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So fed up. Moan. sorry.

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ThatllDoPig · 05/02/2011 10:52

Am nearly 39 weeks, and I've had enough!!
Back is killing me, I can't sleep, I keep hoping that the practice contractions are real and they aren't. I feel sick. I've got NO patience with DH or DCs. Keep apologising for being vile to them. I hate this waiting bit, and not knowing how much longer this will carry on. sorry to vent but arrrggghh!

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Darlingdamsel · 05/02/2011 11:16

((hug))

Not even remotely as close as you, but I hope the little one comes soon.

mamacorner · 05/02/2011 11:20

I know how you feel,I'm 39+5, had a sweep this week with aching, mucous plug, show etc but NO contractions...(other than Braxton Hicks which I've always had lots of). Couldn't sleep last night because of a cold I've gone down with ..and don't think I'd have the energy for labour should it happen today..and to top it all had a unreasonable strop with my ( practicing-to-be-a-teen) eleven year old daughter, I'm a nightmare to live with at the moment.

On the bright side, it can't be more than a couple of weeks wait left!!!

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ThatllDoPig · 05/02/2011 11:48

Thanks all. It really helps just to have people out there sending positivity and hugs.
mama Did you get sweep because you asked for it? I wondered how soon you can have one. I've got an eleven year old dd too. Poor mite.
I think I need to find some things to keep me busy for the next potential couple of weeks. Something that I've got the patience and energy for is difficult to find.

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robino · 05/02/2011 11:53

I'm with you. 39+2 here. Just developed the most horrendous piles.

And if this baby doesn't make an appearance by tomorrow night DH is going to have to go back to work 300 miles away leaving me with the DDs (just 4 and 2.5) and the worry of dragging him back if I go into labour.

robino · 05/02/2011 11:54

And have some positivity and hugs as well as my previous very self-absorbed post - sorry

mamacorner · 05/02/2011 12:31

I was offered a sweep a bit early because I'm at the ripe old age of 40 and they try to encourage induction at 40 weeks if no baby by then... I'm resisting being rushed too much as both my two DC's were late arrivals so can't imagine this one will be any different.

They want to see me on Tuesday (my Due Date) for ? another sweep and will try to get me to book induction for the end of next week I guess.

Mind you the way i feel right now, I'd probably go for the induction, just want to get on with it and meet this new little one.

I'm with you though, don't seem to be able to settle to anything much, we should really just be enjoying these last few days.

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ThatllDoPig · 05/02/2011 13:45

Enjoying?!
I felt a bit better when put some old favourite music on very loud, and ate 2 kitkats and some crisps. And an orange to be healthy.

robino thats really crap. It just doesn't seem right that dh should go so far away when birth could happen any hour of any day soon. Doesn't his company realise that he is at very real risk of missing being there?!Have you got other support around you?

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robino · 05/02/2011 19:09

pig

QueenofDreams · 05/02/2011 19:19

Awwww you have my sympathy. I was due Christmas Eve and was pregnant all through the festive period. DD finally arrived on 12th night so I guess she just didn't want to have her birthday overshadowed

I'm not going to tell you to try and enjoy your last baby-free days either. By the time my two pregnancies ended I could have happily slapped the next person to say that to me! Good luck. It will pass and it will be soooooo worth it when you meet your little bundle!

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ThatllDoPig · 06/02/2011 11:37

Thanks queen
Any sign robino?
I'm still feeling very weary and twingy, but at least had a decent nights sleep so seem to be less intolerant of my family.

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robino · 06/02/2011 11:44

No sign pig. I also feel weary and on edge but I have done for a couple of weeks now and have come to accept that in my case it's circumstances that are making me feel this way rather than any sign that the baby is on its way. I too had a decentish night's sleep and have just had a nap while DH took the DDs swimming - it makes a difference, doesn't it?

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ThatllDoPig · 06/02/2011 14:21

Certainly does robino lets chill when we can. Weird how we can take every twinge and symptom of potential labour. Was sadly excited to have upset guts this morning and though it a sign. . . . but nothing.
Hows the piles. Got some cream? I had them really badly last time and was prescribed something beginning with P. Worked a treat.
I feel like I should get out of the house and go for a walk, but really can't be arsed as it is cold and I'm so huge and uncomfortable. My body feels ridiculous. What time is your DH off? Have you tried all the usual stuff that is suposed to work. I am burning the clary sage and inhaling. Mr Pig says he will shag me "if he has to". charming.

