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July 2014 Babies Club

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    #782
    Betsie_xr3i
    Registered Users Posts: 1,954 ✭✭✭Betsie_xr3i


    I'm hoping to be told something similar Thursday ;-)


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    #783
    Merkin
    Registered Users Posts: 8,230 ✭✭✭Merkin


    When are you due again Betsie? You said you've been feeling that pressure too so sounds like you may be engaged too. Are you having a sweep on Thursday?


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    #784
    ShaShaBear
    Registered Users Posts: 5,528 ✭✭✭ShaShaBear


    Out for a long ramble this morning with OH and the "lightening" pains were excrutiating. I actually screamed and almost fell over on the street from one, and ended up having to wait for my OH to walk home, get the car and come back for me! :(


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    #785
    WoollyWoman
    Registered Users Posts: 97 ✭✭WoollyWoman


    Ah God love ye Shasha! That was traumatic I'd say. Hope you got a good rest when you got home xxx


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    #786
    ShaShaBear
    Registered Users Posts: 5,528 ✭✭✭ShaShaBear


    WoollyWoman wrote: »
    Ah God love ye Shasha! That was traumatic I'd say. Hope you got a good rest when you got home xxx

    Refusing to move tomorrow. In fact, I'm contemplating spending the day in bed!


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    #787
    Betsie_xr3i
    Registered Users Posts: 1,954 ✭✭✭Betsie_xr3i


    I'm due the 10th merkin having sweep Thursday at my appointment never thought I would say this but I'm looking forward to it ;-)


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    #788
    Merkin
    Registered Users Posts: 8,230 ✭✭✭Merkin


    Ooooh let us know how you go! How come they are giving you a sweep so early? Bubs could really be here any day then, especially as it's not your first!


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    #789
    SmokeyEyes
    Registered Users Posts: 1,032 ✭✭✭SmokeyEyes


    Very excited for all you girlies, our baby Oscar is a week old today and we're in a massive loved up state:D


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    #790
    Ocean Blue
    Closed Accounts Posts: 612 ✭✭✭Ocean Blue


    Insomnia :( Can't even close my eyes, they keep springing back open. I'm gonna be dead tomorrow!


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    #791
    Jerrica
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    ShaShaBear wrote: »
    Out for a long ramble this morning with OH and the "lightening" pains were excrutiating. I actually screamed and almost fell over on the street from one, and ended up having to wait for my OH to walk home, get the car and come back for me! :(

    Oh ShaSha I can empathise. Do it, stay in bed or on the couch and rest, you need to relax more than ever now.

    I've been having strong BH since about 8.30 last night, sometimes sore, but mostly an extremely uncomfortable rock hard bump. They've woken me up dour or five times overnight. Thank goodness it's my last day in work...


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    #792
    Jerrica
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    Ocean Blue wrote: »
    Insomnia :( Can't even close my eyes, they keep springing back open. I'm gonna be dead tomorrow!

    Hope you managed to get some rest Ocean x


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    #793
    Ocean Blue
    Closed Accounts Posts: 612 ✭✭✭Ocean Blue


    Jerrica wrote: »
    Hope you managed to get some rest Ocean x

    Thanks! Got a couple of hours of very restless sleep - better than nothing :)


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    #794
    Rua1
    Registered Users Posts: 152 ✭✭Rua1


    Those lightening pains certainly are pretty horrible......

    It's my last day of work today, and we are getting pizza delivered, rather than go out to lunch as I don't want to alarm my colleagues if we walk to a restaurant......

    Sorry to hear you are sleeping badly, OceanBlue. I think my husband can sympathise as apparently I keep him up half the night with very loud snoring. Actually not sure why he doesn't sleep on the couch if it's that bad.


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    #795
    Ocean Blue
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    Rua1 wrote: »
    Those lightening pains certainly are pretty horrible......

    It's my last day of work today, and we are getting pizza delivered, rather than go out to lunch as I don't want to alarm my colleagues if we walk to a restaurant......

    Sorry to hear you are sleeping badly, OceanBlue. I think my husband can sympathise as apparently I keep him up half the night with very loud snoring. Actually not sure why he doesn't sleep on the couch if it's that bad.

