PAL Winter Babies 2010/11 - ** Waiting impatiently for our remaining babies! **

[hb1]

tb

Wish

hx

 

[wish2bmama]

How would you ladies feel if someone in your family told you, "hey, don't forget to bring a car seat when you visit.."

i'd reply with "nah, your ass won't fit in there"

 

[wish2bmama]

Evening ladies!

I am currently enjoying a big glass of milk! YES!!!

 

[hb1]

at long last!!

I didn't sleep well and am being picked up in 2 hours by my sis, bil & 14 mth nephew - going to rugby to see my gran - just hoping my nephew is up for naps in the back seat as I definately am!!

hx

 

[MissyMojo]

Morning girls x

i think baby blues are coming in now

 

[Tulip]

I'm convinced it's just sleep deprivation babes - it is a form of torture after all - but if you really think it's the blues let your MW know asap so she can support you. There are supposed to be excellent mechanisms in place to help you these days xxx

 

[hb1]

Jo - it's been such a hard road for you it's no wonder - def speak to your MW

muchios

hx

 

[KimmyB]

Sorry about the stupid comment Wish, I'd take TB's response and use that
Sorry you slept rubbish hb, hope you have fun today!
Jo sorry you're feeling down, like Nic said, speak to your midwife/health visitor. they are there to help

AFM I'm feeling much better today Hoping the back pain stays away and am on the countdown for mondays appt!

 

[TripleB]

Morning ladies. I've half cleared the nursery (DH is down at the charity shop as I write) and hoping to get at least some painting done before the rugby starts and I lose him for the rest of the day.

Hope you get a nap in the car h, I had to go to the loo in the night for the first time last night and woke up with cramp in my leg - maybe I spoke too soon on the great sleeping!

Go easy on yourself Jo, you've done an amazing thing and there will always be a moment when reality hits - esp if you're sleep-deprived .

Stood on the scales this morning and I've lost half a stone since starting my GD diet - I'm not sure if this is good or bad news!

Happy Saturday all.

xxx

 

[MissyMojo]

spoke to my mw this morning - and she said days 5-8 are the hardest as bf-ing hits its peak as milk comes in and mums (and dads) become overtired - but maddox is doing really well, any weight he may of lost in the 1st few days has already been gained bk as hes still/back up to 2.92/6lb7 and hes soo contented during the day, its just the night feeeds we need to crack

 

[hb1]

Jo - sounds like Maddox is doing fab - and his night feeds will start to ease down in time - you're doing fab!! Hope you're feeling ok - maybe do some pampering on yourself - get oh to cook your fave foods, get looking out for some clothes for you once your body is conforming again - maybe a special xmas dress, get your hair done - even if you've had it done relatively recently get a manicure or a massage - just little bits to lift your spirits

Wow Lou - half a stone!!!! Hope your night isn't heralding things to come for you - you've been doing so well to be sleeping like you have!

Kimmy - good luck for tomorrow's appt

My nephew didn't want to nap - we spent a long time singing songs for him and trying to keep him entertained - he was particularly cute tho so I forgive him - was shattered tho!

off to get some tiles today in anticipation of getting the floor sorted next week. Will also have to motivate myself in to "sorting out" mode


hx

 

[MissyMojo]

yesterday afternoon i was a teary mess - maddox got so agitated and frustrated wanting a feed and no matter how we tried we couldnt get the latch right, so i got out the breast pump and expressed a feed for daddy to give him, while i had a bit of a cry n a cuppa, then had 2 nice easy feeds in the evening and i expressed some just before going to bed for his 2am feed - the hardest one i find, so he guzzled nearly 2oz and then still wanted more! but as he wasn no longer ravenous it wasnt too bad

have introduced a dummy for nighttime too, as he seems to need comfort feeds and cuddles and im too exhausted, he slept with dummy from 3am til 6:30! felt amazing, i woke before he did, he had a feed, and i cuddles up with him across my chest to wind him and dozed off n on til 9!!!

he had a feed at 10, and fell asleep on the soft squihy cushion we use as a prop and is still sleeping, its 11:30, he needs a bum change and his vest changing but it can wait, for now i'm gazing at my lil man and lovn it

david made me breakfast this morning fried eggs and toast and a pint of milk - scrummy,

going to larnaca tomoro with the little man, want to buy him some blue bits, and i want some clothes, as it seems i have nothing that fits, thats right for the climate anyhow!!

