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September 2014- will there be any babies yet??

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ilovemonstersInc · 25/07/2014 11:20

Last thread nearly full.

Will we get to meet any of these babies soon?

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KatharineClover · 18/08/2014 14:00

My sister tried to visit while I was still being stitched up! Thankfully they didn't let her in (or even tell me), I had no visitors that day as I stayed in the delivery suite for 7 hours after DS was born before being moved to postnatal late evening. Not sure what she was thinking, as she's a nurse too so must be aware that I might not be instantly available to visitors! I had visitors in hospital, and the day after we got home - my dad and sister didn't even leave the room (my bedroom!) when the midwife visited me - this time I will tell them to give me some privacy, but I was pretty out of it at the time.

DS has gone to the park with nanny and grandad - he has been lovely all morning and we went to a breastfeeding support group / play group, but when we left he had a mega tantrum and was scratching and pinching me as I buckled his car seat :( and then he cried all the way home, he's been like this all through the holidays (he is 3) whenever we leave somewhere (or I ask him to come with me to the toilet), but only to me, I wonder if he is missing preschool but wish I knew how to handle it better :( I don't shout, I ask him to tell me what is wrong, offer cuddles, give a countdown when we are leaving somewhere etc. He's also doing the same to me at bath time, it's clearly frustration /strength of emotion that he can't handle, but I'm not sure how to help him, maybe he is aware the baby will be here soon. Going to make the most of my little break by doing some chores!

Baby seems wedged under my ribs on the right hand side so I have pain at the front and pain in my back - my 2 boys are hurting me inside and out!

Good luck ilove and tea hope things start moving along soon x

Teabiscuits · 18/08/2014 14:04

holls, don't worry, I'm also relieved to have MIL around! But we have a very good relationship, I'm sure I'd feel differently if things were tense. Maybe you should ring midwife to see what she meant.

So they aren't bothering to give me the pessary as this is number 4, I had the first lot of gel at 12 and they will examine me again at 6. Feeling very crampy, and when I walk around now it feels like baby is pushing down. No real contractions yet...

EllaBella220 · 18/08/2014 14:36

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whiteblossom · 18/08/2014 16:51

OMG I need to get this baby out. Ive had enough. [foot stamp emotion]

polkadotdelight · 18/08/2014 17:09

whiteblossom Im not as far along as you but I know how you feel!

TheOnlySeven · 18/08/2014 18:00

Me too.

I'd had DS and DD2 by now. DD1 was born at 11.15 tomorrow night but waters broke early in the morning, so technically after 6am tomorrow will be the most pregnant I've ever been without any signs of labour.

Is backache an early sign of labour btw? Didn't have it during early labour with the others, but it hasn't been hurting all pregnancy and is killing me today.

lucidlady · 18/08/2014 18:33

theonly yes it can be - can also be an indicator that your baby is lying with their back to your spine. Have you had the position checked recently? Hope it settles for you soon!

DearDinah · 18/08/2014 18:52

I'm feeling so low today. Has anyone had experience of their OH's priorities changing after the baby has arrived? Mine is obsessed with the gym, I found a message today to his PT that working out is the only thing he's interested in & he hopes it will only be a few weeks after the baby is here he can get back to his intense routine. He spends so much money on it, hadn't affected me too much, but now I'll be on SMP, I'm going to be really struggling for money. I can see I'll have to go cap in hand to him every month for money & doubt he's going to have much left over from gym fees/food consumption/supplements. He gets narky when I bring the subject up. I just don't know if he's going to change his lifestyle when LO is here.

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Acorncat · 18/08/2014 19:24

I seem to be in the minority that I don't want being pregnant to end quickly! I love having my bump and I'll actually miss it I think. 37w now and time is flying by way too fast. I don't have any niggles apart from heartburn which makes a big difference I imagine. I just feel a bit sad that it's coming to an end and in complete denial that I may well have a live baby at the end of it

Topsyloulou · 18/08/2014 19:27

How are all the inductions going ladies? Hope there is plenty of dilation going on.

Dinah sorry to hear you're feeling low. My DP is another gym obsessive & probably goes 5 times a week. We had a conversation about how that needs to change early on & he has now got all his weights in the garage so he can be at home more. He can even have the baby monitor out there with him so I can get some sleep or when I'm up to it I can go to the gym. It wasn't an easy conversation but was so relieved when we'd had it. Do you think your DH would be open to something like that?

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AlwaysandForever09 · 18/08/2014 19:43

Anyone else suffering really and with SPD/pelvic girdle pain? Mines so severe, that I've just cried my eyes out with the pain cause I couldn't get down from DS's bed :( DH doesn't really give me any sympathy either, so just feeling really crap atm :( on the plus side though enjoyed a day with DS just him and me, we went swimming and to the park and have played with lots of toys today too, making the most of our time together before baby arrives!

How's everyone doing ? ilove how are you? Any updates?
and to anyone else who's being induced/in labour good luck!!

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DearDinah · 18/08/2014 20:14

Thanks topsy & ella I'm possibly just being very hormonal but I don't think he's prepared for how difficult it's going to be to have time to do anything! I suppose the proof will be in the pudding. He's come home from work & gone straight out again. At least I'll have the baby to talk to soon :(

CumbrianExile · 18/08/2014 20:34

Haha Ella, lady gas sounds much better than farting Grin

Teabiscuits · 18/08/2014 20:43

Thank you Ella, just gave me a much needed smile!

They broke my waters just after 6. Now really getting into the contractions. Knocked myself out on the gas and air while they did waters but managed without since.

Actually going ok for now...

polkadotdelight · 18/08/2014 21:04

Good luck teabiscuits!

bugoven · 18/08/2014 21:28

Baby Boy Bug born today at 12.55pm by emergency c section. 6lb 6oz and absolutely gorgeous =) x

Topsyloulou · 18/08/2014 21:39

Congratulations bug. Hope you and baby bug are doing well. Let us know when you've picked a name.

polkadotdelight · 18/08/2014 21:42

Oooooooh congratulations bug

lilone1234 · 18/08/2014 21:43

Dinah I think his way of thinking probably will change - I think it's very hard for men to fathom the change there is going to be, when it is even a struggle for the mothers to be to forsee the changes when we are carrying the wriggling baby and have already had to make changes to our lives! Hopefully his priorities will shift to where they need to be when the little one arrives!

Ella Hope you've not got too much lady wind! Grin

lilone1234 · 18/08/2014 21:46

Congratulations bug! Wishing you both all the best!

holls2000 · 18/08/2014 21:54

Congratulations bug. Cuddles to the buglet :-)

Dinah it took seeing lots of newborns at a wedding this weekend to make my DH realise that change was afoot.