thanks for those who commented on my breech baby! I have already booked a session of reflexology on Wed and have my 36 week scan the following Wed- looks like I am on the floor on my hands and knees for a bit then!!!

Keeping fingers crossed

xx

Morning all, I think I've started a new thread, just got to try and link it now.

here

Hi all,

Congratulations again boob, just looked at the pictures and she is gorgeous. I had a little teary moment knowing my baby will be here soon too.

Ronnie - this LO was breech at 34 weeks too. I just spent some time on my hands and knees, hanging over my birth ball etc and she had turned by 36 weeks.

STT - glad the baby has turned. I have all the tender spots too as she has her foot wedged in my ribs. I'm blaming DP as he is 6ft3 and she obviously has his long legs and big feet .

Hi Saraheb - sorry you are suffering with SPD. I can sympathise with the lack of elegance, DP spends a lot of time laughing at me these days, especially when I have to get off a seat or the bed .

I've spent the last 3 days bouncing on my birth ball etc trying to encourage the baby to move down a bit and engage as she was very high at my 38 weeks appointment. Don't know whether it has helped but my hips and thighs ache and it has brought the SPD back so my pelvis is really sore. I'm probably overdoing it but I really want my home birth so I don't want to go too far overdue.

Ahhh, very cute pics theboob, she's lovely

I hope your migraine gets better very soon.

oops should have been dd not ds - whayt a mistake to make! perhaps this one will be?

theboob pictures of Madison are sooo cute - good job I am already pregnant. Makes me want the next few weeks (or days) to rush by! She was born on a fantastic day too - same as my birthday, lol.

sparkly and ruby Thanks for your messages, I woke up feeling a little more human today with a bit more mobility. The afternoon of rest yesterday must have worked - perhaps I have been doing to much.

HC I pity you your ocld. Hope it gets better soon.

fidelma ds sounds like he is looking forward to the baby arriving. My ds is very excited but there is a 10 year gap for me. Definately feeling my age this time round.

Has the new thread been made?

ronnie - my baby was breech at 36 weeks and was booked in for an ECV to try an turn him

BUT i had refelxology and moxibustion and he turned - around 3 hours after the treatments i had hours of Braxton Hicks and the baby was sooooo active

we went for the scan this Wednesday (37 + 2)and he was head down! Would highly recommened it TBH

Your baby still has plenty of time to move at this stage

sarah - i sympathise with the SPD. I can't trun over in bed without having to put my knees together and shuffling. If i lay on the sofa, DH has to drag me up

HC - hope your cold is better soon

hope everyone else is doing ok - just seen a nice looking recipe which i am going to have a look at

have good days all

x

Picture's on profile , I did put them on yesturday but forgot to say , had a bad night last night but milk is in now and i think it will take her a while to settle down with it, had to go shopping for feeding bra's as I'm now a whopping 36 GG
it really did take it out of me and i have had a migrane since then
glad to hear no more breech babies , as i was pushing they thought Madison had turned breech , but luckily not, cant wait for someone else to pop so we can start the next stage thread

Saraheb, that does sound mightily uncomfortable, I hadn't realised that SPD could cause so much restriction in movement - very sorry you are suffering like this, hope its not making the end of pregnancy completely unenjoyable for you.

Yesterdays scan showed that baby is head down, its face was pointing to my left side, and we got a lovely picture of that, bottom is high on my right under my ribs, and the feet are curled up on my left under my ribs, extending out to the side when it kicks - explains all the tender spots!

My internal showed that my cervix is high, thick and closed and baby's head is nowhere to be seen. Plenty of birth ball bouncing scheduled for me then! She wasn't able to do a sweep, so its pretty much weekly checkups from here, but she said she didn't want me to go past 41+2 if possible, and we'd review options (discuss elective cs) if LO holds on that long.

Thank you for all the kind replies. It seems my so called big baby is tiny compared to some. DH panicked when I told him I may be brought on early. Especially as the builders are not coming back til Wed - the day I am seeing the consultant. I am just not going to get worried about it as I am sure we will cope whatever happens. Baby won't care, I'm sure.

MeHimCatBlob - The idea of using my good leg to lift my bad one sounds good but I can't actually lift either leg up high enough to get it on the bed if I sit on it. Found a new way tonight though. Put my left knee on the bed and gradually move further onto the bed until I can turn onto my side (still keeping legs together with left foot next to right knee - tricky but doable) - then just grit my teeth and holding my right knee I bend the leg to raise it and pull it onto the bed. Then pause to get breath back before shuffling my bottom round into vaguely the right place moving legs down in the bed. Takes another pause before I am sat up (which I am now typing this). The next task will be to turn on my left side so I can sleep for a couple of hours.

I never imagined getting into bed would be this difficult or painful! I'm glad there is noone to see me doing this as it's not a very elegant manoevre. DH tries to keep a straight face as I am doing it when he asks if he can help.
I know he loves and cares for me but it is really starting to irritate me when he mimics my movements and exaggerates them (at least I hope he is exaggerating them .

Ah well time to try the final movement. Night all.

Smallone, good suggestions - I like the nesting one - go for it, and in the morning, I'll post my cons. appt. update - can't do it now, DH is nagging me to go to sleep,

Night! x

Ooh yes we probably do, not that I know how! suggestions for title?

Aching and baking towards the finish line?

To nest is best?

Do we need to set up a new thread?

Hi all love the chat
HT thanks for the recepie I will try that one, we love curry and I usually make one for a Friday night.

I am feeling alot more possitive if only I could move I would be able to do lots.

I ordered a lovely cot bumper from susiewatsondesigns It arrive in one day so all these bed companies etc should be ashamed

welcome sarah I also have spd not nice but we are all almost there.DS asked how many sleeps untill the baby.He also keeps getting in the moses basket.I really want to stop him but feel like it is his right.He has been the baby for 4 years and still feels like my baby but that will all change in a few nights !!!!!!!

Congratulations the Boob - made me all emotional as its starting to all seem very real but i am so pleased your DD is safely here.

Sarah - my physio recommended getting into bed on the side which is your good leg (I have SPD in my right leg so sleep on the right side when looking towards the bedhead IYKWIM), then cross your bad leg over the top of good one at the ankle. Using your good leg to support it as you swing into bed - sorry that probably doesnt make any sense at all but it does work if you can understand what i mean - i dont find the pillow between the legs at all comfy but have stopped sleeping on my right side which has helped the SPD a little (although its getting worse again now and I can hardly walk when i get up in the night)

counting the days till my maternity leave now as am really tired but at least no more trips away from the NW and the consultant has agreed to let me try a water birth which is great as I was told, as a high risk, i wouldnt be able to

trying to decide what reusable nappies to buy but not getting any closer as everyone seems to have different ideas!

off to bed

Chatty lot

Saw the MW for 38+2 appointment and measuring 35 weeks. He is still 4/5 engaged but my BP was high. As I don't have a headache she wasn't worried and said just make an appointment for 2 weeks time which takes me past my due date. <eek>

Cold and throat still getting me down so sorry for lack of replies.

Laters!

HC
x

Sorry, I've made you all hungry! A lot of the recipies I use are adapted from a Linda Majzlik. She's done a series of books called A Vegan Taste of North Africa/East Africa/Greece/France/Mexico/India/Italy/Eastern Europe etc. There are about 10 of them and they are only £5.99 each and are fantastic, am working my way through them. I've got to be a bit inventive with veggie food as I despise Quorn and mushrooms and am allergic to peanuts and almonds but I love spicy foods. DH does black bean fajitas for us that are so hot they blow my head off, I love them.

So, adapted from A Vegan taste of East Africa, here's the Ethiopian spicy stew.
You need to make a hot Ethiopian spice blend first:

BERBERE-this is what gives it the unique taste, it uses a lot of store cupboard spices and is a bit fiddly but makes enough for 6 or 7 meals. I just store it in a spice jar and it keeps fine.
You'll need:
8 small dried red chillies(I've used fresh before)
8 cardoman pods, husked
6 cloves
1 teaspoon each of: paprika,cumin seeds, fenugreek seeds,coriander seeds,ground ginger, black peppercorns
1/2 teaspoon of allspice berries
1/4 teaspoon tumeric

Put the chillies, cardoman, cumin, fenugreek seeds, coriander seeds, peppercorn, allspice and cloves into a small pan and heat very gently, stirring constantly. (stand back, the seeds have tendancy to pop). When you can smell it, remove it from the heat and grind to a powder. Add the paprika, ground ginger, tumeric and cinnamon and mix together.

*FOR THE STEW* (serves 4-6)
675g aubergines, diced
225g red lentils
1 large red onion, peeled and chopped
1 green pepper, deseeded and chopped
225g chopped tomatoes(she uses fresh, I use tinned)
4 garlic cloves, crushed
1 inch piece root ginger, finely chopped
1 green chilli,deseeded and finely chopped
4 tablespoons olive oil
1 tablespoon tomato puree
2 teaspoons berbere *(see above)
750ml vegetable stock
finely chopped coriander

Heat the oil then gently fry the aubergine, onion, ginger and garlic in a large pan for 10 mins, stirring frequently. Add the berbere and stir for around 30 seconds. Next add the tomatoes, lentils, tomato puree and stock. Mix and bring to the boil. Cover and simmer gently for 25 mins but stir frequently to stop the veg sticking to the pan. The stew should be quite thick when its done. Garnish liberally with coriander and serve either alone or with whatever you like-I often use rice and DH takes it to work and has with pitta bread.

Enjoy! x

Hi everyone hope you dont mind if I moan but I really need to. Went to the midwife a few days ago and was measured 44 weeks at 36, so have a scan next week. (So can I join the big baby club please).

SPD and sciatica at a all time worse, but DP has been great, thank god. Its also making sleeping hard, but I think most of us are feeling the same at the min.

Midwife told me off as I hadnt packed my hospital bag yet, but I cant bring myself to do it as when I had DD I only packed when I was 12 days overdue and went into labour the next day, unfortunatly I now have it in my head I will go into labour when I pack it. Yes I know this is sooooooooo not right but its my pg brain going into overdrive I think.

Finally ive turned into the mad pg lady about town as I have to take my hot water bottle everywhere with me to keep my nipples warm. (Its the only thing that stops my raynaud's).

Ok moan over, sorry if none of my ranting makes sense, im typing in a rush.

Welcome saraheb, welcome back ronniemummy. Big big congrats to boob

exploding placenta?! jeez. i've never heard of that before. sounds messy.

saraheb i measured 43 weeks at my 36 week check up. i have a growth scan next week and am feeling a little apprehensive!

HT please can we have the recipe for eth spicy stew? sounds yummy.

did loads of walking again today, feel really tired again. have been on a real sugar fix the last few days. craving sweeties which is not my usual choice of treat. last night i put a bag of sweets in the kitchen away from ds. after i put him to bed i couldn't remember where i'd put them and i was like a mad woman tearing apart my house looking for them. found them eventually on ds' snack shelf in a cupboard(why i put them there i don't know) and scoffed the lot.

ronniemummy* still plenty of time for baby to turn. get scrubbing those floors!

also, do you need to give you dh/dp's work a matb1 form so they can have paternity leave? if so i'd better get on the case!

boob I'm sorry that the birth was so stressful and unhappy. I wish you all the best in making a very speedy recovery and a big kiss and cuddle for Madison Rose X
ps: please feel free to post any photos if you are happy to do so, would love to have a see tiny new baby pictures to get very emotional encouraged by

treats haha we may even have sat next to each other and had a chat Yes my uni email will continue to work whilst I'm off, and I'll reply through my more normal yahoo account. If you could put yoga or mumsnet in the subject I can at least find it if it gets siphoned into my spam box!

ronniemummie hope the baby turns soon

HT gah your food sounds SCRUMPTIOUS! what a wonderful cook you must be, yummy

sarah welcome to the thread

And hello and hugs to everyone, gosh I'm uncomfortable too; aqua-natal was really tough with this hard bump!

AND YAY I'M OFF WORK {does the happy dance}

Hello! I have not posted since the early days of pregnancy but have been reading posts every day for the last few weeks.

I too have a breech baby at 34 weeks + 4 days. I am absolutely terrified of having a C section so have decided to book in for some Reflexology sessions before my 36 weeks scan. Has anyone had any success with this method, or tried anything else that worked? My midwife suggested crawing on hands and knees- like I have the energy!!!

I am feeling so fed up about the prospect of having a breech baby...help!

Plus point thoug, I finish work on Tuesday!!! YAAY!!

Congratulations Boob! I'm sorry to hear they made so many mistakes but Madison Rose is here safe and sound now
I can't believe that'll be the rest of us not too soon! I'm 38+4 today

Had to skim read all the posts as I'm supposed to be trying to have a quick nap before I collect dd from pre-school. Had hardly any sleep last night after a very busy day and i'm absolutely knackered. DD coughed so much last night she was sick everywhere-had to completely strip the bed and give her a bath/wash her hair. She was very distressed.

welcome sarah!

Yay no more breech babies!

I'm so uncomfy now-sorry so many of us are! Not long to go!

Still don't feel ready. Like LMB I just can't get the house sorted and tidy-no matter what I do It is really stressing me out and causing me to lose it.

Mum and i made a liner for the moses basket last night so that is one more thing done!

Bit pissed off about the birth pool we won on ebay-turns out the woman bought it in 2006(syas the delivery date on the box) She said it wasn't used but seeing as the liner wasn't there and she has an almost 3yr old daugter and a 5wk old i'm fairly sure she used it for at least one of them. Plus since it is so old they have now changed the design so it now has a seat (what I was after) I just hope the new liner we bought will still fit it..... I suppose we didn't ask how old it was.....

I'm sure it'll be fine. Just one more thing bothering me. That and trying to sort out the caterers for the wedding, not having looked at baby names properly yet, house not being ready, not being able to remember about birth and not read anything yet etc etc etc Eveb though i'm in a lot of pain and generally uncomfy I want it to be late so we have more of a chance of being ready

Can't remember anything else,
Take care everyone x x x

HT I'm a veggie too and it all sounds delish, i'm not that adventurous when it comes to cooking but just love spicy foods.

I'm having a crazy cleaning day, poor ds he's been very good at entertaining himself and has been very good today. I just feel really stressed and nothing seems to be clean or tidy ENOUGH. I feel really irational....

Theboob glad feeding is going well, i really enjoyed feeding ds as a newborn, loved the snuggling and bonding. It became a bit of pain as he got older as he was a big fidget! I hope feeding goes well with this ds.

sarah Its exciting to think you may be having your baby next week if your sweep goes ahead! Sorry to hear you are in so much pain.

Also I feel like I'm the only person in the 'big' baby camp who is going to be 'allowed' to go overdue, I'm only scheduled for induction at 40 +12/14... why me?

HT can you come to my house and cook me lots of those yummy sounding veggie meals! (or you could send me the recipes... I suppose I could do them for myself!)

Hi all

princessmel-God I wish you were right about me being next. I miss my ankles. And my sense of balance. And sleep! And my short term memory. I sympathise with your bed saga-am going through something similar with a sofa at the moment. Ordered 1st August,was supposed to be here by 20th August. Then 28th August. Nothing. I waited for 48 minutes on the phone to cs to be told a new "possible" delivery date of 25 September and that they are making automated calls to customers but if someone dares to be out, they aren't leaving messages. Words fail me.

Saraheb welcome , glad your appointment went well although sorry to hear asbout the SPD. I've got a particularly long baby as well-at 4D scan the doctor remeasured his legs 3 times then looked at DH and said he appears to have his father's feet!(they are massive)

theboob-your experience sounds like a right ordeal, so glad everything worked out well in the end. Glad Madison is feeding well, get lots of rest.

Sparklysorry about the rotten night's sleep . Hope tonight is better and your appointment goes well, will check back for an update later.

ruby oh yes, I have a particularly active little wriggler. Every night I struggle to get to sleep and generally its a miracle if I can get to sleep by 3am. I can't remember when I last had a full night's sleep

LittleMissBliss thanks for the link. at yoy testing it on teddy bear-I've borrowed one of my neice's dolls and have been testing out my slings!Found some good hypnobirthing vids on youtube as well and its helping to pull things together for me.

I didn't go to bed last night. At all. Had this urge to cook and wound up making a stash of veggie/vegan mains - Chilli, Moroccan filo pie, Hungarian Goulash, an Ethiopian spicy stew, Cawl(weslsh stew) and some soups. DH woke up at 6am because the cooking smells were making him hungry so he had fun sampling everything. Need to post a letter so am about to attempt wallking round the corner again and hope I don't have a repeat of Monday's pain!

theboob - congratulations!!! So pleased to hear about the safe arrival of Madison Rose (lovely, lovely name!) Sorry to hear that it didn't go quite according to plan but your post sounds as though you're feeling quite positive now. I hope you can settle down and enjoy your baby and put any trauma behind you. Wishing you all the best for the next few weeks.

Calypso - I was there! And I didn't mean to hide! Perfectly happy to meet up in RL and will email you later. I was looking out for you too and figured that you must have been one of two ladies at the far end of the room from me (I was close to the door) as they were both expecting in October. I didn't remember that you had asthma (and can't remember which lady mentioned it now - it was a big class last week). I did remember that you worked in archaeology, but that didn't help much!!! I've done all my sessions now so won't be there any more, but would love to meet up for cofee and cake some time. If I email you on the address in the post, will it still get to you if you're now on maternity leave?

BTW - was really to think that some of our fellow yoga ladies are expecting in March 2010!! That seems such a long time away. It really brought home to me how imminent this arrival is.........

Welcome saraheb. Glad that your concerns have been put to rest. I suppose that your MW recommended an early induction to put an end to your SPD suffering?

I had a mw appointment yesterday. they've FINALLY given me a proper copy of the maternity notes book. I've had a photocopy up till now, but didn't realise how much information was missing. Or what I should have been able to expect at each appointment that never materialised - I didn't have a disucssion about where I wanted to give birth for example, and never received the NHS book about pregnancy. I'm a bit that I've missed out on potentially vital information, but am counting my blessings that I've had such an easy pregnancy so no harm's been done. They didn't see me until an hour after my appointment time, and it was yet another new midwife - the fourth in four visits. Fortunately, nothing interesting to report......

Hey everyone, not posted for ages, but been following everyone daily.

Seems like we're all feeling a bit uncomfortable / nervous / excited - to varying degrees. All normal I guess, but with all the hormones rushing around I have really noticed how the "proffessionals" can have a huge impact on our confidence levels with what they flipantly say/do during antenatal appointments. Very difficult to let stuff just go over your head with just a few weeks to go - arghh!

Anyhoo, really wanted to say well done and congrats to you THEBOOB. I'm so sorry that you had such a traumatic 2nd stage - it's such an unnecessary shame. It sounds like the consultant should have realised the Registrar couldn't hack it and taken over. What a load of asses. I'm sorry that they mucked up the experience for you, and I hope your recovery is super-speedy.

Big wave to everyone else, and welcome to you Sarah. Here's to problem-free final weeks to everyone x

Hi all, just wanted to give an update after going to the midwife this morning.

She has confirmed the pelvic pain is SPD so am pleased it is nothing else more worrying. The upper pain is just the size of the baby and how it is lying.

At first she said I measured 42 as a fundal length. I nearly died and repeated what she had said in a bit of a daze(37 weeks today). Then she paused and said no, sorry 38. Quite a difference!!!

She has suggested that the cons might do a sweep next wed at appointment to prevent me going over my date. This seems quite early and I am wondering what the rush is - although with this pain I don't think I would be so bothered now. Everything had been gonig so swimmingly until now as well.

hi smallone - thanks for your message.

I am already trying the lying on left side with a pillow. Just lifting my leg high enough to get into bed is a struggle and you should see how long it takes me to get into position when I do get into bed. My DH has finally started to help. He moves covers out of the way and covers me after I lumber into position. Don't remember it being like this the first time round but that was just over 10 years ago now so think I have forgotten.

Midwife told me last week that this will be a big baby and was surprised cons had not planned a growth scan. She was suggesting I be induced early and I was wholly against the idea. Now it seems like a good idea though even though we are NOT ready - house is in chaos - builders in evidence everywhere - but even so I am beginning to feel like I can cope with that if only the pain will go away!

My baby is active too - one of the things that wakes me up - it just seems to know where to press on to give most pain. I'm convinced it must be a boy!

Morning all, Congratulations theboob I hope you're recovering well and Madison is being kind to you!

Thanks for all your kind words. Its starting to sink in a bit now. I just wish I knew what the plan was but this has just added more uncertainty. There are so many unknowns its hard to know what is for the best. I'm hoping that my reflexologist will start induction techniques for me next week 37+4 and I'll start on all the natural induction methods too. Cons said that if I've not gone into labour by due date they'll look at gentle induction but doesn't want to risk anything too strong that could rupture my scar or leave me for the baby to get even bigger.

So I've gone from being convinced that I'll go overdue to being desperate not to!

Welcome Saraheb, my pelvis is wrecked now too. I have constant bruised feeling over pubic bone. Pain in my hips and a really nasty grindy/clunk in the back. I blame the hormones! It is better if I sleep on my side with the top leg resting on a pillow. This might help your bump pain too, It might need support when you're lying down.

My baby is very active, so much so that I can't really work out what position its in. Need to try and get it settled down into the right position but it just wants to play!

hi theboob - sorry to hear of your experience but glad you are both ok.

Madison is such a lovely name!

thank you for all the congratulations everyone
the induction was fine, only 1 gel and a good labour, but position of the baby's head changed and instead of her chin being on her cheast for delivery her head was tilted back causing her to become stuck, they confined me to the bed and the pain became unbearable, I knew something was wrong but the midwife's would not liesten to me, after much shouting from me and baby having cord compresion the consultant was called , he felt her head but was unable to move it, his registra then put on the vontuse cap where she slipped and lost suction causing me 2nd degree tear's in the process , she was eventually born but another mistake caused by the registra caused her cord to explode blood all over the delivery suite , I belive if they allowed me to continue to stand up her head would have come down fine, It was all a big shock , i'm still quiet sore and lost alot of blood but on the mend now.......I hope nobody get's worried by my experience it was just a one off as all my other labours were fine and Madison is my smallest baby
she is feeding well and is a very good baby, my milk is coming in today so feeding will become easier for us both, I will catch up soon on all your news but i hope everyone is well x x

Thanks Ruby and Devils for your replies. I have been making my way through the posts since the beginning of the month to try to catch up with the posts.

Sounds like more than one of us has been making alterations/ decorating.

