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The Pregnancy Chat Thread!

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    #6572
    elly123
    Registered Users Posts: 507 ✭✭✭elly123


    Its so exciting Princessa and Rach, hopefully you will have baby in your arms at some stage today or tomorrow and be home in time for Santa :)


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    #6573
    Rachineire
    Registered Users Posts: 1,064 ✭✭✭Rachineire


    Thanks ladies!! I'm really hoping that this is the start of it all! These definitely feel different than braxton hicks pains alright!

    about going into the hospital...they kind of give you guidelines but there are no hard or fast rules that i can tell so far. I was told consistent contractions every 3-4 minutes for several hours on your first. Also if you waters break that would be a time to go in. But most women's waters don't go in early labour, or even until right at the end. The midwife told me on the phone if I wasn't coping to call them back. She was saying that it could stop for a couple of hours and even start back again. Was saying that the pains should get stronger as well. kinda hard to judge because pain is pain though!


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    #6574
    MurdyWurdy
    Closed Accounts Posts: 3,043 ✭✭✭MurdyWurdy


    Rachineire wrote: »
    Thanks ladies!! I'm really hoping that this is the start of it all! These definitely feel different than braxton hicks pains alright!

    about going into the hospital...they kind of give you guidelines but there are no hard or fast rules that i can tell so far. I was told consistent contractions every 3-4 minutes for several hours on your first. Also if you waters break that would be a time to go in. But most women's waters don't go in early labour, or even until right at the end. The midwife told me on the phone if I wasn't coping to call them back. She was saying that it could stop for a couple of hours and even start back again. Was saying that the pains should get stronger as well. kinda hard to judge because pain is pain though!

    Ooh, keep us informed anyway (when you can obviously!). It's so nice to hear about everyone's experiences and share this with you :)


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    #6575
    Tigerton
    Registered Users Posts: 160 ✭✭Tigerton


    Very exciting ladies. Best of luck and keep us updated when you can :D


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    #6576
    Tigeress
    Registered Users Posts: 1,185 ✭✭✭Tigeress


    Rach that's so exciting!!! Hope all is moving well for you and Princessa and we'll hear some exciting news soon :D


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    #6577
    dublinlady
    Registered Users Posts: 1,992 ✭✭✭dublinlady


    Good luck Rach and Princessa!!!
    Very exciting 24 hrs ahead!!! Will be thinking of ye!


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    #6578
    dublinlady
    Registered Users Posts: 1,992 ✭✭✭dublinlady


    I did a wacky thing today.....

    Changed from semi private to private today..... Think unjust got I we whelmed by the fear of the vbac so close to the last section... Not that the care is any different on the day but my consultant will be there - and he knows my wishes and fears so I think mentally it is making it easier for me knowing that!
    It's a waste of hard earned money really... All my savings... BUT the peace of mind it's given me is priceless! Also if its 50:50 ill end up with a section I'd like my own room. I didn't sleep a wink the last time for the 4 nights and got early discharge from all the babies crying - mine too if course!! They were like playing tag....!!

    Anyway bug decision but I'm happy with it. We really don't have a lot to buy this time around as everything still here from Aine - we even have a buggy that converts to double - So we can just about afford it.

    Still part of me is laughing at myself for being so ridiculous!


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    #6579
    Tigerton
    Registered Users Posts: 160 ✭✭Tigerton


    Hi ladies.

    Had my 38 week check up today. Blood pressure was very high so they are keeping me in. Again. This is the third time iv had to stay in from it.

    I'm miserable. I'd just like to go home to my own bed and hang out with the cats :(


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    #6580
    Tigeress
    Registered Users Posts: 1,185 ✭✭✭Tigeress


    Tigerton wrote: »
    Hi ladies.

    Had my 38 week check up today. Blood pressure was very high so they are keeping me in. Again. This is the third time iv had to stay in from it.

    I'm miserable. I'd just like to go home to my own bed and hang out with the cats :(


    Awe sorry to hear about the BP Tig! Hopefully it'll be improved tomorrow and you can get home! On my last Preg I ended up in hospital a few times and I hated it.. Especially cause everyone had their babies and I didn't! Did you bring earplugs so you can get some sleep?

