Mumsnet Discussions - Due June 09: The final Countdown: RLT, BH, SPD, HB, EC, VBAC & no plans to TTC again!

More details from effie via naat

"Hello.
Just to let you know Rupert Edward made his way into the world at 2.23 this morning, weighing a healthy 7lb1oz- not bad for 36 weeks. Unfortunately he's in Scbu needing help with breathing, with nasal CPAP and possibly needing ventilation. He came out grunting and recessing. I've only held him for 5 mins and desparate to see and feed him.

I'm not making it public on fb, until tomorrow- when Imogen has told her school pals and pics will be up then too. Feel free to tell the other juners on MN.

Keep fingers crossed that Rupert will get better soon xxx"

So if anyone has any prayers to spare, send them effie and Rupert, okay?

BABIES HERE!!

Bigcar, Edward, born 28th May 2009, 3:30pm, 9lb 8 oz!!
Effie, Rupert Edward, Born 1st June 2009, 2:23am, 7lb 1oz!!

LADIES IN WAITING
SweetBroody - 29th May (27, 1st one)
Dorisisapinkdragon - 2nd June (32, dd1 3yrs DD2 1) dh guess 27th May me 30th *May
llynnnn - 2nd June PINK!(28, dd1 2yrs) my guess 4th June
Blueberrysorbet - 3rd June - cs 4th june(ds1)
Leaky - 4th June (39, ds1 5, ds2 2.5)
MrsMcJnr - DC2 (Pink!) 4th June (35 DS 13m)(my guess: 7 June)
Ineedmorechocolatenow - 5th June 2009 (31, ds 2) My guess - 2nd June
bunnymother - 5th June 2009 (34, 1st one!)
helpivegottogivebirth - 6th June (30, 1st one)
daisy5 - 6th June (42, dd) guess.Friday.28th.May
LittleSarah - 6th June (26, dd 4) dh guess: 4th June, my guess: 7th June.
DreamyDorrie - 7th June (30, dd 2)
June2009 - 7th June (32, 1st baby) DH guess 5th June, my guess 14th June.
Naat - 12th June (1st baby)
borriebear - 13th June (28 1st one!)
tibsy - 13th June
Loooouise - 14th June (1st baby)
dreamydowler - 16th June
ermintrude13 - 17th June (42, dd10 ds6)
chocciedooby - 17th June (38 ds1 5, ds2 4)*(My guess - June 18th)*
insywinsyspider - 18th June (28 ds1 3,ds2 18mo) my guess 21st June - dh would rather I had it next week hmm
silkcushion - 19th June (34, dd 17m)
lauraloo09 - due 20th June (1st child) 18th June (DH guess) 10th June (my guess)
snowwombat - 21st June (31, 1st child) 22nd June (my guess), 17th June(DH guess)
nemoandthefishes - 21st June (4th child, dd3]
StrawberrySam - 23rd June (27, first-timer)
Tee2072 - 26 June 2009 (40, 1st baby) 12th June (my guess) 13th June (DH guess)

Hopefully I've set up the new thread right with mrsmcjnr's suggestion link

oh laura, so sorry you feeling crap sad

. Can you ring a girl friend for a chat/cuppa? Maybe get out for a walk to help your head?
Hope your day gets better

congrats effie!

We need to get the new thread started. ermin I am afraid I am technologically challenged!Here's hoping someone comes along soon who knows what they are doing and starts the new thread!

Nighty night girls.Here's to another crap sleep.

ooh, YAY for Effie too :D

yey for effie and great to hear LO is doing well and fingers crossed he is out of intensive care soon thanks tee for telling us, kinda cheered my day up smile

For some strange reason for the past hour I have done nothing but cry feeling very lonely and isolated when DH is at work and think it is starting to get me down...also just want bubba to hurry up and arrive lol

Hope the rest of you lovely juners are having a good day x

Hooray!!! Congratulations Effie, splendid news. Two little boys!

Come on Doris, Llynnn, Blueberry, MrsmcJnr*, Ineed, Bunny, Help, Daisy and LittleS, it's your turn next!!

Oooh this is just too exciting for words now. I am distracting myself by pegging out all the tiny babygros and muslin squares, supervising my brother's A level revision and booking a pedicure.

Weird to think that June 2009 will probably be the most memorable and important month of my entire life [shock} !

Message from naat re effie

"Baby is fine but with some help for breathing, etc. Hoping he gets out of int care soon. Hope all Juners are OK. I'll try and log on later.
xx"

So that's baby number 2!!!

BABIES HERE!!

Bigcar, Edward, born 28th May 2009, 3:30pm, 9lb 8 oz!!
Effie, no details yet, just know its here!

LADIES IN WAITING
SweetBroody - 29th May (27, 1st one)
Dorisisapinkdragon - 2nd June (32, dd1 3yrs DD2 1) dh guess 27th May me 30th *May
llynnnn - 2nd June PINK!(28, dd1 2yrs) my guess 4th June
Blueberrysorbet - 3rd June - cs 4th june(ds1)
Leaky - 4th June (39, ds1 5, ds2 2.5)
MrsMcJnr - DC2 (Pink!) 4th June (35 DS 13m)(my guess: 7 June)
Ineedmorechocolatenow - 5th June 2009 (31, ds 2) My guess - 2nd June
bunnymother - 5th June 2009 (34, 1st one!)
helpivegottogivebirth - 6th June (30, 1st one)
daisy5 - 6th June (42, dd) guess.Friday.28th.May
LittleSarah - 6th June (26, dd 4) dh guess: 4th June, my guess: 7th June.
DreamyDorrie - 7th June (30, dd 2)
June2009 - 7th June (32, 1st baby) DH guess 5th June, my guess 14th June.
Naat - 12th June (1st baby)
borriebear - 13th June (28 1st one!)
tibsy - 13th June
Loooouise - 14th June (1st baby)
dreamydowler - 16th June
ermintrude13 - 17th June (42, dd10 ds6)
chocciedooby - 17th June (38 ds1 5, ds2 4)*(My guess - June 18th)*
insywinsyspider - 18th June (28 ds1 3,ds2 18mo) my guess 21st June - dh would rather I had it next week hmm
silkcushion - 19th June (34, dd 17m)
lauraloo09 - due 20th June (1st child) 18th June (DH guess) 10th June (my guess)
snowwombat - 21st June (31, 1st child) 22nd June (my guess), 17th June(DH guess)
nemoandthefishes - 21st June (4th child, dd3]
StrawberrySam - 23rd June (27, first-timer)
Tee2072 - 26 June 2009 (40, 1st baby) 12th June (my guess) 13th June (DH guess)

Was it MRsMc who came up with a good thread title? Something about: Day 280 and the housemates are getting restless: let the eviction procedure begin? grin

Can you start it MrsMc, I don't know how?

BABIES HERE!!

Bigcar, Edward, born 28th May 2009, 3:30pm, 9lb 8 oz!!

LADIES IN WAITING
SweetBroody - 29th May (27, 1st one)
Dorisisapinkdragon - 2nd June (32, dd1 3yrs DD2 1) dh guess 27th May me 30th *May
llynnnn - 2nd June PINK!(28, dd1 2yrs) my guess 4th June
Blueberrysorbet - 3rd June - cs 4th june(ds1)
Leaky - 4th June (39, ds1 5, ds2 2.5)
MrsMcJnr - DC2 (Pink!) 4th June (35 DS 13m)(my guess: 7 June)
Ineedmorechocolatenow - 5th June 2009 (31, ds 2) My guess - 2nd June
bunnymother - 5th June 2009 (34, 1st one!)
helpivegottogivebirth - 6th June (30, 1st one)
daisy5 - 6th June (42, dd) guess.Friday.28th.May
LittleSarah - 6th June (26, dd 4) dh guess: 4th June, my guess: 7th June.
DreamyDorrie - 7th June (30, dd 2)
June2009 - 7th June (32, 1st baby) DH guess 5th June, my guess 14th June.
Naat - 12th June (1st baby)
borriebear - 13th June (28 1st one!)
tibsy - 13th June
Loooouise - 14th June (1st baby)
dreamydowler - 16th June
ermintrude13 - 17th June (42, dd10 ds6)
chocciedooby - 17th June (38 ds1 5, ds2 4)*(My guess - June 18th)*
insywinsyspider - 18th June (28 ds1 3,ds2 18mo) my guess 21st June - dh would rather I had it next week hmm
silkcushion - 19th June (34, dd 17m)
lauraloo09 - due 20th June (1st child) 18th June (DH guess) 10th June (my guess)
snowwombat - 21st June (31, 1st child) 22nd June (my guess), 17th June(DH guess)
nemoandthefishes - 21st June (4th child, dd3]
StrawberrySam - 23rd June (27, first-timer)
Tee2072 - 26 June 2009 (40, 1st baby) 12th June (my guess) 13th June (DH guess)
effielou - 28th June (3rd baby, c-section early June)

Oh our first baby! Congrats bigcar and welcome to the world edward. Gorgeous name, hope you are resting and recovering from your birth experience.

Girls, i think we may need a new thread before any more june babies arrive! smile

It is moving so quickly!

Sorry, no southern hemisphere baby news yet, fairly constant BHs, a few contractions but nothing established and only 37+2! BP still high, so off to the midwife tomorrow.

The thread has moved so quickly,will have to go read the part about getting DHs to stop smoking. Mine has supposed to have been giving up for 37 weeks now! After a major barmy from me, he is trying very hard. My reasoning is that doing it once LO arrives is going to be waaay too hard.

silk so sorry for your shorts incident!you poor thing. I also share maternity wardrobe boredom.
ineed hope you avoided the rest of the furniture painting!
naat great the move went well, how is your new place?
bunny pleased about the baby name progress. We can only agree on ones we both don't like!!
tee so envy

of your heartburn free night- what was your secret?
dreamy love your 1/2hr time slots and duties, mind if i steal some of your ideas?
ermin Hope you had a good midwife appt?
june How lovely to have your BF for support/security detail!
littlesarah what about a microwavable wheat bag? They are great because they mould to you and you can get them in lots of sizes. We can't have hot water bottles at my hospital but wheat bags are ok.
hi to daisy, doris, lynn, insy, blueberry, louuise, mrsmc and I really hope I haven't forgotten anyone but very sorry and hi to all the other juners!
ps mrsmc glad things getting better at home for you and DH improved!

Right off to catch up on the last few days of the thread and find out DHs guess on the due date!!

BABIES HERE!!

Bigcar, Edward, born 28th May 2009, 3:30pm, 9lb 8 oz!!

LADIES IN WAITING
SweetBroody - 29th May (27, 1st one)
Dorisisapinkdragon - 2nd June (32, dd1 3yrs DD2 1) dh guess 27th May me 30th *May
llynnnn - 2nd June PINK!(28, dd1 2yrs) my guess 4th June
Blueberrysorbet - 3rd June - cs 4th june(ds1)
Leaky - 4th June (39, ds1 5, ds2 2.5)
MrsMcJnr - DC2 (Pink!) 4th June (35 DS 13m)(my guess: 7 June)
Ineedmorechocolatenow - 5th June 2009 (31, ds 2) My guess - 2nd June
bunnymother - 5th June 2009 (34, 1st one!)
helpivegottogivebirth - 6th June (30, 1st one)
daisy5 - 6th June (42, dd) guess.Friday.28th.May
LittleSarah - 6th June (26, dd 4) dh guess: 4th June, my guess: 7th June.
DreamyDorrie - 7th June (30, dd 2)
June2009 - 7th June (32, 1st baby) DH guess 5th June, my guess 14th June.
Naat - 12th June (1st baby)
borriebear - 13th June (28 1st one!)
tibsy - 13th June
Loooouise - 14th June (1st baby)
dreamydowler - 16th June
ermintrude13 - 17th June (42, dd10 ds6)
chocciedooby - 17th June (38 ds1 5, ds2 4)*(My guess - June 18th)*
insywinsyspider - 18th June (28 ds1 3,ds2 18mo) my guess 21st June - dh would rather I had it next week hmm
silkcushion - 19th June (34, dd 17m)
lauraloo09 - due 20th June (1st child) 18th June (DH guess) 10th June (my guess)
snowwombat - 21st June (31, 1st child)
nemoandthefishes - 21st June (4th child, dd3]
StrawberrySam - 23rd June (27, first-timer)
Tee2072 - 26 June 2009 (40, 1st baby) 12th June (my guess) 13th June (DH guess)
effielou - 28th June (3rd baby, c-section early June)

morning juners just checking in for morning register grin

still no baby here and now doesn't look like she'll be arriving soon as cramps have totally died down sad

will try and catch up at some point today just really tired and can't take any information in just now x

June - x posts

Real labour - the contractions are rhythmical and don't go away no matter what you do. Not necessarily more intense. I had contractions all day on the Tuesday before having dd on wednesday afternoon. So take some heart from those people who say I was in labour for 2 days - I was almost but day one was very manageable - I was very smug and thinking 'I can totally cope with this pain it's not bad at all'

Things changed about 5am Wednesday morning - then I understood intense. STill the whole thing was quite good really and you honestly can't remember a bloody thing about it afterwards as you've got a little baby to snuggle look after

morning all. I see there are few missing from this morning's registration. I wonder are they getting some much needed lie ins or pushing out bambinos?

dreamy - you can tell you're a seasoned professional at this new baby marlarkey. What a fantastic list grin

Choccie - glad to hear yr feeling good.

Ermin - ikwym about people offering to take children in the middle of the night. A couple of people have said that to us but when they think through the implications they simply can't do it. Nevermind - it's nice they want to help

Tee - hurrah for a decent night with no heartburn - hope you enjoy yr retail therapy

Bunny - right there with you on the maternity clothes problem (have even less to wear after the incident in the park) Think I might become housebound and wander about in knickers and a bra grin

June/Insy - think these emotional/hormonal worries strike us all. June - birth is easily forgotten and yr relatives will be irrelevant once you've got your own little family. Insy - you know you can cope with a little baby cos you've done it before. I'm comforting myself with the fact that I feel I'm due a baby that sleeps to make up for dd who has always been a rubbish sleeper - I'm applying pg logic to the situation and can't be persuaded otherwise smile

Hello all the other Juners - enjoy your days

Thanks dreamy I think a rota is a brilliant idea, I'll check the visiting hours at the birth centre today.

I realise that I may well change my mind and want to see people there or show off the new baby, plus if they come there they might not come to our house straight after so it would have its advantages.
What is driving me insane is that they are so inconsiderate, not asking me how I feel about it and just decide this is what they are going to do, making me feel like a "vessel" for their baby or something.

Not sure whether you meant sil sounds organised, that's made me laugh anyway. grin

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This is the girl who borrowed my car over a month ago for a day, got a fine, didn't tell me and still hasn't paid me back entirely for it.
She'll have no money to take dh for dinner or cook him anything as she has already spent this month's wages on clothes at the weekend, I am not kidding.) Furthermore she will be round ours asking for money for petrol to get to work and asking what we're eating and can she come cause there's no food "at home" (her parent's place). I could go on and on. I think I need therapy.

I have the perfect person for what you suggested though; my best friend is coming over to help out, she lives a couple of hours away but will be staying at her mums who lives close by for a few days after birth.
I asked her months ago to be my birth partner if needed (ie long labour) and help me fend off ils - if that's what I need.
I know her mum will cook something and she is just so accomodating.
So thanks for reminding me of that grin

<starts rota and emails it to bf>

As for sil/fil, well, dh is under instructions to switch his phone off once we're in labour. As some of you said, we'll just call/text when we're ready to have visitors.

On the baby front, lots of BH last night and this morning but no cramping or show or waters breaking. How do we know it's the real thing again? Just sort of more intense and regular bh?

doris Yes, I have written "no visitors" on my birth plan.
naat Glad your move is done, how is your new place?
daisy dh keeps bringing my gym ball in whatever room I am in to bounce on. I'm having pineapple for breakfast :D
littlesarah What a lovely dress :D and how cute is this baby!! Hope your ankle isn't too bad!
lynnn ther's a few with your name on fb, are you the one with the countryside background?
blueberry Not long to go for you now, how much earlier did they want to do the cs?? good luck with everything, we'll be thinking of you! How old is your ds? someone'll change it on the list. (not sure how you got a dd8 there.)
bigcar I hope you're recovering well.
Tee Is your pram all put together now? Did you have a good night's sleep? I've been taking gaviscon at night as well, doesn't sound as bad as yours though. hope you can get some of these magic tablets.
ermin impressed at your quick thinking in the toilet, was that a sign of things progressing at all?
bunny did you decide where you are having the baby in the end?
louiise hope you're enjoying cooked meals fr you

silk oh poor you with the wardrobe malfunction :S
mrsmc due date this week too, good luck!...mine's sunday! officially 39+1 now.

Gosh there's a few of us due this week...come on girls!!!

ermin - am in the same boat: wearing what still fits and am bored of what little that is. And can only assume everyone else is, too.

BTW ASOS is selling the Hot Milk Maternity Midnight Mystique bra reduced from £32.50 to £26.00 (+ delivery) and has some other maternity items reduced...

Morning all

Sorry family are still giving you hassle June. I agree with Bunny and dreamy that if people offer actual help then it's usually worth accepting - but also worth making clear what you mean ie. not just visiting and cooing smile

. eg. loads of people have said - Oh and do call us in the middle of the night if you want us to take the DC while you're in labour - so I've said - That's v kind thank you, but do you actually mean it and what are the parameters?
We're creating a list of where each/both kids can go to at any point of any day or night in the next few weeks. Gives DH something strategic to do; he'll prob create a spreadsheet wink

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In terms of family visits, this is the 8th grandchild for my parents and there's a bit of a tradition of the entire family swooping in v soon after the birth, bestowing gifts and cards on babe and new mum and then whooshing off again. Because it's mainly my sisters it's fine by me - and although we cater for them it's shop-bought pizza and salad so no big deal. But other people are held of until we feel we can cope with them - and any casseroles are gratefully received.

Daisy I was getting loads of cramps last night but they too came to nought, and I don't think 1st June is going to be it.

Insy I'm really trying to concentrate on positive thoughts about my home birth rather than allowing my mind to fret through all the 'what if...?' possibilities. I'm relying on the process taking over, which it has done before, and focussing on meeting the LO smile

Tee glad you had a good night and got some sleep!

bunny I'm wearing and washing the same few items that still fit round me and are suitable for hot weather. Everyone is going to become extremely bored of these clothes; I already am grin

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MW appt this afternoon - I actually remembered to wee in the bottle this morning smile

. Enjoy the sunshine Juners, and hope you don't swell up!

Huge Congratulations Bigcar!!!! Well done. Sorry to hear you had a rather traumatic birth but glad its all over for you. You can now get on enjoying your lovely new baby Edward

No-one else popped yet?!

This is only a quick check in as its DH's birthday today. He is getting a lay in bed so I have to entertain ds's for a while.

Had a fab BBQ with friends yesterday afternoon. The kids all played so well together. Dare I jinx myself, but am feeling better now than I have felt the entire prgy.

Have a good day Juners. Will catch up again later. xx

Morning ladies!!

Magical weather here, but no baby or real pre-labour signs. Am now convinced she will be late. Am def not pulling my weight on this thread grin

Dreamy - love your list of chores!! smile

That will sort the men from the boys, so to speak. Sorry you had a restless night - hopefully labour will start for you soon... smile

Have my 39 week antenatal appointment today, so will be interested to hear just how "engaged" she is and whether they have a crystal ball to let me know when I should expect her. wink

Glad to hear you slept well, Tee, and Daisy, hope your LO gets a move on! All of these symptoms, then nothing, it really does feel like when these babies will arrive is in the lap of the gods!

Hope all you other lovely Juners have great days!! ((waves))

PS Assume I am not the only one whose maternity wardrobe is being severely tested by this warm weather? smile

Good morning all.

Actually had a heartburn free night! No idea how that happened, but I feel very rested!

Hope everyone has as lovely weather as we are having here in Belfast. I am off to enjoy some of it and have some retail therapy!

I'll catch up later!

Morning all,

bigcar - Big congratulations to you honey. Edward is a lovely name. Sorry to hear the birth wasn't great but feel free to moan to us about it for a little therapy although am sure you have your hands full. Healthy size there smile

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My neighbour has lent me her birthing ball to bounce on, chilli chicken for lunch and ten cups of herbal tea today - I've decided the first day of June would be a nice day to have a baby, only problem is my pains have disappeared now [exhausted and fed up emoticon].

I have to head out to Quick Fit now as discovered rear brake pads are grim so will catch up properly later.

lol
d5

Morning everyone Didnt get much of a nights sleep was up until about 1am just felt restless and hot with the ocassional crampy pain and bit of mucous thrown in. Awake again at 5am to go to the loo and downstairs at 7am ironing uniforms.

Sorry to hear of all the stress your inlaws are causing you june Its difficult to know what to expect with your first and whilst it should be your choice be prepared for your feelings to change after baby is born and change again.
It can seem an awfuly long day in hospital and night and sometimes its nice to just have a couple of people you can talk to or hand baby over to whilst you go for a bath or shower for example or have a sleep for half an hour without worrying about baby.

I would draw up a list of "chores" for everyone your sil sounds a very organising sort of person perhaps you could make her in charge of seeing that everyone attends as on the list and carries out their chore. I would also write a list of rules and ask her to ensure they are carried out

for example

visiting hours FOR FATHER ONLY 11am until 3pm
NOONE else is to attend at these times its important we bond as a family unit

3:30 until 4:30 will be broken down into 2 half hour slots

day 1 3:30-4 grandparents a and b
chore have a nice selection of snacks and drinks for yourself and partner. Invite partner for tea or have cooked him a meal collect all baby washing and ask partner to drop his off to be done to.
4-4:30 grandparents c and d
chore bring in birth announcement cards for you to fill in magazines and fruit take a list from you of things you need bringing in or to have ready for when you arrive home sit with baby for half hour whilst you go for a shower and partner goes to get some fresh air or helps you in the shower

there is normally another visiting hour later in the evening around 6-30 until 7-30 I would only book one half hour slot in here leave the last half hour for you and partnerto spend alone before he goes home.
Explain the hospital only allows 2 visitors around the bed at any one time so its really important the rota is stuck to

As for sil sitting outside hospital I would leave her to it She will under no circumstances be allowed into the labour suite or be given any news without your permission. let dp tell her baby is born after you have made your phone calls to most important people ie before she makes those phone calls show her a photo but get him to tell her that other news such as weight etc will be announced on the announcement cards or at visiting slots by yourself.Keep her waiting lol

Once home I would do a similar rota only having two hours a day set aside for visitors who each have something to do
examples clean kitchen
hoover put load of washing in
do shopping and bring it
sit with baby whilst you have a bath
cook a meal etc

I would make it clear that whateve hours you choose are the only times you are allowing visitors as you will have the midwife each day also Explain they will have to be prepared to just muck in and not expect to be entertained especially if you are asleep or feeding.

If however you still feel uncomfortable then you need to firmly explain that you are having the first two days at home to yourself and then the rota will take effect after that.

Its hard I know as I have a huge family but you need to be firm

insy I've been down all day as well, after sil insisting on staying outside the hospital, we told fil we didnt want anyone at the hospital and what did he say? "well if they keep you for a couple of days I will want to come and see my granddaughter". Errr, didn't you hear what we just said?
This is just going to keep happening for the rest of my life isn't it. Really bringing me down. Ive tried to sleep it off bu I keep waking up thinking about it.

I wish I could go to france and have the baby there, maybe that's where these dreams about flying are coming from.

