April 2021 Babies Club

donkey10 · 15-12-2020 4:28pm

Danzy wrote: »

in Cork Regional.

My partner emailed them.

Just called limerick maternity and all good to go he is allowed in this evening

April21 · 15-12-2020 9:24pm

How did it go Donkey10? Must have been lovely to have your partner there. Too late for us unfortunately! Did they do a 3D pic for you?

@Danzy I bet you are excited to go to a scan, have you gone to one in this pregnancy before? It must be hugely difficult for partners in this journey at the moment. My partner would love to come to appointments, I know he would. We had a private scan at 13 weeks which he really enjoyed. But I do fear that he feels left out.

Danzy · 15-12-2020 9:53pm

April21 wrote: »

How did it go Donkey10? Must have been lovely to have your partner there. Too late for us unfortunately! Did they do a 3D pic for you?

@Danzy I bet you are excited to go to a scan, have you gone to one in this pregnancy before? It must be hugely difficult for partners in this journey at the moment. My partner would love to come to appointments, I know he would. We had a private scan at 13 weeks which he really enjoyed. But I do fear that he feels left out.

I am to be honest.

I've been to no meeting of any kind.

I didn't mind though I have missed out. It's not ideal but that's the way it must be for now. Just glad things are going ok.

Really enjoy the little kicks and bopping and really looking forward to hearing the heart beat.

donkey10 · 15-12-2020 11:47pm

April21 wrote: »

How did it go Donkey10? Must have been lovely to have your partner there. Too late for us unfortunately! Did they do a 3D pic for you?

@Danzy I bet you are excited to go to a scan, have you gone to one in this pregnancy before? It must be hugely difficult for partners in this journey at the moment. My partner would love to come to appointments, I know he would. We had a private scan at 13 weeks which he really enjoyed. But I do fear that he feels left out.

ALL went well thank.god. got a few 3d pics of the face. Very different to the normal ultrasound pics! Its nice to have the partners there at least they are part of it. Hopefully the restrictions will be lifted somewhat as time goes on especially coming closer to the labour

April21 · 23-01-2021 11:59pm

Hi everyone, all very quiet here! I’m into the third trimester now, anyone else? It’s all getting very real. Have a travel system, co-sleeper and a few other bits sorted now thankfully.

maca13 · 25-01-2021 3:56pm

Hi! Im in my third trimester also! Im getting alot of stuff from my SIL but looking into monitors and movement mats this week! Have been reading up on hospital bag tips. Plenty of movement from baba...especially late at night...we are in for trouble with this night owl!!

donkey10 · 25-01-2021 10:58pm

Another week to go before in the third trimester. I need to start taking out the baby stuff to give it a good clean.

How has anyone cleaned / washed buggies ( carry basket), car seats and newborn cots (I had the next to me chicco previously).

Whats the best way to wash the them and the material?

maca13 · 26-01-2021 11:05am

A friend of mine brought hers to a guy who valets cars?! He steamed cleaned them for her.

donkey10 · 26-01-2021 10:21pm

maca13 wrote: »

A friend of mine brought hers to a guy who valets cars?! He steamed cleaned them for her.

Hmm interesting never heard of that before! Makes sense though!

maca13 · 27-01-2021 3:17pm

Has anyone noticed the difference in the prices of stuff on Amazon? I was told to register for the German one as there would be no excise, but the difference in price between the UK one and the German one for the exact same, brand, make and model of monitor is streets apart (both brand new), even adding on the duty with it come from the UK, its far cheaper...makes no sense! I plan on taking my 14 weeks unpaid so im watching every penny!

donkey10 · 28-01-2021 1:08pm

maca13 wrote: »

Has anyone noticed the difference in the prices of stuff on Amazon? I was told to register for the German one as there would be no excise, but the difference in price between the UK one and the German one for the exact same, brand, make and model of monitor is streets apart (both brand new), even adding on the duty with it come from the UK, its far cheaper...makes no sense! I plan on taking my 14 weeks unpaid so im watching every penny!

Hadn't copped this but then again I haven't bought anything on it since before Christmas. I got waterwipes and two holder caddys for nappies then and they were good value. I usually get my waterwipes from Earthmother.ie - irish brand and website - they always seemed to be the cheapest when you bulk buy the largest pack there.

What sort of things are you buying? Have you looked at any Irish sites...there are a good few sales online on the irish sites at the moment that you might be able to pick a few things up

bee06 · 28-01-2021 4:08pm

maca13 wrote: »

Has anyone noticed the difference in the prices of stuff on Amazon? I was told to register for the German one as there would be no excise, but the difference in price between the UK one and the German one for the exact same, brand, make and model of monitor is streets apart (both brand new), even adding on the duty with it come from the UK, its far cheaper...makes no sense! I plan on taking my 14 weeks unpaid so im watching every penny!