    Thanks! Normally I sleep like a baby so I'm hoping it was just a once off :) Wrecked now tho. Came down to Wexford to collect a TENS machine I'm renting for the birth, once I've had a bite of lunch it's home for a power nap. I don't nap but if it's successful it may become a habit!!


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    #796
    ShaShaBear
    Registered Users Posts: 5,528 ✭✭✭ShaShaBear


    Ocean Blue wrote: »
    Thanks! Normally I sleep like a baby so I'm hoping it was just a once off :) Wrecked now tho. Came down to Wexford to collect a TENS machine I'm renting for the birth, once I've had a bite of lunch it's home for a power nap. I don't nap but if it's successful it may become a habit!!

    Napping is fabulous, although I'm still a novice. Went for a nap at 8pm last night and woke up at 10 this morning. Probably not how one should nap.
    Breast pump came today! Had to try it because, to be honest, I was a bit afraid of what it might feel like to have it or a baby at the breast. Not uncomfortable by any standards, but man does it feel weird!!!


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    #797
    Ocean Blue
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    ShaShaBear wrote: »
    Napping is fabulous, although I'm still a novice. Went for a nap at 8pm last night and woke up at 10 this morning. Probably not how one should nap.
    Breast pump came today! Had to try it because, to be honest, I was a bit afraid of what it might feel like to have it or a baby at the breast. Not uncomfortable by any standards, but man does it feel weird!!!

    Which one did you get? Assuming breast feeding works out for me I'm gonna get the Medela Swing. It seems it's not recommended to pump for the first six weeks if possible so ill hold off til nearer then to purchase. Worst case if I need it urgently the suppliers are less than an hour from home. I just didn't want to risk paying so much money and then feeding doesn't work out for me. Right or wrong decision.........who knows!


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    #798
    Betsie_xr3i
    Registered Users Posts: 1,954 ✭✭✭Betsie_xr3i


    Merkin I don't know why the sweep at 39week's Dr just said it to me the last day I was in I don't mind 1bit really xx


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    #799
    ShaShaBear
    Registered Users Posts: 5,528 ✭✭✭ShaShaBear


    Ocean Blue wrote: »
    Which one did you get? Assuming breast feeding works out for me I'm gonna get the Medela Swing. It seems it's not recommended to pump for the first six weeks if possible so ill hold off til nearer then to purchase. Worst case if I need it urgently the suppliers are less than an hour from home. I just didn't want to risk paying so much money and then feeding doesn't work out for me. Right or wrong decision.........who knows!

    I got the manual Avent one - crazy good reviews on Boots from first-timers who found it very easy to use! I was hoping to use it ASAP as otherwise no-one else can help with feeding and the last thing I want is her depending on me exclusively for the breast and not being able to leave her and some bottles with anyone. Plus I really want my OH involved!
    I might get an electric next time, but I was terrified it would hurt or pull too hard so I figured the manual was safer, much more acceptable price as well!


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    #800
    Merkin
    Registered Users Posts: 8,230 ✭✭✭Merkin


    That's great Betsie, one step closer to meeting the little one!

    Have just come up for my daily nap, I find a little siesta in the afternoon totally recharges the batteries. Had a really pants night sleep so looking forward to it!

    Have you practiced on the TENS yet Ocean?! I've got mine downstairs but am not allowed to practice until tomorrow (when I'm full term......YAY:D) in case it was to start something. Just make sure to start on lowest setting possible! I'll be keen to hear what you think, I just love the idea of being able to kick start ones one endorphins as pain relief.


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    #801
    Ocean Blue
    Closed Accounts Posts: 612 ✭✭✭Ocean Blue


    Merkin wrote: »
    That's great Betsie, one step closer to meeting the little one!

    Have just come up for my daily nap, I find a little siesta in the afternoon totally recharges the batteries. Had a really pants night sleep so looking forward to it!

    Have you practiced on the TENS yet Ocean?! I've got mine downstairs but am not allowed to practice until tomorrow (when I'm full term......YAY:D) in case it was to start something. Just make sure to start on lowest setting possible! I'll be keen to hear what you think, I just love the idea of being able to kick start ones one endorphins as pain relief.

