Jue in June 2011....... labour here we come!!!!!

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New thread. Should last us a week.

Okay all - sorry if I miss commenting on your individual posts from the last four days, but I have an awful memory

Good to hear from you Moomin you are all doing so, so, so well, Florence sounds like a star! Don't worry about the housework - maybe just call in the troops before you bring her home (or a cleaner)?

Congratulations Barbie on your girl

Blimey MSPs, take it easy! I hope your little one decides to stay put for a bit (and you do). I will have to take a leaf out of your book and chill out a bit, I'm finding it hard. Looking after the house, and ds, and doing all the cooking / food shopping, and working, is feeling like too much now, something has got to give! Good job work is over soon....

I spent a couple of hours in the Day Assesment Unit yesterday. Baby is very quiet during the day at the moment, but usually kicks all evening and also wakes me early morning, but we had an even quieter than normal day Saturday, and I started to get a bit worried when she didn't even react to a packet of mini-eggs on Saturday night. I promised myself that if she didn't kick in the morning on Sunday I would go down to the hospital and get checked out.

We rushed down there in the morning after she didn't budge an inch, even after a coffee, and I was starting to really worry. Of course, as soon as I was led on that bed with the monitor strapped to me she went crazy and started kicking away! She fell asleep again after a few minutes, but they kept me strapped on to the monitor for 45 minutes, and told me that she's just a bit on the sleepy side! I'm really glad I went as it set my mind at rest, and the midwives said to go down whenever I'm worried and not to feel bad about it. She has been a lot more active since, the monkey. Oh, and she's still breech .

Had a massive hormone-induced shout over the phone at my Mum last night - I didn't want to tell her I'd been to the hospital as I knew she'd freak out, but thought I'd better tell her otherwise ds would when she looks after him tomorrow. She has had 2 friends in the past lose babies to stillbirths, and worked herself into a frenzy when I was pg with ds towards the end, and really put the pressure on for me to be induced when I went over dates. She started saying last night that girls are weaker than boys and are more likely to be stillbirth babies, and I needed to keep a close eye on her, moreso than ds, and that she was going to put her foot down this time, take control of the situation, and insist I get booked in for a caesarean as soon as she's far gone enough. Oh, and also that I shouldn't go into work, and she is going to call my boss. I am 34.

I told her in no uncertain terms that the only Mummy taking control of the situation this time is me. I am fuming, especially as she has been texting around the rest of the family today telling them I've had a "scare". Arrrrrrgh . Part of me thinks she is just worried, the other part of me thinks that she is just plain mad.

PS Crazychic sorry to hear your bad news regarding your dh, thinking of you

Crazy - aww poor you {{{{hugs}}}}
Hope you get some good news about your DH soon.

8rd - at your mum, just what you needed to hear!!

Joanne that is a great idea. DS loves 'reading' and Brown Bear was always one of his favourites so I think he probably already knows all the words (with a little prompting ).

Barbie so pleased that you had a lovely day out and that the scan was reassuring and yay for another girl - I think girls must outweigh boys on the thread now. Our very own William and Kate too .

Moomin lovely to hear of Florence's continued improvement. I really echo Barbie's comments - it is hard enough dealing with your emotions when everything goes pretty much to plan. I also agree with the others - take up any offers of help and if people want to visit you then get them to help with housework, bring meals that you can put in the freezer and microwave etc. I think you're doing amazingly well be kind to yourself.

Crazy sorry to hear things so worrying. The situation you are in would be stressful enough if you weren't pregnant. I'm sure the nurses are entirely used to emotional outbursts. When is your Mum back? Is she able to stay and would it be helpful if she was there with you? Is there anyone else close by who could maybe stay with you for a bit to support you?

8rd I think I'd call that mad. I worried myself a bit reading that kickcounter thread yesterday. Why don't you send her a link to that organisation - maybe she could help that way rather than worrying you or do you think that might give her more ammunition? She could always offer to buy a counter bracelet for you!

Mother hang on in there!

Barbie congrats on your girl!

8rd it is hard to know when to worry isn't it? My girl is never that active during the day, and never has been and all the count the kicking threads have got my freaked out.

I woke up at 0330 this morning because she was kicking like mad - I totally freaked out because it was so consistent and in time I thought (in my sleepy haze) that it was a heart beat! But I guess she just has really good rhythm - and a really good punch!

Submitted my penultimate assignment yesterday (yay!) so just one to go and have I mentioned that I will be heading back to the UK this week? !

Well just had a phone call from dp saying they have decided to remove his kidney to stop further problems from happening! It's just a waiting game for me now to wait to see when he has the op - some time today - and when I can go and see him! He was really upset on the phone and I don't like to here him like that it was horrible that I can't just hug him and say everything will be allright!

crazy chic thinking of you and wishing your DP lots of luck today, he will be fine it's all such an unexpected shock and everyone is anxious before an operation. At least the drs have made a decision which means he will be on the mend and will get home soon. Lots of virtual hugs to you

Crazy scarey news in your house! So many people get by with the one kidney these days and the Drs obviously only want to do what's best for him. Big hugs for you (then go and give your DH the biggest hug ever once he's through the operation).

8RD your Mum doesn't know what she's on about! Girls are actually biologically stronger than boys (we have to be to survive pregnancy). What a load of guff she's been feeding you! No wonder you're a bit at her! Mind you it really does sound like she is just being a worried Grand/Mum. Well done for putting your foot down and good luck keeping her under control.

Mother nothing like a bit of drama to keep things lively! Good luck taking it easy. Crocheting is a good way to relax though.

I really need to try and remember which bag my physio card is in so that I can ring and make another appointment. Silly hips/fanjo.

Crazy will be thinking of you and DH today...

