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Subject: 5504
Posted: 17 September 2008 at 11:22pm

*bumping for October 07 Mums to reminisce (sp)*]]> Wed, 17 Sep 2008 23:22:16 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=5504&PID=493586&title=october-07-babies#493586 <![CDATA[October 07 babies : What a cutie Dawnie, congralutions...]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=5504&PID=245697&title=october-07-babies#245697 Author: NikkiB
Subject: 5504
Posted: 12 November 2007 at 12:59pm

What a cutie Dawnie, congralutions

Gosh, from listening to you guys, I really did have a good birth (sorry, not to brag!). But I didn't need vontouse or forcepts and had no stitches. So, for those ladies still waiting, it not always bad

AND its so worth it ]]> Mon, 12 Nov 2007 12:59:24 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=5504&PID=245697&title=october-07-babies#245697 <![CDATA[October 07 babies : Vontouse is so not nice ahy Salifer....]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=5504&PID=244682&title=october-07-babies#244682 Author: peachy
Subject: 5504
Posted: 10 November 2007 at 1:27pm

Vontouse is so not nice ahy Salifer. I had that too, just about pulled me right off the bed, my Mum even started crying (she came to the birth of Lauren too). I NEVER want that again, the m/w even offered me trauma councelling, but I just talked it through with her and have now put it out of mind. Something I prefer not to remember really!!]]> Sat, 10 Nov 2007 13:27:32 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=5504&PID=244682&title=october-07-babies#244682 <![CDATA[October 07 babies : CONGRATS DAWNIE: on your labour.....I...]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=5504&PID=244675&title=october-07-babies#244675 Author: Salifer
Subject: 5504
Posted: 10 November 2007 at 1:17pm

CONGRATS DAWNIE: on your labour.....I too had the vontouse (twice but didn't work either time) and then they went in with the forcepts.....I ripped from you know where (hope this isn't TMI)....all the way to my bottom......and had stitches internally aswell!!!

Just to let you know ... Ella is 4 wks old on Tues and I'm only just 95% better now....so do give yourself plenty of time to heal. I thought I'd be better after about a week but its been a long road to recovery and I still get achy (down low) after standing for too long (thank goodness for panadol!!!). Didn't get out walking till 3 wks after her birth.....but as everyone says...it was totally all worth it :)

]]> Sat, 10 Nov 2007 13:17:37 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=5504&PID=244675&title=october-07-babies#244675 <![CDATA[October 07 babies : sorry to lurk..was just bored...]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=5504&PID=241635&title=october-07-babies#241635 Author: ElfsMum
Subject: 5504
Posted: 05 November 2007 at 4:08pm

sorry to lurk..was just bored and looking at due date list and felt sorry for three of you guys not having had your babies yet..but two if you have:) and very cute babies you have too:) ]]> Mon, 05 Nov 2007 16:08:08 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=5504&PID=241635&title=october-07-babies#241635 <![CDATA[October 07 babies : CONGRATULATIONS Dawnie, what a...]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=5504&PID=241626&title=october-07-babies#241626 Author: manz
Subject: 5504
Posted: 05 November 2007 at 3:44pm

CONGRATULATIONS Dawnie, what a cutie!!!

Poor Bel, hopefully it'll happen soon!

]]> Mon, 05 Nov 2007 15:44:23 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=5504&PID=241626&title=october-07-babies#241626 <![CDATA[October 07 babies : AWWWWWWW Monster I love your ticker...]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=5504&PID=241021&title=october-07-babies#241021 Author: nicolaann
Subject: 5504
Posted: 04 November 2007 at 6:12pm

AWWWWWWW Monster I love your ticker photo!!!!!]]> Sun, 04 Nov 2007 18:12:57 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=5504&PID=241021&title=october-07-babies#241021 <![CDATA[October 07 babies : Congrats Dawnie - what a cutie!...]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=5504&PID=240960&title=october-07-babies#240960 Author: monster
Subject: 5504
Posted: 04 November 2007 at 2:50pm

Congrats Dawnie - what a cutie!]]> Sun, 04 Nov 2007 14:50:36 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=5504&PID=240960&title=october-07-babies#240960 <![CDATA[October 07 babies : Congratulations Dawnie!! What...]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=5504&PID=240917&title=october-07-babies#240917 Author: nicolaann
Subject: 5504
Posted: 04 November 2007 at 12:15pm

Congratulations Dawnie!!

What a fantastic photo!!

And what a star posting already!!

]]> Sun, 04 Nov 2007 12:15:24 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=5504&PID=240917&title=october-07-babies#240917 <![CDATA[October 07 babies : Well done Dawnie, lovely looking...]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=5504&PID=240890&title=october-07-babies#240890 Author: Bel
Subject: 5504
Posted: 04 November 2007 at 10:45am

Well done Dawnie, lovely looking boy you have got there!

I am still waiting for something to happen, and getting sick of it!!]]> Sun, 04 Nov 2007 10:45:24 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=5504&PID=240890&title=october-07-babies#240890 <![CDATA[October 07 babies : Congrats Dawnie, sounds as dramatic...]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=5504&PID=240866&title=october-07-babies#240866 Author: peachy
Subject: 5504
Posted: 04 November 2007 at 10:03am

Congrats Dawnie, sounds as dramatic as my birth story! Ventouse are horrible aren't they, NEVER want to experience that again, but so worth it in the end!

Well done!]]> Sun, 04 Nov 2007 10:03:58 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=5504&PID=240866&title=october-07-babies#240866 <![CDATA[October 07 babies : Congrats Dawnie - another boy...]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=5504&PID=240839&title=october-07-babies#240839 Author: MonicaMouse
Subject: 5504
Posted: 04 November 2007 at 8:38am

Congrats Dawnie - another boy for 'October'!. He he - I was 8lb 12 when I was born!!

There seems to be a few of us around who had assisted deliveries, Blair was born after 2 ventouse attempts and finally forceps. I wasn't cut, but ended up with a 3rd degree tear - like SimSam still a tad sore a times.

Edited by MonicaMouse]]> Sun, 04 Nov 2007 08:38:42 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=5504&PID=240839&title=october-07-babies#240839 <![CDATA[October 07 babies : Wow that photo looks really professional...]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=5504&PID=240834&title=october-07-babies#240834 Author: porcelina
Subject: 5504
Posted: 04 November 2007 at 8:01am

Wow that photo looks really professional for a newborn baby! Cute!!!]]> Sun, 04 Nov 2007 08:01:48 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=5504&PID=240834&title=october-07-babies#240834 <![CDATA[October 07 babies : Congratulations Dawnie, what a...]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=5504&PID=240812&title=october-07-babies#240812 Author: susieq
Subject: 5504
Posted: 03 November 2007 at 9:49pm

Congratulations Dawnie, what a lovely looking boy you have there]]> Sat, 03 Nov 2007 21:49:51 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=5504&PID=240812&title=october-07-babies#240812 <![CDATA[October 07 babies : Congratulations Dawnie What...]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=5504&PID=240807&title=october-07-babies#240807 Author: kabe
Subject: 5504
Posted: 03 November 2007 at 9:30pm

Congratulations Dawnie What a cutie!!!! I had an episiotomy and ventouse delivery too and am still feeling the effects of it.

It's all worth it though!]]> Sat, 03 Nov 2007 21:30:58 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=5504&PID=240807&title=october-07-babies#240807 <![CDATA[October 07 babies : Hey everyone! Thanks so much for...]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=5504&PID=240794&title=october-07-babies#240794 Author: Dawnie
Subject: 5504
Posted: 03 November 2007 at 9:07pm

Hey everyone! Thanks so much for your well wishes...


Lochlan was born at 12:36am 3/11/07 weighing 8lb12oz

As it turned out I wasn't in labour when my waters broke and or little man went into distress (very scary) My partner rushed me to the hosp at 11:15am as my contractions were only 2mins apart and lasting 1min plus once there I was given an internal and was only 2cm dilated, I was also gushing anatomic fluid, meconium and blood so was put on a hydrating drip, and given gas (which ran out in an hour), my labour was very drawn out and ended up being stuck in bed for 13hrs straight pushing for 2hrs and achieved nothing, so bubs was born with ventouse and forceps the doc also had to cut me.

