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Jan 09 labour thread... or is it?

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fourlittlefeet · 06/01/2009 21:58

right, new thread, crap title but it was about to go!

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fourlittlefeet · 14/01/2009 21:27

she had quite a few appts for tomorrow.. Alison is the maternity lady's name. My friend used her and said her manner and attitude were great! Will let you know tomorrow.

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moosemama · 14/01/2009 21:36

Shanster good luck with induction.

Proper full on prego rage in full storm here as of half an hour ago - all just got on top of me!

First of all my pelvis is absolute agony, definitely the worst its been this pregnancy, can hardly move and have so much to organise before tomorrow morning.

Just discovered that not only has DS1 not brought his literacy homework home again (should've come home last Thursday) despite my reminding him, DH and my mother every day - all of whom could've dealt with it. After finally fighting our way through his numeracy homework last night (as it had to be in this morning) despite major tantrums (it was easy, just colouring squares in on graph paper) he failed to flippin well hand it in this morning - does it every bloomin' time unless I'm taking and collecting him! Drives me nuts! Also, I had a telling off from his teacher via him, as his reading books have to be in to be changed on a Tuesday - I always make sure his reading books are in his bag every morning! Short of going into class with him to physically make him hand things in and pick up his new homework - what am I supposed to do?!

DH tried to help him catch up on his spellings tonight (which he also failed to bring home last Friday and finally brought home today - I only discovered them when I looked in his bag after school as he lied and said he hadn't got them again). He is supposed to have written them every night and was 3 nights behind. He really played him up after first refusing to do it and getting a time out for being rude and pulling faces at me when I told him he'd got to. He then deliberately spelt things wrong, pretended he couldn't read easy words and did the most apalling handwriting I've ever seen!

On top of that he came home covered in mud - literally, through hair, face, nails etc and in his pe kit with his uniform scrunched up in pe bag - apparently they need their kit back for tomorrow because it wasn't pe today it was a special football practice!

Also, just discovered DH didn't wash my new dressing gown like I asked him to at the weekend and as it is non-tumble dry it probably won't be dry in the morning even if I wash it now! Couldn't find it anywhere, emptied laundry bin sat on floor in agony and it was nowhere to be seen. Apparently it was in a bin liner by the washing machine - why?

They are probably all things I would take in my stride under normal circumstances, but its all just too much tonight - feel like I have to parent everyone and think of/do everything for them and that includes our parents and my DH!

Am only so angry about DS1 and his homework because we were in such a great routine with it before Christmas and with me in control he always got in done and in on time and got merit marks for nearly every piece. It really boosted his confidence as well. His work really improved during the first term and I feel like I have let him down over the last few weeks.

Am starting to get really nervous about tomorrow now and its really affecting my mood. Being induced is bad enough, but if she has turned back to breech again it will be a section on Friday and that will upset DS2 who is not at all happy about me going into hospital as it is and is so excited that the baby will be coming home either tomorrow or the next day (yeah - thanks for telling him that Mum), not to mention me, as I hate anything medical and don't know how I'll manage with such a long recovery period.

Oh god! ignore me I'm such a rambling lunatic tonight - just wish it was all over and done with now and things could get back to normal.

hkz · 14/01/2009 21:37

Thanks... I had a lovely pregnancy massage there about a month ago...Good luck...hope it works The little cafe next door does really nice fresh herbal teas btw... and you get a free biscuit

hkz · 14/01/2009 21:45

Moosemamma- You sound like a very pregnant lady! Sorry you are so stressed and uncomfortable, it must be doubly hard with two little ones to look after, especially with the nerves of going into hospital. My fingers are crossed for you that the baby is in a good position and hasn't turned back. You are not a rambling lunatic...you are pregnant and tired and worried and quite sane! Sending lots of calming positive vibes yur way

moosemama · 14/01/2009 21:47

Thanks for your kind words hkz, they are very much appreciated.

rrrayray · 14/01/2009 21:55

....Sorry to BARGE in and not reply or say anything to anyone... but TREE... Are you around??? Need a midwife opinion.

Ok, so you know low fluid etc...
Had accupuncture today, and have allowed OH free rein to i know too much info, but "shag me silly".... borderline painful, but thought it might work!!!

