March 2011 - The final countdown!!

[1Catherine1]

I hope you all find this thread easily enough. This is the latest list we had on the thread. Keep it updated people - looking forward to seeing due dates turn into birthdays! :)

24/02 Sam26Oscar DC2
25/02 Spilttheteagain pg#1, baby Bobbie, a girl, born sleeping on 09/10/2010 at 20 weeks, RIP xxx
27/02 Muser pg#1
27/02 Mendipgirl pg#2 (DD1)
27/02 StrangewaysHereICome pg#3 (DD 5yrs DD 4yrs) Worcester SURPRISE
28/02 BramblyHedge pg#3, (DS1 4, DS2 2)
01/03 BunderTheBonnet pg#2 (DD3) Kent.
01/03 Snapdragon3 pg#9 (MMC, DD 3, DS 2, 5 MC)
01/03 MummyGeorgie pg#1
01.03 rfata Expecting TWINS!!
02/03 AfterIVF pg#1
03/03 Celia76 pg#3 (DS1 5 & DS2 almost 3)
03/03 cherub59 pg#3 (DS 3 & DD 20months) expecting a boy
03/03 TooImmature2BMum pg#1, BABY GIRL
04/03 Larty74 BABY BOY
04/03 Bluebeach pg#1
04/03 Jeffily pg#3,(DD1 angel baby, DD2 15months)
04/03 Carriebadshaw pg#2
04/03 Superpenguin pg#1
05/03 Hattie05 pg5 (DD1 7, DD2 3, no. 3 mc, DD3 7mths) Baby boy on the way
05/03 NowPanicAndFreakOut pg#1
05/03 Bollandbear (ds1)
07/03 Toota pg#?
07/03 Mixedmama pg#3 (DS1 4.5 and DS2 2.5) London. BOY
07/03 Lauzifer pg#1 expecting a girl
08/03 Clucky31 pg#1
08/03 Polkadottytotty pg#3 (DS1 5.5 and DS2 3.5)
09/03 Sittinghippo pg#2 (DD3) BABY on the way
09/03 Penguindreams #1 & 2!
09/03 Pushmepullyou pg#4 3MC, DD20 mo BABY BOY
09/03 gem3225 pg#1
09/03 DramaMama pg#3 (BABY GIRL) DS now 4 + 1 angel baby.
10/03 EvianBaby pg#2 (DS1 Oct 08)
10/03 Coraltoes pg#1
10/03 Sevenbubbles pg#2 (DD1 23.5 months)
10/03 Mama2LeahandAisha pg#3 (DD2, DD1)
10/03 LovelyKatie pg#1
10/03 spaceal expecting first- baby girl
11/03 Rayeraye pg#4 (DD aged 3, two angels)
11/03 am988 pg#1
11/03 Sarahscot pg#2 (DS aged 3) BABY GIRL
11/03 chny1 pg#1 expecting a boy
12/03 Medee pg#1
13/03 Gemmasetters pg#2 (DD 2.5)
13/03 Doubleshotlatte pg#2 (DD 2.5)
13/03 HeadingHome
13/03 katster37 pg#2 (DS 10mo)
13/03 MJM86 pg#1
14/03 ZafNoodles
16/03 Honeymoonmummy (was Campervanfan) pg#2 (DD born Nov 08)
16/03 Sharu Expecting a baby girl
17/03 KateandEmsMum pg#5 (DD 3, DD 10 Months)
17/03 MrsMullen pg#1
17/03 looblee pg#1
17/03 edeluna pg#1 It's a girl!
17/03 Niknan pg#3 (DS3,1MC)
17/03 Coco29 pg#1 (1MC) Its a BOY!
18/03 EvaLongoria pg#2 (DD 3 on Thursday)
18/03 Oceanbreeze pg#1
18/03 JeelyPiece pg#3(2MC)
18/03 Jenchandler Expecting baby #1
18/03 Purplefan pg#2 (DD 4.5) Baby girl on way
18/03 Rockchick1984 pg1 baby boy
19/03 castlegirl pg#1
19/03 angelbabe1982 pg2 (ds 2.9)
20/03 Kagey pg#2 (DD Sept 08) SURPRISE!
20/03 Haloflo pg#1 surprise
20/03 nancydrewrocked
20/03 1Catherine1 pg#1 expecting a baby girl
21/03 Jupiter118 Pg#2 (DS 3.5)
22/03 NoSleepTonight pg#3 (DS1 5.8, DS2 15months)
22/03 jammiedodger2 pg#3 (DD9 DS6)
22/03 Niamh29, DD1 4, DD2 1.5, DD3 on the way
23/03 Me23 pg#2(DD 5)Baby boy on the way!
23/03 Lozario pg#2 (DS 15 mo)
23/03 Katystar pg#2 (DS 4)
23/03 Lia66 PG#10, (dd 15, ds 13, ds 7, dd 5, dd 3 (4 angels)) BABY GIRL
23/03 sac55
24/03 Snotdroolanddirtybums pg#4 (5, 3 and 2)
25/03 Darnsarfupnorf pg#1 (DD on the way)
27/03 KPidgeon pg#1 (changed by 1 day)
27/03 FuzzyWuzzwuzz pg#1
28/03 Chickiewoo pg#2 (DS 4)
29/03 Emma31177 pg#7 (Ds 14, DD 19 months +4 baby angles) Baby BOY on his way
29/03 PipPipPip pg#1
30/03 pettyprudence pg#1
30/03 JoJoB77 pg#1

