Due August 2012 Thread

tishandy · 13-07-2012 10:01am

Morning chicks, The weather is cack, I am sick of watching tv and being stuck inside, dont have the energy for housework. I find if I sit on the couch when I get up thats it for the day.

New look you poor thing sounds like you have been through the wringer along with Laura two of ye must have had some fright. On my first baby I ended up in hospital at 28 weeks contracting, I was such an ejit they were telling me they'd give me the injection for babys lungs I didnt even know what it was. Thankfully they stopped and I went home next day but it was very frightening.

Betsie I bought a dryer a few months ago, best investment ever, I hate during winter (and summer) having wet clothes lying around and having to put on heating to dry them. Think of all the little babygros u can dry quickly.;)
Rose35 I am having a section on the 20th Aug, I didnt want one but I have been recommended to have it from a bad tear on my first baby. I was upset at first and scared but now I am glad. I know the definate date and I know that its best for me and baby otherwise they wouldnt do it.
I had a natural birth with first bab and I might as well have had the section I was in such bad shape after. At least the section is a controlled tear and loads people Ive talked to said they were just fine afterward.

Gee_G · 13-07-2012 10:19am

worst nights sleep ever! I was sure at one stage i was in early stages of labour, pains everywhere but not bad ones... I'm being slightly over dramatic, they were jus annoying n kept me awake!
Ye betsie, i def think a dryer is a good idea for when baby arrives, i think my sister n mam are buying us one as a present!
In regards to a section, i dont think it would bother me that much to have to have it, i had surgery last year that had same incision as section, right across bikini line and yes for first few days-week it is tough but after that u find ur own way of doing things that doesn't hurt :-) people do tend to tell u all the worst parts of everything. For anyone here that has had a section, i'm not doubting it was tough but i'm just giving my opinion from my experience :-)

Rose35 · 13-07-2012 10:46am

Thanks girls for input re section, feeling better about it, i'm not liking the hospital stay it's supposed to be 4-5 days following a section, i want to come home as soon as, but with it being first baby I probably wouldn't be allowed home to soon anyway. And if one more person says to me I might have a girl because of my swollen ankles sympton(apparantley common when having a girl) I will scream, I am having a boy, i've even seen his little pee shooter on the scan, stop scaring me, I am prepared for my boy, have his name picked and all. People eh!!!!

Gee_G · 13-07-2012 11:02am

Wel beat this one rose... Someone said to me, yeah you're definitely having a boy(looks me up and down) and then said, you generally don't put on much weight with girls!! Wel i'm telling ya... I'd say there was steam comin out my ears! :-)

Rose35 · 13-07-2012 11:04am

Yeah gee g, where do they get off. I honestly wonder sometimes......

tishandy · 13-07-2012 12:46pm

Here Here Gee Gee, What do people honestly expect you to say when they tell you " Youre HUGE" My M.I.L is a terror for this, I stayed in her house last weekend and when I came down for breakfast she said " Your Blooming, I think youve even gotten bigger since yesterday"!:mad:
She contradicts everything I say, I told her I have to get a growth scan cos the baby is measuring small she said
MIL" How can the even tell what weight it is by a scan ?,.... No they cant really tell the weight, sure how can it be small look at the size of you "
ME Well I only put on 1 stone so far and anyway that has nothing to do with size of baby
MIL No you've put on much more than a stone!

SSFG · 13-07-2012 1:17pm

Hi Ladies,
Haven't been on in ages was away for a few days break with hubby.

Haven't read back sorry too lazy, but seems to have been some drama, hope ye are all OK now.

Had midwife clinic Tuesday, baby's head is down but not engaged but she's all ready for exit, midwife said it's just a waiting game. 37 weeks today so am full term. I have to get car seat base done this weekend and bags are in the car now. Have to say since hitting 36 weeks I am getting uncomfortable all the time, but no major aches or pains so I won't give out too much.

