October 2014 - Thread 14 They`ve started arriving!

[gunwalloe]

Arrivals

Fedupofrainydays Baby Boy Rory 16th September
Slidein Baby boy Alexander 15th September
Troubleandfyfe Baby Girl Lumen born 31st August 8lb 5oz
Vicky123uk Baby girl Edith born sleeping

Boys 2 Girls 2

Overdue

None (for ages)

Week beginning 15th September

ExcitedCJ DC2 (boy) EDD 18th October CS booked 18th Sept

Week beginning 22nd September

Gunwalloe DC5 (girl) EDD 30th Sept C-section booked on 23rd
CaptainMcgraw DC2 (boy) EDD 30th Sept C-section booked on 23rd
Takingchances DC1 (girl) EDD 26th Sep by c-section
Kirstipops DC1 (unknown) EDD 27th September
Mrsbadcrumble74 DC2 (boy) EDD 28th September
MundayCakes85 DC1 (unknown) EDD 28th September
ohthegoats DC1 (unknown) EDD 28th September

Week beginning 29th September

hefner DC2 (boy) EDD 29th September
mrsb87 dc1 EDD 29th September
Pinkfizzsparkles DC3 (girl) EDD 30th September
Annoyedbyalfiebear DC2 (girl) EDD 9th oct c-s booked 2nd oct
Bumpbangbump DC2 (girl) EDD 2nd October
Clops2000 DC1 (boy) EDD 2nd October - homebirth (fingers crossed!)
Porcito DC1 (girl) EDD 3rd October (C-section before then likely)
Badgerinbury DC1 (girl) EDD 4th October
Georgebythesea DC1 (boy) EDD 4th October

Week beginning 6th October

CellyD DC2 (unknown) October 6th
Queensanti3 DC2 (unknown) October 6th
Flipfantasia DC3 (unknown) edd 7 October
Cabster DC2 (boy) EDD 8 October
Londonjen DC1 (unknown) EDD 8th October
SummerDreams13 DC1 (unknown - even to us!) EDD 9th Oct
Ldt87 DC3 (boy) EDD 9th October
HazzaB89 DC1 (unknown) EDD 9th October
Binkybunny DC1 (girl) EDD 10th October
Fatpony DC1 (boy) EDD 16 October, c-section booked 10 October
Fedupofrainydays, DC2, (unknown), EDD 10 October
Yellowwellies DC2 (unknown) EDD 25th Oct CS/Induction 11th Oct
Me23 DC3 (girl) EDD 11th October
Bumpforme2014 DC1 (girl) EDD 11th October
Sweetpeapods DC2 (boy) edd 11th Oct.
Kittyvet DC1 (unknown) EDD 12th October
Madamweasel DC2 (girl) EDD 12th October

Week beginning 13th October

Pregnantagain7 DC4 (unknown) EDD 13th October
JellyBeans (team yellow) EDD 13th October, home birth
Mum2kiss dc2 edd 13th October
Happytimes31 DC1, surprise! EDD 15th October
Clairemiss79 DC4 girl EDD 15th October
Mamami DC1 (girl) EDD 15th of October
Mrsandpuppythedog DC1 (team green?) EDD 16th October
Grannyapple DC3 (boy) EDD 16th October
PunkyBubba DC2 (boy) EDD 16th October
Shirehobbit DC2 (unknown) EDD 17th October

Week beginning 20th October

Loulou888 DC3 (unknown) EDD 20th October
Pusscous (girl) edd 20 October
FrauEnglischLehrerinDC2 (boy) EDD 22nd October
BingoBango85 DC1 (unknown) EDD 23rd October
STIGZ dc2 (girl) EDD 23 october (likely c/section)
FatFlashingLazer DC1 (surprise) EDD 23rd October
Magichandles DC3 (girl) EDD 24th October (likely to be induced 10/11 Oct)
Weeonion DC2 (secret) EDD 25th Oct
Pinkie2103 DC2 (unknown) EDD 26th October (HBAC)

