October Rainbow Babies!!!

[Katia-xO]

Thank you all!

Nope her bedrooms not done in the slightest! But got everything else sorted, only got my section date this time last week so I've been running about getting everything ready the past few days.. Her crib is sat ready for her in our room & the Moses basket is downstairs all happy waiting lol.

Can't wait to see all of our babies! x

 

[brambram]

I'm so glad ya'll are doing well! Here is my 34 week bump pic.

Lindblum- love the bump I know what you mean about it being hard to open things and pack bags. I've been battling myself quite a bit to try and stay excited and not let the fear/worry overcome me. I'm having a shower here in 2 weeks, and I guess in the back of my mind I keep questioning whether or not I should have a shower just in case ya know? I'm doing my best though to stay happy/excited and as time passes I'm getting more and more excited that this just really might happen! I even finally packed my hospital bag-including his stuff.

Hi meaggers!

I haven't seen you on the thread you started way back in May when you were worried about your short cervix and preterm labour! I was wondering what ever happened to you. Look how far you've come...Wow you're 38 weeks and 5 days! Well into full term. Congratulations girl. And good luck!! Can't wait to hear all about it...such inspiration.

And your bump looks great

 

[lindblum]

Hey katia hope you are ok, must be quite nervous? take it easy today x

 

[Katia-xO]

Hey katia hope you are ok, must be quite nervous? take it easy today x

Hiiii! I'm ok thanks, yeah very nervous though! I'm doing absolutely nothing today don't think it's hit me that a baby is coming out tomorrow! Feels so strange. I'm ready for her now though, had horrible spd the past few weeks I can't even turn over in bed

How're you? Xx

 

[lindblum]

I've got a really bad cough that pulls the muscles under my bump, hope this cold goes soon.
hopefully the spd will disappear after baby is born. babies change really quickly in the first two hours after birth, if you can, get your birthing partner to take loads of photos x

Make sure you take a last bump pic or vid! x

 

[Katia-xO]

I've got a really bad cough that pulls the muscles under my bump, hope this cold goes soon.
hopefully the spd will disappear after baby is born. babies change really quickly in the first two hours after birth, if you can, get your birthing partner to take loads of photos x

Make sure you take a last bump pic or vid! x

Awh no I'm dreading getting ill in the next few weeks! I don't want to be sneezy hope it goes soon for you!

OH wants to video it! Not sure if I'm keen lol..

Ooh I know lol taken a "last" pic today, gunna spend all day just relaxing and trying to enjoy the last day of it being just me whilst OH is at work! Eek xx

 

[Meaggers]

It's OCTOBER!

Linblum- Sorry about your cold and painful BH- I've had a few of those myself and keep wondering if this is it...it never is

Twinkie- How did your c-section go? I hope everything went well for you. Can't wait to hear an update.

Tweak- We're sooo close!! 50% and 1cm is great. I'm at 70% and a fingertip which I'm assuming is 1cm

Bumpy- Wow! Congrats!! I think you are the thread's first rainbow!!! You must be on cloud 9 right now. I'm so happy for you.

Wilfbown- Oct 8th is soooo close! I'm so excited for you. Please keep us updated!

Cazi- Glood luck honey! Just 2 days!!

Bram- Hi! Just posted on the other thread. It's been hard to get to a computer latey. Keep hangin in there. 32 weeks is a great milestone!!!

Katia- Good luck tomorrow!!!!!! You're in my thoughts! Post lots of pictures!!!!

AFM- We set an induction date today If he doesn't come before that- He'll be born on October 11th. For a date of 10/11/12 I'm soooo happy and nervous. This will be the longest week ever!

 

[bumpyplease]

Good luck today katia hoping your LO is safe in your arms already!!!

Sounds like we are ready for an influx of babies....can't wait!!!

I can't believe my little man will be a month old on Sunday....time certainly flies when you are having fun !

