Sneeze births please, and we'll BROOK NO ARGUMENT

[TheLittleFriend]

Over here Brookers. I'll stick a cake in the oven

tock definitely ok on left on sofa

Thanks Little - pleased you've given me licence!

Totally obsessed with Lindt Lindor (milk) - they will be the death of me! Anyone else?

Still getting mad top of inner thigh pains - can anyone reassure me about these, pretty please?

Brooks to all.

Not the milk ones tock (althought they are yumdiddlyscrumptious) but the limited edition cookies and cream flavour ones in a light blue box. Mmmmmmmmmm

I have a Lindt advent calendar (the in-laws still buy me and DH one each ) and ds1 (whi has his own advent calendar) kindly offers to share my chocolate every morning - he's so good at sharing so I let myself have a few one of those as a reward

Tock I get crippling cramps but its more front of hip than inner thigh. I don't think mine are baby related, more just pregnancy and loose joints. It's awfully painful and comes at random moments. My midwife just told me I was pregnant basically, and to expect it..
That's probably not at all reassuring for you. Unless your pains are like mine. If the pains are related to his position then he's maybe just pushing on a nerve? Hope they go away soon though!

I've decided I'm bored and a bit depressed. I've been home alone for nearly 4 weeks now. DH has been home for 2 days and so far just played computer games and gone out to lunch with his work. It's his Christmas holiday, and probably his last chance to do these things. I'm trying not to demand he pay me attention, but I'm just so BORED. I should have had the baby ages ago, then there wouldn't be any boredom at all, just snuggles and sleep deprivation.

Baby now being in wrong position has thrown me too. DH is trying to help with suggestions of cleaning the floors and crawling round all day on hands and knees.. unfortunately I'm just seeing it as him thinking its my fault baby is back to back.

I'm a bit scared I'm properly depressed. The crying all the time can be just hormones. But I also don't often feel like eating, and just can't be bothered to do anything. DH has asked what I want to do today, and I honestly can't think of anything.

Sorry, this had all turned a bit me me me. I'll be back to brooking ASAP.

stacks I think it's entirely normal to feel like that at the end of your pregnancy. It's such a difficult limbo time (blimey, imagine how difficult it would be to actually limbo) that it's hard to focus on things. But I would write it down to remember to mention to your mw on Monday. There is such as thing as prenatal depression, but it often disappears following childbirth. That said, they might keep a closer eye on you for PND if you were showing signs before.

I know it must feel like an age, but you will get your baby! It will come out sooner or later and be beautiful and you'll look back on being bored fondly whilst you're pinned to the sofa.

In terms of what you do today / over the weekend, how about going to the cinema? I'd love to do that!

Hope you feel better soon, and you have a baby!

Stacks, sorry to hear you feel low and like Whim says, it's normal because you don't know when it's going to happen, plus you're all uncomfortable and impatient to meet your boy. I was also going to suggest cinema. Um, try to think of things you won't be able to easily do once the baby's here. Maybe you and DH could go out for a nice, bonding meal out tonight or tomorrow and have a chat about everything that's worrying you. Make it a curry if you want to try to get things moving! I'm sure your DH feels much the same as you do.

Little, hope your LO moves into the right position soon. Still don't think mine is in quite the right place, but I did a lot of ball bouncing and rotating last night and it felt a bit lower, although I'm fairly sure it's still in an oblique position, but maybe pops its head in every now and again but won't bloody well stay there. Brooking for me, you, Stacks and Olives that our babies settle into a decent position soon.

Tock how was your meal? It's our work Christmas meal tonight and I'm already hungry.

Hmm, posted earlier but it's not on the thread

tock that pain sounds like pelvic pain / spd. You have my sympathies, it's bloody painful

Hello lovelies

Stacks - brooking for you and seconding advice from Gen and others. It's always a tricky time at the end and not much fun if your DH is playing comp games... We're all keeping an eye on you and wishing you the best.

Gen - have a fab work do. Stuff yourself! Mine was delicious - roast duck curry... nom nom.

Little - it feels like baby is pressing on some sort of nerve as it's v intermittant. Just a bit of a shocker when it happens but otherwise I'm q mobile. How are you diddling?

