[OPEN] 1st child due late July/August 2011

[rducky]

Sideways, I got the belly ring from etsy.com, just search for maternity belly ring. It wasn't too expensive, I think only about 12$. The one I got came pretty long, you can cut it to the size you want, I left it with extra length which was good because as the belly expands you need the length.

I love your bump pic!

Flying, what is your winter weather like down there?

 

[flyingduster]

Winter here is pretty mild really; we're on the coast (ok, most of NZ is coast... about the furthest you can GET from the coast [ie middle of the country] is still only a few hours drive away, but annnnyway) so get hardly any snow (a smattering on the hills, MAYBE an inch down to sea level in town maybe once or twice a winter... if you're lucky!) mainly just rain and wind. And the temps only go down to maybe mid 20's (F) when it's cold overnight but normally our highs are around 40-50-ish. Cold, with enough to get some decent frosts at times, but not 'omg I'm gonna die' cold! lol!! If you go north, south, or inland from us then it's much much colder, and a lot more snow (the top ski-fields are all about 3 hours drive directly inland from us)

So yeah, I just have been adding an extra layer or two of clothes and still quite comfy to go out for a walk or whatever!

 

[rducky]

That sounds like great weather to me right now! Sounds like our very early spring weather.

 

[flyingduster]

lol, yeah the seasons in my city are MILD! I love it. Summers aren't roasting hot either; no one here has AC at all as it's not needed. You still need blankets on the bed at night in summer, though there are some nights where ya strip down to a sheet or something; it's not constant! Warm and sunny in summer, cool and chilly in winter, but nothing extreme.


omg! And I just realised I hit the third trimester TOMORROW! eep!

 

[turtlebeach]

Aw I love your photos and the nursery looks so cute! I have barely taken ant bump pics I really must do some more!

My navel ring had to come out as it became agony as my bump grew I'm really gutted it's gone as I'd had it for years but it's fully closed over now

I no longer have to have a csection the docs have decided a natural birth will be safe wahooooo! I have an appointment with mw next week to do my birthing plan.

I washed all the babies clothes today and packed my hospital bag I suddenly feel a real need to tidy - I guess I'm nesting!!! I'm feeling so hot thou - it's summer here bur has only been about 20 degrees lately, still way too warm to me!!!

Glad everyone is well x

 

[Sideways 8]

I'll have to look for a silicone belly button ring in case this one becomes too uncomfortable. So far it's not been a problem.

My biggest thing lately is that I have cankles, lol. I am swolt up all over though. I think the heat is exacerbating things. I had to buy a bigger size pants than normal when I bought my maternity jeans (bought a 29 instead of my usual 28) because my hips had spread a little. Now I can barely pull those pants over my thighs. I get them up but jusssttt barely. That's how swollen I am! Any suggestions? You know, besides "birth".

 

[rducky]

Go swimming, it really helps me with the leg swelling!

 

[rducky]

Turtle, that's great to hear about your birth plan. Are you having any "labor signs"?

 

[turtlebeach]

Not yet rducky it's probably still a bit early for me - I'm 37+5. My breasts have been really sore the last few days and I've had a few twinges deep down in my pelvis area but I think this is my little man knocking it as he wriggles in deeper more than anything else.

I am so excited now thou. I want to do it with as little drugs as possible but I realise thatmay go out the window when it happens!!!!! I'm a very sicky person thou and any drugs that make you woozy or dizzy will make me be sick which I don't want on top of pushing!

How about u?

 

[rducky]

I'm having a lot of "period" type cramps (lower belly and back) and a lot of BH contractions where my whole belly gets hard. No mucus plug or show yet... I had almost no cramping during this entire pregnancy (except for the first month or so), so I'm sure it's gotta mean something, right?!? The cramps have definitely been coming more often in the last week, but nothing regular.

 

[SMFirst]

rducky - I just came back to this thread to see if you'd had your baby yet - I remembered you were the first of everyone.. So only a week to go.

Best of luck it all goes smoothly - be sure to put up a few pics!

And then it'll be turtle and Harli (does Harli still post?)

And then Sideways and Flying and MissSazra..

And then me in about a hundred years.. (I have my first scan next week)

Excited for you all!

