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[smawfl]

Gaiagirl - HAPPY DUE DATE!! Any signs or twinges yet?

Seaweed - How is Munchkin, has he hit the 6 week growth spurt? Alexia really had it last week as I posted, I think my milk may have settled down now and she's spacing out her feeds a little better again so hopefully we're through it now! My poor boobs always felt empty!!
Have you tried pumping again? I'm pumping every other day, in the evening while DH gives A the bottle of EBM. Seems to be going well and she's still taking the bottle well. Guzzles it down. It varies how much I can pump, from about 2.5oz to about 4oz and I seem to be able to do that in about 5 minutes which I think is pretty good. I really rate my Medela Swing pump and I think a lot of it is down to that and it's efficiency to be honest.

Pusscat - how's Emilia's growth spurt? Is she still sleeping lots? Glad Emilia passed the tests

Hanyou - how are you doing?

We went to a christening yesterday, Alexia's first proper big social gathering. Feeding went well but I felt very protective when everyone wanted to have a hold and she was passed round loads. I was glad when it was time to feed her just so I could have a cuddle

Hope everyone is well!

 

[seaweed eater]

I can't tell if we have had the growth spurt yet...which I'm guessing means probably not? He has definitely seemed different this past week though, crying more, and for more reasons (previously mostly hunger). He just seems frustrated with the world sometimes. Poor guy!

I am pumping twice a day...still getting 2 oz at a time, or 3 in a good session. I have the Medela Pump In Style so I don't think it's an issue with the pump. Given that I have read 0.5-2 is the normal range, you must just respond especially well to the pump!

I am ok with going back to work slowly -- I'm definitely ambivalent about it but part of me misses it. But I do think it's ridiculous that this is all the official leave I get, and that I need to rely on people's understanding and flexibility in order not to go back full time yet! I also hate having to leave Munchkin so I wish there were a way I could have him with me all the time even while working. Something like this sounds wonderful: https://www.babiesatwork.org/

Pusscat, it's funny that you feel you need more help at night than during the day. I feel the opposite way! Generally I do the nights on my own anyway so I don't think I'll feel the lack as much there. But during the day I definitely need a break and a nap. Of course if it's a bad night then I do get DH to help a bit...so fingers crossed Munchkin will be his good, normal self this weekend. Anyway, to answer your question, I will probably spend some time at my parents' house during the day so they can take over when I need a break and also make me food!

Gaiagirl, happy due date!!! Thinking of you lots!

 

[HanyouMama]

Happy Due Date Gaia Sending lots of labor dust your way! Hope to hear something soon!

I am doing alright, just tired and STARVING all the time Its crazy how hungry you get! My sugar levels have been pretty good, but I need to be better about my portions and watching my carbs around dinner and lunch. I tend to go over board because im so hungry and I know that that is what spikes my sugars. I honestly cant wait to NOT have to prick my fingers any more!
I will be offically 37 weeks on wednesday, so I am starting to wonder if I want to try anything to try to get baby to come... any suggestions? Im trying to convince DH to DTD, but he wont until after wednesday It's not like I have been entirely too uncomfortable during my pregnancy physically as far as aches and pains go, but I am tired of worrying about him on the inside and want him on the outside so I can see him and know he is okay!

Im glad to hear that BF is going well for you guys and that you and your LO's are doing well!

 

[seaweed eater]

HM, having tried everything under the sun (except castor oil), I think you should try things that make you feel relaxed. Anxiety delays things, too. It's impossible not to be anxious but in retrospect I think I made a mistake in trying labor induction things that made me anxious (like acupuncture)! Drink RLT if you enjoy it, get a massage (perhaps with acupressure), light exercise if you can, sex...and make some fun plans with friends, because people also say babies like to be inconvenient and disrupt plans

 

[gaiagirl]

Hey ladies...nothing to report on this end! Evening primrose oil, raspberry leaf tea, yoga ball, walking and sex yesterday and nothing!

I think little Mr will just come when he comes but the waiting is NOT fun! I don't have plans until Wednesday, so today and tomorrow are likely to dragggggg.

I am probably going to allow the cervical check and sweep on Wednesday, in hopes that it'll kick start the labour action!

 

[Pusscat]

Gaia - happy one day past your due date! Very exciting that we will have a new baby in the group very soon. I hope Tuesday passes very quickly. It's good to have the appointment on Wednesday to look forward to(as much as you can look forward to that kind of thing!)

In think we are definitely having the growth spurt. She's not slept properly since 6:45am! She's just gone down now though. She's been giving lots of long feeds, going sleepy for 5 mins and then crying! Very hard work. And last night she projectile vomited when I put her down in her basket. It covered her face and it looked like she was choking on it. Very scary and made me worry what would have happened if it had happened if she'd been alone in her room. She's never really alone at the moment but it's going to happen one day..