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robino · 06/02/2011 17:48

Well, he's gone. Fed up. I also had the "if I have to" response when I suggested a shag last night - surprisingly I didn't try it after that delightful response!

I'm not even that uncomfortable, piles are a lot better than they were. If he wasn't working in the arse end of nowhere I wouldn't be that fussed about the non-arrival but am now thoroughly pissed off/ teary/ sobbing/ cross (delete as appropriate every 5 minutes or so).

Good luck! Let's hope we're not still here in two weeks...

Pinetreeland · 06/02/2011 18:25

Good luck girls - i can't wait for my labour to start neither and I am 'only' 38+4

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ThatllDoPig · 06/02/2011 19:52

Oh robino sorry things haven't gone as you'd hoped. When is he due back, if he doesn't get the emergency call?
Have you got lots of stuff to distract you this eve. dvd's? chocolates?
Hi pinetree welcome to the fed up and frustated club.
This last bit sucks!!

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robino · 06/02/2011 20:04

Due back Friday - usually about 10pm but I shall be kicking off if we get that far and he doesn't leave early!

He informed me that if I were to have the baby that would be great because he'll take 2.5 wks off rather than just 2, which lead to a rather unreasonable reaction from me alluding to the fact that this baby apparently doesn't want to come to order and how dare he expect me to give birth when it's conventient for him

Am shattered so am going for a long hot bath and early bed to distract me.

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ThatllDoPig · 06/02/2011 20:07

Dare you to try to shave legs and other bits in there. Should be good distraction. It's impossible!

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robino · 06/02/2011 20:11

I might do! Need further distraction.Have just this minute received text informing me that very good friend who was due to day has just had her little boy. Whilst obviously delighted for her, I'm most dischuffed that I'm still waiting (even though it's still not my due date ). Actually, I could post something about it on AIBU, sit back and wait for the flaming - that would provide distraction

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ThatllDoPig · 06/02/2011 21:33

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robino · 07/02/2011 21:01

I took you up on your challenge Pig. I now have shaved legs AND trimmed toenails. That I did all by myself. Shattered now - off for a lie down!

Hope you're feeling better today.

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ThatllDoPig · 08/02/2011 13:13

Well done, that it quite an achievement!

I'm feeling bit better in patches. Still very irritable. EVERYONE is determined to get in my way in tescos, and dd won't do things when immediately asked! And everything makes me cry.
Very twingey today, but given up hope that every tightening is anything other than a BH. Must be weird for you, being desp to start at the weekend, yet wanting to hang on now. How you feeling?

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ThatllDoPig · 10/02/2011 18:39

Hey robino you still hanging in there?

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robino · 10/02/2011 22:23

oh yes.......... you are too?

Called DH back from work at 3am on Wed because that was it. After an hour and a half everything stopped. But he's home . I just need things to kick off now rather than waste this time.

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ThatllDoPig · 11/02/2011 09:39

OOh, glad he's home for you, but how frustrating that everything stopped. How bad were the contractions? Surely it can't be too much longer now for you.

No sign of baby here. GROAN. Back is killing me, got hot water bottle permanently attached. Feeling sick, and lots of practice contractions but no real ones yet. Every day I'm convinced things will start happening. . . . but nothing. By the evening I've had enough!

Got family coming over tomorrow, and although I know that would work practically in terms of care for the other dc's I REALLY don't want to be in labour around FIL.

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yawningbear · 11/02/2011 10:01

Helloo! I too am waiting, and waiting and waiting, actually really shouldn't be complaining, am only 38+2 and have planned c-section booked for next wed, but I feel massivo, and throughly neglectful of my PFB, DD who is 2 and has developed a huge Cbeebies addiction in last few weeks. We are currently watching Mr Tumble with DD dressed in my new breastfeeding dress that I ordered in an attempt to cheer self up and that arrived in post this morning. She assures me that it fits her really well, I have not even had a look in! Have been convinced that I am going into labour every day for the last 2 weeks, super uncomfortable, loads of braxton hicks and skin feels like its going to rip open. Better stop there or I could just moan on indefinitely. I think the hot water bottle sounds like the way to go, great idea Pig although I know that DD will just commandeer that as well! and robino you have inspired me to try and trim toenails, I did think the other day that they really needed to go, though I worry if I get down there I may not get up again! Hope you all manage to get some rest today :)

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