Amazon are Irish VAT registered so you pay the Vat/Customs at checkout and no other charges after.

April21 · 29-01-2021 1:04pm

I tried to look at the german amazon recently but found it didn't have the same choice as the UK amazon and I have Prime so UK amazon working out cheaper for stuff. Even with the VAT/Customs. Small items also don't have extra charges. So if using Prime, can order items individually to save charges on the whole order if that make sense

Insect Overlord · 08-02-2021 1:28am

I probably should have started posting in here many months ago! We got our big news back in August. Due in the middle of April (once everything keeps going to schedule). I think I was in shock for a few months, but I'm getting used to the idea of being a dad now.

I even felt a kick for the first time on Saturday.

donkey10 · 10-02-2021 9:58pm

Anyone know of how the restrictions will work in the hospitals? I wonder by April will they have eased up a bit? At the moment are partners literally only allowed in just your pushing

April21 · 14-02-2021 10:49pm

Insect Overlord wrote: »

I probably should have started posting in here many months ago! We got our big news back in August. Due in the middle of April (once everything keeps going to schedule). I think I was in shock for a few months, but I'm getting used to the idea of being a dad now. I even felt a kick for the first time on Saturday.

Congrats and welcome Insect Overlord!

April21 · 14-02-2021 10:56pm

donkey10 wrote: »

Anyone know of how the restrictions will work in the hospitals? I wonder by April will they have eased up a bit? At the moment are partners literally only allowed in just your pushing

I'm booked in the Coombe and they revised their restrictions on Friday. So birth partner can come to the delivery suite once you have been admitted there and have a negative swab. Unfortunatly if Mum has a positive swab, she wont be able to have a birth partner which I found out today. Mum is swabbed on admission to the delivery suite and the result is fasttracked and take about an hour to come back apparently according to the midwife who spoke to us during antenatal classes. If swab is negative, birth partner can then come in. So hopefully I get a negative swab....... I don't know if this is the same in the other Dublin hospitals.

Also partners can visit now on the antenatal and postnatal ward for 2 hours per day now. I think from 2-4 which is a relief. Partners can also attend the 20 week scan which we are way past now. I'm really thankful that we had a private scan at 13 weeks and included my partner. He doesn't complain but I'd imagine he is feeling quite left out and would love to come to appointments etc. But trying to include him in other ways like talking to bump, feeling for movements etc.

BOB2017 · 16-02-2021 2:47pm

April21 wrote: »

I'm booked in the Coombe and they revised their restrictions on Friday. So birth partner can come to the delivery suite once you have been admitted there and have a negative swab. Unfortunatly if Mum has a positive swab, she wont be able to have a birth partner which I found out today. Mum is swabbed on admission to the delivery suite and the result is fasttracked and take about an hour to come back apparently according to the midwife who spoke to us during antenatal classes. If swab is negative, birth partner can then come in. So hopefully I get a negative swab....... I don't know if this is the same in the other Dublin hospitals.

Also partners can visit now on the antenatal and postnatal ward for 2 hours per day now. I think from 2-4 which is a relief. Partners can also attend the 20 week scan which we are way past now. I'm really thankful that we had a private scan at 13 weeks and included my partner. He doesn't complain but I'd imagine he is feeling quite left out and would love to come to appointments etc. But trying to include him in other ways like talking to bump, feeling for movements etc.

I had my baby in the Coombe on Sunday morning, and can confirm exactly that this is how it works!!! My baby arrived very fast so unfortunately there was no time for a Covid swab before she was born, but as a result they allowed my partner to stay for until they moved me to a ward after she was born, which was about 2 hours.

Having had a baby in the Coombe before I have to say the visiting only being for 2 hours is actually a godsend!! Only the partner means you don’t have some people with heaps of people around the bed on and off all day so there’s more chance to relax.

Good luck to ye all x

Shuukaido · 19-02-2021 11:04am

With shops closed, how are you all going about trying pushchairs/prams before buying? I was hoping to be able to try on March, but it doesn't seem likely now.

Does Boots have any instore?

