Due July 2012 Thread

cyning · 22-05-2012 12:26pm

kildareash wrote: »

Met with the diabetic nurse this morn, so I have to test my blood 7 times a day. Before and after meals and before bed. The perimeters are much tighter than they r for a non pregnant person. They pile of new charts that the nurse had was crazy, she even said it herself. Luckily all the testing strips and needles r covered under the long term illness scheme when you're pregnant. Thank god, coz my dad ran out of testing strips one weekend recently and the out of hours chemist were going to charge my mam €45 for the bottle of strips!
Dreading having to prick myself so many times a day.

Ouch... but look honestly you know after a week or two it will be second nature to you. And because you've seen your dad at it, it's not as bad as someone who knows nothing about testing/diabetes etc. Not that it doesn't completely and utterly suck either don't get me wrong :rolleyes:

Just got my Pamper's kit in the post too.

Feeling better today but god does my poor bump hurt and babs is still a little bit quieter than normal but that's okay too doc warned me she would be for a day or so untill I started to feel better again.

kildareash · 22-05-2012 1:01pm

cyning wrote: »

kildareash wrote: »

Met with the diabetic nurse this morn, so I have to test my blood 7 times a day. Before and after meals and before bed. The perimeters are much tighter than they r for a non pregnant person. They pile of new charts that the nurse had was crazy, she even said it herself. Luckily all the testing strips and needles r covered under the long term illness scheme when you're pregnant. Thank god, coz my dad ran out of testing strips one weekend recently and the out of hours chemist were going to charge my mam €45 for the bottle of strips!
Dreading having to prick myself so many times a day.

Ouch... but look honestly you know after a week or two it will be second nature to you. And because you've seen your dad at it, it's not as bad as someone who knows nothing about testing/diabetes etc. Not that it doesn't completely and utterly suck either don't get me wrong :rolleyes:

Just got my Pamper's kit in the post too.

Feeling better today but god does my poor bump hurt and babs is still a little bit quieter than normal but that's okay too doc warned me she would be for a day or so untill I started to feel better again.

That's good Cyning, babs is helping you get over the bug too by giving u a few days break from being a punching bag!

I don't really mind doing it, it's better that they are over cautious rather than putting me an the baby through hardship during delivery and possibly after the birth for baby.

WWC1 · 22-05-2012 2:16pm

cyning wrote: »

Ah WWC1 that's great about your little girl although I'm still massively impressed at your self control with your sis in law!

I know, I was delighted it went so well. Memories of my patch and huge glasses and puffing on a ventalin inhalor all set off with a lovely Perdy haircut!!! After 3 boys my mum went a bit nuts on the girlie things when I came along. I had every awful 80's haircut there was. I must have been a very odd looking child!!

I'm quite used to her now. My OH wants her to be Godmother but I have a feeling she'll say no as she has "issues with God"...refused to do a reading at our wedding for this reason. Guess we'll cross that bridge if it happens.

How are you feeling today? Has the tummy improved any bit?

TwoMums2Be wrote: »

WWC1 we have a "friend" like that...she is forever having little digs at one or the other of us to boost her low self esteem! It's sad really but very annoying at the same time :rolleyes:

That's it exactly. Congrats on your recent nuptuals, what a special time for ye right now..a wedding and a baby:) xx

TwoMums2Be · 22-05-2012 2:38pm

Tinkerbell life is pretty much the same with an extra contented feeling

what was lovely was updating my next of kin at my consultant appointment last week! Midwife/nurse was thrilled for us, updated my form & as I was leaving rang maternity to update my details on their computer system

first thing our consultant said was congratulations as he had noted my new status on my file

Thanks WWC1

yeah we have lots going on at the moment but all good stuff

Mink what's happened this summer you said was on its way

still overcast in the west!

silly · 22-05-2012 3:06pm

TwoMums2Be wrote: »

Mink what's happened this summer you said was on its way still overcast in the west!

Its still overcast here in Cork too...
But i heard its on the way on thursday..
so fingers crossed we'll get at least a nice weekend out of it.
my sis says that its supposed to be a scorcher all next week and the bank hol...she is even taking her summer clothes down from the attic...i think she is going a bit over board. and if the nice weather doesnt arrive, i'm blaming her.

