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Bumpatron · 24/04/2012 12:13

Hi all, am 39 +5 and feeling really fed up (A.K.A. sorry for myself) today waiting for my much hoped for VBAC. OH is getting really impatient and I keep getting lots of well meaning enquiries from friends and family which are not really helping....
Lower back pain for last 2 days, lots of twinges, LOADS of Braxtons, loose bowels for a week (sorry TMI) and still feel ages from B Day! Went for a sweep this morning but had to abandon it because it was so uncomfortable which made me feel like a real loser.
Anyone got any advice with coping with the big wait (and other people?)
:)

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DialMforMummy · 24/04/2012 13:45

No advice from me, just sympathy 38+5 here and fed up too.

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Bumpatron · 24/04/2012 13:57

Sympathy good! Right back at you! This is my first 'down day' so am having a good wallow to get it out my system. Wink

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DialMforMummy · 24/04/2012 14:03

Have spent most of the day horizontal. Only got up for (unhealthy) food and loo breaks. Blush

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Bumpatron · 24/04/2012 14:06

Well done you. Make the most of it!

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Popsandpip · 24/04/2012 20:36

You have my sympathy. I'm 40+3 and went for a sweep today. It was unsuccessful because I wasn't dilated at all. Sigh. Am fed up. Getting loads of Braxton Hicks. Was up for 3 hours from 2am this morning with period-like cramps so was really hopeful that the midwife would be positive about my progress. But no. This baby takes its time-keeping from my DH (he's late for everything)!

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Bumpatron · 25/04/2012 10:55

Oh! Well cramps must be a good thing as it shows you're moving along surely? Seriously considering going out in the rain to buy a pineapple.

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DialMforMummy · 25/04/2012 11:12

I bought a pineapple yesterday but not ripe enough to eat yet.
Bad news, I have a bloody stinking cold, nasty headache, blocked nose... a right pain. But I am well enough to bake a chocolate brownie nicely baking in the oven!
Period like cramps sound good, fingers crossed!

Popsandpip · 25/04/2012 14:15

No pains or anything after sweep yesterday. Cue much more sighing. Am eating a raisin, nut and chocolate drop mix while watching films today to pass the time. Hope you're enjoying your days (apart from the pesky cold)...

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Bumpatron · 27/04/2012 22:02

Have joined the hard pineapple club. Good luck both. xx

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Popsandpip · 28/04/2012 15:55

And to you! I'm being induced tomorrow so at least have a deadline! x

DialMforMummy · 28/04/2012 16:18

Eating pineapple tonight and if no success, sex tomorrow. I really don't fancy curry at the mo.
Good luck with the induction Pops!

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Bumpatron · 29/04/2012 21:34

Pineapple consumed, am sitting on birth ball expectantly like a large hen. Hope all went well Popsandpip! x

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