https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/ Copyright (c) 2006-2013 Web Wiz Forums - All Rights Reserved. Sat, 04 Apr 2026 20:06:54 +0000 Wed, 06 Jun 2007 22:55:55 +0000 http://blogs.law.harvard.edu/tech/rss Web Wiz Forums 12.05 360 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/RSS_post_feed.asp?TID=3819 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_images/web_wiz_forums.png https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/ https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=3819&PID=156372&title=due-in-may-2007#156372 Author: MyMinis
Subject: 3819
Posted: 06 June 2007 at 10:55pm

congrats on the birth of baby, glad to hear your home and well.]]> Wed, 06 Jun 2007 22:55:55 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=3819&PID=156372&title=due-in-may-2007#156372 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=3819&PID=154424&title=due-in-may-2007#154424 Author: cat
Subject: 3819
Posted: 03 June 2007 at 10:18am

Hiya all, what a week! Poppy was born by emergency c-sect on Sunday night at 8lb 1oz. My waters broke at 3am and I went into labour soon after, at about midday I was in full on labour and at 4pm had an epidural. The labour didn't really progress very well and they kept feeding the syntocinon into me which produced lots of very strong contractions (couldn't feel a thing - bliss - epidurals are wonderful) but Poppy started to get a bit stressed and I didn't dialate any further than 7cm. Finally after lots of umming and ahhing by all concerned they decided to send me to theatre.

I got out of hospital on Friday afternoon - was starting to get cabin fever! Poppy is doing well. ]]> Sun, 03 Jun 2007 10:18:02 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=3819&PID=154424&title=due-in-may-2007#154424 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=3819&PID=154268&title=due-in-may-2007#154268 Author: mamanee
Subject: 3819
Posted: 02 June 2007 at 8:57pm

Yep, I believe she had a little girl last week at some stage. She hasn't been online as far I know, but we are hoping to hear from her soon and have her in the may mummies thread with lots of pictures of her little one! ]]> Sat, 02 Jun 2007 20:57:42 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=3819&PID=154268&title=due-in-may-2007#154268 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=3819&PID=154236&title=due-in-may-2007#154236 Author: chonni
Subject: 3819
Posted: 02 June 2007 at 8:15pm

hey does anyone know if cats had her baby yet]]> Sat, 02 Jun 2007 20:15:17 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=3819&PID=154236&title=due-in-may-2007#154236 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=3819&PID=149794&title=due-in-may-2007#149794 Author: Bizzy
Subject: 3819
Posted: 23 May 2007 at 9:05pm

i have posted pics of renees boy in the photo gallery if you want to see her gorgeous boy.... ]]> Wed, 23 May 2007 21:05:22 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=3819&PID=149794&title=due-in-may-2007#149794 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=3819&PID=148755&title=due-in-may-2007#148755 Author: Spudling
Subject: 3819
Posted: 21 May 2007 at 7:18pm

Fantastic, I can just see a 9 1/2 month pregnant woman lying on her back with her legs up in the air with her belly reaching up to her knees...good look
Renee, isn't tomorrow the day you become a Mum? I'm sure it is, so if I am correct, good luck hon and can't wait to hear from you once you are home ]]> Mon, 21 May 2007 19:18:16 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=3819&PID=148755&title=due-in-may-2007#148755 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=3819&PID=148738&title=due-in-may-2007#148738 Author: Mama2two
Subject: 3819
Posted: 21 May 2007 at 6:47pm

Cat, don't do the curry! You will regret it. A friend of mine did it recently and ended really sick and although labour did start the next day she was having to run to the loo every 10 minutes, ended up really dehydrated and then had to give birth......eeek
Funny about the sex thing. My m/w said you would have to do it atleast 3 times a day and then lie on you back with your legs in the air for atleast 30 minutes after each time for it actually to have any effect at all.
I agree, the last thing I felt like was sex, not only are you too tired by that point the shear dynamics of it is mind boggling anyway.

Don't worry you girls will go soon, and then you will forget all about the waiting you are going through now ]]> Mon, 21 May 2007 18:47:14 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=3819&PID=148738&title=due-in-may-2007#148738 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=3819&PID=148693&title=due-in-may-2007#148693 Author: cat
Subject: 3819
Posted: 21 May 2007 at 5:29pm

Yeah, I prefer the idea of curry, sex is the last thing I feel like doing right now!]]> Mon, 21 May 2007 17:29:26 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=3819&PID=148693&title=due-in-may-2007#148693 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=3819&PID=148680&title=due-in-may-2007#148680 Author: Spudling
Subject: 3819
Posted: 21 May 2007 at 5:13pm

Cat, Thats what I hated most about going over my due date too. I know everyone just is being nice and supportive but S*** it used to p me off soo much. With Cailin we didn't tell anyone once I was in labour and just let them know when she was out but with Jeremy we had to have someone look after Cailin so of course we knew that the SIL would txt the world the second she left our house from picking up Cailin....and she did.
Don't worry Cat, it will all be over soon
Hot food or hot sex (I'd go for the food ]]> Mon, 21 May 2007 17:13:20 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=3819&PID=148680&title=due-in-may-2007#148680 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=3819&PID=148637&title=due-in-may-2007#148637 Author: cat
Subject: 3819
Posted: 21 May 2007 at 4:01pm

Grrr, I'm so fed up with being pregnant it's not funny, but what I'm most fed up with is the phone going every 10 minutes with people asking if I've had it yet!!!!! It was my Father in Law last night - I mean does he think we'd just not tell him? I swear my mother in law is trying to catch us out - she's rung twice in the past few days and her first words were both times "oh it took you a while to answer, I thought things might be happening and you might have been at the hospital..." - no thought that it takes me an age to haul my ass off the chair and get to the phone these days!

Sorry - had to vent....]]> Mon, 21 May 2007 16:01:26 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=3819&PID=148637&title=due-in-may-2007#148637 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=3819&PID=146729&title=due-in-may-2007#146729 Author: Spudling
Subject: 3819
Posted: 17 May 2007 at 11:51am

Cat, wah hoo, not long to go now. You must try and txt me when you are a Mum and we will pop up to see you at the hospital...good luck!
Michelle, I thought I was going to go early with this one too, but we ended up 8 days late...its a long wait isn't it! I was really sick the week baby was due and ended up in hospital, but he waited until I was well again which I'm sure your bubs wil do too]]> Thu, 17 May 2007 11:51:33 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=3819&PID=146729&title=due-in-may-2007#146729 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=3819&PID=146702&title=due-in-may-2007#146702 Author: shellc
Subject: 3819
Posted: 17 May 2007 at 11:00am

Congrats Charlotte so glad to hear both you and Jeremy are home and doing well.
As for me I am getting more and more impatient for this baby to decide to come. All through out this pregnancy we have been expecting to have another early baby, so we have been expecting things to happen for over a month now but as my M/W told me on Wednesday he is just doing what he is supposed to do so I just need to be patient and wait until he is ready.
Yesterday afternoon I started to feel like I was getting a cold and over night it has turned into a full-blown head cold. I really hope it goes away before I go into labour. I really couldn't handle not being able to breath properly when I am in labour
]]> Thu, 17 May 2007 11:00:23 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=3819&PID=146702&title=due-in-may-2007#146702 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=3819&PID=146674&title=due-in-may-2007#146674 Author: cat
Subject: 3819
Posted: 17 May 2007 at 9:45am

Hi all, still here lurking and in one piece. Felt horrible last week, really uncomfortable and emotional but feeling much better now and looking forward to getting it all over and done with.