Ginny · 22-05-2012 3:14pm

it's sooooooo warm here, I'd much prefer it was sunny rather then the hazy cloudy sun we're having here! I'm melting in the office!
can't even go out at lunch time to sit on the grass, cause I can't get up again, I'd look like a toppled turtle
oh it'd be lovely if it was proper nice out this weekend!!

javagal · 22-05-2012 4:01pm

My Oh's Mam and Sister came to visit this morning, they brought donuts, there is 3 left in the kitchen calling my name...

"Eat me,your already a fat cow-3 little donuts won't make any difference"

Ginny · 22-05-2012 4:22pm

Oh don't get me started I can't stop eating these days!!
I've put on 17lbs so far, was so pissed off when I went to the Dr! although in my head I'd mixed up Kgs and Lbs and thought I should only have put on 17lbs in total, not the average 2 stone. Husband could not stop laughing when I ranted at him and he explained how wrong I was.......and I have a maths degree!!

Mink · 22-05-2012 5:09pm

TwoMums2Be wrote: »

Mink what's happened this summer you said was on its way still overcast in the west!

I may have gotten a bit excited :pac:

Well all the forecasts were saying 20 degrees. I think it will be a great weekend... in Leinster anyway:rolleyes:

Ginny wrote: »

Oh don't get me started I can't stop eating these days!!
I've put on 17lbs so far, was so pissed off when I went to the Dr! although in my head I'd mixed up Kgs and Lbs and thought I should only have put on 17lbs in total, not the average 2 stone. Husband could not stop laughing when I ranted at him and he explained how wrong I was.......and I have a maths degree!!

You think that's bad? I'm up a whopping 28.5 lbs, and I'm further behind than you at 30wks. I'm still not 100% sure where it's all going, I'm still fitting my clothes/rings. They're sometimes a little snug and I'm looking a bit round in the face. Though, I'm not a good judge as I have to see myself in the mirror everyday.

I mean I know a lot of it is baby stuff & boobs, but not all 28lbs surely?!

Mink · 22-05-2012 5:11pm

Aww Ginny, where's the Princess Bride photo gone???
It made me nostalgic!

javagal · 22-05-2012 5:25pm

Mink wrote: »

I may have gotten a bit excited :pac:

Well all the forecasts were saying 20 degrees. I think it will be a great weekend... in Leinster anyway:rolleyes:

You think that's bad? I'm up a whopping 28.5 lbs, and I'm further behind than you at 30wks. I'm still not 100% sure where it's all going, I'm still fitting my clothes/rings. They're sometimes a little snug and I'm looking a bit round in the face. Though, I'm not a good judge as I have to see myself in the mirror everyday.

I mean I know a lot of it is baby stuff & boobs, but not all 28lbs surely?!

Im up about this too... gone to my arse and thighs. but I lost if before and I will again, screw it. only have your first pregnancy once

WWC1 · 22-05-2012 5:36pm

javagal wrote: »

Im up about this too... gone to my arse and thighs. but I lost if before and I will again, screw it. only have your first pregnancy once

Exactly Javagal! First pregnancy is super special and you have lots more important things to think about like cute baby clothes:)

I'm a chocoholic at the best of times but crikey it's really stepped up a gear in the last few weeks. It's such a comfort foods esp as I'm having some crazy dreams about labour/delivery. Starting to get veeery nervous...

32 weeks today...YUHOO

TwoMums2Be · 22-05-2012 6:14pm

If you like wispa then the bag of bitsa wispa are yummy!

Icecream is my thing at the moment although I can get through chocolate no bother

Ginny · 22-05-2012 6:16pm

My sub ran out.....:(
Ah I know I've been lucky, I lost 2 stone for my wedding and have only put that 17 lbs back on so far, but I could have done with losing 3 for the wedding in the first place, sure I had to do the GTT cause I was "over-weight" boooooooooo!

