My husband's a fatty but he wouldn't dare eat the snacks unless we'd packed them for both of us and we were both having them haha. If he knew I'd packed something for me he wouldn't touch it (unless it was caramel and then he wouldn't be able to help himself)
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Those protein bars from Graze are really good.....they have lots of different flavours and they give you loads of energy. My OH would quite happily steal my food while I was mid-contraction! lol
Having said that, I threw up all of my snacks last time, so I think I might avoid eating too much this time round until after the baby has arrived, it seems pointless!
Having said that, I threw up all of my snacks last time, so I think I might avoid eating too much this time round until after the baby has arrived, it seems pointless!
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Hi ladies, hope you're all doing well
I'm 36 weeks today, oh my god not long left now!
Have been hiding away the last couple of weeks due to trying to focus on getting last minute stuff ready and slowly working through my long list, feels never ending!
Had my last growth scan yesterday and he's still head down and weighing in at roughly 6.5lbs, so seem to be on track.
Got the health visitor coming over tomorrow morning for the first time and I have no idea what to expect, do I need to prep anything or is it just a general chit chat?
Bought (under recommendation from some friends) some raspberry leaf tea as they have said it's good to help reduce labour time and makes contractions stronger, so I'm going to start drinking that tomorrow. Anyone else drunk that before?
I don't know about you lot, but I'm getting a bit impatient now about meeting my little man.
I'm 36 weeks today, oh my god not long left now!
Have been hiding away the last couple of weeks due to trying to focus on getting last minute stuff ready and slowly working through my long list, feels never ending!
Had my last growth scan yesterday and he's still head down and weighing in at roughly 6.5lbs, so seem to be on track.
Got the health visitor coming over tomorrow morning for the first time and I have no idea what to expect, do I need to prep anything or is it just a general chit chat?
Bought (under recommendation from some friends) some raspberry leaf tea as they have said it's good to help reduce labour time and makes contractions stronger, so I'm going to start drinking that tomorrow. Anyone else drunk that before?
I don't know about you lot, but I'm getting a bit impatient now about meeting my little man.
I have a bag packed with snacks. Mostly bars, almond flour crackers, some bottled tea, etc. I have to get the baby clothes out of the garage and wash them and put those in, too. And then I think we're set. We have 3 hospital bags: one for me and DH, one for the baby, and one for food, haha! I mostly worry about having snacks for AFTER baby is born. I don't want to rely on hospital food only, I want to have exactly what I want.
Still waiting on test results for my oldest. Her sleep has been atrocious lately. She's in an awful cycle of insomnia (takes her 2ish hours to fall asleep each night, no matter what I do) and waking way too early, then being in a WRETCHED mood. This morning I could hardly peel her off the kitchen floor; she was lying there wrapped in a blanket, circles under her eyes and yawning. We were also ALL woken up for an hour or so in the middle of the night by my 2-year-old screaming her head off (?!?), totally inconsolable. Just a horrible night all around. I am feeling sick with worry over her, and sleep in general. I can't figure out what she needs to get more sleep. She gets zero screen time (we are taking a January break from shows/movies/screens in general, but even when we aren't doing that she only watches about 2 hours a week), gets outside every day (even though the winter weather is disgusting)... I am a HORRIBLE insomniac so I guess she comes by it honestly but man it's awful seeing her so completely wiped out and in such a wretched mood so much of the time.
To top it off, ever since we got our cat last September, the dog has started peeing in the house. It makes me insane. Fortunately, he only pees in the basement (where the cat usually is), but that means we have to keep the baby gate to the downstairs closed 24/7 because whenever he gets down there he pees - 100% of the time. So this morning my oldest left the gate open and he peed down there, all over the rug and floor, and on a pair of slippers... I absolutely lost it. I basically threw him outside and was so angry at my daughter for leaving the gate open (it's VERY clear we have to keep it closed at all times). Then of course felt like the scum of the earth for losing my temper. I am so exhausted and bummed today.
