So, I had my last NCT session this morning. Was a good session - talking about how we will change - physically and emotionally after baby is born as well as how our roles will change etc etc. A new mum from a previous session also came along to talk about her labour and brought her baby along for us all to cuddle (I didn't as I still have this cold and also don't feel particularly at ease with other people's babies)
One reassuring thing was that the other mums to be in the group said that they are having trouble visualising themselves with a baby even though it is imminent - that's exactly how I feel.
I was sorry to say goodbye to everyone, I really hope we keep in touch, it will be really good to be able to pick up the phone / meet up with people in exactly the same situation - for reassurance, and to help with any cabin fever that may set in.
Once the session was over, I went over to General to meet up with Carol, Victoria and baby Oliver - who is now just over a week old. He is absolutely tiny and apparently he has grown! Victoria looked fine, was full of good advice about looking after a newborn, labour, etc etc. They are making him fit in with their lives right from the start which is a good way to go - he even went to the races at the weekend.
Oh and as of today I am now offically 'in the zone' which means it could happen at any time, and also means that I can now give birth at PRH.
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Am doing all this for the second time, don't know what happened to the first one. What the heck is a profile?
Anyway, good to see the photo of the Derby day, It was less troublesome than the mental image of Matt and a fishing net. Hope we get some notice when the Zone gets a Drop put in front of it!
Love Mum and Dad
M&D, I see you're not a follower yet????
Agreed, not sure if the image of Matt with a fishing net is one that I want to think about too often - I think just a cute picture of baby munchkin in a blanket will suffice:-)
Not sure you should be saying goodbye to your NCT couples, you have only just met them - would suggest that you arrange meeting for coffee (or appropriate beverage) or lunch before the babies are born and then agree on a day to meet on a regular basis once the babies are kicking and screaming (Clare and the girls met every Monday-they took it in turns to sort something out, usually involving a walk plus lunch) - that way you have something to look forward to. If you meet at any other time then that is a bonus - Also you may wish to join a local Mother and Baby group, that way you will get to meet people who should live a little closer and also provide you with another outlet.
Hope this helps?
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