****April 2019 Mummies****

[night owl]

I’ll be 37+4 Mrs G. Only 64 days to go... not that I’m counting or anything...
So glad you got to hear your baby’s HB night owl, hopefully you get your results back soon! Xx

Thanks lovely, how cool that you know pretty much what date baby will arrive! I think you are the first out of all of us then so you can report back how easy it was to reassure us all

 

[JomoMama]

I certainly will, I am getting an epidural though so my story might not be an accurate representation of childbirth haha! Xx

 

[Rubyredslipper]

Well when I saw my consultant at 20 weeks I was told I had to go on a Vbac clinic to discuss options. I told him I wasn't changing my mind and I wanted a section.
Midwife had told me it's optional and I don't have to go so I've cancelled it.
Meanwhile, my mate who is now 20 weeks (I'm 27+5) had her apt on Monday ta same hospital but different consultant and had her section booked in no problem!!!
Talk about furious. I'm back on Monday and won't be leaving without my date!

 

[IVW]

Ha ha yes I totally should have said these are partly tears of frustration that I had to wait so long to hear her heartbeat when everyone else got to listen months ago! It was lovely though, I’m looking forward to hearing it again in 2 weeks time

My pram and ‘travel system’ is getting delivered on Tuesday too it’s all starting to get a bit real

Getting so nervous about labour now! Has anyone seen any good books or apps or anything which might be useful to a first-timer? Xx

I love hearing his heartbeat, i know hes ok in there as he likes to give me a regular rolly polly but theres just something about a heartbeat

My oh couldnt help himself and went and collected ours a few days ago - its nicer than i remember, thank god! I also did my first baby wash and sterilised some bottles as well - just thought theres no time like the present, so get stuff done when i can. I honestly dont think it will hit me until he is here

My friend recommended 'the positive birthing book' she said it was amazing! unfortunately for her she did hypno birthday amongst other things and he ended up being breach, so ended in a c section, how annoying but he arrived safe and sound, and thats all that matters. I am still going with 'what will be will be, i will just push when i need to and scream as loud as i can to help' I have totally got this x

 

[night owl]

I love hearing his heartbeat, i know hes ok in there as he likes to give me a regular rolly polly but theres just something about a heartbeat

My oh couldnt help himself and went and collected ours a few days ago - its nicer than i remember, thank god! I also did my first baby wash and sterilised some bottles as well - just thought theres no time like the present, so get stuff done when i can. I honestly dont think it will hit me until he is here

My friend recommended 'the positive birthing book' she said it was amazing! unfortunately for her she did hypno birthday amongst other things and he ended up being breach, so ended in a c section, how annoying but he arrived safe and sound, and thats all that matters. I am still going with 'what will be will be, i will just push when i need to and scream as loud as i can to help' I have totally got this x

Ha ha that’s my plan too! I’m just going to turn up at the hospital and see how it goes

I will have a look at that book at least it might give me an idea what to expect x

 

[Mummymoreton]

Hey girl's gm catching up!
Hope everyone is ok? Currently sitting at the doctor's having my glucose tolerance test...puke! Been busy with work and kids and feeling so tired. Work really taking it out of me.
I was on antibiotics last week for urine infection felt a bit naff bit other than that plodding on. Can't believe we are reaching 3rd trimester already!!!
I don't feel prepared at all. I have started buying the milk starter packs for the hospital and I have a drawer of baby thing's. Still can't decide if I need a double or can cope with a single driving me nuts!
Other than that I am starving as we speak I put the baby in nursery for the morning so he didn't have to wait with me so plan on going for a fat maccies after here haha!!! Xxx

 

[night owl]

Hey girl's gm catching up!
Hope everyone is ok? Currently sitting at the doctor's having my glucose tolerance test...puke! Been busy with work and kids and feeling so tired. Work really taking it out of me.
I was on antibiotics last week for urine infection felt a bit naff bit other than that plodding on. Can't believe we are reaching 3rd trimester already!!!
I don't feel prepared at all. I have started buying the milk starter packs for the hospital and I have a drawer of baby thing's. Still can't decide if I need a double or can cope with a single driving me nuts!
Other than that I am starving as we speak I put the baby in nursery for the morning so he didn't have to wait with me so plan on going for a fat maccies after here haha!!! Xxx

Hope glucose test comes back ok for you, I feel worn out and stressed with work too don’t know how you do it with 4 kids! I struggle getting myself ready and to work on time cos I’m just not a morning person at all so god knows how I’m gonna get a baby ready for nursery too arghh! I’m gonna have to become more motivated and organised lol

Oooh hope you enjoyed your maccys MM, the amount of happy meals I’ve had in the last 4 months is insane

Not heard back from the doctors yet about my urine results and don’t feel unwell so I’m assuming it’s fine but I’ll call them on Monday

One of my friends has just given me a nice Moses basket just needs a new mattress so that’ll save me a bit of cash feeling a bit more prepared now, got my pram coming tues xx

