November 2012 - the thread where Detective's baby arrives

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Previous ante-natal thread: www.mumsnet.com/Talk/antenatal_clubs/1608323-November-2012-please-form-an-orderly-queue

Post-natal thread: www.mumsnet.com/Talk/postnatal_clubs/1611078-November-2012-the-birthplosion-thanks-Peaky

Stats list: www.mumsnet.com/Talk/antenatal_clubs/1485512-November-2012-Stats-List

Hope you get some good news today Detective

Waiting Congratulations on your little bundle

Fatima Fingers crossed for a Wednesday baby

I want to type a coherent reply - but I can't. I am in pain.

Crampy pain.

From another sweep.

But this hurts.

And I'm on my own. Supposed to be picking DS up from school. Bollocks.

Have appt for tomorrow, can be induced if chose too.

Am supposed to be packing bags and writing contingency plan right now.

I am rolling on the ball with my arse stuck in the air, laptop precariously balanced on edge of sofa...

Baby LOA on examination. Forgot to say. Position perfect. She felt the suture lines on VE. Cervix was 2-3cm, she said no change really from other day - she examined me on Fri - but was 1-2cm then. So gawd knows.

Yay! I have a good feeling about this detective !

Pain is your friend, especially the 'fuck, my pelvis is going to shatter' kind Fingers crossed x

good luck detective this could finally be it. Can you get someone else to pick up DS so it doesn't disrupt your flow?
When I had the on off 6 day thing with DD I was 1-2 cm all week, on the 6th day I was in hospital for a scan and was told I was 3 cm and baby in a better position and finally got contractions close enough together later that evening to go in and have my baby.

and just remember... cats are twats!

congrats spinity I want a labour like yours!

Congrats spinity - I second mrswee with wanting a labour like that!

Thanks georgee - I think I might just apply and see what comes of it. If (very big if) I did get it, the short term negatives would be more than made up for with the long term advantages. I think. My dad's being a twat to my sister as well (who is going to the funeral). We've decided it's just his coping mechanism.

Oooooo very good luck detective.
Xx

Getting leg clampy. DP on way with MIL for DS - they were shopping in another town for her birthday present. It's her birthday today. Maybe she will finally get a grandchild?! Who knows!!

Detective it sounds positive, have a great image of you in my head! FX for you.

Congratulations Spinity sounds like a good labour.

MM I would at least apply for the job and see what happens. Sorry to hear about your dad but at least it's not only you he's taking it out on - it does sound like it's his way of dealing with things.

Had my sweep which wasn't too painful but apart from some blood doesn't seem to have done anything. MW said I wasn't exactly favourable but she could get a finger in to do the sweep and it wasn't unfavourable! Guess we will have to wait and see...

Go detective!

Good luck detective!!!!

MM it sounds as though your Dad is being a total arse - folks act irrationally when grieving. He'll be more balanced with hindsight. There is NO WAY you should be heading off into the wilds for a funeral of someone who was absent from your life so close to your due date.

I'm still so in love with Jonas. Thought the 'wowowowowow' glow would have worn off by now - but no, he's snoozing next to me and I can't help but kiss him and smile.

MM I'd apply for the job but see how you feel if they offer it to you - after the birth you might find you feel differently (though between your Ma and T it sounds like you have child care covered) I have to say with my current lovedupness for the wee man - wild horses couldn't drag me away from him and that's not something I was expecting.

Good luck detective :-)

MM i would definitely apply. You might even be able to negotiate a later start date if you get it. As someone who lost their job recently i can confirm that "proper" part time job are like hens teeth!

Hurrah detective, crossing fingers this is it! At least you've had that reassurance on the positioning. That's great news. You're all set!

YW I look at DD daily and am amazed by her and filled with love. And she's almost 2 and a half. I think this feeling is how you feel as a mother! It's lovely to witness it happening to someone else. It was a big surprise to me too (I wasn't sure what to expect but I never expected the strength of feeling. People tell you about it but you need to experience it for yourself to believe them fully).

Go Detective get that cervix opened .

Congratulations to Spinity sounds like they barely had time to get you to a bed!

I would say to go for it MM. There is a tendency to want to maximise your maternity leave but I have found that as my children get older then parenting becomes even more rewarding for you and important to them. You won't be missing out on a couple of days a week when your baby is three months old so much as investing in financial and job security to put your family in a better position long term. And that will give you greater flexibility. You seem to have a very wise head on young shoulders so I'm sure you will make the best decision for your family. I admire you having your career so well in hand. At your age I was working in a clothes shop at minimum wage, completely unable to utilise my degree. So I think you should capitalise on such an excellent start to your working life.

Fingers crossed that this is it for you detective

So at 40+2 I discovered my first haemorrhoid this morning! NEVER had them before, what do I do? It's not particularly uncomfortable, just a little bit itchy. Does it need to be treated with anything or can I just leave it to disappear on its own?

Detective good luck!!!

Mm what stunt said!! Apply you can always say no if you do get it! At least you have the choice!

Lucky you miss! I also have my very first pile. I ended up buying germiloids cream for mine as pooing was difficult. You could just leave it alone if it doesn't hurt and isn't preventing you from pooing.

detective I have everything including my haemorrhoids crossed that you go soon seeing as all appears in order. More cats on treadmills? Cats being wrapped in Christmas paper?

MM your dad does sound as if he is projecting his shock onto you. There is no question that you are right not to go. He will get over it.

I can't remember what else has been going on. Sorry for missing people out. We have been run ragged last night and today. Fingers crossed everyone gets to be run ragged soon!!

Thanks folks! I think I'm one of those people who suck at carrying babies but are very good at expelling them! Charlotte was nearly born in my trousers :-0 poor poppet, she seemed almost as shocked as me!

I'm beginning to think I have been a very bad person in a past life....

I can not BELIEVE that it has all stopped AFUCKINGAIN.

By the time 7pm came around, it just slowed to pretty much nowt.

So there we are. I've given up. I frightened myself this morning, when I woke up the baby wasn't active - nothing unusual, but I do normally get something if I eat/drink. So got home from school run, and tried all the usual tricks, practically swinging my belly around trying to get so much as a nudge. But got nothing at all. I went in to the unit and was monitored, initially the trace had slightly reduced variability, but with in 10 minutes, improved and the kicks started. Thank fuck. But by then it was about 1145, and I'd been up 4 hours, and 4 hours of thinking the worst, is NOT good. Anyway, everything was absolutely fine, so we went for one last ditch attempt with the sweep.

I am going to ask for IOL tomorrow. I was so worried this morning. I don't want to push my luck now. There is no reason that can be found right now for things not happening - but something is telling me that there is a reason. And I will find out in due course.

I've packed the bags pretty much now. Just some last minute things to put in in the morning. Pretty depressed, but so looking forward to meeting my baby! Going to think positive!

I've got some decisions to make ahead of tomorrow, so I need to have a good think for the rest of the evening.

I have sorted for my mum to have DS tomorrow night, but completely forgot about the dog - I seriously haven't put any thought in to things not going my way!! Think I will have to knock at the neighbours in the morning and ask them to let her out tomorrow night, and the following morning. DP can come home, as we are only 10 mins away, but just in case...!

Thank you for all your support ladies - it means a helluva lot to me soppy cow. Will attempt to catch up on thread....

BTW - where is Fatima... hmmm?! They don't call me The Detective for nowt....

I'm here, just reading today's post and constructing my own

Posts not post, only post I got was my credit card statement

Good luck Detective, hope things go smoothly after induction, you deserve some good luck. Not long before you'll have your baby boy in your arms.

Waves at Fatima!