Due April 2018

RubyXI · 20-03-2018 10:51am

I got a travel Hairdryer in Penneys for €8. So if I don't get to use it it's no big deal.

bee06 · 20-03-2018 1:02pm

I wouldn’t bother with the scratch mitts. They keep coming off and sleepsuits usually have in built scratch mitts you can fold over their hands.

I would pack two nappies in the labour bag. I packed one but the baby needed a change before my husband could go to the car to get the ward bag.

History Queen · 21-03-2018 12:03am

Ladies, had my first proper bout of nerves abput labpur today... all because of the hospital bag! Light hearted obviously but anyone who hasn't picked up maternity pads yet... be warned! Below is the text I sent my friend after I'd recovered my senses...

OH MY GOD.... went in to town today and couldn't find maternity pads in the chemist...asked nice lady behind the counter and she helpfully located them for me.... SWEET LAMB OF GOD.... my face said it all.... what the hell can I expect after birth?! Will there be a tidal wave?? Should I issue a tsunami warning??? Will people drown??? ... nice lady behind the counter has clearly had babies herself "first baby? " ( i nodded as I'd lost the power of speech after seeing the massive yokes she'd just brought me! ) "pop em in to the hospital bag luv, and forget about em- next time you see em you'll be delighted "... YOU DIDN'T WARN ME!

Blingy · 21-03-2018 9:06am

History Queen wrote: »

Ladies, had my first proper bout of nerves abput labpur today... all because of the hospital bag! Light hearted obviously but anyone who hasn't picked up maternity pads yet... be warned! Below is the text I sent my friend after I'd recovered my senses...

OH MY GOD.... went in to town today and couldn't find maternity pads in the chemist...asked nice lady behind the counter and she helpfully located them for me.... SWEET LAMB OF GOD.... my face said it all.... what the hell can I expect after birth?! Will there be a tidal wave?? Should I issue a tsunami warning??? Will people drown??? ... nice lady behind the counter has clearly had babies herself "first baby? " ( i nodded as I'd lost the power of speech after seeing the massive yokes she'd just brought me! ) "pop em in to the hospital bag luv, and forget about em- next time you see em you'll be delighted "... YOU DIDN'T WARN ME!

Aw History Queen. Our bodies really do go through so much. But yes you will need them and will go through quite a few in the first few days. They aren't the most pleasant of pads but they do the job. To be honest you will be so busy with your new baba you will just be glad they are huge and work well. I bought some Tena lady after a while as they were nicer and softer.

ainy · 21-03-2018 9:37am

Oh history queen, I remember back to my first, no one had warned me just how much waters there were too, now I was induced and had my waters broken but still couldn't believe the amount that kept coming, felt like I was peeing myself all day.
And then afterwards the amount of pads you go through is huge, and it's lasts for awhile. I think in total I was bleeding for about 10 days up to 2 weeks. But it gets lighter as the days go and you wouldn't need those big pads then, I went on to use the night time always and then daytime ones and then to pantyliners. Its not something people like to discuss!

shesty · 21-03-2018 10:48am

There's quite a lot of liquid alright!That's why they say bring big knickers too, to hold the pads!But really it's only for the first few days afterwards, you can reduce down to more normal then.When you think about it there isn't just baby in there, there's a whole placenta too among other things.But your body knows what to do, and it really can return to normal quicker than you think.It's really amazing what it does.

I'd also suggest packing a couple of plastic bags.One for general rubbish (not pads, there are bins for those) and one for dirty clothes to send home with your OH.

History Queen · 21-03-2018 11:21am

Thanks ladies, i don't know what I was visualising... I mean I lnew maternity pads were going to be thicker and I had a notion of their function... I just didn't expect them to be quite so huge! My friend text me back an entire screen of laughing emojis and the words "you'll be grand" :-) just getting hair coloured at the moment... i underestimated what a challenge two hours in a hairdressers chair would be.... can't feel my backside!

Crybabygeeks · 21-03-2018 11:43am

History Queen wrote: »

Thanks ladies, i don't know what I was visualising... I mean I lnew maternity pads were going to be thicker and I had a notion of their function... I just didn't expect them to be quite so huge! My friend text me back an entire screen of laughing emojis and the words "you'll be grand" :-) just getting hair coloured at the moment... i underestimated what a challenge two hours in a hairdressers chair would be.... can't feel my backside!

