MSE Pregnancy Club 20

sarahangel

Morning all

Failed to sleep past 4am again.

My bump seems smaller and bubs movements seem different, so he could be in a different position. Doppler scan at 10.30 but just heard that there is a 6 car pile up on the M6 so will have to find and alternative route.

I'm off soon so I'll catch up with you all later. Love to all bumps x

ETA - Happy Birthday EA xx

Rockinbikergal

Hugs to all my carppy feeling lady bumps xxxxxx

Happy Birthday EA!!!!! get the next door neighbour a big gold chain to go with the chavy look so that he can hang his front door key off it :P hehe (wish I was 22 again...this pregnancy might have been easier lol)

I finally managed to get another 3.5 hours sleep last night so put together I got 5 hours which is a bit better than most nights...will go for another wee sleep in a while as long as my neighbours don't start drilling lol

Sat and played on Ebay last night and put loads on my watch list so going to go and have a look now at whatI am watching to make wee favours for the baby shower it's on 5th Feb so still have a bit of time

Labour vibes to those in need and to everyone else :grouphug:

gratefulforhelp_2

Many HAPPIES EA honey

:bdaycake::bdaycake::bdaycake:

lilian1977

Metranil_Vavin wrote: »

Thanks everyone

A lot of the midwives had commented on how alert, and strong he seems to be!

Keep forgetting he's only 3 days old!

I'm struggling with breastfeeding too. I don't enjoy it, find it really hard and my boobs are like 2 painful rocks..it's so uncomfortable, and Josh struggles to latch on as my boobs are like over inflated footballs

I've tried expressing too, but not much comes out and he's still hungry and screams. We've added in a few formula feeds too, but I think that it makes him windy.

I'm hoping these are all normal worries, and it seems lilian is having problems too.

To ladies who have babies already, do your boobs soften up a bit when the milk properly comes in, and how long does that take? Think I'm still producing collustrom (sp?)..quite yellowy looking liquid?

Metranil_Vavin wrote: »

Thank you princess.

I have the MW coming over tomorrow so I shall speak to her then. OH has to literally help me latch him on, and often Josh just screams and gets himself into a fury and I'm left feeling upset and useless

Been using the Medela breast pump to express, and hardly getting anything, particularly from the right breast which is so swollen.

I do want him to get the best nutrition, but I don't want me to be dreading feeding him everytine which I am at the moment.

OH is going out to get a few things..I'm nervous being on my own with the baby

Hi MV - not sure if you're still posting on this thread but hopefully you'll see this.

I decided along with OH and my MW to give up on breastfeeding - we had days of tears and tantrums and I didn't want to remember Sam's early days like that, so we've gone to formula and he's now sleeping brilliantly (well, he did last night, he's still only 5 days old!) and so much less tearful, as am I. I just couldn't get to grips with it and nor could he - it seemed constantly like his mouth was too small and I could never get the directional aim correct.

That's not me telling you to do the same, just sharing my experience. I did post on Facebook about it and got so much wonderful advice and reassurance from friends, I don't know if you can see my profile through the MSE groups but if you can, have a look for the post.

I can't remember if I posted a pic of Sam on here so if not, here he is - if I did, here he is again!

Evansangel

Lilian, we did that with Lily. Going to formula was the best thing for both of us and im sure it will be for you two aswell.

He is so very cute!

Rockinbikergal

awwwwwww lillian he is sooooo cute hehe....I want mine now hehe.....glad you are feeling much happier and enjoying mummy cuddles xxxxxx

hngrymummy

DueMarch11 wrote: »

Have got my driving test tomorroow, to say Im crapping my pants is an understatement. Anyone got any tips???

Adjust your rear view mirror so that you have to move your head a little to look through it. That way the examiner can easily tell when you're using it. Same with the wing mirrors. Try to relax as much as you can and have a nice drive around. You can't do worse than my brother's friend who knocked a cyclist over and had his provisional licence removed.

Good luck :A

hitchins

Morning. xx

Another poo pants nights for me too *waves to RBG*. Getting used to 3-4 hours sleep a day!

Good luck for your test today Dusty! xxx

And a very happy birthday to EA

Love our new arrivals. Both got absolutely beautiful boys MV and Lillian. xxx

DD at nursery and just waiting for my mum to come, so no napping for me, boo hoo!

Labour vibes to our bold ladies :A

hitchins

hngrymummy wrote: »

Adjust your rear view mirror so that you have to move your head a little to look through it. That way the examiner can easily tell when you're using it. Same with the wing mirrors. Try to relax as much as you can and have a nice drive around. You can't do worse than my brother's friend who knocked a cyclist over and had his provisional licence removed.

Good luck :A

I know I shouldn't, but..............

Charlie1978

Happy Birthday EA! Hope you have a fab day!

Good luck with test Dusty. As has been said - it's all in the observations. Mirrors lots and signal when needed. Sure you'll be be fine. Do it for you and bubs!

Lilian he is gorgeous! I had the same problems with my DD with BF. 3 weeks I held out being up every half an hour. By the end of it I was exhausted and disillusioned by the whole thing. I gave her FF one night and she slept right through. I swear I thought all my Christmases had come at once! Do what is right for you both hun. That's all that matters at the end of the day xx

Tired and still in my cba mood today. Wonder when it will lift?!