End of Jan babies, come out, come out where ever you are!!!

[Pootle78]

New thread here for those final few weeks (fingers crossed!)

Aaah - love the thought of us having a queue - like for the front seat of a rollercoaster....

Just sent my DH about 6 links to You Tube videos so he knows what to expect for labour, etc. Doubt he'll watch them - but at least i tried.

Wow - can't believe due dates are tomorrow... i'm onbly 38 weeks today.

Please promise just to check in on me - I have a horrid feeling i'll be rattling around this post until worse case scenario date of 11th Feb.... - actually that should be a [feeling-sorry for myself emoticon]!!!

Don't fret cupcakes I could potentially be here til Feb 4/5 too :(

Fear not Cupcakes - if I go 14 days over then I'll be still here in Feb. Going to see MW on Wednesday when I'm 39+3 to find out what they do here about sweeps, inductions etc.

Have had tummy ache this morning, but am convinced it's because I woke up at 4 onaffing'clock and it's just because I'm hungry.

Gallic, my DP did originally talk about covering everywhere I sit/sleep with plastic sheeting but now appears to have forgotten all of that, and I'm not about to remind him :)

Cyber, very useful tip from your Mum - but we need clarification, I take a size 5 shoe, a size 6 in trainers and a size 4 in fit flops. Does this mean I'll be ok at this forthcoming birthing malarkey?

Was wondering when LadyBuzz was booked in for the CS but far too lazy to look back so pleased someone asked. Good luck for tomorrow!

This morning I'm off for a little swim, then there's a coffee morning at the gym, they give us free coffee and biscuits and listen to our complaints. It's sounding like a win-win situation to me.

Apparently waters breaking a while before birth only happens in 10% of cases-I am concerned as do not have a car and if it happens it cab, does that constitute 'soiling'? Not paying £75!
According to my dear mother, the larger the shoe size, the easier to give birth. Although my friend is a size three and managed quite easily...and my mum talks a load of bollocks
My DP wants me to hang on until he can get that new paternity allowance that's been on the news-it's a shame, be well up to let him be a house husband whilst I work a few days a week-he is far better at cooking than I am.
Good luck everyone!

Another one that could be here to 8th Feb, worse case :(

And on the shoe thing I take an 8/9 so does that mean this baby will drop out with no pain [head in cloud emotion required!]

cupcakes thanks for link, will check it out once the laptop has been powered up. OH and I attended 3 parent craft classes and breathing was never mentioned! Have been reading posts in the child birth section and think I may try a waterbirth (although I hate swimming) as everyone seems to say your body instinctively knows what to do, good enough for me!

Don't know if it will help anyone but after a little bit of experimenting I have worked out the reason some nights I can't sleep at stupid o'clock are the days when I have drank a can of diet coke! Used to drink it like water, then made me sick during weeks 10 - 30 started to drink it every now and then and it's always before I have a crap nights sleep. I don't drink tea or coffee. May be a coincedence but have decided to give it up now til after baby is here.

Right off to do some hoovering as have friend coming round in 40 mins and not even dressed yet!

X post cyber, all mothers speak bollocks, although as her theory is in my favour I think she talks sense!

Morning ladies. Having an ok day today so far, so that's good.

Had a weird moment last night just as I was settling down to sleep in bed, I glanced over at the cot and suddenly had a huge surge of panic wash over me. Couldn't work out whether it was due to being nervous about giving birth or worry about how I'll cope with 2 children, it could have been both I suppose.

I calmed down after a few minutes, but it was rather disconcerting. Although I have to admit I have been very on edge recently and feel quite anxious about things alot of the time. Is this normal in the end stages of pregnancy?

Sat here trying to motivate myself to do the humungous pile of watching up that is waiting for me in the kitchen, whilst also trying to persuade myself that I really don't need a packet of crisps right now (I feel like I do though ).

