Due in August Thread... Part 6!

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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!

Hello all from a cold rainy Borders again. DH working all morning AGAIN even though it's the holidays now and I wanted to crack on with the sodding nursery. Not his fault as he was called in but still Grump. And he STILL has a bit of a cold from three weeks ago. How is this possible? Anyhoo...

Ham, really sorry to hear you're feeling poorly. Definitely ring up your GP/MW etc and demand to speak to them and explain how you feel. You shouldn't be feeling this sick etc all the time, so they need to check you out and confirm everything is ok. Grump on your behalf.

Vino, sorry to hear too about the thrush. Bloody miserable. Sure it'll clear up soon, but not nice at all.

On the plus side, my blackout Gro Blind thing arrived today, so really think I'm pretty much done with buying stuff now. I shudder to think how much it must have all cost over the past few months (that's just my spending, not Mum who has been amazingly generous with stuff too, as well as DSis who has given so many lovely clothes). Amusingly, haven't heard back from DMIL about the nursery curtains (if you recall that lovely saga). I think she's given up and can't do it after all, so has sent them off to a lady who can...! Will report back!

Re hiccups, LO gets them about once a day, sometimes twice, often late at night. They make me smile, bless him. Need to start my RLT as keep forgetting to drink it. Apparently, it's also good after birth as can help shrink the uterus back as well as having antibacterial properties. Hurrah.

Off to do some more tedious bits and bobs in prep for going away on Wed morning. Have a nice day all and chins up. Not too long now till we meet our babies. I can't wait! xx

Poor Vino :(

I ate too much lunch and now I feel hideously sick :(

That's all.

Having a sudden major panic. I am going into hospital in 16 days time to be induced. OMG I'm going to actually have a real live baby and its going to need everything from me I really can't believe it.

Panicing about induction too. Last time needed drip and they were talking about a c sec but got away with it now getting nightmares that they do a c sec whether I want one or not because baby in trouble but no one explains anything.

OMG I'm actually having a baby.

Just put the pram together at least that wasn't too hard (if anyone else has the oyster stroller the hoods in the colour pack not the big box don't phone the shop demanding to know where your hood is as I did this morining )

I'M HAVING A BABY. Ummm how can I not have this minor fact in before now?

Oh Ham I agree get yourself checked at the hospital. Call their triage and explain all your symptoms they really should check you over and possibly do some blood tests if for not other reason that to put your mind at rest

I was at hospital for my weekly monitoring this morning - baby refused to move for first 20 minutes but soon started up after a glass or two of ice cold water. Everything seemed to be fine thankfully

frilly :(

I'm going to call them tomorrow. Still feeling ill and itchy today. Have the last of our NCT classes tonight though so unless I feel more unwell I am going to wait til then incase it is just stomach upset. Baby is moving about as ever so not worried about that.

ontheedge they can't do a c section on you without your consent, you need to sign a consent form too. Our NCT woman gave advice that if things seem to be getting taken out of your control at all and they advise something you are not keen on just ask "is there time for us to discuss this?" and if there is you will know it's not an emergency and you can ask what the options are, and consider what happens if you don't do it or just wait and see. You won't have a section without your consent, I assume unless it was a dire emergency and you literally couldn't say yes/no. Also make sure your birth partner knows exactly what you want/don't want in case you aren't in a position to vocalise your wishes :)

ontheedge ditto what Ham said, our NCT lady also suggested that before the birth we brief our support network (partners / parents whoever are in the room with you) what your wishes are.

ps we're ALL having babies so we're here to support each other, we CAN do this.
xxx

Ontheedge, oh my god I'm having a baby too! I know what you mean, keep having mini panics about the whole thing!

I have the oyster too, no colour pack yet as the colour I want (claret) isn't available yet. We've borrowed a cot attachment so figure there are a few months to wait till it comes in.

Saw midwife today and baby is now 3/5ths engaged. Eek!

35+6 today, one week till officially full term.

I HAVE THE OYSTER TOOOOOO! Well, I will do when it's delivered in August!