Anyway.... am a bit worried sitting here on my birthing ball, just feel a bit Damp down there. Now, if i have low fluids, could this be my waters leaking??? Don't want her left with any less water than already in there.

Not sure what i should do? Maybe it could just be the remains of....Er.... "Love juice" sorry guys... But it feels rather too much for that.

fourlittlefeet · 14/01/2009 21:56

moose, really sorry to hear about your family playing you up... thought that was supposed to happen AFTER the new arrival. Is there any reason why they can't turn it again if it does turn back prior to induction? It sounds like just one more stress you don't need. Have you got any antenatal/hypnobirthing cd's you can listen to to help chill out? Or failing that a G&T? My Obstetrician recommended one the other day when I was stressed and started crying!

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moosemama · 14/01/2009 22:01

Ray, I know I'm not Tree but I do know that if you are on your way into labour you will most likely get increasing amounts of discharge. It may well be (tmi) mucousy, clear or white, even pale yellow and if it has any streaks of blood in it then it could even be a show!

Also in later stages, you can get a thin slippery watery discharge a bit like fertile cervical mucous.

I'm not saying its not your waters, but thought I'd try and reassure you till Tree turns up.

If you are really concerned that it might be waters, perhaps you could call the labour ward for advice, they are used to answering these sorts of questions.

treedelivery · 14/01/2009 22:02

Good luck Shanster!

Good luck accupuncture ladies - dunno if I have a 'professional' opinion [not known for my professionalism ] on accupuncture, as I've never had it nor seen it in action. I am not someone who requires oceans of evidence to support a practice, as I don't think the human body works like that. Seems to me it's risk free and may have benefits so way hay!! Just a shame it costs so much.

Sparkle don't be scared hun, lots of us have come back to do it again so it's all good. Induction is a pisser if you aren't keen though so we all understand. These babbas, they have to come out. It's the bottom line. That would scare a marine I reckon!! [I'll go and pretend to be you if you like?]

Get looked after well, tell people what you need to help you and play it by ear as there is no predicting this game.

Look at me - mahooosive stretch and sweep on the most favourable body in town. NOT A FECKING DICKYBIRD!! Just had a Chinese take away and bread and butter pud for afters, and off to bed.
Wahhhhh!!!!!

moosemama · 14/01/2009 22:06

flf I don't think the right consultant will be on duty to turn her again tomorrow. Consultants experienced at doing ECV seem very thin on the ground round here.

He did say if they weren't so busy they would have induced straight after the ECV today, so if there is someone who could try it may be an option, but don't think its going to be very likely.

Am too restless to sit and listen to anything soothing. Need to keep busy.

DH just felt bump and he thinks she's breech again as well!

treedelivery · 14/01/2009 22:14

Hello -x threads.

Think Moose has the right idea - also stick a pad on and see if it keeps on coming. Then maybe ring the unit and tell them about your...er....day and see what they reckon. They may well want to see you to prove the waters haven't gone, particulary given the scan findings.

Could be rutured membranes though, your body might try to end the pregnancy now if it has recieved the 'over and out' message from the placenta and this might be how it goes about it. Or it could be the watery discharge lots of us get etc nudge nudge wink wink.

So your right in your judgement of the situation and the only real way to know for sure is for someone to have a look. But putting a pad on will give more evidence either way also.

Moose you have had a crap week if I may say. Def think princess hissy fit overdue now.

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largeginandtonic · 15/01/2009 08:19

There now that is out of the way, am too a bit hormonal and emotional Eachpeach. Unlike me really.

GOOD LUCK to Moose and Misssparkle, go with it and relax. Don't fret about the details, try to ignore your surroundings as much as possible and leave the ward for a lovely walk after they have given you the prostin or ruptured your membranes. It will all be fine and you will have gorgeous babies by tea time hopefully Am very excited for you.

Rrray pmsl at 'love juice' Fabulous. Hope it is just that and not your waters breaking. Getting checked is the only way to be sure. You may have a baby today too at this rate!!!

It is Thursday, i have babies on Thursdays so COME ON!