Still waiting on test results for my oldest. Her sleep has been atrocious lately. She's in an awful cycle of insomnia (takes her 2ish hours to fall asleep each night, no matter what I do) and waking way too early, then being in a WRETCHED mood. This morning I could hardly peel her off the kitchen floor; she was lying there wrapped in a blanket, circles under her eyes and yawning. We were also ALL woken up for an hour or so in the middle of the night by my 2-year-old screaming her head off (?!?), totally inconsolable. Just a horrible night all around. I am feeling sick with worry over her, and sleep in general. I can't figure out what she needs to get more sleep. She gets zero screen time (we are taking a January break from shows/movies/screens in general, but even when we aren't doing that she only watches about 2 hours a week), gets outside every day (even though the winter weather is disgusting)... I am a HORRIBLE insomniac so I guess she comes by it honestly but man it's awful seeing her so completely wiped out and in such a wretched mood so much of the time.
To top it off, ever since we got our cat last September, the dog has started peeing in the house. It makes me insane. Fortunately, he only pees in the basement (where the cat usually is), but that means we have to keep the baby gate to the downstairs closed 24/7 because whenever he gets down there he pees - 100% of the time. So this morning my oldest left the gate open and he peed down there, all over the rug and floor, and on a pair of slippers... I absolutely lost it. I basically threw him outside and was so angry at my daughter for leaving the gate open (it's VERY clear we have to keep it closed at all times). Then of course felt like the scum of the earth for losing my temper. I am so exhausted and bummed today.
Oh no; your dog is obviously trying to mark his territory with the cat but very odd that he hasn't got used to it by now. Hopefully he will.
Don't worry about losing your temper we all do at times.
I might see if I can fit snacks in babies bag as mine is pretty much jammed now. Otherwise I'll be taking 3 bags too.
I got home from work and decided to put babies coloured load of washing on along with some fabric I've bought to make her some bits. I then took the white load down from where they'd been drying and sorted them into the right drawers. I haven't ironed yet but thought I'd pop them away. Sorting all that out has really tired me out and my bump feels tight and my back really aches now. Son wants to play Mariokart now and I really can't be doing with it but said I'll have a couple of games as it's nice that he wants to play with us and also we didn't play yesterday as I was so tired. In 7 weeks I'll def have my baby (if things carry on the way they have been doing I will in 4 weeks) these weeks can't go soon enough
Don't worry about losing your temper we all do at times.
I might see if I can fit snacks in babies bag as mine is pretty much jammed now. Otherwise I'll be taking 3 bags too.
I got home from work and decided to put babies coloured load of washing on along with some fabric I've bought to make her some bits. I then took the white load down from where they'd been drying and sorted them into the right drawers. I haven't ironed yet but thought I'd pop them away. Sorting all that out has really tired me out and my bump feels tight and my back really aches now. Son wants to play Mariokart now and I really can't be doing with it but said I'll have a couple of games as it's nice that he wants to play with us and also we didn't play yesterday as I was so tired. In 7 weeks I'll def have my baby (if things carry on the way they have been doing I will in 4 weeks) these weeks can't go soon enough
Hi all, just catching up with the chat so bear with me.
My health visitor was here this morning. I was a bit dubious as heard bad things about them but she was lovely. Just had a chat, she led the conversation with questions but think it’s a meet and greet and see what sort of family we have. I thought she’d have a look around but just sat and talked with us for an hour.
Raspberry leaf tea - I went to get some and got tablets as well as they are stronger and heard tea isn’t very tasty. Actually started them today.
Mine and the baby’s bags are done. Told my husband he needs to sort one out with his essentials (change of clothes, contact solution/glasses etc) and we need to go and buy a load of food that will be ok if I don’t go into labour for 5 weeks.
xx
My health visitor was here this morning. I was a bit dubious as heard bad things about them but she was lovely. Just had a chat, she led the conversation with questions but think it’s a meet and greet and see what sort of family we have. I thought she’d have a look around but just sat and talked with us for an hour.
