Due October 2009 - To nest is best....

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My first thread!

Congratulations to Boob on Madison! I haven't posted for a while but been checking regularly to see if anyone's actually given birth yet. It's very exciting! I'm due Sept 27 (don't know how to add myself to the list!) Would love to be doing some nesting, but I've just come back from staying at my mum's for 2 weeks with ds while my kitchen was under construction. The worktop is going in as we speak, so later today I should have running water again and maybe even the dishwasher and washing machine working! And maybe after all that is done I might be able to persuade dh to finally go up into the loft to get the baby clothes! Ds was a week early and if this one was to follow suit then it would be born tomorrow! No signs of anything happening though. Will go for a curry later in the week if the house is a bit less chaotic - worked last time! Still haven't quite decided on names, which is a bit unsettling. Maybe the baby will stay put until we've decided.

Third time lucky to stay on the list.

Expecting
Don't know

Hackneybird -
Sparklytwinkletoes - 06/10/09
rubyslippers - 4/10/09
devilsadvocaat - 09/10/09
smallone - 11/10/09
Peachespaige - 26/10/09
Fidelma - 06/10/09
Treats - 07/10/09
Heylottie - 09/10/09
saraheb - 08/10/09
Sugarkane - 08/10/09

Boy

humphreyscorner - 29/9/09
princessmel - 21/10/09
BellaCullen - 02/10/09
HappyTangerine - 30/9/09
JamesDavidsMum - 02/10/09
SassJ - 12/10/09

Girl

Idreamofbeanie - 27/9/09
Lix - 10/10/09
Calypsoflame - 30/09/09
Sammysam - 27/9/09
Twinklegreen- 28/9/09
NewbeeMummy -
JellytotZ -
MeHimCatBlob - 25/10/09

Arrivals

theboob-Madison Rose born 14/09/09

Evening guys, still in nesting mode but with heartburn, so I've re-organised the list into due date order, according to what we're expecting . KleineMaus, I've put you under 'don't know' as you didn't say and I've got no recollection as to whether you've told us or not! sorry!

(If you want to update it yourself, highlight it on the screen, then copy and paste into the message box - right click on the mouse gives you the copy and paste functions. The *'s that are used either side of each individual word you want to bold are lost, so you do have to put those back in manually)

Expecting Don't know

Hackneybird -
KleineMaus - 27/09/09
rubyslippers - 4/10/09
Fidelma - 06/10/09
Sparklytwinkletoes - 06/10/09
Treats - 07/10/09
saraheb - 08/10/09
Sugarkane - 08/10/09
devilsadvocaat - 09/10/09
Heylottie - 09/10/09
smallone - 11/10/09
Peachespaige - 26/10/09

Boy

humphreyscorner - 29/9/09
HappyTangerine - 30/9/09
BellaCullen - 02/10/09
JamesDavidsMum - 02/10/09
SassJ - 12/10/09
princessmel - 21/10/09

Girl

Idreamofbeanie - 27/9/09
Sammysam - 27/9/09
Twinklegreen- 28/9/09
Calypsoflame - 30/09/09
Lix - 10/10/09
MeHimCatBlob - 25/10/09
NewbeeMummy -
JellytotZ -

Arrivals

theboob-Madison Rose born 14/09/09

Thanks sparkly, you're right we're a 'don't know'.

I can't sleep. Keep getting bad braxton hicks in bed but not much when I get up.DS has been in crying his eyes out because his hot water bottle was cold.DD2 has been in because she has ear ache.Time to watch TV I think

I had an argument with DH yesterday and I am still fumming.I can usually get over it but I am really struggling.It wasn't even a major thing but his reaction was not appropriate and I am mad mad mad.Feeling very vunrable and not very strong.

We need to pull it together for tomorrow for the sake of the children (and ourselves)but I just want to cry

fidelma oh you poor thing. can you maybe get an hour to yourself to go for a coffee and a cake? that always helps me to 'get over it' when i'm struggling. i think it's hard sometimes when you're in the house to detach yourself iykwim.

had a lovely weekend. not hating being pg as much as normal atm and trying to enjoy the time i have now with ds and dh alone. i know soon it will be complete choas again.

tmi alert

dh and i actually managed to have sex last night. am trying to make an effort to move things along a bit. is anyone else trying anything even tho they aren't 40 weeks yet?

driving up to london today to see ils, it's only an hour away so if i did go into labour (unlikely) we could drive back i guess!