Morning all! I have decided to just stop thinking about it Rock as I too go into paroxysms of doubt, fear and anxiety. Guess it's just best to wait and then it will all be such immediate demands we won't have time to think .
oken up with a bit of a bad tummy (euphemism for clearing out of digestive tract) this morning which can be a sign I think? Or maybe just too much pineapple yesterday . Anyway hasn't stopped me walking to Wilkos for loads of cleaning products ready for big clean after friend goes today...

rock I got very anxious around the time we had all that snow. I seriously didn't want to leave the house ever again which isn't like me. It passed pretty quickly though and I think I was just a bit stressed about finishing work and everything. I'm sure this will pass too.

Curry didn't do anything so might have to try and seduce the DP. God, that's going to be hard work

Pootle if you do have to have caffeine, perhaps try not to drink it after 2pm so it has time to work out of your system? I've found if I have a bit of wine, I feel drunk after a few mouthfuls because I'm not drinking alcohol. Maybe it's the same with caffeine? Your body is over-reacting because you're not consuming as much.

Got a few errands to run today but it's peeing it down so I'm very tempted to stay in my PJs all day and just mooch around the house. Plenty of cleaning to be getting on with.

I'm not sure I'm going to be able to seduce DP when the the time comes gallic, not that he will resist, it's just that I am so tender "below" not sure I'll be able to.

Had this problem with DD as well, at the end of the pregnancy I found sex very uncomfortable and then the vaginal examinations in labour were excruciating for me. In my pre-birth appt I mentioned this to the mw (as when in labour last time I was told off for being a wimp because I found the exams difficult) and asked that I be offered gas and air.

I'm hoping things go alot more smoothly with this birth as I didn't have a very good experience with DD, although nowhere near as bad as some poor ladies I've read about on MN. But it's just the luck of the draw and no amount of thinking about it is going to help lol.

I've just folded up all the clean laundry from yesterday (TONNES of it), but still not got round to tackling the washing up. I am such a lazy cow, but bloody knackered after yet another night of very broken sleep. I am doing a roast later, not sure I have the energy but DP has been so hard-working this weekend getting the flat ready for baby that he really deserves to be cooked for. :)

That's not a very helpful attitude, is it? Exams are uncomfortable at the best of times.

I hope you get chance to relax a bit and have a snooze. I think I might partake later although if it stops raining, I should really go for a walk.

I suspect the only chance I have of seducing DP is to greet him topless and holding cold beer when he comes home from work, although I strongly suspect he'd be happy with just the beer.

Morning (well...kind of afetrnoon) - I was awake at 8am - watched 2 glee episodes, and felt sleepy and seeing as my parents weren't up - i went back to bed for 1.5 hours!

Actually feeling a lot better about the whole labour thing today afetr watching those videos.

And one suggestion as amionic fluid is apprently very hard to get out of car seats - if your water hasn't broken, cover car seat with large rubbish sack, and then 2 old towels - so waterproof and comfortable.

Love all the talk of seducing Dh/Dps! - My DH is obsessed with Disney - so i'd have to stick all my Disney stuff on (disney socks, t-shirt, and my mickey mouse ears) - and then he might get a bit excited! Did i tell you I have Mickey Mouse Ears that i'm hoping to wear in labour! Might keep my hair back! DH will love it, and might cheer me up if nothing else

Poor you rock with the uncomfortableness down there.

And pootle i've heard water births are great - although you have to get out frequently to get checked, but i've heard they are really good.

And selfishly sneakily hoping some of you habg around with me.... but then i feel bad - especially if you are all uncomfy like me!

Oh - and weird dream last night: I came out of hospital, and left baby there and MIL collected him - and BFEED him! UGH UGH UGH! And she was wearing my favourite top! how odd is that?????

I think DH would be in shock if I tried to seduce him now as it's been so long!

cupcakes thanks for posting that link- really helpful series of videos! If you can recommend the ones you've been using on breathing too that'd be fab !

