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Are you due in the next couple of weeks?

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hazel88 · 07/02/2015 20:57

Hi ladies,

Just wondering if anyone is due in the next couple of weeks and wants to keep a thread of how they're feeling, their daily struggles or keep updated with labour stories etc?!

I'm 38+0 and have been having niggles for a week or so. I have mild polyhydramnios and have been told to expect baby anytime soon, although some days I don't feel pregnant and feel I still have ages to go!

How're you feeling and have you had any signs that your LO will be making an appearance anytime soon?

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Cherryblossom200 · 19/02/2015 15:56

Hazel walking was the last thing I wanted to do either! Believe me, but it defo helped started things off. So do it! You don't want that induction!! xx

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blankfornames · 19/02/2015 16:43

Good woman for going with the sweep Hazel. We'll try and avoid inductions at all costs!

Just took your advice and went for a big walk. Im feeling incredibly uncomfortable today so it took lots out of me. I had another show this morning but no cramps or anything to follow. Baba is very cosy in there!

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hazel88 · 19/02/2015 16:49

Blank I've heard quite a few times recently of women who thought they've had no signs but then went in to labour, so don't be too down about it plus you're doing the right thing by walking! It might happen when you least expect it (crosses fingers) Grin

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blankfornames · 19/02/2015 17:38

Aghhh, DH just rang me to say that he's gone to his Mum's house (avoiding speading it to me) with a tummy bug. He's been vomiting too. Of all times, he's never sick! Sod's law is that something will happen now that he's out of action Shock

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hazel88 · 19/02/2015 19:07

Oh no Blank Sad that's not what you need at the moment. Hoping he feels better asap

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MrsCorr · 19/02/2015 22:51

Oh blank, isn't that just typical?! Hope he feels better before baby arrives Smile

bambi07 · 20/02/2015 07:02

I hope DH feels better soon blank, what rubbish timing for you both. x

blankfornames · 20/02/2015 08:09

Any updates from anyone?!

Nothing to report from me apart from DH feeling better!

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hazel88 · 20/02/2015 09:55

Glad to hear it Blank, a poorly DH is not what you need to be worrying about!

Not much from me, got in to bed last night with strong period pains and some backache. Woke up this morning and nothing much going on apart from mild niggles and lots of pressure down there which I've had since the sweep. When I cough I'm worried my waters will go haha. Hope someone has made some progress overnight.

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bambi07 · 20/02/2015 11:03

Glad DH is feeling better Blank.

I feel like I might not be pregnant anymore, other than a gigantic bump! Maybe she'll stay in there forever. Had a curry and aromatherapy massage last night but its not got anything moving, taking the dogs out in a bit to see if I can get things rolling. A rather daft reason but its my grandads 90th birthday soon and he has alzheimers, I was really hoping she would be here by now so baby can go to his party, while he still remembers enough, he's really looking forward to it. He's my last grandparent, actually last older generation male, my dad died 11 years ago, other grandad before I was born and uncles have all died in recent years. He will still meet her obviously but he remembers big things still and would be more likely to remember his party. Silly I know! Hope others are having more success.

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hazel88 · 20/02/2015 11:29

Oh Bambi Thanks that's not a daft reason whatsoever. Really hope your efforts pay off and something happens real soon for you. We're all so close now ladies Smile

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bambi07 · 20/02/2015 11:46

Thank you Hazel, I will be firmly rooting for us all, let's hope for a baby boom day. X

MrsCorr · 20/02/2015 11:55

Still no baby here today but I'm feeling good. Have decided to make the most of having my last weekend with my husband before baby arrives so we're going out for lunch today, a bit of shopping & dinner tomorrow & a lazy day in bed/couch on Sunday (secretly hoping that by making plans the universe will laugh in my face Wink). We've been together 10 years this year, since I was 17, so we're used to it just being us. Does anyone else having their first baby feel a bit sad about how much life is going to change? I know it's for the better but I like my life now as well Smile not having any regrets, just a wobble I think lol!