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Thank you Muser will get a prescription for Gaviscon on Monday.

Got my Karri-me sling in the post this morning. Love the idea of it- hope baby is happy in it as it looks like a good way of being able to breastfeed discretely when I'm out too.

Come on girls, I want some baby news!! Must be one soon...

Quick post as I need to get dd ready for swimming, but the midwife has just been ... 3/5th engaged and as it's my third she thinks sooner rather than later. She thinks all these niggles are the baby getting into position ... so we'll see .

How are you spilt?

Hello everyone!

sorry not posted in a while but I'm still here!
37+1 now - how the weeks have flown by!
Still got one more week at work and really looking forward to finishing.

Sympathising greatly with all those who are uncomfortable sleeping.

ooh good strangeways you sound like one to watch (I am checking the thread hopefully every few days!)

I'm oscillating between ok and cracking up totally. I had my dating scan on Monday and they basically agreed with my dates which was good so I officially enter the 2nd trimester tomorrow (13 weeks is 2nd trimester isn't it?). I am however totally crapping myself and have been an absolute wreck since the scan. I still can't see any outcome but losing this baby too and the longer it goes on the more scared I am about how much it will hurt. I feel rather screwed up truth be told.

I am in awe of those of you still working. I am already on a countdown... assuming I stay pregnant I plan to jack it in at about 30 weeks!

kpidgeon, if your heartburn is really bad, the doc can prescribe ranitidine. I had a pre-pregnancy history of heartburn/reflux and have been on ranitidine since about week 12. As for over the counter stuff, I find Rennies tablets much better than Gaviscon liquid.

Cross-posted with spilt - glad scan went well and congrats on getting to second trimester. It is going to be tough but it sounds like you're doing amazingly well. Don't beat yourself up about crapping yourself - I'm sure I would be.

strangeways how exciting!

Jojo don't put yourself under too much pressure if you need to reduce your hours do - don't be a hero.

Rough night in Jupiter town tbh. Just going to loo before bed when ( and sorry tmi) when wiped there was jelly streaked with browny red, like a show. The period pains had also come back. Called local del suite who said come in - got there at 1, monitored for hours, bit more of a show and pains continued. Had no sleep and had to have 3 internals to see if cervix closed or open. Fortunately still closed. Incidentally any tips for relaxing during internal would be much much appreciated.

Upshot though have been admitted for observation and steroid injections for baby's lungs just in case. Hopefully will all settle down and will be allowed home tomorrow. Am just on cusp for steroids here - they give up up to 34+6 I am 34+5.

Ps sorry typing on phone and sure accuracy is terrible.

Oh spilt, I'm not surprised you're so nervous. But I am sure this one will be fine. Could you maybe see if you can get someone to discuss all your worries with?

X-posted Jupiter, hope things do slow down and you get a few more weeks. But you're so close to 37 weeks now, that baby will do just fine if it does decide to arrive early.

split will you get extra scans this time? I can totally understand your worries.