Sorry not sure what came over me earlier - I know we're all having babies, I just suddenly found all my worries flooding to my finger tips and thus to the keyboard. The nightmares are so real - last night I woke up convinced the anesthetist couldn't turn up and they just shoved me on operating table, opened me up and hauled baby out regardless of my reaction (I am fairly certain this WILL NOT happen and it was just a very rubbish night mare)

Are you really having to wait so long for prams ?- we just walked into shop on Saturday afternoon and got one over the counter colour pack and all -we got grape. Only thing they didn't have was a colour pack for the carry cot but loads of those on ebay so will order one under directions from DD who we're allowing to choose the little things like colour

Oh that's a horrid dream ontheedge. We ordered ours back in Feb, but decided to wait to have it delivered as it gave us more time to save up

They are pricey aren't they. We started saving in January which I suppose is the other way of doing it.

Blimey Part 6! Where have I been?!

Had MW appt/homebirth assessment yesterday. Still low risk so good to go for homebirth. Baby is apparently still head down and just starting to engage, which put my mind at rest a bit as I've been convinced it's breech. Apparently the huge bit wedged into my ribs are its legs and feet, which must be the biggest baby feet ever judging by what I can feel! Measuring 2cm less than my dates so I'm getting prepared for either a tiny or a late baby!

I'm also very much in the Fed Up Club now. I haven't been able to find a comfortable position that's good for baby positioning and doesn't hurt either my back, bump or both. Poor DH doesn't have any room in bed any more either as I've built myself a nest with about 5 pillows!

It's my first day of mat leave today which feels weird but very welcome! I had a wander round town and fixed DH's shirt, and got a trip to Tesco planned for tomorrow. Oh the glamour!

hi all, so sounds like you seem to know when bambino is engaged? i havent seen my MW for 2 weeks and still have a week and a half to wait - pretty rubbish at this stageI think! my generous 3 Ante Natal classes dont start until 2 weeks either - even though im 34 weeks. apparently due to resource/staff issues etc. nice!

v exciting that everyone getting their prams sorted!

panpie - jealous of the mat leave starting - i have 3 weeks to go although was on leave today which was lovely - we bought an IPAD this morning as DH thought it woudl be good for me when spending ages feeding on the couch etc! then i slept all afternoon. my mum popped around and we were discussing names - not a good situ as she has opinions on all that we like.. we still dont have a potential girl - am thinking Finn Alexander if a boy.. any girl suggestions - send on through - need inspiration!

was just reading some stuff about what cheeses not to eat as i had about a block of 'chaumes' and we are not allowed it - do you think unless i feel ill, all ok???

oh and I shop - i know - the 50 shades of grey thing is freaking me out - apparently at the start of the book the girl is in jeans and converse so my other friend going said i could just do that look!

last thing - has anyone else set up a group on their phone for their husband to text the good news? i did that yesterday and showed husband where its at - (my hosp has no phone recetpion so he can go outside and do the honours)..

xx

I need some opinions ladies. I'm 36w +4 now and was supposed to be working until we break up on 20th July but I'mthinking of calling it a day early. Moral is really low atst work and I've had a bit oa disagreement with management so things are a bit frosty. Considering telling them I want to finish on Friday. I know GP would give me a note if necessary as she offered last week when I saw her. That means I can't delay mat leave until Boris arrives however and I'd have to go back a few weeks earlier or have some time unpaid which I'm not sure we could afford. I'm not sleeping well, achy from head to foot but it is mainly the stress/anxiety which is getting to me. Do I hang in there for the money and the time or give in and chill out for a bit before he arrives?

whiteangel - i am similar ish in that i am working till end july (and could easily give up now - ie - on day off today i sletp from 1-5) - i know i am not giving my all at work.. however, i am thinking of the money/time off at the end when bump here.
its only 2 weeks you have to go - or 9 days - however, if it is truly making you feel stressed = stop.
also - so many people have said to me much as you will love you children and DH - you never get this time back again, when you have no work and r on your own.
so i say - if it is stressing you and making you feel 'ill' - stop. its not worth it otherwise. but if you can bear it - keep going! (i think you have to go into work right - another thing i am doing is working from home lots which helps, and that helps with a lot of the effort of commute/getting ready etc)...
hope you work it out...(money isnt everything) ;)
xx

ham hope you are feeling better soon.

