Got Baby? Avez vous un bebe?

[antda 13]

Ok, so my due date is Sunday! Wish me luck! I have no clear signs of labour yet...but any time now would be good...It's so weird knowing it could get started at any moment! I just hope I don't go way overdue...

C.

Mtlgato-Good luck on your baby! And yes, hope you deliver soon too!

As for going overdue...Well yes, that can happen too..(lol..it happened to me...)

Babies never come when they are expected to, I suppose..(btw..only 2% of babies are born on their due dates..)

But if that happens..Then you just have to ask for an induction...

And you can't go for more than 42 weeks..So you'll have the baby soon..

And yes, do update us here on VJ too!

Wishing you and your baby all the best..

Reven had a beautiful baby girl. She put some pictures up on facebook

Good luck MTL!

Huggles-Thanks for the update regarding Reven..

Reven-Congrats on your baby girl!

And yes, if you have time, Reven..Feel free to update us here on VJ too!

On another note, I hit 28 weeks. Another ultrasound today. Yay.

Bern-Congrats on hitting the 28 week mark!

Wishing you and your baby all the best too..

Happy pregnancies and babies to all! :) Smilies to all you pregnant mommies and babies!

Ant

[Revenesque 2]

Updated my info!

VJ Canadian Preganncies and Babies...

UserName..............Due Date........Boy/Girl......Name.........BabyBorn.....Weight........Length

Autumnchik............05/28/08..........Boy.........Declan.......05/08/08.....6lbs14oz......20.0inches

Team J and B..........01/25/09..........Boy.........Monkey.......01/14/09.....7lbs04oz......19.0inches

Ant+D+BabyA...........07/25/09..........Boy.........BabyA........07/30/09.....8lbs08oz......20.5inches

Team J and B..........07/09/10..........Boy.........?????........07/16/10.....?lbs??oz......??.?inches

Revenesque............08/21/10..........Girl........Angel........09/05/10.....8lbs05oz......21.5inches

Mtlgato...............10/03/10

Colleens..............12/13/10..........Girl........

Bern..................12/23/10..........Boy.........Bryon

[Revenesque 2]

Yes I bought all pink stuff, some white and even some blue. I had tons of little diaper shirts that said Grandma's Girl, daddys girl, Mommies little angel, I had made my brother paint a wonderful pink room with butterflies all over the wall. I had bought all the bedding, the car seat/stroller combo, I was ready and waiting for a girl. haha It was sure fun exchanging everything that was possible. Let me see if I can find a pic of the main man as a baby!

Don't buy alot of newborn size clothes! My little girl is almost 1 month old and she's outgrown half of her nb size clothes already (we only have about 10-12 items), most of which were only worn once! I'm sad she's growing up so fast--wish she could stay little a little longer. :-(

[Revenesque 2]

My little man at 4 weeeks old..what a monkey hehe

What a cutie!

[Revenesque 2]

Hello ladies! Hope you all are doing well! Love the baby pics on this thread--so adorable!

Sorry for the late post. I'm finally caught up in my sleep (sort of) and things are slowing down. My baby is dozing in her bouncy chair so I have time to catch up on VJ. Better late than never!

PHOTOS:

1) Unhappy baby just after birth

2) Baby after her first bath a day after birth

3) Baby on my Breast Friend pillow on my lap at home

4) Dad changing baby's diaper

5) Dad dries her bum with a hair dryer

6) Baby in a basket after a professional newborn photo session

BABY ANGEL'S BIRTH STORY:

Sat, Sep 4 4:00 AM - Woke up due to tummy pains, took a long shower to help ease the pain. Hubby sleepily called out from bed wondering if I'm OK. I suspect I'm in early labour, didn't worry about it since I could still walk and talk. Called the midwife to give her the heads up.

Spent the rest of Saturday running errands with hubby.

Sun, Sep 5 10:00 PM - Contractions unbearable. Called midwife for some guidance. She told me to keep labouring at home and try to get some sleep. I couldn't sleep--too painful, so I surfed the net.

12:20 AM - Water broke as I got up from the chair. I scrambled to the bathroom to slap on a maxi pad. Called the midwife who gave me the OK to head to the hospital. Hubby and I packed and headed out. Ride to the hospital was brutal.