]]> Thu, 17 May 2007 09:45:27 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=3819&PID=146674&title=due-in-may-2007#146674 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=3819&PID=146199&title=due-in-may-2007#146199 Author: Skyflame
Subject: 3819
Posted: 16 May 2007 at 11:36am

Congratulations Charlotte glad to hear both you and Jeremy are doing well and I look forward to piccys.
What a great mothers day present.]]> Wed, 16 May 2007 11:36:22 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=3819&PID=146199&title=due-in-may-2007#146199 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=3819&PID=146188&title=due-in-may-2007#146188 Author: peanut butter
Subject: 3819
Posted: 16 May 2007 at 11:19am

Congrats Spudling! glad to here it went straight forward....heres hoping it will for the rest of us]]> Wed, 16 May 2007 11:19:06 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=3819&PID=146188&title=due-in-may-2007#146188 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=3819&PID=146155&title=due-in-may-2007#146155 Author: MyMinis
Subject: 3819
Posted: 16 May 2007 at 10:01am

congrats, what a mothers day gift.
i been meaning to pop in and check.]]> Wed, 16 May 2007 10:01:50 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=3819&PID=146155&title=due-in-may-2007#146155 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=3819&PID=146132&title=due-in-may-2007#146132 Author: Spudling
Subject: 3819
Posted: 16 May 2007 at 9:22am

I hadn't even thought about progressing to the next threads, wah ho, how exciting! The stand in midwife was wonderful, I shouldn't have been so worried but hey ho.
So far so good re being at home, we had an sucessful dinner last night, on time, Jeremy slept, Cailin ate and all was quite. Jeremy finally got to sleep at 1, which is good since the last two nights it has been 3. DH didn't think it was all that good but I was chuffed.
I will try and work out how to put a pic up on here soon]]> Wed, 16 May 2007 09:22:26 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=3819&PID=146132&title=due-in-may-2007#146132 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=3819&PID=146123&title=due-in-may-2007#146123 Author: Mama2two
Subject: 3819
Posted: 16 May 2007 at 8:50am

OMG, Charlotte - congratulations! That is one great mothers day present. You picked it though didn't you. Hope the stand in midwife was ok. I was hoping the lack of posts from you meant that he had arrived. I really like the name Jeremy as well, it was on our short list of boys names

Only 2 more to go now. So Renee, have you been given a date for the C-section yet?
Looking forward to you all joining us on the babies thread to complain about sleepless nights etc ]]> Wed, 16 May 2007 08:50:52 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=3819&PID=146123&title=due-in-may-2007#146123 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=3819&PID=145970&title=due-in-may-2007#145970 Author: Spudling
Subject: 3819
Posted: 15 May 2007 at 7:24pm

I got an congrats email(which I haven't replyed to yet) from Cat that she sent this morning so guessing she is still all in one piece!
Renee, hows your health holding up?]]> Tue, 15 May 2007 19:24:14 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=3819&PID=145970&title=due-in-may-2007#145970 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=3819&PID=145875&title=due-in-may-2007#145875 Author: mamanee
Subject: 3819
Posted: 15 May 2007 at 4:06pm

Oh yay congratulations Spudling! I'm so excited for you that he finally arrived!

You did beat me after all. I can't wait to see pictures of him!

Has anyone heard from Cat lately? She is due on the 19th]]> Tue, 15 May 2007 16:06:20 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=3819&PID=145875&title=due-in-may-2007#145875 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=3819&PID=145871&title=due-in-may-2007#145871 Author: kebakat
Subject: 3819
Posted: 15 May 2007 at 3:59pm

Congrats!!!]]> Tue, 15 May 2007 15:59:03 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=3819&PID=145871&title=due-in-may-2007#145871 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=3819&PID=145869&title=due-in-may-2007#145869 Author: Spudling
Subject: 3819
Posted: 15 May 2007 at 3:53pm

Jeremy is here!
He arrived on Mothers Day at 1.30pm. Labour was more painful second time around but not so tramatic and heaps quicker, only 6.5 hours start to finish
Jeremy was 8.4 and just perfect (of course!)
Hows everyone else doing?]]> Tue, 15 May 2007 15:53:41 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=3819&PID=145869&title=due-in-may-2007#145869 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=3819&PID=145773&title=due-in-may-2007#145773 Author: Two Blondinis
Subject: 3819
Posted: 15 May 2007 at 1:56pm

I had a scan at 38 weeks (suspected breech) and they said at least 9 1/2lbs. I thought that was all rather funny (unbelivable) until I had a 9lb 7.5oz baby!

Good luck ladies for the rest of your pregnancy and to all those late bubbas consider this your first eviction notice! ]]> Tue, 15 May 2007 13:56:17 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=3819&PID=145773&title=due-in-may-2007#145773 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=3819&PID=144841&title=due-in-may-2007#144841 Author: Bombshell
Subject: 3819
Posted: 13 May 2007 at 11:00pm

i hope these bubbas arrive soon - esp the overdue ones!!!

our spec would not even estimate weight as he said it wasnt reliable - but would say she was long...and he was right...and ella came out 9 pound 8 which nooone could have predicted at 38 weeks.

]]> Sun, 13 May 2007 23:00:13 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=3819&PID=144841&title=due-in-may-2007#144841 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=3819&PID=144729&title=due-in-may-2007#144729 Author: Mama2two
Subject: 3819
Posted: 13 May 2007 at 7:33pm

Anything yet Spudling?]]> Sun, 13 May 2007 19:33:55 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=3819&PID=144729&title=due-in-may-2007#144729 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=3819&PID=144344&title=due-in-may-2007#144344 Author: Shezamumof3
Subject: 3819
Posted: 12 May 2007 at 4:25pm

Aww I hope you girls have your babies soon. My friend is now about 4 days over due and she is getting impatient, her friend had her little boy last night and shes so jealous, hehe I dont blame her!

Good Luck Ladies!

Edited by Sheza]]> Sat, 12 May 2007 16:25:40 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=3819&PID=144344&title=due-in-may-2007#144344 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=3819&PID=144278&title=due-in-may-2007#144278 Author: aleisha
Subject: 3819
Posted: 12 May 2007 at 12:30pm

I had a sweep with my last baby it was the most painfull thing i have ever experienced and for 10 days sfter that i bleed continuously.The hospital midwife that did it,actually pushed her fingers through my totally closed cervix and said" There you go now your 1 cm dialated" I was covered in sweat from the pain and was clenching the sides of the bed.Later to discover that this is not how a sweep is ment to be preformed and my doctor made a complaint to the hospital.Baby was born 10 days later after another midwife broke my waters when i wasnt in labour to induce me.This made for a very long 26 hour labour after 3 prievios labours that were no more than an hour each? So be careful what you allow them to do to you as its not always the best way to do it.We put so much trust in these people and never think they may be doing anything wrong.
This time im going to let everything just happen when its ready and im not going to try and rush the process.Will be a lot less painfull i recon.Good luck Spuddling and Eomachine,im so jealous your ready to pop and im not!LOL Im getting so impatient now.
]]> Sat, 12 May 2007 12:30:28 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=3819&PID=144278&title=due-in-may-2007#144278 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=3819&PID=144272&title=due-in-may-2007#144272 Author: mamanee
Subject: 3819
Posted: 12 May 2007 at 12:07pm

Oh man I hope those contractions turn into something soon! The waiting must be so hard!

I'm still the same, still got a naughty little breech baby. I haven't heard from the hospital yet, so when I see my midwife on monday I will ask her what's going on with regards to my c-section and everything.

The main thing over this weekend I have to watch out for is any signs of labour as I've been told to get to the hospital quicksmart and if my waters break I have to call an ambulance!

