Mid-August Testers

[InHisHands]

Lisette - sorry about the nerve pain... i've gotten it in my bum a few times throughout pregnancy. Not fun... glad it passed. I'm so glad that melinda is moving around for mommy. Does she move around for others too, or does she just move to you? Dex will move for me and hubby but anyone else he gets real still.

AFM - after losing my bloody show i was really hoping to go into labor last night... but alas nothing. It's my due date and i really hope something happens today.

 

[snowflakes120]

Hooray for due date Hands! Dex - That means Mommy wants you to vacate the premises!!!

Good to hear from you Lisette. Glad you are feeling better and not in so much pain anymore!!

 

[NotNic]

Happy due date Hands! It sounds like things are really progressing for you. I can't wait to read your 'Dexter's here' post How do you feel about labour and his arrival?

Snow - I am well jel of your holiday plans! I bet the weather will be lovely. June in England is depressing. My area has just called off their hosepipe ban because of the sheer amount of rain we've had. Hope you stock up on blueberries and then relax. You could really do with a proper break. What does your tea bags tell you at the moment?

Lisette and Bex - I can't believe how quickly your weeks are flying by. Are you girls prepared or are you like I was and have literally nothing organised? I forgot to tell you that our nursery furniture showed up last week. Still need to buy a mattress though. With everything going on I forgot we'd need one!

CH - have you finished for the summer yet? What did you and your hubby decide to do in the end?

Bea - how are you finding motherhood? We miss you.

AFM - Finlay is a gorgeous, hungry monster! He is going a bit food crazy. He has terrible colic which leaves all three of us in pain(!) and is having a growth spurt. I'm pretty tired right now, but loving being a mummy. It's still a bit surreal though. I barely remember being pregnant. It feels a lifetime ago!

Keep us posted Hands.

xxxx

 

[snowflakes120]

Tea bag: When you know that all is light, you are enlightened. - Not all that great today...

Hooray for Finlay being a food monster! That is a good thing! Nom Nom Nom!

 

[InHisHands]

Nothing new here... im really excited about his arrival though. Im so in love with him already. I'm not afraid of labor or anything... just getting irritated by all the family that's around and feeling smothered and overwhelmed. I'm having to be hard cord and just set boundaries and be kind of mean about sticking to them... otherwise these people would trample me, take my baby, and leave me to die... lol

 

[NotNic]

That doesn't stop I'm afraid to say Hands! I've had to be quite a stroppy cow as people really do try to bulldoze you. My husband and his family are the worst! Everytime Finlay cries he's convinced he HAS to be hungry and insists that I feed him. I know Finlay cries and they aren't always because he is hungry. He will take a bottle of formula if offered and he's unsettled, but if he's not hungry or he's tired, or in a bad mood he won't stay on the breast. Hubby is convinced that means I'm wrong. He doesn't get that sometimes Finlay gets so worked up that he forgets why he's upset and he'll go along with the idea he's hungry at the very end and take an extra, freebie dinner!

 

[InHisHands]

awwww nic... im sorry to hear that. That has to be soooo frustrating!!! You would think dad would trust mommy and her instincts. Poor little one.

 

[Srbjbex]

Well I'm off to Greece tomorrow for a week, so I fully expect to hear all about dexters arrival by the time I am back!!! Good luck hands!!!

Nic - I have the same concerns that people will be chipping in with their opinions when they are not needed. I have always been a very independent person and struggle with others fussing around! Stick to your guns....and I'm sure I'll be asking for lots of advice in a few months!

Snow - loads of love and dust for you for this next cycle!!

Lisette - cant believe how quickly this all seems to be going all of a sudden! I now only have 8 weeks left at work! Hope the uncomfortableness is not too bad!!

I'll be back a week on Tuesday!! Xx

 

[snowflakes120]

Hands - Looking for an update. Hoping that Dex is making his way to the world!

Bex - Have fun!

Nic - Oh huns. Hugs.

I am getting really nervous as I went ahead and made my appt for tomorrow at 8:45am and AF hasn't arrived yet and doesn't feel like she's on her way at all. No spotting or anything. She has never taken so long to come after stopping the Progesterone. Ugh. I don't know what to do as I doubt they will let me cancel the appt at 8am when they open without a penalty. I am so annoyed at myself for not being more patient for AF to come and then make the appt. I really hope next month is THE MONTH so I won't have to deal with with this non sense anymore.

 

[InHisHands]

dont have time to post really, but just letting you all know nothing has changed thus far.

snow - let us know how your doctor's appointment goes.

bex - have fun darling!

 

[NotNic]

Thanks guys. Finlay has been more settled this weekend, and oh is in a better mood. I think he has found returning to work tricky with the broken sleep and he was looking for a quick fix.