bambi07 · 20/02/2015 12:57

I have the same feelings every now and then too MrsCorr although have never admitted to them out loud. We have been together for 15 years and it's been a rough ride, not between us but his family have considerable issues that have been hard on us at times. Both parents attempted suicide, drug use and prison stints, it's a wonder my lovely OH is so normal. Things have settled down massively over the last few years and we finally have managed to distance ourselves to a degree and they have taken responsibility for themselves a lot more. We are so much more settled and enjoy our time together so much more, the main reason we decided now was the time to try for our first child. I do worry however that his families dependence may make an ugly return and spoil our happiness with our little girl, now our attention is elsewhere. We have discussed however that we cut them out if it creeps back. It does sometimes make me think I will miss this lovely time.

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hazel88 · 20/02/2015 13:20

Absolutely feel the same Mrs Corr! I just keeping thinking to myself that we've always wanted a family and now we can have our special moments along with a little person who is part of both of us and will bring us so much happiness. We'll still have 'us' time, but will now be expanding our wonderful little world to include a mini us! I think it's so overwhelming dealing with so many emotions and thoughts when you're pregnant, and you can have a tendency to over think things, but once LO is here life will change for the better and you'll forget all about those feelings you had before.

Our baby was unplanned, so I definitely share your feelings. I'm overjoyed that we're having DD, but due to a far-from-ideal situation I feel petrified at times at the thought of being able to manage. On so many occasions I've felt (with great guilt) that my life as I know it is over. As my GP said when I found out I was pregnant and had a big wobble: 'you'll find a way of managing, you'll just do it, and if you wanted a family at some point in your life it's only happening a little earlier than you expected, but consider yourself blessed to be pregnant'. I don't see anything as being impossible, and life is what you make it. As long as you continue to make time for yourself and DP you'll still be able to have 'us' time as well as lots of wonderful family time.

So many people tell you 'you won't sleep again' etc which is so pissing unhelpful and they think they're being funny, and I think comments like this exacerbate those feelings you have. I think being pregnant you have so much time to over think and analyse things, but once baby is here you will be so madly in love those feelings will wash away and it won't be long before you want another!

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bambi07 · 20/02/2015 13:36

Very well said Hazel! Smile

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hazel88 · 20/02/2015 15:49

Ergh, rant of the day: people asking if baby is here yet Angry anyone else having this?!

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bambi07 · 20/02/2015 15:58

Oh and I just the very same rant with each other. it is getting really annoying, even the postman comments every morning! It doenst help that I feel really irritated today and want to yell at everyone.

bambi07 · 20/02/2015 16:50

Well my bad mood has finally resulted in floods of tears, which I cant even explain just sobbing. Just going to blame my hormones.

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hazel88 · 20/02/2015 17:01

Aww no Bambi Sad

Don't even have anything helpful to say, but go for it girl and let it all out! Bloody hormones!! Thanks

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hazel88 · 20/02/2015 17:54

Anyone who's had a sweep or lost their plug.... (sorry TMI) but today I've had brown marks on a pad as the remnants from bleeding after the sweep, but I've just noticed what can only be described as a load of snot along with this brown stuff! (sorry that really is gross I know!). Is that normal after a sweep or is it the start of losing my plug? I really hope no one is eating their tea while reading this Blush

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MrsCorr · 20/02/2015 18:02

Hazel i never had any blood after my sweep but have had the snotty stuff Confused not sure what it means, I'm hoping it means something is happening though!
Wanted to say I'm glad I'm not the only one feeling strange about how my life is going to change. Our baby was planned but I came off the pill after 10 years & was pregnant within 6 weeks Shock feel like I wasn't fully prepared lol. We got a wee dog last year & I can't remember life before him, he's our baby just now so I know the baby will make our life even better Smile just nervous about the change I guess!

BigCatFace · 20/02/2015 18:03

I feel a bit sad about things changing too. Our relationship has been wonderful throughout this, have never felt so loved nor loved him so much.