Raspberry leaf tea - I went to get some and got tablets as well as they are stronger and heard tea isn’t very tasty. Actually started them today.
Mine and the baby’s bags are done. Told my husband he needs to sort one out with his essentials (change of clothes, contact solution/glasses etc) and we need to go and buy a load of food that will be ok if I don’t go into labour for 5 weeks.
xx
I used raspberry leaf tea last time, don't know if it had an effect with me being induced last time. I've been told not to use it yet this time with all the c-section threats. I know other people who have sworn by it though.
I'm really trying not to have a nap but might just give in and have half an hour. Eugh although think the wash has just finished. I probably should go and hang it out
so ridiculously tired and achey at the moment.
I'm really trying not to have a nap but might just give in and have half an hour. Eugh although think the wash has just finished. I probably should go and hang it out
so ridiculously tired and achey at the moment.Just here for another moan. Feeling tired and achey and tight. I'm trying to look at small countdowns; next Wednesday is my scan, 3 weeks until I leave work and 5 weeks to due date. It's not that long at all in the grand scheme of things.
Had a call from my son's dad today and he's spoken to his work and arranged that if we need him to take son last minute he can. Only problem is he doesn't drive so we'd have to drop him off, but it'll be nice knowing we can call him if things start to happen when my mum isn't available. She's going on holiday the week after my due date so there is a good chance things could happen while she's not around. She's only an hour away but I wouldn't want to disturb her holiday (especially as she really worries when we're in labour; it actually might be nice to just have her and tell my mum once we can also tell her everything is okay)
Although saying all of this; there is still every chance I'll be having a planned c-section as the not so little bean hasn't moved yet. Another thing which is making me uncomfortable as she is laying across and also quite high up.
I'm not sure why but I'm getting lots of pressure type pain in my groin area; which doesn't make sense when she's not vertical as where is the pressure coming from.
I need to find some batteries for my scales too; I didn't replace them when they ran out as I didn't want to stress about weight while pregnant. But I will want to weight myself at some point after and make sure I get back on track.
Had a call from my son's dad today and he's spoken to his work and arranged that if we need him to take son last minute he can. Only problem is he doesn't drive so we'd have to drop him off, but it'll be nice knowing we can call him if things start to happen when my mum isn't available. She's going on holiday the week after my due date so there is a good chance things could happen while she's not around. She's only an hour away but I wouldn't want to disturb her holiday (especially as she really worries when we're in labour; it actually might be nice to just have her and tell my mum once we can also tell her everything is okay)
Although saying all of this; there is still every chance I'll be having a planned c-section as the not so little bean hasn't moved yet. Another thing which is making me uncomfortable as she is laying across and also quite high up.
I'm not sure why but I'm getting lots of pressure type pain in my groin area; which doesn't make sense when she's not vertical as where is the pressure coming from.
I need to find some batteries for my scales too; I didn't replace them when they ran out as I didn't want to stress about weight while pregnant. But I will want to weight myself at some point after and make sure I get back on track.
Penny, glad you liked the health visitor! we don't have that here... I have got to finish the baby's hospital bag. Which means I have to find the baby clothes in the garage, haha!
Donna, I hear you, I am getting uncomfortable. The last week it's hit me. It feels like this baby has doubled in size but my body hasn't stretched (or just can't stretch!) to accommodate. I feel grinding shooting pain in my cervix/bladder at the same time that I feel kicks in my ribs. I keep trying to adjust my body to make room but there's just no room! Also with 3 young kids there's stuff on the floor like 24/7, and picking it up feels impossible. And when I actually do bend down to pick stuff up, when I stand up I'm hit with a super uncomfortable contraction (Braxton hicks, but still a contraction). My nausea is back, as it always is around this time.
At the same time I don't feel ready at all to have a newborn in the mix, it feels like this pregnancy has gone so fast and even though I'm so uncomfortable and getting awkward and exhausted, I don't feel "ready" at all!
