Christmas Puddings 2012 - one bun has left the oven, who's next?

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spotty we live close to Croydon. So a bit of a drive but well worth it!

alison I never panicked with the other 2 but for some reason I do more with this pregnancy, I think it could've because it took so long to fall of with this one whereas the others were relatively easy.

Really should get up. Yawn.

Alison I did the same last weekend, felt him Friday afternoon at 3.30ish, then by 11am saturday still hadn't noticed any movement. Semi put it down to being a heavy sleeper and not notice him move in the night, but tried all the usual tricks and still didn't shift his arse until 12.30. Think he was just trying to wind me up!

alison I worry constantly that something is wrong or that something will go wrong at birth. For me, it's because of a previous first-trimester miscarriage; that completely changed my outlook as I went from someone who thought "I know these things happen to people but there's no real reason why they should happen to me" to someone who thinks "actually, these things have to happen to someone and there's no real reason why the someone will not be me". I've already started worrying that if everything goes well at the birth, something will go wrong when we get him home. I'm hoping at least part of this is normal first-time-mum nerves and worry about the unknown.

Today I am finally going to pack my hospital bag, although my nighties haven't arrived yet so I'll have to stick them in later. I learnt at my NCT class that for an induction I need to pack for a couple of days in hospital at least. I'll do one bag of my stuff and one bag of baby stuff, not least because it'll prevent my husband rummaging about for a maternity pad, pulling out a nappy and saying "is this it?".

second I am currently faffing with my hospital bag, not sure I'm going much good though [ hmm]

second I completely echo your first paragraph. Thats why I think I've dragged my heels with so much of the prep, why I've not kicked up more of a fuss about dp not putting up the furniture yet. I'm being silly I know and I am so excited but still scared shit-less. Can't really say this in rl, people have said I'm being stupid.

2blessed I'm just the same re dragging my heels. The cot is in our bedroom not yet assembled, i havent ordered a new mattress yet, the baby's wardrobe is in about 100 pieces while my husband and i nervously eye it every now and again. I've also been engaging in displacement activity such as getting things in for Christmas including making stacks of little fabric Christmas decorations (the baby will probably be here a full 3 weeks before Christmas!) and I haven't even looked properly through the stuff that people have handed down to me to see how many vests etc we have. I guess these feelings do kind of explain why I entered with such gusto into the task of planning a bathroom renovation to take place when I'm 36/37 weeks and expecting to be induced at 38.

Lazy Sunday...mmmm

I've got a scan next week too but I think mine is called a presentation scan to confirm if LO is breech.

No energy today...took the dogs for a walk and now zapped of energy. Luckily only 2 more weeks at work not that I'm counting (much!)

Take my hat off to allow you with other DCs!

Must find some energy to Hoover...

I've got a scan next week too, on Friday, when I'll be 36+1. My final one. Will post details of it.

Instead of hoovering I fell asleep!!! Woke up and DH had a lovely red velvet cupcake for me...mmmm yummy!

Good stuff, Bella! I was supposed to have a morning of bimbling round tidying and cooking roast dinner, then my mate rang and we went to the shops instead and a fry up Got home and dp had got home from running and is currently doing us roast lamb and trimmings :o

Apparently I'm looking grey and wan, might have to make the most of being fussed over - feel fine!

Just walked down the shop to pick up some bits, it felt like tadpole was trying to burrow its way out through my cervix! Lol

My bump has shrunk though I got dressed and thought I was going mad, then put my coat on that used to splay over the bump and the front met. It's very strange! 35 weeks today.

Oh I won't pack my bag until the night before I go in!

Had fun swimming it was warmer but dd's lips still turned blue popped into primark and got last few bits for post birth then had nandos for lunch where I saw a lady giving her baby who could only just hold his head up purée, I didn't judge though I did also got the swaddle blankets I wanted so we're all done now apart from a few bits I can get from tesco

Stacey doesn't that happen when baby drops right down into your pelvis, the bump has less baby in it so shrinks a little?

Been to the pub for a J2O (yummy) and had roast chicken sandwiches for lunch (a whole roast is pointless for 2!). Now I'm going to get started on some home made xmas gifts, owl door stops!

Just got my niece a ver cute penguin outfit from tesco, even DH liked it!

eggs if you fancy a roast but think it's not worth it for only two, we use all the leftover chicken to make soup and risotto with - 3 two-person meals with all meat supplied for £5..

Have just heard my cousin who's had three early miscarriages is now 18 weeks pregnant, hurray!

Went for an epic but enjoyable walk this morning and now Christmas pudding is made and stodging overnight before i steam it.. Yum yum yum... (dh is happy as I've disposed of the leftover stout by giving it to him)

Stacy my bump has shrunk too! Do you think it's cause they've dropped?

I just coughed and I'm sure wee came out

Mine has too and is lower and I can breathe again now for a week or too. Got hospital appointment to discuss vbac birth tomorrow.

My bump hasn't dropped yet but I'm not as far gone as most of you. My hips are killing after today can imagine they'll only be worse tomorrow

Bella bit jealous of your cupcake, two days in a row I've gone for a nap and asked DP to bring me a cup of tea in an hour or so. Two days I've been disappointed. Apparently killing zombies is just too entertaining!
My MIL was supposed to be coming over for dinner but cancelled on us so we got a lazy day of wandering round town and not having to go to Tesco. I'm exhausted now even though I napped so really glad I don't have to change out of my PJs and cook for 6. (staying in my PJs and cooking for 2 instead!)

I think u lot may be right I feel like I've got a bowling ball between my legs now. It's not comfy, having to sit with my legs as far apart as possible, very ladylike! Lol

Well my next appointment is the diabetic midwife on tues. then doctors next mon for my 36 wk. (unless the diabetic midwife needs to see me again/start booking growth scans etc)

pmgkt what's vbac?

Viginal birth after c- section..... (I think)

Thanks

you are right alison - i wanted a second section but they dont seen any reason for it, but they will set paramiters for me to try natural so it isnt so bad this time.

pmgkt - the latest NICE guidelines state that if you want a section they pretty much have to agree to it - or refer you to someone who will do it. If you would feel happier/calmer having a CS be firm with them.

i know they do and i was all set to push it when i first saw the consultant, but they had my notes from my first labour which was an induction, and there was stuff in there that i had never been told, and dh wasnt aware of either which changed my view a little. my concern had been going 2 weeks over and then having a 3 day labour on a bed, and no food. however since talking to them there is no way that can happen as i am classed as higher risk due to scar rupture. i can and will refuse induction and opt for a section instead, otherwise the peramiters will be set tomorrow so i will know how long i can be left, how quickly i need to progress to avoid a section. also they dont see any reason why the same thing should happen again(ds1 got stuck at the wrong angle) i am happy with that, and will be happier after its all written down tomorrow. I can appeal if something comes up tomorrow which im not happy about. I dont have that urge to do it naturally so i wont be pushing for them to let me go as long as possible, more the other way around.

Hows things going at home with you?