Due August 2011, the waiting is nearly over, who will be the first to pop?!?!?

[KLou111]

On the final stretch ladies, the waiting is nearly over for the arrival of our beautiful bundles of joy :)

Good luck Selina! Klou I hope things start to move forward for you soon!

Yucana I agree with the others. Yes it took him a long time to find the job so he has to play it very very carefully, but once you have the date for the cs I just don't see how they can say no [wishes she worked in HR at this point]. Ethically, never mind legally! Fingers crossed it all comes together for you - goodness knows you've been through enough.

I know I'm so nervous about anything to do with DH's work now after previous 18 months out of work, but would still honestly expect a new company to let him be present at the birth - even if they are fairly rubbish on the paternity leave front etc!

Good news. Called up DPs boss calmly (which was difficult due to everything possible going wrong this morning plus feeling rotten), and managed to get through. Boss was understanding, said yes to Dal taking two days off for the birth and any complications. Really glad.

Bad news, consultant appointment could not have been any worse. Consultant refused me any kind of caesarian, kept mentioning an epidural and trying to tell me why it would be good for me, etc. I was almost in tears. Did an internal examination whereby she said cervix was not favorable but baby is quite engaged.

Result? Basically being told: 'You'll be having a vaginal birth, and an induction booked for 41 weeks'. I could cry, I don't think I can mentally nevermind physically endure another week of housebound, total dependency due to spd, no sleep, no phone, no internet, and constant incontinence. Plus, the fear of giving birth to a baby whom is already measuring 41+ weeks when the pain of an internal examination is enough for me to cry out in pain.

Sorry for somewhat depressing post, needed to vent just how bad I feel.

Yukana- sorry the consultant is saying no to c/ s but at least you have an chance of being induced before 42 weeks (I would bite his hand off for that!) so you know the latest date? Also scanning and measuring are often really unreliable for measuring the size of the baby. A bigger baby can be easier to deliver in a vertical position I'm sure I've been told. Plus any tears etc can be healed, and in a few weeks you'll be back to normal fx. At least you have a few weeks to get your head around things.

Still nothing here

Congratulations to all that has had their babies & good luck to those with some signs of birth being imminent! I've not been on here for a while, but my maternity leave has FINALLY started yesterday & I'll hopefully be able to keep up a bit better now.

So sorry to hear you are still having such a rotten time Yukama. I know it can be hard, but you've come so far already, so try to look at all the positives ... at least you know that your dp will be able to have some time off without losing his job, you have your own little place to bring your baby home to and even though a vaginal birth is perhaps not ideal, you will more than likely heal quicker which means that your dp can go to work without feeling guilty leaving you at home without someone to help out due to you being out of action after major surgery. Your baby may not necessarily be big either ... I was told with my first that I can expect an 8 pounder and she turned out to weigh just 6lb 1oz! And even if your little one is a little bigger than average, apparently bigger babies are easier to push out as they tend to be stronger and 'help themselves' move down the birth canal quicker. Try not to worry yourself about the birth too much - there is every chance you may have a wonderful drug free water birth! Keep in mind that it is only a few hours/days out of a lifetime & if she arrives healthy & safely, who cares how.

Off to my (hopefully) last midwife appointment in a mo .... I'm hoping it may give me some incentive to wash the last baby things and finally get my hospital bag packed. Here's hoping...

Yukana pleased to hear that your DP will be able to take time off without worrying. It's too important for him to miss. Sorry to hear you get the decision you wanted from your consultant though. If it is any consolation I found internal examinations when my cervix wasn't favourable to be painful too. Different sort of pain to contractions and not nice. Echo the people above who've said about measurements being inaccurate too... they might be right with her weight estimate but they may also be miles out. Try not to worry, she'll be here before you know it and all this will be in the past.

Yukana thinking of you.

Wedding anniversary today so of all days I don't mind if baby doesn't come today. Tomorrow on the other hand....go for it baba! DH and I went out for lunch - had a lovely time but so so hot. And not a single sign of anything. Booo...

Yukana, I had SPD last pregnancy and had a pain free easy birth to a 8lb 3 baby and I am quite a small person 5ft 2". I just stayed upright, the SPD got much better once my waters broke. Also I just had a growth scan and they said after 38 weeks that they don't measure the baby as it is only 15 % accurate and causes unecessary worrying. I hope this helps!!! try not to get too down.

Due date today but no signs as yet.....

Question for KLou you mentioned earlier you have been told to look out for period pains - are they saying this is a prelude to Labour? I have period pains bad tonight and back pain. Got MW tomorrow so hoping to find out babys head has engaged further (it was just 1/5 engaged, but 4/5 out last time). Just wondering what you've been told...

AliBaba that sounds like somethings kicking off! Keep us posted!

