September 2013- We've managed to hold them in!

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Hi all! Providing the ladies who are currently in hospital don't give birth before the last 20 posts in our old thread, we've made it to a new one with babies all still staying put for now!

Here's the stats thread www.mumsnet.com/Talk/antenatal_clubs/a1694946-September-2013-STATS-THREAD

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Hi everyone, 1 week and 1.5 days left at work now (not that I'm counting), like everyone else, I think I'm also dreading the possibillity of loosing me, being mummy and just doing baby things, but also looking forward to the break before all that starts and thinking, maybe it won't be so bad, as tbh in theory we can swap and share stories/advice etc.... the commute to London getrs harder every day and with my small bump and flattering (camo) work clothes, I still get barged and ignored at waterloo - even with a badge on, just can't wait to stop commuting!

36 weeks today (still have two due dates on all my documentation though - so could be just 35 )

Arrrgh! I hadn't though about waters breaking in the car/in bed - had been too preoccupied with them breaking in the street. Must now find towels etc.

And YY to everyone on the nervousness about having an actual baby. Like you say fl0bot I've sort of managed to deal with the prospect of labour, but the prospect of a whole new small person is another matter. And giving up work for a year, and being primarily responsible for childcare is terrifying to me. Have had a few cries at poor DH about this, but I think it's very hard to understand until you're actually faced with it. But I keep reminding myself that plenty of people manage it all the time. And that there's no point in starting the worry now - may as well enjoy the last few weeks of freedom (38w today).

And Kips - how frustrating! Poor you.

Have 38w mw appointment today, but think baby is still head down with back on right. How important is it/how much difference does it make if back is on the left? It's been on the right for weeks and weeks now, despite trying to always sleep on left etc.

Thanks everyone for all your kind wishes.

Kips- what a nightmare - hope something is sorted soon.

Weebarra - hope you get out soon...

Well I've had a roller coaster this week. I've now got pre eclampsia and my platelet count is dropping so I'm currently in hospital and my c-section will now be tomorrow. I'm 36+2 today. Unless they bump me off the list that's 2 babies that should arrive tomorrow.

I am also extremely nervous about having newborn babies to look after and am wondering what we have done- we had quite a nice lifestyle before!

I'm tomorrow too! Is that 3 of us?

37+2

derpress- best of luck for tomorrow- we're all thinking of you!

Glad to hear I'm not the only one worrying a bit. Had a weird baby related dream last night and it did all hit home a bit.

I've updated my TOIL at work and so am off tomorrow afternoon and my last day will be next Thur rather than Fri! Eeek!

purple also looking forwards to stopping the commute- mostly cos it makes my day so long!

Today I'm having an "I hate how I look" day- I stupidly looked in the mirror at work (I avoid mirrors all day usually) and say that about three spots have sprung up since I looked in the mirror this morning. Grump. Luckily I've got a makeup artist to fix me for Saturdays wedding......

All the best for tomorrow der. Looking forward to hearing some actual birth news.

DH has just called to say he's arranged for his parents to look after the kids tomrrow night so we can go out, seeing as we won't be able to do it again for quite a while, and all I can think is 'crap I'll have to clean the house now'. And apparently they're staying the night, although I don't know where as we have no spare room or double bed. I guess we'll have to give them ours then. Poor DH though, I bet he sometimes wonders why he bothers...

Hi all, I havent been on in a while but have been keeping up.

depress i hope you are keeping ok and people are looking after you, my dad died suddenly a few years ago and it was the most painful experience, I wouldnt want to think how I would cope currently with all the hormones running all over the show. It might not feel like it now, but with time it does get better.

Cant believe we hae/nearly have some babies in the group!!! Scary! Hope everyone is doing well and happy. Sitting in work at the moment trying to work out whether I can finish next Friday (fingers crossed I have enough AL). 35 weeks next week and am totally fed up with work! Have a disseration to write up as well before I pop so the sooner I finish the better!

Aaagggh another crappy day of exhaustion. Slept through the night for a few days now, and this morning until 9 this morning, them ended up snoozing for 1 1/2 hours this avo. It isn't my iron levels, they were checked Tuesday and were fine. Just bloody useless. Can not even imagine still doing full days at work and am only 35+4

Good luck for tomorrow ladies, can't wait to see some babies!

badguider I totally understand, am feeling quite vulnerable and terrified at the prospect of babys arrival and can not imagine how I would cope without dh, even though deep down I know he won't leave (his reaction on Tuesday was enough to reassure me) just the thought that he could is enough! I'm not quite sure how our days will pan out. At the mo, dh leaves for work at 6.45 and is usually home by 6.30-7. He has said he will send me out for a walk/run/swim/something on my own when he gets back and have time with littlebear alone. Not quite sure how that will work out he seems totally exhausted at the end of the day at the moment as it is. He does have a 17km ride to work and back, so vaguely understandable, just a bit unsure how poor sleep will fit into that equation!

I think i am mostly looking forward to exploring the local countryside on foot, and having one or two social meet Ups with baby/mummy groups for a bit of sanity and adult conversation. dietcoke I've been planning walks which are doable with a buggy dh also suggested joining the local ramblers group for some daytime adult conversation without other babies. Their mid week walks are usually only a few miles and im sure the old folk will be delighted to have a little baby join them!

I'm starting to half panic about tomorrows section - I just know baby will have problems :-(
Trying not to worry myself but wish could ave a crystal ball! Good luck fellow birthday ladies!

Good luck for tomorrow Derpess and weeble - how exciting!

