August 2015 Part 4

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New thread for all of us August ladies!

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How exciting claire!! I hope it all goes well x

Ooooh Claire that's some definite progression right there!!! How exciting!!! You could be next!!!

Glad you had a great day Frolic!! Hope it made you sleep really well! Glad the weather is nice (and not tooooo hot) makes it so much easier when you have visitors and you can get out and about!

Popped up to town for a bit of retail therapy-forgot to buy big knickers for hospital bag DOH-still haven't packed it lol! Did by some long vest tops - I know this has probably been discussed but what are people planning on giving birth in? I reckon I'll probably be naked tbh....
Also met a friend for dinner and popped into my old work to see some faces-I like to see their guilt at making a pregnant person redundant mwahaha!
I'm at my first of three hospital visits today lol. It's busy, busy! I'm so sleepy, but slept pretty well with only 3 wee breaks!
Checked a little bit of the gdn this morning, not too bad - they knocked off a load of tomatoes and smashed a whole stem of one of my two sunflowers :(. DH text the neighbours yesterday afternoon and they haven't even had the decency to reply! DH is ready for a ruckus with them this weekend I think....

Morning all! Happy Friday!

Very happy in my case as I have finally arrived at my last day at work! Half day actually so even better. Got to sort my desk out today and things like that so imagine it will whizz by. Feels a bit weird really...

claire sounds like things are on the move for you! This is exciting! Keep us updated.

dozy I know we spoke on FB, but I agree about OBEM, it was handled well I think and although very sad, I am glad I watched. The couple were so brave.
Also, what are the risks associated with late babies? My NCT was talking about induction (bearing in mind NCT do lean towards naturalistic/minial intervention) and she was saying you can say no to being induced if you are overdue and ask for a scan to check everything is ok with baby and placenta and then potentially ask to wait a bit longer. Not necessarily what I will do as I'm sure by 2 weeks overdue I would do anything to get baby out! But I'd be interested to hear the risks.

fanby oh God, I'd be bloody livid too!! Builders are the bloody worst! I have a nightie for giving birth, however, I hate clothes right now. So wouldn't be surprised if I end up naked. I'm still hoping for birth centre, and there's only female midwives there so I may feel even more inclined to bare all when the time comes! I just feel so restricted in clothes.

frolic glad you had a lovely day! It's not so bad being knackered when it's for a nice reason.

Argh my itchy belly is driving me mad! Also the numbness! I have no sensation around my belly button area, which is apparently normal, but it weirds me out and feels so uncomfortable. How can I be itchy and numb at the same time?! I think he's had a growth spurt this week. Last week I was starving hungry and this week the itching. Even people at work have said I've grown a lot in a week! God knows how my bump will measure on Sunday (my 36 week check). Frolic my giant, late baby may be even more giant!

Uuuuugh our completion date has been pushed to the 7th because the seller simply can't possibly clear the house fully until then. IT WAS ALREADY BLOODY EMPTY. That means moving the 10th at the soonest, one day AFTER my due date, and my OH has to work so it's just me available to supervise. Nightmare. I've asked a friend to help, so at least there can be someone at each house, but she has a 9 month old, so it's far from ideal. And I have to start over with booking movers and all.

On the plus side, I saw the midwife yesterday and she says that a) baby's head is no longer engaged at all, and b) this sort of stress is quite likely to delay me going into labour because of hormones.

Good morning all! I'm definitely back in the crap sleep club. Last night was terrible. I saw almost every hour. And not just for wee's. I couldn't seem to get comfy and felt restless and sick. I almost convinced myself that it might be the start of labour at one point / despite having no pain. I think I was delirious!
Another day with dn today. I've promised to take her shopping. I think starting with a strong coffe and a cake in Costa might be a good idea.

I'm 37 weeks today. Full term! I'm so huge, I may have to try some eviction techniques this weekend.

I'm very likely to end up naked as well fanby. I have got some button down nighties for an attempt at modesty, but I can barely stand clothes as it is. I'm wandering weather to bother packing a Tankini in case I make it into the pool.
You need to get those big knickers ready.
I hope your dh goes nuclear on the inconsiderate neighbours.

