Playing the waiting game...
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Topic: Playing the waiting game...
Posted By: Lisha
Subject: Playing the waiting game...
Date Posted: 21 November 2007 at 10:05am
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I am 39 weeks pregnant, and how cocky of me to think that I would have had bubs by now!
Lucy was 3 weeks early, and with her, I felt sick the day before, then my waters broke, and I had her 8 hours later, no BH beforehand either! With this baby, I feel like I am really overdue, not sure what to think, this is all new for me, I mean going over 37 weeks. But I have been having alot of period pains for the past 2 days, and my MW said that is a great sign, these pains are good. Sorry for my rambling, just want to have this baby soon, going to head out into the garden this arvo, and go for it! ha ha ------------- http://lilypie.com">  http://lilypie.com">
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Posted By: jack_&_charli
Date Posted: 21 November 2007 at 10:09am
maybe it's a boy!! hehe
i completely understand how you feel...jack was breech so was c/s at 39weeks. i had no BH with him either. charli was a week overdue, i had BH since 28wks which got nasty for the last 2-3wks, not to mention the constant pressure on the bladder that i'd never had before 
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Posted By: Lisha
Date Posted: 21 November 2007 at 10:15am
Thanks Vanessa! Maybe being out there will bring on the baby! haha  ------------- http://lilypie.com"> http://lilypie.com">
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Posted By: cuppatea
Date Posted: 21 November 2007 at 11:49am
Ah Lisha I feel for you, although I had Spencer at 38 weeks I was in hospital from 35 and was just sooooooooooooo over the whole pregnancy thing. I did ask about 3 obs to just get him the hell out of me!!! but they kept saying no until finally I wore them down, they had wanted me to get to 39 weeks.
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Posted By: Lisha
Date Posted: 21 November 2007 at 12:25pm
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I think that I maybe have had a contraction?!!! the pain was sooo intense and lasted about 1 min, that was nearly 1 hour ago.. is this possible?? Still having dull aches now, jut waiting for another one to come ------------- http://lilypie.com"> http://lilypie.com">
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Posted By: caitlynsmygirl
Date Posted: 21 November 2007 at 12:31pm
course its possible, i hope so! got my fingers crossed for ya 
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Posted By: Lisha
Date Posted: 21 November 2007 at 12:33pm
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I have forgotten.. are they pretty spaced out to begin with? I have major tightness across my stomach. ------------- http://lilypie.com"> http://lilypie.com">
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Posted By: daikini
Date Posted: 21 November 2007 at 1:22pm
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With Kiya, my first few contractions were 1 1/2 hours apart...
True contractions are tight across the lower half of your stomach, as opposed to Braxton-Hicks which are tight across the top half. ------------- Becca, mum of 2 girls & 3 boys |
Posted By: aimeejoy
Date Posted: 21 November 2007 at 1:56pm
Ooooh that sounds promising Lisha!  ------------- Aimee Hannah 22/10/05 Greer 11/02/08 |
Posted By: Lisha
Date Posted: 21 November 2007 at 2:56pm
Yep, these were across the lower half of my belly, haven't had anymore since this morning apart from period pain... I think I am meant to be looking forward to all of these pains, but somehow I am not!  ------------- http://lilypie.com"> http://lilypie.com">
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Posted By: jack_&_charli
Date Posted: 21 November 2007 at 2:57pm
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i hope this is the start lisha!! from memory (which doesn't always mean much) true contractions definately have a peak to them?? i was getting pretty regular tightenings (like every 30mins-1hr) monday morning and didn't realise they were anything until my sis said i was in labour about 6pm
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Posted By: Lisha
Date Posted: 21 November 2007 at 3:00pm
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Hey, no not intense like this morning, just period pains and aches. Haven't been out in the garden, too sore, so have been sitting outside in the sun with my feet in Lucys paddling pool. Feeling abit sick too! ------------- http://lilypie.com"> http://lilypie.com">
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Posted By: jack_&_charli
Date Posted: 21 November 2007 at 3:00pm
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does the period pain come and go? the tightenings i had were like cramping and were dull but you definately knew they were happening (if that makes sense! lol)
it could be early labour or you could be like this for another week i had alot of period pain a couple of weeks leading up to charli's birth which is why i was in denial when labour had actually started! ------------- http://www.alternatickers.com">
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Posted By: jack_&_charli
Date Posted: 21 November 2007 at 3:01pm
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hehe we keep cross-posting
well with the sick feeling.....definately sounds promising!!!! ------------- http://www.alternatickers.com">
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Posted By: Lisha
Date Posted: 21 November 2007 at 3:06pm
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The pain does come and go, and now the pain in my lower back. It seems like the pain gets a little more intense everyday though, had this for about 3 days now. Hope bubs decides to come out soon, awwwwwww ------------- http://lilypie.com"> http://lilypie.com">
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Posted By: Kels
Date Posted: 21 November 2007 at 7:06pm
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All the best and I hope something happens soon ------------- http://lilypie.com"> 
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Posted By: mum2emj
Date Posted: 21 November 2007 at 7:15pm
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goodluck hope that thigns get started soon and go really well for you not long now!!!
