Where's that bloomin' Carol Vorderman when you need her as the August '07 Countdown begins....

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Whaddyathink ???

I was awake most of the night, and the DS got up at 5.55 and decidied he wanted his Daddy. He can have his flaiming Daddy at the moment as far as I'm concerned!!!!!

I went back to bed after dropping him at nursery, and after a gloriuos hour fast asleep, my mother rang!! FOR AN HOUR!

Now I'm awake there isn't a hope of going back, so I may as well get up.

So I'm glad everyone else is mis (except yuo GillL - I'm very of your sleep) coz it makes me feel better.

Seeing M/W this afternoon... oh joy, I was hoping to be post natal care by now. it'll be interesting to hear if she thinks the baby is locked and ready to go, as I do!!

Pink - I meant to say - Well done on teh Ofsted inspection - that must be a huge weight off your mind - do they do them yearly?

Itchy - DH took the car in the end as the forecast is bad. Leaicester is about 200 (??) miles away (not sure to be honest) from us. But at least I can contact him. As for the Scotland trip... well who knows. I don't really mind if he goes - providing I haven't given birth the day before! - but I think even HE realises I might need a bit of rest. He did actually say to DS this morning that Mummy and Evie need thier sleep, which was quite sweet

Sorry to hear about your bad night bagpuss. I bet you were so annoyed at being woken up by the phone. That happened to me a couple of weeks ago when I went home early from work with a bad headache. I couldn't get back to sleep either. Last night definitely was a one off. I'm normally up at least twice and then dozing on and off from about 5:30.

dd insisted that dh took her to bed last night. It was good considering previously it had to be me. I'm hoping she does that more often now.

Phoned the doctors yesterday cos I've been suffering with diarrhoea (sorry for tmi). I think I caught something from my nephew on Sunday. Unfortunately he couldn't prescribe anything but told me to stop eating vegetables, fruit, brown bread, cereal and milk (which is everything I eat on a daily basis) and eat lots of cakes and other sweet things. I'm not arguing! I went to Sainsbury's this morning on my way home from dropping off dd at mum's and bought some almond slices, biscuits and ginger cake. Anyone else got any suggestions for what I should/shouldn't eat?

I killed the thread.....

Milk is good, and eggs, they are all "binding"...... but it might just mean that you're going to have a baby soon!

I've gone from weeks and weeks of being constipated, to suddenly having a real "urge" to go (see, we're just on a TMI day today!), which I put down to the babe being low.

Is it like, several times a day? You poor thing. Drink plenty, and look after yourself.

It's funny this thing with wanting 1 parent or another. if DS hurts himself he ALWAYS comes to me, but often in the night, evening, or morning (in fact all other times) he'll go for DH - mostly becuase he's a soft touch, and I am mean Mummy!!

he said NOT milk?? that's interesting.....

Hi ladies!

No movement yet, I've been taking red raspberry leaf tab's (tab's not tea I was told there stronger) since I was 37 week and from the first day I started taking them I had a big plug of CM come away (still getting that though) and much stronger BH's! sick of pineapple and curry's, Sex is VERY (very strong BH's afterwards) good DH thinks his xmas's and birthdays have all come at once! LOL!
Went to town last weekend for our childless meal that DH and I have every weekend (making the most of it) and a lady that we always see said "haven't you had that baby yet" I said "gave them chance I'm only 20 weeks with quads" her face was a picture, she even said "REALLY" bless, I said "no got 3 weeks left yet!" And also at DS's school some one else said "haven't you had that baby yet" I said "yes but I thought I would just keep the belly" LOL, some people.
Had a another at home MW app on Monday, everything is fine baby is still head down but not yet locked and loaded but she said that could be a very last min thing, she thinks its down to baby being so bloody active, also at my next app again another home one (aren't I lucky) at 40+ weeks I will have a sweep done, now I'm bricking it, all seeeming alittle too real now I'm 38+5 today and I had DS#1 at 39+3, I've never had a sweep before so really dont know what to think, I've already had 2 home app which is nice as other wise I would have to go the other end of town for my app which can be abit of a ball ache, and even more so with 2 DC in toe!
Sick of the lumpy CM I keep getting having to take pads and underwear out with me where ever I go, oh well it'll be over with sooner then I know, has anyone else had lumpy CM?