    DL fair play hun! If ya feel tht it gives you better piece of mind then go for it! I was very panicky myself at the thoughts of a VBAC and now that I know it's a section I think I'm more scared cause last time was so awful.. I'm really hoping this time will be easier! Only 16 days to go for me now :) getting so close and still haven't gotten everything sorted :o I'm sure we'll get there though hehe

    I had my check up today and all is going good, felt a little better in myself with the SPD too which is good :) they want me back next week on the 27th which is my little fella's 1st birthday :( I tried to talk them out of it but they wanna see me.. The appoints are only in the afternoon which is when his party is organised for & they won't let me go the next week cause that's when my section is.. Guess he'll be having a late birthday party!


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    #6581
    Tigerton
    Registered Users Posts: 160 ✭✭Tigerton


    Thanks Tigeress! Yeah it's just frustrating. I think they're just going to increase my blood pressure medication and monitor me. So fingers crossed they let me go in the morning!

    Aw that sucks about your apt date. It's always the one day that's not so suitable! Hopefully itl go quickly and you'll be home early for your little ones party. And at least now the end is very near and you don't have long to wait!!! :D


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    #6582
    dublinlady
    Registered Users Posts: 1,992 ✭✭✭dublinlady


    Oh Tigerton u poor thing :( Hopefully it comes down again soon! Hope you get some sleep in there, maybe an ipod or something to drown out background noise would help with sleep? Id be using it whilst u still can as soon youll be listening out for a baby :)

    Tigress - thats just ridiculous....i mean i know they are doing it all for your own good - but surely a little compassion wouldnt go astray and let u go the day before or after!! but as you say - little N is so small he wont know any better and you can have it later! Cant believe N is one and babs two arriving in 16 days!!! Its going to br brilliant :) Ill be tracking your progress!! Dont worry about the section - itll be fine - you know how to cope better with it this time - in that you know what ways to move about afterwards etc to minimise soreness - you know all the tricks of the trade like holding it when coughing our laughing etc - the big job will be to keeo N from jumping on it :p I know A thinks the bump is a bounceboard at the moment so id say we'll struggle with that too!!
    Im the same - nervous of a section but only cos i want the quicker recovery of a natural birth - im so nervous about rupture tho that im preparing myself for either way! The main thing is our little babs come out healthy and happy and we get back to our number ones in the best shape we can be to start the fun times that are ahead ;)


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    #6583
    Rachineire
    Registered Users Posts: 1,064 ✭✭✭Rachineire


    Still at home getting pains...mostly 6 minutes apart all day....tapered off for a few hours this evening and have come back stronger. Hoping baby makes appearance in the next 12 hours....exhausting!

    I'll be delighted if I don't have to be induced though....this is just taking forever! I swear this is only because I'm such an impatient person....first lesson in parenthood...baby does things on his schedule and not mine!


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    #6584
    Moonbeam
    Moderators, Education Moderators, Society & Culture Moderators Posts: 18,952 Mod ✭✭✭✭Moonbeam


    oooh so exciting girls:)

    Tigerton - *hugs*

    I am not back in the hospital for 2 weeks so baby should be long here:) (hopefully)


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    #6585
    Thumby
    Registered Users Posts: 1,143 ✭✭✭Thumby


    Awww so excited for ye princessa and rach if things haven't progressed enough before yer inductions good luck today. Xoxoxoxo
    Tig thats a right pain about your pb hope it settles down and you get home today.


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    #6586
    Tigerton
    Registered Users Posts: 160 ✭✭Tigerton


    Thanks ladies. The good thing is that they increased my blood pressure meds last night and BP is coming down a bit so might get out of here today (I will be so happy to get home). OH was away last night so I'm pretty sure the cats hate me now for abandoning them! :D


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    #6587
    Rachineire
    Registered Users Posts: 1,064 ✭✭✭Rachineire


    Sebastian Bryan James was born at 7:20 this morning weighing a whopping 8.9lbs! I'm beat!,


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    #6588
    MurdyWurdy
    Closed Accounts Posts: 3,043 ✭✭✭MurdyWurdy


    Rachineire wrote: »
    Sebastian Bryan James was born at 7:20 this morning weighing a whopping 8.9lbs! I'm beat!,

