so here it is, a new home for us newly updiffed ladies or still seeking that golden egg after a mc part 3

Hey worm it'll all be happening for you v soon. Does all sound a bit daunting but it'll soon be done and you'll have your gorgeous baby. Thanks for the update re harassed will be thinking of her today and glad it is going well for mrsb33 too.

I've been up since about 5am, just cannot seem to find a comfy position, is this the end of my sleepin? Hope not! have tried all the pillow combinations in bed and on the sofa and nothing quite works. Grrr. At least I am only "working from home" tomorrow!

Hello milliononthefloss congrats on the bfp. We are a fairly slow moving thread hence the difference in thread name and where most of us actually are! I have just about 4 weeks to go, eeak! Are you planning on early scans this time? Don't feel guilty about what you did when you didn't know, many years ago women regularly did much worse with no ill effects.

Right, going to have another attempt at lying down.

Course you can millonthefloss it's very quiet around these 'ere parts though, We are not the official newly upduffed thread but a gaggle of girls who M/C around the same time. Most of our residents have now popped or are about to!
Congratulations on your BPF and may it lead to a long and trouble free pregnancy:)

I had all my bloods taken etc and MRSA swabs done, and was given a prescription for 2 tablets I am to take before the CS next thursday . Nil by mouth from midnight and I have to be there by 8AM. The consultant said only water allowed. I did ask if I was allowed to put a tea bag in it and he smiled and whispered "yes but no milk"!

I thought things were starting off on their own last night, but alas I think I just overdid the crap food and felt fine after some very large farts!! I was actually scared it was I had turned into Vyvyan of the young ones now there's me showing my age!

Hello to Gabriel and Jack if you are with mum while she lurks

harassed is getting induced today bless her.

mrsb is all good according to FB, and sends her love and congrats to sparkly as she still can't post from her phone.

Can I tentatively join? Just got (feint) BFP on a preg test. Had MC in Aug and ERPC in Sept and this was our second cycle of trying again.

Feel terribly guilty for drinking, eating stilton and taking hot baths over the Christmas period but I didn't think we would be so lucky to get preg quickly again. I'm sure that kind of thing is common before finding out though...

worm I guess the good news about the scan is that they are not concerned to want to bring the cs forward. It is a scary prospect but what a wonderful reward! What a shame you are not nearer and will miss the funeral, but I'm sure your grandma will understand. You need to look after yourself and try to keep as calm as possible.

Worm, such sad news, I'm really sorry to hear that. Thinking of you and your family, especially your grandma. I do hope that your appointment went well today xx

Thanks girls. No we are not close by , they are all 6 hours away in cornwall. I would like to go to the funeral but can't see me being able to. Cs is a week today [shitting myself emocion] funeral likely to be a few days after that.
Nothing had changed at scan, still higher than is ideal umbilical flow resistance. The right amount is going through, but body having to work harder to get it there. Water still high but not dangerously.
Great news that yours is looking spot on yellow .

oh worm very sorry to hear about your Grandad, it must be so hard for all your family at this time of year, esp your Grandma. Did they live nearby? Both 65 years together and 90 years old are amazing achievements. Lots of hugs to you. I guess your scan is right now, hope you are getting some reassuring news.

my scan was all fine. Sonographer was a little puzzled as to why i was there at all but checked everything and all good. The little chubster is apparently 3kg..at the top end for all the measurements....but still just within range. She didn't look at anything umbilica really, just measured and check fluid and that's about it. Anyway, always makes me feel better to be checked up on.

Really tired today.....sorry to go on about sleeping when you're so desperate wombat but I'll be in your shoes before too long.

Wonder how sparkly is getting on.......

Oh worm - I'm so sorry to read about your grandad - a tough time of year. How is your mum/dad coping? Sending loads of comfort and thoughts your way xx

Scan is at 1045 yellow hope all goes well at yours too.

My dd used to be an evening crier too wombat no colic, we worked out it was because she wanted an earlier night in the end. However this did mean she would then want her morning to start at 3am until she finally slept through aged 13 months. That's no help at all to you though!

I can't sleep. My grandad died yesterday morning and I keep thinking about my poor grandma on her own after over 65 years together . He was 90 which is a good achievement

Good luck for tomorrow worm let us know how you get on.

wombat I've heard it is common for babies to cry in the evenings but have no advice, sorry! Well done with breastfeeding though.

Yay for such great movements worm and hope the consultant tomorrow has some more definite and promising news for you but with all the BH you're having, perhaps wormjunior will make an early appearance....? Were your other DCs on time?

