PH parents of 2014
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kapiteinlangzaam said:
Engineer1 said:
12 week scan and all is good.
Ours tomorrow (12 weeks and a few days). Plus discussion over whether the cervical band is needed.A friend had (a?) cerclage placed after having had a terribly premature baby, she reckons it did her a huge amount of good, but all of the good that it did was emotional/psychological, if that makes sense. Second child born near term and healthy.
Just over 2 months since the little one was born, and I can honestly say it hasn't been anywhere near as hard as I thought it would! We had her sleeping in a crib in our bedroom for the first 3 weeks, but due to her squeaking & snoring (not sure where she gets that from 
) we moved her into her own room. 9 weeks in, and she's sleeping from 7-6ish - Friends with kids all say how lucky we are, but I can't shake this feeling that it might be the calm before the storm. 
) we moved her into her own room. 9 weeks in, and she's sleeping from 7-6ish - Friends with kids all say how lucky we are, but I can't shake this feeling that it might be the calm before the storm. crxdave said:
Friends with kids all say how lucky we are, but I can't shake this feeling that it might be the calm before the storm.
Calm, Storm, Calm, Storm, Calm, Storm, Number 2 Born, Calm, Storm, Storm, Calm, Storm, Storm, Calm, Storm, Storm, Number 3 Born, Storm, Storm, Storm, Storm....... Checking into this thread as I've only just noticed it.
Holly was born on monday, absolutely made up although mum and baby are stil in hospital due to concerns over the wifes blood pressure. Just get a bit sad leaving them both at night.
We lost our first at 13 weeks due to Edwards syndrome, so just want to get them both home now.
Holly was born on monday, absolutely made up although mum and baby are stil in hospital due to concerns over the wifes blood pressure. Just get a bit sad leaving them both at night.
We lost our first at 13 weeks due to Edwards syndrome, so just want to get them both home now.
kapiteinlangzaam said:
BlackVanDyke said:
kapiteinlangzaam said:
Engineer1 said:
12 week scan and all is good.
Ours tomorrow (12 weeks and a few days). Plus discussion over whether the cervical band is needed.A friend had (a?) cerclage placed after having had a terribly premature baby, she reckons it did her a huge amount of good, but all of the good that it did was emotional/psychological, if that makes sense. Second child born near term and healthy.
Yes we are both aware that the cerclage will probably be a bigger psychological help than a physical one - but thats fine by us. We will take any help we can get
Absolutely still worthwhile, very very much so. Didn't know about this thread. Our 2nd, a daughter was born 3 weeks early by emergency section on the 7th of April. My partner suffered a placental abruption and I'm very very lucky to have them both home safe and sound.
Just 'enjoying' minimal sleep now, our eldest spoiled us by being a great sleeper.
Just 'enjoying' minimal sleep now, our eldest spoiled us by being a great sleeper.
Ecurie Ecosse said:
Ecurie Ecosse said:
Due date today and getting tense.
I'm an only child, and I'm really worried my 2.5 year old daughter will feel put out by the new arrival. Will just need to give her lots of hugs, and lots of presents from the baby.
Some great stories here.I'm an only child, and I'm really worried my 2.5 year old daughter will feel put out by the new arrival. Will just need to give her lots of hugs, and lots of presents from the baby.
Baby boy born yesterday, and Mum and baby are not long home. Big sister is loving her baby brother which is great, as I was really worried about that.
Our first was born on the 3rd of March, my Wife had a reasonable pregnancy and was excellent throughout, she just dealt with the changes and soldiered on, couldn't have been more proud although maybe I should have shown it more.
The birth was amazing, she went in at 6cm and after a few hiccups just gave it some kutchpa and got him out, watching her strut her stuff giving birth was the single most impressive thing i've seen, women, I salute you!
Maxwell has been perfect, the wife has managed everything she set out to do, breastfed, re-useable nappies, homemade baby wipes and at 10 weeks he is mostly sleeping through. He is not bothered by loud noises and to me is just everything I could have hoped for.
I work away for 28 days at a time and I do worry more, she is a tough woman but I still am getting very impatient at having a big protective dog in the house to make me feel better. Oddly I know Maxwell will be fine as she will do everything to do her best for him.
No real issues yet, I still randomly forget we will need a babysitter and more planning is involved in nearly everything but life is great at the minute.
We were incredibly lucky that everything went to plan, incredibly lucky.
Biggest tip I can give now is that 1 person ALWAYS gets some sleep, if the baby needs feeding, take them somewhere so the other person can sleep. 2 sleep deprived people is not going to work so if at all possible either take it in turns or be willing to suck it up and let the person who is getting the sleep help with the day to day stuff.