1:46 AM - Checked into the hospital, met the midwife there and was assessed. 5 cm dilated. I was in so much pain they gave me laughing gas. Did nothing for me--still in pain and light-headed from the gas.

3:20 AM - Midwife ran the water in the jacuzzi tub and told me it might help with the labor pain. I got in for about 5 mins, got back out and asked for an epidural. She checked me again--6 cm dilated. Prep work started for the epidural. IV put in.

6:00 AM - Anesthiologist gives epidural. 30 mins later...HEAVEN! 8 cm dilated. Midwife told me to get a couple hours of sleep, which hubby and I happily obliged.

8:00 AM - Still at 8 cm.

10:00 AM - Still at 8 cm. Midwife was concerned at the lack of progress.

10:30 AM - Midwife instructed to push despite of only being at 8 cm. She said this was a very unorthodox practice but we did it to see if I can get to 10 cm. I did.

11:00 AM - Active labour for the next 3.5 hours. Baby crowned with lots of hair. Got stuck in the birth canal with little progress. I got very tired and OK'd assisted birth (vacuum or forceps).

2:00 PM - OB-Gyn showed up with team & vacuum. Pulls baby out @ 2:26 PM.

ANGELINE, born in Vancouver, BC on the 5th of September, 2010, weighing 8 lbs 5 oz, measuring 21 inches long, bloodied, with one nasty conehead for being stuck in the birth canal for so long.

Hubby was going to stay at my head and not watch the events happening down there--but he ended up seeing everything, being part of the the birthing activities, even touching the baby's head as she crowned. He was also adamant about not cutting the umbilical cord--but ended up cutting the cord. OB-gyn said it's just like cutting through calamari, lol. He said it wasn't as bad or traumatic as he thought, lol.

Yah, I think this will be our only child. The labour and birth was pretty brutal--don't ever want to go through that again.

Edited October 5, 2010 by Revenesque

[Canadiandggal 49]

Hello ladies! Hope you all are doing well! Love the baby pics on this thread--so adorable!

Sorry for the late post. I'm finally caught up in my sleep (sort of) and things are slowing down. My baby is dozing in her bouncy chair so I have time to catch up on VJ. Better late than never!

PHOTOS:

1) Unhappy baby just after birth

2) Baby after her first bath a day after birth

3) Baby on my Breast Friend pillow on my lap at home

4) Dad changing baby's diaper

5) Dad dries her bum with a hair dryer

6) Baby in a basket after a professional newborn photo session

BABY ANGEL'S BIRTH STORY:

Sat, Sep 4 4:00 AM - Woke up due to tummy pains, took a long shower to help ease the pain. Hubby sleepily called out from bed wondering if I'm OK. I suspect I'm in early labour, didn't worry about it since I could still walk and talk. Called the midwife to give her the heads up.

Spent the rest of Saturday running errands with hubby.

Sun, Sep 5 10:00 PM - Contractions unbearable. Called midwife for some guidance. She told me to keep labouring at home and try to get some sleep. I couldn't sleep--too painful, so I surfed the net.

12:20 AM - Water broke as I got up from the chair. I scrambled to the bathroom to slap on a maxi pad. Called the midwife who gave me the OK to head to the hospital. Hubby and I packed and headed out. Ride to the hospital was brutal.

1:46 AM - Checked into the hospital, met the midwife there and was assessed. 5 cm dilated. I was in so much pain they gave me laughing gas. Did nothing for me--still in pain and light-headed from the gas.

3:20 AM - Midwife ran the water in the jacuzzi tub and told me it might help with the labor pain. I got in for about 5 mins, got back out and asked for an epidural. She checked me again--6 cm dilated. Prep work started for the epidural. IV put in.

6:00 AM - Anesthiologist gives epidural. 30 mins later...HEAVEN! 8 cm dilated. Midwife told me to get a couple hours of sleep, which hubby and I happily obliged.

8:00 AM - Still at 8 cm.

10:00 AM - Still at 8 cm. Midwife was concerned at the lack of progress.

