January 2013 part 6: the one where all the babies arrive to join their friends who escaped early!

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New thread as the other one is nearly full !

Our next baby should be pmgkt's, but I won't if any little cheeky monkey will sneak in before Thursday?

Sorry - it's Bunty who's been organised with the list isn't it?

Congratulations to Mrsbugsy! Hope you and your baby girl are both doing well.

Hope everyone had a lovely Chrimbo. Two of my NCT group had their babies on Christmas Eve. I'm feeling very ready to have this baby now - 37 weeks tomorrow so could have a few weeks to go still .

Huge congrats MrsBugsy.

I've got a word version of list, but I'm afraid I haven't updated it for a couple of weeks so need to do lots of revisions. I will try and update and post it later on today. Then would be good to hand over list to someone else as I'm being induced on New Year's Eve so really must get myself organised!

Although its not fun... Im glad to see im not the only one up at 4 with nothing to do but have a cup of tea.

So im 39 wks tomorrow and im having no signs that i know of. But he cant pinch dads birthday on 30th or obviously new years eve. I may be able to cope with new years day.

Ive got christmas day part two today :-D

My list is at work, and I'm no longer there, so in the words of Duncan bannatyne - I'm out! Hope everyone is having a lovely festive season. Due tomorrow and no signs of this child moving. Midwife is coming tonight to sweep me - hoping it'll start something off but I'm not hopeful!

Actually - feeling a bit like I may be pregnant forever!

i have caught a cold from dh, am in bed watchin downton from xmas day, eating satsumas and waiting for my chicken soup to cook. have also washed baby vests, they look so lovely and little. hope everyone else is keeping well x

I don't mind doing the list - not due until the 23rd and am convinced I'm going to be late!

Been away for a bit dealing with sick kids birthdays and xmas!

Congratulations mrsbugsy hope all going well with you.

prickly lovely name.

Hope everyone else had a good xmas, got nothing baby related but as its no4 we know we have what we need.

Dd finally over her cold but now all dcs healthy again i have the cold. The coughing is a nightmare at 36 weeks and ive done some massive sneezes that i seriously thought might break my waters

I am having my pre-op tomorrow afternoon, and baby should be here on NYE.
We'll see which one comes first complicated! scary!
I am finding it rather unnerving, I think having to sort childcare this time round (despite it being "planned") makes it a lot more stressful.

I am still thinking that I might be left in limbo for a looooong time waiting for a theater slot. Last time (DD was born in September) the wards were absolutely manic. I waited and waited and waited. And waited more. After 4 days on the crowded antenatal ward, I was becoming absolutely mad. I hope this time will be a bit swifter.

I was actually looking for statistics of birth rates month by month to see how busy December / January can be!

Good luck for the sweep Bunty!

:(

Cervix slightly softer, but other than that, same dilation, same engagement ... This baby is not coming out any time soon. I was expecting that, but honestly, still a bit gutting.

When is your due date Bunty?

Tomorrow, marasme

boo!
Well, I hope things kick off for you during the night.

good luck!

We got a Gro-Egg for Widget from MIL this afternoon. It'll be useful as a nightlight, if not an accurate guide to the temperature of the room I suppose. Also a cute hooded towel from my sister. Nothing else baby related though.

Favourite present this year: A new hand whisk from SIL as the handle on mine keeps falling off . Cost about £2.99 I think but worth oh so much more to me than the ginger hand lotion and the fur mittens and the cast iron recipe stand thingy Mum and MIL have bought me. All of which will be put away/given away/sold or swapped.

No signs of this baby coming yet, due on Sunday. Bit fed up really, I WANT THIS BABY OUT!

Good luck for your pre-op tomorrow Marasme. Bunty I really hope it kicks off for you overnight. I know exactly how you feel.

I feel for those of you going stir crazy. I won't say anything about enjoying the time off until baby gets here, as I know that's not (a) helpful or (b) the point.

I was over 42 weeks with ds1 and it did just get to the stage where being induced seemed preferable.

I was the same with DS Bealos. I actually didn't want the pregnancy to end, he arrived at 40+9. I was on holiday from 35 weeks and ML from 37 weeks so had the whole summer free and easy at home. No uncomfortable symptoms, no aching, no stress, nothing.

This time I have a 2yr old to chase and no ML to look forward to. It feels like same old same old but feeling heavier than before, achier than before, tireder than before, older than before and with no respite from the day to day drudge. Even though I am no worse physically than last time it just feels much much crapper.

DH asked me yesterday what I was looking forward to when Widget is born, I said feeling lighter, not wanting a wee all the time, no heartburn, able to bend down, put my shoes on properly, faster etc... He said no he meant what was I looking forward to about the baby and I couldn't think of an answer straight away Thats how much this pregnancy has taken over my thoughts. I can't see past the physical crapness anymore.

Happy belated crimbo everyone

Big congrats MrsBugs, sending best wishes that you are both snuggled up at home soon.

Lovely name prickly and loving the sleep part I'm praying some of that comes my way, DD1 was a nightmare, hence it's taken 4.5 yrs to get around to DC2.

Bunty sending you 'eviction wishes'

Hello I've only just found this final thread and have only just felt ready to come back on here as our little princess Annie was born early at 23 weeks 5 days in September and only lived two hours.

Please can I be taken off the list and good luck to you all on your journeys :)

Here is my story: www.christcouture.co.uk/2012/09/i-never-thought-wed-lose-her.html?m=1

Thanks so much for all the support you gave me during my pregnancy x

I'm so sorry to hear that dollfisher. I hope you and your partner have managed to support each other through what must have been a horrible time. Xx

I've just been on my gym ball for about half an hour and now have quite a sore back and feel more uncomfortable. Is that supposed to happen?! Is baby engaging more or am I doing something wrong?!

Dollfisher - have just read your beautiful story. I am so so sorry to hear about your little Annie too early arrival.
xx

Oh Doll I read your blog with tears in my eyes. I'm so desperately sorry you lost Annie. x

dollfisher so very, very sorry for the loss of your beautiful girl. You'll always carry her in your hearts.

Thanks to everyone for 'eviction wishes'!

Am having pains very low down in my pelvis; not at all like contractions and every 20 mins or so. Not sure if I maybe just need a wee tbh ... I should probably go but am v comfy