A Moses basket is the best thing we bought, it means he is at bed level when in our room, is easy to transport about and not wake him and easy to rock to sleep if he starts to stir.
Couldn't imagine life without him and in 3 days i'll see him again after a longer than usual 5 week stint!!!
Dave!
The birth was amazing, she went in at 6cm and after a few hiccups just gave it some kutchpa and got him out, watching her strut her stuff giving birth was the single most impressive thing i've seen, women, I salute you!
Maxwell has been perfect, the wife has managed everything she set out to do, breastfed, re-useable nappies, homemade baby wipes and at 10 weeks he is mostly sleeping through. He is not bothered by loud noises and to me is just everything I could have hoped for.
I work away for 28 days at a time and I do worry more, she is a tough woman but I still am getting very impatient at having a big protective dog in the house to make me feel better. Oddly I know Maxwell will be fine as she will do everything to do her best for him.
No real issues yet, I still randomly forget we will need a babysitter and more planning is involved in nearly everything but life is great at the minute.
We were incredibly lucky that everything went to plan, incredibly lucky.
Biggest tip I can give now is that 1 person ALWAYS gets some sleep, if the baby needs feeding, take them somewhere so the other person can sleep. 2 sleep deprived people is not going to work so if at all possible either take it in turns or be willing to suck it up and let the person who is getting the sleep help with the day to day stuff.
A Moses basket is the best thing we bought, it means he is at bed level when in our room, is easy to transport about and not wake him and easy to rock to sleep if he starts to stir.
Couldn't imagine life without him and in 3 days i'll see him again after a longer than usual 5 week stint!!!
Dave!
I clicked onto health matters accidentally whilst scrolling down to the lounge and noticed this thread.
Girlfriend has a little over two weeks until her due date and the tension and anxiety are mounting. Considering we were told that we'd have to go for tests as she suffers from pcos, to being two weeks is pretty amazing in my eyes. The nursery is ready and nappies stocked up. BRING IT ON!
Girlfriend has a little over two weeks until her due date and the tension and anxiety are mounting. Considering we were told that we'd have to go for tests as she suffers from pcos, to being two weeks is pretty amazing in my eyes. The nursery is ready and nappies stocked up. BRING IT ON!
Well we're in a awkward situation. We were waiting until the first scan before telling everyone and the midwife was made aware of this. Just found out she's contacted the OH's mum (no idea how as we didn't supply a number for her) so we're pretty sure she's aware now. It's really pissed us off as we wanted to suprise her with a scan picture 
And we found out via a Facebook message from OH's sister asking why the midwife called....
And we found out via a Facebook message from OH's sister asking why the midwife called....
Evening all,
Just checking myself and the soon-to-be Mrs Pooky into this thread.
We've been planning our wedding for almost 18months and it seems as though baby wanted to be a part of it as it's coming two months before!
Due on June 23rd, chose not find out the sex which has made it tedious buying clothes etc but hope the surprise will be worth it in the end. :-)
Just checking myself and the soon-to-be Mrs Pooky into this thread.
We've been planning our wedding for almost 18months and it seems as though baby wanted to be a part of it as it's coming two months before!
Due on June 23rd, chose not find out the sex which has made it tedious buying clothes etc but hope the surprise will be worth it in the end. :-)
Cheers
Luckily the family have taken it well and are excited. We're suprised though as we're the first to be having a baby out of wedlock.
Still no idea how she found that number, I can only assume the midwife went through doctors notes.
We've had to let other family know before they get a phone call from MIL to discuss the news. It has annoyed us both greatly but nothing you can do now
Luckily the family have taken it well and are excited. We're suprised though as we're the first to be having a baby out of wedlock.
Still no idea how she found that number, I can only assume the midwife went through doctors notes.
We've had to let other family know before they get a phone call from MIL to discuss the news. It has annoyed us both greatly but nothing you can do now
Well got in contact with the midwife and it wasn't what we expected.
The midwife from the hospital called using the only home number on record (we don't use one just mobiles) which was OH's mothers house. Unfortunately the MIL pestered the midwife to find out who and why she wanted her daughter since she hadn't lived there for the past 3 years.
The midwife realised after she told her that she didn't know and was very apologetic before we had even said anything
she's changed the number on the system too so no more accidents
Now just waiting for a scan
The midwife from the hospital called using the only home number on record (we don't use one just mobiles) which was OH's mothers house. Unfortunately the MIL pestered the midwife to find out who and why she wanted her daughter since she hadn't lived there for the past 3 years.
The midwife realised after she told her that she didn't know and was very apologetic before we had even said anything
she's changed the number on the system too so no more accidents
Now just waiting for a scan
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