10:30 AM - Midwife instructed to push despite of only being at 8 cm. She said this was a very unorthodox practice but we did it to see if I can get to 10 cm. I did.

11:00 AM - Active labour for the next 3.5 hours. Baby crowned with lots of hair. Got stuck in the birth canal with little progress. I got very tired and OK'd assisted birth (vacuum or forceps).

2:00 PM - OB-Gyn showed up with team & vacuum. Pulls baby out @ 2:26 PM.

ANGELINE, born in Vancouver, BC on the 5th of September, 2010, weighing 8 lbs 5 oz, measuring 21 inches long, bloodied, with one nasty conehead for being stuck in the birth canal for so long.

Hubby was going to stay at my head and not watch the events happening down there--but he ended up seeing everything, being part of the the birthing activities, even touching the baby's head as she crowned. He was also adamant about not cutting the umbilical cord--but ended up cutting the cord. OB-gyn said it's just like cutting through calamari, lol. He said it wasn't as bad or traumatic as he thought, lol.

Yah, I think this will be our only child. The labour and birth was pretty brutal--don't ever want to go through that again.

Congrats!! What a cute girl, the basket picture is absolutely adorable.

Its funny that you say the part about your husband sayng he would stay by your head,,,, My ex was sitting in a rocking chair eating a sandwich while i pushed and my doctor was watching king of the hill while the intern delierved him.

Yes babies grow far too quickly, i think dylan grew out of his premmy clothing within a week or two he was so small and then so big.

Anyways sorry you had a hard labour and delievery but it is always worth it in the end. She is very cute. Congrats again to both you and your husband.

Take care

Edited October 5, 2010 by Canadiandggal

[Colleens 40]

Hello ladies! Hope you all are doing well! Love the baby pics on this thread--so adorable!

Sorry for the late post. I'm finally caught up in my sleep (sort of) and things are slowing down. My baby is dozing in her bouncy chair so I have time to catch up on VJ. Better late than never!

PHOTOS:

1) Unhappy baby just after birth

2) Baby after her first bath a day after birth

3) Baby on my Breast Friend pillow on my lap at home

4) Dad changing baby's diaper

5) Dad dries her bum with a hair dryer

6) Baby in a basket after a professional newborn photo session

BABY ANGEL'S BIRTH STORY:

Sat, Sep 4 4:00 AM - Woke up due to tummy pains, took a long shower to help ease the pain. Hubby sleepily called out from bed wondering if I'm OK. I suspect I'm in early labour, didn't worry about it since I could still walk and talk. Called the midwife to give her the heads up.

Spent the rest of Saturday running errands with hubby.

Sun, Sep 5 10:00 PM - Contractions unbearable. Called midwife for some guidance. She told me to keep labouring at home and try to get some sleep. I couldn't sleep--too painful, so I surfed the net.

12:20 AM - Water broke as I got up from the chair. I scrambled to the bathroom to slap on a maxi pad. Called the midwife who gave me the OK to head to the hospital. Hubby and I packed and headed out. Ride to the hospital was brutal.

1:46 AM - Checked into the hospital, met the midwife there and was assessed. 5 cm dilated. I was in so much pain they gave me laughing gas. Did nothing for me--still in pain and light-headed from the gas.

3:20 AM - Midwife ran the water in the jacuzzi tub and told me it might help with the labor pain. I got in for about 5 mins, got back out and asked for an epidural. She checked me again--6 cm dilated. Prep work started for the epidural. IV put in.

6:00 AM - Anesthiologist gives epidural. 30 mins later...HEAVEN! 8 cm dilated. Midwife told me to get a couple hours of sleep, which hubby and I happily obliged.

8:00 AM - Still at 8 cm.

10:00 AM - Still at 8 cm. Midwife was concerned at the lack of progress.

10:30 AM - Midwife instructed to push despite of only being at 8 cm. She said this was a very unorthodox practice but we did it to see if I can get to 10 cm. I did.

11:00 AM - Active labour for the next 3.5 hours. Baby crowned with lots of hair. Got stuck in the birth canal with little progress. I got very tired and OK'd assisted birth (vacuum or forceps).

