July 2016 Babies (9) - let the babies commence!

[Ellizardo]

Nearly there folks.

It's all stopped. So annoyed. Feel bad as have MIL over who's just finished chemo . Only thing I'm pleased about is that hopefully it won't be so long when it starts as my contractions have been coming on and off since 2pm yesterday and stopped an hour ago. Loads of pressure in my bottom. I'll go for a walk in the morning.

Dats DD is 3.5, we'd not been back long from a local fete, hence the tiger face. She was very good helping me with Bens first bath.

Blue I certainly don't blame you about the washing!!! Bloody cheek! Hope you enjoy some time with your dad though.

Primary sorry things tailed off, hopefully it'll all start again soon. Come on baby!!!

Beaut hoping the walk gets things going again. It's so frustrating when It all stops.

Just catching up after feeding Ben this morning. He only had one feed at 2am last night so I've had a good nights sleep and he's back in the Moses basket snoring again. Hoping DD is not up too early so I can have a bit more of a snooze

Ooo gnat I wouldn't have thought of freezing for dust mites; top tip! As it happens, my teddy had a several-month stint in the freezer three years ago when we got invaded by clothes moths, so that should have helped. Might whack him in the freezer tonight though as an extra precaution. Poor love.

photographer sorry that the sweep couldn't be carried out; how very frustrating. Do you have any nice easy projects you can get on with this week? Like gathering bits for a baby scrapbook, or something of that nature?

primary I can't believe everything stopped! Look on the bright side though - it's a sure sign that you're on the way - they WILL start again soon!

Ellizardo the vindaloo was very hot but very good, thanks! I got half a madras and half a vindaloo because I was scared that I wouldn't be able to eat a whole vindaloo. Unfortunately my love of chillies means that my digestive system took it on board quite happily, so it has, predictably, done bugger all for me in the way of labour. But at least I got a yummy dinner! When are you booked in for your c-section? I can't remember!

dats god I love a Waterstone's browse. And I know EXACTLY what you mean about people ringing the phone / doorbell at the worst possible moments. Also, our landline only rings six times before the answerphone cuts in, which happens to be the exact number of rings it takes for heavily pregnant me to make the journey from my office upstairs to a point just out of reach of the phone. I have stopped bothering to rush now; I know I won't get it!

Cookies I hope you got to sleep in the end!

Beaut gutted about the contractions. They WILL start again, though. I'll join you on that morning walk - walking is the only thing that I have felt might actually work.

Becks super cute picture! I love a good face painting session, including on myself - I look forward to fancy dress children's parties in years to come!

So I woke up at 5.15 this morning and there was no hope of going back to sleep. I had a little weep because I had so hoped that I might have contractions in the night. Which reminds me, dats, to explain why I went for a sweep - I reaaaaaalllllly don't want to be induced next week! It would lessen my chances of being able to have a water birth and an active labour, and I freaking HATE needles and don't want to be hooked up to a drip. I have tried really hard to remain open-minded and flexible about the birth because I know I can't control what happens, but the closer it gets, the more panicked I am about having to have medical intervention. I'm getting teary now just thinking about it!

I am also definitely stressed about my dad being around. Thanks everyone for your support and for not calling me an evil selfish wretch! Because his back is so bad I can't take him out anywhere to DO anything fun, he can't do anything to help me around the house, I don't really want to sit around drinking tea all day as it means I am not doing the things I need/want to do, and I am not sure what his plans are... Like, is he planning to spend every day with me until Wednesday / Thursday? I think I will have a nervous breakdown if that happens! But I don't know how to ask him what his plans are without sounding terribly rude and offending him. So I am stuck lumping it, I think. Balls, balls, balls.

Anyway, so far this morning I have done quite a bit of spinning on the spinning wheel (I am a novice spinner so the resulting yarn is a bit lumpy, but it was pretty relaxing) and straightened my hair, and it's not even 8am on a Sunday. Well done me. I may continue this streak of productivity by actually cleaning those damn skirting boards. On the other hand, I may save the skirting boards until my dad is here so that I can actually DO SOMETHING while he sits around and drinks tea!!!