EDIT: Found Tony Kealys are doing in-store consultations, so booked one with them!

donkey10 · 21-02-2021 12:07am

April21 wrote: »

I'm booked in the Coombe and they revised their restrictions on Friday. So birth partner can come to the delivery suite once you have been admitted there and have a negative swab. Unfortunatly if Mum has a positive swab, she wont be able to have a birth partner which I found out today. Mum is swabbed on admission to the delivery suite and the result is fasttracked and take about an hour to come back apparently according to the midwife who spoke to us during antenatal classes. If swab is negative, birth partner can then come in. So hopefully I get a negative swab....... I don't know if this is the same in the other Dublin hospitals.

Also partners can visit now on the antenatal and postnatal ward for 2 hours per day now. I think from 2-4 which is a relief. Partners can also attend the 20 week scan which we are way past now. I'm really thankful that we had a private scan at 13 weeks and included my partner. He doesn't complain but I'd imagine he is feeling quite left out and would love to come to appointments etc. But trying to include him in other ways like talking to bump, feeling for movements etc.

Thats interesting to know. I'll be attending Limerick maternity so I must find out what is the story with restrictions there now

April21 · 31-03-2021 5:25pm

Hi everyone, tomorrow is the start of April :eek:

Has anyone had their baby yet? I am booked for an induction next week due to a number of issues I have had. So will be induced slightly before my due date which is quite scary to think that in a weeks time we could have baby here! I am still hoping to go myself, baby's head is well down and cervix has started to open according to the examination I had this week so let's see what happens.

Danzy · 31-03-2021 5:56pm

Induction date of April 11th given here, unless something happens.

Good luck.

Insect Overlord · 31-03-2021 5:56pm

April21 wrote: »

Hi everyone, tomorrow is the start of April :eek:

Has anyone had their baby yet? I am booked for an induction next week due to a number of issues I have had. So will be induced slightly before my due date which is quite scary to think that in a weeks time we could have baby here!

We're looking at Friday here! Mammy in our case is also getting induced, starting early tomorrow, but at 38 weeks everybody feels as ready as we'll ever be. :pac:

donkey10 · 31-03-2021 6:44pm

Insect Overlord wrote: »

We're looking at Friday here! Mammy in our case is also getting induced, starting early tomorrow, but at 38 weeks everybody feels as ready as we'll ever be. :pac:

Going to be induced at 38 weeks also if I haven't gone myself. Was also induced on my first baby and had an extremely long labour. Baby ended up in neonatal.
Bit worried 38 weeks is too soon if I haven't gone. Only reason for it is size of the baby.

Whats everyone else's thoughts on induction who is having one?

lauramc58 · 01-04-2021 9:36am

donkey10 wrote: »

Going to be induced at 38 weeks also if I haven't gone myself. Was also induced on my first baby and had an extremely long labour. Baby ended up in neonatal.
Bit worried 38 weeks is too soon if I haven't gone. Only reason for it is size of the baby.

Whats everyone else's thoughts on induction who is having one?

Hiya,
It sounds like we’re in the same boat! I was induced on my first and had a very long labour and I’m being induced on Tuesday at 38+4 because of baby’s size and one or two more things. I’m very excited to have baby with me sooner rather than later as I’m very uncomfortable the last week or so but I’m also scared about the induction as they checked my cervix last week and it was still high. Hopefully the induction works alto quicker this time!

Insect Overlord · 01-04-2021 10:04am

Met a great friend of mine in the hospital carpark this morning. His wife was due last week but is also being induced today. Love coincidences like that.

maca13 · 01-04-2021 10:43am

Wow best of luck everyone being induced...im paddling my own canoe!! Had a GP appt this morning and i just asked her thoughts on visits if restrictions ease soon etc...she said if it was her baby...unless someone was fully vaccinated then its a complete NO...i have a very pushy MIL...VERY...more stressed about here than the labour.

lauramc58 · 01-04-2021 10:58am

Insect Overlord wrote: »

We're looking at Friday here! Mammy in our case is also getting induced, starting early tomorrow, but at 38 weeks everybody feels as ready as we'll ever be. :pac:

Good luck!! Wishing you guys a nice speedy and safe delivery!!

lauramc58 · 01-04-2021 11:05am

maca13 wrote: »

Wow best of luck everyone being induced...im paddling my own canoe!! Had a GP appt this morning and i just asked her thoughts on visits if restrictions ease soon etc...she said if it was her baby...unless someone was fully vaccinated then its a complete NO...i have a very pushy MIL...VERY...more stressed about here than the labour.

Ugh, sorry you have to deal with this on top of labour!! Last time I wanted no visitors in the hospital and I’m kind of happy there is a good excuse this time! When you get home could you get your partner to tell her it’s doctors orders?

maca13 · 01-04-2021 11:36am

lauramc58 wrote: »

Ugh, sorry you have to deal with this on top of labour!! Last time I wanted no visitors in the hospital and I’m kind of happy there is a good excuse this time! When you get home could you get your partner to tell her it’s doctors orders?

