*******~~~October Mummies~~~*******

[Gemsy]

Just come back from my second NCT class. So pleased we signed up, I've really enjoyed them and my group is lovely

I feel really bad though, as I made my OH cry in front of everyone today! And believe me, he is not one for showing his emotions. We had to pick a picture from a load of postcards and then explain to the group why it was important to us. I picked a picture of a little boy cuddling up to his granddad. I explained to everyone that I picked it because my OH's dad is coming to stay with us for 2 months when the baby is six weeks old. OH's dad lives a 9 hour flight away, and he doesn't see him from year to year. It is so important to us that he is getting to meet his grandchild, and also because my OH is older, I don't think his dad every thought he would give him a grandchild. Anyway, I think I must have hit a nerve, as OH just dissolved. He said afterwards it made him think of his mum too, who died 3 years ago, as she would have loved to see him become a father and never saw it. Bless him, you know how you can just watch someone and fall in love with them all over again? I feel so lucky to have him

 

[NinjaKitty]

Gemsy, I nearly blubbed. Awwwwe your OH sounds lovely. So glad your NCT is working out. I was out with my NCT ladies last night nearly two years after we all met. I was so lucky to meet such a lovely group of people.


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[Gemsy]

Gemsy, I nearly blubbed. Awwwwe your OH sounds lovely. So glad your NCT is working out. I was out with my NCT ladies last night nearly two years after we all met. I was so lucky to meet such a lovely group of people.


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I think he's pretty lovely but I was totally taken by surprise he got so upset, normally its me blubbing my eyes out with all these hormones!

I know people say you either get lucky or you don't with your group, and I think I really have got lucky, as everyone very like minded and also lovely! I am feeling very daunted by the whole prospect of motherhood so I think it will be really useful to have the support of the group.

 

[ScotchEgg]

Gemsy that's so lovely

 

[Sweetiepie1309]

Awww that's so touching bless him. Im feeling quite anxious about the fact I haven't attended any groups yet. It appears I've kinda slipped through the net regarding being given info on classes etc as my care has all been thru the hospital and not community midwife I've tried to find groups myself but haven't had any luck yet. I know it's so important to have friends and baby groups once babies arrive, hope I haven't left it too late!! xxx

 

[Gemsy]

Awww that's so touching bless him. Im feeling quite anxious about the fact I haven't attended any groups yet. It appears I've kinda slipped through the net regarding being given info on classes etc as my care has all been thru the hospital and not community midwife I've tried to find groups myself but haven't had any luck yet. I know it's so important to have friends and baby groups once babies arrive, hope I haven't left it too late!! xxx

Go to the NCT website hun, and you can see the groups that they have in your area. Even if you don't do the actual antenatal classes, they have lots of coffee mornings, walks and other classes.

 

[Sweetiepie1309]

Awww will do, thanks!! xx

 

[NinjaKitty]

Yeah your local NCT will prob run coffee morning and bumps and babies groups. Also your local Surestart will also run some baby and toddler groups and breastfeeding and weaning groups too. It's never too late


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[Gemsy]

36 week mw appointment for me this morning ladies! All is well, although my blood pressure marginally higher than normal - my mw is not really concerned, but she wants me to pop back in on Wednesday to have my pee tested and bp taken again. I have to say, I know a lot of people are unhappy with their care, but I cannot fault the midwives we get round here, the care is just excellent

Baby is head down and lower down too, and we chatted lots about my birth plan. I'm going for delayed cord clamped, skin to skin until after the first breast feed, and we are going to 'wait and see' with regards to a managed third stage. Midwife said that if you are having delayed cord clamping, by the time you clamp the cord the placenta will be coming away, and you have so much to take in with meeting baby etc. that its over before you know it. She did say if I was bleeding at all excessively, they would suggest being injected.

I am just hoping beyond hope that I get the birth I want, in the MLU as I just feel so comfortable there.

 

[badtasteinmusi]

Hi ladies.
Yesterday it was fine, 5 weeks left. Plenty of time. Today I woke up and realised it is now only 4 and a bit. The difference suddenly seems vast. Seems so close now!
eeek.

 

[Gemsy]

Hi ladies.
Yesterday it was fine, 5 weeks left. Plenty of time. Today I woke up and realised it is now only 4 and a bit. The difference suddenly seems vast. Seems so close now!
eeek.

I know that feeling

My BP is still a bit up this morning, so MW has taken blood to check for pre eclampsia she thinks it is probably fine but wants to be on the safe side.

She felt and listened to LO again, I am now 2/5 engaged

 

[NinjaKitty]

Good news! Only 3 more days left to work next week and I'm done. Actually slightly emosh about saying goodbye for a bit.

Bad news! On chicken pox watch, there's been an outbreak at DS's nursery. He had a bit of a temp tonight and seemed to be thirsty. I'll have to contact the MW if it develops and get a blood test to check if I have immunity.


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[Gemsy]

Oh, hope there is no chicken pox for you Ninja Kitty!!

I feel really coldy and crap this morning, I really hope I'm not coming down with something, that's the last thing I need right now!

 

[NinjaKitty]

Ahhhhh Gemsy feel better soon.

Not looking good on the chicken pox front. J has some pustule like spots but not loads. He's quiet and cuddly today but other than that is quite happy in himself. We're off to the docs to get him checked. Looks like I'm off for a blood test later today.

Ahhhh well nevermind lol.


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[NinjaKitty]

It is chicken pox and I sitting waiting for the blood test now. Oh well, nevermind lol


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[Gemsy]

Boo! What will they do if you have no immunity?

 

[NinjaKitty]

They'll give me immunoglobulin, basically an immunisation. However the blood nurse thought it'd be Tuesday before the results get back so Im going to ask a MW tomorrow because it seems like a long time to wait.


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[Gemsy]

How are you feeling Ninja Kitty?

After my BP drama (see my thread), I have spent today doing absolutely nothing....I am bored to tears!!!!

My sister and my best friend are coming to see me tomorrow so I have some company (OH in work all weekend).

I am seriously uncomfy - having a lot of Braxton hicks which are actually quite painful, I can't really move when I am having one. And quite a few period type cramps, so I feel like my body is trying to gear up a bit. Am really feeling the extra weight now, really hope its not too long to go!!

 

[Sweetiepie1309]

Aw I feel very similar to you Gemsy despite being a few weeks behind. I've been having constant Braxton Hicks since about Tues, they can be really debilitating huh! Also having period type cramps on and off and feeling mahoooosive but otherwise grand I guess. Hope everyone is enjoying their Sat evening!! xx

 

[Gemsy]

Back to the midwife today....BP slightly up, but they sent me off to lie down for 20 mins and it had come right down....woo hoo!

Baby is now 4/5 engaged (measured 4/5 in pelvis so nearly fully engaged), MW thinks I might not get to 40 weeks, what with the engagement and the pains and tightenings I have been having......god I hope not, am SO heavy and uncomfy now. Also saw a MW friend today, and she said she doubts I will make it to 40 weeks. Probably just put a massive great big curse on it now and I'll go 2 weeks overdue but apparently a spike in your BP can mean you are getting closer so.....who knows!

Ninja Kitty how are you feeling? x