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OMG it was positive! Omgwhatthehell is having a baby

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Omgwhatthehell · 10/06/2022 16:39

www.mumsnet.com/talk/am_i_being_unreasonable/4415736-Is-this-positive?page=39

Just thought I'd better start a new thread for those of you who would like to see updates before the old one is totally full.

All still good here! I've been a bit low on iron but the tablets REALLY don't agree with me. So I've started just taking one in the morning with orange juice, and having a spoonful of Floridix in the afternoon and making an effort to eat spinach and red meat.
I've been feeling baby OMG moving around a lot more now he's getting bigger and stronger, which is lovely although slightly alarming at times!

We've probably got a maximum of 7 weeks to go now as I understand the drs are not keen for older mums to go much over 39 weeks. Eeeek.
Will keep you all posted.

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HazelBite · 19/07/2022 13:56

Make the most of your maternity leave prior to birth (ie make the most of the peace!) 😀

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Omgwhatthehell · 19/07/2022 12:02

I also have a freezer full of cheap ice lollies from Iceland which are proving life saving!

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Omgwhatthehell · 19/07/2022 12:01

I’m finally on maternity leave. I spent a heavenly afternoon in a beauty place with air con yesterday. And today I’m not leaving home.
DH got me a fan at the weekend so I’m chilling out in front of that and doing very little.

I couldn’t sleep last night as I couldn’t get comfortable and was too warm. So I’m just resting at home today. I think I’ll have a siesta soon.
All is well otherwise but I will be glad to evacuate baby OMG in the hopefully not too distant future!

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loopycurtains · 19/07/2022 11:17

Oh god, being heavily pregnant in this heat! Hope you're doing ok, @Omgwhatthehell

Heronatemygoldfish · 19/07/2022 08:05

How are things, OMG? Must be close...

uncomfortablydumb53 · 14/07/2022 19:04

Aww I'm so happy to read all your updates
Keep cool and rest.. and keep a cool head and don't worry about anything
Every good wish for your birth

SunsetandCupcakes · 14/07/2022 18:09

I well up when I read this, can't believe we (ha!) are so close.

Love the picture and the cotton wool for size.

I'm far too invested 😆 can not wait to hear that baby Brian is on his way.

Rest up till he arrives

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Omgwhatthehell · 14/07/2022 17:56

@HannahSternDefoe I didn't have to resort to DH doing them as my absolutely lovely colleagues gave me a pedicure and manicure as a going on maternity leave gift! It's booked for early next week and I can't wait.

I'm struggling with the heat so am just going to try to stop cleaning things. I will try to take it easy now and do some nice things for myself.

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HannahSternDefoe · 14/07/2022 16:57

@Irishfarmer I hope everything goes smoothly today and you have aircon 🤞
@Omgwhatthehell I hope the toenails turned out ok. 😂

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Omgwhatthehell · 11/07/2022 18:05

@Irishfarmer DH has offered to paint my toenails, but I'm not convinced he'll do a very good job haha!
I slept in over the weekend too and it was heavenly.
Good luck with your induction! I shouldn't be too far behind you.

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Irishfarmer · 11/07/2022 17:44

@Omgwhatthehell I totally get the clumsy bit, I keep spilling things onto my bump. Inc spaghetti Bolognese sauce onto my white top and it has not washed out. 🙄I WFH and finish this week. I have been so unproductive today. Whoops. I've a few bits to get finished so need to get those done. I get DH to paint my toes.
I'm being induced this Thursday at exactly 38 weeks!!
Def book yourself some treats and enjoy the last of the baby free times. I did over the weekend with sleeping in and going on an impromptu day trip

BetsyBigNose · 10/07/2022 20:09

It sounds like a lovely day @Omgwhatthehell, exactly what you need! I hope you are able to continue to take it as easy as possible, and I wish you all the best over the coming weeks! Flowers

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Omgwhatthehell · 10/07/2022 12:26

Thanks everyone.
I’m having a very chilled out weekend. I’m actually lazing about in our bedroom now with the cat as it’s the coolest room at home.

I am so clumsy at the moment. I managed to spill a bit of superglue down the bump this morning! (Don’t ask) So it’s probably for the best I take it easy.
DH and I went out for a lovely dinner yesterday, and otherwise he’s been cooking me some delicious but relatively healthy food. We’ve also done a bit of batch cooking between us and stocked the freezer up.

