April & May 2008

[Still trying]

Hi ladies,
You are all so good for keeping up the posts. I have popped in a few times but never found the time or energy to be good like you guys.

Anyway, congratulations to the new arrivals and good luck to those approaching.

I have been so lucky with my pregnancy, no pain or sickness, only put on 9lb and felt great. I feel so lucky.

Anyway I have a c sec booked for May 1st so will reading your tips until then !

Can't wait to read about the births - well done everyone, our time has come - enjoy it

Leanne x

[Aliann09]

Vlada, your Dr. seems a bit strict I gained 4 lbs which was 2lbs a week because I saw him 2 weeks a go and he didn't even mention my weight. Also I have had swollen feet for a month now this is just where I am retaining my water as long as your BP, and Urine ar fine there should be no reason for such drastic measures. My Dr. actually joked about my elaphantitis. I remember 1 mo right beofre christmas I gained 10 lbs in 1 mo and he didn't even get concerend. It all came off by my next appt I think it was all the cookies the week before but all he said was that the holidays were being good to me. I have been really paranoid about gaining to much weigh, not enough to worry about what I eat I am making my DH crazy, but the Dr. has not been concerend at all you only have a few weeks left you hwill be fine I know it's hard but just try to relax for the home strech.

[Mandy J]

Leanne,

I like you have had a fantastic pregnancy, even though I have put on 20lb more than you. I have loved every moment of pregnancy, just a few little niggles, but nothing to spoil the wonderful feeling of finally being pregnant. I don't think I ever believed it would truly happen, and yet here we are just a few weeks to go. I am really going to miss being pregnant, although i can't wait to meet my little one, I am sad that my bump full of activity will soon be gone!

Mandy
x

[Vlada]

Hello everyone,
Aliann,
My Doc is very strict and straight to the point, i guess she just doesn't want me to be swollen
I had my 3D US today and my baby is 6.5 pounds and she is at 41 percentile, which is wonderful news
Also, the cord is not around her neck anymore, it is hanging on the back of the neck, just like you would have a towel hanging on the neck.
I guess she can still wrap herself around it, but i really hope that she won't. I didn't get to see her face though, she just would not show it to me, just one ear and her arm. Oh well, not too much longer untill i see her
I hope we will hear from Cocoa soon, and i think that Croella might be next
Vlada

[rebeccaj]

Vlada, that is great news and a great weight - well done!!! I'm so happy that your little girl has caught up and more happy that the cord is no longer an issue. You're scheduled for 23rd right?

I think Croella will be next too unless her baby hangs on another 5 days then it will be me!!! scary thought...so excited to be a mum but also very nervous about EVERYTHING.

anyone else having an issue with names? now it's got this close we are questioning our decisions and also need a second girls name as only have one!!

Can you also tell me how much you plan to take to the hospital - if I took everything on the lists which people suggest I would need a huge bag.... is this normal?

Cocoa, WC thinking of you both and hoping you are enjoying motherhood!! let us know how you both are when you can.

Everyone else - take care and hang in there... it will be our turn so soon! XXX

[Mandy J]

Rebecca: I packed a weekend case...and it will not squeeze another thing into it!!!! It might have done, but I really wanted my nice fluffy night robe, there is something comforting about it but it took up so much room!

I think the only things I haven't packed are snacks, which we will just grab some quick before we go...if we remember of course!

We had some brilliant news today, we have just got a shared ownership house..it was the only way we could afford to buy one here, and it is fantastic, brand new, 3 bedrooms and a garden with block paved drive! At the moment we are in an upstairs flat with no garden and have to park our car about 10 minutes away! So hopefully we will be moving in around 6 weeks...so I guess my nesting is going to be packing things into boxes instead! It feels like our life is finally getting together......this is our year!!!!!

Last day at work on Friday...can't wait!

Mandy
x

[woodcliff]

Ladies...quickly, so sorry no memory here to do personals ...
OK, no Cord Blood saving...it was hectic, as the C was basically an Emergency C due to my spiked BP...then I was put on drugs (MAGNESIUM sulfate..YUK) and really out of it for a couple of days...didn't even think of the cord blood issue until I read the post. Oops.

FYI, I spent the entire time in the hospital gowns and robes...made more sense...as I could barely get out of bed without severe pain...and it seemed rather silly to muck up my own clothes...no one cares what you wear! And trust me, it'll be the least of your concerns...but I did have my own robe there 'just in case'

I DID have my own 2 soft, down pillows...just remember to take them home with you!!
So much that seems imp. before giving birth falls away once you have...as you'll be very sore (c-sec twin moms, and c-sec moms) and just need your rest and to cuddle your little baby/babies..

So Rebecca, just bring the basics...your meds, if you take any, make up for that 3rd day or so when you can shower...and feel human ... slippers if you need them (I can't fit into anything else)...your own underwear for going home (I used the mesh hospital ones that you can toss out while I was at the hospital)..
OH, and boy oh boy....I hate to say it, but the lack of poooing??? Hurt worse than the C scar...I took lots of Maalox (magnesium) and some other stuff but yesterday was hell on my bum...yes, TMI, but I wish someone had warned me...prob is, you can't really take a laxative while in hospital because you can barely get out of bed on your own...so I waited till I got home.