Bit worried by the amount of things some people have packed compared to my bare bag. Might have to add a few dozen more things :-) .

Devils - The pain is a constant one right at the top. Am wondering if the baby is just really long and pressing there. Head was not engaged at last appointment although baby is head down but laying back to back. Have put most of the pelvic pain down to that but am wondering if it is SPD.

Seems like we are all headin gfor the countdown whether we are ready or not!

oops 'named little girl, not names!

x-posted there ruby, my LO is very fidgety too, another reason for not being able to get comfortable last night. I keep worrying that I'm squashing it in some way - not sure if that's possible though, or if it would just kind of float / fidget out of the way?

Morning all.

TheBoob, so sorry to hear your experience wasn't as you would have hoped. Hope that you and your beautifully names little girl are having a good 'babymoon' together, with lots of cuddles to replace bad memories with.

I think last night was officially the WORST nights sleep I've ever had. I had contractions for about an hour and a half, which were definitely stronger than the normal BHs, and more painful - sort of spreading round to my lower back and giving what I imagine is the classic 'period pain' type feeling. They eventually subsided some time after 1 so I slept for a bit, but then DS woke me up coughing, so I went and gave him some medicine, then I couldn't stop weeing, couldn't get comfortable, couldn't sleep etc and if i did get comfortable, i'd only have to get up and go and wee again...

Consultant appointment this afternoon, so hopefully we'll be making a plan. I'm sure I can't do this for another three weeks (till due date) nevermind a possible further two weeks.

Right, got to go and eat - again! Then will probably crawl back into bed just to make sure that I'm 100% nocturnal by the time this one arrives .

hi sarah - welcome ... there are lots of lovely ladies here. I can't sleep either - i have SPD so pelvic pain is awful ...

theboob - Congratulations on the birth of your DD. Am so sorry to hear it wasn't how you wanted it to go, but hope you will be more comfortable at home and you are having a lovely babymoon now

Swaddling is fab - DS loved it. I used to do it really firmly and when he was tiny it was so good and getting him to sleep

i think i must have the MOST active baby ever. Yesterday he was all the way over to the left and after around 2 - 3 hours of movements last night he had shifted all the way round to the right!

anyone else have a very active one?

princess - grrrr at your bed saga. How annoying. Not surprised you feel stressed out

hope everyone else has a good day

hi saraheb, welcome.
yes i have pains in my pelvis, they seem so much worse at night although i'm noticing that when i'm walking my hips are starting to feel like they're popping out of their sockets. not nice! not noticed any upper stomach pains tho. are they like tightenings?

is this your first?

Hi just joining in this discussion - have been looking for the october list for ages and only just found it.

Bit scary to read of one birth already! I'm due on the 8th and really don't want the baby to come early. I have some builders working on the attic and the new stairs will be boxed in through the corner of the baby's room. Unfortunately they have not been for 2 days and I'm worried the room won't be ready in time. Can see me carrying baby in one hand whilst trying to move furniture etc., lol.

I am suffering from insomnia due to pains in pelvis and upper stomach area. Anyone else have this?

Congrats *the boob*!!!!!!!!!!!!

I have read all the updates but don't have the energy for a long post.
Have felt very breathless for the last few days and have been very stressed today.
It's a long boring story involving me waiting in everyday this week (and tomorrow) for bunkbeds, mattresses and replacement mattresses to be delivered. They sent the wrong ones...and are not refunding/reinbursing me as we openeded the packaging before we realised they were the wrong size

Plus have had teary,tired children. They were not allowed to watch tv all day today and both had meltdowns when they arrived home (shattered) from nursery and school...but I wont go back on my word.

HT I really think you will be next. Take care and rest.

Still having lots of BH. Loads of discharge still too. (tmi) Feel wet a lot of the time.

Hope you're all ok.

35 weeks today

Congratulations theboob
Sorry to hear that the birth didn't go as you'd hoped. Luckily you're home safe and sound with your baby. I hope all is going well and that you're making a good recovery.

*congratulation boob I hope you are taking it easy.

I had an induction last time and it wasn't too bad.I am hoping for one around my due date as the baby is large.I will let you know after I have seen the consultant.
treats iorning a towel
ruby YES YES YES
calypso RUN

I did try trampolining with my last pregnancy but didn't bring anything on.I think I will just put my feet up this time and eat cake

I have been in a better mood today.Stitch and bitch did me good.

I am at a big memorial service tomorrow with lots of Ambasadors (French, Russian, Norwegian etc ) and the Duke of Gloucester. (who ever he is)It is for some Submarines that were lost during the war.Some of the boats are still classified as 'on patrol'I think I may cry alot.DHs company had to put some public art into one of there sites.So the art is of the submarines, which when the sun hits it the shadows appear in the water. (Dundee docks)
Stupidly didn't work out what to wear until tonight.Luckly DD1 pulled lots of things out and although in black I look OK (for someone who is about to give birth to a giant !!!)

Enjoying hearing everyones news.Keep well.

congrats theboob!
hope you can put it all behind you now and enjoy your little girl (beautiful name)

Congratulations theboob. Sorry it wasn't the best experience.

I swaddled DD and it was brilliant - will definitely be doing the same again this time around.

We need to start a list of babies ..... what details should we put on there? ANy ideas?

Congratulations! Sorry to hear the birth wasn't great. I hated my induction too. Hope to go as natuarly as possible this time.

Hope you are resting and getting lots of help. Take care.
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I picked up a swaddling blanket from Matalan today. tried to swaddle ds but never managed to do it properly.

Found a good how to video if anyone is interested? how to swaddle your baby

Tried it out on one of ds's bears.....think i need more practice!!

So glad to hear that we no longer have breech babies on the thread! Well done ladies.

Congratulations! Sorry to hear the birth wasn't great. I hated my induction too. Hope to go as natuarly as possible this time.

Hope you are resting and getting lots of help. Take care.
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I picked up a swaddling blanket from Matalan today. tried to swaddle ds but never managed to do it properly.

Found a good how to video if anyone is interested? how to swaddle your baby

Tried it out on one of ds's bears.....think i need more practice!!

So glad to hear that we no longer have breech babies on the thread! Well done ladies.

Congratulations theboob and welcome Madison Great to hear you are home safe and well, sorry to hear about the horrendous birth though. Wishing you a speedy recovery, hope you are resting lots and being pampered at home.

Devils/namey you've made me feel all misty eyed and excited now!

Congratulations theboob

*CONGRATULATION theboob*
good size and lovely name.Sorry to hear you had horrendous birth hope you`re resting well now.

Congratulations theboob and a lovely name. Sounds horrendous so take care now and we look forward to hearing all about it.

HC
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sorry to leave you all waiting, just home now after a horrific birth

baby Madison Rosewas born 14th september at 17.20pm 7lb 8oz will pot more later x

HT (namey btw) i'm a bit jealous of all these braxtons. you must feel like things are moving along!

think we've finally decided on names. phew. did more gardening today, trying to stay as active as poss but just feel so exhausted all the time. can't imagine another 5 weeks of this tbh. but that's the absolute maximum so i guess it's not so bad. can't believe i'll be 37 weeks on friday.

dh and i permenantly sleep separate now as i am so figity and get up about 5 times a night. we're making an effort to be cuddly at other times tho so as not to feel like we're no longer a couple!

i can't believe how fast it's all gone, it seems like just yesterday we were all suffering ms and looking forward to our first scans.
<looks misty eyed into the distance>

also i had a look through ds' memory book from his first year. oh my god. i really forgot so much. it's so exciting, you first time mums must be almost (or actually!) wetting yourselves with anticipation. i remember what it's like trying to imagine how a little baby will change your lives forever/what it will look like/what ctx feel like and all the other things!

i am literally wishing my life away, minute by minute at the moment

namey x-post-yes, thanks-am a bit sore but trying to rest lots today. DH drove us to supermarket this morning and I started having strong Braxton Hicks again so came home pronto!

Hooray for *baby Ruby* well done! I am so pleased for you

Calypso-congrats on your last day at work , I bet you can't wait to start maternity leave!

Sparkly - good luck for your appointment tomorrow

yay! great news ruby!

ht are you taking it easy now? hope you're ok.

Ruby - fab news on baby positioning, should be too late for it to switch back now <<fingers crossed emoticon>>!

smallone - I had an emcs first time round too, after failure to progress despite non-stop and excruciating contractions. They're not entirely sure of the reason, possibilities mentioned were a) baby too big (unlikely, I've got good wide hips and size 7 feet!) b) ineffective contractions (can apparently be caused by stress and I was VERY stressed) c) painful contractions could have been caused by partial seperation of the placenta, which in itself would cause inefficient contractions as well as pain...

So, my consultant has said that she'd like to see me go early rather than later, hence my appt tomorrow - provided the scan shows baby the right way round, I think she said she would do an internal to see how my cervix was 'presenting' then we'd embark on stretch and sweeps to try and trigger labour prior to the due date. She said that they would allow me a 'trial of labour' but that if it looked unfavourable, like a repeat of the first time round, then we'd move to a c-section quicker than we did before (laboured for about 10 hours last time) to make sure baby comes to no harm.

I'm surprised that your consultant hasn't mentioned stretch and sweeps / natural induction etc. Maybe you could ask about it? Having been quite traumatised by how things went last time, I understand more now how important it is to have as wide an understanding of the possible eventualities beforehand as I was quite bewildered (not helped by the pethidine) last time. Took me a while to get my head round it all.

Thoroughly agree with HT that reading lots of positive birth stories for different types of births is good mental preparation.

Sorry - that was a bit long winded,

Still looking / hoping for baby boob news here too

Hope the colds are getting better and your managing OK, HC and LMB*

*IDOB I'll be bouncing in harmony with you! Have been sitting on the very edge of my sofa for the past couple of weeks, rather than lounging back, and have got my laptop on a stool, all helps with the positioning. When this gets uncomfortable, then I lean forward onto the birth ball, or lie on my side on my beanbag.

I've been getting loads of rest today, but really ought to go and at least unload and reload the dishwasher and I've only just realised how late it is - I haven't had lunch yet! Oops!

Hello ladies,

smallone I'm sorry to hear that you may not get the birth you're hoping for, lots of luck that all falls into place soon X And get well Smallone DD!

HT ouch for the back troubles, rest well

treats sorry we missed each other at the yoga class last Thursday? I was looking very intently at everyone to see if you were wearing a pink carnation, and I mentioned I had asthma again as a secret password, but I suppose either you weren't there or you would prefer not to meet in real-life?! If you do want to meet, TODAY IS MY LAST DAY AT WORK OH YES YAY WOOO and then I'm off on maternity leave, so if I can help you relieve your boredom somewhere in south London, preferably with cake and tea, then feel free to drop me a line at ucftvde@NOSPAMucl.ac.uk (take out NOSPAM) No offense if you would rather remain an enigma

HC & LMB hope the colds are on the retreat, they really do knock you for 10

Ruby Fabulous news, congratulations, very happy for you

Half woke up during the night with very bad cramping but nothing today, and have been feeling very energetic (even went for a mini-run on Monday!) to horribly tired, I hope this doesn't continue for 4 weeks! And did I mention THAT ITS MY LAST DAY IN

Will keep checking for baby Boob news, xx

38 weeks today!

Yay, that's great news Ruby!!

BABY IS HEAD DOWN!!!!!!

whoop whoop!

so pleased - i nearly bloody cried ... didn't need the ECV so we were in and out within 30 mins (altho it looks like i have another water infection, grrrr)

thanks for all the lovely messages of support

Hi everyone, Treats good to see you back

smallone I so hope you get your VBAC, there is time for things to change yet-the baby may decide to come out early of its own accord, you never know. If you don't, there are loads of threads on here about positive birth experiences with ELCS. It was mentioned to me as an option when the baby was measuring quite far ahead for dates and I got quite upset but reading such positive stories helped me a lot. Big hug for your DD, it sounds like she's in so much pain.Hope the ABs kick in soon.

Midwife came and went yesterday with news that the baby had moved further down(how much further down can he move without popping out?! )and that it appears the back thing was him pressing on a nerve as he was shifting about. Very sore today so taking it easy. She said she's half expecting not to see me for Monday's appointment which freaked me out a bit but made me feel excited at the same time! Having said that, the babies in my family have this annoying habit of going overdue by at least 5 days so we'll see...

Got a lovely surprise package this morning-a woman in our church back home in Wales had knitted a lovely coming home set for the baby. Its stunning- a little white hat, cardigan and lovely crocheted shawl. She must have spent ages on it so off to organise some flowers for her.

Will pop back on later for news of ruby, Take care all x

Hi smallone - hope it works out for you. It sounds as if they're anticipating that you might need a cs, and scheduling one is better for them and for you than having an emergency one. But surely there's no harm in waiting until at least a week after your EDD to give you a chance of a natural labour? Maybe you could talk to them about that? Fingers crossed for you.

Mine hasn't descended yet either IDOB - but I'm only 37 weeks so there's still time. Good luck with persuading it!

<<puts Savoy cabbage on shopping list {wink]>>

Oh smallone, hope you get the VBAC.

I wish I knew all these tips about cabbage and freezing breast pads last time. Suffered quite a bit and it was my first time BF as DD1 was bottle fed.

HC
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Hi all, thanks letting me know I'm not the only hormonal one!

Went to see consultant yesterday and it wasn't as positive as I hoped. I ended up crying for most of the afternoon and evening, but have just about got my head around it. I had a failure to progress with DD and no-one knows why. I had assumed that I would be allowed to VBAC and if the same happened again I would have an EMCS. It turned out that he's not happy with how big the baby is measuring and thinks that if dd got stuck at 8lb5 then there may not be any point in trying with a baby any bigger. So now he's talking about ELCS. He's really nice and its all still very much in the "weighing things up" stage but its kind of knocked me for six that I might not even get the chance to labour naturally with this one. I'm booked in for a measuring scan on the 8th, EDD 11th and then we'll see how things go from there. Does anyone know how fast they can schedule an ELCS? Really don't want to get this one out before they're ready.

Can't remember who said what but
I wasn't allowed to carry dd around in hosp, they had to be in wheeled cot, in case you passed out or something. I had to take her with me wherever I went so if DH wasn't there I took her to the loo with me. We did keep an eye on each others babies tho if anyone asked.

Got my last bits for my hosp bag yesterday and packed them. The only thing missing is my TENS machine which should be arriving in the next week. I've got a bag for post birth and a small rucksack with labour stuff / baby's first sleepsuit, hat and nappy. I'll be getting DH to repack this so that he knows where things are when I want them.

I got pampers mats from morrisons I think.

DD has a UTI poor thing is weeing everywhere coz she can't hold it and crys if I put her on the loo. Had to get AB's off Dr yest and am having to bribe her with choc buttons to take it - aniseed flavour barf!!

I used cabbage leaves last time when I had the start of mastitis and it cleared it up in record time. Has to be savoy, keep in fridge and then put in bra til they wilt and feed/express as much as poss. Apparently there's something in the leaves that fights the infection.

Oh, I haven't packed anything for DH. He managed in the clothes he had last time.

Hope theboob and baby are OK.

Got my 38+2 MW appointment tomorrow so will see if he has engaged anymore.

Getting close ladies. <gulp> Laters!

HC
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Hi all,

I haven't been posting much but I have been reading everything, just nothing to report. How lovely, and a bit strange, to think boob is probably holding her baby now. The next few weeks are going to be VERY exciting on the thread!

Ruby - good luck for your scan today

Sparkly - yah for baby going head down, hope the scan confirms that.

Well I am 38+3 and saw the midwife yesterday. The baby and I are both fine and healthy but the baby is very high and nowhere near engaging which is apparantly unusual for a first. I'm a bit worried as my mum was 3 weeks late with me then had to be induced which didn't work out and finished up with an ECS. Not ideal so I am going to be spending lots of time bouncing on the birth ball, sitting the wrong way round on a dining chair IYKWIM, walking and generally trying to convince the LO she'd like to make an appearance while I can still have a home birth. I still have 3.5 weeks so probably nothing to worry about but I can't help worrying a bit anyway .

sparkly ceph long - cephalic longitudinal which is brilliant! Head down and the right way (not back to back)

am hoping that my scan today will show that <<fingers crossed>>

littlepea - good to see you back

treats - maybe your colleagues will send you somthing when the baby is born. I had a very low key exit from work which suited me actually. Last time there was a huge fuss and i was a bit

fidelma - enjoy your stitch and bitch. Sounds brill

HT - hope you are feeling ok now

Hope everyone else is doing well ... it rained solidly all day yesterday so was v miserable

am just re-packing my hospital bag ... didn't have any toiletries in it! Think i need a separate bag for the baby as i can't get everything in the one bag ... rememberd to pack a spare shirt for DH ... he wore his work shirt for about 36 hours last time

right - hope i will have good news to report later

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Hey everyone, using iPhone as our Internet isn't working, been a long 2 weeks without it! Hope u are all well, any news with theboob yet? Should only be 3 weeks for me, they say it's a very big baby, it feels it too. Have now got gd which is a pain lol. Really think I need to get bag packed, really think I need to start getting nursery done! Talk to you soon! Miss you all!! Xxx

Hey there! Sorry for extended absence, but had my final week at work before mat leave last week and didn't have a minute to spend on mn-ing. Missed you all though and was thinking about theboob on Sunday. Feels very to think that the first baby from the October thread might be in the world already!! Hope it all went well, theboob - impatiently waiting for news along with everyone else!

Have started mat leave now. Insufficient fuss made by my colleagues - not even a bunch of flowers! - but I did get a card, and when i got time to read all the messages, they'd all written really lovely things, so I felt quite warm and fuzzy. have to say that I've been BORED on mat leave so far. I think the trouble is that I'm tired, and it's hard to motivate myself to do anything. If I had appointments or obligations, I could just go with the flow, but having to be proactive is more than I can handle. Suffering quite chronic insomnia - hence mning at this ungodly hour - but at least I can sleep in and get some extra naps now.

DH has promised to pack the hospital bag for me - so that he can find things when I need them - but I haven't got round to getting it all out yet. Still in denial, I think, even though I'm 37 weeks today!! Baby will be here in the next 5 weeks!! Nope - still can't get my head round it......

Have whizzed through all the messages that I missed, and I wanted to sympathise with those people who are feeling a bit down about the birth. We had an NCT session last week and it was all about pain relief in labour. I looked at my DH at one point, and suddenly realised that even though we've always been a team and done everything together, when I go into labour, i'm going to be on my own. Of course he'll be there, and I know he'll be a wonderful support, but ultimately, I'm the only one who can get this baby out. It suddenly made me feel really depressed and alone and scared. I feel better now - probably because I haven't been thinking about it - but I'm sure those feelings will come back before the baby arrives.

Had my John Lewis delivery on Monday. Now got the pram (iCandy cherry), car seat and Moses basket. Flat looking a bit cluttered at the mo, but just about keeping on top of it. Started washing and ironing the baby things. Think this is the first and last time I shall ever iron a towel, but just want everything to look nice.....

Sorry not to have kept up with everyone's news but best wishes to all those that are suffering, and good vibes to all.

wow lixan amazing pictures on your profile page.

Thinking about the boob.I am sure all is well but very hectic i guess !

I've been in a foul mood for the last 48 hours not really like me. DH can't stand it.I must remember that he gets very stressed by the whole birth thing.He did cancel his meetings today and take me out for lunch so I shouldn't complain too much, but it is hard when you want to run about and you can't even put your shoes on!

I am meeting some lovely girlfriends tomorrow for our Stitch and Bitch club.(arts crafts,paperwork,cake and chat)One lovely girl has offered to give me a foot massage how nice is that.I am off to try and remove some dead skin as I am only wearing fit flops at the moment as they don't require you to bend down!

As for the area of my body that I can no longer see.DH gave me a little shave about 5 weeks ago but I don't feel like asking again so hairy it is !!!!!

Thanks for the idea of frozen breast pads sounds a bit more normal than cabbage.

Babies room will have its last coat of paint tomorrow.Then it can get another really good clean.

DH is staying away tomorrow night as he is going out with a friend who is off to Afganistan in a few weeks. (leaving behind a wife and 4 children aged between 1 and 7 now thats tough.He will be away for Christmas.)luckly DH will be back on Thursday.My mum is comming to stay just in case.

Sorry for the long post.sleep tight x

Hi all,

Another one logging in to see if there's any news from theboob!!

Had my 36 wk midwife appt today, and she confirmed carpel tunnel in my hands and wrists and SPD ... feling pretty sore all over at the moment. Not long to go now!

I bought some pampers mats in Boots the other day, so may be worth trying there.

With DD, I sprinkled water on breast pads and froze them - they worked as well as cabbage leaves when I didn't have any cabbage in the house!

Just found out today that our local council gives away £100 starter cotton nappy packs for free, so have put my name down for one of those.

Sleep well ladies ..... as soon as I have DD in bed I'll be heading in that direction!

Hi Everyone,

It's been very busy on here the last few days, probably everyone coming on to check on news from theboob! I wonder how she's doing.

I saw Pampers mats in Mothercare at the weekend, they had them in the bedding section. Odd how Tesco have stopped selling them, that's where I usually get them from (dd been out of nappies at night since July, going well so far but have had a few accidents).

Sparklytwinkletoes Ceph long is good (head down and longitudinal) - have you got the green NHS pregnancy notes? If so, it mentions it on page 12 under lie and presentation. Luckily my baby's been in that position for a while now.

How scary for you HT I hope that doesn't carry on for much longer, did anyone stop and help you?

I've not got anything ready for this baby yet at all. Looks like we might be moving house as soon as next week (scary!), we're only moving up the road, to a 3 bedroom house (this house only has 2 bedrooms). I think I'll be more organised once we've moved but I want to start and get baby's things sorted this weekend. I left it quite late last time too, I was over 39 weeks before I had my bag packed!

HC I hope your cold goes soon. I've got a cold too, but it's not too bad and doesn't seem to be getting any worse luckily.

Fidelma I used cabbage leaves last time too and found them really soothing. It was mostly the coolness of them that seemed to help.

Thanks everyone for answering, thats really helped.

Sparkly-yay for baby turning! Hope you manage to get some rest

Community midwife is popping in later just to check me over. I was walking to post a letter outside my little Tesco Express earlier(tis only down the end of the road really) when I got hit with the most awful backache and some really strong Braxton Hicks. I couldn't move for a bit, they were so strong. Got to the postbox and another one hit-I almost posted my keys instead of the letter as I had them in my hand and was holding onto the postbox. Managed to walk home v v slowly (1/2hr as opposed to 10 mins) and then spent ages on all fours again. Back pain went after an hour and the Braxton Hicks have now subsided as well. The baby has only just stopped wriggling/kicking, it's unusual for him to be so active at this point in the day.Its like waves of pain if that makes any sense? I'm ok until I try to walk anywhere and then the pressure is quite intense so am going to have a bath and a lie down x

I can't find those Pampers Mats either, Tesco have stopped selling them.