Trying not to think about actual labour too much, not done it before and although I've been to as many classes as were offered I'm not sure how much they they can really prepare you.
Focussing on the look of the two or three new mums I've seen at the birth centre and how deliriously happy they looked. :D

Insy - I am also having last minute nerves, inc re the actual labour. But trying not to think about it so I don't panic. At least you have done this a couple of times before and it went so well you are doing it again. Can you look at old baby photos of your LOs to remind yourself of how delicious they were? While also mentally lining people up to help (Tee's version of help is cooking and cleaning, not just wanting to snuggle your baby!)? If I was you I would take up every single offer of practical assistance to make it as easy on yourself as possible. Perhaps also get a cleaner for the first month, if possible? My two pence worth!

Evening ladies!

Quick post from me...

Bigcar - congratulations!! Am very happy for you and your family that little (?? grin

) Edward is here and you are both safe and sound! Fantastic news!!

Seems like no more babies, but as Ermin said - hopefully he "breaks the seal" and we all start to follow soon...

June - I agree w the other wise Juners - just tell SIL when you tell everyone else and explain that it was madness so you forgot.

Loouise - I hear you on the weight front, my friend, I certainly hear you!

Can't remember who said bloody Drs and commenting on size of my bump, but Loouise it may console you to know that I even have the medical profession astonished at the size of me. [wry smile]

Lynn - are you friends on FB w some Colemans from Sheffield? You aren't the only brunette w your name who has tousled hair on FB!

Like you, MrsMcJnr - am about to step up my efforts on luring LO out. Comfort is a feeling that I remember fondly and would like to rediscover. Ditto agile... Nice to hear you had a good time and that DS was angelic.

Naat - really glad to hear move went well and you looked after yourself. Despite temptation to pitch in. smile

Sounds like we all had good weekends. DH and I have finally agreed on some baby name options, so that's progress at least! Now we just need baby... I better go to bed - have to get up at 5am again for insomniafest wink

congratulations Bigcar and hello to little (ok not so little) Edward

Too tired to post much but off to looka t yr suggested piccies now.

Sweet dreams or productive labour wishes to one and all

Just checking in before bed... no baby dramas here. AAAGH! Sleep well people xx

adding my congrats to bigcar! beautiful nanme, if this ones a ds we'll be having an Edward too - hope you're both being pampered at home and enjoying the sunshine x

littlesarah think I saw hot water bottles in larger Boots the other day...

Hi to everyone else, feeling really hot and bothered and bit down but not sure why, had enough of everything at moment which is sad as I can't help thinking I should just be excited about lo making an appearance and all I can think about is what bloddy hard work it'll be... last minute nerves??

CONGRATULATIONS Bigcar and welcome to baby Edward, delighted for you and family smile

. Hopefully this first June birth will have the effect of a popped cork for the rest of the babies!

Oooh good idea Doris, although I'll be at home so luckily don't have to worry about hospital policy!

I'm also getting tempted by nipple stimulation... wink

LittleS nice to see you back and had a good weekend grin

If you can't find a hot water bottle (hospitals I've worked in generally have policies against them) the wheatgerm / lavender microwave bags may be a good alternative??

Louise- don't worry on the single girl no sex front dh has issues a dislike to preganant sex, visions of bashing the baby on the head grin

so I'm in a similar boat! You think he'd do the gentlemanly thing but between my snoring and the dd's night waking he's knackered and not enthusiatic, so RLT and nipple stim for me grin

Right really am going now

Night

Ooh Laura you missed me too! I. Am. Back. Did not dance baby out sadly, although did dance!

Ah Doris I didn't realise you've never gotten this far before, no wonder you're getting impatient. I was early last time and I can feel those itchy feet starting already.

Ineed - Poor you, still waiting!! Can you bump me on fb so I can look at your pic? I thought I knew who you were but now not so sure I am looking at the right page, so confusing with different names!

Naat - Glad the move went well and you are all enjoying the sun! I am loving it, and so hopeful there will be more of it.

June - Glad your AN class went good, they are helpful. I am reading this fab (very new age) book called Birthing from Within at the moment and although I don't have time to do much of what is suggested it is really interesting and inspiring. I have done some of the 'birth art' though; I have drawn 'Womb with a view' grin

and me pregnant! Was fun. Sorry about your cousin, that is a bit OTT isn't it? I guess some people are just desperate to be involved but don't quite realise they are pushing it.

Ermintrude - Thank you for that loverly story, pregnancy is a joy isn't it?! Sooner it's over the better!

Anyone have any ideas where to buy hot water bottles? I didn't use them in labour last time but have been reading birth stories where they seem to have helped but don't have any! Was in a big Sainsburys today and nothing!

OH! Can't believe I didn't say, went over on my ankle today! Bloody sore, only slightly bruised and swollen so hoping it will heal quickly. Last time I spent half of my last labour on my feet so would be rather annoying have to go through it with a bad ankle!

Hello to everyone else, hope all is well and happy!

Hoorah!! One baby safely here! Congratulations Bigcar, well done sweetheart and welcome to the world darling Edward!

Fantastic news!

I'm good thanks, Doris and MrsMc, up in Yorkshire now at the parental home, trying to tell myself that it really doesn't matter I've put on 18 kilos because soon I will meet darling firstborn smile

OK girls, let's start that June labour ball rolling. I've had my walk and pineapple and am to think naughty thoughts in the bath (as good as it gets for single gals who are 9 months pregnant) xxx

hi all

CONGRATULATIONS bigcar on the birth of Edward - gorgeous name - sorry to hear the birth wasnt a good experience but so pleased you have your healthy little boy grin

Laura - I also have a bit of sunburn on my neck!! i layered the cream on too, how does it still get through!!

Mrsmcjnr - pleased you enjoyed your party and you got to show off your ds and bump! at least you wont have to worry about a hangover tomorrow

Doris - I'm also due on Tuesday and wondering when this little one is going to appear!! i had dd at 38 weeks so didnt go through this looooong wait last time!

Blueberry - how exciting for your section on thursday. If I dont get chance to say again i hope everything goes well and you enjoy the first lovely cuddles with your little baby

June - i agree with the others, dont text your sil straight away! thats crazy to sit outside the hospital and will add more pressure on you and dh to be thinking of her and trying to keep her informed etc! theres no reason why she cant wait until you are ready with everyone else!!

Hi to everyone else, hope you are all well this evening

Meant to say I'm on facebook if anyone would like to add me, my full name is Lynn Downing and my profile pic is a rather dodgy one of me with dark windswept hair blush

woohoo congratulations Bigcar on your baby boy what a healthy weight. Hope you get lots of rest and cant wait to read all about him Keep posting here as there are lots of us experienced mums whose shoulders are very wide grin

Well we are all on our way now I wonder how many more babies will be born this week? I got my double pushchair today and its lovely grin

I feel like I will be ready by the end of this week having worked hard over the last few weeks to get what is normally a mad and messy house into some resemblance of an organised and tidy house. Hope everyone has a good night be it busy birthing babies or sleeping

YAY for bigcar and Edward!! So fantastic to have our first baby! Can't wait to hear more, although sorry it was so difficult!

Sorry I've not been around, Doris in particular nice to missed! No baby here!

As my big ball is now over I really wish it would come asap, like June all my wanting to wait til nearer the date is over. Apart from nausea - which I'm not sure means a thing - I have no signs. Plus baby was engaged and now my bump seems so high again I'm wondering if he/she has popped back out! (And I know, I know, second time babies don't necessarily engage until labour anyway...)

Anyway, ball was lovely! Rather strange being sober with everyone else drunk or on the way but still had a good time. Very posh; George Hotel MrsMcJnr!

Also, Naat, my political communication tutor was there and he said again my presentation was very good and that of all those she had seen his PR co-marker liked mine the best! A colleague of her's also came over to tell me that too, so I definitely think your fabulous husband is partially responsible for that!! (She only saw about 7 I think but still...)

Anyway, then on Saturday I went to see my cousin with her new arrival - Angus - so so cute and tiny!! Was lovely, and dd was so good with him, wanting lots of cuddles and kisses.

There are pictures of me and dh before the ball and dd and Angus on profile if you fancy a peek. The last one is totally adorable if I don't say so myself!

Then yesterday we saw dh's mum for lunch and I took dd to the park to let dh recover from hangover and today we had a friend's dd's birthday and last minute baby shopping! (Dh now at pub with his brother and best mate and almost forgot his phone!!!

Right, I have checked in a couple of times but I shall now try and catch up properly!

Yey on first baby congrats bigcar and a big welcome to the world for baby Edward, what a lovely name!

Well BIL didn't show up today but i strimmed the edges of the grass just need the bulk done then sat out for rest of day on patio it was great, a bit burnt tho sad

naat glad to hear move went well smile

mrsmcjnr glad party was good and you could catch up with friends you've not seen for a while smile

doris hope you relax and enjoy your book x
blueberry is your section on the 4th? god not long to go!
ineed no more development with you yet?

Hi to all the other lovely juners! I have been quite concerned that we've not heard from littlesarah since Friday maybe she danced the baby out grin

Yay

our first baby is here!! Congratulations to Bigcar and family and welcome to the world Edward grin

wow, what a whooper!! Bet he’s gorgeous! smile

sorry to hear that the labour wasn’t great but lovely to hear you are safely home with your baby grin

are you going to stay with us until a few more pop or start the post-natal thread?

Naat – so glad the move went well smile

hope you manage to jump on intermittently smile

June – sounds like you needed the rest hon. Weird dreams indeed! I can totally understand your annoyance over the call, my MIL and Mum have people texting them telling me to get a move on angry

I’ve not even hit my due date for god’s sake!! angry

Just let SIL and everyone else know when the baby arrives and just tell her it was all too much going on to let her know during the process wink

I agree that it is good to have practiced and to be aware of positions in advance. We did that last time round and I found it worthwhile.

Ineedmore – LOL just how much furniture is left??!! I’m 39+3 smile

eviction starts with passion on Weds.

Great to hear from you Loouise – how are things? smile

Party at my parents was good, they had friends there that I haven’t seen since my wedding day (nearly 3 years to the day) and they were very complimentary about my bump and about my DS and he was such an angel I was so proud of him grin

They were all very merry when we left, I suspect there’ll be some hangovers tomorrow! hmm

DH finally got a few jobs done today thank goodness smile

Congratulations Bigcar, and welcome to the world Edward!!!

Hope you're getting lots of pampering at home after your difficult time, come back and give us the full run down when you're ready ...

As for the early Juners (yes I fully admit to not pulling my weight with the expectations) I will be 40 wks on tues shock

I've never got this far before AND I REALLY DON'T LIKE IT!!!!!

Fortunately having had the first baby in Gib in August I do at least have a selection of outfits for the heat grin

Louise and Naat good to see you both back, still no LittleS am beginning to get a bit worried nothing since Fri and no updates from Effie so amybe more news due yet??? <<<ever hopeful>>>

June- sod the SIL this is the time you get to choose what (and who) you want around!!! Stick to your guns girl and stay shtum....It may be worth having a word with the mw when you do get to hospital, and state in NO uncertain terms that YOU DO NOT WANT ANY VISITORS n(better still document on birth plan), as there have been many threads on MN of delivery rooms being deluged by family as soon as the LO arrives! Oh and YOU and Your DH and the LO are the important ones in this not any extended family (their time will come).

Well been active all day trying to encourage LO and has a few more pre laboury type bits but jiust knackered now so going to settle down with my book.

Night ALL

(I'm exopecting great things when I log on in the morning!)

congrats bigcar, sounds a lovely healthy baby

june2009, your sil sounds a bit strange, does she plan to come into your house with you when you take home your new baby? personally i would just say no, its too soon and i don;t know how i will be after the birth, we will phone you and turn your phones off! her waiting outside hospital would really freak me out tbh hmm

its so nice when you get home to have some time justthe 3 of you, even if you do go straight to bed (to breastfeed/sleep!)

doc said my lo head was engaged and did i want to bring to bring the cs forward???
no, am too scared!
am itching like mad at night so they have done a blood test for colystosis(sp) as i had it at the last min last time.

am v keen to get more organised, have finished packing bags for hospital, wrapped presents from ds to baby/ baby tp ds, and am off to get ds vacc. done tomorrow-

have planned wed just me and ds1 having our last day together

dh will be at the restuarant til gone midnight, up early for the cs 4 June

YAY for bigcar!
Congrats on the baby Edward and thanks for starting the june babies :D Hopefully that'll have some kind of magic ballrolling effect grin

YAYAYAYAYA!!!!!!!! Congratulations bigcar!!! Happy Belated Birthday Edward!!!

Sorry it was a horrendous birth, but at least you have the prize your eye has been on!!

One down, ladies...how many to go? grin

BABIES HERE!!

Bigcar, Edward, born 28th May 2009, 3:30pm, 9lb 8 oz!!

LADIES IN WAITING
SweetBroody - 29th May (27, 1st one)
Dorisisapinkdragon - 2nd June (32, dd1 3yrs DD2 1) dh guess 27th May me 30th *May
llynnnn - 2nd June PINK!(28, dd1 2yrs) my guess 4th June
Blueberrysorbet - 3rd June (dd1 8)
Leaky - 4th June (39, ds1 5, ds2 2.5)
MrsMcJnr - DC2 (Pink!) 4th June (35 DS 13m)(my guess: 7 June)
Ineedmorechocolatenow - 5th June 2009 (31, ds 2) My guess - 2nd June
bunnymother - 5th June 2009 (34, 1st one!)
helpivegottogivebirth - 6th June (30, 1st one)
daisy5 - 6th June (42, dd) guess.Friday.28th.May
LittleSarah - 6th June (26, dd 4) dh guess: 4th June, my guess: 7th June.
DreamyDorrie - 7th June (30, dd 2)
June2009 - 7th June (32, 1st baby) DH guess 5th June, my guess 14th June.
Naat - 12th June (1st baby)
borriebear - 13th June (28 1st one!)
tibsy - 13th June
Loooouise - 14th June (1st baby)
dreamydowler - 16th June
ermintrude13 - 17th June (42, dd10 ds6)
chocciedooby - 17th June (38 ds1 5, ds2 4)*(My guess - June 18th)*
insywinsyspider - 18th June (28 ds1 3,ds2 18mo) my guess 21st June - dh would rather I had it next week hmm
silkcushion - 19th June (34, dd 17m)
lauraloo09 - due 20th June (1st child) 18th June (DH guess) 10th June (my guess)
snowwombat - 21st June (31, 1st child)
nemoandthefishes - 21st June (4th child, dd3]
StrawberrySam - 23rd June (27, first-timer)
Tee2072 - 26 June 2009 (40, 1st baby) 12th June (my guess) 13th June (DH guess)
effielou - 28th June (3rd baby, c-section early June)

Congratulations Bigcar! what fantastic news! Sorry to hear that it wasn't a pleasant experience, but I bet Edward more than makes up for it!!

Lots of love and hugs from the chocolate household xx

Evening all smile

Haven't had a chance to catch up yet as not long got home, just thought I'd let you know our news quickly grin

baby Edward born on Thursday afternoon, 3.30ish, 9lb 8 ozs and absolutely gorgeous. Bloody horrendous birth, section under ga but I couldn't give a toss right at this moment, all's well now and safe at home grin

Very happy mummy and baby grin

Will catch up when I get a chance! Sending everyone <<<labour inducing vibes>>>

waves to all smile

Girls! Am absolutely flabbergasted none of us has popped!
Ineed, Daisy, Effie and Laura, my money was on one of you guys!

Ermintrude, who'd have thought that spontaneous explusion from all sides could be so balletic? You must be an excellent multi-tasker.

Bugger, was going to reply to you all, but Mum's just called me for dinner...33 years of age and I'm back in the parental regime... back online later.

It's weird how people are desperate to know the minute you go into labour, isn't it June? I don't understand it myself. My best friend keeps texting to make sure that DH texts her when I go into labour...... errrr.... no! We'll have far more pressing concerns than making sure she's informed (namely getting DS sorted so we can focus on the birth). Don't get me wrong, we've been best friends for 20 years and I love her to death, but this time is for just DH, DS and me.... I would just not tell SIL when you go in and text her when you text everyone else.

Naat - Glad the move went well.

MrsMcJnr - Hope you enjoyed the party at your mum's

Bunny - I'm also 39+2 - surely one of us is going to pop soon....

ermintrude - sorry to hear about your sickness, tho' impressed with your speedy bathroom skills! wink

Laura - hope you're enjoying your new trimmed grass and garden.

Tee - Hope you sleep better tonight.

Doris - Yay for the show!!

choccie - your meal sounded lovely.
Lots of cramps today, but nothing spectacular happening...

Walked round town at a rate of 0.1 mile an hour today. One more coat of oil needed on the steamer chairs and then they're done for the summer... just the table and chairs to go, which I am NOT looking forward to.....!

Just had a BBQ with DH and DS (who's been in the paddling pool all afternoon - there's a cute pic on my Facebook page for those of you who have it).

Come on Juners, we need a baby. I need a baby so I don't have to paint that freakin' furniture! grin

Hey, just checking in!

I was hoping we'd go out today and finish buying baby stuff but I got up, had breakfast, tidied up and then got tired again so went back to sleep at 1pm and only just emerged. Being Sunday, all the shops will be closed by the time I have a shower etc, even if I "rushed" (haha!) I don't think I'd make it past the front door by 5pm...

Weird dreams last night, Dh had boobs that were leaking and he was saying "cool, I can breastfeed too!!". shock

I think I am worried that one of my nipples looks flat/inverted from time to time and has not leaked at all, whereas other one has leaked a tiny amount a few times.
I also dreamt that we'd booked a flight to the states and reaslied at the check in that being 39w pg now they wouldnt let me on and wouldnt refund the tickets, we were distraught. (Not the first time I dream about flying actually.)

Yesterday the phone rang at 10:30 pm and it was a (close) cousin of ours calling us at home cause sil had called her to see if she knew where we were, as she coudln't get through to us.
Our mobiles were on silent since the "active birth class" that afternoon.
Sil really wants to be the first to know the minute I go in labour, I can't think of a bad reason why she would want to do that so anyone else would probably think it's sweet but it's doing my head in.
Am I just mean to not want dh to call her? She says she doesn't want to come in the room, just wants to wait outside the hospital (but why?? what's the point? why is it important to her? I can't figure it out).
I've pictured us coming home with the baby, just the two of us.

It's the first baby in their family so I know it's important to them, first time they are uncle/aunties/grandad and I don't want to refuse them the right to see the baby or anything like that, I just want some space...
I don't know why I feel like that about them, if my aunties lived closer I would definitely welcome then in and not make a fuss of who comes when. (but they would not insist on being at the hospital and I know they would be helping with housework and food and not interfering with "advice" like sil and fil do).
Argh. Too much thinking for a sunday.
(Sorry for the self pitying post.)

We went to an active birth class yesterday and it was good, showing us positions for labour with gym ball, birthing stool, pool etc. nothing we hadn't done before but a week before the due date it was nice thing to do.
While there we saw a couple who we had AN classes with, they'd just had their baby :D
It was a girl and she was sooo cute, the parents looked elated!
Last week I was in no rush for the baby to come, now I can't wait :D

Hi lovely juners!!!!

I am in Leeds with DH and mum, showing her around under this lovely sun. For us it's heaven!!! I know that for you it's quite the opposite grin

I know that Tee and Ineed have updated you on the move and all smile

as we exchanged some FB messages.

I'm an absolute addict to my computer, I knew it already but I've realised it even more now grin

Anyway, everything went OK yesterday, the bloody man from the letting agency arrived almost 2hs late but well, all the guys started moving everything and leaving it ready so we finished it all at 12.30 as planned (some of our friends had to leave, which was why we were so worried about the delay!)

DH and mum were busy bees and yesterday finished tyding and cleaning eeeeeverything respectively grin

It was wonderful! But I was sooo tempted to do things! You cannot even imagine, but they were both very strict and didn't let me move. I ended up completely tired and achy anyway, I guess the normal stress and long day did that.

Well, I read some post from yesterday (could not read it all as the message was too heavy for my blackberry email grin

) but I got the gist of the day: NO BABIES YET!! grin

I'm glad you're all ok, despite the aches and pains, heartburn, swelling, etc, but well, these babies will come soon!!! (insert hopeful emoticon)

I'll try and log on later, but don't know if I'll be able to. they're rushing me here, they want to continue sightseeing hahaha

Lots of hugs!! Let me know if any babies come!!! I'll bug Tee tonight for another copy paste email grin

(((waves)))

Multi tasking here smile

drying my nail varnish whilst checking for babies wink

off to the party at my Mum’s soon. The joys.

DS was up at 7am again sad

and guess who was up with him alone keeping him quiet until 10.30 whilst DH and MIL slept? angry

do heavily pregnant women get no rights??

Tee – poor you with the heartburn, nasty! Great idea to keep Naat in touch. Can I borrow your DH please?

Bunnymother – your day yesterday sounded lovely smile

Daisy – that’s our theory, late to bed late to get up but DS has other ideas at the mo! sad

Breathing featured quite heavily in the AN classes here actually but then again so did epidurals, in fact that was all that featured, there isn’t any gas and air here and I think pethadine is rare too. Poor you feeling so rotten. I hope the baby hurries up so you feel better. I’m not hung up on dates but I sort of wanted a May baby because I love Emeralds and that would have been her birth stone (and I might have got one in her honour one day!), June’s birthstone is a pearl. LOL at the oiling grin

Ineedmore – still hanging on? hmm

watch where you put that oil! wink

Choccie – I need my sleep too, I was up at 1.30am with DS back to sleep at 2.30am, up with my bladder at 4.30am and back to sleep at 5ish and up with DS at 7am sad

Hey there silkcushion smile

hello Dreamy smile

hi llynnnn smile

Doris – yay for a show! grin

Laura – sorry to hear you are still uncomfy sad

Ermintrude – LOL at your exploits this morning!! So glad I have a bidet opposite my loo it has been so handy for such moments grin

Come on babies…………….!!

Right, well for the sake of you mid-late Juners, and only for your sakes wink

, am going to waddle off in search of nursing bras with high hopes that this will result in some kind of pre-labour symptoms. At 39+2 I am definitely letting the side down! grin

Ermin - you poor thing re bathroom time, dreadful. The indignities do just keep on piling up on us poor pregnant ladies, don't they??

Laura - your LO is definitely playing games with you! smile

Daisy - et tu, Daisy? smile

Ineed - and you, also? These naughty little babies foxing you and pretending they are on their way... smile

Wishing all you other lovely Juners a fantastic day!

morning all just a quick check-in, no baby here yet either! although i did have quite a few crampy pains in my lower back and bump last night, i felt wierd in myself too and really thought something would happen in the night but NO!! feel fine again today!!

Come on little June babies, it is June tomorrow you know!! grin

ermintrude - sorry to hear about your awful incident today, bless you, hope you are feeling ok now?

dreamy - yikes another month of pg, i hope not for your sake!! doesnt sound like fun especially if this weather stays!

Tee - sorry about your heartburn sounds nasty, good on your dh though, bless him! is he nesting on your behalf!

Silk - sorry but i did lol at your incident yesterday, bless you! mustve been awful and so blush

Now listen here you early Juners, the fact that none of you has dropped yet is really putting the pressure on us mid-late girls. wink

. I'm only 37.5 wks and feel like I've let the side down by not producing grin

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silk lol @ your shorts grin

. Sorry, but you described it too well!

