Due January/February 2012 Thread

I started the mammoth task last night of ironing all the baby clothes that I washed earlier this week. Spent an hour at it last night. 6 weeks left, hope I get finished in time....

Well 28 weeks today
Hoping it speeds up now! But I'm sure the run up to Christmas will keep us all busy and make it faster for us!!
I'm feeling good really at the mo, had a lovely relaxing weekend and cos I did so much sitting around I felt tonnes of movement which was great!!
Doing loads of work on our house over the next 4 weeks so it's a bit stressful but hopefully it won't get too dusty and will all be done by Christmas! It's better to have it all done now anyway tho so I'll have a nice home to bring the baba home to!
I'm really starting to get excited about spending those first few precious months at home with my little girl! Can't wait to get to know her and to care for her... And of course to dress her!!!!

Into week 33 on Thursday, not prepared for this at all:eek:. Have got absolutely nothing, had a very quick look at travel systems at the weekend, but saw nothing I like. Think I'm a bit " la, la, la, this isn't really happening!" Obviously I'm thrilled to bits, but can't decide if it's because I've done this twice already, albeit some time ago. Or it's because I'm scared as hell that I won't remember what to do. It's almost like a kind of denial:o
Was in bits with sciatica most days, a few weeks back. Have physio now on Friday, and it's kinda eased off now at this stage:rolleyes:. Still wake in the night most nights with rotten pains in my hips and thighs, so am sure physio will be of help. Just can't understand how I piled on weight all over the last 2 times, and had no back problems. This time I'm the same as I always am, just with a beach ball for a belly, and I've been in bits
Can't wait to see what we have this time. I really have no feeling as to whether it's a boy or a girl...

Congrats to all who are now in their third trimester. We have come a long way. The countdown has now started to the next stage of our babys' journey into this world.

I am a first time Mum and due at the end of January 2012. It's all a bit of a roller coaster, I am getting so much information, from all sources, from birthing, to baby clothes, prams, changing stations, muslins, breast feeding, etc... I think my head is going to expload!

I have noticed one thing since my pregnancy became obvious and that is that I am at the receiving end of a range of unwelcome comments from people I don't know e.g. work colleagues. They range from "what are you having?", "your bump is so big" or "your bump is tiny". I have been called "Fatty" and "Bumpy". One male colleague, in a fit of bad temper said to me this week that "I will be having a rotten weekend, in the throes of a very painful labour!". (I was totally shocked and upset at this comment).

I find these comments very intrusive and upsetting. I am so thrown by these comments that my first reaction is to smile as if I haven't been offended. In fact, I'd like to say something personal to them, but I don't. I know that if I retaliate, I will be accused of being "an emotional pregnant woman". I feel trapped in a no-win situation.

Has anyone else experienced unwelcome comments and if so, how have you effectively dealt with them?

5 weeks left for me Yipppeeeeee!!! Just put the Christmas tree up and getting super excited

Hope you are all well x

wmpdd3 wrote: »

Jesus, I've 8 weeks left... seems like ages, but I am half expecting to go on the 15th of Jan as I went early last time. I know that's no indication, but you never know.

Looks like everyone else here is going to go before me. I think the date from the hospital is the 31st of Jan.

People say the maddest things, like 'oh yes that a boy, your ass is massive'.... am thanks I found this out be myself with a scan and without abuse.

Also 'Mrs Penguin' is my name in work due to the sciatica, which I object to as I'm not married.

I am like a bibe anyway, I have no fear of being called an hormonal pregnant person. the only time I'm not ready to kill someone is when those bloody sad vodafone christmas messages come on the radio and I start to blub.

I have abused so many strangers out of it by now I'm nearly expecting the cops at the door to do me for verbal assault.

I'm finished work at the weekend so atleast if I have another out burst after that I cant get fired.

I was doing my list of what I will need and I'm down to 3 small items, after that its onto buying nappies and wipes.

If it makes ya feel better I've 11 weeks left... Due 20th feb! Tick tock....

wmpdd3 wrote: »

Oh yeah, thats much better... glad I'm not you!!

I really am in a bulls humour, I'll probably be single or arrested at the end of all this!!

Haha!
I need more less pregnant ppl to make me feel better.... Why is no one due the end of feb... Or match perhaps - they can join this thread just for me!!!
Ppl keep telling me stories and ppl who have gone early at 35-37 weeks.... I'm getting it in my head that will happen to me.... So just to spite me my body will prob make me go 2 weeks over which would mean 13 weeks to go which is enough to make me cry right now..... Or eat an entire tin of celebrations while I watch the Santa Claus during which the baby will kick the crap out of me as its the first time I've sat down for any length in 6 days!

Have hosp appt on thurs... Secretly hoping he'll say I'm measuring 2 months bigger than my dates all of a sudden!!! Alto my bump, while growing, is still a pretty poor effort so if anything he'll probably add another week on!

