OHbaby! Forums : Third time around? https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/ Copyright (c) 2006-2013 Web Wiz Forums - All Rights Reserved. Fri, 03 Apr 2026 22:54:09 +0000 Sun, 08 Apr 2007 21:31:53 +0000 http://blogs.law.harvard.edu/tech/rss Web Wiz Forums 12.05 360 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/RSS_post_feed.asp?TID=6474 <![CDATA[OHbaby! Forums]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_images/web_wiz_forums.png https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/ <![CDATA[Third time around? : Absolutely! In some cases knowledge...]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=6474&PID=127732&title=third-time-around#127732 Author: Kels
Subject: 6474
Posted: 08 April 2007 at 9:31pm

[QUOTE=Maya]
Absolutely! In some cases knowledge is power, in others it's just good ole paranoia!

QUOTE] \

I agree!!! One paranoid nurse/mother here

 

]]> Sun, 08 Apr 2007 21:31:53 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=6474&PID=127732&title=third-time-around#127732 <![CDATA[Third time around? : Janine now that you&#039;re working...]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=6474&PID=127700&title=third-time-around#127700 Author: Maya
Subject: 6474
Posted: 08 April 2007 at 8:29pm

[QUOTE=busymum] Janine now that you're working in neo's and hear stories all the time - and not necessarily the best ones - you're probably working yourself up! /QUOTE]

Absolutely! In some cases knowledge is power, in others it's just good ole paranoia!

I've read so much in my research for OHbaby! and being pregnant with twins made me want to research *everything* I possibly could on twins, and combined with having just had a miscarriage I became super-stressed and anxious.

I remember my midwife telling me one thing or another and me saying "but I was reading..." and she cut me off and said "well don't!"

And in the end we had a better outcome than even the midwife and obstetrician could have predicted - and they're supposed to be the experts!

You'll be fine girl! Your body knows what it's doing!]]> Sun, 08 Apr 2007 20:29:40 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=6474&PID=127700&title=third-time-around#127700 <![CDATA[Third time around? : Janine now that you&#039;re working...]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=6474&PID=127694&title=third-time-around#127694 Author: busymum
Subject: 6474
Posted: 08 April 2007 at 8:20pm

Janine now that you're working in neo's and hear stories all the time - and not necessarily the best ones - you're probably working yourself up! When you're in labour you know what to do, you've done it twice already, you can do it again! Relax, leave the labour side of things til 35+ weeks, and then get a good rapport and birth plan with your mw. Stressing about it now ain't helping lol ]]> Sun, 08 Apr 2007 20:20:33 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=6474&PID=127694&title=third-time-around#127694 <![CDATA[Third time around? : yeah i had false labour 5 days...]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=6474&PID=127594&title=third-time-around#127594 Author: mum2paris
Subject: 6474
Posted: 08 April 2007 at 1:31pm

yeah i had false labour 5 days before i had ayja - exactly6 the same time at night and all - lol must have been natures way of making me get in practise run for the real thing - also meant that my sister moved her bus ticket to get here.. which she did, on the day Ayja was born, lol, i rung her early in the morning before she got on the bus to tell her ayja was already here.

ick, the whole thought of labour just makes me feel gross though. I didn't feel this way with the girls.]]> Sun, 08 Apr 2007 13:31:08 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=6474&PID=127594&title=third-time-around#127594 <![CDATA[Third time around? : Aww man I&#039;m not looking forward...]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=6474&PID=127430&title=third-time-around#127430 Author: Rachael21
Subject: 6474
Posted: 07 April 2007 at 4:27pm

Aww man I'm not looking forward to the end now I had heaps of niggles and a show at 35 weeks and he was born one day early]]> Sat, 07 Apr 2007 16:27:24 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=6474&PID=127430&title=third-time-around#127430 <![CDATA[Third time around? : I agree lots of pre labour niggles...]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=6474&PID=127395&title=third-time-around#127395 Author: Kels
Subject: 6474
Posted: 07 April 2007 at 2:45pm

