Valentines Babies, 2013!

[SierraJourney]

Jo---that is lovely! Good for you!! I'm slightly similar---so understand completely!

 

[wamommy]

Jo, I think it's great that you're setting boundaries and protecting your bonding time with LO Your Mommy instincts are already setting in, it seems. It's our job to be protective! I don't have the same concerns, really, since DH's parents have both passed away, my Dad is in San Diego (and couldn't be bothered to come see LO if he were next door) and my Mom is super, super busy with work... So I think my only visitors will be church people! Luckily, they are all so incredibly tactful, I don't think they'd stay longer than 30 minutes or so, like you said Jo. All in all, it's such an amazing time that you only get ONCE, so ultimately doing what you feel is best for your family is the best thing.

 

[Jo_Bean]

Thanks girls, I didn't want to come across as a family hater, but they have the rest of their lives to spend with her and we only get one first time and with the feet problems and diabetes and now c section, I just feel like I might get overwhelmed. I am lucky that they will all be there in a shot if I ask them, but historically I would have told everyone they could be there and then regretted it, so I'm trying to be strong.


I have had a bad back and swollen feet too! I think it's at this point we all start wishing our little ones would arrive very soon! Not at all glamorous really is it!?

 

[SierraJourney]

Oh I'm definitely wishing my lo would arrive soon! In fact, I was just googling the chances of having him early. . . which apparently aren't very high. . .so I've resigned myself to another 4 weeks or so of uncomfortableness. . .

 

[DragonflyWing]

Speaking of babies being born, how are you and the twins doing, Dragon?

The babies are coming home TODAY! They passed their carseat test last night, and that was the last hurdle. The doctor called this morning and said we can come get them anytime. We don't even have the pack n play set up! Haha they have nowhere to sleep! Guess what we'll be doing today

I'm terrified I'm never going to sleep again, but so happy that they're coming home.

 

[SierraJourney]

DRAGON!! That is SOOOOO INCREDIBLE! I'm so happy for you!!! I'm sure it's pure chaos at your house right now, but I'm so thankful to hear that they are coming home today!! Once things settle down, you definitely need to send us some updated pictures. Congratulations!!

 

[Kellen]

Dragon that is awesome! I am so thrilled for you! Congrats, congrats, congrats!!! That is wonderful that the twins passed their first big test and get the best grade ever... home. I too am looking forward to some updated photos. Have fun cuddling and loving on your little ones.

 

[wamommy]

SOO thrilled for you, Dragon!! Congrats on the little ones going home! Hurray for chaos and sleeplessness!! At least you get to have your babies with you So awesome.

 

[helena]

Excellent news dragon!!!!!! Hope the little sweethearts allow mummy some bnb time!

Jo - love your attitude regarding visitors. Wish I had been more like that.
Half hour visits sound like a dream, we have days and days of house guests if we are not careful. Urgh.

Wamommy - back ache in the night......early labour sign?!!?..........I am sure your little cherub will be here before mine!

 

[Jo_Bean]

Dragon - that's fantastic news! So happy for you that your little family will all be together and you can properly start your lives together!! You will be fine. You'll be an absolute pro and giving us tips soon!

Thanks for the support about my visitor plan girls! It actually helps me feel stronger about getting people to visit on my terms. I think it will be easier when hubby is here to help but I want him to myself for 2 weeks. We'll have to see.

Helena - how long do they keep you in hospital after a c section? We are doing our delivery plan on Friday and I'm not sure what to expect about how long they will monitor me for. I know they will want to keep baby in for 24 hours to monitor her sugar but not sure about c section recovery.

 

[DragonflyWing]

Well, the babies are home! It's been about 7 hours, and a total adventure already! About an hour after we got home, Gunnar peed all over his clothes, his sister's blanket, and the couch lol...several lessons learned there, and almost a whole load of laundry right off the bat. Right now it's 4am, and I'm trying to get Lilja to eat, but she'd rather sleep. I'm all worried because she has only eaten 15ml since 8pm. She's not acting hungry so I'm not going to panic. DH has a terrible headache, so I'm trying to let him sleep dot a while, but I don't think sleep is in the cards for me anytime soon.

Here's a photo of my adorable little baby burritos napping together for the first time

 

[Jo_Bean]

Oh look how gorgeous they are!!

 

[helena]

Oh look a the,!! Lovely!


Jo, with my previous 2 sections they have kept me in for 4 nights after the op. but it may be shorter in the uk? I defiinately needed two nights I think. May try and escape earlier this time, but will see,

 

[Jo_Bean]

Thanks Helena. That's a long time!!! We're you just dying to get home?

I'm hoping it isn't that long. Fx'd!

 

[helena]

Thanks Helena. That's a long time!!! We're you just dying to get home?

I'm hoping it isn't that long. Fx'd!

Yes I was by 2 or 3 nights. I didn't get out of bed and walk until after the first night though, so would say two nights is a must. 3 probably best. I think they like to keep us longer to check baby is starting to gain weight. Which I guess is a good thing!
I am super duper lucky enough to have a private room, which is fab. But it's so boring and quiet. Its a tiny private hospital so service is amazing, food fab, midwives and lactation specialists all on hand, but its so quiet. I hardly saw any other mums last time. I felt isolated. And its all air con and the windows didnt even open, i hate that.
I am determined to wander about more this time and find myself some other new mums.

 

[helena]

By the way Jo, I am ordering one of these today: https://csectionrecoverykit.com/
Just the belt and bikini strap, I think it will help me get mobile easier. It's pricey but I think it could really help. Some hospitals have things like this, mine doesn't. It's apparently good to wear it right from after the op, to help with movement and recovery.

Dd you get any confirmation of a date yet?

 

[Jo_Bean]

Ooh thanks Helena! That's really good.

We find out on Friday (hopefully) so I can plan more then and organise myself a bit better. Unless the baby has moved and they change their minds

The hospital sounds nice but I would be the same. I would want to wander about and not feel trapped.

I'm really getting used to the idea of a c section but I do worry that they will change their mind.

 

[helena]

Oh fingers crossed for Friday. I am so happy itch my c section option. Really. I am. By of a wuss. Nd it being scheduled is so very practical for me. I can make appointments for things is need before I go in (waxing and haircut, god knows when i will next have time for a haircut with 3 kids under 5...)have grandparents fly out for my other kids. It suits me. I love knowing what day I will meet her. Hoping you get what you want.

I will be definately taking my iPad to the hospital and there is wifi so I will be on bnb all the time! Just got to work out how to view iplayer so I can keep u with emmerdale! Lol.

 

[Jo_Bean]

Those are all the things I am hoping I will get to plan in.

The MW told me yesterday that even if we do decide on a c section, they will scan me just before doing it and if baby has moved, they'll send me home!!!

I can't believe that, it's so unfair! I'm going to kick off of Friday if they confirm that. I will tell them that this pregnancy has been stressful enough and I can't live like that! I hate not having a plan!

 

[SierraJourney]

Dragon---SO SO cute! I hope you get some sleep and Lilja has started eating more! That's got to be stressful!

Jo--I would be with you--I wouldn't want them changing the plan on me at the last minute---that would drive me crazy!

wamommy--let us know how your appointment goes today! My next one is tomorrow. . .