Re the MIL, good Lord I have given up completely on mine, can't stand the woman, and hubby has also reached the end of the line with her too. Feel so sorry for him, his mother treating him like crap I never even realised how angry hubby was until he had to come home from work yesterday just to have a rant to me about her :eek: don't know what to do or what will happen after baby arrives. Dreading it so much.

Rose35 · 13-07-2012 1:28pm

SSFG wrote: »

Hi Ladies,
Haven't been on in ages was away for a few days break with hubby.

Haven't read back sorry too lazy, but seems to have been some drama, hope ye are all OK now.

Had midwife clinic Tuesday, baby's head is down but not engaged but she's all ready for exit, midwife said it's just a waiting game. 37 weeks today so am full term. I have to get car seat base done this weekend and bags are in the car now. Have to say since hitting 36 weeks I am getting uncomfortable all the time, but no major aches or pains so I won't give out too much.

Re the MIL, good Lord I have given up completely on mine, can't stand the woman, and hubby has also reached the end of the line with her too. Feel so sorry for him, his mother treating him like crap I never even realised how angry hubby was until he had to come home from work yesterday just to have a rant to me about her :eek: don't know what to do or what will happen after baby arrives. Dreading it so much.

I hear you, same here, getting car seat base fitted over weekend too all going well, sorry to hear bout MIL situation, its a pain having other people to think about when we have enough on ourselves, glad your appt went ok, I really must get off this thread and do some work, iv been dipping in and out all morning, just had enough of work now:)

pushkii · 13-07-2012 2:22pm

Hi girls,
It must be such a pain for ye to be listening to mothers in law. People can say the most insensitive things can't they? Rose ya my Dr said a few weeks ago that i may have to have a section. But she was just jumping the gun a bit and now im on meds that fingers crossed will make it safe to deliver naturally.
SSFG welcome back :-)
The weather is dire alright but at least its not too warm.

0ctober · 13-07-2012 4:22pm

Ugh I hate how people seem to think just cos you're pregnant that they can comment freely on your figure...gah after months of people giving their usually unwanted opinion on how you look, how you should be feeling, what sex the baby is based on your bump etc I am ready to smack someone!! Sorry rant over, feeling very grumpy and hormonal today and this topic seems to have hit a nerve. I should probably stay away from other people today :P

Gee_G · 13-07-2012 4:45pm

don't worry girls... When we're all yummy mummies in a few weeks we can stick it to them :-)
october put on the kettle, put ur feet up n have a nice cuppa and ignore the outside world :-) they could be safer that way ha ha ha x x
thank god its wknd, looking forward to spending time with oh. Might go somewhere for the day tomorrow or sunday if i'm fit to. He has been a saint and also has the patience of one and be nice to do something!

pushkii · 13-07-2012 6:21pm

Lol October and gee g!! And when we are mummies we can feel free to comment on other pregnant women because we have been there worn the t shirt :-P
Feeling really lazy today. The Oonly thing i did today was fill four little holes in the wall with polyfilla!! This weather is making me fair lazy. Been resting my back against the ball, i find it great relief. My plans for the evening are to have a bath and jump into bed with a book :-)

Gee_G · 13-07-2012 6:39pm

pushkii wrote: »

Lol October and gee g!! And when we are mummies we can feel free to comment on other pregnant women because we have been there worn the t shirt :-P
Feeling really lazy today. The Oonly thing i did today was fill four little holes in the wall with polyfilla!! This weather is making me fair lazy. Been resting my back against the ball, i find it great relief. My plans for the evening are to have a bath and jump into bed with a book :-)

The weather is actually alright here again today, not sunny but hasn't rained at all! But I'm still lazy

My heartburn is gone beyond a joke the last few days too...crippling! I am only taking my iron tablets every 3 days now cos they kill me with heartburn for two days straight!!!:rolleyes:

pushkii · 13-07-2012 6:54pm

What iron tablets are you taking gee g?

