Hey ladies I need cheering up, DH is being a grumpy git and is taking it out on me I know he wants the baby to arrive so he can be on pat leave but SO DO I he hung up on me earlier (he had called me ) and I felt like crying. I think he?s got bored of looking after me now I?ve been the model wife too ? I?ve sorted out our finances for the month (not an easy feat I can tell you ) and he?s had dinner on the table when he gets home every night since I?ve been off and his breakfast made and a packed lunch. I slept really badly last night, woke up worrying about induction and I am feeling a bit sensitive today. The pains I normally wake up with under my bump have persisted today and I have cramping ? I had hoped that was a sign but there are no contractions and nothing else to indicate that things are kicking off. Sorry for the moan, just feeling a bit lonely will stop whining and see what you lot have been saying
Fluffy ahhh how lovely that you got to see Barristermum and Cerys in the flesh my Dad?s doing well thanks Fluffy really positive and focused but all he can think about is the op so I doubt they?ll be coming over at all we all go on holiday together on 16 April (it?s my Dad?s 60th) but I so wish they could meet the baby before then. Sounds like you are keeping really busy happy due date!
Mum2Sons ? I truly think people think we?ll forget to tell them when it arrives or that they?ve been shunned for some reason hence the texts!! My last NCT friend to pop had her baby last night she went naturally and was 15 days overdue she beat induction by going into labour!! I had lots of BH weeks ago, now nothing!!
Nicky6 ? wow! Your nesting is full on getting the carpets cleaned too glad you had a lovely time with your Mum I have to say, until the dreaded ?I? word started scaring me, I was in no hurry either and was enjoying my mat leave and getting things done, try and stay in that happy place, it is much better! I?ve read that the tea won?t make you go into labour, it just makes the contractions more effective when you do so no harm in trying it (I?ve been drinking it since 36 weeks!) the pineapple has to be fresh, the enzyme you need gets broken down by tinning or juicing
Hello Angechica ? sending huge hugs. You still have until Sat night hon and that?s a lot of time to make a difference. Sorry that you have to have that discussion on Fri, I hope things work out. x
BeckyAu you are in good company hon! I?m 41 weeks today. I?ve heard that the cervix can change really quickly so I hope that happens for you and its good to hear you have 2 more sweep chances before that induction looms I really hope you go before Thurs night. Maybe the full moon tonight will help, apparently lots of women go into labour when it?s a full moon I think you should book the car in, then you WILL go into labour ? can you get a cab or a lift to the hospital? How do you plan to use the clary sage? I read that you could massage 6 drops in a carrier into your belly to improve contractions but then read that you shouldn?t use it on blood thinning meds like I am on so now don?t know whether I should avoid it?
Puppydogears LOL my DH is late for everything and I am seeing those genes in our child! re the sweep - I think a lot of what you want at this stage is down to your gut feelings and I think they are worth trusting that?s a great idea to use the beard trimmer
And here you are PCM lovely to see you! I know what you mean about the baby?s head I also feel like my legs aren?t there above the knee and so I am like a hippo with a huge belly and stumpy little legs I have found it hard going overdue because this is the first baby that we have had to wait for in generations, most are born before 38 weeks so it has been hard getting my head round that. I shaved my legs etc today and gave myself a manicure and pedicure (yes, the latter was virtually impossible!) it does make you feel better to be groomed I think hang on in there hon!
Madmouse I didn?t bother to trim for most of my pregnancy but I sort of feel I want to be a little more minimalist now that the focus is down there! I agree with PCM, you are allowed to moan especially when it is so miserable outside.
Martha Many congratulations!!! how lovely. Hope you are both doing really well
Babato ? lovely to see you. I really hope all goes well for you hon as I said above, I think we all have to trust our gut as to what is right for us.
Bluebell LOL you sound like me, I?ve tried all those things and more ? I had the breast pump out again today just to see if that would help but I managed to get the latch on wrong and skinned one nipple a bit ouch! So I am wounded before I even begin BF! Things do sound really promising for you ? what?s happening now?
Betterhalf hang in there! Things are sounding good with you
Ah Lilyloo thanks for making us feel better really glad to hear that Martha is doing so well
Welcome back Scaryhairycat I think things can start quickly and happen quickly or VV ? my baby?s head has been engaged since I was 36 weeks and I am still here at 41!
Ah Barristermum your daughter is beautiful!
Lolo ? I had to get out of the house yesterday, I was going stir crazy so went on the bus to meet two friends who are also overdue, we had lovely hot chocolate and scones and I felt much better until I had to wait 45 mins in the snow to get the bus home ? gggrrrr!