Not yet November but already three babies down! Ooooh oooh nearly there!

[BeckyBendyLegs]

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Oh good southern , so happy your new consultant is nice and careful! Congrats on a date for being induced! I was last time, and it wasn't bad or sudden, I had a lovely, if lengthy, experience.

Laugs I put everything in big bins, is that rubbish? I was all proud about being THAT organized.

ninja I had that and the baby had shifted in a new position. Does it feel like lo is still in the same position?

wizzy I broke my tooth couple days ago and can't chew properly. Don't want to lie flat on the dentist chair, but would be easier to fix now than with little suckling and only 30 min to get things done...hope you can fix your ache with those drops! The remedy sounds not too bad, but I know its bad pain, I used to have it a lot.

Wook you even tried sex!! good for your..maybe i shall stop watching NCIS and give it a go..as long i don't have to bring my A game to the bedroom

we have been trying to shift bubba by intercourse, sidways seems easiest, but hasnt seemed to done anything yet.

sleepless ha ha, my step dad has been rinsing dishes including tea mugs he's been using all day under the tap - I've been taking them off the drainer and putting them in the dishwasher!!

Erika great news on the flat

we tried sex the other night -on all fours was the easiest for me at the end but as someone else has said, it wasn't really enjoyable, more a means to an end

Just had a good trip around town shopping, tired with huge feet now though!

I did suggest to DP we tried sex (Yes, with SPD - I am THAT bored and fed up now ) to which is responce was, "Okay but can we use protection? I don't want to send you into labour..." Totally missed the point... Bless.

Lissy I have an action plan from the mental health team as well, and its actually made me feel a lot better knowing its there, so that at least those taking care of me are aware of my history etc.

Hello!

Sex??? You brave people. I can't face it. We did try it when I was 40+11 with DS1 and we managed it, just about, and it didn't work. Or maybe it did. He was born the following evening but I put that down to the fact I had gone into hospital to be induced and he thought 'sod that for a laugh I'm coming now!'

I'm back from my 39 week check (don't know why I get a weekly one now) and thankfully the midwife has seen sense about her fears about this being a big baby. She said she even dreamt about me. It turns out that the growth chart should have been customised taking into account the weights of the other two and apparently my growth chart is for first timers which assumes an average 7 1/2 lbs baby so that is why I was showing off the scale. Phew. No scan for me and no 'ooh oooh let's panic about big babies' either.

Well, off to play cooking with DS2 now.

Hi Ladies!
After the slow start monday evening and eventually tuesday morning, Paula was finally born on Wednesday, 4th November at 0.16 o clock. She weighs 3560g and measures 50.5cm (we had to ask for the measurement today as everybody back home wants to know here length, well me as well)
We are both well (my husband too) and finally back home but it didn't quite go according to my plan as I had lots of meconium in my waters and therefore they needed to monitor the baby's heartrate which could not be done in the lovely birth centre and I had to go to the normal labour ward. But everything turned out to be fine, it was still a natural birth, just within the radius of the monitor cable, a little bit of gas and air, no tear or cut (thanks to perineal massage and a great midwife). We had to stay for 24 hours to observe the baby to make sure there were no problems because of the meconium.
The postnatal care was great too (and I had only heard bad stories about it at st mary's, not true at all. I guess it always depends how busy they are)

How about preggo? I suppose you have good news too? Or anybody else? I didn't quite have time to read through 2 days posts.
I'll try to catch up later but now it's time for lunch.

ooh! congratulations Ursi! glad you are all well and home now. Paula is a lovely name.

can it be mine turn next ?

Congratulations Ursi

Awww Ursi well done. Seems like a bit of a marathon for you but it seems the linseeds did their job . I bet she is lovely

Dh and I tried sex the other night for the fist time since the 2nd trimester . I just hate it in pg, but near term it seems it's all ok again. Just flippin awkward. I remember trying it lots last time with SPD (I was that desperate!). Anyhow, I was so unused to it this time that the next day when pav was on about her mucus plugs I thought I'd lost mine... but it was something else entirely .

Speaking of pav, where is she?

TOK you're in good company here being overdue. I'm due tomorrow, but my DD was induced at 40+13 and born the next day by emcs. I've decided this time (perhaps against my better judgement) to wait this one out and refuse induction. They reckon hardly anyone goes past 40+21.... See you guys at the end of the month (but I'm still v frustrated at the lack of cooperation this baby is showing - no settled position, no engagement, no pressure in pelvis, no 'normal' things ) I'm due a sweep on Tuesday (40+4) but like you TOK I'm expecting they won't be able to manage. Now is the time for big distractions - got any projects that need attended to?