Yukana fantastic about your DP. Well done. Re your consultant - listen to everyone above, do try not to get too down. It's all a means to an end, remember that, you get to meet your baby at the end of it and you get to be a mum. It's only another couple of weeks now lovely. Have a good cry and try to tell yourself that every morning you wake up is one closer to the day. Sending lots of love xx

Had MW today. After being 3/5 3 weeks ago, and 4/5 last week, the contrary little madam has moved OUT of my pelvis to only 1/5 engaged! I can't believe it! It's all made it seem further away. Am now fully expecting two fecking weeks overdue, not being able to go to my brothers wedding, and an induction. ARSE!

mrsv :(

Hi ladies, I'm from the July thread and had my baby 5 weeks ago. I have just listed my maternity clothes on Ebay, lots of summery items for the hot weather, all at 99p starting price. I think they will go cheaply as the photos are rubbish but I don't have time to do better ones, with a newborn and a 2 year old. I'm also giving away a free baby sleepsuit with each purchase. If you're looking for any clothes, PM me and I'll give you the link. Jojo Maman, Topshop, Next etc. Good luck with your babies!

Well my due date is here and nothing- zero- zilch! After everyone including midwives telling me that this baby would be early, she's going to be late! Grrrr!!!! Luckily as DP is the boss he can change his paternity leave dates- he was going to have 2 weeks as of Saturday but will just work until baby shows up.

I woke myself up at 4.30am and cried at DP as I'm so sore and fed up! I also convinced myself as we still dont have a name she doesnt feel wanted and therefore isnt coming! I think he now understands how miserable I am as I don't do crying!! I have my MW appt tomorrow and will have a sweep then- hope something happens. God I wish they could just induce me- is this possible to be requested? I would take cake?

I am so sick of also trying to get the baby out- i.e. sex, walking, bouncing on the birthing ball I could just give up!

My sister who lives in Australia is also constantly Faceboking asking if anything has happened which then spurrs a flurry of interest from my friends- I could bloody kill her.

Does anyone else have dogs/ cats which are acting really wierd- hoping this is a sign?!?

I am going to call a friend today and see if her and her dd fancy lunch out in hope that it will take my mind off this.

Oh mrsv I hope something happens for you after your sweep - at least by having a look down there they will see whether something is kicking off behind the scenes.

alibaba I could have written that last post myself. Was up all night with sharp pains around my 'area', a really heavy feeling and a bad back. I'm only 36+4 but had trouble sleeping for soooo long now I'm ready for him / her to come any day as I am convinced I couldn't possibly have worse sleep with a newborn! Seeing midwife today so will ask about that 'burrowing' feeling. (was supposed to be yesterday and I travelled for an hour in 30 degree heat to be told that my appointment had been cancelled-I was so I cried!) I've been so disappointed with my antenatal care, I really hope it's not a sign of what's to come...

Sending birthing vibes to everyone on this lovely rainy day (hurray the rain dance worked!)

Annie I hope something goes for you but I've had what you describe 3 times (last Saturday, Saturday before, Monday) and utterly nada happened here. As I said above, she's moved out of engaging. But just because ive had no progress doesn't mean anything to you. Have you finished work now? Thank god it's a bit cooler today.
MrsV you get out there and have a nice lunch. Why don't you have a glass of wine too with your nice lunch? Dogs and cats acting wierd is supposed to definitely be a sign, I've heard that loads. My cat is flagrantly ignoring me, as usual. Do you want to share your name likes and see if we can help? Hope you feel better xx
KLou has been quiet for a couple of days now, where is she?! Think we're going to get a birth announcement?
Right, enough of this positivity for you lot. I'm off to wallow with cake and to pack my bag as it looks like I'm going to be v overdue and won't get my home birth. Arses.
TTFN :)

Im pretty dissapointed with my antenatel care too, ive seen a different mw every app and they all say slightly diff things and have diff opinions and none of them i have spoke to know anything really about this strep B ive got, plus im under a consultant because ds was a big baby 10lb3 but have only seen 1 at 18 weeks, they mentioned they may induce me on due date or not let me go 2 weeks over but now theres no mention of this and the mw last week said they mw can do nothing until you are 12 days overdue!!
Anyhows all well really, dp working 15 hours a day im at home with 2 kids that fall out every 5 min and wake up every hour in the night too!! i think they have a deal where they take turns each night, last night was dd who was up from 2.30 - 4am with stomach cramps.

yukana i would be pleased to be given the chance to deliver vaginally rather than cs you will recover so much quicker and your dp will be able to go straight back to work etc i was told my 1st was measuring huge, she was 8lb2 and no one ever said ds was big until i was induced 14 days over and he was 10lb3 and i didnt even have stitches, there was no difference just a bit harder pushing, im only 5ft 3 and small so i was amazed!
I know its so scary 1st time and so unknown but be positive you can do it x

I have just managed to get a mw appt this afternoon so hopefully shell do a sweep. Never thought I'd want one so much

Never- hope you can get a bit of rest but sounds like your dc are being very spirited ATM! It's raining here which is nice for the break in the heat but bad as my dd is used to going to the park to burn energy!

