July 2017 #6 - labour here we come

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I think this is how you make one?

Sounds like things are heading in thr right direction but latent phase can last ages anyway. Ive had tightenings and frequent loo trips but mothing to writr home about.

Id be quite happy for baby to stay put another couple of weeks. I dont finish work til tomorrow and have stuff booked in for next week so woukd happily keep going until 40 weeks.
Still uncomfortable though but id like a couple of weeks chill time lol

I think I've just had my show. Fingers crossed.

All I needed to do was relax and buy nice ice creams and treats lol.

I'm feeling a lot more relaxed and better now thanks to all you guys and over on the fb.

Thank you xxx

Eeek! @glitterglitters fingers crossed for you! Enjoy your ice cream!

@mrsclaus100 definitely sounds like something is happening, hopefully it gears up into proper contractions soon.

Is your show different to your plug? I lost my plug last Friday, well at least a decent lump of it... so should I expect something else as well?

Fingers crossed this is it for you then glitters... jel!

@LuciBee231015 plug is mucus that tends to be clear or snot like. Show is blood tinged so pink/red or brown.

Right so I defo haven't had a show yet then. Lost more plug today tho so hopefully moving in the right direction!!

I'm wishing this to start and I just know that when it does I'm going to regret it!! 🙈

At least when it starts you know it'll be productive and it will end. Plus when it's over you forget it all because there could be no possible way I'd be doing it again otherwise

I had a bit of an energy burst yesterday and cleaned/painted/diy'ed but I'm feeling it today, back and pubic bone are killing and I had a crap night sleep (Tightenings and Lots of movement)
I do think I may have lost some of my mucus plug yesterday though?! But sounds like there is a few of us who have but still no baby so not getting hopes up it means anything!

Been bouncing on my ball most of the day apart from when I had an afternoon nap where I had the most horrible vivid dream. That's put me off naps for a bit!

I'm frustrated now, I want to meet my baby, so it must be extra frustrating for you luci having actually gone past your date + already had a sweep. Hoping something happens for you before tomorrow's sweep!!
My due date is Tuesday and booked for sweep Wednesday.
glitter fingers crossed your show means baby very soon!
mrsclaus same here with the loo trips, I've been like this for about 2 weeks though!
not so glad to hear you are feeling better on the breast feeding front!

Hope everyone else is doing ok.

Oooh I wish I had a burst of energy. So many annoying bits to do.

I'm absolutely covered in spots. Horrible nasty boil type ones that look like they're going to scar. My chin is sore as well and I've suddenly got spots where I've never had them.

Bloody hormones!!!

Ahh me too glitter with the spots. I've had lovely clear skin for once for the past 8months then these last few weeks I'm like a teenager again!

@not glad to hear it has all improved!

@butterflyfree couldn't you speak to your mum and tell her she can come as long as she doesn't dominate? I am on the same boat as you in terms of I am not sure I want my mum there. But I've decided I will have her there but will ask her to be backup for DH and me and not to take over.

I had a chat with my parents ages ago about my preferences with regards to the baby if anything was to go wrong...

I think these things are better said.

@glitters and @luci here is to hoping things move along tonight...

My last day at work tomorrow, I am super excited. I want a week or two of chilling then I am ready.

I feel so sorry for all you ladies whose babies are giving you false alarms... teasing you already! Hope things get kick started once and for all, especially for those of you who want to avoid sweeps/inductions 🙏🏻

I had another midwife appointment today and everything is perfect in terms of growth, position, heartbeat etc. etc. so that's great news. My midwife was soooo lovely and supportive when I explained the situation with DH (even offering to get a letter written to the Sheikh on hospital letterhead asking for him to be excused from military service, lol) and she said they will do everything to support me, which was very reassuring. Also explained the situation with my mum and the MW completely understood, so I'm glad she's fully aware of my wishes.

I'm 35+5 but she confirmed that baby's head is 3/5 engaged and that I've been losing some of my plug over the past 3 days. It may not mean anything of course - as we've seen with these other trolling babies on the thread (!) - but I'll just have to keep an eye on things. From now on they want me to go back weekly to see the MW; is anyone else having weekly checks or is fortnightly more usual?

Also realised I still haven't had the whooping cough vaccine yet - am I the only one who hasn't?!

