***** January 2015 Mummy's *****

[Mrs_W]

Hi ladies.
Just thought I'd check in. Max is amazing but no one can prepare you for how tiring having a newborn can be. He's a wee soul. So settled but he's eating little but often. 2oz every 2 hours. Just hope he's getting enough. He has a wet nappy at every feed and at least one dirty a day. Midwife discharged us on Friday. They just said try and extend time between feeds. If he wakes hungry though I can't not feed him.
Health visitor will be in this week and he'll get weighed so will find out if he's getting enough then. He's content and settled otherwise.
I'm a bit of an emotional wreck but think it's hormones and tiredness. I am just besotted with him. Can't stop looking at him.
Hubby has appointment with oncologist this week for his check up and Max is staying with my mum. I am dreading leaving him. I know I'll be worrying the whole time.
Good luck tomorrow Jolly! Hope the rest of you are still doing ok.

 

[BunnyN]

Aww sending positive vibes your way jolly xx
Ceecee yes I have the exact same issue. Feels like I'm desperate for a wee but when I go it's either a tiny bit or nothing and then i need go again really quickly. I assumed it's because babas moved further down as it doesn't hurt to pee and my urine is always normal x

I had the same a few weeks back. It eased off again after about a week. I was worried it was a UTI but I think it was just pressure from baby. Not sure why it went away, maybe baby was in a funny position? I have dip tests for urine like they use at the doctors and they didn't show anything though they are not as good as a propper labratory test.

Jolly, I have moments of feeling sad that our little girl won't be the baby anymore. I also feel bad for not giving her all the time and energy I'd like but I keep reminding myself that half the reason we are having another was for her not to be an only child. I hope having a little brother will help to make up for the rest.

 

[Jolly81]

Hi ladies.

Just thought I'd check in. Max is amazing but no one can prepare you for how tiring having a newborn can be. He's a wee soul. So settled but he's eating little but often. 2oz every 2 hours. Just hope he's getting enough. He has a wet nappy at every feed and at least one dirty a day. Midwife discharged us on Friday. They just said try and extend time between feeds. If he wakes hungry though I can't not feed him.

Health visitor will be in this week and he'll get weighed so will find out if he's getting enough then. He's content and settled otherwise.

I'm a bit of an emotional wreck but think it's hormones and tiredness. I am just besotted with him. Can't stop looking at him.

Hubby has appointment with oncologist this week for his check up and Max is staying with my mum. I am dreading leaving him. I know I'll be worrying the whole time.

Good luck tomorrow Jolly! Hope the rest of you are still doing ok.

Awww mrsw- it's SO tiring isn't it!!! With the feeding, my first was on 3oz every 3hrs to start with, which is 24oz, so that's the same as 2oz ever 2hrs so I wouldn't worry and just follow his lead for now- he's too young for you to force him into any routine right now so try and go with the flow. The best piece of advice I was given was if he drains his bottle, add another oz at the next feed. So if he drains 2oz, put 3oz in the next feed and see how that goes, that might naturally extend the time. Hope that all makes sense??

X

 

[BunnyN]

Lovely to get an update Ms W. Nothing quite prepares you for what having a newborn is like. It does get less exausting after a few weeks. It is an amazing time though. They grow up so fast!

Jolly have a good nights sleep!

 

[Mrs_W]

Yeah ladies. I know it's all worth it. Thanks for advice. He is just a little star. My husband has been amazing. So has my mum.
Midwives at hospital found out what we've been through throughout my pregnancy and one in particular was brilliant. Was quite teary in hospital. She said that as I basically sailed through what was a stressful pregnancy I am going to be susceptible to post natal depression so to keep an eye on things. She also asked if it would be ok to refer me to the midwifery counselling service. I agreed cause I think I do need to talk things through with someone. Mr W can come too if he wants which is good.

 

[TS1982]

I have that feeling too ceecee it's so annoying xx sending you love and hugs Jolly xx
Great to hear from you mrsw xx so glad your little man is doing well, I'm sure he'll settle into a longer routine soon xx good luck to your hubby xx

I lost more plug tonight, quite a bit tbh xx looking forward to check up in the morning now, see what they have to say xx night night all xx

 

[YellowGlass]

I am fed up !!!
Got my first ever (what I consider to be) braxton hicks on Saturday night!! 39 weeks and it came
Out of nowhere !!!!!!!!!! Having never been pregnant before I thought it was the real thing until I only had two about ten minutes apart then just mild back pain then nothing. Had big long walk today and a curry to end the evening but nope
Nothing. Fed up !!!!!!!!! Xxx

 

[YellowGlass]

Oh my god I am so jealous and excited for u !!!!!!!!!!!!
Any indications they were gonna go or did they just go ?? I'm still just laid here wired awake hating life lol xxxxx

 

[CARNAT22]

Good luck Ronnie. Hope you get to meet that naughty little boy soon.

