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It certainly terrified us! The car journey home was very quiet!!!!
It was a good to see it though so I know what to expect in the room and what the equipment is and what its needed for, etc.
As I said, I can't remember. I just remember being in a room with a few other women bring induced, then when things starting going, being put into a nice sized room by myself, but this was also at about 1/2am and I was tired and sore, it could have been the canteen and I probably wouldn't have paid too much attention. My OH doesn't get to go to any appointments with me so if anything is different this time, at least it will keep him busy
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I start my classes next week, i was due to start them last week but i changed times so had to change dates! I'm looking forward to learning stuff and seeing the wards! I can't believe at the end of this week, i'll have six weeks left in work! The baby is certainly getting big, i can feel my organs, esp my bowels, being squashed, esp if i lie flat in bed, so have to lie on my side. Then whatever way she turns in that position, when i go back onto my back, her bum/back is sticking right out! I also think she's moving into position as i'm getting pressure down near my bum, which was mentioned to me the other day that it's an indicator. Scary scary thoughts! I'm beginning to think a lot about the labour; for a while, i was really scared, now i'm in between scared and excited - excited because i know at the end i'll have the baby. and as it gets closer and closer, i can't help but think this is what my body was made for! Hopefully if i keep that mantra up, i'll get through the labour ok-ish!! Would any of you be interested in starting up a private fb page, like the june mums did? (although i wouldn't know how so someone else might have to start it!?
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Would any of you be interested in starting up a private fb page, like the june mums did? (although i wouldn't know how so someone else might have to start it!? :P sorry! )
Sure, it would be nice
I have no way of going to the classes, I tried to arrange family to mind the small fella, but apparently the weekend the Rotunda could fit me in for the day long one is the same Saturday the sales start in Limerick :rolleyes: Apparently the fear of missing a crappy top or skirt means more than a baby, but anyway. I'm sure part of it is me being selfish.0 -
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nikkibikki wrote: »I'll b staying away from the fb page if that's ok girls, wanna keep my boards account as anonymous as possible so don't want anyone linking it with my fb account!
I haven't bothered with ante natal classes at all. Did them last time and found them great but don't think we'd get much out of them this time tbh.
Had a scan yesterday. Both babies doing great, estimated weight at 4lbs 3oz and 4lbs 6oz. Am 32+4 today. Will definitely be having a c section, consultant said not til 38+ weeks if all is going well. I can see myself begging for a section by then! Haven't slept for more than 3hours straight in months, often its only 1 or 2 hours before I wake up with a pain in either hips or back. :-(
Joining the FB and boards accounts isn't for everyone
At 32weeks that is a great weight for them to be since a lot of the time twins can be fairly small
I am about 85-90% likely to have another section. I nearly want the baby here now (if it were safe of course), hormones and lack of comfort are driving me mad. But another 6 weeks to go to full term (37 weeks) so I don't want to jinx myself.0 -
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Just got her going home outfit its so cute and soft and pink!
Ooh, I have one if it's a boy. Nothing if it is a girl, everyone thinks I am crazy for wanting to have one ready for each, but if it's another boy, I feel I could just donate the girl one to charity. Since no one knows what outfit I want for my baby more than me, and well daddy is a lot of things, but female fashion conscious is not one of them!
31 weeks today. So scary to think that if I have to have another c-section (finding out for certain in 3 weeks) it could be as close as 7 weeks :eek:0 -
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I was thinking on the way home that if I am that 5% wrong n it's a boy, it's going to have to wear pink for the first few days ha!
It could be as close as 7 weeks for anyone if they were to go early, but no one wants to go too early though! I feel so big already though that I'm trying to stop myself from thinking I'll go eatly!
The girl in the bed next to me was told she was having a boy and bought all blue, it was a girl. But sure t'wud be a surprise Part of me really wants to know, the other part thinks I need something after the hard work as a little extra something.
Sure we could go anytime between 37 and 42 weeks and be safe full term (that's all I want) but just realising that this day 3 weeks I could be told "right, we are going to schedule your section for X time on Y date" is so scary. Just thinking of the dates makes it all so real (yes, 31 weeks is what it takes for me to start feeling it's real)0 -
wolfpawnat wrote: »The girl in the bed next to me was told she was having a boy and bought all blue, it was a girl. But sure t'wud be a surprise Part of me really wants to know, the other part thinks I need something after the hard work as a little extra something.
