I've just had my 38 w appointment and am really confused. BP, pee, swelling (lack of), baby heartbeat and bump size/position all fine. Although I thought bump was lower, she reckoned head was free, not at all engaged. Hmph. Then she said (having already had the discussion about how I am booked for a home birth) if any of these things happen, call delivery suite: cramping, any bleeding, waters breaking, baby movements slow down, (etc) and I was thinking but isn't this a lot like the checklist for 'labour is starting' ?? I didn't ask, I was just a bit puzzled. I guess as it's the same phone number for delivery suite and for calling out the community birth team, when whatever it is starts up they'll ask some questions to triage me and I'll be advised whether they think something sounds wrong over the phone.
Been in to work today too, starting to enjoy saying to people "any day now really!" when they ask the inevitable question. They all jump back at least 6 inches hee hee. Oddly, I feel like I have more energy when I go into work than I would if I just potter around at home, must be something to do with psyching myself up to be on form and not look useless. A couple of important meetings tomorrow, a useful but optional one on Monday, and then I'm really freeeeeee.... I also have a hair appointment booked this Friday morning, thinking about a nails appointment some day too. It would just be a lot of things to cancel though if baby did show up nice and soon.
Mooster I completely empathise. I've had enough of this, it's boring now! Last pregnancy for me, too. Just want to get on with the show and have a baby to cuddle. Could be four more weeks though. How tedious.
Hugs and take-care vibes to everyone with major extra upheavals going on - especially Derpess. Remember that there is all sorts of support to lean on - even from a MN postnatal thread, right through to counselling. More than one of these big life changes at once are a recognised factor in your emotional well being, so don't suffer alone. Xxx