I was in the hairdressers for 3.5 hours a few weeks ago... Almost killed someone by the end of it! So uncomfortable.. worth it though

ainy · 22-03-2018 10:22am

Ugh haemorrhoids, although not sure if its just them or varicose veins causing problems there. Its so uncomfortable, and I'm not constipated, so nothing much I can change to help the situation, using anusol cream. Just shipped my 3 yr old off to her grandad for the morning so I can have a bath. Fingers crossed it helps!

catrionanic · 22-03-2018 12:00pm

Just dropping by after seeing the pad talk as I remember the shock myself. I had to wear two at a time and was changing them every couple of hours in the first few days.

I also had no idea about knickers... I packed my normal size 10 knickers... there was no chance of the pad staying in there! I’d to send my mum out to get me ginormous big granny pants in size 14. Make sure you get black ones!!!

RubyXI · 22-03-2018 7:37pm

I have my bags more or less packed. One for labour ward and one for the ward afterwards. I used a carry on sized case for the ward but I can't fit everything in. What size bags do people bring? Is it wrong to bring a big case? Seems a bit much. I don't even have loads in there. Strange the things ya worry about!

shesty · 22-03-2018 7:58pm

Carry on is fine, you will be sending OH home with dirty stuff and telling him clean stuff to bring in.Arrange clean stuff at home so he can put his hands on it easy!Spare pjs, going home clothes, spare baby stuff, baby blanket, whatever it is.

RubyXI · 25-03-2018 10:18am

Getting sharp low vaginal pain recently. Get it when baby moves too. Could this be the head engaging? It's been happening for a few days now. Or is it just baby hitting a nerve. I still feel movement quite high up so I don't think baby has dropped.

ainy · 25-03-2018 4:25pm

RubyXI wrote:

Getting sharp low vaginal pain recently. Get it when baby moves too. Could this be the head engaging? It's been happening for a few days now. Or is it just baby hitting a nerve. I still feel movement quite high up so I don't think baby has dropped.

I've been getting this on and off too, can't remember it from my first, not sure what exactly it is. I was thinking it was just baby's head moving a bit but not exactly sure. It fairly stops me in my tracks though and I can't move for a minute or so.

Blingy · 25-03-2018 5:01pm

RubyXI wrote: »

Getting sharp low vaginal pain recently. Get it when baby moves too. Could this be the head engaging? It's been happening for a few days now. Or is it just baby hitting a nerve. I still feel movement quite high up so I don't think baby has dropped.

I think this is called lightening crotch but could be wrong.

History Queen · 26-03-2018 5:11pm

I have been getting that sharp vaginal pain too...lightening crotch is definitely a good description! Exciting day today, my husband and I made an offer on a property we went to look at last week. We've been looking to buy since Christmas and viewed a good few properties but this was the first one we have actually made a move on. Obviously a long road to go yet and it might not work out, but exciting none the less ðŸ˜Š

In other news nesting is in full swing here. I've painted three rooms so far. Ordered new curtains, husband put together the cot and I've washed all the hand-me-downs that my sister-in-law kindly gave me. Wish i was this motivated to keep the house ticking over normally!

hollymartins · 28-03-2018 7:16pm

I have my bags packed and my check up Holles St today went well although the waiting room was bulging at the seams, there must be a baby boom because it seems to be much busier than two years ago.

I'm trying to enjoy my last few weeks before baby arrives but it seems to have coincided with my toddler embracing the terrible twos as he's been a nightmare the last few evenings. If the baby was here I'd be thinking the two were connected so god knows what he'll be like when he has to share Mammy and Daddy's attention!

ainy · 28-03-2018 7:59pm

hollymartins wrote:

I'm trying to enjoy my last few weeks before baby arrives but it seems to have coincided with my toddler embracing the terrible twos as he's been a nightmare the last few evenings. If the baby was here I'd be thinking the two were connected so god knows what he'll be like when he has to share Mammy and Daddy's attention!

Oh I hear you. My girl just turned 3, I have been attempting to toilet train her but she is so stubborn and point blank refuses to go to bathroom or use the potty. Has a meltdown if I even mention sitting on toilet. Going to have to give up now until after baby comes. I thought now that she was older it would be a walk in the park, I was very wrong!! The joys!

