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Due today?

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MiauMau · 14/02/2012 09:39

anyone else? Wouldn't it be just the greatest pick up line for the LO? My brother suggested "I was born under the love sign" :o

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Beanypip · 14/02/2012 10:28

I was due yesterday but LO still hanging on in there! Today would be a good day for them to be born Grin

Good luck!!

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MiauMau · 14/02/2012 10:44

Good luck to you too! I guess that right now soon isn't soon enough. Thanks

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Mikocat · 14/02/2012 10:47

My sister was born on Valentine's Day, she says the upside is that you always get cards, the downside is that it is hard going out for a nice meal on your birthday, or trying to persuade friends to come out with you!

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MiauMau · 14/02/2012 10:56

But think of the mountains of cheesy pick up lines my DS could have :o

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MeltingChocolateBunnies · 14/02/2012 12:48

Yes! I'm due today,

I'd thought about the potential for rubbish birthday meals when baby is older as everyone will be doing something with their partners and every restaurant will be decked out in red hearts.

messymammy · 14/02/2012 12:51

I was due on Valentines day, but wasn't born until march 5th Shock, hope you guys won't be that long :)

Beanypip · 14/02/2012 15:39

Doesn't look like my LO wants to be a valentines baby. Anything for you? Smile

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MiauMau · 14/02/2012 15:39

Why that long messymammy??

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nightcap · 14/02/2012 15:44

Was due sunday but so far no sign, grrr. I'd be happy for him to have a valentine's birthday as long as it means he just comes out!

Beanypip · 15/02/2012 12:12

Any of you get your valentines baby? Mines still hanging on in there!

nightcap · 15/02/2012 12:15

not me! i kept waking up in the night and imagining contractions but i think the little guy was just jumping around a bit (he's been crazily active the last week or two). no signs at all today...

Beanypip · 15/02/2012 12:39

Mines the opposite. She's one of the laziest babies ever I think. I keep getting ready to head to the hospital for a check up when she wiggles. Just want her out so I know she's ok! Hopefully neither of us are much longer!

nightcap · 15/02/2012 13:16

Will keep my fingers crossed both of them decide to make their exit soon (although my other half has a two hour commute so don't want it to kick off too quickly!). But this one's my second and the first was eleven days late so i'm not holding my breath...

Beanypip · 15/02/2012 13:30

This is my first so I have no idea what to expect or what it's going to be like. Good luck! Grin

nightcap · 15/02/2012 14:34

Thanks, you too! If you get time when it starts kicking off, let us know... hope it all goes really well for you. Smile

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MiauMau · 15/02/2012 15:45

Still here! Had a midwife appointment today, was told that at the particular hospital that I'm going to they induce at 41 and a half weeks. Refused a sweep, I'm hoping that the acupuncture sessions help! Had one on Monday and will have another one today. At least it made me feel calm even if the LO is still hanging in there!

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nightcap · 15/02/2012 19:01

Ooh, let me know if the acupuncture does the job, I hadn't thought of trying that! I definitely want to avoid a sweep, last time round the hospital gave me one without my permission while doing an internal exam (I'm going to a different hospital this time)! Am hoping he'll just decide to pop out of his own accord soon...

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MiauMau · 15/02/2012 22:29

Had the second session today, hoping that it will do the trick. Bounced on the ball, walked 2 miles, ate pineapple, drank raspberry tea sigh...

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Beanypip · 16/02/2012 10:45

Still nothing ladies? Mines still happy in there! Seeing my consultant today and she said if I'm ready for induction they will get me in so hopefully not much longer for me! Fingers crossed for the rest of you! Grin

nightcap · 16/02/2012 14:28

Had another midwife appt this morning and they're talking about inducing this time next week if he's still not out by then, although I'm quite keen to avoid that if possible. But then again by this time next week I'll be climbing the walls if he's still in there! Think it'll be a weekend of walks, pineapple and undignified preggo sex for me... good luck beanypip and miaumau, hope it's soon for you both!

Beanypip · 16/02/2012 17:09

I have my induction date as next Thursday as well do if neither of us has had them by then they may come at the same time. If she's still in there by then I'm going to break something I think. To say the consultants first said they would let me go over my due date........

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MiauMau · 16/02/2012 17:44

Still the same here. Was hoping for some embarrassing gushing of waters at a fancy restaurant that I went to with my mum, but, nothing :(
Good luck for you both, please keep me posted and I will let you know how things are going. Let the pregger race begin!!

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nightcap · 17/02/2012 15:57

another day, another no-show! i've been trying to will my waters to break but is so far proving unsuccessful. hope there's been a bit more action for you...

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MiauMau · 17/02/2012 17:01

nothing to report on the western front. Even tried vacuuming as someone mentioned that it could work (you can see how desperate I am!!)
Was forced to buy some boots two sizes up, as my feet don't fit any of my shoes anymore Confused. Can I just say that of all the changes my body has gone through that my feet and hands swelling are the ones that really disturb me? having to buy new boots nearly made me cry!

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Beanypip · 17/02/2012 21:04

Still nothing here either! I don't think I can manage till Thursday for induction! I too have tried everything to get it started!

Hope the two of you get your monkeys soon! They are all hanging on with dear life. Maybe it's too cold for them lol Grin