Due in August Thread... Part 6!

[ishopthereforeiam]

Hello ladies, come on in grab a , and/or ... rest those puffy cankles, sore bumps and aching backs and let's hope this thread sees the arrival of some babies!

ishop I will PM soon, rather than discuss my tear and the issues with it on the main thread :)

Had MW appt earlier. Am 34+2 and she told me I'm measuring 38 weeks! Still wearing size 12-14 clothes, so I'm all bump. She sort of looked at me, told me that "all women have different length abdomens... but you might go early...."

Woohoo! Would love to go early. Not sure early, just a tiny bit. Please!

signet the 3/5, 4/5 stuff is all about how far engaged your baby is down in your pelvis. Not sure how to explain it properly, but I'm sure someone else can, or Google could.

Right, have to dash. Trying to sort out washing, cooking and tidying up after DS before DH gets home from work.

quick how old is your dd?

needles good idea! have replied.

Loving all the pregnancy is bits... still haven't made up my mind yet it varies from "Pregnancy is means to an end..." to "Pregnancy is a life miracle"! Depends what day you catch me 2nd trimester prob the latter but 1st and 3rd def not!

37 weeks today. MW appointment was fine other than still got blood in my urine and no uti? Bloods gone off to be checked.

Shattered!

Another two babies to report! My twins (Leo and Joshua) were born at 32+5 on 21 June, weighing 3 lb 11 and 3 lb 15. Now home after 3 weeks in Brighton neonatal unit (wonderful place). Babies are gorgeous, even when they don't permit us to get to sleep until 5am. Not being pregnant any more is wonderful!

I know I wasn't the only one expecting multiples on this thread- hope my fellow multiple mums are doing well.

Congrats Byebaby!

Pregnancy is an emotional rollercoaster but the ups most definitely beat the downs (although, admittedly I haven't experienced labour yet!)

Signet maybe it's something that is brought up a bit later? I'm 34 weeks tomorrow and midwife made no mention of it at my app this morning and there is nothing about it on my notes yet. Baby is currently head down - that's enough for me, even if it is super lopsided with spine pretty much down my side - lots of cat positions for me over the coming weeks!

Congratulations Byebaby :) Does this make four or five babies now? :)

Im another with a dodgy tummy at the moment but I can't put my finger on what is wrong. I'm not loose but I'm more regular if you get my drift. There really is no shame in pregnancy is there lol. I have really lost my appetite which is strange though and I'm having a lot more stronger braxton hicks plus the pressure between my legs is really uncomfortable sometimes. I know it's my body getting ready for the birth but Im really hoping I'm not going to still be here in 5/6weeks times waiting for induction!

Is anybody else going to try evening primrose oil? I dont fancy taking the supplement because it can upset your tummy (something I dont need) but from 37/8 weeks you can insert the tablet into your fanjo and it apparently helps to soften the cervix. Will ask the MW about this on thursday but I will definitely be willing to give it a go!

I'm the same with being more regular than normal. I do wonder if it's due to the AllBran I have each morning

Ooh, I met my sister's LO today so gorgeous!! They should be home on Thursday which is a relief

Hey congrats on the twins byebaby!! Amazing!

Had my last day at work today which is good cos was so uncomfy but now I only get 1 afternoon off from 2yr old ds so feel it will be more hard work being at home! Even if I am comfy!

My bowel movements have been looser over the last week or so and I have been getting pains low down which I just put down to bh or baby poking me in the fanjo or moving his head!

Rest day tmw tho as dh does not go back full time till next week so I can rest while he is at honme. Bliss! Must resist temptation to clean and tidy!

Congratulations byebaby on your two wee ones

Ahh it seems a lot of us are on the same boat with the softer/more regular-ness (delightful). Also the dragging pains. I've felt totally like I'm getting my period for the whole day. Right down to the crampiness when going to the toilet and heavy feeling. Hoping at the least this is preparations for labour, would really not be at all unhappy if baby decided to arrive any time now!

Also managed to get our freezer woohoo! Mum's old chest freezer came to us yesterday. Already made like quadruple quantities of tonights dinner and boxed it all up in portion sizes. Also far more room for keeping me in ice, which is so necessary!

Wonder if anyone knows but my DH has got shingles. He had it before a few years back and has it again. I've had pox when young and never caught shingles from him last time as I'm fairly sure it's only if you actually contact the rash bit on him. Just didn't know if the pregnancy made any difference? I've asked him to ask when he goes to the GP but that could be a week off as our GP is always ages to get an appointment. Anyway, anyone know anything??

Ham, not sure on the shingles but I wouldn't wait a week. Can you call your midwife tomorrow to check? If not, what about NHS direct? Worth making sure as soon as possible to put your mind at rest.

congratulations on the twins byebaby, it must feel lovely to have them home at last.

hamnchseese not sure about shingles, but I was exposed to chicken pox early in my pregnancy and midwife advised that as long as I'd had it myself it wouldn't be passed to the baby. I've just had a look at NHS site and you may find this reassuring

When I was sitting in the assessment waiting room today a midwife came out of the Midwife Led Unit pushing a new born baby in a little tiny trolly with mum walking just behind - just wanted to get up and cover the gorgeous little baby in kisses so lovely. Can't wait now - but worried after last experience I'm not going to be casually walking behind my baby - last time I was in a wheelchair

hamncheese my husband had shingles when I was about 14 weeks. Checked with GP and as I had had chicken pox when I was younger they said there was very little risk.