Donna, I hear you, I am getting uncomfortable. The last week it's hit me. It feels like this baby has doubled in size but my body hasn't stretched (or just can't stretch!) to accommodate. I feel grinding shooting pain in my cervix/bladder at the same time that I feel kicks in my ribs. I keep trying to adjust my body to make room but there's just no room! Also with 3 young kids there's stuff on the floor like 24/7, and picking it up feels impossible. And when I actually do bend down to pick stuff up, when I stand up I'm hit with a super uncomfortable contraction (Braxton hicks, but still a contraction). My nausea is back, as it always is around this time.
At the same time I don't feel ready at all to have a newborn in the mix, it feels like this pregnancy has gone so fast and even though I'm so uncomfortable and getting awkward and exhausted, I don't feel "ready" at all!
See I'm in a slightly different position than you in that I only have the one older child and I'm probably forgetting how hard having a newborn is. We were talking about Valentine's day yesterday and saying about how it'll be nice if she's here and we can have a nice "relaxing day" eating some of the foods I'm not allowed at the moment... I wonder how relaxing it will actually be haha. It would be nice if she is already here. What sparked the conversation to be fair was there's a nice pub/restaurant near us who are doing a good offer and I was like aww we can't go as we don't know whether we'll have a tiny baby; be waiting for her to come or be having her.
Glad your health visitor is lovely. Mine is too and the one who did our antenatal lessons was as well. I do think some people have already decided they won't like them. When I told my friend that mine was nice her reaction was to say "yeah well wait until the baby gets here" it's like woah; bring it down a notch. They're actually here to support us and I'm happy that I like mine and that I get on with her and feel comfortable talking to her. I even spoke to her about some worries and issues I've had that I've not spoken to anyone about and she was lovely and so supportive. I don't see why some people have to be negative about everything. She also talked to me about c-sections and was very good at gauging my worries even without be saying them.
I mean my friend was told early on she should have her son in a routine; which is ridiculous but I already know the health visitors here don't recommend that as the one at the antenatal classes said so.
Woke up this morning to awful leg cramps think I must have been on my feet too much yesterday. Aghh... really don't want to have to be worrying about that again.
Glad your health visitor is lovely. Mine is too and the one who did our antenatal lessons was as well. I do think some people have already decided they won't like them. When I told my friend that mine was nice her reaction was to say "yeah well wait until the baby gets here" it's like woah; bring it down a notch. They're actually here to support us and I'm happy that I like mine and that I get on with her and feel comfortable talking to her. I even spoke to her about some worries and issues I've had that I've not spoken to anyone about and she was lovely and so supportive. I don't see why some people have to be negative about everything. She also talked to me about c-sections and was very good at gauging my worries even without be saying them.
I mean my friend was told early on she should have her son in a routine; which is ridiculous but I already know the health visitors here don't recommend that as the one at the antenatal classes said so.
Woke up this morning to awful leg cramps
think I must have been on my feet too much yesterday. Aghh... really don't want to have to be worrying about that again.Eugh; today is already shaping out to be a busy day
I was hoping these 4 weeks after Christmas they would bare in mind the fact that I'm heavily pregnant and ease up a bit - but this week has been horrendous. They haven't split the work evenly like they do when it's in other departments as people in my department want me doing it - so I've had full days and still have extra jobs I need to be getting on with and other people have had one or two lessons each day. It's really not fair and to be honest it's one of the other reasons I'm really considering not going back after maternity. I felt it was unfair before but thought oh well it's nice that I'm seen as the best for doing my job in my department and not like they'd rather have someone else; but the fact that there's no appreciation for me being 8 months pregnant and maybe needing to be eased out of things is just a bit of a joke.
I'll see how things are next week when my cover starts but to be honest; I doubt I'll be any happier as I feel like they just take the mess and actually they don't appreciate me. I'm just expected to do it and to do more than others. I just can't wait to finish. I honestly think it'll be a surprise if I don't finish early at this rate - I was very tempted to take a day or two sick this week as I refuse to let myself get worn down for people who can't appreciate the position I'm in.
