May 2013: 5 in the thread and the little one said, roll over - there's lots more on the way!

[Rhienne]

Running out of space over here so a new thread for all our fabulous birth stories!

I managed to go for a mile long walk/waddle today. Now my belly is killing me! It's so hard and tight :-s I can hardly breath!
DP & I dtd last night and he keeps on going on about speeding things up.
I had a curry sat and a glass of pineapple juice today. Please baby come early lol x

My DP said now he knows how a prostitute feels hahaha fekin drama queen iv been bouncing all afternoon but just backache here ... Will maybe use and abuse him again tomorrow lol see how I feel 39 + 2 finally finishing work this week just a few loose ends to tie up then I'm done yeyyy xx

Well we just had a little trip to the hospital as I had a trickling sensation and thought it might be my waters, but no, (tmi sorry) just discharge! I did have a sweep while they were investigating and am 1cm dilated so maybe things will get moving a bit now! I think I'm still in denial about actual labour/having this baby, I jut feel like I'm on a long holiday from work (with a big bump!) at the moment. DH is getting very impatient now though - he's sick of people making jokes about the baby being late just like his dad always is!
Hopefully I'll have some news to report in the next couple of days

Terra the cow and you are obviously linked in a mystical pregnant way and it's all completely rational . Good luck to both of you - hope things get moo-ving fast...

I am now having strong contractions in my outer thighs, FFS. What's that all about?? It really, really hurts!

Well we have just finished a huge meal followed by Birthday cake. I can safely say sex is most definitely not on my menu tonight.

Tomorrow I shall eat light, conserve some energy and give it a go. Ill give DP fair warning haha.

Wrigglerchick Ive thought a few times my discharge may be waters going. This is my third and have never experienced waters going so I'm unsure what it feels like. Good that you got a sweep out of it.

Beaver never felt contractions in my thighs. Come on baby

Zorra- don't apologise to us! Conserve your mental strength for what IRS ahead and remember that you CAN do this. Leave any big decision til afterwards - you won't forget- and remind yourself that women do this alone all the time and you WILL b stronger for it.

It is shit... No two ways about it but it's HIS loss xx. You clearly deserve better! Xx

Oh Zorra, that's really tough. I'm hating going over, but that's nothing on what you're going through. Hang in there, soon you'll have a gorgeous baby to cuddle, and in a few short weeks they'll be smiling at you!

Zorra, I echo Scooby's words. It is a really shit thing to do to you but you can get through this and will have a wonderful baby to hold soon.

Are you close to your folks? I hope that you can get some extra support from friends and family. Don't hold back asking for extra help.

Lots of hugs and

zorra - sending you lots of love and strength, you can do this and you will be a fantastic mummy to your new little one with or without your H, who if he can't man up is no use to you I'm afraid. I hope that doesn't sound too harsh as I'm sure it's complicated and he clearly has issues but if he can't prioritise you and LO above them now then you need to ask yourself if he's going to do the same if the going gets tough in the future. Just try to surround yourself with the people you can rely on and don't make any decisions until the dust has settled, xx

Sorry you're going through this zorra. You CAN do it. From what you've said about your professional life it sounds like you're used to handling stressful situations. Yes, you feel heart broken but you will rise to the challenge ahead and your DCs will thrive because of you.

Zorra So sorry you have this to cope with on top of being heavily pregnant and with a toddler. You can do it though. Just concentrate on the gorgeous new life you are bringing into the world. When I had ds2 my exp cleared my bank account ( a gambler among other things) whilst I was in labour and left me to go home with a new baby to a house with no food in the cupboards and no money for nappies etc. It wasnt the best but I had two beautiful children and they got me through. I am so proud of myself and my two ds's as I did most of it myself in the early years. So I know you will be ok. Sending hugs.

Well I got through ds2s birthday.Yay. I had really strong pains last night my bump went rock hard with each one but nothing progressed. This morning nothing.