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Posted By: Lisha
Date Posted: 21 November 2007 at 7:53pm
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Same and thanks.. have no pain now... bet it will come back later on... ------------- http://lilypie.com"> http://lilypie.com">
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Posted By: caitlynsmygirl
Date Posted: 21 November 2007 at 9:51pm
| How you feeling now Lisha? any more pains? |
Posted By: Lisha
Date Posted: 22 November 2007 at 7:29am
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Morning all... feeling fine... no pains... bet I will have more pains later on though Bubs isn't moving at all, should I be concerned and ring my MW?? ------------- http://lilypie.com"> http://lilypie.com">
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Posted By: cuppatea
Date Posted: 22 November 2007 at 7:41am
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Drink a glass of cold water, that's suppose to get them moving. If not I would ring -------------
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Posted By: Lisha
Date Posted: 22 November 2007 at 7:44am
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Yeah have tried that, still nothing... my guess that it has run out of room! ------------- http://lilypie.com"> http://lilypie.com">
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Posted By: cuppatea
Date Posted: 22 November 2007 at 7:55am
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Yeah probably has. I would give the m/w a ring though just to check everything is ok. -------------
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Posted By: peanut butter
Date Posted: 22 November 2007 at 8:18am
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get them to check and they might be able to tell if anything has started
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Posted By: Lisha
Date Posted: 22 November 2007 at 8:23am
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I have.. and woke her up, whoopsies! She is coming by today to have a look ------------- http://lilypie.com"> http://lilypie.com">
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Posted By: cuppatea
Date Posted: 22 November 2007 at 8:25am
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Fingers crossed that things have started for you -------------
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Posted By: Lisha
Date Posted: 22 November 2007 at 9:23am
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Just found out that a friend that was due on my day went into labour last night, and I am still preggers! Gees hope I am doing something right, I mean something is underway! ------------- http://lilypie.com"> http://lilypie.com">
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Posted By: susieq
Date Posted: 22 November 2007 at 9:29am
| Keep us posted |
Posted By: Lisha
Date Posted: 22 November 2007 at 9:34am
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Will do, MW coming in 1 hour. Hope she has some good news ------------- http://lilypie.com"> http://lilypie.com">
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Posted By: cuppatea
Date Posted: 22 November 2007 at 9:47am
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I will be checking in to see what's happening. Perhaps we should start a sweepstake? My money is on Sunday, that way you get to go to the wedding first -------------
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Posted By: Lisha
Date Posted: 22 November 2007 at 10:05am
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Hahaa.. good idea Marisa, something to pass the time with anyway! Going to the wedding but not reception, then again will see how I feel ------------- http://lilypie.com"> http://lilypie.com">
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Posted By: mum2emj
Date Posted: 22 November 2007 at 10:45am
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all the best lisha
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Posted By: Lisha
Date Posted: 22 November 2007 at 11:17am
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Just had the MW, and she listened to the heartbeat, everything is fine there. Just not getting 10 movements per day so if I haven't had more than 10 today I will have to meet her at CHCH Womans tomorrow to have a scan and see what the baby is up to.