Sure we could go anytime between 37 and 42 weeks and be safe full term (that's all I want) but just realising that this day 3 weeks I could be told "right, we are going to schedule your section for X time on Y date" is so scary. Just thinking of the dates makes it all so real (yes, 31 weeks is what it takes for me to start feeling it's real)
Was that on your last pregnancy? It would definitely be a surprise alright! But they saw no scrotum at 23 weeks n I think it does be formed by rhen :P
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wolfpawnat wrote: »Yeah, on my last one. Lovely girl, but she was a bit upset since she had invested in all blue (can't blame her!) They are right most of the time, out of everyone I know who asked, they never got it wrong, she is the only one I have come across.
It's weird, but I really want another section, not because I am frightened of pain or pushing, I would love the faster healing time with natural! But just having a date set means I can make sure my son is properly looked after by his nan, and my partner can be there. Now I am not naive, I know there is a chance I could go before that date and be left in hospital by myself while himself watches the small man, but I think even the comfort of thinking I know what's happening means that I will be calmer.
I would say so! I'm sure they laugh about it now haha
That's understandable it would be great to know the exact date that we'll go on so we can organise properly but I think in a way, it adds to the excitement 0 -
I would say so! I'm sure they laugh about it now haha
That's understandable it would be great to know the exact date that we'll go on so we can organise properly but I think in a way, it adds to the excitement
It's great in one respect, because that date becomes so exciting, but still, natural is really best and there is something about knowing your body is doing everything by itself too.0 -
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I'm 32 weeks on Wednesday. Loved being pregnant up to now but starting to get a sore back and feel very jaded most of the time. Still, I feel very blessed and I can't wait to meet the little un. I went on a bit of a shopping spree over the weekend and bought loads of pink clothes (wishful thinking) and bought loads of things that are on the hospital list. I also paid off all my pram and I'm collecting it next week! Very exciting. I want to be prepared as once I leave Dublin at the end of June, I won't have as much access to good shops. Have a bit of an inkling that that the baby will be born premature but maybe that's just a notion to me. Hope everyone is keeping well and enjoying the relative peace and quiet for now 0
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I am after coming back from another stressful weekend with the inlaws, but bright side being I now have all the clothes, the travel system and the car seat up All I need now is my breast pump from my first pregnancy and the sterilizer and I am completely ready for baby
I am 32 weeks Thursday. Kicks are getting stronger and stronger. Verging on uncomfortable from time to time, but it's a good sign that the baby is strong 0 -
Morning Ladies!
33 weeks today for me!!
I dont know about the rest of you but fatigue is kicking my butt!! Im finding the work day extremely long and am exhausted when I get home
Only five weeks left in work - hopefully it will fly....
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Morning Ladies!
33 weeks today for me!!
I dont know about the rest of you but fatigue is kicking my butt!! Im finding the work day extremely long and am exhausted when I get home Only five weeks left in work - hopefully it will fly....
Hope everyone is well.
You're a week ahead of me, but I know about the tiredness! Although at the moment, I seem to be awake until about 12 and am exhausted in the morning even if i go to bed at 10! I've six weeks left to go in work, can't wait to finish up! Do you have a feeling if you'll go late? 0 -
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You're a week ahead of me, but I know about the tiredness! Although at the moment, I seem to be awake until about 12 and am exhausted in the morning even if i go to bed at 10! I've six weeks left to go in work, can't wait to finish up! Do you have a feeling if you'll go late?
Im not too bad with sleep, I can get asleep no problem (thats where the fatigue comes in!!!) but only once I am comfortable! I do find if I wake up at 4 or 5 am for whatever reason, I cant go back asleep
Its weird but I have a feeling Im gonna go on my due date...... probably just wishful thinking on my part! Apparently only 5% of babies are actually born the week they are due!!!!0 -
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Week 32 for me too. Had a night in hospital this week due to a very small bleed. Baby is great thank god. Have been so sick since I came out though due to gallbladder attack. Having to force myself to eat as I want baby to get his nutrition. So far this morning I'm feeling a little bit better so fingers crossed!
I have a sneaking suspicion that I'm going to go well over my due date, I have myself prepared for that! :-)
The weather is amazing so I plan on getting out into the garden to soak up some vitamin D. :-)
Enjoy the sunshine girls.
oh vanna, so glad the little one is okay. I can imagine your fear when it happened. and sorry to hear you are in so much pain/discomfort with your gallbladder.
most women go over that few days are the greatest pain ever. you are frightened to go anywhere or do anything.
the weather is gorgeous. i spent most of the day out with my 4yo yesterday. got a bit of colour and vitamin D. very needed. it also really lifts the mood. as exhausted as i am all the time, i can't justify being inside so it is better for me, baby and my son.0 -
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I sent my partner off with a list this morning. They have some great bargains. The little plastic drawer is really lovely and very sturdy and the muslin cloths are great value. They're ridiculously priced in most places.