    Yay!!! Congratulations. I love love love the name as well. :D


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    #6589
    Digs
    Registered Users Posts: 2,102 ✭✭✭Digs


    Aww beautiful Rach! He is finally here! Congrats to you and your oh, best Christmas present ever :)


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    #6590
    MurdyWurdy
    Closed Accounts Posts: 3,043 ✭✭✭MurdyWurdy


    Tigerton wrote: »
    Thanks ladies. The good thing is that they increased my blood pressure meds last night and BP is coming down a bit so might get out of here today (I will be so happy to get home). OH was away last night so I'm pretty sure the cats hate me now for abandoning them! :D

    The cats will forgive you when they see you, I'm sure. I have a clingy cat at home who hates being left alone as well. Hopefully you get home today and the BP keeps coming down.


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    #6591
    MurdyWurdy
    Closed Accounts Posts: 3,043 ✭✭✭MurdyWurdy


    Also, 8lbs 9 :eek: No wonder you were uncomfortable!


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    #6592
    missymad
    Registered Users Posts: 102 ✭✭missymad


    o congrats rach thats great news :) u can really enjoy xmas now.. hope babs is good now and u get a bit of rest to recharge a little bit.


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    #6593
    Sittingpretty
    Closed Accounts Posts: 4,872 ✭✭✭Sittingpretty


    Rachineire wrote: »
    Sebastian Bryan James was born at 7:20 this morning weighing a whopping 8.9lbs! I'm beat!,

    Lovely news!

    Enjoy the mayhem! :)


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    #6594
    yellow hen
    Registered Users Posts: 4,029 ✭✭✭yellow hen


    Ah congratulations Rach...Nothing too shabby about that weight ;) Little bruiser! Hope you're feeling good. xx


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    #6595
    MurdyWurdy
    Closed Accounts Posts: 3,043 ✭✭✭MurdyWurdy


    Yellow Hen - your username gives me cravings. Where we used to live there was this gorgeous noodle place that did a dish called "yellow noodles". I've been craving them for a while and can't find anywhere in Dublin that does them! Everytime I see your name I think, mmm yellow noodles with chicken. :D

    I've looked up a recipe but you need to buy yellow ghee and that seems like a lit of work!


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    #6596
    Tigeress
    Registered Users Posts: 1,185 ✭✭✭Tigeress


    Rachineire wrote: »
    Sebastian Bryan James was born at 7:20 this morning weighing a whopping 8.9lbs! I'm beat!,


    Yey :D absolutley delighted for you Rach! Hope everything went well! Enjoy every minute of him :) well done hun xxx


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    #6597
    Thumby
    Registered Users Posts: 1,143 ✭✭✭Thumby


    Rachineire wrote: »
    Sebastian Bryan James was born at 7:20 this morning weighing a whopping 8.9lbs! I'm beat!,

    Massive congrats Rach, so delighted for you. And wow that's most def a big babs. Hope ye both manage to get a bit of rest and then get home xoxoxoxoxoxooxox


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    #6598
    meggysmom
    Registered Users Posts: 300 ✭✭meggysmom


    Congrats racheneire,well done,beautiful name too:)


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    #6599
    Tigerton
    Registered Users Posts: 160 ✭✭Tigerton


    MurdyWurdy wrote: »

    The cats will forgive you when they see you, I'm sure. I have a clingy cat at home who hates being left alone as well. Hopefully you get home today and the BP keeps coming down.

    Thanks MurdyWurdy. It hasn't come down enough yet to go home so looks like I'm in for another night but fingers crossed the next time I'm in il be having my baby.

    Congrats to all the new mammies. Very exciting stuff!!


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    #6600
    MurdyWurdy
    Closed Accounts Posts: 3,043 ✭✭✭MurdyWurdy


    Tigerton wrote: »
    Thanks MurdyWurdy. It hasn't come down enough yet to go home so looks like I'm in for another night but fingers crossed the next time I'm in il be having my baby.

    Congrats to all the new mammies. Very exciting stuff!!

    You might need a peace offering for the cats so - mine is into chicken in a big way :)

    and yes, fingers crossed next time you're in it'll be because bubs is on the way!


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    #6601
    elly123
    Registered Users Posts: 507 ✭✭✭elly123


    Big Congrats Rach that's fantastic news, hope you and babs are doing good :)


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