So I am one very sore but VERY happy mummy hehehe

]]> Sat, 03 Nov 2007 21:07:12 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=5504&PID=240794&title=october-07-babies#240794 <![CDATA[October 07 babies : Oh I wonder how Dawnie is??? ]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=5504&PID=240297&title=october-07-babies#240297 Author: nicolaann
Subject: 5504
Posted: 02 November 2007 at 2:43pm

Oh I wonder how Dawnie is???]]> Fri, 02 Nov 2007 14:43:24 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=5504&PID=240297&title=october-07-babies#240297 <![CDATA[October 07 babies : Good luck Dawnie You are finally...]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=5504&PID=240178&title=october-07-babies#240178 Author: NikkiB
Subject: 5504
Posted: 02 November 2007 at 12:02pm

Good luck Dawnie

You are finally going to meet that little person inside you ]]> Fri, 02 Nov 2007 12:02:15 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=5504&PID=240178&title=october-07-babies#240178 <![CDATA[October 07 babies : Yay Dawnie look forward to hearing...]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=5504&PID=240106&title=october-07-babies#240106 Author: peachy
Subject: 5504
Posted: 02 November 2007 at 10:56am

Yay Dawnie look forward to hearing your news!!]]> Fri, 02 Nov 2007 10:56:51 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=5504&PID=240106&title=october-07-babies#240106 <![CDATA[October 07 babies : Go Dawnie go!!! Cheerleading squad...]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=5504&PID=240098&title=october-07-babies#240098 Author: Salifer
Subject: 5504
Posted: 02 November 2007 at 10:46am

Go Dawnie go!!! Cheerleading squad here!!!]]> Fri, 02 Nov 2007 10:46:45 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=5504&PID=240098&title=october-07-babies#240098 <![CDATA[October 07 babies : Awwwww Ella is so so cute!!...]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=5504&PID=240064&title=october-07-babies#240064 Author: nicolaann
Subject: 5504
Posted: 02 November 2007 at 10:16am

Awwwww Ella is so so cute!! I want to be able to hold my baby!!]]> Fri, 02 Nov 2007 10:16:28 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=5504&PID=240064&title=october-07-babies#240064 <![CDATA[October 07 babies : YAY Dawnie!! Good luck!! Someone...]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=5504&PID=240060&title=october-07-babies#240060 Author: nicolaann
Subject: 5504
Posted: 02 November 2007 at 10:15am

YAY Dawnie!! Good luck!! Someone must pop today, there have been no new bubs for ages now!! (And its a great day to be born!!) ]]> Fri, 02 Nov 2007 10:15:04 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=5504&PID=240060&title=october-07-babies#240060 <![CDATA[October 07 babies : Yay for Dawnie, maybe my feeling...]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=5504&PID=240057&title=october-07-babies#240057 Author: Bel
Subject: 5504
Posted: 02 November 2007 at 10:11am

Yay for Dawnie, maybe my feeling will still prevail - that someone will have a baby today!!]]> Fri, 02 Nov 2007 10:11:24 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=5504&PID=240057&title=october-07-babies#240057 <![CDATA[October 07 babies : Yay Dawnie!!! (Feel free to come...]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=5504&PID=240038&title=october-07-babies#240038 Author: porcelina
Subject: 5504
Posted: 02 November 2007 at 9:52am

Yay Dawnie!!! (Feel free to come to the November thread too!) It's about time another one of us popped!

According to my MW today is D Day so I hope that I can get some vibes off Dawnie ]]> Fri, 02 Nov 2007 09:52:38 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=5504&PID=240038&title=october-07-babies#240038 <![CDATA[October 07 babies : Well done Dawnie - good luck!!...]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=5504&PID=240029&title=october-07-babies#240029 Author: MummyFreckle
Subject: 5504
Posted: 02 November 2007 at 9:36am

Well done Dawnie - good luck!! It is awesome - enjoy every minute!! Cant wait to hear your baby news!

]]> Fri, 02 Nov 2007 09:36:08 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=5504&PID=240029&title=october-07-babies#240029 <![CDATA[October 07 babies : Well I dont really belong in here...]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=5504&PID=240013&title=october-07-babies#240013 Author: Dawnie
Subject: 5504
Posted: 02 November 2007 at 9:25am

Well I dont really belong in here now I was due on the 31st... but were all go today woke up to broken waters and my contractions have been getting stronger and stronger and closer and closer. This is awesome!! YAY]]> Fri, 02 Nov 2007 09:25:01 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=5504&PID=240013&title=october-07-babies#240013 <![CDATA[October 07 babies : Ella is a wee cute bubba ]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=5504&PID=239649&title=october-07-babies#239649 Author: susieq
Subject: 5504
Posted: 01 November 2007 at 4:20pm

Ella is a wee cute bubba]]> Thu, 01 Nov 2007 16:20:20 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=5504&PID=239649&title=october-07-babies#239649 <![CDATA[October 07 babies : Hope you have baby soon porcelina...]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=5504&PID=239648&title=october-07-babies#239648 Author: susieq
Subject: 5504
Posted: 01 November 2007 at 4:19pm

Hope you have baby soon porcelina]]> Thu, 01 Nov 2007 16:19:44 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=5504&PID=239648&title=october-07-babies#239648 <![CDATA[October 07 babies : Nope no baby here! Have been babbling...]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=5504&PID=239400&title=october-07-babies#239400 Author: porcelina
Subject: 5504
Posted: 01 November 2007 at 10:32am

Nope no baby here! Have been babbling in the November thread since it won't be an October baby as close as it came (I swear some of those prelabour BHs were gonna spit the kid out!). Am really surprised after all the niggles and gripey pains and very strong BHs since Saturday that I am still in one piece!

Midwife gave me a heap of stuff to take yesterday which I did that she reckons should tip all that stuff over into labour by tomorrow, here's hoping! She even said "see you Friday night" when she left yesterday hehe! If it doesn't work I'll go to the health shop and get some caulophyllum liquid on Saturday morning, she said she'd give me repeat doses of the tablets on Tuesday (though she did say she reckoned that appointment will be a postnatal one!). She gave me a range of stuff like pulsatilla, caulophyllum, blue and black cohosh etc which my homeopath would be horrified at but surely one will hit the spot!

She also said she thinks baby is getting stuck on my pubic bone So we are doing a Pink Kit exercise to help with that. It's not surprising though I thought I'd have issues round the other side of my pelvis as I've had a previous tailbone injury.

So here's hoping that on Saturday DH can post some baby pics for you all to see even if it's not an October baby!!

I'm going gooey at above pics of Ella, mine needs to hurry up!!!]]> Thu, 01 Nov 2007 10:32:18 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=5504&PID=239400&title=october-07-babies#239400 <![CDATA[October 07 babies : Ella is awake sometimes!!! Just...]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=5504&PID=239337&title=october-07-babies#239337 Author: Salifer
Subject: 5504
Posted: 01 November 2007 at 9:19am

Ella is awake sometimes!!! Just easier to take photos of her when she's sleeping!!!





Edited by Salifer]]> Thu, 01 Nov 2007 09:19:10 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=5504&PID=239337&title=october-07-babies#239337 <![CDATA[October 07 babies : No posts from porcelina lately.....does...]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=5504&PID=239334&title=october-07-babies#239334 Author: Salifer
Subject: 5504
Posted: 01 November 2007 at 9:16am

No posts from porcelina lately.....does that mean theres som elabour action?

I finally got Ella off to sleep this morning (not without the help of a dummy in the end though) and have had 45 mins of sheer brilliance (washing is out....internet banking bills paid...about to have a shower)....oh how the world falls into place when baby sleeps for a bit and you can get on top of a few things!!!]]> Thu, 01 Nov 2007 09:16:23 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=5504&PID=239334&title=october-07-babies#239334 <![CDATA[October 07 babies : manz you will love them! THey...]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=5504&PID=238862&title=october-07-babies#238862 Author: peachy
Subject: 5504
Posted: 31 October 2007 at 2:22pm

manz you will love them! THey are great relief for your poor old nipples!