I agree lots of pre labour niggles alright]]> Sat, 07 Apr 2007 14:45:30 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=6474&PID=127395&title=third-time-around#127395 <![CDATA[Third time around? : LOL I had 10 days of pre-labour...]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=6474&PID=127391&title=third-time-around#127391 Author: daikini
Subject: 6474
Posted: 07 April 2007 at 2:29pm

LOL I had 10 days of pre-labour with Xavier, but at least that was less than the 15 days I had with Josiah!]]> Sat, 07 Apr 2007 14:29:26 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=6474&PID=127391&title=third-time-around#127391 <![CDATA[Third time around? : Argh, I had contractions from...]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=6474&PID=127384&title=third-time-around#127384 Author: Maya
Subject: 6474
Posted: 07 April 2007 at 2:12pm

Argh, I had contractions from 33-ish weeks with the gremlins too. Was kinda good tho coz I had so many 'practise' contractions that the real thing didn't seem as scary.]]> Sat, 07 Apr 2007 14:12:33 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=6474&PID=127384&title=third-time-around#127384 <![CDATA[Third time around? : Janine the biggest prob I&#039;ve...]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=6474&PID=127233&title=third-time-around#127233 Author: busymum
Subject: 6474
Posted: 06 April 2007 at 10:00pm

Janine the biggest prob I've heard with 3rd timers is the niggly pre-labours (I had mine for a month before Krystiana was born/due). ]]> Fri, 06 Apr 2007 22:00:19 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=6474&PID=127233&title=third-time-around#127233 <![CDATA[Third time around? : RachandJack wrote:In this book...]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=6474&PID=127191&title=third-time-around#127191 Author: Maya
Subject: 6474
Posted: 06 April 2007 at 8:48pm

Originally posted by RachandJack RachandJack wrote:

In this book I read it says that 3rd births are often longer than 2nd but faster than firsts there was a reason but I can't remember it but it seemed to make sense at the time so hopefully that happens for you.


I read that somewhere too, maybe in Kathy Fray's book? I can't remember. I've read so many pregnancy and birth books they all kind of meld into one ]]> Fri, 06 Apr 2007 20:48:56 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=6474&PID=127191&title=third-time-around#127191 <![CDATA[Third time around? : In this book I read it says that...]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=6474&PID=127175&title=third-time-around#127175 Author: Rachael21
Subject: 6474
Posted: 06 April 2007 at 8:31pm

In this book I read it says that 3rd births are often longer than 2nd but faster than firsts there was a reason but I can't remember it but it seemed to make sense at the time so hopefully that happens for you. ]]> Fri, 06 Apr 2007 20:31:50 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=6474&PID=127175&title=third-time-around#127175 <![CDATA[Third time around? : Janine I&#039;m thinking I know...]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=6474&PID=125065&title=third-time-around#125065 Author: mummy_becks
Subject: 6474
Posted: 01 April 2007 at 4:19pm

Janine I'm thinking I know the MW you are talking about as I have just had her as my PNMW. She still does some independant stuff on the side so ask her. She has just finished with a couple of her friends daughter as an independant. If she doesn't then my MW has her as her PNMW then you will see her ]]> Sun, 01 Apr 2007 16:19:43 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=6474&PID=125065&title=third-time-around#125065 <![CDATA[Third time around? : I think I must have missed something...]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=6474&PID=125046&title=third-time-around#125046 Author: sparkle
Subject: 6474
Posted: 01 April 2007 at 3:29pm

I think I must have missed something too!!! Congrats!! It's great news for you both!]]> Sun, 01 Apr 2007 15:29:33 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=6474&PID=125046&title=third-time-around#125046 <![CDATA[Third time around? : Janine are you guys up for any...]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=6474&PID=125043&title=third-time-around#125043 Author: busymum
Subject: 6474
Posted: 01 April 2007 at 3:13pm

Janine are you guys up for any tax rebates this year? Might be helpful if so...