When I had DD1 you left your baby in the crib and took the alarm key with you. With DD2 we had a new maternity hospital with every room ensuite so never had to leave the room. I still laugh now at the MW shouting 'your baby is crying' as I trotted up the corridor to the loo. I mean, what was I supposed to do, stand cross legged all day?

HC
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Ruby good luck for tomorrow lots of turning vibes from me.

Hope the boob is ok and had baby by now.

You couldn`t walk around with baby in arms in my hospital too and had to do it with the crib.But luckily had my own rooms both times with own toilet so no problem leaving baby.
About how many nappies to take ,I packed about 10 as hoping won`t be staying in hospital too long same with maternity pads, one pack should be enough.And DP can always bring more if needed.

Will check in back later.x

HT, my hospital experience was the same as princessmel's, you weren't allowed to walk around with the baby in your arms, it has to be in the wheeled crib. The reason given to us was that an emergency could happen at any point and they have to run to respond - getting knocked over holding a newborn could be very dangerous. It had seemed silly until one poor ladies alarm went off and about 13 midwifes went stampeding down the corridor - I wouldn't have wanted to be in their way!

Leaving baby at the side of the bed seemed to be normal, but was something I found really, really hard. I couldn't sleep unless DH was there to look after DS - I don't even know what I was worried about really, but am hoping to wangle a private room if at all possible this time

HB I'm borrowing DS' bed mats - we've just switched to Asda own as have been having difficulties finding the Pampers ones we used to have. They haven't been tested by DS yet so have no idea how good they'll be .

When I was in the delivery room for DS, my waters had gone but DS head didn't engage, so the waters just kept coming and coming and coming - poor DH spent most of his time mopping me, the bed etc. The midwifes showed him where all the pads were and to help himself (pretty much how most of the labour went but that's another story).

I popped into hospital yesterday as I was having regular braxtons (nothing unusual there) but with each one, was getting really lightheaded, dizzy, nauseous etc. Turns out my blood pressure is quite low. They offered me bedrest, but have come home instead. However, nursery have taken DS back full time for the time being, so that I can actually get some rest... I hope he doesn't resent me for it, not that I'll be letting on to him that I've been home all day, I shall let him think I've been working .

However, on the plus side, when the doctor examined me, she said that she was convinced the baby is now head down - she's written 'ceph long' in my notes, can't find anything about what that means... Got another scan on Thursday though so we'll see if she's right!

Fingers crossed!

Can't wait to hear about Ruby's ECV and to hear some news from TheBoob.

HT
when I had dd and ds you were not allowed to walk along the coridours(sp) with your baby. You had to leave them in the crib.
Some hospitals have sensors in the crib, you wear a wrist band that links to the crib, and if anyone else picks up the baby , who is not wearing the wrist band, an alarm goes off. I didn't have one of these though.

I just used to wee quickly. I would say to the other mums, please keep an eye on dd , not ideal imo though.

I'm not sure on what they would say about you wheeling the crib to the loo with you.

Hopefully your partner will be with you most of the time. It's mainly at night when they've gone home that this is an issue.

HB I got them in Boots in the breast pad/maternity pad section. They look great. (They are the same sort of thing as the bed wetting mats Pampers sell)

When your in hospital they put you on these mats. And usually there are quite a few in your hospital bedside drawer, sanitary towels too. So I may take a few of those home with me too!

Princessmel where did you get the disposable waterproof mats from? They sound like an excellent idea.

No news on boob yet I see.

Good luck tomorrow Ruby

Just popping on to wish ruby good luck for tomorrow and see if anyone answered my Q re the hopsital. Ruby hope baby co-operates and turns!

Newbee-I second getting your OH to do it, thats what I'm doing anyway. Have had some painful experiences shaving blind. Your t-shirts sound like mine-have also raided DHs wardrobe!

Lots of Braxton Hicks this morning but I actually got 6 hours sleep, almost unheard of for me! Spending a lot of time on all fours over the beanbag at the moment, seems to be my most comfortable position. That beanbag is my essential labour item, I'm not going into hospital without it!

So sad about Patrick Swayze, he fought so hard.And have just heard about Keith Floyd as well.

Newbee-don't do what I did and tried to shave blind <ouch>. I would suggest your OH does it if you feel the need. My DH did mine quite a while ago so it has grown back a bit but I just can't lay on my back long enough without feeling dizzy. Never bothered with first 2 births but at least I look more presentable at the moment. Perhaps when I get rid of this cold I might ask him for a tidy up.

ruby-<eek> for you, you could be the 2nd one to have their baby. Good luck!

Day 2 of my rotten cold and it is at the stage where I have to keep blowing my nose which more often than not causes me to wee a bit. My head hurts too so going to take more paracetamol.

<waves feebly to everyone>

HC
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38 weeks!!!

Thanks HappyT I did mention to my sister that I would love one of those bears (and I think she may have got one, but I may have to confirm that with her) They do sound like such a great idea.

Hmmm hadn't considered needing more than one shirt to labour in, but it makes perfect sense. Right need to rummage through the OH workshop shirts again and see how many extra larges he has that he can donate. Thought they made teh most sense as they're dark, quite long, and have poppers on the front... Do they sound like they may work?

Possible TMI question, but I have to ask.....
Up until a couple of months ago, I've always kept "down there" well trimmed and tidy, but as I've not been able to see down there I've been a bit scared to risk it and shave blind, is it worth (or more importantly can I have) having a wax done a week or so before I'm due to make me look less like an unkempt mess. - or am I worrying far too much?

morning all

i am also re-packing my hospital bag today because am having an ECV tomorrow which can trigger early labour (very small chance)

i packed it so long ago that i can't remember what i put in it

have bought two huge t-shirts to labour in and disposable knickers for the first day or so ...

HC - i hope you feel better soon ... poor you feeling all full of cold

I am due 4th October but not even a twinge yet. DS was around 1 week early ... if i do have to have section it would be scheduled for 39 weeks which would be the week after next <<eek>>

have good days (hope theboob is doing ok)

Hi all,

Can't remember all the comments...but I'll try.

With dd, I gave birth in a hospital gown, as I'd had an epidural and they put you in one then.
With ds I started off in a nightie from Primark but threw up on it, then the next one, and ended up in a gown.

Re feeling emotional, yes I have done lots of crying on and off. I went for about a week crying every day over different things! Then had a few days off then started crying again!!

Predicting when I'm going to give birth...well I think I'll be late, like I was with ds and dd. Probably halloween! (due Oct 21)

But I am having SO MANY bh, it's crazy to think that they don't actually help atall with the speed/ease of labour.

Hopsital bag...I have started to pack mine. Bought the maternity towels and breast pads last week. Plus some disposable waterprrof mats to put under my sheet in case my waters go with a gush.
And also to use when bf in the first few days/weeks. I found that when I was feeding dd lying down, on my side, I'd end up with big wet milky patches on the bed. I put muslins down but they don't mop it all up really. Plus I may leak from the other end too in the first few days. Grim but true.

I hope theboob is ok and I can't wait to hear all about it!!

Take care everyone.

Feel so crap with my cold I just want to cry. Hoping and praying I improve before labour starts or I won't have any energy to cope with pain and pushing. I sympathise with you feeling down smallone.

I have packed a Baby Jack HumphreysCorner elephant and the girls will give him a bigger HC elephant which they have wrapped when he comes home. Don't think I took toys before but felt the need this time.

Can't stop yawning.

Love to all!

HC
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Forgot to say LittleMissBliss-you are so organised, I am very impressed!

Quick question from me too-when I'm in hospital, what happen with the baby if I want to go off to the toilet? Do I just take him with me in the sling? Feel silly asking!

hackneybird-first timer here too and also getting a bit nervous about the birth. 9 months seems to have gone very quickly. I seem to be permanantly listening to the hypnobirthing birth prep cd now which is kind of helping, I guess I won't find out how effective it is until the day. For the birth I've just packed a nightshirt and some favourite old t-shirts

smallone-you're not alone on the feeling down/emotional. DH told me I was irritable when we were shopping in town on Saturday and I promptly burst into tears in Boots. Its mainly a mix of tiredness and anticipation on my part I think. People keep telling me I won't know tiredness until I have this baby and it is starting to annoy me- they don't see me trying to sleep at 3am/4am having been up all night with a kicking baby and don't realise I've not slept more than 4 to 5 hrs a night for the past 20 odd weeks!

newbee-wasn't going to bother with a toy but have got a Slumberbear on midwife's recommendation. It makes noises that mimic the sounds inside the womb apparently. She said it can help babies settle, especially at night when they have been used to the noises/gurglings of your stomach and come out to find that nighttime is all quiet. Again, no idea if it works but happy to give it a go.

I am due the 6th but I think that they may induce me on the 5th or 6th.I really hope so as it is hard just to exist at the moment.

I haven't packed any breast pads as never need them untill I get home.I will have some cabbage leaves in the freezer ready for my engorged breasts.They do really help has anyone eles used them ?

Just pooping in to check if we have any news yet, hope you all feel better soon for those who are ill (pg brain I cant remember much more sorry).

Oh and wanted to add, im due on the 8th October and I am predicting I will go on the 11th, reason being most of DP family are born on the 11th including DD, although I cant see me going more than a week at present (wishfull thinking??)

hb i wore a nightie and then when my waters went i think i wore a hosp gown. i'm pretty sure i was nekked by the end tho! i have no idea what to wear this time. what to wear in a birthing pool?

newbee do you mean a toy for the newborn baby? if so i wouldn't bother. i willl be taking in a toy for my ds from the baby tho.

lmb i ummed and ahhed about breast pads too. don't think i'll neeed them but popped a couple in just in case.

smallone i go through periods of feeling up and down. keep stuffing my face in the down times which is not good! choc helps tho.

Hackneybird

I wore a number of outfits which I think I threw off at regular intervals.Once I gave birth in DH large Tshirt, I think I was naked once or perhaps a hospital gown after being in the pool, and perhaps a night shirt the other time but as you can see I don't really remember nor do you really care.It all becomes a bit of a blur.I would suggest you opt for a night shirt but do have a change just incase.

That post makes me sound a bit mad !!!!

LMB that's a really good list - I'm going to print it off and use. I like the way you've added things to pack on the day. V. useful.

smallone I have been feeling really emotional lately too. I presume it's tiredness and hormones. Getting fed up with welling up all the time though.

As I am first timer, I am getting a bit nervous, and also wondering some silly things. Like, what should I wear to labour in? What did you all wear?

HB
xx

Just checking in to see if there was any news on TheBoob

Also decided to repack my maternity bag, as I felt I had seriously over packed. I'm going to be using re-usable, but figure disposables will be much easier to use when in hospital, how many should I pack, or should I just take a whole packet?

Also re the lovely sexy maternity pads - will one pack (10) be enough or do I need to take more than that

I guess OH can bring extras if they are needed....

Someone I worked with suggesting taking a small toy in as well, for when DD is born, do I really need to do this?

OMG didn't realise i'd written a novel....

Hello just thought i'd check in, really excited to hear some news from theboob or her dp. Not that mumsnet will probably be top of her priorities with a newborn and 3 dc's. (am in awe!)

Weathers has been lovely here today.

I think i have a serious Internet shopping problem! I'm having parcels arriving from e-bay every other day.......

Devilsadvocaat I'm trying to think ahead with birthdays also. I have now created a pre-pay account on moonpig (they add 25% on top of the ammount you add) as i'm rubbish with cards and remembering birthdays. They send them direct to the person the next day so that will be a lifesaver when i have two dc's. Plus it's nice sending people personalised cards!

I have ordered some personalised birth announcements (post cards) from them (as we know what we will be calling ds...well no middle name yet but hey!) So when they arrive tomo i will be adding stamps and addressing them and popping them in my hospital bag. Then al dp orl I have to do is fill in the time, date and weight and pop them in the postbox on the way home from hospital!

Which is now packed!

For me I have,

*a towel
*5 pairs of cheap pants
*1 pack of breast pads (although can't remember leaking milk until around day 3 post partum then it was like a fountain!)
*Maternity pads
*4 in 1 face wipes.
*Shampoo, conditioner, shower gel, body lotion
*Nightie
*2x PJs
*hair bands
chapstick
deodorant
*breastfeeding bra
*paracetamol and arnica tablets
*straws
*socks
*slippers

Things to add on the day.

*toothbrush and paste, make-up bag, hair brush
*clothes to leave the hospital in
*i pod
*camera and video camera
*drinks and snacks
*Pillow
*dressing gown
*red book and maternity notes

For baby

*2x short sleeved vests (newborn)
*2x long sleeved vests (newborn)
*2x sleep suits (built in mitts, newborn)
*1x scratch mittens
*1x long sleeved top and trousers (like pjs)
*snow suit
*2x hats
*cotton buds
*cotton wool pads
*10 nappies
*baby nail scissors
*muslin squares
*1x baby blanket

Please can anyone let me know if i've forgotten anything please!

HC Hope you feel better soon having a cold is crumby. You'll feel like million dollars when it leaves i certaintly do! Nothing like being ill to make you appreciate being well!

MHCB I am also very impressed that you are working up until 39 weeks!

Twinklegreen I agree about big babies getting a bad press. Ds was 7lb 1oz and I tore. I did give birth lying down (i'm not sure what position he was in) But this time i am going to try and give birth with a bit of gravity on my side!

smallone Sorry you feel so rubbish. I have had quite a few days like that, but am feeling quite good at the moment. I am liking the idea of chick flick or two but sadly with ds about that isn't likely to happen! Do you have any chocolate in the house....that always seems to make me feel better when i'm down.

Oh and due date 11th and I think I'll go to the 17th. [feelingsorryforselfemoticon]

Is anyone else feeling really down? I just feel really emotional and lethargic today. I'm probably still worn out from yesterday but can't seem to motivate myself to do anything. Can't get comfy and just want to lie in bed for the next 4 weeks. I keep thinking back nostalgically to my maternity leave with dd when I sat with my feet up and watched chic flicks, no such luck this time.

I am predicting earlier than the 29th September so possibly less than 2 weeks to go. <eek> Mum and dad home from hols on Wednesday so the boy can arrive anytime after that.

Will check back later.

HC
x

twinklegreen what a whopper! i'm hoping that i'll go into labour early. haha. like i'd be so lucky. in fact i think i'll be about 5 days overdue which would be the 14th oct. anyone else wanna predict when they'll go?!

happytang i hope it evens out soon. i am quite excited about seeing lo one last time before meeting him/her

looking at our baby list, i guess there should be a few boys in the list of people who don't know.

i went into town today as ds needed some more trainers and i have loads of birthdays coming up in november. it dawned on me that i should probably try and get some of the presents now as i won't want to go shopping with a newbee and a 2yo. however, completely forgot to get the present for my friend's daughter which is at the end of THIS month! pregnancy really does ruin your brain.

my hips feel really sore from the walking but i'm determined to keep active over the next few weeks otherwise time will really drag.

have last few bits of baby clothes to iron and then that is done. just need to pack my bag.

Just checking in for news of theboob and an update on Breech Watch

theboob hope all went well for you, can't wait to read your update

smallone 11hrs sleep! I'm going back into the garden today if there's any hope of me sleeping that long! Did some weeding and bulb planting yesterday but my back was killing me after an hour so had to stop.

MeHimCatBob-I don't envy that commute and you have my admiration for managing it for this long. I did N West to London 3 days a week, driving down (one day on, one off, leaving at 2.30am and getting home at 9pm)for 2 years and it almost killed me..I can't imagine doing it while pregnant. Take it easy.

fidelma-glad your ds is on the mend

sammysam- glad all well with growth scan. Hope you got lots of inspiration from wedding exhibition, they used to make my head spin (and my purse hurt!)

Sorry to anyone feelong poorly and with poorly dcs, hope you feel better soon

Had midwife appt today and all is well-no sign of PE or OC. PB 140/80 so we were all happy. Baby is 3/5 to 4/5 engaged now so heading in the right direction. I'm running out of low things to paint(still banned from ladders) so starting on the garden gates later. Does anyone else feel strongly that they don't want to be far from home? Its really weird, not like me at all.

Namey/Devils-big babies tend to run in my family on my mums side and those that have them seem to have easier births. I was measuring 2-3 weeks ahead for ages and am now bang on for dates so there may still be a chance of things levelling out for you.

Can't wait to hear of news from theboob.

Full of cold here and have a sore throat. BH are dreadful, have never had them before but now understand what they are. Did the school run and found out that a sicky bug is doing the rounds. Can't cope with getting that as don't want to face labour poorly.

Off to dose up and have a cuppa.

Big wave!

HC
x

Morning all,

Did tonnes in the garden yesterday. DH and I are trying to be organised about "putting the garden to bed" before the weather turns and baby gets here. So DH has done the hedge and grass and dug up the potatoes. I've harvested the last of the outdoor toms and composted the plants. DD and I spent quite alot of time on hands and knees picking catapillars off the sprouts and caulis - I reckon that must have been good for baby positioning! And I've cleaned all of DD's toys that live outside during the summer and brought them in. Definitely felt it last night tho, couldn't get comfy at all in any position. Asked DH to rub my feet and he was really narky about it. Promptly burst into tears and went to bed. He did come and rub my feet in bed and leave me to sleep, but he still hasn't appologised for being narky. But I did get to sleep 11hrs last night.

I'm dreading the competitive tiredness postbirth, I might stab him in the eye with a bottle brush!

oooh forgot to say devils I had a 'huge' baby last time (10lb6 boy)and he was a dream to give birth to 2hr50 labour with just TENs and G&A for pain relief, no stiches either. He was far easier that my 8lb4 daughter. I think 'big' babies get a bit of a bad press as it's much more to do with position etc. Try not to worry too much I don't think these measurement methods are very accurate anyway. Good luck with the scan.

Just checking in for news of theboob Hope everything went well yesterday

Well I made it safely back from Newport without going into labour (good job really as I forgot to take my hospital bag!) Now safely back in Yorkshire so this LO can come anytime it wants now!

I'm 38 weeks today (38+5 based on my dates) so really counting down now. I'm off to have acupunture this morning, decided to spend some of my HIP grant on a few sessions leading up to the birth. Hopefully it may get things moving a bit, I really can't face going 14 days overdue this time.

morning everyone

hope all the poorly ones are on the mend

fidelma - i am feeling your pain at tidying. DS decided to get EVERY toy out yesterday ... the lounge was a tip by 9.00 am

theboob - hope you and your LO are doing well

sympathies to those still working/commuting ... take it easy

Had reflexology and moxibustion to try to turn the baby - had loads of braxton hicks and activity but didn't feel a big move ...

My scan is on Wednesday so will see what he has been up to!

have good days everyone

*The Boob*

Hoping all went well and that you are cuddling your new baby girl.I've been thinking about you all day.

Sorry for all of us with sick children.

I can't believe that some of you are still working and commuting take care all of you.

Went for a float in the swimming pool this evening and almost did not feel pregnant the water gave me so much support.All my aches and pains went, sady now need to go to bed which is never very comfortable.

The house is always so messy by the end of the weekend. I actually cried.

However I did dig up all the veg for our Sunday dinner.(what was I thinking)
No wonder my back is killing me.I can't wait to get my body back. I even think that I would rather have stitches than all this discomfort.No wonder we don't mind giving birth !!!!

Hackneybird - don't know
Sparklytwinkletoes - surprise!
rubyslippers - don't know
devilsadvocaat - don't know
smallone - don't know
Sugarkane - don't know

humphreyscorner - boy
princessmel - boy
BellaCullen - boy
HappyTangerine - boy

Idreamofbeanie - girl
Lix-girl
Calypsoflame - girl
Sammysam - girl
Twinklegreen-girl
NewbeeMummy - girl
JellytotZ - girl
MeHimCatBlob - girl 25/10/09

Good luck to the boob and I am thinking of you lots today.

mehim I cannot believe you are working up until 39 weeks I really can't.

I finally feel like I'm starting to get somewhere at home, we are slowly but surely getting all our sorting out done. I have bought everything for my hospital bag, now I just need to actually pack it.

Had a nice chat last night with a friend who has a 16 month old. I actually started to feel excited about the birth (is my first) rather than depressed which feels good.

treats hasn't been about much lately, hope she's ok.

xx

Hackneybird - don't know
Sparklytwinkletoes - surprise!
rubyslippers - don't know
devilsadvocaat - don't know
smallone - don't know

humphreyscorner - boy
princessmel - boy
BellaCullen - boy
HappyTangerine - boy

Idreamofbeanie - girl
Lix-girl
Calypsoflame - girl
Sammysam - girl
Twinklegreen-girl
NewbeeMummy - girl
JellytotZ - girl
MeHimCatBlob - girl 25/10/09

Hi all

good luck the Boob - can't beleive you're already at that stage!! I'm 34 weeks today and it still seems ages away. Also still working (another 5 weeks to go) but am finding it steadily harder as the weeks go by - my last trip to london for meeting was last week and I'm actually quite pleased I dont have to travel down again. Still, meetings in Wakefield this week but at least its only 1.5 hours each way (and I wont be driving!) although I do leave home at 05.45 which isnt so good.

I'm feeling very unorganised now having read about all your hospital bags etc - havent got further than a bag in the corner with a book and 2 nighties in it! supposed i need to start accepting reality and get on with things now

anyway, hope everyone has an uneventful week and no more breech!

Good luck theboob hope you have a quick and easy labour.Can`t wait to see some baby photos.

Been having loads of BH and felt weird yesterday sadly labour didn`t start really thought it would.So of all you who`ve stopped work one more week to go.Am working from home as childminder,though so not quite same as others who have to go to offices.

Calypsoflame counting down hours too.Will be 38 weeks when I stop too.Hoping baby will come asap once am on maternity leave.Don`t want to waste too much of it waiting around.

Sorry to hear so many dcs got colds dd has already had one and is better now.Hope yours all get better soon.
Will be checking for news from theboob x

Devils-just try not to worry-I have heard several mw's etc say that even the scans can't really say how big/small the baby is. I'll keep my fingers crossed for you!