I oiled our outdoor furniture yesterday Ineed but just got backache sad

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Maybe daisy's fanny-oiling idea is a better one smile

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Tee I have one word to say to you: RANITIDINE. One 300mg tab per night and heartburn hasn't woken me once. My bladder has, but getting back to sleep is easier if you've not got acid. I still use Gaviscon after meals in the daytime but RANITIDINE has transformed those horrible acidy nights.
Hurrah for your nesting DH, send him round!

Doris our DS has always been a 6.30 riser and in the week that's fine but I do wish he's learn to lie in. His 11 yr old sis can sleep for England, just like her mother.
Hope your DD's Abs are the right ones this time!

Bunny bloomin' doctors! They don't spend that long on obs and gynae unless they specialise, but they do like to sound like the experts. Size of bump is to do with lots of things other than size of baby - including the size of you and your frame. My bumps have been the same size with a 2lb difference between babies - I carry a LOT of fluid in there, hence DH buying 4 giant decorator's plastic sheets and some gaffer tape to protect the bedroom floor grin

. A towel just won't do it...

Dreamy I too could theoretically be pregnant until July - what a terrible thought! Must buy more pineapple...

Naat hope you're settling into new place nicely.

Bigcar and Effie thinking of you and hoping to hear news soon.

Hello mrsMc, Choccie, lauraloo and all of the gang.

A quick TMI to finish: after breakfast I went to the loo for a poo during which I had a huge vomiting urge. No receptacle to hand, so I grabbed a wodge of bogroll and turned round to throw bran flakes up in the toilet, whilst holding contents of my bowel in said paper. Then dettoxed toilet one-handed, threw 'full' toilet paper in loo, turned back round and finished bowel movement. I tell you, it was poetry in motion hmm

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Soooo glad this will be my final pregnancy smile

morning all just checking in unfortunately no baby here at moment but a very uncomfortable night with more tightenings and cramps, just wish they would become regular - maybe some gardening today will push baby along [wishful thinking emoticon]

ineed & daisy thought one of you would have had baby by now, seems like the June babies are very comfy where they are at moment - sending positive vibes to everyone who has had a show and experiencing pre-labour pains smile

tee sorry to hear you were up again thro the night hopefully your pod person will do some more housework for you today to allow you to rest grin

BIl is coming over to cut the grass today (thank god looks like a forest) so i'll just potter about doing light gardening like i did yesterday...or just sit on my patio furniture with laptop keeping up with any progress with you guys smile

Morning Ladies Glad to hear everyone is just about coping with this heatwave which looks like its here for at least another week. Sent my dp to get a large pool friday and spent most of yesterday with my feet dangling in it. Bless him hes had a long drive to Birmingham today to pick up my double pushchair. Ive abandoned roast dinner today in favour of a chicken salad. I too have acquired a really good fan which I now couldnt be without. Ive been getting some really strong braxton hicks on and off since tuesday of last week and had a show friday night but not much else has happened. Im hoping to last another week yet. Bought my daughters balloons for her party next week and have booked the following day at gullivers so Im thinking 8th or 9th I will be ready to have baby and chill grin

I keep hoping to hear news of babys on here but then its not officially June until tomorrow How quickly did that come round. I went two weeks overdue and had to be induced last time and am desperately hoping that wont happen again this time as that would potentially mean another whole month of being pregnant shock

Well I hope everyone has a nice Sunday I will check in again later

Good morning ladies!

Sill no babies? [pout emoticon]

I woke up at 9:15ish to find DH had:

1. put in a load of wash
2. was washing the front window!

I think he was replaced with a pod person over night. I shall hunt for the pod later. grin

doris glad to hear of show. Could still be weeks?!?! shock

bunny thanks for the tip, re H&M nursing bras. I will have to do that this week!

Hi everyone else! Let's get some babies going!!

Hi all,

Still here too. Although on the postive front had a show last night (not nice bleurghhh didn't have that the last couple of times) only a small amount, then a bit more this morning and another bit just now!!

But looking at one of the pregnacy threads it could still be weeks before this LO appears shock

No BH's to speak of, so I am going to go out for a gentle stroll around a car boot sale this morning, to try and encourage things along.

DH and I have both failed on the guess the date game (we weren't overeager really!)

PMSL at oiling the fanjo right now I think I'm prepared to start trying anything. Dsis has a number for a reflexologist rumoured to tempt babies out so if nothing by tomorrow I'll be giving her a call!

Hope you all have lovely days (apart from warwickshire!! grin

)

morning all no new baby in the Silk household. Dd is running round and round in circles with dh trying to catch her for a nappy change.

Got to go dd just ran in asking for me to read her a book

Good Morning

"oiling my fanny" - lol at 8am.

Still no baby news?

We had a lovely evening last night. DH and I went out for a super chinese and ate out on the terrace in the sun. It really was lovely but we were home by 9.30pm as I was so tired and swollen. DS1 was still awake which was a bit of a nuisance considering he had been up since 7am. Anyway, it wasn't long before he dropped off to sleep and then we watched Britains Got Talent!

DS1 wakes at 7am at the weekends due to the excitement of having daddy home for the day

This is really sweet but quite tiring as he also doesn't sleep until 9.30pm. I truly don't know where he gets his energy from. I am up with him this morning and he is wired already. I have struggled to open my eyes. DH is up in bed having a rest. Silly me said he could have a rest this morning as I had a rest yesterday but its his birthday tomorrow so he will want another one. I know I sound so mean about this but I struggle to get through the day if I don't get 8 hours sleep. I got about 6 last night.

It's going to be hard to deal with sleep deprivation once baba is here.

Daisy - DH is ok. We all had quite a lazy day yesterday although today will be a different matter as the house is a pig sty and we have friends coming over for bbq this afternoon. I'm going to have to don my bossy hat again!

Naat - so pleased to hear your move went well and you didn't lift a finger.

Silk - Please forgive me but your story in the park made me lol. I am sure it was very embarressing at the time but glad you can see the funny side of it all now.

PMSL!! 'Oiling my fanny'.... now there's an idea!....... wink

X-Posts daisy - Enjoy your paddling pool... we got DS's out yesterday and he had a whale of a time in it...

Forgot to say Hi to Naat and hope that you're back on here soon.

Oh, and how freakin' frustrating is it having nothing to wear in this heat? All my stuff is for cooler weather as I didn't think I'D STILL BE PREGNANT WHEN IT WAS BOILING HOT.... AAGH!!

And breathe.... wink

cross posting Ineed - so no babies for either of us [muttley muttering emoticon]. all the best with your oiling. I wonder if oiling my fanny might help!!!

Checking in - Still no babies? You know it'll be like buses and 5 will come along on the same day! Bigcar will definitely have had her baby by now, so at least there's one Juner LO in the world at the mo.

Cramps this morning and back ache, but very quiet overnight and I actually slept okay (a miracle). I certainly won't be telling the consultant that on Tuesday, I'll be telling him that I can't sleep at all and I NEED THIS BABY OUT NOW!

Effie - Hope you're okay and the hospital is not too hot. Thinking of you x

bunny - your day yesterday sounded amazing! Nothing like pub lunch in lovely garden and ice-creams in the sun.... bliss! I miss living in London sometimes as there is nothing quite like the parks on a sunny day. Hope you enjoyed your dinner.

Tee - Sorry to hear about your horrible heartburn. Mine was raging last night too. Scan back through the thread and ermintrude recommended some tablets to me that you take. Mine had calmed down (before last night) so I hadn't got round to seeing the GP to beg ask for some. Hope it's not too bad tonight....

Laura - Come on.. one of us two has to pop today! I'm feeling all the same symptoms as you. Good vibes coming your way from the chocolate household...

Doris - Hope your DD's new ABs work.

ermintrude - I agree with the 'guess the baby weight' comment. DS was born at 37 weeks and was 7lb 8oz, so quite nice and compact. However, his head circumference was large.... sad

(2nd degree tears and episiotomy). DS still has a large head and has to wear hats for 5-6 year olds and he's only 2! You can imagine the joy I felt as all the sonographers have commented on this LO's large head..... I guess it's a family trait!

Right, come on girls, let's get these babies out. I'm going to pop into town this morning and then re-oil my steamer chairs for the garden ready for the lounging around in the sunshine (?) I'm going to be doing over the over the next few weeks.... Lots of activity to get this little boy into the world.

Much love xx

Ineed - I was really pinning my hopes on you this morning....convinced you had your baby last night (maybe you have?).

oh silk - how excruciating....oooo dear...my oldest maternity trousers split the other day but in the privacy of my garden. You really needed a personal helicopter to come and rescue you....or the Thunderbirds or something. Any sympathetic looks?

bunny - your day sounds perfect. So glad you could enjoy the sunshine. tee hee at shrinking the hats. It is amazing what your body does though, it just stretches and then pings back. Very wise with the 2 month embargo, I had to say 'no' to my parents flying over after dd's birth. I felt so awful, but knew I couldn't look after three needy ones at the same time as cooking and cleaning for dp - they would have needed to stay at least a month to make it worthwhile. I was so relieved I did, I would have had a breakdown. I flew home for a visit when dd was 4.5 months and realised my Dad really wasn't well and had to set things in motion so he could get help. He was soon after was diagnosed with Alziemhers, so it would have been of truly nightmare proportions if they had tried to travel over here. It was hard enough dealing with it while at home. Shame I didn't start having babies 10 years ago, when everyone was more sprightly and capable. It makes me sad sometimes.

mrsmcjnr doris & insy - we live by Mediterranean timings too. DD goes to bed any time between 7.30 and 8.00 during the week, and wakes at about 7.30 - 8am. At weekends and holidays - it's more like 9am - 9pm. Basically, it suits us well and she has always been quite flexible and likes staying up. That way, dh gets to spend almost an hour with her in the evening - as he usually gets home around 7pm if he's not out and we get to have a cuddle in bed in the morning before he goes to work - he leaves around 8.30am. I like them seeing as much of each other as possible as it makes his day, and she gets to see more of her dad. On holidays she sleeps till 9am, and so I get to have something of a sleep in.

I am terrified that this child will be a 6am riser!!!!!

mrsmcjnr - I didn't realise that Americans are so big on pain relief. I did the whole NCT thing last time, and so this time just popped along to a couple of the NHS classes to refresh my memory. They were fine, but what astonished me is that they did not mention the word 'breathing' once. Not once. When I was told I couldn't have an epidural when in agonising pain (too late), I was ordered to get my breathing right and in 5 minutes I was back under control, focusing on my dp's face like my life depended on it and breathing very deeply, but it worked.

laura & Ineed - so none of us have moved from the 'transit lounge' yet. I really wanted to catch this flight yesterday or Friday, but now i am fed up.

naat - yah, you have moved house and the baby didn't make an unexpected early arrival. That must be a relief. I guess you are still unpacking for the next few days, but your mum is still there isn't she?

tee - poor you honey. Twice yesterday food and acid came all the way up into my mouth, which is just revolting, but I have got off a little lighter than last time. You must be really suffering. It really puts you off eating doesn't it!

ermintrude - so right about heads and weights. Mine was just 7.10oz (very average) but had a big head, but still popped out like a champagne cork. My cousin's baby was estimated at 7oz but was actually 9.9oz but the head was the same size as my dd - so all in all, it doesn't mean a lot.

choccie - how is dh being this weekend? A bit more 'involved'? I think I might have to get the paddling pool out too today - set to be another gorgeous one.

Aside from early morning and later in the evening I spent a lot of the day dozing in the coolest room in the house with a big headache and cramps wishing the baby would come. I tried being really energetic on Friday and that didn't work, and neither did yesterday's lazy day, so i give up!!! I really had my heart on this being a May baby (my grandmother who recently died was called May), but do you find you have favourite days you would like it to be born on, and other days you don't like so much? I like 26, 28, 29 and 30 but not crazy about 27 or 31, and I like 1, 2, 3, 4, 5 and 6 but not crazy about 7 or 9. The 1st June sounds a nice day for a baby to be born - first day of summer smile

Morning ladies!!

Still no babies!

Ermintrude - God bless you and your wise words! Will be looking intently at our baby hats today! Once I have shrunk them in the dryer... wink

Silk - was going to post w how impressive your charity collecting was and how nice your adorable DD had her dad to hand, but then I saw your later post!! Oh, you poor thing!!! sad

Although I did also shake w laughter because you wrote in such a witty way, my apologies. Love your DH's observations re MN!! smile

. My DH is now completely used to my conversation peppered with "Well, the Mumsnetters say..." and "according to MN..." Hope you are feeling better now!
It does feel like we are heaped with one indignity after another at this stage, doesn't it?

Daisy - DH and I are also doing a "quick and dirty" will, inc references to guardianship, too. Shudder to think how things could turn out without one...

MrsMcJnr - how gorgeous is your DS?! I am v hopeful that I could achieve 8:30am starts w my LO (obv not straight away...) Great new thread name! smile

Insy - your plans for today sound fab! Pretty perfect for we v heavily pregnant ladies! grin

Insy and June - I have been told our LO will be average (ie she is estimated at 50th percentile), but my sister's boyf is a dr and he saw me and queried how I could have an avg baby w such a big bump! shock

ermin and insy sounds like you are right - its all a big game of guesstimate! Besides which, she will be whatever size she is. As well as being perfect grin

Laura - oh you poor possum - hope something happens soon!!

Ineed - love your v comprehensive approach to bringing the baby on!! DH is delighted to think how often I will be calling on him to perform his husbandly duties to assist in luring LO out! smile

Tee - your heartburn is vicious - my sympathies!!

I am awake as was too uncomfortable and had stressy dreams, too. Although had brilliant day yesterday - DH and I took a very long (and slow) walk around Hyde Park, enjoying the sun. Nothing like ice creams in the sun! Then a nice pub lunch in a beer garden, home for a rest where a girlfriend dropped around to say hello bringing delish cupcakes. Then we went out for dinner w my sister and some friends - my perfect day!! [smmile] smile

Now conscious that each time we see people/do things it could be the last pre-baby.

BTW H&M do what look like v nice, foxy nursing bras at only £13 each!! Lace and underwire - I am on the case!!

Hi all

Up in the middle of the night again with deadly heartburn. Guess I'd better ring GP on Monday and see if I can get something stronger than Gaviscon. Doesn't seem to matter what I eat, either.

I forgot to say that naat also had me copy and paste today's messages into an email so that she can keep up! It didn't quite work the way we had hoped it would, but she got the gist!!

Doris & Insy - I know 8am sounds late by British standards, my sister's boys get up at 6am but they go to bed at 6pm and my DS goes to bed between 8 and 9pm because it is still so hot here (and getting hotter) that's why I expect him to sleep later.

Have a good night ladies smile

Checking in for baby news before bed. Cramps here, but nothing more exciting than that. Had a curry, pineapple, been bouncing on the birthing ball, pumping with the breast pump and about to go and see if a quickie with DH might shift things on.....

Sorry to hear about your trauma silk - I'd have been mortified!

Happy sleep to all xx

aaaaggggghhhh so unconfortable I dont have the memory to catch up with everyone! Belly feels dead tight and feel like baby is going to pop out everytime i bend over why oh why wont this baby just arrive!!!!

silk poor you after what happened to you in the park I would have just sat t here and cried blush

tee yey on packing your bag hope you sat with your feet up, and thanks for the update on naat

Think thats all i can remember sorry everyone

Hi all,

I'm just going with what I can remember so apologies in advance for anything I can't! wink

Tee- thanks for the message from Naat glad to hear that she was listening smile

Insy and MrsMc- I'm with insy on the envy

we too have 0630 starts (that's dh's normal time to get up, and sadly the dd's don't differentiate weekdays from the weekend hmm

silk- sorry but I just could stop myself grin

with your very visual description, bless you.... think I really would have cried! blush

choci- hope you had a lovely afternoon, I can't wait for the parties where I just drop and collect dd1 is still 3 so wants mummy there (maybe she thinks I love it as much as she does hmm

)

Right that's all my poor little brain can remember (or scan up the thread). Had a positive day today - sent dh food shopping with the dd's and I went and did loads of odd job shopping paint and paint brushes for the house blah blah blah....

Had an hour or so rest then tidied the house, and now done 3 loads of washing and put it out on the line ready for tomorrow!

Oh and had spicy tea, I am sooooo wanting this baby out!

Forgot had to take dd2 back to see the (CF) team yesterday, made appt at 0900 for 1000 with only me dressed, a 25 minute journey to the hospital and a detour via my mums to drop off dd1 !!!!! Managed to get there 5 minutes late and was VVV proud of myself (had a few BH's fast walking from the car park to the lifts tho' grin

(oh and dd2 is now on more different AB's, but fingers crossed these will be the ones that work!)

Right am going to have an early night with hypnobirthing cd and pray for babies.

Wonder if Littles danced to hard last night and had her LO grin

ermin dh’s bday is a week before ds1’s and dh doesn’t like it, this baby is due week before my birthday so I’ll have ‘shared’ bdays too now smile

still wishing for rain here (only where I live though! So if you’re not in Warwickshire my rain dancing shouldn’t affect you grin

)

naat just catching up with the SIL news shock

at how rude she can be and to make you feel like that – do you think she knows how much she’s upset you? Sounds like she’s completely oblivious, which makes sense seeing as she’s not go children, sounds like a big tantrum look at me moment from someone who’s a little scared of losing the family limelight…

mrsmcj I watched ER last night – dh didn’t want me too when it said at beginning scences of distressing childbirth, it really scared me (and a cried at most of it, not a good time to watch people dying!) like the new thread title too! And envy

at ds being up at 8.30am (or even 7am) my two are up at 6.30am full of beans

june scans and guessing on baby size is just that, don’t worry baby might just be long, they told be ds1 would definitely be 9lb… he was 7lb 3oz and MW was surprised

tee well done on bag – I moved mine from car on Thursday as game on for HB smile

silk hope you got those feet up – I need to get out to sell raffle tickets for our village fete but bottled it due to weather!

Bought a fan from focus today – absolute bliss, I had a nap at lunchtime due to weather and felt quite sick when I woke up, so planning to spend tomorrow with my feet in boys paddling pool in shade smile

Silkcushion – poor you, suffering on your feet like that, still a very worthy cause smile

DS loved the seafront grin

he ran along arms out yelling and I think his happiness was infectious, everyone we saw smiled at him. Hopefully he’ll sleep a bit longer tomorrow his usual 8.30am alarm call has been 7am all week sad

LOL at your “moment” sorry hon, oh dear, you couldn’t have staged that better though grin

(now being yelled at by MIL and DH for laughing out loud angry

)

Choccie – we do have air con but it’s my bug bear and I hate it. I much prefer fans and will no doubt have a fight on my hands with DH when it gets really hot as I don’t want the baby to have to sleep in air con. Sorry to hear your sons are under the weather sad

Tee – thanks for the update on Naat smile

Choccie sorry to hear about yr boys being ill. Hope the ice pop was nice

Tee - delighted Naat didn't do anything. Just enjoy the sunshine and take my advice don't bother trying to walk

Had a excrutiatingly embarassing thing happen this afternoon. After the salady lunch in the garden dh says sod it to the extra work he's meant to do - let's go out. We go to a counrty park with a fab play area for children and take dd's push along bike. Realised about 30 mins in that I was wilting in the heat. dh had to do all the running after dd as she rushed off in every direction. As it was so hot I couldn't bare to wear my maternity trousers so put on non maternity knee length shorts and my bump band. It meant the shorts weren't really pulled up properly - crotch hanging a bit low

We're walking along in the sunshine passed loads of families having picnics etc when I feel a bit faint. I tell dh I've got to sit on the grass for a moment. Unable to gracefully lower my elephant physique to the floor I sort of flop down and as I do my shorts literally rip apart. From the crotch to the knee seam down both legs shock

I was sitting there 9 months pg with my knickers and lower belly and thighs in full display!!!!

My reaction - trying not to cry

DH's reaction - crying with laughter angry

He said I bet you tell mn and they'll say you should divorce me hmm

We were a 20 minute waddle away from the car and couldn't bring it any closer. Dh offered me his tshirt but cos of the bump it wasn't any longer than mine. Oh the shame as I passed everyone on the way back to the car.

Now I'm home, have my very swollen legs and feet up again and feel a bit better I can see the funny side of it. grin

naat sent me a message on Facebook. All moved in, she didn't lift a finger!

Gosh is gorgeous out. If I wasn't such a lazy sod I'd go take a walk or something!

Silkcushion - get those feet up girl

You are so good to go and collect the envelopes. Enjoy your rest and salady lunch.

Mrsmc - Do you have air con over there? I do hope so for your sake. It is really hot here today let alone in Spain.
Enjoy your walk and BBQ. Sounds lovely.

Ermin - lol about the fanny

You are so right about the circumference of the head being the important thing. And yes the doctors do get the weight estimates wrong. It's just too difficult to be accurate.

Well I have just dropped DS1 off to a birthday party until 3pm and DS2 is cuddling up with dh on the sofa. They are both feeling a bit unwell (colds) so I am off out into the garden for some feet up time with an ice pop

x posts MrsM - love the new title - let's just hope the babies are listening grin

Collecting my Marie Curie cancer charity envelopes hasn't gone according to plan sad

. Firstly my super cute toddler (in a pretty dress) burst into tears when three houses in someone said hello to her. Not like dd at all - she was hot and tired so DH took her home and put her down for a sleep.

Then he set to work on his laptop and I volunteered to carrying on waddling collecting down the rest of the road. Have managed to time it with not only the hottest day of the year so far but the hottest time of day!!!

Got back 5 minutes ago - have done quite well from the houses where people were home but my feet have swollen to double their normal size shock

I've only been gone 90 minutes. Met lots of nice neighbours I didn't know before and had lots of chats with other mummies all of whom thought I was mad/brave to be out in this heat.

Right, resting with my feet up til dd wakes and we can have salady lunch in the garden

see you later

Just a quickie to check for babies smile

……

I’ve had some funny pains in the front of my legs that have made me wonder if anything might happen soon. It’s hot as hell here today thank god I won’t be pregnant in August!

Tee – woke up in the middle of the night and realised that I had forgotten to wash the “rigging” for the Amby shock

it is now washed and on the line, thank you for reminding me smile

yay you are packed!!!

Laura – poor you sad

you are getting the whole host of pregnancy nasties aren’t you? You shouldn’t be going into town if you don’t feel like it, sounds exhausting!

Silkcushion – what a nice person you are doing that when heavily pregnant, puts me to shame. We have changed our plan slightly; we are going to have a BBQ when we get home from the walk instead of the Italian and save our money to spend on our anniversary (or in the hospital canteen if the baby decides to come that day!)

Hey June smile

try not to think negative thoughts like that about the birth, go and get a tiny newborn hat and see just how small that is or take the measurements from the scan (remembering that they are rough) and show yourself just how little that is, it’ll surprise you smile

. In my hypnobirthing we visualise our cervix being like a roll necked jumper, gently coming down over the baby to bring it into the world smile

or some methods chant “I am as wide as a canyon” if you think that will work better grin

scans can be up to 500g out which is quite a bit when you think of how little a baby actually weighs. Remember your body has created this baby for you, it is highly unlikely that it would make a baby that doesn’t fit you perfectly smile

never underestimate the power of positive thought! smile

I second all that Ermintrude says smile

hello Ermintrude smile

hey Doris

Ineedmore – hoping things happen for you, I have to say; your sequence of events is exactly the same as when I had DS and I had him the day after the first show.