Just had mw appt and am 4/5 engaged. I innocently asked 'so what's the next stage after 4/5?' to which she replied 'labour'

Ha, Mooster, I bet your mw thought she was being hilarious!
Before DD was born, DH had the chance to be in Sweeney Todd which at the time was quite an opportunity, and we agreed he could do it, even though it would mean 2 nights out at rehearsals each week, some all day Sunday rehearsals and then 2 solid weeks of the show in the evening, not getting home until midnight each night. DD was 6/7 weeks old at the start of the run, 8/9 weeks by the Last night, which was also the day of the wedding of close friends. By 10pm at the wedding I was a wreck, lack of sleep, ebf and no evening support for those past 2 weeks was so hard.
Anyway, we mutually agreed that it had been a lovely idea but not really sensible!! This time round, DH himself suggested taking a year out from shows which I have happily agreed to!
I think about 8 weeks is a good time for your DH to start thinking about going out and doing his things again...

GOOD LUCK all tomorrow's c-sects! and anyone else imminent who is being quiet about it ;-)

Agree you already probably know which way your DP/DH is going to fall on the involved/passive sides... when we had DS, my DP was in a job he didn't really enjoy, but had to turn up to and pursue clients fairly hopelessly. He used to go off in the morning looking depressed already, come home with a headache and then visibly cheer up with every second he got playing with baby. In the first few weeks there is (literally!) something new to notice baby doing every single day, and I would tell him about it as soon as he was in the door. I then got an hour or so to re-humanise, we did dinner together, I did night feeds but in the very early weeks he did the night nappies, and in the morning after the 6am feed he would take baby off for cuddles while he had his pre-commuting coffee, I got a solid hour of morning bonus sleep or a shower if that was more what I fancied, then he would give me back baby and go off with his depressed office face on...

Mooster (keeps changing to moister, hehe) my bub has been back on right for weeks too, I am 2/5 engaged although my mw suggested it went backwards (as in 1/5 next then labour...), can anyone clarify, or is it just different in different areas?

Anyways I was gonna say I have a theory in that DH, fil and bil are all left handed, and mw said that although most babies are left side when you go into labour it's not unusual to have a right sided baby,perfectly safe. Anyway anyway, so I wondered if this one might end up being a lefty as he's on the 'wrong' side iyswim. Load of waffle there, maybe had too much time to think about it...?!

Squeak! Good luck to the ladies having babies tomorrow!!! It's still just an abstract concept in this household, haing an actual person. Think we're in denial...

Hope you're all well

Awwwww rake that's really sweet of your dp! Mine said yesterday, " so you'll continue to look after the house, the dog and then the baby, and I'll run the business". I raised my eyebrows as I do all the weekly/monthly accounting anyway, to which he quickly replied "we'll obviously ill help out with the dog too". Hmmmmm

Good luck for tomorrow depress and weeblewobbling! How exciting!

runningbear I found the lady cyclists guide to Kashgar a bit up and down, couldn?t really connect with the characters so I was okay re emotional response to it all! There are no more babies/mums dying so carry on!

Last day in work tomorrow then a wedding on Sat like you flobot I know I'm going to be teary tomorrow as I'll miss everyone, and hate saying goodbye. Lucky for me (ha!) I'm back in on 27th for a job interview!

35+5

What they write on your notes is how many 1/5s are palpable (what they can feel) so mine said 0/5 palpable on Tuesday which means 5/5s engaged, and she couldn't feel the head at all.

So mooster (can we just call you moister ;) ) my baby must have missed something if he's supposed to be kicking off labour now.

I'm feeling fed up and although have mum and step dad staying close makes potential labour situations easier they are not being helpful in any other way, and are here for hours every day letting me do everything, occasionally taking DD out...

Good luck everyone with imminent inductions and sections!
Well, finally got out of hospital although have been well warned about any symptoms which mean I have to go back in.
Have an appointment for day assessment on monday - which is also DS2's 3rd birthday!
DH has a job in Aberdeen on Monday too (about 4 hours away) so really hope nothing happens.

Weebarra- very glad to hear you're home!

Weeble- I'm panicking as well, full on rather than half! Have shown myself up crying on the Midwifes shoulder! Good luck - but you won't need it. xx

Really looking forward to hearing news tomorrow :)

Hopefully that will cause some of the rest of us to get started: must release appropriate hormones or something when we hear about babies surely?

All the best weebarra and depess. Will be waiting with baited breath for news tomorrow. I hope everything goes wonderfully smoothly for you both.

I'm 35+6 so still a few weeks to go.

Derpress! I'm sorry that's the second time I've spelt your wrong - I'm always on my phone so can't check as I type.

No prob Hetty! I'm usually on my phone too and have the same issue!

Emma- sorry missed your message earlier, not concentrating properly. Really sorry to hear you lost your dad suddenly that must have been exceptionally tough. With my dad it was expected but as you say with the hormones all over the place as well it's been difficult. I'm lucky in that I am getting well looked after and i know the twins will bring a lot of joy and comfort for us.

Derpess......full on panic, tears etc has begun about to take preop tablet and have scoffed lots ready for food ban! I'm worried for babys development, worried for me...help!!!!

Pretty sure I won't sleep! How r u now? I know I have to for safety due low lying placenta & bleeds but seriously pooping myself

AHHHHHHH good luck to tomorrow's birth day ladies! So excited for you and have fingers and toes crossed for quick and safe deliveries! Be sure to send us an update if you can as I'm sure we will all be on our toes waiting for news!

So, can we talk a little more about babies engaging and going into labour? Does baby need to be fully engaged? I don't think my notes say how many fifths she is engaged, but it says cephalic longitudinal?