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October 2013 - may our labours move as fast as our threads!

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PseudoBadger · 16/09/2013 07:24

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MotherOfNations · 16/09/2013 22:59

Just out of the shower and purple line half way up here too but definetly not dilated because I have very long fingers that can easily reach my cervix.
I've noticed that it feels softer on the days when I've had the labour like back ache but it always goes back to normal.
I knew I was pregnant before even doing a test because my cervix felt different. It normally feels like the end of your nose but when pregnant it feels like your lips when you pout. Years of having a coil meant I got used to rummaging about up there checking the threads every month.

Flyer747 · 16/09/2013 23:14

Having loads of tightenings tonight, every 10 minutes and constantly needing to wee...frustrating

terrifiednewbie · 16/09/2013 23:15

Kiwi-in that case definitely dont feel bad! They should have a reliever/rotator system in place there or is that only for RMOs? I did indeed work in Auckland and at the time they had heaps of locum shifts going but even if they weren't covered it felt better staffed than working in the nhs!

I will email the bravissimo girls and see how that goes. I usually get fitted at Selfridges.

Tarlia- a lot better this eve thanks. Nausea settling so just watching the latest episodenof Breaking Bad!

KarmaBiatch · 16/09/2013 23:24

Just left the docs a bit bummed (it's 5.22pm here) and I'm not dilated at all, but my cervix is shorter and softer, but I wanted to hear the magical 'oh yes you're 1cm' Sad

had the strep-b swab done too.. AND HE SWABBED MY BUMHOLE! I was so shocked that I blurted it out to DH "he just swabbed my bumhole" to which everyone had a good giggle Grin

also get another scan on friday to check the approx size of baby, so that'll be nice Smile

kiwee · 16/09/2013 23:42

terrifiednewbie - I am an RMO but the reliever system doesn't cover ED so doesn't really help them much! Because they couldn't find another senior reg to locum for 2 months they decided to make do without and just try to cover the shifts internally...they'll always be someone who wants the money badly enough. Glad you're feeling better this evening.

Karma I get to do my own swab but yes have to swab there too. Oh the glamour. Hope your scan goes well on friday.

terrifiednewbie · 16/09/2013 23:50

Ahh I forgot about ED having a different system. To be fair, if they are giving the kind of locum rates they were giving 5 odd yrs ago they will fill the shifts. And you can relax :)

re group b strep swab-was it you that mentioned it flyer? You may be able to persuade your local sexual health clinic to do a high vaginal swab in addition to a standard screen...

chickieno1 · 17/09/2013 02:09

Ha ha karma! I have to do my own swabs and then take them in to obs on Wednesday. Not looking forward to it.

"D"h pissing me off! He gets irritable and snappy when tired like we all do but then goes to far passing ridiculous comments under his breath etc. like a child really. I know he doesn't really handle stress well, he needs to exercise but finds reasons not to! I've told him that in a few weeks there'll be even more stress and sleep deprivation so he should start something now. What's his response.......oh when are you going to yoga in an accusatory tone? I'm like excuse me.........unfortunately prenatal yoga seems very expensive (much more than in UK/Ireland when preg with ds) and classes seem at strange times. Also due to CS won't really be getting back to yoga ASAP and logistically with a new bf baby and ds probably won't get to classes for a while. Sorry for the rant and I know in the greater scheme of things no big deal but it can make me not want to be around him :(. I really shouldn't give out but sometimes feels better to get it out. I know I'm not exactly fun times at the minute.

favellio · 17/09/2013 02:10

morning all! Just checking in with a 2am shout out Confused

chickieno1 · 17/09/2013 02:17

kiwee sorry about your scan results. You really need to look after yourself and take it easy. I know it's hard esp when you're used to working intense crazy shifts hours! Trust me I know. Medics are the worst and female medics feel guilty about things like rotas much more than men. They'll be fine. Put yourself and baby first and you'll be fine xx

terrified I hope your BP was better today. Your friends and family sound fab keeping you stocked up!

Wouldn't be able to see purple line here! How did you ladies manage it ??

notsoold · 17/09/2013 02:54

Morning favellio!!!
Another bad night over here ,

favellio · 17/09/2013 03:35

Morning nosoold!
I've been up for 2hrs, just got back into bed but still wide awake. SPD is really playing up. Feels like a horse has kicked me between the legs Confused
Hope we both manage to sleep soon Thanks

Kelly1814 · 17/09/2013 04:01

Hi all, baby update!