Jupiter better get that hospital bag packed. Fingers crossed it all slows down though for you.

medee yes I am being scanned 4 weekly for now, so next one on 7th March at what should be just over 16 weeks. Gulp.

jupiter I hope things calm down for a few days. I find with internals and smears that I have to take my mind "elsewhere" if that makes any sense at all?? Also, I read in Ina May's book about what she calls "the law of sphincter (sp?)", basically your mouth reflects your vaginal and anal sphincters, so try and keep your mouth soft and relaxed, no pursed lips. I find that helps too.

Thanks ladies. DH brought me a bag in pretty good Jo . I had packed hospital bag so he just extracted bits from that and brought in another bag.

Spilt do you have a special counselling device at your hospital for during pregnancy. I know they have one in his hospital. Ic not at your local could you ask to be referred to a bigger regional hospital's service? It must be really really scary. Virtual hugs x

Law of sphincter makes sense I think yoga teacher refers to it as blancmange face ;-)

Hope you're okay "Spilt* Did they reassure you at the scan that the baby was progressing okay? Totally natural to worry though.

Spilt - all sounds positive for you - so good to hear. You can only go one day at a time, keep it up! How are you finding/have found Ina May's book? I'm in the middle of it and most times can't put it down! I have decided not to read too much just before bed as when I wake up at my usual 3:00am,I start thinking about the birth stories which are very good, but also intense.

Hang in there Jupiter hope all turns out well for you.

Welcome to all the recent newbies - never too late to join!

Hello all...

Jupiter - thanks for Mothercae code, we do need a few bits and we dont have a car and there isnt a mothercare local to us.

Mendip - congrats on CS date.

Strange - "shocks" and "bladder urgency" is the most accurate description of how I feel a lot of the time. Thanks for that.

Goldenbear - welcome back.

Rain - I constantly think I might be in labour and this is no.3 - I should know better really.

Jupiter - I hope you are ok.

Have been in hosp since Thurs too. Went in to pick up some blood results and got admitted due to low iron and a raised pulse. Yesterday no matter how many times I asked MW when doc was coming to see me to discharge (they said I was there for obs the night before) and no one came. At 8pm DH went and kicked up a bit of a stink and the registrar came. Had to go back and pick up liquid iron today and go in on Monday for an iron transfusion, the last doc said that raised pulse is a symptom of anaemia anyway so it all fits.

Feel massively crap about the fact that DC have been shunted from my parents to DH parents etc. My dad is coming to stay tomorrow night so he can look after DS2 and pick up DS1 from school on Monday whilst I have my transfusion. DH has to work really, but they havent mentioned that I need someone with me although maybe I do??? What do you guys think?

I have also got DS1 birthday party on Saturday - really not sure I have done the right thing, but he is so excited. Just feel like I am neglecting them so much, does anyone else with DC already feel like this?

And Split - just wanted to wave.

Hope all goes well, Jupiter! Scary stuff - but as someone else said, I'm sure baby Jupiter would be fine if it kicks off now. I was a 35 week baby and had no problems, and you're nearly there.

Same to you, Mixed - hang in there! I think if your DH can get the time off work then you could definitely do with the support. Get him to play the ill, pregnant wife card to his boss!

Thanks for all the messages of support re hip/pelvic pain! I've got a bigger, fatter bolster-type pillow now to tuck between my legs, and that's helped a lot. I still have a physio appt for Tuesday, and when I booked it she said to cancel if I didn't think I needed it by then. I feel a bit of a fraud, because it is so much better than it was, but I also don't want to cancel it!

Spent last night in Glasgow (mini-break as Christmas present from Dad and stepmother) totally convinced I was about to go into labour in the wrong city! Had backache during dinner, but nothing since, and this morning every step felt like LO was about to break through my cervix. Made it home still in one piece, though, and nothing else has happened. 37+2 now - things can start happening any time they like!

Split - I hope you can relax a bit and start to enjoy your pregnancy soon. I'm sure you'll feel less stressed after the 20 week mark as then you'll be treading new ground. I'm sure everything will work out fine for you this time, last time you were just terribly unlucky!

Mixed - I think now is time to start putting on your DH. Let him take control of your DC party and if he can get the time off work and you feel you need him at the hospital then endeavour to get him there. If not I'm sure if you ask a family member they would be equally willing to keep you company.

