June 2012 - This is the final stop on the Jubilee line, could all passengers please disembark in a timely (and pain free) manner.

[Kveta]

hopefully this will be our final ante-natal thread, and the one in which we meet our babies!

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and stats so far!

ARRIVED:
25th April: TeaandHobnobs DS 4 lbs 11.5 oz
2?th May: Fanbelt DD
27th May: Warlin DS

DUE (AND GETTING A LITTLE IMPATIENT NOW):
5th June: Kveta DC2 (predicted to be a girl)
6th June: DairyNips DC3 (Boy)
6th June:Pinkpanther27 DC2
7th June: MammaInTheMaking DC1 (Surprise)
9th June: Novmama DC2 (surprise)
11th June: thedogwalker (boy)
12th June: Rachyroodle (Surprise)
13th June: TheLittleMe DC2 (girl)
15th June Ffnorm DC2 (ptb a girl)
= ceeej DC1 (girl)
= Miniangel DC1 (ptb a girl)
16th June: BlondieDollface DC1 (girl)
= Crackersncheese DC1 (predicted boy)
= Fireflies DC1 (surprise)
= Flufffymitchell DC2 (predicted girl)
17th June: Surfmama DC1 (surprise)
= Rhihaf DC1 (predicted boy)
19th June: SeriouslyStrongCheddar DC1 (boy)
20th June: CathFin DC3 (don't know but I'm guessing a girl!)
= rhibutterfly DC2(predicted to be girl)
21st June: ChateauMargot DC1 (predicted to be a girl)
= McKayz DC3 (girl)
= Florin dc1 (boy)
22nd June: bemybebe DC2 (girl)
23rd June: AmethystMoon DC1 (predicted to be a girl)
= SpecialJK (surprise, but convinced it's a boy
= ellybett DC2 (ptb a girl)
= shellywellybaby1
= Emblosion DC1
29th June: Gwenniebee DC1 (Surprise but I think boy!)

IN MEMORY:
Merryn, beloved daughter of Greengoose

Oh Kveta. How scary.

Not able to do sweep or find heartbeat sounds like simple incompetence. Praying that is all it is.

Wishing you well.

ffnorm I'm not sure. I tried explaining to my GP but he began arguing back and getting cross and then telling me not to spend so much time on the internet.

I understand the potential risks of non-intervention, but I prefer them to the risks FOR ME and MY BABY of intervention.

It's to do with my understanding about the role of oxytocin and my belief about it's role in triggering autism (not causing it I hasten to add). But it is emerging research and any mention usually gets me a scolding.

I won't have a sweep because I just don't believe a)that anyone gets to 10 months, sweep or no sweep, b)they really work c)they don't risk breaking waters prematurely or risk introducing infection, both of which can affect outcome of the birth.

Hi all,
Well, it's taken me a little while, but I've been diligently trying to catch up on a million weeks of posts, but I think I'm there now! Many congrats to Tea, Fanbelt, Warlin and Horsey. So nice to still have you with us Tea, sending us your postive vibes!

Sorry for those of you who've had a crappy time of it recently for one reason or another (the aches, pains and niggles are bad enough, without unhelpful comments from strangers, insensitve relatives and bitch midwives!). Especially sorry to those of you with rampant insomnia. I'm managing to sleep for most of the night, and I still feel completely knackered, so I can't imagine how rubbish some of you are feeling.

I'm now 6 days away from EDD, and not a peep from LO. I'm uncomfortable enough to want to not be pg anymore, but then remind myself that not being pg anymore means HAVING A BABY AND OH MY GOD I'M CLEARLY NOT READY TO BE A MOTHER SURELY THERE MUST BE SOME LAW PREVENTING THIS SORT OF THING FROM HAPPENING! ["And breathe...." icon]

On a bit of a BP roller-coaster at the moment. Don't think pre-eclampsia is on the cards, which is of course the main thing, but I was hoping to be able to deliver in a midwife-led unit rather than hospital, and as things are I don't think they'll let me. But it sounds like a few of us are having to come to terms with the fact that we might not get the birth we were hoping for. But just want LO to arrive safely without my body being ripped too much to shreds.

Surf - "hinge and brackets" - made me lol!

Kveta - hope all is going well at hospital.