Thanks for the messages ladies, it really does help. And Beaut, thats shitty, poor you and your DSs :(

My friends and family are being great, but they don't know how to react and it's all a bit strained. Had a good cry and a wallow last night which I hope will be enough to push me forward for a while!

Fingers crossed for some more of your lovely babies to come today, and that they inspire mine! Z x

Zorra I just used my personal experience to reassure you that you will be ok. This is about you. I'm fine I have two great ds's. In no way do I want to stick up for your H as his behaviour is shitty but a lot of men panic at becoming a father be it there first, second etc. This panic can manifest itself in many ways. Right now you can't do anything as you can't even get hold of him to talk it through. Which I'm sure is making you angry. So for now just try to keep yourself busy or failing that eat rubbish and watch DVDs. Do you have everything ready for baby? I'm so anxious and not knowing what to do with myself I went as far as to bleach everything yesterday. Now I'm planning for birthdays which are coming up so cards and pressies are all done and ready

I'm sorry you are going through this Zorro. It's so unfair when you need him most but we women are nothing if not resilient, you'll get through and your body will take over when it needs to. Sending you lots of positive vibes.
beaut that's amazingly organised re birthdays. I just about got in with DS's birthday which was 10 days later!! How awful re your ex by the way. I hope he had his comeuppance ...x

Zorra, have been thinking of you, sorry it's so hard, you mustn't apologise, you need to vent and we are here. Just focus on yourself and your lovely DC and ask for help when you need it. Everything else can be sorted later. This baby IS coming out!

So had sex last night but nothing has happened. Poss TMI - Tho there didn't seem to be a lot of room in there so maybe I'm effaced a bit?

Sleep- I had the same worries with the size of the bump. The MW explained it to the student mw as the baby probably descending a bit at this stage so they'd expect the bump not to measure bigger.

Terracotta how's the cow?!

Zorra, I've nothing helpful to add but will offer some virtual ((hugs)). It will pass and things will get better xxx

Zorra , so sorry you are going through this now. I agree with the other ladies, you will be able to cope and you will also be able to give birth to your baby with or without your H. Don't be afraid to ask family and friends for help, even if it's for things you think they might not like doing. In which area do you live? There might be someone on here who is close (physically) and still able to waddle round who could meet you for a cuppa and a good bitching session?

Sending hugs and hope that you feel comforted by the idea that we are all here for you.

On another note; when it comes to having sex to get things going, is it the sex or the orgasm that gets things going? Struggling a bit with full on intercourse, but the idea of lying back and being taken care of is quite appealing

InNeed thanks for that information. Gyne didn't seem to worried and haven't heard anything today so guessing it's all fine still.

mermaid semen is meant to contain prostaglandins similar to what they use for induction (but a lot less concentrated). So think the depositing of said semen is meant to be the ideal aim.
Having said this, I read somewhere that it would be better to ingest the semen I'm thinking a man made that suggestion!

I have backache that is radiating down my legs, which is what I get with period pain. Naturally I'm thinking this must be an inevitable sign of labour . This bit of pregnancy reminds me of the 2ww and symptom spotting. Funny how things come full circle!

38+5

DXB apparently it's the chemicals in sperm that make the sex effective - it's even better if, ahem, ingested. So it maybe isn't so attractive!

Xpost with lolly, hehehe

Afternoon,

Woke up with painful hands/arms due to swelling and I keep getting diarroah. Have a lingering headache and general crap feeling/sicky so rang midwife re swelling and we agreed I should have my BP taken. Went in and it's gone up from 100/60 to 126/80 with some protein in my urine. Reading isn't high- just high for me.. She rang the hospital and its been agreed ill go back tomorrow to have it taken again. I have to say im more than ready for baby to arrive- but I do not want to be induced after last time- it would have to be a c section! I'm ready for my bed but sadly DS wants to play!

At least we agree zorra