Due Feb 09

hi,
so - just what is hypnobirthing? I'm imagining a pendent swaying back and forth.. I think i'm probably way off? Are you hypnotised before you give birth so you don't remember it?

My baby kicks sometimes take my breath away - they are strong. Also, when baby moves he/she often stands on my bladder (or it feels like that) and I need to get to the bathroom asap. I'm nervous about wetting myself infront of a room of teenagers! At least they know i'm pregnant now so probably would just assume 'my waters broke' :-)

Cola

Haha Colapop, that sounds funny. Although of course it wouldn't be funny at all to wet your pants standing in front of a class. Hope your class room is close to the toilets.

The hypnobirthing is not quite as you imagine it. If it were I bet many people would sign up for it!
It has to do with self hypnoses. It basically comes down to practising relaxation, so that when you give birth you are able to relax your body which will enable a much quicker, easier and less painfull birth. Marie Mongan claims that today many woman believe that birth has to be very hard and painful so they become afraid of the experience. This fear however is exactly what cause the muscles of the uterus to tense up a lot, which in turn does make it very painful. If you are able to get rid of that fear you will be able to work with your body and your baby, and your uterus will be able to do what it is designed for. When you read the beginning of the book she explains it very clearly, and to me it does make a lot of sense.
Of course there will be exceptions where medical intervention is necessary. But if you have a non-risk pregnancy you should be able to use hypnobirthing.
Hope this explanation makes any sense to you?

I haven't been on here for so long there's like 4 pages to catch up on! Will have to read it all over the weekend.

I did read a bit and saw someone saying we're supposed to give 15 weeks notice or something to work - why would that be? I assumed it would just be normal notice period - a month for me. I checked with work and they seemed to think that was right too?

I suppose I should read before asking questions but anyone else been feeling really down? I spent most of last weekend crying, went to work and cried more on Monday...over nothing! Just feeling sad, but have no idea why Stupid hormones.

Better get to work I suppose.

Glad to hear it's not just me! Hooray for Friday indeed, first pregnancy yoga class tonight then I'm planning on a nice relaxing weekend (hopefully without too much crying lol).

AuntieSarah, I've been a mess for the last week or so. I wonder if a lack of iron could be contributing to this. I had to stop my iron tablets nearly 3 weeks ago because of severe constipation and thing just seem to have gone downhill since then (I tend to have problems with low iron). On my mw's advise I have now started taking Floradix, which is a liquid iron that apparently does not cause constipation. I've been taking it for 3 days now, and I do seem to feel a bit better today, i.e. no crying (but maybe I just feel better because it's weekend ....)

Regarding the parental leave, this is what it says on the website http://www.ers.dol.govt.nz/parentalleave/employees/how-to-apply.html:
"Applying for leave
You should apply in writing to your employer. This is important, as it makes it easier to enforce your rights if there is a disagreement. In most cases, you need to give your employer a letter at least three months before the baby is due. You do not need to give three months notice when your employer agrees to let you give less notice."

I told my boss when I was 6 weeks pregnant, but they don't require me to put anything in writing. I also told them quite early the date that I intend to stop, just so they can take that into account with their planning. I do have a very supportive boss though, so that makes it easier.

Ella, I know what you mean about your mattress not being as comfy any more. Ours is just over a year old and until really recently I loved it! But then again, I spose it's only recently I've had to sleep on it on my side

I'm baking a cake! Just put it in the oven so it doesn't smell all tasty just yet. I hope it works out OK, I haven't tried this one before (flourless orange cake) but they make a really good one at this cafe I go to so thought I would give it a go, we're going out to friends' for dinner tonight.

Ella, hope the liquid iron keeps working for you too.

Have a great weekend ladies!

If it tastes good I will post the recipe tomorrow

It's from taste.com.au - I've been using lots of their recipes lately, they have a really good lasagne recipe too

You poor thing! Does your DH have to go away for work? I can imagine that both of you are quite disappointed.
I hope you have family and friends close by to help you out.

^^ poor you thats awful I'm so glad thats all behind me. Hope you feel better soon. (are you taking elevit? that makes you feel terrible, especially if your diet is good to start with, just a thought.)

Angs1982 - that terrible, hope you have other support to help you. What does your hubby do?

Nope, im not taking anything. One lady thought i might have low iron, but im eating meat and all my bloods from 3 months ago were fine, so i dont know.