Poor you Fidelma, its not great having a fight at this stage, no wonder you feel vunrable & not strong. It doesnt take much for us to break down in floods of tears, can you explain to him that he needs to really think before saying anything? Getting out for a coffee & cake sounds good .

Devils i thought about, and tried the sex thing! But my DH put a stop to that! He told me that when im back to normal (flat tummy) then he will, but untill then to stay away!!! I think the baby moving about freaks him out more than he will amit.....he is such a pig lol.....hope it has worked for you

Im feeling alot lighter today for some reason, not heavy & waddling, knowing my luck it will hit me hard later lol....

Expecting Dont Know

Hackneybird -
KleineMaus - 27/09/09
Rubyslippers - 04/10/09
Fidelma - 06/10/09
Sparklytwinkletoes - 06/10/09
Treats - 07/10/09
Saraheb - 08/10/09
Sugarkane - 08/10/09
Devilsadvocaat - 09/10/09
Heylottie - 09/10/09
Smallone - 11/10/09
Peachespaige - 26/10/09

Boy

Humphreyscorner - 20.09.09
HappyTangerine - 30.09.09
BellaCullen - 02/10/09
JamesDavidMum - 02/10/09
SassJ - 12/10/09
Princessmel - 21/10/09

Girl

Idreamofbeanie - 27/09/09
Sammysam - 27/09/09
Twinklegreen - 28/09/09
Calypsoflame - 30/09/09
Lix - 10/10/09
Littlepea72 - 12/10/09
MeHimCatBlob - 25/10/09
NewbeeMummy -
Jellytotz -

Arrivals

theboob - Madison Rose born 14/09/09

fidelma - agree with getting out for an hour. Cake can cure most problems

I am on the verge of tears - had 3.5 hours sleep last night ... am so uncomfortable with the bump and my SPD - don't know why i bother going to bed

devils - no sex! not that desperate yet. Am 38 weeks today so have booked more reflexology for this week. DS arrived at 38 weeks so am crssing fingers

no twinges at all tho - will ask MW what is the earliest i can have a sweep

hi to all the newbies and lurkers too

xx

Morning All,
Devils - yes, definitely. Having measured 36 weeks at 34, and then 40 weeks at 38, am really worried that he's going to be huge and they won't let me have a water birth. I really, really don't want to be induced for the same reason (oh yeah, that and the increased pain!).
OK TMI allert......DH and I are doing perineal massage for 10-15 minutes every night and then having a quickie to get some of those nice prostaglandins into my cervix. Particularly worried about going overdue as this is our first.
Am 37 weeks tomorrow, with my next antenatal appointment on Saturday - really hoping that baby isn't even huger (more huge.....hugest?!). I'm also really going for it with the raspberry leaf tea.
Feeling totally emotional and irrational at the moment - had screaming (swearing) row with DH about absolutely nothing - lucky neighbours!
Right, off to put away the last of the baby clothes and get my bag packed.
Big kiss to all X

Feeling utterly fed up keep having cramps in lower abdomen since wed but nothing else happening.Really thought I`d be in labour now was 38 weeks on fri.
DS was 10 days early and DD 11 days early so was hoping for 12 with this one stupid I know but so dissapointed and upset that nothing has happened.

Ive had a fresh pinapple and been tweaking nipples but nothing.Sadly DP refuses to come near me and help baby along as all he can think about is babys head coming out down there.
Even went on Wii fit yesterday to do some aerobics and other stuff but felt great doing it.Can you tell how desperate I am.
Had swollen feet and hands yesterday which worried me but am fine today.My knee keeps hurting badly,bloody bed so uncomfortable.Also spd playing up can`t sit on sofa probably as absolute agony when getting up to go for wee.
Sorry about moanny post just want baby out now!

sassyj and BellaI am a total werck.My emotions are crazy.I have cried about 3 times already today.DH is being really grumpy and has withdrawen to his cave which just makes me worse.When he is in a bad mood he starts to clean and it drives me crazy.I can really sympathise with you and the emotions.It does help me to hear that I am not the only one.

When ever I lie down I have huge braxton hicks.I keep thinking this is it and it's not.