I have been so uncomfortable the last few nights, loads of Braxton hicks. My bump has definitely dropped in the last few days too which has eased the heartburn at least.
Think I finally have all packed for hospital and have come up with the plan for if I go in to labour, who will mind our daughter.

Not sure what else I need to organise but I'm sure I have forgotten something!

Crybabygeeks · 31-03-2018 7:02pm

Well my April baby became a March baby! Arrived last weekend.. safe and sound and doing well. Amazing feeling to have her here. Best of luck to everyone over the coming weeks. Finish line is in sight!

TheIronyMaiden · 31-03-2018 7:03pm

Crybabygeeks wrote: »

Well my April baby became a March baby! Arrived last weekend.. safe and sound and doing well. Amazing feeling to have her here. Best of luck to everyone over the coming weeks. Finish line is in sight!

Oh wow, congratulations

hope you're both doing well

ainy · 31-03-2018 7:04pm

Had my 36 wk hospital appointment on Friday, got a bit of a land when the first thing the doctor said was have you thought about how baby gets here?!! She went on to say with my history from the first birth and my current varicose veins and swelling down there that is a valid reason to opt for a c section.

I was a bit taken aback. Of course I have had thoughts of how it would be easier to have section than go through labour again. I am fairly terrified to be honest (Sorry to the first timers) but I didn't think they would just give me a choice. She said she would love if I went vaginally but the option is there.

I would need to let them know at my next appointment so they could schedule the section. I'll be 38+4 at appointment.
Bit confused as to what to do, I don't think I would mind vaginal delivery if I went myself but thoughts of being induced again terrify me! Then again the recovery and surgery itself from a c section scare me too. I'm not a good patient!

flo09 · 31-03-2018 7:06pm

Hi girls, just seeing this thread. Due my 5th on april 12th. Got some last bits and pieces today but have yet to pack my bags. Enjoying the midterm with my children before babs arrives.

flo09 · 31-03-2018 7:24pm

Blingy wrote: »

Aw History Queen. Our bodies really do go through so much. But yes you will need them and will go through quite a few in the first few days. They aren't the most pleasant of pads but they do the job. To be honest you will be so busy with your new baba you will just be glad they are huge and work well. I bought some Tena lady after a while as they were nicer and softer.

Yeah i tend to opt for incontinence nappies as they stay put and feel more secure.

ainy · 31-03-2018 7:32pm

Crybabygeeks wrote:

Well my April baby became a March baby! Arrived last weekend.. safe and sound and doing well. Amazing feeling to have her here. Best of luck to everyone over the coming weeks. Finish line is in sight!

Aw congrats crybabygeeks! Hope mum is well too!

ainy · 31-03-2018 7:33pm

flo09 wrote:

Hi girls, just seeing this thread. Due my 5th on april 12th. Got some last bits and pieces today but have yet to pack my bags. Enjoying the midterm with my children before babs arrives.

Wow Flo, number 5 fair play!! And heres me worrying how I'll cope with 2!

hollymartins · 31-03-2018 7:37pm

Congratulations crybabygeeks, I hope all is going well for you and baby

flo09 · 31-03-2018 9:31pm

ainy wrote: »

Wow Flo, number 5 fair play!! And heres me worrying how I'll cope with 2!

You'll do great. You just need to be more organised which isnt a bad thing. I found with one, i was a bit lazy. Having the second makes you get out and about more. The biggest change is going from 1 to 2. Once you manage that anymore doesnt make much of a diff ðŸ˜‚

laylag · 31-03-2018 9:33pm

ainy wrote:

I would need to let them know at my next appointment so they could schedule the section. I'll be 38+4 at appointment. Bit confused as to what to do, I don't think I would mind vaginal delivery if I went myself but thoughts of being induced again terrify me! Then again the recovery and surgery itself from a c section scare me too. I'm not a good patient!

Hi ainy...I had a C section two weeks ago and honestly I am feeling great now. This first week was painful but with each day I am getting stronger and stronger. This is my second pregnancy ...I had a natural labour for my first. Both have their pros and cons...the agony of labour I feel is matched by the post op recovery pain and the time it takes to get back up and about. However I did like having a planned c section as it was sooo quick and controlled.

