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rachrobin

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Hi everyone,

Sort of back in the land of the living, 11 days since Luella arrived.

How is everyone doing? Any news on Fi, Tracey or Sarah?

I had a pretty tough intro to motherhood thanks to the c-section. So much harder than i thought it would be. Breast feeding also a problem which we are trying to work out still. Apart from that we are doing well. Robin has been great and is dreading going back to work. He's a natural dad!

Hope you are all well.

Rach :flower:
 
hi love,

it is great to hear from you, sorry for being off line of late.

i am so sorry to hear about your rough entry into mummyhood but pleased you and little Luella are wonderful and healthy. they say breastfeeding is a learned technique - I am so sure you will master it soon enough. Bless Robin, he definitely has the nature for daddyhood.

news my end.... umm... where do I start? as you know, i have been pretty blessed the whole way though my pregnancy. I am now 40 weeks plus 4 days (or 8 days if you work from my first due date). i developed pelvic pain late last week: I suspect when Bella dropped (was 4/5th engaged as of sat). The pain has done nothing but get worse and worse. I can not sit or stand horizontal for more than 2 hours without needing to lie down flat to get rid of the pain.

i was in fear of continuing to try for a natural birth because of my pelvic pain as they do not recommend epi's with pelvic problems however I seem to be over the fear now. maybe that is because i am currently not in pain or that I did have a great yuen session over the phone today which I am sure helped!

i am hoping bella comes today or tomorrow - if she doesnt, I have a c section booked 10.30 Thurs am. have mixed feelings about that as well?!?

in addition, i have an accupunture session booked at 1pm tomorrow to help with the pelvis as well as bring the labour on. Please say a prayer for me.

apart from all that- no other gossip other than I am feeling huge and uncomfortable.

Re Fi: we have been in daily contact but I have not heard back from her or Rich today so am thinking, that no news is good news and she is panting away at the Matilda.

Re Sarah... not sure!

I promise to keep in touch and can not wait for all of us to catch up again.

Trace
 
Hi Tracey,

So sorry to hear you've had a rough week. Today is actually Luella's due date - I can't imagine what it would have been like to carry her the extra 2 weeks. She would have definitely clocked the 9 pound mark!

I really hope the acupuncture gives you some relief and maybe bring it all on for you.
If you end up needing the c-section, remember they are doing what is best for you and the baby. I had an unfortunate reaction to the spinal block (I'm not good with morphine) which meant I had acute nausea and vomiting for the first 24 hours - not great on the same day as belly surgery! I couldn't care for Luella at all for the first day - I even had to ask them to take her away. So by the time I got home I had the full dose of mother guilt and I was 'grieving' the time I lost on that first day and night. Couldn't stop crying until a couple of days ago!
I have also had major problems with milk supply and feeding, which just adds to it all.

On top of all this my mother has railroaded us and announced she is coming over at the end of next week. FOR 2 WEEKS! All this has done is add to my stress, but I'm trying hard to keep an open mind.

BTW I still look about 5 months pregnant, and it doesn't look like going anywhere fast. Today however, I reclaimed my feet, ankles and calves. I also managed to jam my wedding ring back on!

If you want to have a chat about anything before Thursday, feel free to call me.

Rach X :gl:
 
Rach,
Im glad to see you're back at home and have enough time to get online, although Im sorry its been so difficult. I've read with c-sections that the feeding thing takes a bit longer. Don't take that bottle and formula out just yet; keep at it and Im sure you'll both figure it out in no time.

As for me, I've been waiting in much the same condition as Tracey unfortunately. Im spending most of my time horizontally positioned on the sofa in front of the TV; I think Ive seen every episode of CSI at this point!

Anyhow, Im scheduled for next Thursday if nothing happens before then naturally - 38 weeks is about as long as the doctor recommends for twins and Ive found this to be quite consistent in my research. Thursday, because Ive got to check in before everyone checks in for their 'deliveries' on the auspicious day of 8/8/08. By the way, doesnt purposefully giving birth on an auspicious day take away at least some of the auspiciousness????

Can you give me a ring when you can? Im going to try for a natural birth, but want to get a better handle on the c-section if it comes to that.

Tracey - tomorrow!!!! Im sure however it happens, you'll feel nothing but happiness. Rest up for Bella's big day tomorrow.

S
 
Did anyone hear from Tracy?

Did Bella make her own appearance or did she go in for the C?

Shoni
 
wan chai rach,

congrautation!!! do you still remember me? if i remember correctlly, we have nearlly the same due date.
i will have at least a wk to go. my due date is on 8/8.
my belly now is 44 inches. lucky, i can still move freely and still go to work everyday as normal.

As i bf my elder one till 2.5yr old, if you have any quesetion about bf, you are welcome to call me and see if i can help.

you still look about 5 months pregnant, how many kg in total you gain?
I gained around 11kg in total so far...
 