Baby Aya was born yesterday at 4.9 pounds. She's the most gorgeous little thing I have ever seen! She's been in NICU overnight whilst they keep an eye on her and see if she can regulate her temperature on her own. Hopefully she will come back up to my room today and stay with us today.

In hospital until Friday and taking full advantage of the nurses support and fussing, they are wonderful.

C section was surreal but great. She came out so fast it was unbelievable, and she came out screaming which must be the best sound in the world!

It all feels like a crazy but wonderful dream, I still can't believe it!

Am going to relaxant and catch up on this thread now. Hope we are all doing well Smile

pinkbuttons · 17/09/2013 05:27

Congratulations kelly lovely to hear your both doing well. Hope baby Aya is back with you tomorrow. xx

kiwee sorry to hear about scan stresses but as everyone's already said try not to worry about work you and your baby have to be the priority at the moment and people will understand that.

Waving to all the other insomniacs and those in general discomfort.

Been up here for past couple of hrs and now timing BH/dare I say it contractions... pain enough to wake me bt still varying between 5-7 minutes so not regular enough yet to say im in labour. Still think our little ladys probably having me on as today is DH's birth day and pretty much the only day I dont want her to be born
Hope everyone else is catching up on some sleep will check in when its the real morning Grin

Natalieand · 17/09/2013 06:52

Congratulations kelly xxx gorgeous name!!! Hope baby Aya is back with u soon xxx

Iheartcrunchiebars · 17/09/2013 06:57

Brilliant news Kelly and congratulations! Beautiful name. Enjoy your first full day of cuddles.

Nellysgirl · 17/09/2013 06:57

Congratulations Kelly - amazing Smile

P.buttons I feel for you. I've been there too many times. Try to stay calm if u can. Keep us informed xxxx

MotherOfNations · 17/09/2013 07:06

Congratulations Kelly. Hope you have baby Aya back with you soon.

Did the contractions come to anything Flyer and Pbuttons?

Shirehobbit · 17/09/2013 07:06

Congratulations Kelly and welcome to the world, Aya Flowers
Another girl on the thread!

Nellysgirl · 17/09/2013 07:07

P.s. I've had a bad night and pretty much been awake every hour.
I have to confess to having eaten FIVE packets of monster munch through the night... Confused

notsoold · 17/09/2013 07:10

Congratulations kelly and well done baby Aya !!!

Pink.... How are you??

Natalieand · 17/09/2013 07:21

Easy done nelly easy done? What flavour?

I want monster munch!

Nellysgirl · 17/09/2013 07:24

The best kind - pickled onion.
I'm going to stink forever...
I can't actually believe I ate five. There is just one left from the multipack.

pinkbuttons · 17/09/2013 07:25

Thanks nelly sorry to not be hearing your birth announcement yet

sorry youve had such a bad night natalie wish Id got up and eaten something am starving!

no real progression here. down to about every 6 minutes a bit more regular but no more painful. Going to have some paracetamol and hopefully have a snooze while DS watches tv for a couple of hrs then if no different guess Ill get on with my day and head into town to do errands and make a birthday cake... had a dream last night that my waters went dramatically in boots. who knows maybe ive learnt to predict the futureGrin or more likely ill still be here next week fed up of my body 'preparing for labour' fingers crossed its at least doing something...

pinkbuttons · 17/09/2013 07:28

oops sorry meant sorry you had a bad night nelly not nat. brain is fried after no sleep. sorry!

OrangeBlossom2 · 17/09/2013 07:33

Congratulations Kelly! Thanks Welcome to the world little Aya! Good news for the morning! Thanks for updating us.

Had a terrible night with my pelvis. Woke every half hour or so in pain. Got back to sleep quickly each time but am shattered this morning and now I have to go to work when all I want to do is nap and feel sorry for myself. Does anyone know of a good private physio in London/Surrey that will treat preggos with good firm pressure to realign things rather than piddley little presses or just advice to keep legs together?

Sorry your ankle is still bad MrsH. Sad

Couldn't see my bum crack, must be lots of flexible ladies! DH (who also Didnt bat an eyelid at my strange request) said there is a little line but more red than purple. Will be interesting to see if it develops.

Hope everyone has a good day especially nelly, falcon, Tarlia, terrified, flyer, pink, jelly et al x

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