So if that doesn't happen I'll be waiting till next week.

I really hope something happens soon for you Spudling!

Edited by eomachine]]> Sat, 12 May 2007 12:07:58 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=3819&PID=144272&title=due-in-may-2007#144272 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=3819&PID=144257&title=due-in-may-2007#144257 Author: Spudling
Subject: 3819
Posted: 12 May 2007 at 11:38am

hey girls, yet another night of reg contractions that didn't get stronger or closer than 15 mins apart and no baby!.....Maybe I just ate too many pies and am not pregnant at all

Renee, how are you doing love?
And to the Mums, hope you have booked in yuor breakfast in bed tomorrow
xxx

Oh, and PS, not sure if I would recommend a sweep to anybody, I know all experiences are different, but since my sweep on Thurs, my tummy has been so sore, very bad continous period pains, very uncomfortable!]]> Sat, 12 May 2007 11:38:02 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=3819&PID=144257&title=due-in-may-2007#144257 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=3819&PID=143997&title=due-in-may-2007#143997 Author: Spudling
Subject: 3819
Posted: 11 May 2007 at 4:10pm

still here Sterryn!!! But quite happy to not have baby now until Monday as the MW that I have over the weekend is one I don't really like so baby can wait until Monday when I get my new MW as my own one has gone on holiday as of today
I did have a show this morning, but my SIL told me that she too had a show not long after her sweep, then still had to wait another week till her baby turned up.

re estmating the birthweight, I measured 40 weeks with No1 at 37 weeks and was told baby was around 8pounds, she ended up being 5.15!

What are you girls all hoping for for Mothers Day this year? Last year I got nothing and my DH got so much sh*t from me and our families I don't think he will not not bother this time ]]> Fri, 11 May 2007 16:10:15 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=3819&PID=143997&title=due-in-may-2007#143997 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=3819&PID=143915&title=due-in-may-2007#143915 Author: Mama2two
Subject: 3819
Posted: 11 May 2007 at 1:40pm

Charlotte I hope the sweep did it's job and you are in having a baby now. Hardly surprising you are getting impatient! I would have been going nuts by now.

Renee, how you feeling? I meant to say on your other thread that I started worrying in the last few weeks whether Sam was going to be a girl, even though I had seen proof a few times, I kept having people tell me I shouldn't count on it etc! It was the second question I asked when she was born! I was so relieved, cause I don't think a boy would have looked as good in pink
Oh and the estimate of birth weight. What a crock. We were told that Sam would be 8-9 pounds and she wasn't even 7! ]]> Fri, 11 May 2007 13:40:15 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=3819&PID=143915&title=due-in-may-2007#143915 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=3819&PID=143547&title=due-in-may-2007#143547 Author: Spudling
Subject: 3819
Posted: 10 May 2007 at 8:15pm

tell me about it Sterry, I really did not think I would be still pregnant this far into May! And as of tomorrow my MW is on holiday for 10 days, and the MW that is covering her over this weekend I don't like (very very crap), also my Dad goes way down south for 10 days as of tomorrow and my F&MIL are away over this weekend too! SO all very crap. I had a sweep this morning to try and hurry things along, and I have had pretty reg strong contractions all day, but they are not getting any stronger or more regular so not getting too excited about it all yet.
So boo to baby, I know that it is comfy in my belly but come on now. even I'm getting impatient now!!!
]]> Thu, 10 May 2007 20:15:06 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=3819&PID=143547&title=due-in-may-2007#143547 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=3819&PID=143448&title=due-in-may-2007#143448 Author: Mama2two
Subject: 3819
Posted: 10 May 2007 at 5:25pm

oh Renee, that really sucks. Look at the bright side though, atleast you know you won't go over now What a naughty wee thing for Sam to do :( Still atleast you have found out now rather than last minute.

Charlotte, what are you still doing pregnant? I am waiting patiently to hear that you have gone into labour Second babies aren't supposed to be late!]]> Thu, 10 May 2007 17:25:54 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=3819&PID=143448&title=due-in-may-2007#143448 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=3819&PID=142678&title=due-in-may-2007#142678 Author: Skyflame
Subject: 3819
Posted: 09 May 2007 at 6:20pm

Sorry to hear Sam has gone breech Renee. What a naughty monkey, can you do anything to try encourage him to turn back?

Hopefully the contractions start to even out to a more baby birthing speed soon Charlotte. I must be very frustrating for you.

My little one is a whole month old today, it has gone so fast. We are both doing well and cant wait to hear the news about when you two have your babies.

When do we get to see pics of Jorja, Isobella?]]> Wed, 09 May 2007 18:20:59 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=3819&PID=142678&title=due-in-may-2007#142678 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=3819&PID=142630&title=due-in-may-2007#142630 Author: mamanee
Subject: 3819
Posted: 09 May 2007 at 5:00pm

Glad to see you back here Isobella, and can't wait to see pictures of your new little one!

I was doing ok up until last weekend where I had a false labour, then over the past few days my little monkey has turned breech. My BP is really high so I'll either be induced or I'll have a c-section. This will be in the next two weeks, as my MW doesn't want me to go past 40 weeks.

So yeah. Not tooooo bad.. ]]> Wed, 09 May 2007 17:00:18 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=3819&PID=142630&title=due-in-may-2007#142630 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=3819&PID=142628&title=due-in-may-2007#142628 Author: Spudling
Subject: 3819
Posted: 09 May 2007 at 4:56pm

oh of course Stacey, yes she has, I even answered her hairy question...preggy brain strikes again!

isobella, alls well here with me, just getting a bit impatient now though. I always had it in my head if I went over today would be the day I would have baby, but as the sun sets it doesn't look like any baby is going to turn up at my house tonight

I am getting really good contractions and have done since Saterday but they just stay around for an hour or so then I have a few hours break and back they come. But thats it, all very annoying really]]> Wed, 09 May 2007 16:56:15 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=3819&PID=142628&title=due-in-may-2007#142628 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=3819&PID=142613&title=due-in-may-2007#142613 Author: mum2three
Subject: 3819
Posted: 09 May 2007 at 4:33pm

hi everyone how are you all doing?]]> Wed, 09 May 2007 16:33:40 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=3819&PID=142613&title=due-in-may-2007#142613 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=3819&PID=142610&title=due-in-may-2007#142610 Author: kebakat
Subject: 3819
Posted: 09 May 2007 at 4:28pm

Renee has been online today in our june thread and the hairy query one ]]> Wed, 09 May 2007 16:28:31 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=3819&PID=142610&title=due-in-may-2007#142610 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=3819&PID=142596&title=due-in-may-2007#142596 Author: Spudling
Subject: 3819
Posted: 09 May 2007 at 4:12pm

good point Sterryn, no, we haven't seen a post from Renee for a while....maybe baby is on it's way...or even here.
Typical, I'm always the last

]]> Wed, 09 May 2007 16:12:58 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=3819&PID=142596&title=due-in-may-2007#142596 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=3819&PID=142556&title=due-in-may-2007#142556 Author: Mama2two
Subject: 3819
Posted: 09 May 2007 at 3:16pm