MissFire · 31-03-2018 9:43pm

Hi ladies.. hope you don't mind me popping in here too.. I'm due my 3rd on April 23rd.. I was an avid boards poster for my 1st baby and just came back on here last week to see who's in the same boat as myself (I don't know anyone that's pregnant at moment and no one seems that interested when you're pregnant with your third haha)..

Currently baba is spinning about inside, it was breech last week, went in on Monday and head was down, by Monday evening i had head sticking out one of my sides and bum out the other.. they said I've lots of fluid and baba likes swimming.. we'll see again on Monday.

Otherwise I'm grand but knackered, with a 3.5 year old and 20 month old to mind during day.. every old lady I meet likes to tell me I'll have my hands full.. wow really?

Anyhow that's me ..looking forward to hearing all the birth stories over next month or so :-)

ainy · 31-03-2018 10:28pm

laylag wrote:

Hi ainy...I had a C section two weeks ago and honestly I am feeling great now. This first week was painful but with each day I am getting stronger and stronger. This is my second pregnancy ...I had a natural labour for my first. Both have their pros and cons...the agony of labour I feel is matched by the post op recovery pain and the time it takes to get back up and about. However I did like having a planned c section as it was sooo quick and controlled.

Thanks laylag, thats good to hear, I will have to mull it all over. Still have time to decide.

ainy · 31-03-2018 10:34pm

Hi missfire, I'm due same day as you with my second. Feel like we are getting to the business end of this whole thing now, it has definitely gone faster than first time around. Just lack of energy getting me down and my iron is doing fine.

Hope baba will turn head down for you and stick with it!

History Queen · 31-03-2018 10:35pm

Massive congratulations crybabygeeks. Welcome flo and missfire, hope both your pregnancies are going well. I'm getting so uncomfortable the last few days... just my bump dropping, no pain or anything but I just feel more awkward and have definitely developed a very attractive waddle! Other than that though I'm in good form starting to get a bit nervous about baby arriving... hoping I won't go early as need the next two weeks mentally.

How are all the rest of you feeling now that we are reaching the end of our pregnancies?

Crybabygeeks · 01-04-2018 1:42am

Thanks everyone. We're doing fine. I ended up with an unplanned section which wasn't my preference but am a week on and feeling good. Baby healthy and thriving (nips.feel every second of it

). It's the best feeling though and all the discomfort is well worth it.

er1983 · 02-04-2018 6:59am

Hey all. Popping in here too. Due my 2nd (another girl) 23rd april, only 3 weeks to go. 1st daughter is 3 and she can't wait. All good here apart the usual heartburn, backaches and tiredness , just ready to have her now.

ainy · 02-04-2018 7:43am

er1983 wrote:

Hey all. Popping in here too. Due my 2nd (another girl) 23rd april, only 3 weeks to go. 1st daughter is 3 and she can't wait. All good here apart the usual heartburn, backaches and tiredness , just ready to have her now.

Same dates was me, on my second too and have a 3 year old girl. We don't know what we are having though!

I am definitely ready to have baby now, so glad its finally April. My feet are starting to swell, and I have slowed way down. its getting more difficult to do things with my little girl and then the guilt kicks in with that! I have been a bit of an emotional wreck at times!!

How is everyone else? Anyone due this week?

Blingy · 02-04-2018 8:28am

Not due until the 30th and really need to rest. I have had a cough and cold for weeks and weeks and I thought it was gone only for it to come back ten fold this weekend. Nothing seems to get rid of it and I feel miserable and sore. Wish I was finished work but not due to finish until the 18th.