I was hoping these 4 weeks after Christmas they would bare in mind the fact that I'm heavily pregnant and ease up a bit - but this week has been horrendous. They haven't split the work evenly like they do when it's in other departments as people in my department want me doing it - so I've had full days and still have extra jobs I need to be getting on with and other people have had one or two lessons each day. It's really not fair and to be honest it's one of the other reasons I'm really considering not going back after maternity. I felt it was unfair before but thought oh well it's nice that I'm seen as the best for doing my job in my department and not like they'd rather have someone else; but the fact that there's no appreciation for me being 8 months pregnant and maybe needing to be eased out of things is just a bit of a joke.
I'll see how things are next week when my cover starts but to be honest; I doubt I'll be any happier as I feel like they just take the mess and actually they don't appreciate me. I'm just expected to do it and to do more than others. I just can't wait to finish. I honestly think it'll be a surprise if I don't finish early at this rate - I was very tempted to take a day or two sick this week as I refuse to let myself get worn down for people who can't appreciate the position I'm in.
Oh Donna - that's awful!!! I am slowing down like crazy over here at 36+3, and I can not imagine if I were working full-time and had extra duties etc. It really is incredible how much you have to cut back the last month of pregnancy - this is my fourth rodeo and I am still kind of blown away by it. It is enlightening how your work is treating you, and if they can't understand now, then they definitely won't understand when you need to take time off cause your baby is sick or needs you for some reason... I am so sorry for the stress!
And I don't think you're being unreasonable, wanting baby here. If I only had my oldest (she's 7 going on 18), I would be counting down the seconds. Depending on baby's temperament, newborns really aren't the part that's challenging. They take a lot of time, but especially when they're tiny they mostly just sleep on your or in the carseat or stroller! My only seriously challenging newborn was my son, who was colicky and had awful reflux. I felt like I couldn't go ANYWHERE when he was tiny, it was soooo stressful. But with my daughters, it was no big deal. Especially with my first, she was just so mellow and even though she was (still is!) a terrible sleeper, she was so mellow and quiet and my husband and I went out to restaurants and events with her in the carrier all the time. It was just... easy. So yeah, my biggest concerns are meeting the needs of my 2- and 4-year-olds while caring for the newborn, too. I'll be using my oldest's help a LOT. She can totally hold/carry a baby, she's incredibly responsible.
I am just exhausted. I have totally hit that point. I had a million uncomfortable, even painful, contractions last night when I "overdid" it. And by "overdid" it, I mean just did all the basic mom tasks I do every day! It's so frustrating and upsetting to feel like I simply can't do the basic things I have to do to keep the house running (like, um, CLEAN, pick up stuff off the floor, the basics). I think I'll feel better about baby coming when the house feels ready. I still have to get the baby clothes out of the garage and wash/sort them, put up the shelves we got at IKEA and put the clothes, diapers, etc into baskets on them... set up the top of our dresser with a changing pad... maybe when our house feels ready then I will, too.
And I don't think you're being unreasonable, wanting baby here. If I only had my oldest (she's 7 going on 18), I would be counting down the seconds. Depending on baby's temperament, newborns really aren't the part that's challenging. They take a lot of time, but especially when they're tiny they mostly just sleep on your or in the carseat or stroller! My only seriously challenging newborn was my son, who was colicky and had awful reflux. I felt like I couldn't go ANYWHERE when he was tiny, it was soooo stressful. But with my daughters, it was no big deal. Especially with my first, she was just so mellow and even though she was (still is!) a terrible sleeper, she was so mellow and quiet and my husband and I went out to restaurants and events with her in the carrier all the time. It was just... easy. So yeah, my biggest concerns are meeting the needs of my 2- and 4-year-olds while caring for the newborn, too. I'll be using my oldest's help a LOT. She can totally hold/carry a baby, she's incredibly responsible.