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beaut its so demoralising isnt it :( had more contractions during the night but now its just a dull crampy ache - definitely lost my plug though its bloody gross!

dats its not just wanting the baby out - like bluebell said, induction = hugely less likely to have a holistic birth/water birth etc and i desperately want to have a really un-medicalised birth after this horrible pregnancy journey full of scans and amnios and monitoring etc. Sweeps seem like the only real thing that i can DO to give me a chance of a natural labour before my induction date

becks that photo is brilliant!

Oh I seeeeee! That makes perfect sense! Yes, if I do end up going overdue I would definitely try stuff to avoid induction - especially as I might be pressured into induction due to my ancientness. 👵🏻

Ah yes, I hadn't fully thought through the implications of induction either, in terms of interventions and medicalised birth. I too want a water birth and to wander around the room in labour in various positions, with a birth ball and a floor mat for company!

Although if no complications, they do let you run over quite a bit before they induce, don't they? So Bluebell, you might be alright for another bit, try not to stress. So easy to say, I know

39 + 4 today. Still not ready. Still don't know when sister-in-law is coming. So frustrating - apparently now it could be Monday, Tuesday or Wednesday. Are we supposed to cancel all our plans and just wait for her to make up her annoying mind? Admittedly, apart from my Wed midwife appointment, my daytime plans are mainly tidying, cleaning and going for NCT coffee on Tues. But we do have a long-standing dinner planned tomorrow with friends, and it would be really inconvenient to cancel that, as it took so long to find a suitable evening in the first place. Nnngrh.

I've just eaten four oatcakes with peanut butter, in an effort to avoid eating chocolate with my cup of tea. Now I feel a bit sick. Might as well have eaten the chocolate!

Ah Beaut I hope they kick off again for you soon.

I am a horrible person today, really grumpy and annoyed about things that normally wouldn't bother me. Pretty sure I have pissed off DH and frankly I don't care at all ;)my lovely girls who I met for coffee validated my moaning so now I am hormonal and self riotous. What a pleasant combination however I am placing full blame on the hormones as I cannot snap out of it.

Tonight is the only night I don't want to go into labour as DD goes on school camp tomorrow morning so want to take her to school not be labouring or stuck on hospital! Will be Sod's law that these twinges materialise into labour though.. Any time after 9am tomorrow however would be perfect!!

I need to keep a notebook next to me to be able to reply properly as by the time I get around to trying to remember I have no clue who said what, my brain is mush.

Anyway I'm off to stew in my angst and make more room by my bed for a Moses basket!!

Happy Sunday ladies

Cookies isn't it your induction today? I hope all is going well. I made DH clean the car inside and out yesterday.

Bluebell I really hope things kick off for you soon. Waiting is the worst. Hope your walk helps. I do believe that a lot of what helps in labour is all about keeping active and gravity. I will never understand why they try and get you to lie on your back and strap a stupid monitor to you. I refuse to lie down now at the hospital.
So sweet that you are using a childhood teddy. You will have to post a pic with baby.

Hopes enjoy all those new baby cuddles. I can't wait for my three to meet their baby brother.

Primary it's so frustrating isn't it. Especially when the pains hurt and yet we still aren't getting anywhere.

Photographer come on baby. Seems like all of a sudden these babies aren't in much of a hurry.

Julfin I love all the Peter Rabbit outfits and soft toys. It wasn't as popular with ds3 but I believe Mothercare have bought a range out. Some of DHS work colleagues got us a £50 Mothercare voucher which we plan to use on some clothes once baby is here.

Thom so pleased you are home it must be lovely. You will get the house sorted eventually. Just enjoy your baby as the time goes so fast.