After my yay of yesterday I woke up feeling sick this morn due to where baby is and have been uncomfortable alllll day. To top it off the traffic was really bad this morn and this eve on my way/home from work so more uncomfyness. Horrid. Felt soo painful at points. You must be right in that now baby has gone down he can proper stretch out and hook his feet in my ribs.

vino I know the thrush pain as soon as I feel the slightest itch now I put the cream on. Seems to work! As I got a big tube last time I went.

Anyway sorry to moan only tmw and next monday at work yay! Finish just in time as next tues the olympic torch come and not to be a humbug but its going along one of the most congested roads (there is no real alternative route to go) at rush hour yes they are actually shutting the road at 5pm!! So glad am not at work that day. Was planning to catch the train till I realised yay I'm not actually at work!! Good timing!

whiteangel stop now and give yourself a break before the bundle comes. Trust me you need all the sleep you can get now!! Wish I could rest but 2yr olds don't let you!!

Thanks for comments so far. Think I'm going to tell them I want to finish on Friday. I'll be 37+1 then so full term and it gives me 4 more days to finish things off. Wish I could work from home but don't think that is really an option! Yey to no more work until April!

Thanks ladies, kind thoughts, flowers, chocolate and hugs all gratefully received! I was starting to think nothing would ever go right again!

Vino have you got many clothes? I packed a hospital bag with the very main essentials, as things have been so rocky I wanted to get it sorted early but wasn't sure what clothes to pack for baby.

ontheedge woohooo exciting! Yours may well be the next bebe on the thread [grin!]

love hope your mum snaps out of it? Weekend dramas aside had a lovely time this eve taking sis out. Having said that if I don't call / text my mum doesn't bother (she hasn't been actively in touch for a week and a half) all going to be v awkward when I do see her...

white I'd take the rest while you can...

Tried again and bought nighties with buttons for hospital. Picked up baby bath, Moses stand etc from in laws... We're off the starting blocks!

Oddly haven't had any dreams about the baby?! With pg1 had q a few baby dreams, now don't seem to sleep long enoughto dream?!

MiniPop is home but we're having trouble settling him in. So far he's fed at 3pm, 6pm, 8pm, 10pm and midnight and he's not settling into his bassinet. He sleeps fine on me, but as soon as he goes down on his back all hell breaks loose.

He's really snuffly, and bunged up, but that's to be expected as our flat is way more dusty and horrible than the NeoNatal ward he's used too, and he's got really bad wind (and no poo for 3 days), so I think he feels more comfortable on his front, bunched up than on his back.

oh well, on the plus side earlier he breastfed for longer than he ever has

Gonna be a long night... :o

Poppy if he's being totally breastfed then it's not unusual for babies to go a few dags without pooing. If he looks uncomfortable put him in a warm bath making sure his body is under the warm water and his feet are touching the end of the bath (will make him feel more secure). After his bath gently rub his tummy in a clockwise motion and this should help with wind. He could also be increasing your milk supply and the only way for him to do that is to feed more often. Insomnia has kicked in with a little bit of nausea for good measure hence being on here at just gone 5 in the morning!
I've been signed off work for the next 3 weeks because my pelvic pain is causing real problems. Baby is still breech and looking very comfortable....lucky him, but this means tortoises move faster than I do and I just couldn't cope with the physical demands at work. My sick note leads onto my annual leave which in turn leads onto my mat leave meaning I won't be back at work now until my mat leave ends at the end of March, well obviously I'll be back there to have LO but not back in a professional capacity.
DD keeps asking how many more Saturdays before the baby gets here, she cannot wait, none of us can. Irrationally I'm terrified of everything going wrong so this poor baby gets poked and prodded for a kick if he's been quiet for a period of time. Anybody else feel like this or have I become the total neurotic of the group?
DH got the pram down from the loft so I could air it before we need it. I washed the inner lining and the whole thing is totally pristine, in fact it looks brand new which I'm incredibly happy about as I had visions of having to scrub the carrycot. I washed the car seat covers and again it's come up really well and I think I'm going to put the isofix base which also came down from the loft, into the car ASAP, mainly so I don't lose any of the fixings between now and baby arriving, which would be so typical of me.

I meant a few DAYS not dags! Bloody iPad!

Sounds like you are doing really well poppy even if it is tough. Your wee boy is adorable

Glad to hear you have him home poppy you sound like you are doing well.

I'm off to see my haematology consultant today to make a birth plan...terrified incase they give me a date today, it's getting so real!