If I haven't had the baby by Monday will go and have a Swift & Sweep done, is that what it's called. MW is off this weekend
Awwww having pains now... and I am mega hungry! ------------- http://lilypie.com"> http://lilypie.com">
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Posted By: cuppatea
Date Posted: 22 November 2007 at 11:31am
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Thats good about the baby, hopefully it will get a bit more active and you won't need to go for the scan. That's typical that the pains start as soon as the midwife leaves. -------------
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Posted By: peanut butter
Date Posted: 22 November 2007 at 12:50pm
| I reckon you will have her tomorrow!!! Hows that for nice thoughts. Wouldnt want to be you in this heat though. |
Posted By: Lisha
Date Posted: 22 November 2007 at 1:03pm
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That's very nice of you Nikki! Thanks! So not sure if it's a girl or a boy, 90% girl, but did you want to put bids on the sex aswell as the day?!! ------------- http://lilypie.com"> http://lilypie.com">
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Posted By: cuppatea
Date Posted: 22 November 2007 at 1:06pm
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Ok I'm gonna go for a boy (just cos bubs is being so naughty) -------------
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Posted By: Bubbaloo
Date Posted: 22 November 2007 at 1:07pm
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I reckon you'll have baby on Sunday morning good luck for the up coming event Lisha can' wait to meet your new baby next time we get to catch up ------------- http://lilypie.com" rel="nofollow">  Was danni-chick Mum to James My Angel 28/07/08 |
Posted By: Lisha
Date Posted: 22 November 2007 at 1:43pm
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Awwww thanks! I can't wait for you all to meet it aswell!! ------------- http://lilypie.com"> http://lilypie.com">
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Posted By: bookwyrm
Date Posted: 22 November 2007 at 5:48pm
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Good luck Lisha, hopefully everything gets moving along for you! ------------- http://lilypie.com"> 
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Posted By: Lisha
Date Posted: 22 November 2007 at 7:33pm
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Same.. boy o boy, had Indian for tea, ha ha hope that brings bubs on! ------------- http://lilypie.com"> http://lilypie.com">
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Posted By: daikini
Date Posted: 22 November 2007 at 8:18pm
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BTW it's called a stretch and sweep - the midwife will literally stretch open the cervix and run her finger through the layers, sweeping them apart slightly.
Good luck, Lisha! ------------- Becca, mum of 2 girls & 3 boys |
Posted By: Lisha
Date Posted: 22 November 2007 at 8:22pm
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Ta for that, I knew that I had said the wrong thing! ------------- http://lilypie.com"> http://lilypie.com">
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Posted By: DJ
Date Posted: 22 November 2007 at 8:56pm
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Good luck Lisha! ------------- http://lilypie.com">  http://lilypie.com">
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Posted By: Lisha
Date Posted: 22 November 2007 at 9:36pm
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Thanks! ------------- http://lilypie.com"> http://lilypie.com">
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Posted By: Lisha
Date Posted: 23 November 2007 at 6:44am
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Morning... since bubs did not complete its 10 + movements yesterday, I am going to ring the MW and go and see what is happening @ CHCH Womans! ------------- http://lilypie.com"> http://lilypie.com">
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Posted By: yummymummy
Date Posted: 23 November 2007 at 6:45am
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I hope all goes well and bub was just lazy yesterday. Good luck ------------- http://lilypie.com">  http://lilypie.com">
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Posted By: cuppatea
Date Posted: 23 November 2007 at 6:54am
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Good luck at the hospital -------------
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Posted By: Lisha
Date Posted: 23 November 2007 at 7:22am
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Thanks, it's just piece of mind really as not sure what bubs is up to in there ------------- http://lilypie.com"> http://lilypie.com">
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Posted By: peanut butter
Date Posted: 23 November 2007 at 7:51am
| bubs wants out!!!! She knows if she plays up enough they will try and get her out!! YAY!!!! Good luck |
Posted By: Lisha
Date Posted: 23 November 2007 at 8:09am
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Fingers crossed aye! I am sooo over this pregnancy and the heat! DH is taking the day off today yay. ------------- http://lilypie.com"> http://lilypie.com">
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Posted By: Bubbaloo
Date Posted: 23 November 2007 at 2:35pm
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I hope everything is ok lisha let us know how you get on hopefully it was just the calm before the storm so to speak. ------------- http://lilypie.com" rel="nofollow"> Was danni-chick Mum to James My Angel 28/07/08 |
Posted By: Lisha
Date Posted: 23 November 2007 at 4:34pm
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Here is the latest! Have had a busy day.