Strangeways - sounds all very exciting, soon :)

Jupiter - does sound rather scary for you atm but baby will more than likely be perfectly fine if born now. I phoned my dad last night and I think he was expecting me to tell him baby was here as my mum only carried for 34 to 36 weeks for her 4 children who were all born healthy and her last one was over 20 years ago. I hope the hospital and your DH are looking after you. Keep us updated.

Welcome back to all those who have been away and welcome to all the newbies. :)

Nothing much to report here, been having BH for weeks apparently just didn't know what they were until a woman at my antenatal class described them. Turns out I've been having them daily for about 2 weeks. Feels like a tightening of the bump mainly at the top but sometimes at the bottom too that is just a little bit uncomfortable. It some how seems to make me a little breathless too for a moment, keep getting funny looks off the kids when I suddenly start trying to catch my breath Antenatal classes going well, OH seems to be enjoying them and as usual he makes friends so much easier than me which I have to admit at being slightly off. Can't believe I have 4 more weeks before ML (minus 1 for half term) as I do find that I'm back to sleeping as much as I did in my 1st trimester although now I wake up with heartburn most nights. At least OFSTED are out of the way now and we won't be having a million meetings "just in case" any more so I can spend that time at home sleeping. In the end I was only watched once and my lesson was given a "good" grade which my head teacher and HoD were chuffed with and both came to see me to say well done :)

Well, can't be long now. Will be anxiously waiting for baby news :) Enjoy the rest of your weekend ladies xx

So far so good haven't gone into labour. Still got the cramps, but have now had 2 does of steroid injection in thigh 2 more tomorrow a d the hopefully if things have settled home. On the negative side not enjoying the woman opposite who now seems to be going into labour proper, but not dilated enough to go to delivery rooms. Also hospital food is terrible and no way I am hungry at 5.15. DH has left me a salad from m&s! Missing DH and DS - DS also was a bit upset which in turn upset me. Have pulled myself together now though.

mixedmama sorry to hear you have been sampling the nhs as well. Are you iron levels a bit better now. Try not to feel guilty and take it easy.

Hello to one and all - best get back to rock and roll sat pm!!!

Ps - see southsea has had baby - hurrah

Hi chicks,

so pleased that Southsea had her baby over on the pregnancy forums :)

Finished NCT classes last night and we all went out for dinner afterwards. I've really struck gold with NCT and genuinely feel like I've made twelve new, local friends in the other couples.

Was just in the car at 9pm on a Saturday night, completely sober and driving home. A belting Kasabian tune came on the radio and I thought "gosh. How things have changed...."

Hang in there Jupiter

Well done with OFSTED Catherine what a great way to go out!

PipPipPip - I feel like we've struck gold as well with our NCT group. We sit there giggling our heads off most of the night and we always end up going over time as a result. our poor teacher!

Hi folks,
Did write the other day but it got lost in cyberspace free.

Catherine glad that OFSTED was OK but more importantly your bump is kick g and wriggling still.

mixedmama hope that you get some reat and the iron treatment works. I've been able to avoid the pills with Spatone and iron syrup along with dark veg, xhocolate and meat most days. I hope you feel better soon.

We have everything for the birth pool including two air pumps ( one manual and one electric). This means we will be on for a dry run tomorrow!

My task for the xoming week is to have the Bag ready. This is hardwr than it sounds since there is stuff I need to buy and thanks to my card getting eaten and my other card PIN number being reset I have mo means to pay until mid next week!

Had mu first really uncomfortable night though. Its hard to find a position which doesn't give uou indigestion. I feel paranoid if I do feel sick since I associate that with labour . Still its only 5 more days until I am no longer classified as premature labour.

jupiter hope you are bearing up in hospital. Sounds very similar to my last preg- I had my show at 33weeks amd was in hosp from then on cos my waters broke. DD was born at 34 weeks exactly- she was a week in the SCBU but was always fine and was home quickly and now is a happy and healthy 22month old. They told me that there was a 75% chance of delivery within a week once my waters had broken. Keep your chin up, you'll be fine! Try to get an eye mask and ear plugs if you can- sleep would be good if you can get it just in case baby Jupiter does decide to make an appearance. Good luck! Thinking of you. x

Hope everyone else is good. Can't do a proper message as are in Devon househunting, will be back soon. Love to all. xx