Sticking Together Crew

[sept10]

Well waters broke wednesday as you know. Went into labour myself but didn't progress quickly enough so ended up being induced to speed things along. Had strong painful contractions but still cervix refused to move then babys heartbeat started dipping with contractions so finally friday morning went for emergency c section. Was traumatic as epidural wasn't working properly but it was all forgotten about as soon as i saw him. Daniel got first cuddle but then i got skin to skin and even got to feed him within half an hour in recovery after the surgery. Home sunday. Mum and dad flew over from Ireland and still here helping out which is great. He is sooo beautiful i haven't the words to describe it. Constantly feeding and major lack of sleep but i just look at him and everythings worth it.

 

[Sun_Flower]

Aww he's GORGEOUS, another hairy baby lol! Sorry things were a bit traumatic but you're right, you totally forget about it all when they're in your arms don't you? *big hugs* relax and heal and enjoy your wonderful baby boy xxxx

 

[DrGomps]

Ah, Sarah, your post made me tear up. He is beautiful and you look great. How is life adjusting at home? Sorry the birth was rough, it really is worth it, huh?

 

[sspencer99]

Omg Sarah he is absuloutly beautiful a full head of hair
Glad to hear your ok and mum is there to help

Can't remember if I said yay to Tracey and ur two eggies hopefully they both latch
When do you plan to test if before the 17th

So I've had another funny turn had shooting pains in my side and felt like I was going to be sick it lasted about two hrs I actually thought I was going to have to go hospital but I'm fine now :s just hope it don't happen again

Also questions when did you all start getting a biggish bump on ur first babies as mine is just soo small it's there but diddy xxxx

 

[AmaryllisRed]

Awww, Sarah, he's gorgeous!! All that dark hair!! Honestly, STC babies are the hairiest babies!!

Stacey, hope everything is okay. I've gotten random pains off and on the whole pregnancy but nothing that lasted more than a couple hours... actually one night I thought I was losing the baby or something and it turned out to be just gas.
With DS, I think I was about five months when I couldn't wear my regular clothes and six months when I started obviously showing. By 30 weeks, I had quite a bump. So I guess you could say it was late in coming but once it came, it came fast.

 

[sspencer99]

Afternoon all
Going to the hospital today as in tonns of pain
Ava is all wriggly thou so I geuss she's ok

Just looked up my symptoms they math that of preterm labour

 

[AmaryllisRed]

Oh no stacey!!
I hope it isn't preterm labor!! Ava needs to stay in there a while longer!!
Keep us updated. Hopefully whatever it is, the hospital can figure it out and fix it.

 

[Sun_Flower]

*big hugs* hope everything's ok Stacey, Ava you need to stay inside for a while longer, it's far too cold to come out yet! xx

 

[sspencer99]

Hey all back from the hospital
I've pulled a muscle in my back so at least it's not preterm
Been told baby is small and need to be kept an eye on xx

 

[lilrojo]

Morning ladies..

Hope your all doing well..

Sarah sorry the brith was a bit rough but he is a very handsome little guy.. congrats and enjoy every minute..

Stacey hope your back feel better with some rest.. eat up and beef that little girl up.. lol I wouldnt worry though.. I had many scans with my dd cuz she was tiny and she was but at birth she weighed 5lbs.. some women just have small babies..

AFM 36 weeks today.. and dr's appt.. One week to term.. and 28 days to my due date.. cant believe it really.. will update after my appt.. its at 130.. then were stopping at target..

 

[Traskey]

Ouch Stacey, sounds painful. I'm sure your baby is doing just fine. Small or not. You're petite so a smaller baby is right for you.

Logan, happy 36 weeks!

Sarah, you look lovely as does your gorgeous boy. What a handsome one!

Andrea, enjoy the rest of your trip.

Jen, Ysa, Rachel

Afm, we got a frostie this time my clinic freezes very few and we got none last time so that's good news

 

[sspencer99]

Thanx guys
Tracey yeah it's painful and I geuss I kinda scared myself

Yeah ur rite but I don't want a small baby lol
But the bigger I get the worse my back is I can't win lol

Midwife said Ava is on her side which I knew already but she said it makes things more uncomfortable so I will be purchasing a ball to bounce on and I've got my Rose leaf tea ready for 32 weeks

Logan Jen it's getting soo close I actually can't wait xx
And Tracey a week till test day my bday is next fri that's also the day I joined a yr ago
Xxx

 

[FloridaGirl21]

Stacey, glad to hear Ava is okay and will be in there for a while longer. Sorry about the pain though

I've been so sick for a couple days now with the worst cold I've had in a while. Sore throat too I just want to sleep. But can't even do that cause I'm up every half hour to blow my nose

 

[sspencer99]

Ohh no yAsa I hope the sickness dies down soon
And that you just have a passing cold it's -1 here at the mo so glad I had the flu jab

Do you have ur 12 week scan booked ??? X

 

[FloridaGirl21]

-1? I'd die.. It's like 80 degrees Fahrenheit here..

My next appointment is February 15, I'll be 11w1d

 

[AmaryllisRed]

Stacey, so glad it's not labor!! Sorry about your back, though. Is there any chance you could do some exercises to strengthen the muscle so it doesn't hurt worse as you get bigger?

Tracey, yay for a frostie!!

 

[sept10]

Stacey - get that baby in the right position!! bounce and hands and knees!!

jen/logan - not long now - we will have soooo many babies soon!!

Breast feeding has taken over my life..lol!!!! Just when i thought i had it cracked milk changing, boobs are HUGE and latching on is harder. Feeding nearly constantly all night!! and now darragh has started bringing back up his feeds....mw coming tomorrow so i can quiz her about him being sick/refluxy or what???? its so hard to know if you are doing the right thing. trying to get as much sleep as i can through the day to make up for NO sleep at night but its not easy. hopefully will ease up soon and get into more of a routine when my milk comes in proberly.

Ysa - hope your feeling better soon x

 

[AmaryllisRed]

Awww, Sarah-- Sorry it's been so rough.

 

[truthbtold]

Hi ladies

Sarah...he is absolutely beautiful.

 

[cranberry987]

Routine?! I have no idea how ppl get a routine when breastfeeding on demand. He can feed every 20 mins or every 5 hrs and there's no pattern at all to anything else as it depends on feeding. I literally don't know how people do it unless they just ignore hunger and feed when it's time?

Hope the boobs calm down a bit Sarah, have you tried different positions like him lying on top of you? Might help if it's reflux. Keep on feeding and making baby nice n chubby tho I think babies are the only acceptable ppl to call fat, chunky, chubby as the whole point is to grow babies and they're never too fat as they're always lovely and squishy and it's good fat anyway if they're bf.