Good grief, that would be bad timing! I will keep my fingers crossed that things start before Saturday then. Have we heard from Renee (eomachine) to how she is doing?]]> Wed, 09 May 2007 15:16:08 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=3819&PID=142556&title=due-in-may-2007#142556 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=3819&PID=142287&title=due-in-may-2007#142287 Author: Spudling
Subject: 3819
Posted: 09 May 2007 at 8:59am

its day 4 now and even I'm getting bored with it all!
Since Sat I have been getting good strong contractions every 10 min or so for up to a few hours a few times a day but they never venture into anything.
Cailin was 6 days over, so I must have a nice comfy belly to live in
It will happen on Saterday....DH is in the final of a big golf tournament, MW goes on holiday on Fri, my Dad goes way down South for 10 days on Fri and my M&FIL are away for the weekend too....so that's when it will happen huh! ]]> Wed, 09 May 2007 08:59:12 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=3819&PID=142287&title=due-in-may-2007#142287 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=3819&PID=142222&title=due-in-may-2007#142222 Author: Mama2two
Subject: 3819
Posted: 08 May 2007 at 10:54pm

Charlotte, being a Mum is WONDERFUL I am absolutley loving it. Probably helps that I have such a chilled out little girl though. The only time she really crys is when she has wind. I keep waiting for her to turn into the baby from hell that everyone tells me she will
How many days overdue are you now?
]]> Tue, 08 May 2007 22:54:46 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=3819&PID=142222&title=due-in-may-2007#142222 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=3819&PID=141815&title=due-in-may-2007#141815 Author: Spudling
Subject: 3819
Posted: 08 May 2007 at 10:18am

I just want a new dressing gown since my old one is so old it actaully has holes in it from being so thread bare!
I had a farmers brochure on the table last week and circled the one I liked...so fingers crossed DH got the hint.]]> Tue, 08 May 2007 10:18:50 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=3819&PID=141815&title=due-in-may-2007#141815 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=3819&PID=141811&title=due-in-may-2007#141811 Author: MyMinis
Subject: 3819
Posted: 08 May 2007 at 10:14am

i havent seen a michael hills leaflet yet grr. DF always sees me leaving it out hehe, so he knows what rings I want when he finally sets a date for our wedding .
]]> Tue, 08 May 2007 10:14:13 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=3819&PID=141811&title=due-in-may-2007#141811 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=3819&PID=141793&title=due-in-may-2007#141793 Author: Spudling
Subject: 3819
Posted: 08 May 2007 at 9:44am

Much better thanks Sterryn. They have just put it down to some strange virus that nobody else has got!
It was a bit worrying when baby wasn't coping too well with the sauna in my belly, but as I said, at least I got to have a nice rest.
Hows being a Mum, have you got used to the idea yet?
I hope you new Mums have been leaving Michael Hill leaflets around the house for hints for this Sunday!!!]]> Tue, 08 May 2007 09:44:05 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=3819&PID=141793&title=due-in-may-2007#141793 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=3819&PID=141711&title=due-in-may-2007#141711 Author: Mama2two
Subject: 3819
Posted: 07 May 2007 at 10:50pm

Good grief Charlotte, thank goodness both you and bubs are ok. How bizarre that they don't know what was causing it! How are you feeling now?]]> Mon, 07 May 2007 22:50:13 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=3819&PID=141711&title=due-in-may-2007#141711 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=3819&PID=141637&title=due-in-may-2007#141637 Author: Skyflame
Subject: 3819
Posted: 07 May 2007 at 8:09pm

Glad to hear your temp has gone down Charlotte. How are you feeling otherwise? No sign of bubs yet?

We had a bad night on Saturday night but I had a good night last night thanks to DH. Caleb is growing so fast and is almost a month old now. Where has all the time gone?

How are you going Renee? You must still be in one piece since I havent got any texts yet.]]> Mon, 07 May 2007 20:09:30 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=3819&PID=141637&title=due-in-may-2007#141637 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=3819&PID=141325&title=due-in-may-2007#141325 Author: Spudling
Subject: 3819
Posted: 07 May 2007 at 10:37am

hi girls
well I've just back from 2 days at hospital but no baby yet! I rung my MW on Sat re my temp and I had to go straight up there. Poor old baby's heart was racing at 180-190 but settled down by Sat evening.
The doctors had no idea what was wrong with me and still don't really, but anyhow, had a lovely 2 days rest, and since my temp isn't peaking as high anymore they have sent me home...which is a good thing since I haven't even packed my bags yet!
Hows everyone else]]> Mon, 07 May 2007 10:37:35 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=3819&PID=141325&title=due-in-may-2007#141325 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=3819&PID=140994&title=due-in-may-2007#140994 Author: Mama2two
Subject: 3819
Posted: 06 May 2007 at 12:37pm

Charlotte, how you doing today? Did you talk to your midwife about your temps?]]> Sun, 06 May 2007 12:37:48 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=3819&PID=140994&title=due-in-may-2007#140994 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=3819&PID=140572&title=due-in-may-2007#140572 Author: MyMinis
Subject: 3819
Posted: 05 May 2007 at 9:55am

awww that doesnt sound good spudling.
hope your feeling better today.

hope renees all good, and we're going tp hear some exciting news soon ]]> Sat, 05 May 2007 09:55:01 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=3819&PID=140572&title=due-in-may-2007#140572 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=3819&PID=140556&title=due-in-may-2007#140556 Author: Spudling
Subject: 3819
Posted: 05 May 2007 at 8:52am

Renee, I wonder are you around still today or are you a Mum!
Can't wait to hear some news.

Me I had an awful night with a fever of 39 and the chills on and off until about 4 or 5 this morning, quite bad BH's, but they never got stronger so knew I wasn't in labour but I got about 2 hours sleep and now my poor old body feels like it has given birth already!

]]> Sat, 05 May 2007 08:52:53 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=3819&PID=140556&title=due-in-may-2007#140556 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=3819&PID=140289&title=due-in-may-2007#140289 Author: Spudling
Subject: 3819
Posted: 04 May 2007 at 3:56pm

I know, it seems funny when people have asked me today when am I due and I say tomorrow, a lady in a shop looked a bit worried!!

I meet up with a friend yesterday that was due on the 9th and when we were together yeaterday we both commented that neither of us felt like baby is anywhere near yet, well I'm about to pop up to the hospital to meet her little boy born this morning! So I guess we could all go any old time!
]]> Fri, 04 May 2007 15:56:53 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=3819&PID=140289&title=due-in-may-2007#140289 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=3819&PID=140284&title=due-in-may-2007#140284 Author: mamanee
Subject: 3819
Posted: 04 May 2007 at 3:43pm

I got to hold little Caleb today!! He is soooo gorgeous, and so tiny! I was a bit scared at first, but was fine! And what a good baby he was, so quiet and peaceful.   


Less than three weeks till my due date now! I am getting excited! Especially after seeing so many cute babies today ]]> Fri, 04 May 2007 15:43:07 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=3819&PID=140284&title=due-in-may-2007#140284 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=3819&PID=140281&title=due-in-may-2007#140281 Author: Mama2two
Subject: 3819
Posted: 04 May 2007 at 3:36pm

Ick Renee, I remember that feeling very well. I think Sam camped out on my bladder for the last month or so! You poor thing

Don't get to attached to going over, when I finally decided Sam was gonna be late look what happened

Charlotte, good lord when did you get so close to your due date! Not much longer to go for either of you. How exciting! ]]> Fri, 04 May 2007 15:36:07 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=3819&PID=140281&title=due-in-may-2007#140281 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=3819&PID=139553&title=due-in-may-2007#139553 Author: mamanee
Subject: 3819
Posted: 03 May 2007 at 11:22am

I'm doing alright I guess. I feel pretty much the same as I did last week and the week before, except slightly bigger. Oh, I do have one nasty symptom to point out! The intense, horrible pressure on my pelvis when I'm walking, it's like he is squeezing the life out of my bladder. The midwife said he was 2 out of 5 descended/engaged, so I guess that's where that is coming from!