Enjoy your last day at work pinkie. I hope it goes quickly.
My bump is also sore and itchy, especially around the belly button. I can't imagine how it can possibly grow any more. I'm getting quite worried about the late, giant baby.

Sorry about the delay in your move siani. I suppose it's good news if baby doesn't come before? I hope you get it all sorted with the movers.

Happy Friday everyone - another week closer to meeting our babies

I hope mzzf, claire, august and jockstar and any one else who is imminent are ok today.

4 days over now! Had a few contraction but came to nothing! Mw for sweep Monday and to discuss induction. Not ideal but will accept as I've had enough now!

Oh, and it's a full moon tonight, isn't that supposed to make us all go into labour?!

Home now and on the sofa with a cuppa tea and the TV, lots to catch up :D

Augustwedding: hold in there trooper!! As Frolic says the full/blue moon might help – I'm wishing for anything right now and i'm only 37+6!

Frolicacid: Booooo to no sleep :( Keep sending DN to changing rooms when you're shopping so you can have a sit down ;)

sianihedgehog: Ahh what a bugger! What does she need to do?!?!?!! Hope you don't lose out financially rebooking mover vans etc – if you do, make her pay!

pinkie87: AHHHHH!! Happy last (half) day to you! I bet it goes so quickly!!!
I know nothing medical – but our NCT lady said the same. Basically if you go overdue there is a chance that your placenta can start to deteriorate so baby wouldn't get all the nutrients he/she needs, therefore if you decide to avoid the induction you can pick to go and get monitored everyday to check things are still working. I agree with you though, by that point I think we'll all want bubbas out lol!
Hope the itching decreases – have you got any creams? I use a boots own emollient (think it's called that?!) derma cream...

Ok ladies the pessary is in and I'm strapped to the bed being monitored before I'm allowed to be let loose to do laps of the hospital and stairs!!
This is the start of the marathon!

Eeeep!! So it begins mzzzf!!! Hope it gets going quickly, keep us updated if you can, I'm super nosey/excited!

siani Oh no, sorry about the crap news with the move!! Fingers crossed baby holds on. Aren't 75% of first babies late anyway? I'm sure it will be fine but you could do without the stress!

fanby thank you!! Yes I have lots of creams and oils! They all work when I first put them on but then by the time they are absorbed and I am at work I'm itchy again!

ESSSSSHK mzzzf!!!! Wooohooo! Hope you can get up and mobile soonish! This is unbelievably exciting! Honestly i'm a little bit too interested!! As Pinkie says, if you can update us, we're a nosey bunch but just more importantly concentrate on yourself and we're all waiting on your lovely announcement!

Ahh Pinkie, that's annoying, I can't remember what you do and whether you need a uniform for work – you need to decanter some into a small pot :) Not that you'll be working much longer – your half day is probably finished now – YAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAY

X

Good luck mzzf

Nothing exciting so far. Pessary is like a plastic tampon, not the most
Comfortable thing to be put up your fanjo but hey ho!! I've no symptoms yet, just feels warm and stingy inside!
Next check up is at 5pm

Urgh! Feeling deflated and a bit emosh. Finished all my appointments at the hospital today and although all the various department consultants (and I!!) are still holding out for normal vaginal birth they're having to put other plans in case for other scenarios. Can't have an epidural, no vontuese (can never spell it sorry), no traumatic use of forceps and if I need a cesarean it'll have to be a general one. Feel shitty about the whole thing really, touch wood I haven't had the worst pregnancy and just nowfeels like it's going wrong in the last 2 weeks. I know it's better to have plans in place (and hopefully won't need any interventions!!!) but just a bit fed up really.
They'll need to do tests on baby Fanby once she's here, but I think they can do that from the cord blood so least it's not invasive on her.

Ho hum. Feet have all swollen up so going to hang around the hospital for half an hour for DH to get a lift rather than deal with bus and walk. Wish I could have a bloody big glass of wine in a beer garden....