Forgot to say that mw on fri said she is happy about growth as I have grown since last week-which is good-plus I know this isn't a small baby!
She looked thorugh my notes and saw that my 28wk bloods weren't 'great' for iron levels. Nice to tell me now! Though I did have them checked again at my last scan and didn't hear anything back.....Anyway i'm not taking any risks and am taking Floradix and apricots!

Off to a wedding exhibition today-hopefully it'll be helpful!

Need to buy some milton and clean the birth pool, and sort out dd's room, and try and get dp up into the loft and........the list could go on!

Was on the phone to my mum last night and she has suggested she buy us a new moses basket so we can have the old one at hers, as we go up quite a lot and this time we'll have loads more stuff!! We used ours for 8 months last time and will need to do the same this time so it did get a lot of use. The thing is I think the reason we managed that was because it was a very big one. Can anyone tell me where theirs is from and if it is big? The reason I was talking about it was that it had no liner under the cotton sheet and used to wake dd up when she knocked against it so we ended up pegging terry nappies to the sides! All the new ones look like they have padded lining underneath.

I wander if the boob is in yet? So exciting!

DD also has a nasty cold Maybe not the best time of year to have a baby!!!

Have a lovely day everyone-the sun is shining

morning all

hope everyone had a (reasonably!) comfortable night

so excited to hear theboobs news today

i am kind of nesting but not really as my SPD is so bad i can feel my bones grinding <<eurgh>>

more reflexology today to turn this baby ...

have good dayd everyone

morning everyone, thanks for the reassurance sammysam.

fidelma, ds also has a cold, he is so grumpy. it's inevitable with dh being a teacher, he brings home all the bugs at the start of the year!

still not sleeping well, am going to be like a zombie by the time this baby comes.

(devilsadvocaat)

DS seems much better this morning so panic over.I want to have this baby and get everyone home safe and sound.Not long to go. DC have been back at school for3 weeks now and the bugs are flying around sigh.have a good day.

Wow this thread moves quick, have been keeping up everyday while not posting as nothing interesting to add really.

Just wanted to say good luck *the boob*.

Happytthanks for the swine flu info.DS temp is not high really and on calpol and nurofen he seems to be just a bit poorly so maybe not swine flu after all.however dh is going to sleep with him to keep an eye on him.I have got OCD washing my hands after every interaction with him.
Lovely sunny day.

But sadly didn't get out for tea because of ds. never mind. I am not great at moving about at the moment !!!!!!

I just can't keep up

GOOD LUCK BOOB! How exciting!

I've been so busy all day-I am really feeling the pressure to get everything ready now-have managed to sort quite a lot today including picking up the birth pool (which is sitting in the lounge!) and washing the baby car seat and dd's car seat, and getting rid of loads of clutter. Still loads to do. Dp refused to go up into the loft today as the weather was so nice so we still don't have evrything down. Now he has gone out.

I've been having loads of BH's and period type pains and feel like I have loads of adrenelin (sp?) running through me. I also have a very strange feeling. It CAN'T happen now. Not with dp out drinking and us not quite ready!!!! Plus i'm so sure i'll go a week over-or at least I was!

I wish I could remember and reply to everyone. Whoever was worried about a big baby-my friend had the exact same thing-was told her baby was 10lbs at 34wks (she is quite small) and he was only 7lbs something born 15 days early-they really can't tell-it is all a guess! So try not to worry.

I have read nothing about birth......and I can't remember anything! I haven't had any antinatal classes this time and I'm slightly worrying now. Might go and get into bed and read something-though that is likely to make me unable to sleep!!!

Just found out 2 friends are pg-so exciting! Trouble is they will be due when this baby is 8-9months-just when I was at my most broody!!! Though that is when we have the wedding, plus I really think 2 is our number!

Sorry for the ramble-I hope everyone is ok-it is feeling so real to me now

Oh god [groan] just read my post and it doesn't make sense again.....

I'm doing this in real life too.
I trail off at the end of sentences and forget really simple words and generally get things all muddled up.

That should have read....

Good luck theboob wishing you a lovely pain free chilled labour can't wait to here about your little girl!

I was just thinking you will have the honour of naming the postnatal thread!

Last day at work tomorrow! woohoo

oooooh THEBOOB! it's really happening

good luck, can't wait for updates!

went to mothercare with me mam today and got all my bits so that put my mind at rest. have complained to mcare so hopefully they'll refund soon. dh took ds out to soft play and swimming and then i was out shopping after that. also he just went to the shop because i said i fancied some dark choc

the boob will be thinking of you! Looking forward to the first thread baby photo too big kiss X

ruby still thinking lots of positive strong turning thoughts for your baby!

HT & fidelma that was nearly an exciting is-it-birthing-moment - but won't be long now Sorry to hear that your DS is ill though fidelma

Bella I completely empathise with your work scenario - I'm 37+4 and have three work days left up until I'm 38 weeks - COMPLETELY unmotivated but have so much to do! Literally counting down the hours. Baby better not come too early, would love to have a break

I hope that some of you are not DIYing this weekend and enjoying the nice weather - skirting boards won over the Thames Festival today, shame on me...

thankyou everyone for all the good luck's
I am very very nervous and excited , I will ask my DH to post for me if I cant from hospital ......somebody must be ready to go into labour soon, I'll be on the postnatal thread on my own


I'm really going to have a bloody baby!!!!!!!!

princessmel-meant to say it was the baby pulling himself out of weird position, don't know where "up" came from!

Come on babyRuby-turn!

Just logging on briefly to wish theboob good luck for tomorrow, am so excited for you!

princessmel-thanks, checked with midwife and it wasn't my waters . She said that babies can sometimes get themselves stuck in odd positions and this may have been him pulling himself up.

namey/devils-what a nightmare for you, bloody dhl. Ring Mothercare and explain, hopefully they can give dhl a rollicking and you won't have to pay again. Hope you've had a better day.

LittleMissBliss-yay for your last day at work!

fidelma-sorry to hear your DS is ill, as I understand it its the temp thats the big marker for swine flu so it could be that or a cold? Give your gp a ring maybe. I can't remember how old your ds is but a friend managed to avoid cathcing it from her dd by being absolutely vigilant about hygeine-washing hands after each cuddle etc.

Lots of Braxton Hicks here and period type pains that have been getting stronger all day. Feels odd to be getting them again after so long. Baby wriggling away. Been out shopping for car seat and a few bits and am shattered-oh to be able to walk again as opposed to waddling!

just a quick post - GOOD LUCK THEBOOB!!!!

really, really excited for you - you will be holding your baby tomorrow

been out all day, so kanckered ... will catch up later

BREECH WATCH - baby still breech grrrr

xx

DS has a dry cough, runny nose, aches all over his body, bad head and a temp. SHIT !!!!!! Could be bloody swine flu.However he is not too poorly when on calpol.DH just gone out to get nurofen so we can rotate them.Slightly terrified that I will catch it.Lots of rest need by all. Any advice or comments?

Good luck theboob wishing can't wait to here about you little girl!

I was just thinking you will have the honour of naming the postnatal thread!

Last day at work tomorrow! woohoo!

Good luck theboob! Hope you're not too nervous.

Too hot to cope today but just want to wish theboob lots of luck for tomorrow.

Laters!

HC
x

Hackneybird - don't know
Sparklytwinkletoes - surprise!
rubyslippers - don't know
devilsadvocaat - don't know
smallone - don't know

humphreyscorner - boy
princessmel - boy
BellaCullen - boy
HappyTangerine - boy

Idreamofbeanie - girl
Lix-girl
Calypsoflame - girl
Sammysam - girl
Twinklegreen-girl
NewbeeMummy - girl
JellytotZ - girl

littlemissblissstanding or sitting in the babies room is very special.I have done it for all fo mine and it brings back lovely memories.Sadly this babies room wont be finnished untill next weekend !!

devil keep adding your old name for a bit please. I hope you have a better day today.

I have had 2 huge sessions of false labour.Friday morning as I lay on my back (not very comfy) I had 40 mins of big labour pains but when I stood up nothing as I had lots of energy and felt that I could of had a good labour yesterday. We went out for early dinner to friends (home by 9) I went to bed feeling very uncomfortable and tight.I was woken up with contractions again and again.I felt like shit, sick and shakey.Eventually I sat up as I honestly was terrified of having to labour as I felt so bad.The contraction eased and if I stayed lying on my right side they weren't too bad.I drifted off to sleep.Not much going on but I do have a very very tight tummy.Also not great energy so I think I will need to take it easy today.

I saw the MW yesterday who was fantastic.She is booking me in for a growth scan not because I am measuring huge just that I look and feel huge and she said that because my last one was 10 lb she really would recommend that I am induced no later than term. (also my grandma had 2 still births at term and my mum lost twins all along time ago and the twins were prem and there only was one incubator anyway.But MW said that I did not need that stress as I go over my dates.)So the consultant will need to agree but hopefully an induction no later than term.I would rather avoid an induction but trust me I don't want to give birth to a baby bigger than 10lb.My slight prolapse may completly give way.10lb is enough for anyone to push out.I will keep you all posted.I will be term 3 weeks on Tuesday.3 weeks feels managble.

Boob good luck for tomorrow I will be thinking of you.oh to be able to breath normally and hug that baby.

I haven't ready yesterdays posts so off to catch up.

had a really crappy day today.

had my 36wk gp appt, she said i'm measuring 43 weeks. asked if i have growth scan booked (which i do for 38 wks). so that leaves a couple of weeks of sweating it about having a huge baby. anyone got any experience of this?

bloody dhl cocked up and sent my parcel back to mothercare before the 7 days they said i have to collect it. so i have no idea what to do now, if they just refund me or if i have to pay to have it sent again or whatever. then dh decided to have a go at me for wasting his time going to pick it up. what an absolute git! it's not like i'd ordered loads of fantastic things for me, just essential baby stuff.

he's just buggered off to the pub as well. grrr. i can't wait until i have a bit more freedom. only another year or so!

have also been washing and ironing a lot today. went out in the garden to hang out washing earlier and was out there for a few hours weeding for some unknown reason. nesty nesty.

right, sorry about the me me me post. hope everyone has a nice weekend x

(devilsadvocaat)

Evening all!

HappyTangerine That is a very surreal story especially as it was a traffic warden maybe it was a karma thing...lol who knows. I got my tax sorted at the post office this morning and feel all legal again!

Took ds to a soft play today to meet another mum who is due in early November and her ds is a few months younger than my ds. it was lovely to have someone to complain about how rubbish we felt and ds had a whale of a time! Result!

The midwife came this morning to change my notes. Can't believe I will be considered term by Monday! DS2 could arrive anytime now. I'm starting to feel a little nervous about the labour part i have sort of blanked it out and just focused on the arrival of ds2. The M/w did say that labour would be faster and easier this time.... every cloud....!

Sammysam I hope you get your pool sorted asap! Do you have a back up plan if you go into labour in the next couple of days?

Looks like allot of us are on mad washing sprees.

HT I also have a very strong decorating urge. But the babies room is pretty much finished now. I just like to go and stand it. DP thinks i'm nuts.

Haven't got energy to type a proper post right now but...

HT a pop is your waters going. That is EXACTLY what I felt and heard with dd and ds. PLEASE get it checked out. You don't have to have a gush when they break.

sammysam good luck with appointment and hope you win that pool

ruby-fingers crossed that the reflexology and moxibustion will work and you'll have a turned baby by this time next week!

Devils hope you have your delivery by now!

Bella can't believe you still have the energy to work, try and take it easy. I bet you're counting down the days. Glad I finished when I did-all that stopping on the M6 to be ill when I had awful morning sickness was a bit dangerous. I'm having to walk/bus/get lifts everywhere because driving has become so uncomfortable now. Its weird-by the time I finished this job I despised driving-had been driving 20,000 miles a year for the past 8 years, now I quite miss it.

LMB your tax disc must have been a shock! One of my most surreal experiences was v similar-was driving a company car and the company had forgotten to send the new tax disc through so it was 3 months out of date. Someone knocked the door to tell me the police were doing checks in the next street and to move the car sharpish. The surreal bit? The person who knocked to warned me was a traffic warden on the way to work the main road!

hackneybird-also finding walking difficult, I will be so glad to get my body back once the baby is out. People keep telling me how hard its going to be and that you never feel ready but just to have a bit of control over my body again will be something.

Concert last night was good but in interval after the support act, both my ankles had swelled up so badly I could barely take my shoes off. Prize included entry to the corporate bar all night so I was able to put my feet up on the sofa. I didn't realise that the main act would be performing for over 2 hrs-he might be my favourite singer but I just couldn't handle it in the end and left after the 15th song. Just a bit too much at this late stage. Got home and slept downstairs with feet elevated. Got up to go to the toilet and heard/felt a v definate pop from inside me-thought my waters had broken! They hadn't but still don't know what it was.

Have promosed DH I won't get up on ladders but urge to decorate is v strong. Soo-I repainted all the skirting and door frames in bathroom and kitchen this morning. Have done loads of washing and now about to get through series 1 of Mistresses while I iron the lot.

Enjoy the sun and have a great weekend everyone

Bella I can't believe you are 37 weeks and have to work another week. I will be 37 weeks when I finish - 2 weeks from today - and I am already counting the days.

I'm also finding it really hard walking anywhere. Unless I go at a snail's pace I get terrible pains in my bump, I think it's all the muscles contracting. Really unpleasant.

sammysam good luck with growth check and hope you`ll win the pool.Have the same with my dd came in around 6.30am this morning.They`re probably trying to get as much time with us as possible.Also feeling nauseous again so can`t wait for baby to come out 37weeks today and still one week left to work.

Devils how annoying that they didn`t deliver your stuff,at least DH will be able to pick it up.

Decided to walk to library after school yesterday would normally have taken 10 mins took me forever and was in absolutely agonny by the time I got home.Never again will have to use car everywhere.Another thing to look forward too once baby`s out being able to walk properly again well hopefully.

sammy - hope the growth check goes ok and really good that your DD has settled so well at pre school

sparkly - sounds like you are nesting in earnest!

princess - good news for you too

have a heamatologist appt today - having some reflexology and moxibustion over the next weekend to try to get the baby to flip before next week

Have good days all

Oh my goodness-how fast has this thread moved all of a sudden?!!!

It has got me all excited! Really want to get more sorted and organised over the weekend!

Seeing the mw tomorrow so she can check growth I'm sure there won't be much change so expect she'll send me for a scan.

I'm 38wks on sunday and still haven't got the birth pool sorted. Hopefully I'll win one tomorrow or else I might be slightly screwed!No idea how long it'll take for one to be delivered otherwise! God i wish I didn't leave everything so late!

DD has had her first week at pre-school-it is going very well-no tears from her-but bucket loads from me when I've left her! She's also started her big girl swimming and dancing lessons-she is all grown up!

I'm so sorry but I can't remember all that has been said

To those naughty breech babies-TURN and do it NOW!!!

Can't wait to hear news from boob on sun/mon! When are you going in am or pm? So exciting.

I am excited now-though really trying not to think about the birth!!!

I'm sokanckered as for some reason dd has started waking twice in the night + at least an hour earlier in the morning + i'm waking for the loo and being uncomfy. At least sleep deprivation won't be such a shock

My moby wrap, baby sheepskin and changing bag have all arrived-the only new things we were getting so that feel good.

Fingers crossed I win that pool tomorrow!

I'm feeling a re-surgance of morning sickness-not that it has ever really left but feel much worse again-hoping that isn't a sign as I AM NOT READY YET!!!!
Need to go and get my grapefruit fix! Then BED!

37+5

it's devilsadvocaat btw!

sparkly, i've just realised it's actually been a week since they first tried to deliver the stuff! dh said he will get it tomorrow thank god.

Princess, good news from your appt, and good to know LO is head down. I know what you mean about feeling better to get stuff sorted. I kind of feel like I'm running on caffeine or something, I could sleep at any point, but then see another job that I could 'just quickly do' and feel so pleased when I do, that it spurs me on to do another!

I've done about six loads of washing today, and still have loads of bedding left to do. I'd gotten rather behind, can you tell?! At least the weather has been fab for drying it all off in.

I managed to get access to DS' wardrobe today (its been blocked by the double bed from our spare room - I did say it was chaos here, didn't I? ) and hung all his clean washing up, rather than having it hanging around the place in random piles. I've also started putting all the washed baby clothes in the cot, as I won't have drawers to put them in till Weds next week, but again, better than spread around the house. Can't wait till the end of next week, we should be nearly all sorted by then!

Smallone, always best to get it checked, last thing you want is a water infection at this stage, and I think period type pain can be an indication - either that or you're going to pop early

Hi Newbee, sounds like you're pretty well organised. I've re-packed my labour bag again today into a bigger bag, but it still doesn't all fit - so may have to think about putting my stuff in the big bag and using a smaller one (?) for the baby. DH is going to need a parcel truck, never mind a rucksack, especially if I want my 'V' pillow as well!!

DevilsAdvocate - I think I'd be turning purple if I'd had to wait three days for a delivery from Mothercare! The general disappointment of waiting in for a non-delivery combined with the excitement of what you're actually getting must make it all very frustrating.

LMB you must have been really when you discovered how out of date your disc is! Good job you didn't get pulled! I'm not sure how far 'pregnancy brain' would get you as an excuse

Hi all

Had my consultant appointment today.
They were running an hour late but luckily dh was ok to hang around.

She said it was all fine. I am 34+1 and measuring 36cm, which is nothing to worry about.

Baby not engaged but head down.

I hung all the babies clothes up in the wardrobe last night. Made me feel good that we'd got a bit more sorted out.

Hope all ok.

Devil, thanks thats reassuring. I've had period type pains since posting that so have made an appt with my GP just in case. (he is rather luverly so it won't be a wasted trip )

Adding myself to the "don't know" list.

Hackneybird - don't know
Sparklytwinkletoes - surprise!
rubyslippers - don't know
devilsadvocaat - don't know
smallone - don't know

humphreyscorner - boy
princessmel - boy
BellaCullen - boy
HappyTangerine - boy

Idreamofbeanie - girl
Lix-girl
Calypsoflame - girl
Sammysam - girl
Twinklegreen-girl
NewbeeMummy - girl

bella my bloomin m'care delivery still hasn't arrived. i bet it's because they're digging up my road today. it's starting t annoy me as i've waiting in for 3 days hoping for them to deliver it. think i will have to send dh out to pick it up tonight. he will not be pleased!

36 weeks tomorrow. gp appt.

feeling really sick all day today. and so tired. thinking i should maybe get some iron
tabs too.

can't believe how even the list is! even though the odds are 50/50!

Hackneybird - don't know
Sparklytwinkletoes - surprise!
rubyslippers - don't know
devilsadvocaat - don't know

humphreyscorner - boy
princessmel - boy
BellaCullen - boy
HappyTangerine - boy

Idreamofbeanie - girl
Lix-girl
Calypsoflame - girl
Sammysam - girl
Twinklegreen-girl
NewbeeMummy - girl

lol

smallone have also noticed that about wee but not just when pg so nothing to worry about i think!

Morning all

Welcome newbee*.

*Ruby you must be so frustrated.

I've been taking iron pills since the beginning of the week as my levels were so low, and I am already feeling sooo much better. DH says I have my colour back. Also got a great night's sleep last night so today I feel like superwoman.

I'm off to Boots to get toiletries for hospital bag, which I am going to pack this weekend. Very exciting.

Just adding myself to list.

rubyslippers - don't know
devilsadvocaat - don't know
humphreyscorner - boy
princessmel - boy
BellaCullen - boy
HappyTangerine - boy
Idreamofbeanie - girl
Lix-girl
Calypsoflame - girl
Sammysam - girl
Twinklegreen-girl
Sparklytwinkletoes - surprise!
NewbeeMummy - girl
Hackneybird - don't know

I'm stuck in today, I realised on Monday that my car tax had expired 2 months ago I didn't recieve a reminder. I need to try and re-new it with-out the form from the DVLA, but that involves finding all my car paper work which is under lots of boxes in the garage as the office is now the new babies room.

I was going to go and get the last few bits for my maternity bag today but am paranoid about using my car incase i get caught and fined think i've laready pushed my luck. So as soon as dp gets home i'm going to sort out the car business asap. Feel lost not being able to drive. I can't face catching a bus when i'm not well. All that waiting about and i always attract weirdos.

So far today i have mowed the lawn and pruned and weeded the garden. I have a big pile of ironing to sort through but will do that when ds has a nap.I made some soup yesterday to freeze but ate quite abit because it was rather yummy! I will make some more tomorrow.

Welcome newbee I discovered mumsnet when pregnant with ds and it is very addictive!

I hope your babies turn asap!

Morning! I hope all these babies start behaving themselves. Am committing myself to some optimal foetal positioning for the next few weeks. Did it half heartedly with dd and ended up with an op labour and emcs so will definitely put more effort in this time!

At the risk of turning everyone into toilet staring hypochondriacs, I've noticed that my wee has a shiny layer on it in the loo, like an oilslick. Does anyone know what this is? I haven't got any other symptoms of infection etc.

Bag is going well. Just need to sort out my toiletries and repack. I did have it all in a hold all but DH has requested a rucksack instead to make it easier for him to carry it and support me into the hosp. Quite a sensible idea for him, I'm a bit shocked I'm only taking one pack of maternity towels, tho I have another at home to be brought in if nec. They take up soo much room. The hosp provided a box in each loo last time. zzzoo99And I'm only taking half a pack of breast pads and nappies - living on the edge

OOOh just remembered I have the MP3 player, but have yet to load anything on to it - that could have been interesting....

Thanks for all the welcomes, it's nice to have so many people close to the same due date.

This is my first, so am rather nervous, but I think I have everything sorted now (although I'm sure there'll be bits I'll find I don't have once she arrives) Still wondering what exactly to pack in my Maternity bag as you get so many different opinions on what you need and how long you'll stay in hospital. Currently have about 4 different bags (arrive at hospital/labour bag, stay in hospital, baby bits bag, and going home bag) do you think I've over packed?

And to add to the Boy/Girl List

rubyslippers - don't know
devilsadvocaat - don't know
humphreyscorner - boy
princessmel - boy
BellaCullen - boy
HappyTangerine - boy
Idreamofbeanie - girl
Lix-girl
Calypsoflame - girl
Sammysam - girl
Twinklegreen-girl
Sparklytwinkletoes - surprise!
NewbeeMummy - girl

Hope those babies that haven't turned do so soon.