I think I'll go over now. He seems pretty happy in there.

Glad you are feeling better Charlotte! Not too much longer to go. ]]> Thu, 03 May 2007 11:22:53 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=3819&PID=139553&title=due-in-may-2007#139553 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=3819&PID=139491&title=due-in-may-2007#139491 Author: Spudling
Subject: 3819
Posted: 03 May 2007 at 9:19am

Well feeling better again, damn back, this baby is really starting to give me a bit of grief in there!
Renee, how are you feeling? And how are our two Mums doing?]]> Thu, 03 May 2007 09:19:42 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=3819&PID=139491&title=due-in-may-2007#139491 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=3819&PID=139157&title=due-in-may-2007#139157 Author: Spudling
Subject: 3819
Posted: 02 May 2007 at 1:24pm

Julie, I think I will go over, I always thought I would go early with this one but now I don't think so.
I have such bad back pain today it is unbelievable, I can hardly breath, but don't think it has anything to do with labour, I think it is sleeping on my hard bed on my left side for so long. I am going to sleep in my DD bed (her bed turns into two) tonight cos there is no way I could push a baby out at the moment as I can not catch my breath at all.
Sterryn, I agree re once you have baby in your arms you forget everything, isn't it wonderful! And you know what, you think you love her now, wait til next week, and then next month, it grows and grows daily, it is the most wonderful feeling in the world ]]> Wed, 02 May 2007 13:24:43 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=3819&PID=139157&title=due-in-may-2007#139157 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=3819&PID=139137&title=due-in-may-2007#139137 Author: Mama2two
Subject: 3819
Posted: 02 May 2007 at 1:02pm

Caleb is so cute. Great photos.

Renee my advice is just to chill out and try and enjoy the last of your "you" time in the next week or so. I know you are probably feeling huge and uncomfortable so why not do something like hire some videos you want to see and spend a whole day blobbed on the couch watching them. (I say thing because I had a pile to watch and never saw one of them )
The second you hold/see Sam you will completely forget about ever being pregnant and the last 9 months will seem like that have flown by. It is really weird

Edited by Sterryn]]> Wed, 02 May 2007 13:02:38 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=3819&PID=139137&title=due-in-may-2007#139137 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=3819&PID=138448&title=due-in-may-2007#138448 Author: Skyflame
Subject: 3819
Posted: 01 May 2007 at 11:50am

It will seem to go slow for you while you play the waiting game but for everyone else it will seem to go pretty fast, and before you know it you will be holding your little ones.

I cant believe it is May already not too much longer.

I have posted some pics of Caleb in the thread Sterryn in case you havent seen them yet.

Charlotte you are so close to your due date now, do you feel like bubba is going to be a bit late?

I am looking forward to meeting up with you on Friday Renee, assuming you arent having Sam.]]> Tue, 01 May 2007 11:50:39 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=3819&PID=138448&title=due-in-may-2007#138448 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=3819&PID=138381&title=due-in-may-2007#138381 Author: mamanee
Subject: 3819
Posted: 01 May 2007 at 10:34am

Oh My God! I'm going to have a baby this month!

Although, it feels like he's going to be in there for a long while yet.

This last bit is really dragging. ]]> Tue, 01 May 2007 10:34:08 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=3819&PID=138381&title=due-in-may-2007#138381 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=3819&PID=138376&title=due-in-may-2007#138376 Author: Mama2two
Subject: 3819
Posted: 01 May 2007 at 10:25am

Well you two. It is May which means this is it. It is only a matter of time now before you join us

Charlotte it sounds like you are pretty close. I was so uncomfortable the last couple of days. Even DH noticed that I was getting whiney - which I never do.

Don't worry about the birth, more than likely it will be completely different to Cailin's. From what my friends with more than one have said it becomes a case of 3 pushes and they are out.   Not like the first where you waste 30 minutes pushing to find that you are doing it completely wrong ]]> Tue, 01 May 2007 10:25:44 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=3819&PID=138376&title=due-in-may-2007#138376 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=3819&PID=137603&title=due-in-may-2007#137603 Author: Spudling
Subject: 3819
Posted: 30 April 2007 at 9:06am

good morning to the two lovely Mums that couldn't wait til May! Great to have you back Sterryn and to see you are still awake enough Julie to get onto the PC as well. I can't believe that Caleb has been around for almost 3 weeks already.
Me, my back pain has now become total torso stiffness, very strange. My sides belly and back are all very sore, like I have done too much exersise and have strained my muscles, so not sure what thats all about.
I have another accupunture appointment today so looking forward to that,
I have to admit I have had a turn around re when I want baby to arrive, have decided that I would be more than happy to wait for another week or so yet, the memories of Cailins birth are starting to come back ! ]]> Mon, 30 Apr 2007 09:06:32 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=3819&PID=137603&title=due-in-may-2007#137603 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=3819&PID=137591&title=due-in-may-2007#137591 Author: Mama2two
Subject: 3819
Posted: 30 April 2007 at 8:46am

Too late Skyflame, I have done it   Photos are up in the gallery of my darling girl:)
Now it's your turn ]]> Mon, 30 Apr 2007 08:46:10 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=3819&PID=137591&title=due-in-may-2007#137591 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=3819&PID=137563&title=due-in-may-2007#137563 Author: Skyflame
Subject: 3819
Posted: 30 April 2007 at 8:20am

I agree Sterryn, and am glad to hear from you again. I had been thinking about starting a April/May mum photo thread but hadnt quite got around to it.]]> Mon, 30 Apr 2007 08:20:25 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=3819&PID=137563&title=due-in-may-2007#137563 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=3819&PID=137551&title=due-in-may-2007#137551 Author: Mama2two
Subject: 3819
Posted: 30 April 2007 at 8:04am

I'm back. Just sitting here trying to figure out how to upload photos with a sleeping sam on my shoulder
She is honestly so adorable I can't believe she is what I was carrying for so long.

Charlotte, good luck, you are today as far as I got, so I have fingers and toes crossed for you :)

Not too much longer to go for either of you now.
Funnily my back was killing me for the first couple of days after Sam came and I think it was from the lack of bump and having to stand differently. How bizarre. All good now, although I still have a numb spot from the epidural. Ahhh, epidural, what a wonderful thing, I highly recommend it

When I figure out these photos I will add them to a thread in the photos pages, and let you know where. We might just have to start a new thread for April/May mums what do you think?]]> Mon, 30 Apr 2007 08:04:02 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=3819&PID=137551&title=due-in-may-2007#137551 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=3819&PID=137314&title=due-in-may-2007#137314 Author: Spudling
Subject: 3819
Posted: 29 April 2007 at 1:07pm

Sterryn wrote: I always thought I would go about the 28th April since that was my EDD by LMP, but not so sure now. Sam seems pretty happy where she is. I would say early 28th April, Late 12th May.

Just checking back to when Sterryn guessed she would have Sam and she was pretty close wasn't she! Well done Sterryn, I wonder if they are home yet...