Week beginning 27th October

Lily31 DC1 (unknown) EDD 27th October
Lulu298 DC1 (surprise) EDD 27 October
Missus2ndwife DC1 Edd 28th October
Bumpandbaby2014 DC1 (unknown) EDD 29th October

Congrats mrscaptain

I thought I was doing ok with the nerves but just spent the morning being sick god I hate it can't even remember the last time I puked. I hope it was nerves and not a bug I couldn't handle them postponing my CS

I only ordered a tens machine on Saturday after Friday's scare, won't be here until tomorrow. On Saturday that seemed an age away... but feel alright now.

gun - it's a means to a lovely end, think positive!

Congratulations, MrsC! Positive birth stories are very welcome .

fedup I hope Rory gets better asap and you can take him home again soon.

I didn't check the thread yesterday and it's so hard to keep up. Re nighttime sharing parenting I'm sort of having the opposite argument with dh - I'd rather we slept in different rooms, since I think he'd be more use to me well-rested. Plus his job has a higher potential for inadvertently killing people than most and involves occasionally having to go into work in the middle of the night. So tbh, part of me sees him wanting to suffer the baby-related sleep deprivation as him being a martyr (which is probably ridiculously unfair and he was extremely supportive last time round). But mostly I'm just hoping that dc2 is a better sleeper than his sister!

I had a go of the tens machine when it arrived to get used to the sensation, I think it could be quite addictive, maybe my juvenile years of playing Operation did it haha. Each time you go up a strength it's not the most pleasant feeling but I couldn't believe how quickly I got used to it after that.
Gun hopefully just a wee blip, I always get a dicky tum when I'm excited about something, from an upcoming holiday to even just a party, my mum is less "lucky" and gets migraines - maybe it's a stomach migraine you're having. Get as much R&R as you can

I think he'd be more use to me well-rested

Yerp frau, I have similar feelings tbh. Obviously we'll just see how it goes, but I'm trying to avoid resentment issues building up. At some point it has to be my turn.

Yay, another baby. Congratulations mrsc! Enjoy your little bundle.

Congrats MrsC glad you had a much more positive labour this time. Just goes to show not all labours are the same.

gun I've also been lurking and generally feeling rubbish. Upset stomach, cramps and back pain. In fact feels very similar to start of labour last time but I think it's just nerves. Thinking of you! What time's your pre-op? Mine's 1.30pm.

Congrats mrscaptain!

Not lurking, puking...

Congrats MrsC! Great birth story and so pleased you had a lovely experience.

There will be no one left on this thread by the time my boy arrives - although having chat with consultant at 38 weeks re induction vs health.

Must order Tens machine today.

Congratulations mrsc lovely birth story!

Has anyone bought a second hand Tens machine? Our mw suggested doing so as it can work out cheaper than hiring.

Congratulations mrscaptain what a wonderful birth story

I hired mine from here www.mama-tens.info , mainly as it would mean any faults with the machine or any pads needing replaced etc could be handled by the company. Plus it's an easy return service, i paid £30 for up to 6 weeks, good option for a lazy cow like me, I reckoned that if I bought my own I'd prob never bother selling it on again!

binky I bought a second hand tens (a Femme tens) from eBay when I was pregnant with dd, and got new pads from amazon. It was about the same price as hiring, but worked out cheaper as I can reuse it this time and then hopefully resell.

I haven't got round to ordering one yet, so hopefully I can either hire/ buy one seeing as there seems to be a bit of a baby boom! Dsis is starting a family soon so thought I could sell on to her if I bought, but as kirsti says at least if anything's wrong it can go back. Wish I was able to make simple decisions again, pregnancy seems to have taken that ability away from me!

Congratulations MrsCaptain! Thanks for sharing your story I long for something similarly smooth!

