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July 2014 Babies Club
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I heard exactly the same thing today from the midwife. She reckons I have at least two more weeks to goOcean Blue wrote: »<...>
Not engaged at all, Dr today said head is still very mobile.
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Ocean Blue wrote: »It's a bit frustrating alright when things seem to be going nowhere
Ive been engaged since 32 weeks, last check two weeks ago said 3 5ths of the head is engaged and still no sign of me going into labour 2 days before my due date! I wouldnt worry too much!0 -
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Penny Dreadful wrote: »How extensive a wax did you get done? I usually opt for a full on Hollywood given if I'm gonna get my bits out there and go through that much I figure I might as well go the whole hog.
I'm coming close to needing to get waxed again soon but have a definite bump now (27+6 today) so can't go on my front at all. I think I could still maybe get my legs in the air which helps ........ Really don't like the thoughts of having to go on all 4s for it though.
First world problems eh? :-)
Eh no I didn't get a Hollywood! Not my thing even at the best of times
Just a general tidy up of bikini area along with the regular legs/underarms etc. You're a braver woman than me! 0 -
Exactly! I'm not bothered, not a slightest or maybe it's just my age (34yo) 10 years ago or so I'd be terrified to go in with some extra hair that shouldn't be there, or should it??! ah whatever! hospital staff has seen it all: hairy, bold, patchy diy job, plaited, dyed orange, you name itPenny Dreadful wrote: »<...>First world problems eh? :-)
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Exactly! I'm not bothered, not a slightest or maybe it's just my age (34yo) 10 years ago or so I'd be terrified to go in with some extra hair that shouldn't be there, or should it??! ah whatever! hospital staff has seen it all: hairy, bold, patchy diy job, plaited, dyed orange, you name it
Yep I'm not concerned by showing it off either! It'll be trimmed and tidy but it's definitely staying where it is!!0 -
Ocean Blue wrote: »Yep I'm not concerned by showing it off either! It'll be trimmed and tidy but it's definitely staying where it is!!
I'm normally quite bald, but since I can't shave it and I don't do wax, the midwives are getting a nice dose of stubble and they can just deal with it
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Ocean Blue wrote: »Eh no I didn't get a Hollywood! Not my thing even at the best of times Just a general tidy up of bikini area along with the regular legs/underarms etc. You're a braver woman than me!
I got my legs, bikini line and underarms lasered a few years ago and it's been brilliant. Since the bump has gotten sizable I've been really happy not to have to add shaving or waxing my legs to the list of other things that are now awkward. The wax I tried once on a whim and have been hooked ever since.0 -
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Exactly! I'm not bothered, not a slightest or maybe it's just my age (34yo) 10 years ago or so I'd be terrified to go in with some extra hair that shouldn't be there, or should it??! ah whatever! hospital staff has seen it all: hairy, bold, patchy diy job, plaited, dyed orange, you name it
Too right. It's just for myself that I'd like to get it done before hand. I imagine my under carriage will be quite sensitive after the baby is born and I'll be less than enthusiastic about letting the hot wax near me then!0 -
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Penny Dreadful wrote: »Thank you. My beautician gets you to go on the front just for the ....ahem, tidying up aspect. She has assured me that we'll work around things for when ended later in the pregnancy.
I booked my leave at work so finishing up Sept 19th and cannot wait. Have appointment for a full head of highlights, eyebrow shape and tint the following Monday and will throw in a wax too then I think. I'll be 38+6 then and the baby can arrive any time it wants to after all of the above is done.
Gotta have priorities right don't you?:-)
I don't know when I'd get to have my full head of highlights done after the baby arrives. I have a lot of hair and getting a full head takes hours and it's one thing asking someone to mind the baby (or taking it with you) for a wash and blow dry but 5 hours is a bit much.
I hear you on the priorities! I'm the same. I've always had a Hollywood and figure if I end up having to have a section or stitches I want it as bald as possible before any procedure in case I'm restricted for any time after the birth. Same with the highlights, I've a LOT of hair and it takes hours so best get it done now while I have the time! 0 -
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Ocean Blue wrote: »Is anyone planning on having their mum or sister staying for a few days after arriving home from hospital?? I hadn't given it much thought but the GP I saw yesterday was really pushing the idea. I know my mum would be happy to help but part of me thinks it would be nice to have the house to ourselves after the hustle and bustle of the hospital.........mmmmmm decisions!