Hello all, I've not posted on this thread, but I'm an I don't know due 25th September by scan or 1st October by my dates.
Hoping for October!
Ruby, have you tried making a nest and sleeping on your front? I have SPD too and sometimes that's the only way to get some rest. I can sleep on my back though which is a help.
This is my usual afternoon nap time, but blimmin FIL called having just done great North Run. Well done, but grrr!

Sympathies for everyone struggling to sleep/get comfortable.Is there any point to Braxton Hicks or are theyjust a cruel tool to get our hopes up?

fidelma-sendig you a huge hug and some virtual chocolate cake. DH and I also had words this morning, sort of got past it now but I'm still hacked off.His sister and mum live quite close(too close) and SIL in particular is making me feel like a bit of a freak because she loves being pg all the way through and I, at this point, hate it.

devils-no sex here either, DH keeps thinking about the baby feeling weird if we do(like the baby would care!)

Bella glad swelling has gone down. I find that if I sleep with pillows and yellow pages under the mattress, it makes not a blind bit of difference but if I sleep on the sofa with my lef on the arm, it goes down in an hour. Most odd.

plimple welcome . Well done to your FIL on the Great North Run-am determined that will be me next year.

ruby No sleep here again last night either came to bed at 5.50am after doing lots of ironing. DOn't see point of going to bed either, I can't get comfortable.

Am somewhat sick of this all now, I'm walking around in some semi-comatose state due to lack of sleep! The twinges and BH are so strong and regular but then they bloody well go away and don't lead to anything. Ah well, at least sun is shining-pity I can't be bothered to do anything, I had all good intentions of planting spring flowering bulbs today...

Hope we all have a better night x

Can i winge too...?

So tired woke up in a foul mood this morning and couldn't bring myself to talk to DP managed to snap myself out of it by 12ish and ds had a nap and i managed to get some jobs done, in the garage and garden.

I'm really fed up but have decided that i am not ready yet as the house still isn't up to scratch yet. Still some jobs to do.

I fancy a long soak and an early night. Sending labour vibes to everyone over 37 weeks!

Bella I'm the same as you. DS was a week early and I now have a week to go till my due date and am feeling a little put out that nothing has yet happened. Partly because I'm fed up with the chaos that is our house and an escape to the relative calm and rest of the hospital appeals right now . However, if I know DH it would still be the same when I got back and I don't really want to come back to it with a baby. Also, he STILL hasn't gone up to the loft for the baby clothes. I've actually gone out and bought a few things even though we probably don't need them. I'm hopeless. I refuse to nag, but it looks like I'm going to have to. My hospital bag at least is packed, unlike last time.

Happy dont let her make you feel like a freak, i dont even think you could use up one hand with any off us who are enjoying this pregnancy, your normal. Between pain, BH & non-sleep, its no wonder we are all falling over the edge. As for the fighting hubbies (and i have one right now too)....just tell them were to go, this is hard enough without them acting like kids ...........Big hugs to everyone.....

marking the thread , and sending out labour vibes to all who would like them , I really feel for you all and hope your finding way's to stay comfy

I went for a long walk in the sun today and was amazed at how much easier thing's are without a huge bump , but at the same time I feel empty and really really sad knowing I will never feel a baby move inside me again
I know it sounds stupid but you will miss your bump's when they are gone , take care everyone x

Hello all,

Due 8th October - girl and can't wait for it to be over now.

Irrational, miserable and DH says psycho!

Seem to be constantly shouting as DS - 4years old have no motivation to even wash up, was looking forward to parents and friends visiting us in Greece soon, but not sure now grr...

BH and lower abdominal cramps for a week, sleep uncomfortable like everyone else, and still have to drive DS to school at 8 am as DH doesn't drive.

Sure things will get better.

xx

Hi all
Welcome more newbies !

I am feeling not fab today either. Have a terrible sore throat and am achey, sore and sluggish. The pressure down below is not nice today. Plus I feel that my face has ballooned

Dh took the kids swimming this morning with my sister and her dh, and I could have stayed home in bed in the peace and quiet...but I went too. I must be mad. I felt really knackared and while I was queing for a hot choc I nearly fainted. I was ok once I was sitting watching though and even had a few tears thinking how cute they looked!

Have done some tidying this afternoon and then flopped with dd while ds was at a party.