The babies are truly "good" ... big eaters...I am trying to pump to get more milk, but it hasn't come in...I do BFeed at least once a day then give Similac...I have help 24/7 so I can get some sleep (but no, here I am on the computer!)..
So in love...and yes, my husband is just the best man and partner on the planner....this was a team effort and he never let me down. Ever. I wish the same for all of you lovely ladies.
Croella...here is to you...safe passage into the world...you two, Vlada...
The rest of you are so close.
Baby B, so sorry about the pain...
Is it Vlada or one of you who loved being pregnant and hated the idea of not being pregnant? I was of that mindset as well. but things got so hectic at the end I feared my babies might get hung up on their umbilical cords or something

AND now that they are here? I could not ask for more

Will give more info later...I indeed do need to sleep!
Can't decide whether or not to post pics...I am a bit hesitant as the board is public...we don't own any of the info we put on it..I hate that.

GORGEOUS girl and boy, though...and sweet tempered.
Oh, don't get thems tarted on a Binky....(pacifier)...
Someone popped pacifiers in the babies' mouths last night? the boy was addicted by this morning...cried and cried when it fell out...the day nanny and I have hidden them
the problem with it is that, with 2, if the pacis fall out while driving in the car? they will cry and cry. I don't want that.

So beware the Paci!
xxoo

[woodcliff]

Oops
ON THE PLANET not Planner

I'm worried about Cocoa.
xxoo

[Vlada]

Rebecca,
I am scheduled for the 23rd, so hopefully my little one will stay in untill that day
Don't overpack your hospital bag, they have almost everything at the hospital. Diapers, formulas, bottles, robes, gowns, sanitary pads etc. I am just taking a couple of of going home outfits for the baby, my toiletry, socks and slippers for me and of course the camera. That is all i can think of , well right now anyway
Vlada

[kipatte]

Yes, I am worried about Cocoa too.

Woodcliff glad to hear everything is going so well. In the UK they don't supply pads, underwear or hospital gowns. They told me I would have to bring all of these things. Sure wish I was in the U.S. for this birth. OH Well.....the adventure right.

Had bad chest pains last night. Thought I would pass out. Figured it was heartburn so did nothing. My Midwife came today and made me go right away for an EEG and to get the baby monitored. Everything is fine but she warned me that I should have called immediately. I do feel I get good care here in the UK. They just have a tight budget on things.

Vlada, glad you had a good Ultrasound. We called the 4d place and they said anything over 28 weeks it was unlikely you would see the face. The baby is too big at that point and often in a position where you can't see. We were really disappointed but we only have 14 days to go.

Croella, Babyb, RebeccaJ, MandyJ and anyone else I miss..... I really enjoy reading everyone's posts. It's very exciting that we all are so close. Look forward to reading more.

[Babyb]

Keep checking in to see if Cocoa has posted. Cocoa: we are all worried about you and hope you and your little ones are doing OK. Sending love and best wishes your way.

[Cocoa]

Hi Girls - I am here!!! FINALLY!!!! I had a rough go and I am still really swollen but I feel better (except for the exhaustion issue)...

Here's the scoop -

Babies were born Friday, April 4th 2008... Baby A girl (6 lbs 7 oz) came out at 10:49 am and SO DID Baby B boy (6 lbs 3 oz)!!!! Born within one minute!!! The spinal was fine except for hanging off the table having contractions (oh yeah I was in labor) while the doc talked me through. The nurse anesthatist (sp?) was great!!!

I hated the demerol and the pain was awful day two but I got through it. I was in hospital until Tuesday - babies were in NICU until last night (Wed) they needed a little lung help. They are gorgeous and their big brother is so wonderful with them. I am getting volunteer help and its nice - I am BFing and they get tired in the middle of the feed at their sizes so I feel like I am up all night. I got PIH while in the hospital AFTER birth!!! I didn't know that could happen!!!!

I am ok now and and the body swelling is weird as it molds my body into different shapes depending on how I sit or lay. My legs and feet however are awful!!!! HUGE pins and needles and hurt... I hear its all normal.

Something bad happened that is still going on but I cannot post it. Please pray for me and my family...

Love to you all - CONGRATS WC!!! You did it before me!!! I was thinking about you on Sat but apparently I should have been thinking about you Thursday!!!

I did not review all posts... did anyone else give birth!?

xxxCocoa

[CroElla]

Just a quick note...I'm still two in one, and have some contractions at night but they go away by 2 am and start again around 6 pm (strange) ...I still walk a lot and am hoping that everything will go naturally. Will let you know (today is my actual due date:)

[CroElla]

COCOA!!!! you were posting right at the same time as I was.....CONGRATULATIONS darling Hugs, hugs, hugs....I am sorry the sh*t continues to happened to you...(re: something is going on that you still can not post) I hope everything will some to the final peace and calm in your life darling. I am thinking about you

[Vlada]

COCOA,
CONGRATS!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
So happy for you!!!!!!!!!!! Great birth weights!!!!!!!!!!!

Croella, hang in there!!!! I hope you will have your baby the latest this weekend!!!!!! Good luck
Vlada