I have to wake Lauren too during the night, but I do it 4 hourly and 3 hourly during the day!]]> Wed, 31 Oct 2007 14:22:43 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=5504&PID=238862&title=october-07-babies#238862 <![CDATA[October 07 babies : We had a good night last night,...]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=5504&PID=238811&title=october-07-babies#238811 Author: manz
Subject: 5504
Posted: 31 October 2007 at 1:20pm

We had a good night last night, woke every 3 hours for a feed, I have to wake her most of the time as she just wants to sleep, which worries me a bit...MW says she is a good colour etc, so not worried, but not doing many wees so am unsure of how much she's actually getting, not been told to top her up yet, am feeding 2 hourly during day and 3 at night...maybe I'm just a stressy new mum

Great info on the nipple shields, Peachy, DH is going out to get me some today

]]> Wed, 31 Oct 2007 13:20:17 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=5504&PID=238811&title=october-07-babies#238811 <![CDATA[October 07 babies : kabe I am using Avent ones, they...]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=5504&PID=238693&title=october-07-babies#238693 Author: peachy
Subject: 5504
Posted: 31 October 2007 at 10:08am

kabe I am using Avent ones, they are in one word FANTASTIC! No sore nipples, it helps with your let down and it makes feeding so much quicker. They are a godsend for the 2am feed when all I want to do is feed as quick as possible and get back to bed!

They are not for long term use, and I try not to use them everytime, but when the going gets tough, they certainly get a work out!

TMI here, but I have quite large nipples and my m/w got me the small size nipple shields for me and they fit perfectly and very snug (just in case your now wondering what size to get)!

Pop the nipple shield on, sqeeze a bit of milk into the nipple peice so baby can taste the milk and they latch on straight away with no pain at all!!

]]> Wed, 31 Oct 2007 10:08:04 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=5504&PID=238693&title=october-07-babies#238693 <![CDATA[October 07 babies : KABE - The breast sheilds I&#039;m...]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=5504&PID=238482&title=october-07-babies#238482 Author: Salifer
Subject: 5504
Posted: 30 October 2007 at 8:38pm

KABE - The breast sheilds I'm using are disposable (PIGEON BRAND FROM SUPERMARKET) but any kind would do (certainly whatever is cheapest!!!).

I also have re-useable ones with hemp inside from www.breastmates.co.nz.

Don't seem to leak in the daytime and havn't leaked at night for a few days now - perhaps it was a once off???

PEACHY - good luck with the towels!!!]]> Tue, 30 Oct 2007 20:38:20 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=5504&PID=238482&title=october-07-babies#238482 <![CDATA[October 07 babies : Don&#039;t wear yourself out kabe,...]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=5504&PID=238357&title=october-07-babies#238357 Author: porcelina
Subject: 5504
Posted: 30 October 2007 at 6:40pm

Don't wear yourself out kabe, am sure they all know you just had a baby! ]]> Tue, 30 Oct 2007 18:40:00 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=5504&PID=238357&title=october-07-babies#238357 <![CDATA[October 07 babies : These breast shields sound good....]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=5504&PID=238356&title=october-07-babies#238356 Author: kabe
Subject: 5504
Posted: 30 October 2007 at 6:38pm

These breast shields sound good. Where can I get them from? I've been abit tearful these last couple of days. Any little thing can set me off. Damn these hormones, painful boobs, stiches and sleep deprivation..

Hosting coffee group at my place tomorrow, so better start tidying up the house! ]]> Tue, 30 Oct 2007 18:38:11 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=5504&PID=238356&title=october-07-babies#238356 <![CDATA[October 07 babies : Milk vibes coming your way SimSam!...]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=5504&PID=238352&title=october-07-babies#238352 Author: peachy
Subject: 5504
Posted: 30 October 2007 at 6:26pm

Milk vibes coming your way SimSam! Mum helped me to clean my matress today as there was milk everywhere!!

I am going to sleep with a towel under my sheet and one over top of my sheet tonight!!]]> Tue, 30 Oct 2007 18:26:19 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=5504&PID=238352&title=october-07-babies#238352 <![CDATA[October 07 babies : We are all in the same boat arent...]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=5504&PID=238328&title=october-07-babies#238328 Author: MummyFreckle
Subject: 5504
Posted: 30 October 2007 at 5:53pm

We are all in the same boat arent we!! Good to know!!

I dont have any problems getting Ollie to latch on - just to stay awake! Hes not getting enough from me which isnt such a big deal through the day when I can demand feed him (seems like I sat with him at the breast for hours today!!) but at night its a bit of a problem and he will only settle once he has had formula. Argghhhhh its a nightmare - we are supposed to be trying to ween him off it, but have no idea how we are going to do it in reality when he doesnt settle for the night without it!!

My nipples are only getting sore after he has been at the breast for a long time and then I try to express.....sounds like I am lucky! Now Peachy - if you can just send me your "milk" vibes.....!!

]]> Tue, 30 Oct 2007 17:53:22 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=5504&PID=238328&title=october-07-babies#238328 <![CDATA[October 07 babies : PEAHCY - I don&#039;t plan on...]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=5504&PID=238263&title=october-07-babies#238263 Author: Salifer
Subject: 5504
Posted: 30 October 2007 at 3:47pm

PEAHCY - I don't plan on using the dummy all the time....just like you say...when things get tough....she won't settle....I've fed her...changed her.....soothed her and she still won't sleep.....its only as a back up....when I'm totallyy lost.

Last night she wouldn't sleep.....so put her in the sleep wedge between DH and I in bed....screamed the house down...then when I offered her the boob....she suckled for about 1 minute and then fell asleep....I've heard thats not a good thing either cause then they learn to "SNACK FEED"...and it was a painful latch....so a dummy might have been better in that case.

Sometimes your DAMMED IF YOU DO....and DAMMED IF YOU DON"T!!!

PEACHY - I also use breast sheilds when my nipples are too sore. (usually at night when its all too hard and a bit frustraiting)....I've found them to be a life saver....and at least Ella is still BF my milk....from me.....so bugger the nipple confusion thing too!   What ever works....gets you through the moment and baby full heh!

Thanks for your words of encouragment.....its so easy to beat yourself up.....nice to feel positive after reading your posts. :)]]> Tue, 30 Oct 2007 15:47:43 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=5504&PID=238263&title=october-07-babies#238263 <![CDATA[October 07 babies : Salifer don&#039;t feel guilty...]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=5504&PID=238167&title=october-07-babies#238167 Author: peachy
Subject: 5504
Posted: 30 October 2007 at 1:40pm

Salifer don't feel guilty about the dummy, Lauren has one and on occassions it keeps me sane!! Whatever to keep them happy is my theory. I just monitor its use and its only for the day time, at night I make her self settle and seems to work so far! My m/w actually recommended it to keep me sane when the going gets tough, she said in the ideal world no you don't want to use it, but not everything goes 100% to plan so don't be yourself up about it!

I tried using nipple shields today on my m/w recommendation as I have one sore nipple and I cannot get Lauren to latch properly. Those things are brilliant!! She latched on nicely and got a whole feed from the breast I find awkward!! IF anyone is having latching problems I TOTALLY recommend giving them a go!

Regarding nipple confusion, here is what Lauren can drink from and so far so good! I have feed her via, syringe, a little plastic cup, various teats on various bottles and on the breast, shes showing no signs of confusion, if it smells good and shes hungry she latches onto anything!! So I agree with Sarah Beth that nipple confusion is not quite true!!

]]> Tue, 30 Oct 2007 13:40:27 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=5504&PID=238167&title=october-07-babies#238167 <![CDATA[October 07 babies : My MW was all for the dummy!!...]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=5504&PID=238157&title=october-07-babies#238157 Author: ShellandBella
Subject: 5504
Posted: 30 October 2007 at 1:34pm

My MW was all for the dummy!! So, it seems you just have to go with your gut - there is no right or wrong way to do things, just what you think is best. And as for nipple confusion, I'm with Sarah Beth - I think its a crock. Bella had dummy, breast and bottle right from the start and she is still breastfeeding without any 'confusion'!! And will still take a bottle if I so wish to feed her this way and still loves her dummy, and she is 3 months old! Makes me angry when MW's push their opinions on to first-time Mum's - they should know that a sleep-deprived, confused Mum is only going to bash herself up for thinking she is doing the wrong thing , so take heart in the fact that you know your bubs better than anyone and will only do what is best by them in the end, no matter what you decide!! Rant over (sorry )

*lurker out!*]]> Tue, 30 Oct 2007 13:34:20 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=5504&PID=238157&title=october-07-babies#238157 <![CDATA[October 07 babies : I think the whole nipple confusion...]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=5504&PID=238070&title=october-07-babies#238070 Author: Sarah Beth
Subject: 5504
Posted: 30 October 2007 at 11:38am

I think the whole nipple confusion thing is a bit of a crock. At 4 weeks we gave Jack a bottle (may have been younger) as I needed the sleep. I think if you have breast feeding established you shouldn't have much of a problem. If your daughter has a dummy and is feeding well off you still I say use the bottle.]]> Tue, 30 Oct 2007 11:38:20 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=5504&PID=238070&title=october-07-babies#238070 <![CDATA[October 07 babies : For those of you having poor milk...]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=5504&PID=238057&title=october-07-babies#238057 Author: porcelina
Subject: 5504
Posted: 30 October 2007 at 11:15am

For those of you having poor milk production make sure you drink lots and lots of water and jasmine oil is supposed to enhance milk production (maybe do a search on the net). A lot of the mums I have come across are too busy to drink heaps and their body holds onto water rather than making it into milk.