Lidl have a baby fair starting on Monday too! Happy Days! :-)
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wolfpawnat wrote: »I hate that I don't have a car
I've loaned mine to my Dad for a few days! Can't really reach the handbrake anymore anyway so haven't driven it for a while. It's one of those automatic ones and the button is up over the radio. Will b hitting Aldi as soon as hubby gets his ass in the door soon after 6!0 -
I'm only home from work, debating whether to get a lift to aldi n go crazy! I haven't got the house sorted n kind of avoiding bringing anything in for baby until it is sorted! Is this what they call the nesting phase? :P
I'm so tired today, and I'm so happy its a long weekend! I feel sticky from the heat and would love a shower but the effort but I will have one after dinner! I'm going on a short walk with my mam soon so hopefully it will give me energy!
My baby likes lying out the front and a while sgo she was properly pushing out, so I decided to try push her back in a bit, I got this almighty kick and a hand/foot/elbow slowly dragged across my abdomen! I can't help but laugh when she goes a bit nuts in there!
I'm with holles street, n you know the little mini scan they do at appointments, fo you think it'd be possible to get a print out? I'd love another pic of a bigger baby, to add to the collection 0 -
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It's June, we are officially due next month :O
You are stuck awake and decided to freak us all out with that didn't you:P
Actually, you have freaked me out, literally next month. Ah, Loubian! I won't be able to sleep now!!!
Went for a check up today, so weird the doctor telling me what way the baby is lying and now I know where it's little bum is and everything. 0 -
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Hi Wolfpant,wolfpawnat wrote: »You are stuck awake and decided to freak us all out with that didn't you:P
Actually, you have freaked me out, literally next month. Ah, Loubian! I won't be able to sleep now!!!
Went for a check up today, so weird the doctor telling me what way the baby is lying and now I know where it's little bum is and everything.
Did you end up going to Aldi in the end or were you too shattered?
It's great knowing where baby is isn't it. Our little man is head down and his little bum is right over my belly button. Not sure how that works but he seems comfortable. :-)
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Hi Wolfpant,
Did you end up going to Aldi in the end or were you too shattered?
It's great knowing where baby is isn't it. Our little man is head down and his little bum is right over my belly button. Not sure how that works but he seems comfortable. :-)
Hope Loubian didn't scare you too much and that you could get back to sleep!;-)
The nearest Aldi to me is a long bus journey or quite a bit on the Luas so I didn't go. Half tempted to get the OH to go today as there is one in his home town, which is where he is at the moment, about 10 min walk from his mothers.
I am now able to establish where the bum is (right where the liver is) and just under the ribs so when I rub I can actually feel the curve of it, if I press a little hard it tends to stick its bum out more. Little divil is just like its brother. I threaten to "kick his botsie" and he just sticks it out and shakes it at me to do it :rolleyes:
It's just so weird now people are going to ask when am I due and I can't just say July, because it seems so far away, I am going to have to say next month and I think the realisation just hit me how close that is. It's odd, you count the weeks, 15, 20, 26, 32, etc, but when you think about it, it's sort of scary. I am equal parts terrified of juggling two kids and excited. The freak outs are normal, I'll be fine (keep telling myself that)0 -
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I'm totally freaked out at times. It's all so new for us. And as prepared as we think we are we really haven't a clue about how our lives are going to change forever! Can't wait! :-)
You'll be a very busy lady but I bet you this time around you'll be so relaxed about things. I'll be back on here looking for a lot of advice!! :-)
Life changes a lot, but you don't become recluses. I found you adapt. It's amazing how after a little time you learn their routine and you just click into it. I am busy training my son for the changes that will be in his life so that he doesn't get a huge shock. With all children, routine is key. I am just hoping the baby's one doesn't clash with his, if it does, my partner will be home for a few weeks (maybe as many as 4!) so we will alter both slightly so both children are given what they need. Don't forget to treat yourself and most importantly, the washing and dishes can wait for after you and baby have napped! That one is essential. My little guy is starting school late August too. Scary!!!!
