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November 2014 - thread 10 - the one where someone uses the name Phoebo.

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amy83firsttimer · 12/11/2014 22:34

Thanks for thread title idea hedgehogsong

I wonder if this will be the final antenatal club thread???

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Arkkorox · 16/11/2014 04:15

She's gone, it was very peaceful. She just went to sleep with her son and daughter with her holding her hands ( my dad and aunty) I'm glad it was just them with her when she went. Just can't believe that Friday night we were laughing and joking about what she wanted to do for her birthday on Thursday and now she's not here. Tried to go in her room and strip her bed off to wash it but I couldn't quite do it. Thank god for amazing boyfriend and dominos pizza for days like that. Once again he has stepped right up to the challenge and has looked after a very tearful very pregnant me. Not sure what I would do without him to be honest.

Thank you for all the support girls. I just want baby here now so my dad has something to distract him from it all. Never seen him cry before today and it broke my heart.

Thehedgehogsong · 16/11/2014 05:39

Really sorry for your loss Arkk, that sounds very sad :( I hope you get some rest today.

utopian99 · 16/11/2014 07:05

Oh arkk will be thinking of you and your family..

Sounds like promising news overnight for hedgehog & pinkgirly?

FTMK · 16/11/2014 07:08

Oh ark sorry to hear about your grandma. It's so hard any time but more so for you at the moment. Take it one day at a time and remember you need to look after yourself and that baby as well as your dad - your gran would want that. I know my grandma waited until it was just my mum and her sister with her - it's quite common apparently. It sounds peaceful and the fact that she didn't have a long drawn out illness and was in her own home until the end is definitely something to remember. Make sure your community midwifery team know what's happened so they can keep an eye on you. Have you an appointment this week? Thanks

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amy83firsttimer · 16/11/2014 07:39

Flowers ark

Look after yourself and good on your partner for stepping up to the plate. He sounds like he's turned a corner. Definitely recommend telling your midwife about everything. The more they know the more they can help. Flowers

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haventgotaclue1 · 16/11/2014 07:57

Oh Ark really sorry to hear about your gran Thanks - as FTMK and Amy said, would definitely recommend mentioning it to your mw. My thoughts are with you and your family.

pinkygirl and hedgehog, any progress?

Greenstone · 16/11/2014 08:01

Flowers arkk, mind yourself now.

Sazhoopz · 16/11/2014 08:06

ark sorry to hear that Thanks

Good luck to all of you who where up in the night, I'm not at all jealous! Week overdue and apart from losing some plug I've had no indications. My contractions started on a Sunday with DS so fingers crossed history repeats it's self

Arkkorox · 16/11/2014 08:38

Thank you all, I forgot when my alarm went off and went to unlock the door so her carer could get in then remembered :(

Haven't got a midwife appointment till I'm a week overdue but I can text her today and let her know. Hospital appt on Friday, just want baby here now.

DrBlondie · 16/11/2014 09:36

I'm so sorry for you loss ark. I hope that with time you and your family can remember her with more smiles than tears Flowers

More promising things for hedgehog & pinkgirly - good luck ladies!

I spent yesterday throwing up, squits and irregular contractions. Woken up lots in the night by painful contractions. Now got some plug coming away this morning. Think my little lady has decided that I don't get to actually have any chill out time before she comes (only finished work on Friday)!

ToniWol · 16/11/2014 11:19

So sorry for your loss ark.

Still losing plug and irregular contractions, but nothing regular yet. I suspect either I'll be going for my second sweep tomorrow or things will kick off during DHs concert this afternoon (opera gala concert, he's one of four singers and the only tenor so that would be definitely the most awkward time).

Hope everyone else is okay.

Strawberryfield12 · 16/11/2014 11:42

I'm so sorry for your loss Ark :( Unfortunately, we cannot escape loosing our dear ones, but you should think about the good life your granma has had and that she departed in peace, with her children holding her hands and knowing that there will be a little one arriving shortly. Last month or so for you has been much more eventful than most of us could ever imagine... stay strong and focused on your baby. Big hug.

Week till the due date and haven't had any of the BH, twinges or anything up to now. I hope that I am just simply one of those people who don't have BHs. The baby is so big and strong and moves with so much force I don't think I could have going overdue for too much.