Mzzzf - if you're still reading, hope you're progressing and the check up was good! DILATE DILATE

Good luck mzzf! Baby very soon! Keep us posted.

I'm kind of packed. Still a few weeks til edd and as I went two weeks over last time I'm no getting too stressed about it. The wait was very annoying last time but this time I've got masses to do and I haven't got the wee baby clothes out yet. This weekend for sure. A few days/weeks over won't matter. Sleepless nights and blind panic will be here soon enough!

Fingers crossed for you Fanby. Very stressful. Really recommend the Ina May book to give you a boost of confidence.

Hope you get good movers siani. A friend of mine moved recently and she said Pickford's just took care of it and it was surprisingly ok.

Ahh well done on the packing Joskar, I'm definitely doing it this weekend (she says....)....and thank you for the book recommendation, going to place an Amazon order tonight!

Got in the car with DH and had a bit of a cry, good release. We're home now and have ordered a MASSIVE curry!

What I wouldn't give for a huge glass of red wine right now!! DH has just left the hospital, had a little blub at being solo but telling myself to count down the hours. It'll all be over in 48hrs (hopefully!) and I've done 11 odd of them already. DH really has been brilliant today bless him.

As you know ladies I've not had BH or back aches but my goodness am I making up for it now. Regular back spasms and some super duper 'take my breath away' type tightenings going on. First lot of paracetamol has already been necked a few moments ago, so hopefully I'll get some sleep later.

My next internal is in the morning, they leave the pessary to work for 24hrs then check. Obviously if your waters go or you start having regular proper contractions then it's a different story but either way I'm on route. It's bloody hard keeping mentally clear though, I keep having niggles of "I'm not ready for this" and "fuuuuuuck, my life is going to change forever". Must must MUST keep relaxed!

Hope the curry rocks Fanby! Try not to think of the hospital or birth plans anymore tonight, just chill and enjoy mountains of food!

Joskar - please give me some of your cool-calm-collected-ness

Oh mzzzf! You're being a real tough cookie! I hope you're ok, try not to clock watch too much, so easier said than done right. Is DH close enough distance wise to come back if needs be?
Try and keep as calm as you can, lots of lovely long soothing breaths. My yoga teacher suggested smiling through the tightenings so you don't tense your cervix or something or other - again tell me to fuck off lol I bet the pain is unbearable and hope the paracetamol kicks in asap!! We really are all team mzzzf tonight and crossing everything for you!!

You sound like you're doing fab mzzf. Hopefully you'll manage some sleep tonight, or go into proper labour and have your beautiful bundle by morning. I'll be thinking of you.

Sorry you're feeling stressed out and didn't get the best news at the hospital fanby. Try not to worry too much, you could still have the birth you want. I hope you feel better after a good cry and a lovely meal - always does the trick for me!

I hope everyone else is ok and had a good Friday. I've had another busy one with dn. I think my baby is twerking tonight - he keeps sticking his bum out really far and then back in again. Not comfortable, but very cute!

Sorry I've not had chance to reply to everyone last couple of days. Had a busy few days meeting up with people etc.

Mzzf how are u doing? Getting excited to hear some new baby news from our group. Best of luck with it all.

Saini sorry to hear about the date changing. Hope baby stays nice and comfy in place until after the move.

Fanby, got all my fingers and toes crossed that you have an easy birth. Good to have a plan in place for the eventualities but I can see why u would be upset because u can't have all the options everyone else gets. Hope your feet ok.

Joskar you sound lovely and relaxed about it all. Maybe we all should have read the ina may book from the sounds of it.

Claire any news since loosing your plug?

Pinkie I think the risks are all just in my head rather than actual medical risks but Im worried about baby getting too big by going over and therefore getting stuck when I try and get her out. Think it's justy general paranoia more than anything.

How is everyone else? Frolic you're very good looking after your niece so late into pregnancy. It's good to keep busy though I guess sometimes.

