I'm having a DFW baby!!

immoral_angeluk

Snaggles wrote:

My Grandma died this afternoon. I was with her, she seemed peaceful and I hope she wasn't in pain. She was an amazing lady, I don't know what I will do without her. I can't stop crying.

Goodnight Grandma, I love you and will miss you with all my heart xxx

So sorry to hear that snaggles. *big hugs* being sent your way. xxx

wattapain

Hi Snaggles, sorry not to have replied but I've been away for the weekend ( in our motorhome ) & no mobile internet (yet!!) - just got back and having withdrawal symptoms :rotfl: . Kath is perfectly correct in what she said. Caused by the release of oxytocin during orgasm. You might also have noticed nipples hardening at this time - again caused by the effect of Oxytocin on smooth ( involuntary ) muscles.
It is harmless most of the timebut if you were in early pregnancy , say the first 3 months and had say a history of miscarriage, then intercourse is prob best avoided. That's a bit of a no brainer really as most men in that situation wouldn't even think about it.
Also, if there's signs or a history of pre term labour ( before 36 weeks), then again avoid it.
But if you don't want to go overdue then, go for it girls & boys from about 38 weeks onwards . And you have to keep at it as not only does Oxytocin cause contractions but it also helps to 'ripen' the Cervix so it gets ready to dilate.
Kath, great to hear your considering training as a midwife - wish you all the best. I've really enjoyed my 30
years as a midwife.:T

Terri

Elliesmum

Sorry to hear about your Grandma - my thoughts are with you. My Granny died 3 weeks after seeing my little girl once she was born. She told my Mum (before I had Ellie) she was holding on to see her before she went. My Mum didn't quite understand what she meant until she died.

Take care EM xx

painted_lady

Thinking of you.

Snaggles

Thank you all for your lovely messages, I think what hurts most of all is that she wont ever meet Natasha, but I know she will be watching over us. My son has been crying too, although he is coping well, as small children usually do.

Hubby is devastated, he has known her for 10 years, and she treated him as one of her own from the minute she met him. They have always thought the world of each other. His Dad died of cancer too, and it has brought a lot of memories back.

DS keeps saying 'Grandma wont ever see the baby will she'. I've told him that he will have the very special job of telling Natasha all about her when she is old enough to understand, and he seems happy with this idea. He is asking difficult questions about heaven and God that I don't really know how to answer, but we are sort of blundering our way through it. I think I'll have a quick chat to his teacher in the morning and ask her to keep an eye on him, and ring me if he gets very upset.

God, I'm waffling aren't I.....don't really know what I'm doing today

*zippy*

Sorry to hear about your Grandma Snaggles, sending you a big hug x

wattapain

Oh Snaggles I am sooo sorry, I found your firs post re the contractions, but missed today's sad one as I wadae through all the emails.
So sad to hear the news, but at least she's at peace now, and can't suffer anymore. And think of the joy you gave her, with your lovely news and seeing your amazing pisture of your beautiful daughter.
i'm sure you will really miss her, but you also have something wonderful to help you through it and to really look forward to.
Take care,
Terri xxx

Snaggles

Please don't feel bad wattapain, your answer was still appreciated, and I realised you had typed it without seeing my post about my Grandma. Thanks very much for your kind words xx

Mrs_Sparkle

I'm so sorry Snaggles to hear about your Grandma. Sending you a big hug x

spud30

I'm so sorry to hear about your Grandma, Snaggles.

Sadly its so often the way that shortly before or shortly after a new life eners the world, we have to lose someone special.

My gran had dementia and died shortly after I found out I was having my DD. Although I had told her I was pregnant, she sadly didnt understand.

Look after yourself hun xxx