***September 2016 Mummies - the last lap***

[MrsB2105]

Today, minus the flat stomach as that seems to be a thing of the past lol ... I look like Pamela Anderson ... I woke up my boobs are at least 4 cup sizes bigger and rock solid x

 

[scn]

ouch MrsB, hope they empty for you soon ...... how long does it take for the milk to disappear if you're not breastfeeding?

I was hoping the water retention would start to go once baby was here ...... I'm already so swollen and carrying an extra 5kg worth of fluid

 

[MrsB2105]

I actually can't remember how long it took last time

I didn't retain any water during the pregnancy it's only since ... Also I'm really worried that I'm going to end up with an overhang of excess skin, I know it's early days but none of that bit has retracted yet.

How was your appointment? What time do you go in on Monday? X

 

[scn]

When do you start the tummy binding?

Appointment went fine, go in Monday morning fasted at 7.30am .... yikes!!

 

[naomi88]

Lol about the Pamela Anderson look Caroline!! How did the boys sleep last night? Hope they are doing ok?

Karen eek it's so close now!

Had a long but lovely day yesterday. Took millie to the beach for a play date with friends of ours (I caught the sun a bit on my chest, oops!) and then had a meal out with some of the parent and toddler mums in the evening which was a real laugh. Feeling shattered today though as was back late and millie woke early this morning. There's a summer fete on in town today but currently sat watching finding nemo as it's pissing it down with rain. Hoping the rain stops soon so we can go out.

Feel like I've barely seen simon this week because he's been working so much. He's home this eve though so going to buy a couple of steaks on my way back later for a nice dinner in as long as millie settles tonight!

How's everyone doing today? Anyone got any signs yet? Nothing much to report here, baby still not engaged so going to start bouncing on my ball on Wednesday after my last day in work! Xxx

 

[Lander]

Well this one's had his laugh on me as obviously he didn't arrive on the 26th. I slept better last night though after a lot of potential during the day yesterday. Think I was exhausted after so many tightenings walking etc.

Still some twinges today.

 

[SiameseCatLady]

Lol about the Pamela Anderson look Caroline!! How did the boys sleep last night? Hope they are doing ok?

Karen eek it's so close now!

Had a long but lovely day yesterday. Took millie to the beach for a play date with friends of ours (I caught the sun a bit on my chest, oops!) and then had a meal out with some of the parent and toddler mums in the evening which was a real laugh. Feeling shattered today though as was back late and millie woke early this morning. There's a summer fete on in town today but currently sat watching finding nemo as it's pissing it down with rain. Hoping the rain stops soon so we can go out.

Feel like I've barely seen simon this week because he's been working so much. He's home this eve though so going to buy a couple of steaks on my way back later for a nice dinner in as long as millie settles tonight!

How's everyone doing today? Anyone got any signs yet? Nothing much to report here, baby still not engaged so going to start bouncing on my ball on Wednesday after my last day in work! Xxx

Sounds like a lovely day! Bet you are tired with still working as well!
My lovely oh decided to stay out last night despite saying he was coming home... 3 hours later, I rang him and hormones got the better of me! He was not in my good books. He's got to have freedom, but if you're not coming home yet, tell me! I am too pregnant to cope with this!
Feeling very low today. Feels like bubba has dropped loads!
Midwife sent me into DAU again as I was having loads and loads of movement which was juddery and was making my stomach shudder!
I thought it was fine as had it lots, but she still told me to go in. 3 hours wait later and all was fine again and midwives at hospital said I shouldn't have been told to come in! Stayed for about 10 minutes! Oh well, better safe than sorry. Was too hot yesterday. Baby doesn't like heat like me. Went to the theatre to see a young people's production of Grease but it was so hot in there, I was nearly on my knees. A lovely usher brought me a glass of really cold water which I thought was so lovely and definitely helped!
Hoping will be cooler today. Haha.
Hope you're all ok. 5 more days of August! Looks like most of us are going to have September littlies after all!
Showed my mum your little boys, MrsB. She said they are just 'perfectly formed!' How are you doing?
Not long, scn! You must be beyond excited! I do envy you a little knowing when your little one is coming! I know you have the section to get through, but I have heard so many positive stories about c sections, it will be amazing for you.
Still feeling like we're having a boy and we have decided on a name we like... Not definite, but we had struggled to think of any names for boys and now, at least we have one which we love.
You never know until you see them though, do you?!
Do you have anymore photos of your boys, MrsB? Feeling the need for some more babiness!
Xxxxx

 

[Kholl]

The heat is brutal! It's finally cooling down here. Cause my Summer baby seems to want to come in the Fall!

40+1 today with no signs of a single thing.

