DEC 2010 the final countdown ~ merry christmas ladies, hello babies ~

[OnlyWantsOne]

Hi :)

40 + 2 here

Sorry, meant to say good luck miffster !

Well... just had 3 text messages asking me how I was and if the baby has arrived. Due date tomorrow. Ha ha. This could get annoying!

Nearly 10 days late df and I'm REALLY starting to get annoyed with those texts phone calls and Facebook messages!those and the "useful" comments on how I could make labour come quicker!arrgh!

Is anyone making a compilation CD of music for their birth or does it end up being annoying?

I'm sitting here ripping CDs to my computer and wondering what to do!

The world and her dog have texted me today asking if I've popped! No-one has asked before though so why now? Do they know something we don't?

DF I was wondering the same thing about playlists. Seems like a really good idea but could also be a total waste of time!

It's odd isn't it, how people suddenly get in touch! Although I have a log-in for teh forum 'Baby and bump' and all the women there see full term as 37 weeks and are desperate to get their babies out by then. Very odd.

I've started making some CDs but can imagine my choice of music really irritating my DH and the midwives

WLL So sorry you're feeling like that - it sounds like a lot of people are being quite inconsiderate to you! Sometimes maybe they need a bit of reminding of what a big deal this is. I was a bit hurt when my mum didn't answer or return my calls all this week. Bit of a long and very sad story but she ended up putting down one of her dogs and its whole litter of week old puppies :( because the dog went mad and bit her and my stepdad (they're both ok but had stitches so it wasn't exactly superficial). I know it was really upsetting for her (not to mention her hurt pride because everyone, including me, told her it was stupid to breed from this particular dog) but still - I would have thought that the possibility of her first grandchild entering the world might just make her return my call! I only found out about the dog drama because my stepdad called me back eventually. Eurgh!

DF Same here with the irritating DH with my choice of music but I think we're definitely allowed on this particular occasion MWAHAHAHA!

Wholelottalove missed your post. Hope you are ok?

I have barely looked at any of my texts today. Have gone through the emotions of feeling really annoyed and frustrated, to tearful, to happy. Pretty calm now though.

My contracting hasn't stopped at all, even through extended baths so feeling that there won't be a lot of chance of resting properly tonight. Thats 12 hours now since I first started to get them. They are getting a bit more intense now, and backache has really built up, ooch. I still am not that hopeful that this is real though, but at least that thought is helping me to keep very calm!

Surely being squeezed every five minuites for 12 solid hours can't feel that great for the baby?

Hello all and congrats to those with new arrivals! Can really sympathise with button on the long term labour thing. Now 9 days overdue and have had endless contractions, even to the point where i called the hospital last night...but by midnight it had all eased off again. Anyway, had sweep today and am 2 cm and effaced. Booked in for induction on sunday morning. Now having been woken by a couple of big contractions i can't sleep due to dh heavy breathing in my ear and dad snoring upstairs. Bl**dy men.

Sorry you're feeling neglected WLL

DF I've been getting the "have you had it yet" and "any signs yet" for weeks (am 40+4) as I was two weeks early with the first two DC's. It's driving me mad and I've threatened that the next person that asks me is for it. Not sure what 'it' is yet but I guess I'll find out when I flip at the next person who asks [fed up and hormaonal emoticon].

I'm sat downstairs listeneing to water dripping through the ceiling as we've had a stupid water leak in the bathroom which has gone mental tonight. It started a few days ago so reported it to LL and it's been getting worse. Worst thing is DH wanted to turn off the water last night just incase and I said it'll be fine so now I'm in the doghouse. It's stopped now we've turned off the water but is still dripping downstairs.

No water or heating, 3 kids and I'm overdue, I'm not a happy bunny at the moment.

crazykat that's dreadful - hope you are not too cold. When is LL going to respond? Is there anywhere else you can go?

DF - The music is DH's job. We will def bring it into theatre and I think the doctors are probably accustomed to listening to music which may not be of their taste. But, really, I think it's right that the music is for your benefit and you shouldn't worry about whether's are happy with the selection.

I have a very unpleasant cold which I'm really worried could delay my section. Does anyone know what happens if you turn up with a cold on the day? Also, I really want to kick this thing before the section because caughing after the section will be most unpleasant (ouch!).

I've been getting lots of what I think are braxton hicks. It's a bit odd going into baby number 3 not knowing what labour really feels like. Presumably I know it if it shows up.

DF, I kind of feel the same way. 37 weeks is technically full term. So when I get to that point I think right we are cooked and would be happy for baby to be born.

DOes anyone know if me having this cold in the last week of pregnancy will mean that the baby gets some antibodies and then will be immune. I hate to think of a poor little newborn feeling as I do now, which is not much fun.

Oh blooming heck craykat hope your heating and water get sorted out soon. What a nightmare.

As to music I did make a playlist of songs - never occurred to me last time, but thought I may as well just in case. I've also downloaded lots of lovely traditional christmas carols to listen to. GGG DH can't stand the sound of church choir type music but he'll have to put up with it!! Sounds a bit horrible about your parent's dog. And scary too. I know it must've been hard, but sounds like the best thing to do if biting all the time.