Gee_G · 13-07-2012 7:05pm

cant remember the name right, something like Ferrograve C, that could be totally wrong!! ha ha. But they're the ones with Vitamin C in them and they are killing me. I already had to change from Galfer FA as I couldn't take them with OJ either, it was also killing me! But iron levels are perfect even with only taking them few times a week so I'm not bothered! I am experiencing enough sleepless nights and aches and pains without adding brutal heartburn to the list

:D

Betsie_xr3i · 13-07-2012 7:45pm

oh don't talk to me about heart burn, Im crippled with it too, no matter what i eat or drink Im dying,

went shopping today, disaster Im wrecked after it, my friend lost her dad 2weeks ago and she needed to get out of the house so it was worth it for that,

hope everyone has a lovely weekend x x

0ctober · 13-07-2012 9:35pm

Haha thanks guys I've chilled out a bit since earlier :P I agree with you pushkii definitely a night for early to bed I think, looking forward to it now. Hope everyone sleeps well and has a nice weekend

pushkii · 13-07-2012 10:07pm

Ya gee g im taking ferrograd too but without the vit c. Im also taking losec tablets for the heartburn as it was so bad i couldn't eat anything. Its good your iron levels are staying up though.
Fair play to you betsie for going shopping with your friend im sure it did her the world of good :-) did you buy anything nice? Had such a relaxing evening watching telly , knitting and a lovely bath. Its nice to have some me time :-)
Does anyone have any recommendations of a place that sells comfy nursing tops and bras? I was looking at an Irish website called once born .they have a 30% discount at the moment but i don't want to spend too much as i don't know how ill get on with bf?!

Gee_G · 13-07-2012 10:31pm

i might mention it to the doc next week about the heartburn and see would she prescribe me anything or suggest something, i'm sick of it n waking in the middle of night n reaching for rennie is rotten!!
Pushkii you should try ebay and have a look for tops, there is maternity shops on it. When i was going on hols back in april Thats where i got maternity jeans, leggings, linen trousers and they were for nothing! All brand new with tags!

pushkii · 13-07-2012 10:40pm

Brilliant gee g never thought of ebay! Id be able to get lots of different stuff for the same price. :-)
you definitely say it to your Dr about the heartburn its so awful to go through esp at this stage. I was downing about 2/3 big bottles of gaviscon before i went on the tablets and now i very rarely need it :-)

Betsie_xr3i · 14-07-2012 8:49am

morning ladies, the sun is out today woohoo, have 2 loads of washing out on the line already and another load on, its so nice to be able to get stuff dry

doesn't take much to make me happy does it haha

no to clean the house ugh anyone wanna do that for me??? no ???

Gee_G · 14-07-2012 9:14am

a bit of sun cam make the world of difference! I love getting clothes hung out in it. Not today here tho, looks like rain!
As for cleaning the house... I'm waiting for some little fairy to come in n do mine!!

Betsie_xr3i · 14-07-2012 9:33am

if that fairy arrives Gee G can you send it my way please

Gee_G · 14-07-2012 11:47am

no cleaning goin on in this house today anyway, i haven't even got dressed yet n have no intentions of doing so any time soon! Am quite happily stretched out on couch watching pure muck on tele. Oh ended up having to work today so i'm bored bored bored!

0ctober · 14-07-2012 11:58am

Pushkii I got nursing bras in marks and spencers. They're really nice soft material, no underwire which makes them comfier but they still have really good support. They'll measure you properly for one too. I think I got two for forty euro. Mamas and papas had 3 for 15 euro on their website last week so you could check that out. The only thing that put me off buying online was that I wasnt too sure of sizes!

For nursing tops I just got some nursing string tops in the mothercare sale and then got a few button down tops in penneys to wear over them. All very cheap!

Didnt have a great night last night, had pains and cramps all night was convinced it was the real thing! But its since eased off. My bump has changed though, I had been carrying quite high but now bump seems quite low...things are on the move!

pushkii · 14-07-2012 12:09pm

No m and s near me but i might have a look at mamas and papas website 3 for 15 euro you couldn't go wrong!
Sounds exciting your bump has changed!! Do all babies drop? And when? Cent wait for this baby to get out from under my ribs.
Feeling a bit nausea but ill be fine once i get up.
Hope you get your drying done betsie :-) its pretty dull here.