Daisy – I agree with you about people being so desperate to meet the baby, why? They are hardly gorgeous new born are they?! Re ER (and Tee can shout at me if I am wrong) and American birth programmes in general, they tend to be very medicalised and dramatic, I watched a lot of “Extreme Births” before I had DS (silly me) and scared myself half to death. They were giving women at full term amnios when they came into hospital in labour to see if the baby’s lungs were mature enough? And they were treating women who didn’t want pain relief as freaks. Really hope you feel better soon smile

Naat – poor you on the bad night, I was up between 3-6 and then shattered when DS woke at 7 sad

happy moving! smile

do you have to tell SIL where you’ve moved to? wink

Thanks Bunnymother for your nice words smile

let’s hope we get that romantic dinner!
Llynnnn – enjoy the peace smile

Choccie – have a lovely weekend smile

It is truly amazing that tomorrow is the last day of May and that none of the June babies (well maybe apart from Bigcar’s maybe) have arrived before! We are obviously too comfy for them. Idea for new thread title “ Due in June 2009 – let the eviction process begin!” smile

June just a quickie to remind you that 'guess the baby's weight' is a game played by sonographers that often has the same accuracy as the 'guess the weight of the cake' at the average village fair. And that thinking in too much detail about the miracle that is birth sometimes doesn't help - let's face it, it's hard to imagine even the tiniest baby coming out of one's fanny grin

. Even if it is 9lb, it's more to do with head circumference than anything else - and my 9lb 7oz DS felt just the same as his 7lb 8oz sister, born 4 yrs earlier. You may well be amazed at just how stretchy you are down there hmm

. Try not to worry x

Just had a very quick scan througth your posts ladies.

Naat - So sorry to hear about the e mail you got from SIL. As everyone else has said, ignore the silly cow. She doesn't know what you are your dh are going through, hasn't a clue about having a baby and how special this time really is. Ignore, ignore, ignore. Families always stir things up, especially around the time of a 1st born.You are in control of the situation and thats that. As someone else said, if she wants to help, hand her the duster and vacuum cleaner

Oh and the ironing, toilet cleaning materials, a few cook books and ingredients....the list is endless . grin

Laura - Is it you that said you have piles? Anusol is great. Get the cream and the suppositories. The suppositories help the heal you inside. Let me know if it gets worse. I am an expert on the pain and discomfort that these things can cause, believe me.

Ineed - sounds like things are really moving for you but not at the pace you would like. Hang in there girl. The baby will come when its ready and it will be all the more worth waiting for.

Have to go get showered now. Had a lazy morning. Need to bath the kids and start cleaning the house. Got a busy weekend as its our Bank Holiday and its dhs birthday on Monday. We are out for dinner tonight and maybe a nice long walk sfterwards if I'm not too full. Having friends over for a bbq tomorrow and then lunch or brunch on Monday for dh

Bet I will be exhausted after it all but hey ho.

Have a great weekend Juners.

Will try and catch up again properly later xx

oh my, Tee!! The bag is done!!!! smile

The bloody man from the letting agency is running one hour late!!! He just called me and told me he's getting here in half an hour, which will make it an hour and a half late.

So the guys are taking everything downstairs and getting everything ready.

I'll keep you posted.

morning all

still no baby here either!! come on little babies its june in a couple of days!! grin

naat - hope the move goes well, take it easy though!!

laura - maybe the walk around the shops will help things along a little more, go steady!

Ineed - sorry to hear about your rubbish nights sleep, try to rest as much as possible today, sounds like things will def happen for you very soon and you need to save some energy for it

hi to everyone else, sorry its a bit of a rubbish catch up blush

my parents have taken dd camping for the weekend and dh is at work today so again I'm all alone in the peace and quiet! I have a little gardening to do and will have a wander to the shops to get a couple of bits but apart from that I'm going to rest rest rest!!

hope you all enjoy the sunshine today

I packed my bag. Can I have a cookie? grin

Morning ladies!!

This thread is moving much faster than the babies! Where are they??

Feeble attempt to catch up...

Naat - your SIL is 27, childless, bfless, everything-less (including clueless). I second what all the other wise Juners say - ignore (as much as possible - I know she has upset you. Big kick in the shins to her from me... angry

) Tee - loved your description of how she can help!! Good luck w your move, too!!

MrsMcJnr - delighted to hear you and DH have some romance lined up! smile

And that it is followed by MIL jetting back, well, without her meds that can only be a good thing, right?

Ineed - ooh, am thinking of you and have all my fingers crossed that your LO comes soon!

Laura - gosh, do take it easy today when shopping w your mum! I am 39 weeks and went shopping yesterday for some last minute things, and got quite tired as a result...

Daisy - am also thinking of you and hoping your LO comes v soon! Thanks for all the BH/contractions info, too. Absolutely agree re visitors. I have a 2 month embargo on visitors staying with us (which = family) and you can imagine how that has gone down... But when people are staying with you its v different from a 2 hour stop by!!

I just know I haven't responded to everything I wanted to!! [sheepish smile] No baby and no real pre-labour signs for me, too. Just a bit of cramping on and off, but nothing regular or strong. Am not "showing" either. wink

Off for brekky, but hope all you lovely Juners have fantastic, and productive!!, days!! ((waves))

Hey, just checking in.
we went out for a meal last night and people were telling us we won't make it until next Friday.
I don't realise it but dh says my bump is "impressive". I showed it to my bro on webcam and all he said was "wooow". Since then he has been asking me everyday if I've popped, I bet he's telling everyone back home how huge I am.

laura Just a thought, could the blood you saw be from piles?

Tee Start packing your bags

(Sending dh to the shop does not count as "starting") ;)

naat Good luck with the move!

We haven't heard from bigcar, I think this is a good sign :D

So after all the months of asking my dad and bro to come over (since xmas!), my bro has looked up flights to come and see us and came up with dates a the end of July which suits us, around 5 or 6 weeks after the baby is born.
Then dad started looking the dates up for the very cheapest flight and comes up with 3rd of July, 2-3 weeks after the baby is born...
I said no, it's too early.

The sonographer estimated the baby to be 3.5 kg already (7.7 pounds) and said she would probably be 4kgs (just under 9 pounds) by the time she's ready to come out. I really wonder whether my birth canal will stretch to that. I keep thinking that there is no way she's coming out without a bad tear, episiotomy or a caesarian. <shudders>

We're coming up to 900 posts (that was quick wasn't it).
Shall we start thinking about a new thread title?
(For the post natal thread I think we'll find it easily if whoever starts it puts June09 in the title.)

It could have "pineapple" in in? It's mysteriously turning up in all the dishes/drinks dh prepares for me...

Busy day ahead of me, can't remember a single thing on the list so shall start with a cup of tea...

HI all,

I can't believe there are still NO BABIES!!!!!

These are definitely sticky comfy LO's grin

Naat- hope you have a stress free move today and I fully agree you should have a T-shirt on with DIRECTOR OF OPERATIONS, do not get tempted to just move this here or that there!
WTF!!! angry

with your SIL, stand your ground and don't be bulied into a situation where you are unhappy. This is YOUR time you know from previous experience the kinds of stunts they pull don'tget sucked in stand back and JUST SAY NO to anything you are unhappy with!!! <<<<being strong vibes coming your way>>>>

All those who've had shows etc envy

(that's envy not TMI!!!! grin

) still nothing really here, went for a walk yesterday with realy old bf, who had her LO 3mths ago, but nada not even a little cramp to show for it. My guess day was today but it's not looking promising atm!

Littles- hope you had a fab time last night

I am going to catch up properly later, but first I'm going to go and buy some paint for our garage so that can be painted in the next week!

Hope you all have a productive lovely day

Naat good luck with the move - and how good is it that your LO has been good enough to wait! grin

Tee I simply don't believe that bag's going to be packed. I bet you're making a cup of tea and reading a novel, never quite getting round to the actual packing wink

Enjoy the sunshine ladies, even though heaving the bumps in this weather can be a bit trying!

Good morning all!

Laura you can use Anusol cream or suppositories. It has helped me tremendously*!!

*naat No lifting!!!! Just point and smile! grin

ineed I hope things start happening soon!

silk yes, whose idea was it to be 9 months pregnant in the heat??! wink

Of course, could be worse...could be August!

I myself had a great nights sleep after about 2am when the heartburn finally subsided. Just got up about 10 minutes ago. Sending DH to the shops so I can...drum roll...pack my bag!!

Hi to everyone else and try to have a nice comfy day!!

morning juners what a glorious day here and its to be hot today...around 24 degrees I couldn't manage yesterday with 20 so how the feck am i supposed to survive 24 grin

daisy I'm 37 weeks today and so hoping things are going to start for me

I also hope you were able to get back to sleep

naat good luck with the move today and like silk said no lifting etc you be the boss grin

ineed dont think you'll need that induction things may start this weekend for you. When I had my show (i think thats what it was) it was clear lumps on the toilet paper when i wiped and what appeared like a small blood clot in the toilet, now the discharge i'm having is clear snot like stuff sorry for TMI, so hopefully i'll not have too much longer to wait...wonder if some gardening work today could push things along hmm

june thanks for your suggestion about cream think I'll pop into Boots today and speak to pharmacist and double check what cream i can and cannot use smile

Well today I was hoping to stay in house, well do some light gardening BIL was going to come over and cut the huge grass area I have as DH is at work until Wed but my mum wants me to take her into town which i really dont want to do but i feel so guilty at telling her i dont want to go that I have cancelled BIL coming over and will go with her instead

just fancied getting garden done before anything happens.

Sorry, that should say 'good luck in the move today Naat - not sure what happened there....

Morning all... checking in again.

CCRRRAAAAPPPP night's sleep last night as was having cramps and toilet visits every hour. Probably got 4 hours or so but all chunked into little bits.

Like you, Daisy, it was all a lot more straight forward last time. I had a show, couple of hours later my waters broke, about an hour later contractions started, 10 hours later DS was here..... grr.... all this waiting around is doing my head in!

Trying to function as normal today. Pottering round the garden and bouncing on my ball.

Started using the move today Naat - no lifting allowed. Just boss everyone around like mad and get THEM to make you cups of tea or coffee....

Hope you are all rested and happy and that Bigcar is enjoying the LO that she must have with her by now....

Thinking of you Effie xx

silk yep, I reeeeaally feel like bossing everybody around grin

Might work as a release exercise or something grin

No lifting or doing anything, I promise smile

morning Naat - 27 single and childless explains it - she just doesn't have a clue what yr going through. [trying to reasonable emoticon]

Right then bit of a nag here but no lifting, carrying and overdoing it for you today remember - your important role is 'director of operations' ie bossing everyone around and maybe getting them cold drinks smile

Ineed - sorry nothing got going overnight - agree it definitely won't be weeks not as it's no 2 and with you already a bit dilated. You'll have a baby by Monday probably

Daisy - hope you've managed to go back to sleep

June - dd was born in November - can recommend an autumn baby/pregnancy - bad planning by us this time round eh?

Morning Juners!

Not an easy night here, up at 2 and 4 for loo trips and now at 6 I'm up and can't go back to bed... Mum's awake fortunately so we're just chatting about smile

Thank you so much Juners after all your supportive posts, I must say I started crying even harder after reading them grin

Bloody hormones! grin

Another chat/argument with DH before going to bed which was useless in my opinion. DH has such a hard time seeing the bad side in people, and of course it's even harder when it's his family. But with all the history we have he's supposed to know better. I must admit he's "learned" and realised a lot and made some big changes, but why is it so hard to say "she's deluded, she can forget it". No, he starts seeing her side, understanding bla bla bla, who the f*ck cares what her side is?? It's our first baby!
(June, she's 27, childless, bfless, everything-less)

I won't go on, as it's worse... thanks again for your words, Juners, you've been such lovely and great support ((hug))

ineed sending some happy birthing thoughts your way!! Fingers crossed for this wkend to be THE weekend smile

laura you sound very on the way as well smile

Maybe choccie could recommend what she used when the "friends" appeared?

Silk I'm totally with you on "walking at toddler pace" grin

I've never walked so slowly in my life! Hope you get some chunky envelopes today smile

daisy happy birthing thoughts your way too! smile

Hope things move along soon for you.

llynn hope you managed to have a good rest smile

insy the boys are back! grin

mrsmc I watched ER. So sad to see it end!! That scene shocked me! Good Lord, was that necessary? grin

Glad to hear your DH is better now and that he's arranged something for your anniversary on Tuesday smile

Oh, glad MIL is coming back... she needs those meds and it's not good to be away without them.

tee you made me laugh in the middle of the tears with your "ten lashes" grin

ermin glad the baking didn't bake you! Yesterday it was 20° over here! For you British that's a lot! For us, it's just getting warm grin

june nope, I won't intervene at all, that would only make things worse. DH will handle it and firmly say "no". I didn't even get to show him your msg sad

Glad you feel reassured with regards to the moses basket smile

Nursery all done now, right?

Hello to everyone, hope I haven't forgotten any Juner blush

Right, in 2.30 hours the move starts. I'll keep using this connection until the move is over and after that will be able to read on my phone but not sure about the posting so I might send one of you a msg on FB grin

until I see how I can steal get some wifi signal grin

Cafe Nero is always an option should everything fail grin

Have lovely sunny days, Juners!!

(((waves)))

oh, and littlesarah/cinderella - waiting to hear all about your night out....

Good morning all,

Just a quick catch up as I think I'll go back to bed and see if I can get any more sleep.

Ineed - I hope it starts to progress properly soon, as this 'transit lounge' activity is quite frustrating isn't it! Last time, my labour was fairly straightforward and I didn't have all this confusing prelabour activity. erm great description about the elephant. I never saw my show. The midwife reported having seen it in my maternity pad when I went to the loo in the hospital but I just remember looking at the maternity pad that was saturated and saying 'oooo, look my waters have broken'. I gave birth 40mins later.

naat - she sounds like a bit of a prima donna your SIL. What I really don't get is why everyone wants to turn up immediately after the birth, at a time when you are unwell, confused, trying to come to grips with being a parent etc etc. What is wrong with coming two months later, at a time when you are feeling better, more confident, would still appreciate their help, but are able to leave the baby with them while you go out for a coffee or a walk etc etc. It's like an Olympic event to see who can get there first. I don't have much in the way of family here, and my SIL and her dh are on hols for two weeks, so we won't see them for 3 weeks or so, and my brother said to let him know when it is a convenient time for him to pop up and meet his little nephew. That is probably all the family we will see....so a little 'lean' but I've got my new beloved cleaner to make up for it!!!!!

mrsmcjnr - I'm glad to hear you say that. I would have thought the occasional 'internal' was appropriate, so it has really surprised me not to have a single one this time around. Love your dentist analogy. Also, what really annoys me, is that (aside from my hands swelling problems), I have complained about nothing when I go to the midwife, she says 'how are you', and I reply 'on the whole, fine considering'. So to be treated so badly the only time I have a real concern, and so late in labour, felt very isolating. I will see what happens over the weekend though and like you say will have nothing more to do with her. Thanks for the will information. I really feel we need an interim will until we get some proper advice. I might get DP to jot down his thoughts over the weekend. You are so right about the childbirth scene in ER, I like to think of ER as gritty and fairly realistic but it was a bit ridiculous (however the bit that followed left me speechless and pale shock

). Good luck with making the brownies this time smile

laura - sounds like it's all go. Are you past 37 weeks yet? Sorry to hear about the piles

I got up to do my final photography assignment, but I feel so unwell at the moment, I can't think straight. I keep thinking I have more chance of completing it after ds is born but is that delusional!!!

Oh, the killer 90 minute walk doesn't seem to have done anything (and half of it was uphill!!!). Only one contraction last night. So already I am past my 'guess' date.

Like erm says, we need a baby today....'hello babies, could one of you pop out please'.

Hello all. Can't sleep as I can't get comfy. Might try and have a bath in a bit to help the cramps.

Laura - My first show was like an elephant sneezed (I thank ermintrude for that description!) and was brown colour from blood. There was loads of it, too. My later shows today were more like snot (sorry for TMI). Not had any since later this afternoon.

Will let you know as soon as anything exciting happens girls. I've just depressed myself by reading up on 'shows' and some women had theirs weeks before anything started. I'm going on last time with DS when it was a few hours. As I was already 1cm dilated and 3/5ths engaged yesterday, had the stretch and sweep and had the show today, I don't think it will be weeks.

Oh well, at least I'm seeing the consultant about induction on Tuesday so hopefully it'll happen at some point next week if nothing happens this weekend....

Hope you're all sleeping better than me!

Just checking in for news..
laura, I hope you're feeling better, is usual hemorroid cream suitable for pg women? I think you might be able to get some from a 24 hours tesco express or something (the ones at the petrol stations).
I think a warm bath would help with the pain.

silk I don't cope very well with heat either, was dripping with sweat all day (dh seemed fine though) and I am very glad im not pregnant during the summer.
(must remember that for n.2...)

Ooh naat I feel sorry for you, very angry

at this woman for making you feel like that.
It must be scary for you because of the history.
Does she have children? She may just be ignorant and not understand what pregnancy and a new baby actually means to the new parents.
Please don't cry over it, ignore her, she's selfish, rude and she doesn't matter.
(unless it would empower you to email her back and be blunt about her keeping her nose out of your life but personally I wouldn't even bother.)
my sil keeps asking to be godmother (not gonna happen) and that we must call her immediately when i go in labour. (not gonna happen either.)
At the end of the day, your life, your choice, and if she doesn't like it well, tough.

x posts Laura - no idea about piles I'm afraid but my show was thick mucus but definitely blood tinged not just like egg white

Definitely sounds like your body is gearing up for labour - frustratingly I discovered last time that it can still mean a week or so to go - I literally had seven days of thinking this is it before it did actually start for real. However I believe they say all these pre labour symptoms are helping your body prepare for the main event.

Hope you get some sleep - it seems like maybe you need to focus on conserving energy right now.

I think Bigcar will have had her baby by now but we get to hear of it for a while yet.

Naat - yr bloody sil sounds like an idiot. Tell her to f**k off - absolutely outrageous how some people behave and act. angry

MrsM I'm very envy

of your day that you have planned for tomorrow sounds fabulous. Dd and I will waddle down our road collecting the Marie Curie cancer charity envelopes we put through our neighbours' doors last week. I can just about keep up with the pace of a toddler. Also think as I'm heavily pg with a cute toddler we might collect more money wink

as we should get the sympathy vote.

Not sure what else to do tomorrow as I am struggling with this hot weather - perhaps I could have a baby?

Sleep well all (apart from Ineed who'll be producing overnight I think)

ermin meant to add thank you for your reply...the mucus has been coming out for about a day now in bits here's hoping it's something starting...also got a sharp pain there that wasn't like i had before so you never know smile

ineed here's hoping something happens for you tonight x

Last question I promise - i mentioned how i was constipated and yesterday had runs )sorry again for TMI) now I have piles and it's agony! Is there any creams I can use or do i need to go to gp to get something prescribed???

Ineedmore - sending lots of positive labour vibes to you grin

lauraloo if it's just thick mucus, sounds like your mucus plug. There's a lot of it and I didn't notice it with DD but with DS it came out in one huge messy blob (sorry tmi) and he was born 5.5 hrs later. Thinking of you and Ineed*

*MrsMc lol @ you keeping your cool in the car park whilst in labour - it does go to show it's not at all like on the telly. It's my DH's bd tomorrow, not DS's (I may have mistyped, mush brain at the moment) and he'd have loved to share it with this LO 'because then we could share a party every year' hmm

Naat There are some people who don't think - Ooh, my DB and SIL are about to have their first child, how lovely, I'd like to help in whatever way they'd like me to. Instead they think - right, a Major Family Event is about to happen, I must be involved at the centre of it and in a way befitting my status. She needs to get over herself - and don't you stress about it, it's selfish, thoughtless behaviour and worthy of ignoring completely. So there! wink

insy don't you dare wish for rain! I'm loving the sunshine!

We MUST be getting at least one birth announcement tomorrow. Night night for now x

just a quickie, good luck Ineed, sounds like it wont be long for you!!

dh took me on a loooooong walk this evening, was nice and did actually help my back ache but shattered now!! will catch up properly tomorrow

hope you all sleep as well as can be expected!!

ineed whe you had your show was it blood tinged also see when you mention more 'shows' is it still blood tinged? I have been having more clumpy discharge but it is not tinged with blood x

Just checking in...

Lots of cramps, more 'shows' throughout the day. Lots of heaviness and pressure. About to go off to have a shower and try and get some rest in case something happens in the night.

Naat - Bloody hell. Your SIL is a complete BEEE-ATCH! How on earth does she think that this is anything to do with her? Why is it her experience? FFS! It's all about you, your lovely DH and your LO. They can butt right out!

Will let you know if anything exciting happens, though I can see this taking forever!

x

just popping in to see if we've had any baby news - will be watching out for effie, ineed, laura and bigcar! anyone else??

my boys are back now - feels lovely to have them home smile

I didn't enjoy hot weather today, looks hot again tomorrow, I'm hoping for rain...

Ermintrude – LOL at the Supermarket Sweep connotation! I think it might have been walnut oil in the bread, not something I have ever been allergic to before but clearly something to steer clear from now! I will find out though what it was. So glad I didn’t give DS any just in case! When I was in the final stages of labour with DS DH said I was like a drunken old man at a party, just doing my own thing but chipping in if I didn’t like something I heard! smile

hope your DS has a lovely birthday tomorrow! smile

do you think he’d want to share it with a sibling or not?? How much would I love one of your brownies right now? grin

Naat – DH is fully recovered now thanks and seems to be on better form smile

we have booked a table at a lovely restaurant for our anniversary next Tuesday. Hope the move goes well, try not to do anything, it will be hard not to though! I think you are right about sweeps, apart from technique I think it has a lot to do with how soft and compliant your cervix already is. When I had mine with DS I knew that the conditions were already good and that I was 1cm dilated. Thought the last episode of ER was a bit of an anti-climax didn’t you? You’ll have to go to an internet café hon, we can’t survive that long without you! Poor you sad

sorry to hear you so low over your SIL’s email, why do people have to spoil special moments? angry

Ineedmore – how are things with you now? I remember almost weeping with joy when I had a show with DS, can’t help eagerly awaiting the same this time although I know it could be very different! I was more freaking out at what might happen if I went to hospital last night than how I was feeling to be honest blush

Silkcushion – thanks smile

I’m a lot calmer now I have to say! How exciting about the home birth kit arriving! grin

that said there are some things in it that I would lose if I were you, like the enema – hell no! I so hope it goes the way you want – what is the first thing you are going to drink/eat once you get into your own bed with your new baby to relax?? smile

I am so

I wish I could have my baby at home sad

sorry to hear DH has to work this weekend sad

Mine has agreed to a long walk along the Marbella seafront followed by some yummy pasta grin

my Mum and Dad are having a BBQ party on Sunday, when I asked what I should wear (you need to know that about my parents’ parties) she said “whatever still fits” blush

Laura – sorry to hear about feeling sick and the runs sad

they could be pre-labour signs though and therefore a positive thing smile

hope the GTT comes back ok. Strange attitude though, why would it matter if the baby arrived before the results?

