Martians 2014 Thread 15: D-Day is on the horizon

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Shiny new fred.

I come to check in and thread 14 was full so did the honours. Roll up.

Sorry to disprove the theory Frankel but when I had DS he was fully engaged by 32 weeks, arrived at 40. I'd presumed that his early engagement meant he would be early but midwife at the time said there's no correlation. Am 38 weeks now with DC2 and this time I've only just fully engaged, although I know that second babies can pop in and out.

Woke up last night with pains, that have now vanished again. It's been 2 weeks of this, am so sick of pregnancy now!!!

Good luck Orange and congrats Wuxi. Both names are nice - not surprised you're finding it hard to decide. Emma is a nice name too - timeless. If only naming boys was as easy as naming girls!

Midnight - had no signs or twinges whatsoever with 1st labour. Waters broke at 38wks and she was out 6 hrs later. To say I was in shock for a few days is an understatement (thought I had a good few weeks left as everyone told me 1st babies are always late!)

Lovely names wuxi.

Scan went well, it's a big baby! I've got to go and have the diabetes test next week (boo).

Section is booked too, but my money is on the baby coming earlier. Sonographer said the head was 40 weeks!!

Congratulations wuxi
Both lovely names. Would be on my short list for a girl. Good luck deciding!

The 2/5th or 4/5th thing is confusing
I have been told I'm 2/5th and about as far as the baby will get before they come out. That was 3 weeks and 2days ago. Lots of Braxton hicks teasing but no baby yet. 39 weeks on Monday.
Any thoughts on acupuncture for bringing on labour?

Day 11 of mat leave - dropped OH into work, after he left his car there (irresponsible drunken night out), food shopping, now back on the sofa watching the curling final - come on team GB!

Just got back from presentation scan.... naughty baby is extended breech :(

Consultant appt on Tuesday morning - hoping I'm suitable for an ECV but the baby's bottom is quite far down in my pelvis so not entirely sure what that means for turning.

I'm just happy to know for sure as it's been suspected breech for so long.

baby happy and healthy though - just comfy with it's bottom at the bottom!

Also now planted on the sofa watching the curling with a cuppa - exhausted after all this to-ing and fro-ing today!

At least you can get a plan in place now mrs

I'm trying not to get impatient as I know I've still got a whole to go but I just want to meet my baby now! Looking forward to finally being on mat leave though. I've also got an antenatal visit from the health visitor. Has anyone else had one of those?

Yeah I'm a lot more chilled about it than I thought I would be. I think it was the not knowing that was stressing me out!

Any news from Commsgirl on her scan today?

Sorry meant Owlina.... but actually I just read she's having a C Section. baby brain!

Head down for me. I was really shocked because I'd convinced myself she was breech. The not knowing was really stressing me out too!

Ahhh I'm so glad for you!

Good news comms

At least you know mrs and can go from here. What are the success chances for ECV?

Hey Comms, I've just had my HV visit! All mums in this area are offered them - just a chat to confirm family/personal health/background, explain about how things work once baby's born, discuss feeding choices, etc. Was nice to meet her, actually

Can't believe so many Martian babies are here already! I'm 3 weeks off due date but would be content if Junior decided to arrive now... am pooped, full of entertaining new aches & pains. None of which are labour-related, sadly

Sending un-Mumsnet-ty hugs to all xxx.

Ps Emma's a good name

Pps Benedict or Benjamin? Or just Ben? Pretty sure we're down to a favourite name (finally)

IceNoSlice The leaflet they gave me says 4/10 however because this one is actually partially engaged in my pelvis, I'm not sure if that makes it harder/less chance of success. All will be revealed on Tuesday. I think I'm getting my head around a planned C section now and it wouldn't be the absolute end of the world like I thought it would be.

mrs I had EMCS last time and it really wasn't so bad - recovery etc was pretty straightforward and supposed to be better for elective. Best of luck that you get the outcome you want on Tuesday.

mrs I've heard lots of positive ELCS stories if that's the route you decide/need to go down.

Em Benjamin was our boy name. Also love Benedict but not as much.

Hi. Haven't posted for a while. Another Martian baby out here!! Noah Thomas was born yesterday after a nice induction and quick labour. I was induced at 38 weeks because of spd!

Congratulations lumpy! What a lovely name. Hope the SPD disappears for you now.

Ahh congrats lumpy and thanks for all the support re: ELCS. Will keep posted after Tuesday.

Em I like Ben a lot. I'd personally go for Benjamin though - or be prepared to say "No, not named after Benefict Cumberbatch" a lot!

Congratulations Lumpy!

Hm, I'd definitely say that if I wasn't actually a smidge fond of Mr Cumberbatch, Ice heheh. And blimey, Comms, that's cool! Good taste, obvs.

Evening all. Congrats Wuxi! Lovely day to be born as well :)

MrsM, have taken inspiration from you and ordered fresh new maternity outfit for coming home. Plus some new bits to finish off my hospital bag.

4 working days til Maternity leave here. Bump has dropped massively - 37 weeks. And ELCS planned for 12 March (although I think it may be sooner). Still undecided on name for pink bump, Lauren, Olivia, Alexandra still on the shortlist...

How is everyone sleeping? I'm huge now, really getting uncomfortable and heartburn is back too. Luckily cold gone. Might attempt swimming tomorrow. Have a lovely weekend all .

Oh sorry congrats lumpy too :)

Congrats lumpy! What a lovely name x