Babies due in May 2014 - Definitelies enroute to the Drop Zone....

[ClearlyMoo]

WELCOME! This thread is for ladies expecting Maybies babies in (and around) May 2014! Please come and join us.

Everyone welcome, especially if you're new to MN and are just peeking in. Pull up a pew with a (non alcoholic) or (decaf) .

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If you're new please introduce yourself and join us as we head towards the "Drop Zone" 37-42 weeks! This has been likened to the classic Top Gun

Headin' into twilight
Spreadin' out her wings tonight
She got you jumpin' off the track
And shovin' into overdrive

Highway to the Danger Drop Zone
I'll take you
Right into the Danger Drop Zone

Happy Chatting Maybies

I hope thouse not well feel better soon
and you all have good sundays

im sorry to hear so many of you having hard times with work
when i went in and told them hospital had said i need to start mat leave that day and not go in the bosses were fine, one person i worked with said we new you had been planning somthing (not sure how i could plan to leave a month early i wanted to work to the end) and one was so angrey at me she did not even say buy
So now on mat leave
spend my days trying to walk the two hours been told to do and go swimming im also trying not to keep shouting at DH i have become very neady and sensative

Bloody hell chip they were angry at you? Did she explain why? That's shocking!

No she did not say anything she been upset with me since she found out i was having a baby she is 50's never had children and hates kids and working mums and stay at home mums she feels that her hard earned money all goes on taxes to pay for my child and for me to have a year off to go on a jolly, she been spreading lies about me round the office as well, glad to see the back of her, work is her whole life she has no life and noboady i do feel a bit sorry for her

Blimey chip she doesn't sound very nice! But I am a little sympathetic in that she is maybe jealous/sad she hasn't had children... Maybe she did want them at one time? Not good to take it out on you though, it's not your fault xxx

3 weeks left at work but pt time so it's 8 actual working days!

Re. Pregnancy isn't an illness - I totally agree and have huge sympathy for those who are suffering, you are amazing heroines! BUT I get annoyed with the amount of people treating me like I'm made of glass because I'm pregnant! I can lift a bag of shopping y'know

Aww chip I feel sorry for her if it's because she's sad she never got to have children... still not fair of her to take it out on you though! She doesn't sound very nice regardless of her situation :(

moobaloo I just wish people could find a balance I can carry shopping bags but I can't tie my own shoes maybe because I'm still squeezing big huge swollen feet into my old trainers

chip how awful! She sounds like a very sad person.

Today I'm mainly feeling like I've been kicked in the fanny by a horse. Spd is fun isn't it? When my hips aren't killing me, my pubic bone feels like it's smashed to bits. I rested all day yesterday and most of the swelling in my legs etc has went down, but this pain won't go away. Do they induce at 40 wks if Spd is v bad?

I had a phone call from a midwife I've never seen before to book a home visit before the baby gets here to see if I'm ready for the baby. Is this weird? I've already had a health visitor visit!

I think you are all right she is jealouse so i do try not to let it bother me

Moomin i know how you feel i only wear slip on shoes, i hate putting on sockes and if something falls on the floor it just makes you want to cry

dobe that does not sound nice, i do hope you are feeling a bit better soon

Hi All. Sorry I'm pants at posting but read everyday.

Dobe I nearly spat my tea everywhere laughing re. Kicked by a horse!!! It does sound horrible though I really feel for those of you suffering.
Add me to the started MAT leave list. Although running around after DS doesn't feel like it!

Moo I feel a bit like my family are wrapping me in cotton wool, I'm trying not to be too hard on them but it does grate sometime.

I've been trying to focus on my hypnobirthing, I really enjoyed my first class. I was the only second time mum there, they kept asking me about my first birth and I didn't want to say too much because we are supposed to be removing the 'fear' of childbirth. I hope it works, I do not want a repeat of last time. Has anyone used hypnobirthing for a previous birth?

Enjoy your Sunday all x x

Sorry so many are fed up and not getting much support/sympathy.

I feel like I am getting there - made massive progress on the house in the last couple of weeks, including getting the final bit of furniture in the nursery. Need to get a few more bits for the hospital bag, then pack it.

Just have to decide what size vests/sleepsuits to get for the first few days. DH will be doing a run to Sainsbury's (gorgeous baby girl clothes there at the mo) once she is here and we know size, but figure we still need SOMETHING to put her in! What is everyone doing size wise?

