I can't do this for another possibly 7 weeks!

[GingerRodgers]

Nearly 35 weeks now. Loads of pain in pelvis and pressure like it's 'full'.
Woken up today and can't stop pooing (sorry for tmi) but not upset stomach iykwim.
Strong uncomfortable braxton hicks every 20 mins.
Just been feeling generally crap last few days, no energy and like I'm coming down with something.
Can't sleep properly and all of a sudden feel very pregnant.

Just a self indulgent wail really as I can't do this for possibly 7 more weeks- I'll lose the plot!!

[LairyPoppins]

Nothing happening here!

Back to midwife in the morning - not sure if it is worth getting another stretch and sweep - have had 2 already.....

39w6d tomorrow.

[ilovemonstersinc]

Arrghh wish these babies would move out!!
I kept forgetting yesterday I was pregnant and could hardly walk. How do you forget that? ??!

Good luck with sweep. Won't they induce you instead?

How is everyone?

[LairyPoppins]

No, no induction because I'm having a vbac hopefully and it isn't as safe.

Still haven't decided about the s and s.

Had a painful contraction last night ( but only one)

Tis my due date tomorrow.

[ilovemonstersinc]

Vbac? Ia that a normal vaginal birth?
I was induced with ds2 by time I got a bed to be induced I was contracting every 3 mins so they broke waters and put me on the drip. I'm asking to be induced if the sweep doesn't work as I need ro get back to normal for the sake of dc. Ds1 has sn and has a few appointments next month which if cancelled will take months to re book and he really needa to see rhem regarding autism and his gastric issues. So I cant really afford not to.
He has an eye appointment today

[LairyPoppins]

Vbac is vaginal birth after Caesarian. I had a section with the twins as one was breech and I was shit scared

Will they induce you because you ask for it? They don't do that till 41 weeks here!

[ilovemonstersinc]

I become really anaemic during pregnancy and dont labour quick so I was induced at term last time. After having a bad time in labour last time the Consulant is a bit more considerate as I had her last time too.
And because of family circumstances she agress most of the time.

If it was upto me I would have had this baby already. I need at least 2 weeks recovery time to just be able to get up by myself. Will probably need blood after delivery too and will probably be in hospital for a few days (at least) after delivery. Last time I was in almost 2 weeks (sent home then had to go back then stayed in then had to go back)

how was the appointment?

[Babyfishcakes]

Hi everyone! Well I had all my tests done. Just have a bad case of oedema. Ugh! Not fun, went back into work today. So happy tomorrow is my last day! I need to go do a follow up appointment back in hospital... That will be another 5 hours... Hope you are all taking it easy ??

[GingerRodgers]

Baby, glad your tests revealed nothing more sinister. Hope your last day goes well.
Nothing to report here . Lots of bh, period type pains and being generally huge uncomfortable and a hormonal pain in the ass!

[ilovemonstersinc]

Babyfish glad its all ok!
Happy last day of work day

Ginger exactly the same here. This baby is now classed as term so he really needs to get a move on! Feel so bad on dh and the dc as im very moody atm keep snapping at everything which for ds1 is a no-no due to his autism.
I need to feel normal and need to feel like a proper mum to the boys again. Feel bad that ive not even managed to take them to the park this holiday! My dad will take eldest to the park but again he doesn't understand and dad cant really cope with him.
Rant over(ish)

hope lairys mw appointment went well and that shes too busy with a baby

[GingerRodgers]

Ooh yes good luck lairy!

ilove, I feel beyond guilty at the moment. Keep trying to tell myself it's not for much longer but it's hard. Not sleeping well at all and spend all day cross, irritable and crying! Poor little dd keeps cuddling me 'what's up mummy?' 'Aww be ok mummy, I make you happy' aaargh!! Wail!!
She's such a good girl but I don't have the energy to play with her at all. We went to the shops yesterday and I was in agony all evening so it almost feels not worth doing anything I that's how I end up.
Dreamt I was going into labour and was devastated to wake up and realise it was a dream!