Blondie - I think it was you who mentioned being flabby and loose under bump - yep me too! Very disconcerting!

and to you all. (The is raspberry leaf, and the is made with dates and mega-concentrated pineapple.)

xxx

hey, just off now, and trying not to panic - won't have internet at hosp, but had to come home and get DS sorted.

mw did hear something with pinard, but couldn't with doppler, and sweep couldn't be done as baby has moved her head out of my pelvis little swine so she did the best she could and I'm now cramping anyway - it was same with DS tbh, she said I wasn't ready, tried to sweep anyway, and a day later I went into labour. she reckons baby has just moved back to back, and due to anterior placenta, everything is muffled - fingers crossed. but wants me to go in for monitoring to be safe. Am trying not to worry too much, but haven't felt baby move much since yesterday, so was a bit worried anyway. Gah, babies!

...And adding myself back to stats.

ARRIVED:
25th April: TeaandHobnobs DS 4 lbs 11.5 oz
2?th May: Fanbelt DD
27th May: Warlin DS

DUE (AND GETTING A LITTLE IMPATIENT NOW):
5th June: Kveta DC2 (predicted to be a girl)
6th June: DairyNips DC3 (Boy)
6th June:Pinkpanther27 DC2
6th June: Justwantscheese DC2 (Girl)
7th June: MammaInTheMaking DC1 (Surprise)
9th June: Novmama DC2 (surprise)
9th June: Starlight DC3 (probably a boy)
11th June: thedogwalker (boy)
12th June: Rachyroodle (Surprise)
12th June: Shelduck (Surprise but think a boy)
13th June: TheLittleMe DC2 (girl)
15th June Ffnorm DC2 (ptb a girl)
= ceeej DC1 (girl)
= Miniangel DC1 (ptb a girl)
16th June: BlondieDollface DC1 (girl)
= Crackersncheese DC1 (predicted boy)
= Fireflies DC1 (surprise)
= Flufffymitchell DC2 (predicted girl)
17th June: Surfmama DC1 (surprise)
= Rhihaf DC1 (predicted boy)
19th June: SeriouslyStrongCheddar DC1 (boy)
20th June: CathFin DC3 (don't know but I'm guessing a girl!)
= rhibutterfly DC2(predicted to be girl)
21st June: ChateauMargot DC1 (predicted to be a girl)
= McKayz DC3 (girl)
= Florin dc1 (boy)
22nd June: bemybebe DC2 (girl)
23rd June: AmethystMoon DC1 (predicted to be a girl)
= SpecialJK (surprise, but convinced it's a boy
= ellybett DC2 (ptb a girl)
= shellywellybaby1
= Emblosion DC1
29th June: Gwenniebee DC1 (Surprise but I think boy!)

IN MEMORY:
Merryn, beloved daughter of Greengoose

Sorry for posting across Kveta! Don't worry - I'm sure LO is fine.

Hello all
McKayz Sorry that you're not feeling too good, hope the sickness subsides.
Kveta hope all goes well at the hospital, I'm sure all will be fine. Keep us posted, will be monitoring these pages for your return.

Sorry if TMI, but I had my show this morning . Last time I went into labour within 24 hours. I had my show about 11 am, had MW appointment at 1120 am, who confirmed that LO is fully engaged. I'm already getting increased cramping and so I am hoping that by this time tomorrow my LO will have made an appearance. I'm kind of excited and scared all at the same time.

Hope everyone is having a good day, take care xx

Yay TDW - good luck.

Starlight I hope you didn't think that I didn't think you understand the risks IYSWIM... just that if you put it in your plan (which is then in your notes - a legal document) hopefully even if they disagree with you they can support you knowing that you have made a fully informed decision...

Welcome back Shelduck

Oh no. I think I was just having a mini rant -

Kveta how worrying, am thinking of you. Good luck at hospital, really hope everything is ok.

TDW exciting times!

Welcome back Shelduck

Just a quick post as haven't properly caught up, but hope everyone else is ok x

Ooh tdw very exciting!

Forgot to say, I seem to have a funny tummy today. Sorry if tmi but I've had a bit of a clear out, am hoping it's a sign. Feel mildly crampy but can't work out whether my guts are still a bit funny or it's to do with the baby

Hope all turns out well Kveta.
DairyNips sounds like you're on your way.
Dogwalker good luck!!!

Braxton Hicks are pretty constant at the moment and seem to be getting more severe... It's just Braxton though right? Nothing's happening early is it..??!!

Kveta hope everything is okay. Thinking of you loads, hope everything is okay.

Oh dear, repeating myself, first sign of madness!

tdw fingers crossed your baby is on its way.

Star hope your midwife is professional enough to respect your wishes.