Thanks for the update on harassed? If you're out there m'dear - hope you're doing ok and that bug is on his/her way before induction date. Sending hugs x

I can't tell you how I am of you and your sleep yellow! 10 hours and a 2 hour nap sounds absolute bliss - I think i would give up my life savings for that right now! I know what you mean about the quiet xmas - DH and I pretty much ran out of conversation over dinner!. While it's hard to walk, do try and do as much as you're able, it really does help with the swelling (along with lots of water). I think they mostly check the umbilical flow at your stage scan tomorrow - it's crazy that it was so recent yet I really can't remember! Good luck and let us know how it goes. I think a meet-up would be fab and I should have a whole lot more time this time. I'll be there early May in the Birmingham and London area. Passport was a bit of a joke - the embassy could only help with the birth certificate and Jack didn't even need to be there for that. Anyway, it was nice to get out of the house for a while, if nothing else! We did manage lunch out today and a bit of shopping - amazing what a bit of retail therapy can do for the mood!

Jack seems to have developed a frustrating habit of just crying from about 8pm to 11pm.... could be colic I guess. It's like he doesn't know what to do with himself. We're going to try a bath tonight to see if that calms him donw - it's proper full on crying/screaming. On a brighter note, b/feeding seems to be settling down at last - I almost don't want to type that in case I'm speaking too soon.... he isn't in any sort of routine yet, other than being lovely and pleasant and sleeping well up til about 4pm and then it;s anyone's guess what will happen!

Have been thinking of sparkly and Gabriel lots and wondering how they're getting on - must have been a very different sort of xmas for them!

Leftover ham and turkey pie for all! xx

Ahhhhh sparkly such lovely news, how exciting. Sounds like things must have moved fast once you got in the hospital. Can't wait for the details and a piccy. I don't have any good poo advice except for the fact that about a kilo of grapes and/or fibrogel (from boots) always works for me.

Glad you've been having lots of movements worm what time is the scan on Thurs, mine is at 9am. Still not sure what mine is for but I will take and reassurance I can re size, position or whatever else they can check. How is the breathlessness?

wellie hello, did you have a barbie for Xmas?

wombat good luck with the passport, I was wondering how that worked. Cos kids change so quickly will jack have the same photo at say 5 years as the one he will have now or do you have to keep changing? Are you planning a trip to the uk? Maybe we can manage a meet this time?

harassed am sending you my vesta contraction vibes, have you been tweaking those nipples? I've read it needs to be 3 times a day for about an hour!

Hello kool how you doing?

Xmas was v quiet for us, we are normally in France, has been weird just the two of us but also v relaxing. I can't believe how much I sleep, almost 10 hours last night with a 2 hour nap during the day. I only had to get up as my left hip was aching and when I turned over I got some massive kicks which I took to mean she didn't like that position! Am feeling v fat, swollen fingers and feet and can't walk v far. I think the final 2 weeks at work are going to be challenging.

Love to you all especially hugs to little Gabriel

Morning Girls
I was on phone last night so couldn't do all the gushing I wanted to do.........
sparkly so many best wishes!!

I have sent a stongly worded email to Justinemumsnet to make her fully aware of the trauma we have all suffered by having to wait for 3 days. It is not good for our blood pressure!!

So...... hoping to hear all the deets when you get a chance, it mustn't have been too long an ordeal for you as Gabriel (love it btw) was born within 12 hours of your last post.

to wellie hope you are well. How was your first aussie christmas?

Any problems at the embassy wombat I am sure yellow will be able to iron out for you

How is your last childless christmas going yellow? next year will be so different for all you first timers. We are having a fab time. DD12 has actually spent the last 3 days downstairs with the family . She is going through that being squirelled away in her room on webcam with her friends phase and it's lovely to have her back. It was the where's wally 1000 peice jigsaw that did it!!
DS has already completed his technics lego kit that I hoped would keep him amused for weeks!

In harassed news, there is nothing to tell, her latest facebook post was late last night and was a share of a you tube accupuncture video detailing the pressure points you need to push to get labour going. I really hope baby comes for her before friday (induction day) as I know she is hoping for a home birth. All crossed for you harassed if you are looking.

Onto me, the baby was lovely and active yesterday. Very reassuring. I am still really worried about the whole placenta thing. Have another scan on thurdsay which is only 2 more sleeps and on this one they will be able to check the growth. The movements last night in bed were unbelievable. So strong! My DC's were never as strong as this. DH couldnt believe it, it really was like a scene from alien!! I was having very hefty braxton hicks last night too.