 

[Mummymoreton]

Night owl it was the most amazing maccies ever haha! I was pretty sad sitting in my car on my own eating it like I hadn't been fed! I'm not expecting it to come back positive I had one with baby number 4 and it was fine. And I weigh less than then but still on the curvier side of things.
Haha you know what that's what people say all the time how do I do it?!? I don't know is the answer! You just kinda have to when you have as many kids as I do. I have to be prepared the night before I am in work too with uniforms and clothes laid out. Even breakfast bowls and cups are lined up ready to be used anything just to save time. But you find a routine and it will just work for you. I still run round like the wild woman of Borneo screaming at the kids. And I remembering thinking when I had one it was hard work too. And it is because you have never had a child before But like I said you just find your ways of managing and can never imagine what your life was like before with no kids.
Sounds like your getting pretty organised now! What pram did you decide on? Xxx

 

[night owl]

Night owl it was the most amazing maccies ever haha! I was pretty sad sitting in my car on my own eating it like I hadn't been fed! I'm not expecting it to come back positive I had one with baby number 4 and it was fine. And I weigh less than then but still on the curvier side of things.
Haha you know what that's what people say all the time how do I do it?!? I don't know is the answer! You just kinda have to when you have as many kids as I do. I have to be prepared the night before I am in work too with uniforms and clothes laid out. Even breakfast bowls and cups are lined up ready to be used anything just to save time. But you find a routine and it will just work for you. I still run round like the wild woman of Borneo screaming at the kids. And I remembering thinking when I had one it was hard work too. And it is because you have never had a child before But like I said you just find your ways of managing and can never imagine what your life was like before with no kids.
Sounds like your getting pretty organised now! What pram did you decide on? Xxx

Ha ha there would be a lot of running and around and screaming in my house too if I had 4 kids

I ended up getting the rose gold and black mamas and papas sola2, it’s got the pram, carry cot, car seat, isofix base and a cup holder, I was worried about what prams would fit in the boot of my car but this one folds up smaller then a lot of others and will last a few years too I’ve never pushed a pram in my life before can’t believe I’ll be pushing my baby girl round in it soon enough!

Has anyone been suffering with pelvic and back type pains?
I find if I’ve been sat or laid down for a while my legs and hips just feel really weak when I try to stand up as if I can’t put any weight on them, also turning over in the night hurts my legs and hips, I might mention it to the midwife, I’m just a physical wreck lol cannot wait to finish work for mat leave! Xx

 

[IVW]

Has anyone been suffering with pelvic and back type pains?
I find if I’ve been sat or laid down for a while my legs and hips just feel really weak when I try to stand up as if I can’t put any weight on them, also turning over in the night hurts my legs and hips, I might mention it to the midwife, I’m just a physical wreck lol cannot wait to finish work for mat leave! Xx

My lower back pain is on totally random days and i had one day of, what felt like, growing pains in my legs, but nothing else really.

I can imagine its all just normal stuff you are feeling, but always worth mentioning to your midwife to see if theres anything she can suggest to heal ease it or just make you more comfortable x

 

[JomoMama]

I’ve had hip pain pretty much since 8 weeks and I had physio for it which didn’t help, so I’ve pretty much gotten used to it haha XD but back pain is now creeping in, and honestly I feel so full all the time (not surprisingly as my growth scan at 28 weeks showed my baby to be 2lb 15oz already!) the only thing that helps is lying down on my side.
Also random question, but has anyone been eating tuna regularly? I know on the NHS website it says you can have up to 4 cans of tuna a week, but I’ve been avoiding it *just* incase. But honestly it’s my biggest craving ever!!! All I want is a big fat tuna and cheese panini or tuna pasta or tuna jacket potatoes! Xx

 

[IVW]

I’ve had hip pain pretty much since 8 weeks and I had physio for it which didn’t help, so I’ve pretty much gotten used to it haha XD but back pain is now creeping in, and honestly I feel so full all the time (not surprisingly as my growth scan at 28 weeks showed my baby to be 2lb 15oz already!) the only thing that helps is lying down on my side.
Also random question, but has anyone been eating tuna regularly? I know on the NHS website it says you can have up to 4 cans of tuna a week, but I’ve been avoiding it *just* incase. But honestly it’s my biggest craving ever!!! All I want is a big fat tuna and cheese panini or tuna pasta or tuna jacket potatoes! Xx

I would crack on and feed that tuna need you have

Just dont exceed 4 cans of tuna a week - pregnant or not, the high mercury content isnt great.x

 

[JomoMama]

I had a tuna and cheese panini for lunch and oh my goodness it was the best thing ever! Haha xx

 

[Charlotte1993]

Anyone in this thread wants to join my WhatsApp group chat I've made? (Anyone can join, whatever your DD is) if so please private message me your mobile number. (Must have WhatsApp) x