Jan 2014 THREAD 14 -- This will be the lucky one!

[TobyLerone]

We got Thread 13 out of the way without too many mishaps. Phew!

Now it's time to sit on our arses eating entire Chocolate Oranges really get to work on getting some more of these babies out.

another eeek Monday! Ooooh do you have Christmas baby outfits? Or will BabyAnother need to stay in for a few days?

frizz have you spoken to mws? Sounds like no fun, you poor duck.

sultana they were out of stollen/stollen bites but I got a pressie for the one year old who's coming over tomorrow (with his parents ) which made me happy. The gales and driving rain at the bus stop (where I sat for 20 mins waiting to come home) made me less happy, but I am stocked up on cheap milky ways, mars bars, amaretto (OBVS not for me ), hams, and marzipan based products. And lebkuchen.

Now to bake a cake for tomorrow. Might have a little snooze first...

Congrats Extra.

Good luck Felix and Another! More births to come before the year is out.

Wooh! Yay! Congratulations extra!

Today I am finally putting my hands up and admitting I think I have hit the fed up and tired stage. Just gotta get through Christmas, but will be grateful to have baby as soon as!

So need lots of distractions, like Christmas and action on this thread!

Good luck for Monday another!

I've been hit with a burst of energy. Sorted the baby's room, my room, and decided to wash the car seat, well, the material bits. So they are in the wash.

feeling really heavy today! Went to the toilet and there is drops of red blood. Am trying to make the baby move but I'm pretty sure he's fine. Drops of red blood can mean labour is on it's way.

the baby has just shoved his bum in my ribs, so he's fine!

frying I think at my antenatal class they said to call up if there's red blood (that isn't your show)?

Right. Will call them then. I just don't want to look stupid again, I've put a pad on and will see if it catches anything. 'cos they always ask that!

Yeah that's a good idea. You won't look stupid at all. All they keep saying is they'd rather you called. Best to check. Exciting that it might be soon for you though :)

They called and said it sounds normal, I'm having mild tightenings and they said to call back in an hour for further advice. As it's not a lot of blood, apparently it could be the cervix moving which normally happens on engagement with your first, but as it's my second it happens during labour

frying how much blood is a few drops (5p size, 50p size etc) and was it bright red? A few drops can go a long way in the toilet, but if you get more please call your maternity helpline to get advice.

It was drops on the tissue, literally like i had a papercut and dabbed it.

still, just been to the loo and saw bloody snot. So my mucus plug. Not attractive.

frying oooh, maybe YOU'RE NEXT!!

tooth sounds like it's time for a cup of tea and a sit down for you.

Just repacked my hospital bag, took some stuff out, i had packed for three days incase i stay in again, but dh can just come back.

my house is so tidy right now! No full on contractions, niggling back/bump pain tho.

Aah cross post, hope it is your cervix shifting and labour kicking off. Must be the full moon, first extra now you frying. :)

Woo woo, lots of action from you busy ladies! Hope all goes well frying.

I think my bump has dropped today... I seem to be able to breathe and have a bit of a gap between boobs and top of bump. I think this is why the baby has moved from its usual position too. No other symptoms though!

humpty glad it wasn't a totally wasted trip!

frying yay! Things sound very positive! How exciting!

Wow you have all been busy today!!

Congratulations extra lovely name (we've chosen that as a middle name). Hope you managed to get home.

Frying that sounds promising. How was your midwife able to tell the baby was fully cooked by the way?

Frizz hope the Bh stop or labour starts if you want it to.

Felix fx the contractions start.

Toby I had similar movement worries this morning but luckily she has been very active for the rest of the day.

Can't remember anything else sorry to everyone I've missed- far too much chatter today!

I spent a ridiculous amount of money today. Dh and I bought ourselves a new laptop and tablet. Feels utterly extravagant but we very rarely treat ourselves (and using the baby coming as an excuse!). Finished my xmas shopping and tidied more of the house, but think I overdid it as feeling out of sorts now. Still, Dh is in the kitchen cooking us our xmas dinner so have that to look forward to . And I finally packed my hospital bags! Yay!

Can someone explain this LOA/ROA stuff please? Is one better for birth than other?

Sounds like some of you are getting close. I've got no symptoms so just waiting for my induction in 9 days.

Apparently it feels fully cooked, a good size for my dates.

nothing more, no more blood from what i can see. No niggles or anything. So just going on with life.

tarka look up spinningbabies.com and it has all you need to know.

Think the layer of fat extra padding I have provided my baby with means I can't feel as well as I should but occasionally I can tell which way she is!

Oooo frying sounds exciting.

Def think mine are just false labour. No progress with anything, but have managed to move my massive pillow downstairs and kick everyone off the sofa so i can at least be with people.

Dh is playing lego with my nephew and is being awesome. He is gonna be such a good dad.

I kinda get all the ROA and LOA stuff. Not sure how i can tell if baby is the right way though without seeing the midwife. What if baby arrives before the next appointment? Do they double check when you get to hospital to make sure baby hasn't moved the wrong way round?

They usually get themselves into the optimum position anyway. I can't remember what side that is, and whether it's my right/left or the midwife's.

Ooh relieved you are not in labour frizz! We are both due on the 10th so your possibly imminent birthing had me repacking the hospital bags and moving them into the hall!
Congratulations extra, lovely name and what a good size! Blummin eck
Its all hotting up now...hope felix is getting to the fun bit and close to meeting baby!
I've been making mince pies which floored me. Jesus my energy level is so low. Espec when I can't be arsed to cook/eat properly. Got dh putting dinner together so I can get some energy to make the last mince pies. My gawd!

Well, i think its all over for now. Bed soon i think, belly is hard so it'll be uncomfy

Wow just popped on to see how felix was getting on and glad all is well there and hopefully we'll get some news soon.
Lovely to see surprise that you've had your baby extra congratulations what an amazing weight!!! How many weeks were you again? Beautiful name too. So pretty. Hope you are both doing well.
Thanks to all with kind words and virtual hugs for me. I've had a better day than yesterday so keep your fingers crossed for me that I'm improving slightly. Kids have been hyper today but pretty good on the whole. We've had a pj day so I've had plenty of time to rest. Must get them out house 2moro though. My head will be done in by xmas.

Glad to hear, loulou :)

I hear you, juliet. KNACKERED!