Due May 2014 the Maybies are IN THE DROPZONE!!

[ClearlyMoo]

All welcome if you baby is due to make an appearance in and around May 2014! We've had a few already! Congrats to all. Hang on tight everyone the next few weeks are going to roll...

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Hey everyone - I've been periodically updating my FB group post with info but I thought I'd recap on here for those who aren't over there!
After a sweep on Wednesday (at 36+4), where the consultant said I was 2-3cm dilated already and nicely stretchy, I started having mild ctx for days, in batches quite close together and at one point enough to wake me at 2:30am. After ringing the delivery suite on Saturday night, the sister said it did sound like early labour but that seeing as the ctx were in batches and not consistent I was probably a few days off proper active labour.
So DMum got me some clary sage oil, which DH plopped in my nice hot bath (emulsified in some milk to make sure it didn't just sit on the surface of the water, that worked really well) and when I got out rubbed some in olive oil on my belly. Cue bouncing on the birth ball. After about 30mins my bump tightened quite a lot, but nothing specifically contraction-y. So another batch of the usual useless bloody things happened at about 7pm last night, but never coalesced into anything productive or regular enough to go into hosp.
So this morning we did another bump rub with almost neat clary sage oil (!) which again only triggered tightenings. Then we DTD this afternoon, which triggered slightly stronger tightenings and some mild ctx, so we'll stick with clary sage oil baths, then bump rubs, then DTD! That's our routine now until Bean pops out we think.
Diabetic/obstetric clinic appt tomorrow, along with a growth scan. They'll probs do another sweep, but as it is we've only got until Monday to wait so I reckon nowt will happen before then. Just our luck! StepFiL is bringing DMiL down to stay for a fortnight or so from this Saturday (it's all groovy, she's awesome and will keep DH from annoying me so much that I kill him) and then he's sodding off (thank god) so fingers crossed Bean arrives smoothly, so she's not staying here with my folks (and our mad little dog) worrying herself silly!

Anyway! Essay post over now - oh except to say that I have the WORST bum grapes in the history of mankind. Started with a little one, pea-sized (if that), that just itched. Then lots of ctx later it was a bit sore from all the downward pressure I s'pose. Woke up this morning with TWO NEW MASSIVE ONES. I literally want to stab everything. They are so so so painful! God I always thought DH was milking it when he complained of them (not enough fibre in his diet, typical boy) but JESUS H CHRIST these hurt. Maybe he wasn't lying.

Excitedly anticipating the epidural now. A little too much. Also very much too scared to do a poo.

ouchy ouchy, sorry about the piles foo!!

hez so glad you're feeling better!

loopy very glad all was well in hosp - great news, good luck for thursday!

chip any progress? so excited for you!

wishing everyone a good nights sleep!

xx

Right. Sorry haven't updated here... Been a bit busy!

I went into hospital on Saturday to be induced. They put the propess in and said if it worked, it would start labour within 24 hours. So, 24 hours later, it hadn't worked. Then I had to have a break for 24 hours and they'd try a stronger method of induction.

So dh and I were sat on the bed chatting about what we'd do to pass the time, and I felt something trickle. I thought I imagined it, and then there was a huge gush. Waters broke by themselves! I had to run up the hospital corridor with water gushing out and dh laughing about being in the right place if he slipped in the puddles I was leaving!

Contractions started straight away. They were 3 mins apart when I was mobile, but as soon as I sat down, they slowed to 7 minutes apart. And they hurt like hell!

Three hours later, they were still pretty erratic, so I went to labour ward. I was only 3cm dilated so hadn't progressed with the contractions at all, so they put me on the drip to speed things up. I wasn't happy about this at all but they said I'd be in labour a very long time like the last time otherwise.

Well, when the drip started, I had contractions every 2 minutes and they lasted almost 2 minutes. The pain was horrendous. Far far worse than when I had ds. I barely coped. I couldn't stop screaming at times too. Again, total contrast to labour with ds when I was silent!

Gas and air was no good so the midwife gave me pethidine, which also did no good. It just made me feel out of it a bit. The pain was still as bad. I was begging for an epidural AND a c section and even a general anaesthetic! So I sat up on the bed to get the epidural administered and I felt like I had to push. The midwife examined me and she said I was only 6cm dilated so I couldn't push.

