Due August 2014

Cameoette

wishing you the best of luck shortstuff! Can't wait to hear more baby news!

shortstuff!

Stubborn is right, could be getting that from me or daddy!! Only getting my head around induction now, really thought I'd go into labour last night so kinda put it to the back if my mind... Ah well at least babs will be here sooner rather than later:) Hopefully you'll go before Wednesday staticdoor!

staticdoor71

Here's hoping. But I've planned for wed now so no biggy. Off to buy coal and fire lighters and oil today to keep the new pooch warm. Tis rotten here in the wesht today! !!

Can't wait for it all to be over and meet my son wooohoooo

llambert

Congratulations morebabies. Delighted for you, hope you're settling in at home and the bf is going well x x

Good luck shortstuff with the induction. Hope your little bundle arrives safely and fast!!

Thanks Lucuma, yes there is a IMBA in Galway. Next meeting start of Sept. Hope I can go but depends on the time cos I still won't be able to drive so hope its in the evening.

Adam still has his awake time from 10pm
till anytime up to the 2am feed. Even the bath yest evening didn't do anything. Hope he figures out day/night soon. It worked for Cian though. Had to wake him for his 10.30 & 2.30 feeds. He woke at 5. I only slept from 3-5 so brought him into bed to settle him. I was so tired I fell sleep with him on my chest till 6.30. At that stage hubby had Adam sorted (I never heard anything). Hubby pissed me off though asking Cian how long Mammy had spoiled him. We had said we wouldn't put them into bed but the tiredness makes that go out the window. Easy for him to say when he slept from 11-6. I'd love to take a baby each but he travels for work so don't want him wrecked behind the wheel.

But on a positive note, first day on my own. Babies & me fed, bottles made, Mammy dressed & floor swept!! Go me....

Kaylami

Well done llambert!

I found the johnsons baby bedtime bath stuff great its a lilac bottle for settling them at night I still use it if Mia is acting up.

Induction is really not that bad! Everything is controlled and the good drugs are close by!

Wishing you all the best of luck !

fiona-f

Congratulations Morebabies! Great to see the babies all coming along at last.

We are finally getting the hang of the feeding (sort-of). I have been getting tons of support and got a private lactation consultation as well as it was tough going for a while but grtting there now I hope. But not putting myself under pressure either - if it doesn't work out, I'll know I've done my best and I find it quite liberating to have come to this conclusion which makes things much easier and hopefully more likely to succeed. This is quite a departure for me as usually I am very hard on myself so motherhood has obviously changed me a bit!

I am not feeling as utterly shattered tired as I had expected, I think I really was expecting worst case scenario in terms of sleep so I know I am very lucky to be getting some good naps in.

For those who have given birth, how is your recovery going? I am surprised how light my bleeding is - I was expecting something at least equivalent to my miscarriages for the first few weeks but it very quickly settled down to light bleeding like day 4 or 5 of a period. I still feel bruised and battered in the, ahem, undercarriage, but thankfully getting no specific pain from my stitches even when using the toilet. I do find it tough to stand on hard surfaces or walk for anything more than a few minutes, I get quite an achey feeling. So just wondering how others are getting along with physical recovery in the second week post-birth and afterwards?

llambert

Fiona-f delighted to hear you're getting on so well and that so far the bf is going well.

Afraid I can't help with the post birth low down as I had a section. I was feeling smug as first three days had very little bleeding so I was thinking that must be one of the only plus sides of a section but last three weeks have had a period like bleed. Easing last day so hoping its coming to an end. I'm feeling back to myself but know I still have to take it easy for another 2 weeks. Getting out for a little walk everyday though the last week. Only 20 mins but great to get out.

I'm wondering how bad the 'overhang' from the section will be. Guess I'll have to
wait and see. Not like I'll be parading around in a bikini anytime soon :-)

Kaylami

Fionaf - my bleeding has been on and off since she was born but hasn't been heavy since day 4 or 5 after birth. Took about 10days for the feeling that I had been kicked in the whoha to ease. I had no stitches but my baby was a. Big one! I couldn't sit down to go to the toilet for about ten days either. Glad the bf is goin well for you it's great when you get the hang of it.