No, mine lives close enough by for her to call in and visit for a little while and go again. She is a great help when she comes though as I've seen with my older sisters when they have children. She always arrives armed with dinner (lasagne, casserole or such), does your ironing, sends you off to bed / to have a shower and then has her cuddles with the baby.ShaShaBear wrote: »We're staying in my mum's house for the first two nights home, and then possibly OH's parents' house for the next night or two. She can talk a lot of nonsense, but the one thing I know she is right about is that we will both want those first few nights of good sleep and she's offered to do the night feeds.
Would it not be easier on you to have them come to your house and stay with you rather than be moving around so much so soon after the baby is born?
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Penny Dreadful wrote: »No, mine lives close enough by for her to call in and visit for a little while and go again. She is a great help when she comes though as I've seen with my older sisters when they have children. She always arrives armed with dinner (lasagne, casserole or such), does your ironing, sends you off to bed / to have a shower and then has her cuddles with the baby.
Would it not be easier on you to have them come to your house and stay with you rather than be moving around so much so soon after the baby is born?
We only have one bed so we can't have anyone staying over and it's too far for OH's family to travel to meet the baby. We already have overnight bags and baby bags in both houses so it's only a matter of driving to each
Much easier than having an entire clan of OH's family from as far away as the UK driving and getting buses down to us just for us to send them away because we have nowhere for them to sleep (or even sit if there's more than 4 of them at a time ) 0 -
Ocean Blue wrote: »You're very organised! I plan on feeding myself so even if my mam comes she can't help with that (other than support as she's an experienced breastfeeder), i'd be more thinking she can help with cooking, shopping, washing etc. So I can focus on the feeding and trying to rest in between times. Sure how could she turn down an invitation to come and be my personal slave!!!
My plan is to breastfeed as well so obviously I intend on getting up (unless I have early success with the pump ) but while I can totally appreciate that my mother would bend over backwards to help me, she is also a bloody nuisance and I would much rather (a thousand, thousand times over) to be in her house anyway and "let" her help out, than possibly arrive down in tears begging for help. She'd never let it go :pac: 0 -
Just over from the June board so hope you don't mind me throwing in my two cents! While the extra help might be great, I'd be very wary of organising a load of visitors for those early days. I was unprepared for how unfit I would be for visitors. I don't mean physically, I just mentally felt overwhelmed if I had more than two visitors at once! It was a weird feeling, I would actually feel claustrophobic and panicky which is something I've never experienced before. I'd say it was three weeks before I was fully back to myself and could enjoy the visitors and revel in showing her off. It may not happen to you, but I have heard a lot of other new mums mention it, so don't be afraid to specify 'no visitors' for the first few days til you get back on your feet.ShaShaBear wrote: »We only have one bed so we can't have anyone staying over and it's too far for OH's family to travel to meet the baby. We already have overnight bags and baby bags in both houses so it's only a matter of driving to each Much easier than having an entire clan of OH's family from as far away as the UK driving and getting buses down to us just for us to send them away because we have nowhere for them to sleep (or even sit if there's more than 4 of them at a time )
Hope you're all keeping well, 5 week old baby girl tomorrow here. It really is amazing and worth every pregnancy and labour pain!0 -
Just over from the June board so hope you don't mind me throwing in my two cents! While the extra help might be great, I'd be very wary of organising a load of visitors for those early days. I was unprepared for how unfit I would be for visitors. I don't mean physically, I just mentally felt overwhelmed if I had more than two visitors at once! It was a weird feeling, I would actually feel claustrophobic and panicky which is something I've never experienced before. I'd say it was three weeks before I was fully back to myself and could enjoy the visitors and revel in showing her off. It may not happen to you, but I have heard a lot of other new mums mention it, so don't be afraid to specify 'no visitors' for the first few days til you get back on your feet.
Hope you're all keeping well, 5 week old baby girl tomorrow here. It really is amazing and worth every pregnancy and labour pain!
You'd have to meet our folks to know, especially on my side, but short of refusing to answer the door to them, you couldn't stop them from visiting Tbh I feel like I'd rather get it out of the road than having one or two calling every day. Plus with me being at my mother's house, it's not me that has to entertain. I don't want anyone coming to my own house! 0 -
I'm thinking I'll be of the same mind as ncmc. I adore my mum but having her stay over would be too much, we've discussed it already and she's said herself she will be quite happy to come and go as needed in the first couple of weeks. We've put the word out through the grandparents that there'll be no visitors bar siblings and grandparents (and maybe some very close friends who I can easily say "make us a cuppa would you!??" to
) for the first few weeks, and we'll host a "meet the baby" type thing when the baby is a month or so old and I'm feeling mentally ready for it 0 -
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