Kiwi2011 · 22-05-2012 6:33pm

Hi Everyone - hope all are well.

have a question - I sent in my maternity leave application last week - got a letter back today saying acknowledgement of application form - it says they will notify me as soon as a decision is made? Did everyone get this or was it an instant decision?

Man my heartburn is constant and it seems everything down to breakfast ceral seems to cause it! Also getting my usual hayfever but cant take my trays of antihistamines that I usually would!

My god I cant stop eating chocolate and I still have a Mcdonalds big mac every week at least!!!

My Oh has organised a cleaner for us to come once a week - its like living the dream - no housework!!!

WWC1 · 22-05-2012 6:39pm

I got the same letter and the decision letter a few weeks later

Will pick up those wispa bits first thing tomorrow! Today I've had half a pack of chocolate fingers and a large mint crisp. Having salad for dinner to balance things out (as if)
Ah feck, now I want a McDonalds. I am actually drooling here thinking about one...

TwoMums2Be · 22-05-2012 8:07pm

Kiwi I've just had McDonalds for dinner...I'm blaming you

trions · 22-05-2012 8:32pm

Mink wrote: »

Yeah tinkerbell it's good to hear the experience, I don't think they're supposed to give it within 4hrs of the birth.

Wow it was hot last night, I woke same time to use the facilities java. Then had to strip off! My dream genie pillow makes me roasting. I just can't win. So tired!

Hopefully putting deposit on a car today. 2003 ford focus for 1500, that's a good deal right? It's got 90k miles on it

That sounds like a great deal - really nice car to drive... We were supposed to be getting a 09 Passat and the previous owner crashed it last week

it obviously wasn't meant to be!

Finally moving into new house tomorrow

TwoMums2Be · 22-05-2012 8:48pm

Exciting times Trions

did you buy? We really have to start looking at getting a house!

cyning · 22-05-2012 9:10pm

I just tried to knit a baby sock.... and sent hubby and friends into convulsions because what I *actually* knitted was a wool condom... which sent numerous jokes into is that how I ended up knocked up in the first place

Apparently socks need a heel who knew??!!

Trions thats great...

about the house not the car obviously!

Saurelin · 22-05-2012 9:15pm

Cyning you made my day

kildareash · 22-05-2012 9:16pm

Ok, you're not allowed talk about sweet things anymore because I can't have them!
Not off to a great start, because we have no food in the house! At least tomorrow is pay day!

I weighed 2kg lighter today than I did last Friday! But I've out on over a stone since
My first hospital appt. I hadnt weighed myself in a long time before that so I don't know if i put on much weight in the first trimester or if it was just my hips widening, but for Xmas day I bought a dress from the maternity range to wear!

TwoMums2Be · 22-05-2012 10:11pm

That's gotta be tough Kildareash not being allowed sweet stuff! At least GD goes away once you have your baby so it's not forever

Robinc · 22-05-2012 10:23pm

Sorry I've just had the biggest chocolate eclair ever, but I didn't enjoy it!;)

kildareash · 22-05-2012 10:50pm

Robinc wrote: »

Sorry I've just had the biggest chocolate eclair ever, but I didn't enjoy it!;)

Haha!

javagal · 22-05-2012 11:37pm

I dunno if its just because Im finished college but today i just have this feeling the baby is gonna come early. I dont know why,just something inside me is urging me to go pack the baby clothes in my hospital bag and charge the camera.

Maybe this is my version of nesting

kildareash · 23-05-2012 7:22am

javagal wrote: »

I dunno if its just because Im finished college but today i just have this feeling the baby is gonna come early. I dont know why,just something inside me is urging me to go pack the baby clothes in my hospital bag and charge the camera.

Maybe this is my version of nesting

maybe it is your bodies way of telling you zoey (sorry if i spelt her name wrong)isn't going to keep u hanging around too long!

WWC1 · 23-05-2012 8:16am

Morning all,

Have doc check up this am. Have to get my bloods done again as I'm rhesus negative and they've to keep an eye on it for any furture pregnancies. Will get to hear babs heartbeat too so very excited :-) Forgot to pee into the sample bottle so I'm here drinking galons of water...

