December 2013 - Can we keep our legs crossed a little longer!?

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whisper you're not an idiot at all. Me and dp dtd last night and afterwards I had a little gush but it was just some ahem! Stuff vacating, but all be it very clear runny stuff, but if I hadn't felt it before (previous pregnancies) then I would have gone right in thinking the same thing as it feels very much like the real thing at this stage.

I had very spicy tacos and ran around at my nieces birthday party yesterday too, I'm gonna stop as he's not coming out ever
39 weeks today woo hoo, not that that means he's coming out lol.

snow despite all the moaning I do towards the end I eventually miss being pregnant and get proper bump envy at pregnant people passing me lol hence this being number 3 as you do forget all the aches and pains etc you went through. Ill definately not miss it this time though as. Think a mixture of my age, working full time, having toddlers and being pregnant every year since 2010 has made this the hardest one ever to cope with and I can quite safely say, that I couldn't do this again.

Ah I was so tired from the other night that I've slept from 9am to 8am and feel so much better bring on the labour as im refreshed
Ds2 slept out and ds1 slept from 7am to 8am hes had a busy 2 days lol

Have. Great day everyone.
How you feeling chelsea xx

Don't worry whisper it's hard with your first pregnancy, there's much more to it than I could've ever imagined anyway! And like people have said, that's what the mws are there for.

snow I don't know if I'll miss the feelings as I've definitely reached the point where I've had enough. To be honest there's a lot more that I haven't enjoyed about being pregnant than I have. I feel incredibly lucky and happy to be having a baby, just not keen on what you have to go through to get it! lol

Been up most of the night with period pains and BHs getting stronger. Guess I'm on the home straight but got a feeling it's going to be a slow build up. It's so hard not getting excited with every twinge, keep having to tell myself it's just my body getting ready and not the real thing yet

Alyssa Still here, might ask if I can move my bedroom in soon feel like this is my second home. I had such a simple pregnancy up until 32 weeks but then it all went down hill :(

Had an internal last night im 3.5cm so I am progressing just not very quickly. All they keep saying is baby is very happy and in the perfect position (been fully engaged since 28 weeks and hasent moved since) so they dont want to do anything to make things move. So from now on i shall be living in hosp! :(

chelsea bless you Hun, you have got to be fed up.
3.5 is good sweetie although it won't feel like it as you've been through so much. I've got my fingers crossed it progresses nicely for you from here on out hugs
Xx

Bless you chelsea, you've been through so much already and are doing so well to stay so positive. Keeping my fingers crossed for you too that things will start progressing a little faster and get easier for you. At least you can rest assured that baby is happy and in the perfect position for when it decides to come along.
We're all here for you to keep you company, keep us up dated hun x x x

whisper even on my third I have no idea what is going on

snow I am completely over it - this has been my easiest pregnancy and I still hate being pregnant.

chelsea Thinking of you

I mentioned to DH that I was getting a bit worried that I was really niggly with what seemed to be braxton hicks and a bit of back pain when I was pregnant last time, then had a half hour to 45 minute established labour with no time to even get out of bed before delivery. He works 20 minutes away, then 20 minutes to hospital. I was trying to do some practical things for if I give birth at home alone (or worse - with DD who is 3) you know, getting him to leave door unlocked when he goes to work, so ambulance crew can get in, getting a few blankets and towels in the rooms that I spend most time in. Instead of telling me I'm being silly, he came up with more similarities between the ends of these pregnancies.Not helpful!

oh gosh Chelsea, you haven't had much luck recently have you. Perhaps bringing in some home comforts will cheer you up a bit? Fingers crossed that everything goes smoothly for you.

snow I can't wait for it to end, but also don't want it to end because then I will be a mother and that is terrifying!

loki your DH sounds very helpful

Thanks guys. I was at the hospital for ages and nobody was 100% sure if it was my waters or not. The mw couldn't tell, so asked the doctor to do an examination. She did the examination and was still not certain if it was my waters or not so got another doctor in. I ended up with two people peering into my foof asking me to cough and occasionally jabbing me with a swab. The consensus was they didn't really know what it was but it probably wasn't waters. I got sent home to keep an eye on things. The same thing happened two weeks ago when I went in because I had bloody gooey stuff. They decided it was probably a uti because they couldn't think of anything else. A uti that magically disappeared the next day before I had even taken any antibiotics Pregnancy isn't much of an exact science is it?
I guess we shall see if I go into labour any time soon if it was indeed my waters

Chelsea So sorry to hear you're back in hospital. At least if they're keeping an eye on you then you don't have to try and second guess every symptom! Hope you don't get too bored though, will be thinking of you!

