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[Mrs W 11]

Were your boobs really sore/painful as you weaned off bf wilsey? My original goal was 6 months but not sure I'll make it with all the pain I've had. Will just go with the flow until I'm ready to switch. A lot of the bf ladies in this forum go to 2 years plus - amazing! I can't see me doing more than 6 months.

Awww armywife I totally sympathise, as Freya was 16 days late. I never dreamt id go so far over, it was really grim. All worth every second though and you'll have your baby before you know it!

 

[armywife11]

Having strong period like cramps with strong braxton hicks.... or they are contractions that feel different from the ones I was getting earlier. Not wanting to get hopes up... also not wanting to freak out hubby so sharing with you guys....

Ok I am going to walk around again.. maybe to the mailbox again lol

 

[armywife11]

Awww armywife I totally sympathise, as Freya was 16 days late. I never dreamt id go so far over, it was really grim. All worth every second though and you'll have your baby before you know it!

I didn't think I would get this anxious we didn't get settled in here till I was 36 weeks. I thought I would love the extra time to get things ready. Forgot that nesting wasn't going to really be a thing because of that though

 

[skeet9924]

Oh army!! Fingers crossed it happens soon for u!!

 

[Wilsey]

I just got him to take the edge off (ie breastfeed for maybe five minutes max) then straight to the bottle. So over the next week my body said, 'oh...you don't want me to make this stuff anymore....ok then!'. Still used breast pads for a few weeks after as you still leak a bit but now there is nothing going on in there.

Exciting armywife - sounds like things are happening. I know what you mean about thinking you would enjoy the extra time, we were renovating but as soon as his room was done I thought 'ok, I'm good now...you can arrive.' and of course he was late!!

 

[rosabelle]

thanks Wilsey, she is still wetting the nappy, lots! just no poos yet.
hopefully in the next few days it will get easier for her to digest.
i am trying to express as much as i can but only managing to get 2 bottles at the most a day.
i dont know how people breast feed for such long periods, i take my hat off to those mums!

 

[armywife11]

Having strong period like cramps with strong braxton hicks.... or they are contractions that feel different from the ones I was getting earlier. Not wanting to get hopes up... also not wanting to freak out hubby so sharing with you guys....

Ok I am going to walk around again.. maybe to the mailbox again lol

Walked myself into the strongest contraction yet. Took away my breath and I had to stop for a second. But still no pattern or strong multiple ones back to back. Period like cramps, braxton hicks, and back pain is staying though.

 

[Wilsey]

armywife - sounds like one of those longer lead ins!

rosa - as long as there are wet nappies you are good. And I totally agree, hats off to anyone who can bf for a long time!!

 

[rosabelle]

sounding promising armywife! i had a warm bath and my waters broke afterwards, maybe try that?

Since that post Wilsey, she has done the biggest poo! soaked through everything (lovely).. so feeling a little relieved now..

 

[Wilsey]

Hahaha so funny because Wills just did the biggest one and got it all over his clothes. Costume change!!!!

 

[rosabelle]

we had to have a bath it was that bad! haha! the joys of motherhood

 

[Wilsey]

Ahahaha magical!

Luckily his wasn't that bad. Just a bit made it out of the leak guards around the leg.

Looking forward to more announcements soon ladies x

 

[armywife11]

sounding promising armywife! i had a warm bath and my waters broke afterwards, maybe try that?

Since that post Wilsey, she has done the biggest poo! soaked through everything (lovely).. so feeling a little relieved now..

Wilsey - I have accepted the fact that I apparently get to have hiccups of false labor.

Rosa we went for another walk and I took a hot shower and almost fell asleep standing up. Crawled into bed and slept for about 11 hours. I had period cramps and back pain all night long only noticed two contractions this morning. Still having the pains but not feeling any hicks or contraction so not sure. my belly is sore though!

My midwife told me at 36 weeks baby was at zero station. I wasn't feeling a lot of pressure though. Either baby was not engaged and able to pop out of it or baby wasn't quite there because I can tell the difference now! My hips hurt my tail bone hurts my poor bladder is being flattened. I didn't have these feelings like this till yesterday. Doing good though a little pain is worth it in the end.... I will keep you gals updated if anything changes today.

 

[jmandrews]

Can't wait to hear what everyone is having!!!! Big surprises all round

Soooooo check out the difference!

First one about 2 weeks before giving birth. Second one 15 weeks post-partum (aka today).
(notice how much mess there is now too...not enough time! hahahaha)

Wilsey you look great!!!! haha do not worry my house looks the same way now that Everlee is here!

 

[jmandrews]

Wow i haven't been on in awhile. i still need to get caught up but hope everyone is doing well. I am excited for all the new arrival announcements to come! Everlee is One month old! I can't believe it! She changes everyday. She is now staring at me and studying my face. She smiles more often now (i think its gas though) haha it must make her happy to relieve herself. She has been great just slept in her nursery for the first time last night. Its amazing how much love I feel for her. I am excited for whats to come. Here are some pictures from her newborn session we did when she was one week old.

 

[armywife11]

JM she is adorable!!!

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My BP was high again today. Not dangerous high but ok we need to check this out again tomorrow high. Baby is is perfect position for labor but until she can do a check tomorrow we won't know how everything else looks. If my BP stays elevated we will have to start discussing induction for my health. Baby is still looking good.

If we have to induce shes already mentioned using natural techniques first. However my contractions are strong enough she think if they did one or two things I would probably go on my own (like sweeping) so we may be talking about that tomorrow. Still on the let nature do its own thing right now though.

 

[rosabelle]

she is beautiful JM!

good luck armywife!

well my little girl just slept for 6 hours! was the best sleep ive had in a looong time!

 

[Wilsey]

Thanks hun!

She's just beautiful jm. It is truly wonderful when they start smiling at you. They so only have eyes for their parents too! Smile more at you than anyone else - makes us so special

 

[Mrs W 11]

I had a newborn shoot done with Freya yesterday (even tho she's 4 weeks now!!). Poor photographer as baby managed to poo on me twice, wee and be sick and generally screamed!! Can't wait to see the pics though and will post some when I get them love your pics jm, we found it hard to get Freya into many of the positions she just kept moving!!

Good luck army I hope the sweep works for you if that's what they do.

I agree Freya changes each day too and gets more alert, staring/gazing and smiling at me more!! So wonderful, she is absolutely amazing.

Xx

 

[josephine3]

Hey ladies havent had much time to get on with all this baby care to do! Who knew they took up so much time?!also my phone keeps playin up and deleting my replies grr...
But i wanted to tell u all that iv finally written up my birth story its a bit long i got carried away!
If you would like to read it here it is: https://babyandbump.momtastic.com/b...osephine3s-birth-story-warning-traumatic.html