesn't like getting up before 10.30am, anyway think she's taken offence to my text as that means they have to get up earlier to get here. I don't think I'm being unreasonable as I get very little chance to relax and sleep but she takes offence to everything!!

 

[TTCBean]

Baby wasn't as active last night and this morning (woke up an hour ago) I've only felt him once! I usually can do the 10 kick count thing within a minute when I wake up! I've drank a cold glass of water and had an orange.

I think I'll call my midwife if I don't feel him more in an hour... what do they do if you go in?

 

[Sass827]

Happy you're feeling better Kezz! Entertaining can really take it out of you.
I spent the past weekend w my mil too Hann. What an inappropriate person. If she was nearby and someone asked me a question, she answered for me. Repeatedly. With the Wrong answers. FIL came by Sunday only with his gf and mil kept physically putting herself between me and gf as she is so jealous we are close. Ugh. Mil PITA! I say, just do what you and A need. Mil is going to be difficult either way, so just do what's best for you.
I'm trying to just work from home after April 5. Hope it helps.
Ttc- not sure if they would just check you with a Doppler or give you scan. I'm sure one or the other. Keep us posted.

 

[Hann12]

Ttc - they might put you on a monitor to monitor heartbeat and movements. Try a cold drink and chocolate and sit down and rest and see what happens. Hope it's all okay.

Cupcake - grrr to MILs!! Mines being okay for now but we shall see!!