Babymadxx

time I have eaten I have had a bad stomach ache. When I have eaten it has normally involved milk to wash it down. Touch wood I've only had it once today which was first thing.

It's very rare that dd wants dh. It's normally me. I like being her favourite but it can get a bit tiring. Sometimes I just want 10 minutes on my own to go on MN and she wants to follow me upstairs. Dh will often let her even though I've asked for a break.

Hi babymad. Sounds like you're close. You're so lucky having a night off every week. I'm lucky to get one night off every 3 months. But then it's partly my fault cos I don't ask. Mum doesn't mind having dd over night every so often but she gets up early and mum likes her sleep!

I've got a consultant appointment tomorrow. Hopefully I'll finally be signed back over to the midwife and noted as suitable for home birth. I'll be 37 weeks on Sunday so I might have to ask if I can see my midwife earlier than next Thursday. If she doesn't bring all the stuff round and tell me what to do, if I go into labour I'll have to go to the hospital anyway.

Babymad - I've had to wear pantyliners for weeks now, no show as such, but plenty of moisture... lovely ...

I dreampt last night that DH showed a bit of interest.... then I woke up to him snoring and realised the reality. Good for you for "keeping it up" so to speak !!!!

i keep having to remind myself that this really is going to happen. sometimes it feels like I am going to be pregnant for ever!

Is it your two DC's that have ASD? Sorry if I'm wrong - I'm trying to remember back from months ago..... If I'm right - how are they doing? What do they think about another baby? Tell me to b**er off if you want

Hi everyone,

not much to report here, slept very badly
got outbid again on my ebay pushchair but ended up with the carrycot!! not pleased

babymad- I was wondering about you yesterday, it's sounds as though things are close for you

and i wonder where are tokentotty and kite...?

oh itchy, thats a bummer. I've abandonned Ebay completely now. I had some excellent buys but selling has been a disaster!

Is there another on the auction you could bid for - or re auction the carry cot - was it from the same seller? If you contact them, they may contact the buyer of the pushchair for you?

I've got one day of work left and in a bit of a flap getting everything sorted (had new computer system put in today - what a silly time to do it!!). MW this PM - still definately breech can feel the head! People have stopped saying that there's plenty of time and room for it to turn around - want to hear some positive news about the other upside down babies!

DH has just announced that he's going to Egypt and New York for the first 2 weeks of August - getting worried that will have to drive myself to hospital with the kids in tow!

Getting really tired in the evenings and DD told me I'd turned into a shouty Mummy and she wanted her daddy too - My response was similar - go and find your blinky daddy then (she then told me off for using a nasty word!)

We've had a stomach bug going around nursery - a russian lady advised me to have lots of rice pudding!

Hi everyone,

I'm also feeling very tearful and grumpy. Had a few words with DH and had a big cry afterwards. I saw the MW earlier (37+2) and the head is def engaged, she told me to pack my bag. My iron level has dropped and she has recommended a liquid thing - have the name written down so off to get some later for a 'boost'. I'm quite tired, and still V uncomfortable. We took DS to the seaside yesterday, and I sat and read my book on the beach for a couple of hrs which was lovely, but stuck in a car for 2+ hrs in the same position each way was no fun. Getting a bit panicky now about having to give birth again, MW gave me a leaflet on hypnobirthing so I will give the woman a call tomorrow. Definately the hormones I think as I could have cried all over the MW about having to go through childbirth again today but managed to hold it together - just!
Glad everyone's OK, sounds like there's going to be some babies very soon.

Hi All,
After some serious acrobatic action last night (frog in a sock style) bums is now head down!! Confirmed position at growth scan this morning. Growth is going better than expected as well so all looking good for a natural birth. Not too sure how I feel about that though as was kind of looking forward to having 5 days in hospital afterwards for some r&r (would have been covered by insurance if medically nec CS).
Hey Ho, at least this way I'll have a shorter recovery period.
Sorry to hear about your tum GiLL - did the doctor think it was a bug or a hormonal thing due to pregnancy?
Had a funny moment yesterdat when I was accosted by an old lady in the supermarket who told me that she had watched the panorama(or whatever it was) special about childbirth and the NHS. She said that she had seen how important it was to measure the bump to make sure the baby was healthy. Then looked at my belly and told me that in her opinion my measurements were fine and my baby was obviously healthy. All said very seriously as if I should be very reassured by her expert opinion.

