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Due in August thread... Part 7!

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MrGeresHamster · 05/08/2012 18:12

We're on safari with the labour spotting signs... How long till the next baby arrives?

Pull up a birthing ball, sup some raspberry leaf tea and tuck into the 'big boy pineapple balti'. We're on the home straight!

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Lovemarmite · 13/08/2012 12:15

Yeah congratulations McBaby, really excellent news!
Sounds like a lovely fast trip in too. Hope you're all doing well x Thanks

woopsidaisy · 13/08/2012 12:17

Woo hoo McBaby! Congratulations, Thanks

Is it a boy or a girl!?

There seems to be lots of quite big babies being born, so well done you.

I am home from the unit, baby is engaged! So am definitely ready for some of your inspiration! Grin

Enjoy cuddling your lovely baby.

40+5 today...

capecath · 13/08/2012 12:19

Congrats McBaby yayyy!!! :)
Thanks marmite and welsh. marmite sorry you're feeling so low. Hang in there, really won't be long for all of us now... keep telling myself that!!
susie sorry about your gramps too, hope he gets better soon.

Having a bit of a frustrating morning with DS. Either he has picked up something is going on, or he has just realised he is now 2 and is behaving appropriately!!

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MrGeresHamster · 13/08/2012 12:27

McBaby that is wonderful news! Grin

Thank you all for your kind words yesterday, I am starting to feel better. Yesterday I had a good old crying session and heart to heart with DH. Tried to tell him how I was feeling and he almost gets it (as much as you can without living it). We spent the day at home putting together baby gym and bits and pieces that baby won't use for ages but made me happy

Suzie hope your grandad is doing well.

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fairtradelu · 13/08/2012 12:32

Whoop! Congrats McBaby! Only four hours in the hospital - that sounds fabulous!

I saw the midwife today and baby is engaged - that explains the waddle! What is the general time frame between baby becoming engaged and labour starting, does anyone know? Or does it completely vary?

37+6

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MrGeresHamster · 13/08/2012 12:46

Fairtrade I've been engaged for 7/8 weeks now... Sad

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Lovemarmite · 13/08/2012 13:26

Fairtrade I've been engaged for about 5 weeks.
Although apparently everyone is different and their LO can be engaged much later and they come quickly.

ishopthereforeiam · 13/08/2012 13:29

Congrats mcbaby Grin!

Good luck cape, welsh and woopsi

Love sorry for making you panic a bit but best to get checked, sorry it wasn't the waters. I know it's hard but try not to worry too much about a c/s if you do have to have one I must say it is a million times better (my recovery and whole experience) than my vbac... although totally appreciate it's not what you'd want.

Hope you ladies are all well?

Finally my baby bump tummy is in decline somewhat so I now look less pg and more like a v greedy lunch. Still a long way off getting back into those jeans tho!

fairtradelu · 13/08/2012 13:34

Thanks hamster and marmite, not necessarily the information I was hoping for but helpful nonetheless!

Weekipper · 13/08/2012 13:37

Congratulations McBaby! Is it a boy or a girl? Still choosing a name?

susiegrapevine · 13/08/2012 14:06

Congrats mcbaby. More good news to brighten my day! Yay. A 9lber wow! Well done you!

Well looks like my grandad is coming out today so just a minor set back. Wish they would bloody hurry up and set a date for his bypass so he can get properley better.

Lovemarmite · 13/08/2012 14:34

ishop no, thank you for the advice to go. I was unsure of what it was and I would have worried more thinking about it and so needed a reassuring nudge in the right direction. I got to see the delivery suite though and a mw who was very down to earth and honest. Thanks for cs reassurance too.

Great to hear your grandad is coming out today susie! yeah, more good news!

Well I've listed one thing on ebay and done the washing... can't get to the bindweed as LO has decided to wriggle a lot in my pelvis and so standing is a real problem right now.

Signet2012 · 13/08/2012 15:31

Congrats mcbaby !!!

Having a shit day to day. Got woken by a phone call from an hysterical sIL to say little brother been knocked off his push bike. Ended up being airlifted to nearest major hospital and I'm still waiting on news. Feel sick and can't stop shaking. We are very close. Parents are with him which is a worry in itself as mother has no sense of her not being the victim and step mother there too as well as df. Already talk of claiming and we don't even know how bad it is yet. Makes me feel sick.

Anyway baby seems to be coping well with my stress levels few little reassuring kicks so having a cuppa and trying to stay calm whilst cleaning the house out to keep busy.

Hope everyone else is having a better day !

woopsidaisy · 13/08/2012 15:43

Hope your DB is ok Signet. Could you try ringing the hospital A&E dept?

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MrGeresHamster · 13/08/2012 15:58

Signet how awful for you. At least he is in the best place to recover. Are the relatives that are there keeping you updated? Is it far away? Can you go? Sitting and waiting for news must be terrible. Fingers crossed that he is doing well. x.

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Signet2012 · 13/08/2012 16:44

I'm getting regular updates from my dad he doesn't want me to go over cos it's 30 miles away and he worried about me driving when stressed so close to due date so sitting and waiting. Apparently db is having scans now but has been conscious and although talking absolute bollocks he seems aware. It's always him. If anyone is going to have something happen it's always him!! Was the car drivers fault but db didn't have his helmet on. There are already too many people but hospital are happy that nothing too serious is happening inside his head.