Newbee
x

Morning everyone,

Sorry that you've been messed about rubyslippers re your ECV appointment. Interesting about them not doing it till 37 weeks, I guess that's coz its when its deemed full term in case it triggers off labour? I'll be 37+2 when I see my consultant next week, it was a pre-scheduled appointment to look at induction, but if baby is breech I'm wondering if she'll perhaps attempt an ECV or schedule one quite promptly?? <<hopeful emoticon>>

HT Great news about the OC, you must be so relieved. Hope you get a good nights sleep tonight.

Boy/Girl list

rubyslippers - don't know
devilsadvocaat - don't know
humphreyscorner - boy
princessmel - boy
BellaCullen - boy
HappyTangerine - boy
Idreamofbeanie - girl
Lix-girl
Calypsoflame - girl
Sammysam - girl
Twinklegreen-girl
Sparklytwinkletoes - surprise!

The weather was good here yesterday and looks set for another nice one today, which means I managed to get quite a lot of washing done yesterday - still seem to have mountains to do. Washing machine and dishwasher seem to have been on the go constantly for some time now. I was going to head back to bed for some catch up sleep, but the temptation to clean and tidy is quite strong.

I spent most of yesterday sitting on my birth ball doing jobs on laptop (orders, chasing my HiP Grant, MNing etc) and I feel like baby may have turned a bit... but have no clue really! I'll just have to be patient and wait for my scan next week.

Thanks for the labour bag contents list HT. I'd had most of my stuff in quite a small bag, because I'd used my 'big' weekend bag last weekend and wanted to have at least something packed and ready to go. Judging by the amount of things I seem to have missing, I may as well spend some time today re-packing it into the larger bag. I did debate taking two separate bags, DH would probably find that easier if one is for me and one for baby, hmmm, will have to experiment. who me, indecisive? repacking labour bag 60 10 times a day?, never

MrsK - definitely worth having a look at the baby spinning website and also, whilst remaining sceptical, I have been trying to think as positively as possible about the baby turning - there's quite a lot said about how important it can be to visualise what you want to happen.

Today, I'm going to try putting my headphones at the bottom of the bump and seeing what effect that has!

I've also got an osteopath appt at 11 so am hoping that any 'kinks' in my back, sacrum etc can be ironed out to make sure my 'pelvis is balanced', or at least as balanced as it can be to help baby turn. (Me, reading too much on the spinning babies website?, never!)

good morning to everyone

Mrskitty - fingers crossed for you

happy - good news for you too, re your liver function

i need to get some more muslins and a couple of hooded bath towels today

am on my second day of mat leave today - may attempt some more nesting

if i scrub enough floors this baby may turn!

Bella-thanks, am v relieved

Ruby and MrsKitty-sorry to hear that your babies are breech, sending you lots of turning vibes. Have you had a look at the Spinning Babies website? I found that a real help and am convinced that some of the positions were what helped mine turn(and I tried all of them!)

Boy/Girl list-adding myself and the ones I think I remember
rubyslippers - don't know
devilsadvocaat - don't know
humphreyscorner - boy
princessmel - boy
BellaCullen - boy
HappyTangerine - boy
Idreamofbeanie - girl
Lix-girl
Calypsoflame - girl
Sammysam - girl
Twinklegreen-girl

Ruby My growth scan this week showed that I'm carrying breech aswell . That added to the gestational diabetes seems to make things pretty clear that there's only one way things are going to go... Consultant has booked me in for another scan in 2 weeks time (at 38 weeks) to check size and position before making a decision on delivery, but I'm not holding out much hope for anything other than a c-section at this point TBH. Sonographer (have no idea how to spell that!) said there was a "very small chance" that baby might turn as there's enough fluid there apparantly...Guess we'll just have to wait and see.

Hello and welcome newbee do you know what you`re having and is it your first?

rubyslippers sorry you didn`t have the ECV today don`t know why they send you there when they should know you`re not quite 37 weeks yet.Hopefully baby might turn before they do it.

DevilsAdvocaat had delivery from mothercare yesterday with cocoon for phil&ted sport and head hugger for car seat as seemed to have lost the proper one for it.Ordered Barbie for DD as she goes on about wanting one constanly and Wii game for DS.Need to buy something for baby from them no idead what though.

HappyTangerine glad your liver test are normal hope you enjoy your concert tomorrow.

Having another list to see how many boys/girls is good will add myself onto it: rubyslippers - don't know
devilsadvocaat - don't know
humphreyscorner - boy
princessmel - boy
BellaCullen - boy

hello to Newbee and to all the lurkers
lovely to see the thread getting busier

sooo, they sent me home without doing the ECV as am not quite 37 weeks

back to hospital next week <<cries>>

scan today showed baby was breech with legs extended - had hoped he may have moved over night

ah well - thanks for all the lovely good wishes ...

xx

Hello and welcome Newbee.

How did it go ruby?

Going to buy a blue blanket thing from Mothercare for the pram-have used the same white one for the girls but have the need to buy blue. Also need a new changing box as I break each one I have so this will be the 3rd one. One for each child.

I have got the strong sense of smell back that makes you nauseous in the 1st 12 weeks-making eating and shopping a tad difficult.

Must go as England about to kick off.

Big wave!

HC
x

come on babyruby! head down head down!

welcome newbee.

- have delivery from m'care coming tomorrow with most bits in including a new breastpump. strange how exciting it seems.

- also have a little pile of baby ironing to do. the only time little vests etc get ironed

- need to pick up a bag from my mum's to pack labour stuff in.

- must order ds a present from the baby, thinking a little starter train set, saw one on amazon for 20 quid. think he'll really like it and may keep him busy whilst bfing (for about 2 mins anyway).

one of the ladies at my playgroup came with her 6 week baby today. gorgeous. made me feel really excited

walked about 5 miles over the course of today. i actually felt like the baby was going to fall out by the time i got home. can't wait to put ds to bed tonight (dh out) so i can sit down and relax.

how many boys v girls do we have now?

maybe we can have a little list? i can't remember anyone else

rubyslippers - don't know
devilsadvocaat - don't know
humphreyscorner - boy
princessmel - boy

I am back with good news-all liver function tests normal,apart from slightly high ALT(but I have a cold). Bile acid level at 6 so well within normal range.Definately don't have obstetric cholestasis. No protein in urine and bp of 145/79 which they were v happy with considering they put the 145 down to them attempting to take blood from 4 different veins before it would finally co-operate. They strapped a fetal monitor on me for an hour and the baby spent the whole of that time trying to kick it off.. I had to press a button every time I felt movement and it was almost continous. Poor midwife kept coming back for a moment when he was quiet to take the bp but he wasn't playing ball. I am so happy and relieved, had spent half the night worrying that my liver was poisoning the baby and stupidly googled (and scared myself stupid). Thanks so much for all yourkind words and good wishes.

Three days ago I won tickets to see my favourite singer live in Manchester-its tomorrow night and I also won pre-concert meal and a signed album. So I can go safe in the knowledge that all is well. DH has day off and we are going to get the last bits we need inc car seat. My Boots parenting club stuff came through so I'll pick up the changing mat as well.

Had a mad cleaning/washing/ironing fit this morning, thinking I was going to go into hospital-now have my labour/hospital/baby bag all packed and ready to go.

Sparkly-mine contains:
(for me) maternity notes, medication, 3x old t shirts/nighties for labour, a dark coloured towel, MP3 player, hypnobirth music cd, socks, slippers, 2 pairs of loose pjs, 3x vest tops,2 packs of maternity pads, 1 pack of breast pads, cheap undies, disposable pants,Patientpak, toothpaste, shower gel, shampoo, moisteriser,hair stuff etc, Bio-Oil, camera, phone, camera and mp3 chargers,Lanisoh nipple cream, books & puzzle books. Also some cartons of Ribena, small bottles of Lucozade, some energy bars, packets of raisins and biscuit bars for DH when I'm in labour as I know he'll starve otherwise.

For the baby: pack of newborn nappies, 4x vests, 4x sleepsuits, 2x pairs scratch mits, 2x hats, muslims, cotton wool.Sling(have bought a Baba sling) and a Slumbi bear, bought on midwifes recommendation.DH can bring aanything else!

LittleMissBliss-how annoying that your appointment got changed. Hop your cold goes soon and you feel better.

Newbee welcome

Ruby hope all went well and the baby turned

Hi Newbee I'm due on the 21st aswell.

Do you know if you're having a boy or a girl?

Hi Newbee, welcome to the thread.

I bought my newborn nappies today - had forgotten how small they are, soooooo cute.

Hi all, not posted on here before, only just found this group.

So nice to see so many others expecting October Babies. Only due on the 21st so feel like I have ages to go yet.

Ahh, maybe it's a York thing then KKKaty, are you on maternity leave yet? We could maybe meet up for a coffee sometime

Hello all

I haven't posted in ages either - largely because everything is going fine (touch wood) and therefore not a lot to report. But I have been checking in with you all every day. I'm pretty much organised, I think. I've got a couple of visitors over the next week or so, so after I've got them out of the way I'll have a good look at the bags I've packed and probably redo them and add in the last few bits.

Twinklegreen - My midwife hasn't measured me either - only had it done once when I had a replacement as she was off. She seems to know her stuff though, and she always has a good feel of my bump, so it's not worrying me.

HT and Ruby - good luck for today!

princessmel I have never used the sling for a newborn, I got it when ds was about 5mths, so I need to learn the different position. They are quite squashed in the Buddah but my ds seemed to like it, he used to fall asleep the minute I put him in so it must have been comfortable. I mainly used the side lifft though, and even used it for my 2 year old. I really like mine, I find it really versatile.

lol sparkly*!

*Twinklegreen Have you used your Lifft sling before? or is it new for this baby?

If so, how is for a newborn? I imagine the baby to be so low down in the sling that you can't see them atall! They look quite deep. Slightly worried about them suffocating too, but I'm sure that's ridiculous. As they are made for newborn age onwards.
Also in the hold where you cross the babies legs in front of them, like a buddha, does that seem comfy? Not too squashed?

Thanks for your kind words Devil, they really made me feel much better.

Ruby I am thinking of you.

Happy - good luck for you too.

I will be looking out for posts later on to see how you both are.

sparkle and smallone I don't even want to think about how much more I have to do, every time I clear some time I always feel too knackered and end up on the sofa resting instead!

xx

Oh but Princess Mel, its such a cute dinky little tube!

K, more maternity towels and more labour nighties, I've got a couple left over from last time which I can bung in. I ended up in one of their gowns last time because I had an ECS . Hoping this one turns soon so I can VBAC this time.

Have just realised that I haven't sorted a tens machine out yet, I used mine loads last time. I'm sure things have gotten more complicated though - anyone got any recommendations? How do you choose between a 'Lady Tens', 'Elle Tens', 'Femme Tens' etc?

Sparkly , I'd add another pack of maternity towels just in case. You can get through them quite quickly in the beginning.

Plus another labour nightie/t shirt . I was sick on both of mine with ds. Wore a hospital gown by the end as had an epidural. Gown with dd as epidural again.

And I'd remove the face scrub!

Hope you feel better LMB

*P Mel* - Haircut - now there's something else I need to book in, just a quick trim and tidy to see me through a few weeks after this little one arrives.

HT - sorry to hear about tests etc later today, I know what you mean about feeling vulnerable about being on your own, sure all will be fine though <<fingers crossed emoticon>>

What has everyone got in their labour bags?

So far I've just put one pack of maternity towels and one box of breast pads - I'm sure I didn't use many till about day three or four last time, when my milk came in...but DH can always bring extras.

Wash kit (which I'm rather proud of, having bought about 100 unnecessary but useful mini bottles from asda!) incl. hairband, hairbrush, mirror, contact lenses, glasses, toothbrush, toothpaste, medications, hand cream, mouthwash, deodorant, shower gel, shampoo, conditioner, face wash, face scrub, face moisturiser... God knows when I think I'll have the energy / motivation to use that lot but it'll come in handy post birth too!!

Labour nightie and post-birth pyjamas, some knickers....errmmmm <<thinking>> Think I've also stuffed a spare outfit in there for afterwards...

So far, only one baby outfit (vest, hat, scratch mitts and babygro), and just a small handful of newborn nappies - should I take a whole pack or let DH bring them in?

Labour notes....

I'm planning on adding my breastfeeding bras, a towel for me and some more baby clothes when I've washed them. I've got a couple of bottles of energy drink too.

What else? Crikey, you wouldn't think I'd done this before would you!

HT Hope it all goes well today.

I have a cold.

Rubbish.

I was ment to see the midwife at 11am yesterday but she called at 9am to suggest that she came to me at 1.30pm instead as she needs to swap my notes as i am delivering in the hospital that ds was born in (as it's so much nicer). Our local hospital doesn't have the best reputation.

She then called at 1.30pm to say that she was running late and wouldn't be coming. I can't see her now until Friday.

my list consists of,

-buy materity pads, shampoo, conditioner, shower gel. Then finish packing hospital bag.

-collect drawers from MIL's and pack away all the washed and ironed clothes in size order.

-collect rocking chair from my Dad's who is painting it white some time in the next two weeks for me as i can't face anymore painting.

-buy a rug and lampshade for the babies room.

That's it really. Car seat is washed and down from loft along with carry cot attachment for the quinny, play mat, baby toys, clothes, cot. et. double buggy is parked in the front room. (I still haven't learnt how to fold it down or tried to see if it fits in my boot)

Think I may book a hair cut too princessmel before the baby arrives.

36+2

HT hope the test goes well. What is OC ?

Sparkly gosh your list is very impressive!!

Mine is
- buy baskets to go in babys wardobe , for vests and sleepsuits. We have no drawers in there.

- find baby gym/mat and bath in loft (not essential till baby is here)

- Put dd in ds's room. Can't do that till bunkbed is here. Then we can bring cot and change table down from the loft.

- Buy maternity pads and breast pads, pack hospital bag.

The pram and carseat is washed and waiting in loft. As is the bouncy seat and rocking crib.

Having ym haircut today, I hope she doesn't cut too much off my fringe again like last time....

Hope you're all well. 34 weeks today.

Ruby sending lots of turning vibes for you

Sparkly-if you're able to get to a swimming pool with someone, try doing some handstands in the water, I'm convinced this is what helped my little one turn when he was breech.

Firstly big thanks for all the messages of support. Rest was doing me the world of good until I developed itching on the palms of myu hands late last night, only releived by holding ice cubes. Rang mw this morning and I'm booked into the pregnancy assessment unti for 3pm to have baby monitered and all the liver/bile acid tests for OC. I should get results by 6pm so fingers crossed it is nothing but as I'm now over 37 weeks, we can't mess about. The itching only lasted for an hour or so but I want to be on the safe side. Am going alone as well and feel a bit vulnerable-DH has a judicial review to get through today and he can't leave work

Hope to be back with good news later tonight, until then, take care all.x

Smallone - I'm with you on the sense of panic...its not great, and I'm trying to keep it in check, but there just seems to be endless amounts to do, and all by DH at the moment so I'm even more out of control.

I keep trying to tell myself that if I can keep motivated to do whatever I can (washing, cleaning, etc) then hopefully DH will catch up.

Jobs left to do:

- Finish decorating DS new bedroom
- Carpet fitting Tues next week (yay!)
- Get new chest of drawers and build it
- Move DS out of nursery and into new bedroom
- Wash remaining baby clothes, bedding etc and put away
- Unpack all baby stuff into nursery
- Get pushchair, car seat, autobase, swing etc from attic, clean and determine if we need new (I know it seems late, but there's really no room for it till DS new room is put back together!)
- Buy baby bouncer chair
- Finish working out whats not in my labour bag, that should be
- Find the baby toys (not essential till after birth admittedly)
- Choose and buy curtain pole for DS new room

- Listen to hypnobirthing CD
- Try to get this breech baby to turn
- Try to find time to get rest

I'm not panicking <<runs round like headless chicken!>> honest!

Sending lots of Head Down thoughts!

Fidelma, yes you sound just about as mad as me

Twinkle does seem a bit strange about the non measurement, perhaps they have their reasons?

Very exciting that we'll have some babies on the thread soon!

All of a sudden I'm getting the sense of panic that comes with an impending baby. I feel like I've got 3 million things to do and no time in which to do it.

Hi everyone, haven't posted for ages, I do catch up with everyone elses post every day though so I still feel like I'm in the loop

Ruby sending you lots of turning vibes today, hope the ECV isn't too uncomfortable.

princessmel My Lifft sling is black with a little bit of a green trim, which is a very practical colour as most of my clothes are black! They don't seem to do that colour combo anymore, I would go for the Vanilla myself, but I know what you mean about it getting dirty. Decisions decisions...

Well not much news from me really. Am I the only one who doesn't have their fundal height measured? I have with the other two but midwife doesn't seem to be doing it this time

My original due date is today so I'm half expecting to go into labour I'm all ready now anyway although I'm a bit concerned that I am feeling a bit too good at the moment for the end to be imminent, I remember feeling alot more crappy towards the end with the last two! I'm just really hoping this baby arrives in the next 2 and a half weeks and I don't go overdue.

I have decided to use some of my HIP grant to have a few accupuncture sessions in the run up to my due date to help get things going, I'm really not that good with needles but am willing to give anything a go. If that doesn't work I'm booked in for a stretch and sweep on the 29th Sept and then induction on 10th Oct.

I'm going away this weekend for husbands graduation in Newport (We live in North Yorkshire) I'm not sure what I was thinking when I arranged it so close to my due date, but it's too late to back out now

Anyway, must go. I run a mums and tots group on Wednesday mornings.

boob Hope everything goes well on Sunday, I will be excitedly checking for news on Monday morning

ruby lots of positive turning thoughts for you both! the spinning babies website has a fair amount of information on it too. Fingers crossed! X

Glad I'm not the only one in a whirlwind of DIY madness, when I get back from work I'm torn between getting the sander and paint brushes out or practicing the HypnoBirthing techniques!

HT hope that the bedrest is doing you lots of good X

Ruby thinking of you let us know how you get on.

Bathroom being ripped out tomorrow, Fitted on Monday and bathroom and room painted on Tues and then curtains, cot etc in on Thurs so then I would like a few days peace and then a baby. (if only!!!)

With DD1 I had read The Book That we Must Not Mention and fully expected my new born to fit into all the routines.

(just like I expect the decorating to go to plan !!!)

However I am now very experienced with both builders and babies so I know that nothing will go to plan lol (do I sound a little mad?)

I hope baby turns Ruby!!!

We got the baby clothes down from the loft tonight. Made me feel a bit odd. Sad that I can't use dd's bits too.

I have only left out what I still like, the rest is going to charity. It is coming up for 7 years old. Most of the babygros and hats etc are fine. And there are some trousers, tops and cardigans etc.
We actually only need to buy a few more vests, that's it.

We have a gorge John Rocha sheepskin snowsuit we bought for ds and he only wore it once. We got 0-3m and he was born in Jan and by the time he was big enough to go in it, it was too warm!!

Need to buy my pouch sling too. Still can't decide between a hotslings or a Lifft but am swaying towards the Lifft. Then need to decide between the cream and coffee! Cream will get dirtier, but is more sublte and the coffee a more practical colour but has a red bit on the front. Which is still ok...can't decide!
I am thinking I will use this most when collecting dd from nursery at lunchtime. Where we park you only need to walk a little way, but it's still a walk, and I think putting the baby in the pouch will be quicker and easier than getting the buggy out each time for a 10 min trip.
I am going to walk to school with the pram for the morning and afternoon collections though.

Can't remember anything else , hope you're all ok

ruby turning vibes for you for tommorow

Vibes coming your way ruby.

Hope all OK.

HC
x

37 weeks!!!!

oh ruby! All the best for tomorrow with the ECV - sending unmnlike vibes to you.

I haven't been in on the thread for a while - sorry to hear about all the trials and tribulations folk are going through - pretty boring here by comparison!

I've been having fortnightly mw visits since 20 weeks - have been measuring consistently big - but now just 1.5 cm over - so who cares??!! I sometimes think that all this over medicalisation just worries us - what with bps/gtts/gd/fundal heights etc etc.

anyway - starting to feel a bit more organised - just have to hope pushchair arrives on time and that we manage to find the car seat we're looking for! Have been picking up bits and pieces for baby - but have no where near as much stuff as for DD1!

tc allxx

sorry not read thread but just been for scan and baby BREECH!!!

am going for an ECV tomorrow so i need lots of turning vibes as i really don't want a section

will catch up on thread now

x

Hi, thanks theboob, that helps. I had GTT at 28 weeks and all was fine too! i have also had possible irritable uterus as at 32 weeks i was getting braxton hicks every 3 minutes and had to be checked out at hospital but wasnt in labour. cord prolapse sounds scary.
seeing consultant on Fri so will see what she thinks
Good luck for sunday! theboob

Hope everyone else well!!

hello
ballio I have increased fluid levels but they have gone down 2cm in 4 weeks, it can be a sign of GD , I had a GTT test but all was normal, my consultant said It can develope later in the pregnancy and as I'm showing sugar in my urine this is pos the case now , his reason's for induction are that the risk of premature labour are high with polyhydromnsis and also cord prolapse , he would rather I was in hospital for this, I had this with ds2 and while in labour had irritable uterus which can make you bleed more than normal , hope this helps

I'm all ready for sunday now but i'm also petrified at the same time as excited!

smallone It's so hard walking now , I think a hot bath to ease your hip's is on the cards now

hope everyone else is ok I cant remember what I just read

Hi All

Not posted for a while, mainly because my internet only works when it feels like it

Been for my 36 week growth scan today and baby girl is weighing 8lb7 already!!! in a slight state of shock as wanted a VBAC. The water levels have also increased. does anyone know what that means?? vaguely remember THEBOOB mentioning something about water levels.

Got a consultant appointment on fri, i want to be induced really to give me the best opportunity to have a VBAC but they may not let me, what you think???

Hi all, much better today, well I was until I stupidly decided to go out. DH has taken the car so I thought dd and I could catch the bus into town to go to playgroup. She's never been on the bus before so I thought it sounded like a good plan. Except I was cutting it fine and the bus was a couple of minutes early so we just saw it whoosh past the end of the road. GRRR got to the bus stop and the next one was 50 mins later so I thought we might as well walk. A bit overambitious but we got there eventually, missed playgroup but went to the park instead and then got the bus back. Its the walk back from the bus stop that seems to have done me in. I feel like my pelvis is broken. DD's had a good day tho and we've both had plenty of exercise, I think we must have walked about 3 miles.

just catching up and have absolutely no recollection of all that i have just read so all the best to you if you aren't feeling great.