I was so anti-dummy til I worked with babies! Now I reckon whatever works go for it.]]> Tue, 30 Oct 2007 11:15:55 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=5504&PID=238057&title=october-07-babies#238057 <![CDATA[October 07 babies : I wish I had your problem of too...]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=5504&PID=238051&title=october-07-babies#238051 Author: MummyFreckle
Subject: 5504
Posted: 30 October 2007 at 11:08am

I wish I had your problem of too much milk Peachy - I am the opposite, Ollie doesnt seem to get enough from me, hence we have to top up with formula. I express but only get about 40-50ml after 10mins on each side...its quite frustrating!!
We gave up and used a dummy as Ollie was just comfort sucking - but he doesnt like it and spits it out (our mw said not to use one as well!!) so in some ways he has made that choice easier for us!!!

We had no water all day yesterday and its off again today - so life is slightly challenging in our house....the little man is getting his bottom washed with bottled spring water!!!

 

]]> Tue, 30 Oct 2007 11:08:10 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=5504&PID=238051&title=october-07-babies#238051 <![CDATA[October 07 babies : Salifer, don&#039;t feel bad about...]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=5504&PID=238029&title=october-07-babies#238029 Author: porcelina
Subject: 5504
Posted: 30 October 2007 at 10:54am

Salifer, don't feel bad about a dummy. I dunno what your midwife is on about as we often use dummies to pacify premature babies so there's no such thing as too young! So you can add my professional nursing opinion in there too Salifer! (I just wish I had nursing opinions on babies BEFORE they come out then I wouldn't have to wait til after birth to know what is what hehe!)

I have those Tommee Tippee Closer to Nature bottles in case hubby needs to feed baby EBM. Apparently they are very close to a natural nipple so less chance of "nipple confusion" .... some midwives really brass me off .... when I taught my 1st year nursing students about infant care and feeding there were so many of them already with children that had beaten themselves up and been made to cry by midwives because they just couldn't breastfeed and had to go to EBM or formula. Look out if I have issues and any midwives try that with me!!!!]]> Tue, 30 Oct 2007 10:54:37 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=5504&PID=238029&title=october-07-babies#238029 <![CDATA[October 07 babies : Yes thats what Plunket said yesterday.....lowers...]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=5504&PID=238010&title=october-07-babies#238010 Author: Salifer
Subject: 5504
Posted: 30 October 2007 at 10:30am

Yes thats what Plunket said yesterday.....lowers the chances of SIDS if you use a dummy....guess I'm just getting conflicking opinions...Plunket sys go for it....midwife says...no good.

PEACHY - I woke up swimming the other morning too...now wear a BF camisole with disposable pads in it to catch the leaks. Much nicer waking up dry!

PEACHY - I'd like to use a bottle to feed Ella my breast milk, but again midwife thinks it'll lead to nipple confusion so DF has to feed her with a syringe...dribbled down his finger! Works but is slow!]]> Tue, 30 Oct 2007 10:30:22 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=5504&PID=238010&title=october-07-babies#238010 <![CDATA[October 07 babies : Salifer - I didn&#039;t want to...]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=5504&PID=238005&title=october-07-babies#238005 Author: Sarah Beth
Subject: 5504
Posted: 30 October 2007 at 10:27am

Salifer - I didn't want to use a dummy either, but some babies just need to suck. Jack was a sucky baby, and it was the dummy for us, or he was going to suck is bottom lip raw. Don't beat yourself up about it. There is also reasearch to suggest that babies with dummies have a lower insidence of cot death]]> Tue, 30 Oct 2007 10:27:10 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=5504&PID=238005&title=october-07-babies#238005 <![CDATA[October 07 babies : I&#039;ve given into a dummy this...]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=5504&PID=238002&title=october-07-babies#238002 Author: Salifer
Subject: 5504
Posted: 30 October 2007 at 10:22am

I've given into a dummy this morning and beating myself up about it (as my midwife thinks its too early to introduce a pacifier)....but when you're tired....strung out and need some down time (especially sleep) I needed to get her to sleep and the dummy did the trick.

But now I feel a bit like a failure for giving in!]]> Tue, 30 Oct 2007 10:22:11 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=5504&PID=238002&title=october-07-babies#238002 <![CDATA[October 07 babies : Oh Peachy you poor thing. Don&#039;t...]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=5504&PID=237971&title=october-07-babies#237971 Author: nicolaann
Subject: 5504
Posted: 30 October 2007 at 9:28am

Oh Peachy you poor thing. Don't feel bad about giving Lauren a bottle. I ended up having to put Alex on formula from 4 weeks, and I felt so so guilty about it for weeks (make that months). But in the end I realised he was a healthy, happy little boy, and didn't hurt him at all. Whats best for mum is best for baby sometimes!! Plus she is still getting exactly the same as she would if she was on the breast!! Hope you feel better soon. I suffered mild PND for a few months when Alex was about 4 months old, and its really horrible. Hopefully those hormones will settle down, and will feel normal again soon. As for your milk supply, I guess it's better to have too much than too little, and it will settle down. Your body just needs to work out how much it needs to make. happy thoughts for you today!!]]> Tue, 30 Oct 2007 09:28:44 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=5504&PID=237971&title=october-07-babies#237971 <![CDATA[October 07 babies : manz I left at 1pm on the Friday,...]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=5504&PID=237965&title=october-07-babies#237965 Author: peachy
Subject: 5504
Posted: 30 October 2007 at 9:19am

manz I left at 1pm on the Friday, probably good that you didn't bump into me though, I was a blubbering mess! Man I have suffered the worst baby blues and have had to go on a postnatal supplement. I have had a good few days the last couple but feel teary again this morning. I just gave Lauren a bottle EBM as I am feeling so drained and my left nipple is so sore I just couldn't bring myself to breastfeed. She takes either the bottle or breast really well, so I hope I am doing the right thing, but sometimes I just need to give my nipples a break! This is TMI, but last night I leaked all through the bed, the mattress is sopping wet. I have so much milk it is ridiculous, it just pours out everywhere. My Mum had the same when she had me apparently, she said it does get under control, but I can't go anywhere at the moment as I just constantly leak!!]]> Tue, 30 Oct 2007 09:19:02 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=5504&PID=237965&title=october-07-babies#237965 <![CDATA[October 07 babies : Hi ladies, I&#039;m home! Didn&#039;t...]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=5504&PID=237869&title=october-07-babies#237869 Author: manz
Subject: 5504
Posted: 29 October 2007 at 9:57pm

Hi ladies,

I'm home! Didn't think I'd be out this quickly, but they actually had me down as being day 4, instead of day 3, and asked if I wanted to go home...Midwife said yes, and I'm feeling pretty good (altho rather sore - can't be helped)...they all recon I'm doing pretty well and am more comfy at home.

Mikayla is totally adorable, altho I am also having a few probs with the feeding side of things, she is only 3 days old and they assure me it will get better and I am doing better than expected Same as you SimSam, she sucks for a bit then goes to sleep!