MrsMigginslovespies · 13/08/2012 16:55

Mcbaby, many congratulations! Lovely lovely news and well done on a good-sized baby. Hope you're ok now.
Sending well wishes to Suzie and Signet for your families and hope they make a speedy recovery v soon.
Had my sweep today which was hideous. Actually made me cry which takes some doing. I was expecting it to be a bit uncomfy like an intense smear but bugger me, it hurt. I think I am the exception rather than the rule re pain for this. But not fun. However, baby is halfway down and cervix is softening which is good. Am booked in for induction if nothing has happened by 24th (41+2) at that point so hope he hurries up. Now in bed feeling crampy and tired and like someone has had a good rummage inside. Yuk.
Hope everyone is ok and hanging in there x

justine09x · 13/08/2012 18:02

Hope bro makes a good recovery Signet and grandad is ok suzie.

Well i'm a bit lost here and about to have a good moan, so be warned!!
Just got a phonecall from midwife as had bloods done 2 days ago and my iron count is 8 so they have refused my home-birth. I'm normally quite calm and go with the flow, but this has really upset me. To give the full story my last baby was born in 45 mins whilst Dh was on nights so I delivered my ds by myself. We have moved across country now and the only person nearby is mil who lives 30 mins away. I am now petrified as they said anaemia coupled with a really fast labour puts me at higher risk of bleeding so have been told to get to labour ward asap which means hubby has to wait for mil and I will probably end up giving birth without him.

I tried to demand to see a consultant as i'm so stressed out about it and feel it would be much easier if they induced me so i'm already at hospital therefore reducing risk and I would not be stressed as could arrange mil to have kids so i'm not on my own. They have told me that if I go into labour and its quick to ring 999, am I being unreasonable to ask to see doc and to expect to have a midwife deliver my baby rather than just saying oh well let the paramedics or dh hubby do it? I feel they don't understand how traumatised I was delivering my own baby last time :(

Anyway sorry to offload just feel a bit pushed aside and petrified because of last time.

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MrGeresHamster · 13/08/2012 18:40

Justine I think you may need to contact the Supervisor of Midwifes in your area (only know these exist because of mumsnet). It's their job I think to intervene when things are not going smoothly. Look through the paperwork that your midwife/hospital has given you to see if there are contact details. Otherwise ask your midwife/hospital for details. Fingers crossed you get things sorted.

Suzie sounds good if your DB is conscious. Don't let the disorientation worry you too much. I was run over by a car when I was 15 and that happened to me for a good few days, it's your bodies way of concentrating its efforts to where it is needed most. I have no medical knowledge but looking back it worried others a lot more than it worried me. Keep posting if you are worried. Are you on your own?

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ishopthereforeiam · 13/08/2012 19:37

Signet any news? Hope he is recovering well and hopefully surviving the shock. My sis was run over as a child and managed to get away with a broken femur but no other damage so hoping all is ok and sending lots of love.

Mrsm ouch - hope you're ok now? The good news is it may well kick things off for you now Wink

justine is there any way they can speed things up for you. I know it won't br the home birth you want but maybe an induction and stay in hospital (with dh) or elective c/s? Far firm ideal but may be better than delivering baby alone again!? And WOW for managing that before btw!

susiegrapevine · 13/08/2012 19:47

Grandad being kept in another night but nothing serious just had to give him treatment for his lung and then xray him again. Hopefully this will be ok.

signet I know how you feel my grandad was in a critical condition at the begining of march in hospital so very stressfull! Hope your brother is ok!

Have been having a bloody discharge most of the day, could this be ny show? I ask because I never had anything that I noticed with ds. Its like discharged mixed in with blood but not fresh like brownish pink?? Don't wanna mention to dh as might get too excited or should I be worried??

Signet2012 · 13/08/2012 19:53

Thanks for the support everyone. DB is still in AnE ward? But his brain scans have come back clear. He is very confused and still being sick and rude to everyone. DF called in on his way back from hospital and put my mind at rest a bit. He is so accident prone and I feel so useless but he seems to be out of any immediate danger. Him and his girlfriend and his two young daughters where meant to be going away on their first family holiday on Friday, only camping but the kids are so excited its such a shame but the main thing he is ok

forgetfulmrs · 13/08/2012 20:24

Thats good news about your DB Signet I remember when my sis was knocked off her bike last year was such a shock and worry. Especially when you can't be with him!

MrsM you have my sympathies, the sweep I had with DS was like that. I didnt cry or even utter a sound but I think I was in shock! But hey, if it works then its worth it. The one I had this time was almost painless, just a bit uncomfortable.

Also good news about your grandad Susie

Justine that sounds ridiculous, surely your previous experience calls for slightly different arrangements? I dont like to complain or fuss normally but I think you should, stress is not good!

Congrats McBaby hoping I have a nice quick labour like that too. Looking forward to hearing more details.

Off for a bath, can someone else post to say they've had their baby by the time I get out please Smile

eightieshopaholic · 13/08/2012 20:49

Signet- thinking off you hope all ok.

Had period pains for an hour earlier then nothing, and I can now walk fine no waddle I'm sure this baby is staying for the duration!! He's bouncing about in there can they become un-engagged as feels like I did weeks ago??

capecath · 13/08/2012 20:52

susie it does sound like your show, but if it continues you should probably call your mw or triage just in case. Don't want to mess around with bleeding!! Good sign that it isn't red/fresh/masses of it.

Had another sweep today so still hopeful for getting baby out tonight and in birthing centre:) But otherwise we're all set for tomorrow morning. Chilling with DH, movie and chocolate tonight and planning nice brekkie for the morning!

justine wow, can't imagine giving birth on my own - yikes! Liking ishop's idea. Know not home birth but you could still get a reasonably "natural" experience at a hospital, even if induction is just breaking your waters (this is what I am hoping for) and at least this way your partner can be with you. Can imagine your stress!