Betsie_xr3i · 14-07-2012 12:10pm

still in my pjs too gee g :-)

are you feeling better this morning October, x keep am eye on the pains though if it comes back x take it easy today x

i have noticed my bump dropping too its great although lots more pressure with it

pushki m and s have a new website and some nice maternity stuff on it too, i got a lovely nursing vest top on it for €13 delighted with it

0ctober · 14-07-2012 12:18pm

Yeah feeling a lot more comfortable this morning betsie thanks, I intend to take it very easy, dunno will I even bother getting out of my pjs! The pressure can be very uncomfortable cant it, I keep getting muscle cramps in my groin from the extra weight. Its kind of embarrassing when it happens cos my legs and hip do this weird spasm...happened when I was out shopping the other day, am sure I got a few funny looks!

Gee_G · 14-07-2012 12:18pm

oh very exciting october :-) if baby has dropped Thats a good sign! My sister thinks i've dropped a lot but if i have this child must be extremely long as i'm still in agony under my ribs too pushkii!
I hadn't planned on a lazy day but feck it... Nothing else to do! I'm sitting glued to homes under the hammer, its on for the day! I'm so sad! :-)

Betsie_xr3i · 14-07-2012 12:38pm

yeah there is much more pressure when you drop and i keep getting odd kinda sharp pains down there too feels like stretching

Gee_G · 14-07-2012 1:03pm

wonder are they the same pains i've been getting last few weeks?? I'm full sure baby is trying to swim its way out or something, hasn't stopped in last few days! Its just go go go :-)

pushkii · 14-07-2012 1:25pm

Ha ha October id say you could get funny looks alright with those sort of pains . Don't think my little rascal is about to drop any time soonanyway. Actually i feel the bump has stayed the same size for a week or so, better pig out today!!
Ugh how can online shopping be stressful?! Im just going to bench that idea for the day.
I love watching those programmes like homes under the hammer and come dine with me. I could happily do that for the day :-)

Betsie_xr3i · 14-07-2012 1:26pm

suppose they are a good sign :-)

needs to happen at some stage x

Gee_G · 14-07-2012 1:30pm

it will be so exciting when things start happening in our little group! :-)
there will be no more lazy days watching homes under the hammer then ha ha.

pushkii · 14-07-2012 2:04pm

I know gee g! I can't wait!!! Getting kinda jealous of the July group a lot of them have their little bundles now! I wonder who will be first?!? It won't be me anyway :-P

Gee_G · 14-07-2012 2:35pm

i really don't feel like i will last the 5 weeks, just the way i'm feeling and pains and pressure and stuff but that old too just be wishful thinking on my behalf! But i dont think ill be first anyway :-) i was trying to bump up the date list but cant do it on my phone!

SSFG · 14-07-2012 3:41pm

Think my bump has dropped as well, hubby said it this morning in Tescos doing the shopping! Definitely feel like I have a lovely waddle going on now, need to pee all the damn time, then it's a tiny wee dribble.
Have two more stews on now for putting into the freezer for handiness when baby get's here. Am really tired now, feel like I need a nap every afternoon, and I slept until 10am, just couldn't drag myself out of the bed..might as well enjoy that luxury while it lasts!!

0ctober · 14-07-2012 4:26pm

Definitely get all the sleep you can SSFG, we'll need to be well rested for D-day! Looks like all the August mammies are having lovely lazy days today, certainly well deserved

I know, I cant wait til the babies start arriving for the August thread, its soooo exciting! Now that I'm full term I keep thinking I'm about to pop any minute, thats wishful thinking I reckon!