Been to Gp this morning as I've been getting sharp pain behind right boob on in breaths and wanted to check it out as I'll be needing to do some deep breathing sometime in the (hopefully) not too distant future! All fine apparently and it's just cos little one isn't fully engaged yet so things are still a bit crowded in that general area what with my organs still needing space

pootle you've made me feel a bit better about the bag situation now too- thanks!

Planning on a chilled day today- although really do need to get bedroom ready to fit moses basket in. Only problem is that I swing between wanting everything to be ready so that baby can arrive and thinking that if it's all ready then it's actually real that I'll be giving birth soon- although I know that's true anyway I suppose
Really looking forward to baby being here and knowing if we have a little girl or boy- the suspense is killing me! Wish someone could just say- right, you're giving birth on this date! Have MW appt tomorrow so will find out about induction policy here too- due date not til 27thJan tho so there's time yet I suppose!

x post cupcakes! What a dream! I'd be scarred for life!

Ooo- ladybuzz good luck for tomrw!

Hey all. I'd highly recommend a birthing pool if you have the option, DD was nearly born in one but she was trying to come out with her hand up by her head so I had to get out after a few hours of pushing to have an episiotomy. It really helped with the pain though. I didn't have to get out to be monitored Cupcakes the mw had a hand held heart thingy to check on the baby which she used when I was still in the water, may be worth checking what the process is where you are.
I'm feeling rubbish again today after crap nights sleep, DH has moved into the spare room to try to help but can't seem to turn my brain off. Cbeebies is my friend today .
Good luck for tomorrow LadyBuzz I'm very jealous you get to meet your little one tomorrow.

ladybuzz so exciting. i hope everything goes well tomorrow and jaloux that i'm still waiting for my little one.

Completely agree with salt and Ami, time feels like it's moving so slowly... and all i want is to cuddle this little one as soon as I can.

fuzzy i've asked for use of the birthing pool at the hospital, but they've only got one, so it's first coem, first served. form all the research/advice, it looks like it would suit me best.

and rock and gallic, i've had ridiculous anxiety about all sorts of nonsense for the last few weeks. fretting, can't sit still, keep checking things. v. unlike me and it's stressful. i wonder if i'm distracting myself with bizarre worries to avoid thinking about the huge changes having a baby is going to bring...

cupcakes and Travis* i'm on the end of this month too, so yup, we could all be here in 3 weeks! really hope that this little pickle makes an earlier appearance though.

it's miserable weather day in devon and the parts for my car haven't turned up, so can't repair yet. trying not to throw a tantrum about it.

and i've turned into a mid morning sleeper after the weird insomnia of the last few weeks (getting up at 5am!). much nicer, but feel like i'm losing half the day by getting up so bloody late.

should really go swimming (like katie), but all i want to do is eat rubbish in front of the fire!

I'm just about to tuck into an iced bun - so don't worry abotu the rubbish eating crystylline! And how pooey about the car parts - but no tantrums - we'll be having enough of them in a few years time

I think my place is first come first served on the birthing pool front as well - but good point fuzzy i'll def ask m/w when i see her on thurs.

Just been to a second hand baby shop and got lots of baby books - inc "that's not my dinosaur" as i'm in love with that range.

Hope ladybuzz pops in and says hello before tomorrow! soooooo exciting.

Def feels like time is moving slowly - i was all excited about DH getting here, and then worked out i still have about 9 days til he actually gets to devon (with my krispy Kremes from paddington station!) Grr - feels like FOREVER.

I'm making my mum make up the moses basket when I'm in labour - cos i know what you mean about everything being too real AmI - it's just a bit too final.

Ok link to breathing....

- ha ha this one sounds like a blue movie! Maybe not the most helpful! - yep - gave up afte a minute on that one! only watch if you want to laugh! well dodgy..... - this one is great though - really seems to sum up breathing for me anyhow.

I'm with the rest of you on wanting a birthing pool - but like Crysty, there's only one in the hospital so apparently you have to tell them when you ring in that you want it, and you might get it.

