Late December - Early January Thread 2!

[Bella1985]

Hi! We're on to our 2nd thread for babies due at the end of December/Early January. 3rd trimester is in sight...!

Yes!! Very easy for me to say on this end of MN. I'm sure I'll be here tomorrow after my OB appt with my own set of concerns. You have every right to feel as you do.

Also, just to clarify...I'm not measuring 42inches - that would be crazy proportions! 42cm!

Ah Bella I can't say I wouldn't be fretting either but try not to. Even if you do go into labour before the scan you can always tell the delivery people what the midwife said so that they are prepared that you might need intervention. There are so many unknowns with this whole shebang there's no point in worrying about it (although who am I kidding it's been 9 months of worry).

Also - totally true about the measurements being inaccurate. At my appointment this week there were two midwives, one measured the bump first and kept coming up with 34 (I was terrified at this point because that would have meant the baby had shrank!) and then the other one came up with 38. Not sure at this point whether there is ANY point in them measuring the bump.

Don't worry serial I know what you're saying makes perfect sense, I didn't take it the wrong way.

Just wish I'd have seen her a bit earlier than 38+6 to have the scan earlier, it sort of feels a bit pointless to have a scan at 39+6 when I could potentially go before the scan even! I just hope I don't let it play on my mind too much during birth if I go early and for the whole "I can't do this, the baby's too big" mentality to hold me back.

Cross posted you colonol - I agree it does seem a bit pointless to be measuring at this stage! That's quite a difference between 34 and 38!

Good point though, I will probably tell them that I'm measuring big and due a growth scan if I do go into labour before the scan next week, atleast then they will know the score.

I suppose the only positive is that if you don't go before then, at least they are checking. Iv had 2 friends who are tiny & had babies over 9lbs that both got stuck. I was shocked that this wasn't checked. But they are making it stressful for you right before the end. Hopefully everything will be fine for you.

I'm so grumpy today. This baby has stayed put for DHs appointments. But I'm so achey & uncomfortable I haven't been able to settle all day. I'm trying to keep moving but end up just pacing. I'm snapping at poor DS. Feel awful

I didn't mean to scare you Bella, that was supposed to be reassuring. My friends have tiny frames & hips. I'm short 5ft 2 but am curvy so hoping this one flies out

Don't worry, you didn't scare me emz, thankfully I have wide hips too so that reassures me a little!

One of the benefits of good size hips. this waiting game is all new to me & im almost driving myself insane. Trying not to think about it but it's so hard!

hello ladies, I'm still here and still pregnant !!! emz I hear you - this waiting game is all new to me as well, and I keep thinking every twinge or pain is it, but it is inevitably not. gahhh
bella I've been told by my MW team that they allow up to +/-3cm. I am measuring -2cm smaller although my last USS at 36weeks said that baby was on 65 centile.
Nearly 2 weeks of mat leave has passed and I'm a bit fed up of people asking whether there is baby. I've been on nesting overdrive, managed to get the car cleaned inside out, kitchen repainted and all outside windows cleaned (outsourced of course). My in laws have arrived from abroad and my MIL have been asking whether i "feel" like there's impending labour
Was at the DAU today for my weekly BP monitoring and it's borderline high so the doctor wants me to return in 2 days, i.e. on Christmas eve, to see whether it's still elevated. They hooked me on the CTG because of the high BP and baby sees to be happy, trace is good.

Glad to hear your baby is doing well lucy despite the borderline high bp - hope it's down a little by Christmas Eve!
It must be so hard for you and emz having had early babies the first time and now having an extra long wait for the second! I'm not too bad at the waiting game, I have moments of wanting the baby to come out but I'm a bit more laid back than DH about waiting, he's really fed up of people asking if there's a sign of a baby yet!!

I'm so fed up of everyone saying "it'll happen on Christmas Day". I feel sad because DS is almost 3 and it's the first Christmas he's really been aware & chatting away about Father Christmas. Desperately don't want to miss this Christmas with him. Feel emotional at the thought of it. I have been told than anxiety will keep the baby in so maybe if I'm stressing about the baby not coming on Christmas Day it won't . I'm pleased this baby isn't premature but I'm uncomfortable & fed up now. Iv had Braxton hicks all day!!

Been thinking of you all day Admarks.