I was going to suggest putting savings aside to supplement Student Allowance (after baby is 3mos) but it looks like you've actually got quite a lot on your financial plates already ]]> Sun, 01 Apr 2007 15:13:18 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=6474&PID=125043&title=third-time-around#125043 <![CDATA[Third time around? : Thanks ladies. The main thing...]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=6474&PID=124995&title=third-time-around#124995 Author: mum2paris
Subject: 6474
Posted: 01 April 2007 at 12:04pm

Thanks ladies. The main thing for us i think, will be that fact that i again, have to return straight back once the 3 months parental leave pay is up.. mike is studying so i am the only breadwinner, which is scary as hell.   He does ALOT, and i mean ALOT of ALOT.. he knows more about their daycare stuff than i do now.. he's always had to do stuff because i have been on placements, so he's got the time thing organised, knows the bedtime routine, knows the dinner stuff, all that - he in fact cooks far better nicer meals than i do sometimes too, we have different tastes so he's the meat and 3 vege guy and i do the fancy stirfrys and things like that. lol.

we are trying to get the girls al ittle more independant at the mo, paris is beginning to get out of nappies for nap time and hopefully will be out at night by november, and she is great and loving dressing herself and bushing her hair etc.   I think we just tend to group everything together.

Rachel - you scare me.. I had the same 5hrs then 3.5 hrs, so how on earth can a 1 hour birth be good? apart from the fact it's over darn fast!! lol.. ok, maybe I'll just hope for that then.    

Kels - i so know what you mean - i sometimes over-analyse or over diagnose my kids. Mike's my voice of reason. he reminds me to just stop being a worry-wart. lol

With the people mover - we are still going tohave to look into that, as because my income is our only one, the baby is due between semesters for mike so his study money will be zilch, and parental leave pay is far less per week than i usually get. So we will only just break even.. buying a car would not be a good idea as we couldn't make the payments.. it may have to wait till after i return to work. Realistically we don't do much travelling that involves having all 3 in the car at once, chances are we would do things in the mornings while the girls are at daycare (i found sending paris to daycare int he mornings a godsend last time) then afternoon is sleeeep time. lol

I just want to make sure everything is in place so that when i do go back to work, mike doesn't go completely gaga. Hopefully i can get mostly morning shifts which means he's not stuck at home all night with 3 kids by himself.]]> Sun, 01 Apr 2007 12:04:00 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=6474&PID=124995&title=third-time-around#124995 <![CDATA[Third time around? : Lets see... For me, the morning...]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=6474&PID=124986&title=third-time-around#124986 Author: daikini
Subject: 6474
Posted: 01 April 2007 at 11:48am

Lets see...

For me, the morning sickness with Xavier was the worst I've had, but then that could just be me as ts got worse each time. The birth was the most difficult, but that was because he was so much bigger than the other two (4.02kg compared to 3.54kg and 3.18kg) and didn't quite crown for about 30 minutes. It was a quicker labour though, if you don't count the 10 days of first stage niggles!

I found going from 1 to 2 was easy, going from 2 to 3 was far more challanging! Although, a fair part of that would be that Josiah was still reasonably dependant on me (something that is just starting to change now as he figures out ways to do things himself).

The best thing you can do while pregnant with #3 is take every offer of practical help. Rest as much as possible, even SuperMum needs a break!

There will be times with a newborn you can't go straight to whichever of the older ones that want your attention... don't feel guilty, that's just family life. Prioritising becomes a way of life - just don't forget to make some "just for Janine" time too! Talk to Mike about what sort of needs newborns, toddlers and preschoolers have individually and see if there's a part of the daily routine he can do (Nat's taken over the bedtime routine here so I can relax in the evenings)

Wow, that was quite a ramble! Hopefully there's something useful in it all.]]> Sun, 01 Apr 2007 11:48:03 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=6474&PID=124986&title=third-time-around#124986 <![CDATA[Third time around? : oh! Janine have i missed a thread!!???...]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=6474&PID=124946&title=third-time-around#124946 Author: BaAsKa
Subject: 6474
Posted: 01 April 2007 at 10:02am

oh! Janine have i missed a thread!!??? Are you pregnant??? if so big congrats to you
I cant answer any of your questions though as i havnt even popped out number 2 yet!! lol]]> Sun, 01 Apr 2007 10:02:09 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=6474&PID=124946&title=third-time-around#124946 <![CDATA[Third time around? : Definitely great having 3. I was...]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=6474&PID=124934&title=third-time-around#124934 Author: Kels
Subject: 6474
Posted: 01 April 2007 at 9:46am