Lol about the old lady SweetyDarling. I told the doctor that I had been near my nephew on Sunday who had been sick that morning (nice of sil to warn us). He said as no one else (dh and dd) had it then it was unlikely to be food poisoning. He didn't mention anything hormonal - just said to go to the surgery if it continues for more than a week.

Bad news about the baby being breach loler and your dh going away so close to the birth. Men have the best timing! Do you have any family nearby or friendly neighbours? I'm normally exhausted by late afternoon when dd is her most demanding. It doesn't help when dh asks me when I'm going to make the dinner. He thinks now that I'm at home all the time that I've got the energy to do anything. He used to come in from work and make the dinner and do the washing up when we were both working full time. He's suddenly lost that ability and expects me to do it every night.

lovelybird - I've started to get a bit worried about giving birth again as well. It's getting close now and it's hard when you know what's coming.

Hi guys! Still no tokentotty? Ooh I reckon she's popped!!! Katybird, where's Kiteflying at, do you know?

Sweetydarling- congrats on your lo turning over, did you do anything in particular during the day to make him turn?

Lovelybird- did she recommend spatone or floradix? the spatone is pretty good if you mix it with orange juice you can barely taste it. Dunno if it's good for your iron levels though as I'm back on strong iron tablets just in case.

Loler- you poor thing, WHY is your dh off to Egypt and NY when baby is due??? Do you have family around you who can help out? Some men are very selfish. Did I mention that mine had got fixated on getting a motorbike in the last few weeks of this pregnancy? And if I said no (despite the fact we can't afford one) I am Big Bad Spoiler Of Fun!

Hope you're feeling better soon Gill, but if it's any consolation my niece's labour was precipitated by a big bout of diarrhea, they thought she had some kind of stomach flu as she looked ghastly and felt like shit... but no, was just baby on his way! Ain't pregnancy glamorous?? Good luck with getting your homebirth by the way, got my fingers crossed for you.

Babymad- is it odd that I'm jealous of your cm? LOL... oh dear we really have hit the TMI stage of proceedings now haven't we? I haven't had much of anything to report down there despite constant checking for the magical "show" which will probably be washed away in the shower when I have soap in my eyes, knowing me.

to pengy. You're so not alone, I think quite a few of us are mildly freaking out now about the thought of becoming parents, but we're all about to meet the loves of our lives, so it'll all be ok (trust me, I'm hormonal)

Sorry for the double post (Conciseness has never been my strong point, sorry!) but had to tell you, I was up half last night thinking that This May Be It, as early in the evening lo suddenly propelled himself downwards with his legs and really headbutted my cervix with all his might, resulting in him being (what feels like) fully engaged again. Oh how I yelped!

Then all evening I was getting progressively worse lower backache, massive presure in my pelvis and swollen bits. When I walked about, braxtons started and there was more cervical pain, so I was starting to put 2 + 2 together and come up with 3872723 as usual lol

Had a very uncomfortable mostly sleepless night utterly convinced that something was happening. This morning a hot bath relieved most of the backache temporarily. It's still very pressured and painful and I'm hoping it won't be long, but I'm irritating myself by reading so much into every little twinge!

To end on a high note, it would seem my dp is now ready for the baby. He has started saying "oi, come out!" to the bump, which is a huge relief as I thought he was going to be dreading his arrival forever. So yay!

ooh sounds promising banana - i am doing a lot of wishful thinking whenever i get the crampy pains, but they dont seem to be turning into anything regular yet.

went for coffee with some friends today and they had bought me a change bag and packed it with lots of baby things. it was so lovely cause i have spent weeks (if not months) looking for a change bag, including practically every market we could find when on holiday in france, and couldnt find anything i liked. this bag is very much what i would have chosen myself, and it was so nice to be packed with all these little bottles and things - had to be very careful to avoid tears as i really think they would have been a bit unsure of what to say - dh doesnt even get how teary i am just now, so i dont expect my friends to.

ooh banana how exciting - even if it came to nothing!

