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[Pusscat]

CONGRATULATIONS smawfl! !!!!!! Just been casually scrolling through my Facebook after being at work all day and got the shock of my life seeing your baby is here! He is totally gorgeous and I am very happy for you that he is here so promptly! Hope you are doing ok? So exciting

 

[minimoocow]

I was wondering if no news was good news congrats smawfl. Hope everything went well and you are all ok xxx

 

[smawfl]

Thanks so much ladies!

Still super shocked he's a boy, we were both convinced it was gonna be another pink one!

Had an amazing water birth with just gas and air again pretty much exact same experience as dd,but quicker!

I also delivered him myself too which was amazing.

The sweep on Wednesday definitely help get things going!

 

[Pusscat]

Oh, that sounds brilliant smawfl. Wow, how amazing to deliver him yourself. Did things start moving straight after the sweep?

 

[smawfl]

Sweep was about 3pm, we'd gone shopping after and could feel period type pains while walking round asda. Then contractions started around 5:30pm. I called the hospital around 8pm and they said to go in. Examined at 9:45pm and I was 4-5cm. At 10:45 they got too much and I needed the gas and air and then transferred to the pool. He was born at 12:23!

Definitely speedier than dd was!

 

[smawfl]

So yes,quite quickly!

I had a second sweep scheduled for next Tuesday and my midwife had booked an induction for the following Friday but thankful didn't need either!

 

[minimoocow]

Wow that sounds like a great birth experience . . . will you be posting some pictures? (please)

 

[Pusscat]

Wow. That's pretty fast! How are you getting on? Is he feeding ok? How is dd?

It's the first night for my dd in her new room tonight and I'm so stressed worrying about how she'll sleep. She wouldn't stay in bed at bed time so dh sat in with her. She's been very difficult all day so it's no surprise she acted the way she did. I'm worried she hates her new room and will be up to our room the moment she wakes up and realises where she is. At least I don't have a baby in the mix to deal with though so I suppose I should enjoy just having the one to worry about at the moment!

 

[smawfl]

Wow that sounds like a great birth experience . . . will you be posting some pictures? (please)

Here he is..milk drunk lol

 

[smawfl]

Wow. That's pretty fast! How are you getting on? Is he feeding ok? How is dd?

It's the first night for my dd in her new room tonight and I'm so stressed worrying about how she'll sleep. She wouldn't stay in bed at bed time so dh sat in with her. She's been very difficult all day so it's no surprise she acted the way she did. I'm worried she hates her new room and will be up to our room the moment she wakes up and realises where she is. At least I don't have a baby in the mix to deal with though so I suppose I should enjoy just having the one to worry about at the moment!

All going well so far. It's a little daunting having two though. And dd has now finally decided potty training is something she wants to do. Not the best timing! Lol
Feeding is going well too!

How was your dds first night? Hope all went well.

 

[Pusscat]

Aw, he's gorgeous smawfl! What a happy face! Glad feeding is going well and all seems to be going well at the moment. Yes, not the best time to be going through potty training too but if dh is home may be he can help and it might be a good opportunity? Difficult to pass up the opportunity if your DD is being enthusiastic about it. We're no further than just sitting on the potty, she still hasn't done a wee on it.

Transition to new room is proving challenging!! Mega tantrums and not much sleep last night. But no tantrum at bed time tonight so fingers crossed for a better night

 

[minimoocow]

He is so cute. He looks really contented - doesn't look like he will cause you any trouble ;-)

 

[smawfl]

Thanks ladies, we're in love

He woke up today with a little cold so feel so bad for the little man hope he shakes it soon, it's so worrying.

Hope you've had better nights with the room transition pusscat!!

 

[Pusscat]

Oh no, poor little man getting a cold so early! Hope he feels better soon. I don't know how long newborn colds last! How are you feeling? Did you have to have any stitches?