Bex - you'll be amazed how much is instinctive. You'll be fab. I don't like people telling me what to do either. After carrying your babies for so long you do get gut feelings about what to do.

Snow - hope the appointment goes well. What a puzzle.

Hands - any news? Xx

 

[InHisHands]

I have another type of rash (or pupp that doesnt look the same) that is spreading to my legs, arms, butt, and upper belly. It's itchy as well and im just fed up. My mind can mentally handle the wait, but my body apparently cant. I hope the doctor tells me its pupp and not yet something else that i have to deal with when i go in for my appointment this morning.

I'm still getting a boat load of BH, i feel like he's moved lower, and im starting to get back pain when sitting for longer periods of time... but honestly it doesnt appear to me that he's in any hurry.

I hope they offer to do another sweep today ... because if i dont go into labor by Thursday, they are going to induce.

Nic - I'm glad hubby is doing better with Finlay. I tend to agree. I was so nervous a few weeks ago about how i was going to handle a newborn and everything and now i just feel so confident that i know how to take care of dexter and he's not even here yet. I feel like i know him so well already.

I know it may sound bad... but im kind of glad he didnt come early despite the awful rash. my mil is here to help and im thankful and greatful, but i selfishly think i just want to take care of my baby by myself now and not need the help LOL It will be good that she's only here for 2 more weeks, instead of him coming early and me having to share my baby boy for 3 whole weeks! lol

I think its those protective, nurturing, motherly instinct hormones coming out of me. I didnt feel this way my whole pregnancy but now its closer to time...i just want to keep my baby to myself.

 

[MrsBea23]

Hi girls,

Just to let you know I am still here and reading just not posting.

Snow - I hope your app goes well and you have an amazing trip.

Bex - I am well jel hope you are enjoying Greece. And I wanted to say you will be a great mum and it is really instinctive so don't worry about it or listen to anyone else!

Hands - omg I can't believe you are still waiting it out and the rashes sound a nightmare! Hope he is here soon.

Nic - sounds like you are doing great. I had such problems with BF and was in real pain with it and thought she wasn't getting enough milk because she was such a hungry horus so I was topping her up with formula, I ended up getting a private LC in and she said when they are that young they will always take a bottle even when not hungry partially because they don't understand their bodies and partially because you are force feeding them since they can't stop the flow of a bottle. I am exclusively BF now and since about week 8 it has been pain free wee hee. My DH still gives her to me telling me she is hungry at the slightest noise and she is 11 weeks today lol, I think that is just the way men are and I do think it is hard for them they don't get as much back as we do. One thing I have learnt is that is is not intuitive for men and they just don't quite get it so I just smile and ignore anything DH suggests bless him.

CH and Lisette.

I am loving being a mum so much more than I ever thought I would but it might be because she is a dream baby who rarely cries and has been STTN for weeks (although I have never been a great sleeper so I still wake a few times in the night lol). She just get more interactive and fun by the day
And I am loving not working sooo much I don't think I will go back he he.

 

[snowflakes120]

Hey Mrs Bea! Sounds like everything is going splendidly for you!

Hands - How did the appt go? Haven't heard from you. Is it time?

Bex - Greece! Totally green with envy!! I bet you are having a great babymoon!

Nic - I got a good tea bag today!! May your light become a living universal light.

Appt went well for me. Not much to report. Same old, same old. Hubby does have his SA on July 5th but I am actually quite scared about it. I am afraid they will find something wrong with him too and then we will have to contend to both of us having babymaking issues. Oh well - time will tell us soon at least.

Hubby's aunt is flying in to stay with us this weekend so that will be nice. She comes tomorrow so it'll be a busy weekend!!

 

[InHisHands]

Well guys my doctor's appointment ended up being a 3 day stay. The doctors sent me home with a bunch of pills, a sore bum, and a baby.

When the doctor went to do an internal check at my appointment she accidently broke my water sending me into labor. My contractions started at 2pm on June 25 and i ended up giving birth to Dexter at 6:15pm. Only 4 hours!!!

My labor was very short but intense as he was back to back and i had front and back labor pain. The contractions were also back to back with only a few seconds inbetween.

I kept to my guns and had my natural birth, but i sure was screaming most of the time. The people could hear me all the way in the waiting room lol.

Dexter weighed in at 8lbs 7oz and 20 inches long. He's such a strong baby with a great personality. He can even lift his head for a few seconds.

I can honestly say that i'm so love with him... but whoever came up with the line that you forget the pains of labor afterwards is full of it

 

[snowflakes120]

Oh Hands. What a handsome fellow you got there. And he has a bit of blonde hair I see!! Congrats girl!! Welcome to the world Dex! xoxo

 

[NotNic]

Wowee! Super congratulations Hands. Good on you for sticking with a natural birth especially a back to back one! They sure aren't a picnic! I felt like I had fireworks going off in my back. Who was with you in the end? How are you finding it?

