Due in March 2008

[peainpod]

That's great, Lieny! It's imporatnt to find a pui yuet that you can trust. I'm totally relying on mine for when bubs arrives - I don't know the first thing about caring for a newborn and my mom passed away a few years ago plus I'm not that close to my MIL - so I don't really have much of a support system.

I know I should join a prenatal class but I'm putting it off for the moment. It just feels more of a chore than anything I can look forward to (which means I'll probably end up either skipping classes or showing up late!)

 

[cxflygirl]

bbvv,

We have the same due date! March 25. This will be my first baby and its a girl very excited.. dont feel any movement yet. Delivering at Maltilda..

Peain pod. I also plan to have an elective C Section and will also have a pui yuet around.

Has anyone had both a natural and c-section before.. if given the choice what would you choose.. as I am having second thoughts.

 

[self]

Hi everyone,

My bumb has been kicking a lot for the last couple of weeks (i'm now 23 weeks). It's been quite painful on occasions! Also found that drinking Pocari Sweat has helped with the leg cramps, if anybody else is suffering I highly recommend it.

I'm going for a natural birth. I don't have any home support apart from my hubby and a C section can knock you off your feet for a month or so as it's a major operation. Plus I plan to breast feed which a natural birth kicks all your hormones in the right way to make that easier too.

 

[mum2b]

Hi all,

My little girl is due on March 14th and my son will be 20 months old so will have hands full - fun though

I am going to Annerley for Antenatal classes as I am unsure about C section or natural. I had an emergency C section first time round and have heard that there can be risks trying for a natural birth the second time.

My tummy is much bigger this time round even though I am the same weight as last time, as anyone else found this?

 

[lii]

Due Early March

Hi All,

I'm due March 5 2008. It's my 2nd pregnancy and I have 19 month daughter at home so my time is pretty limited right now.

I find my tummy is much bigger as well. I popped rather early, people think I'm much farther along, but I think this is usually what happens with mothers who have had children before.

Lieny! nice to see u here!

Lisa

 

[bbvv]

Hi mum2b

I'm in the same situation as you. My girl will be due around 25 March and my son will also be 20 months and yes it will be a handful. I prefer a closer age gap though so that I can get it all over and done with babies stuff rather having to face it in a few more year's time when I will probably won't have as much energy as now. Baby products can be reused and then passed onto for recycling as I don't have plans to have anymore after this one.

Bump is much bigger this time round for me which is common for 2nd time mums. Still able to wear my pregnancy clothes from my last one but this year the trend is into long flowy tops so only brought a pair of maternity jeans so far.

Time has passed much more quickly too as I guess having a little one already, I don't have too much time thinking about my pregnancy.

 

[mum2b]

Hi bbvv,

Same for me as time has passed much quicker and with less check ups as I have had more confidence this time round - so far!

My son is fascinated with my tummy and I am trying to explain he has a little sister on the way but of course it is over the top of him right now.

Are you worried about jealousy? I am hoping with my mum here and a good helper along with my husband, my son is not going to feel too left out. He is already used to me going off to work but with maternity leave not far away now he will be getting used to me at home again. Any advice for helping first children get used to a newborn sibling? He will only 20 months but is a friendly boy who already shares toys and keen to interact with other children.

 

[lieny]

Hi All
This forum is so quiet.. how are the moms to be doing? I am 27 weeks now..baby is kicking more frequently =)
Hey, would you be interested in a little gathering? it'd be pretty cool to meet in person.. How about sometime in the first week of Jan 2008? Pls let me know if you are interested.

 

[cxflygirl]

Well.. 27 weeks today.. keep thinking about the actual birth and getting more freaked out now about the pain of labour & birth!!

 

[peainpod]

Happy Holidays! Hope everyone's pregnancy is going well.

Just starting my third trimester - and all my experienced friends/family are telling me how fast it's going to progress from here. (And with all the holidays coming up - NY, CNY etc - I'm sure the next couple of months will just whiz by!)

Have you discussed birth plans with your doctor yet? Just curious to know at what stage do you "pin down" (well, as much as you can!) the birth plan in relation to the progress of the pregnancy.