I'm getting really bad after pains where my uterus is contracting. It's either when I express, my Dizzy crys or I've even noticed it when my eldest crys!! It's like the first stage of labor all over again lol apparently though this only happens when you've had a baby before. I never had this with my first so was a major shock. Hope it goes soon, can't.keep taking paracetamal (sorry can't spell it lol)
I wonder if Rosie has had a little one? She was due to have baby abt now, the same time as me.
I've heard about the after pains with the 2nd - I was hoping it was just a rumour! Hope they settle down really soon for you hun.
Crystal - hope you're feeling better really soon hun - listen to the Dr's and take the rest you need.
Fern - congrats on sticking to plan for the last 2 days
also good luck for tomorrow with your bro and sil.
Lexi - big congrats on your new house - I hope everything runs smoothly and goes according to plan.
Cheeky - re the breastfeeding I remember from last time that it was really tough until about 8 weeks and then it just all fell into place - last time though due to where we lived I had to breastfeed as no shops nearby sold formula (was a ferry ride to get some) if I'd lived somewhere nearer to formula then I may well have switched - although I am planning on breastfeeding this one as well mainly cos I'm too lazy to steralise and make up bottles!!!
Try and get in contact with a local breastfeeding support network they may be able to help. If you have surestart in your area they usually have breastfeeding support available.
I've still got baby on board at the moment - am currently one day overdue and no signs of baby arriving at all. I've been bouncing on my ball to try and help baby into a good position but still nothing. :sigh: Am starting to think that this baby is just too comfy and wants a helping hand to get moving - which is the last thing I want but I still have 13 days to go I guess. Depending on what the hospital says on Wedsnesday.
Love your tips Cheeky - am trying to remember what helped with no 1 and I do remember the birthing ball and trying to rest between contractions. I remember kneeling on the bed leaning on the birthing ball (which was also on the bed) that seemed to help me alot last time. Although I'm hoping for a water birth this time round - but if baby doesn't start itself it's not going to happen.
I used the TENS machine - was very good and I loved it.
I tried the gas and air - but the nurse didn't set it right so I couldn't get anything out of it so didn't use it again until after DS had arrived when they were checking out the tear - it was fab once it worked!!!
Relaxing was something I did with my last one as well - visualisation and to a point meditation helped me alot - it's something you can start to practise before baby arrives!
But def keep moving and try and keep upright as gravity helps out as well. Try a shower if there is one available - I found it really helped with back pain during labour.
But as cheeky said everyone is different and every labour is different - I know my sister only wants an epidural if she has another one. Whereas I don't like needles and will avoid them at all costs.