Lulu I read on here that hip ache can be your bum needing a good stretch -wish I could remember who to credit that to as it reminded me of my pilates teacher saying the bum gets tight in pregnancy and showing us a good stretch. Basically sit on floor, hands behind you, knees bent, put one foot across the other knee and bring knee bit closer towards you. Should feel stretch in your bum. It's a standard exercise not a pregnancy one so you might find better explanation from googling if that made no sense!! My hip hurts in bed at the pressure point of the side I lie on. It used to fade when I rolled over but now still hurts and I have to rub it. The stretching helps though. When I remember to do it.

Also, I am taking a wheelie suitcase. One that only just meets hand luggage limits. Then a bag with extra maternity pads/nappies in case the tiny amount in suitcase isn't enough will be in the boot of the car. Plus sep shoulder bag for snacks/hosp notes.

I bought a second hand TENS from a local FB page for £5 so just needed new batteries and pads - hopefully that and the natal hypnotherapy (I also bought the labour companion to listen to during labour) will help before I get into the pool

Had friends staying all weekend and have more staying this weekend which is all rather exhausting but at least it takes my mind off things and provides more entertainment for DS. Unfortunately he seems to be developing a cold so I'm dosing him up with vitamins and probiotics and hoping to knock it on the head ASAP

Congrats MrsCaptain

Aww thank you all.

I bought the Elle plus from mothercare. It has a postnatal pain mode and a pelvic floor stimulator (which I need because of the previous forceps) so expensive but mutlifunctional. I used it right from the beginning and ramped it up whenever I thought, "is this really working?". I still didn't get through the full range of options so I wouldn't feel like you need to put off any strength settings. I liked it quite high, almost painful during the contractions as it was something else, something manageable, to focus on.

The hypnotherapy I did was "natal hypnotherapy" by Maggie Howell which I listened to all day during the latent period. I also had my DH repeating key phrases e.g. 3 2 1 relax.

The other thing that I think made a big difference was his position. He was pretty much in the ideal alignment. I really dreaded another back-to-back baby and as I had a big anterior placenta it seemed likely. I read through the spinning babies website and have been exercising the baby into position over the past few weeks and repeated some of the key positioning and engagement exercises during my more conscious periods of labour. And I absolutely refused to go on my back. Delivered him lying on my left side, DH holding my leg.

Still feeling great, can't believe it after ds1 when I was sobbing and feeling like I was dying. This time I had a shower about an hour after he was born, and stood there feeling fine, and feel all fresh and clean and quite excitable! I've even had a wee (bit prickly, will get some salty water next time) and passed a few trumps. Won't be poo-ing for a while as vacated my bowels in early labour but bottom not too sore! Sorry if TMI!

I was close to requesting a section for a second delivery, the first was so difficult. Still stunned it could be so different.

I've just ordered a Tens Machine from here www.tens.co.uk/ - which includes return postage. Seemed reasonable.

That looks good missus think I'll be ordering one of those!

Had mw today as didn't see her last week at 36 weeks (am 37+2 now) everything looking good. Baby head is 1/5th in pelvis. So mw happy to do sweep next week if I'm fed up. I doubt I will go for it haven't needed sweeps before. Will be having more sex this week though get those prostaglandins released (I'm so romantic) lol I'm sure OH won't mind he had been rather deprived lately.

Forgot to say before I would recommend a hand held fan for your hospital bags birthing rooms are so hot mw said lately they have been really bad so worth investing in one. Why is it so hot still?

It's my OH 30th next week! He may be sharing his bday with his daughter! Actually it would be good if baby came then as his mum will be here so childcare for other 2 sorted. She lives 3 hours away so can't exactly nip down when I labour.

Congrats MrsC! And what an inspirational story, I shall remember it when it all kicks off for me :)

Congratulations mrscaptain thanks for the info! I also had forceps first time round and my mw keeps telling me 2nd births are often more straightforward but I can't quite bring myself to hope that's true. I really want this one to go well so your story helps. Good luck with baby at home

I find just the waiting room area at my hosp is sweltering so i definitely need a fan! I've got a great fan that also works as a water mister thing, it's reasonably powerful as well, got it for a fiver off EBay. Here's a link if anyone fancies it -pages.ebay.com/link/?nav=item.view&id=400765099344&alt=web