I just need to drag myself through the last few days of work next week. I’ll be WFH so it shouldn’t be too bad.
I might book a couple of treats for myself to celebrate going on maternity leave. Starting with a pedicure because I can’t reach my feet now!

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Bluebuddha10 · 10/07/2022 11:55

@Omgwhatthehell I am a latecomer to your thread. Just caught up with old and new threads. What a lovely story, and how lovely it is for you to share it with us all. I'm so pleased for you and your husband. My friend had her first at 41 and second at 43, no problems whatsoever. Wishing you all the best in the next few weeks. 😊

Bluetrews25 · 10/07/2022 11:44

Sending cool thoughts and positive vibes to you, OMG.
Home you enjoy those last few days before little one arrives.
Makes me think of the Abba song, The Day Before You Came
They sing about how life is mundane and routine, the day before Something Happens. And life will change forever, in a brilliant way. Tomorrow.
Good luck OMG! Flowers

CuriousMama · 10/07/2022 11:12

So exciting 🙂. I was heavily pregnant in summer years ago. Very uncomfortable. He's a strapping 6 ft 4 inch sailor now though. His elder brother was late October so not so bad.
A bowl of iced water in front of a fan is very cooling.

theremustonlybeone · 10/07/2022 09:28

How exciting! I had a little surprise aged 44. He arrived 3 weeks before my 45th birthday. I was booked in for a section at 39weeks. Good luck with it all. I thoroughly enjoyed my maternity leave and at my age saw it as a little holiday albeit tiring!

Broadswordcalling · 10/07/2022 09:20

I was on your original thread under a different name. I can't tell you the joy this thread brings to me each time I read your updates.

I hope your last few days go quickly for you!

kateandme · 09/07/2022 16:55

Really not long.just these next few days.keep hydrated in this heat.of course your going to feel tired now.you body is clever.its starting to preserve strength.it will be trying to make u rest.
So t overthunk all the induction stuff.i reckon if the docs made this decision then they know why haha.so let them guide you,keep you safest.

newfriend05 · 08/07/2022 16:37

I'm so excited for you
OP .. I've read both threads ..this is one of the most loveliest threads I have ever seen on MN and have loved that you have took
Us all on your Journey with you .. can't wait till little man is here xx

RidingMyBike · 08/07/2022 16:33

Good luck OP! I had induction at 38 weeks (for GD) and, whilst not a walk in the park, it was fine. I chatted to a few people in advance who'd also been induced so I was well prepared for what to expect.

PolliFlinders · 08/07/2022 13:04

Getting so near, very exciting. Hope all goes well.

whoamitodisabrie · 08/07/2022 12:36

Good luck @Omgwhatthehell hope all goes well for you ❤️

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Omgwhatthehell · 08/07/2022 12:31

God I feel tired. I went into work for a meeting yesterday and it really took it out of me! It was pretty hot in London in the afternoon which probably didn't help.
I only have a few days of work left and can't wait to finish.

I'm almost 37 weeks, and am booked in with a consultant to discuss induction when I'm due to be 38 +4. I'm not super keen on being induced but understand the risks and why they recommend it around 39 weeks for older mums, so will go with it.
Not too long now!

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kateandme · 05/07/2022 23:33

Omgwhatthehell · 05/07/2022 11:00

Oh @Janey3090 I am so, so pleased for you! Congratulations! I'm glad this thread has given some other women a glimmer of hope. Like you say, it's just a shame it doesn't work out for everyone. I am very grateful we are getting this unexpected gift.

@Heronatemygoldfish I am 100% going to be doing similar things while. The instinct to get things which don't actually matter clean and sorted is just so strong!

@SpaceFarce it feels like it's going very quickly now. Especially as we held off telling most friends until I was about 20 weeks. But the early pregnancy and time between scans seemed to really drag. Maybe because I felt so nauseous most of the time.

I will keep you all posted.

Yup.i can't believe where we started with this.a few pages of guessing and it can't be lol.
I admit I was worried for you at first.the shock and "is she ok with this result"
And how the whatsit are we now talking about you giving birth?no,I do not believe it...im not ready hahaha.
You've got wholegaggle of "aunties" behind you now too! All imvested in your family being ok.which you will be of course.your a mummy soon! Wooop