Morning everyone, essay alert!
Thanks so much for the lovely messages. Almost welled up a bit last night when I checked back (those hormones, eh? 
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Rise I'll definitely get the hypnobirthing book then. I want to be as calm as possible for sure, and Fox I'm ordering that CD! Thanks for the tips 
Nursebecky have read an re-read your birth plan! Thanks for reposting. I need to educate myself now as to what's involved in a CS rather than ignoring it. Like the idea of skin to skin asap if possible but also don't really want to see what's going on?! And Dp would pass out (he probably will anyway) so screen up… I hope your LO behaves now and stays the distance until your due date. Which CS book did you get by the way?
Lullaby, so nice to hear about your CS experience. I love the sound of calming drugs 
. How long was it until you were able to fend for yourself after? Pick baby up, shower, make food, etc? I know it can vary from person to person but I guess me and Dp want to figure out a realistic plan for how long he needs to block out from work in the initial period. It's funny about the missing out thing - I didn't think I would have this reaction, having known CS was always lingering in the background, but I guess it's a misplaced 'grass is greener'. That and I remember reading a comment on a happy birth stories thread here where a woman said she felt a rush of endorphins/like a triumphant Beyonce on stage after giving birth, and it stuck with me! Reality is I'd probably end up with forceps if I could attempt it, given my luck so far…not so beyonce I suspect.
Hi Clare, so low placenta buddies for now then! Keeping my fingers crossed for you that yours moves. I totally hear you on the uncertainty - I was struggling with how to connect with the thought of birth without knowing what type it might be. I think if I had been really insistent, my consultant would have let me unrealistically go to my next scan (35 weeks) with a view to 'seeing how things go' but the placenta is one of a few risk factors for me (underlying endocrine issue, the GD, and probably the fact that I'm built like a 9 yr old boy) so their view is they would rather I go elective rather than end up with emergency after a failed v attempt, which they think is riskier for both of us under the circumstances. I do trust my consultant (they have been amazing so far), so the plan is set for now.
Although I'm pretty convinced, like nurse, that the little bugger will attempt an arrival before the CS anyway and shaft any well laid plans!!
Beanandturnip Thank you, really kind. I'm looking up the gentle version today.
Teainbed I painfully crushed my bump trying to unplug the phone charger from the floor bar plug the other night, which resulted in pathetic, frustrated, over tired tears in front of Dp. I have to say I concur with the tipping point and it's definitely now, although we should reconvene on this in week 1 of newborn land, as I've got no idea what i'm letting myself in for ; )
Rustler I'm tempted to do the weighted backpack thing, just to demonstrate why I might not want to go and sit in the cinema for 3 hours on a weeknight at the moment…
Esme sorry to hear you're not well - sinus pain is awful…I was told Vicks is fine for pregnancy (if you can stand it?). My dad used to have recurrent problems and he used the menthol crystals which were great for something more powerful.
MrsJW I missed my local NCTs as they were fully booked, then had norovirus the weekend we were supposed to start the alternative Bump & Baby club a coupe of weeks ago! They let us postpone to the next 2 day course on April 22nd, so fingers crossed he stays put until I learn something!
Going to cut the essay short again and pop back in a bit so as not to fill the entire thread single handedly, but just wanted to say Jenny I hope you are still tucked up in bed - that sounds like a nightmare night! I totally sympathise and it's hard not to be mad (especially at 4am). Take it easy on yourself today - socialising can wait, you've got very special privileges right now and no one will judge you.
My Dp works in an industry that requires him to go out to events of an evening, and it's a busy time of year now. Last week I was woken by him coming in on 3 separate nights, between 1.30 and 4, followed by tipsy roaring snoring. I'm super supportive of his career but properly lost it on Friday after two consecutive nights of shit sleep left me a snivelling mess and I had to call in sick - we now have an 'airbed in the spare room' agreement for those nights. I also pointed out that whilst I gently request he rolls over when snoring, baby will probably just scream the room down so he'll figure out where he's best off pretty swiftly ; )
Teaspoon, Raspberry, and all those up for the London meet - I'm excited! When would suit? Weekend or week day? Shall we try for just after Easter?
Back later, have a great morning everyone 