[ilovemonstersinc]

It's heartbreaking when they are like that. How old is she?
Ds1 is 4 next month and he had an appointment to check his eyes yesterday and in front of the woman checking he kept saying dr mamas tummy hurts make it better please and mama got headache. He has adhd too and doesn't keep still or quite and im having to tell him mamas head hurts shhhhh.

I keep waking up at during night with stronf pains then nothing!

[GingerRodgers]

She's just turned 2. I keep making things up because I don't want her associating the baby with me being sad or in pain. Just want it to be as positive as possible for her. I was sick for the first 24 weeks and that really upset her so I had to make up stories about what had made me sick just didn't want her thinking it was the baby.

I can't believe the state of me, my boobs are enormous and I know when milk comes in they will be gigantic. My hair will all fall out. My stomach is so big I can't sit on the sofa and breath at the same time. Then it will look like a deflated balloon. I'm so sick of having a snotty nose. I keep waking up with terrible pains in the night too. I'm convinced they're contractions but they can't be.

And then we have to actually give birth!!

[ilovemonstersinc]

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[ilovemonstersinc]

That's supposed to say lol we actually have to give birth
Just want to get it out of the way now amd start recovery and get my old clothes back on!

I understand what you mean don't want them to think it's all babys fault

[LairyPoppins]

Ha ha I wish. Still here - 40 weeks today.

On Tuesday next week (12th) I have a consultant appointment and it is looking increasingly likely that I will make it there and he will book me in for a section (after all this!!!)

Had a really sore stretch and sweep yesterday, but apart from losing more plug, nothing happening.

I feel a bit guilty about spoiling the Summer hols for everyone too - we have a houseful (IL's staying to help with the twins) but I am so grouchy and FED UP of having to give constant updates to everyone about how I am. I WILL FLIPPIN SAY IF I AM IN LABOUR OK!!!!!!!!!

[ilovemonstersinc]

Ah lairy
If my mil was here she would absolutely love it! Shes not met the youngest yet they live abroad.

I have an appointment on Wednesday for a sweep. Would be nice if I didn't need it and had him before but doubt it.

[ilovemonstersinc]

Getting a few pains. Dont want to be disappointed though this time!

[ilovemonstersinc]

How is everyone

[GingerRodgers]

Hello. Nothing to report here. Ok day today but very painful pelvis. Feels like it's broken?!
Anywho, just been out for dinner with some people and the ones there I hadn't met before didn't know I was expecting until I went home! Must have been a VERY flattering outfit!

[ilovemonstersinc]

Lol what was you wearing? Might have to borrow it
been up all night with pains every 5mins lasting a min. Been upti to triage and guesa what!! Im dilating! Im only1 cm but I dont dilate well or quick so the fact ive actually dilated is brilliant. I was induced last time so didnt have a problem.

Still getting pains. 1 mw didnt want to let me go home due to previous pph in both deliveries.

[GingerRodgers]

Eeek! This could be the start then properly?! Are you home again? Fingers crossed for you and hopefully all this pain is doing something now.
I think my pains are bh still. I have actually broken my pelvis. I must have. I can't move, can't get up, roll over, walk - it's absolute agony!

[ilovemonstersinc]

Thank you. Just sat down trying to ignore the pains. When they get too much will get checked again.

37+2 weeks

[GingerRodgers]

How you getting on ilove?

[LairyPoppins]

Wow, sounds like there is something happening, ilove; keep us posted when you can ;)

I was sent up to the hospital this morning because my blood pressure was high. I am now 40w2d. Took everything thinking surely they would do a section but NO; they have booked the section for Friday - FIVE FLIPPIN DAYS AWAY I could have cried.

They are hoping I will go into labour naturally. I refused an induction though.

GInger, my pelvis feels broken too - especially when I lie down or sit down and then get up.

[GingerRodgers]

Oh lairy at least there's an end in sight now. Keep focused on that.
What the Jeff is the pelvis thing about?! Is it worth going to the gp tomorrow? I'm honestly in agony and getting no sleep because of it. Sod's law, don't need to get up to pee but literally every time I roll over I'm waking up in agony .