Hi Ladies,
So much going on here!
Congratulations TFLS I was looking at threads for Bucks hospitals and was wondering where indeed you actually had your little one?
Lou I don't think you will still be here on Thursday, your body is really gearing up, and all the signs look really positive! :)
Waves hello to Gilda my due date buddy.
People are speculating on the date for this little one. As DS1 arrived a spectacular 17 days late, I'm not even giving it a thought. I ended up being induced, but the upside is lovely DS1 who was safe and sound, and that to me is the most important bit.
Though, like others, both my hospitals are 18 miles away, so tempted to book in for home birth should things be quicker this time. Like the idea of having 2 midwives with me, should I need assistance, rather than a downward dog on the back seat of the car as we speed through country lanes.
Muser really pleased to hear your nephew is thriving, and a really determined little boy. A colleague at work had her DS1 at 35 weeks and he's really strong, and feeding like a good 'un. I think your nephew may be a lot earlier than that even? These babies are strong little ones.
Viv, it's funny what you say about the birth clubs, I'm in one, but rarely post. I feel more comfortable here. Even though I loved the monthly threads with DS1
Waves hello and blushes to anyone I may have missed.
BunnyBaby x
Sam know what you mean about ribs. For some reason both DS1 and this little one love to ram their feet under mine, which causes pain all the way around, Osteopath working on that.
Happy I'm really impressed by the BH's this time as didn't get many last time round. A friend of mine had savage ones from around 30 weeks onwards, and her baby was engaged prior to due date. She still went two weeks over, and the day she went in to be induced, she popped to toilet, waters went, and she almost gave birth in ladies. They never managed to induce, but whole thing was about 20 minutes. So it would appear that good solid BH's really do help you get ready.
I know after a 3 days of night labours, which stalled in the morning (leaving me exhausted) and a 26 hour labour following induction. I will thoroughly be glad for any labour shorter than my first. However, DS1 was posterior, and insisted on turning round 285 degrees in labour to be born the right way. This was because my midwife did a sweep at 40+6 and asked me to tilt my hips upwards, which I did. He then slipped out of my pelvis and turned. So the moral of the story is that if you are having a sweep do it kneeling or on all fours! It's not worth the prolonged back labour.
Sorry for the birth rant. Suddenly as I get closer to my due date, I find myself going over the last experience, and the choices available.
Loopsy, you're doing a fantastic job, and I'm sure your little one is picking up on your positive vibes. I am sure everything will be fine.