As soon as she said that, I threw myself back on the bed and pushed. It was involuntary though, I couldn't stop myself. Less than a minute after being told I was only 6cm, he was out! Everyone was pretty shocked.

I didn't tear or graze and I'm not even bruised. In fact, you wouldn't think I'd just had a baby! I didn't even have "the fear" when going to the loo.

He's such a gorgeous baby. 7lbs 13oz. And he never cries! The only time I've heard him cry was when getting his nappy changed and the water was a bit cool. He is feeding great as well, though my nipples are killing me cos his latch isn't great half the time. I'm sure we'll work it out though.

Everyone is totally besotted with him and I've never been happier! Mind you, I'm very sleep deprived and my milk hasn't come in yet! I'm expecting a hormonal breakdown imminently!

I'm off to catch up on the thread now!

Can I join the humongous piles club please? I'm not sure what's worse, pushing out a baby or doing a poo these days!

TMI KLAXON

Just done my first Piles Poo. Too scared to wipe #prayformybumhole

Evenin' all! Congrats Dobe. I'm not on the fb group so had missed your news! Lovely story!

Met my antenatal NCT chums today - babies everywhere! Just me all bumpy!

Massively uncomfortable tonight so had to lie down at 9pm. Coerced DH to come and keep me company upstairs but he fell asleep! Bless!

We will need a new thread tomorrow I think... There's still quite a lot of Nay left so I still think we need another antenatal thread, do you guys agree??!

If so I will sort out in the morning.

From an achy, wriggly rather uncomfy but definitely not in labour ClearlyMoo

From foo to moo - feeling your giant-but-still-not-in-labour pain, missy. And I say YES new thread. Hopefully I'll only be on it for a few days as a mummy-to-be! TOO EXCITED

Wow Dobe, I can't believe your birth story. Did the midwife get it wrong and you were actually more dialated?

Huge congratulations on your bubba's arrival.

Clearly, yes please to a new antenatal thread. My baby is here, but I'm sticking with the antenatal thread til all of the babies have arrived.

Hi everyone hope u all ok

Rebecca Louise rrived today 4.27pm, 8lb.3, water went 4am 3cm by 8am 9cm by 12 but after 2 hours of hard pushing she had not moved so c section Rebecca was crying before she was fully out she is beautiful pics on FB

take care every1

40+5 and seriously fed up:( been sat on antenatal ward since 8am waiting for a bed on delivery so they can break my waters. Been in on off labour for days and this morning I woke to a gush of blood so want to get things moving. However, labour suite had been full for days:(((

Feeling totally rubbish tired, fed up and just want to go home. Can't sleep and keep crying and just want my hubby here to give me a hug. God I sound like a child!! Hoping that baby is born today.

Think I x-posted dobe. What a birth story! Congratulations!!

Well done again chip

ditsy sounds awful, I'm sorry you're having to wait so long. Has your DH gone home for the night? You have every right to feel emotional!

Wheeeee well done dobe
And YAY babychip is out! to you too mummy chip xxxxxxxxxxxxxxx
ditsy oh you absolute poor thing, that sounds horrible to have had to dash in so emergency-style and then for them to not have any room at the inn sending hugs in lieu of your DH being able to give you any xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx

Congrats chip and dobedo great stories too, we have loads of variety!

ladies with piles, bloody hell, MrsF be safe in the knowledge that I've said a little prayer for your bumhole tonight!

everyone still waiting good vibes dudes x

impatiently I don't know if she got it wrong or if things progressed very very fast. I had been feeling pressure for a while but they didn't believe me on examining me and also, I was asking for them to knock me or shoot me in the face out so maybe they thought I was just talking shit!

It was very weird though. I know that they say your body can take over, but I never experienced that with ds. This time I honestly had no control. My body was pushing him out no matter what I or anyone else wanted.

Sending massive labour vibes to all those still waiting. Hope you have your babies soon!

mrsfoo I'm lighting a candle for your poor bumhole.

Congratulations mummy Chip!!! Relax and enjoy x x

Ditsy I feel for you, fingers crossed your wait will be over today and lovely newborn snuggles will be yours soon.

