Yay, CONGRATULATIONS Fanby, and what a lovely name. What a birthday present for you DH, and well done for 'hitting' your EDD. I hope you're not feeling too poorly after the blood loss. Did you go into labour in the end, or did they induce you? Enjoy your newborn cuddles.
Great news OMC. I hope everything goes well for you and that you're back with some baby news soon.
Frolic, I'm glad you're getting some signs now, even they are uncomfortable, but sorry that the sickness has returned. Hopefully things will progress quickly for you now.
Iwish, tht must have been so frustrating. Nothing worse that having expectations dashed, especially when heavily pregnant. I would be having a major meltdown in your position. I am starting to worry that there might be a major shortage if midwives at the moment, as mine is also on holiday and the one who was covering her last week is also away this week.
Dozy, I am really glad your DH has changed so quickly. I find that some men (I base this on my dad and husband) need to actually see, experience and be told by an outsider before they actually understand anything. DS1 has several minor accidents as he learnt to roll/ crawl/ cruis due to DH ignoring my advice, but he always changed his action after seeing the effects.
Mzzzf, I think all new mums go through the same emotional conflicts that you are experiencing. I remember my while NCT group discussing how out emotions were all over the place, and how we were desperate to sleep as soon as our babies woke, but we're too scared to sleep when they went back down. Remember, though, you are doug an amazing job. It might not feel like it, but you are doing your best, learning to understand your baby and meeting her needs. That's what makes a good parents. None of us are perfect and it's the intentions that count, especially at this early stage. If it helps at all, I've done it before and am still terrified about looking after a new born and being able to meet their needs because I know they will be different to DS1.
I'm currently feeling quite fed up. My aunt rang yesterday and said that they are visiting my mjm next weekend and will be really disappointed if the baby isn't here for them to see. DH then came home from work satin that his parents have rung and they are down next week. They pointed out that second babies are meant to be earlier and asked if there was any reason why I always seem to go over, when both his mum and sister have 'beaten' their EDD (as if it's an achievement). I have then just received a frantic phone call from my mum who has been trying to contact me all morning and become convinced I must be labour. In fact, we had all gone out early to see our horse and then done the shopping. She concluded the call by saying she hopes the baby makes an appearance soon as otherwise it'll be getting a bit close to her holiday. I know I shouldn't but I feel like a bit of a failure. Anyway, sorry for the rant.