September 2020 6 - we are (almost) ready babies!

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New thread. Crazy to think we will have some babies arrive on this one 🥳🍾

Well I had the sweep today and it was ok, it was a bit uncomfortable but I tried to relax as much as possible and it was all over within a minute. Cervix is soft so the sweep worked. Fingers crossed something starts in the next 48 hrs or sooner than induction anyway!! (Next wed).

Wow you're so organised ladies! I was planning of buying several jars of pesto and pasta sauce, and frozen pizzas 🙈
Hope your daughter has a great first day @Emmy2020 . My two are going back tomorrow, im already feeling emotional at the thought of leaving my son as it will be his first day in primary school

I did some batch cooking a few weeks ago and it's been really hard not to eat it all already . Someone gave me some advice that they struggled with lunch more than tea, so I made big batches of soup and things for the freezer as well. And went to m&s food and stocked up on a load of stuff for the freezer that I wouldn't normally treat myself to but thought as I'm having a baby I deserve it

And that sweet potato and lentil stew looks delicious!!

@ShiningStarz lucky you. I had my second attempt at a sweep today, still very unfavorable cervix... Midwife couldn't even reach it. I just want to cryy. I'm so exhausted and was really hoping the sweep could get things moving. I think I'm going to be pregnant forever

@Lilice I'm also going to be on the bulk buying jars and pizza bandwagon! I don't usually cook food to freeze so I know there's no point in me even attempting it!

Oh no @Smilymami how far along are you?? I'm 39 weeks today. My stomach feels sore towards the top
So I feel a bit different but apart from
That no sign of anything happening!!! Yet 🙏🙏

Thinking of you @UrsulaSings I'm hoping Youv progresses by now 🙏🤞

Hello hope everyone is ok! Our little Freddie arrived on his due date (1st September) at 3.11am weighing 7lbs 7oz. There was a few complications but we’re getting there and hoping to be discharged tomorrow 🤞🏼 So in love with our little boy!!

@annie1994 congratulations, he looks so sweet 😻

Congrats @annie1994! And on his actual due date too! He is going to be one lucky chap going through life!

@annie1994 Congratulations! What a cutie

@annie1994 Congratulations! He's a little cutie

Aww huge congratulations !!!!

@annie1994 congratulations 😊
@Lilice Thank you, she said she enjoyed it but still came home emotional think it’s all strange for her and she’s worried about where to go. She will be fine though as teachers are everywhere telling them where which classrooms are. Hope it goes well for you tomorrow!

@MooseWL Thank you 😊
Ah that’s so nice to sleep most of the way through without having to get up 😁

Congratulations @annie1994 ❤️

Aw more babies 😍 congrats @Annie1994!

Congratulations @annie1994! What a sweetie he is. Making an appearance on the due date is fairly unusual too - he must have known to hold on for those last few hours

@TJ17 how are you doing?

Congrats @annie1994 welcome to the world Freddie 🥰

@Lilice I'm the same, got some pizzas and ready meals in! Ocado just changed to M&S and the timing couldn't be better!!! I generally just fancy salads and easy things for the first few weeks. I give up on hot meals as mine always kicked off when I sat down 🤣🤣

@ShiningStarz finger crossed!

@Smilymami I was the same with my first. I couldn't get a a sweep till 41 weeks, please don't feel down. Baby is just loving that home you've made so comfy for it!!

I had contractions last night for three hours and then they stopped! Was going to call hospital at 6 am but didn't need to! Annoyed!!!!! Oh well only two more sleeps and then baby is coming anyway 👏👏👏

@annie1994 congratulations!! He's beautiful, hope you are OK

Soooooooo ready for this baby to come out !! Feel like a bloated beached whale in the evenings (and every other time!)

Congrats @annie1994 too cute 💙

Congratulations @annie1994!! Absoluteky gorgeous!

I'm absolutely loving those recipe ideas! Gonna save the links and write them down. I'm so unimaginative I always just make chilli or spaghetti bol!

Things havent moved on here at all. Still only 1cm dilated and cervix is still about 2cm long although apparently it's quite soft and stretchy now. They're taking the first pessary out in about an hour and then having a 'rest' for 12 hours, then they will put the next pessary in tomorrow morning for 24 hours.