Arkkorox · 16/11/2014 15:22

Thank you all for your kind words. Feeling a bit better this afternoon. Im okay to stay in her house till the spring at least so I dont need to worry about that for a few months. Weve been clearning a few bits and peices today and generaly giving the house a really good clean, think I overdid it a bit as had some pain down my right side, baby is on left so im not too worried, just think I spent too long on my feet. Its gone now Ive rested for a little while.

Off to see my other gran this afternoon and pop out for a bit of dinner probably for the last time before baby arrives as she lives an hour away. My friends have been amazing and my partner didnt even hesitate to get stuck in helping my mum this morning. Hes worth his weight in gold that boy.

Strawberryfield12 · 16/11/2014 16:28

Are we for imminent news from ladydolly?! Don't think she has posted anything today?

ladydolly · 16/11/2014 16:45

Oh I wish we were!!! Lost a little plug and that's it. I'm in SUCH a grump I've just kept quiet. I woke up to texts, voice mails, whatsapps and fb messages... I've ignored them all. Hopefully another sweep tomorrow, 3rd times a charm...!!!

Hope everyone else is having a happy Sunday ?

Strawberryfield12 · 16/11/2014 17:35

lady, chill out, you will definitely get your bundle of joy next week! And you are having signs of the approaching labor! I don't even have any of those...

Getyourflipflopson · 16/11/2014 17:47

Glad you are feeling a bit better ark, was sorry to hear your news. I have been basically living in the day assessment unit for the past two weeks due to maternal hypertension, have now thankfully been put on medication to bring it down. 39+ 2 today and had my first sweep as the consultant doesn't really want me to go over term +7. Sweep was at 11 this morning and nothing has happened. Plan is to have another sweep mid week, and last one at term +1. Have been batch cooking like mad this afternoon Smile

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amy83firsttimer · 16/11/2014 19:14

Had lovely Sunday, walked the neighbour's dog, went out for brunch then made cookies then to PIL's for MIL's 60th birthday roast dinner.
Funny how they all told me how impatient they are for me to have the baby - as if I'm enjoying being late or doing it on purpose!

Been reminded to tell MIL as soon as anything happens. Think I might just ignore that...... 40+6 (and.getting more pissed off by the day)

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Sazhoopz · 16/11/2014 19:50

Went for a long walk today, was feeling it when we got home. After a bit of a rest started to get some of the best twinges I've had to date, was started to get a bit over excited thinking about calling my Dad (childcare) to put him on standby when everything stopped..Grrr

TMI, am feeling a little damper in my pants than normal, think it might just be discharge but if it continues will head to the ADU in the morning just to be on the safe side. 41 long weeks and counting

eastmidswarwicknightnanny · 16/11/2014 20:02

Had a lovely weekend was last one just 3 of us and ds 4yrs got to choose 3 fun things so we have been to the cinema, swimming and pub (pub was his first choice!!)

ladydolly · 16/11/2014 22:54

strawberry you are right of course! think I'll make some plans for the next few days ao I'm not sat at home feeling sorry for myself. I feel weirdly guilty for my body not getting on with things...

Hope everyone gets some sleep tonight!

Thisisimpossible · 16/11/2014 23:07

Ark I'm so sorry to hear your news. Your DP sounds like he's being a real rock which is great. Love and hugs to you all.

No changes here. Long walk with DP and dogs this afternoon at the beach which was lovely but didn't kick anything off. We have decided to have something nice to look forward to each day from now so that if DC1 continues to be late and refuse to make an appearance we have something positive as an antidote.

Hugs to all those who are still waiting Smile and good luck to the rest of you xx

Vijac · 17/11/2014 00:17

Is it too late for me to join this expectant group? Due on 13th and pretty ready now!

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amy83firsttimer · 17/11/2014 06:00

Never too late vijac - try and find the due date list (most recent one) an add yourself. Is.it your first? I was due 10th so I feel your pain!

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catg83 · 17/11/2014 08:15

Morning all. After a really lovely weekend with OH and friends I am now back to the waiting! 40+4 now and I know that isn't a lot over EDD I just cannot wait to meet him! No "twinges", or plug or anything so I think we are probably waiting around for sweep on Wednesday. Hope everybody is doing OK.

Sorry to hear about your loss Ark. Thanks