Becks I'm a little jealous of the first timers too. Although we made massive progress today. We took Ted out on his new buggy board with seat attached to the Bugaboo. Got a few strange looks at the lack of baby in carrycot and size of my tummy. However, despite worrying we were pleased that Ted loves his big boy buggy board. He sat/stood on it and walked a bit beautifully. Plus he was dry for our entire 45-60 minute walk.

To all those asking about my wax a Hollywood is where they remove all your foof hair. However, I didn't actually make my appt as I fell asleep so I've just shaved it as neat as I can.

Been for a long walk today and other than puffy ankles it didn't do much. Slight twinges but nothing now. I think it will still be a week or so. I'm hoping something kicks off tomorrow or Tuesday that would be perfect.

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Cookies isn't it your induction today? I hope all is going well. I made DH clean the car inside and out yesterday.

Bluebell I really hope things kick off for you soon. Waiting is the worst. Hope your walk helps. I do believe that a lot of what helps in labour is all about keeping active and gravity. I will never understand why they try and get you to lie on your back and strap a stupid monitor to you. I refuse to lie down now at the hospital.
So sweet that you are using a childhood teddy. You will have to post a pic with baby.

Hopes enjoy all those new baby cuddles. I can't wait for my three to meet their baby brother.

Primary it's so frustrating isn't it. Especially when the pains hurt and yet we still aren't getting anywhere.

Photographer come on baby. Seems like all of a sudden these babies aren't in much of a hurry.

Julfin I love all the Peter Rabbit outfits and soft toys. It wasn't as popular with ds3 but I believe Mothercare have bought a range out. Some of DHS work colleagues got us a £50 Mothercare voucher which we plan to use on some clothes once baby is here.

Thom so pleased you are home it must be lovely. You will get the house sorted eventually. Just enjoy your baby as the time goes so fast.

Becks I'm a little jealous of the first timers too. Although we made massive progress today. We took Ted out on his new buggy board with seat attached to the Bugaboo. Got a few strange looks at the lack of baby in carrycot and size of my tummy. However, despite worrying we were pleased that Ted loves his big boy buggy board. He sat/stood on it and walked a bit beautifully. Plus he was dry for our entire 45-60 minute walk.

To all those asking about my wax a Hollywood is where they remove all your foof hair. However, I didn't actually make my appt as I fell asleep so I've just shaved it as neat as I can.

Been for a long walk today and other than puffy ankles it didn't do much. Slight twinges but nothing now. I think it will still be a week or so. I'm hoping something kicks off tomorrow or Tuesday that would be perfect.

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So, 39 weeks today and the only thing in the bathroom that is fixed down/plumbed in is the toilet. DH and FIL have been trying to put on new bath for two days and (previously spotless due to two weeks of cleaning) house is full of tools and dust. Have retreated to the garden to ignore the situation and probably get sunburnt.

mrsrolly Just got a notebook out for this very reason..,
Beaut your waxing updates are brilliant, can only admire you for thinking about such things. Hope you get some more movement soon.
Vikki that has been my point all along, nobody tells people with other children to stop looking after them do they?!
Bluebell well done for staying calm with your dad, not sure I could've coped with the washing comment. Teddy washing sounds familiar, successfully washed DH's childhood Garfield collection the other day and was slightly anxious that is would result in disaster, but they live to entertain another small boy, phew!
Pulpi a 'pregnant lady nest' sounds amazing! Great list of tv ideas, am going to write all of those down for future desperate times. Any news on your family member in Canada?
You sorry to hear about the infection, am not suprised it has made you feel a bit down again, but hopefully this will all pass soon
Hopes congratulations on Harry's arrival, another cutie!
Cookies have been eyeballing the skirting boards all day thanks to you, am actually looking forward to getting down there and scrubbing them!
julfin we may not have solved all the problems, but we had a tasty lunch and it gave me a welcome break from just talking babies. He's taking voluntary redundancy in August, so there's hope for my poor brain cells yet!
Thom great news that you're home
dats I read your thoughts on a sweep and couldn't agree more with the grim-ness!! However, hadn't really considered the induction vs no water birth etc issue, good point bluebell, now have a bit of thinking to do. gnats I think the same as I get offered a sweep at my next two appointments which will be 40+3 and 41+3, so fingers crossed bubba will decide that it's time to evacuate within the next two weeks. Hopefully not before we have a working shower though, or my first question on arrival at hospital is going to be to use the nearest one!!