Speak soon Girls

Harassed - sorry that things aren't progressing as you'd like right now - sending lots of eviction vibes so you can get the home birth you wanted. Big hugs to you x

Good to see you're still lurking wellie - hope xmas in the sun wasn't too weird!

Happy Christmas to you all - will do a proper update later. Just off to British Embassy to hopefully start the passport proces....

Dearest sparkly, Mrs Parkly and Baby Gabriel - huuuuuge congratulations to you on becoming a family of 3 . Absolutly thrilled to hear the safe arrival of the gorgeously named Gabriel James. WELL DONE!!

Dying to hear all about it but completely understand that you will be super busy for some time to come. Rest up, sleep as much as you can and give that beautiful baby a big cuddle from me.

Woohoo!!! Congratulations sparkly, a very happy Christmas present!! Gorgeous name!

Yey congratulations Mr and Mrs sparkly I am so very pleased for you .

Bugger posted too soon!

No progress here. Went for a sweep this morning but decided to hold off until Wednesday. Reason being that its my third & final one. So I'm booked in for an induction on Friday, as apparently the induction will work better within 48 hours of sweep.

Tbh I'm gutted. It's as far away from my home birth as you can get. I've been induced before, albeit nearly 21 years ago, but it wasn't a good experience and I've been trying to avoid the hospital as much as possible. I need this baby to come before Friday!

Oh my goodness you've done it! What a gorgeous name too. So chuffed for you, congratulations and well done! God you deserve those boots lol.... Pooing will be fine honestly. Have you got stitches? Whether you have or not try holding a sanitary towel over your perineum. I don't know why this helps, but it does!

No progress here at sll

Boots shmoots, you have a BABY!! Hugest congratulations, what an utterly, utterly adorable name. A great size too!

I'm sure you don't have long to read so much love to you and DH, super news

Ladies, just came on with a further update and realise my post of 24 Dec is not here! The Monts has arrived!
Gabriel James was born at 22.10 on Friday 23rd Dec. He is (was) 7lb 11oz and is a little cutie.
He is also screaming and dh panicking so have to go, back tomorrow hopefully with a full one handed update !
Thanks to you all for your support, I shall certainly need continuing advice and some hand-holding x
What news of Harassed?
Hope you all had a lovely Christmas, will catch up properly at another point.
ps. boots arrived but ironically not had a chance to look at them!

I just realised worm that you told us before that your previous birth the baby didn't engage, I guess that is why you are a bit breathless as your lungs are squashed. Do you remember being breathless before?

Happy boxing day

Ahhh worm have a hug. I was feeling a bit grumpy about not being able to get pissed yesterday as I watched DP down a bottle of champagne and then red wi e and tell me how lovely it was. We went for a walk yesterday but only managed about an hour before feeling all achy. I am resting and sleeping a lot but still feeling tired. Am also trying to be more upright on the ball and stuff, finding it difficult to get a comfy position. You should stay away from dr google worm he always comes up with the worst case. Could just be baby position, is the baby engaged yet? I was going to watch ET but that gets me hysterically crying at the best of times so I thought that wouldn't be helpful.

Come on harassed let's have some action!

Am feeling so cumbersome and bloated right now, only 5 weeks to go but that does seem like a long time.

Mince pies all round and some figgy pudding!

worm is right (you may have competition there yellow), nothing happening here! He'll have to get a shift on to be a Christmas day baby now lol.

Worm you do sound like me, breathless and hormonal. I keep blubbing over dd. She's so cute and loves us so much, and we go and have a baby. Hope she doesn't feel pushed out... See, teary again!

Just had a clary sage bath...fingers x'd.

Hello Ladies
Hope you are having a lovely christmas so far, I have been stalking harassed on FB and it doesn't look like anything is happening for her yet.
I'm feeling very emotional an bursting into tears for the stupidest reasons today. I got all upset when DH opened his christmas preent, Coldplay concert tickets because he said he knew he was getting them. Silly old sod I am. At least I managed to get him one surprise............a professional window cleaning blade!
I was also in a mood because I really love getting pissed tipsy while cooking the dinner and couldn't. I know a baby is worth it and felt like a brat for even thinking it. Then that made me cry!

On the baby front I am getting so breathless, if it continues I will be taking myself off to the GP on tuesday. I stupidly googled it and it came up that I could have blood clots on my lungs................ cue more irrational crying!!

Hope to hear some new baby news in the morning
Laters x