Went into Chch Womans this morning and we did a print out of the baby's heart beat. Then went off for a scan this afternoon to see where the baby's head is and it is in my pelvis already to go.. and we found out how heavy the baby is, and wait for it... over 10lbs!! Eeeeekkk!! Going to have a S&S done on Monday so hopefully will have this baby by Tuesday, YAY. Boy o boy bring on the drugs for this baby, can't go cold turkey like I did last time. So feeling happy that I know now what is going on ------------- http://lilypie.com"> http://lilypie.com">
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Posted By: ElfsMum
Date Posted: 23 November 2007 at 4:55pm
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yah how exciting everything is ok and you are ready to go..not so exciting about 10lbs:) but that's cool... bring on the baby..guess you aren't coming on Monday to the meet:) ------------- Mum to two amazing boys! |
Posted By: Lisha
Date Posted: 23 November 2007 at 4:58pm
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Ah no sorry! will make to the others though ------------- http://lilypie.com"> http://lilypie.com">
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Posted By: ElfsMum
Date Posted: 23 November 2007 at 5:12pm
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lol awesome:) good practice for tiff and I to see a little (well not so little ;) ) newborn ------------- Mum to two amazing boys! |
Posted By: cuppatea
Date Posted: 23 November 2007 at 5:15pm
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Wow that baby will be as big as Spencer!!!! Well not quite but pretty close -------------
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Posted By: ElfsMum
Date Posted: 23 November 2007 at 5:24pm
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my friend had a natural birth no pain relief 10 lb 6 oz...crazy woman:) funny though cuppatea as her first baby was 5 pd something ..so you might have a 10lb next time ;) ------------- Mum to two amazing boys! |
Posted By: cuppatea
Date Posted: 23 November 2007 at 5:30pm
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Posted By: Lisha
Date Posted: 23 November 2007 at 6:40pm
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Awwww.... I think that I am going to need some drugs! ------------- http://lilypie.com"> http://lilypie.com">
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Posted By: ElfsMum
Date Posted: 23 November 2007 at 7:17pm
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it will be all worth is soon :) ------------- Mum to two amazing boys! |
Posted By: aimeejoy
Date Posted: 23 November 2007 at 7:24pm
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So the race is on between you and MeganGrace then, Lisha!! Hope you get to meet your little one soon. And glad to hear all was well on the scans ------------- Aimee Hannah 22/10/05 Greer 11/02/08 |
Posted By: daikini
Date Posted: 23 November 2007 at 7:34pm
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Well, at least you know something should happen soon, Lisha! Good luck!