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hi everyone,

yesterday i had acupunture to help bring things on. I then had a foot massage and requested that the 'special' points be pressed. my mum and maid then made the eggplant dish from annerley's book.... the result - nothing!

around 5pm I made a decision because i couldnt bring myself to have an elective c so switched doctors. i am now running with dr rodgers and saw him this morning. he advised that my cervix seems to be getting more favourable since my last visit with dr d (dr r gave my file and did the hand over this am) but still not opening.

dr r said that i should go into labour naturally in the next couple of days. i am hoping he is right!!!!! worse case, he will commence an induction this sunday night. i also had acupuncture today to continue to help things.

so in summary.... i have lost all of my patience, get occassionally very p of at the pain and my situation and am miserable being 'in limbo between worlds' plus very anxious to meet my little one. i love her soooooo much and hope she is ok.

i promise to keep you updated as things progress.

the upside..... Fi had a gorgeous little boy and is resting well in good spirits in the hospital. i am sure she will be on line at some point soon.

take care. love trace
 
ps to Sarah... i am sure camping on the couch is doing your head in like mine. mum keeps saying 'enjoy it whilst you can'!!!!

pss to Rach... you know I have a turbulent with my mum and the first week was very stressful. however in the last week because i have 'surrendered' a lot, things have been good. I hope that you find the same .....

essentially, mums can come with very strong controlling opinions but they do have a lot of experience to share and they can help.

as hard as it may be, my only advise to you is to give her jobs that you want her to do to assist you in your time i.e. leave three days washing etc - you will feel bad but she will feel great for it because mothers love feeling useful (more so as they get older).

I could be talking cods walop but thought I would throw it out-there anyhow. take care rach - u r a star!
 
You are in my thoughts! I guess you still have two full days to get it happening naturally.

Have you tried green papaya salad? Apparently worth a shot!?

Rach X :flower:
 
me too...although i have to admit im becoming quite adept at wasting heaps of time!

tracey, if youre up for a tea and scones break [from the parents] tomorrow, let me know.
 
rach, thanks for this but i am soooooo over it. i think i would throw the green papaya salad at the wall. so far i have tried almost everything and the result is nil!

yep Sarah, if you can handle my mood.....lets meet up for scones because i am besides myself. i have terrible thoughs and i hate myself for them (i just want to cry!!!!!!!). i will give you a call around 1pm to see how you are tracking! perhaps a massage first??

trace
 
sarah, i am not up for going out for scones today but could be up for a foot massage later. i am going back to bed but will give you a call around 3pm. cheers, trace
 
Tracey,

Im also getting a slow start today - still in my PJs : - )
Give me a ring later, a foot massage sounds good.

S
 
Tracey,
ok...not feeling so great anymore. want to try tomorrow? i dont foresee being vertical at any time today!
S
 
hearing you love... feeling the same. actually Sarah, experiencing lots of cramps, back ache but no contractions.

scones tomorrow sounds ace!!

xx ps my cell is 6280 3628
 
Hi ladies...

Bringing up the rear, Anastasia (5.8lbs) and Gustav (7lbs) were born on Monday, 4 August. We are all doing well...they both came as trained b/feeders, so even though its one more mouth to feed, it is thankfully easy (touch wood).

Anyhow, it will be nice to get home and settle in...
Hoping all is well with everyone and their kiddies,
Sarah
 
congratulations!! Love the names :) I am in awe of you managing two - both the birth and the feeding...

My little guy is such a delight but wearing me out all on his own!

Great to have another little guy in the group - ollie's quite outnumbered by all the girls :)
 
hi ladies,

sorry for the delay; with my parents then new bubs i have been busy!

ok ...my little eagle landed before Sarah brought her little treausres up the rear...

little isabella jane telford batty was born 2.04am on the 3rd of August. Birth weight was 3.06 kgs and her length was 51cm.

my labour was swift .... my waters broke around 6 (i think) whilst walking up my 50stairs and whilst carrying take away scones from PR (too funny).

i know not always advisable but i waited as long as i could and arrived at the hospital at 1030pm. at that time, i was 3cm so they said, take it easy, it will be a long night. by 1230pm I was 7and after short while I was 10 and ready to go. Umm.. guess Bella is as impatient as mummy.

Bell arrived healthy and happy and i made it unscratched - thank the lord.

you will all know what i mean when i say that i have good days and bad. on sunday i thought motherhood and i were likes ducks to water wheras yesterday i declared that i was the worst mother in the world.

Bella arrived overdue so she arrived in need of food but i havent been able to supply to the level required. she lost weight when we left the hospital and we had our pedi visit today and she has lost a little more weight. he let me know my options... and to my absolute (and I mean absolute) feeling of failure, my mother fed her, her first formula bottle. i can not even begin to share my feelings about this... very bummed.

i do however plan to use some formula as a top up strategy (max 2 feeds per day for max 7 days) and start expressing to get my production working a little better. please say a prayer for me as i really want this to happen!!!!!!!!!

on the up, i am so pleased that we all now have our bubs (and sarah2 with her two) on the ground and (apart from bits n pieces) healthy.

I look forward to perhaps grabbing take away scones and heading to the park near the press room some day soon.

apoligise in advise for the typos but the screen is too small and i am too tired and bummed at this point to care.

love trace

ps pics of little bella are on my facebook - tracey nicole batty
 
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