I'm kinda regretting having a busy few days though. Last night I went out for my works baby shower meal. Felt pretty good so ended up staying out late with the girls who wanted cocktails in town. Home late. Got some more lovely gifts. Forgot about the fact that I need to wake up for regular wees so felt absolutely shattered in the morning and had a full day out in Manchester planned with some other friends. Again it was a fun and relaxing day because there's this cafe where u just pay 6p per minute that u spend in there and coffee and food is free. It's just toast, cereal cakes, biscuits and fruit but that's quite a lot for free really. They have relaxing sofas and games u can play. But because it was Manchester I'd gotten the train and had a lot of walking to do. Then met my parents for a drink at our local. So the consequence of being so busy is that I haven't rested my feet and I swear they are about to explode they are that swollen. So I've just had a melt down at home because I'm so sick of having such ugly humongous elephant legs and feet and dp made fun of my waddle which tipped me over the edge because only wobbling as my feet don't even bend due to the swelling. Just feeling thoroughly fed up about by feet and the fact that my face is now way fat so I hate having photos taken

Please can I just turn into a hermit for the next few weeks? I want to hide in a hole never to be seen until baby pops out. Sorry for the moan!

Hope you're all ok. Only silver lining is we're nearing the end now.

Oh no Dozy! What a shame! I haven't had bad swelling this pregnancy but last time was terrible. I went to a wedding on my edd and I had to wear Birkenstocks and my ankles were just flowing down to the ground. Hideous! There's no way I would have managed your exertions without falling over.

Hopefully you are in labour, Mzzf. When I was labouring last time it helped me to moo like a cow (really!) and to think that each contraction was one closer, one less to do. I sort of thought of it as going down a river and each contraction was a rapid so it was scary but getting me to the end faster if that makes any sense? Whatever works, eh?! Good luck. Hope you'll have lovely news for us later today.

My mother arrives tonight for a few days. Wish me luck. Actually wish me patience and good humour. Maybe it'll be a chance to practice my deep breaths and calm thoughts!

Mzzzf I hope your in labour and have some news for us soon!

Dozy, sending you some hugs. I hope your managing to rest with your feet up. I think these final few weeks are going to be a struggle. I could not sleep last night and if I did drop off I kept waking up every 10 mins!

The other night was a false alarm. Contractions got closer together and more intense and then just disappeared. Haven't lost anymore bits of my plug despite using the birthing ball. Feel very uncomfortable and big now. Lying/sitting down is the worst because every time I move I feel like my bump is so heavy and it's kind of sore. Sorry for the moan. I really thought she was on her way the other night!

Going to try and sleep for a bit but I keep getting braxton Hicks!

Hope everyone is feeling okay and having a good day xx

Thanks claire. I've managed a sofa day so far. Was supposed to be at a christening on dp's side of the family but told him I needed to rest day. Keeps ringing me up though to see if I want to join the after n party but to be honest I really don't! I'm quite happy just having a doze on the sofa and resting my feet. Gets uncomfortable after a while so have to change position but I've managed to catch up on sleep I missed last night. For some reason I couldn't sleep well, I was worrying about movements and my feet being so big I started to imagine I was swelling all over. Considered ringing delivery this morning but she's moved a little more since i got up and sat on sofa.

Hope you're getting on OK mzzf and u have some news for us soon.

Evening! So i've basically slept alllll day. I feel rested but still uncomfortable. No niggles or anything – 38 weeks today, i'm totally hoping she'll be early but at this rate I think i'm in it for the long haul...
In other exciting news we finally got netflix lol! I think i'm going to make good use of it over the next months! DH is still massively nesting, our flat hasn't looked cleaner and he did his first set of batch cooking today – 6 double portions of chilli – honestly i'm a shit wife lol!

clairexxx: Esshk! You're really progressing, i've had no niggles or anything! I hope the uncomfortableness eases up but then again, all these signs are good that baby is on it's way!! :)

Joskar: Hope you're having a good time with your mum! I really enjoyed the last week spending time with mine.

Dozygirl: You've been a right busy bee! I hope the rest has done you the world of good today, I don't blame you for staying at home today, I think you really need it! The 6p cafe sounds amazing! What a unique idea! Ignore DP's waddle comments, we're all at the waddle stage now – make him carry a watermelon around under his t-shirt and see how he likes it!