Mink · 23-05-2012 8:33am

I'm rh negative too so have to get bloods done occasionally and will have to get cord blood sample taken after the birth.

Worst sleep ever, OH was really zonked so he snored up a storm and every time I got him to stop, he'd start few mins later. I tried to wallop the bed out of frustration but ended up walloping him, I swear it was an accident! I even shed a few tears haha. Got up twice and sweated like a whore.

I may threaten to sleep in spare room tonight. A baby waking me up will be a different matter, being kept awake by snoring is SO annoying.

I did see the first lot of ducklings today so that made me smile and say Awww out loud

Robinc · 23-05-2012 8:47am

Mink wrote: »

I'm rh negative too so have to get bloods done occasionally and will have to get cord blood sample taken after the birth.

Worst sleep ever, OH was really zonked so he snored up a storm and every time I got him to stop, he'd start few mins later. I tried to wallop the bed out of frustration but ended up walloping him, I swear it was an accident! I even shed a few tears haha. Got up twice and sweated like a whore.

I may threaten to sleep in spare room tonight. A baby waking me up will be a different matter, being kept awake by snoring is SO annoying.

I did see the first lot of ducklings today so that made me smile and say Awww out loud

My oh is doing that too and freaking me out! I can't tell weather its the baby or himself thats keeping me awake... I suppose it doesn't help that he's one of those people who likes to sleep with a pillow over his face?? Hmmmm tempting!!

Kash · 23-05-2012 9:12am

Mink wrote: »

Worst sleep ever, OH was really zonked so he snored up a storm and every time I got him to stop, he'd start few mins later. I tried to wallop the bed out of frustration but ended up walloping him, I swear it was an accident! I even shed a few tears haha. Got up twice and sweated like a whore.

I may threaten to sleep in spare room tonight. A baby waking me up will be a different matter, being kept awake by snoring is SO annoying.

Same here! I swear he can snore whilst awake! Although he has offered to sleep in the spare room

TwoMums2Be · 23-05-2012 9:21am

You do make me giggle

it seems I have become the snorer in our house! Never normally snore but with the nasal congestion it seems I do :P

It seems I was hissing the other night...I have actually scared her awake! I'm sure I become some slytherin nightmare while she sleeps

Mink · 23-05-2012 9:50am

Kash wrote: »

Although he has offered to sleep in the spare room

I think I'll be waiting for this with baited breath. In fairness, it's not actually his fault, he can't help it (like you twomums) but it doesn't stop me having a meltdown! I've since confessed to him that I hit him in his sleep... by accident.

Serious question, what baby monitors have you gotten/are getting?

I'm trying to get one on adverts but I'm really unsure if should get one with the sensor mat or not. What say ye?

It's a toss up between the Angelcare one with the sensor monitor
http://www.adverts.ie/safety-monitors/angelcare-baby-monitor/1654509
or the BT one that has lullabies as well.
http://www.adverts.ie/safety-monitors/bt-baby-monitor-pacifier/1648549

Went to check out the car last night and it's a goer so picking it up Thurs. Then it's going straight to my mechanic on the weekend to get all the safety aspects checked, full service etc. I still think it's a great deal for 1500! Kids are off school end June I think so I might start driving into work then (if I last that long)

TwoMums2Be · 23-05-2012 10:08am

We got the Angelcare one as I think it will help us sleep better

I know we will have a few false alarms when one of us picks up the baby & forgets to deactivate the mat first but I would prefer that & have it go off if required than not have the sensor at all!

I amazon stalked the price and we got it for £55 which was a great deal!

TwoMums2Be · 23-05-2012 10:20am

Mink just looked at the advert...ours worked out at less than €70 new at the time! Get the amazon app on your iPhone put it in your basket & pop in & check the price everyday...Amazon drop the price on items to bargains for 24hour periods (sometimes longer) and if you are keeping an eye on it you can get a great deal!

I have lots of stuff in my basket that I am price watching

You still have plenty of time before you need one

I think €60 is a lot for it second hand as you can get it new for €90 & it's more than likely been used for several years!

