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

[Sideways 8]

I know it's unreal, right? I'm thinking these next few weeks will drag by for me though. The week from 32 to 33 took forever! I'm not at all upset about that though, as much as I want to meet my daughter, I'm ready for life to slow down just a little bit so I can relax!

 

[rducky]

For me the last week was the slowest! But now the time flies...Aoife will be 4 weeks tomorrow!

 

[rducky]

Here are some pictures...sorry they're so big!

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[SMFirst]

cute pics

At first I was against the 4D scans because I thought they looked quite alien, but now that I'm a bit more used to them I like the idea, but I don't know if we'll go for it. We'll see.

 

[MissSazra]

They're lovely pictures rducky, such a little sweetie you have there! Xx

 

[MissSazra]

cute pics

At first I was against the 4D scans because I thought they looked quite alien, but now that I'm a bit more used to them I like the idea, but I don't know if we'll go for it. We'll see.

I have to admit that a lot of our pictures in 4D look a bit odd/blurry, but we did get a fair few that I just love and made it worthwhile. I think if we have another I wouldn't do it again, as it's just the impatience kicking in this first time.

 

[flyingduster]

Ohhh, she's so gorgeous rducky!!!

As for the 4D scans, where we get the scans done they switch between normal 2D for the regular checks they need to do, and just switch it into 3D for a few pics. The first scan at like 13 weeks was awesome in 3D, but the second one it looked like an alien and I didn't really like it much at all! But I've got my last scan booked in now and I'll be nearly 35 weeks then, so FX bub looks like a baby then and we'll get some good pics! Cos that's the last until I see it for real....!!!

 

[MissSazra]

Blimey I've had a day of it today. Had my glucose test this morning which was horrible and made me feel sick and faint, but really hoping it comes back ok and that I don't have gestational diabetes. Once I'd had the sugar solution Sprout was dancing around and loving it, sadly s/he was the only one!

And just got back from the physiotherapist for my SPD and she's left me in agony. I was in pain before I went but it seems worse now, usually she makes me feel better!

Afternoon on the sofa required I think!

Hope everyone else is doing better than me today! Xx

 

[Sideways 8]

Hey guys! Just wanted to check in on everyone and provide a little update myself! I am 36 weeks tomorrow, and went to the doc today for the first cervical check. I am already 2 cm dilated and have lost my plug (although don't remember that happening...). They think it'll be anytime in the next 2-3 weeks!! FX'd!!!!

 

[SMFirst]

wow Sideways - that'd be great if the baby came early (so long as you are prepared!)

 

[Sideways 8]

Susan I hope to be prepared!! LOL. I'm getting help from all kinds of friends for the "material" side (getting rooms ready, etc)... but emotionally prepared, I'm not sure!

 

[rducky]

wow, thats exciting! i hadn't dilated at all before going in to labor! you'll be ready. don't worry. sorry no capital letters...trying to bf at computer, otherwise i'd never get on here!

MissSazra. did you get the results of your diabetes test?

 

[MissSazra]

I got my results and I don't have diabetes, so that's great.

Back at work after 6 weeks holiday and I'm shattered. On the plus side, 6 more weeks of work and then I'll be on mat leave, just hope I last that long! lol

I have my ante natal class tomorrow, I'm really looking forward to it and hope they tell us lots of good things.

Exciting times Sideways, I'm sure you're more ready than you think you are!

 

[Sideways 8]

MissSazra... you only have 10 weeks to go!!! WOW!!! I'm so excited for all of us

And yes Flying, you are only a week behind me, maybe you can meet your little bubs soon enough after me!

 

[rducky]

I can't believe how fast the time has gone. My DH has gone back to work, so I definitely have less time at the computer...you guys are so close to having babies!

MissSazra, so glad to hear that the diabetes tests were negative. That's a relief! One less thing to worry about.

How's everyone else doing?

 

[SMFirst]

For some reason, this site won't load when I'm at work (maybe they discovered I was on here too much!)

And at home I don't tend to get on the computer much..

But I thought I would today just to check in, hope all is well with everyone - Sideways if you are about to have your baby, good luck!!

Well, yesterday I was feeling little nudges inside my belly which felt a bit stronger than just gas bubbles so hopefully that's actually the baby moving

I've decided to give cloth diapering a go, so I've ordered a random selection of different types.. I ordered some handmade wool covers off ebay and they are so cute - I hope they work!

Well, it's pouring rain here, the first big rain in months, so I'm not looking forward to the drive to work..

 

[rducky]

Susan, that's great about the cloth diapering. I'm loving it so far. If you have any questions, ask away!

The movements are definitely exciting to feel, makes it seem quite real, eh?

 

[SMFirst]

well now the site seems to be working..

rducky - which are your favorite cloth diapers so far?

my sister is doing CD too, and she recommended getting a few prefolds, a few pockets and a few all-in-ones, so I've got a handfull of each to try..

I figure I will mostly be doing the diaper changes, so I don't worry too much about which my husband will find easiest

 

[rducky]

I have mostly Softbums and Applecheeks. A few Blueberry minky pockets, some Bumcheeks and a few Fuzzibunz.

I love the Softbums for the adjustability. They fit from the very beginning (baby was 7lbs, 12oz). They're super easy to use. I notice that DH reaches for those first. We have the bamboo liners.
Applecheeks also fit from the beginning and I love that they're a Canadian company. Super cute diapers, never had a leak. Actually we've never had a leak that wasn't "user-error" with any of the brands I mentioned. We use flushable liners and if a tiny bit is poking out from the diaper it can cause pee to wick out on to clothes. it's only happened a few times. also, cloth diapers hold in baby poo way better than disposables.

The other diapers fit once she had gotten to around 9lbs. i like the pockets for going out. I prestuff them and it makes things easy for the diaper bag. I bought them off Babysteals and Babyhalfoff. usually around 50%off, helps with the price cuz pockets are usually a bit more expensive.

We use cloth wipes also. I have a wipes warmer which i keep a wipes solution in and dip wipes as i need them. i do it that way cuz i've heard of wipes getting musty in the warmer if they're not used fast enough. i like not having to have a garbage for poopy disposable wipes.

 

[MissSazra]

Just got back from the dietician and I've only put on 9lbs this whole pregnancy! I'm so pleased, and she said after the birth I should weigh less than when I started which is great news, as I was so scared of putting on masses of weight then never being able to shift it (being bigger to begin with anyway!)

Hope everyone else is doing ok, especially those of you who are very close to due dates! Xx