***January 2017 mummies!*** 3rd Trimester

[Holdingthumbs]

I'm not due til 1 February Papermoon, but my mum didn't go to term with any of me or my siblings so I have an inkling it'll be a January baby. Although in theory it could be Valentine's Day!

 

[Laura1992]

I'll still be hanging around after babies are born, I want to hear about everyone else's! xx

 

[Laura1992]

People with sections and inductions booked, have you told other people the date? We have decided not to tell friends or family about our induction on 23rd, but it'll be hard to sneak out with hospital bag on the day while living with family! I just feel like it's nice to keep between us and I don't want people getting too panicky/excited as I just want to be focused and relaxed on the day. xx

 

[Blueflower]

Last week I had about 10 messages asking when it was all happening! It was quite annoying when we don't even know! Started just copying and pasting the same reply to everyone. Probably will tell them when we know but then they will want updates! Good luck with sneaking out! I don’t think anyone is expecting to visit at the hospital at least!!

 

[Papermoon]

I'm not due til 1 February Papermoon, but my mum didn't go to term with any of me or my siblings so I have an inkling it'll be a January baby. Although in theory it could be Valentine's Day!

Oh okay cool!

 

[Papermoon]

I'll still be hanging around after babies are born, I want to hear about everyone else's! xx

Cool that will be nice!

 

[Laura1992]

Last week I had about 10 messages asking when it was all happening! It was quite annoying when we don't even know! Started just copying and pasting the same reply to everyone. Probably will tell them when we know but then they will want updates! Good luck with sneaking out! I don’t think anyone is expecting to visit at the hospital at least!!

Oh I think everyone here is expecting to visit at the hospital.. my mum's cousin just moved to the area with wife and 3 year old daughter and she asked me just the other day if it'll be ok for their daughter to come for hospital visit, as she's just started preschool and is catching everything going. I didn't want to be rude, but I was kind of thinking noooo! I will feel so bad if I say no, but newborns don't need germ exposure when they are literally JUST out and during cold and flu season if it can be helped. Especially as they'll only be 36 weekers. xx

 

[Blueflower]

Definitely not! Can you tell them the hospital said no and give them a date to visit at home?
Wonder how long we will be in? Sarah was 5 days before and is probably still in. Consultant said if we have c section on 20th or induction around same time we will be home for Christmas. No point having visitors if only in for a couple of nights.

 

[Laura1992]

Will you be back in your house by Christmas, blue? Renovations all complete?

It'll totally depend on how the babies are when they are born. Fingers crossed they'll be great weights and feeding well so we don't have to stay in too long but I don't think they can really tell until they are here. Mum's cousin is doing Christmas lunch for everyone so I won't be able to avoid if we're out by Christmas day. I guess if I'm induced 23rd though, I will be lucky to be home on Christmas day. I'll have to get OH to bring me a doggy bag - slightly gutted I'll miss out on Christmas roast!

 

[Blueflower]

We didn't have time to get renovations done this year so we have just changed things around downstairs so we will all be in the biggest room (near the bathroom!) and upstairs will be spare. Then get the upstairs done next summer, open it out so 2nd room is big enough for 2 cots, radiator and hopefully a 2nd bathroom! Will have to keep an eye on money though with me not working. I think it was Sarah having renovations, hopefully all finished!

Hope you don't have to resort to a doggy bag! They could freeze a dinner for you maybe? Turkey sandwich might be nice in hospital though! I expect the hospital do Christmas dinners but can’t imagine it's very nice!

 

[millielaura]

I don't want hospital visitors lol! Especially with my family and OH not getting on..I don't want them to ruin his first couple days with Imogen. I'd rather people just visit when we are home and for an hour or so max! Really want to enjoy the time together just the 3 of us xx

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[Blueflower]

I might put that on my birth plan just in case! My sister had her MIL & SILs at the actual birth of her first one!! Her MIL was then panicking when her milk didn't come in straight away, talk about stress!

 

[Laura1992]

I don't mind my parents and siblings visiting in hospital, especially if I'm in on Christmas day they will want to come and see us. So long as they aren't unwell! They only live 15mins from the hospital anyway so it's not like they'll stay all day and I know I can tell them to bugger off when I want them gone. It's the ones you have to be polite with that are the worry! xx

 

[millielaura]

Mine live 3 hours away so once they are here they will prob be here for hours. Amd they are horrid to OH xx

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[millielaura]

Does anyone else find sitting on the sofa just sooo uncomfy ribs and back wise? I only really feel comfy in bed atm propped up on pillows or on my birthing ball. Xx

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[Laura1992]

Yep millie, haven't been able to sit on anything comfortably for weeks. Lying in bed is the only mildly comfy position, but only if heartburn is giving a break and too much time in bed = aching hips. I used to want to surrogate for my gay friend, but I think he's going to have to find someone else as I'm terrible at this pregnancy business!

 

[millielaura]

Oh gosh I'd love to do something as amazing as surrogacy but I really think I'd struggle so sooo much lol. I'm finding it so so hard! Even though I'm really greatful after 2.5 years and all my losses I still find it so tough. If I hadn't had a journey to get here I'd of found it so hard to cope lol especially with the HG at the start. Xx

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[Papermoon]

I know what you ladies mean. I know I won't be able to keep people from coming to visit in the hospital after T.J. is born so there's no use in even trying. I would have to get really rude to make them not come and I can't do that. Once we are home though, I can limit his exposure to people.

 

[millielaura]

I would of let my parents if they got on with OH but I know they'd totally be horrible to him and ruin it lol xxx

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[BlondeP]

I think we are purely letting parents, siblings and possible grandparents in the hospital (they are the ones most likely to kcik up a fuss!!) but tbh after that, I want me and OH to have at least a few days quiet at home getting used to the little alien we will of produced! I am so nervous about those first few days out of hospital and don't want pestering friends and family other than our parents bothering us tbh. If we get an induction date, I won't be telling anyone bar them as I can't be doing with random friends popping our the gas work suddenly wanting to meet for a coffee thinking that then means as soon as baby is here we will invite them around lol. I must sound so mean. I think it's just really hit both of us today that we feel unprepared mentally for this huge challenge, especially if he comes earlier than we planned. If I get induced I might not of been on maternity leave for even a week and I have furniture to by and build and a whole house to rearrange ahead of his arrival with very few days off before hand.

Sorry for the word vomit haha my anxiety is definitely creeping up today xxxxx