Hey Doris smile

Daisy – totally agree, your MW’s attitude was very odd. My Mum can’t believe how few internals we have, it was apparently very different in her “day” thank god we have fewer but when you request one for a specific reason like you have it seems negligent to refuse you. That’s like a dentist saying it wouldn’t be right to look at a tooth until it goes black! Idiot! angry

I have to say, I’d be quite interested to know what state my cervix is in too. Lots of those interesting stabbing pains going on. Sorry that the contractions are taking their time to get the job done for you sad

Another thing, if that MW turns up at your door after you have had the baby please promise me you will send her packing and not let her in? her attitude is the last thing you need just after you have given birth. You can buy a Will pack from Tesco which sets out all you need to do. Really though any document signed by you (on all pages) which says that it is your last will and testament is good enough as long as people know that it exists and where the original is. Better to have it witnessed but not essential (you could have it “set up” if need be). (Naat don’t read if you haven’t watched ER yet) LOL I couldn’t believe the childbirth scene in ER, not really what we wanted to see and why after 3 previous births was she shouting “No, No” as she pushed?! Thanks for sharing all of that info smile

I learnt in AN classes that contractions will change the shape of the bump to a shoe box shape and BH won’t. Also, just from experience, I never had a contraction I couldn’t talk through which made it a pleasant surprise that I was as far on as I was with DS! I remember I had a list of things to do in early labour last time so I wouldn’t get bored, one of them was to make brownies but I didn’t have time!

Bunnymother - nice of your Mum to share that smile

I never cursed men when I was in labour, DH and I were both very excited, he said it was like waiting for Santa as a kid because finally we knew the day had come when we’d meet our child smile

and I second what Ermintrude said, it is amazing how your body knows exactly what it is doing and takes over smile

I never thought I’d feel so calm and in control. We actually met a now friend in the carpark when I was in labour and we were congratulating him on the arrival of their baby the day before and I don’t think he believed me when he said “any sign of yours?” and I replied “well actually we are well on our way..” smile

Tee – did you get those bags packed and the sheets out etc? I must move the Amby to my room so it’s ready to be unpacked; I wonder if DH can remember how to set it up! hmm

Littlesarah – hope you are having a fabulous time at the ball grin

where is it being held??

June – I was a milk leaker all through BFing with DS but it didn’t start until day 3 so I have 6 breast pads in my bag and that’s it. I’d take 3 nighties if I were you, you do sweat after the birth, might be due to the heat in the hospital, the plastic sheet under the cotton one and the fact that your body is getting rid of excess liquids through sweating. No running water in my nursery but you just fill the top and tail bowl on your way to change the nappy and then wash your hands after. I have a blow up change mat and an overnight kit of nappies and change of clothes etc for the baby in my room so that I won’t have to go through to her room and risk waking DS in the night. Moses basket looks utterly fine to me. Have fun sorting the nursery grin

Choccie – thanks for your concern smile

glad the OB appointment went well smile

Dreamy – hope your baby holds off until after the party and gives you a few days after that to recover smile

my Mum has a sis 18 years younger than her smile

she’s only 8 years older than me!

MIL has booked her flight back home for next Thursday, being my due date hmm

naat what a bitch your SIL is being, this is a very big momentous event for you and DH and I totally agree any more vistors would become a hindrance rather than a help. Like tee said get her over after the birth and hand her dusters etc and tell her if she wants to help then there is a house to clean very angry

on your behalf go on and vent here and have yourself a good cry in the bathroom x

naat what a cow your SIL is! Of course this is about you and Dh and the baby. And go lock yourself in the bathroom and have your good cry.

Then invite SIL over and have her help after the baby comes...by handing her a duster, the hoover and a toilet brush. Tell her that if she wants to help? That's the help you need. Oh, wait, she means she wants to hold the baby? Sorry, not the kind of help you need!

And no apologizing for me posts!! 10 lashes!! grin

I'm right with your laura. And I have about 2 more weeks until my possible CS and about 4 until my due date!!!

Hey

Sorry in advance for the "me post". I just feel like crying but cannot as my mum is here and she won't understand and make a fuss about it, probably.

DH just got an email from SIL. In brief, she told him she resented the fact we didn't "allow" her to come, that she and her mum just wanted to share this moment because it was important for them (yes, for them) and they wanted to help.

Now, am I being a complete lunatic at thinking that if you already have visitors at home, you may not find any extra visitors as any help at all but a hindrance, actually? Why do they think this is about them and that it's them who matter? Am I completely insane and unreasonable? I just can't get it, I can't get how this side of his family keeps thinking that it's ok to just say and do whatever they feel like when something big is happening in our lives... This was the exact same excuse they used when making our lives impossible before our wedding.

Oh, girls, I just feel so so sad... I really want to cry but I'll just have to lock myself in the bathroom to do it...

Sorry, I didn't mean to ruin anyone's evening with this sorry post but I just needed to vent, I feel like I'm absolutely mute now but with an extreme need to scream.

sad

quick post before i catch up

I feel very heavy, uncomfortable and belly feels like it is going to explode

wish this labour would hurry up i feel horrible

evening all

Ineed-sounds like you won't make it to Monday without delivering - very exciting.

Naat - hope tomorrow's move goes well

Everyone else hello have read everything and it's left my head already blush

Had a lovely afternoon with my friends. Dd lived up to her previous form and had both boys running around after her. She and little Charlie were sitting on the step together jabbering away in baby talk - it was almost as if they could understand each other - although if she's like me and my mum she won't need a man to understand just to be there to be talked at grin

DH has just come home and announced that he's been asked to work this weekend sad

luckily he doesn't have to go to the office but is expected to do 8 hours overtime from home on his laptop. Poor sod must be exhausted after a long week anyway. He reckons dd and I will both need naps so he should be able to work and enjoy time with us when we're awake.

Hope someone has a baby soon

Yeah thanks for the comments on the moses basket, just getting paranoid I think.

Have a lovely time at the ball LittleSarah

Nursery is looking ready now, maybe I'll have that pineapple at the weekend and join the race to get these babies out!

So that's bigcar ineed effie and possibly laura first, anyone else?

Ineed ooh hope things move soon, good luck!

Naat I kept the kitchen door open and took it veeery slowly, so didn't get too hot and bothered. Also 'tested' a few too many and felt a bit sick blush

. Isn't the sunshine fab?

Too fab for you, LittleS but I bet there'll be a lot of red shoulders at the ball - we get so excited at the first sign of sun that we go all mad dogs and English (wo)men about it grin

. Have a lovely evening.

dreamy wow, I couldn't cope with more than a walk to the Co-op and back without feeling like an old lady. You take it easy!

June I agree with choccie that your moses basket looks fine and your LO won't be jumping out of it smile

Hello mrsMc, Tee, daisy and everyone else.

Yay for Ineed, hopefully things will be moving properly soon!

I am such an idiot. Absolutely beautiful warm day and of course went out and burnt shoulders... right before ball!! Luckily looks okay from front so pictures should be okay but total strap marks at the back! All my own blinking fault too. Still, was a lovely afternoon a Naat obviously saw too! More of this please!

MUST get ready for ball! AHHHH why am I on here??

Hello to all, sorry not to catch up properly. June - moses basket looks fine, silly friend!

Daisy and Laura - hope things get moving for you guys soon!

Just popping in quickly to see if there is any baby news smile

I'll come back later for a proper chat. Hope everyone is well smile

ohhhhhhhhhhhh Ineed grin

gunning for you hon!

Bigcar - thinking of you too grin

Thanks for all your good wishes smile

feel much better today although a bit jaded. The rash and feeling in my throat have gone and all that remains is my hands stying slightly swollen. It was all a bit scary. Baby has been doing lots of reassuing movements though so I am glad I stayed at home rather than go in to hospital.

Heard today that a lady I know who shared my due date (4 June) had her twins on 5 May, a boy and a girl, 2.5kgs and 2kgs grin

x post, ineed!

Have lots of pinapple and curry, then, if walking is not possible smile

Your triple regime will hopefully work wonders smile

Thinking of you xx

Hi Juners!

The weather is so lovely over here! The temperature is just right and the sun is shining smile

Perfect day to welcome some LOs grin

Go Bigcar and Ineed!, who are the most imminetn ones, so it seems smile

june your moses basket looks normal to mee too. hmm

at your friend's comment... did she mean it was not safe? Let's see what other Juners say. There's no line at the other flat, that's why BT comes on Monday and Sky can only activate things 5 working days after the BT line is up angry

The worst moment to have no internet! But I must breathe and not wind up about it, if not it's worse grin

daisy hope the walk pays off! 90 mins, wow! smile

dreamy you're sweet to promise DS to take him to Gulliver's world next week, but bear in mind LO might get in the middle of that grin

Sorry to hear you're among the ones who are not getting great sleep at night sad

laura glad the GTT went well but grrr that they take so long to give you the results!

choccie oh, your words were so nice! I'm absolutely sure everything that happens during labour is completely forgotten as soon as you hold your LO in your arms smile

How exciting!!

silk your DD sounds lovely!!!

ermin how was the baking? I imagine quite hot, with this weather hmm

littleS have a blast tonight!!! No sudden contractions, please grin

tee yay on packing your hospital bag! smile

Hoping to get some news from Bigcar and Effie!

(((waves)))

Hello all.

Still really crampy and lots of pressure. Nothing regular enough to be classed as contractions though. Hopefully LO will be here at some point over this weekend....

Can't even go on a long walk to hurry things along because of the damn SPD.... oh well!

How exciting Indeed. Please keep us posted. Hope everything goes well for you and lo

June your moses basket looks pretty normal to me. The los only last in them for a max of 3 months and they can't tumble out at that stage so I wouldn't worry. It looks perfect to me

Heya,

The nursery furniture is all in and I just need to decide which draws to put the baby clothes in, it feels good :D
It helps that there's 3 of us doing it!

I have a question about moses basket.

My friend just mentionned that she thought the one I have is quite shallow.
I think it's standard size but not entirely sure. We measured it and it's 15 cm deep. (it's this one.

Any thoughts?

Tee Just showed the amby to dh ;) He didn't know you could get that.
Presonally if it turns out to be too shallow I'd get a swinging crib grin

Ineed - a baby is coooommmmminnnnggg. So exciting. Thinking of you.

I went for a 90 minute walk to encourage the LO along, but nothing happening here. Had a strong coffee and some chocolate - not sure if caffeine helps but who knows, maybe!!!

Glad that information was useful. I thought it explained a few things that I hadn't fully understood even though I've already had my dd.

june I filled a tupperware container every morning and kept it in the nursery (you know - the ones with the clip lock tops). Worked fine for me.

Hi Ladies How exciting Ineed and definitely sounds like you wont be long Laura. Ive just spent £50 on balloons for my daughters 18th next saturday shock

so would be nice to get to see them Im not sleeping well neither was up about 4 until about 6 I think Its really hot here so have just sent my dp for a pool for the three youngest although I think Im going to be definitely tempted to get in too grin

They still have another week off school and have promised ds age 11 a trip to gullivers world with some of his friends so a very busy week ahead.
I cant wait to hear about our first babies of the thread shouldnt be long now

Ooh Ineed!! Good luck and keep us posted!

Finally! Some babies!! grin

Oooooooooooohhhhhhhhh Ineed grin

Good luck!! Have you called the mw?
Very excited for you!!!!!

I dreamt I had a show last night, not happened though.

We're all under way to get the nursery sorted.

Laura Any day now for you too grin

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It's all happening :D

Oooh, Ineed - very excited for you!!! Looking forward to hearing how you go!

Small hijack

Laura - I was just having a nosey on this thread to see if you had any births yet and realised you commented on by 4d scan thread. Well i had the scan and pics of my boy are on my profile, thank you

Good luck to you all

oh god ineed here's hoping and how exciting do keep us posted!

Just back from hospital after getting GTT done, got to go back next thursday for results so not getting risk assessment done until then...second time they have put it back.
I discussed my problems and pains with midwife and she said i could be ready to go any day but hopefully should hold off for at least a week until they get results but if cramping continues or gets worse I am to call straight away. I am 3/5ths engaged but dont know if i am dilating yet but last night there was more snotty looking discharge but clear (no blood and clumps like last week) As I was sitting in the hospital between blood samples I did have more cramps and tightenings but prob just BH...damn lol grin

Oh my God, ineed!!! How exciting!!!

I'll catch up properly in a little, I'll go watch ER now grin

Just had a huge 'show' when I went to the loo.... I'm now having big cramps.... I think it's happening girls....

Naat - sorry to hear you had a crappy nights sleep. Hope you can manage to get some rest today.

June - no running water in our nursery either. I put everything in the nursery except for the moses basket.

oh, when I was at my appt. this morning a couple sat next to me with their 3 week old daughter. She was absolutely gorgeous. It dawned on me how small these babies are and I am getting more excited by the day now to meet my lo...

Hi to everyone else.

Oh Mrsmc sounds like you had a terrible experience yesterday. Very frightening for you. I hope you are ok today. Sounds like you had a serious allergic reaction to something and possibly that bread you mentioned. If I were you I would have to get it checked out to ensure that you don't have to suffer like that again.

No baby arrivals yet then?!

All you ladies having home births are so brave. I can see the benefits to it for sure but I am too much of a sissy...

Daisy - that information on BH and contractions is very interesting. It has actually made things clearer for me. I realise now that I have had BH's before with DC2. I thought they were real labour contractions but must have been BH. They went on for a full day and I went into hospital only to be told "baby not coming yet, but would be in the next 24 hours". They were so right. I woke in the middle of the night with 1 huge "real" labour contraction and I knew that was it. Ladies you will all know when the time has come

I could not watch tv, read or hold a conversation. I was too busy focusing on my breathing and I was actually in a bit of a trance hmm

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Just remember all you 1st time mummys - Labour is what everyone has been waiting 9 months for and it is over in a jiffy compared to the months of waiting, tiredness, nausea, sickness, piles, swelling, etc. It is a remarkable experience.

I didn't sleep too badly last night. Only 2 trips to the loo.

Had my OB visit this morning. Everything normal. The swelling I have in my feet is completely normal (especially in this heat). BP perfect

Saw baby on scan with its heart beating very strongly and could even see its whole chest rising and falling with each breath.Couldn't see if there was a willy or not grin

! I explained my pains to DR and he said all normal. Just strong BH. Baby not coming yet. Maybe I can relax a bit more now.

june there is no running water in my nursery either. I am going to use those antibacterial hand gels for instant hand cleaning and then wash in the loo when I get a chance. That worked quite well for my SIL!

Everything for baby is going in nursery, except Amby which is in our room. grin

Hey,

One day I'll have time to catch up properly!

Naat will you have a phone landline at all or does the phone line come at the same time as the ADSL? (by the way it's worth setting up your router before the date and trying it as they switch it on earlier sometimes.)

Tee Love your names too.

Just going over my labour/maternity bag and nursery and getting all confused (and dripping with sweat, is it really stupidly hot or is it just me??).
Not sure how many breast pads to bring (milk only comes after a few days innit? How much colostrum can we be leaking?)
And how many nighties...
I've gone through lists and put stuff in and now wondering if I really need all this stuff. I'm gonna have to go through posted lists again.

We can't decide where to put baby stuff.
I assume it should all go in the nursery, thats what people do, right?.
There is no sink in the nursery room, and that's where I'd like to put the changing table.
Is it a problem that there is no running water in that room?

just checking in - can't be too long as picking dd up at midday today. Hoping she'll have her nice lunch time nap at home before a couple of friends from NCT group (last time round) come over. Megan should have a fab time with Charlie and Zac - last time we all met up Zac was running after her trying to kiss her - very cute (until she refused to kiss him and he hit her) - I fear I've raised a tease hmm

Wills - I think you can buy a do it yourself will kit from Smiths (which means you're bound to able to get one on line). If you're affairs are straight forward you really can write them yourself like this (dh was married before and has other children so we saw a solicitor). Very important to get independent people to witness your signatures.

HB kits - seems very different experiences in different places. Medicine in the fridge includes the injection for the third stage, lidocaine (for stitching I guess) neonatal narcan (my ER watching tells me that's for heroine overdoses?!) an enema and some other stuff I've forgotten. The huge box includes a placental bag and box (eeuugghhh) a baby rescusitation (sp?) kit and all sorts of other scary stuff. On top of this I've got loads of old towels, a tesco value shower curtain (89p), a torch (as requested by mw), some hob nobs and some crunch creams (dh will eat them if they go in the kitchen cupboard) - think I'm ready! smile

Hope you all have good days - I'll catch up this evening.

Hello everyone smile

Daisy thanks for the contractions info - it's all preparing those wombs for the big push. The only way my experience differs is that I remained completely lucid throughout the first stage right up until transition. It was certainly intense - no way did I feel like reading or watching telly hmm

- but I wasn't spacy or dazed at all, and in fact with DD I strode into the birth centre 45 mins before she was born, stopping to wiggle thru contractions, and merrily introducing my DH to everyone.

Bunny, nice of your mum to send reassuring words. I'll second them - had both mine with just TENS machine for pain relief and didn't find it unbearable by any means. As long as it's progressing your body tells you how to deal with it - and if things slow down we'll all have lots of options and help with how to proceed, so there's no need to stress (easier said than done I know).

silkcushion My hb kit is a bin bag full of latex gloves, the little red baby health book and some leaflets, and a yellow box for sharps, but no actual sharps. There's so little I can't see the point - if DH has to deliver the baby there won't be time for him to don gloves, I fear grin

Off to make brownies for DH's birthday tomorrow. And that will be the most energetic thing I manage today...

Morning all...

No signs other than lots of cramping in the night. Forgot to mention that LO is 3/5ths engaged too so surely that and being 1cm dilated with a 'favourable' cervix should mean that it can't be long.... surely? I'm getting so impatient now!

Thinking of effie and bigcar - I bet bigcar's had her baby by now!

Sorry to hear about crappy sleep and nasty tummy upsets.

Love to all x

Primp obviously! (Pregnant brain!)

Bunny - Good to have a reassuring experience from your mum! (I won't be going into my mum's experience here (!) but certainly my first was very positive)

Daisy - Great info on BH. I have to say I couldn't have watched TV when I had my (regular) contractions but I think my labour got rather strong quite quickly. I think when first stage takes longer there is more time for chatting/reading etc.

Naat - All nearly ready for the ball. My mum is getting dd at 4 so that will give me a good couple of hours to preen and primt (sp?) myself! Was going to take dd to see Coraline today but weather so lovely I'm thinking picnic in park instead!

Silk - Medicines in the fridge? Get nothing like that here! Do get a large box but I don't look inside... ignorance is bliss sometimes grin

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Laura - Sorry to hear about your less than comfortable evening. Still it sounds very 'prelabour' promising to me. I have been nauseous but that's about all, cramps have settled down. Have no idea when this one will arrive.

MrsMcJnr - Poor you yesterday! That sounds just terrifying! Hope you are feeling better today and glad those bags are ready to go!

Well as mentioned it looks like a trip to the park and more get ready for the ball today! Oooh, must charge camera battery!

Good morning Juners!

mrsmcJ that must have been so scary. Glad you are doing better.

daisy thanks for the information. I was wondering the other night what I was having, but I think they were just very strong BH. And they haven't been back!

laura sounds like a horrid night. Sorry to hear. Hope you get a chance to rest today.

Hope everyone is doing well and that we hear from bigcar and effie soon!

Today I really am going to pack my hospital bag. And put sheets on the cot and the amby!

Morning Juners!

Crappy night's sleep here... Woke up at 2.30 and managed to go back to sleep at 4ish sad

I guess I'll watch ER in a while and after that I'll take a nap.

laura sorry to hear you were on the same page last night sad

Good luck at the appt, fingers crossed for a helpful and nice MW! smile

daisy thanks for that info! smile

Hope things get started for you today! And thanks for warning me about the tears when watching ER grin

Not that it's hard to cry over anything these days grin

bunny your mum is a sweetheart! Positive emails/thoughts/words are what we need! smile

Enjoy your nap!

doris yep, the move is tomorrow at 9.30! I'm only gutted about the internet thing, but I will spend my days at cafe nero if it's necessary for me to keep in touch with you ladies grin

I don't drink coffee but mum does grin

silk oh! How exciting you have all your HB gear at home! No firemen brought it, I guess, unlike where LittleS lives grin

Hope you got a nice rest last night smile

Right, no more news here, LO kicking but nothing out of the ordinary (phew!) Lots of BHs, though smile

thinking of bigcar and effie!!!

Hope you have lovely mornings!

Morning ladies!

No baby here, and no real signs of pre-labour. Am becoming more and more convinced that my LO will be late.

For those of us who are first timers, here is an extract from an email my Mum sent over night. She had 3 whoppers (me included) with nothing beyond gas and air: "[if you are like me] the birthing process will not be as portrayed on TV – it will be uncomfortable, but not excruciatingly and agonisingly painful. Mind you, you will have moments where you will curse [DH] and all males in general!! You, being the first baby, were also the longest labour – about 6 hours if memory serves me correctly."

Just wanted to share that, not to say what an Amazon she is, but to start the day with thoughts of a positive birthing experience.

Off for a nap! ((waves))

laura - that was a pretty silly thing to say from a midwife too shock

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Reading back on the information above, i disagree with one thing, I watched TV throughout 6 hours of contractions and wasn't that 'dazed' at first. Lots of ladies read magazines, or play cards etc. So that seems to be a bit exaggerated.

Let us know how it goes.

daisy thanks for posting the info on BH and real labour contractions makes for interesting reading smile

Here's hoping I dont get the midwife i got a few weeks ago, could really have knocked her out when she felt my tummy and said "oh big baby...but then again it's mostly mummy!"

Good luck phoning the doctors today, hope you get her name and report her! smile

oh laura - what a horrible night. Poor you honey. I hope your midwife is more helpful than mine was.

doris - morning there. Any cramps at the doris household?

Good morning ladies. Still [fuming emoticon] about silly midwife and will ring the doctors surgery to get her name. I really cannot understand why she wouldn't check if I was dilated. During my last pregnancy they would quite happily check things from 'downstairs' to see all is ok. This pregnancy I've only had to take my pants off for the scan. Is this some new health and safety directive or something [joking]. I have been having contractions of one kind or another for 10 days, surely it is important to know if I am dilating or not. She only would have done it if I was contracting then and there, in front of her. As for the 'it's not natural to interfere' response, if I put my fingers in my fanny at home to see how it is all feeling, nothing peculiar or 'unnatural' happens. How odd!

Thought I was going into labour last night, the contractions were so regular, but just lacked intensity and disappeared when I moved around/went to sleep, so another anxious night passes.

blueberry - if I had her at the hospital I would ask for a different midwife. I could not trust her judgement after what she said yesterday but I think she is a community midwife.

ermintrude - I think you are right about the lack of experience/confidence etc and trying to make up for it. It really came across all wrong.

silk - you are so right about the wills. We keep meaning to do it. What is the quickest/cheapest way to do a will until we get a chance to lodge one with some lawyers. Is there a form you can print off on the Internet or something?

Ineed - I hope your sweep is working and you can be out of your pain soon.

tee - love your shortlist for names

mrsmcjnr - I know what you mean. I had croup as a child and my throat swells with stings so I shudder when I hear you describe your experience. It is terrifying and you sound so brave. Bipolar MIL - I see what you mean. My cousin is such a lovely person but her bipolar disorder makes it quite exhausting at times.

naat - I too watched the last ER and cried. My contractions came through the whole program. The childbirth scene was a bit disturbing for us pregnant ladies. I loved that Rachel Green came back. Dr Carter has such a gorgeous smile.

choccie - I hope your dh wasn't too late.

littlesarah - have a wonderful weekend - you deserve it.

hello bigcarnewmummy, bunnymother, snowwombat, laura, lynne and mspotatochip

For anyone else feeling confused about being able to tell the difference between intense Braxton-Hicks and contractions, I found this on the internet last night, which told me more than my midwife did. I am frustrated by not knowing if labour is close or if I am still two weeks out!!!

