Barman! A pint of your finest Gaviscon with a ferrous sulphate chaser if you please! On the February 2012 Baby Bus.

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Right then my lovelies, this thread is going sloooooowly now we have our little secret facebook group

But we need to keep posting here for people who haven't joined our other group, so keep on going!

If anyone wants to join the facebook group, can they ask someone cleverer than me and they will set it up for you!

Old thread is here

Hope all is ok woowa

Oh dear. DD's best friend who we've played with lots in last couple of days has come out with chicken pox. My mother can't remember if I've had it. Don't really fancy having a toddler with it let alone me. Oh well. Que sera, sera.

shipslady - ring your midwife, they can check back with the bloods they took near the start of your pregnancy. There was CP at DD (DC1's) nursery when I was at this stage in preg with ds. I've had CP but bloods showed I wasn't immune so I was given a jab that protected me and ds in utero and for a bit once out. Was no trouble and if they say you are immune, even better.

hi all, thanks for all the concerns. Sigh. The blood flow to baby has decreased - still within normal limits (in fact, on the "average" line), but it has fallen from where my nice curve was on the graph. So, i'm booked in for another scan a week today (number 11...), and if it has fallen again, i'll be induced (or so says today's consultant, i now see a different locum every week, very frustrating). I just need to keep an eye on baby's movements and go straight in if I'm concerned about them. It has been drumming on my bladder for 20 minutes, so i'm not worried at the moment. SO, i guess I might be having a baby next week then. hrmmmmm. It does seem likely that they'll want baby out soon, after all, this is exactly what they've been looking for all along, the blood flow...

babycarmen, make sure you keep us updated after MW has visited tomorrow, it definietly sounds like they need to check you out to make sure you're ok.

see you tomorrow!!

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Woowa, glad they are keeping an eye on things and think you are very nearly term now!

Woowa - glad to hear that things are ok for now. It's good there's a plan. Tale it easy. Frustrating though about seeing someone different every time.
BabyCarmen - I hope you get similar reassurance.

Hello!!!! Newby here big wave 31 or 32 weeks can't remember... due end of feb anyway.

Can anyone post the link for the facebook group (spend quite a bit of time over there)

Ooh a pssible baby next week - know it's not ideal woowa but better out and healthy....

Can you get a new MATB1 from the midwife if work have lost yours? Yes got asked yesterday if I had it as they couldn't find it. Erm no - I gave it to the finance director as asked by the office manager! They are insisting on the original as well as I did keep a copy. Says it all really

Debating whether to go now to muck out ponies or wait ten omens as it was howling it down in town when I dropped the girls at school. Have turned the heating on as I am cold. Was going to have a housework day today but am really tired and didn't sleep too well past about 3am as was hot so might crash on the sofa for the day.

Been watching these tiger mums on breakfast news. Feel a bit sorry fo those kids. Kids do deserve a life

My work insisted on keeping mtg matb1 too... i took about 3 copies and scanned it too just to make sure!

Hi stay lucky someone will sort fb out for you soon im sure [inept emoticon]

great, day before wedding and I've woken up feeling like utter crap, SPD's exploded and I have pain in my chest. Hopefully just getting it all out the way and I'll feel amazing tomorrow!
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fingers crossed for you woowa

woowa exciting that you might have your baby soon! Glad theyre keeping an eye on things.

Im still waiting on mw so will update again later!

indicababy Hope you feel better for tomorrow and have a wonderful day!!

Have a wonderful day tomorrow, indica - I hope you're feeling on better form! Congratulations! Tell us all about it.

Good luck, woowa - having your baby induced early isn't ideal, but you've made it to term and that's fantastic considering you were scared this would happen 12 weeks ago.

The baby's clothes are washed and hanging on the airer. When DH got home last night, I told him I had something to show him, and we both had a little squeal about the fact that we're soon going to have someone that fits into the teeny babygrows!

He said something hilarious yesterday. I was discussing slightly different hours with work for when I go back next autumn, and DH said 'well, those hours will be fine because both the children will be at school...' I was like, er, hello? And pointed at my belly. He took a minute to cotton on, and then he said 'oh yeah, I forgot about that!' Oh dear, he's going to be in so much trouble when this baby arrives! And I thought I was in denial...!

YAY had a phonecall from the MW confirming my new appointment at the hosp over my concerns over having a MEGABABY

Jan 27th for consultant appointment.

Fingers crossed I'm fretting over nothing! I was still measuring big, but "nothing to worry about" accourding to MW. I went into detail of my worries... and she had no hesitation at referring me I know I can joke about it all, and usually have the face of calm... but I am constantly about 4 seconds away from panic attack with this impending birth...

indica have a lovely day tomorrow... hope you perk up in time

(I did post immediately after my other post, but mumsnet kicked me off!!??)

Remind me why you think it's a whopper? I think mine's big too - I was measuring 35cm at my 34 week appointment, and my other two were both 8 1/2 lbs, so I reckon this one's at least 9lbs!

And remember that even a scan won't be that accurate. I was told DS (my first) was 7.5lbs at 34 weeks, so working on the basis that he'd put on 1/2 a pound a week, I was looking at 11.5lbs! He was 8lbs 4oz at 42 weeks, so nothing like the scare stories I was being told. They used his femur length and abdominal circumference to work it out. I'd say that the only measurement that actually matters is the head circumference!

Honestly, though, I'd take a big baby over a little one any day. I think they're easier to squeeze out because there's more to them. And once they're born, they feed more easily - and tiny babies just seem so much more delicate and breakable!

You'll be ok. Really. It does hurt, but it's just some hours in the bigger scheme of things, there are people who really, really do know what they're doing looking after you and giving you drugs if you need them.

