Mid-August Testers

[NotNic]

Thanks Hands. Sorry for my pity post. Turns out Pip was listening though and my front waters have just gone and I'm now starting to contract. Hubby literally climbed into bed, pulled the sheet over and they went 'pop'. Going to try to sleep now.

I think labour is turning out to be a bit like when I was learning to drive. My instructor said if it was down to me I'd still be taking lessons 10yrs down the line. I just need to be a bit more confident in my ability. Luckily Pip has made the decision that now's the time for me! I will let you know how we get on tomorrow. X

 

[InHisHands]

What do the contractions feel like? Is it just period pain with more sharp stabbings in the cervix, or there more to it?

I'm so glad that you don't appear to need an induction. Yay for Pip! Try to get a good nights sleep as it may be your last for a little while.

You know you can always come onto here and we will cheer you on. *Push Pip out, push Pip out, WAY OUT!!!*

 

[Srbjbex]

Good luck nic!! I hope all goes well and very soon you will have a lovely little baby in your arms.

Loads of love!

 

[snowflakes120]

Thinking of you today Nic!!

 

[Srbjbex]

Nic - I am thinking of you all the time, hope you and hubby and pip are doing well!

Snow - just general for you!

Hands - some for you too!

 

[Srbjbex]

and Snow - good luck for your HSG today - thinking of you

 

[InHisHands]

Oh Nic - I hope everything is going well. I think we are all on pins and needles waiting to hear from you... not that it's easy to get to a computer to post while giving birth or anything like that. Been thinking about you hon!

Bex -- 23 weeks today!!! How have you been feeling?

Snow - How did your appointment go?

AFM - I have an appointment this morning, will update when i get back though i doubt im going to be told anything. I'm 37 weeks today.. YAY!!!!! I have 1 to 5 weeks to go!! It's getting scary... he's going to be here soon. I can't wait to hold him in my arms and be able to soothe his first cry by my embrace and voice.

 

[snowflakes120]

Awe, It's getting so exciting in here. When y'all have your babies are you going to leave me??

My HSG is at 2 EST today.

 

[InHisHands]

Snow - I can't say how much time i will have for posting once Dexter gets here... i just dont know how much time i will or will not have... but i have no intention of just dropping my Mid August ladies. We're in this journey together. I want to see your and CH's BFP and baby bumps!

 

[InHisHands]

Had my appointment. Baby is head down and low but not engaged yet. I'm 1cm dilated and only about 40percent effaced. My midwife said not to expect to dilate anymore until im at least 80 to 90 percent effaced... so i guess baby and i will have to work on getting engaged and effaced this next week or two.

 

[Srbjbex]

Hands - engaging and effacing for you then! You and dex are next on the list now, so all focus is turning to you!

Snow - how was everything?? Hope you are ok. I am not going anywhere until you and ch have little babies in your arms, don't you worry about that!

 

[snowflakes120]

Looks like we got a little bit before Dex comes then!

Bex - HSG was painful. It hurt pretty bad. I'm not gonna lie. I had to lay back down right after the procedure because I thought I might faint. Ugh. So embarrassing. I've been resting on the couch with the dog. Still have some slight cramps and a bit of nausea. All in all Dr. said my Ute is normal (not tilted and not reverse) and my tubes aren't blocked. So I'm good to go.

 

[InHisHands]

Snow --- Sorry to hear about the pain, but what great news! Your uterus and tubes are in the clear! I'm so glad that the doctor's appointment could give you some answers.

 

[NotNic]

Hey ladies! I posted from the hospital but I must have lost reception because it's not here. Well the good news is Dexter has a buddy! Pip is blue! Finlay James was born on the 31st May at 18.32 weighing 8lbs. We had a bit of a journey to get him here. I can whole heartedly recommend a water pool if you can get one. Unfortunately I couldn't deliver him without help as he got stuck, so we ended up with a spinal block and a forceps delivery. That said I really would do it again. Anyone thinking of trying a natural birth should definitely give it a go. I found it really empowering to get so far without drugs (up to 5cm dilated without anything and then just g&a until we went to theatre) and I think it really helped with his alertness.

Once we have Internet at home I'll upload a photo or you can see one on facebook soon.

Snow - fantastic news about yesterday's appointment. Are you doing some checks with hubby now?

Hands - eek! Your go soon. Can't wait to see how you get on.

I will be posting more regularly in a few weeks. It's so hard and slow from
an iPhone down here. Xx

 

[InHisHands]

YAY!!!!! Nic you're a momma!!! Oh i'm so happy for you. When you get a chance give us the statistics. Date, Time, Weight, Length, Name.

I'm sorry that he got stuck... but im so glad that he's here safe and sound and that you made it through. We have all been waiting to hear the good news!

Take care of yourself momma and congratulations!

 

[NotNic]

Hey Hands! I edited my post when I realised I forgot the vital details! Thanks lovely xx

 

[InHisHands]

Yay Finlay!!! Can't wait to see him nic! You'll have to let me know if he fits in Newborn size clothes or not at 8lbs.

As much as i know we all love hearing from you, we also understand that it isnt always easy to make time to post with a newborn and understand if there is a delay.

 

[NotNic]

I don't know about the US but in the UK our newborns are getting bigger so the newborn size clothes in the stores are supposed to fit 10lb babies. He is mostly wearing what we call here - tiny baby, which are for 7lb 8oz babies. He has quite a long torso so the small baby size tops aren't going to last long, but he has a skinny bottom and legs and isn't a chubby boy at all so I've put away the 0-3 mths stuff we've been given so he wears the small stuff first. We have been bought so much I am glad we deliberately bought just enough for one week in neutral otherwise we would have wasted so much money. Also in our first few days my favourite purchase is fast becoming this nappy pail thing (saniotech ?) which basically has these liners that you put dirty nappies, cotton wool etc. in. When you're done with a change you twist a switch and everything is tied up in this nappy sack type liner and you change the pail when it's full. Bex - the bin is on sale at mothercare for £10 right now. We bought ours last Sunday on a whim because it was reduced! So glad we did now!

 

[Srbjbex]

Congratulations! welcome Finlay! So pleased for you nic, and so lovely to hear you are so positive about the birth experience! I'm wanting a water birth too

Oh and I already have the nappy tech thing - got itfor £10 at the baby show, so I'm pleased to hear its a good buy

Congrats again to you and hubby!! And love to the new family

 

[InHisHands]

Lisette, CH - how are you doing? Haven't heard from you ladies in a while.

Bex - when is your next appointment?

Snow - i've stalked your chart this morning... im rooting for ovulation within the next few days! Do you plan on doing anything different this month?

Bea, Nic - would love to see pictures of your babies when you get a chance.