 

[Lander]

Debating if I'm have slow trickle of waters. See how things are overnight as still having irregular uncomfy tightenings as well.

So we may pop to MDU/triage tomorrow depending.

Amusingly, 38wks, slow trickle of waters and baby potentially over 8lbs- same as my mum with my little brother.
The early labour stuff I've had she had with me haha.

 

[naomi88]

SCL exciting that you've decided on a boys name. We are team yellow too and still struggling to decide on a name for either gender! Got a few potentials but worried that none of them could end up suiting baby when we meet him or her!!

Really frustrating about your OH staying out. I hate it when simon is loads later than he says he's going to be. He's not been out much recently though so I shouldn't complain! He's always late home from work but he's in the police so can't really blame him for that.

Lander exciting about the waters! Could be within the next couple of days then!

Kholl how frustrating that you're over due now. Hopefully it will still happen in the next couple of days while you have people there to help

I've just arranged for my parents to have millie tomorrow pm and overnight. Simon will be working in the afternoon and eve but will give me a chance to relax, have a nice bath and have a lie in which is hugely over due. Can't wait! Feel a bit guilty as kind of want to spend the little bit of time I've got left just me and her with her, but think I need a little break for my sanity!
Xxx

 

[MrsMcc]

I'm in labour! Contractions started at 3am and I arrived at hospital at 6. I'm 3cm as of 7am. Contractions every 2 mins x

 

[naomi88]

Eeek MrsMCC how exciting!!!!! Good luck hun!!!! Hope all goes smoothly and won't be long now and you'll have your baby in your arms!!! Xxx

 

[MrsB2105]

Sorry had a very busy day yesterday and didn't really get chance to get on here

I'm thinking of trying to start binding in just over a week, when they are 2 weeks old, my tummy is still on the deflate (not fast enough I will add)

Boys pretty much sleep all of the time apart from between 3am and 4am, they have their awake moments in the day too, not going to worry about it or try and change it yet as they aren't actually due until the 13th sept so they would only be sleeping inside me.
Their feeds are starting to increase nicely too , they have little chicken legs which are adorable but Liam was huge so it's very different to us.
Chris is absolutely knackered because there is still a lot I can't do and for 2 nights I haven't been able to wake him no matter how many times I have kicked him or elbowed him, so have done all the getting up and down and feeds - 6 in total if you include the midnightish one - and now can barely walk as my tummy really hurts.
My boobs aren't on fire anymore still rock solid and huge and painful ... But not mega mega hot

Karen I recommend you get some trapped gas relief tablets too, I managed to mask mine with my pain relief until yesterday when I felt like I was having a heart attack, apparently according to the great dr google it is very common after sections and no amount of peppermint tea or peppermint products will ease it.

Also Karen enjoy your last day kind of as tomorrow will be so so much better , I cannot wait to see a pic etc

Naomi that sunburn sounds painful

Now I can't remember what was written on the next page lol so I may write another essay x

 

[Lander]

Not certain it is waters but have had a few odd moments with it last 24hrs so I think I want it checked.

Still random tightenings and cervical pains. Baby still moving loads too so assume he's fine and it's also why things are not very regular. I'm never feeling the tightness right at the top of the fundus so nothing's really forcing him down properly yet.

 

[MrsB2105]

I can't believe little lander is teasing you so much

SCL your mum is very kind I will upload some pics in a little while, they upload better off my phone. You sound like baby is causing you a little havoc
I'm doing as well as I should for 5 day old twins post section , went to a birthday party yesterday was very upset I couldn't go on the bouncy castle ... But this lady said I was doing fantastic to be out of the house so soon, I just said I've been practically bed bound for 2 months I'm out of the house now so I'm happy

Cannot believe you are overdue kholl

Naomi there was a lady on the ward who couldn't name her baby and she knew she was having a girl so you won't be the first or the last

Good luck mrsmcc, hope it goes smoothly

 

[MrsB2105]

 

[Lander]

They're so gorgeous Mrs B!

Hoping the cute pics set me off lol

 

[MrsB2105]

They're so gorgeous Mrs B!

Hoping the cute pics set me off lol

Fingers crossed they help x

 

[scn]

Good luck Mrsmcc!!

MrsB .... your boys are adorable, love those pics. Great that you got out for a while already!
I've got some wind eze capsules cos I suffered a bit in the first tri with trapped wind so I'll look them out ready, got fybogel packed in my hospital bag to start straight away to make sure that doesn't cause me any jip lol

Only 1 more sleep! Can't believe my baby will be here tomorrow
We still have no name for our boy

 

[Lander]

Triage said no waters. Possibly mild thrush. But they're worrying about his size again so requesting another growth scan. He's 3/5ths engaged now though so he is working on things himself! Hoping he goes on his own steam in the next few days though fx