Well thought I?d be safe leaving it over the weekend to be in touch since there isn?t usually as much chat then! Will try my best to catch up ? dh and I go away tomorrow so probably won?t be back online until after then?.
Lisa ? sorry you had such a terrible experience with that registrar last time. Hopefully the consultant will treat you more sensitively this time! As far as section dates go I was told by my consultant that 39 weeks was the earliest they would plan an elective section since there is a small but definite increase in the risks of breathing problems at birth before then. Ds was born at 38+6 last time. I guess you?d need to discuss your concerns with your consultant to see if they would move on this at all for you?.
Hope you have a lovely break too.
Chochobnob ? I was super careful about how I sat last time and ds was still op! So personally not sure how much difference it makes! I think the birthing balls are good although I never found them that comfy. This time round I just make sure I am comfortable! I am also short at 5ft!
Enjoy your night away!
Try not to be too scared by the chat at your antenatal classes either. I remember how you are feeling though ? I was similar with ds! At the end of the day though what will happen will happen and the best thing you can do is to keep an open mind as to your birh plan and think through how you will cope with all possible eventualities. And whatever happens its worth it when you meet your lo.
Muppet ? no more to add about cough and waterworks think what you?ve been told already is spot on. Hope your doc can help too?
MrsFish ? I have been getting the odd bout of cramp too ? thankfully not that often and settles pretty quick. No fun though!
I am DEFINITELY carrying a lot lower this time too. By this point last time ds was right up under my ribs yet theres a good 10cm or so to go this time? My mw said that basically your tummy muscles holds them in a lot better the first time round before they have been stretched to f*ck by being pregnant (OK these are my words not hers!!) but second time round they are not as good at that hence lo sitting lower.
Nellie ? glad to hear your hospital trip was so positive. Think that makes a big difference to how you feel about the birth!
Can relate to your trip to town and leaving all you needed at home though! Keep doing dizzy things like this at the mo!!! That?s baby brain for you I guess!
J20 ? sorry to hear your bro and his mate have been so useless but glad your mum came to help and you got it all finished.
LES ? sorry to hear you sounding down about your dh being away. I struggle with this too although thankfully he?s rarely away for more than a night at time. Thinking of you and others who are in this situation at the mo! Think Floria and Pheebe in the same boat ? big hugs to all 3 of you
And although the thought of a night away in a nice hotel is appealing to those who don?t have to do it for work (I associate it with a rest and a treat!) its not like that when its for work. So sure he is struggling with being apart just as much as you!
Ejt ? sounds like you have a busy day planned! Enjoy! And the blackberry muffins have me salivating!
Winnie ? big big hugs to you. I can understand you missing your dd but try and enjoy the free time you have to pamper yourself a bit. Not much chance for that in a few weeks! We miss ds when we?re apart from him and spend the whole time he?s away talking about how lovely he is and how much we miss him! But still manage to enjoy ourselves. It is hard though and you can?t help how you feel?. It will go quickly though hon. Thinking of you?.
Inzi ? sorry to hear about your fight with dh. Hopefully all sorted now ? sometimes you just need a bit of space to put things in perspective so sure the night at your sister?s helped.
Karlou ? of course you?re not forgotten! Glad to hear you sounding well although pelvic pain doesn?t sound like fun.
Well as for me ? I have been getting increasing problems with sciatica. No fun at all. It?s a bit erratic ? has been coming on my right side off and on for a couple of weeks but seems a lot worse the last couple of days. No fun at all! Not actually painful (apart from the odd shooting pain) but really uncomfortable. Any tips?
Having a lovely time with Mum and Dad though ? lots of lie ins, great food and pampering! And off away tomorrow which should be fun? Also found out today that my sis is expecting!!! Very early days ? about 5 weeks. And some mixed feelings as she lives in New Zealand so not really sure how I?ll be able to go and see her and lo. But will find a way.
Anyway ? better head off now as this is probably going to win the longest post ever award and you have probably all gone to sleep by now! Be back in a couple of days?. Thinking of you all! x