 

[gaiagirl]

Yup, still pregnant. Still uncomfortable and still no contractions whatsoever.

Pusscat, not sure what your plan is but I think by the time she is alone in her room her motor control of her head/neck with be so much better, she will be able to turn her head etc. I hear you though, the worries have already started for me and he is still inside! We have the Angelcare monitor with the breathing pad which is a bit over the top, but when he is alone in his crib I think it will give me some serious peace of mind...

 

[smawfl]

Hi Everyone!

Seaweed - yes from what I read I gather what I can pump is pretty good. Can't work out whether it's my supply, or the efficiency or the bump or a combination of both!

Hanyou - Happy full term! I wouldn't try and evict baby yet, I would say he will cone when he's ready. So not long to go.

Gaiagirl - keep drinking the RLT, I think it definitely helped make my established labour shorter! Keep up the ball bouncing too!
Let us know how you get on with the sweep

Pusscat - Are you still in the growth spurt? I think we've settled a little, during the day she's now feeding every two hours but during the night she can go for up to 5 to 6 hours which is pretty good.

I'm off out to meet a friend today, her little girl was born a few weeks after mine weighing 11lbs 11oz! I bet she's massive in comparison to Alexia!

Have a good day all!

Oh what happened with a private group where we can share names and pics? Would love to see pics of your little ones and show you mine!

 

[gaiagirl]

Only 1cm today...feeling a bit down about that, although I know it isn't the be all end all.

She did a little stretch and it was SO uncomfortable! I feel like a huge wimp!

Made another appointment for Nov 13...good lord I hope I am not still pregnant.

 

[smawfl]

How you doing today Gaia?

 

[gaiagirl]

Im OK...lost some of my mucus plug this morning, although it could have just been because of the cervical exam and not anything more...

Having lots of BHs and cramping around my lower back and lower abdomen...but it isn't really that strong so who knows?

Ahhhhhhh trying to be patient and not get my hopes up or get frustrated. I really want this baby this weekend though! Come ON baby!

 

[smawfl]

That sounds VERY promising!! That's how I started!

Good Luck, can't wait to hear your news!!!

 

[gaiagirl]

Ugh I feel like I could cry. My DH just texted saying he is getting a cold! Are you SERIOUS!?!?!? What if I get sick while I'm in labour? Or what if I don't and the baby isn't immune and he gives it to him!

I think the stress stopped progress in its tracks...haven't had a cramp since he told me!

 

[seaweed eater]

Aww Gaia that sucks! Fingers crossed it is a false alarm and baby does come this weekend and all of you are healthy!! 1 cm is good...SOMETHING is happening.

Smawfl are you referring to setting up a group on facebook? Pusscat and I are facebook friends...let me know who else is in and we can set up a group!

 

[smawfl]

Ah gaia hope things progress!

That sounds good Seaweed! Would it be fully private,ie not show up in your feed etc?

 

[smawfl]

LOL do any of you have multi-tasking babies?

I'm currently feeding A and she's passing wind down below while she eats! Its making me chuckle,she's such a lady!

 

[seaweed eater]

Yes, I actually haven't done it before but a different BnB thread I used to be on has moved entirely to FB and it's a totally private group. Hidden from everyone not in the group, and you can even upload photos that no one else will see.

Oh, Munchkin is all about pooping while eating! I think that particular combination is pretty common though. I think we've had some pooping while burping too. In my baby group the other day one of the babies kept farting loudly...the mom looked so embarrassed! Everyone reassured her, and she said, "Well, as long as you know it's not me."

 

[smawfl]

LOL she does let out some powerful sounds. Makes you think there's going to be a huge nappy surprise but it's just gas!

The Facebook group sounds great! Are you able to set one up? I've never done one before!

 

[gaiagirl]

I'd be happy to join a private, secure FB group too

I think DH an myself both have a touch of this cold because we both feel a bit under the weather. Just hoping we wake up feeling fine tomorrow and can power through labour and a home birth regardless of a cold! Damn cold/flu season...

The good news...if I have a touch of it then baby already has antibodies against it which puts my mind at ease.

 

[gaiagirl]

Up early today with some serious serious cramping. Had a few gushes of fluid and mucus but kinda confused because I thought if my water broke there would be more at once and also there wouldn't be such big breaks between gushes...

Having what I *think* are contractions about 7 min apart only lasting 20-30 sec. The only thing that makes me question it is the constant throbbing in my lower back and abdomen between them and also the fact that they seem to just be in my lower abdomen. Everything I read said they start at the top of your bump and move down...