JOEYJOJO'S PREGNANCY DIARY

JoeyJoJo said:
Im ok today thanks :) Yeah, I had my hospital bag done and ready when I hit 30 weeks ish. It was one of those things I had been avoiding like the plague because I knew it was gunna be a nightmare to sort.....but I was really happy once it was sorted lol I looked at different hospital bag lists on loads of different websites to make sure I didn't forget anything xxx
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I rechecked all mine yesterday and packed a third bag with extra undies, maternity pads etc for just in case. And I made sure all baby's clothes are in drawers in size order so if Tom needs to bring any it's easy for him. I even sorted my own drawers and wardrobe out so, if I need extra clothes, he doesn't end up bringing me something a few sizes too small!!!xx
 
lol I refuse to go through the hassle of re-checking mine haha.

I was really thorough when I packed my bag....and I told myself that once it was zipped up that's it unless I need to open it to add something else :p
 
JoeyJoJo said:
Im ok today thanks :)

Yeah, I had my hospital bag done and ready when I hit 30 weeks ish. It was one of those things I had been avoiding like the plague because I knew it was gunna be a nightmare to sort.....but I was really happy once it was sorted lol

I looked at different hospital bag lists on loads of different websites to make sure I didn't forget anything xxx
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There's so many lists with so many different things on that it confuses the hell outta me.. So.. I've printed 1 off with essentials.. and I'm going with that.. And then i'll add things that I've heard to be good to have or my personal bits...
I emailed it to myself and copied Jonathan (duno why.. habit I guess lol) and he asked "why have you to bring disposable pants to the hospital?? Who are they for?? Surely baby will just wear nappies"
Got to love him for the laughs he provides if nothing else... :D
JoeyJoJo said:
lol I refuse to go through the hassle of re-checking mine haha.

I was really thorough when I packed my bag....and I told myself that once it was zipped up that's it unless I need to open it to add something else :p
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I love the "once it was zipped up that's it" followed by " unless I need to open it to add something else"
 
JoeyJoJo said:
lol I refuse to go through the hassle of re-checking mine haha. I was really thorough when I packed my bag....and I told myself that once it was zipped up that's it unless I need to open it to add something else :p
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That was my theory. But I did most of mine before I was diagnosed with diabetes and was expecting an in and out kind of hospital visit (ever the optimist!). But my midwife told me to prepare to be in for longer as they need to monitor me more in labour and they have to check both mine and baby's blood sugars regularly afterwards. So yesterday I added extra pj's. And we need to get some more snacky type food for Tom (and me!). But once we've put them in it's definitely zipped closed!!! X
 
Re: hospital bag - take as much as you can! Even if you have no complications with your pregnancy if you end up with a section or something you could find you need a lot of extra stuff. For example, I ran out if babygros first day as a) he didn't fit into half the stuff I took (honestly, the 0-3 stuff is massive and Seth's not a tiny baby) and b) he spent his first day spitting up mucus almost constantly which is common with section babies so we got through lots of clothes. Also maternity pads - I got through a pack before labour was even finished with my waters going quite early and had to send Colin for more! And if you're likely to be induced take loads of snacks, they don't let you eat once the drip is in so eat all of the snacks beforehand if you can. I was lucky that midwife on was lovely and snagged me a last minute sandwich before the drip was started! ;)
 
sarah_lou1981 said:
I rechecked all mine yesterday and packed a third bag with extra undies, maternity pads etc for just in case. And I made sure all baby's clothes are in drawers in size order so if Tom needs to bring any it's easy for him. I even sorted my own drawers and wardrobe out so, if I need extra clothes, he doesn't end up bringing me something a few sizes too small!!!xx
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This made me giggle! I sorted baby's clothes into draws by size order too and Colin still brought the wrong size stuff in. I distinctly recall asking for 'newborn and first size gros, from the top draw'. What I got was 0-3 from the middle draw... ;)
 
missy1978 said:
Re: hospital bag - take as much as you can! Even if you have no complications with your pregnancy if you end up with a section or something you could find you need a lot of extra stuff. For example, I ran out if babygros first day as a) he didn't fit into half the stuff I took (honestly, the 0-3 stuff is massive and Seth's not a tiny baby) and b) he spent his first day spitting up mucus almost constantly which is common with section babies so we got through lots of clothes. Also maternity pads - I got through a pack before labour was even finished with my waters going quite early and had to send Colin for more! And if you're likely to be induced take loads of snacks, they don't let you eat once the drip is in so eat all of the snacks beforehand if you can. I was lucky that midwife on was lovely and snagged me a last minute sandwich before the drip was started! ;)
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Thanks for the advice :D I will add more pads and baby clothes...got loads of snacks hehe
 
So I just had hubby check my heartrate when he got home from work and its still 100+ (normal is 60-80) so Im not sure how my appointment tomorrow is going to go/whether they will be concerned about it

On the upside.....I took a leaf from Sarah's book and had a hot chocolate with cream and marshmallows :D

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JoeyJoJo said:
So I just had hubby check my heartrate when he got home from work and its still 100+ (normal is 60-80) so Im not sure how my appointment tomorrow is going to go/whether they will be concerned about it On the upside.....I took a leaf from Sarah's book and had a hot chocolate with cream and marshmallows :D <img src="http://www.minimins.com/attachment.php?attachmentid=116898"/>
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I saw a midwife program once and a girl had a high heart rate. They just kept her in for a couple of days to relax and be monitored properly then induced her on her due date. Not wanting to scare you with the staying in hospital bit but it's worth maybe having it in mind, just in case you have to? Really hope that they don't need to though and everything is fine :)

Hot choc looks amazing. Might get Tom to make me one after my bath!!

Hope you and baby boy are doing ok, apart from the obvious xxx
 
missy1978 said:
This made me giggle! I sorted baby's clothes into draws by size order too and Colin still brought the wrong size stuff in. I distinctly recall asking for 'newborn and first size gros, from the top draw'. What I got was 0-3 from the middle draw... ;)
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That's how I've done my drawers too. Top is newborn with baby gro's on the right, sleep suits on the left and hats and socks in the middle. Middle drawer is same but 0-3 and bottom drawer is anything from 3-6 upwards as I dont have many of those. Colin was probably just so excited to be a Daddy that he got all confused. X
 
sarah_lou1981 said:
I saw a midwife program once and a girl had a high heart rate. They just kept her in for a couple of days to relax and be monitored properly then induced her on her due date. Not wanting to scare you with the staying in hospital bit but it's worth maybe having it in mind, just in case you have to? Really hope that they don't need to though and everything is fine :)

Hot choc looks amazing. Might get Tom to make me one after my bath!!

Hope you and baby boy are doing ok, apart from the obvious xxx
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Yeah, I will make sure I have everything with me tomorrow in case I have to stay in...you just never know!!

really hope I dont have to though....its so darn boring in hospital!
 
Thinking of you today hun x hope it goes ok xxxx
 
Hope everything goes ok today xxx
 
Just a quick update....went in and went on the monitor. They arent 100% happy and so im back in again at 7pm ish to go on the monitor again. In the meantime im drinking fanta and eating to try and get little one more active
 
Oh gosh honey it's all going on isn't it :( big big hugs I hope your FIL is going to be ok xx

Good luck at 7pm x hope all is ok. Try not to panic too much. If they do need to look at induction etc you are at a very good stage - full term in a matter of a couple of days so baby will be absolutely fine. Big hugs babe xx
 
Good luck lovely. Hope you, bubs and FIL are all ok. Thinking of you xxx
 
I hope all's ok Jo - let us know how you get on when you can. Thinking of you and your family, the stress must be huge. xxx
 
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