Strix no experience of sections so not sure, but you could give the MW a bell and ask maybe? Sorry you have a horrible cold, really not what you want at this stage. I don't know if the baby will feel ill or not whilst inside. I suspect it probably does get antibodies from you. If you're planning to BF the colostrum should have lots of antibodies in too.

button and slightly sorry you're both having on/off ctx - it is hard to cope with for such a long time. Button - sounds promising and hope once you are in established labour it will be nice and quick. I wondered that about the baby and also whether it hurts them to be squeezed through the birth canal - I mean their head is molded and pointy and stuff so you wonder if it hurts them. I wonder if anyone's ever studied it?

I'm feeling a lot more perky today. Not as sore in my back, ctx have died off so got a decent night's sleep. DH has also arranged for his Mum to have DD this afternoon.

It's funny, if people were texting me all the time asking where the baby was that would piss me off too! But when they don't I feel neglected. I think at this stage of pg you do get down/pissed off days.

My bump had dropped even more now which is great except I keep wanting to eat all the time.

just got back from the cinema, we went to see Harry Potter. Had a bloody show. Both of us had tons of text messages and missed calls, also on the home phone as well.

As if I'd forget to tell them, I am going to be so excited about wanting to let them know when Little B arrives.

My Mum has been getting calls from all the distant family that don't have my contact details and she calls to let me know so and so is asking if I've had it yet. Just because it's great aunt edna asking doesn't make it any different to great uncle george who asked not an hour ago. I think she want's to share the anticipation around, but it's really just annoying saying the same thing over and over again. 40 weeks tomorrow!

Well it's my due date today and no sign. Spent this afternoon shopping for Christmas presents and hoping I will still have time to do some tomorrow plus have lunch with my mum.

Crazykat, your heating and water situation sounds awful :( I the landlord on the case yet?

It hasn't been a great day for me. Contractions pretty much gone today apart from a few painful-ish ones this afternoon. Went for a walk with DH which was nice. Now at home and feeling pretty crap. DH gets down when I do which is hard. I'm usually very good at being the perky, pick up person in the couple, so he gets stuck when I need him to take that role. Its just a personality thing, he's very caring and lovely, just isn't mr optimistic unfortunatly when it would be helpful to have one. I wouldn't swap him for anything though.

Thankfully a plumber was able to fix it - took all of five minutes to replace some pipe to the tap.

kellestar it sucks to have everyone asking if you've had the baby all the time. I keep getting asked when I bump into people when I'm out, it's as though they don't see the huge bump.

DH keeps asking if I'm having the baby everytime I get a pain, he still doesn't get that there's no 100% wat to tell until contractions are pretty much constant.

Going to finish the christmas shopping tomorrow with DH, my parents are having DC's for a couple of hours so it'll hopefully be a bit less stressful. It'll be nice to have some time to ourselves during the day for once, unless LO decides she's ready to come.

button i feel your pain - so disheartening when it all just stops. And so frustrating.

All those getting sick of being asked...i am so there. And what is worse is that i have my parents with me to look after dd, and it just feels like everyone is waiting and i'm holding everyone up. This was so not the plan. I am finding it seriously stressful, as i'm now 9 days late and they are only here for 3 weeks. I am going to be induced tomorrow so wish me luck girls. Hopefully as i am already dilated it won't be as bad as some of the stories i have heard...

Right, off to repack hospital bag.

Slightly how exciting, hope things kick off after your induction so your family get to meet your little one.

People are starting to call back with suggestions on getting LO out. The most ridiculous must be going for a cycle - at this time of night. Cycling isn't something that I enjoy, in fact it's been 10 years since I last cycled anywhere.

considering going to bed now, there is nothing on the box and I feel like snuggling up with DH and a good book.

Good luck with the induction slightly

kellestar people are actually giving advice! Lol. DH wanted to take me for a curry and a walk yesterday but I am having none of it! ha ha.

hey ladies..
reading ur stories is scaring me already..as I still have 12 more days till my due date...I am dreading the annoying phone calls already...
though I have received a few already by those who remembered vaguely that I'm due in December sometime. They called to confirm the date..and now they will call again near my due date i know...

All the best to u SlightlyTired hope everything goes smoothly..

Strix I too caught a cold a few days ago which was only getting worse and I didn't want to go into labour while sneezing and blowing my nose...So...I tried a home remedy my mom suggested..it's doesn't have the best taste but might help a bit so have it like u would have a medicine...
before going to bed at night..boil a cup of milk and pour it over scrambled raw egg. the egg will get cooked a bit..add hot chocolate or coffee to it to make it taste better..
my mum said it's like a pudding..I didn't really agree..but had it anyway..better than taking medicines at this time...

do try it if u think u can! get well soon :)

Really hope it goes well tomorrrow Slightly, hope you have lovely staff and a really positive experiance :)