Bummer I missed you Peachy! I went into hosp 1pm Fri as I just couldn't handle the pain in my back. MW said she thought I would just be sent home as I wasn't having consistant contractions, but I didn't know what else to do....So, I was 5-6cm dilated and baby was very high and MW thought must be posterier because of the back pain...after 2 hours was 8cm, had epidural, labour slowed right down, ended up after 2, 2 hour tries on Syntocinon to bring on the heavier labour, with no further dilation, and bubs' heart rate a bit variable, being rushed for emergency c-section where they found bubs was deep transverse arrest, which basically means head down, but sideways and there was no way she would've come out naturally! In hindsight, very glad she didn't as damn that would've hurt!

Very quiet in here today, has everyone gone to Nov?
Will post on birth page as well...hope can meet up with you all for coffee soon, Peachy, sounds like a good idea to meet at someone's place, rather than in public

]]> Mon, 29 Oct 2007 21:57:19 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=5504&PID=237869&title=october-07-babies#237869 <![CDATA[October 07 babies : I hope you dilate soon too ]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=5504&PID=237047&title=october-07-babies#237047 Author: susieq
Subject: 5504
Posted: 28 October 2007 at 4:24pm

I hope you dilate soon too]]> Sun, 28 Oct 2007 16:24:33 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=5504&PID=237047&title=october-07-babies#237047 <![CDATA[October 07 babies : Well after getting fed up not...]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=5504&PID=237045&title=october-07-babies#237045 Author: porcelina
Subject: 5504
Posted: 28 October 2007 at 4:21pm

Well after getting fed up not knowing wtf is happening I got hubby to do an internal (he's so good, he wants to help). I explained that a normal cervix feels like the tip of your nose and said see if it's softer than that.

His description was that there was something big and hard with something soft and squishy in front of it. I couldn't even feel him touching it so it must be pretty effaced (usually cervical things are uncomfy - think of smears!). So yay, one soft cervix with a head behind it. So all this silliness isn't all in vain.

Now I just need to dilate! ]]> Sun, 28 Oct 2007 16:21:05 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=5504&PID=237045&title=october-07-babies#237045 <![CDATA[October 07 babies : Sounds like he is excited - and...]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=5504&PID=237019&title=october-07-babies#237019 Author: Bel
Subject: 5504
Posted: 28 October 2007 at 2:55pm

Sounds like he is excited - and wants this baby to come out as well!!

I couldn't have seen me doing all that this week either - thats what makes me wonder...]]> Sun, 28 Oct 2007 14:55:45 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=5504&PID=237019&title=october-07-babies#237019 <![CDATA[October 07 babies : Well my hubby just said &#034;I...]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=5504&PID=237017&title=october-07-babies#237017 Author: porcelina
Subject: 5504
Posted: 28 October 2007 at 2:51pm

Well my hubby just said "I can't see you doing anything like that!"

I think I had my nesting last Friday and all I managed to do was vacuum baby's room!

Hubby is insisting on timing things while I couldn't care less while things aren't too painful, I guess I don't want to concentrate on them yet til I have to.]]> Sun, 28 Oct 2007 14:51:38 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=5504&PID=237017&title=october-07-babies#237017 <![CDATA[October 07 babies : hehe thats a good one!! Do you...]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=5504&PID=237015&title=october-07-babies#237015 Author: Bel
Subject: 5504
Posted: 28 October 2007 at 2:45pm

hehe thats a good one!!

Do you think it is nesting if your DH comes and tells you to sit down - "you are doing too much housework, this is not like you"???

I have just cleaned the bath and shower, toilet and now onto the lounge - wiping coasters etc... just can't bring myself to stop! Have already done the bedroom this morning. Its just that I realised that my parents and sister will come and stay here while we are in hospital, so needs to be pretty clean for them...]]> Sun, 28 Oct 2007 14:45:15 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=5504&PID=237015&title=october-07-babies#237015 <![CDATA[October 07 babies : And now for some comic relief...]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=5504&PID=237012&title=october-07-babies#237012 Author: porcelina
Subject: 5504
Posted: 28 October 2007 at 2:40pm

And now for some comic relief ....

.... a line from one of my favourite movies Patch Adams:

"Let's go check out the maternity ward, we know those chicks put out!"

]]> Sun, 28 Oct 2007 14:40:35 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=5504&PID=237012&title=october-07-babies#237012 <![CDATA[October 07 babies : SimSam, **touches wood big time...]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=5504&PID=237006&title=october-07-babies#237006 Author: peachy
Subject: 5504
Posted: 28 October 2007 at 2:01pm

SimSam, **touches wood big time here**, Lauren is an absolute dream!! She wakes up, nappy change, feed, cuddles and burping and then back to bed! The 2-3am feed, shes up nappy change, feed, straight back down and straight back to sleep! She had a cranky period this morning between the 6am and 9am feed where she didn't go back to sleep, but I just laid her on my tummy in bed and she laid there quite happily, not crying, just looking around. We should try and catch up in the next few weeks, maybe at someones house so we won't be embarassed if we have to flop out the boobie! We will all be in the same boat!

I am fully bottle feeding at the moment. I express at every feed time for 10-15 minutes. I have a double breast pump and can get 120mls off in 15mins at the moment which is more than adequate. She takes between 60 - 90mls per feed at the moment.

M/w is coming over today to weigh her as she lost too much weight this week which is not ideal, so she's just monitoring her. She lost so much weight as I didn't know she was getting bugger all from me when shes on the breast. Its not that I don't have the milk supply, she just goes to sleep and can't be bothered sucking!!

Man my boobs are massive bazookers, sorry for TMI, but they are friggin massive and so damn heavy!!
]]> Sun, 28 Oct 2007 14:01:41 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=5504&PID=237006&title=october-07-babies#237006 <![CDATA[October 07 babies : I feel like I could eat a horse,...]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=5504&PID=237000&title=october-07-babies#237000 Author: porcelina
Subject: 5504
Posted: 28 October 2007 at 1:47pm

I feel like I could eat a horse, I ate a frozen mince and cheese pie and now I'm onto a cup of soup and 4 bits of toast! Hahah!]]> Sun, 28 Oct 2007 13:47:14 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=5504&PID=237000&title=october-07-babies#237000 <![CDATA[October 07 babies : To those of you waiting, make...]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=5504&PID=236994&title=october-07-babies#236994 Author: monster
Subject: 5504
Posted: 28 October 2007 at 12:51pm

To those of you waiting, make sure you have got all those last minute things done. My early bubs meant that DH was running around packing the hospital bags while I was getting acupuncture from the midwife just before we went to the hospital - there were so many things we hadn't had a chance to do yet, now some of them will probably not get done for a long time!

So I guess you've got the wait, but at least you'll be ready (or more ready than I was!).   

Edited by monster]]> Sun, 28 Oct 2007 12:51:29 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=5504&PID=236994&title=october-07-babies#236994 <![CDATA[October 07 babies : The phone calls are so annoying...]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=5504&PID=236991&title=october-07-babies#236991 Author: MummyFreckle
Subject: 5504
Posted: 28 October 2007 at 12:26pm

The phone calls are so annoying arent they!! We ended up getting caller ID so I could screen calls and only answer when it was someone I actually needed to / wanted to talk to!! Very handy!!

Still having b/feeding challenges, little monkey is such a piglet and just not getting enough from me. He is also a really lazy suckler, he latches on for about 4 sucks then goes to sleep so I have to continue to take him off and put him back on - its hard work but we are determined to try and ween him off the formula. I am taking homeopathic "milk flow" tablets and drinking the rancid nursing tea to try and get more milk happening.....fingers crossed!

Bel - its hard when your "plans" have to change, but its about knowing that you are in the best hands and that baby is going to be safe and well.....but it can throw you a bit. Hang in there!

Porcelina - same applies ..."hang in there!!" its tough going isnt it - not knowing whats going on, and when things are going to kick off properly! I am sick of people asking me questions like "did it hurt?"....when I have nothing to compare it against.... trust me though the pain and discomfort is all worth it and forgotten so quickly.

Salifer - my stitches are pretty much healed now, I have been taking mega doses of arnica spray though, might be worth a try to help them heal quicker!

Peachy - DH calls me Daisy everytime I express, but we are trying to avoid giving him the bottle completely, so I am only really expressing to try and increase my milk flow. Is Lauren sleeping well? Cant wait to meet her!