Braxton-Hicks contractions and "real" labor contractions differ only in intensity and progression. BH contractions ARE real contractions, and for some women they can feel nearly as strong as full-blown labor contractions. In women who have a very high frequency of BH contractions throughout pregnancy, it is normal for them to increase further in both frequency and intensity as birth approaches. Some women enter into a prodromal labor pattern, with labor starting and stopping repeatedly before settling in for birth. This can be frustrating, but rest assured it is definitely within the spectrum of normal, and all these contractions are toning up the uterus and may ultimately be shortening the length of the big event.

There are two key factors for telling when you are really in labor. The first is nighttime. Generally, BH and prodromal labor contractions will give you a rest at some point in the evening, allowing you to sleep. When "real" labor hits, it will wake you up, and you will not be able to sleep through a contraction (even though you may still sleep in between them at first). Second, once you enter active labor, it will require your full, undivided attention. You will not be interested in reading, watching tv, or carrying on a conversation. You will not smile and if you do, you will look dazed or "spacey." This is an important emotional signpost, and is much more reliable than length, strength, or frequency of contractions, or even dilation and effacement.

Internal exams primarily check for dilation and effacement, and occasionally the station of the baby. However, because they are done with the mother lying on her back, the station of the baby may not be the same as it is when she stands up, so this is unreliable. Also, dilation and effacement occur at different rates in different women, and are not reliable signposts for birth. Some women can be completely closed, and give birth within a few hours, while other women can walk around dilated to 4 for weeks before giving birth.

Sometimes, if the baby is in a less-than-ideal position for birth, it will set off this prodromal pattern, hoping to use the contractions to move into a better position. You can use optimal fetal positioning (OFP) techniques to assist in this adjustment. If the baby moves into a better position, the contractions may ease off a little until birth, and the birth may come sooner.

lol at the shit night pun doris brought a smile to my face smile

Oh laura x posted.

what a shit night (forgive the pun wink

), it may be something or it may just be a bug sad

good luck with the mw, if the cramps get any worse you know what to do!

If you're really not feeling well can you ask to delay the GTT for a day or 2 nothing worse than trying to keep the suguary stuff down when you're feeling like poo (and ? how accurate it would be if it's going straight through!)

<<<<big hugs>>>

Hi all just checking in grin

and waiting to se how Bigcar and effie are....

No news here (bah humbug) wil catch up properly later.

Naat- good luck with the move that must be this weekend hope it all goes to plan.

Right 5 mins peace before the DD's wake.

morning juners hope most of you had a good sleep or in fact are still sleeping smile

I have been up most of the night feeling sick, but didn't notice any cramping until i woke up for a loo trip at 3 and since then not been able to sleep good sad

i hate the feeling of needing to be sick. Also (TMI ALERT!) last night when i tried to go in my bath it took me 10 mins to actually leave the toilet as i had runs...and after about a month of constipation this bothered me. At least I have midwife at 9am for antenatal check and another GTT so going to discuss this with her. I think the thing bothering me most now is the sick feeling!

I hope you other juners are feeling better and hopefully we'll hear from bigcar soon x

MRSM - sounds awful this afternoon. I agree with Ineed that you seemed very calm - think I'd have been in a panic. Hope you've improved now.

INeed - glad to hear you had a sympathetic mw and a sweep. Fingers crossed that something happens soon.

Tee - love the baby names

Hello to everyone else

I've even packed my 'emergency transfer to hospital bag' today. Homebirth kit is downstairs - arrived this morning - bit bloody scary - wish I hadn't read the list of stuff they've brought (including loads of medicine to stay in the fridge) - mw did say most of it was precautionary. Think I was expecting some rubber gloves or something not the whole hospital pharmacy supplies!! {naive emoticon}

Trying to get to bed earlier tonight as shattered again

WIll check in for 'no baby registration' in the morning.

MrsMc - God that sounds so awful. You sounded as though you were so calm - I'd be freaking out! I hope you feel better x

Oh my!

mrsmc what a scare! Poor poor you! Hope all of it is easing down now, if not, don't doubt and go to the hospital. Glad to hear LO is moving and kicking, that's always important. HOw's your DH? Fully recovered?

ermin I keep hearing some women say sweeps were the worst pain they felt and others who say what ineed and mrsmc said, that it was uncomfortable but not painful... I guess it depends on how sensitive the cervix is at that moment? Glad in your case at least it got things going right away after that first attempt smile

choccie sorry to hear your DH is working late these days... Mine sometimes has times like that sad

I also feel what you describe, that we've shared so much on a daily basis (and some of you have been on the thread since the beginning!) that I feel really excited about all LOs arriving! grin

blue oh, so nice you had a surprise baby shower yesterday!! smile

So sweet that they brought things for DS as well smile

daisy hope you can pop in at the clinic tomorrow and have better luck. I'm still very angry

at your "MW".

littleS how was the pampering??? Ready for the ball tomorrow??? grin

Right, really excited and sad about the last episode of ER (I think someone's DH was mentioned today waiting for the episode as well). I'm recording it as we're watching last night's episode of the apprentice now.

I'll be in deep trouble as of Sat, as I won't have internet until probably the following Friday (thanks to DH's memory)!!! I'll use my phone, but from experience, posting on MN from the blackberry is not that easy sad

I'll die!!! grin

I'm internet dependent!!!

Hope to hear from bigcar soon!! smile

(((waves)))

Daisy hear hear about the horrid MW - why on earth go into a 'caring' profession and act like such a cow? Possibly covering for her lack of experience/knowledge/confidence? Still no excuse.

Glad your MW was nice Ineed. At 9 days overdue with DS I had a 'supermarket sweep' as DH called it (not that Dale Winton was ever likely to get his fingers near my cervix, in any circumstances I could imagine grin

) and had DS about 24 hrs later. Like your friend, I found it absolutely excruciating, worse than labour. But worth it because it got things going.

Tee those are all lovely names. lol @ getting to Z smile

Naat thanks for effie update - she must be really fed up now, but at least the babe is being well-monitored.

MrsMc gosh, that sounds like a horrendous allergic reaction. Was there grass in the bread?! German breads often use rye or linseed, might be worth checking if you're allergic to them or something like them. Glad you're feeling better, but do take care of yourself.

lauraloo no harm in phoning, even if just for reassurance. Pre-labour symptoms can go on for ages but it's still good to chat to someone if you're worried.

Right, I'm off for a soak in the bath - bliss!

Bigcar – thinking of you! smile

Oh SweetBroody smile

you are due tomorrow! grin

Ineed – wow!! You are on your way too then smile

hope the sweep works, I had 3 with DS and the last one did I think. Not comfy but I wouldn’t say they were too painful, I more felt “disarranged” afterwards if you know what I mean. Hope things start happening for you soon and your SPD disappears quickly.

Daisy angry

what a ridiculous MW angry

do report her, who does she think she is being so bloody condescending? Can you make another appointment with another one? Hassle I know sad

Naat – hey you smile

Littlesarah – bags now in the hall, just in case!

Tee – nice names smile

yay for the buggy arriving!

Laura – how are things with you now? Thanks for your lovely comments x

Effie – hang in there hon smile

Blueberry – hope your boys get better soon, I know exactly how you are feeling, that was me last week!

Hey Choccie smile

My dh is still not back from work. He is working late a lot which is adding to my anxiety about going into early labour. Bit disappointed tonight as we had decided to get a takeaway. Then he calls at 6pm to say he will be working late

so I had a fish finger sandwich for my dins tonight.

Still no news on Bigcar then?! I also have to keep popping on to see if there is any news. Thinking about it though, when I have my baby it will probably be a few days before I get access to a laptop to have a chat with you all. I feel like we have all come such a long way through our pregnancies together that there will be great excitement in of each of us sharing our good news with each other

I also will want to hear everyones details....the lot. I find it all intriguing.

I know this may seem a tad naive but I can't believe how many people have suffered bad experiences with rotten midwives. Surely the profession requires people with some level of understanding of what a prgt woman is feeling/going through. If they can't be nice they should so something else!!aaaarrrggghhh.

Goodness me mrsmcjnr what a terrible and scary afternoon you've had! I am happy things have calmed down now and that baby is still kicking away happily. Here's hoping the swelling doesn't come back but if it does you should follow your mum's advice and go back to hospital

Take it easy mrs hugs and wishes xx

Hey girls just wanted to come and tell you about my horrible, scary afternoon sad

don’t know if I mentioned the other day but my hay fever has been a nightmare this week (I’m allergic to grass) and there was a day earlier in the week when I felt that my throat was swelling up and my airway was getting smaller. It wasn’t nice, lasted about 5 hours and then thankfully went away. This afternoon a similar thing happened, I’d just had a roll for lunch (lovely German bread) and then my throat started to swell and I could hardly talk. I was also struggling to breathe so went to lie down for a while. Was salivating tones too, it was strange. Anyway thought I was well enough to accompany both Grandmas and DS to his swimming but clearly not sad

I was sick all the way there and then when I got there my hands started to swell and itch followed by all areas where there are glands. I looked like I’d been bitten by a 1000 mozies. Almost the same reaction as I get with my Penicillin allergy without the extreme heat. All the while I kept being sick and my throat felt the same. My Mum started to panic and wanted to drop me at the hospital but my gut feeling was that if I came home, had a cold shower, went to bed and rested for a bit things would get better. So that’s what I did and now the rash has gone and the swelling is going down. Throat still sore but not as bad. I’m sure it was the bread – maybe some kind of wheat germ or something?! I have to admit, I am now wondering if labour is just round the corner so am going to take it very easy tonight. Baby is still moving and kicking nicely so I don’t feel that I took any risks not going to the hospital, I will go if I get worse again.

daisy, your mw sounds dreadful-agree that nice midwives say the horrible ones should be reported. what if she rocks up at hospital? could you ask your doc to arrange another mw? bet you are not the first to moan about her. I changed mw during aftercare at hospital- had young mw who was clearly hated by her co workers- she never lost an opp to be nasty

my dh got fed up with me crying and her comments and told her to leave me alone -she had to swap with someone else. she was even rude about ds1!

had surprise baby shower yesterday, and the girls bought me pressies for baby and ds1!

so he did;t feel left out.

cleaned fridge out today-most unlike me

dh getting quite excited. dh is also ill (chest infection) and so is ds1- temperature, wonlt eat, crying. am v worried about next week or SOONER! as need everyone well to take care of me and new baby (selfish....)

hope effie is ok and her baby comes soon.

Thanks everyone. It did cross my mind. She was well out of order and had such an aggressive attitude for a midwife. My usual one is very nice but can't always be there.

I might go to the other clinic tomorrow morning if I'm in the mood, but was looking forward to a long walk in the sunshine with dd.

tee yay on the pram!!! Zoe is in DH's list LOL, he loved it and I like it too smile

laura nope, don't wait if cramps continue after a relaxing bath. Just give them a call to be sure, it'll do no harm smile

ineed thanks for the explanation smile

evening all

Thanks for updating on effie's progress smile

daisy what a horrible mw like tee said report her!

ineed you must be happy being told it shouldn't be much longer till baby arrives

tee grin

on getting your pram, was it a quinny buzz 3 you got? I got the quinny buzz 4 and it looks fab can't wait to use it smile

littlesarah glad you enojoyed getting pampered today you must be looking forward to your ball smile

Will catch up with everyone else i promise.

Not had a good day here unfortunately

cramps have came back around 2pm and they have been coming and going all afternoon not regular tho. Think i am going to go in a bath and if the cramps are still there will be calling the hospital, I have also been feeling very nausious (sp?) tired and heavy on the legs

I have my midwife appointment tomorrow at 9am but not sure whether i should wait for appointment or just phone.

Daisy- Sorry to hear about your hideous MW, what a nightmare! I agree that you should complain, who needs that kind of attitude?

I completely forgot my exciting news! We got our pram today! Its still in pieces in boxes, but its in the flat!! {grin]

Also, DH and I were goofing about baby names and I went through the alphabet and picked a girls name for each letter. I finally got to Zoe...and we both love it! Now I just need to find a middle name.

So it looks like it will be Adam Jacob or Zoe...something. grin

mrsmcJ I am much better today, thanks. No more cramps and had a good nap to make up for my bad night.

silk wills are on the way to be completed, including guardianship info for LO. God, I feel so grown up. hmm

We still need to sort life insurance.

Ineed how exciting! The babies should start coming fast and furious now!! grin

choccie about your cleaner. I keep finding things around here to be cleaned. I just have so little energy!

Well, must go start cooking dinner and watching Great British Menu!

Daisy - What a bloody awful bitch of a midwife angry

. She sounds like the witch one I had when I was pregnant with DS. How dare she talk to you like that?! How many weeks are you? I think the reason she was so willing to do it is because I'm 39 weeks tomorrow.

Naat - I think the pessary is something they insert into the vagina to soften the cervix so that it becomes 'favourable' for induction. My cervix was 'favourable' when she checked today and was 1cm dilated already so I won't need to have it and hopefully just have my waters broken when/if they induce me.

Feel a bit achey and sore from the examination, but it was nowhere near as bad as my friend's who said it was so painful it bought tears to her eyes. I thought it was just like a smear test really.....

Ineed - great news, glad you got a good, helpful midwife today!! must be great to know its really not going to be long!!

Daisy - i agree with Tee, you should report her, what a horrid midwife, especially at this stage when everything is so uncertain we need to be able to rely on these midwifes for support and understanding. angry

for you

littlesarah - good luck with your research! glad you had a good bit of pampering!

Naat - thanks for passing on the message about effie, bless her, must be hard for her

Ineed - Yay for you! Sounds like you - more than anyone - need that lo out asp and now we could be getting somewhere!

Choccie and ermin - we used to have cats at my dad's house and so often got dead mice presents. Urgh. One time one of the cats brought in a bird, still alive, that my dad had to chase - with much squawking - out the house!

Ermin - Think I am coming round to your point of view with the cleaning. The place is pretty clean generally and to be honest if I want to get anything out of the way it is this research work! (Also could leave some for dh, he is on paternity leave from the 3rd and he actually said if we have no baby it would give him a chance to 'get things done'... [evil cackle])

MrsMcJnr and llynnn - Yup very much hope busy-ness helps keep things moving quickly!

Well done on your birth plans Mrs, now we just have to hope they actually go to plan!

Silk - Yes me and dh must must must do wills and get life insurance. I promise to do so over the summer! (So depressing to think about but I know, so important!)

Bunny - I have been drinking RLT for weeks and no sign of baby honest! But I am holding off on drinking the strong stuff until after this ball. I don't think it does make baby come any earlier, but it is supposed to - possibly - make uterus stronger for good contractions.

Lovely time getting hair and nails done, what with my new hot milk set I feel almost sexy again!

Right, research here I come!

daisy

at your MW's lack of everything!!! Soooo angry

for you! Can you get a different one? Or get checked by someone else soon? Grrrrr....

Oh choccie so envy

at your free cleaning assistance!! I had heard something similar but with childcare help while on mat leave in France, June please feel free to correct me grin

ineed wow! How exciting!!!! Yay for you!!! Keep us posted smile

Could you tell me what a pessary is? blush

bunny I do the same, keep popping in just to see if the first LO has appeared grin

daisy thanks for the updated list smile

silk that was some good info, DH and I are planning on getting him life insurance as soon as LO arrives smile

I had also heard about smoking and SIDS, fortunately we have never smoked, ever ever...

Hi ermin!! smile

june My dad stopped smoking as soon as my mum got pg with my youngest brother because my mum felt absolutely sick because of the smell. I don't have much advice, but maybe a chat with your DH could be the right start. You're an ex-smoker so you're the best example he has smile

mrsmc

at your MIL not taking enough medication!! Oh my!! Bipolar disorder is not something to be taken lightly, I'm glad she decided to go back.

llynn hope you enjoy your lie in smile

Don't feel guilty, woman, in a few days/weeks you'll have your hands full smile

laura so sorry to hear your night was so bad... so many trips to the loo, poor lamb sad

Hope you got a nice nap smile

I've taken so long to write this I'm sure by the time I post I'll have more msgs to catch up with LOL.

Aquanatal was nice, we got home, had lunch and after that took a nap, only to be woken up by my dad angry

He keeps doing that whenever he doesn't see my mum online... He felt so bad, poor him grin

Oh, I got a message from effie

Hi Nat.

We are ok- but back in hosp- again! The same probs were happening and I now have to stay put til LO out! They may let me out for a few hours if things settle- but have to be back overnight.

I'm really touched with all the well wishes from you and the other juners and a big hug and thanks to you all xxxxx
Keep me posted of anyone who pops xxx
Lots of love xxxxx

bigcar thinking of you! xx

Hello to the rest of the juners!!!

(((waves)))

Report her daisy.

The one that is reiterated every time I meet with a MW or have one of my classes is if a MW is rude or tells you something you don't agree with or you just have a personality clash with them? Tell someone and be assigned a different MW. Even in the middle of labour.

Lucky you Ineed - after 10 days of pain and lack of sleep, the atrocious midwife I saw this morning wouldn't even check to see if I was dilated at all. Said she wasn't allowed to unless I was contracting. Then said I should go to hospital when in pain. I pointed out that in 2 mins she could tell me if I was dilated, while going to hospital might take hours and with a toddler it would be hell.

She said it would not be 'natural' to check if I was dilated.

She was truly the worst midwife I have come across. She said 'you shouldn't be in that much pain' (I said I didn't get to the point of tears but it hurt) and also that 'it shouldn't be as painful as last time'. Thankfully because of all of you sharing how you feel, I was able to point out that second time around it did appear to be more painful in prelabour for the majority of women and that most women were in quite a lot of pain at times.

Really, I was pretty unimpressed - she was young and clearly didn't have children. How could she say such rubbish!!!

Just got back from the MW who took one look at me waddling in SPD-induced pain and said, 'I'll do a sweep for you right now, even though I'm not supposed to'.

So she did! Cervix is still long, but 'soft' and dilated enough so she could feel baby's head! She said, though it didn't feel imminent, it wouldn't be long. She's also booked me in for next Tuesday to see the consultant to be induced on my due date (next Friday).

She said that I wouldn't even need to have the pessary when induced, and they'd probably just break my waters for me.

I feel so much better now. So... cross fingers the stretch and sweep (boak at the name for it) worked girls xx

Just looked at FB and Effie says "Hi All. No news, but still on and getting bored! I just have to grin and bear it- till squiggles born! I or mark will keep you updated xxxxxx Enjoy the sunshine and have a glass of vino for me xxxx" So no news from her either!

Just popped back in, but no news of babies yet it seems!! Have all my fingers crossed!

I am getting really excited every time I look at this post as who knows what news could be here any moment now?!

Daisy I'm due June 22 but likely to be induced at some point before that due to high blood pressure

Hi Silk.

Not sure if we have the same insurance companies as I am based in Ireland but the company used to be called Vivas and is now called Hibernian Aviva Health. The international assistance number is 1850 946 644. We have level 2 cover and it does give you free cleaning, honest!!!

I have never seen the policy documents as they are held at DH's company but I carry a card and he gave me the details so I contacted them and they said I was covered. Never heard of such a service before.

CHAMPAGNE CORKS FLYING FOR.....
28th May - ?????Bigcar????? - due 1st June (37, dd 18, dd 9, ds 8,dd3 2)

LADIES IN WAITING
SweetBroody - 29th May (27, 1st one)
Dorisisapinkdragon - 2nd June (32, dd1 3yrs DD2 1) dh guess 27th May me 30th *May
llynnnn - 2nd June PINK!(28, dd1 2yrs) my guess 4th June
Blueberrysorbet - 3rd June (dd1 8)
Leaky - 4th June (39, ds1 5, ds2 2.5)
MrsMcJnr - DC2 (Pink!) 4th June (35 DS 13m)(my guess: 7 June)
Ineedmorechocolatenow - 5th June 2009 (31, ds 2) My guess - 2nd June
bunnymother - 5th June 2009 (34, 1st one!)
helpivegottogivebirth - 6th June (30, 1st one)
daisy5 - 6th June (42, dd) guess Friday 29th May
LittleSarah - 6th June (26, dd 4) dh guess: 4th June, my guess: 7th June.
DreamyDorrie - 7th June (30, dd 2)
June2009 - 7th June (32, 1st baby) DH guess 5th June, my guess 14th June.
Naat - 12th June (1st baby)
borriebear - 13th June (28 1st one!)
tibsy - 13th June
Loooouise - 14th June (1st baby)
dreamydowler - 16th June
ermintrude13 - 17th June (42, dd10 ds6)
chocciedooby - 17th June (38 ds1 5, ds2 4)*(My guess - June 18th)*
insywinsyspider - 18th June (28 ds1 3,ds2 18mo) my guess 21st June - dh would rather I had it next week
silkcushion - 19th June (34, dd 17m)
lauraloo09 - due 20th June (1st child) 18th June (DH guess) 10th June (my guess)
snowwombat - 21st June (31, 1st child)
nemoandthefishes - 21st June (4th child, dd3]
StrawberrySam - 23rd June (27, first-timer)
Tee2072 - 26 June 2009 (40, 1st baby) 12th June (my guess) 13th June (DH guess)
effielou - 28th June (3rd baby, c-section early June)

I thought I would add this in anticipation of bigcar's announcement. mspotatochip - when are you due?

June - has your DH looked up the risks associated with SIDS and having a parent who's a smoker - might just give him the kick start he needs (I speak as an ex-smoker too so I know how hard it is)

CHoccie - I think my private health care is with Aviva (new name for Norwich Union I think?) Surely we don't get free cleaning? That's unbelievable. Was it with your poilcy documents?

Tee - hope you get those wills sorted.

I have to say as someone who works in financial services it's the first thing we tell parents to sort out. If you and yr dh were to die in an accident then the courts decide what happens to your children. People think it's simply a case of yr mum or someone volunteering and it's not. Also please all make sure you have adequate life insurance - not just to cover your mortgage etc but to tide you/dh over with childcare and everything until dcs are a little more independent. I have honestly met so many people through work that have found themselves in a terrible situation sad

Ok I'll stop nagging now - sorry smile

Must get on need to do 30 mins hypnobirthing, get another wash on and then pick up dd early so we can go and visit dh's dad and step mum (she isn't really dd's Grandma but is far more involved with her than Mil is)

One more job done – English and Spanish copies of birth plan marked up with response from head midwife and copied the requisite number of times and now in the birth bag smile

felt like I was preparing for Court, took me back grin

I also need to get some mints now as another MNetter very helpfully told me that the Abs for the Strep B give you a horrible taste in your mouth, where would we be without MN?!

Tee – how are you this morning hon? I had a horrible night, so very hot; my hair was wet, not sure if it was pregnancy related or the fact that there was no breeze at all last night. Pack that bag lady shock

Hey Bunny – hope the admin is nearly done! I keep meaning to do last year’s tax return but keep putting it off blush

I’m the same about sleep, I could happily bed down at 8am just when DS is wide awake.