Boards is great for advice, everyone is different so you don't know who to follow all the time, but you get so many options often the one you wish to try is there and the parent giving the advice is able to tell you the ups and downs of it. 0 -
I didn't mean to scare you ha! I got a little too excited being able to say "I'm due next month". I haven't really started freaking out, maybe I'm still in denial! :P I bought three sleep suits and I'm so excited to use them! One of them is yellow and my baby is going to have dark skin so I cant help but imagine how cute she's going to look at the moment, I dont know where baby is lying! If I'm honest, I think she may have dropped a bit as I dont feel so full and huge! Last few weeks, her bum has been out front, pushing my uterus as far as she can get it, but last two days, its been pretty quiet in there! Sorry for tmi, but I have a touch of diarrhoea n I heard that can happen close to labour! Now I could be absolutely stupid thinking that, and it could have been the nandos I had for dinner yesterday :P (sorry!!) but the fact I don't feel so huge makes me wonder! Although this could happen for the next seven weeks and ill be on here every week saying same thing! Either way, our babies will be here soon 0
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I didn't mean to scare you ha! I got a little too excited being able to say "I'm due next month". I haven't really started freaking out, maybe I'm still in denial! :P I bought three sleep suits and I'm so excited to use them! One of them is yellow and my baby is going to have dark skin so I cant help but imagine how cute she's going to look at the moment, I dont know where baby is lying! If I'm honest, I think she may have dropped a bit as I dont feel so full and huge! Last few weeks, her bum has been out front, pushing my uterus as far as she can get it, but last two days, its been pretty quiet in there! Sorry for tmi, but I have a touch of diarrhoea n I heard that can happen close to labour! Now I could be absolutely stupid thinking that, and it could have been the nandos I had for dinner yesterday :P (sorry!!) but the fact I don't feel so huge makes me wonder! Although this could happen for the next seven weeks and ill be on here every week saying same thing! Either way, our babies will be here soon
I've had terrible diarrhoea all this week too! I mentioned it to my gp yesterday and she said it's the hormone relaxin that's probably causing it. She advised me not to be eating too much fibre as it can over stimulate the bowel at this stage! I have a real craving for bran flakes though so I just can't give them up! ;-)
I can't wait for someone to ask me now when I'm due, being able to say next month is great! :-)
Have a lovely bank holiday weekend, I plan on getting lots of rest! :-)0 -
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lemon yellow is gorgeous on darker skinned girls. i remember pitting it on my son since i didnt know what i was having last time either, but with his jaundice it looked a bit bad.I didn't mean to scare you ha! I got a little too excited being able to say "I'm due next month". I haven't really started freaking out, maybe I'm still in denial! :P I bought three sleep suits and I'm so excited to use them! One of them is yellow and my baby is going to have dark skin so I cant help but imagine how cute she's going to look at the moment, I dont know where baby is lying! If I'm honest, I think she may have dropped a bit as I dont feel so full and huge! Last few weeks, her bum has been out front, pushing my uterus as far as she can get it, but last two days, its been pretty quiet in there! Sorry for tmi, but I have a touch of diarrhoea n I heard that can happen close to labour! Now I could be absolutely stupid thinking that, and it could have been the nandos I had for dinner yesterday :P (sorry!!) but the fact I don't feel so huge makes me wonder! Although this could happen for the next seven weeks and ill be on here every week saying same thing! Either way, our babies will be here soon
i think its just the realisation its so close scared me. when peole asked july just seemed ages away. now it is literally next month. it snuck up on me.
i have a dodgy belly today too and am feeling pretty ill. my ms is back and i feel terrible. but i'll get over it. going to thurles tomorrow for a gaa match and to be reunited with himself, so the small man is going around the apartment today shouting "up the banner" :rolleyes:0 -
I've had terrible diarrhoea all this week too! I mentioned it to my gp yesterday and she said it's the hormone relaxin that's probably causing it. She advised me not to be eating too much fibre as it can over stimulate the bowel at this stage! I have a real craving for bran flakes though so I just can't give them up! ;-)
I can't wait for someone to ask me now when I'm due, being able to say next month is great! :-)
Have a lovely bank holiday weekend, I plan on getting lots of rest! :-)
Oh thats mad, so you can end up with constipation or diarrhoea from the relaxin! Fun ha! I'm with the hospital next week so I'm going to write down my questions to ask!
I think for a while ill still be saying july is someone asks me when I'm due! It's mad though! I wonder who on this thread will go first
That's great I hope you enjoy it! I plan on getting the house somewhat ready so I can start bringing baby stuff in! My brother is moving back in for a few months so its going to be a bit cramped, even more so when baby arrives! :P 0 -
wolfpawnat wrote: »lemon yellow is gorgeous on darker skinned girls. i remember pitting it on my son since i didnt know what i was having last time either, but with his jaundice it looked a bit bad.
i think its just the realisation its so close scared me. when peole asked july just seemed ages away. now it is literally next month. it snuck up on me.
i have a dodgy belly today too and am feeling pretty ill. my ms is back and i feel terrible. but i'll get over it. going to thurles tomorrow for a gaa match and to be reunited with himself, so the small man is going around the apartment today shouting "up the banner" :rolleyes:
This is a little stripey yellow suit, its gorgeous! There's a little polkadot one with an elephant and a brown one with a giraffe! Hot them in mothercare for 13 euro also got some stuff for hospital bag! Have you started getting yours ready yet? I have stuff for it, I just dont have a bag ha!