My DH has been talking to the bump telling her to come out as he's bored with waiting for a couple of weeks now - patience has never been his stong suit. I've said at least another 2 weeks so we can get to the magical 37 weeks and she'll be considered full term.

Loler, soory to hear your LO is still breech - will they suggest an ECV? My hospital will no doubt want me to have one (am convinced she is still breech as I can feel her head when I lay down) as they have a higher than the national average CS rate. I really don't want an ECV so will have to be firm and stick to my guns.

Good to hear that sweety your lo has turned so you join the waiting game for a natural deleivery as well.

Much admit I look at the thread for the current ante natal month and then look at my calendar and realise it's 25th July so by next week the current month will be our month which made me freek out and feel really nervous all of a sudden. Don't know why really, we are all ready apart from a couple of last minute items to go in my hospital bag - just a natural reaction I suppose.

I'm sure TT is off having a whale of a time at her pampering day (or similar) completely unaware of the panic and excitement she is causing!

Locked and loaded Bananna! It's progress even if it is uncomfortable.
I don't think I did anything to make the little one turn - just went to bed, lay on my back and watched the show. DH saw it as well and nearly fell out of bed. Kept saying "OMG!! Did you see that!!!! over and over.
It was amazing though - looked like a big orange moving under my skin.

Loler, my DH keeps wanting to run through what I will do in various situations if I go into labour - eg if he's at work should he come home and get me or meet me at the hospital etc. So last night he said "and what if I'm not in the country?"

oh how exciting, i had a few BH this morning and have a dull backache all day but ive still got 4 weeks to go so just hoping!

you will be reciving email soon with your Text buddies details!

Bananabump -you go girl!!

Haven't heard from Washy either - and she's due quite early....

Sweety - fab news

Naughty breech babies..... wish there was more to suggest... except keeping fingers v tightly crossed!

Seen M/W who has now written on notes, Head Eng' She's always written "low" before, so this is promising. My next scheduled appt is on August 8th (due 6th or 7th if you go by the sonographer, but theu were wrong), and she said they'll do a sweep if I get that far....YUK.

Not keen on being fiddled with at the best of times..... so have no intention of getting to the 8th. Also, DS will need picking up from nursery about 1/2 hr after that appt - which won't be nice...

Sweety - si he planning on going away?

someone on the everyday thread (rather than a lurker) has GOT to pop soon...

Hello, hello....am still here and Peanut is still very much in situ. Unfortunately. Think I've been cursed by the consultant I saw on Friday who told me that because I have all this fluid that it's highly unlikely I'll need to see him again and that I'll go sooner rather than later Think this is now a guarantee that I'll be two weeks over and have to have an induction don't you ?? Oh, one other thing he told me Itchy (as you've got the same thing as me) was that if my waters broke I was to RUSH into hospital as quickly as possible as all the fluid could cause a prolapsed cord... Nice eh ?
Have to say that haven't been feeling myself lately hence being missing from here really. Exceedingly tearful on Monday which was nice. Could realistically have just said in one place the whole day staring into space. No idea what the matter was and there'd been no cause, just one of 'those' days that it seems I'm not alone in having !! Still, was much more active yesterday and managed to get some cooking done. Made Gary Rhodes' chicken and leek pie and also some Eccles cakes from his recipe and thankfully, all turned out very, very well.
Still haven't packed my hospital bag as seem to have a complete mental block when it comes to this. I have the list, I think I have all the stuff on the list so why, oh why is it so painful getting it all together ??? Answers on a postcard please.....

TT - coz its scary and it makes it REAL!!!!!

I was feeling really fed up with being PG, but now I've got to 13 days (plus a week over I suppose) (No way I'll let myself get to 14 days over, I'd jump off a bridge) left, I know it is really really going to happen.

Now this is daft coming from someone who's already got one!!

Much less daft coming from 1 st timers... it is hard to believe you are so close to completing the construction of a little HUMAN !! Life will never be the sme agian, but hopefully, in the best possible way.

Pack that bag girl - nothing worse than being in labour and trying to focus your brain to find everything...