Oooo congrats Byebaby! Lovely news!!
I'm with all the tired mummys out there, 4 school runs a day are killing me!
Also they both break up next Wed and we keep getting last minute emails about show's, sports days etc, I now have to spend an hour at school tom morning meeting the new teacher for DS2, sports day on Thurs for DS2, school play for DD1 on Wed, and school play for DS2 on Fri!!! Not much of a week left really!!!!!
Ok rant over, pregnancy is a miracle!
35+1

congratulations Byebaby

Pregnancy is something now to be endured, not enjoyed .

6 more weeks to go, second growth scan tomorrow and looking forward to another peek at my boy. Byebaby many congratulations on the arrival of your boys and how lovely that they're now home.

I've completely and utterly reached the insomniac stage with sleep not coming easily much before 1am and yet I could sleep on a washing line come 3 in the afternoon!

Ham hope DH feels better soon? Sounds like some good advice from pre posts, afraid I have not much to add as don't know anything about shingles.

Congratulations Byebyebaby any photos of the boys? Are they identical / fraternal? and large

Thanks nel and ontheedge since I had chicken pox I'm happy that it's no big deal. Plus I read you basically have to get pus from the rash into you to get it so um as long as I can resist licking his neck I think I'll be able to avoid copious amounts of hand washing going on regardless though!!

Forced him to stay off work today, what is it with these people who can't take a sick day?? He is all confused and lethargic and thought it'd still be a fine idea to drive. Managed to get it to working from home. I'd be in bed but there you go

hi All, congrats on all the new babies - so exciting! It's finally all becoming real - has anyone actually started getting nervous about the fact they will actually have a real baby to look after soon!! i think i ahve been focussed on it arriving have only just started thinking about the fact i will be in charge of a little one!!!

had our first NCT class last night (late in the day as tehy were fully booked) and have our first NHS one this week also - so am feeling a bit more 'supported' rather than left in the dark. have appt tomorrow (last chance scan!) to see if the placenta did in fact move or if it is C section - have got my head aroudn taht fully now (apart from the comment up thread about the anaesthetic wearing off!!!!)

last week at work next week - cant wait but also scared about how much i have to do still! Frilly, did you get your card and was there any more money than you thought? i was unbelievably shocked to get a card with £110 in it from my colleagues and a present from the company to follow this week. everyone loves a baby, dont they :)

so i attended the '50 shades of grey' tea party... was all masks and whips and a lot of alchohol - stayed for a bit and was fun, definately going to read the book when on mat leave, just for a laugh! :) have any of us actually read it yet?

oh and finally, for those who are not sleeping.. jsut to say, i have had the last 3 weeks id say of waking up a few times in the night - but this week i am back to waking for 5 mins at 4am but then back to sleep - im trying to stay up later (than the 9am i was!!) which i think is helping - so hopefully it gets better for those of you suffering from it!

anyway - have a good day everyone!
xx
ps - off topic, but isnt it such a shame that the security fiasco of the olympics is making world headlines and is what everyone focussing on instead of the games - real shame!! :(

oh ps - ham - i didnt realise you were at the royal infirmary - were you somewhere else orginally? thats where i am - have been really pleased with the care from the staff there, but have to say - i have not received any of the results in the post they said they would ever send... (always had to chase) and have my ante natal classes ( 2 only) starting this week - given i have less than 5 weeks to go seems quite late! have you had a tour from them yet - do we get one??
xx

Pregnancy is waking up at half 3 in the morn and scaring your husband a bit cos you have mega painful leg cramp!!

Ha ha ha ha Susie!!

Well, my half days have started and it's great. Only thing is that I have no work to do because my maternity cover needs to do it by herself, hence posting on MN

Had to pop home to get my heartburn medicine. I find it strikes throughout the day, not at night. Anyone else find that? It is just a constant thing and doesn't get worse/better if I eat. Most odd.

These period-like pains are bothering me. I think I'll mention it to the MW tomorrow when I see her. I'm sure it's totally normal, but it's annoying and not had this until now.

Hey ho.

oh yeah, pregnancy is 'the only time strangers or people you hardly know feel they can put their hands all over your belly' :)

frilly - my heartburn is exactly the same - throughout the day - the only think i know i get it from (but keep forgetting and drinking) is lemon barley water! but other than that get it on and off every day.

susie - am with you on the leg cramp too :)
xx

Pregnancy is... the first time in my adult life I have not had a UTI in a stretch of more than three months.

Yes to waking hubby up by scaring him half to death!

Ooh, I'll have to try lemon barley water.

What do you all do about people touching your bump? I HATE IT! But don't know how to avoid it without thelling them to fuck the hell off appearing rude.

no no - dont try the lemon barley water! thats what gives me heartburn :)

i end up going red when they touch it - hoping that that makes them stop - but then it just turns into an akward situ as they akward and I akward - i would love to start just randomly touching peoples stomachs and havinga feel and see what they said :)