DH's op went fine but the appointment with the consultant isnt until 3 days before my due date (he needs the consultanct to sign him off to drive again!) so we are trying to bring that forward for obvious reasons.

in laws have been here for 5 days looking after DP but i end up running round after them as i feel so guilty about them being guests here and then not doing anything (they dont expect me to but i feel so bad doing nothing).- never thought i could get any more tired but it seems to be possible

take care all and hope you all have a good, pain free week

sorry to you lot who aren't feeling well and ruby and PM who had scary hosp visits. these babies keep us on our toes!

hackneybird, thse feeling very normal for this point. also isn't just first timers, have been getting those 'oh my god i'm not going to cope/not ready for this baby/not looking forward to bfing' thoughts. however, they seem to come in the evening when i'm most tired. i remember with ds thinking the same at the end of my pg. feeling so tired getting up for the loo in the nght and thinking that soon i'd be up feeding a baby, how would i cope? however, it is so different when your actual baby is there. you can move more easily without your bump and although you're tired, you don't feel so fed up iykwim. i hope that makes sense.

have 36 week appt on fri. looking forward to it. trying to keep busy with cleaning the house.

happytang i was the same at 36 weeks with ds. bp 140/90 for the last 3 1/2 weeks and they finally induced 2 days before due date when my protein went up to 2+. the induction worked first time and ds was born in 8 hours even though i didn't feel ready. i'm not sure you ever feel ready! hope you aren't feeling to ill with it.

wow! hc 4/5! no wonder that you had a fountain experience. my lo is only just about engaged and i feel a lot of pressure down there!

i have a growth scan booked for 38 weeks, can't wait to see baby again. will have to make sure they don't mention the sex now i've waited this long!

*the boob* how exciting to think you`ll have a baby by this time next week.

HT hope the bed rest will help and don`t worry about nursery baby won`t notice anyway and will be in your room in beginning.

princessmel its typicall that baby started moving as soon as you got to hospital had that with dd last time round.Glad baby`s now moving loads.

HC 4/5 engaged sounds like you`ll be one of the first with theboob.

Never bothered precooking either will just get DP to cook.Doing cookie dough sounds good idea though can we have the recipe please smallone?

Been feeling quite good last week not pregnant at all which worried me a bit but baby still active so that`s relieve.Getting loads of BH too its all practice for real thing,can hurt quite a bit sometimes though.
Off to get DS now was his first day in year 3 lets hope he had good day,time goes so quickly only seems like yesterday that I had him.

OMG smallone it’s a good things this is your second, as you knew they weren’t real contractions. If that had been me I think I would have gone to the hospital.

theboob wow! You might be the first one to deliver! I’m so excited for you.

ruby I don’t blame you for going on mat leave earlier than planned if you are finding the commute hard. As you had a scare with the bleed then stopping definitely is the right decision for you. Hope the baby moves into a less awkward position. I travel 45mins each way in London and it’s killing me! But I still have three weeks to go before I finish work – can’t wait.

HC my goodness 4/5 engaged – someone else who will be among the first, I am crossing my fingers for you.

Happy That all sounds very serious – don’t worry about the nursery painting, just make sure you get lots and lots of rest. I hope you have time to relax and prepare for it all.

princess what a very stressful hospital visit, I hope everything goes more smoothly for you from now on.

I have just eaten TWO chocolate éclairs They were nice though. Just got back from antenatal appt, and I am anaemic which I had suspected, as I am so exceptionally tired all the time. I look really pale and washed out too. Am also measuring a little small for dates but midwife isn’t overly worried.

We went to NCT classes this weekend which were fun and informative, but very tiring. The other people there were all nice and we got along well so I am looking forwards to spending some time with the other mums both before and after the babies arrive.

Can’t believe how fast time is going – like others here I don’t feel ready and I have been feeling quite depressed about the prospect of being a mum. I’m dreading losing my independence and worry I’m not going to be any good at it. All normal feelings in first timers though I am sure.

Oh HT-hope you are OK.

smallone-look after yourself. Sorry you are being sick.

No serious twinges and don't want any. My bladder let me down big time this morning, went in the bathroom for a shower and not even aware I needed a wee until I flooded the floor-came out like a fountain.

Can't believe all of you cooking. I have never precooked before my girls and haven't this time. Can hardly face housework so the house is looking messy and dusty.

Hi to everyone else.

HC
x

x posts HT

Oh dear what a shame

I really hope bed rest sorts it all out.

How much do you need to get done in the room?

Thanks all of you

I am fine now and baby has been just as active as they usually are ever since

I am still having LOADS of BH every evening when I am sitting on the sofa. Yesterday we went to Broadstairs for the day. It was lovely, the kids had such a fantastic time but I was really tired and achey when we got home.
A few times on the journey I had a BH or the baby moved into a certain place and I really felt like I was going to wet myself! I did a wee at the side of the road too..couldn't wait!!

Ruby gosh that would really worry me too! Glad all is ok though.

I have still not packed my hospital bag, haven't bought the bits I need for it yet either. HC I hope you're ok and not had any real, proper twinges!!! Unless you want to have any....

smallone sorry you're feeling yuk

Back at midwife appointment today-trace protein in urine and bp 140/85. She's coming out again at end of the week to check on me but in the meantime, its straight to labour ward if I have any sudden swellling/blurred vision/headaches. Have been put on complete bed rest and can't bear it-this was the week I was planning to paint bedroom and nursery. We spoke briefly about swift induction if it IS pre-eclampsia as I'm almost at term. Doesn't feel right though, I don't feel ready at all.

calypso think of it as training for labour! I wonder what made him do that? At least he's trying to help tho, you could definitely direct him towards some relaxing massage.

I feel really yuk. Really tired and have been sick twice, and my bump seems to have shrunk. Can't wait for DH to be back. Not going to see much of him for the rest of the week tho coz he's at work and one or the other of us has something planned everynight til fri.

OOh I'm planning a big cook off too!

Lots of soups, Veggie cottage pie, Veggie spag bol sauce. Just need to get a new food processor as our gave up the ghost when i tried to add ice to make a smoothie.

Talking of nesting i really want all of the exterior windows washed they look so grubby, we live near the sea so cars and windows get very dirty with a mixture of sort of sand dirt. But i can't go up the ladder so need to convince dp to do it.

I have now done four loads of washing and three of ironing.

One load of baby blue, one of neutrals and one of white. Only one of colours! I have also made a huge bundle to put in the clothes recycling box, the clothes that didn't wash well and look a bit tatty, but still wearable, i can't just chuck clothes out i feel really guilty.

I have to say out of all the clothes the mothercare clothes have held up the best. They all look completely new, still really soft and no bobbling. So if this is your first and you are planning to have more it's worth investing in mothercare sleep suits.

Right better go and tidy the house toys and washing every where! Really need these draws from MIL!

ruby & princessmel relieved for you both that all seems well X

boob thats so exciting that you'll be a mummy (again) this time next week! oooh good luck

My DH has got it completely stuck in his head that when I get a BH, the best solution is to rub my tummy really vigourously as if it was a calf cramp or something I actually ended up smacking his arm quite hard yesterday and shouting "THATS REALLY NOT HELPING" - he just looked really upset and baffled, and I feel really horrible. Doh.

treats had a look at the MN messaging thing and there seems to be some cheeky cost involved so if you are interested in meeting up before yoga on Thursday (and no offense if you don't!) you can email me at my cryptic work email address:
ucftvde@NOSPAMucl.ac.uk (obviously remove the NOSPAM bit).
It would be handy if you could put 'mumsnet' and/or 'yoga' in the subject as that account has a rather fierce spam-filter and may need to root out your message, and I'll reply from my normal yahoo account with the same subject

Have a good week girls, last day off today before being back for a week at work, bah.

x
36+5 (officially can have homebirth from today onwards yay!)

rubyI can't believe that you are still at work

samallone can we have the cookie recipe please.

Hi Ruby, resting sounds like a good plan. Have a look at the spinning babies website, its got tips on how to get baby in a good position. IIRC bouncing on the birth ball gets the baby to engage but not necessarily in the best position IYSWIM.

morning all -

there seems to be some nesting going on - cookie baking and carpet cleaning

off to work - am finishing this week (probably by Thursday) ... just don't want to push it now

hope everyone has a good day ... seeing consultant tomorrow so will see if all the bouncing on the birth ball has shifted the baby

Ooh fidelma, I'm desperate to clean my living room carpet, I was hoping to do it over the summer when it would dry the best but I'm guessing we're not going to get anymore hot weather. I hope you get your babies room done soon. I want to stock my freezer with meals too but there isn't alot of space in it at the mo!

Oh and cookies, I have a recipe that you make and freeze the dough in a sausage, then you chop off chunks to bake into fresh cookies as and when required. I think I'm going to make up a triple batch of this to see me through the early weeks.

hmmmn looks like I'm going to need the full 5 weeks after all!

DH is back tonight. HURRAH!

smallone glad that I am not the only one still up.

We bought a carpet cleaner and I had a go today on a small area.I am going to get the whole house done (I do have some help so shouldn't bring on the baby)I am quite desparate to get the babies room done but it will take 10 days, what with plumbers etc.

I am going to have a big cookin session this week.So that the freezer is full of meals for after the birth.might have to make quite a few cakes for breastfeeding mothers

Blooming heck, MN is dangerous, I've been on all evening, and now look at the time!

Rubyslippers and princessmel- sounds scary, so glad that everything is okay. Sending you vibes for a calm, unstressful week ahead and for babues to move into comfortable positions.

Those of you decorating baby's rooms -have you used ordinary or low VOC paint?

Spent yesterday at all day ante-natal class and it was excellent, really useful. Met some great couples and DH found it to be a real help. Slightly adjusted contents of my hospital bag as a result and now feel much more confident about breastfeeding.

Hi everyone,

Ruby, that must have scared you half to death, I'm glad all is ok.

LMB sounds like you've been very busy.

I've just found out that my friend who is my life line to have dd in the event that things move quickly (my parents live about 3 hours away)has booked a holiday in 2 weeks time, so I'm hoping I don't go early. Or if I do that it all happens slow enough that my parents can get here.

Rubyslippers Gosh sounds scary, glad all is well! Sending some sleeping vibes your way!

Princessmel Glad to hear all is well with you too, it's always the way that as soon as your there the baby starts moving loads!

HC I really need to take a leaf out of your book i'm so disorganised. I wish my bags were all packed and ready to go, half way there!

Theboob Can't believe you'll have/be having your baby by this time next week! How exciting, enjoy your last week with your bump.

The babies room is nearly finished now and looks lovely, feels so real now..

Hopefully picking up a rocking chair tomorrow and MIL is painting some draws white for me to match the cot, so will hopefully have them by next weekend.

On the down side have a really sore back from hunching over the sewing machine but the end result was worth it!

Hope you are all well, or as well as can be expected. It's crazy that we are on the final stretch, where has the time gone???!

princessmel - hope you are ok

I had a big of a mini drama yesterday too with a bleed ... never happened before so spent the morning in hospital

all seems ok thank goodness

baby in a very awkward position - head on right hip, legs under ribs (so oblique) and back to back <<sigh>>

HC - you sound very imminent!!!

hope everyone else is doing well - this last bit is really dragging for me too - no sleep for weeks now either

princessmel I hope that you have had a better day today.

gosh it is getting close.I have been exhausted today but DH sent me off for 2 naps and then we all went out for tea.Sadly I now don't feel very tierd.What a vicious circle.

We still have alot of room sorting out to do.I will have the workmen in for the next couple of weeks. (not that we are leaving it close or anything !!!)

DD1 (9) got hold of the white company catallogue this morning and wanted to get alot of the adult clothes for herself. I had to explain that I would like alot of the adult clothes also.Me first I think ! I then sorted through her clothes with her and made up some outfits.A few accessories should sort her out.I can't believe that my 9 year old is so aware of what we all look like.I think she cringes at what her parents look like (sometimes)Well DH in tartan shorts furry crocs and a tweed jacket at a posh hotel is hard for all of us.Loads of laughs.but at least we are happy.

I am still having lots of BH but i guess this is the way now untill the birth.I wish I knew whether it was going to be 2 weeks or 6.Oh the thought of 6 more weeks could make me weep

I hope you are all well and that you are already fast asleep !!!!

theboob-how exciting, one week to go!

princessmel-not a nice time for you. Try not to worry as all will be well next visit I'm sure. I found the internal I had with DD2 to be v. painful. My mum was shushing me as I was saying the MW had really hurt me as I didn't realise she was still in the room.

fidelma-hope you feel better soon and get a better night's sleep.

I have put my bags in the car as my twinges are annoying and painful. Can't work out if they are BH, or the weight of the baby on my pelvis or anything more urgent.

Laters! Big wave to all.

HC
x

Thanks smallone.

No tell your baby to hang on till dh is home!!

Just spotted my terrible typos in my last post

Oh dear Princess, I hope that your LO doesn't worry you today. I found my first internal really painful too, but then after that they were ok. I'm convinced they do something different in that first one.

Not too worried about BH, I had the same with DD for weeks before I had her. and anyway baby is not allowed to come this weekend coz DH is in France!

Hi all

Ooh fidelma and smallone!!! keep an eye on things and if the BH become closer, longer, stronger and more regular then phone the delivery suite or midwife....

Great news about your homebirth sammysam

Are you moving far mossop?? Hope it goes smothly for you.

I had a trip to the delivery suite last night.
I hadn't felt the baby move really all day and that is very unusual for this baby. Plus I'd had loads of strong BH a few nights before and ever since then had felt like I was more wet down below. I thought it was probably just dishcharge but it was making me think. Anyway I txted my midwife and asked her what I should do. She called me back later and said I should call the hospital and see what they say and probably go in.
By the time she rang me, I had felt the baby move and I told her this but she still wanted me to call them. She said it was because any change in baby's normal activity could be significant.
So we did and they said I needed to go in and be checked.

I was put on a moniter and ended up being on it for well over an hour. Baby's HB was really fast to start off with and they wanted to keep an eye on things. Then they did a urine sample and decided to send that off. I think there were traces in it.

Then the doctor did an internal to see if I was dialated atall or if my waters had gone.
This was awful and I burst into tears!! She had to give up and then try again. The midwife was helping me to do deep breathing that time. I always find these internals sooo painful, I am sure I have a tilted/strange enterance down there!!
Anyway, no dialation and no rumpture of water so all good.

The doctor was asking me about whether I'd had a GD test and measured me, so I'm thinking if she had spotted something in my urine then that is what she was thinking.

By the time we'd left I was wishing we hadn't gone in as I was so tearful after the examination. Baby was moving LOADS during the whole time we were there! Typical.

Hopefully we're going to have a trip to the seaside tomorrow

Hope you're all ok

Theboob, I hope you can enjoy your last week of pregnancy and that all goes to plan. Very exciting!

fidelma, I think our babies/bellies are in sync!

Sammysam - I was only saying yesterday that I'm grateful that I know that growth charts are a load of rubbish and not to be taken seriously. According to dd's chart she should have been 9lb odd at 40 wks and she was 8lb5 at 41. This baby comes out at 10lb 6

Mostly packed my bag yesterday. I need to buy nappies and a few toiletries and wash some things to put in, but other than that I'm done.

Was up for 3 hours in the night as just couldn't sleep.Braxton hicks not to bad today but I do feel sick.I wonder if I have a we bug.

Morning!

WOW-boob-that is fantastic news! 1 week to go

MW went well-first time i've seen her-even though she is 'my' mw. All is ok for the homebirth-just need to sort everything out now! I'm measuring small-but she said it was accurate as the baby is right up under my ribs (really?!!!!) but even so she is seeing me next week and wants me to have grown. The stipid thing is if she'd looked at my notes she'd have seen that at the scan last week the baby is measuring big and fluid levels are above average. Hey ho. Also sounded like she was saying i'm not eating enough....little does she know I eat like a horse-I can still eat the same size meals-and they are BIG-god knows what it does to the baby!!! Anyway-I know that I just carry very neat and tight-I just hope her meddling doesn't cause probs with the home birth last min.......i will be very !!!!!

She also said 'how big was dd?' me '8lbs 14' mw 'this ones no where as big as that'-if only i could believe that after all the scans and the mw saying at 40wks with dd 'it's definately no bigger than 7lbs'!!
I hope she is right though

Sorry for the ramble!
Hope everyone is ok, have a great day!

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Wow it's been busy on here!

Will reply properly to everyone later too tired now.

DP came back from holiday at 4.30 a.m yesterday. So we were both very tired yesterday but managed a trip to Ikea in the afternoon. I bit the bullet and painted one wall of the babies room 'spring' (light green) on Wednesday. Just need to paint the other walls off-white now. The rooms too small to be able to take just one colour. The cot is all dressed now just need a new mobile, I would really like a wooden one if anyone knows where i could find a nice one?

I will feel so much better when the room is finished today.

I am going to start washing all the clothes from the attic tomorrow when i've got through dps holiday laundry today.

36 weeks on Monday i really want this baby out in the next 1-3 weeks not 4. I am also suffering from pregnancy insomnia. That with the anemia is leaving me shattered most days. I have this weekend off, next weekend is my last at work and then my maternity leave starts!

well scan went ok, her weight is about 7lb 6oz now, she has lot's of hair that I could see floating in the water and could see her chubby cheeks my fluid levels have gone down so it look's like I am leaking like I thought, so going to do lot's of bouncing on the ball this weekend , I am all ready for baby now and with induction date I can arange other DC's too

HT.....glad you have your care sorted now
mossop ....I think your very brave moving now , all the best with it
fidelma.......hope your ok with the pain's , I wonder if this is it for you , exciting !
hope evryone else is ok and has a brilliant weekend x

Afetrnoon all
Midwife has just left - bp 125/80, no signs of pre-eclampsia. We spoke about the SHO and she agreed that it sounds like he took the bp all wrong and was surprised he didn't take a second reading and give me the chance to be normal. She thinks its ridiculous that I'll be having midwife appointments at surgery on Mondays and seeing him at hospital on the Wednesday. Apparently, he's only been there since August which was a bit of a lightbulb moment for me-I think he's collecting patients. Explained to her that I've been commissioning authors from and running focus groups with doctors for the past 4 years and while I'm sure that my being there is great for his clinical experience, it is of no benefit to me. She agreed and I'm now back on midwife led care only, just need a hospital appointment at term.

Huge thank you to everyone that gave advice, I feel like I can finally be a bit assertive with the SHO now. He got my dates wrong as well, out by 5 days.

Mossop-good luck with the move, I think you're v brave! I moved house from S East to the North 2 weeks before I got married and that was stressful enough, can't imagine doing it while pregnant!

fidelma-am also having breathtaking Braxton Hicks (at least I presume thats what they are) and the runs. I'm still a bit confused as to when I "know" I'm in labour and when its BH-everyone says "you just know" but I'm so bloody minded about hospitals I'm likely to stay at home far too long and baby will be born in the car on way to hospital!

Treats and princessmel- it feels a bit surreal to me too-again, perhaps because its my first. Also had no ante-natal classes but have an all day one tomorrow so that should make it hit home.(I hope). People keep saying I'm in denial about how much its going to hurt but the natal hypnotherapy has helped so much, I get excited when I think about the birth now, not scared like I used to be.

Theboob - wow, how exciting! Hope you got on okay this afternoon

sammysam hope appointment went well, fingers crossed for your home birth.

HC 4/5 engaged, I am so jealous! Can you send some of vibes over here? I want this baby out soon!

Have a good weekend everyone x

Hello everyone,

I've been keeping up to date with what's been going on with you all, but I've not posted for quite a while.

So, sorry to hear that some of you are having a tough time, and I can't believe that the first babies could be here in the next week or 2 - where has the time gone?!

I'm currently 33+2 weeks, so feel like I've got ages to wait yet. However, it looks like we'll be moving house before baby is born, so I need all the time I can get! I just hope it's not too much change for dd - a new house and new baby both at the same time, I hope she adjusts to everything ok.

Things are going well with my pregnancy, no major complaints, so I'm really lucky there. I'm so glad I'm not working though, I'm tired enough as it is, I really don't envy those of you still working!

I'll try and start contributing to the conversation more, things are going to start getting exciting soon and I'd like to be part of it all

boobalmost there let us know how you get on this afternoon.

I am having huge BH infact I would say false labour.Oh and the runs (if you know what I mean!) Also 99% sure the head has engaged. I am slightly frustrated that I could have up to 6 weeks to go or 2 and that I am obsesed about the birth already

DH gone off to pick up children and I really don't feel that I have the energy for them.Not a good start to the weekend.

theboob - wow! how do you feel about it?

how exciting and scary ... do you have everything ready?

Oooh theboob - you're going to be first!! How exciting! Quite that you know exactly when it will happen, but I don't think I'd feel ready if I knew it was going to be that soon. Best of luck with the appt this afternoon.

Calypso - I remember someone talking about their asthma but can't quite picture the face . I was there last night and next week is my last one. I'll look out for you if you're there - perhaps I'll wear a carnation or something . I'll see if I can work out the CAT system between now and then and message you privately - it would be great to get in touch.

Sammysam - fingers crossed for your mw appt. Hope you get the homebirth you want.

princessmel - I know what you mean about not really feeling "it" yet. It still seems quite unreal to me although I've put it down to it being my first and not really knowing what to expect. it has surprised me that I don't think about my baby more often, and that I haven't really had any feelings about it - I'm quite an emotional person normally and I thought I'd be more excited/teary/fearful about the prospect of becoming a mum. Maybe I'm still in denial! I expect things will change after next week when I go on mat leave.

Sparkly - I'm having disrupted sleeping patterns as well. There don't seem to be any specific factors, I just can't sleep. It is annoying because I then get tired during the day. Hope you feel better soon.

Had my GPs appt yesterday (shared care with mw). Was a bit worried that my BP would be high - my pulse has been fast these last few days while I've had my cold - but although it was slightly raised, she said it was nothing to worry about. She listened to the baby's heartbeat on the monitor and said s/he seemed to be 'as happy as Larry'. so that's good. No sign of the baby's head descending yet, although I am measuring a week ahead of dates (currently 35 weeks, measuring 36) - can't draw any conclusions about likely delivery dates though!

morning all
just back from consultant apt and I'm being induced a week on suday my fluid levels have gone up so they would like me to deliver soon, have a scan at 4.20 to check fluid levels and everything else.......really excited but also scared as I know what is coming
hope everyone is well and having fun getting ready and organised , will post more later tonight , take care

morning all

hc - wow ... getting close for you!

exercise <<snort>> - not for me unless you count working FT and parenting a lively 3 year old

we are moving DS to his new room in the next few days - need to get a load of stuff out of the loft

am due 4th October and have decided to stop work next week - am barely coping with the commute TBH and am anxious about being a long way from home and getting stuck on motorways

i have my consultant appt next week to hopefully sign off my birth plan - i HAVE to use the birthing unit ...

have good days everyone

Morning all, not prepared here either! I keep thinking I've got ages left but I haven't really. Am 35 weeks this weekend so have somewhere between 2 and 6 weeks left. 6 weeks is ages but 2 isn't! I think its coz I'm not buying anything for baby, its not really sunk in. I'm planning to pack my hospital bag this weekend in the hopes that that will make it more real. I've just been chucking things into a bag as I've come across them, so I think once its all out on the bed I'll feel more prepared.