Happy 'birth-day' to baby Jolly and best of luck for your induction Lotty.

All I have going on is a bloody earache.... great

X

 

[CARNAT22]

Ps. Good to hear Max is ok MrsW.

The first few weeks are so tough but it does get better. Hope all is ok with oconlogist

X

 

[NayDueAnyDay]

Congrats to mrsw and good luck to those who are beginning the process of meeting their babies!

I'm still here waiting, just wondering if mummy 2 toddler is still waiting too? I am 41+3 today, my sweep on friday did nothing so I am not going to bother with one of them again as they didn't work with bringing on my first pregnancy either so I just need to sit tight and wait. My midwife booked me in for an induction on friday despite me telling her that I didn't want one so I am going to call and cancel that today as I don't know how they expect you to relax with that hanging over your head. I was 42+2 with my first so I guess I am just one of those mummies who are late, by all accouts it is probably more to do with my cycle as my daughter was only 8lb despite going over so I don't have any concerns it's just stressful when they start piling on the pressure.

well I shall try and keep myself busy in the meantime and will keep checking in for updates. X

 

[FluffyCats]

Hello ladies!
Not logged on it ages!
Huge congratulations to those who have had their babies. I hope your getting to enjoy every precious cuddle

I'm counting the days till my section on the 26th. 2 weeks today! Jolly, how you feel will be me in 2 weeks. I go to bed at night already thinking about it all. Definitely want to book a day just me, DH and DD before hand as one last day the 3 of us

Good to see everyone is getting nice and organised. I had a busy week baby prepping last week, so not much to do this week.
Guess I'll have to try and put my feet up

Hope everyone is well. Good luck to those due and/or over due. Keep the good work up! x

 

[spallerina]

Good luck to Jolly, TS and Ronnie! Looking forward to updates/photos!

I am in a terrible mood this morning. Two more mums from my NCT group had their babies overnight. Of course I am thrilled for them but just so fed up at this stage and desperate to meet our son, I've convinced myself that because the four ladies (out of eight) who have had their babies now have all gone early it means that I will definitely go late! 38 weeks today, the thought that I potentially have up to four weeks to go is really hard to accept!

Sorry for the whinge, I know we are all waiting, it's just good to be able to vent to people who understand!

 

[sorpresa_bea]

Jolly, TS & Ronnie - how exiting that you will hopefully meet your little ones very soon.

I'm at 37+4 and now my obstetrician is seeing me on a weekly basis. The ultrasound revealed lower than ideal blood flow from the placenta, and so he wants to see me again in 4 days to repeat the test. If again, there's reduced blood flow, he will induce me... eeeek! Not sure I'm ready for this: it means our baby could be here during the weekend....

Meanwhile I'm supposed to monitor movement and call in if reduced. Scary!
FX everything will be OK.

Anyone had similar experience?

 

[ceecee22]

My daughter Freya Mae was born at 10.29 this morning after a 6 hour labour. Will post properly later when I get home but she's perfect

 

[NayDueAnyDay]

Well I have cancelled my induction for Friday and swapped it for monitoring instead, they have convinced me to go and have another sweep on Wednesday though to see if we can get the baby out before Friday when I'm 42 weeks. The only reason I agreed is because I would like a water birth and I am unlikely to get a pool at the hospital and have much better odds at the birthing centre but they don't accept you after 42 weeks as apparently you are classed more of a high risk which seems silly to me if monitoring proves otherwise.

Anyway I will keep you posted!

Good luck ladies.

 

[Taboo917]

Wowsers, congratulations Ceecee!!!! xx

 

[candymycandy]

Congrats Ceecee!!! Looking forward to updates xx

 

[Katy79]

Congratulations Ceecee!!!

I'm currently sat bouncing on my ball ha ha!!!Good Luck to those 'in action' and can't wait to hear the news!

 

[sorpresa_bea]

Wow! Congrats Ceecee!!