Daisy – your house sounds fabulously ready grin

nesting never kicks in hard enough for me to clean windows I have to say blush

hope you feel better today and have a lovely fun day out with DD smile

hope the MW appointment went well. Don’t know if I said last night, MIL (who is bi-polar) hasn’t brought enough medication with her and we can’t get the same pills here shock

slightly stressed out by this as you can imagine!! She is now thinking of going back to Scotland in a week’s time which frankly is a long enough stay. It has been great having her here in lots of ways but I would now quite like her to go blush

Silkcushion – enjoy “pamper a toddler” day smile

Hey Doris

Ineedmore

ermintrude, llynnn & mspotatochip

Naat – no need to watch the football here, I knew Barca had won by the noise from the neighbours grin

my little sister is in Barcelona at the moment, I bet the atmosphere is fabulous! smile

June – is your SIL Spanish by any chance? wink

seems like people bring their neighbours and everyone to wait outside the labour suite here and I mean directly outside, no waiting room a good distance down the hall like in the UK! shock

Littlesarah – what a busy lady you are! smile

Laura – hope all goes well at the MW smile

Hello Choccie – that cleaning service sounds great!

We have lived in Spain a year today smile

wow it has flown!

June I know quite a few people who used the arrival of a new baby as their cue to give up smoking. It's impossible to get the smell off clothes and off the breath etc. and although that's only actually dangerous if the babe has asthma or something, it's 'not very nice' as my mother would say. Also, nothing brings you thoughts of mortality like having a baby, so it's a time to think about being as healthy as possible so that you can enjoy as many years with your LO/s as possible. Any chance you can broach the subject with DH and ask him if he's thought this might be a good time to give it a go? I do have 2 friends who insisted their DHs gave it up but inisting is not everyone's style and doesn't always work.

hey,

Someone here yesterday mentionned they'd ask smokers to wash their hands and that's a really good point. Most people we know don't smoke but Dh does and so does sil.

Do any of you have a dh who smokes?
I've managed to get him and visitors who smoke to go outside for it but I don't think that's enough to be completely honest.
Whenever he comes back from smoking I can smell it on his hands and clothes and I'm worried about him holding the baby and the baby breathing it in.
I've read a few articles who (obviously) say that smoking is bad etc but in practical terms was wondering if anyone had tips either for smokers on what to do to get rid of the smell etc or tips for getting them to stop. (being an ex-smoker myself I know you can't make anyone stop, they have to want to stop themselves...)

Lauraloo - You are just trying to fill this thread up grin

!

Sorry you didn't get much sleep last night. Hope tonight is better for you.

lynnn - Dito! Bored with it all now. Doesn't the end drag!

I don't mind mice hmm

. I used to live in the heart of the Leicestershire countryside and we had 2 cats that would bring them in occassionally. Aren't they meant to be a "gift"??? Maybe for those of yuo that have received gifts recently; the cats are getting vibes of the new arrival?!

Anyway, we used to get an old tea towel and scoop the little mice up (if alive) and let it free

Some of you may think I'm mad.

Cleaning - I really need to get on with some but every time I look at the house I put it off and put my feet up instead.
For any of you that may have health insurance with Hibernia/Aviva - check out your policy as you can be entitled to FREE 4 x 4 hour cleaning/domestic chore sessions. All I have to do is decide when I need their help and contact them after the baby is born. They will put me in youch with their cleaning agency and all will be arranged. They will clean yuor oven, prepare light meals, clean bathrooms etc.

I never considered peoples hands when handling my other 2 dcs blush

. All of my friends and family are clean people but I suppose there are germs everywhere. I am a believer that kids do need to get some germs to build up their immune system but for newborns I suppose its a different matter so I will be scanning everyones hands and nails this time grin

. DS1 got an infection in his tummy button during our stay in hospital and I always blame the nurse that gave him his first bath and wiped his tummy. How else did the germ get in there? I was so careful with hygiene. The poor little mite ended up with impetigo all over his tummy

No chance of a nap here Bunnymother. My head is always buzzing after the school run that I don't have the time to sandwich one in before pick up time.

Mrsmc is your dishy mid wife going to be delivering your baby?! blush

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Effie - Hope you are doing ok in the hospital.

ermin - lol re: sex on all fours having medicinal effect. I would be well up for that grin

. I think no matter what position we may try DH would still not be able to get his head around the fact that he fears he could be hurting the baby. Why oh why is he not one of those men (ineed) that love sex with a pgt woman?!
The thing is, once baby has arrived he will be mad keen and waiting for the required 6 weeks of recovery to pass by... I on the other hand will not at that point be interested grin

morning all, still here!! and STILL no signs!!

Daisy - hope you have a lovely day with dd, sure she will love it. I feel guilty for not being able to do so much with my dd due to no energy, but it is only temporary and we will soon be in a good routine with our new babies (fingers crossed!) hope you are right about tomorrow, fingers crossed for you!

dd is in nursery today and dh is at work so I have been lazing about all morning (slept terribly last night so thats my excuse blush

) must must do some housework this afternoon though!

choccie - i too cant wait to actually HAVE the baby now and beable to move onto the next stage. Pregnancy is boring now!! lol!

littlesarah - sounds like you have lots of plans for the weekend, that will make time pass a little quicker!

naat - enjoy aquanatal, wish I'd started something like that. guess its a little late now lol!!

Tee - hope you feel brighter now and manage to get some rest this afternoon too

Hi to everyone else!

oh something strange with computer there posting my message 3 times sorry guys blush

morning all just thought i would check in to say that no baby here at the lauraloo residence sad

Had the most awful sleep last night up every 30 mins with twinges and crampy feeling and constant toilet trips angry

got midwife appointment tomorrow so here's hoping they can tell me some good news like baby has engaged more etc. Going into town today as DH has a day off so will def try and catch up with everyone later on smile

morning all just thought i would check in to say that no baby here at the lauraloo residence sad

Had the most awful sleep last night up every 30 mins with twinges and crampy feeling and constant toilet trips angry

morning all just thought i would check in to say that no baby here at the lauraloo residence sad

Had the most awful sleep last night up every 30 mins with twinges and crampy feeling and constant toilet trips angry

Morning again ladies!

OK, can do more of a catch up now...

Ineed - nightly sex - v impressive! Am hoping that from tomorrow night we can move to the nightly pineapple curry in bed, as this critical week for DH's work will have passed. Have been too scared to even drink RLT in case LO decides to arrive early and I would have to explain to DH that I had tried to lure her out... blush

Holy smokes you have been busy!! I better get moving - everyone here is so active and sorting out their house! I am drowning in paper. Bad DH wasn't joking when he said he has been ignoring his paperwork sad

. If only he wasn't so lovable!

MrsMcJnr - love that you were wolf whistled - fantastic - if you got it, you got it... smile

LOL about sexy male MW. Need to make any more appointments?? Poor thing re your horrible dream!! sad

Ermin - your book borrower reminds me that I have noticed quite a few men who are "the boss" at work seem to like being told what to do at home. I am also hmm

about that. Forgot to say how funny that old man was who came up to you in the shopping centre!

BTW it seems if you are heavily pregnant then you don't have to wait in either the Primark or Post Office queues! Might have saved myself about 5 hours... wink

June - I am also thinking that loaning books, CDs or DVDs to people is a bad idea, unless you are happy to give them to them. DO you remember that line in Out of Africa [swoon] where Robert Redfords character when asked whether he would lose a friend over a borrowed book, replied referring to the borrower "No, but he did, didn't he?" [sigh]. Oh dear, v persistent little mouse you have there. Time for Ermin's suggestion re the foam mushroom?

Silk - I am sold sold sold on the cleaner idea! We had one, but when I finished work I let our cleaner go (who is also pregnant!!), but its time to get another. Gosh, how much did you do yesterday, too?! shock

LOL about your DH's "medical" reasons for a shag!! grin

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You do have to admire his reasoning! Hope you can rest after your tough night...

BTW thanks to whoever (memory failure) sent the link for the cleaner!

Snow - I can just imagine your fantastic baby shower in beautiful Sydney! smile

. I used to live in Paddington, do you live near there? Lots of happy memories for me, and we will go back. Just not for a few years...

Daisy - I love SATC, so would also have much respect for a mouse who couldn't tear himself away from the screen smile

. Your cleaner sounds like a gem!

LittleSarah - another Juner whose home is not what it could be...

Choccie - good luck w the pineapple, curry and RLT! Hope you can nap today.

Doris - very envy

of your sleep!

Hello all you other lovely Juners!! I better go and actually do some housework!!! ((waves))

Just popping in to send good luck to bigcar and effie. Totally can't keep up with you guys. Also amazed nobody's popped yet!

Morning all!

choccie Someone mentioned the medicinal benefits of sex on all fours - are you sure that presenting your DH with that prospect wouldn't do the trick? My DH would be over the moon. So to speak grin

. Good luck with the RLT.

Daisy I know for a fact that my house is far from spotless but have also decided it's not going to be for a long, long time. I'm just keeping chaos and dust at bay for now, and all the stuff for babe is laundered and ready. I know my limites wink

. Have a super day with DD.

MrsMc see above and don't do too much housework! Although, I keep thinking that I must keep moving and vigorous cleaning is supposed to be the right sort of exercise. I make sure I walk a reasonable amount each day and hope that's doing the trick.

June for keeping mice out, that expanding foam stuff which comes in a can is good - expands to fill the space, dries hard v quickly and then you can cut it to shape. Or just leave it looking like a big mouldy mushroom in the corner of the downstairs toilet, as my DH has done...

Naat enjoy aquanatal. (And Barca deserved to win, they totally outplayed Man Utd, who do need to lose sometimes, just to cut them down to size. I speak as a Liverpool fan smile

How exciting to think of Bigcar today. And hope things are good for Effie too. Hi to everyone else.

Hi everyone.
Good luck today Bigcar

Hope all goes well for you. Can't wait to hear your news.

I am just about keeping up with this thread but am so brain dead that I can't remember who is saying what. Terrible I know.Sorry.

All this talk of sex, pineapples and curries is so funny....I resally must get my act together and start something soon. Sex is out of the question in this house as DH just does not fancy me with bump

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I love pineapples so must go buy some and curries.....yum.

I think i am off to make my first cup of RLT now. I have been too frightened to take any before now as I keep thinking I am having enough strange pains without it.

Not a great nights sleep again for me last night

I am so looking forward to having the baby in my arms and being able to feed it, cuddle it and share it with the boys. I am also really missing sleeping comfortably and would at this stage prefer to be waking up and feeding a newborn than getting up for a pee! Atl east when baby gets back to sleep I will be so tired I should sleep straightaway (heres hoping).

Have to go book car in for its service now as don't want to be dealing with that once baba is here. Also have quite a few birthday gifts to buy. I am feeling really unorganised this morning, especially after seeing how well prepared many of you are.

Have a good day all and looking forward to hearing about some baby news soon.

Bigcar - GOOD LUCK (again)! Hope all goes well!

Only caught the end of the Apprentice after my guests left last night, Debra still there Naat! I am looking forward to the evil interviewers next week, did you see the clip with James getting asked about the spunk quote? Hysterical!

Oh Daisy - Jealous of your spotless house! Everytime I go into kitchen I look at cupboards and drawers and really want to clean them (and fridge now that I think about it!) but am usually busy just getting dishes and washing done! Pathetic. I think after nice pamper day today I shall try and get that particular chore done...

Want to tidy dd's room tomorrow (luckily it's not too bad), then we are going out with my sis, then ball. Then Saturday morning going to see my cousin's new baby (YAY!), then off to dh's ma's for lunch, then Sunday am dd has a friend's birthday party, then will have to get last minute bits and pieces we need... then it will be MONDAY! Argh!

Right, really must go, need to make tracks in half an hour and not dressed and still need to finish dishes...

Hope everyone has a lovely day!

hey, no babies here either.

SIL came by yesterday and we had a lovely time (right up until she said she was going to wait outside the hospital the minute she heard I was in labour, that thought has kept me awake.)

I hope *bigcar8 and effie are doing well,

Ooh daisy you think you're up tomorrow?

Good luck and have a lovely day today!

Tee you are quite organised with the will, I mentionned it to dh when I read about it in "what to expect" and it hadn't even crossed his mind. I know we even spoke about it on this thread but that's long forgotten blush

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I guess we'd better get move on with the christening stuff as the guardians would be the godparents and we haven't spoken to them yet.

naat enjoy your swimming :D

hi to everybody else, only a quick catch up for me this am.

Morning.

Well, did manage to get back to sleep and slept until about 8:30, when DH got me up. We're suppose to be at solicitors at 10:30 about our wills, but I am considering cancelling.

Cramping seems to have stopped. Thank God, since I am only 36 weeks! And I don't even have a hospital bag packed yet!

Hope bigcar is having her baby! And that effie is okay!

Morning Juners!

Daisy you sound soooo ready grin

You've got everything up and ready for LO to arrive. You'll have a lovely day with DD today, enjoy it!! smile

As bunny and silk said, it'll all be forgotten today smile

doris so glad you had a good rest last night smile

silk how unfair that they threaten to take her place away if she doesn't go ALL the time, is that the norm? Hope you take her out early today and can have some 1-1 time together wink

tee sorry to read you were up at 2am sad

Hope now you sleep until 11, like laura grin

mrsmc ohhh hot MW! How lucky you are, lady! grin

at your MIL's comment, I second what daisy suggested grin

I'm having fun with mum, she's very mellow and happy about LO arriving so I'm just hoping this lasts until she leaves grin

june I have to go with ineed, who said she felt some respect for that wee mouse going through the fresh cement! shock

I could not believe what I was reading. Your DH is an angel anyway, spending all that time TWICE grin

hi dreamy! Hope those contractions start soon smile

llynn LOL at your DH going to the cinema to avoid the UEFA cup grin

Mine was glued to the TV grin

ermin I shuddered when reading what happened to your friends <boak> I would die!!
grin

ineed did you enjoy the apprentice? I'll have to watch it today as yesterday after the match I really wanted to go to bed grin

Ohhhh I so hope Debra left!!!

bigcar thinking of you!!! smile

effie hope you and LO are fine! xxx

Hello to everyone I've missed blush

!!

DH was glued to the TV and of course celebrated both goals like crazy. He follows Man U because Tevez plays there but he absolutely hates Ronaldo (as we all grin

) so yesterday he went for Barca. Besides, Messi plays there as well so he had Argies on both sides grin

Mum and I resorted to chat along in her bedroom and I popped in and out to see how the game was going (I enjoy a good game)

Aquanatal this morning smile

Mum will come as well to see us aqua-waddle grin

Come on, ladies, we're about to hit the 800th post and we have no babies!!! grin

I can't pop yet, but come on you lot! grin

Just checking in.. no signs yet, though crampy in the night it's eased off now.

I also feel that guilt about not being able to take DS anywhere exciting as I'm so damn tired. Luckily DH is around this week so he's eased things a little.

I wonder how bigcar is getting on....! How exciting, maybe our first baby!

Oh, you poor thing! I bet you felt terrible, but sounds like these things are easily fixed. She will be a different little poppet after a nice day with you!

Kettle is on (just had a micro nap - why can I sleep at 7am, but struggle to sleep during the night?)...

Hi all,

Just checking in, no baby here either and all signs have stopped.

good luck bigcar

MIL and her sister are popping in this morning, so have to tidy the house a little wink

I had a decent nights sleep last night (apologies to those who didn't) and I really needed it!!!

Daisy and silk -The guilt thing doesn't go away, felt so bad that mum and dad took my 2 yesterday, cause I just couldn't deal with them.

Right off to get dd's breakfast just wanted to check in first to see who had popped!

Have a good day

xposts daisy - sorry about yesterday sad

I'm sure it'll all be forgotten when you tell her you're off out for the day. Especially with the possibility of soft play and ice cream grin

reporting for duty on the 'I still haven't had a baby thread'

Bunny and Tee - sorry about yr rubbish night's sleep. Hope you can both rest today. I was up for 2 hours with a screamy teethy toddler sad

she's snoring away now smile

Daisy - I knwo what you mean about feeling guilty. Sounds like you and dd have a lovely day planned (you'll probably go into labour instead!) Dd has been in nursery all week - she has to keep going through my 4 month maternity leave or we would lose her place. But everyday I think I should take her in really late or pick her up really early and do some fun stuff. Will do that this afternoon and tomorrow I think.

Hope you all have restful days (or babies) check back later

I hope so, we didn't have a good day yesterday and she told me last night that 'she didn't want to talk to me', and I just felt so awful. She has never said anything like that ever.

Enjoy your cuppa.

Hi Daisy - am all good here. Bit tired and uncomfortable this morning, but hanging my hopes for energy on a nice cuppa tea. Ooh, your lucky little DD - she is going to love the day you have planned!! smile

Hi bunny - cross thread. How are you honey?

Oh how I miss a whole nights sleep already and I haven't had the baby yet!

Morning all,

tee hope you managed to get back to sleep. Yup, it's that darn consistency that matters most!

Yesterday and today my cramping hasn't been so obvious but I did have it for about 8 days in a row.

Now my house is pretty spotless (although the windows upstaires could do with a clean), the fridge and freezer are full, all clothes washed and ironed, the baby's room finished and tidied, the most critical things done (except my photography final year assignment - I've been in too much pain to concentrate!!), so I've decided I'm ready enough for baby to come (my guess is tomorrow)......

.....and also my poor long suffering toddler deserves a fun day out. I have no family or long time friends up here so when I'm short of sleep and cranky, she doesn't get a very fun day. I am filled with guilt about how difficult the past 15 months have been on us both (pregnancy + previous miscarriage). I'm trying to decide what we will do....the park, maybe a picnic, the scooter, maybe the soft play place too....I'll take some books and read to her under the tree....a big ice cream somewhere along the way. Something like that anyway smile

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Then tomorrow morning I will go for a long walk, have a hot curry for lunch and see if anything happens!

mrsmcjnr - glad to hear your 'touring' mum is back. Nice to have your mum nearby. hmm

at MIL's strong willed nature when it comes to your baby's arrival. Could you tell her a little white lie that the midwives think it may be another fortnight before baby arrives [tee hee emoticon].

I'm just waking and bit headachy this morning so shall stop there and come back later. Thinking of you bigcar. I have my 39 week appt this morning and my little vial of wee waiting on the stairs.

Morning ladies!

Tee - I am up. Have been tossing and turning (in a v slow and cumbersome way...) most of the night. How are you going?

Will post again in a little bit. This thread is getting v lively now - I was watching on and off yesterday in between admin [hates it] and waxing (glad that's done!) and housework [hates it]...

Have a stomach ache but that could be anything - am not expecting our LO till next week at the earliest (based on? Err gut feeling)

Anyone else up? I'm having some pretty strong contraction like cramping, but its not consistent, so I don't think its actual labour.

Oh and some lovely heartburn along with it.

I'm only 36 weeks! Not yet baby!! grin

Daisy – LOL at the pineapples, mine went off hmm

will have to buy more! Very envy

of your cleaner, I miss mine so much. How come when I agreed to stay home to look after DS I got a 2nd job along with that of being responsible for all things home related? hmm

Head Midwife is actually quite a sexy man wink

shhhh! Don’t tell DH! Sorry to hear about the headache sad

from your last post it sounds like things may well be kicking off with you…. grin

June – that book was my bible in DS’s 1st year smile

I now have the Toddler one and the Mumsnet book and they are both fab smile

sorry to hear about your unwanted house guest! Thanks for updating us on Effie smile

Effie – positive vibes hon smile

hope you and the baby are thriving.

Tee – sorry to hear about your aching, hope you have taken it easy today smile

really? No sterilising bottles in the US? Gosh shock

I am still sterilising bottles and teats for DS at 16 months just because they are such a breeding ground for bacteria and in my opinion that is very different from the germs he gets whilst out eating soil etc!

Doris – exciting hon grin

hope the pains have either gone or turned into something progressive! I am a tad worried that baby will choose tomorrow night to arrive and DH will never forgive her for missing the last episode of ER!

Naat smile

my DH is out in the pub tonight watching football – I have considered a false alarm just to get my own back on him wink

your poor Mum with the temp change! Are you having fun with her? smile

glad to hear that you have the MIL sorted! My Mum is back from traipsing round Spain and mighty glad that she hasn’t missed anything smile

MIL is getting fed up now of waiting for the baby to arrive, I have told her that I don’t do well being “vultured” blush

Ermintrude – I know what you mean smile

I really can’t see this baby arriving anytime soon. If I am honest with myself, I really am not having any unusual pains or anything. Ho hum! Re the hand washing, I was quite fastidious about it in the 1st 6 weeks. My DS was so sensitive to everything he even got a rash from the air. Plus it was winter and everyone seemed to have infections and I just couldn’t bear the idea of him catching anything. Certainly by 6 weeks I was a lot more relaxed and I can understand why at 4 months you raised an eyebrow! That woman actually sounded like a total nightmare, what a damn cheek about the book angry

Ineedmore – “A day spent trying to entertain a toddler when 9 months pregnant..... fun.....” I hear you sister smile

what’s sex again?? Can you believe it, some perve wolf whistled me today! DH is shocked, charming!!

Littlesarah – hope dinner went well smile

good on your for getting that dress smile

enjoy tomorrow’s pampering smile

Silkcushion – how is the list looking now? Sounds like you got loads done today smile

Bigcar – LOL about the Only Fools and Horses comment, I must tell DH smile

hope they have room for you tomorrow grin

Insy – hope you enjoyed having your friends round tonight smile

Bunnymother – waxing? A treat? shock

ouccch!!

Hey Laura – hope you are feeling better smile

Hi Llynnnn smile

how are you feeling?

Snowwombat – hope you are taking it easy smile

enjoy your last day of work smile

baby shower sounded fab grin

Choccie – hope you have a better night. I woke up crying due to a horrible dream at 4am sad

Looouise – hope you are feeling a little less sick hon smile

Every night I go to bed thinking about what I would want to have got done if tonight turned out to be the night – tonight the list is long smile

Hey girls

lots of chat, I will try and catch up but in the meantime – Bigcar grin

thinking about you and sending loads of positive labour vibes, may it be exciting, short, as painless as can be and may you enjoy meeting your beautiful baby smile

we can’t wait to hear your news grin

Unfortunately dinner just went down the toilet as feeling nauseous and all that vomiting has really wedged babies head into my pelvis, so feels a little odd!!

june - that's one determined mouse!!!!

You may not believe me but once upon a time I lived in a house and one night while watching Sex in the City this little mouse (tiny) wandered in from the kitchen, climbed up on to the arm of my landlord/friend's chair, crossed his paws and proceeded to watch tele with me shock

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He looked so cute and his gestures so gorgeous that I couldn't do a thing and didn't have the heart to tell my friend for a few days. Just a teeny tiny thing...so frail and cute.

All the best bigcar - but like silk I have this sneaking suspicion someone may pip you to the post.

ermintrude - love your oatcakes and olive sandwich. Much the same in our household and unless I am really in the mood for rejection, not much point making a pass. He even wants this baby to come early but just cannot bring himself to cope with the enormous bump.

My cleaner is £8 an hour and she was here for 2 hours today but probably for three hours the next few times. She was so sweet and insisted I tell her if anything needs to be done differently - so lovely she cares. LOL at whoever's cleaner talks to dh through the loo door!!!!!!!

Good night all.

June - you've got to have a healthy respect for such an ingenious mouse. Can't believe s/he tunnelled through wet cement!

ermintrude - that is horrible! At least our cat just sticks to mice and small chicks... just wish she'd kill them first....

I also HATE Debra. Tonight's episode looks hilarious. James is my favourite (I know he's no chance of winning!) he comes out with such funny lines!