Sunshine lovely, but sweating and fidgety now, can't seem to sit still for long, off to stare down some more cleaning that I can't do and eat ice lollies...

gnats and dats it is also somewhat about being bloody sick of being pregnant too! Although i dont find sweeps invasive or grim - tbh i dont give a shit about the procedure or get embarrassed etc, my want to get baby birthed far outweighs any of that!

ruby hope the bathroom gets done quickly! Hopefully youve still got a fair few days before it becomes a real problem!

FYI just thought id say it incase any of you are as daft as me - despite having owned our car seat for weeks ive just had a go at strapping it in and the bloody seatbelts are too short shit!!! Were going to have to get an isofix which will totally fuck our budget now... imagine if we'd got to the car post-birth and not checked! What on earth would we have done ooooops. If you havent already - go and check!!

Primary, we did the same just last week. We have two cars and were planning to just use the one seat with the base between the two but when we put it in our van it looked in no way safe. So we now have two seats! I ordered a Britax Romer from birth to 4 for the van though as seemed silly to have to buy two more at the same time next time. Bloody things eh our seatbelts were the opposite way way to long and others have apparently strapped them around the seat but that doesn't seem safe to me! I am over cautious though because of my job hear about lots of RTC's first hand and think you can't be too careful!!

Good advice on the seat checking primary. I'd say it's worth testing out the isofix in advance too. It took dh and I a while to work out where to put the clippy things. We then went to fit the isofix a couple of weekends ago (because dh was worried it wouldn't be done in time) and found that we can't get it behind the drivers seat because the baby seat sticks out too far for dh to be able to get in let alone drive. Can't believe how much space it takes up! Very glad we changed the car now. Given it doesn't fit in this tank I don't know what we would have done in a polo!

Hi everyone - just wanted to post an update. I can't keep up with everything on the thread, mostly due to having a 2 week old baby to look after, and his older brother who has unfortunately caught chicken pox this week! Could have done without that :-( But we're coping, if going a little stir crazy from being stuck in the house. I'm hoping that Corin doesn't catch it too - he should have some immunity from me but it isn't 100% certain.

I wanted to wish good luck to those whose due dates are fast approaching, and I hope you all have the best births that you can. Is it weird that I kind of wish I was still pregnant? The EMCS was such a surprise that I still sometimes catch myself thinking I am still pregnant! Plus, I feel a little regret at not having experienced a natural labour/delivery, with a baby that didn't need to go to SCBU. I've got another uphill climb with respect to breastfeeding again, just like I had with DS1, which I was hoping to avoid. SCBU and tube feeding really don't help getting breastfeeding going. Anyway, I'm sure I'll resolve all those feelings and put it in the past eventually!

The good news is that Corin is doing really well, he's back up to birth weight and the HV are pleased with him. He's so far been a very easy baby to deal with, he basically sleeps and feeds! I'm sure that'll change soon but we're enjoying it while it lasts :-)

beautician I had 2 big non painful contractions Tuesday night, felt fine no sign of contractions Wednesday morning at trace appointment, got examined and was 6cm so it's not always for nothing, hope it gets going soon.