Tree i can't believe after that sweep you are still here! Bulging waters and actually feeling the sutures!!! Come on baby tree, it must feel like you are carrying a bowling ball. Star jumps today for you i think

largeginandtonic · 15/01/2009 08:20

Oooh Shanster too!!!! Lots of babies today i hope! Good luck!

tinkisfourtyweeks · 15/01/2009 09:11

morning

no contractions here yet today.
i am 40 weeks today

good luck for shanster,sparkle and mm will be babies soon

lambskinmmm · 15/01/2009 09:17

grrr just posted and it never worked.

My dd today too Tink.

I had completely new pains in the night and mild panics and wondering where all my " nature will take its course" confidence had gone.

Now moving around like a geriatric and trying to think of something constructive to do today without leaving the house in this stinking weather.. any ideas?

BlueSapphire77 · 15/01/2009 09:23

hi well found the jan labour thread..finally

Thanks fourlittlefeet 4 the invite

Haven't read any other posts than on this page so sorry about that but here goes.

Tree i had a sweep on tuesday and it was a waste of flippin time apart from being painful for a couple of hours after
So i sympathise with you totally..
Moi, i am 41 + 1 today and baby is due to be evicted from the big mother house on sunday if he doesn't make a move himself
I hate inductions and he is back to back with me so thats a painful, longer labour apparently, and prob means a baby with a squashed face
MW asked if i had a bad back and i revelled in the picture i had in my head of slapping her before very nicely saying that yes i did, and it is bloody worse now you have had a guddle around up the old.. TMI ok..

Hurry up babies!!

hkz · 15/01/2009 10:07

Good luck Shanster, Moose and MissSparkle!

Hello Blue Sapphire! Lol at 'big mother house'

Happy 40 weeks Tink!

I have had backache and cramps all night...hope they amount to something..got MW this afternoon, so hopefully she'll have a look and see if there's any promising action downthere.

FLF- Spoke to Holistic Health to book an accupuncture for next week and they had a space today...so going down there for 12.... am quite excited, have heard quite a lot of good things about it now... anyway, if you're down there I will be the lady waddling about in a large tentlike outfit.

Right...going for an hour of torture playgroup with DD.

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missjackson · 15/01/2009 10:18

Good luck to those in labour today! And more luck to those still eagerly awaiting!

Well after rrray's experience yesterday I am very tempted to try acupuncture next week if there is no sign of the baby by Sunday (EDD).

Nothing after my 'show' yesterday - some weird pressure on my cervix during the evening but I don't think he's even engaged yet. I wouldn't come out either if I was him - still no heating as the oil didn't get delivered yesterday!

Going back to bed now... only warm place in the house!

Will check in for news later xxx

lambskinmmm · 15/01/2009 10:28

i love the Big Mother House!!

dog - i had very itchy nips yesterday but it's gone now.

has anyone else, after 9 confident months, had panic moments about labour when those pains come in the night?

EachPeachPearMum · 15/01/2009 11:02

Just saying good morning, and good luck to all those whose babies are on their way today!

DD finally slept through last night (yay!) so am feeling a little more human and a bit less grumpy today

Welcome BlueSapphire and your v funny 'big mother house'!

fourlittlefeet · 15/01/2009 11:19

I'm also grinning at big mother house... sooo appropriate!

Had my acupuncture - that lady is truly amazing - hkz, hpoe you enjoy it too - am feeling totally blissed out and a lot more relieved about the birth. She is a midwife too and offered me a sweep along with my acupuncture next week if things haven't started by then. Fab - totally recommend it (obviously even more if something happens in the next 24... interesting that we have two of us having the same treatment on the same day by the same lady... not quite sure when hkz is due though - my edd by the scan tomorrow).

what she did say, and I think this is useful for everyone, what with all the hicks and monitoring malarky, is that labour feels like the atlantic ocean at full wave power. You will feel like you are being hit by a truck at regular intervals and will KNOW when the next contraction is coming!!! Apparently thats the point to go into hospital . Would LOVE to see a midwife try and make me lie down for monitoring with that malarky going on. I think she'd get a few choice words and a finger (sorry tree)

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fourlittlefeet · 15/01/2009 11:21

I think when true labour starts, all the endorphins and adranaline will get us through fantastically and the fears will go. I actually had a friend with a 3 month old call me up yesterday saying she was jealous because she LOVED it and couldn't wait to do it all again... not that she even had an easy birth, she just thought the whole experience was fantastic. Now there is a great attitude!

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