2:00 PM - OB-Gyn showed up with team & vacuum. Pulls baby out @ 2:26 PM.

ANGELINE, born in Vancouver, BC on the 5th of September, 2010, weighing 8 lbs 5 oz, measuring 21 inches long, bloodied, with one nasty conehead for being stuck in the birth canal for so long.

Hubby was going to stay at my head and not watch the events happening down there--but he ended up seeing everything, being part of the the birthing activities, even touching the baby's head as she crowned. He was also adamant about not cutting the umbilical cord--but ended up cutting the cord. OB-gyn said it's just like cutting through calamari, lol. He said it wasn't as bad or traumatic as he thought, lol.

Yah, I think this will be our only child. The labour and birth was pretty brutal--don't ever want to go through that again.

Congrats Reven...sorry you had a tough delivery But the important thing is that she got here safely!! Your pics are so sweet!! I can't wait for Emma to get here!

I know hubby has talked to all the OB's at the clinic we go to and he has asked all the Dr's so far that he wants to be as involved in the birth as possible. He delivered a few babies while he was deployed, so he is all excited to be able to deliver Her!!!!

I have bought mostly sleepers, and a few outfits, but I don't think I have too much newborn stuff. So far she is measuring a little bit small (only 38th percentile for weight) so hopefully(for my sake) she stays that way!!!

[antda 13]

Reven-

Congratulations on your new bundle of joy, Angel!!! :) Happy Birthday, Angel (what a pretty name)! Welcome to the world!

And thanks for updating us here on VJ about it, for sharing your birth story, and for sharing the new baby photos (great photos!)!

From what your decribed, it looks like your birth experience went pretty well...

Lol..Lucky you didn't have to go through a c-section, and that you were able to get her out with the vaccum/forceps...(c-sections and recovery from that is even more brutal than actual labour...lol..)

Great too, that Angel has so much hair (lol..my son still doesn't have that much hair...oh well..). You can definitely put a lot of bows and ribbons in that!

Angel is such a cutie! Awwwww...

I wish you and your family all the best with your new baby Angel! Congratulations!

Ant

Updated my info!

Hello ladies! Hope you all are doing well! Love the baby pics on this thread--so adorable!

Sorry for the late post. I'm finally caught up in my sleep (sort of) and things are slowing down. My baby is dozing in her bouncy chair so I have time to catch up on VJ. Better late than never!

PHOTOS:

1) Unhappy baby just after birth

2) Baby after her first bath a day after birth

3) Baby on my Breast Friend pillow on my lap at home

4) Dad changing baby's diaper

5) Dad dries her bum with a hair dryer

6) Baby in a basket after a professional newborn photo session

BABY ANGEL'S BIRTH STORY:

Sat, Sep 4 4:00 AM - Woke up due to tummy pains, took a long shower to help ease the pain. Hubby sleepily called out from bed wondering if I'm OK. I suspect I'm in early labour, didn't worry about it since I could still walk and talk. Called the midwife to give her the heads up.

Spent the rest of Saturday running errands with hubby.

Sun, Sep 5 10:00 PM - Contractions unbearable. Called midwife for some guidance. She told me to keep labouring at home and try to get some sleep. I couldn't sleep--too painful, so I surfed the net.

12:20 AM - Water broke as I got up from the chair. I scrambled to the bathroom to slap on a maxi pad. Called the midwife who gave me the OK to head to the hospital. Hubby and I packed and headed out. Ride to the hospital was brutal.

1:46 AM - Checked into the hospital, met the midwife there and was assessed. 5 cm dilated. I was in so much pain they gave me laughing gas. Did nothing for me--still in pain and light-headed from the gas.

3:20 AM - Midwife ran the water in the jacuzzi tub and told me it might help with the labor pain. I got in for about 5 mins, got back out and asked for an epidural. She checked me again--6 cm dilated. Prep work started for the epidural. IV put in.

6:00 AM - Anesthiologist gives epidural. 30 mins later...HEAVEN! 8 cm dilated. Midwife told me to get a couple hours of sleep, which hubby and I happily obliged.

8:00 AM - Still at 8 cm.