 

[rducky]

Hey Susan! Yup officially about a week to go...hoping for a little sooner. It is so hot here and the humidity is crazy. I'm trying to be patient!

I will definitely post pics after the baby decides to make its appearance.

We'll have to start a baby buddies thread...do those exist? What is your due date?

I found that one I had the scans and could start to relax, the time started flying! It's gonna be your turn before you know it! For me, the first tri was definitely the "longest".

 

[turtlebeach]

Hi susan - nice to hear from you

I'd agree with rducky 1st tri is def the worst. I think after the first scan things start to feel real and go fast!! Where as before that you have that 'doubt feeling' and feel so tired n sicky. Mind you saying that the last 3 weeks or so seem to be pretty hard too!

Rducky - I like the idea of a baby thread! It really doesn't seem that long ago we were all in ttc!! Can you believe we will be mummies soon!!!!!! X

 

[flyingduster]

ok, here's my bump pic from about 5 mins ago, cos I hit the third trimester today!
https://i80.photobucket.com/albums/j162/flyingduster2/IMG_2556.jpg

 

[Sideways 8]

hi everyone! I think we definitely should do a baby buddy thread! How exciting, and yes it does seem like not long ago you guys were responding to my Need a Buddy thread

Susan, yes my first ultrasound was at 8 weeks, up until then I never thought this pregnancy would be over! Now I only have 12 weeks to go! Wow!!! Time has FLOWN. I'm sure it will for you too


Saying prayers for all of my soon-to-be mommies

 

[SMFirst]

I like the idea of a baby buddy thread too - when it's finally my time to start mommyhood I'll probably need some advice!

my due date is Feb 1, 2012. For some reason my DH doesn't like January (he figures everyone born in Jan is a little strange from his experience) so he's hoping we stick to Feb..

We have only told our parents so far. And I think I won't be running around telling everyone right after our scan either.. Just tell a few important people and then only as needed after that (we definitely won't be broadcasting on facebook)..

 

[MissSazra]

Hi again everyone, still no internet but on my phone so at least I still have access to here. The move is going ok, still loads of boxes around but we're getting there! This is a 3 bed house and we've moved from a 2 bed so more room but loads of stuff to fill it!

I'm watching this thread so excitedly, I can't wait for news of new arrivals! Xx

 

[turtlebeach]

My waters have broken!!!!!

I woke up a few hours ago and felt a gush I was half asleep but there was loads. I grabbed a pillow and put it inbetween my legs as I knew I had to get to the bathrooom (it was the only thing near and I was worried about the matress!!). It was soooo much waters!!! I couldn't believe how much - there was no doubt what it was! I know some people only get a trickle but my advice is to buy lots of maternity pads as I've got through loads already! My bump looks a bit smaller now all that's come out!!

I phoned my midwife and as I'm not contracting yet they said to stay at home. I have to go in to get checked in 3 more hours (or to go in if I start getting bad contractions of stained fluid) I have a dull ache in lower back and a very very mild dull period like pain feeling. I just want things to start but realise it could not until tomorrow - so excited thou!!!! I'm 38 weeks exactly today!

 

[MissSazra]

Oh my gosh Turtle! No wonder you're excited, I'm excited for you! I really hope it all goes smoothly for you and can't wait for any further news! Xx

 

[rducky]

My waters have broken!!!!!

I woke up a few hours ago and felt a gush I was half asleep but there was loads. I grabbed a pillow and put it inbetween my legs as I knew I had to get to the bathrooom (it was the only thing near and I was worried about the matress!!). It was soooo much waters!!! I couldn't believe how much - there was no doubt what it was! I know some people only get a trickle but my advice is to buy lots of maternity pads as I've got through loads already! My bump looks a bit smaller now all that's come out!!

I phoned my midwife and as I'm not contracting yet they said to stay at home. I have to go in to get checked in 3 more hours (or to go in if I start getting bad contractions of stained fluid) I have a dull ache in lower back and a very very mild dull period like pain feeling. I just want things to start but realise it could not until tomorrow - so excited thou!!!! I'm 38 weeks exactly today!

Yay! I'm a bit jealous! I hope things have started moving along. Please keep us updated.