[SingleSweetPea]

Well I just called the MW as these BH's are coming quite regularly now, she said to come straight in so I'm back off to the hospital to see what's going on. I'll check back in when I get home - hopefully with baby still in tummy!
Audree xo

Good luck hun!!! Fingers crossed bub is still on board next time we here from you. PM me your mobile #

[bini48]

Audree Oh dear! Good luck hun.

[eks81]

bini, don't do any washing on Australia Day, it's meant to be even hotter then! I haven't even been outside today (apart from coming in to work), I'm not brave enough. Just on being terrified of labour, just a thought but perhaps you might like to read up on the 'fear - tension - pain' cycle. The dr who came up with the theory was a Grantley Read or something along those lines. We learnt a lot about it on the weekend, and I can honestly say it was a real eye opener and made a lot of sense.

audree, fingers crossed everything is ok and the next we hear from you isn't you announcing the birth!

Count me in for the phone number swap too.

[Bluey04]

Lol Lauren – yes I’m always busy. I have 2 kids under 3.5 to deal with, plus I work 3 days a week. It can be hectic around our place….lol. I will be glad to take one thing off my plate – work is definitely too much for me atm.

Audree – not good. good luck – hope you’re ok.

[Bluey04]

Having a bit of a baby brain day - can anyone think of anything i might have missed for my hospital bag list:


HOSPITAL BAG LIST:
Paperwork:

- Several copies of your birth plan
- Private Health Insurance details
- Medicare Card/Details

For Mum during the birth:

- Lip Balm
- Massage/Aromatherpay oils for during labour.
- Heat bag
- stress balls
- Mp3 player with soothing Music of your choice for during labour
- Something comfortable to wear – I.e. a loose T-Shirt or Nightie
- Something to put on afterward
- Lollies or lollipops to suck on.
- Snacks - twisties, museli bars, rice crackers
- Watch with a 2nd hand or a stop watch to time contractions
- Swimmers
- Sports drink for during the birth

For Mum after the birth:

- 1-2 Nightie/Pyjamas
- Slippers
- 2 - 3 Nursing Bras & Tops
- 1 Box Breast Pads
- 8 x Underwear
- Maternity Pads - At least 2 packets
- Toiletries - such as toothbrush, toothpaste, shampoo, conditioner, hairbrush, deodorant, Moisteriser, Lanisoh, Hairdryer
-Glasses
- Towel
- Day clothes - 2 pairs of yoga pants, 4 tops
- Flushable Wipes.
- Water bottle with a pop top squeezy lid to clean your bits in the shower
- Plastic bags for dirty clothes.
- Tissues.
- Metamucil & Ural.
- Multivitamins and any other medications you may need.

For Partner:

- Snacks for during and after labour - twisties, chcokie bars, jelly beans, museli bars
- Panadol/Nurofen
- Charged mobile phone
- Swimmers
- Change of clothes

Extra's:

- Address Book
- Normal camera with extra batteries or charger
- Magazines and books
- Wallet
- Pen for filling out paperwork
- mobile phone and charger
- Box of Chocolates and thankyou Pressies for Midwifes.
- presents for baby from boys
-presents for boys form baby

For Baby:

- 4 stretchsuits
- 4 singlets
- 4 pairs socks/booties
- Nappies & Wipes
- Bunny Rugs
- Toiletries - Baby Bath stuff. Baby Shampoo
- Warm hat

Car:
- A correctly fitted Australian Standards Approved Car Restraint

[eks81]

Oh my god Bluey, you sound sooooo much more organised than me! I hadn't even contemplated half the stuff you've thought of!

[bini48]

Just on being terrified of labour, just a thought but perhaps you might like to read up on the 'fear - tension - pain' cycle. The dr who came up with the theory was a Grantley Read or something along those lines. We learnt a lot about it on the weekend, and I can honestly say it was a real eye opener and made a lot of sense.

Thanks hun. I googled as soon as I read your post and there is a lot of information on it. I've got some reading to do! I can already tell it's going to help. As for Wednesday, I've been dreading it since I read the weather forcast on Saturday. LOL.

[eks81]

Oh good, I might take a look myself. It really does make a lot of sense, the whole release of adrenalin pushing blood to the extremities away from the uterus which in turn can slow labour down...I really found it to be an incredible theory and know that it will be something I will use as part of a mantra of sorts when I'm actually in labour to remind me not to be afraid as it's so counterproductive. Of course, it's all well and good in theory, but I think the more you read and think about it, the more it sinks in and the easier it becomes to really use it to your advantage.

[keldan]

Audrey, I hope everything is ok and baby stays put. Take care and keep us updated. xx

Labour, I'm getting a c/s so can't really comment, but when I was pregnant with DS1 it never worried me. The way I see it is whatever happens happens and as long as bubs and I are healthy, that's all that matters.

Pinkbug, do you have a video/dvd recorder? Maybe one of the staff could film the delivery (if it's allowed) so even though you're asleep, you still get to see your little one being born.

CM, I've been getting this too. Not enough for me to wear panty liners, but occasionally I get a big gush and need to change my knickers. I've also been getting thick clear mucus every now and then when I wipe. Does anyone know if this is part of my mucus plug? It's been happening for the last few weeks.

Music, most hospitals have CD players in the birthing suites too if you just want to take a selection of CD's.

Mobile swap, count me in too!

Eks, your calmbirth class sounds like it was really great. With your positive attitude, I'm sure you'll have a great labour and birth. I'm glad to hear you and DH are going so well.

SSP, good job on getting the cot up...it looks fantastic!

Tooch, hope you're feeling better soon.

Gymjunkie, here's hoping you have another quick delivery ahead. Glad to hear DD could start back at school today and good luck with DS tomorrow. I hope they both have great days. Make the most of the days to yourself...sounds like you could do with the rest.

Bluey, I could never express using a breast pump or otherwise, so I'm no help, but I look forward to what the other girls say.

AFM, my baby started Prep today and suprisingly there were no tears from either of us. He absolutely loved it and was very happily playing with all the toys. I had to tell him we were leaving and ask for a kiss because he was so busy. Fingers crossed his day was just as much fun and he'll want to go back tomorrow.

[bini48]

Eks I found this link

Edited to fix broken link.

This post has been edited by bini48: 24/01/2011, 02:19 PM