Whisper You're not an idiot! That's exactly why I love this December group as we can all share our experiences without feeling stupid. Those of us going through this for the first time are learning as we go along and those who have done it before are often expected to know everything, even though every pregnancy is different!
None of us are experts and we're all in this together, so don't forget that

Snow I think I'll miss feeling kicks and wriggles but at the moment I'm looking forward to losing weight, wearing pretty underwear again, eating pate and chorizo and soft cheeses and enjoying a nice cold pint of cider too much to worry about missing pregnancy!

I'm feeling massively FED UP today. Lost count of how often I woke up throughout the night but I got up to go for a wee at least 6 times and struggled to get back to sleep each time thanks to heartburn, backache, sore hips, little one kicking me in the side... Basically every pregnancy-related niggle under the sun!
Finally managed to have a bit of a snooze after DP left for work but I'm still in a grumpy mood and although I'm only 35 weeks today, have decided that I have well and truly had enough of being pregnant.

Not sure whether to attempt to cheer myself up or just waddle to the shops, buy something cakey and spend the day feeling sorry for myself...
I suppose cake does both of those things though, so maybe that's the best place to start!

Morning all

Chelsea sorry to hear you are in the hospital again. But try not to stress too much, I bet by the weekend you are enjoying baby cuddles!

Whisper at least you are getting some action lol. I have told DP that come 37 weeks (which is fridaday) if baby has turned we are starting the eviction process with a bit of DTD. He looked horrified the fucker! Don't feel daft though, better to get checked out but I bet you were gutted when it wasn't waters.

I will miss being PG and feeling kicks and wiggles and prods from the baby and will miss being 'special' and the fuss and attention. I will not miss the heartburn, the aches and pains, the constant weeing, the sleepless nights due to a combination of all the above, the weird dreams and the feeling of being about to burst!

But I think you forget all the bad bits within a month or two lol. I wonder if the internet and the ability to write down and save forever to cyberworld our moans and groans will have an impact on population growth?

Got my scan later on this afternoon. Is a growth scan and they are checking whether he is still breech. Think he is (though am not sure what way up he is, think he is diaganol this morning with his head under ribcage on one side and feet on the other. So if he is at 36+3 he's unlikely to turn so should be booked in for c section.

If you had asked me at the start of this pgy if I would like a c section with a definate end day or a VBAC that could be in another 6 weeks or so if I go over I would have said a VBAC without question. Now I just want to meet my baby, have a nice christmas having baby snuggles and DP off work with no stress and a day when I know it will be over and done with.

Had a ELCS with DD and really wanted to experiance a VB. Now I really couldn't give a fuck and the thought of pushing him out as he gets bigger and bigger is starting to concern me somewhat. We'd all like a nice, easy 4 hours from start to finish, with no tearing and just gas and air VB. But the reality is you don't know what you are going to get. Whereas with a C Section you do have some certanty to it all.

Bet he has turned after all lol.

snow I think I'd miss the reassurance of having little wiggles and jabs to show that he's still happy in there.

liz I spent the night heaving myself up for constant wees and almost-cramps. Hate sleeping with the bed mat under the sheet, makes me sweat and then I think my waters have gone at 4am. I vote for waddle-cake.

chelsea get a phone charger, good headphones, piles of snacks and settle down for the long run.

loki our antenatal class said grab some towels, wash them at 90, tumble dry and stick them in a ziploc bag and sling them into the car. Then you'll be so prepared you probably won't give birth until you get to the hospital!

Being honest, I'm bricking it over these next two-three weeks. Having never been in labour before I have no idea what it feels like so I have no idea if the aches and pains I'm getting the mornings/evening are any signs of something happening. I also don't like a loss of control and knowledge that this could be happening 'whenever' is worrying.

Signed up for a nursery place today (where I live you practically sign up at conception!) ... had to give his first name as 'Baby' ...

I vote for cake-waddle itsliz

It sounds like we are all experiencing the end to our pregnancies now i say hopefully for those of us who want the end lol

Still waddling around today hoping the dtd last night does something, anything to start things off.

Still no niggles, cramps, discharge or clear-outs here, I reckon mini pistachio is in there for the long run I'm not sure I blame him either, it's cold out here! I did get breakfast in bed from DH this morning though, that was nice, although I did ask for it, it wasn't unprompted!

itsliz, we aren't supposed to eat chorizo?! I've eaten loads all the way through, oops! All in well cooked dishes though.