A random thought - DH and I are still thinking of names. Boys: the middle names will be our dads' (mine died when I was wee, his is a family tradition) so we just need to decide on the first name . Girls: we think we have a first one but don't know about the middle one(s). Is anyone else just picking names they like as middle names? I'm finding it oddly frivolous. We did it last time, but then discovered it was actually a family name anyway, but I don't like any of the other family names for girls.

We tried sex the other night too hobnob. It was hilarious to say the least, dh trying to heave me on top (tmi?) and needless to say, had no effect. Might try again in another position! I'll try anything!

I think the lack of distraction is making me worse. I've had my mum over for a week and a half already and she has cleaned the house from top to bottom and has taken over keeping my ds amused! I'll have to think of something though.

I walked loads with first pg but the weather is just so rubbish at the moment. I like crafty things, maybe I'll try making my own christmas cards...we'll see.

Hobnob how is your DD today? Am I right in thinking she was a bit poorly yesterday?

DS2 is asking me to come back to play cooking... better go!

I am impressed at all your shagathon efforts my only bedtime activity is trying to stop myself strangling my DH as he keeps me awake all nite snoring.....DD woke at 3am demanding medicine..thinks she has a calpol addiction..she is 2 and a half..then of course had to spend 3 hours listening to snoring..grrh..went to midwife at 9 and my bloodpressure is up..surprise surpise so have to go to hospital tom to get it checked!!

also while i am having a moan why won't my DD go and play by herself like every other child in the planet..went to toddler group and i had to be sat by her the whole time..'mummie play with me, play with me'......

right moan moan over, can only imagine how much of a dragon i will be with two

congrats ursi

Yay Ursi well done, fantastic. So envious!

I hear ya weston, my ds is another rare child who cannot play by himself and needs constant interaction with an adult! Its a pain in the bum, although not too bad for me at the minute as grandparents are providing all the attention he needs and more.

I'm sure I'll be the one who has to pay for this when they leave and I have 2 to deal with!

Well, the GP rang and has decided I have swine flu, especially since my mum just told me this morning that the bad cold we thought my dad had last week was classed as swine flu by his GP and she knew she'd been meaning to tell me something important all weekend... Have agreed to take Relenza, since due date is Sunday and want to be as fighting fit as possible in case the baby comes early or on time (although not if it takes after DH).

Laugs I'm burying my head further under the duvet as I type about the consultant. I just don't know what to think. The appointment isn't until 3.30pm on Monday, so I'll have all day to stew about it then and hopefully I will have been inspired by the time I get to the hospital. In the meantime, I'm remaining firmly in denial that I need to take any kind of responsibility...

TOK Come and join the waiting game! I know just how you feel, as my DD was born 2 weeks, 3 days overdue. I'll keep my fat fingers crossed that you go into labour before having to be induced on the 16th. It must be really annoying since your DS was so impeccably well mannered to arrive on his due date!

Erica and Trikken That's another reason I want to have the baby before Sunday - the same thing drove me to distraction last time. Yesterday a neighbour who I speak to when our paths cross once/twice a month knocked because she saw some strangers coming away from our house (my parents) and thought the baby had arrived and we hadn't told her. Then she said repeatedly that we had to make sure she was the first to know - what does she expect us to do? Ring her before our parents/family/friends?? It's not as if she has anything to do with DD so why it's so vital that she knows about the baby, I don't know. Must be a quiet week on the grapevine...

Lissy Have you had any input into your treatment plan and will a copy be sent to you in case there's anything you want to add or don't agree with? It might be one less thing to worry about if you know exactly what's been written about you. You have the right to request a copy even if you don't think you're going to get one.

Comma I'm really nervous in case I end up being induced again. I hope this doesn't sound daft but could you calm my nerves and tell me how your induction was lovely please? It might help me be able to view induction as a positive procedure rather than a negative one on Monday if it's suggested. I'm worried that my past experience will cloud my judgement...
I'm going to see if the swine flu stuff gets rid of my face/ear/jaw ache (which seems to be ok this afternoon but then I haven't been lying down trying to sleep) and if not, I'll try and get an urgent appointment with the dentist. I don't think I even have the energy to get dressed to leave the house at the moment...

Hobnob Good point about Pav, I hope she's ok... Maybe there'll be a PavlovKitten announcement soon? We're debating naming our baby boy after both our dads in the absence of any other names that we agree on. DD's middle name is Rose, as both our mums' shortened names are Rose (from Rosalie and Rosemary) and it's also my middle name - it was quite handy as it calmed the Granny Wars before they began!

Ursi Congratulations!! Glad to hear that although things didn't go exactly to plan, everything still went well. Now, where's Becky the resident November Poet Laureate when you need her??!

Congrats Ursi! We've all been so excited to hear from you. I'm glad all went well and little Paula arrived safe and sound. I had to be monitored last time for the exact same reason so I know it's a bit disappointing to have to spend the labour on the bed after all your plans (I had to leave my lovely birthing pool), but that's all overshadowed by the lovely little baby you get at the end of it. Well Done!!!

