Egluntyne Posted October 13, 2007 Share Posted October 13, 2007 I was going to wish Egluntine's son happy birthday, and hope you enjoy the rest of your pregnancy (not Egluntine ). Heaven forfend!! But thank you for the birthday wishes. I'll pass them on to Dom. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Boris70 Posted October 14, 2007 Author Share Posted October 14, 2007 I have to say I'm going to blot out the reposnses about the really long labours - I like the one about the 6, 4 and 2 hour labours, now they sound good to me! I still think Christmas shopping will do the trick for the next couple of weeks, as I can do that out at the shops or off the web. I must resisit more chickens....I must resisit more chickens! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tina C Posted October 14, 2007 Share Posted October 14, 2007 I wish I had had time to get bored - I thought I had at least 3 weeks to wait (they insist the first one 'is always late'. Hhmpph) but she popped out a week after I stopped working. I was wondering why I was feeling so restless during the first week of my leave. Did not have bag packed, no pram, totally disorganised. Had not even finished decorating our room - we had only recently moved in. Oh and a word of advice - make sure the nesting instinct hits when you are in your own home. The insides of my friend's cupboards had never before been so clean... So do all the things that have been suggested but don't be surprised if things don't go according to plan (a bit like the rest of your life once you have children). Hope you have a lovely few weeks and an easy labour. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sparkleeeeee Posted October 14, 2007 Share Posted October 14, 2007 a birthing ball is the same as a pilates ball (but they charge more money for it if its called a birthing ball ) i got mine from argos for £7.99 a few years ago and then when i had my second bought one in the asda sale for £1.99 for emergencies as i had a home birth and was convinced that if i didnt have a spare my old one would burst ( which it didnt silly pregnancy brain ) i have given them both away now but they are found in the sport/keep fit section in the argos book. they are just a big ball that you sit on. when i had a bad back with my first pregnancy (siatica (sp?)) my doctor told me to sit on it instead of the sofa. it is comfy. also to bring the baby down, you sit on it and make circular motions. i found it very useful. i think this is one http://www.argos.co.uk/static/Product/partNumber/3023792/Trail/C%24cip%3D1500006228.Sports%2Band%2Bfitness%3EC%24cip%3D1500006269.Home%2Bgym%2Bequipment%3EC%24cip%3D1500006272.Fitness%2Baccessories.htm Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fairy&cake Posted October 14, 2007 Share Posted October 14, 2007 ive got a reebok pregnancy birthing ball somewhere, ill see ifi can find it if youd like it! xxx Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Dogmother Posted October 14, 2007 Share Posted October 14, 2007 They are really good for other exercises and improving your posture when sitting. I use them for crunches, back extensions and sitting on with my feet off the floor to strengthen my core muscles. I don't have one myself, but use a purple one at the gym. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Boris70 Posted October 15, 2007 Author Share Posted October 15, 2007 I've got a ball too. NCT website - they are £17.99 +, but tesco sells them for less than a fiver. As someone else said - great for posture - even if your not completely balanced in the wrong direction! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chickencam Posted October 15, 2007 Share Posted October 15, 2007 Try going to the cinema and eating popcorn because you may not get the chance again for ages. I'm lucky beacuse I love to be at home with my chooks and cats and enjoy the peace and quiet of being alone. Avoid daytime tv very depressing, read a good book or two, I have always loved reading but only got around to reading about two books in my first 13 yrs as a parent. Reading again now though, so relaxing and total escapism Good luck, Its like sitting on a time bomb isn't it. three times was enough for me Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Dogmother Posted October 15, 2007 Share Posted October 15, 2007 I have always loved reading but only got around to reading about two books in my first 13 yrs as a parent. Reading again now though, so relaxing and total escapism You mean I'll be able to get back to reading in 4 years time? YIPEEEEEEEEE Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jules. Posted October 17, 2007 Share Posted October 17, 2007 I neglected my children for a whole day when I read the final Harry Potter Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BeckyBoo Posted October 17, 2007 Share Posted October 17, 2007 I love reading, sadly all I seem to manage these days is about two pages before I fall asleep! I'm ever so broody, would LOVE another one but OH says 3 is enough, and we'd have to move to get enough bedrooms or double them up and live with the fights, mind you I've got enough room in the car...... Good luck, remember, it's only pain! Mrs Bertie Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jules. Posted October 17, 2007 Share Posted October 17, 2007 I told myself that labour is an experience that you just "live through" & it doesn't last forever. Each pain is a step closer to your baby Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chickencam Posted October 17, 2007 Share Posted October 17, 2007 Pain that you know the reason for and you know it has an end. You can do an awful lot to cope with it by relaxing and going with it using it to produce your baby. Three times with no pain relief, how smug am I I know I was lucky and I am thankful for it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jules. Posted October 17, 2007 Share Posted October 17, 2007 Oohhh.... I needed gas & air Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Snowy Posted October 17, 2007 Share Posted October 17, 2007 Pain that you know the reason for and you know it has an end. You can do an awful lot to cope with it by relaxing and going with it using it to produce your baby. Three times with no pain relief, how smug am I I know I was lucky and I am thankful for it. Nearly as smug as me! After the first which was a bit of a disaster - every possible intervention known to man short of a c section, the second two were like shelling peas, and no pain relief at all! I just did exactly what I felt would ease the pain and if you follow your own instincts it's much easier. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted October 17, 2007 Share Posted October 17, 2007 Oohhh.... I needed gas & air Me too. And pethadine. Oh, and an epidural. And a c/section... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Egluntyne Posted October 17, 2007 Share Posted October 17, 2007 Pain that you know the reason for and you know it has an end. You can do an awful lot to cope with it by relaxing and going with it using it to produce your baby. Three times with no pain relief, how smug am I I know I was lucky and I am thankful for it. Nearly as smug as me! After the first which was a bit of a disaster - every possible intervention known to man short of a c section, the second two were like shelling peas, and no pain relief at all! I just did exactly what I felt would ease the pain and if you follow your own instincts it's much easier. Ditto. First one grim, the others astonishingly easy. In fact I nearly had the 3rd one in the car park. I remember leaning over the bonnet of someones car during an almightly contraction and setting their alarm off. It was all over within moments of me going through the door of the unit. We had the usual "I need to push"...."Nonsense Dear" type conversations followed by "Oh bloomin 'eck....can someone get me a delivery pack!" Great fun. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jules. Posted October 17, 2007 Share Posted October 17, 2007 fun? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Dogmother Posted October 17, 2007 Share Posted October 17, 2007 Ditto. First one grim, the others astonishingly easy. In fact I nearly had the 3rd one in the car park. I remember leaning over the bonnet of someones car during an almightly contraction and setting their alarm off. It was all over within moments of me going through the door of the unit. We had the usual "I need to push"...."Nonsense Dear" type conversations followed by "Oh bloomin 'eck....can someone get me a delivery pack!" Great fun. I nearly ended up delivering my friends baby in her hallway I was very relieved when the ambulance arrived. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jules. Posted October 17, 2007 Share Posted October 17, 2007 There's nothing wrong with homebirth! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