@Mawita just seen your post sorry. I did discuss it with my mum and told her that I don't know how I'll feel on the day, but as things currently stand I would rather it's just DH and me in the delivery room, or if he can't be here then I would rather it just be me. It should be a very personal moment between him and I, and if he can't be there to experience it then I don't want anyone else to. DM would be outside and then would be the first to come in the room and meet Baby Z once he's arrived. But she took it really badly when I told her and emotions have been pretty tense over the past 24hrs 😓

Both DH and my MW fully agree and support my stance though, so I'm not going to be pressured into changing it. There's no point trying to tell her not to dominate, because her problem is that she is over dramatic and cries waaay too easily (I'm quite reserved especially in times of stress) and I just know that any histrionics would drive me absolutely nuts in the circumstances. It's not something she can control so it's better just to keep her outside the door until all the hard work is done. I feel a bit cruel but in the end I have to put my needs first in this situation I guess.

@butterflyfree totally understand and absolutely do what you need to do to feel comfortable. You have tried to explain things to her and that is as much as you can do for her. You have enough to manage and she should absolutely not pressure you. So well done for sticking to your guns.

Sounds like things are moving along for you too... remind me how many weeks?

I am having weekly check ups mostly because of diabetes and the fact they want to induce... after Monday i sm firmly on all the treatments for making it happen naturally :)

Does anybody know if stress can stall labour? I've noticed a bit of a correlation between my contractions stalling as soon as I am with my dd. Ive been getting horrendous contractions all night and then this morning my dd has been screeching and fussing, nobody to watch her (everybody has funny shifts on a Friday) and although I'm in discomfort it seems to have tapered off again, same as when I had my false alarm and I didn't feel comfortable in the hospital they sent me to.

Not that I'm blaming my toddler but I'm not really able to relax in the mornings and by the time someone comes to help I've already had to get her dressed fed etc and it's been a couple of hours and I'm out of "the zone" so to speak.

It definitely can glitters, I was the same with dc2 - Early labour lasted weeks... will you be able to relax more this weekend?

I've been getting strong tightenings, cramps and back pain each evening for hours but always settles by midnight. 'Only' 36+5 though so not expecting anything real to happen...

Last day of school today for my dc (8 & 10), so looking forward to not having to set alarm and have the usual morning rush! Calm before the storm 😁

Oh glitters this baby is really keeping you on your toes. Seeing that we need lots of oxytocin to get move things along, I suppose it makes sense that contractions would stop if you're in a stressful situation.

Butterfly well done on talking to your mum on how you feel about delivery, it couldn't have been easy. Drama llamas are not what you need when you're in the throes of labour!

I'm 38+1 and not a symptom in sight, not that it really matters since I'm having a section... but still! I'm happy I got through the last week with no issues as my consultant was on holiday

Butterfly: I can completely understand. My mum is a fusser and a faffer and while she reined it in last time, looking back I think DH felt unsure of his role or pushed to the side a bit. I'm really liking the idea of it just being the 2 of us this time but am not looking forward to telling her.

That's funny about stress slowing it down, though it does make sense. I thought stress could trigger it.

Glitters stress absolutely effects labour, you need to make sure you are as relaxed as possible. Could you find someone to have DD for the night tonight maybe to give you some down time?

Twixes, 38+3 and I've started to get some Braxton Hicks. Makes me slightly hopeful of a non-induced labour somewhen in the next five weeks...

Thanks everybody. I just had two hours to myself, and dd just got dropped back off shrieking her head off.

I don't want to get dh home early (again) for it to just stop again. He's working all weekend as well.

I'd love to have someone take her overnight but I just can't see it happening.

Really getting run down now. I can't just relax but I can't parent or do anything constructive either.

Ahhh fil got stood down and has taken her to run errands. The man is a saint.

Laying on my bed blasting out my favourite music to relax now.

I know this is such a teeny part of everything in the grand scheme of things, and it's not a bad thing really but my god it's mentally torturing. I had similar with dd.

I've rebooked reflexology for Monday as well. Fingers crossed that'll help and then I have a sweep booked. 🤞🏼

Whoever said it about spots has jinxed me...when I read it at the time I was thinking how clear my skin is and lo and behold I now have one on my chin. I also think BH might've started. I might start timing them as regular BH led to labour for me the last time...eeek! So much for no symptoms!

Consultant appointment this afternoon, we'll see what she has to say about it all :) probably nothing, she's a bit blasé at the best of times

Sorry @Twixes that was me! They're horrid as well, not like your normal whiteheads either. I think it's a rise in hormones that does it.