How is everyone else getting along? My back is killing me today but other than that, no sign of baby

]]> Sun, 29 Apr 2007 13:07:34 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=3819&PID=137314&title=due-in-may-2007#137314 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=3819&PID=137082&title=due-in-may-2007#137082 Author: Spudling
Subject: 3819
Posted: 28 April 2007 at 7:47pm

Renee, I have been waking myself up with my own snoring as of late! Good thing my DH is deaf in one ear, he would give me so much grief if he knew I was snoring!
Your cot sounds awesome, mine is juse a boring old white one, but does the job.
Our bassinette is cool though, it was my Mums and then mine and my brothers and now my own kids and I just love it.
I am still not engaged so not expecting anything too much to happen over the next few days at least.
Hope everyone has a good sleep and enjoys the rest of their weekend]]> Sat, 28 Apr 2007 19:47:15 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=3819&PID=137082&title=due-in-may-2007#137082 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=3819&PID=137044&title=due-in-may-2007#137044 Author: mamanee
Subject: 3819
Posted: 28 April 2007 at 6:18pm

Well, my sisters dream didn't come true, I didn't go into labour today. YAY! So not ready. I got my cot yesterday. My dad wanted to get us one of our 'big' items, so I was allowed to choose the one I wanted. I LOVE it. It is tea coloured apparently, well sort of a grey colour, and it has frosted panels on each end. I didn't get a new mattress though, I got a really good score from trademe. An innersprung cot mattress for $10. It's in really good condition.

I found this GREAT piece of information on a website. I hope it's true cause I said to DP last night 'I think I'm about as large and uncomfortable as it gets'.

"You probably didn’t think you could grow anymore just a few short weeks ago, but look at all you have achieved by now! By pregnancy 37 weeks you are probably at the largest you will be during your pregnancy. Your baby is still growing, but your abdomen and uterus won’t change too much in the next few weeks. "

YAY. Other than that, I am feeling really well. Sleeping ok, but apparently I have been snoring really loudly.

Have been washing cot sheets and sorting out the nursery this weekend. It still looks like a big mess as the cot is still sitting in the very middle of the room and there is packaging from all my presents scattered everywhere.

I am so excited for Sterryn and can't wait to see pictures of her little Sam. (as well as all the other babies that have been born in the last little while). It really brings it home for me though as it's getting so close and I still need to really grasp the fact that I AM having a baby. I'm not anxious about the birth, but I am a little scared of what happens aftewards!

Well, I hope you all have a good weekend. ]]> Sat, 28 Apr 2007 18:18:59 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=3819&PID=137044&title=due-in-may-2007#137044 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=3819&PID=136582&title=due-in-may-2007#136582 Author: Spudling
Subject: 3819
Posted: 27 April 2007 at 1:21pm

doing well thanks Michelle, did you read that Sam has made it into our world, there is another thread announcing her birth, sounds all good and Serryn did an awesome job...yay!
Yesterday i felt the best I have felt for a long time, but today I am back to very sore period like pain and feeling all groggy etc. Went to MW this morning and bubs is still floating away so no engagment yet.

And yes, note to all of us...slow down, hope you are taking your own advise michelle ]]> Fri, 27 Apr 2007 13:21:22 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=3819&PID=136582&title=due-in-may-2007#136582 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=3819&PID=136533&title=due-in-may-2007#136533 Author: shellc
Subject: 3819
Posted: 27 April 2007 at 10:56am

I wonder how Serryn is doing...I can't wait to here more news, how exciting.
I had a decent nights sleep last night...apart from getting up twice to go to the loo I didn't wake up with agonising pain in my hips.
I thought I was going into labour yesterday afternoon. I was having what I thought were contractions every 6-7 minutes for about 2 hours but they were more than likely BH contractions because the only pain I felt was in my lower back and a lot of pressure......I had been out most of the day and I think I must of over done it.
NOTE TO SELF: Slow down lol!!!!

Hows everyone else feeling today?

]]> Fri, 27 Apr 2007 10:56:46 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=3819&PID=136533&title=due-in-may-2007#136533 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=3819&PID=136361&title=due-in-may-2007#136361 Author: Spudling
Subject: 3819
Posted: 26 April 2007 at 8:25pm

no word from Serryn, she must be in established labour, how exciting!
Me, I have managed to get through my first day without DH so just tonight and tomorrow and then baby can come.
I feel like baby is still very well lodged in so pretty confident that I won't have to have my baby without its Dad around ]]> Thu, 26 Apr 2007 20:25:04 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=3819&PID=136361&title=due-in-may-2007#136361 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=3819&PID=136051&title=due-in-may-2007#136051 Author: caraMel
Subject: 3819
Posted: 26 April 2007 at 11:32am

Good luck Sterryn! Sending you lots of easy labour vibes!]]> Thu, 26 Apr 2007 11:32:25 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=3819&PID=136051&title=due-in-may-2007#136051 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=3819&PID=136045&title=due-in-may-2007#136045 Author: MyMinis
Subject: 3819
Posted: 26 April 2007 at 11:19am

how exciting sterryn.
be sure to try get some rest your going to need it cause once bubs arrives its so hard to sleep with all that adrenalin (sp) running through your body.
good luck
so exciting another baby on the way ]]> Thu, 26 Apr 2007 11:19:24 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=3819&PID=136045&title=due-in-may-2007#136045 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=3819&PID=136042&title=due-in-may-2007#136042 Author: Sarah Beth
Subject: 3819
Posted: 26 April 2007 at 10:59am

guess sitting on the computer is your comfy seat then Sterryn ]]> Thu, 26 Apr 2007 10:59:03 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=3819&PID=136042&title=due-in-may-2007#136042 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=3819&PID=136041&title=due-in-may-2007#136041 Author: Mama2two
Subject: 3819
Posted: 26 April 2007 at 10:57am

Thanks everyone. Have a plan now so feel much better. Have to meet the m/w at the hospital at 5 tonight if not before because of waters breaking. Starting to hurt a lot more now though, but still ok, nothing that I can't handle. Exciting to think that Sam will be here soon though, I can't wait to see her ]]> Thu, 26 Apr 2007 10:57:21 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=3819&PID=136041&title=due-in-may-2007#136041 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=3819&PID=135990&title=due-in-may-2007#135990 Author: Skyflame
Subject: 3819
Posted: 26 April 2007 at 9:15am

Yay Sterryn and good luck. I hope everything goes well and you will be holding Sam before you know it. Looks like you might be an April Mum after all.

Take care and we will look forward to hearing back from you and seeing piccys when you are both back home.]]> Thu, 26 Apr 2007 09:15:33 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=3819&PID=135990&title=due-in-may-2007#135990 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=3819&PID=135980&title=due-in-may-2007#135980 Author: Sarah Beth
Subject: 3819
Posted: 26 April 2007 at 8:34am

YAY Sterryn, can't wait to hear more!!! Am so excited!]]> Thu, 26 Apr 2007 08:34:01 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=3819&PID=135980&title=due-in-may-2007#135980 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=3819&PID=135975&title=due-in-may-2007#135975 Author: Spudling
Subject: 3819
Posted: 26 April 2007 at 8:22am

wah hoo Sterryn, glad its you going today and not me....keep us up to date when you can and just remember each of those contractions get you closer to baby...as tehy get more intense try and look at them as empowering as well, it will make you stronger


I'm feeling the best today I have for over a week, no tummy pains, no thick grogy morning head, no braxton hicks just feeling normal....wah hooo]]> Thu, 26 Apr 2007 08:22:29 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=3819&PID=135975&title=due-in-may-2007#135975 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=3819&PID=135968&title=due-in-may-2007#135968 Author: Paws
Subject: 3819
Posted: 26 April 2007 at 8:08am

*lurk lurk*

Sterryn wrote: I just know this is because I made an appointment with Paws to buy Fuzzi's next week!

Well I was going to say yesterday that we've probably just bought on labour!!

All the best - hope all goes smoothly for ya!