Quins5 wrote: »

Dont worry Dublinlady, you'll have your little bundle in no time

x

I know... I'm just being greedy!!!
Actually mostly really enjoying pregnancy so shouldn't wish it away!!! Will certainly all be worth it in the end!!!

bauble1 wrote: »

Hi Dublinlady!
I've been a lurker on this thread but thought it deserved a post to say you are not alone ... I'm due 22 Feb!
I've been getting on grand, it's my first so I need the next 11 weeks to get organised (but I don't want to go over either). Due date would be perfect! Though I have it in my head baby might arrive on the 29th. How would that work for birthdays

Oh yeah bauble1!!!! That's fantastic! Was feeling mighty lonely there for a bit thinking everyone on this thread would have month old babies and I'd be sitting here typing to myself... Hahaha!!!!
I've been thinking the 29th would be great!!!! One birthday every 4 yrs.... A but harsh tho!!
I'm a bit of an organiser and may have peaked too early with my getting ready... Have nothing to do now for the next 11 weeks except wait - I'm like a kid at Christmas - the more I feel her moving around and feeling like a real baby the more I just can't wait to hold her!! Obviously I'd rather she stayed in there until she's completely ready but selfishly I'm dying for the cuddles!! can't wait to see who she looks like, know what weight she'll be, see her temperament etc - basically I'm dying to get to know this little miracle I've been growing for over 7 months!
Anyway - rant over! Welcome to the thread and thanks for making yourself known!! Hehe now I do feel better... A whole 2 days ahead of someone!! Hehe - I bet you'll go first!! That or we both go on the 29th!!!

IvyTheTerrible wrote: »

dublinlady wrote: »

Haha!
I need more less pregnant ppl to make me feel better.... Why is no one due the end of feb... Or match perhaps - they can join this thread just for me!!!
Ppl keep telling me stories and ppl who have gone early at 35-37 weeks.... I'm getting it in my head that will happen to me.... So just to spite me my body will prob make me go 2 weeks over which would mean 13 weeks to go which is enough to make me cry right now..... Or eat an entire tin of celebrations while I watch the Santa Claus during which the baby will kick the crap out of me as its the first time I've sat down for any length in 6 days!

Have hosp appt on thurs... Secretly hoping he'll say I'm measuring 2 months bigger than my dates all of a sudden!!! Alto my bump, while growing, is still a pretty poor effort so if anything he'll probably add another week on!

My baby is due February 19th! My bump is very small too, baby is ok sizewise but I have put on no weight so it's just bump and no fat. So with winter clothes, it's still not obvious straight away I'm pregnant!

Oh my god ivy! Doh! I thought you were at least a couple of weeks ahead of me!!! Oh that's great news! Don't know why but it's so much nicer when someone can relate to you at exactly the same stage!!
I have but on 18 pounds..... But it's weird my face, legs and arms all look the same the only place there's anything is my bump and boobs! Must be a heavy bump..., I can't understand it as from what I gather our babies would only weigh approx 3lbs now if even and my bump is quite small , I reckon my boobs have gained 5lbs each!! Haha!!!

same here. . due on 21st of february.. wow we are close dublinlady
I think the time will fly since its christmas soon.. then new years and then only about a month left at work... and after week 38 (37+) anything can happen, since the baby is then considered full-term
My rips are still killing me sitting down at a desk every day. not even possible anymore. just standing and sitting on my knees will have my checkup this thursday, will see what they say.

Have a super nice Christmas girls!!! and enjoy the time, last time "alone" (for first time moms)

Hi Amelie,

I'm due 20 jan and haven't been comfortable sitting on a chair for weeks. I'm new to this posting thing but its something to do while I'm not sleeping and maybe the following might be useful to you

Amelie84 wrote: »

My rips are still killing me sitting down at a desk every day. not even possible anymore. just standing and sitting on my knees

I've replace my office chair with an excercise ball and it's a salvation! I get very funny looks but it's worth it.

I got my ball for €20 in elvery sports and then got a second for home. They were great for exercise and one will def be used during labour but at the minute it's just great to be able to sit at the desk without being crippled.

AmcGo wrote: »

Hi Amelie,

I'm due 20 jan and haven't been comfortable sitting on a chair for weeks. I'm new to this posting thing but its something to do while I'm not sleeping and maybe the following might be useful to you

Amelie84 wrote: »

My rips are still killing me sitting down at a desk every day. not even possible anymore. just standing and sitting on my knees

I've replace my office chair with an excercise ball and it's a salvation! I get very funny looks but it's worth it.

I got my ball for €20 in elvery sports and then got a second for home. They were great for exercise and one will def be used during labour but at the minute it's just great to be able to sit at the desk without being crippled.

Your due the same day as me!!!
Finding the couch uncomfortable now in the evenings. Have to kinda sit up with loads of cushions which makes it impossible to put my feet up! Can't win really! Starting to toss and turn a lot at night now! Also starting to get some very mild period style cramps - they either stretching or Braxton hicks - I can't tell! They only last for a few mins and only come maybe twice a day so I'd say Braxton hicks!
Having private scan today so really looking forward to seeing my little girl!
At least we into the last ten weeks now - hopefully it will start to speed up!!
Anyway welcome to the thread - its so great to see how other ppl are doing who are the same stage!