Hi everyone
eeeekkk re the mice

Good luck for tomorrow Bigcar
Hope you dont have too long of a wait in hospital Effie
I had some very strong Braxton hicks for about 3 hours yesterday but all seems calm again today. Got my hospital bags packed though just in case.Its hard to believe that by this time next week we should be well on our way to lots of babies How exciting

Good luck tomorrow bigcar!!!

bigcar sending lots of hugs and best wishes for tomorrow's induction hope it all goes well xxx

bigcar ohhhhh so excited for you (again, I know, I'm being heavy grin

) Keep us posted, if you can, of course, and hope LO is in your arms soon!! smile

(((hugs)))

oh no June, sounds like that is one persistant mouse!!

ermintrude - yuck at the pigeon story!! that is really bad! i hate birds at the best of times!! ewww

Ineed - i wont be telling dh your nightly routine! i am just too massive, uncomfy and tired for any of that anymore!! although, if i go over my due date, i may be forced to reconsider!!

my dh HATES man u so much that he has gone to the cinema tonight!! i'm not complaining at all, will enjoy the peace and get to watch the apprentice!! I too dislike Debra!

very jealous of those with a cleaner!! sounds like bliss!! no chance here though, will have to put up with the mess unless we win the lottery etc!

Bigcar - all the very best for your induction tomorrow!!

Thanks for all your kind thoughts ladies smile

Hopefully I won't be around tomorrow! So I hope to hear about babies popping all over the place when I get back grin

Thanks for the update on effie, hope all goes well for you effie smile

DH spent a good couple of hours this afternoon cementing the holes the mouse went through and the kitchen has been cleaned from top to bottom.
We were feeling very pleased with ourselves about all this when the little b**r showed up again!
DH saw the mouse go through the wet cement, can you beleive it!!!!!!!!!
So he's fixing it AGAIN now...I really don't feel like cooking anymore. or eating for that matter.

Gonna watch the apprentice too here

Debra was my least favorite last week.

have a good evening!

I love a big game of footie on the telly and DH is out with work tonight so he's v envy

indeed. DC are watching Dr Who repeat on BBC3 then I'll get them into bed and sit down to watch. I don't even care who wins - a slight preference for Man Utd but if Ronaldo is as smarmy as usual I'll go all Basque grin

Ineed I'm not going to tell my DH about your nightly routine - I tell him that nobody's had sex for months on this thread wink

. When we try to have a cuddle up in bed he says it's like 2 oatcakes trying to make a sandwich with a huge olive in the middle hmm

and any time I'm vaguely in the mood I just feel to large and lazy to tell him. Hope I feel like getting back down to it before too long...

I'm glad that only one of our cats is a hunter and she's only once brought something into the house - a bird - and that was when we were away. The neighbour who was feeding them has 3 hunting cats and - if you're feeling queasy look away NOW - one night she and her DH thought that one of their DC had left a soft toy at the bottom of the bed so they kicked it further down and went to sleep. In the morning they threw back the duvet to find their bare feet covered in sticky bits of the half-pigeon they'd been left as a gift shock

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Off to get into jim-jams and cosy up in front of the telly. Hope you all get some sleep or if not that it's because you're having babies smile

. Bigcar everything crossed for a lovely day tomorrow.

Ineed - I'm impressed with your pineapple, curry and sex regime.

Poor dh told me this weekend that he thinks the lack of sex over recent months is adding to his increasing stress levels sad

He has started making more hopeful comments again in recent days (I think he had literally given up).

He said last night that not only could start labour off but the mw would be pleased as we could do it on all fours - he suggested I thought of it as optimal foetal positoning rather than a shag grin

I suppose we could fit in a quick one between dinner and the apprentice. I bet he'll be too tired when he gets in - bad day at the office apparently (and he left at 6am and won't be home for another 20 mins yet)

ineed yeah, a football widow here... But only one TV so mum and I are doomed to watch it grin

I'm recording the apprentice, though smile

I guess I'll watch it later unless I feel sleepy early grin

I told DH that routine can begin once his mother has left grin

Suddenly he wants it to be 7th June grin

Up to then, 3ft away, mr! grin

I too will be watching Apprentice tonight!

Who else is a football widow tonight? I'm snuggling up in front of The Apprentice too silk (think Naat's a fan too)... DH and his best mate are watching the football in the front room.

Had lots of pineapple and had sex last night, curry, pineapple and more sex tonight..... With the footie as well, DH loves this new routine!

Ok here goes - an attempt to comment on everything I've read (have made mini notes) I thought I should try and keep up with the rest of you at least once.

Bigcar - good luck for tomorrow's induction (I've a sneaking suspicion someone will get in ahead of you though - not sure who)

Insy - hope you've enjoyed your child free time (and cake) bet you can't wait for Friday and the house to be full of noise boys again

Bunny and all considering a cleaner I simply couldn't cope without mine. Got one when pg with dd as I felt so exhausted. Only problem is she is still coming whilst I'm on maternity leave and I feel a bit guilty being here whilst soemone else cleans our crappy house! We pay £20 for 2 hours (but she always stays longer I think) Daisy - hope you enjoy having someone else to clean the loos.

Snow - baby shower sounds fabulous

Doris - sorry you're not in labour - but you never know what might happen tonight (there is a race on with bigcar)

June - thanks for the effie update - send her our love. Am shock

@ the tesco comment re twins - cheeky fecker

Loouise - yr babyfather can just shut up and put up - we get to name babies - afterall we have to push them out grin

Ineed - eeeeewww at your cat. I was very lucky with my cat it never brought anything home as it was too bloody lazy to go hunting.

Ermin - I'm right with you on the babies need exposure to germs thing. Not that I'll actively rub her in filth.

Hello to Naat/Choccie/LittleS/Laura/Tee - who else have I missed? Don't think I'm cut out for these detailed posts - brain is too pg!

Got a suggestion for you if you haven't seen it already. Graze.com I saw a thread on here about it. You can order little boxes of goodies delivered to your door - a day's worth of healthy munchies.I thought it was a good idea to try out because I could easily graze all day on rubbish when I'm bored. If anyone wants to try it the voucher code I have is HQ5YP7XB. You get yr first box for a £1 (I think they are normally £2.99) and you can cancel at any time. I got Japanese rice crackers, dried goji berries and fresh pineapple today (they must have known I wanted to give birth)

Had a totally productive day today, changed several beds and did all the washing, sorted the lo's nursery and built a chest of drawers (crippled with back pain now though) finally washed all the new baby clothes - forgot how tiny she's going to be.

Off for a rest now before cooking dh's dinner when he comes in and then settling down to watch the apprentice

Looks like you'll be the first to 'pop' bigcar - good luck with your induction!

You are all welcome to hire out my cat to sort out your mouse problems... she has a habit of keeping them alive though, which isn't fun when she brings a live one into the bedroom and just lets it go..... angry

Spent the day sorting out the garage. DH did 5 car loads to the tip, and will be doing another 5 tomorrow by the look of things! It's made such a difference though, so it's brilliant!

Poor effie - I hope all is okay.

Lots of cramps today, but then that's been happening for weeks so I don't think it means anything.....

Hope you are all well.... xx

Ermin meant to say, lol @ that woman's request for cheese and side salad. You were very good to make it for her

Sil is like that btw. Bil doesn't even ask, he helps himself to fridge, freezer and cupboard foodstuff.

I don't like lending books, cds or dvds to people, you never see them again.

Bigcar Good luck tomorrow! Someone from my nct classes was induced last monday and had the baby on Thursday.

Message from Effie:
"Hi. My internets been playing up!
All was well until yest and pains started coming in my scar! Saw mw earlier and she sent me to del suite and the admitted me. I'm not allowed home til los out! I'll keep you informed via facebook and dhs blackberry. Please say hi to the other juners and let me know if anyone pops xxx
Love to you all xxxxxxx"

laura my mw told me to call them if I had a headache.

Tee hope you're enjoying your relaxing day :D

I feel very heavy as well, dh laughed and pointed out that it is normal...

I must look heavily pregnant and tired too.
The woman at the tesco checkout asked me today if I was ok and then if I was having twins.

Re: cleaners, we have been using http://www.homeclean.co.uk/ for years and I've now got someone who comes every week and makes up for what I haven't been able to keep on top of for £7 an hour. with the agency fee (£100 a year) it works out at around £40 a week (for 5 or 6 hours which is enough and includes ironing).

Being pg does have its advantages, I'm not allowed anywhere near mouse poo and have left dh and cleaner to sort it out.

Got the cot fitted sheets today too so I can carry on with that once I get more of my work done and dusted.

Thanks to whoever suggested 3pm hot chocolate and biscuits, very good idea grin

Looouise - Yes I have been wondering if nausea is a prelabour thing? I thought I was just unlucky!

Daisy - Ooooh I would love a cleaner but totally cannot justify or afford one. Damn. Honestly I keep want to get cleaning and don't seem to find the time.

Man, I was hoping for a little more relaxing time pre-baby, don't think it is going to happen. Did research this morning and then spent this afternoon making this pie thing (making double the amount so I can freeze some) and cleaning up all the mess that came after! Also been washing sheets. Going to do more tidying for the visitors this evening and hopefully grab some lunch at some point! Can't wait for yoga, that, at least, should be relaxing.

Snow - Oh, wish wish wish I hadn't told my mum not to bother about baby shower, glad yours was so fab!

Doris - Sorry to hear your labour still hasn't kicked off, fingers' crossed it will be soon.

Bigcar - GOOD LUCK TOMORROW!

One fab thing: second hot milk bra arrived today. That nursingbra.co.uk is absolutely amazing. Ordered about two days ago, sent yesterday and here it is! Anyway it is absolutely gorgeous, black lace and dark violet silk and actually feels supportive!

Can't wait til tomorrow, I will be getting hair highlighted and nails done for the ball, ha! I will have to ignore the house and the research as I won't be at home!

GOOD LUCK bigcar!! Am thinking of you too xxx
Thinking of you too Doris, though it all sounds very frustrating.

Laura, Daisy and Naat, is nausea a sign of imminent labour? I am feeling terribly nauseous, tho could be low bp I guess. My baby 2/5 engaged but only very sporadic cramps...

Daisy I am definitely getting a cleaner when i get back to London. Maybe even a mother's help for the first couple of weeks!

Ermitude what a horrid woman. I can't stand people nicking my books. I wanted to watch my fave David Lynch film yesterday and some bugger's nicked that too.

Babyfather had nerve to sound mildly irritated with me last night on phone when I mentioned my new favourite name. I am going to ignore him and stick to my guns.

daisy i was very nausious (sp?) and had a terrible headache last night i still feel very heavy and just a general low feeling just now, had some crampy pains and niggles but nothing like last week...damn it!!!!!

Doris shame to hear contractions has gone away but you never know tonight may be the night smile

Sorry doesn't look like it will be me again arrrrrgggghhhhhhhh!!!!!!

Was convinced by 0800 that this was it real contractions etc, so phoned my mum and dad they came over a bit later (after breakfast!) By which point everything had gone quiet again.

Still got the back ache but nothing more, had a check up with the mw this morning she did say that I was 4/5 engaged (not much but more than I have been)....

Mum and Dad have now taken girls to their house to entertain for the afternoon as I'm still crampy but NO CONTRACTIONS I just want this to get going now!!

(DH is convinced that tonights the night as it's the last epidode of "the wire" grin

and with DD2 he missed the last episode of the Rome series, so is convinced he is detined to misout again!!)

My money is on Bigcar fingers crossed for tomorrow.

Right need to go a wrap gifts from the baby for the dd's

Will catch up again soon

Oh and sorry for the shamless me posts recently

Just checking in and hope to be back on later when I can try and read what all you lovely ladies have been saying.

Not a great nights sleep here. Up every hour to pee and then have to get up at 7 to get kids ready for school Lots of BHs still. Thought I was in labour last night and just couldn't fall asleep. Too anxious this time around. Husband is in the Isle of Man today so hope baby doesn't make a shocking early entry to the world today or I will be giving birth alone.

bunny you mentioned hot chocolate, I failed to resist and have just sunk a mug of choc ovaltine - yum smile

. And yes, that woman was terrible, I think she was the only child of very wealthy doting parents who waited on her every whim. It's 2nd marriage for DH's friend and she gives him the runaround but he seems to like it hmm

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June finding mice in the kitchen was what swung it for me - off to Cats Protection we went! I'd resisted pleas from DC and DH until then but can't bear mice so we got 2 little black kittens from a stray litter. Never had a mouse in the house since - if I see them with something in their mouths I lock the catflap and they seem to have taken the hint and stopped trying to bring me gifts. grin

daisy ooh am envy

of cleaner. Although, my neighbours have one who's great but who will not shut up - she follows the husband to the toilet and talks to him thru the door! I don't earn enough to justify it, sadly, but when I do it will be top of the list.

snowwombat glad the shower went so well, sounds fantastic. Send some sunshine over here will you?

bigcar, in case I don't get back on here today, GOOD LUCK for tomorrow, will be thinking of you xx

ohhh daisy you're in heaven!!! Nothing like finding a good cleaner!! Yay for you!

No headaches here, but some nausea since yesterday hmm

snow

at your baby shower smile

Glad to hear you got some lovely pressies and that you're about to be a free woman!!

insy and bunny - my new cleaner is here now and she is really good. Has ironed the shirts beautifully and the duvet and now doing an excellent job of the toilets. I'm in heaven. She is the au pair for a family nearby and just wants to make some extra money. I figure there was enough tiredness and stress when dd was a baby without adding arguments about cleaning the house.

bigcar - I am so excited for you.

silk hugely envy

about your night's sleep. I managed 6 hours but falling apart at the seams already.

Does anyone else have a stonking great headache as well as the pains and the nausea?

Shall we share our pineapple recipes grin

!!

I can't keep off this thread now it is all about to happen. I think it's between effie and doris

girls, just checking in but ready for bed so won't catch up properly now.
Happy baby wishes to bigcar for tomorrow's induction.
Spent day at hospital, blood pressure up so on the CTG, blood tests etc. Back in the morning for more. Last day of work tomorrow too-lucky my department just down the hall from the women's hospital and a very easy going boss!
Had a gorgeous baby shower on Sunday- another glorious Sydney day, lots of girl pals, loads of lovely high tea goodies and posh china! We received so many beautiful presents, the baby is going to be so well dressed and wrapped smile

Check in tomorrow and catch up with you chatty girls! Here's to a baby arrival very soon grin

bigcar I did miss that! how exciting you'll have your baby really soon grin

bunny will do! although still not managed to get off the computer yet smile

started downloading photos onto kodak so I can get our family album upto date before baby arrives - now thats the type of nesting I like!

laura, meant to say, we have a wii too smile

It's more dh and the dcs that are into all that though, I'm just the console widow grin

I took a huge step back from the wii, went right off it when it told me my wii fit age was 74 grin

I had a go at guitar hero yesterday afternoon, I must be sooooo lacking in musical talent, it was so hard, even on easy level and only using 3 of the colours! This from the person who can't even sing in tune, how I torture my kids when I sing to them grin

Never mind the dancing hmm

I am soooo into my embarrassing mum years grin

bunny, enjoy your day and the pineapple, love it smile

bunny

you've made me smile with the 3 posts trying to finally catch up grin

You're sweet! LOL at your DH getting acquainted with the cleaning appliances and supples grin

i'm still here too!! still no signs, i thought maybe my bump had dropped a little yesterday but now its def back up again!! feeling loads of movement though! (probably to do with OP!)

June - hope your mouse problem goes away very quickly! I would be like you and not go anywhere near them!! I also read every page of what to expect in the first year when we had dd, it became our bible!!

littlesarah - love the shawl and cardigan, you are very talented! i wouldnt know where to start!

mmmm pineapple, if it ever stops raining today i might have a wander/waddle to the shop to get myself one!!

bigcar - hope all goes well tomorrow, you seem the most likely to be the 1st june baby! yay!!

bunny - enjoy your pampering this afternoon! very jealous! i painted my toenails last night, it was a struggle!! hmm

ermintrude - i also nver bothered with the handwashing before touching dd last time, and wont this time either. i am no clean freak by any stretch of the imagination, but i dont know anyone who is totally grubby and covered in germs either so think we will be safe!

doris - sounds exciting!! good luck!

Oh, bugger, missed more!!

Laura - morning!

Insy - have a fab time at the cafe, and order an esp delish piece of cake for me!

Daisy - DH and I decided last night that we are getting a cleaner in once LO arrives. Esp when the other option was for DH to become well acquainted w the mop, vacuum cleaner and iron wink

Oh dear, I should have "refreshed" the thread before posting - I missed LOTS*!

*Bigcar - so excited for you that tomorrow could be the big day!!

LittleSarah - well done on the dress, it is gorgeous!

ermin - not to add fuel to the fire, but your DH's BF's wife sounds vile. Hard when the connection isn't yours to break, but hopefully you don't have to see her that often. And I can't help but laugh at people like that - they are their own worst enemies, creating ill will wherever they go.

Ineed - am a cat lover, but 1am wake up w foul present does push it, doesn't it?

June - good luck w mouse removal!

silk - am sooo envy

of your good night's sleep! Do enjoy that wonderful (long forgotten for me) feeling of energy!

Naat - ah, love your plan for dealing w MIL. Sounds great, and good that you have your DH to ensure the plan comes together.

Hello all you other lovely Juners! Agree, wonder if Effie is off arranging for our first baby??

morning all just checking in for the morning register lol

seem to still feel heavy esp my legs for some reason lol got a decent nights sleep last night again but the best hours of sleep i get is between 6 and 11! i know i keep saying this but i want baby out NOW!!!

ineed i know what its like for your cat bringing you 'gifts' i hope my cat doesn't bring baby any gifts lol.

bigcar can't remember is it you that is getting induced tomorrow?

tee take it easy today and enjoy your nap grin

silk

that your got a decent nights sleep too x

ermin yey on being 37 weeks today grin

littlesarah hope your dinner with your dad and his lady goes well tonight x

Morning ladies!

Am present and stil pregnant this morning! Last week baby was 2/5 engaged and I think she has dropped further, but no big signs of pregnancy.

Feel like lazing around doing nothing today, but DH has managed to convince me to become his skivvy admin assistant for his company. My dislike of paperwork is probably only matched and bettered by his. So am trying to get that done before LO arrives. [hates it emoticon]

Still, am off for waxing this afternoon, so have a treat to look forward to! The last one pre-baby. Which makes me think I better go and dab some polish at my toenails. Distraction from my rather swollen feet? hmm

Sounds like we are all achy, heavy and a bit over it, but keen beans for our babies to arrive! I am eyeing off that pineapple in the fridge. Mmmm, pineapple! DH's request to not try and lure her out this week is ringing in my ears, but I do need my fruit! grin

Weather a bit rubbish here, sounds like its the same for most of us! Perhaps this calls for 3pm hot chocolates?

Sorry for me me me!

insy, I'm being induced tomorrow if all goes to plan grin

I'm hoping to get away with them just breaking my waters to get things going, the doctor last week seemed to think it would work, fingers crossed smile

snap june

(And thanks for all the kind comments about the shawl!)

daisy great news about potentially getting a cleaner, I keep mentioning cleaning and home cooked meals when people say they’ll help out after baby is here, but I have a sneaking suspicion that they mean holding the baby while I do that smile

tee enjoy your nap and going for a swim may ease your aches and pains

doris keep us posted!! (if you can smile

)

naat the boys are back on Friday, I’ve become a bit of an insomniac I was still up hovering at 10.30pm last night – maybe I do have nesting after all hmm

and only had really good sleep between 4-8am can’t seem to get motivated again this morning, tempted to go back to bed but have friends round for dinner this eve so can’t do crazy cleaning and painting when I actually have the energy!

ermin I also don’t bother with the hand washing thing and newborns – only people I insist do it are the smokers in my family, but I’ve never had to ask them to they just do it anyway, think its more about the smell than hygiene though – doesn’t sound like you’re in minority

bigcar why do you need to go to labour ward? Did I miss something

Right I should really stop being on here and do some cleaning… or nap… or shop – I think I might just go to shops and have a coffee and cake sans children… bliss

Ineed Can I borrow your cat, need to get this mouse out of the kitchen!!! :D

morning all smile

I'm glad your appointment went well yesterday MrsMcJnr and you're much happier now! The problem is I've never actually come across a real male midwife and the only one that comes to mind was the one in Only Fools and Horses when DelBoy's son was born and his hairpiece fell off onto the baby grin

littlesarah, that knitting is great, lovely bump pic too!

ermin, I've never insisted on hand washing either. Thing is, even newborns will gum anything that goes near their mouths, whether it's someones arm or tshirt as they're holding them. I suppose it's an each to their own thing, I would never refuse to wash my hands if I was asked to smile

Maybe it's just because when I had dd1 antibac anything didn't exist grin

For stangers you need to perfect that BACK OFF stare grin

june, you need ineeds cat grin

doris and effie, hope all's well with you both smile

Eagerly awaiting news!

It's really grotty here today, just a constant drizzle, kids are getting really fed up, they've really enjoyed being able to be in the garden most of the day recently. You can bet next week when they're all back at school, the sun will return and we'll all be boiling hot grin

Really crap nights sleep again here sad

didn't help that dd3 got up just before 1am, she went back off quite quickly, I didn't! Don't think I'll sleep well tonight either. I've got to ring the labour ward at 7am to see if they've got room for me, with the aim to go in for 8am, that'll be fun trying to get the kids moving at that time during the holidays. I think mil might have some fun with them tomorrow grin

At least the weather is supposed to be slightly better tomorrow!

waves to all smile

Just checking in for morning register - no baby here just some frantic nesting

I have the world's biggest to do list today and I'm blasting through it. Can you tell I got some sleep last night? 10pm til 8am with only 3 visits to the loo grin

Very disappointed there aren't any overnight babies. Nevermind - I'll do a proper catch up later

Naat I smiled pleasantly and made her some cheese on toast garnished with cherry tomatoes. When I came back she'd picked up my Penelope Leach book (that's one I'd recommend, from babyhood to pre-school, very child-centred AND sensible) and asked if she could have it, since I didn't need it any more. I said I was saving it for my sister, who was ttc, so she put it in her bag and said - 'just a loan then, I'll send it back to you when she needs it'. I must add that they are super-rich so could have afforded the £8.99 themselves...

Actually, I wish I hadn't reminded myself of this - I spent 24 hours trying not to grind my teeth and was v glad to see them go. grin

Oh, and my good little sis did conceive q promptly so I got the book back smile

Ermin - Lol, gosh it wouldn't have even occurred to me to ask people to wash their hands before holding dd as a newborn! Luckily my friends and family are fairly clean most of the time anyway. grin

Tis just impossible to keep babies away from germs and dirt anyway unless they are kept in some kind of anti-bacterial sterile cocoon! I don't think any grubby strangers grabbed her in the first month or two either, which no doubt would unsettle me slightly! But I quite like people being friendly and touching baby and bump - except the grubby ones! - so it's never really bothered me. Best obviously just to ask first!

Doris - OOOOH!! I am getting quietly excited.

MrsMcJnr- Glad things went well at the hospital and how fabulously fashionably of you to have a male MW, I want one!

June - Oooh we had a couple of mice sightings a few months ago, the poison appears to have done the trick though, I really freak out about them. Pathetic!

Bunny - Meant to say I got the pink prom style dress I linked to before. £10 off plus my student discount so ended up being uder £60 which was rather good I felt!

Right, more research today, plus my dad and his lady are coming for dinner so I am making Culloden House game pie... mmmmm. Just realised I am supposed to serve it cold, not an idea I am keen on so I am going to compromise and serve warm, hopefully it will still be lovely!

Hope all are well! (and effie of course, good luck to you!)

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