I think I need junky food tonight to perk me up!

I am really feeling for everyone who has had problems this weekend. I know my dh is panicking about the fast approaching (or so he seems convinced) arrival. With our building project behind schedule and not much happening until last half of the week, he is definately feeling the pressure which has made him touchy.

I am feeling more relaxed about it all and tried to help him by letting him know that if I go as far over as I did with my first then this one won't be born until the 18th October. That's a whole month away. Now I'm worried I will go as long as that. Another 4 weeks of this. Oh, help!

So many of us are suffering (not quite in silence, lol) but it is good that we are here for each other to listen and to comfort. It is not always possible to get that from home. I daren't talk about how I am too much with dh as he is already so concerned.

I for one have been so releived to know I am not alone in my pain and discomfort, etc. Whenever anyone asks me how I am I always say I am ok. Don't know why but don't want to moan out in the real world. But here I feel so much freer - hope noone has thought me a real moaner though.

oh man! i'm so pleased i'm not the only miserable one around!

ok, mission for this week:

1. get nest sorted and tick of any little jobs in the back of mind. i've heard many people say that it was when they finally finished the organising/cleaning list that they went into labour.

2. go for a walk every day.

3. enjoy last few moments of peace with dh and ds before choas hits household.

4. take 5 mins each day to appreciate bump before it is gone (thanks boob, this will be my last baby too, had forgotten that i must appreciate my bump before its gone).

5. eat some dark choc as it seems to have seriously lifted my mood

6. try to persuade dh to have more sex. this is the biggest challenge on my list

have something in my diary for every day to keep me busy. my dsis is having ds tomorrow morning so i can do loads of housework relax.

WHO'S WITH ME?!?!

sounds like a great idea devils

I'm with you -I'm loving working my way through my list of stuff to do-just hope I get time to finish it all off. I've got some nasty BH's here now. Really want to get everything sorted.

Along with all the other moans I'm pissed off with DP's family who seem to be laughing behind my back about the home birth-they think there is something funny about it for some reason and caught them smirking/giving each other looks etc today. It has nothing to do with them

Very tired-sleep almost impossible. Sitting uncomfortable. I'm only comfy when i'm busy doing things but then i'm knackered!

Feeling very sick again and heartburn has increased.

39wks today-I need this week to finish the jobs then the baby can come
I still haven't taken bump photos so must do that this week as well!

Boob-I remember feeling so empty last time as well and having phantom kicks. Wasn't sure i'd miss it this time but sure i will-especially as this will be our last as well.

Off to bed in a min.....hopefully i'll get some sleep!

I love having my list of things to do. Sorted out my underwear drawer today - so necessary! Have the cupboard under the sink to do next.
The cot is up in our room and my 2.4 yr DD has been putting her "baby brother" doll to sleep in it. I have to keep telling her that it could easily be a sister and that her "baby brother" will have to sleep in his own cot when the new baby comes.
I'm torn at the moment between giving her extra cuddles to normal as I'll be busier when the baby comes or trying to make her want fewer cuddles so she's prepared. She keeps pretending to be a baby and asking for lots of cuddles, I'm giving them, but talking about how it'll be harder when the baby comes.
I just felt a bit fat after bump was empty last time. I'd much prefer it out to in. This'll probably be our last too and I really shan't miss it as I don't enjoy being pregnant. I find the kicks irritating rather than enjoyable - does that make me odd?

Sorry to hear of everyone's aches, pains and fights with their DPs/DHs. Me and mine have been more than usually snappy with each other over the last few days - I know it's just the stress and not knowing what to expect. Bless DH - we bought a pack of 7 vests from M&P that had the days of the week on them and he was fretting over which ones to put in the hospital bag as we don't know what day the baby will be born!! Think he's calmed down a bit now.

He's also done me a playlist for our iPod for the birth. A sample of the tracks:

'What Have I Done To Deserve This' - The Pet Shop Boys
'Grounds for Divorce' - Elbow
'Patience' - Take That
'Comfortably Numb' (for after the epidural!) - Scissor Sisters

He debated including 'Torn' by Natalie Imbruglia but decided against it!

The hospital bag is finally done. Maybe I need to write a list of 'things to do' before the birth so that I can go into labour once they're done .

Best wishes everyone. Can't wait to hear about our next arrival.......