Sorry can't keep up with all as newborn + toddler and 34 degree heat makes us all a bit crazy and not have much time to go through thread properly.

gnat - op booked for 'lucky' wednesday 6 july ... can't quite believe it!
dats - if only i could do a bluebell and eat something homemade and enticing like a vindaloo. instead i think i scavenged some old ciabatta and a tomato so god knows what she was responding to so violently in utero. my cooking has nosedived in the last week or so. i simply cannot be arsed.

thanks for the FB headsup Missing - i do intend to join but i'm just so crap at social media. i honestly think i'm about 2 years too old for it generationally speaking.

speak - so pleased Corin doing so well despite the trials and tribulations of his arrival and his sibling's welcome-to-the-world present! any chance of a pic?

themissing can you message me so we can be friends on Facebook and you can add me into the group pretty please?! I can't seem to message you? Thanks!!!

BeauticianNotMagician81 and primarynoodle
sorry its all slowed down

Beautician That waxing sounds so painful plus I’m not sure how many bare vaginas the midwife see :P

primary good thing you checked that carseat!

Bluebell20 I work in the gaming industry so I think I am just going to start playing a bit of hearthstone or something easy and mindless to fill the evenings :) My friend is a spinner, I think the hobby is slowly taking over her life but we get some amazing gifts. She knits my DD clothes and even a few stuffed animals.

gnat99 I know some had more of a natural induction but last time mine lasted two days. I was walking and resting on my knees but there hit a point when the drip was in that the lack of sleep caught up and ended up with a very medical birth. Hoping to avoid induction this time but a failed sweep isn’t helping.

SpeakNoWords congrats on the weight and sorry to hear about the chickenpox

So my foof is recovering from the failed but painful sweep. The sweep itself wasn’t painful but afterwards hasn’t been great. Managed to trail off today when I had a big nap and then went walking for a few hours in town. Time to dtd and rub my nipples all night… overdue life for me :)

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gnat I've got a week to go into spontaneous labour - my hopsital's policy is to induce at 40 + 12. Come on little baby! Your SIL sounds like a bit of a nightmare - would be tempted to just get on with your plans regardless of whether or not she turns up!

Beautician I went for a nice long walk too - an hour, going as fast as I could! Timed it perfectly too, because I don't think I could have physically managed to walk any longer than I did. I had to laugh at you sleeping through your wax appointment - doh!

Ruby the bathroom situation sounds terrible, argh! Hope it's all in and working well before you go into labour! Here is where I confess that I lived for six months without a shower or a bath last year, because we had a bit of an epic bathroom disaster and I was solely in charge of the DIY fix, and I was so knackered from work that it took me ages to do it all. Thankfully we had a gym membership and my god, not having anywhere to wash at home except for a basin was good for getting me into the habit of going to the gym most days! Wouldn't work at this point in pregnancy, mind you...

primary whoops on the car seat! We have checked that ours (which was given to us by our neighbours - never been in a crash) fits, but I had a panic yesterday about whether or not we had to deactivate the side air bags in the bag. It seems as though advice is that you don't, as they are not as powerful as the front airbags?

Speak boooo to chicken pox, but three cheers for an easy baby. Lovely to hear that things are going so well despite a difficult start.

Elliz I must admit that the vindaloo was not homemade; I went out to the local curry house. Where the waiter cheekily suggested a korma for me when he was taking the orders! I know what you mean about the cooking; I'm going through fits and starts. I've already defrosted a couple of my stashed freezer meals... Whoops. It's a bit like having chocolate in the cupboard: if I know it's there, it plays on my mind...

photographer gaming sounds like a very relaxing plan! Sorry that you've been so uncomfortable post-sweep; it seems that I got off lightly. Hopefully dtd will work for you! There's been no dtd for me for the last three nights as DH has had a stinking cold and has taken himself off to the spare room so that I don't come down with it before I go into labour. If I ever go into labour...