Carrie6OD · 03-04-2018 7:17am

Feeling sorry for myself... all 4 of us at home have the vomiting bug. I could cry! I’m feeling so awful with SPD and general pregnancy issues (heartburn is a curse) but now this! Due in 3 weeks, I’m just hoping there’s no bad effects on the baby.

bbudab · 03-04-2018 7:49am

Morning girls, yesterday was due date and baby has decided to stay put for a bit longer. Have defo had a few little indications that baby is on the way, but none of the big ones, no mucous plug, no steady contractions no water breaking. My discharge has changed though (I know TMI). It's more watery, but not like a slow trickle and not constant, it seems to happen when I get up and walk around, like it was building up as I was lying/sitting down. It's been happening since yesterday afternoon, has anyone had this before? I want to call the hospital to get a midwife opinion, but I hate the idea of wasting their time. Plus I have a check up in the hospital tomorrow anyway and I live quite far away so 'dropping in' is not an easy option, am I being silly, should I just call?

ainy · 03-04-2018 7:57am

Carrie6OD wrote:

Feeling sorry for myself... all 4 of us at home have the vomiting bug. I could cry! Iâ€™m feeling so awful with SPD and general pregnancy issues (heartburn is a curse) but now this! Due in 3 weeks, Iâ€™m just hoping thereâ€™s no bad effects on the baby.

Oh no Carrie, that sounds awful, as long as you can keep hydrated and baby is moving well then I'm sure all will be ok. No harm in ringing maternity unit for advice anyway.

bee06 · 03-04-2018 7:58am

I would say call them. I was always told if I had any doubts to ring and there was no such thing as bothering them or a silly question.

ainy · 03-04-2018 8:08am

bbudab wrote:

Morning girls, yesterday was due date and baby has decided to stay put for a bit longer. Have defo had a few little indications that baby is on the way, but none of the big ones, no mucous plug, no steady contractions no water breaking. My discharge has changed though (I know TMI). It's more watery, but not like a slow trickle and not constant, it seems to happen when I get up and walk around, like it was building up as I was lying/sitting down. It's been happening since yesterday afternoon, has anyone had this before? I want to call the hospital to get a midwife opinion, but I hate the idea of wasting their time. Plus I have a check up in the hospital tomorrow anyway and I live quite far away so 'dropping in' is not an easy option, am I being silly, should I just call?

I would suggest you give a call, it might be something completely normal and they can reassure you. Best to give a call I would think.

bbudab · 03-04-2018 8:26am

Ok, phoned them. She said it's probably just the mucous plug but to go in if i feel very wet throughout the day

Blingy · 03-04-2018 9:09am

bbudab wrote: »

Ok, phoned them. She said it's probably just the mucous plug but to go in if i feel very wet throughout the day

I was just about to say good idea to ring them. Always nice to get some reassurance.

History Queen · 03-04-2018 9:15am

You were right to phone bbudap, for reassurance if nothing else. You poor thing Carrie, hope u and your family feel better soon.

Is anyone else feeling a bit strange about approaching the end of pregnancy? I'm feeling a mix of nerves/excitement/apprehension and wanting to simultaneously slow down and speed up the next two weeks... it's very strange

ainy · 03-04-2018 9:47am

History Queen wrote:

Is anyone else feeling a bit strange about approaching the end of pregnancy? I'm feeling a mix of nerves/excitement/apprehension and wanting to simultaneously slow down and speed up the next two weeks... it's very strange

I would be feeling the nerves and apprehension for the delivery, excitement about meeting the baby and wanting that to come sooner but I also feel not ready as our house isn't going to be ready for about 5/6 weeks and baby due in 3! Some days I want it to speed up and others I want it to be further away!!
At least we are at this end of things!

History Queen · 03-04-2018 11:29am

That's exactly it Ainy... mad mixed emotions!

Carrie6OD · 03-04-2018 6:45pm

History Queen wrote: »

That's exactly it Ainy... mad mixed emotions!

Really mixed emotions... it’s my 3rd and I’m still terrified of what’s coming! Not just the birth but the whole life upheaval, breast feeding etc but on the other hand I’m so excited to see what I’m having, what s/he looks like... hormones must be off the scale!

Blingy · 04-04-2018 7:17am

Anyone else with a baby that hasn't dropped yet? I'm due on the 30th and baby still feels high.

History Queen · 04-04-2018 7:20am

Blingy wrote: »

Anyone else with a baby that hasn't dropped yet? I'm due on the 30th and baby still feels high.

I only feel like mine has dropped in the last week or so and I'm due 18th

Blingy · 04-04-2018 7:32am

History Queen wrote: »

I only feel like mine has dropped in the last week or so and I'm due 18th

Thank you. My first had dropped much earlier so was just wondering.

Due April 2018

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