Yep il be quoting my GP...sternly.:D

donkey10 · 01-04-2021 12:28pm

lauramc58 wrote: »

Hiya,
It sounds like we’re in the same boat! I was induced on my first and had a very long labour and I’m being induced on Tuesday at 38+4 because of baby’s size and one or two more things. I’m very excited to have baby with me sooner rather than later as I’m very uncomfortable the last week or so but I’m also scared about the induction as they checked my cervix last week and it was still high. Hopefully the induction works alto quicker this time!

Yes very similar stories! I've been told second one is quicker but then I know someone on her 4th and she went totally overdue and a very long labour.
I'm very afraid of another long labour as I thought been induced at 38 weeks seemed early I was 39 weeks induced with my first one.
Pelvis and hips really at me in the last week.

Did you have a sweep done?

donkey10 · 01-04-2021 12:37pm

maca13 wrote: »

Wow best of luck everyone being induced...im paddling my own canoe!! Had a GP appt this morning and i just asked her thoughts on visits if restrictions ease soon etc...she said if it was her baby...unless someone was fully vaccinated then its a complete NO...i have a very pushy MIL...VERY...more stressed about here than the labour.

I'll be in the same boat....have a MIL that just drops in when she feels like it. Comes in around half 8 at night when I'm trying to get my toddler down and then drives him cracked before bed. Drives me Insane. Also has no concept of the whole CV going around. She maintains we are family yet she is a carer meeting loads of people every day whereas I had been working from home.

Being in laws basically doesn't make us 'family'and ok to be visiting especially when I'm high risk. Drives me mental.

Was the same with my first baba. Playing pass the parcel with her. Whereas when my mother came up in the morning it was to help - i.e. clean the house, cook and clean rather than her annoying. My own family would always have told me when they were coming but MIL thinks she can drop in unannounced.

I know its going to be the same when baba number 2 comes along and I just want to keep visitors etc away for as long as possible when the CV is around. But how do you approach that subject!

donkey10 · 01-04-2021 12:39pm

Insect Overlord wrote: »

We're looking at Friday here! Mammy in our case is also getting induced, starting early tomorrow, but at 38 weeks everybody feels as ready as we'll ever be. :pac:

Best of luck!!

lauramc58 · 01-04-2021 1:41pm

donkey10 wrote: »

Yes very similar stories! I've been told second one is quicker but then I know someone on her 4th and she went totally overdue and a very long labour.
I'm very afraid of another long labour as I thought been induced at 38 weeks seemed early I was 39 weeks induced with my first one.
Pelvis and hips really at me in the last week.

Did you have a sweep done?

No sweep, they checked the cervix and said it was still too closed unfortunately. The consultant had said beforehand because it was my second I may only need my waters broken but after the check they said I’ll have to get Propess. Hopefully we both have nice quick babies this time

donkey10 · 01-04-2021 3:09pm

lauramc58 wrote: »

No sweep, they checked the cervix and said it was still too closed unfortunately. The consultant had said beforehand because it was my second I may only need my waters broken but after the check they said I’ll have to get Propess. Hopefully we both have nice quick babies this time

Yes hopefully it will be fast fingers crossed!!

Did you have your waters broken artificially last time? I had and thought it was the worst ever. Hoping they won't have to be again and the inducing will cause them to break...thats if that can even happen:-/

lauramc58 · 01-04-2021 3:17pm

donkey10 wrote: »

Yes hopefully it will be fast fingers crossed!!

Did you have your waters broken artificially last time? I had and thought it was the worst ever. Hoping they won't have to be again and the inducing will cause them to break...thats if that can even happen:-/

I did, I found it really hard aswell :-/ I have been trying loads of things to bring on labour naturally but when they told me I was showing no signs I’ve just resigned my self to the fact it may be like last time.....I still have hope though, every little twinge I’m thinking “ yes! This is it!”

donkey10 · 01-04-2021 6:15pm

lauramc58 wrote: »

I did, I found it really hard aswell :-/ I have been trying loads of things to bring on labour naturally but when they told me I was showing no signs I’ve just resigned my self to the fact it may be like last time.....I still have hope though, every little twinge I’m thinking “ yes! This is it!”