I am really having a hard time knowing how to deal with my dad now; I feel like he's put me in a difficult situation because I don't want to be rude to him but I really desperately want my own space. Tonight he said that if I go into labour in the next few days then he will just book extra nights in the hotel he's staying in... I reminded him nicely that DH and I have been very clear that we don't want visitors around for the first few days. He then said that he has to travel a very long way and so we shouldn't make him wait too long! I almost lost my temper, but I just reiterated that I don't want visitors until I'm ready... DH said absolutely nothing because if he had opened his mouth he would have been rude. I am so cross, because I have been really, really clear from the start that it's important to me and DH that we have as much time as we need on our own with our little one. I don't want to feel pressured to let him come and visit before I'm ready. I can't really explain how much this is stressing me out. It would be different if it was a parent who was coming round to cook / clean / make things easier for me, but that's not what he's after - he just wants to see 'his grandson'. Arrrggghhhhhhhhhhhhhhhh and I feel SO GUILTY about the fact that I feel like this. It is taking up so much of my headspace and I wish it wasn't .

Anyhow. Baby has been ridiculously energetic for hours tonight, to the point that it's actually been quite painful. I'm hoping this is some kind of sign of him getting ready.

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Bluebs you absolutely have nothing to feel guilty about. The most important thing here is you getting the outcome that's most important to you. You're entitled to it, this time is about you and DH and baby Bluebs (ahh!) - not a single other person. It sucks balls that you have to spell it out and it's still not being acted upon but if you're going to have to fight for it, then you're just going to have to state it again and make sure it gets through. And that sucks even bigger balls but if it's what it takes to a) get clarity and b) stop you having to tie yourself in knots for the next few days when you frankly have much more important things to think about, then it's gotta be worth a go. Could you and DH have a chat and agree some diplomatic but unmistakable language to be delivered by him? Really hope you can get it sorted, it's exactly the sort of thing that would piss me right off.

Elliz - only two more days to go! Wed 6th is my due date :) I'll be thinking of you.

Bluebell - let's hope that baby makes an appearance in the next 7 days then. And that your dad makes a disappearance ;)

Photographer - that sounds like a really stressful birth last time. Let's hope you can avoid it this time.

Ruby - hope you get that shower working soon! We had no water for a few hours on Sat while DH fixed tap - I was a nervous wreck that I'd go into labour and we'd both arrive at hospital a sweaty mess.

Mrs Rolly - hope you wake up a bit less cross with the world today. I was really grumpy yesterday too. Did you clear space for the Moses basket? That is my job this morning.

Speak, sorry to hear about chicken pox! Hope Corin escapes it. Great to hear he is doing so well

Beautician and Primary - any more contractions since yesterday?

Cookies - thinking of you!

Gosh, so many car seat panics! Thankfully we tried ours in the car weeks ago and it seems to fits safely. That is one of the only ways I feel organised ;)

I'm finding it hard to get the balance right between doing too much and too little. Yesterday I did a lot around the house, but probably didn't exercise enough. I will go for a walk today, and maybe a swim. SIL visiting tmrw now apparently. 'Probably'.

Pulpi - any news about your missing family member? Thought of you yesterday and your sofa nest. Will be looking at your list of viewing suggestions. We watched the final episode of Game of Thrones series 5 last night. I'm ready to go into labour now! DH wanted to buy latest series from Amaxon prime straight away... I'm happy to have a break. Seems a bit violent for new baby times. Although I suppose we should get it out of the way before baba gets big enough to hear and see the TV properly - and while we can stay awake long enough to watch it!

Two more babies have been born from our NCT group now - 3 down, four to go....

Right, definitely not getting back to sleep here. Time to put the kettle on.

Happy Monday ladies.

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Thanks to all who asked about my family member that's gone missing. He's still missing, but my aunt phoned me yesterday to tell me that her psychic is sure he's fine and just having a time out in the woods. So there's that. It'll be a week tomorrow that he's been missing, so hopefully he'll make contact soon.

Was showing some friends around town yesterday and by the end of the day, I could not move at all. I don't know if it's because the baby has dropped or because my pelvis is doing all kinds of loosening things, but my gods I am a just a bit sore this morning.

On the upside, we tried the carseat out as well and I think we've got it sorted now. Today, more laundry (no skirting boards for me - I cannot believe some of you guys can still get down to do that! I can barely walk!) and fussing about the nursery.