Definitely great having 3. I was alot more sicker and tired when pg, but this could also be due to the fact I was working full time. Labour was longer than #2 but recovered much faster afterwards (had him sunday and was down at the school tuesday dropping off, picking up and kids).

Ive had a good experience with work colleagues changing roles to be my nurse lol. The only prob Ive had is that my plunket nurse, midwife and one practice nurse, treat me like I dont really need their help cos I work in that area. I always reassure them that my nurse hat is well in truly moved and I am mum just like any other (sometimes worse cos I can lose perspective when they are sick and thnk up all sorts of probs lol)

One of the doctors I work with said sometimes its just a case of knowing too much of what can happen. I find myself ringing my nurse asking "what should I do?" or "Do you think?" questions and they are questions I have been rung for myself when working lol. 

My older kids are independant so im not much help in the way of how to cope with toddlers and babies

Ive just found things alot more relaxed this time round and Im just enjoying the journey as I already have a career so no need to worry about studying like I had with past pregnancy and newborn bubs.

A BIG congrats again and all the best!!!!

Sorry if its long and rambling, Im not good at writing long post

]]> Sun, 01 Apr 2007 09:46:05 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=6474&PID=124934&title=third-time-around#124934 <![CDATA[Third time around? : ooh i want another one now.........]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=6474&PID=124908&title=third-time-around#124908 Author: MILF
Subject: 6474
Posted: 01 April 2007 at 8:11am

ooh i want another one now...... you all make it sound so fun!]]> Sun, 01 Apr 2007 08:11:51 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=6474&PID=124908&title=third-time-around#124908 <![CDATA[Third time around? : my 3rd was really great my morning...]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=6474&PID=124904&title=third-time-around#124904 Author: mum2emj
Subject: 6474
Posted: 01 April 2007 at 7:37am

my 3rd was really great my morning sickness was a little worse for the first 14 weeks and my blood pressure was not so good. BUT my labour was great! my first labour 5 hours (ish) second 3.5(ish) and third an hour so yeah for me they got shorter! recovery was fast for me too, i enjoyed it all so much i want more babies!!!! lol. having my 3rd was a pretty easy transition too- life was a bit more hectic but got into my new routine pretty quickly. my other girls enjoyed helping me out and watching their new baby- all in all it was really good experience for me hope that your is too! all the best and CONGRATULATIONS again! ]]> Sun, 01 Apr 2007 07:37:09 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=6474&PID=124904&title=third-time-around#124904 <![CDATA[Third time around? : Janine my 3rd child was my second...]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=6474&PID=124872&title=third-time-around#124872 Author: busymum
Subject: 6474
Posted: 31 March 2007 at 10:09pm

Janine my 3rd child was my second VB (I'm starting to sound like Emma lol) and it did go faster but I didn't have the freak-out transition stage like I did with Briona. Kept waiting for it to come lol! Also in the 3rd trimester I was quite freaked out with Briona because I was planning on VBAC but was really worried about a 2nd c/s. I felt a lot better in preparation for Krystiana's birth. (And yea stuff what they all say about no drugs.... )

I found it a bit harder when I was tired with pg #3 because my toddler was sleeping, as with last time, but I now had an older child at home as well. I basically taught Hannah how to play by herself so that when Briona was asleep I could go sleep too.

I find going shopping with the girls not too bad. I prefer the people mover because you don't bang your head so much getting them in LOL! Both my older girls climb into the van themselves, when getting out I start with the oldest and get them to "touch the van" while I get the youngest out.