*end lurk*]]> Thu, 26 Apr 2007 08:08:43 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=3819&PID=135968&title=due-in-may-2007#135968 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=3819&PID=135965&title=due-in-may-2007#135965 Author: Mama2two
Subject: 3819
Posted: 26 April 2007 at 8:00am

I am terrified at the moment, contractions have started now but are still erratic and not too painful.
Of course I am now not ready :) DH has just had whip up the road to fill the car up with gas, since we figured this was not going to happen anytime soon. Just goes to show huh, my last scan had the EDD showing at 26/04.]]> Thu, 26 Apr 2007 08:00:11 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=3819&PID=135965&title=due-in-may-2007#135965 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=3819&PID=135964&title=due-in-may-2007#135964 Author: mamanee
Subject: 3819
Posted: 26 April 2007 at 7:52am

Oh yay Sterryn!! You'll be holding your little Sam in no time at all! I'm so excited for you.

Can't wait to see pictures and I hope you have a nice quick and painless birth!

My turn soon!]]> Thu, 26 Apr 2007 07:52:30 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=3819&PID=135964&title=due-in-may-2007#135964 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=3819&PID=135957&title=due-in-may-2007#135957 Author: kebakat
Subject: 3819
Posted: 26 April 2007 at 7:26am

Yay!!!! At least they broke in the loo hehe

Good luck!]]> Thu, 26 Apr 2007 07:26:04 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=3819&PID=135957&title=due-in-may-2007#135957 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=3819&PID=135952&title=due-in-may-2007#135952 Author: Mama2two
Subject: 3819
Posted: 26 April 2007 at 5:46am

OMG, It's starting. Woke up about 20 minutes ago and sat on the loo, and my waters broke! Sooooo excited now :), Just have to wait for everything else to start now I guess
I just know this is because I made an appointment with Paws to buy Fuzzi's next week!]]> Thu, 26 Apr 2007 05:46:43 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=3819&PID=135952&title=due-in-may-2007#135952 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=3819&PID=135848&title=due-in-may-2007#135848 Author: Brenna
Subject: 3819
Posted: 25 April 2007 at 8:06pm

*lurk lurk*

Damn MIL's

*lurk lurk*

P.S - best of luck for everyones labours and births and congrats Skyflame on the arrival of Caleb (love the name) ]]> Wed, 25 Apr 2007 20:06:41 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=3819&PID=135848&title=due-in-may-2007#135848 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=3819&PID=135829&title=due-in-may-2007#135829 Author: Skyflame
Subject: 3819
Posted: 25 April 2007 at 7:47pm

Crossing fingers for baby to stay put til DH gets back Spudling, although it would be good to have another April baby, although May is still good too. I cant believe you had the energy to get up for the dawn parade. When I was 38 weeks I was getting so lazy, was lazing in bed as much as possible in the morning, since I was going to lose that ability after Caleb arrived, but I suppose it is different if you already have a baby already.]]> Wed, 25 Apr 2007 19:47:10 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=3819&PID=135829&title=due-in-may-2007#135829 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=3819&PID=135810&title=due-in-may-2007#135810 Author: Spudling
Subject: 3819
Posted: 25 April 2007 at 7:04pm

I have to admit I am getting impatient now, have been very uncomfortable all day, but then have been uncomfortable on and off for the past few weeks so not reading into it too much. Did think it would be cool to have an ANZAC baby though!
I went and had some acupunture this morning to help with ripening of my cervix and all the other things that need to happen for a "good" labour. It was just so nice to have to lie down for an hour...and will be a massive bonus if it works.
Remember though Sterryn, I have no DH tomorrow and Friday so fingers crossed baby Spud stays put for at least 2 more days ]]> Wed, 25 Apr 2007 19:04:02 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=3819&PID=135810&title=due-in-may-2007#135810 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=3819&PID=135745&title=due-in-may-2007#135745 Author: Mama2two
Subject: 3819
Posted: 25 April 2007 at 3:07pm

Gosh, the dawn parade, that is very dedicated of you :) We are having a nice chilled out day today. Made a carrot cake out of the treasures magazine which was so yum, I had been dreaming about it for weeks!

I have had 3 people ask if I have had Sam yet today, do they all think we wouldn't tell them?

Charlotte I am jealous, I bet you go before me anyway, I know Sam is going to be late. ]]> Wed, 25 Apr 2007 15:07:08 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=3819&PID=135745&title=due-in-may-2007#135745 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=3819&PID=135654&title=due-in-may-2007#135654 Author: Spudling
Subject: 3819
Posted: 25 April 2007 at 11:46am

hows everyone on this lovely ANZAC day? I had an awful night, so sure bubs was coming, but nothing since about 5am so must have just been those good old braxton hicks....again!
We popped down to the dawn parade this morning at 6 and it was just lovely, so glad we made the effort.
]]> Wed, 25 Apr 2007 11:46:59 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=3819&PID=135654&title=due-in-may-2007#135654 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=3819&PID=135442&title=due-in-may-2007#135442 Author: Spudling
Subject: 3819
Posted: 24 April 2007 at 7:01pm

Serryn, my MIL was pissed that we didn't tell her I went into Labour because she too wanted to know as soon as I did. Even though we made the comment that it was 4.30 in the morning when we went to the hospital she still wanted us to call her.
But I love my MIL, she is just a worry wart. I can cope with her better than my own Mum. Mum is better at keeping her distance but bless her, she drives me mad! Poor old Mum, I am so worried that my own DD will feel the same way towards me when she is grown up..ah well, I guess thats when you pray for Grandchildren so they can love you unconditionly eh!

Edited by Spudling]]> Tue, 24 Apr 2007 19:01:11 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=3819&PID=135442&title=due-in-may-2007#135442 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=3819&PID=135440&title=due-in-may-2007#135440 Author: Mama2two
Subject: 3819
Posted: 24 April 2007 at 6:51pm

I think we might all have the same MIL. Mine is so nosey she drives me crazy, and over reacts to everything I tell her. When I failed the first GTT test it was all my fault for not eating properly and my blood pressure is clearly because I don't take it easy like my SIL did!
I get compared to my SIL (who has had 5 kids with no drugs and all natural deliveries with no problems) all the time. How is it my problem that she is a freak of nature! (I actually like my SIL, but seriously 5 kids)?
And she is younger than me! I'm fairly sure the last one walked out by himself!

I have done the same with MIL now and just tell her that everything is fine now when she asks.
She has now taken to texting or ringing me every day to see if I have gone into labour yet, it is driving me nuts!

We have a plan not to tell anyone I am in labour and then announce once Sam is here. This is going to cause major issues though since MIL has told both DH and me that we have to tell her the minute I go into labour. I am so not doing that, she would either be at the hospital trying to offer her annoying advice and being the center of attention as normal or texting and ringing every 5 minutes to find out how dilated I am etc. Ok, whinge officially over :)

Renee I looked at my book today and seem to have been measuring 40+ weeks since 34 weeks and am now nearly at due date. Hopefully this means you don't need to stress too much about having your Sam anytime soon. ]]> Tue, 24 Apr 2007 18:51:14 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=3819&PID=135440&title=due-in-may-2007#135440 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=3819&PID=135324&title=due-in-may-2007#135324 Author: Spudling
Subject: 3819
Posted: 24 April 2007 at 2:00pm

It is going to be a bit harder this time though because I still have to call my SIL to look after DD. I have asked her to not say anything to her Mum though if she can help it.
Also, I just felt a bit better knowing that I didn't have the whole family visualizing me popping baby out...silly but true.
One thing I am going to be stricker on this time round is first time visiters, I had MIL & SIL turn up within about 20mins of DH calling them...I was still in the shower when they arrived. This time I have asked my SIL to drop my DD off first for about an hour or so, just so we can have some time together first as our new family without all the extended family there too. ]]> Tue, 24 Apr 2007 14:00:37 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=3819&PID=135324&title=due-in-may-2007#135324 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=3819&PID=135314&title=due-in-may-2007#135314 Author: mamanee
Subject: 3819
Posted: 24 April 2007 at 1:44pm

I've definitely stopped telling my MIL things. When I had my polycose test she freaked out and wanted to know why they were doing it! She thought that because I was being tested for GD then I must have GD and she would have to completely change their grocery list (we were staying with them at the time).