Llambert - I don't have a overhang from my section? For a while it looked puffy and a bit odd one side was pulled tighter than the other but I was parading around in a bikini in no time. Lol. This time I def have a mummy tummy but feck it I got the ring on my finger I can let myself go to hell and he can't do a thing about it (que evil laughter)

emer_b

Hi Fiona, what did you call your little boy? Maybe I missed it in a previous post.
Still waiting on my little one, 3 days over now. Not uncomfortable or in any pain but I'm so mentally ready now. And all my stockpiling is starting to dwindle!!! I'll have to go to lidl again soon if baby doesn't show up.
As for recovery (with my first), sounds similar to yours Fiona. Think the bleeding stopped completely by 10 days and was never more than a heavy period for first few days, quite light after that. I realised after about 5 days that it was the bulkiness of the maternity pads that was making sitting uncomfortable so I switched to Always Nighttime. Had a few stitches also and was surprised how little pain they caused. Glad to hear you're doing well and it's not as bad as you expected. People love to fill you with horror stories, not so many tell you that it can be ok (ish) sometimes!

shortstuff!

Thanks for the good luck messages ladies... Induction process has been started anyway! Arrived in at 7pm, had a trace which showed up contractions that I wasn't aware of which is promising, could have been Braxton hicks but were fairly regular. Internal exam wasn't too bad at all & mid wives have all been lovely. Went over my birth preferences & how some have to change with induction but feeling optimistic. Bishops score was only 2 & was given 1/2 dose of the usual level of the gel. Getting another exam & gel at 7am. Have an IV line in which was very painfully inserted & feels really awkward now. A little bit of cramping but nothing major. Tens on & gentle birthing tracks on repeat!

Slept really badly but that's due to the loudest snorer in the world in the bed next to me (despite a 4bed room) Same women had her partner in til nearly 11 & making phone calls in the middle of the night... No ear plugs/headphones in the world would be strong enough to zone her out! Definitely recommend having an eye mask, headphones & earplugs in your bag anyway.

emer_b

Hi shortstuff, best of luck today. Hope things move along nicely for you today. Must stick in my earplugs in my bag. Some people have no consideration in shared rooms, especially when they're yapping on the phone. I'd be mortified if everyone could hear my conversations!

Been awake since 3am with early contractions. They're quite irregular, started off at 8mins apart but then went to 12/13, back to 9 now. I haven't had any Braxtons before so I'm not 100% sure if this is the real thing. But seeing as it's going on for 3hrs now I'm hoping it is real! I'm 4 days overdue now so about time anyway. Might be sharing the date with you shortstuff. Fingers crossed!

shortstuff!

Oh that's great news emer_b, sounds like the real thing if you've had 3hours worth! Fingers & toes crossed they get nice & regular for you:)

tishandy

Best of luck Short stuff and Emer b. We could all be today! I'm sitting here in Limerick maternity with my very sexy surgical stockings on, waiting for hubby and then onto theater for a c
section. O.o

emer_b

About time we had a few more babies here! Good luck tishandy! At least you know it'll definitely be today. Let us know when you're able, look fwrd to hearing.
Not so sure about me. Have stopped timing, dropped back to nearly 20mins apart so I just slept for an hr or so. God I was hoping this would be faster than last time (28hrs) but not looking likely! Will sleep as much as I can for now. Could be a busy day

Good luck ladies!

staticdoor71

Oh my Jesus. No action for weeks. Then we will prob all pop today or tomorrow! !!!

Kaylami

Oh good luck today all of you!

I'm so excited to have more babies on the thread!

llambert

Sooooo exciting. Good luck ladies. Looking forward to hearing the news x x

staticdoor71

Me too. Looking forward to beING able to bend over with out soundin 72

Kaylami

Only 72 staticdoor? I was definitely pushing 90 with my grunts my 86 year old granny was moving faster!