 

[lindblum]

katia, hope you are recovering well and enjoying cuddles with your baby x

bumpy happy one month to your baby, hope he is doing well and feeding loads x

how is everyone else? feels like it's just a waiting game now

 

[cazi77]

Just a quick update had my a baby girl on october 4th - Freya 6lb 3oz! Went into labour 12 hours before I was due for induction!! Hope everyone is well x

 

[lindblum]

Congratulations cazi!

 

[Islander]

congrats cazi!!!!

 

[Katia-xO]

Yup I had her! Isabelle Alexa, born at 4:47pm on Wed weighing a tidgy 5lb13 at 39+1! Her blood sugars caused concern cos she's so little but she seems happy + thriving now, we only came home yesterday and my phone didn't work at hospital to update anybody before now was horrible but worth it! I ended up on a drip cos I was dehydrated and I was projectile vomiting after the op, ew.

Recovery wise its going okay and my scar is healing well. Got told to stop doing so much by the health visitor today though cos its day 3 and I've walked up and downstairs about 8 times today want to stay mobile but then need a wee and need to go back upstairs, its so hard! Pain wise isn't too bad, I'm just uncomfortable - its hard to think I had major surgery so soon ago!

Breastfeeding wise, we had a little nightmare.. She was amazing at first latched first time every time and fed really well, her blood sugar was too low so they topped her up with formula so she didn't need a drip and she wasn't interested in boob after that and wouldn't latch properly making me bleed then she started feeding every half hour for 20min a time so was reopening them and I spent all the second night crying with her! Day 3 today I've given her formula and I've waited til my nipples healed and have started expressing! So best of both worlds til she will latch again, if she doesn't at least I tried and she had 2 days of colostrum and will now have a few bm bottles a day

Sorry for the massive message! Hope you're all well!! xx

 

[Wilfbown]

Congrats Cazi and Katia! Great news.

My c section is in the morning. Have to be there for 7am. Eeekkk! It's very strange to think Jonah will be here tomorrow. Any advice Katia? Xxx

 

[bumpyplease]

Congrats katia!
Wild make sure you have a nighty, I had a few pjs but they didn't work with my wound! Oh and lots of massive pants! Good luck Hun x

 

[Katia-xO]

Congrats Cazi and Katia! Great news.

My c section is in the morning. Have to be there for 7am. Eeekkk! It's very strange to think Jonah will be here tomorrow. Any advice Katia? Xxx

Thank you

Advice, umm.. Expect to be delayed, I was there from 8am and only had her at 4:47pm because there were a lot of women who needed stitches/forceps/emergency sections, take things to keep you occupied! And afterwards get up as soon as legs regain feeling, helped me a lot or I'd still be scared to get up now! Good luck xx

 

[Twinkie210]

I think I forgot to update on this thread... sorry!

Liam Oliver was born at 9:48am on September 28th and weighed 9lb 6oz and was 21 inches long. He actually had flipped to footling breech by the time I delivered. Because of this my Dr. said I made a good choice with the c-section, that the version would have bee very risky, since footling breech babies have a higher risk of getting tangled in the cord (that and he had a 15in head at birth- I am glad I didn't have to push that out my hoo hoo ) The c-section went fine and recovery was alot easier than I thought it would be! Little guy had low blood suger at birth, but it was corrected with a little supplement. He also had jaundice, but luckily didn't need photo therapy. I was able to breastfeed him for a week, but then he started refusing to nurse, so I have been pumping and bottle feeding. He eats like a champ! He already eats 3-4oz every 3 hrs and I think he is ready to eat a little more at a time!

Here is a pic:

 

[Mom2mmcjg]

Wow! Lots of babies being born!!! Congratulations, ladies!!!

I'm doing well, with no signs of impending labor. I'm not due till the 25th, so I guess that's okay.

 

[Tweak0605]

Congratulations cazi and Katia!

Twinkie, he's beautiful! Glad it went well!

Wilf, hope everything goes well!!

I'm still hanging in there. Due Friday, but really no signs that she's gonna come soon. Had a contraction yesterday after doing some shopping, but nothing after that. Maybe a couple last night too. Guess I'll find out at my appt today if there's any progress.

 

[lindblum]

congrats on all the new babies!

wilfbown, hope everything went well x