Gee_G · 14-07-2012 5:15pm

i am planning on doing a few dishes up too ssfg and having freezer full of handy dinners!
October wouldn't it just be great to go a bit before your date, i would love that rather than going over. But as a first timer i am being v optimistic ha ha. Just had a nice nap on couch and now pushkii i am watching come dine with me! :-)

SSFG · 14-07-2012 7:20pm

I'm literally just up from the dinner table and I'm still starving!!

pushkii · 14-07-2012 7:48pm

Had a lovely day with my friend just chatting and eating! Turned out to be a nice sunny day afterall :-) im exhausted now though. Apparently there's going to be a baby boom because of the book forty shades of grey ! Went in to tesco to get it and they were sold out :O lol!!

kinioiri · 14-07-2012 7:55pm

Glad ye are all relaxing today. Enjoy it while it lasts;) Got the pram and rockatot washed and dried today. It is spotless, I can't believe this will be the 3rd baby to use it!

Lucky girls who have dropped. My baby is still transverse, I am getting seriously worried at this stage. Have GP on Monday, so fingers crossed I am wrong :rolleyes: Between worrying about a section and the thoughts of having to stay in the hospital for a few weeks before my due date freaks me out. I have no family of my own close by just OH's family and they wouldn't be the best to help out.

I am going to ask for something for the heartburn on Monday, I know the feeling reaching for the Rennies in the middle of the night.

Going to have an early night tonight, I will need all my energy for tomorrow OH going away in the morning so it's me and the little men for the day

SSFG · 14-07-2012 8:52pm

Kiniori are you sure baby is still transverse?
I thought the same, was 100% convinced baby was lying across me, even felt hiccups on my right side, but the midwife said she is head down and ready to go. I honestly can't tell what part of the baby is where, even when I am told!
Know the feeling about not having your own family around, I only have MIL and not many friends

live 50 miles from my dad and family. I was so scared at the thought of a section and being stuck here at home for 6 weeks, might still end up with a section if there was an emergency or anything, touch wood I won't, but I guess its not 100% guaranteed either way.

Think I will hit the hay soon myself, had no nap today was cooking and freezing, and we're heading to Ikea tomorrow.

kinioiri · 14-07-2012 9:36pm

I am fairly sure SSFG. I am feeling kicks way over my right hand side. No urge for weeing like I had constantly at this stage with the boys. I have a really strange looking bump. Not going to give up hope that baby will turn, fingers crossed. I couldn't cope with my MIL in on top of me for 6 weeks, I would lose it :eek:

Enjoy Ikea tomorrow, would love a spot of shopping. Would drive somewhere tomorrow only I am finding it so uncomfortable and don't think the small men would be too impressed.

I bought a few breast feeding bra's in Mothercare in the sale for my first, they are still perfect. I never bought any breastfeeding tops though. Just used loose ones. They are really expensive. I used to put a little blanket over the baby so no one could see anything. I only breastfed in public a handful of times. I am too self conscious for it. I wish I could and I really admire people who do.

new look · 14-07-2012 10:17pm

God girls everyone sounds like they're on the final countdown! So exciting!
I had a lovely day today, went into town for a while, had lunch and even put makeup on to go! I nearly forget how to put it on at this stage!!! Wrecked this evening so gonna head to bed soon. Gorgeous day today, would be great if it was like this evey day

Sometimes I feel like my bump has dropped and then the next minute I'll feel one of them in my ribs! Less than four weeks now

Betsie_xr3i · 15-07-2012 12:44am

hey ladies, sounds like ye all had a lovely day today, Im just after being admitted to hospital, have an awful stabbing pain constant from my back all the way around to my bump, they are just keeping me in for tonight hopefully, was on trace and baby is fine no contractions either so don't really know x

Gee_G · 15-07-2012 10:13am

aw betsie, Hows things this morn? Is pain gone? Amy idea what it was? Hope ur ok and slept a little Xx

pushkii · 15-07-2012 10:14am

Oh no betsie :-( hope you and baby are ok xx and hope the pain goes soon xx

Betsie_xr3i · 15-07-2012 12:16pm

pain def better this morning, have pulled muscles in my stomach and have a touch of a kidney infection too, they have put me on antibiotics hopefully ill be left home tomorrow anyway x

pushkii · 15-07-2012 12:28pm

Sounds very sore betsie, hope you'll be out soon. How did you pull your stomach muscles ?

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