Edited by SimSam]]> Sun, 28 Oct 2007 12:26:41 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=5504&PID=236991&title=october-07-babies#236991 <![CDATA[October 07 babies : MonicaMouse, that is what we keep...]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=5504&PID=236986&title=october-07-babies#236986 Author: Bel
Subject: 5504
Posted: 28 October 2007 at 12:07pm

MonicaMouse, that is what we keep telling ourselves as well. We are finding it hard after all this time and planning, but the most important thing is a healthy and safe baby/delivery, so I would do anything for that.

Am starting to get the texts/phone calls now asking if I am still in one piece, starting to drive me crazy!! Once everyone found out about being in hospital they think they best ring and check on me everyday...]]> Sun, 28 Oct 2007 12:07:47 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=5504&PID=236986&title=october-07-babies#236986 <![CDATA[October 07 babies : Wow no confirmation til 8-9cm!!!...]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=5504&PID=236980&title=october-07-babies#236980 Author: porcelina
Subject: 5504
Posted: 28 October 2007 at 11:35am

Wow no confirmation til 8-9cm!!! I did have some stuff 2 days ago but it disappeared overnight, the more regular stuff started at around 9pm last night (the stuff that I had to not ignore) and it didn't go away overnight this time. I have been trying to be upright as much as I can so gravity can do it's thing.

I was just on the loo going for a pee when one happened, baby was trying to move at the same time as everything was clamping down and that wasn't pleasant at all!!!

That's pretty cool he was on his EDD considering the 4% arrive then statistic!]]> Sun, 28 Oct 2007 11:35:27 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=5504&PID=236980&title=october-07-babies#236980 <![CDATA[October 07 babies : Porceelina - good news and bad...]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=5504&PID=236978&title=october-07-babies#236978 Author: MonicaMouse
Subject: 5504
Posted: 28 October 2007 at 11:25am

Porceelina - good news and bad news - most of my early labour pains felt like period pain - I didn't have it confirmed that I was/had been in labour until about 10pm on the Sunday night (by which stage I was 8 - 9cm, had thrown up - after 1 mouthful of dinner, and was 20 hours after I had been waken by initial pain and a show) DH was more convinced earlier on. And lying down whilst making the pain seem more bearable, and allowed for more rest, also (in hindsight) slowed things downs.

The bad news is that despite being 99% confident of my LMP, our first scan suggested a EDD of 15 October - and thats the day Blair arrived. I know it can be frustrating when it feels like all you are doing is sitting around waiting for bubs to arrive - believe you me I had 5 days in hospital pretty much doing that - and finishing 2 1/2 books!

Bel - I also had plans to use a local birth centre and that fell thru with the BP, we were lucky enough to have our backup MW with us - who DH had never met prior. I felt pretty gutted that what was our birthplan pretty much went out the window - but, the one thing that I kept trying to tell myself was that I was in the best place, and whilst it was hard in the days prior, at the end of the day I know I was in the best place with the best possible people there to help look after me, and helping Blair into the world. ( I joke now that without their help I would still be up there pushing ]]> Sun, 28 Oct 2007 11:25:37 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=5504&PID=236978&title=october-07-babies#236978 <![CDATA[October 07 babies : Maybe it&#039;s it&#039;s nose...]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=5504&PID=236977&title=october-07-babies#236977 Author: porcelina
Subject: 5504
Posted: 28 October 2007 at 11:00am

Maybe it's it's nose I can feel down there if it takes after it's daddy! Hahah!!!

I am hoping it'll be all on today or tomorrow.

The early stage is boring! It's like when the heck am I gonna get anything intense enough to actually give birth dammit! ]]> Sun, 28 Oct 2007 11:00:19 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=5504&PID=236977&title=october-07-babies#236977 <![CDATA[October 07 babies : Oh porcelina, I had decided it...]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=5504&PID=236976&title=october-07-babies#236976 Author: Bel
Subject: 5504
Posted: 28 October 2007 at 10:56am

Oh porcelina, I had decided it was all on for you!! I guess you gotta keep waiting now...

I have those little fists down there too... kinda jabs me in the hip/pelvis.]]> Sun, 28 Oct 2007 10:56:08 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=5504&PID=236976&title=october-07-babies#236976 <![CDATA[October 07 babies : The closest anything got overnight...]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=5504&PID=236969&title=october-07-babies#236969 Author: porcelina
Subject: 5504
Posted: 28 October 2007 at 10:29am

The closest anything got overnight so far is 15mins. At the moment anything that baby jabs me with quite low down is worse than anything else since I don't know it's coming!
It got to the point where I was waking up probably from the squeezies so I got up for a few hours for breakfast then went back to bed for a better sleep (baby seems to leave me alone 7:30-10am).]]> Sun, 28 Oct 2007 10:29:36 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=5504&PID=236969&title=october-07-babies#236969 <![CDATA[October 07 babies : DH here again Manz & Mikayla are...]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=5504&PID=236936&title=october-07-babies#236936 Author: manz
Subject: 5504
Posted: 28 October 2007 at 8:11am

DH here again Manz & Mikayla are doing great.I am a computer novice so Manz will send pics when she gets out.A note to DH out there all fears you have soon melt away when your holding that little bundle of joy]]> Sun, 28 Oct 2007 08:11:52 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=5504&PID=236936&title=october-07-babies#236936 <![CDATA[October 07 babies : Getting rest sounds like a good...]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=5504&PID=236874&title=october-07-babies#236874 Author: Bel
Subject: 5504
Posted: 27 October 2007 at 9:56pm

Getting rest sounds like a good idea porcelina - hope it happens!!

I am still feeling pretty normal here, no twinges of anything exciting...]]> Sat, 27 Oct 2007 21:56:19 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=5504&PID=236874&title=october-07-babies#236874 <![CDATA[October 07 babies : Well, my &#034;squeezings&#034;...]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=5504&PID=236853&title=october-07-babies#236853 Author: porcelina
Subject: 5504
Posted: 27 October 2007 at 9:39pm

Well, my "squeezings" are around 20-35 mins apart, some are stingy and some are just hard squeezes, the handout I got at antenatal says the intensity can come and go (and they can come as clusters too) at the onset of labour and in the latent phase so that's good to know (I thought oh crud they are just practice BHs!). It was so long ago that I did any study of pregnancy and birth (around 10 years ago) so don't feel like my nursing is helping at all, it will do once I have a baby (and kind of during birth but as a nurse is way different to as a mummy!) but as for the lead in to birth nope!

I have to hope they don't go backwards in the night, no hot shower for me tonight in case it does that, here I was thinking they should get pretty full on and yet I am normal not to be in agony yet! Am sure it can't be me crying wolf since they have regularity. Time for bed very soon to get some rest in case I need it tomorrow!]]> Sat, 27 Oct 2007 21:39:02 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=5504&PID=236853&title=october-07-babies#236853 <![CDATA[October 07 babies : Yep considering the one I saw...]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=5504&PID=236718&title=october-07-babies#236718 Author: porcelina
Subject: 5504
Posted: 27 October 2007 at 6:26pm

Yep considering the one I saw on Thurs said the same thing too and I have a while to go til I'd be officially overdue enough to induce too!

I guess now is the time all our paranoia comes out! I had to go for a nap cos I was getting so upset over baby issues today

]]> Sat, 27 Oct 2007 18:26:58 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=5504&PID=236718&title=october-07-babies#236718 <![CDATA[October 07 babies : for the first time in this pregnancy...]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=5504&PID=236713&title=october-07-babies#236713 Author: Bel
Subject: 5504
Posted: 27 October 2007 at 6:21pm

for the first time in this pregnancy a m/w siad to me that I had a "good sized" baby in there... so now am feeling a bit the same porcelina - I don't want to go over and have him get any bigger...