Merlion I have read that thread as well, so I think that is what spurred me on to go and get reduced movements checked out rather than just putting it to the back of my mind.

Confessions my Mum comes out with some strange comments sometimes! When I was pg with ds she insisted that there are special baby towels made from much softer cotton than adult's towels are ever made from, which is why you cannot use normal towels on your baby, otherwise you will damage their skin. That is a bit more harmless than trying to persuade a woman carrying a girl baby that girl babies are weak and liable to dying in utero though!

Hope everyone is well this morning and enjoying the sunshine!

you have sunshine?! Ours has dissappeared behind a haze of cloud.

Typically, as I am stuck in work today, Mother Nature is putting on a special show in Bristol. let's hope DP has followed my instructions to get the washing out on the line . He has this week off to decorate the nursery, but I have a feeling he will be sunbahing today instead [jealous].

Oops

Oh bollocks!!!!!! had nearly finished writing a huge long post about whether I want to give birth at the loval hospital or not and I managed to delete the whole blimin lot. And control Z won't bring it back. Oh well will try again later. Might manage to make it less waffley.

And less full of typos

Hi all,

thanks a mill for all the "girl" congratulations . Mrswantstobe it is nice to know actually! I was dead against it, if Im honest as I really wanted the surprise this time round but I already feel alot more bonded to her/ am visualising an actual baby now!!!

at Jasmine and her "moist explosions" (thanks for that btw )

Mother, please do try to take it easy - much easier said with little ones around though...

Poor Crazychick, Im sorry your having such a stressful time, I echo what everyone else has said - he will be fine and many function perfectly normal on one kidney. Just crap timing for you both really.

8 Glad to hear your baby is kicking and moving about again but at your mother. Mine is slightly like that (but perhaps not quite so insensitve), shes a bit of a drama queen really and loves creating dramas and the attention that follows it..

Jimper Well done on submitting your assignment - its such a relief, isnt it? Am going to have to start making exam notes at the very least tonight and try do something productive - classes for this year have officially ended but first exam is 2 weeks tomorrow (eek!!!)

Still basking in the glow of my scan/ baby girl and am actually really, really excited today about baby's arrival. Have been feeling crap/ too pregnant/ crying alot past day or so but think its normal enough at this stage - also feel I really need to finish up work/ college to be honest. Am very tired. Hey ho! This day 3 weeks will be my first official day on maternity leave!! cant wait..

Hey Barbie it is getting very exciting now, isn't it? We start Mat leave on the same day - I will be thinking of you and raising a cup-of-tea toast to you whilst lazing in the garden in three weeks time!

My Mum has slightly gone up in my estimation now, as she has just texted me offering £200 towards our new washing machine

£200 would definately help towards the forgiveness.

Oooh lovely 8, nice to know I'll have someone to celebrate with!!

I'm sorry to hear about you DH's operation Crazy I hope you get to go and see a recovinf husband soon.

8 sounds like your mum is being a bit of a nightmare. I would tell her if she can't behave in an appropriate way you won't tell her anything.

Barbie I'm glad your scan was so good. Could you post one of the pictures so I can see the difference in the type of scan?

It is a lovely day here today - 22 degrees! And I'm struggling - :( I'm really tired and I can't concentrate on anything. Plus my feet are all puffy and i'm feeling sick - grumpy emicon.

Jimper I was awake with rhythmic movement like a heartbeat too - what do you think it is? surely not hiccups that fast and gentle?

Crazy big hugs from me too

Mother well let that be a lesson to you! slow down, sit down and eat a big cake....then get the gaffer tape out and keep your legs crossed for a few more weeks! If you really insist I'll come over with a cake of your choice and make sure you sit still until I've eaten it all its finished. I reckon your LO is hearing all the fun going on in your house and wants out to start playing with its brother and sisters, I know I would.

I've finished painting! There is nothing in the house now that hasnt been done. The builders are even finishing today so just in time for DH to come home and not believe that I've been living in dusty chaos for the past 8 weeks. I can now admit I am totally and utterly knackered and he chances of me going to sleep in yoga tonight are about 50:50

Joannezipan I definately will pop up some tonight (am in work now and dont have the disk with me). Sorry your feeling crap today - the "nice" weather is a bloody pain when your this pregnant.

When I say Im in work, I've done very little all day and know Im going to pay for it tomorrow. I am sooo bloody tired. Im worried how the hell Im going to get through the next 3 weeks.

Jasmine delighted all the work is done!! bet you dont know yourself.

I am very of people starting ML soon. I have 6 weeks to go - boo hoo. especially with the lovely weather outside - far too nice to be in the office.

Crazy how stressful for you and your DP. As others have said, at least you have a decision now which hopefully is better than the uncertainty.

Jimper and Jasmine I have been wondering what those rhythmic movements are too and had concluded hiccups as can't work out what else it could be. Seem to fast though, as you said..

Yoga tonight - would rather put my feet up and watch a film though...

Moog I'm with you on the ML . I have to work until the end of May too. But I'm on hols next week and then i'm taking every wednesday off so I don't have to do whole weeks - I shuld be able to manage 2 days at a time!

Yoga sounds awful for both of you - cake and telly is a much better plan. Although cake might make me feel a bit [puke] today. I'm also having ebay issues, DH's our account got hacked a couple of weeks ago so DH changed the password and now it's too hard for my poor pg head to remember. But all the things I was watching are finishing this afternoon and I can't get in to put my bids on them . Oh well he will be sorry when we have to buy things full price!

and come on MN this is a pg forum we need a [puke] emicon!

8rubberduckies lol at your mum's baby towels theory

I'm in a really good mood because I had my midwife appointment and the baby is head-down
I bought the kids ice creams and everything so we're all happy.
Then I went to the health food shop and bought raspberry leaf capsules - a good day