March Mummies Pg/Birth/Baby Poll

[nemosmum]

Hey thought this might be a fun way to reflect on our pregnancies, births and our baby's!


Describe your pregnancy in three words~

Was it what you had hoped/wished/thought it would be like?

Best bit about being pregnant~

Worst bit about being pregnant~

Describe your birth in three words~

Did you get the birth you wanted/imagined?

Best part of the birth?

Worst part of the birth?

Describe your baby in three words or less~

Best bit about being a mummy so far?

Hardest thing about being a mummy so far?


Any other comments~

[nemosmum]

Describe your pregnancy in three words~

Easy, Breezey BUT Long


Was it what you had hoped/wished/thought it would be like?

It was better than I hoped, the perfect pregnancy!

Best bit about being pregnant~

Feeling bubs kick, the lavish attention you get AND of course the maternity clothes!

Worst bit about being pregnant~

The ligament stretching, the peeing at all hours of the night and the weight gain

Describe your birth in three words~

raw, primal, superfast!

Did you get the birth you wanted/imagined?

YES!!!

Best part of the birth?

When her head popped out LOL I knew it was almost over!

Worst part of the birth?

The crowning:eek:

Describe your baby in three words or less~

Perfect
Intelligent
Gorgeous

Best bit about being a mummy so far?

Everything, I love being a 2nd time mummy!

Hardest thing about being a mummy so far?i

I havent found anything Hard this time round!


Any other comments~

Wanted to thank all the other March mummies.....You guys ROCK:cool:

[melannh]

Describe your pregnancy in three words~
minimal sickness, exiting, loooong/slow

Was it what you had hoped/wished/thought it would be like?
Thought I would be sicker. Surprised by others interest.

Best bit about being pregnant~
eat anything, minimal weight gain, feeling bub kick and move

Worst bit about being pregnant~
ligament stretching, uncomfortable (at end), waiting for DD to arrive

Describe your birth in three words~
Nerve wracking, painful, ending in emergency Caesar

Did you get the birth you wanted/imagined? Yes, I deep down new I could have a caesar. (although I tried natural at first) That didn't concern me - but it being an emergency with DD heart rate lowering - very anxious time.

Best part of the birth?
Finally seeing DD......

Worst part of the birth?
Pain and worry

Describe your baby in three words or less~
Gorgeous, her smiles and her love. :hugs:

Best bit about being a mummy so far?
loving someone SO MUCH, new chapter in our lives, DP and I have something so special that we made... Quite amazing.... :kiss:

Hardest thing about being a mummy so far?
Learning everything, confidence with what I'm doing, NOT listening to family/friends unwanted advice and criticism. ;)

[BlueGin]

Great idea!

Describe your pregnancy in three words~
Fast, exciting, transfiguring

Was it what you had hoped/wished/thought it would be like?
It was how I imagined pregnancy almost exactly! I was amazed at how easily I carried the extra weight out front. I was however surprised when the SPD hit!

Best bit about being pregnant~
Feeling him moving around, and responding to me, and my lovely huuuge belly!

Worst bit about being pregnant~
The pelvic pain, nasty business.

Describe your birth in three words~
Surprising, fast, exhilarating!

Did you get the birth you wanted/imagined?
Nope, I never expected a caesar, but as for wanted; yes it was all I could want in terms of people listening to my wishes, DH being right there with me the whole time, the perfection of meeting my boy, and him being in tip-top shape.

Best part of the birth?
When DH leaned past the curtain for a squiz and said "it's a boy" and smiled, as this also meant to me "it's a real human baby and it's alive!"

Worst part of the birth?
Waiting 3 hours after the epidural for them to decide I could have my caesar. I hated having my legs nearly entirely numb, and not being able to feel my baby move.

Describe your baby in three words or less~
Cheeky, sociable, perfection.

Best bit about being a mummy so far?
That I fall asleep, and wake up beside my little boy every day.

Hardest thing about being a mummy so far?
That he wont sleep in the day, so I can't get anything done around the house!

Any other comments~
I think in hindsight, I should have hired a cleaner before my induction so I didn't have a messy house to come home to, as now I feel like I'll never get on top of the mess again.
Oh, and sometimes I feel I gave birth to a toddler!!!

It wouldn't have been nearly so much fun so far without my March Mums!