From what I'd read, I thought constipation was what we would suffer from now, but seems we're all experiencing the opposite! Enjoy the match hopefully the weather will be good 0 -
This is a little stripey yellow suit, its gorgeous! There's a little polkadot one with an elephant and a brown one with a giraffe! Hot them in mothercare for 13 euro also got some stuff for hospital bag! Have you started getting yours ready yet? I have stuff for it, I just dont have a bag ha!
From what I'd read, I thought constipation was what we would suffer from now, but seems we're all experiencing the opposite! Enjoy the match hopefully the weather will be good
I am going to wait until my 34 week appointment and scan. That is when we are arranging all the particulars. I have most things I need, just need to put them together now.0 -
Hope everyone is doing well! Only 4 weeks to go for me!! :-o Scary but exciting stuff
I feel really selfish saying this but the weight gain is really starting to get me down. Anyone else feel like this? LOVE being pregnant and the feeling of the little munchkin kicking and moving but cant wait for him/her to come and get back to my normal self!0 -
Glad to know I'm not the only one. I feel so guilty every time I think about it. I lost two stone last year (which I firmly believe aided me in conceiving!) and while I'm loving being pregnant I'm dreading having to lose all the weight again.Hope everyone is doing well! Only 4 weeks to go for me!! :-o Scary but exciting stuff
I feel really selfish saying this but the weight gain is really starting to get me down. Anyone else feel like this? LOVE being pregnant and the feeling of the little munchkin kicking and moving but cant wait for him/her to come and get back to my normal self!
I'm hoping to breastfeed which will slow things up a bit.
I think once our beautiful babies arrive all these thoughts will be pushed far back into the corner of our minds.
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Hope everyone is doing well! Only 4 weeks to go for me!! :-o Scary but exciting stuff
I feel really selfish saying this but the weight gain is really starting to get me down. Anyone else feel like this? LOVE being pregnant and the feeling of the little munchkin kicking and moving but cant wait for him/her to come and get back to my normal self!
Four weeks!? You must be due at the start, I was wondering which of us was due early july! I feel the same! I wasn't exactly skinny to begin with and thankfully I havent put on a lot of weight, but I cant wait to be able to wear dresses without them riding up at the front, thus making me wear leggings! I can't wait to not be at boiling point in a string top n shorts! N I can't wait to be able to sleep on my stomach again! But, saying all that, I can't wait to meet the little one most of all 0 -
Good to know im not alone vanna. Lost about 2stone myself around xmas 2011 and have put a stone and a half back on since getting pregnant its all in the boobs/bump (cant see any diff in my face/arms/legs etc) but I still feel like a whale pottering around. Some women make it look so easy! Planning to breatstfeed aswell so hopefully that takes care of the weight. im sure i'll be too tired when little one arrives to care about the weight anyway lol. Are you all set to go? 0
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Pretty much all set now. Have to just collect the buggy in a couple eof weeks. My partner is busy painting at the minute. The baby won't have a clue but it'll be nice to have a fresh house.Good to know im not alone vanna. Lost about 2stone myself around xmas 2011 and have put a stone and a half back on since getting pregnant its all in the boobs/bump (cant see any diff in my face/arms/legs etc) but I still feel like a whale pottering around. Some women make it look so easy! Planning to breatstfeed aswell so hopefully that takes care of the weight. im sure i'll be too tired when little one arrives to care about the weight anyway lol. Are you all set to go?
I have about seven weeks left so it looks Luke yourself and Loubian will be the first with the big news.
I've just eaten a chocolate orange magnum and it was delish! Tomorrow will be a fruit day!!
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Yep well 4 weeks tomorrow loubian! due on the first but I expect to go over(although hopefully not!!) aw i havent wore a dress in months! I tried on one at about 4 months gone and the sight of me in it has turned me off dress wearing for the entire pregnancy!! Thanks god for comfy maternity jeans from h&m and new look!
Ah very good vanna. Sure you know how these things go..! Im hoping baby does come sooner rather then later but sure i'll have to wait until he/she decides they're ready! Oh yum!! I gave up on fruit, only thing I can eat are bananas! Heartburn after oranges/kiwis/apples/pineapple/strawberries and every other fruit has me crippled!0 -
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