Hello everyone! Sorry, been crap at keeping up with the thread . I'll try and catch up a bit....

Is everyone on Facebook now? Can someone link me via pm?

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Have had a lovely morning. Felt a lot better after I had done the horses so I cracked on with the HW which is unheard of fir me. Done a couple of loads of washing, hoovered all downstairs and mopped floors, baked a cake (!!!) cleaned up and done dishwasher and have sorted out iPad and iTunes (thanks to some help from fellow mnetter on FB.

Now decided to sit for an hour with a cup of tea in front of a roaring fire. Weather has brightened up for now but the wind is horrific.

Going to pick kids up at 3, call for rabbit food etc, do ponies then have a nap I think. Have no idea what to do for tea tonight.

Think I overspent at Christmas as well. Ooops! Need an extra payday in January but think I have a fair bit of meat in the freezers outside is can live off that for a bit.

Indica rst today and have a fantastic day tomorrow. It will fly by and please stick a picture on for us. Sure we will all get our hats out for tomorrow to rot you and for gods sake don't go into labour with the excitement lol xx

phlossie I was measuring 32 @28 weeks, now 34 @ 31 weeks. There's my mum who had 3 9lb babies, and DP was a biggy too... me and him both have big heads too

I have genuine fears (I'd call them phobias, but others may not think it severe enough.... as an asthmatic, I have ways of breathing and calming myself a bit so people expect I'm fine) My main issue is childbirth and specifically tearing.

I am a massive wimp... and even though managed to get pierced and tattooed, I have only just this year been for my flu jab on my own!! Usually go with my mum (I'm 32 fer feck's sake) Plus Every dentist visit (remember my snapped tooth?!?!?!) I warn them on the way in I am massively nervous, and I apologise in case I swear.... I never end up swearing at them though. I know one day I will though!

Like last night, people watching OBEM... I honestly nearly cry at the ADVERTS for it... it fills me with utter dread.

Been broody since 20.... 32 = 1st kiddy!

I just need facts from the doc. Hopefully, even if they say "I'm sorry Monkey, it's going to be 15lb" just knowing will help me get used to the idea and relax. Fact help me ... odd I know, but it works.

I have hated everything unknown about pregnancy... This forum thread, and the FB group have been the best things ever I think as well, being 31 at conception, everyone medical presumes you're on DC more than 1, or you;ve been around hundreds of preggos.... not me! Naive to the extreme!

Thanks folks! Sorry!

Small anecdote for those terrified of big babies, etc, friend of mine had a lovely waterbirth with no tearing, cutting, anything of the sort, with her 11.5lb son. And my DSIL goes from nothing to baby in, generally speaking, about an hour. (She's pooped out three so far) You never know really, especially when it's your first!

On the other hand was watching the US programme Maternity Ward last night, something I don't recommend btw, and was in floods of tears for much of the hour it was on. It's all high risk cases and such, very sad. Makes me very thankful that, at the end of it all, I have two and hopefully soon three, very healthy, and very alive kids, even if they do drive me batshit crazy most of the time!

Your fears are totally understandable, monkey - the idea of getting the big lump inside you to the outside via a small hole is pretty hard to get your head round! And it doesn't always work! But I think a person's physiology and the position of the baby has more influence on how it goes than the size of the baby.

OBEM is good viewing because you get a broad view of what birth is like. In the last series, there was an episode about people who just puffed a bit and then produced babies - that happens too.

Re tearing. I tore from here to arsehole the first time, but I didn't really feel it. When your vag is stretched the nerve endings are kind of switched off, so it really doesn't hurt, as weird as that sounds. And nor do stitches.

Have you thought about hypnobirthing or yoga? It's supposed to be really good at getting your head in the right place.

Hi everyone, I went to my first breast feeding drop in and it was so lovely to see the babies, there was a 4 week and 6 week old, they were the youngest but looking at them I just wondered HOW did they came out. I was feeling a bit like monkey how is it all possible, obviously it is but it is so daunting. I did yoga Phlossie the stretched are excellent for rib pain and just a general 'chilled' feeling. I use my birthing ball every evening too, bouncing up and down on it and slumping over it to read or watch TV, its very comfortable.
Monkey I can also recommend a Hypnobirthing book, if for nothing else than to feel empowered by what your body is capable of, it also explains why contractions produce the sensations they do, the language they use in the book is nice and calming too. I'm really hoping I go into labour naturally and don't have to be induced because your body has a better chance of producing the endorphins to balance the waves of contractions....well thats what I was told.

woowa glad the doctor was happy enough with blood flow, exciting you might have your little babe in a week!

Indica best of luck tomorrow, I'm so excited for you :) Have some wedding

Have a lovely day Indica, so exciting!

I was panicking with dc3 as dc1 and two had both been 6lb and under. I could tell he was bigger, he was 8lb, so a big difference really. Came out just the same without tearing. I've said it before but honestly it is true: pushing the baby out is NOT the bit that hurts! It's just an enormous relief. It can sting when the baby crowns but by that point you just want it all over with and the endorphins take over. I really can't wait to experience it all again.

Monkey, if they think your baby is that big at the end they won't let you try and push it out! It is really very rare for someone to be pregnant with a baby that their body can't manage.

Indica hope you have a wonderful day tomorrow and that you feel well and glowy!

woowa good luck...hope bubs is able to hang in there for a little longer.

ploppy and staylucky did you find the FB group?

monkey am sending you lots of anti-sand yet calming vibes because it is all going to be fine and although we are terrified and not allowing ourselves to believe it we have a lovely support group who help us first timers loads. You already know this of course as you say so in your post. But maybe it'll help if I tell you that too :D And don't forget the lovely plumped up cushions in the pub! And don't worry about being 32 - my notes say "elderly primip" :(