[Emma 80]

Describe your pregnancy in three words~ amazing, long & special

Was it what you had hoped/wished/thought it would be like? yes

Best bit about being pregnant~ feeling the baby kick

Worst bit about being pregnant~ morning sickness

Describe your birth in three words~ scary, exciting & short

Did you get the birth you wanted/imagined? yes

Best part of the birth? seeing ds

Worst part of the birth? feeling the c-section

Describe your baby in three words or less~ cheeky, smart & gorgeous

Best bit about being a mummy so far? everything, even the dirty nappies.

Hardest thing about being a mummy so far? watching ds grow up so fast


Any other comments~ can't wait to have another baby.

[annsam]

Describe your pregnancy in three words~
Quick, slow, cumbersome

Was it what you had hoped/wished/thought it would be like?
It was better than expected as I didnt' have time to concentrate on how cr*ppy I felt.

Best bit about being pregnant~
Elastic waisted pants after a good meal

Worst bit about being pregnant~
Insomnia.

Describe your birth in three words~
Quick, easy, exhillarating

Did you get the birth you wanted/imagined?
Not exactly as I imagined but exactly what I wanted

Best part of the birth?
Reaching down to get my daughter and seeing her for the first time all crying adn purple.

Worst part of the birth?
It came on very quickly and intensified very quickly.

Describe your baby in three words or less~
My little angel.

Best bit about being a mummy so far?
Being more relaxed about the stages this time around. Enjoying more.

Hardest thing about being a mummy so far?
Lack of sleep :sleeping:

[defaipe]

Describe your pregnancy in three words~
Waaaaaaaaaay too Fast!

Was it what you had hoped/wished/thought it would be like?
without a doubt. morning sickness didnt even last as long as my older girls!

Best bit about being pregnant~

feeling my little girl moving around and watching my belly grow.

Worst bit about being pregnant~

nothing bad enough to mention.. i love being pregnant :D

Describe your birth in three words~

four hours long :D

Did you get the birth you wanted/imagined?

yes i did. better than i imagined. it was fanstastic!

Best part of the birth?

once she was out haha actually i liked the pushing stage.. only 3 pushes and 6minutes in total that i felt the urge to push.

Worst part of the birth?

me resorting to pethidine in the last half an hour.. altho i think whatever was on offer wouldve been taken by me at that point! haha

Describe your baby in three words or less~

Chubby, Gorgeous, Amazing

Best bit about being a mummy so far?

seeing my 3 girls interact. especially the cuddles.

Hardest thing about being a mummy so far?

keeping everyone happy at the same time!

Any other comments~

Without a doubt March Mummies yous are the best.:hugs:

[Bambaloo]

Describe your pregnancy in three words~ Sick (literally), amazing, hot!

Was it what you had hoped/wished/thought it would be like? No, I was sick to week 26, then from week 30 to birth. I only started enjoying it from week 30+ really. Although I miss being prg now & feeling a little miracle moving inside me.

Best bit about being pregnant~ Feeling Ella move inside me, kicking etc, scans, new clothes & looking good when fat! Lol.

Worst bit about being pregnant~ Being so sick and tired.

Describe your birth in three words~ Painful (when induced & drug free), easy (when epi went in!) and quick (when I had emergency c/s).

Did you get the birth you wanted/imagined? Yes as I always assumed I would follow in my mother's footsteps by not progressing through labour & ending in an emergency c/s. It would've been amazing to give birth naturally (half the march mums had it so quick & I was so inspired) but my body & baby would not have coped.

Best part of the birth? When we agreed to have a c/s as I knew I would be meeting Ella very soon! And also when he pulled Ella out & they pulled curtain down for us to see her. Oh & when I held her for the first time.

Worst part of the birth? That the gel hadn't worked overnight & my waters couldn't be broken next morning. The fact I was not progressing, I had to have a gross cathetar inserted into cervix to dilate me (this killed!!).

Describe your baby in three words or less~ Practically Perfect in every Way!

Best bit about being a mummy so far? Everything. I have always wanted to be a mummy!

Hardest thing about being a mummy so far? Lack of sleep and having a sh!t 2 door car where everything keeps going wrong!!

Any other comments~ I agree - I couldn't have done it without my March Mummies!

[Little_Toad]

Describe your pregnancy in three words~
snotty, puffy, healthy/fit.


Was it what you had hoped/wished/thought it would be like?
Didnt have ay expectations other than the egg to become a baby.