Those late growth estimates can be a bit off... up to a pound either way (and I've heard of them being even further off - usually overestimations) so your baby might not be quite that big after all.------------- Becca, mum of 2 girls & 3 boys |
Posted By: peanut butter
Date Posted: 23 November 2007 at 8:38pm
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there are lots of things you can do in pregnancy to get a low birth weight baby Smoke, drink, dont eat properly, stress etc. Its acheivable...we dont have to tolerate these big ones
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Posted By: Lisha
Date Posted: 24 November 2007 at 8:34am
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Haha, I am saving the last baby to last! Ewwww going to be pushing out a 3 week old baby! ------------- http://lilypie.com"> http://lilypie.com">
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Posted By: cuppatea
Date Posted: 24 November 2007 at 8:43am
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Hey Lisha, are you gonna go to the wedding? Is a beautiful day for it. -------------
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Posted By: Rachael21
Date Posted: 24 November 2007 at 10:21am
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Monique (Myminis) from our june thread had ann 11lb (I think) bub with no pain relief (or very little) and said it wasn't as bad as her 9lber so you never know Lisha. Good luck tho hopefully that wee girl comes out soon
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Posted By: Lisha
Date Posted: 24 November 2007 at 10:26am
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Wow, that's amazing! I should be all stretched from last time, so should be a breeze! lol!
Yes Marisa, going to the wedding, going to be like a puff ball by 3.30pm, not going to the reception though. Have already puffed up, and it's not even that hot yet. ------------- http://lilypie.com"> http://lilypie.com">
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Posted By: Lisha
Date Posted: 24 November 2007 at 10:28am
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Or a boy now rach! not so 100% on the sex! ------------- http://lilypie.com"> http://lilypie.com">
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Posted By: Rachael21
Date Posted: 24 November 2007 at 12:59pm
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oooo then I would be right
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Posted By: Lisha
Date Posted: 24 November 2007 at 7:37pm
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Time will tell :o) having lots of niggles now... yay! ------------- http://lilypie.com"> http://lilypie.com">
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Posted By: cuppatea
Date Posted: 24 November 2007 at 8:09pm
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Looks like I might win with tomorrow then Did you have a nice time? At least it wasn't as hot today -------------
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Posted By: Lisha
Date Posted: 25 November 2007 at 7:09am
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The wedding was beautiful, and yes the weather wasn't sooo hot! More niggles today, so you may win the bet! ------------- http://lilypie.com"> http://lilypie.com">
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Posted By: Snickerdoodle
Date Posted: 25 November 2007 at 11:11am
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Good luck Lisha!
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Posted By: My3Sons
Date Posted: 25 November 2007 at 11:30am
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ooh exciting!!!! ------------- Mum to Mr 10, Mr 6 and Mr 4 
 
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Posted By: nicolaann
Date Posted: 25 November 2007 at 2:01pm
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Hope your baby arrives soon Lisha!! It seems like you have been waiting forever now. Good luck!! ------------- Nicky, Mum to Alex (5) & Sophie (3) http://lilypie.com"> 
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Posted By: Lisha
Date Posted: 25 November 2007 at 4:20pm
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Yes feels like an forever too! Soooo over being preggers, no more niggles today, MW coming at 12 noon to do a S&S, so fingers crossed this time tomorrow I could have a newborn!
Love the name "Sophie" nicolann! Wow 1 week already! ------------- http://lilypie.com"> http://lilypie.com">
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Posted By: Snickerdoodle
Date Posted: 25 November 2007 at 5:18pm
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oooh fingers crossed!