Edited by Bel]]> Sat, 27 Oct 2007 18:21:18 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=5504&PID=236713&title=october-07-babies#236713 <![CDATA[October 07 babies : Monicamouse, they think is more...]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=5504&PID=236712&title=october-07-babies#236712 Author: Bel
Subject: 5504
Posted: 27 October 2007 at 6:19pm

Monicamouse, they think is more likely pregnancy induced hypertension as well, no other signs of anything worse... But I am supposed to be delivering in a nirthing unit and they won't let me if BP is high - then have to go to hospitl (Whangarei) Just annoyed because I wouldn't be able to have my m/w...]]> Sat, 27 Oct 2007 18:19:18 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=5504&PID=236712&title=october-07-babies#236712 <![CDATA[October 07 babies : My bump is so huge and I&#039;m...]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=5504&PID=236708&title=october-07-babies#236708 Author: porcelina
Subject: 5504
Posted: 27 October 2007 at 6:05pm

My bump is so huge and I'm getting concerned that there is a big baby in there, if I am 40 weeks already and I'm not really progressing into early labour or anything and they wait more than my supposed EDD That's the thing that concerns me most as baby could get very overcooked and my placenta might give out ]]> Sat, 27 Oct 2007 18:05:19 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=5504&PID=236708&title=october-07-babies#236708 <![CDATA[October 07 babies : I haven&#039;t weighed myself...]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=5504&PID=236707&title=october-07-babies#236707 Author: porcelina
Subject: 5504
Posted: 27 October 2007 at 6:03pm

I haven't weighed myself since my first appointment with the GP before I switched to a midwife. I guess my midwife doesn't care about weight, I don't really either cos I know the rest of me is skinnier than before I got pregnant.
]]> Sat, 27 Oct 2007 18:03:07 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=5504&PID=236707&title=october-07-babies#236707 <![CDATA[October 07 babies : Also I put on 14 kilos while pregnant...]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=5504&PID=236705&title=october-07-babies#236705 Author: Salifer
Subject: 5504
Posted: 27 October 2007 at 5:59pm

Also I put on 14 kilos while pregnant and have already lost 10! Not intentionally at all...infact I started paniking as every day it kept dropping and all I was doing was going from couch to pantry....no way have I attempted to get out walking yet....so only have 4 kilos to go and I'm back to pre-pregnancy weight.]]> Sat, 27 Oct 2007 17:59:14 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=5504&PID=236705&title=october-07-babies#236705 <![CDATA[October 07 babies : PEACHY - I&#039;m finding breastfeedig...]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=5504&PID=236704&title=october-07-babies#236704 Author: Salifer
Subject: 5504
Posted: 27 October 2007 at 5:57pm

PEACHY - I'm finding breastfeedig harder than I imagined also. Ella doesn't quite latch on with a wide enough mouth (therefore chomping on my nipple) which really hurts ....don't know what else to try to get her to take a bigger mouth....might have to contact a lactation consultant also.....sounds like a good move.

If she cries...she opens up her mouth wide enough...but its awful then cause she works herself up into such a state....no perfect situation aye!]]> Sat, 27 Oct 2007 17:57:44 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=5504&PID=236704&title=october-07-babies#236704 <![CDATA[October 07 babies : Peachy - what a cutie - and I...]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=5504&PID=236702&title=october-07-babies#236702 Author: Salifer
Subject: 5504
Posted: 27 October 2007 at 5:55pm

Peachy - what a cutie - and I love the nickname....my DH calls our wee Ella "POPPET"...its so cute hearing them call their baby a nickname!

I'm feeling so much better these days....really didn't have a clue how long it would take me to heal....thought a week and I'd be back on track...by the two week mark (on Tues) I'm hoping to be about 95% better....having a pain when I pee....as had stitches (yes I know....that high up you say....i really did rip from top to bottom - ouch!!!) right up top....and I think they are pulling as the swelling reduces....hope it goes away soon....bit uncomfortable!

Had our first family outing today....for coffee....sitting in the sun it was so lovely to be out of the house....felt a bit guilty that I should be at home (chained tot he kitchen sink!!! ha ha ha)...was strange to be back doing the ol' normal things...but this time with a baby!]]> Sat, 27 Oct 2007 17:55:48 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=5504&PID=236702&title=october-07-babies#236702 <![CDATA[October 07 babies : Awwww cute The main thing is...]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=5504&PID=236699&title=october-07-babies#236699 Author: porcelina
Subject: 5504
Posted: 27 October 2007 at 5:43pm

Awwww cute The main thing is that she is getting your breastmilk no matter how she gets it!

Have just had a nap so will reassess the pain and hope it's getting progressively worse!]]> Sat, 27 Oct 2007 17:43:34 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=5504&PID=236699&title=october-07-babies#236699 <![CDATA[October 07 babies : Lauren lollipop is a cutie ]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=5504&PID=236691&title=october-07-babies#236691 Author: susieq
Subject: 5504
Posted: 27 October 2007 at 5:28pm

Lauren lollipop is a cutie]]> Sat, 27 Oct 2007 17:28:09 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=5504&PID=236691&title=october-07-babies#236691 <![CDATA[October 07 babies : Lauren lollipop! Its not a very...]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=5504&PID=236674&title=october-07-babies#236674 Author: peachy
Subject: 5504
Posted: 27 October 2007 at 4:12pm

Lauren lollipop! Its not a very good pic, will get a better one later!



Edited by peachy]]> Sat, 27 Oct 2007 16:12:54 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=5504&PID=236674&title=october-07-babies#236674 <![CDATA[October 07 babies : Congrats Manz and Craig. It...]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=5504&PID=236667&title=october-07-babies#236667 Author: MonicaMouse
Subject: 5504
Posted: 27 October 2007 at 3:53pm

Congrats Manz and Craig.

It sounds as though there have been some stubborn October bubbies. - and those last ones are hanging in there.

he he Peachy - I did the same thing in the hospital - the only thing I didn't do was weigh myself on their scales prior to Blair's arrival, but I do know how much I had lost according to my last MW appt, and the day after his delivery, and then again a couple of days later.

Good luck with the BP Bel. It sounds as though we had some similar BP issues. Fingers crossed that things happen soon for you. It turned out that I just had pregnancy induced hypertension, and unbelievably it stayed pretty static thru labour and delivery.]]> Sat, 27 Oct 2007 15:53:07 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=5504&PID=236667&title=october-07-babies#236667 <![CDATA[October 07 babies : Congrats manz and DH, damn I just...]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=5504&PID=236654&title=october-07-babies#236654 Author: peachy
Subject: 5504
Posted: 27 October 2007 at 3:29pm

Congrats manz and DH, damn I just missed you guys at Waitakere Hospital! I was up there till last night, could have come for a visit if I hadn't got out yesterday!

Wow girls great pics, not long to go now and we'll all be over the other side!!

Man I am having such big breastfeeding issues. I have hired a double expressing maching and am bottle feeding expressed milk as I just cannot breastfeed for some reason. I have heaps of milk, great nipples (apparently )but I am struggling. I have a lactation consultant coming around on Monday to help me through this struggle. Atleast she's getting my breast milk, but I feel like a bit of cow in a milk shed at the moment!

I weighed myself this morning (bad I know) and I gained 13kgs while pregnant, so pretty happy about that, now to get walking and loose it all!!]]> Sat, 27 Oct 2007 15:29:42 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=5504&PID=236654&title=october-07-babies#236654 <![CDATA[October 07 babies : Congrats Manz and family! Not...]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=5504&PID=236647&title=october-07-babies#236647 Author: monster
Subject: 5504
Posted: 27 October 2007 at 2:34pm

Congrats Manz and family! Not many left to go now...]]> Sat, 27 Oct 2007 14:34:42 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=5504&PID=236647&title=october-07-babies#236647 <![CDATA[October 07 babies : This is my bump .... how low can...]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=5504&PID=236642&title=october-07-babies#236642 Author: porcelina
Subject: 5504
Posted: 27 October 2007 at 2:15pm

This is my bump .... how low can I go! haha!



Without any clothes on my tummy goes down on a wicked diagonal like a ski slope

I can feel squirms down past my knicker elastic, on one side of my pubic region and it's really weird (esp when leaning forward)!!! Things are getting back to what they were last night, I am sooooo bored as my hands are too tingly to do anything and just waiting waiting waiting really ]]> Sat, 27 Oct 2007 14:15:33 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=5504&PID=236642&title=october-07-babies#236642 <![CDATA[October 07 babies : Thought it was time to post a...]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=5504&PID=236639&title=october-07-babies#236639 Author: Bel
Subject: 5504
Posted: 27 October 2007 at 2:08pm

Thought it was time to post a bump pic - seeing as there aren't many bumps left around here...

]]> Sat, 27 Oct 2007 14:08:28 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=5504&PID=236639&title=october-07-babies#236639 <![CDATA[October 07 babies : Congratulations Manz! Whata a...]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=5504&PID=236638&title=october-07-babies#236638 Author: kabe
Subject: 5504
Posted: 27 October 2007 at 2:04pm

Congratulations Manz! Whata a big baby girl.