DH is away now til mon night. Dropped him off last night, came home and put dd to bed and then sat on computer feeling really uncomfortable, tried to go to bed at 10.30 and was kept awake with contractions every 4 mins til 1am. Not proper ones, but more painful than BH. Not sure what it was in the end that stopped them coz I tried so many things! But just incase any of you have similar - a pint of squash, 2 paracetamol, bachs rescue remedy and a hot water bottle. I lay on my left side in bed and did some deep breathing. I would have had a bath but didn't fancy getting stuck in there all night with only dd in the house! Typical isn't it, always happens at the worst times.

Hi everyone.

Sorry some of us are struggling for various reasons at the moment. The whole bp thing is stupid-sounds very wrong so try not to worry about it-when they take it next time it should be fine.

I'm glad we're not the only ones not ready I have just done one load of newborn baby clothes that I need to dry. Still some stuff lost in the loft, but since we're going to try not to spend any money this weekend, we're going to stay in and try and sort everything out! We had no hot water last week as the boiler had broken-I had to bath/shower in the baby bath-if anyone had seen me All fixed now but cost ££££-glad it happened then though as if it had happened when dp was trying to fill the birth pool i'd have been !!!!

The mw is finally coming round to see me this morning-after changing the appt. 4 times to talk about the homebirth-then I can finally order the pool. I hope I haven't left it too late-37 wks on sunday!!!

We tried dd without nappies for a few nights this week-ended up giving up as I couldn't cope with rushing out of bed in the night to take her to the toilet/change the bed She had had dry nappies every morning for months so it is sods law that this week it all went wrong! Think we'll leave it for quite a while now so that everything with the baby settles down.

I haven't had any anti-natal classes this time-even though I wanted them as they kept changing/cancelling the refresher classes. I feel TOTALLY unprepared for the birth-I can't remember anythng-tis worrying me slightly! I really must try and read up on birth over the weekend......

Princessmel-I feel a bit the same-just bumbling along with life, still doesn't feel real, just wandering how it is all going to work with another one-timewise and space wise!!!

x x x

Hi all,

wrt exersise I am not doing any! Apart from being a mum to 2 dc's. That's it. My physio said I shouldn't even be walking to school, so am going in the car. But I would feel too achey and tired walking all the way anyway.
My physio cheered me up actually as she commented on how slight and small I was (not the bump obviously!!)and this really perked me up!

Cravings, nope not got any! I do have the odd 'want' for something, but that is usually a want for a dinner or a particular snack etc. Not one that is ongoing.

HC that means it could come in 5 days!!!!

I am getting a bit concerned as I am not having any feelings of 'get the baby out!!' atall yet.
People keep asking me if I am excited and if I can't wait etc but tbh I am just jogging along, going from day to day.
It's like I am normal with a bump!

I think maybe it's because we still haven't got the baby's room ready. We can't untill the dc's bunkbeds arrive in 2 to 3 weeks. Then dd can go in with ds and the cot can come out.
I haven't got the baby clothes out yet either, but dd's things are still in the baby's room....
I am also a bit like this generally. I don't look forward to holidays much untill they are right here, as I always have a worry that something will happen , like the kids getting ill, bad weather etc etc! So I sort of make myself not get excited till it's happening.

Don't get me wrong, I am happy the baby is coming, but am just not giddy with excitement and anticipation. That's a bit sad isn't it?

Hi all!

Sorry so many of you seem to have be having aches, pains, real-life drama and unhappiness - does all seem to come at once! Big hugs to you all and hope things pan out for the beter very soon X

Have been skiving off MN for a week or so, just had horrible work-related week last week (me in floods of tears in the evening, PhD thesis seemingly going down the drain after 3 years due to some college admin bullshit). Taken a cheeky week off as too angry with dept head to be in, but back in next Tuesday for a last week as that's when my PhD funding ends and I ought to show my face. And go for lots of lunches with nice friends

treats sorry I never responded to your yoga class mention - I was in the class probably sat opposite you! I was sat with my back to the window, probably two or three ladies in from the back. I was the one who mentioned I had been unwell with asthma for a while? Anyway - don't mind 'outing' myself at all, if you feel like having a tea / coffee / cake before the next class we are both at, that would be top banana. Don't know how the messaging function works on MN but feel free to poke me (BTW not going this week as my mum is over and we're decorating. Have 3 classes left to take in the next 4 weeks so hopefully we'll cross paths again!). Get well soon X

Regarding exercising at this stage (I'm 36+1) I completely know how hard it is to balance when to exercise and when to rest. I was at the gym / running / cycling / swimming everyday before being pregnant, and now I only do yoga and aqua-aerobics, but the latter I still really go for it and then am pooped afterwards. The instructor is my midwife so not at all concerned with amount I'm doing (although she suggested that I really shouldn't cycle anymore - and the racer was getting quite uncomfortable!) but I think as long as you feel up to it, ante-natal exercise classes are a very welcome relief for me, I'd go mad if I couldn't do something, but then some days I try to chill out. I have a half-marathon planned for this time next year, which I think will be long enough, certainly not going to dive straight back into the kind of exercise routine I had before - and of course I bet I won't actually be up to it with the baby!

V disappointed that there is apparently no correlation between having almost constant braxton-hicks all day and most of the night, and having an easier labour. Whats the point of all this 'practicing' then??!

sparkly I have the same problem.I need to sleep during the day to cope with the madness between 3pm and 9pm before all DC get to bed and then DH wants my attention, but then I don,t sleep well at night hence some mad MNing in the middle of the night.

Wierd cravings although I do get the damp laundry smell !!

HC that sounds close I hope you are all ready.

HT thanks for the sympathy.

I have gone totally mad at DH this morning and he really deserved it.Although prehaps not the most subtle approach. The baby is due 4 weeks on tuesday and I feel that I deserve some TLC from him.

lol at your cravings smallone - I like the smell of grip-fill and wood filler, exactly the same as I was at the end of my first pregnancy!

HT I was under consultant led care for DS and had a real prat of an SHO at my 36ish week appt, who made me cry with anger he was so rude.. I told him to 'wipe that smile of your face when you're telling me things you know I don't want to hear'... . It worked though, I had a meeting with the 'top' consultant the following week and got everything I wanted agreed to...

...shame DS wasn't party to the discussions

My sleeping patterns are ridiculous at the moment, I'm knackered during the day and have restless legs at night, which keep me awake. If I don't nap, I can't keep up with DS... If I do nap, DH says that's why I can't sleep at nights... he might be right... is anyone else having issues sleeping 'at the right time'?

Heartburn has been playing up a little this week, but nothing too bad, and certainly nothing like I had in my first pregnancy, this time has been so much easier all round its been amazing really!

HT, doesn't sound very accurate at all. I wouldn't worry. Yes you can refuse to see him again, although you could always just ask for a second opinion if you don't believe/trust him. Thats what I'm planning to do with the registrar I saw last. I don't want to make a fuss but I don't think she should be making important decisions about my care.

Craving alert: I'm craving smells, wet laundry and damp coir worm bedding (no worms in it yet)! Fortunately I'm not putting them in my mouth but I'm thinking about it - yuk.

Morning ladies

Just back from my 36 week check and he is 4/5 engaged and measuring 34.5 cm because of this. MW said he is likely to arrive anytime from 37 weeks-hop not as mum and dad away next Thurs for a week.

Sorry things are not so good with some of you. MW was running v.late so having a cuppa before I rush and get DD2 from nursery at 12pm.

Laters!

HC
x

36+2

Hi and thanks-yes, SHO worried about pre-eclampsia. Totally overreacting as far as I could tell,I'm more annoyed that he just took the one reading than anything else. I'd literally just sat up, had arm dangling freely and was chatting to the Foundation Year doctor who was also in the room.As I understand it,to take accurate bp at the v least you need to be rested and your arm needs to be supported. No history of high bp at all so we'll see what midwife says tomorrow. Can I refuse to see this numpty SHO again?I've got visions of him trying to get me in for a c-section for any inconsequential reason.

Am not speaking to my mum and sister for a few days to see if that helps-let them sort themselves out!I know it must be hard moving back home for a year when you're 25 but she starts aflaming teaching course soon and she won't be there much so everyone neds to chill-I'd quite like to enjoy the last weeks of my pregnancy

fidelma-poor you, that sounds agonising.Hope the pain eases up soon and everyone starts to recover from the flu, sounds like you need some papmering

I have had a few very bad days.With my pubic bone each step and movement was killing me.The lo also got their feet stuck under my ribs total agony, DH got some kind of flu and was grumpy that I didn't want to come anywhere near him.So I have been looking after everyone and feeling a little madddddddddd.

However I think the baby has dropped as my pubic bone is now much better, there are no feet stuck under my ribs and I am now breathing with more ease.Yipeee still cross with dh though

As an ante and post natal exercise teacher (in a past life)I would say chill out about exercise now.If you feel up for it fantastic.However its time to really listen to your body and get in tune with how you feel.If you can walk there is no better exercise that you could do at the moment.But if you want to put your feet up go on and do it.I do believe that if you eat healthly and slowly build up your exercise after the birth (SLOWLY NOT LIKE A MAD MANIAC)that you will get back into great shape so please do not worry about your fitness levels at the moment.We are on the final countdown.

Oh dear Happy! I hope your mum and sister start behaving themselves. Do you have a history of high BP? Do you have big arms? I only ask because I have and if they take my bp on a small cuff then I get an abnormally high result. Don't know about the sitting still for 5 mins thing. I always have mine done first and have to sit and not speak or move while the machine does it and they go off and test my wee. Hopefully it'll be back to normal next time.

kowaikiwi, you sound very busy! I hope you can start relaxing soon. I'm doing practically no exercise, am going for strong of mind rather than strong in body I think you need stamina rather than fitness tbh.

x post with happy there ... sounds a bit stressful for you

are they worried about pre-eclampsia?

erm , what is it with these DHs and buggering off?

Mine is away 2 days next week as well, but uncontactable!! I have got the number of someone who will get an urgent message to him though

TBh, i feel so vile, i am going to finish work next week - driving is such a struggle and my commute is horrid

that's my moan over

Am just back from hospital. All was fine and I was going to be signed off back to midwife led care - until SHO took my blood pressure and found it to be 144/86. Now I have community midwife coming out on Friday to take it and do checks and appts at surgery next Monday and hospital again on the 16th.

The thing is, he took my bp straight after I'd sat up from lying down - I thought that you're supposed to stay for 5 mins in same position? No best of 3, he just took this and ran off to the consultant . So I'm cheeesed off at the moment. The last time my bp was at its higest was 140/80 - and that was when it was taken straight after sitting up as well. Alternatively, it could have something to do with the refereeing I've been doing btwn my mum and sister all week, they are not getting on and I am getting an earful of it every night on the phone.

I know its better to be safe than sorry but I was sooo close to being signed off and now I have to see super cautious SHO again.Am under strict instructions to take it easy until Friday. Sorry to moan btw

Littlepea sorry to hear about your DHs uncle and everything going wrong at once. Hope phone sorts itself out

Treats and everyone else suffering - feel better soon

kowaikiwi-sorry about your DP, I also know how hard it is running a business together. Re the exercise/fitness-I had to stop running and gym early on. Switched to swimming but kept getting kicked in the stomach by merceneray old ladies that wanted the run of the pool. I figure that my body was made for this and between us, we'll muddle through. My mum and MIL have told em their birth horror stories so many times that I'm immune to them now!

Treats feel better soon

Thanks Treats x

Went back to work today but still felt ill so came home at lunchtime. Brought some untaxing work with me to do (including making sure our mat leave policy is up to date! ) so have whiled away the afternoon doing that. Feel torn between wanting to chill out and relax and properly recover from this cold and not wanting to waste the time before mat leave when i could be finishing off. The good news is that my replacement is definitely starting next Monday - originally we thought she couldn't start until after I'd gone - so I can do a face to face handover rather than loads of notes........

Got a routine GP appointment tomorrow and am slightly worried about what she'll say. I'm sure that my pulse is running a bit faster than normal because of the cold, so hope it doesn't mean that I've got high blood pressure that needs to be monitored. I've come this far without any problems at all, and I'd hate to think that at the last minute I become a high risk pregnancy . I'm probably worrying about nothing...

kowaikiwi - sorry to hear about your DP. I know what running a small business can be like, and hopefully he can find a way to make it work while giving you the support you need. Good that you have a good relationship with your MIL2B - personally I'd rather struggle on alone than have to depend on mine. There'll be other groups in your local area that can help you out as well. NCT offers things like Bumps and Babes that you don't have to be a member to attend. Good luck!!

Hi all
I'm still at work and probably far too busy for someone almost 35 weeks but it's meant I haven't been able to keep up with you all on here.
I've done some reading and just wanted to say thanks for the tips about Primark and the cheap nighties etc as that's next on my list to get.
I've also ordered some raspberry leaf tea, I'll try anything to make it easier!

I'm finishing work next Fri 11th, I'm due 10 Oct so I'm looking forward to the rest in between but not sure what I'm going to do all day! Unfortunately I've had to stop walking because everything aches too much (not to mention the breathlessness), especially at night when the pain in my hips stops me sleeping. So I really do feel like a fat, lazy lump. I'd love the weather to hold out so I can sit outside and read a book.
Is anyone else worried about not getting in enough exercise? The MW worried me at the class yest when she emphasised that they don't call it 'labour' for nothing and it will be the hardest day's work you'll ever do. I'm usually really fit so really feel like I've hit the bottom, it's going to be such a hard climb back afterwards, especially as I'm getting married next July!

Sorry to hear some of your other halves are having a hard time. It's not easy out there in some businesses and I know how hard it can be when you're in a job you don't like, not to mention with a psycho, hormonal woman at home and a baby on the way! We own a small business which the other half manages but it means he works ridiculous hours, 6 days a week and I never see him! I've warned him about the help I'll need when the baby comes and he's promised me he will take one day off a week. ONE DAY?!!! My family are all on the other side of the world so I'm going to be reliant on MIL(to-be). Thank goodness we get on OK, she just doesn't know what she's in for with her kind offers of help!

Anyway, sorry for jumping in after so long and venting a bit.

Hope you're all doing OK. Will try and get on here a bit more over the coming weeks, it's so good to hear about everyone's experiences.

Thanks for asking about DH, he's much better this week. I've been forcing him to read some birth info and he came with me to midwife yesterday, he came over a bit emotional but I think it's helped. He's a bit forgetful and tired still so I'm keeping an eye on him as I know these are symptoms of depression but I'm hoping this weekend in france will do him some good.

Don't laugh littlepea, it might set you off! Dh is off to france fri to mon so I'm going to be paranoid about every twinge I'm sure!

Did my birth plan with my midwife yesterday. She's given me a few top tips to avoid constant monitoring (claim you need a wee and then lock yourself in the loo for 20 mins) etc and put my mind at rest about a few of the horror stories of VBACs. Just got to see my obs in two weeks and make sure he agrees. Not sure what will happen if I go overdue yet.

Had inlaws here for the weekend and surprisingly I haven't wanted to kill MIL. Definitely helped that they stayed in a hotel. Even DH said it was nice to have the beginning and end of the day as a bit of breathing space. Just got to try and convince them to do it again!

34+3

Hey all....my DH has had to go back to Northern Ireland today, his uncle died a couple of days ago. So im left here on my own, without a car (he has had to drive to Amsterdam for flight), and the phone is now not working....cant stop laughing, if im going to go early, now is the time its going to happen!

Its always good to hear that other people are going through the same things as you, pains etc. Means its all very normal! Right....thats DH out off the country, DS back at school, im off to bed for a nap lol....

Hi all,

Lost this thread for a while. Really good to hear how you are all doing. Strangely comforting to know others are knackered, sore and fed up.

Main issues for me are back ache if standing too long. The baby regularly punches me in the cervix which is interesting, particularly in meetings. It also seems to do a lot of rolling around. I think my bump is smaller than last time but everyone else thinks I am massive.

Looking forward to being able to bend forward again.

Am on maternity leave from 1st Oct, due 15th.

Blob - my DH had a hip op last September so I feel your pain with looking after a patient. He recovered v quickly though. Although looking after a patient is not ideal when pg! Hope you get lots of help.

hello all

I keep losing this thread ... so need to try to catch up again

i am knackered too ... baby is active all day - does this baby ever sleep?!

i think next week may have to be my last week at work - don't think i can cope much longer as am 35 weeks now

hope everyone is ok - seems to be lots of talk of BH and niggles ... some of us may be earlier than October?!

x

The boob lovely bump picture,it looks very low down don`t think you`ll have much more time to wait.And I remember baby`s move less before birth.

Sorry to those who have a cold how annoying to get it so late in pregnancy.

LittleMissBliss glad your DH is back soon.

Been having strong BH all weekend thought might go into labour sadly not.Can`t wait for labour to start now but still need to work 2 1/2 weeks so he better stays put a bit longer.Exciting to think some of us might have the baby soon.
Am having problems sleeping too and am knackered did have a nap this afternoon couldn`t have coped otherwise,this is advantage of working as childminder can rest when little one is napping.
Ds not back at school till next monday so will just relax this week but still need to get him some school shoes.
35+4 weeks

will catch up more later , have put recent bump picture on profile , I need more skin

Princessmel I was also watching titanic but had to turn off the telly when it came to the actual sinking part, my stomach became all knotted and i knew i would cry!

Period pains have eased allot over the past few days. They aren't painful as such, just a dull ache.

Only a few more days until dp is back. Will appreciate him so much more when he gets home. I don't know how the forces mum's cope around here with there dh's gone for 4+ months at a time.

We didn't manage to get the Ikea trip sorted before dp left for his holiday but the room has been cleared and the cot is up. Hopefully we will get all the bedding and accessories this weekend as i have managed to book it off.
We weren't initially going to paint the room but have decided that i want to paint it now, not sure how dp will take it as this will be the third time that we will have painted it in two years! Luckily it's only a small room so shouldn't take too long.

I popped into to primark yesterday to get some big knickers for after the birth that i don't mind chucking out and nightie. I would recommend their nighties as they are pretty practical as they have a button down bit at the top so suitable for breastfeeding and there are lots of options! I also picked up two new pj bottoms and some thermal pj's for the week/s after birth where the last thing i want to be doing is getting dressed during the day.

I said that i would pack my hospital bag at 35 weeks but still haven't got around to doing it. I have a few bits but not everything yet. Oh well.

Hi all,

Only 2 days left till ds is back at school ( 3 for dd) I am not looking forward to getting a load of 'huge' comments when I go back to doing the school run. From the mums that haven't seen me all summer.

I am really feeling quite tired and slow and achey now.
This weekend we made great progress with the dc's room.
Dh finished the painting, and fitted and painted some skirting boards. He also built a wardrobe for dd and moved loads of furniture. We couldn't put up the new shelves as after opening them, we noticed that they are slightly damaged . Very annoying!

I had real trouble getting to sleep last night. I had horrible restless legs again and was very tearful. The book I am reading is sad and not atall apropriate as it invloves a dead newborn I didn't know this when I started it, plus dh had Titanic on and I burst into tears at the bit when the mum is tucking in her 2 children and reading them a story as the boat is sinking
Then I was wailing and crying and going on about what a horrible, rubbish mummy I am and I just couldn't fall asleep. So I read a book about giving birth for a while then I calmed down. phew!! I can't cope with these hormones for much longer.

I think when the dc's are back at school I will be able to rest more.

I still haven't made a start on my hospital bag. I think when the dc's room is all done, we can bring the cot down and the babies things down and then I'll pack the bag. I will buy the pads, and sanitary towels soon though.

Still having loads of BH. Sometimes, the pressure on my bump is so tight it really feels like everything will just go pop and I will have a flood in my knickers!!

Sorry some of you have had some painful baby turning epidodes. I haven't had those yet and don't fancy one either! This baby is head down..at the moment.

33 weeks tomorrow.

Hope you're ok.

x

Hi ladies,

I've been so so busy this weekend trying to get everything finished up at work. Thankfully I finish on Friday - hooray . I am really looking forward to some rest and relaxation for a couple of weeks. At the same time I can't get my head around the fact I'll be 37 weeks on Sunday which means the baby could arrive any time - it still feels like the birth is months away. Hopefully once I get finished here it will all seem more real.

Treats - for rotten cold. I had one a couple of weeks ago and took much longer than usual to shift it. Glad your NCT class was good - I felt the same, I didn't learn much but met some nice people and we have already met for dinner and for an NCT BUmps and Babes coffee morning thing.

HC - our babies could def arrive this month! I'll join you in an eek!

Sammysam - hope your midwife sorts herself out. What a pain.

Boob - how exciting getting your induction date!

Sorry - that's all I can remember. Take care x.

Hi everyone. Off work with the worst cold in the world at the moment. It's day three of this cold and I don't usually get them for more than about two. Hoping to use the time to catch up on some sleep - finding it really hard to sleep through the night now and am absolutely knackered. I eventually got up at 3am this morning and sat and did some work on the computer instead. Feeling quite pleased that it's done but wish I coud have slept instead.

Will have only a week and a half at work left once I go back tomorrow. Feels like I've been looking forward to going on mat leave for years, but now that it's nearly here, I feel a bit weird. It's only just beginning to hit me what a huge task we're taking on [overawed emoticon].

Finally bought the pram last week - iCandy Cherry - and won a matching carrycot on ebay. Also got a second hand BabyBjorn. DH was practicing with it using a teddy bear while I was on the phone to my mum. She was a bit alarmed to hear my shrieks when he dropped it on the floor. DH looked soooo cute with it on though......