Then when I told her my BP was slightly up, she says 'OH NO! That's terrible!! What are you going to do?!?!' She was dead serious. She thought I was going to have to be induced at 30 weeks and how would this affect us all and what could she do and blah blah.

So, everytime I speak to her 'everything is great'. Bloody drama queen.

I think your idea of just letting them know after you've given birth is a brilliant idea! ]]> Tue, 24 Apr 2007 13:44:42 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=3819&PID=135314&title=due-in-may-2007#135314 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=3819&PID=135306&title=due-in-may-2007#135306 Author: Spudling
Subject: 3819
Posted: 24 April 2007 at 1:37pm

yep, I find the less we tell the family the better Renee, they always panic with any tiny bit of news. I am hoping to go into labour without telling anyone then just get DH to call them all once it is over. We did that last time and it was great, I just know my MIL and Mum will worry if they know baby is on it's way out.
]]> Tue, 24 Apr 2007 13:37:36 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=3819&PID=135306&title=due-in-may-2007#135306 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=3819&PID=135224&title=due-in-may-2007#135224 Author: mamanee
Subject: 3819
Posted: 24 April 2007 at 12:15pm

Thanks Spudling, good to know it could be any reason why I'm measuring 40 weeks.

I've decided not to tell anyone else in my family that I'm measuring 40 weeks as they all seem to think it means I'm going to give birth right then and there.

]]> Tue, 24 Apr 2007 12:15:10 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=3819&PID=135224&title=due-in-may-2007#135224 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=3819&PID=135218&title=due-in-may-2007#135218 Author: Spudling
Subject: 3819
Posted: 24 April 2007 at 12:04pm

Nothing turned my DD around,I did the all fours thing when ever possiable and the sitting forward, lying on my left side but she wouldn't budge. I needed forcepts in the end with her, but still managed to push her most of the way out so fingers crossed you do too Sterryn.
Also I measured 40 weeks at abour 38 last time, went 1 week over and DD was only 5pounds15, so don't panic too much, the measurements are only a very rough guide.

But yay, this baby has, as of last check it has moved to the left side and isn't positerior anymore so hoping for an easier birth.
]]> Tue, 24 Apr 2007 12:04:52 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=3819&PID=135218&title=due-in-may-2007#135218 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=3819&PID=134904&title=due-in-may-2007#134904 Author: Mama2two
Subject: 3819
Posted: 23 April 2007 at 7:34pm

I have tried all I can at this stage, including being on all fours, sitting leaning forward on a backwards chair, lots of walking etc etc, but no go, if anything she is now further back! No point worrying about it though, there is nothing I can do about it.

You will be surprised at how much bigger you can actually get now Renee. My mw's eyes get huge when she sees me every week now
The biggest fear is the logistics of getting her out! OUCH!

I only packed my bag last week. Very slack but I figured I could always do it in early labour if I really had too.

We should do belly shots and compare - what do you ladies think?]]> Mon, 23 Apr 2007 19:34:54 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=3819&PID=134904&title=due-in-may-2007#134904 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=3819&PID=134885&title=due-in-may-2007#134885 Author: mamanee
Subject: 3819
Posted: 23 April 2007 at 7:20pm

I hope your Sam can turn around soon! My midwife told me all about turning babies today, but so far he is still head down with his spine to my front. I'm on to weekly appointments from now on, but I don't know how many of those I'll have as everyone seems to think I'm going early. Told DP that I was measuring 40 weeks and he starting panicking about my labour bag and that I need to be super super organised this week so that he can come home and get me straight away. I'm not as concerned though, and I think he'll stay put for a few more weeks at least.    I think we're both going to be having big bonny Sams Sterryn. JOY!]]> Mon, 23 Apr 2007 19:20:50 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=3819&PID=134885&title=due-in-may-2007#134885 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=3819&PID=134876&title=due-in-may-2007#134876 Author: Mama2two
Subject: 3819
Posted: 23 April 2007 at 7:11pm

Glad to hear I am not the only one feeling horrible now. Had my nearly 39 week mw appointment today and had a brief moment of panic when we both started to wonder if Sam had gone breech. Had to do a quick scan to make sure she wasn't! Anyway, she is just so far posterior that you can't even feel her head anymore - Joy! This child is going to be stubborn apparently. So no closer to having her, and no more signs of anything happening. Something tells me induction is becoming a strong possibility!

Accidently tripped at Pumpkin patch and ended up with 4 complete outfits and spent $220. Oops! Still nothing is pink and all are 3-6 month range, mainly for my BIL's wedding in August. So cute though. I was shocked when DH came home and didn't tell me off about it actually
Also made the mistake of going to the Snazzipants shop and ended up coming home with a trial pack of different cloth nappies. Oops again

Renee - measuring 40 weeks already, maybe both our Sams are going to be huge. My radiologist and mw are both saying over 9 pounds for me
Good news about the bp though. Keep up whatever you are doing! You will be on weekly visits now won't you?]]> Mon, 23 Apr 2007 19:11:37 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=3819&PID=134876&title=due-in-may-2007#134876 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=3819&PID=134663&title=due-in-may-2007#134663 Author: Spudling
Subject: 3819
Posted: 23 April 2007 at 1:07pm

funny, I've been over being pregnant since about 30 weeks, but the last few weeks I have changed my mind again and am loving the last few weeks.
Good to hear your BP is normal Renee, thats great news. My BP always drops very low in the fist half of pregnancy so it only justs climbs back up to normal in the second half, I have never had high pressure, I think mine was something like 100/60 last time.
How was the shopping Sterryn? Hope you found heaps of cool things to buy today.
And Michelle, my DH struggles with ER too, but suprisingly enough, he did cope OK with all the blood and vomit etc with DD's birth, I was expecting him to faint.]]> Mon, 23 Apr 2007 13:07:16 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=3819&PID=134663&title=due-in-may-2007#134663 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=3819&PID=134603&title=due-in-may-2007#134603 Author: mamanee
Subject: 3819
Posted: 23 April 2007 at 11:00am

Morning everyone. Just got back from my nearly 36 weeks appointment with the midwife.

My blood pressure was 110/70!! YAY That is the best it has been. It was reasonably normal till about 28 weeks and since then has been borderline too high, but got a surprise today when she said it was very normal. Which meant no blood test for me this time! My normal midwife wasn't there today so I saw her backup. She was really nice and explained all my blood results to me. My iron stores were virtually non-existent so I was put on three iron tablets a day and that's been bumped to five a day now.

The scales had been taken out of the room today so I was let off being weighed! Thank god, cause I made and ate (with the help of DP) a huge banana cake on the weekend.

Feeling quite good this week, apart from slight indigestion at night time.

The biggest surprise for me today is that I'm measuring 40 weeks!!!! 40 weeks already!

Scary! Hope that doesn't mean my stepsisters dream will come true and I'll have this baby on saturday.

Hope all the may mums are hanging in there alright. I'm so over it too Sterryn. ]]> Mon, 23 Apr 2007 11:00:48 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=3819&PID=134603&title=due-in-may-2007#134603