Peachy, good to hear from you. I know what you mean about the lack of sleep!!! I need to get better at scheduling sleeps around Eva's naps. I've also been quite emotional these last two days. Anything sets me off. It doesn't help that I'm still very sore (top and bottom!)


]]> Sat, 27 Oct 2007 14:04:34 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=5504&PID=236638&title=october-07-babies#236638 <![CDATA[October 07 babies : Welcome back peachy!!! Lauren...]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=5504&PID=236626&title=october-07-babies#236626 Author: porcelina
Subject: 5504
Posted: 27 October 2007 at 12:39pm

Welcome back peachy!!! Lauren lollipop, how cute!!

I went for a big walk around the market, it's like my squeezings have gone backwards 24 hours back to not being too noticeable I know that can happen though but it's like hurry up and turn into stuff that's gonna push this baby out!!! ]]> Sat, 27 Oct 2007 12:39:55 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=5504&PID=236626&title=october-07-babies#236626 <![CDATA[October 07 babies : Sleep sleep whats that! Doesn&#039;t...]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=5504&PID=236603&title=october-07-babies#236603 Author: peachy
Subject: 5504
Posted: 27 October 2007 at 10:54am

Sleep sleep whats that! Doesn't exist in this house anymore!! DH is being an absolute godsend, he is fantastic and is doing so much for me!

and he is totally besotted with his "Lauren lollipop". This is his nickname for Lauren! Too cute!!

I am a bit of an emotional wreck at the moment, have gone onto some post-natal supplements as I thought I was loosing the plot yesterday. Man these hormones are crazy things!!]]> Sat, 27 Oct 2007 10:54:32 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=5504&PID=236603&title=october-07-babies#236603 <![CDATA[October 07 babies : Good to hear from ya peachy, just...]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=5504&PID=236601&title=october-07-babies#236601 Author: Bel
Subject: 5504
Posted: 27 October 2007 at 10:47am

Good to hear from ya peachy, just take it easy and let us know more when you get a chance - take the chance to sleep before coming on here I'd say!!
]]> Sat, 27 Oct 2007 10:47:06 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=5504&PID=236601&title=october-07-babies#236601 <![CDATA[October 07 babies : Hi guys Sorry for the delay but...]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=5504&PID=236598&title=october-07-babies#236598 Author: peachy
Subject: 5504
Posted: 27 October 2007 at 10:44am

Hi guys

Sorry for the delay but my life is hectic to say the least!

Haven't had time to catch up on all the goss, but good luck to those still waiting to have their babies!

In brief after a mammoth 27 hours or labour, with no drugs apart grom gas, Lauren got stuck as she was brow presentation and posterior and 9lbs! Imagine if I went to full term, they guestimated she would have been 11lbs!! Gutted to have to have a c section, but there was no way she was able to come naturally with brow presentation and being posterior. Nothing I could change, thats just the way nature goes! All in all I found labour such an empowering and the most amazing experience of my life and would go through it all again in a flash!!

Hope to catch up on all the goss sometime this week!]]> Sat, 27 Oct 2007 10:44:40 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=5504&PID=236598&title=october-07-babies#236598 <![CDATA[October 07 babies : Congratulations Craig and Manz...]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=5504&PID=236568&title=october-07-babies#236568 Author: susieq
Subject: 5504
Posted: 27 October 2007 at 9:42am

Congratulations Craig and Manz]]> Sat, 27 Oct 2007 09:42:57 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=5504&PID=236568&title=october-07-babies#236568 <![CDATA[October 07 babies : yeah mine gets up to about 150/105,...]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=5504&PID=236567&title=october-07-babies#236567 Author: Bel
Subject: 5504
Posted: 27 October 2007 at 9:39am

yeah mine gets up to about 150/105, but goes down again to about 130/90 once I have been resting in hospital for a few hours... weird.
Yeah stayed the night at Whangarei hospital (never stayed in hospital before, so was weird) and then got let out about 2pm. Fully expecting to be bakc there Monday.]]> Sat, 27 Oct 2007 09:39:22 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=5504&PID=236567&title=october-07-babies#236567 <![CDATA[October 07 babies : Isn&#039;t it funny to be wishing...]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=5504&PID=236564&title=october-07-babies#236564 Author: nicolaann
Subject: 5504
Posted: 27 October 2007 at 9:36am

Isn't it funny to be wishing for pain!!

I'm planning on going for a wander around town today too Porcelina. I figure its the easiet way of walking, atleast it gives you something to look at!

My BP was about 140/90 yesterday. Same thing, MW not too worried because I have no other signs of anything being wrong. She was only worried yesterday when I had that terrible pain in my side as it was right were my liver is, but my liver wasn't sore to touch. And the pain has gone now anyway. She said they would only put me on rest, which you do better at home in your own comfy bed anyway!!

Oh Bel I was thinking you must be having that baby too. Can't be long now though!!]]> Sat, 27 Oct 2007 09:36:33 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=5504&PID=236564&title=october-07-babies#236564 <![CDATA[October 07 babies : I think mine was about 130/90...]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=5504&PID=236557&title=october-07-babies#236557 Author: porcelina
Subject: 5504
Posted: 27 October 2007 at 9:23am

I think mine was about 130/90 but she didn't seem too worried as I didn't have any protein or anything, she did say it's gone up a bit since my first appointment with a midwife (I think it was around 115/70 then).

Did you have to go all the way to Whangarei again?

I am hoping to go this weekend .... I wish we had a decent shopping mall (ours is a plaza by Auckland standards) for me to window shop around, I want to be upright as much as I can so all this squeezing progresses and pushes baby down!

Maybe if I wish for more pain like Manz did it'll happen haha!]]> Sat, 27 Oct 2007 09:23:04 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=5504&PID=236557&title=october-07-babies#236557 <![CDATA[October 07 babies : nup Bel is still here... I spent...]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=5504&PID=236552&title=october-07-babies#236552 Author: Bel
Subject: 5504
Posted: 27 October 2007 at 9:12am

nup Bel is still here... I spent a night in hospital with blood pressure, but worst part was that it wasn't even high anymore... They don't seem to know what to do with me - it goes up and down quite happily, but I have no other symptoms of pre-ecclampsia... so basically I got sent home, but if it goes high again (monday before I get checked again) then I will be back in there I guess...

So quiet weekend on the books here. No signs of going in to labour so far - which is a bugger, cos I don't really want to be induced, which is probably what they will do on MOnday if BP is high again.]]> Sat, 27 Oct 2007 09:12:16 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=5504&PID=236552&title=october-07-babies#236552 <![CDATA[October 07 babies : Lets hope it&#039;s my turn! And...]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=5504&PID=236542&title=october-07-babies#236542 Author: porcelina
Subject: 5504
Posted: 27 October 2007 at 8:46am

Lets hope it's my turn! And lets hope Bel has had her baby!

Yay for you guys Manz and DH!!!

A while ago I was thinking that I'd be disappointed if I had to have a caesarean, but now I reckon who cares so long as the baby is out and healthy! After all, you do the labouring bit still for a while so you're still doing what women are supposed to do!

]]> Sat, 27 Oct 2007 08:46:00 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=5504&PID=236542&title=october-07-babies#236542 <![CDATA[October 07 babies : What a great way to start the...]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=5504&PID=236522&title=october-07-babies#236522 Author: nicolaann
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Posted: 27 October 2007 at 8:01am

What a great way to start the weekend, with good news like that!! Now Porcelina, its your turn!! Hope your BH have progressed into something more serious!!]]> Sat, 27 Oct 2007 08:01:48 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=5504&PID=236522&title=october-07-babies#236522 <![CDATA[October 07 babies : WOOHOO!!! Congrats Manz and Craig!!...]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=5504&PID=236520&title=october-07-babies#236520 Author: nicolaann
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Posted: 27 October 2007 at 7:59am

WOOHOO!!! Congrats Manz and Craig!! What a whopper alright. Hope Manz is ok after her c section. Can't wait to see pics of your baby girl. YAY!!!! ]]> Sat, 27 Oct 2007 07:59:45 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=5504&PID=236520&title=october-07-babies#236520