Re the mattress, our friend has an ikea mattress & it works with that...I think they might have issues with memory foam mattresses

Saurelin · 23-05-2012 10:26am

we decided to get camera with wifi
hubby said he can then spy on baby from work via website.

I was snooring last night and I even wake myself I was do laud

my boss is away for next 2 days
my replacement told me he is not sure that he will stay as boss is to annoying.
it made me laugh :-P

Mink · 23-05-2012 10:29am

I actually got a voucher for Amazon for my birthday so I might do that twomums, thanks. The girl selling it for 60 hadn't actually used it at all because her mattress had springs so she had to get a different monitor. I think they normally sell for over 100 euros here. But Amazon is prob the way to go

TwoMums2Be · 23-05-2012 10:44am

I didn't think springs would be a problem! I'll try to find out what ikea mattress our friend has

notsobusy · 23-05-2012 10:52am

I got the Kia Sorento in the end, it's an 06 model. I sold my good horse to pay for it, the tax is massive though but I'm hoping that business will be going well by next Feb when the tax is up on it. I got 8 months tax with it

Plus I have some money saved away just in case.

I ate so much yesterday and JG I also think my little one is going to make an early appearance, both Oh and I are convinced of this. Have no idea why though!

Going to pack my bags today. Just to be on the safe side!

Would kill for a choccie biscuit right now :eek:

TwoMums2Be · 23-05-2012 11:10am

Mink - she has the Vyssa mattress which she says is quite thick & has no problems with it & the monitor

hope that helps!

silly · 23-05-2012 11:29am

Kiwi2011 wrote: »

have a question - I sent in my maternity leave application last week - got a letter back today saying acknowledgement of application form - it says they will notify me as soon as a decision is made? Did everyone get this or was it an instant decision?

I got that letter too, and waiting on the confirmation letter mext, but i dont see why i wouldnt be entitled to it..

I got that pampers hamper yesterday (our post doesnt arrive until after lunch, so it was there when i went home) A bit measly alright, but sure free nappies - how bad.

my hubby wrecks my head in bed too, he uses me as a pillow. he snuggles up to me, and puts his arm and leg over me..like i'm warm enough as it is!! last night i could have cried - cos i am blue in the face from telling him to MOVE OVER!!!!!!

Was at the hospital this morning, baby heading in right direction, everything going according to plan. Was only in for midwives clinic, so was in and out in an hour...went to the shopping center across the road - but left soon after as i felt guilty about not returning to work straight away.

This is the monitor that we got :
http://www.shop.bt.com/products/bt-baby-monitor-250-79MX.html?src=2#imagegallery

my sis gave me one aswell, havent looked at what it is though, as its in a bag -i'll prob give that to my mom for her house.

Totally avoiding work this morning...i should be trying to catch up as i was out this morning, but no, here i am on boards..

kildareash · 23-05-2012 11:39am

I had to send my SW form to our payroll dept in the UK! They've had it for well over a week now and there's no sign of it coming back. Shld have been in with the department last Friday! I've been on to our HR person but doesn't seem to hurry them up!
The company have all the dates and have sent me a letter confirming the start and end dates of my leave, so I can't understand what's taking so long. Grrrrr!

I almost feel bad saying this, but I am still sleeping like a log! Once I get comfy, I'm out like a light. I hope it stays like that for the next few weeks.

Mink · 23-05-2012 11:58am

Silly, hamper is too strong a word to describe the pack that comes from Pampers. Surely it would have been more cost effective for them to have the packs at Super Value or the like and you go in and collect it (& get more nappies!)

silly wrote: »

my hubby wrecks my head in bed too, he uses me as a pillow. he snuggles up to me, and puts his arm and leg over me..like i'm warm enough as it is!! last night i could have cried - cos i am blue in the face from telling him to MOVE OVER!!!!!!

Oh this drives me mad. My OH is a major squirmer, he destroys the covers and bedding and ends up all over the gaff. If I'm on my own, I wake up in the morning with the sheets all exactly the same - I don't move and have a great sleep. What the hell am I going to do?? I'm such a light sleeper now that it's going to drive me mad sleeping with him (but I don't want to not sleep with him if you know what I mean).

kildareash wrote: »

I almost feel bad saying this, but I am still sleeping like a log! Once I get comfy, I'm out like a light. I hope it stays like that for the next few weeks.