It would be great if it did wouldn't it. The very best of luck to you and fingers crossed you will go yourself x

April21 · 02-04-2021 5:15pm

donkey10 wrote: »

I'll be in the same boat....have a MIL that just drops in when she feels like it. Comes in around half 8 at night when I'm trying to get my toddler down and then drives him cracked before bed. Drives me Insane. Also has no concept of the whole CV going around. She maintains we are family yet she is a carer meeting loads of people every day whereas I had been working from home.

Being in laws basically doesn't make us 'family'and ok to be visiting especially when I'm high risk. Drives me mental.

Was the same with my first baba. Playing pass the parcel with her. Whereas when my mother came up in the morning it was to help - i.e. clean the house, cook and clean rather than her annoying. My own family would always have told me when they were coming but MIL thinks she can drop in unannounced.

I know its going to be the same when baba number 2 comes along and I just want to keep visitors etc away for as long as possible when the CV is around. But how do you approach that subject!

Gosh that's really tough donkey10. I wouldn't know how to approach that. I guess I'm lucky on one hand that all family is 1.5hrs away from me, but it would be nice to have them a bit closer.

Looks like there is a few of us looking at being induced! Here's hoping we have quick and straightforward births

Insect Overlord · 06-04-2021 12:34pm

My little girl arrived on Saturday evening. She's even more beautiful than anticipated!

I got to hold her for about 20 minutes after the section, but won't get to see her again until tomorrow. Mammy is also doing well and sending me lots of adorable photos.

Trying to keep myself happy this week thinking of all the nice things we have to look forward to after she comes home, but it's hard to be patient when there's so much excitement.

One of my best friends had good news the same night, in the same ward, about 90 minutes after us. The world needs more happiness at the moment.

donkey10 · 06-04-2021 3:43pm

Insect Overlord wrote: »

My little girl arrived on Saturday evening. She's even more beautiful than anticipated! I got to hold her for about 20 minutes after the section, but won't get to see her again until tomorrow. Mammy is also doing well and sending me lots of adorable photos.

Trying to keep myself happy this week thinking of all the nice things we have to look forward to after she comes home, but it's hard to be patient when there's so much excitement.

One of my best friends had good news the same night, in the same ward, about 90 minutes after us. The world needs more happiness at the moment.

Congrats great news! Wishing ye all the best!

lauramc58 · 11-04-2021 8:44am

Hi everyone!
Had a little boy on Wednesday night weighing 8lbs 12oz. He’s just perfect. We got home yesterday and it’s lovely to be back in my own bed

Best of luck to everyone over the coming weeks!!

donkey10 · 11-04-2021 12:10pm

lauramc58 wrote: »

Hi everyone!
Had a little boy on Wednesday night weighing 8lbs 12oz. He’s just perfect. We got home yesterday and it’s lovely to be back in my own bed
Best of luck to everyone over the coming weeks!!

Congrats delighted to hear! I hope you didn't have too long a labour in the end and the induction managed to bring it on x

April21 · 20-05-2021 6:23pm

Hi everyone how are you all doing? I had a little girl at the beginning of’April, she is going on 7 weeks now. Had an induction in the end and it wasn’t a positive experience for me. Feeding also got off to a disaster of a start and I’m in the process of moving from breastfeeding to formula feeding now. All in all it’s been a very difficult 7 weeks.

donkey10 · 20-05-2021 6:46pm

April21 wrote: »

Hi everyone how are you all doing? I had a little girl at the beginning of’April, she is going on 7 weeks now. Had an induction in the end and it wasn’t a positive experience for me. Feeding also got off to a disaster of a start and I’m in the process of moving from breastfeeding to formula feeding now. All in all it’s been a very difficult 7 weeks.

Congrats! I had a little boy on 22nd. I was induced also but it was my second child so labour went considerably faster than than the first. My first induction didn't go great either - labour was very long. How did it not go well for you? Try not to feel down on yourself. Breast feeding doesn't work for everyone. I went through a week of torn nipples was the worst ever!

Danzy · 20-05-2021 9:16pm

April21 wrote: »

Hi everyone how are you all doing? I had a little girl at the beginning of’April, she is going on 7 weeks now. Had an induction in the end and it wasn’t a positive experience for me. Feeding also got off to a disaster of a start and I’m in the process of moving from breastfeeding to formula feeding now. All in all it’s been a very difficult 7 weeks.

We had a little girl, she is thriving, 5 1/2 weeks. Inductions can be tough. Feeding 9k, had to add in formula, once a day in morning and evening. Milk supply slow to come in.

Probably just the farmer in me but once the child got the colostrum the first few hours, like any mammal, the greatest longer-term benefit is in that few first feeds.

Thank God the tough start is behind you and it'll be smoother on in.

Take care.

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