10:00 AM - Still at 8 cm. Midwife was concerned at the lack of progress.

10:30 AM - Midwife instructed to push despite of only being at 8 cm. She said this was a very unorthodox practice but we did it to see if I can get to 10 cm. I did.

11:00 AM - Active labour for the next 3.5 hours. Baby crowned with lots of hair. Got stuck in the birth canal with little progress. I got very tired and OK'd assisted birth (vacuum or forceps).

2:00 PM - OB-Gyn showed up with team & vacuum. Pulls baby out @ 2:26 PM.

ANGELINE, born in Vancouver, BC on the 5th of September, 2010, weighing 8 lbs 5 oz, measuring 21 inches long, bloodied, with one nasty conehead for being stuck in the birth canal for so long.

Hubby was going to stay at my head and not watch the events happening down there--but he ended up seeing everything, being part of the the birthing activities, even touching the baby's head as she crowned. He was also adamant about not cutting the umbilical cord--but ended up cutting the cord. OB-gyn said it's just like cutting through calamari, lol. He said it wasn't as bad or traumatic as he thought, lol.

Yah, I think this will be our only child. The labour and birth was pretty brutal--don't ever want to go through that again.

Edited October 5, 2010 by Ant+D+BabyA

[antda 13]

Don't buy alot of newborn size clothes! My little girl is almost 1 month old and she's outgrown half of her nb size clothes already (we only have about 10-12 items), most of which were only worn once! I'm sad she's growing up so fast--wish she could stay little a little longer. :-(

Reven-Good advice...

Rule of thumb: Always buy one size bigger....

I agree, children grow up so quickly! So enjoy them while you still can when they are small...

Lol..My son has always had the opposite problem, despite being born bigger at 8 1/2 pounds....(even though I only gained 28 lbs during pregnancy)....He was then smaller afterwards.....

It was like he stopped growing the day he was born...He fit into newborn clothes for the longest time (about 3 months or so)...And then afterwards he was always a size behind....

For example, now he 14 months old..And 12 months old stuff is too big on him...Uggh....

So I have lots clothes for him, waiting to grow into....lol...

Oh well...Good things come in small packages, I suppose....

He'll grow...

Ant

[antda 13]

One more bit of advice/Rule of thumb:

Stock up on diapers and baby wipes!

The average baby has about 5-10 diapers a day....

Trust me, you are going to need them!

Ant

[OBX 51]

Congratulations Revenesque! She's absolutely beautiful!

[Revenesque 2]

Thanks, ladies for your kind words!

I see mtlgato is due any minute now. Wishing you a smooth easy labor and delivery! Let us know how it went.

Ant, I agree on baby wipes. We're using cloth diapers, supplementing with newborn disposables so we won't be needing that much disposables diapers, but I will certainly stock up on baby wipes. Angel goes through at least 10 a day!

[Udella&Wiz 325]

Reven - my goodness you and your husband make beautiful babies !

[mtlgato 2]

Thanks, ladies for your kind words!

I see mtlgato is due any minute now. Wishing you a smooth easy labor and delivery! Let us know how it went.

Ant, I agree on baby wipes. We're using cloth diapers, supplementing with newborn disposables so we won't be needing that much disposables diapers, but I will certainly stock up on baby wipes. Angel goes through at least 10 a day!

Congratulations, Revenesque! I'm so sorry you had such a rough labour and delivery, but I'm glad your daughter's here!

As for me...I'm still waiting. I guess I'm only 3 days overdue, but it feels like longer! Today I feel pretty queasy and crampy--so possibly this is early labour. But it's not for sure by any means.

I'll update when I can.

C.

[Canadiandggal 49]

Congratulations, Revenesque! I'm so sorry you had such a rough labour and delivery, but I'm glad your daughter's here!

As for me...I'm still waiting. I guess I'm only 3 days overdue, but it feels like longer! Today I feel pretty queasy and crampy--so possibly this is early labour. But it's not for sure by any means.

I'll update when I can.

C.

Awe that could be early signsIve known people that felt fluish. well I hope that you have a quick and easy labour whether it be today or next week. heres to the baby being healthy and cute

let us know when it happens

Good luck