Don't feel bad, enjoy it!! Maybe I will still have a few nights like this over the coming months

silly · 23-05-2012 12:12pm

Mink wrote: »

Oh this drives me mad. My OH is a major squirmer, he destroys the covers and bedding and ends up all over the gaff. If I'm on my own, I wake up in the morning with the sheets all exactly the same - I don't move and have a great sleep. What the hell am I going to do?? I'm such a light sleeper now that it's going to drive me mad sleeping with him (but I don't want to not sleep with him if you know what I mean).

exactly the same with my hubby. I have to practically put the sheet back on the mattress some mornings..He does go over to his side at the start of the night, but in his sleep he wil come over and make himself comfy. i told him i am going to buy him a deami pillow..
like at the moment, i sleep with my back to him and i have the dreami pillow infront of me and going between my legs, he lies so close to me that he has the dreami pillow between his legs too, he was surprised at how comfy if felt...so i'll have to get him his own i'd say!
ha ha, imagine...

Ginny · 23-05-2012 12:40pm

I got the pampers pack too today, will be grand for the hosp bag, actually how many nappies should we bring in to hosp?
Seemingly I'm softly snoring too, but thats cause I can't breathe at all at the moment, I slather myself in vicks every night just to make it through. I've now stuck a small soft sofa cushion under my bump and it makes a world of difference to my hip pain, I actually sorta slept through last night!
Oh and we got a lend of the the Angelcare monitor, but hub is a gadget freak so we have a camera too if we need it..:D

kildareash · 23-05-2012 12:48pm

Ginny wrote: »

I got the pampers pack too today, will be grand for the hosp bag, actually how many nappies should we bring in to hosp?

I've put two or three in my bag for the delivery room, and a full pack of the pampers newborn (not sure how many is in it) in my main hospital bag.
For anyone that uses the Babybump app, they have a list of stuff you need and it said baby uses 10-12 nappies per day :eek:, so I'm sure a pack will be enough for two days and if i need more, someone will bring them in. I'm sure the hospital won't see you stuck either!

Just had a really bad baby brain moment...my phone was acting up this morning so I turned it off and back on again, only to realise that I had never changed the code on the sim card, as I only got it a few weeks ago and now i can't turn it back on :mad::(:o

TwoMums2Be · 23-05-2012 1:09pm

The hospital list I got from the midwife at our first antenatal class (which is more reasonable than some) says 2 packs of nappies for general bag & 1 nappy in the labour bag

kildareash · 23-05-2012 2:18pm

TwoMums2Be wrote: »

The hospital list I got from the midwife at our first antenatal class (which is more reasonable than some) says 2 packs of nappies for general bag & 1 nappy in the labour bag

2 packs??? But even one pack takes up alot of room in your bag.
I thought I was going to get away with a neat little carry on case, but I was badly mistaken! Sports bag it is!

I must pick up more nappies tho, while OH is great, I think the nappy section of the supermarket would overwhelm him in the first few days. Too much of a selection. I'd probably end up with pull ups for a toddler, coz he thought they'd be easier to use than the sticky tabs!

silly · 23-05-2012 2:55pm

Girls, TOTALLY off topic here, but i still havent cleaned my wedding dress....
Its 8 months now.
Do ye think it will be harder to get it clean now after so long??
Just rang a place to ask about price she said €120-180...

cyning · 23-05-2012 2:58pm

Two packs? Seriously my bag is fit to burst there is no way in the world another pack is going in there!! Anyway if it's not a section I'll be kept in for three days: no way you use two packets every three days is there??

Also my hubby has been sleeping in spare room for months... Not cuz we don't like eachother or anything but he snores, I don't sleep, I snore too and neither of us were sleeping! Plus i was keeping him awake with puking! So we go to bed together chat watch tv for awhile then he goes away to go to sleep and comes back in the middle of the night... So we're together in the morn again and we are both sleeping that way!

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