    I've only collected it. I had a 45 minute info session with the physio who rents it out. She went through loads of info and positioned the pads correctly then photographed it on my phone so Hubbie can replicate it. I tried it on my arm but other than that I don't think I'll use it until I suspect labour is starting. She explained all about the endorphin release phase in between contractions but I think it only takes a half hour or so to stimulate them.


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    #802
    Merkin
    Registered Users Posts: 8,230 ✭✭✭Merkin


    Ooooh how exciting!! It's a tiny little contraption isn't it? I had a notion that it was much bigger and cumbersome but it's only little. Hope it works well for you.


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    #803
    Ocean Blue
    Closed Accounts Posts: 612 ✭✭✭Ocean Blue


    Merkin wrote: »
    Ooooh how exciting!! It's a tiny little contraption isn't it? I had a notion that it was much bigger and cumbersome but it's only little. Hope it works well for you.

    Fingers crossed! It is hard to imagine how it can be effective across the entire back but sure we will wait and see. I'll try anything to minimise chances of an epidural which I'd really rather avoid.


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    #804
    Betsie_xr3i
    Registered Users Posts: 1,954 ✭✭✭Betsie_xr3i


    I found the tens great during the early stages of Labour on my little girl plan on using it again this time round x


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    #805
    dizzymiss
    Registered Users Posts: 282 ✭✭dizzymiss


    I rented a tens machine but ended up never using it. Didnt feel I needed. I loved the swiss ball for a good bounce in the early stages of labour.

    All this talk of naps makes me jealous. Try and nap with the little woman is down but never quite manage it.

    a lot of tightness in my bump today and yesterday. 36 weeks now. Holding out hope I'll go early. Wishful thinking I imagine :D


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    #806
    Ocean Blue
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    I remember now why I don't nap! I get really dopey & lethargic afterwards :(


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    #807
    Ocean Blue
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    ShaShaBear wrote: »
    Napping is fabulous, although I'm still a novice. Went for a nap at 8pm last night and woke up at 10 this morning. Probably not how one should nap.
    Breast pump came today! Had to try it because, to be honest, I was a bit afraid of what it might feel like to have it or a baby at the breast. Not uncomfortable by any standards, but man does it feel weird!!!

    I can't believe I'm only seeing this properly now!!! You slept for 14 hours and only woke at 10 am. Wow, that is like my dream night. I'm sleeping really well most nights but my ability to lie in has totally disappeared - I'm so jealous!! :)


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    #808
    ShaShaBear
    Registered Users Posts: 5,528 ✭✭✭ShaShaBear


    Ocean Blue wrote: »
    I can't believe I'm only seeing this properly now!!! You slept for 14 hours and only woke at 10 am. Wow, that is like my dream night. I'm sleeping really well most nights but my ability to lie in has totally disappeared - I'm so jealous!! :)

    I developed a lovely trick to it - have to be physically and mentally exhausted for a proper nights sleep. I had that 40 minute walk yesterday and did a tonne of hoovering and washing, was barely fit to move. Then I sat and started a complicated crochet pattern and when I couldn't even look at it any more, I went to bed and started reading.

    Out cold :D


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    #809
    Merkin
    Registered Users Posts: 8,230 ✭✭✭Merkin


    Ocean Blue wrote: »
    I remember now why I don't nap! I get really dopey & lethargic afterwards :(

    I've just had a two hour one and am like a new woman (I was like a female Incredible Hulk before it!)


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    #810
    dizzymiss
    Registered Users Posts: 282 ✭✭dizzymiss


    ShaShaBear wrote: »
    I developed a lovely trick to it - have to be physically and mentally exhausted for a proper nights sleep. I had that 40 minute walk yesterday and did a tonne of hoovering and washing, was barely fit to move. Then I sat and started a complicated crochet pattern and when I couldn't even look at it any more, I went to bed and started reading.

    Out cold :D

    sounds amazing :)


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    #811
    Ocean Blue
    Closed Accounts Posts: 612 ✭✭✭Ocean Blue


    dizzymiss wrote: »
    sounds amazing :)

    +1


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