Best bit about being pregnant~
The attention people give you.
Feeling toadlet having hiccups every time Dp and I had special cuddles.


Worst bit about being pregnant~
Fluid retention/carpel tunel.
The attention people give you.

Describe your birth in three words~
LONG, drugFk'ed, Surreal

Did you get the birth you wanted/imagined?
i was dead against wanting an epidural but after not dilating was begging for it. Was hoping to just stay n the Birth center but knew I needed to go to the delivery suit.

Best part of the birth?
When it was almost over the OB said "The next push you'll see your baby. I looked over at Dp and we both had a sniffle. Still chokes me up thinking abotu it.

Worst part of the birth?
Being told I hadn't dialated any further than 6cm even after my waters had been broken and 24 hrs of labour.
Toadlet not breathing and having to be resucitaed.

Describe your baby in three words or less~
very big, very alert, content.

Best bit about being a mummy so far?
Big smiles when he wakes up.
March

Hardest thing about being a mummy so far?
Not knowing when something is wrong.

[BrendansMum]

Describe your pregnancy in three words~
Happy, amazing, hot.

Was it what you had hoped/wished/thought it would be like?
I actually enjoyed it much more that I thought I'd be.

Best bit about being pregnant~
The kicks, hiccups and scans.

Worst bit about being pregnant~
Tired, getting big...and then even bigger!

Describe your birth in three words~
44 hours long.

Did you get the birth you wanted/imagined?
It's much longer than I thought it'd be, less painful (after the epidural kicked in) and more drama (vacuum & forceps) at the end.

Best part of the birth?
Holding B for the first time.

Worst part of the birth?
The long wait.

Describe your baby in three words or less~
Big, kind and cheeky.

Best bit about being a mummy so far?
Spending time with B and watching him grow.

Hardest thing about being a mummy so far?
Sometimes worry sick wondering if I do something wrong, lack of sleep.


Any other comments~
Thanks for the time together, Ladies. I enjoy our chats and learn so much from you.

[library-laksa]

Describe your pregnancy in three words~
planned, exciting, tiring

Was it what you had hoped/wished/thought it would be like?
mostly but i didnt expect the reflux

Best bit about being pregnant~
scamming massages by saying "YOUR SON is hurting my back" hehe

Worst bit about being pregnant~
reflux, sore wrists and insomnia

Describe your birth in three words~
quick, confused(gas), painful

Did you get the birth you wanted/imagined?
i was induced so it was faster and more painful than i imagined

Best part of the birth?
when his head came out, the pain was over and i got to hold my purple boy for a cuddle

Worst part of the birth?
the vaccuum gave him a sore head after :crying:

Describe your baby in three words or less~
sociable, snuggly, cheeky

Best bit about being a mummy so far?
his smiles and giggles

Hardest thing about being a mummy so far?
no sleep-ins


Any other comments~
great idea, Sarah!
LOVE the march mummies and truly value the advice :hugs:

[AquaDevil78]

Hey thought this might be a fun way to reflect on our pregnancies, births and our baby's! Fab Idea!!


Describe your pregnancy in three words~ Hot (summer no air con), Frustrating, Great Hair, and skin (Ooops that's four) LOL.

Was it what you had hoped/wished/thought it would be like? Not sure how exactly, i guess i imagined the whole "oh your glowing" thing.

Best bit about being pregnant~ Knowing that we had made a miracle, and having great shiny healthy hair and the best skin i have had in years.

Worst bit about being pregnant~ Damn Hormones going up and down, the stress, tiredness, anxiety, cankles, stretch marks, not being able to sleep on my tummy - generally being uncomfortable thanks to the Summer heat.

Describe your birth in three words~ Very scary, yet exciting

Did you get the birth you wanted/imagined? No i was hoping for a Vag Birth, but alas it wasn't meant to be.

Best part of the birth? Seeing my gorgeous wrinkly, red, white and blue son, after he had been born being held up to see mummy... peeing on me and the Dr's... HI MUM! LOL! The excitement of his first cry. PHEW!

Worst part of the birth? Too much to mention, but in short, Staff at the hospital except the delivery midwive and janitor (i think that is what he was called - the guy who's hands i squeezed off during the spinal - thanks mate!!) The Spinal (eeewww and yeeouch), laying on the table and Pete not being in there (yet).

Describe your baby in three words or less~ WOW! Gorgeous! Happy!