Evie slept from 1 to 4 to 7 and then till 10 was a tough night himself took her from 11 till 1 and thought he was fantastic - I'll quite happily kill him yet. "your honour it was my hormones I swear"

staticdoor71

Kaylami wrote: »

Only 72 staticdoor? I was definitely pushing 90 with my grunts my 86 year old granny was moving faster!

Evie slept from 1 to 4 to 7 and then till 10 was a tough night himself took her from 11 till 1 and thought he was fantastic - I'll quite happily kill him yet. "your honour it was my hormones I swear"

I do believe any female judge will let that stand in court haha

Kaylami

Thanks staticdoor! Although if they see this they will realise it was premeditated.

Have everything ready for school on Thursday. I really can't wait she's a great help but keeping her and the toddler entertained is hard.

I finally tackled the mountain of washing today I'm ready for nap!

llambert

I'll be up in court with you. Mine didn't settle from the 10-2 feed. We nearly killed each other at 1 this morning.

I know the boys are playing me for a fool and its me that's getting them into bad habits. I keep cuddling them to try settle. Each time I put them down they pop up again. Can't blame them Mammy's chest is more smug than a cold basket. So tonight no more long cuddles.........

Kaylami

Llambert I had all my babies inthe bed with me and Mia lived in my arms. Didn't bother with the Moses basket and they went into cots no problem.

I'm a firm believer that you can't spoil a baby at that age and do what you gotta do to get some rest.

We could be each others alibis . . .

Any news from our ladies in waiting?

tishandy

Bronagh Fennell 6 lbs 9 oz . c section 9.26 am. I love her. I'm having a hard day I must admit. I was waiting ages in theater for two doctors . my husband while waiting outside heard a nurse giving out to the doctors that I was waiting and had my spinal done. I had my tubes tied after the section which took an hour. By time I got to recovery anesthetics were wearing off. pain hit me like ton of bricks at 12.30. mini nervous breakdown but midwife to the rescue. They have patience of saints.
.... spinal. After the c section I had my tubes ti

Kaylami

Congrats tishandy! Gorgeous name.
Sorry that your having a hard time today! Hope it., improves

Big hugs to you x

morebabies

tishandy wrote: »

Bronagh Fennell 6 lbs 9 oz . c section 9.26 am. I love her. I'm having a hard day I must admit. I was waiting ages in theater for two doctors . my husband while waiting outside heard a nurse giving out to the doctors that I was waiting and had my spinal done. I had my tubes tied after the section which took an hour. By time I got to recovery anesthetics were wearing off. pain hit me like ton of bricks at 12.30. mini nervous breakdown but midwife to the rescue. They have patience of saints.
.... spinal. After the c section I had my tubes ti

Congrats, best wishes to mommy and baby and what a beautiful name. Sounds like you had an awful ordeal in the theatre, very prolonged. The pain will seem unbearable at first, I had my section a week ago and thought i'd never be right again, well yesterday and today i didn't need painnkillers and even hoovered and mopped house. You'll get there. Just take one day at a time.

emer_b

Congratulations tishandy! Tough day for you. Hope you're getting the chance to enjoy your new little lady now. Tmrw can only be easier!

No progress here. Contractions all day but no stronger or closer together. I was convinced it was kicking off lastnight so quite disappointed. Have no idea if it's BHs or just slow early labour. Went for acupuncture and a walk this afternoon. Suppose I should get some sleep now

llambert

Massive congratulations tishandy on the arrival of Bronagh. That's awful that your pain medication wasn't managed well but like morebabies said you won't be long recovering.

God morebabies take it handy don't do yourself an injury. I'm almost 4 wks post section & even though I feel I can do it all I'm waiting for the 6 weeks to be up before doing anything heavy. Not that I miss the housework.