Urm - is it possible I could have just had a show?

V thick fanjo mucus with a pink streak...? 37+1? Oh crikey...

Ds2 was born at 37+2 - best day for a baby. Fact.*

• Disclaimer. other days of pregnancy can be good for babies to be born too

Go Tock

You and stacks can have brooking twins - go for it!

Do you think it might Biscuits?! Does seem v similar to discharge I got with DS1 a few days before he came along. 37-38wks would be great... Thank goodness I just wrapped most of the presents and wrote my Chrimbo cards thisarvo. My body knew something I didn't?!

Or is it just a pink streak and I shouldn't worry too much. Baby v wriggly/restless....

How long after your show did lovely DS2 make his presence known?

Sorry - a bit

stacks I don't know how you're managing, I'm 38+1 today and have cried a couple of times for reasons that basically stem from me being uncomfortable and having had enough of being pregnant

tock ohhh that sounds exciting, not at all jealous !

Sorry, I've not been about to post much, trying to keep up with too many threads at the mo, tend to read and not post. All is good here, just waiting on the bean to make an exit/entrance

Hi Nuts - brooking for you. A good cry is the right of every woman in late pregnancy. Hope you get some treats in before Nutlet(te) turns up...

I don't know if it is a show. There's no actual bleeding since the lovely gooey stuff so I just have to stay cool and see what happens. I seem to remember there was quite a few days between this sort of discharge and proper contractions and birth anyway! Had acupuncture today so maybe that fired things up a bit.

Hugs to all.

I never actually had a show with either DS - I went more for the dramatic waters-breaking-stuck-on-loo-style

Oh ok Biscuits - that sounds like a roller-coaster but also quite cool that it just got going, good and proper, no muckin' about. I did have a show with DS1 but not much to report and was a few days before birth (never saw waters - must have broken in birthing pool). I think I have quite a while to go yet and was getting a bit ahead of myself! Still, I think this baby won't be so overdue like DS1, which is nice. This is definitely a good sign at least. Cheers for listening in!

So exciting Tock! Glad you enjoyed your Thai too.

Brooking that things happen for you soon, Nut.

Biscuits, did your DS1 come on the early side too? I am curious about the theory that 2nd babies sometimes come earlier than first, but I know there's no real pattern. Suppose I'm wondering if there is much of a chance this one will come in 2012.

Off to see Fr Christmas with DD today, can't wait!

gen ds1 came at 36+6 so beat his little brother by 3 days

Brooking that mini gen is here in time to see the new year in

Ooh, tock that sounds promising! Brooking that you won't have to wait two weeks.

Sparks sorry for advancing your pregnancy astronomically! Hope you're feeling well. And Stacks, hope you're not too frustrated. It's a difficult time anyway, but I hope you're being looked after. I know you don't feel like it, but try and get as much daylight as possible. Just a little exercise can be a good mood-lifter. for you.

Little I hope minilittle shifts into the right position in time for birth. Downward dog did it for me, but can't promise that it wasn't just luck.

Boo, are you still here? Just been on a thread where LadyBabs was mentioned. Is she still around, haven't seen her for a while, was wondering how she was doing?

All ok here. DD2 had a monster feeding sesh yesterday, presumably to build up supply, but is back to her cheerful sleepy self today. Thank goodness, my boobs need a break [ftired]

Afternoon all. Still no baby here, but feeling a lot happier today. Had a chat with DH yesterday told him how I was feeling etc. I think just getting it off my chest helped. Thank you all so much for listening, and your kind messages. I'm scared to mention it to midwife, but I'm going to make myself. Also told DH he should look out for PND, but he shouldn't worry too much.

We're off out to the cinema now to see The Hobbit, then dinner out. Tomorrow we've planned a walk with our cameras in the local country park (which we've never been to, despite living here 4 years!). Monday is midwife at 9am, which I'm making DH come to too, Wednesday will be meeting up with nct group, unless I've had baby.