Snow, I think I will miss it. To be honest even though I've had a lucky, easy pregnancy I don't think I've enjoyed it as much as I thought I would, though I'll probably gain some rose tinted spectacles post birth!

I'm off to run some more errands and get some more Christmas stuff in this afternoon, I'm hoping for a relaxed waddle and at least 2 cake and coffee breaks, and not fighting through crowds with sharp elbows.

I'm not sure I'll miss being pregnant but I think I will mourn having had my last child - my reproductive years behind me- only old age ahead for me it's like an affirmation I'm still young- having young kids etc. I'm a bit scared about moving away from this phase of life!

It will miss the kicks tho (not the painful ones I've been having lately!) as like someone else said, we have the all to ourselves and it's a precious special feeling.

You know what's weird- after the birth when all your internal organs suddenly sigh with relief and settle back into their previous positions. I remember if feeling weird- a kind of dragging feeling in your torso/tum area.

Big love to you for your hospital stay Chelsea, thinking of you. Do you have any TV or DVDs you could watch?

I'm so tired, third night running with bad insomnia has made me zombie-like today but am also really happy because we finally have a finished bathroom (with flooring and everything!) and I just had a heavenly bath. Has been 3 weeks or so of plumber craziness (including leaks through ceiling) but it's finished! Yaaaaay!

Haven't finished packing hospital bag yet, have loads of errands to do and I'm 37 weeks today, but all I want to do is lie in bed. Maybe just a little nap before getting on with the rest of the day... Zzzzzzz...

I may stay dtd too @ 37 weeks (Sunday) to hopefully help get things moving. I just can't be bothered ATM. Feel sorry for DH but I just ain't interested! However in the name of childbirth before due date I'm willing to try harder!

Stay?! I mean start. Why doesn't my phone auto correct sometimes!

I'm 36 + 2 and this baby can come now! Please! I'm begging you!! I'm full of cold today I have a cough and a sore throat that feels like I'm swallowing razors. I feel like death warmed up!!if anyone wants to bring me tissues chocolate and Christmas films it would be much appreciated.
Going for a soak in the bath hope it'll make me feel abit more human.

Chorizo is fine as long as it's piping hot. Same with pepperoni :)
I don't see my mw until 3rd dec. but if I call her so you think I could ask her if I could see her before? I've got so much running through my mind about everything.

Stom call and ask. worse she can say is that she has no appointments free.

DH just called because he was worried because I was worried this morning. Well, bloody waddling to the phone doesn't help, neither does having someone impatiently asking about signs of labour. If it was up to me, she'd be out by now!

frouby i know what you mean. At the start I was against having a sweep or induction but now I know I'll be totally fine with both if it comes to it. I just want baby out on time, lovely snuggles and to enjoy Christmas. I want to be a mum already! Lol

Bohemian I must be totally high on hormones because I'm well up for giving birth. I know it will be hard work, I know it will be painful, but I honestly just can't wait I'm so excited to be a mum and to meet my LO. I've spent so much time reading about it and psyching myself up that I feel like a boxer before a big fight, just bring it on!
...what's the betting I'll be the one who totally freaks out, takes all the drugs and screams the house down when it actually comes to it!? haha!

Waddle-cake it is then!

Feeling a bit better now that I'm up and about and being a bit more productive but I'm still not past the stage of needing cake!

Pistachio I think chorizo is fine as long as it's cooked properly, as stom said. I just miss the little packs of uncooked snacking chorizo and not having to worry about how it's been cooked or prepared as part of a dish in a restaurant...!

Hey Girls!

I ended up having Baby Isla a few (two) days early. I had a horrible headache on the 19th and it just wasn't going away. My consultant agreed to do the c-section early because she wasn't interested in me developing preeclampsia again.

It was a nice birth overall and I enjoyed my drugs and the happy and un-rushed atmosphere but I completely forgot about the constipation and the wind so I doubt I'll finish having my children naturally. (We want 4, and have only managed 2 so far).

We returned home on Saturday afternoon and the rush of family was right on cue. Mother in law has taken all my good tupperware like I knew she would. I hate her 20% and like her 30%, the rest is indifferent. I need to buy really distinctive tupperware and label it in a way to make sure it NEVER LEAVES my KITCHEN!

I wish everyone well :)

Wow congratulations angry very jealous of the squishy newborn cuddles! Xx

Congratulations Angry, glad you had a nice, chilled out experience. Welcome to the world baby angry x

Aww, congratulations Angry! And what a beautiful name!
Glad to hear you had a nice straightforward birth and that you're both home safe and sound now