October 2014 - thread 16 - newborn squishes and some impatient mums-to-be

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I'm still here! Due today & bog all sign of baby making an appearance! Edd is misleading; they should give you an estimated delivery window!

I'm still here too. My due date is also today. Nothing much happening either. Had midwife yesterday and we booked a sweep for 2nd Nov if nothing happens before. They apparently don't do it before you're 10 days over and then will want to induce if nothing happens after 48hrs. Fingers crossed something happens before then!

Congrats puss &flip!

Still here...41wks today & not much happening.. Had 2nd sweep yesterday...was mw who delivered DD last July so was nice to see her again...she recognised us straight away. Anyway, she told me baby was back to back (ceph acynclitic apparently...never heard of it). So I've been told to do lots of ball bouncing, hugging dining chairs, on all 4's etc...but sweep wasn't as uncomfortable as sundays but bishops score went from 8 to 4

Plan for today is to get rid of some stains on the cream carpet in the lounge...worked last time to get things going so hoping it'll work this time!

If all else fails...induction has been booked for Tuesday...end game in sight at least tho would mean cheerio to my last birth which I was hoping for a home birth..

I'm 9 days overdue now. Off for a sweep in an hour. Not looking forward to it one bit. My baby was back to back last week so hopefully she's moved now. I've been doing all the right things. Induction on Sunday if sweep doesn't work. Upset as I'll lose my planned birth too but as you say, at least the end is in sight. Or just the beginning I suppose...:)

Fingers crossed for all of you. Good to know there's a few of us still around

I'm still here too! 3 days overdue and it's ds 3rd birthday tomorrow.....(must keep legs crossed until Saturday)

Keep getting dull period type aches and pains but never amounts to anything

Hey everyone! Congratulations Pusscous, hope you're all ok?

Hi LuLu, I think we have the same due date and my nickname is LuLu...

I'm still here... Today is my EDD by LMP but Monday is my EDD by scan so I'm going by Monday. I am taking Missus's advice and talking to the baby. It's a strange thing though. Being a FTM, I really want my baby to arrive, but I am also quite anxious about the birth and being a mum, so I'm not sure I'm convincing baby! I say "hello baby, it's time to come out now, we'll make sure it's nice and cosy for you out in the real world". In my head I'm thinking "ok, I could stay pregnant for a bit longer, you can stay there, I'm a bit scared".

I've had those dull aches for three days DGLB... just constant and nothing significant.

I'm doing some JuJu Sundin cramming as it arrived in the post yesterday and heading out for a walk now. Oh, and also going to attempt some last minute perineal massage. I can't really reach, but will try... even just to convince myself I gave it a go.

Stay positive people, I agree an estimated window is the best way of thinking about it! I think my bubba is back to back too... I've given up sitting on the sofa and sit on a chair now, need to get on my hand's and knees too.

Hmm think my waters are trickling....waiting on mw calling me back..

Back from sweep. Not at all traumatic as I was led to believe. Was fine. I'm 1cm dilated and head is fully engaged. Fingers crossed for some proper movement soon.

I've had the period pain aches too in the last week or so and increased Braxton hicks.

Lily, I'm a FTM too. Feel the same as you but trying to remember that women far more fragile and less prepared than me have done it so we'll be fine. Good luck.

Oooo, good luck granny. Fingers crossed, that sounds promising.

Pebble, you're so right. I hadn't really thought about that, but it's very true. Glad the sweep wasn't too bad, hopefully it will help to progress things for you.

Just wanted to say hello to those still waiting. Good luck, it won't be too long. Fingers crossed.

Congrats Pusscous!! It's the best feeling.

Aah Lily so pleased you're talking to your baby and letting them know you're waiting to meet them. I too am a FTM and older than most. I had a lot of anxiety throughout my pregnancy about whether I could be a mom and I even had a conversation with a support worker in the hospital too. It's completely natural to feel this way.

What I can share having a 4 day older bubba is this: the birth is irrelevant to how much love I feel for my baby boy. I don't know where this loves come from, or why everything I do is natural (or why I panicked) but it is. You will be absolutely fine Lily. The best is still to come

xx

Thanks for the kind words of encouragement missus. I have just had another chat with little one

This cramping feels like it could go on forever...! How long are these constant period type pains supposed to last?

Hi ladies, sorry I've been absent from the thread! I feel a bit rubbish deserting you ladies in waiting but truth is I'm just about keeping up with FB, will be glad when we're all on one thread again! Meantime, here is a pic of cheeky Heidi, if it could talk I'm sure the photo would be having firm words with your little ones holding out on you!

I'm still keeping an eye on you ladies and thinking positive thoughts!
Etta is 11 days old and can't believe how quickly the time's gone by. Don't want DH to go back to work next week, it's been a wonderful 2 weeks just the 3 of us and lots of family visitors

Lovely picture kirsti!

I'm looking forward to being the 3 of us munday - have to keep focused on that.

Kirsti she is such a cutey! Can't wait to be able to share the newborn experience.

Lily your mention of reading the Juju book makes me think I should probably have a little refresher read.

I bought a Tens machine in the end after all the positives about them on here. Hopefully it will help when the time comes.

Ah kirstipops Heidi is sooo cute!

lily31 it's nice to have a due date buddy. I wonder who will be first - eek! I'm a FTM too and still not completely ready!

My period type cramps started on the Monday. I had a massage on Thursday followed by reflexology on Friday where she said 'you're good to go'

I was induced as my amnio was low on Friday evening with bubba arriving very quickly on Saturday.

I think the cramping can vary - but it's all positive as it means the body is getting ready

Morning! Been up since 5am with not being able to sleep = grrr. Got some arnica tablets yesterday. Is anyone else taking it? Might ask when to take, how many etc on the post-natal thread too.

Morning Lulu...snap! Awake since 5am here too. I'm not taking arnica tablets. I hadn't heard about taking them in pregnancy. Is it to help with the healing process?

Well I'm not getting my hopes up but I think I'm getting contractions. My baby is back to back so most of the pain is in my lower back. Every 10-15 mins or so at the moment.

Are hot water bottles ok to use at this point?

pebble I was told anything to ease the pain, I was b2b too and the hot water bottle on my lower back was amazing! Good luck and hope this is it for you!

Not had chance to catch up on the thread but thinking of all you other ladies still waiting and fx it's not too long for you all.

I think so pebble - see top of page 8 in this pdf www.uhbristol.nhs.uk/media/1629724/latentphaseoflabourideastohelpyou-2_1_.pdf

Cross fingers for you!

Apparently they help with healing the bruising lazer...will ask on the Post-natal thread to see what people say.

Lily I am a ftm and a complete wimp. My birth wasn't great but I got through it and I love my lg soooo much! Just remember to be flexible with your birth plan and be prepared to do what is best for you and your baby at the time. Honestly, if I can do childbirth, anyone can!