Anyone else due on the 16th?

[TettyLouBar]

I very much doubt I'll be having the baby this coming week, more like next weekend. DC1 was 8 days over, but just come talk to me if your in the same boat. fed up with pg

Oooh tetty nausea another sign No we're definitely not up for it, but somehow just 'doing' the deed for the sake of what it may be doing !! Sounds like your body is preparing I'm going to phone midwife tomorrow and see if I can see her Mon for a sweep when I'll be 41 wks.

blanche - I also had 10mins cramps/period pains and back ache this morning, very strong, then nothing.

Well have walked 6 miles today, pushing dbl buggy...and nothing!!! Still holding out for the full moon tomorrow - looks mesmerising! After that if nothing I'll assume she wants to be an Aquarius and not Capricorn (changes Friday!) If still pg on the weekend going to get dh to take me out for a hot curry...but for now more raspberry tea and bouncing on the ball

Thanks for info on flu jab. I really want to have it. Thing is my MIL had it and then was really poorly for 2 weeks. Kinda scared me thinking it's so close to my EDD I don't want to be ill like that when in labour.

Mamasunshine - thank you. Sounds amazing! Once again, really want a HBAC but not brave enough. I will try and stay at home as long as possible if no complications. Consultant says I'll be treated as high risk, but at the same time I can be checked - sent home, no CFM until 4-6cm dilated etc. so hopefully it'll still be a good experience.

Was kinda hoping for some activity here.. surely something must be happening to someone?! Have to say, I did the roll in the hay thing yesterday but it was utter frustration (and a bit of giggling). Hopefully you all have much better luck than me!

anon - I would feel the same re flu jab, I panicked and had it at 36 wks thinking it was really late. I think with the VBAC it's more about feeling safe and comfortable wherever you are (that is in the hospital for lot of women). Also I think the major breakthrough for me was having control over what was happening. Most of my trauma from the 1st experience probably came from the fact that I felt completely out of control (which I was). None of it was expected etc. Whereas planning my VBAC I researched everything and planned my birthplan very well, but realistically. I also did a birthplan for a section just in case and prepared myself that that could happen, but I knew I was in control and could make decisions based on the info I had read. I really think that's the most important thing, and if it had ended in another EMCS I think I would've been ok, as I would have tried everything else first and would have known that that was the best/safe end result ultimately for me and baby. Hope that makes sense?!!

Still nothing to report (40+3) backache not reared its head this morning yet either.
I'm just going to chill out today and pretend I'm not even pregnant (reverse psycology on the bump!)

psychology

I had about an hour of contractions at 6am. Got all excited as this is the ideal day for me to go into labour (tomorrow my friend who is looking after DD1 has her son's birthday and Friday is my birthday) but got up and they have died away to nothing.

Feel for you all in the same boat!

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Blanche that's such a tease isn't it! I hate all this waiting around. I know I'll regret saying it and wish I could have this peace and quiet all over again, but its very frustrating.

For me I dont mind if its not for another few days, I just wish I knew when so I could go out somewhere without panicking about how far to drive in car and whether to go on my own etc.

never mind, we'll have these babies eventually!

Well a few odd ends of back ache/cramps etc so far today, but nothing really. Spent morning having coffee with a friend, boys at nursery and now feel like I'm just waiting, a bit of a lost cause really. So going to tidy house and have a nap before collecting boys. Had near to no sleep last night with youngest upset throughout the night, ended up sleep ing with us again He's been very unsettled, hope he'll take to the baby well.

Mamasunshine I also have unsettled wee one.

I'm getting on with my daughter's 0-1 photobook, only 1 and and a half years late!

It's the irriatating texts and calls that get to me (even MIL asked if maybe I had had it on Sunday but "forgot" to tell them). She is a nutcase!

Ooohhh Blanche don't get me started on the phonecalls! MIL texting and ringing loads more than normal to see if I'm "alright" grandfather in-law rang every night for four nights around the due date but has given up now as I was rather short on phone to him.

Mamasunshine DD also unsettled at moment. I think they must sense something is about to happen. She's 2y7mo so she's know there's a baby on the way and is very excited about the whole thing but her behaviour has become very babyish, she wants carrying everywhere which I simply can't do and refuse and she finds me boring to be around. She asked if she could stay at creche today when I picked her up at one because being at home is boring I must admit I'm not very playful at the moment but I have been making an effort to do interesting afternoon things like playdoh, painting last evening - god it was everywhere. Tonight I'm taking her to a family pub close by that has soft play house. I am trying to be interesting!

