Jue in June - But we're already well on our way!

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Yet another thread! Going to need to start moving to post natal soon... Eeep!

Aww, Cameli the heel prick is horrid. When DS was born, the midwives said there was something wrong with him and kept doing the heel pricks every 2 or 3 hours. Turns out they were using the machine thingy wrong and he was fine.

Barbie Tell your relatives to bugger off! I'd probably send a mass text saying thanks for your concern, but I will tell YOU when the baby arrives.

moomin None of mine have ever had dummies so I don't plan on using one this time. Only DD1 ever sucked her thumb, and she stopped at about 3. She was a bit early and I was working/disorganised so hadn't even bought half the stuff we needed. A dummy didn't even cross my mind until she was about 8 months old and someone mentioned it!

I'm slightly miffed as my (lovely) next door neighbour is having all the rendering knocked off her house, and they've started at 8.30 the last 2 mornings, waking us all up. They only do a couple hours, then go to other jobs. I was soooo looking forward to a lie in today!

Supposed to be meeting my friend for lunch today. I really don't want to go. It's hard to explain all they physical and emotional traumas of pregnancy to someone who can only squee "but you're going to have a baybeeeee" everytime you speak. And she's got the only decent bag I've got for hospital and keeps "forgetting" to bring it back. I reckon she's broken it. I'll be turning up at hospital with a couple of carrier bags at this rate.
I'd be happier slobbed on the sofa with DD1 supplying me with tea and cake on demand.

Barbie sounds like the perfect excuse for a big glass of wine and a LONG bath to me. I think you need a day of nice stuff to take your mind off it.

Moomin Don't dummies help with colic I read somewhere. I must admit I would be tempted to go for it and deal with the problems later. I was a thumb sucker and so was my brother. My mum said she always felt better about thumbs than dummies because you always knew where they had been and they were much easier to clean!

I have to admit i'm in a mega grump today. I really didn't sleep well due the bloody cough and at the risk of TMI the phlegm tastes disgusting. I'm hoping this is the beginning of the clearing out stage. Also today I have to do some tidying up and cleaning because my friend is coming over, and I need to go to the supermarket because we basically have nothing in the fridge. I really can't be bothered with any of it hurumph!

Great idea millie.

Oh what a gorgeous bunch you are, thank you all so much for your kind replies - exactly what I needed, from people who understand. I'm stupidly panicing too as dh's brothers girlfriend is due on the 11th and everyone's saying how she'll probably have her baby first - I don't want her to (stamps feet) I'm aware how silly and childish that is and can't explain why I'm being so ridiculous - it really doesn't matter - but she smokes like an absolute chimney so it's likely the baby may be a wee bit early.

Sasa, Think I'll take your advice and have a chat with consultant about induction date, I dont know if it'll make any difference though. With dd the general rule appeared to be 10 days and I was induced on the 11th day, (but not offered a sweep), this is a different consultant who appears to want to avoid induction if at all possible (hence offering me the sweep which up until now I didn't think was policy at the hospital) because, he said, of the much more painful labour.

Mainly, I'm not sure - I stupidly didn't ask at the appointment that if it was going to work how long it would take but, from googling, it appears to be within 48 hours (alot much sooner) so I'm holding out a little hope because of this. Does anyone have any experience? Consultant said it appears to work in about 70% of women.

TTL, the woman who said this is a mother of 3 who had to be induced with number one!!!!

Moomin, thank you so much- I read such a lovely, supportive post from you and feel like given myself a kick in the bum, I must sound so selfish and silly moaning away when really, I should be thanking my lucky stars that she gas decided not to budge for a while and that I'm likely to push out an 8-9lb baby (please God) that I can bring home with me immediately. Don't know I'm born really, after you had such a worrying time with Flo I'm really sorry if I've been insensitive.

On the dummy thing, it's very personal decision, I know they aren't advised (but yes, I too read about the protection from SIDS)but I'm a very lazy practical type mother and am in the "whatever gives them comfort" camp. If it gives the baby some comfort and you some peace, then I'm all for it, both of mine gave had dummy's and they love them, I don't really see the harm myself!!. I'm likely to give this one one too, if she wants it, I've bought 2 "just in case" ones already. It has been advised not to use a dummy when establishing breastfeeding so maybe just bear that in mind (although it sounds like Flo and you have that mastered anyway)

Thanks again all x

Barbie i cant remember saying anything to you that would require you to give yourself a kick up the bum......i hope i never make anyone feel guilty about having full term babies and moaning about being overdue. Its never my intention anyway, im just so excited for everyone and feel i have missed out a bit.......so please dont feel insensitive as you have all been just so wonderful on here.
I had bought the dummys as a just in case thing when i was pregnant with infacol and calpol etc so obviously thought i may use them. I just think shes 11 weeks nearly and weve got this far. It was just when she was having a tantrum about being put down......it did seem to help, but i felt guilty so picked her up and put her back on the boob, when i know its comfort not hunger. Will see what DH feels about it tonight when hes home.

