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IS NATALIE JANE IN LABOUR - PART TWO !!

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lulumama · 01/12/2006 21:30

no ....still not! LOL!

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MKGnearlyimmaculateconception · 06/12/2006 00:43

I wouldn't know if they worked, because they don't do sweeps here.

Don't worry about being uncomfortable. I mean could it get worse for?

NativityJane · 06/12/2006 00:49

Oh, I'm not worried about the feeling of being uncomfortable, more that I will be spending the next 48 hours thinking is this it this time... how many more labour threads do you think I could start, and get away with?!!! LOL

MKGnearlyimmaculateconception · 06/12/2006 00:53

You better not start anymore. We still need to get this one to a thousand. I get what you're saying about the mental torture. Especially since you're been having contractions for so long.

NativityJane · 06/12/2006 01:04

Oh well I guess we will all know for sure tomorrow!

I think I can hear my bath calling me I wish there was a magic button I could press down here, that would start my bath running so that by the time I have shut the computer down, tidied away and got upstairs it was all already run and waiting for me to just jump in! It would be lovely!!

Right I am away, will let you and everyone know whats gone on tomorrow obviously. G'night xxx

MKGnearlyimmaculateconception · 06/12/2006 01:07

goodnight.

lulumama · 06/12/2006 08:06

forgot to say goodnight ....

Good morning!!!!!

NJ ..if you have an internal, you don;t have to be swept, you can see if the cervix is changing and favourable at all, but it might just be the kickstart your body needs......don't do anything you are not comfortable with, decide when you get there !!!

catch up later!

and goodnight / good monring one and all!!!!

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NativityJane · 06/12/2006 08:45

Good morning

I think I am going to get her to do the sweep, but also book an induction for asap, I have had no sleep again, not even a bit of a doze my eyes have literally not shut all night, I can barely eat anything, half a slice of toast this morning was enough to have me feeling like I've eaten a great big roast dinner with all the trimmings and pudding!

I have heartburn like I have never ever had it before, which in itself is bad enough, but coupled with the contractions and this bloody swelling, which is still getting worse, I know it sounds really over dramatic and everything but if they leave me for another week like this I really am not going to be in any fit state to labour in.

Only problem is, just sitting here typing about all my woes has me with tears in my eyes, how am I going to say it all to the midwife without breaking down, and making a complete fool of myself? She is just going to think I have had enough of being overdue and want it over with any which way, she will give me that sypathetic look again and shrug her shoulders and say something as helpful as 'oh it is hard in these late stages' or worse 'this lady I had a few months ago that had......' and then go on to tell me how I should feel better for myself because it isn't as bad as such and such!

God I am moaning again, also can't wait to give birth so I don't moan all the time!

7swansaswimmingup · 06/12/2006 08:49

youre having the sweep today arent you nj? been following your thread but havent posted for ages and ages as its got quite long!

glad to see your virtual birth partner lulumama is still supporting you

Galmum · 06/12/2006 09:00

Been looking in on on your thread every now and again - good luck for today - who cares if you cry in front of the midwife...infact you probably need to get the point across!! Take a list of issues - no sleep, tiny amounts of food, heartburn etc etc etc so you don't end up being very British and saying well I'm ok really!!

PS I can only suggest that you start to visualise a positive birth where you are in control - hospital or not. If possible, start to take the approach it's got to come out, so bring it on!! You have handled so much already - YOU CAN DO this!
PPS Hope above does n't wind you up too much!

HappyMellowmas · 06/12/2006 09:41

Good luck for today.

lulumama · 06/12/2006 09:44

have a good cry...i cried at virtually every midwife and obs appointment.....honestly, i;d walk in, say hello and waaaaaaail!!!

they were very kind and are used to dealing with hormonal, fed up , uncomfortable women!!!!

agree with galmum- visualising a good positive birth, wherever it might be is really good..i did visualisation every day !!!! helps focus the mind on the end result which is a beautiful, gorgeous, snuggly BABY !!!!!

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HumphreyCushiONtheFirstNoel · 06/12/2006 09:50

Good luck with the sweep, NJ.
I think it would be best to give birth on Friday - all the best people are born on December 8th!

CheeryGarciaFollowsTheStar · 06/12/2006 10:02

Good luck NJ, and Debby too. I hope you both have relaxed births in the very near future!

I am going to be away from home for the next few days so it looks like I'll miss all the action. I really hope that your lovely babies are well and truly welcomed to the world by the time I get back.

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NativityJane · 06/12/2006 10:03

Thanks everyone, Lulu, I am at the point where if I start crying when someone is there to give me a cuddle I don't think I will stop for a good half an hour, and the appointments are only 10 minute slots It is only DH who has gotten caught by my floods so far, and even he has gotten away with most of it because it is at night I am sat down here on my own that it is at it's worst!

DH is in the area so he might just be in time to take me down there which will help knowing I'm not going to be in a taxi with big panda eys!!

One good thing though, although I am still very swollen, I can actually slightly wriggle my toes on my right foot now

WonderCod · 06/12/2006 10:03

has hs ehad it yet

NativityJane · 06/12/2006 10:05

"it" is a he, and no I haven't.

ledodgychristmasjumper · 06/12/2006 10:06

Aww NJ this isn't funny anymore is it. I really feel for you.

BABY COME OUT TODAY OR AUNTY LEDODGY WILL NEVER GIVE YOU ANY CHOCOLATE BUTTONS!

Maybe worth a try.

largevirginbirthandtonic · 06/12/2006 10:10

Heaps of good luck this morning NJ, im sure it will all be ok. I say cry too, it just shows her that you have had enough, nothing wrong with that!

It got a bit heated on here yesterday...could have done with some cammomile tea i think....

So MKG any weird dreams today? I know you are still sleeping so will send you calm, fluffy thoughts...

Lulu thanks for the pastries and coffee they were delish....!

largevirginbirthandtonic · 06/12/2006 10:12

mmmmmm choc buttons....

NativityJane · 06/12/2006 10:16

LMAO LeDodgys induction technique: leave a trail of chocolate buttons all down my cervix through the birth canel and out my fanjo... That'll get him shifted!! Lovely!!

Thanks LG&T {fsmile] xxx

LadyAnne1stTimeMum · 06/12/2006 10:16

Ahh NJ [hug] sounds like we're in a simular boat today - Luckily I'll have my mum with me. DP really doesn't want to be in the room when they do a sweep - he's actually decided to not even be in the hospital - and is catching up on work... . He saw a birth on TV last night and suddenly declared to my mum in all seriousness that he thinks he might faint... Wonder what he thought before he saw the programme on TV... Glad I had the foresight to ask mum down.

However he has been sweet and after the hospital he is going to pick us up and we are going to go shopping for all the stuff that got stolen and I can't replace from my own supplies.

Keep feeling like I need the loo - See ya later - LA

NativityJane · 06/12/2006 10:19

LA, you might find he turns out to be the most supportive birth partner you could ever have. Though my DH says his brother had more gas and air than his wife did when she was in labour Still makes me smile to think of that great big bloke ODing on gas and air while his wife is there telling him to breathe....!! LOL

satinshoes · 06/12/2006 10:26

I've been reading with interest. Sounds like bubba doesnt want to come out.

If you have a sweep today, I hope it is effective for you.

Try and rest as much as you can. Take care.

largevirginbirthandtonic · 06/12/2006 10:27

Ladyanne here's hoping your sweep goes well too. I have visions of midwives everywhere walking round holding brooms......i might buy one before i go back to work, just to pull out when all the first time mummies come in the room for their sweep.... I was nice honest...

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