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I'm booking this thread early. nickelbabe's live birth thread

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nickelbabe · 30/11/2011 15:34

I'm getting really impatient, and Isbn is showing no signs of wanting to be born.

So far:
I am 40+4 today (was due on Saturday)
I am very heavy.
Isbn is currently residing on my bladder, and also a nerve on my left-hand-side hip.
It feels the lowest it has been, and I can't decide whether the tightenings are Isbn's bottom or muscles doing something.
For the past couple of days, I've been feeling sick, like morning sickness, and food has been giving me massive heartburn.

Don't get your hopes up, but I thought it would be a good idea to start the thread, because DH isn't technical enough to start one when the time comes (and is indeed very hesitant about even posting on it)

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nickelbabe · 30/11/2011 15:55

okay, i know i'm being early on it, but I expected slightly more interest than NONE!
Shock

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TheSmallPrint · 30/11/2011 16:57

< as it were Confused >

TheSmallPrint · 30/11/2011 16:58
stripeywoollenhat · 30/11/2011 16:59

I'll be watching, if i'm not overcome by childbirth myself... (39+4)

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nickelbabe · 30/11/2011 17:00

thank you!
I thought I was going to be on my own Grin

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Poledra · 30/11/2011 17:01

You'll not need this till Sunday, I'm tellin' ya!

YougreatPumpkinmousse · 30/11/2011 17:03

Come on Nickel - get on with it :)

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nickelbabe · 30/11/2011 17:03

i need it before Sunday!
I've got a midwife appointment tomorrow, and I don't want to need it!

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stripeywoollenhat · 30/11/2011 17:07

you too. (race ya...?)

JaneBirkin · 30/11/2011 17:07

Nickel I didn't know you were even pg! Lovely Smile

effingwotsits · 30/11/2011 17:08

I do love a good birth thread! Good luck Smile

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nickelbabe · 30/11/2011 17:10

:)
thanks!

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peggyblackett · 30/11/2011 17:11

Exciting! I am 32+5, so just starting to think about delivery - could do with a good birth story. Good luck :).

DressingGownQueen · 30/11/2011 17:14

Ooh good luck Nicklebabe! Hope it happens soon for you.

My dd was born at 40+4. Labour was 1hr 45min start to finish.

Sparklingbrook · 30/11/2011 17:16

You need to do the sex followed by hot shower thing apparently.........

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nickelbabe · 30/11/2011 17:17

ooh, i'd like one like that Grin

Right, I'm going home now, but i hope to be on this thread later tonight!
Grin

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LadyInPink · 30/11/2011 17:18

Marking my spot.

Hopefully the MW can give you a sweep tomorrow to speed things up.

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nickelbabe · 30/11/2011 17:18

ex-posts - i didn't mean I wanted the ex+hot shower! ShockShock

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chrimblycompo · 30/11/2011 17:18

ooh good luck!

who is looking after the shop for you?

do you get maternity pay?

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nickelbabe · 30/11/2011 17:18

sex

I'm not having a sweep.

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nickelbabe · 30/11/2011 17:19

I've got a friend to cover the shop once I get going, but I don't get maternity pay co I don't earn enough.

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Sparklingbrook · 30/11/2011 17:19

Or the ex? If it works! (sorry!). Good luck seriously.

fraktious · 30/11/2011 17:21

Grin 40+4 is good. We were 40+4

Just shag, lass!

CarolCervix · 30/11/2011 17:25

won't put them on quite yet as my hands will get hot and sweaty but when you feel like having a big poo, just let me know and I'll put them on.

Pulls up stool and waits.