 

[Tulip]

So glad you're feeling better babes! Well done!

I am sitting patiently waiting for MW... come oooon Andrea, I want to know the damage! Think I will be demanding very regular monitoring if still high.

Have a good day everyone xx

 

[KimmyB]

Let us know how it goes Nic. Well done Jo xx

 

[KimmyB]

Just had a complete blonde moment After my Christmas present wrapping marathon I thought I'd treat myself to a cuppa and a Twirl. So I'm sat here watching the tele with my mug resting on top of my bump (I do this ALL the time) and the mug starts getting nudged by little man. It's at this point that I realise I've put my hot mug of coffee on my baby's head What a fool!

 

[Tulip]

Oops! Poor sod!

Well.... midwife has just left
Bear in mind the following:
Thurs - she felt him, cephalic, 3/5 engaged.
Friday - another community midwife (my fave) said the same. Midwife at Day Assessment also said the same.
Saturday evening - cousin's wife said exactly the same too.

Today? Andrea can't find the head! And says he has a fat arse.
So he's either flipped breech in the last 16 hours or he's fully engaged. She's gone to break into the antenatal unit and drop off a request for a presentation scan this week

BP has stabilised, about the same as it was on Friday.

Aaaaaaaaaaaaargh! And no, I won't be having an ECV either.

Kimmy, I meant to say to you that she highly recommends moxibustion for turning breech babies, see if you can find a practitioner in your area.

 

[KimmyB]

Bloody hell Nic, bet you weren't expecting that Lets hope his head has disappeared into your pelvis. What is it with all these naughty babies at the moment?! *Goes off to research moxibustion*

 

[blondee]

Hi ladies!

How are you all? You have written like a 100 messages since i was last on so am woefully behind. Am still on the goooood painkillers so am a bit drowsy and i think the milk is really beginning to kick in so am an emotional wreck.

Breast feeding is going welll on the whole, he still takes a while to settle in to it (anything from 2 mins to 20!) but then feeds really well. He is a little sleeper - which is heaven! He tends to sleep an average of just over 4hrs at a go, so sleep deprivation isn't really an issue - yet.

Got let out on friday morning and was feeling soooo much better being home, but think i must have over done it now as this morning i seem to have taken a step back and it is taking me a good few mins to climb out of bed again, which is poop when you can see your baby is getting ready for a feed and you are trying to sneak to the loo before the crying starts! hehehe

I can't stop staring at him. He is just adorable and i cannot believe we made him! Or that it was those little toes jabbing my ribs for weeks. Motherhood is an emotional trip!

Oh - my best tip so far - 'latch assist'. I have never had flat nipples in my life and still don't, but i saw this on sale when Blooming Marvellous was closing down and thought i'd get it for £4! Since my boobies are bigger than footballs and it takes Alex (oh yes, we have a name!) a while to settle i have found the more proud my nips are the quicker and therefore less painful it is. If you are planning on breastfeeding pls get one, if you never open the box then i'll owe you the money, but it might just save you when you are at the brink...

Right, i'd best find a piccy from the web cam.....

Love to all. X

 

[TripleB]

Gorgeous boy blondee! Sounds like you're both doing great!

Nic you're having a dramatic week! I reckon he's dropped and ready to go. Glad the BP has stabilized.

Operation nursery has not been a great success. We've got rid of a lot of junk but have only managed to paint the ceiling and the house looks like a bombs hit it! What with going to the fireworks, DH having a 10k run this morning, pub lunch and the supermarket I don't know where the weekend has gone! Going to have another crack at it now but have our first NCT class tonight too.

One good thing about all the running around this weekend is exercise = awesome blood sugars - even had a roast dinner for lunch and still within target - go me!

xxx

 

[Tulip]

Tell me about it. I'm scared of going into labour now in case he IS arse-first. Feeling a bit sorry for myself, frankly.

You just be careful not to overdo it, please.

Mich, Alex is gorgeous, I'm so glad you're both well. Will sort a new ticker as soon as my head is a bit clearer xxx