Jenni I share your frustration!

I can not believe this but my neighbours just posted a card through congratulating us on our new baby girl! Talk about adding insult to injury as we live in a very friendly estate so everyone must think we've had her

Thank you for all the support and kind words, I do feel a bit better about my situation now. Guess it's back to plodding along until I reach my due date then!

39+1 here, so still have about a week. Baby is very active, likes to wriggle often and sit in places that are painful. (Like making my skin stretch or giving me back pain!) Still incontinent, if anything she's very engaged so hope she pops out soon. Much sympathy for everyone who is still waiting, hope the stork delivers these babies soon!

DP is furious with me for phoning his work yesterday and asking what his boss thought of him having time off for birth. No positive response to it whatsoever from him, and he's barely spoken to me. He's adamant it's going to affect his trial, and he'll lose his job, but he does have a habit of being pessimistic. Part of me knows calling the boss without consulting DP was selfish, and part of me won't sit there, go into labour, and be right as rain with DP not being there due to him not wanting to ask.

Sorry to disappoint but no announcement here yet lol. Bloody wish there was!!! Well after a little sesh with Dh this morning, had a shower and told bubs to get out now to which Dh replied, I don't think it will ne long, you look like you have a head between your legs with that bulge there. Of course, I can't bloody see it, but had a feel and there's definitely something new down there lower than it was so hoping not long. 39 weeks today :) hope haven't got to wait another 3 weeks!!

Lol mrsv at your card, bet you could've slapped them!! Fingers crossed for something soon from you.

Wonder how selina is.

Ali not sure about the period pain thing, I was just under the impression that was the 'start' of it all so fingers crossed for you and everyone else waiting for the signs!!
It so reminds me of when we were all looking for signs we were pregnant lol which doesn't feel like over 8 months ago eek!!!

Can't believe we're 4 days into August and no actual August born babies yet! (Unless Selina's has arrived...).

MrsVidic we've never decided on a definite name until we've met the baby, we've had a shortlist then he has always been named within a few hours of birth. Try not to stress about it, you may well look at her and know which of your names suits straightaway. Can't believe you've had a card already, they must be excitable neighbours!

Glad for some respite from the sun, although it's actually still quite humid here but meant to be getting cooler overnight, hope so! I'm loving orange lollies and cups of ice cubes to try to keep cool.

Arrrgghhh....3rd day overdue now. DH has been off work hanging out with me and this morning woke up and said 'Deliver the baba today' and sweetness and smiles. And i smiled back disguising a murderous rage.

MrsV the story about the card made me want to laugh AND cry.

Sending out good vibes to you all. Come on babies!

MrsV Yes I've also thought my cat has been acting strangely and wondered too if this was a sign. Didn't realise it was a known thing though, I just figured if they know when a thunder storm is coming, maybe they can sense this too....
Ok so following on from the period/back pain last night, I had pink pee. Was at MW today anyway so told her and she thinks it is probably some show. She is sending urine away anyway to double check for infection as there is still blood in it, but as there's no protein, she is leaning towards show. I am also now 2/5-3/5 engaged (basically halfway). She said it could happen anytime now :O

Oooh exiting Ali! sounds like it could be happening then! I've been to see midwife today who said I was still 4/5 so no change. I don't feel too bad as I would be massively queue jumping if I dropped now!!

What does it mean if my cat has completely buggered off and moved in next door?? We started shouting at him if he went in our room or the nursery and now I think he just feels unloved and stays away completely! I feel bad but we can always make friends later on once the baby is here!

Lol Annie at your cat!

I didn't know about the cat thing....poor things. Mine went AWOL a couple of months ago. I can't help wondering where she now is.......

I'm 2/5ths engaged now and 40+1. A sweep next wednesday or an induction in 12 days, great!!!!!

I had burrowing a few weeks ago but less burrowing now so I just think it is wiggling rather than a sign of impending labour, who knows though.....

Hi all, am so glad that it has rained and brought the heat down somewhat :)
Had my pre-op assessment today for CS on Monday, and for the first time in my life I am actually first on a list. Have to be at hospital for 8am on Monday, and they plan to start op before 9. As it's elective it should be less rushed than last time, but Baby2 will definately be out and with us by 10am

Now officially brimming over with excitement!!!!

One (light-hearted) question for you ladies tho, as it is elective we are allowed to take a choice of music in with us. I hadn't given this any thought, but does anyone have any good ideas for songs to be played? (This will be our 2nd son if that has any relevance!)

Wishing everyone well, and hoping for more baby news soon xx