I really feel like I have truely earned the right to park in the parent parks at Pak n Save now LOL, definitely still using them every week. I put Krystiana and Briona in a baby/toddler trolley and Hannah likes to stand on the end or, if I go at a quiet time, she likes to walk by herself.

My DH may come on here to add his piece. For his part, he's finding each new addition harder (while I find them easier!!). I guess it's because he needs to be more a part of the family with each new child.]]> Sat, 31 Mar 2007 22:09:25 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=6474&PID=124872&title=third-time-around#124872 <![CDATA[Third time around? : At least you have had practise...]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=6474&PID=124871&title=third-time-around#124871 Author: Maya
Subject: 6474
Posted: 31 March 2007 at 10:06pm

At least you have had practise as a Mum of 2 - going from 1 to 3 is a shock to the old system!

And I am no help at all, my third birth was spectacularly short at 3 minutes - but I'm sure it helped that she piggy backed onto birth #2

Definitely go with a people mover. Bear in mind that the safest place for a rear facing baby seat is the back row so check out how it will be getting bubs in and out (I put the gremlins in thru the boot over the back seat). It's something to do with the way the middle row moves that makes it not as safe for rear facing seats. Oh and that the buggy fits in the boot.

And the capsule is the greatest invention ever. Maybe it's a twin thing but I found it sooo much easier to be able to just pop the capsules into the trolley or carry them than to get the pram out, get two babies out of their seats and into the pram, then reverse the process when it was time to go home, all the while with one eye on Maya. The bases that the capsules snap into made life way easier too.

And even tho people told me I'd be housebound for the first 6 mths we do actually get out and about a lot. That was my biggest fear. But it's just a matter of planning. And I have had to accept that while routine is great in theory (after Maya the clockwork mouse) sometimes you just have to go with the flow.

Of course all of this may come in handy if you end up with twins ]]> Sat, 31 Mar 2007 22:06:18 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=6474&PID=124871&title=third-time-around#124871 <![CDATA[Third time around? : I hope so. The nice thing is.....]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=6474&PID=124847&title=third-time-around#124847 Author: mum2paris
Subject: 6474
Posted: 31 March 2007 at 9:27pm

I hope so. The nice thing is.. that my midwife who i had for Paris and for most of Ayja's pregnancy Has now retired from being independant, and works at the hospital in the postnatal ward and delivery suite. I like that idea... have worked with her a few times and it's great.]]> Sat, 31 Mar 2007 21:27:08 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=6474&PID=124847&title=third-time-around#124847 <![CDATA[Third time around? : hehe, my mum had that with me......]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=6474&PID=124844&title=third-time-around#124844 Author: emeldee
Subject: 6474
Posted: 31 March 2007 at 9:21pm

hehe, my mum had that with me... she was working as a nurse at National Women's Hospital at the time on a paed ward. She handpicked an Obstetrician (though she waited around until 20 weeks before being seen) and had scans whenever she wanted. Ahhh the 70s. At least you'll know the ones to avoid...and you'll probably score a good room!
]]> Sat, 31 Mar 2007 21:21:12 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=6474&PID=124844&title=third-time-around#124844 <![CDATA[Third time around? : oh thank goodness. Actually i...]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=6474&PID=124841&title=third-time-around#124841 Author: mum2paris
Subject: 6474
Posted: 31 March 2007 at 9:16pm

oh thank goodness. Actually i did say to Mike the other day that If i think the birth's going downt he road of ayja's i'll be asking for drugggsss!! he he, had none with the others. stuff that.

I think the interesting and scary part of it all now, is that these people that will be looking after me, both before and after the birth.. are now my collegues.. I work with them every day in looking after the mums and babies in the unit. Will be weird.]]> Sat, 31 Mar 2007 21:16:54 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=6474&PID=124841&title=third-time-around#124841 <![CDATA[Third time around? : Hi Janine, Congratulations and...]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=6474&PID=124838&title=third-time-around#124838 Author: emeldee
Subject: 6474
Posted: 31 March 2007 at 9:11pm