Having plans is really helping. I'm still uncomfortable all the time, and making myself more uncomfy to try and move baby.. watched movie last night on hands and knees on sofa, really awkward and achy on the arms, but I just find I can't let myself slouch and relax. When baby comes I'm nesting on that sofa! Feet up, slouched back, plenty of pillows

I can't tell if baby has moved round really. I'm getting kicks under ribs and over on my right side. There's more 'hard bits' when I poke the front if my bump, but I can't tell if they're knees or back or what. He feels lower down though, lots of pressure front of pelvis, and very uncomfy when leaning forward at all. Also had a couple of BH last night, a couple which woke me up with a deep ache. Didn't feel like 'contractions' more like just one mammoth tensing, then nothing.

Tock slightly jealous of your possible show. I keep looking and keep not finding. Still, it's not required for labour.

Nuttella sorry you've been finding it hard too. I get so frustrated at myself for crying at things, as I don't normally cry much at all unless it's at a soppy film but I just can't help it these days. Really hope you don't go overdue, but if you do - plans plans plans!

Ack, this has turned into an epic post, and I now can't remember what else I read.

Stacks - well done for turning things around for yourself - it's not easy at all so you deserve lots of . It will all be good soon, we promise. My show could still mean v early days and like you say some people don't ever see a show.

Nuts - how you diddling today?

Biscuits - how consistent of you re' pg lengths! Admiration.

Gen - give Fr Xmas a belly squeeze from us. Hope DD has a lovely time.

Smegs - boobs up and resting I hope?

About to make some festive gingery/spicey biscuits. DP putting up rocking/slider crib , bless. Domestic harmony...

xxx

How exciting tock. I've never had a show as far as I can tell - and I only recall my waters breaking once. In many ways, I'm a total novice...

Glad you're feeling better stacks. I really would recommend telling your mw how you've been feeling, even if you feel silly doing so. She won't ship you straight off to a psych, or give you drugs or any such thing. She'll listen, make a note, and keep an eye on you.

Off to buy a Christmas tree now. What fun!

stacks really glad to hear you're feeling more upbeat. Enjoy your day with dh.

tock I'm liking the sound of your spicy biscuits, can you send some this way please

I seem to have been totally knackered the past couple of days. Maybe 30 wks is a bigger milestone than I thought. Really emotional too, the awful events in Conneticut yesterday had me sobbing all evening

Hi, yes Smegs still lurking around. Had a really busy week so far and it is not over yet :( will catch up properly as soon as I can. I tried to get hold of ladybabs a while ago to see how she was doing but got no reply to my messages.

Sorry not name checked, brooking for sneeze births for all.

Hi all

Tanks for thinking of my ladies! Skip this post if you don't want to read my massive whinge, I just need to get this off my chest.
I am beyond tired today! I had about 4 hours sleep last night. Then I got up, was a little tearful and I'd also disturbed DP. He has been lovely and supportive though, it was my second night of really crummy sleep and I felt terrible disturbing him. The stupid thing is, I'm so tired I'm often close to tears, then when he is lovely to me, it breaks my heart that I'm such a miserable whinge, and then it starts the tears! My midwife is coming round on Monday, perhaps she can give me some sleep tips and tell me if I'm normal or being a bit over emotional . I know if I have a decent nights sleep I'll be much better.

I think another problem is we've only lived here about 18 months and I find the town rather bleak and depressing. The weather is much more cloudy and rainy than either of us is used to. We had problems last December, DP felt very low last year and I just remember it being dark and raining from December until early February, then it was so cold the local lake froze and we could walk/skate on it!

Anyway, we are treating ourselves to brunch tomorrow at a place we can walk to and we will sit there eating ourselves silly from about 10:30 until brunch finishes at 2pm :) well, actually we will probably have a plate or two for breakfast, read a paper or magazine and then have some thing more lunchy. But it'll be a few hours out of the flat and hopefully we will just be able to relax and not think about anything

Brooking for you tock and hope things continue to look brighter for you stacks

I keep telling myself it's only another week and then the days start to get longer again :) yay summer!

nut you poor thing but I'm loving the idea of a 4 hour brunch!! That sounds amazing!!!!

I think I'm suffering from preggo insomnia because Im shattered but I just can't sleep at all, doesn't help that my hives have moved so they're now mostly located on the souls of my feet, which is driving me insane!!!

Also question for you ladies, sorry tmi but being gassy is all part and parcel right? Cus I'm farting like a man at the moment and its horrid!!!