Dobe wow great story! Wonderful you are feeling really well, enjoy. X

Foo been there and feel your pain, another prayer coming your way. x

I've got my consultants appointment this morning. I'm nervous if they want to induce and nervous if they don't! I guess we'll find out one way or another....wish me luck x
39+5

Congrats again chip and dobe. I'm loving hearing all the birth stories!

Sorry you're having such a rough time ditsy. Hope you managed to get a bit of rest overnight and they get you transferred and in established labour pronto. Same for you MrsFoo, you must be exhausted! And sorry to hear about your bumhole!

Good luck for your appointment vikks!

Finally down on labour ward and have had first pessary. Baby decided to turn oblique while being monitored so now nil by mouth and high risk! Just hoping she wriggles round and down in the next few hours or c section for me:(

Good luck ditsy will be thinking of you xx

Good luck Ditsy. Xx

Good luck ditsy !! Fingers crosse for you, and sorry you had a crap night. Hugs...

Mrs foo you do make me laugh - not that horrendous piles are a laughing matter!! Can you use ice or something? Ouchy.

I went to a gig last night and saw loads of my friends from work. Had such a lovely night but boy am I paying for it today. Didn't get home til 1.30am after the party, and stood up far too much so am shattered this morning and my hips are killing me. Was worth it though!!

Dh is off today and we are going to the place where we got engaged for some afternoon tea this afternoon so that'll be lovely. 39+4 and no signs. Think baby still keeps turning back to back though which is a bit frustrating!

Dobe congrats again! He is so handsome. Glad you're doing well and what a birth story!!!

Hope everything goes ok, Ditsy! Stay positive, soon you'll be meeting your LO and not be pregnant any more - regardless of how that comes about. :)

Feeling a bit grumpy here this morning... Had my pineapple, curry and exercise yesterday and was rewarded with some tightenings/BH during the evening that seemed initially to be regular and getting stronger. Then they stopped and now there's nothing, no indications of any imminent labour at all. Bah!

New thread sounds good... I could still be hanging around antenatal in four weeks time!

Morning all

Ditsy...I hope things get better there and at least you are on the labour ward now. That baby of your has been turning back and forth a lot hasn't she/he!? Hope today is your day.

Dobe...great birth story and sounds like you have a happy baby too! Strange about the dilation though!!

Congrats to chips too...she's gorgeous!!

Mrs Foo....I have mega sympathy for the bum situation...I have been suffering with grape friends on and off all pregnancy. They will get worse when you give birth too (assuming vaginal birth and pushing) so have the anusol at the ready!! Saying a little prayer for all the piley bum holes out there :)

I actually managed to stay in bed lying down from 10.30 till 5.30 last night....slept for most of it too....haven't done that in months. No wee trip or hip pain. Woke up thinking today could be the day for baby lane but as the day wears on I think not.

Defo will need a new thread. I think I'm never going to have this baby!! He's been quiet these last 2 weeks or so (still regular movement but less manic) then last night I was proper beaten up! DH could see my bump moving around and actual feet sticking out...very painful. I've been telling him it's time to come out but he's already ignoring me!! Sick of the looks of sympathy and questions at the school gate. Argh.

Just heard my phone buzzing...another annoying 'anything happening' text I guess.

Love to all and warning that I will get more and more stroppy as this baby remains on the inside :(

Chops 40+2

I don't know what happened last night but I have just woken up. I didn't need the loo or have hip pain I appear to have just slept with the exception of briefly waking as my husband left... Really unusual. Not complaining though!!

Another yes to a new thread please clearly. I reckon I could be here right up until.the end of May. Feeling utterly pathetic today - nearly burst into tears when the checkout person in sainsburys looked at me sympathetically and said "not long now love".

Just seen midwife - they have a fairly hands off approach here, so no internals etc as I'm not at my due date. Blood pressure is up a bit, but not enough to concern her. She said that it sounds like all is on track. Weird thing though - after she had done the measurements/heartbeat/position check and I got off the bed, I had huge painful spasms across my belly and massive pain in my fanjo. First time that has happened! It was proper bend over and breathe pain.