Hang in there guys! As someone who managed exactly 24 hours of maternity leave (if you count a Saturday as a day of mat leave) I'd encourage you to enjoy the time off! Know the grass is always greener, of course. And emz don't worry about ds, what an amazing Christmas it'll be for him if this one does turn up then! He'll have a new sibling, the best present of all.

admarks hope all went well today & you are enjoying lots of newborn snuggles right now.

I am finally being discharged tomorrow. And my milk came in today and DS (I can call him that now!) is breast feeding like an absolute champion - even the midwives are stunned at how easily he's latching on. So feeling pretty good! Waiting for the day 5 baby blues to kick in tomorrow....

Oh Stealth that's such a nice update from you! Fantastic to hear that DS is feeding well and your milk has come in, and you get to go home before Christmas! Hopefully the baby blues won't be too bad and will pass quickly.

Thinking of Admarks too and hoping that those cuddles are lovely and recovery process has started well.

Officially booked in for a sweep on my edd next week, but I don't know if it will actually do anything? We'll see.

Even if the sweep doesn't start things off it sounds like you get a bit of an idea from it as to the state of your cervix and how far off labour you are.

I've had lower back ache all day today and I have mild cramps occasionally at the front too. This better not be it!

Better out than in, Bella!

If you could just guarantee a swift labour and I can be home by Chirstmas lunch serial that would be fab

Oh bella good luck if it is! Also got everything crossed that if it is you're back in time for Christmas.

Exciting Bella! Keep us posted. After tonight I'm keeping my legs crossed. Baby has had ample opportunity. I really don't want to miss Christmas with DS. DH told me that bringing a new life into the world is more important.... I did reply that I don't want to be planning a first birthday for next Christmas Eve/day. Somehow Boxing Day doesn't feel so bad. Iv got appetite or energy. Just want to go to bed!

My older DD was born on 27 Dec which isn't so bad. We always take the decs down on boxing day so her birthday feels separate. Not sure what we'll do if this child decides to arrive on the day itself! Ah well. I am past caring. Christmas dinner is the least of my worriea, though I'm sure the dc would like to open presents without me puffing away in the background. ;)

Morning all! Hope you're all doing ok and not feeling too fed up!

Emz sorry to hear you're still uncomfortable, hopefully Xmas will pass and baby Emz will decide to come.

Glad all is well Stealth - I hope you were discharged yesterday and are settling in nicely at home?

Hope your appointments today go well Lucy?

Keep us updated Bella ?

Thinking of you Happy - I haven't noted an update from you.....

Thanks for all your well wishes- Baby girl Ad was born on Thursday (22nd ) at 13.40 weighing 7lb 2oz. We are both doing well but struggling with the breast feeding, so difficult but I'm trying to persevere ( especially after a 2nd long and sleepless night)!

Congratulations admarks! But really sorry you're having a tough time. I hope things get better and you're getting the support you need.

Ha I'm still here and still bloodypregnant Admarks!! Huge congratulations on your new arrival. Wishing you a speedy recovery from the section.
Nothing much to report here. Was in agony with my hips/back yesterday. Pain was radiating down to my inner thighs too. Not sure what state I'm today as I'm not yet upright but I slept through until 7 again which is a bonus in itself. Seem to be alternating good day/bad day at the moment.
Welcome serial. I had a sweep 9 days ago. Lost my plug the next day and had some cramping/twinges for a few days but then all went away again
Bella any further developments?
Sod's Law says at least one of us will deliver on Christmas Day. Keep those legs firmly crossed ladies!!

Congratulations Admarks. BF is the hardest thing I found with DS. We got there in the end it it took a good couple of weeks. Probably not what you want to hear but it really is a skill that you both have to learn & it hurts regardless of the latch. Still remember the toe curling pain as he latched on the first couple of weeks. I wanted to bat him off my boob not encourage him! do what you can but don't beat yourself up. I did! I remember sobbing exhausted whilst I shouted at DH "he can't be hungry again!" DS was obviously small being prem & fed a lot, he also had severe reflux. Hoping it's a bit easier with this one.

Happy I was getting a lot of hip pain yesterday, it was a stabbing pain. I did wonder if it was where I was standing a lot making sausage rolls & mince pies with DS. Woken with cramps & backache. After the weeks of this I really really hope baby stays in now.