well english but kiwi born

i am officially 37 weeks pregnant today, due to various hurdles ( baby wanting to meet the world at 27 weeks , having to have complete bedrest etc) we never thought we would reach this milestone, i cant wait to meet the little bundle, i will post when he/she arrives, if anyone wants any info on differences between having kids in uk and here then just pm or post

Awesome! Congratulations
We're 33 weeks. It's going to be an experience!!

From what we've read they look after you better here - 2 days in hospital instead of 2 hours!!

Awesome, you must be very excited. Our little kiwi is having her first birthday this weekend, has been an amazing year for us all. We have taken her to UK so the grandparents can share her day with us.

Aww many congrats

Many congrats to you too

WOW a year already that went quick

Dewb

Congrats, all the best

Gawd I have to share - best mate got hoofed out of hospital 7 hours after giving birth (this was 2 weeks ago in Manchester) no idea what to do or how to breastfeed etc! Thank god for friends who had little ones helping her out.....she was terrified....but both mum and daugther (and dad) are doing great now. The care during the labour was excellent it's just the aftercare that left much to be desired!

Sis in law had a great experience in Welly with me neice (well as great as giving birth can be I guess ) - very best of luck to you both you must be so excited.

And they look so cute with their NZ passports.....

Well after our appointment yesterday it looks like we might only be 4 weeks away as they will most likely decide to induce in early September

We visited the Wellington hospital birthing suites yesterday too. Really well equipped, big rooms with enquites, showers, baths, all sorts. And nice big bars on the wall to hang onto if you feel the need !!!

We've been on a really good ante natal class. We went for the 7 week one that you pay for rather than the 4 week free one . Really glad we did as it was all 30-something couples rather than teenagers and from what we've heard it covered a lot more stuff that you really do want to know. It also includes a baby and you course for after the birth for mum and you can do other stuff - like a baby CPR class for $5 which I will be doing I think.
We're also booked for two breastfeeding classes at Keneperu hospital (you take a teddy bear to practice with). Apparently it makes a huge difference to mum's confidence and skill when starting to breastfeed.

So much to learn! So much stuff you never knew (or wanted to know) before getting into this.
We have another scan on Monday and I'm really looking forward to seeing our little girl again!

Awww, how lovely.

Good luck to all of you.

My eldest "baby" turns 18 at the weekend!!!

Fantastic!! thanks for posting......brought a tear to my eye
Good luck and enjoy every minute.....its such a special time

Am Loo.....don't know what you're worrying about ...our 'little girl' is 30 next b'day Still wondering where the time has disappeared too
B x

We did similar and went to baby and you afterwards (I was only guy in the group) and it was worth it. Made some good friends and still see many of the couples now, 1 year on. Good luck with breast feeding course and I would make sure you read up on it as well, first few days/weeks pretty hard for mum and she will need lots of help and support from you esp if you want a happy household

congratulations clubleys

i found the hardest bit has been not having family around, but apart from that its been fantastic oh is very nervous about the labour, keeps saying hes not but even the midwife says aawww bless him,, i found the people here in nz very supportive my lad came home from school the other day and said oh suchabosy wants to know when you have the baby as there organising dinners for you!!! i thought that was so sweet and a lady in the supermarket yesterday walked all around the supermarket with me as she was sure i was going to have the baby ( i am carrying extremely low)!!! and a lady at the local florist came out and gave me a sunflower for the bump

i have my midwife comming in a minute so better get off this computer

So lovely to read your posts and to see the scan - and the sunflower is such a nice gesture look foward to hearing how it all goes!

OH are meant to be nervous
Mine had my case packed and in the boot of the car 2 months before final birth.
I had to be careful when watching TV that I didn't 'pull a face'.

He had me in the car and down to the maternity unit on two false alarms!
When I did finally go into labour proper, he had all on convincing them over the phone, before they would allow him to bring me in!

From my daughter-in-laws experience Wellington hospital deliveries are great.
My son could not get over how, after his firstborn arrived, he was finding parcels on the doorstep and folk, he'd never met, were bringing round complete meals for them.

Hey ' all of us' who have whinged about -cost of living/taxes etc.
money can't buy the Kiwi attitude and support network I've experienced.

I wish you love and all that you need for a wonderful experience!
jennie

oh well i guess i was optimistic with my "3 weeks tillour new kiwi", seems kiwi is bwing very stubborn and doesnt want to come out, its 9 days late now oh well, how is your prgnancy comming along robclubley? any news yet

Wishing you all the best on your new kiwi whenever he/she decides to make an appearance

Make sure you let us all know when they arrive! Will expect pics