Best bit about being a mummy so far? The smiles, the fact that he knows that i am MUMMY, The fact that he looks to me for comfort and cuddles, and that i make him feel warm and fuzzy as he does me. The excitement in his face when i enter the room. The chattering, the farts, awww everything, except below LOL!

Hardest thing about being a mummy so far? Not knowing if/when something is wrong and what to do (although getting better at this now). The days when i need a break but Dp doesn't understand this concept and says **** like "why did you have him if you cant handle it" O.o MEN! ... It's not that i dont want him fool, it is because i am running around looking after him and you and you just dont get it do you. Sigh. Aside from that nothing so far. (Oh and of course the early days and lots of feeds was quite draining recovering from my traumatic c/s / hospital stay)


Any other comments - Yep! Baby number 2 if there is a number 2 will be conceived in time for a winter pregnancy .. either that or i am getting Air Con. HA! HA! ;)

[MrsDribbleDrawers]

Describe your pregnancy in three words~ long

Was it what you had hoped/wished/thought it would be like? completely different to the last, had no idea what to expect

Best bit about being pregnant~ growing our bub

Worst bit about being pregnant~ nausea, vomitting, being big

Describe your birth in three words~ sudden, painful, quick

Did you get the birth you wanted/imagined? for the most part - induction, but no drugs, birth suite, but birth centre midwife

Best part of the birth? picking bub up off the mat

Worst part of the birth? needing stitches again

Describe your baby in three words or less~ happy, healthy, beautiful

Best bit about being a mummy so far? all of it

Hardest thing about being a mummy so far? coordinating big kids with bub


Any other comments~ what an adventure!!

[tazzystone]

Here goes.....

Describe your pregnancy in three words~ hot, tiring (chasing a toddler), amazing


Was it what you had hoped/wished/thought it would be like? yep, although I thought I might not have morning sickness like the first time around but how wrong I was!

Best bit about being pregnant~ Feeling your baby move, knowing that it is a part of me and DH, pregnancy tummy (which I miss) and trying to guess the sex !!

Worst bit about being pregnant~ heat, pelvic problems, sickness and the worry of how my Son would handle the new addition.

Describe your birth in three words~ Amazing, Exciting, Quick

Did you get the birth you wanted/imagined? Yes and more.....it was the best birth experience and I was amazed at how I handled it this time around and how easy it was!

Best part of the birth? Seeing her take her first breath!

Worst part of the birth? Her hand was up to her face so she got stuck and that was a little uncomfortable, and when I watch the video of it I realise how stuck she was and the nurse was really pulling on her poor little head:eek:

Describe your baby in three words or less~ blue eyed possum!!

Best bit about being a mummy so far? Everyday is such a joy not matter how tough the night has been. To watch your kids grow and reach milestones is amazing. Also watching my daughter interact with my Son and how she giggles at him!! just beautiful.

Hardest thing about being a mummy so far? when they are sick and you cant do anything about it - just breaks your heart.

Any other comments - I'm happy that I had an amazing birth and being a parent is the BEST thing in the whole world! Nothing beats it...

[mochridhe]

Describe your pregnancy in three words~

QUICK!
Easy
Wonderful

Was it what you had hoped/wished/thought it would be like?

It was better than I'd hoped. I love being pregnant! BUt this time was easier than my last one, as I didn't have placenta praevia to worry about!

Best bit about being pregnant~

Having a baby growing inside you

Worst bit about being pregnant~

Swollen ankles & discomfort!

Describe your birth in three words~

Emotional
Unexpected
L-O-N-G!!

Did you get the birth you wanted/imagined?

No. I wanted a VBAC and we gave it a go, but after 4 days of irregular & painful contractions & 3 days after my waters broke, and still no baby, we opted for a repeat c/s.

Best part of the birth?

Finally getting to meet our bub after such a long & anxious labour!

Worst part of the birth?

The amount of time it took for Owen to arrive! And the fact that I had to have a repeat c/s, rather than the VBAC I so desperately wanted.

Describe your baby in three words or less~

Sweet
Clever
Incredible!

Best bit about being a mummy so far?

Watching my kids interract with each other.

Hardest thing about being a mummy so far?

There are NEVER enough hours in the day!!


Any other comments~

I cannot believe how incredibly lucky I am to be the mother of two such incredible people!! I am so looking forward to sahring their lives & watching them grow.