Lissy are you booked into the QE? I went to see a physio there today for pelvic pain. She was really lovely and just deals with pregnant ladies - maybe you could try and get a referral. She gave me a brace (like yours), showed me some exercises for getting in and out of bed, standing up and sitting down, and gave me a load of rules: stop carrying such a massively full handbag (mine is a bit ridiculous), no carrying shopping, no hoovering, no lifting DD, no bending down to get washing out of washing machine (you can kneel though - shame). DH is going to love it Also, if you're sitting still, make sure you get up and move about every 10 mins. One of the main things seemed to be pulling in your tummy muscles to make your tummy take the weight of the baby so it's not all resting on your pelvis.

I've been wondering where Pav is too. Wasn't she having contractions yesterday...?

Oh and sleepless yeah I do wash dishes!

I am here ! I was just about to go read the posts, as I missed a few. No contractions here laugs just some painful pressure on pelvis etc!

Just been to see MW, baby is full engaged, not that it means much as he can still pop out. Although she thinks he will arrive this side of 2 weeks. She asked if he could wait until monday am to start labour, as she is on labour ward in the afternoon!!! Receptionist is predicting saturday! Baby's intense movements the other day were apparantly him making a swift decent into position, as I am all baby and nought else, this is why i felt it so keenly, that and he was probably very eager then changed his mind! I am only measuring 33wks, but measured 37 last week, she said this is likely because he has moved so far down. Which also means he is more likely to stay there now.

She has said to rest up, try not to have him in the next couple of days, as its not ideal with this horrid cold i have, which she noticed as soon as i walked in - due to barking cough and hoarse voice.

I have received a letter this morning re swine flu vaccine and she strongly advised me to have it, as had DH. I am booked for tuesday. What do you ladies think at this stage? She said no risk to baby as it won't get passed to him and its a 'dead' vaccine, not a live one... oh i don't know.

Ok, off to read posts and see if i have missed a popping

Congratulations Ursi

We are still having naming dilemmas here too! I told dh that if he didn't think of any names or agree with mine, then I would name the baby Margaret after my mum! I wouldn't do this by the way as my mum hated her name, but I also knew that it would get dh thinking about it!! He did ask me the other day what my favourite name of the moment was and agreed he quite liked it so we might be getting somewhere! Only, my favourite name changes frequently so guess will be see when baby is born!

I went back to bed when dh took dd to school this morning! I finally lumped myself out at about 11.40am after tossing and turning for 3 hours! Have done nothing all day! Did have to collect dd this afternoon as no one else could do it but that was good as made arrangements to see her teacher on Monday as parents evening is Wednesday but I will be otherwise occupied having baby, hopefully, lol! So seeing her while dd is at music club which will be good! Am interested to see how year 1 is treating her - she seems to be doing quite well having had silver and gold bookworm already (proud mum emotion)

Congratulations Ursi and baby Paula Welcome little one! I am sorry it did not work out as planned, but well done on just a little gas and air, and great news about not tearing/being cut, fab news! I hope you are enjoying your little bundle, and give us some pictures!

at TOK - welcome to the thread! And hope you pop soon, make sure you join the post natal thread too

Congrats ursi ! Still cannot believe all the babies are coming! Paula is a very sweet name, well done!

Aww Wizzy poor thing! Get better soon. And really, don't worry about the induction. I know not everyone has a good experience, but then loads of girls do. My water broke but contractions didn't start (baby not engaged cx neither dilated nor effaced), so they put me on a drip. Lowest setting, nada, next step I had some period cramps, then slowly higher until they were good contractions. On paper anyway, I had to breathe through them but it really wasn't bad. More discomfort than pain, seriously. I was at the highest setting and politely conversing with the nurses about their shifts, so they thought they'd give me more than the drip could do. After 18 hrs or so I had an epidural because I got really tired, which made the contraction feel much worse. I slept through the next 5 hours, was woken to push 4 or 5 times, tadaa! Beautiful baby. My sister had the same experience with induction, but ended with a emcs because baby turned into transverse as would not have fit.

I have to go to the dentist today, broke a filling and remember from last time how hard it is timewise to go once baby is here.. Doctor is not in town and nurse didn't know if its worse to go when pregnant or when bf. What do you think?

comma oh i don't know about fillings...is it painful? i guess that is what would be my concern, tooth pain is awful. I went yesterday and was told i had exactly the teeth he liked to see, no plaque at all, lovely and healthy each and every one of them! 32 years old and not a filling to date! I was worried that all the vomitting I have done over the last few months would have messed up my enamel, but he said enamel fine, gums a little swollen, but normal in pg and will go away again once baby arrives. Sorry to gloat!