I have one day of leave left then back to work on Tuesday. I have 12 x 12 hour shifts to get through then I am on maternity leave. Slightly dreading going back - I seem to be getting more tired and sleeping is fast becoming an issue. I'm currently 34+1, and the plan is to work my last shift when I am 37+1.

To those who were asking - my mum does not appear to have any particular reason for thinking the I won't go full term, apart from the fact that the head has been engaged since about 32 weeks! She also reckons I won't get much bigger - again no idea why!

On labour ward yet again... Possible pre eclampsia :( high BP and protein in my wee. Waiting for bloods :(

I'm glad to hear your placenta has moved pickle

It's impossible to know about sizing isn't it kally - I've bought some newborn and 0-3 months stuff and if the baby is any smaller than the 7.5lbs that seems to be the size newborn is intended for DH will have to run to the shops quickly! Sainsbury's does have lovely stuff just now, so does Tesco.

I hope you're ok Moomin.

I appear to be loaded with the cold, so that's nice. I'm even finding it tiring to type this message I am only 32+3, no idea how I would have coped if I hadn't been forced to give up work early.

Moomin!! Just
Get that babysit now!!!

moomin fingers crossed for you! Keep us updated!

I have only bought 0-3 month stuff and a couple of tesco "up to one month" suits. Ds was 8lbs 7oz at birth so I figure this baby will be at least that. Of course if he comes earlier than ds did I'll need smaller. Maybe I should get a couple of newborn size. Should I?

Oh no Moomin! Fingers crossed it isn't pre-eclampsia!
Keep your chin up! x

moomin hope its not, poor you thinking of you, at least your in the best place and they will look after you

Not pre eclampsia but they're keeping me in, sending consultant to see me tomorrow to discuss getting baby out :(

Hope you manage to get some rest Moomin, you're in the best place. Keep us posted when you can x

Your baby will just be fine moomin x

Rest up moomin. Hopefully this means baby very soon xx

aw moomin being in hospital sucks as dose worrying about our little ones. hope everything turns out ok. sending lots of love x

Moomin my darling don't fret or worry. You're in pain and there's something not 100% right if you're swelling and having high BP, so if they do want to get baby out ASAP then it's the best thing for both of you. I've just about got used to the fact that our Bean is coming early, not because I've done anything wrong or let Bean down but because there is something beyond my control that is dictating how and when we get to meet him/her.
What's happening to you is beyond your control and is absolutely nothing to be upset about! Your little one is basically fully baked now innit? You're 37wks or so am I right? So MiniMoom is in as good a position as he/she can be!

No worrying unless the doctors tell you to. That's a MN order

Lots of hugs and love

Big hugs moomin, you're in the best place. Keep us posted.

Sorry to those having a crappy time with work people etc. Just remind yourself you have far more exciting things going on in your life to worry about them!

Re clothes sizes, we had bought quite a few things in newborn size (mostly Mothercare, and I think their newborn stuff goes up to 11lb) and got a few things in 0-3 in case the baby was big. Now we know about the baby being so small we've been out today and bought some things in tiny baby (Mothercare again, so they still say up to 7.5lbs so may still be too big). I figure buying all these tiny clothes might envoke Sod's Law and mean that we end up with a giant overdue baby, but at the moment I feel like I'd be happy with that. Keep having panic moments about baby being ok and the fact that I don't feel ready yet!

OH has just gone home :( they just did my BP and it was fine so guessing tomorrow will be a case of its fine, we'll induce you at 40 weeks as planned.

I'm torn between thinking thank god, I don't have any Tiny Baby babygros, and wanting to cry because I want this baby out, my nerves are shot to bits, I feel awful, im already having sleepless nights! I just want the baby out now :(

I would like to think if you have ongoing issues with bp and stuff they will monitor you more closely and give you a more realistic induction!

Babies born at a less gestation than we are now thrive so try not to worry!!

Final hospital bag packed! Eta 8 days!!

(Hugs) Moomin - tomorrow is a new day. Hopefully once you know what they're planning re induction it'll be much easier to deal with than not knowing. If they want to induce this week you can send dp for a few tiny baby babygros, he or she probably won't be too tiny for too long, I just googled and the average baby is 6.5 lbs at 37 weeks, only 1lb short of average newborn weight!

I think as soon as you know a date it'll be a huge relief for you

Xxx