We've been eating a lot of spicy foods to try to help things along, but all this seems to have done is give DH the runs at 4am. Not the intended result.

Beautician and Primary - any progress?

The latest sacrifice to my lazy pregnancy self: I've given up making coffee in my stovetop espresso thing or in my French press. I used to grind my own beans and everything. But since Saturday - instant coffee. And you know what, it really doesn't taste that different. Coffee Snob Me is disgusted with Pregnancy Me, but Pregnancy Me is just too damned tired to care!

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pulpi So sorry to hear about your missing family member. I can't imagine what that's like. I hope you get some good news soon.

Also, do we have the same due date? July 21st?

Pulpi I hope your family member turns up soon, it must be so worrying. I too feel like my lower back, pelvis and hips have become very loose in the past 2 days and I keep hurting myself by bending over etc. It's really strange but I suppose it's to make space for baby getting through.

Bluebell hoping your labour starts soon! My hospitals policy is 40+12 also - strange that they all seem to have different policies. Stand you ground with your dad, my mum keeps going on about waiting at the hospital until the baby is born then coming in to see him. I've pointed out to her that there is no waiting allowed, only birth partners on labour suite everyone else at visiting hours and that I won't be telling anyone when I go into labour anyway. It's just like she doesn't even hear me!

Speak sorry to hear about chicken pox, hopefully it doesn't spread!

MrsRolly I hope you're feeling better today.

There's lots of lovely "july" babies here already :) so nice to see pics on fb group. At my midwife appointment last week I was told baby still hadn't engaged yet so was a bit disappointed. Mw told me to get on birth ball as much as possible. I'm now worried he can't engage - I was in a car accident years ago that has caused me back problems and the chiropractor at the time said my pelvis was slightly out of alignment so maybe he can't get into it (no science behind this just my rambling fears). I'm also sure the reason my mum had to get a c-section with me after 30 hours is because I wouldn't come through her pelvis.

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Primary and MrsRolly crap I had better check our car seat. We can't have isofix in our car and I hadn't even thought that the straps might be too short.

Speak hope ds1 recovers from the chicken pox soon how rubbish. I'm sure you will get there with breastfeeding. Try not to put too much pressure on yourself.

Vikki that gives me hope. Thank you. I feel really twingey today and quite sick. I'll see what the useless midwife says this morning.

Eliz eek not long now until you get to see your baby.

Photographer anything happening. I'm so bored and I'm not even overdue yet.

Bluebell sorry your dad is stressing you out. I guess it's good that he's so interested. This is why we would ideally like things to happen when children are in childcare rather than having to call MIL over. She told everyone on Saturday that I was possibly in labour and I mean everyone. Plus she said she would hang around after the birth. Erm no. I want it to be all about ds3 for a few days my main priority is making sure I get that first week right so he doesn't feel pushed out and so that I can establish feeding.

Gnat nothing happening here You didn't exercise enough. Forget exercise just eat chocolate. All I got from my walk yesterday was fat cankles

Pulpi I hope he's found soon.
I'm sore too I feel like the baby is going to fall out. If only it were that simple.

Well feeling sick today. Great. Not sure if it's this sudden heat. I feel such constant pressure in my bottom but not sure if it's just because I need the loo. I keep thinking I do but nothing's happening.
Seeing the midwife in a bit. I'll ask for a sweep but pretty sure she will say no as they are crap. I'm thinking of putting a complaint in. If she won't I'm going to ask if she can at least check to see if I'm at all dilated. I've worn a dress so either way I've got to get my legs and foof out.

DH excelled himself last night. Drinking alcohol whilst cooking. By the time dinner was done he was completely drunk. So drunk that he was sick which never happens. He can't handle his drink at the best of times. So if I had of gone into labour I would have had to get myself to hospital and he would have missed the birth as he was completely out of it. Needless to say I'm not happy and I'm not talking to him today.

39+3 and a grumpy moo