Hi everyone, wow lots going on!
Hi Shelduck don't get too worried about being a Mum - I remember saying to the midwife last time something along the lines of "I cant believe they let me have a baby without any checks/intervention" Didnt quite come across how i meant to and didnt want her to think I was dodgy or anything - its just that I do a lot of child protection stuff in my job and I still find it quite strange that you don't have to jump through any hoops to have a baby. I was really worried about being a Mum but one day it all just clicks into place.
Kveta hope all is well. Glad that they're checking it out for you and will check back here later to see how you are
tdw sounds promising! Let us know how you get on.
Well its my due day today (which I know by my calculations is about 6 days later than it should be as I worked out all the relevant dates) and no signs of anything happening but I dont really mind. I've had a v productive morning sorting out tax credits (after being on hold for 30 mins mind), hoovering upstairs on hands and knees (to ensure baby stays in right position!) and having a wardrobe declutter. Seem to have had a slight energy boost though and a v strong desire to nest so wonder if maybe things are moving along without me realising.
Somebody posted that they were getting regular BH but I can't find the post now, keep an eye on them and time them if u can as you never know......

I'm not gonna have a sweep, didnt have one last time, as
a) I've heard that they're not particularly effective
b) Doesnt sound like my idea of fun ;)
c) I'm GBS+ so don't think its a good idea
d) I don't like pain! I'm in denial about labour at the moment

Morning all

Miss - really pleased to hear your good news.

Dairy - happy birthday!

Kveta - hope all is okay; thinking of you.

TDW - sounds like LO is on the move for you; good stuff!

So, my day so far? Mostly c section prep stuff - it so should not have taken this long!

9am - arrive at Delivery Suite to pick up drug slip.
9.10am - go to hospital pharmacy to collect drugs from said slip.
9.25am - be rather alarmed as the pharmasist asks if I'm going to be trained to give myself the heparin injections as there are two for the day before c section. WTF? I thought they were only for after!
9.30am - turn up at ante-natal day ward for pre c section clerking appt (this involves checking blood pressure, temp, pusle, usual urine test, take some bloods, measure for anti DVT stockings, train DH to give me the heparin shots today (and for after the c section), provide anti MRSA shower gel to use tonight and answer any questions. Probably about 20 mins worth of stuff.
9.35am - discover hospital has launched new computer system today and only trained half the staff. This half does not include the midwife in the day unit. Also, the day unit is not built on said new system so I can't be checked in or the blood tests requested etc. Spend 2.5 hours in day unit as midwife completes checks in between being trained on the new system (which then doesn't work) as DH gets angrier and angrier and I start to feel fainter and fainter not having eaten since around 7am!

Wonderful! So, now I've had some lunch and am home, I'm busy charging electronic devices crucial to my survival in hospital (Kindle, iPod, phone ) and need to re-pack hospital bag. 10pm tonight I have the excitement of one of my ranitidine tablets and the other heparin injection and then the other ranitidine at 6am tomorrow before having to be in hospital for 8am.

I really hope no-one expects me to know what to do with this baby when they hand it to me tomorrow...

PS - midwife comment on checking baby position 'ooh, that's a big head. You'll be glad you're having a c section' . It's a chuffing good job I'm having a c section - the number of people that have commented on the size of this baby in the last week would have seriously psyched me out for my home birth

Sorry for the long, rambly post - can you tell I'm a bit nervous?

Lol SSC. No doubt it will all be easy peasy tomorrow!

Hope you manage to get some rest and do something nice to take your mind off I today!

SSC I hope all goes well tomorrow!! Today sounds like its been a bit crazy.

TDW Sounds very promising. Fingers crossed for you that this is it!

Dairy That is pretty much how I feel right now. Stomach doesn't feel right at all.

I think I might go have a soak in the bath as DS2 is sleeping and DS1 is happily watching Spongebob.

SSC what a to do for you at the hospital, hope its more organised for you tomorrow. Good luck for tomorrow and post back to us as soon as you're able. We'll be thinking of [hugs]

shelduck funny huh its what the lady in the bakers calls them, whilst the young italian girl in the greengrocers grabs me and rubs my bump for about 10 mins when i go in... the others just stand there not knowing what to say, ha, a bit like me. same boat here.. just can't quite believe will be a mum soon!

starlight gonna look into that, interesting.

kveta am thinking of you hope your alright...

DH putting together CD of music in case we can play it for the c section.

Me: 'What's that track?'
DH: 'It's from 28 Days Later, when they're passing the wind farm'.
Me: 'Zombie references? Really?'

sure i wrote a response here

anyway, all ok, baby just in bugger of a position, took some prodding to wake her up and kept losing the trace, but seems fine. still on for induction on tuesday.

long day!

Kveta So glad that all is ok. These LOs eh, keep us on our toes already Try and rest up and take it easy xx