Yes my 2.10 y old also keeps reverting back to babyness, wanting to be carried, has also had a couple of accidents in his pants, having been perfectly potty trained for months . And the 19mo has been a daddies boy for months, but has suddenly rediscovered that he has a mummy too, nice, but not perfect timing...not sure how I'm going to juggle the 3 emotional needs in the beginning (starting to feel guilty about having them so close, but I suppose it's a very emotional and sensitive time). I was nearly in tears last night cuddling ds2 thinking I'd been so busy in his little life so far and it was only going to get busier, feel like I'm missing a lot of him. Although in reality i know i don't really

Just phoned midwife and they've booked me in tomorrow afternoon for a check and sweep eeeeek, wasn't expecting that so soon...will be interesting to see what's been going on down there, just hope it doesn't hurt. Oh my goodness we are actually going to be cuddling babies very soon Do you think you ever feel prepared to have a baby?!! I'm on no 3 and feel as nervous as I did with no 1!

Oh bless you mama, your doin a great job! The very fact that your even concerned about these things shows that you care and is a good thing! Your doin just fine and I'm sure your a fab mummy.

I feel very relaxed this time and I know that when things kick off I'll probably start to panic but I just keep telling myself that the labour is more than likely going to be more easy going than the last, and as for having another bubba around...I guess I just keep thinking that DD turned out ok so I must be doin something right!

I'm just determined not to freak out this time and try and take control of my emotions more. I like feeling in control and labour is one of those things that we have no control over!

Just got back from the play area at the pub down the road. DD seems to have had a nice time out playing and is now getting a sheep dip bath from DH while I chill out downstairs. I'm going to try and enjoy a peaceful night and make the most of the evening to ourselves!

Hello ladies. I feel your frustration. I am 40 + 1 and had a sweep yesterday which led to some pains afterwards that I thought were the real deal. We even got my father-in-law over to watch DD in case we had to go to the hospital in the middle of the night. MW told me yesterday that I'm 3cms dilated and I've been having lots of 'fake labour' - at least its been doing something :) but I wish it would bloomin well get going. I can't be doing with all this hanging about.
Reflexology booked for tomorrow morning. Hope you guys have a good night (which may include going into labour ).

Best of luck!

Thanks tetty I also like feeling in control, think that's why feeling so about being 40+3 now...the full moon has done NOTHING!! And now cannot sleep at all as head is racing! Hope you had a nice evening, I wish we had a pub with soft play near to us, sounds lovely

Hi claire great that you are already 3 cm's! Hopefully things will be quite quick when it starts. I have a sweep later and don't think I'll be able to take it if there's nothing happening down there ...

Good luck mama I hope your getting close. I woke up and couldn't sleep about 05:30 and then had about an hour of mild cramps so I think things are beginning to change but who knows.

Welcome claire, glad you decided to join us! Never had reflexology before, let us know how it goes!

I'm off to music group this morning so DD can get a fix of singing and dancing! she's music mad. That'll keep me busy this morning I hope.

Sending out labour vibes to you all!

Blanche any news?

Hi gals. Not a sausage here. Went to bed with cramps and woke a few times during the night expecting something to happen but bubs seems to be sleeping soundly.

My birthday tomorrow so don't really want it appearing then. Going to do some retail therapy this morning and pig out at lunchtime somewhere!

You're all taking it so easy (or is it just my interpretation?). Think I'll be a complete wreck and desperate in 2 weeks time (want to avoid another CS) and will probably take castor oil and have 10 pineapples in one sitting! well, maybe not.

blanche Pamper yourself before birthday and have a lovely day tomorrow! :)

Hi all,

I was also due on the 16th and hardly anything more than a bit of discomfort and backache.

While it originally felt as if baby was demanding room size upgrade, it now seems that s/he is quite comfy in the current residence.....

To be honest, I haven't been climbing the walls or in limbo as there have been a lot of chores to get done, but I am secretly starting to worry...