Some one make me get out of bed please!! Day to myself, sun is actaully shining and I have baby stuff shopping to do.

As for dummies I much more okay with the idea of them this time but DH is still dead against it. DS sucks a couple of fingers which are now manky with constant thrush, but even when he says they hurt he won't stop sucking them or let me put cream on them, so manky they stay. And now his teeth are dissolving. I figure at least with a dummy LO's fingers won't hurt. Anyway we'll cross that bridge as and when (mind you DH is also against swaddling incase baby wants to suck it's fingers. Honestly MEN!)

As for me, I've come over all a bit zen. I don't 'feel' like LO is coming anytime soon (still 2 weeks off EDD anyway), so am just dealing with my aches and pains day by day and am happy for LO to stay put til it's ready.
It's hard to explain, and I'm sure will have a fair few of you ready to go ladies trying to kick my ankles, but that's where I'm at. was like this with DS too so I feel comfortable with this 'feeling'.

Good luck today BPrincess and hope things are moving by now Gillz. And lots of 'Please come out and make Mummy happy now' vibes to those of you who need them.

Oh God, no, moomin!! You've been your usual lovely self and haven't made me feel bad at all - it's completely within myself, as I know Ive little to moan about really.

Confessions, I completely understand what you mean by that feeling - I felt very much like that a few weeks back, its really hard to explain. Glad you have a day to yourself!!don't dare force yourself out of bed.

Have to go to dds school now to accompany her getting her booster vaccinations - hate this

Morning all,

Congratulations Louey on the birth of Oscar!

Moomin, for my first Ds I was determined he would never have a bottle or dummy etc, pushed myself to be supermum, all that happened was that I was exhausted, fed up and stressed. With DS2 I decided that I would just do what I needed to, and he had a dummy from about 8 weeks - it was a life saver, I actually got some sleep between feeds. He had it until he was about 2 and a half. I have bought dummies for this one too, and wont feel bad about giving it to him if I need too

I had an awful night last night, spent a good hour in the bathroom, with a kitchen chair to lean over whilst I was sat on the toilet I had really bad stomach pains and diarrea. I actually felt like I couldn't stand up or move. The DC were in their bedroom loving that it was past bedtime and watching a film. Then felt alright for 10 mins so tried to go downstairs, but had to turn straight back around..... felt sick all night and kept waking up because I was so uncomfortable. Have backache this morning but probably due to sleeping badly.

Barbie, sorry you are so fed up. I've been getting a few phone calls lately and they are already driving me mad. 16 days sounds to long to be overdue, but i'm not sure we have the right to select a date or whether we have to go along with what they say? I don't want to go anymore than 10 days over, I am planning on making a fuss and crying in the way ony a pregnant lady can do.

39+1 today!

millie re hot flushes, I've been generally feeling v warm the last few weeks, have been sleeping with a 3 tog duvet much to poor chilly DH's discomfort and for most of the time been sleeping on top of that, hehe, also have been getting v hot and sweaty (eeek) if I have a hot drink or hold someone else's warm baby haha! x

Just a quick update from me am knackered from taking DS to stay and play down the road!

DS had a dummy from 3 days old, because he just wanted to suckle constantly. There has been some research to suggest dummy usage can reduce SIDS risk, and also research suggesting that dummy usage does not necessarily prevent successful breastfeeding.
We went cold turkey with DS when he turned 3, and it wasn't as traumatic as we thought, mainly because of so many distractions (Xmas followed by his birthday).
I would consider another dummy this time around, I have to admit it was a pain once he got to a toddler so will try and wean off when baby is a bit older. I think there is a window of opportunity at around 6 - 9 months.

Lots of back ache, period pain here but that is it....

Moomin re dummies, as everyone else has said, if they need it and it gives you a chance to get some rest then go for it. I don't like the look of them and will try to avoid them but if I'm at my wits end then I won't feel guilty about it. I was a thumb sucker but my sister used to have a dummy just for driving as she used to cry a lot then but didn't need it at other times. Maybe you could try her with one just at night but not during the day?

Barbie at your family. I hope you told them where to go! And I know what you mean about not wanting your SIL to have hers first :( Hope you can just relax as much as possible and have DH look after you.
My EDD isn't for another 2 weeks and my mum's already ringing to ask about "any twinges". Considering that she's my birth partner you'd think she's be secure in the fact that I'll probably call her if I think anything's happening!

Confessions I'm feeling exactly the same. I don't feel as though anythings going to happen for quite a while and I'm pretty much OK with it. I'd rather it was sooner than later but I'm not at the really fed up stage just yet.