Had NCT class on Saturday. Met 7 other really nice couples who we'll be able to keep in touch with as our babies come out. Don't think I learned much more than I had at our NHS class, but really we went more for the social side. The teacher encouraged us to have a good think about the merits of a home birth which - obviously - the hospital class didn't. She was a bit shocked that none of us had had the opportunity to discuss the merits of a home birth with our midwives. It's obviously got a lot of good points but tbh I wouldn't have much confidence in our community midwives. I've seen a different one for each of my three appointments, and each appointment has been little more than a box ticking exercise. It hasn't bothered me much because I've had a trouble free pregnancy but I remember getting quite upset when I couldn't get through to anyone on the phone once. I just don't think I could rely on anyone being available when I went into labour if I asked for a home birth.......

Sorry to hear about all the ailments and hope you're all being looked after. I know that I've been lucky in being able to sail through until this point, but I'm getting some major aches and pains now, so I sympathise with you all.

Scary to think that some of us will be mothers (again) by the end of this month . I'm 35 weeks tomorrow.

Morning all

36 weeks today, have packed the girls' suitcases this morning and I am going to carry these and the hospital bag in the car with me. Too hot and uncomfortable to sleep. Pooing is getting much worse so my body must be having a clearout. Now it is September it means that my boy could be born this month. <eek> theboob-your baby will anyway.

Hope you have all had a great weekend. The weather is about to get worse so hopefully may cool as well.

Take care ladies!

HC
x

Morning everyone! Hope you have all had a great weekend.

I've just caught up and can't remember a thing

Big hugs to all feeling bad/ill/uncomfortable/sore/measuring big etc etc (prob most of us!) and for the car accident, dh'd/dp's struggling-I hope that covers it all

I'm REALLY struggling to breathe at teh moment-mainly due to the baby and low bp but I now also have a nasty cold and my nose is blocked. I'm feeling almost claustrophobic and it makes me panic. The baby had better wait til I can at least breathe throught the contractions!!! 3wks 5 days til my due date now

I'm so uncomfy now-painful to do most things-even sit!
At least we got a whole load of stuff down from the loft yesterday-didn't find some stuff but all the important stuff accounted for! Most of it has had to go back up due to the lack of space and have a massive pile of washing to do.

I look quite small I think-but know the baby is quite big from the scans and the amount of pain!!!

Pissed off with the midwife who keeps changing my appt. this week. Was supposed to be here now but now coming on fri. So can't sort out any home birth stuff til the weekend now. Plus she is really annoying-I haven't met her yet but she 'should' be here when i'm in labour-I think I might end up unching her if she says 'my lovely' after every word when i'm in labour

x x x

hello everyone , hope yoy all had a brilliant BH weekend

have noticed these past few days that baby's movements have slowed down , have scan on friday to measure the fluid again , midwife measured me 2 times and student midwife and all got the same measurement of 41 , I will try and put a bump picture on today , I feel as if I'm about to pop ! should get my induction date on friday so fingers crossed it will all be over soon
princessmel , hope your ok now
smallone, good luck for your DH
LMB hope your getting enough rest with DP being away

hope everyone else is ok

Hi, hope you've all had a good Bank Holiday. Its been a wash out here but we've been busy decorating/sorting nursery.DH put cot up and it looks massive! Giant jungle stickers should arrive tomorrow, looking forward to putting them on [big kid icon].We're having a late wobbly on names as well, with Joseph and Isaac making the list.

I am so tired, finding it v difficult to sit or lie in one position for v long.Not long to go though-I'm getting quite impatient!Swollen feet and ankles really getting me down-have gone up a shoe size and am wearing DVT/flight socks to make things a bit more comfy. Thanks for the vest top advice, I much prefer wearing them to bras so will stick with them. Habe got hospital bag all packed now

How are everyone's cravings? Mine still as bad as ever-am getting through a 2kg bag of ice every 2 days. They even ask at my local Tesco Express if I need some...every time I go in

MeHimCatBob - so glad it wasn't pre-eclampsia and you and the baby are ok. Good luck to your DH for op tomorrow.

theboob-How scary for you, hope you're ok

*Mrs Kitty*- hope you're ok now and that the witness comes out in your favour.

LittlePea & smallone -hope pain has gone now.I've been through similar pains twice in the last few weeks. The first time was baby turning breech, the second was when he turned back!

PrincessMel - poor you with HV, not what you need. Glad she rang to apologise. I'm another one measuring big for dates,roughly 2 weeks. I look huge and feel it! I may be having scan on Wednesday, not sure yet-its mainly to check position of baby. Saw lovely mw last week who said different bits of a baby grow at different times and it usually evens out in the end.

smallone How is your DH doing?

Big wave to everyone x

Hi everyone, hope you had a good bank holiday. Littlepea, I had something similar last tues, I assume the baby was in a funny position, but it was agony. I was sobbing in pain and couldn't move. The only position that was comfortable was lying on my left side. Was starting to worry that my scar was splitting. Had a bath and lay on my left side for a while with some paracetamol and that seemed to ease it off a bit. Then I went swimming and that seemed to get the baby to sort itself out. Really painful tho, worse than contractions I reckon. At least they're only temporary! I just hope it wasn't the baby turning breech. Got a mw appt tomorrow and am doing my birth plan.

Hi all

just checking up as my PC has been offline for 2 weeks with a virus (then found out that DP hadnt bothered to renew his antivirus software for 4 years since he brought it or downloaded any updates!)

then ended up spending Fri nite in hospital as had been suffering with pre-eclampsia symptoms for a few days - after all that I'm fine as my BP is very low and the other symptoms are apparently normal during pregnancy - was discharged on Sat am after the consultanct said i was fine but the baby seems small for its age (32 wks) . Got home and and then called by hospital about 30mins later as they had 'forgotten' to monitor the baby before i left so had to go back for another 45mins - at least everything was fine and the baby got hiccups when it was being monitored but a little frustrating all the same.

DP has a knee op tomorrow so i will be playing nursemaid as he's offwork for 2 weeks and his parents arrive this weekend for 4 days - so much for taking it easy,

anyway, enough moaning - hope everyone had a good bank holiday (sorry if you had to work) and are feeling as well as can be expected.

Hope everyone's enjoying their Bank holiday weekend...I've been at work all weekend and still am today but finish work for at least a year at the end of this week so WooHooooooo!!!!

Thanks everyone for being concerned re: my accident...Still no news from the insurers on what the witness has reported...TBH at this point I'd be happy enough if they just found us both at fault - at least I'd get half my excess back then (from what I understand) - would still mess up my no claims, but hey ho.

fidelma sounds like you've had a lovely couple of days. Am very at the thought of toasted marshmallows - particularly in my current sugar deprived state!

Littlepea Hope you're feeling better - sounds like you had a bit of a scare

LMB hope you're feeling OK - hate it when my husband's away for work at the moment - I've banned him from going further than 2 hours away as of next week

Devils Can I have some of your nesting instict please? Can't believe you've decorated - I can barely be bothered to cook (never mind clean!) at the moment

Now that we've found out the sex of the baby I plan to have a major clear out of all my 'boy' stuff during my first week off work - there's an NCT nearly new sale near me at the end of that week so hopefully I'll raise some cash to fund the obsession I will no doubt develop with dressing up my little girl!

Hey everyone

MrsKitty hope you are ok after your car accident, what a worry for you, thank god you weren't hurt!

Ruby what must you have felt like, an extra week at work would of made me break down and cry!

LittleMiss im getting those period type pains too, i got them with my first pregnancy also, just normal but sometimes very sore!

Got my tests back for the diabetes, im borderline which is ok, i will just have to go to the hospital to see someone about my diet now, so it could of been alot worse. Im always thirsty & dehyrated so it explains alot.
On Tuesday i ended up getting the midwife out to my house, thought i was going to have to get ambulance out. The baby has this habbit of getting into a certain place on each of my sides, it is so sore but this time was really bad. Managed to lie down on bed, then knew i had to phone someone, but phone was downstairs. It took me half an hour to make my way there, my DS was out the back and couldnt hear me shouting. So much crying!! MW came round straight away just as pain was going, gave me a look over & strong painkillers. She said that its a really big baby & she is settling down on one of my nerves, but she wouldnt move! Then i started to get a couple of strong contractions again. I can feel that she is bigger than my DS was, but my bump is really small, so she doesnt have much room. Bit worried about that, my bump was twice the size with DS. Just happy that we dont have long to go, you can put up with alot when you know its going to be over soon lol.....

HC great bump, you look very neat I think you would die if you saw me.I am usualy 8.7 stone and DS was 10lb so not a pretty site.I actually don't know where the rest of this baby is going to go !!!! And I get soooooooo sore. 35 weeks on Tuesday.love the thought of 3 weeks and feel ill if I think about 7.I have bought some RL tea but can't face it.When you need tea you need tea not RL !!!!

Outside fire was a great success (even if I did just want to snuggle on the sofa)I will never forget the children all sitting warming their toes.(DH and I also)We started making up a song about 50 little toes but I was thinking there are 60 little toes majical moment.(sorry for being soppy I'm pregnant!!)Well everyone at school tomorrow so back to normal,probably lots of homework oh joy.

I've been getting period like pains today and have had loose bowel movements.

Hope its not the start of something..... I'll just be 35 weeks tomorrow and DP is on holiday until Thursday. So it's just me and DS. It's only been four days and I'm already shattered. Ds keeps asking if it's 'daddy?' every time the door rattles in the wind or he hears a van pulling up! Bless him.

Lovely bump pictures!

Theboob Are you measuring so large because of all the extra fluid? I remember you mentioning you had a condition that made you produce more fluid. Hope you hang on a few more weeks until your induction.

Mrskitty Hope you are feeling less shaken, any news on the witness? I really hope it goes in your favour.

Hello ladies

Gosh, it is so warm but the pesky wasps and flies really get me down when I venture outside. Have made an apple crumble and some bun cakes. Struggling to get much food down as it gets stuck just below my boobs.

DevilsAdvocaat-all is well with DH at the moment thank goodness as I can't do with falling out again between now and the birth.

35 week bump pic

Can't believe I only have 4 weeks and 2 days to go. <eek>

Enjoy the Bank Holiday ladies.

HC
x

Lovely bump pictures.We had a great float in the swimming pool and bribed the girls to do lengths.£1 for 15 yes we are cruel parents!but worth it for the peace the rest of the day.The children have been gathering firewood so we are now off outside to build a fire and toast marshmallows.Enjoy your evening.

Littlepea72 and theboob hope you`re both ok.

Feeling quite hormonal at moment as don`t like name we picked any more.We settled on Nathan now but seem to hear it everywhere and that put me off it.
Also SIL stuck her nose in saying she prefers this than Nathaniel anyway.Just made me want to shake her and find a name that she would hate.Must be hormones as normally get on well with her but just found it a stupid comment to make as up to us what name we choose.
Really like Noah now but DP just makes stupid jokes with that and tries to ignore me as he says def just hormones.Just don`t want to have DS and then have no name.
Sorry to rant just need hormones to calm down.Thank god only 5 weeks to go want my body back.

hello everyone!

i finally have my laptop back, fixed and connected to the real world

tried to skim through everyone's stories.
measuring big girlies! makes you wonder who measures 'right' for their dates doesn't it?! i'm also measuring 2weeks bigger and consultant referred me for a growth scan at 38wks which worried me. however mw says it's because of previous complications, not because they think i'm having a whopper.

have completely decorated the downstairs of our house now. must be some serious nesting. have a massive comfy sofa to lounge on now. hooray, better for me back.

theboob, hope you're ok.

also hc, how's things with dh nowadays? dh and i have been arguing more and more. can't wait to not be preggers anymore.

anyway, sorry have been away so long

morning everyone

hope everyone is feeling as ok as possible ...

am feeling so tired and sore - 5 more weeks seems impossible

anyway will have a read through everyones' news

Hi all

Theboob Wow, I hope everything is ok, what's the latest??

Whoever said about the cats bahaving differently, I will keep an eye out for this with our cat. He was def acting more distant with me when I first got pregnant. I thought he sensed something then.
I hope he doesn;t react badly when the baby arives.

fidelma I have some naming to do aswell. I haven't even bought any names for dd yet...
To see the profiles, you can also click on the little yellow clipboard in the right hand side of the posters name. I have a really good bump pic I could put on here..but I am only in knickers!! Boobs covered though.

bellacullen You are very definatly not a whale! Your bump is a lovely shape.

I am seeing the consultant on the 10th, and then if she thinks it's needed I'll have a scan. My midwife said that 3cm bigger wasn't a worry, I have only been referred because I was so upset in the appointment!! I think she did it to reasure me.

Have a weekend of diy ahead of us. dh will be doing the work though, not me.
Need to finish painting, fit skirting boards, build a wardobe (no bunkbeds ) and put up 2 sets of shelves.

Hope you're all ok x

Have just sussed how to see everyones profile.Click on name !!!!!!Well off to try and get a little more sleep.

Sorry about the GD, car accident, Health visitor and people measuring large.

I saw the MW today who thought I looked large but measured bang on 35 weeks.Everything was ok,Baby was op as I suspected not much eles to report.

I've had a good week.Everyone was back at school by Thursday.Oh so much kit to organise and name.The house seemed so quite and peaceful,well guess I should enjoy it for the next few weeks.

I have struggled to sleep although exhausted.been up since 4.30am drinking tea and eatting lemon shortbread yummmmmmm.

At last we have a quiet weekend.I think the swimming pool is called for as it is heaven to not feel the weight of the baby for an hour. (will be floating not swimming)

I can't find anyones proflie page can you tell me how to find it please?

Have a great weekend.

Sorry to hear of the troubles of MrsKitty and princessmel-not what either of you need.

theboob-that must have been a scary moment. 41 weeks sounds big for 35-has the MW measured right?

Big wave to all!

HC
x

hi everyone
had midwife apt on wednesday who sent me straight to hospital, I was having strong BH and leaking small amounts of water, I had an internal exam and she said she could not see anything but i'm being sent for another scan to make sure, I'm also measuring 41 weeks and i'm 35 , there was also ++ sugar in my urine but I dont see the consultant now until the 4th when I hope I will get my induction date

Mrskitty hope your ok after your accident

hope everybody else is ok and has a lovely weekend x

Mrs Kitty, I hope you've recovered from your accident, have you reported it to the police?

Princessmel, I sympathise about the big bump thing, although it doesn't worry me so much this time coz I know I was huge with dd and she was 8lb5 at 41wks rather than the high 9lbs that were predicted. Its just the way I carry. Try not to worry about it, its not like we can make them any smaller is it? Oh and I too would be livid about bunkbeds, had a similar problem with carseat 2weeks before dd was born, thought we might end up walking home from the hospital!

ruby, why can't you have an epidural? I hope the last few weeks at work go quick!

Hope everyone has a good bank holiday, I've got in-laws coming down so hopefully I wont have blood on my hands by next week

Smallone hope your DH is feeling a bit better and getting some help.

MrsKitty sorry about your accident,glad you`re not hurt and hope you`re not getting blame.

princessmel am glad your HV appologised,you always look lovely in your photos and not too big to me.Up to 3cms bigger or smaller is in the norm but at least a scan will give you piece of mind and another glimpse before baby`s here.

I find depending on what I wear I can look massive one day or small and neat the next.I put some bump pictures on profile.Yellow definitely makes me look like a whale.Thank god only 5 weeks to go,having problems sleeping now takes me forever to go to sleep and I wake up in middle of night and can`t go back to sleep.Also having problems breathing when I lie down.Have a good day everyone x

littlepea - hope you're ok

princessmel - i can't believe your HV but very pleased she apologised.

mrskitty - sorry to hear about your accident, not surprised you are shaken up

I had my appt - the v nice anaesthetist said i won;t be able to have an epidural which i was expecting her to say anyway.

It is another reason why i am so keen to get onto the birth unit and have a relaxed a time as possible but still have to persuade my consultant <<aagh>>

have stupidly miscalculated and still have 3 more weeks at work, not 2 <<cries>>

hope everyone is having a nice evening

x

Mrs kitty sorry about your accident

Double ARRRRGGGHHHHH!!!!
Had my midwife appointment today and when I got to the doctors I saw the health visitor in the waiting room. She asked how long I had left and I said '8 weeks' and then she made a shocked face in front of the whole room, so after an unhelpful triplet/ you look ready to give birth comment from my dad earlier I was all tearful. (a 'look' may not sound hurtful but it tipped me over the edge)
Then when I went in the midwifes room I burst into tears. I told her why I was upset and she said she could send me to see a consultant and refer me for a growth scan. Then she measured me and said that I am actually measuring a little large for my dates. I am 32 weeks and 35 cm. She said this was not overly worrying but as I am so upset she is sending me for the scan. She also said that she'd have a word with the health visitor.

Plus we have waited in all day for the dc's bunkbeds and I checked online and found out that they are not being delivered for another MONTH!!! We have waited in all day for nothing.

I phoned the Very website helpline and the bunkbed lady's suggestion was to cancel the order and order something else!! How do I know that this wont take 2 months to be delivered aswell. The new date for these is sept 25th. What if they dont come then?????? We ordered them on the 30th july...!
I am not pleased, they didnt email us to tell us the date had changed or anything.

Oh and the HV just phoned to alpologise after seeing me leave the surgery red and puffy eyed..she asked the midwife if I was upset because of her and midwife said yes.
She said she should know better than to say things like that, and that I look lovely...blah blah.

smallone so sorry about how your dh is feeling. Must be hard for both of you x

I know there were other things to mention but I am so arrrrghhghghghghhhh!!!! right now.

Hope you're all ok.

Just back from hospital seeing Diabetes Nurse & Antenatal Consultant re: GD. Have to do pin-prick blood tests before & after each meal to monitor glucose levels... Diabetic Doctor & Dietician both on leave so when I asked about what to eat/what to avoid was given a leaflet and told that I'd see them a week monday so wasn't overly impressed by that.

My new consultant seems nice enough though (have been switched to him as he's the GD specialist) although he said that he "aims to deliver mums with GD by 39 weeks" That'll be an induction or a c-section then... Have another appointment with him a week monday too, to discuss in more detail. Also get another scan next week to measure growth.

Had a car accident on my way home from work last night - no injuries but very shaken by it. Other party thinks it was my fault, I think it was theirs - got a witness so I guess it'll come down to what he says to the insurers. Will be gutted if I get the blame as we've got a £300 excess and I'm only 4 months away from 5 years no claims

Working all weekend now (sat/sun/mon) then 2 shifts at the end of next week and I'll be finished! Have got some serious organisation to do - haven't really thought about hospital bags or anything yet

Hope everyone's well - not long to go now

Hey

Just had my tests down for the GD & she checked me over too. Ive been having mild contractions for 2 days now!!! Going to the hospital now, but i went through this with my DS so i know its not about to happen just yet, but she did say to be careful as i could go any day now....im only 33 weeks lol...Also she said this is a very big baby & she doesnt seem to think i will do it on my own, neither do i as i feel the baby is bigger than DS was. As for the cat, the MW said he sences the contractions and that is why he is clinging to my tummy, she hears this alot....how weird!

Smallone, i really do hope your DH will be ok, i do think he is really worried about you & the baby going through the birth, i wonder if someone has been telling him birth horror stories???? Sounds like he loves you very much...you lucky thing!

Ruby i hope your appointment goes well xx

HC - glad I just read your post - I hadn't even considered packing a bag for DD in case we need to do a swift middle of the night drop-off!!

I'll add it to my list of things to do at the weekend!

I don't have a cat myself at the moment, but have heard of them doing strange things like this before. Apparently they know ...

Morning,

thanks for the nursing bra/tops advice Mrs Kitty and LMB. I am going to see a lady from NCT this evening who runs a bra fitting service so I might buy one or two from her (she sells bravado bras) then look on line for some others which will probably be cheaper. I'm also going to buy some strappy vests - that idea sounds much better than splahing out on nursing tops. Cheers guys.

Can't help with the cat behavior sorry, we don't have any pets.

Smallone - I'm glad your DH is feeling better now he has decided to leave but GP and/or debrief sounds like a good idea. Poor him worrying so much .

HC - feeling dizzy constantly must be a pain. Thank god we are all nearing the end!

LMB - that link is really useful, I have started packing my hospital bag but there are some good ideas on the list I hadn't thought about.

Hi all, thanks for the kind thoughts. DH seems to be no worse, he's says he feels a bit better now hes made the decision to leave and find something else but "there's something else in his head that needs to come out" I think this is fear about the birth, he's also said he feels like he has a big exam coming up or something like that. I've got mw on tue so might ask her if a debrief on my last birth would be possible for him. Failing that I think the GP might be the way to go. Fortunately we have a really good one so at least I'll feel confident in him going.

We hit a milestone here yesterday, DD had her first night in a big bed! She looked like a little dot at the top but she went straight to sleep and didn't get up at all so fingers crossed she'll take to it well.

Strange about the cat! I've heard of pets becoming clingy when you get pg but not heard of them predicting birth - keep us posted!

Have good days everyone!

morning all - just marking my place for later

can't answer the question about cats as we are pet free!

smallone - sorry to hear about your DH ... maybe a trip to the GP may help as well

Have an appt with an aneasthetist this afternoon so will see what that brings ... hopefully will bring me a stage closer to getting my birth plan signed off

have good days and will be back later

x

Hi!!!

Here is a strange question for anyone with cats, is your cat acting a bit weird at this point??? My boy has started to follow me about, sometimes crying etc, but at night, he has to lie down beside me, right beside my bump. It doesnt matter how many times he is put out of the room, he has to come back in & be in touch with my belly! This hasnt happened before, he is always out & about, now is stuck to me like glue.....starting to wonder if im going to go early & he knows ......

smallone-sorry to hear about your DH. I understand what it is like to be in a job you hate.

sammysam-I am struggling to function at the moment with feeling dizzy all the time. Even sitting down doesn't help.

MrsKitty-sorry to hear about the GD. Am sure it will disappear after the birth.

Ordered my carseat today and my pram is coming on Tuesday. Just need to pack some clothes for the girls in their suitcases ready for a speedy drop off at Grandma and Grandad's.

Big wave to all!

HC
x

IDOB I second what misskitty said about vest tops. I did the same. Got lots of different coloured vest tops and it made my normal clothes more versatile.

Littlepea Must be exciting to have got allot of the baby stuff now, did you manage your trip to Ikea? I hope you enjoyed your visit back home. Faith is a beautiful name!

Cazza Do you use e-bay? I ordered my raspberry leaf tea from there yesterday morning and it arrived today! Here's a link tea. But only got two boxes not three!

The same seller also sells pre-packed hospital bags. She puts in some stuff that i hadn't though