October 2019 Babies Club

Is it the start of Sept they go back? I saw a mother and her kid out shopping for books and stuff the last day, oh i used to love it when I was a kid but then i remembered how much all the books cost my parents (madness) and the weight of them...Poor kids.... You looking forward to the peace and quite when they go back?

So Dentist is ok then, darn and good I suppose might bite the bullet and make an appointment...

The madness of back to school is real.. but I am so looking forward to them going back for them as well as me.. they miss school and I miss the cleaning in peace time..

I'm gonna work on the hospital bag when they go back to school least then I've less to do for them for awhile anyway..

Had the 30week GP app today!! Not long to go, so all is well little bugger was hard to find as normal she thought he was head down but nope head up and maybe lying crossways or across my belly.. But all is well.. Forgot I must head to the main hos for the chat about VBAC (such a horrible name) or section chat soon enough too im like ahhh do we really need to

iwishihadaname wrote: »

Just wondering does anyone know if I get signed off 2 weeks before I'm supposed to go on maternity leave, does that count as sick leave or do I have to take early maternity leave?

Actually just checked online and its statutory that you start your maternity 2 weeks before due date https://www.citizensinformation.ie/en/employment/employment_rights_and_conditions/leave_and_holidays/maternity_leave.html

As shesty says though many babies especially first ones don't come on their due date and you could lose out on up to a months worth of time with baby

Had a very active baby yesterday he was going ninety ... After a visit to the GP during the week she was saying she thought he was transverse and I think last night he moved again. Was just in bed and he done a big whirl and i felt sick, and had a sharp pain in my lower back (like the pain) was beginning to worry for a bit but all good. Got the best nights sleep I had in a long time..

Even thinking of the pain again I was like mmmm.. Not saying it is too much just for any first time mums but tis just odd i a way how it is so normal and yet you willingly do this and expect the pain (dont worry we are mighty women) Is it easier or harder 2nd time round do ye think? I am feeling an awfull lot more pressure down belly this time thats about it

Yeah the choices most defiantly at least you know what to expect and when.. Just the knowing I was watching one born every min the last day going why why but then you rem the magic ohh that first cuddle.. no matter what

Or even the first meaningful cuddle you get when they are a few months. That first one where they know what they are doing and their arms are so light around you but yet they are holding on... On the weakness

Nearly there!!! My cousin just gave birth to her 4th little girl today and I was like ohhh when is time...Due the 23rd here so waiting patiently... Must say at last though today the skin is just glowing so much better, hopefully this is the end of the spots ... Not feeling too bad here bar the feet but have been trying to relax more... Looking forward to going to the baby fair in Galway in Sept so trying to hold off getting anything until we get to there (it isnt easy)..

Has everyone got what they need for the big arrival .. Started to put bits and pieces in a bag today to get them ready..Hope your feeling great Starlady

Due 22nd and had another scan today. Baby is Bonny, code for big so going to make an effort to cut down on the sugar. Funnily enough I haven’t put in much weight but looks like baba has got it all. Have to start taking iron but haven’t felt too bad with tiredness.

Think I’m pretty sorted, bags are packed for hospital and have most things for first few weeks. Luckily got loads of stuff from my sister and sister in law so only had to buy the smaller bits

Not sure if it is all Supervalues now but got a call from my Mum (forever thinking of us) to say that there was an offer on the newborn pampers in their local one. So she has a few packs for us just incase anyone is looking out for them it is good to get them on offer.. Alsoa the little mini bottles of formula in SMA pre-prepared we found them great for travelling (you didnt have to worry about heating them as you can keep them out) they are on offer again...

Going to try and check our own local one once the weather decides to maybe take a break...

iwishihadaname wrote: »

Why are you holding off buying things? I bought so much clothes, then my SIL turns up with so much clothes that I have enough for triplets now!

Just wondering are ye getting snowsuits for your October babies? We have a footmuff for the pram so not sure if we need a snow suit too.

I was given a couple, one newborn, one 0-3 and a 3-6. I think it depends on your lifestyle. If you like going for walks etc then yes you’d need one. However if most of the time you are out you are in the car or a shopping centre then you probably don’t need it immediately or could get away with a bigger one that would longer. Sure winter went on til may this year

I'd wait if i were you. Considering the amount of stuff ive been given with tags still attached its not like they get much wear out of them. Sure if you decide you want one you can pick them up so easily online or even get someone to pop into dunnes or penneys for you.

Hope you get sorted iwishihadaname, take all the time you can. If you need it you need it.. P&Cream sorry to hear you have been stuck down, my cousin had the same and it was quite nasty i dont think she could drive or anything like that.. Fair deuce to ye ladies for putting up with all this and working.. What can they do for you then for it?

Oh im the same i have a way to do things and if tisnt done that way, im like well ill just do it myself (not to be mean) but if I left it, it would annoying me more.. I have been describe as anal once or twice haha, but at least I know what i want...

So jealous now to hear ye are all ready to go.. Really wish we were sorted but for once im like nope nope tis fine...I suppose having herself makes it easier as I know what we will need...Just on the lookout for the car seat, nearly done it to myself and got a rather good deal with a buggy and all that goes but sure we have one, so it will only be sitting there so just focusing on the maxi cozi...

Regards the snow suits, have to say we used them i think once or twice, i would not be going out spending a lot of money on one for sure.. Get one second hand if you can, that and jackets..

Madness, our little one was very warm all the time anyway but jes between trying to get the jacket on her, then you have to take it off if you are putting her in the car seat, put it back on when you take her out etc..Found cardis were the best thing, or just a lightweight one from Pennys was the best one we got... I have three perfect furry ones upstairs that ti really wish i kept the tags on to return, defiantly do this. Even if you open it going ahh that is nice if you have any doubts keep that reciept to take them back.. Also had the foot muff the Wallaboo one which is plenty warm so that always done if she was in the buggy..

Loverly to hear all yer news

how is everyone doing!!! Just had second birthday as a mum and im knackered haha.. Had a loverly weekend, took a trip to Ikea.. Must say was a little disappointed with what they had this time round nothing too exciting but sure still managed to spend enough..

Going to get the hospital bag sorted this week as a must, have to bring down all the baby clothes go through what would do for either and get them washed and ironed... Need to get rid of stuff also the clutter is driving me bonkers already... Swelling is massive too between the legs and the hands they look huge

Would they offer an EVC this early on then, or well silly as they did but thought they would wait. Is your due date early Oct? I know the Doc and Midwife said ours was tranverse but said not to panic that there was loads of time..

Oh ok, i get you ah fingers crossed it will turn for you... Have you tried a few of the exercises or the birthing ball to maybe encourge it? There are a good few yoga related positions too that make sense... You hear so many stories about how they move about, a friends sisters baby was going 90 before it was due to be delivered and kept moving the docs would move it back and it would turn again.. She said they were gobsmacked...

Had a rest day yesterday and the baby must have felt it and it did not stop moving all day was going mad!! which is great as i thought it was being a bit quite.. Noticed a bit of colostrum aswell today I was like yes they are working

Was just looking up and How to change your baby into a birthday ball, comes up ... Oh dear... Sorry for that, I as sure there were a few exercises the doula said that you could use to the ball for to encourage the baby to move into poistion.. I hope something works for you plenty of time still...

This weather here is just really not making the days any better or go faster