My 2nd wedding anniversary is tomorrow, so November 26 is a great day for a birthday, too
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Posted By: ElfsMum
Date Posted: 25 November 2007 at 5:34pm
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i was just going to say that about today..today is my 1st wedding anniversary so was hoping for today:) ------------- Mum to two amazing boys! |
Posted By: Lisha
Date Posted: 25 November 2007 at 6:34pm
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Awww Congrads kawwww! nice hot day for it! ------------- http://lilypie.com"> http://lilypie.com">
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Posted By: ElfsMum
Date Posted: 25 November 2007 at 7:23pm
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thanks..yeah it was like this last year too:) ------------- Mum to two amazing boys! |
Posted By: Lisha
Date Posted: 26 November 2007 at 6:48am
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Awwww had bugger all sleep last night, feeling very nervous about the fact that I could have this baby today! Have hayfever and a killer of a cough ------------- http://lilypie.com"> http://lilypie.com">
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Posted By: ElfsMum
Date Posted: 26 November 2007 at 7:47am
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:( oh i was hoping for good news when i logged on..sorry you are feeling so bad:( ------------- Mum to two amazing boys! |
Posted By: Lisha
Date Posted: 26 November 2007 at 8:14am
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DH is staying home today to help out, just need some sleep really and to help with Lucy ------------- http://lilypie.com"> http://lilypie.com">
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Posted By: ElfsMum
Date Posted: 26 November 2007 at 8:51am
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yeah i cant imagine what's it's like to have a little one as well.. hopefully get to find out in a few years though:)DH wants me pregnant again by next Christmas..lol..men!:) ------------- Mum to two amazing boys! |
Posted By: Lisha
Date Posted: 26 November 2007 at 9:01am
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Good luck! It's hard work! We just tapped lucy on the video camera singing "Twinkle Twinkle Little Star" those moments are priceless, it is soooo cute ------------- http://lilypie.com"> http://lilypie.com">
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Posted By: aimeejoy
Date Posted: 26 November 2007 at 9:02am
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Cute! It is really hard with another child Lisha - not really looking forward to the next 12 weeks.
Hope you get some rest today while hubby is around - you may need all your energy soon! Have a good day ------------- Aimee Hannah 22/10/05 Greer 11/02/08 |
Posted By: ElfsMum
Date Posted: 26 November 2007 at 9:03am
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yeah once Ethan is born he will see that it's not all easy and then how hard it is when we will have two..so I'm working on having a 2 yr gap hopefully:) ------------- Mum to two amazing boys! |
Posted By: peanut butter
Date Posted: 26 November 2007 at 9:10am
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Yeah Kawwww but you might end up with a wee on like Tom who is easy. I am hoping to start TTC in Feb Call me insane!!!
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Posted By: Lisha
Date Posted: 26 November 2007 at 9:18am
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Awwww good luck nzpiper! Thanks, will be resting, just hope this s&s works! ------------- http://lilypie.com"> http://lilypie.com">
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Posted By: cuppatea
Date Posted: 26 November 2007 at 9:45am
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Posted By: Lisha
Date Posted: 26 November 2007 at 10:31am
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Thanks marisa! Have been having pains in my cervix so bubs is working on something there ------------- http://lilypie.com"> http://lilypie.com">
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Posted By: mum2emj
Date Posted: 26 November 2007 at 10:37am
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all the best hope that you get some rest today and that someting happens soon!
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Posted By: Lisha
Date Posted: 26 November 2007 at 10:41am
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Thanks! Should be in bed now... but have coughing fits and have been dribbling alot.. anyone else dribble alot when they were preggers?! ha ha ------------- http://lilypie.com"> http://lilypie.com">
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Posted By: ElfsMum
Date Posted: 26 November 2007 at 10:50am
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nzpiper.. yeah i was a dream baby (slept through from 3 weeks old) and fed well etc..so I'm hoping but realistically have to sort of expect the worst and go from there.. :) I still would rather a bigger gap just to let body recuperate and stuff.. but we will see:)
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Posted By: Lisha
Date Posted: 26 November 2007 at 10:51am
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Thanks kawwww.... ! ------------- http://lilypie.com"> http://lilypie.com">
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Posted By: Snickerdoodle
Date Posted: 26 November 2007 at 11:19am
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Oooh exciting!!
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Posted By: Lisha
Date Posted: 26 November 2007 at 12:53pm
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Just had the S&S, 2cm dilated, but baby not ready to come out in a hurry, so off to the supermarket to have a walk around, and to bring on the baby, better do a big shop then!! ------------- http://lilypie.com"> http://lilypie.com">
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Posted By: caitlynsmygirl
Date Posted: 26 November 2007 at 12:57pm
| Good luck Lisha, hope the walk round the supermarket helps :-) |
Posted By: Lisha
Date Posted: 26 November 2007 at 1:00pm
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Might have to run around it! or woddle like a duck! ------------- http://lilypie.com"> http://lilypie.com">
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