Not wishing to freak anyone out, but one of the NCT girls from last week has reported in, she had a 74 hour labour which ended in a CS. Youch. I'm swinging between being excited about having this baby and being terrified that I'm not ready and I have no idea what to do. Hoping that this is quite normal.

DP appears to be quite keen to be seduced on a nightly basis if it gets this baby moving along!

I'm thinking that after this mornings exertions I'm going to put my feet up with a mug of tea and some rubbish tv. :)

Oh, and apparently all the girls I go to the gym with are having a sweepstake as to when this baby will arrive - and I'm not allowed to take part. Anyone would think I had a clue!

Crystalline - my due date is TODAY ao I hope to God am not still pg at the end of the month (although it's feasable). Time has indeed stopped.

sorry travis that will teach me to read to quickly! using my crystal ball, i predict you'll go into labour tonight...

katie i also knew someone who had a v. long labour and then had to have a c-section, as she was just too exhausted. she did have other medical conditions that made it difficult for her to have a natural labour though.

i don't think i have any idea what to do either; i'm just hoping my body does.

currently all my body is doing though is: demanding food, sending pins and needles down my hands and feet, and needing a pee constantly!

cupcakes had to stop my parents puting th cot in my room a month ago!! moses basket - fine, but the cot as well! oh boy! i think they're more excited than me sometimes, but in a very nice way!

I am getting nervous enough about being due in 10 days, think i'd have a nervous breakdown if I was due today travis lol.

The only way I could get pregnant was to not even think about the fact that I'd have to give birth again or I'd have bottled it! :)

I have still not washed up dammit and I have to start cooking the roast as soon as I have picked DD from school so I am going to have loads to do in about 1.5 hrs. I fell asleep on the sofa about 11.30, hence not getting much done. I am sooooo lazy!

I really hope I don't have a parsnip malfunction today, it might send me into labour if I have another hysterical meltdown over vegetables.

LOL @ rock's parsnip malfunction!

Well - drum roll please - badgering DH worked and i ordered my high chair! YAY!

Yeah -one of my friend's had a 60 hour labour that ended in a CS - but she had ME so she got quite tired (even without ME i think i'd be exhausted).

Also read article about woman who insisted on having no screen up for her C-Section - and saw everything UGH - how mad brave!

Love the sweepstake idea running and yeah - like you can control it - although you could sneakily find out who has what date - and if it's someone you don;t like - keep your legs well and truly crossed that day!

Funny story as well - our neighbour's cat comes in most afternoons for a cuddle and a sleep on the safa - anyhow - i look on the floor where he was and panic cos i saw blood - so i start checking cat... then my dad ambles over to blood - bends down - sticks finger in and licks it (UGH) - and looks sheepish and says - sorry that's jam from my Doughnut! - almost sent me into labour about this poor cat bleeding!

Afternoon folks. My day started off very well. WAddled into town and picked up some reading books and other bits (including some very much needed anusol suppositories and cream - sorry if tmi! . Then my friend came round for a squash with her baby and then things have gone down hill from there really.

My TESCO online shop arrived but missing £30 worth of shopping!!! so i've been busy chasing that up and the result is the rest should be here tomorrow. However, like I explained to everyone I spoke to 'i'm a heavily pregnant woman, due anyday now and might not be here tomorrow!!!!!' Not that i'm melodramatic or anything. Still, seriously annoyed about it all so will have to write a letter of complaint later as nothing else to do.

Spoke to my doctor who said it was fine to use the suppositories and cream but that my pile won't go now until after the baby has been born because of the amount of pressure down there!!! Not good news! I think they will probably be worse after all the pushing plus my sil said she still has her piles from pregnancy and her daughter is a year old!!!

ami time has stopped completely and no idea what to do with myself. Going to polish this afternoon after i've watched Jeremy Kyle and then had a bath.

Sorry for the rant. At least my pineapple arrived :)