Millie yes, I've been getting hot flushes as well. Any time I venture a hot drink (hardly ever) I look as though I've got sunburn or am very embarrassed! Had one last night for no apparent reason as well Have pm-ed you about the facebook group :)

Am off to a birthday picnic in the botanical gardens today. Which sounds lovely except that I'm not going to look all lovely and summery, I'm going to look frumpy and uncomfortable and sweaty and fat :(

millie my DD turned 4 last week, and she's been included in all the baby talk since about 8 weeks. We were quite confident anyway about how she'd take the news, having been asking for over a year if she could have a baby brother or sister (just like one of her best friends). So as I started to get bigger, she asked the usual questions about how the baby was going to come out and, without being too biological about it, we've been pretty honest about the whole process. She asked if she could come to the hospital while the baby's born, and I said that she would get bored because it would take a long time, and mummy would be in a bit of pain, so she might not like it. That worried her a bit, but then I explained that I'd been in a bit of pain when she came out too, but then she was so fab when she came out that I forgot all about the pain, just like she does if I give her an ice-cream after she scrapes her knee! (Because it's exactly the same!!!!!) And now she's pretty relaxed about the whole thing. When it kicks off she'll go next door and play with her friend, and the moment the baby's out, daddy will come and pick her up so she can be the first to meet her sister.

Of course, 'best laid plans of mice and men' and all that, so no doubt now everything will go tits up and she'll end up traumatised and in therapy for life! That said, she's also asking lots of questions about death recently, following my dad's death, so we're tackling quite a lot of 'ishoos' in one hit!

Bah, friend didn't bring the bag as she's broken the zip. Said she'll get a new one (bag or zip..dunno). I'm annoyed. It's the only "proper" bag I've got. (And I know, I know it's just a bag, but it took me years to find one I actually liked that was practical for weekends or on flights.) Oh, I could go on. No matter how often I said I don't want to go out, I just want to sit at home she keeps on at me to go to her house or out for the day. I even made the kids lie and say one had an appointment at 2 so we didn't have to stay out too long.

I need more cake.

just making cake almighty banana and chocolate muffins.....sending you one when they are out of the oven......

Oh no almighty that's rubbish about the bag
Millie I've been getting hot flushes as well - and even worse, sweating profusely

Re dummies, I am quite undecided.
DS never needed one but DD still has hers for sleeping and she is nearly 3 - it's quite embarrassing tbh and I have no idea how to get it off her. It really was a lifesaver when she was a baby though.

It is sweltering here today and I've had my usual cramping pains all day.

I'd be pathetically grateful for a muffin moomin

sasa I'm stupidly annoyed about the bag. I've been fuming about it all afternoon. I know it's a bit irrational, but it was my bloody bag!

And, like lots of you I'm not enjoying the heat. I do come over all warm once in a while, and it's been rather hot here today so that's not helping. DH is still wrapped up at night in a big duvet, I can barely cope with a sheet!

Almighty maybe she will get you a new and even better bag, it might be gold plated or something and come with a miniature pony to carry it for you and a monkey butler to pack and unpack for you at both ends of your journey.

I have also been very hot and sweating, I don't normally sweat at all - not even in the gym! Oh and stinky feet - yuck!

I am now feeling more cheerful with the world. My friend came over and brought me cookies and we had a good gossip and she was super excited about the baby and it made me remember all the good bits and that all the bad bits are only temporary. And I think the cough is getting better...now I might have a nap and then a takeaway - yumm!

Doesnt look like today is our,day hey sasa or kara still getting crampy and tightening feelings but no progression... How are you doing post sweep barbie

OMG I am having really painful tightenings now that I am having to really huff and puff through. They are around 10 mins apart tho so I know there's a long way to go, even if this is it. Think I may have to start on the aromatherapy to cope soon if this keeps up.

(they will probably stop soon anyway)

Ooooh good luck sasa lets hope they continue and you have your LO in your arms soon

Thanks moomin

Call me a crazy pregnant lady, but I LOVE this heat. I could happily go another 5 degrees or more (yes that would be up over 30c).

I'm guessing by how quite it's been in here today, everyone else is busy melting in the shade (or having babies ). Fingers crosssed that this is finally it for you Sasa

Louey! I realised I totally blanked you this morning. Sorry. Huge congratulations on Oscar's arrival. Baby boys are ace (well until they discover their willies..).

My little girl will never discover boys willies..........they cause too much trouble LOL

Good luck sasa, I'm still hovering in cramp/ache confusion, my bump goes hard for like 20 mins at a time then goes normal, then my back aches but nothing i have to breath through so I'm guessing it's all just practice.
Happy Friday everyone, hope it's a nice sunny happy weekend for you all x

lol moomin

It's such a pita petitech but I'm fairly certain now that this baby will be here today or tomorrow as these are fecking agony now