He's a handsome chap. Good work!!

Snow - fab teabag. Keep'em coming. I need wise words in my life. I totally love being a mummy, but there are times when I think it would be nice to have an hour to myself. Bf'ing is a hard slog and like all the girls in my NCT group say the worst bits are the challenges to feed and dealing with our husbands!! It's fair enough that mine works in a busy role and has an hr commute each way, but at least he can str awry from his desk for a breather. When Finlay is having an episode I can't just walk away. I thought hubby would come and relieve me fir the hour when he first comes in, but that doesn't seem to happen.

 

[InHisHands]

Snow and Nic - Thanks Guys. In the end my mil, and my mother were in the room since only two were allowed.
Oh and because things progressed so quickly they didnt turn off the camera during delivery so my hubby was able to at least hear everything (couldnt see cause of too many people standing in front of the camera lens).

I've been running off of 2 and 3 hours of sleep each night. It's not so much that he won't sleep but i have to wake him every 4 hours for BFing and he has had 2 episodes where he has started to turn blue and choke on his own amnio fluid/spit up and so now i just sit there listening to the monitor, unable to relax enough to sleep. It was worse when he was in the same room with me, i would just stand and hover.
I really hope i can learn to get up and take care of his needs and then fall right back to sleep, because it hasn't happened yet.

We have been having issues with BFing. He rather just lay there and lick my nipple versus do any sucking so trying to get a good latch has been a struggle but he apparently is getting enough because he sure does poop a lot and never fusses about being hungry. In the mean time though, engorgement is no fun and i wish he would take a little more.

I think my biggest complaint though would have to be about my own body. I did receieve a 2nd degree tear and my poor muscles down there have been so traumatized that i have very little bladder control. I'll stand up and it will just come running out.. no controlling it. So i've resorted to wearing depends and having pads in the depends to change out. I'm doing kegals and hoping that in a few days i can get some bladder control back.

 

[MrsBea23]

Aw hands congratulations he is lovely.
Wow I am so impressed with the natural delivery I ended up in theatre with forceps so not natural for me but after 16 hours of contractions they had to put me on an induction drip so I got an epidural then anyway as i was sooo tired don't know how I would of done it without ha ha. I had a catheter (sp?) for 24 hours and after that I have to admit I struggled with bladder control I would get as far as the toilet but would often pee on myself whilst trying to get my pants down lol, it gets better really quickly don't worry. I found if I went to the toilet before I needed to that helped loads as well, the midwife said my bladder was stretched and I wasn't feeling the urge early enough.
I hope he gets better at latching I am so glad I persevered with the BF it is sooo much easier than having bottles when you are out and about.

Snow - glad your appt went well and I hope hubby's SA comes back great. I really feel your time is near hang in there hun.

Nic - I used to feel like that about DH as well it does feel like so much work in the first few weeks but then we sat down and had a chat and he said it is really hard working all day and then coming home to have to work twice as hard (at least he acknowledged bringing up a baby is harder than work lol) as soon as he walks in the door so I used to give him an hour before having to help out with Ariana. Now she is no work at all and I don't ask him for any help he can have a cuddle but he doesn't need to help out at all. I promise in a few weeks it will be so much easier.

 

[InHisHands]

Bea - I'm sorry that your labor did not got even remotely as planned. That has to be so frustrating. Thank you for reassuring me though about the pee. It is getting better... now if the stupid stitches would get better!! lol

I soooooooooo badly wish my hubby was here. It's so hard doing all of this without him.

Currently i have one sore cracked, crusted nipple and the other one is doing just dandy... go figure LOL ... I have been waking dexter up at least every 4 hours to feed to establish my supply.. but quite frankly im at the point now that im ready for him to sleep as long as possible at night (even though its usually just 3 hours)... and keep waking him during the day since he has his days and nights mixed up.

Im also having issues with his cord. It's coming off already but the area underneath is not healed. A part of it has a thin red covering to it, but there is also a part of the belly button that is white and still fresh.

I called the hospital and they told me unless it looks like it has signs of infections such as puss or redness, or starts to bleed more than 2 inches in diameter, that it should be fine.

The dead cord smells rotten.... and im still just not convinced... Nic, Bea.. what were your experiences on this?


CH -- Vegas coming up soon?

Bex - How was Greece?

Lisette - How's the swelling and baby movements going? I really do miss pregnancy... such a special time.

Snow - Are you getting excited about your appointment coming up? I really hope you guys get good news.