MSE Pregnancy Club 23

Gillyx

It'l take me another wee while to sort out :eek: but I will get the pics on.

4nnabella

Have just noticed that Lirin has posted her birth story... sounds like the drugs really agreed with her...

Lirin

Many thanks Gilly for updating for me on here.

Our little girl, Rose Lira, was born at 0109hrs on the 19th Dec, after a 6hr 40min labour. She was 57cm lomg, 36cm head, and weighed 8lb 11.5oz. Full head of hair- my Dad joked that only a day old, she needed a haircut already. Big blue eyes.

Can't stop staring at her. Took to breastfeeding immediately- not a problem at all. Keep thinking I've stolen her, she's too cute. DH keeps grinning and getting soppy over her.

Very, very tired, I lost a lot of blood and transfusions were considered (still are, borderline for one). Get tired so easy, and even a short shower leaves me exhausted. Have been advised not to carry Rose upstairs on my own,in case that tips my blood and I pass out... My arms are covered in bruises from the sheer amount of blood tests I had carried out.

Was fine until the day after the birth when I woke after a snooze and was freezing cold, then boiling hot, and couldn't think straight, my thoughts were all muddled up. Midwives and consultants were called, and eventually discovered the problems with low levels in blood- and low blood. I was monitored all night, with a BP machine on one arm, a drip in the other, and a nebulising mask over my face as I couldn't breathe.

Labour was actually fine, enjoyed parts to an extent!

Birth story-
http://forums.moneysavingexpert.com/showpost.php?p=49595327&postcount=220

Here's my gorgeous first Christmas present-




She's so alert, keeps trying to look around her. Despite having perfect hearing, my angel was the only baby in an entire ward that slept through a false fire alarm this morning!

Still can't believe it, it seems so surreal.....

Apologies, I have read back, but couldn't post and thanks to everyone for asking over me.

Gillyx

Glad you managed to get on and get out of hospital! Again, she is absolutely beautiful. Congratulations xx

jenjade

oh wow she is dead cute. Congratulations!!

Read your labour story it made me laugh

Kira000

Lirin wrote: »

Many thanks Gilly for updating for me on here.

Our little girl, Rose Lira, was born at 0109hrs on the 19th Dec, after a 6hr 40min labour. She was 57cm lomg, 36cm head, and weighed 8lb 11.5oz. Full head of hair- my Dad joked that only a day old, she needed a haircut already. Big blue eyes.

Can't stop staring at her. Took to breastfeeding immediately- not a problem at all. Keep thinking I've stolen her, she's too cute. DH keeps grinning and getting soppy over her.

Very, very tired, I lost a lot of blood and transfusions were considered (still are, borderline for one). Get tired so easy, and even a short shower leaves me exhausted. Have been advised not to carry Rose upstairs on my own,in case that tips my blood and I pass out... My arms are covered in bruises from the sheer amount of blood tests I had carried out.

Was fine until the day after the birth when I woke after a snooze and was freezing cold, then boiling hot, and couldn't think straight, my thoughts were all muddled up. Midwives and consultants were called, and eventually discovered the problems with low levels in blood- and low blood. I was monitored all night, with a BP machine on one arm, a drip in the other, and a nebulising mask over my face as I couldn't breathe.

Labour was actually fine, enjoyed parts to an extent!

Apologies, I have read back, but couldn't post and thanks to everyone for asking over me.

Lirin, Thanks for coming back to update! Just read your birth story . just what i needed to cheer me up about the whole labour/pregnancy thing!

Rose is a beauty, and looks so like you (from the pics you've posted!). She really does look so alert and grown up already! Well done to you and OH!

lisa26_2

Congrats Lirin

Kira000 wrote: »

Have you got an activity mat/gym yet? I like these two and hoping my mum is going to get us one of the two.
http://www.amazon.co.uk/Fisher-Price-K4562-Rainforest-Gym/dp/B000FFL58Q
http://www.amazon.co.uk/Fisher-Price-Rainforest-1-2-3-Musical-Gym/dp/B000JIJPZY/ref=sr_1_3?s=baby&ie=UTF8&qid=1324657494&sr=1-3

I have both of those on my amazon wish list but like the first one best. Like Gilly I'm a bit obsessed with giraffes!

Gillyx wrote: »

What a nightmare I'm creating for myself. Was thinking about asking for a changing bag (the one I really want ) but it's expensive and may come across as cheeky.

Why not ask for the rest in vouchers for somewhere that stocks the bag then you can put the rest to it.

mozzyc

Lirin - she's beautiful! Congrats x

Gillyx

New-born Vests



New-born babygrows



Various Outfits - Mostly newborn or tiny 0-3



Jackets/Knitwear



Hats & Another Jacket



Socks & Shoes



Bibs & Muslins



Pictures aren't great and I don't know why as I had the flash on, but yeah... mostly new born and some of the accessories are 0-3. Won't even get started on the 0-3 + stuff. As it'd be never ending! I have nowhere to put this crap :eek:

4nnabella

Rose is gorgeous Lirin, huge congrats to you and your OH! Glad you managed to get home for Christmas, I hope you recover quickly.