I am just exhausted. I have totally hit that point. I had a million uncomfortable, even painful, contractions last night when I "overdid" it. And by "overdid" it, I mean just did all the basic mom tasks I do every day! It's so frustrating and upsetting to feel like I simply can't do the basic things I have to do to keep the house running (like, um, CLEAN, pick up stuff off the floor, the basics). I think I'll feel better about baby coming when the house feels ready. I still have to get the baby clothes out of the garage and wash/sort them, put up the shelves we got at IKEA and put the clothes, diapers, etc into baskets on them... set up the top of our dresser with a changing pad... maybe when our house feels ready then I will, too.
I'm sure once the house feels ready you'll feel a lot more ready. It's amazing how that can change your frame of mind. I want to iron babies bits now, but won't be doing it tonight - I need a break.
Yeah my son was a really easy baby, so hoping this one is too although I doubt I'll be lucky enough to have another one as good as him. However, if I'm going to have a difficult baby I would rather it be now as my husband is very supportive whereas sons dad really was not and I ended up on my own when he was 2 months old. Son is more trouble now at 10 then he ever was as a baby or toddler. He's still a lovely lad don't get me wrong, but much more work haha.
Today wasn't too bad at work, I was very busy but it was do-able. I am however very ready for a break over the weekend.
Yeah my son was a really easy baby, so hoping this one is too although I doubt I'll be lucky enough to have another one as good as him. However, if I'm going to have a difficult baby I would rather it be now as my husband is very supportive whereas sons dad really was not and I ended up on my own when he was 2 months old. Son is more trouble now at 10 then he ever was as a baby or toddler. He's still a lovely lad don't get me wrong, but much more work haha.
Today wasn't too bad at work, I was very busy but it was do-able. I am however very ready for a break over the weekend.
Just checking in to say....my baby girl was born on Wednesday at 36 wks! I know, big surprise!
I was expecting around 37 wks and ideally after our house move but I was ready for her to come, and so was she obviously! She is a tiny, but healthy little dot and we are now home in new house today.
She was 4lb 13oz and the labour lasted from 7. 30am until lunch, so a quick and straightforward lovely delivery. I feel very blessed.
Just wanted say good luck to you lovely ladies, I am an emotional wreck and missing pregnancy and the build up etc as you do when the hormones go crazy. This is the best time of our lives, so enjoy every moment. Xxx
I was expecting around 37 wks and ideally after our house move but I was ready for her to come, and so was she obviously! She is a tiny, but healthy little dot and we are now home in new house today.
She was 4lb 13oz and the labour lasted from 7. 30am until lunch, so a quick and straightforward lovely delivery. I feel very blessed.
Just wanted say good luck to you lovely ladies, I am an emotional wreck and missing pregnancy and the build up etc as you do when the hormones go crazy. This is the best time of our lives, so enjoy every moment. Xxx
Oh puglover congratulations 
you did say you felt she was ready to come and you were ready with or without the house move. So glad she is here safe and healthy 
When you have the time please come back to update us on how you're all getting on.
you did say you felt she was ready to come and you were ready with or without the house move. So glad she is here safe and healthy When you have the time please come back to update us on how you're all getting on.
My heartburn is playing up tonight I feel like it's just getting worse and worse towards the end of my pregnancy. At least if it's like it was last time I won't have to worry about it once baby is here.
Had a lovely day today just relaxing with son and husband; took the dog for a walk and to be honest it was only a quick one but I struggled.
I feel like it's just getting worse and worse towards the end of my pregnancy. At least if it's like it was last time I won't have to worry about it once baby is here.Had a lovely day today just relaxing with son and husband; took the dog for a walk and to be honest it was only a quick one but I struggled.
Donna, I have tons of discomfort while walking now, too. It's all a lot of work these days! And I've only had heartburn a couple times and it is utterly excruciating.
I started going through baby clothes finally and it feels soooo real now!!!
I started going through baby clothes finally and it feels soooo real now!!!