I know what you mean Kaylami but ended up with the 2 of them in our bed last night and neither me or hubby got any sleep. Bathed them both earlier. Cian is out for the count but having a battle of the wits with Adam. Must have picked him up 15 times in the last 90 mins. Could be a long night but need to do it cos none of us are sleeping properly the other way either!

Cameoette

Huge congrats tishandy! Sorry you had such a rough time in recovery though. I love her name Hoping you have a ton of pain relief at your disposal now! xx

Kaylami

My oh has been banished to the couch. That way he gets to sleep I don't have to listen to him and Evie gets most of the room in the bed. Win win!

You'll get there llambert your doin a fantastic job. This phase will pass and we will all sleep again!

Ah emer I really hope something happens for you soon!

tishandy

baby girl. Bronagh. 6 lbs 9 0z . c section. at 9.36 am . So in love x

staticdoor71

So. In for induction at 6am this morning.

I am now sitting on my couch at home drinking tea watching the heffalump movie with my daughter

The doc that saw me last week booked me in for induction last week on the day she saw me. Not fuc*ING today like she was meant to.

And add that to the fact that they wait till 42 weeks... not 41+3 (what I am today).

I'm back in again on Friday at 6am

They traced me. Scanned me. Gave me another sweep....

So its another waiting game

To say I'm pissed off is an understatement

Cameoette

Static that is infuriating!! I would be so seriously pissed! There's nothing worse than psyching yourself up for something and then being let down at the last minute.

In this Friday myself where they are going to decide whether to switch me to consultant led from the MLU, induction looking more and more likely!

Kaylami

Oh static you poor thing! That's a pain all right. Hopefully the sweep gets something moving for you.

Cameotte hopefully you go yourself and you can stay in the mlu !

These babies must be very comfy they have nearly all been evicted so far!

shortstuff!

Baby boy born 26th @ 7.01pm 8lb1oz by emergency caesarean... He's a little star, love him to bits! Great little sleeper, have to wake for his feeds, breast feeding seems to be going well:) I'll give the long version another time!

Having trouble picking a name, really like James but it's very popular, no 2... Love Jacob but made the mistake of asking Mother in law to be what she thought of it, she asked my partner this morning if we had decided on a name & he said we hadn't, to which she responded 'thank god it's not Jacob, there's a child at school called that who wrecks my head'... Awful rude!!

morebabies

Congrats shortstuff, you made it to the other side!! Best wishes to you and your family!

Call baby what you and your partner want, would you believe I succumbed to pressure from the MIL on my second baby's name, and after she repeatedly ridiculed it in the hospital and made numerous phone calls about it, I gave in and picked another name at random which I have never gotten used to, Major regret. And this time would you believe my MIL is at it again - "you can't call him that" she keeps on saying, well this time I'll call him Strawberry Bleeping Shortcake if I want to. I wouldn't mind if the names we picked were unusual or odd- for all our babies we have picked bog standard run of the mill names -but the problem was they weren't what MIL would have picked. You kinda have to laugh at it sometimes, otherwise you would just tear your hair out with the craziness of it all.

Anyway mega congrats and hope you make a speedy recovery.

Cameoette

shortstuff! wrote: »

Baby boy born 26th @ 7.01pm 8lb1oz by emergency caesarean... He's a little star, love him to bits! Great little sleeper, have to wake for his feeds, breast feeding seems to be going well:) I'll give the long version another time!

Having trouble picking a name, really like James but it's very popular, no 2... Love Jacob but made the mistake of asking Mother in law to be what she thought of it, she asked my partner this morning if we had decided on a name & he said we hadn't, to which she responded 'thank god it's not Jacob, there's a child at school called that who wrecks my head'... Awful rude!!

Congratulations shortstuff!! Lovely news, hope you are recovering well! great that feeding is going well too.

I say go ahead and name him Jacob if you love it it's a lovely name!