Hi Janine,
Congratulations and welcome to the family of five club. My third birth was thankfully slower (six hours or so) than the second (two hours), possibly because I had an epidural. After going it the long way with the first two, I had relaxed a bit about what everyone thought I should be doing and went into things with an open mind and a request for an anaesthetist. I think in one sense by number three you get a little more respect from the medical teams involved and have a little more control over things. Then again, it may be that by number three you're more assertive with what you'll compromise over. My experience is that it was the best birthing experience I've had. Absolutely brilliant, bonded well and loved him to bits from first site.
Morning sickness wasn't as bad, the tiredness was but that was more about chasing toddlers. As a baby, number 3 (we'll call him Connor for the sake of personalising the story a little) is completely different from his brothers, but a little similar too. He's gorgeous and has been great fun. We've had dramas with breastfeeding, but we've made it through.
A friend of mine with her third is absolutely having a blast with her little guy too. The family of five logistics are a little bit different - fitting the kiddies into a standard car is challenging (we have a people mover now :( ) and I don't even think about going out shopping by myself yet! That being said, another friend with three girls (6, 4, 2) is out and about all the time and loves it all so much she's pregnant with #4.
Best of luck with your new bundle
Maree
]]> Sat, 31 Mar 2007 21:11:31 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=6474&PID=124838&title=third-time-around#124838 <![CDATA[Third time around? : tehe, yes well I&#039;m ok with...]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=6474&PID=124836&title=third-time-around#124836 Author: nictoddie
Subject: 6474
Posted: 31 March 2007 at 9:07pm

tehe, yes well I'm ok with an odd number even though we have an eight seater, but I do have a step daughter that is 15 this year eeekkk , where has that time gone, she was 3 when we got together! And that would so be my worst nightmare come true, we have twins on both sides!!]]> Sat, 31 Mar 2007 21:07:03 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=6474&PID=124836&title=third-time-around#124836 <![CDATA[Third time around? : argh ha ha ha ha ha.. you&#039;ve...]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=6474&PID=124832&title=third-time-around#124832 Author: mum2paris
Subject: 6474
Posted: 31 March 2007 at 9:02pm

argh ha ha ha ha ha.. you've got to be kidding?! more?! MIL said that. "oh you can't have an uneven number" Yeah i know that, but too bad, we will.. unless by some freak of nature this is twins (dear god please no).

BTW, good luck with TTC if you go ahead, and i hope you are here freaking out with me soon. lol]]> Sat, 31 Mar 2007 21:02:33 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=6474&PID=124832&title=third-time-around#124832 <![CDATA[Third time around? : Tehe can&#039;t help if you don&#039;t...]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=6474&PID=124829&title=third-time-around#124829 Author: nictoddie
Subject: 6474
Posted: 31 March 2007 at 8:59pm

Tehe can't help if you don't like odd number maybe you can have another bahahahahahahahahaha Just kidding, maybe I will join you soon, ummmmmm have to wait till we are moved and settled, still a bit up in the air after the miscarriage but watch this space hehe, then I'll be asking questions too.]]> Sat, 31 Mar 2007 20:59:00 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=6474&PID=124829&title=third-time-around#124829 <![CDATA[Third time around? : So i know theres a few of us that...]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=6474&PID=124826&title=third-time-around#124826 Author: mum2paris
Subject: 6474
Posted: 31 March 2007 at 8:55pm

So i know theres a few of us that are now onto number 3, or more.. kids or pregnancies.

So I wanna ask some questions, First time you have no idea whats gonna happen, what to do, everything, second time, it takes a bit but you get there and remember, you're still scared a bout birth because you want to know if it will be different better or worse,

So what about 3rd time?

Were your births even faster?

Going from a 5 hr birth to a 3.5 hrs (from niggles to baby), am scared to go any faster than that, i felt really out of control and flipped out.

What about morning sickness, tiredness, coping strategies, routines? tell me everything and anything you want to add.

Going from a tidy family of 4 to a family of 5.. just seems to be 'messy'. lol

HELP!! ]]> Sat, 31 Mar 2007 20:55:26 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=6474&PID=124826&title=third-time-around#124826