I am booked for my 41 week apptmt on Monday and will be offered a sweep. Having discussed things with my DH, we have decided to not go for it, and let baby make an appearance on his/her own timescale. This is partly because on some level, I feel the due date was wrongly calculated. It was based on a 28 day cycle (and I average 32 days) and didnt seem to really match the possible dates for conception I had. I had a dating scan which kept baby's due date to the 16th, but I am guessing closer to the 22nd.

Soooo (sorry for the ramble!) my rational side says that waiting is a good thing and that I should rather opt for expectant management with regular scans and check ups, but my emotional side can't help but worry......

Anyone else considering waiting it out?

Hi there podmumlet, I have considered telling the midwife that the sweep that's booked for tomorrow is off.
I too think that the dating scan had brought me forward a week too early. I was certain about my LMP and had myself down as due this weekend coming and the scan changed my due date to the 16th. So I have been thinking along the same lines.

Blanche Thought you had started when I didn't see a post from you this morning but it was early when I checked the thread! Hope you have a nice Birthday chick.

anonmum2 I think Ive just gone past the point of worrying. I don't really know what else to do but chill out and wait! I suppose I'm only at 40+4 today so there's still time. When I had DD, by this time, I had had loads of twinges and on the morning of day 5 I had a show! So here's hoping tomorrow morning something happens!

In desperation I have hoovered, washed and dried our 3 cars today, if that doesn't get me going, I don't know what will!

Podmumlet I was 15 days over with my first and had a sweep at 40+7 that they kinda classed as "failed". Supoposedly I have a "unique" cervix and it "wasn't where they thought it would be" (well it isn't behind my ear!) so I don't know if that stops me going into labour naturally. A sweep is uncomfortable, but I didn't find it painful and I'm impatient so would have one again this time.

I was induced at 40+14 and again, when I went in my cervix was tightly closed and they really struggled to break my waters. After a pessary and an overnight on the ward I was hooked up to the drip and wee one was here in 3 hours from first twinge.

anonmum2 problem is there isn't much else you can do. My LMP date was the 21st so maybe I'm not fully cooked yet anyway.

Tettyloubar here's hoping something happens for us soon. Get some rest and some uninterrupted sleep.

Any news mamasunshine?

blanche - have you planned anything nice to try and do for your bday?

Hi podmumlet - I'm not too sure about my cycle as I was breastfeeding and 1st period when conceived But I'll also be going down expectant management route (if get there). I'm a VBAC so not much option for induction apart from having waters broken, otherwise c section (which I DO NOT want!) I had a sweep today, but feel pressured into trying to start thing's along as blood pressure does not behave and planning a homebirth. Very hormonal and emothional about whole thing, as major decisions to make!

So had a sweep and it was fine, didn't hurt just obviously a bit odd - had a really nice MW which helped. Cervix soft, but not effaced, she could feel baby's head engaged, cervix nice and low down. So she gave a really thorough stretch and sweep (her words!) and seemed excited about tonight....we'll see Tired from lack of sleep last night, so will get ontop of house a bit, bath in clary sage again and early night (just in case!!)

Sending strong labour vibes to you all

Sorry blanche started my post, cooked dinner, then finished it!

You have been busy! 3 cars! Your inductions sound like they went well? I have a friend who only every needed 1 pessary, and had each baby between 3 and 5 hrs later ! But I've heard far too many bad experiences and less than a handful of good Probably to do with trying to early?

Mama, I thought my induction was fine. It was intense, no build up, just instant aaarrrggh but mercifully quick. I managed with TENS and G & A. Was so nervous beforehand, though.

However, I think my body was so ready to go into labour it may be different when you are that overdue in comparison with, for example, being induced early.

I have managed to shave my legs in the bath with a great deal of effort so now I have no excuse not to go into labour tonight!

No real birthday plans as I thought I may have another wee one by now but I think soft play with hubby and DD1 in the morning so I can have a relaxing coffee and then maybe a nice lunch somewhere.

Wishing some movement for you all tonight!

God I feel fed up tonight. I've been fine all day and now feel really cheesed off and sorry for myself.
Been reading loads of threads about induction and I REALLY don't want to go down that road.
I'm sure by this point with DD1 I had had loads of daily twinges and cramps. Not had anything this time. Apart from early this morning.

DH has tomorrow off work so gonna make him take me for a drag brisk walk to see if that can shift this bubba