Lucuma

Congrats shortstuff! Jacob gets my vote, James is very popular, top 5 in Ireland last year in fact. Jacob is alot more unusual. Make the MIL squirm with shame by calling him Jacob after her saying that. Just coz someone you don't like is called a name is not a reason against the name itself! Well done on the breastfeeding, great to hear positive feedback about it most ppl have so many issues with it!

Kaylami

Congrats shortstuff I'm delighted for you!

I'm with the others Jacob is gorgeous don't mind your mil! Evie's full name is genevieve because I liked it and when I'm very cross she gets the full title. My mum doesn't like Evie but loves genevieve. It's your baby call them what u wan!

Hope the bf is going well for you!

llambert

Congratulations shortstuff. Delighted that you've had your little boy. Stay on top of the pain with medication, don't let it wear off first few days!! I'm with the others call your baby whatever you like. I love either of the names you're thinking off.

How awful for you static. Sure you were tossing & turning all night thinking about it. Now you have to get yourself ready again. Fingers crossed you go yourself x x

emer_b

Yea shortstuff, congratulations! I'm with the others on the name issue. You will be using it all day every day for a long time so go with what you love.

Static, so frustrating, really feel for you. I would be raging!

This is the slowest baby EVER! Have been having contractions for the last 36hrs. My clinic appt just happened to be this afternoon so went in and got the doc to do an internal exam to see if anything is actually happening down there. 4cm! I nearly kissed her! If she had told me it was false labour I'd have cried. She said the internal might speed things up a bit now so fingers crossed!

Kaylami

Oh yeah emerb!

Get walking try and convince that baby to come out! I really feel for you 36hours, you poor thing. Are they painful contractions?

shortstuff!

tishandy wrote: »

baby girl. Bronagh. 6 lbs 9 0z . c section. at 9.36 am . So in love x

Congrats tishandy, love the name, hope your recovering well:)

emer_b

Thanks kaylami, they were pretty manageable until this afternoon, getting ready for the trip to the hospital now. It has to be tonight, tmrw morning! Contractions are so irregular though, up and down in intensity and in timing. Very non-textbook!
Had a short walk, couldn't manage much.

Cameoette

good luck emer_b I really hope you don't have to wait for much longer!

Kaylami

Good luck emerb!

My contractions were never regular the ctg only picked up a handful through my whole labour so don't worry about that!

Lucuma

4 cm emer, you must have been delighted! Strange about the contractions but that happened to my sis in law on her first, she said the contractions followed no pattern either! she still ended up with natural labour. sometimes our body doesn't' follow the rules! Good luck with the delivery looking forward to hearing the news :-)

emer_b

Baby girl Heather born at 10.16pm. For such a slow start it went incredibly quick at the end. Was waiting in agony on the epidural when midwife told me "you're 10cm now, time to start pushing!". Baby was born 15minutes later. I'm still in shock. Never thought I could do it without epidural. Well, more by accident than by choice in the end.
I'd say I'll be up all night with her glued to my boob. She seems to only like the right one at the moment!
Thanks for all the support ladies, hope ye're all keeping well x

fiona-f

Oh wow, up for early morning feed and checked here to see mega baby news. Huge congratulations EmerB, tishandy and short stuff. How very exciting to have so many new arrivals get here safely, well done to all.

static, I am in shock about your postponed induction, how frustrating when you had it all built up in your mind.

fiona-f

shortstuff! wrote: »

Baby boy born 26th @ 7.01pm 8lb1oz by emergency caesarean... He's a little star, love him to bits! Great little sleeper, have to wake for his feeds, breast feeding seems to be going well:) I'll give the long version another time!

Having trouble picking a name, really like James but it's very popular, no 2... Love Jacob but made the mistake of asking Mother in law to be what she thought of it, she asked my partner this morning if we had decided on a name & he said we hadn't, to which she responded 'thank god it's not Jacob, there's a child at school called that who wrecks my head'... Awful rude!!

Oh and if you really like James go for it - so what if it's popular? Nothing wrong with that, definitely not a reason to reject a name you otherwise love. And in any case, Ignore the mother in law entirely, not her decision.