Last night dd woke up at 11:40 and came into out bed. I was so exhausted I couldn't do much else. I know we should be encouraging her back to her own bed but I know that could go on for hours and I don't have the energy for that at the moment. I didn't sleep well with her in our bed as I was being kicked from both sides (baby and dd!) Baby was also putting on a lot of pressure down below yesterday/ last night. The night before was better, dd slept through fine so I just hope that becomes the norm as she gets used to her room.

I'm off to an nct nearly new sale today. I don't need lots, I don't think, I just want to have a look and pick up some clothes. Hope the queue isn't too bad. It seems to get longer every time I go! I don't think heavily prego ladies should have to wait in the queue!

 

[smawfl]

So sorry I thought I'd replied to this,baby brain!!

How are you both doing?

Pusscat how is your dd and the new room? Did you find anything good at the.nct sale?

We are doing well. Ds is a little angel. Dd on the other hand has been playing up which I think is normal. She's been refusing naps which is playing a big part in her difficult behaviour as she's very loving towards her brother. I think though she's struggling with the reduced attention.

I'm feeling fine, I did have 3 stitches I think but recovery was quicker this time. Not sure if it's because I've not had time to dwell on the pain but all ok. Can't remember if I said I have parted stomach muscles which I've been referred to physio for.

Post a bump pic! Feels like I've forgotten already what it's like to have a bump. Nice to be.able to bend over again though!

 

[Pusscat]

Glad you're feeling good and ds is behaving. Yes, I'm fully expecting my dd to play up once ds is here. It's a big adjustment. Has dh got 2 weeks off? Hopefully he's able to spend lots of time with DD.

The room move is still proving difficult and last night was a nightmare. I had about an hours sleep before she woke up then I didn't get back to sleep until getting on for 5am. We tried various things to get her back to sleep in her own room but she ended up in our bed and me on the sofa. I'm reluctant to start any strict routines as we're going to Devon for 4 nights next week so that's going to mess things up anyway.

Nct sale was good thanks, just got some nice games for dd and a few clothes for ds.

I'm feeling a bit back crampy at the moment but think it's just from being on the go all day. Were your bh in your tummy or your back or both?!

My bump photo doesn't look like bump is that big but I feel big!

 

[smawfl]

Love the bump!!

DH has actually had the whole of March off which has been lovely! He starts his new job in April so took a couple of extra weeks off so it's been nice.

We've been staying at my parents this week while he's decorated the box room ready for DS. DD's room isn't ready yet but we'll get that done in a few months.

How's the crampyness? My BHs were only in my tummy. A couple of times in the last few weeks they would go round my back but only happened a handful of times.

 

[Pusscat]

That's great you've got so much support around at the beginning. DH will have 2 weeks off then I'm probably going to have grandmas over to help very now and then after that but neither of them live near so it all has to be planned in advance.

I got more of the back cramps yesterday and they were spreading round to the front. They stopped once I got up and walked around so pretty sure they were bh. I've got a mw appointment the week after next so I'll mention it if it continues.

We had a very successful night last night with DD, she slept 12 hours in her own bed without a peep. I thought we'd never get there! Fingers crossed it continues.

 

[smawfl]

Definitely take all the help you can get! Having said that, Im looking forward to DH going to work so we can get into a little routine again.

Yes they definitely sound like BH. Mention it to your midwife. Have you been drinking plenty of water?

Are you ok to have any birth you like? A=Are you consultant led?

Great news on DD!

 

[Pusscat]

Had more cramps on way back from holiday but think it was down to not drinking enough. Really trying to keep drinking now!

I don't think I'm high risk at the moment as my platelets weren't below 100 but my last blood test was ages ago. Seeing MW on Wednesday so I'll have a better idea after that as she'll take more blood.

Dd got into a routine of waking at 3am on holiday and was up twice last night and had a screaming tantrum at bed time yesterday. I need to keep the faith that we will get back to where we were before holiday!

How are you both getting on? Where are you in your cycle mini?