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40 week rant

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lemon101 · 09/12/2015 08:49

I realise I am being a massive brat and I just need to relax, but I am fed up. Have had a nice easy pregnancy and really cannot complain but I've had enough now. If I could walk for more than 30 minutes I would be happier, but I feel so physically limited it is very frustrating. I am on mat leave and at times am nice and relaxed and god knows I have been napping enough, but I'm ready for this baby now. I want to have my body back (just enough to be able to move, put on socks, not have to stand 3ft away from the sink when doing the washing up!).

And of course I want my baby here, I want to meet him - I've been waiting for 9 months and my dh has been waiting for 9 months. I fucking hate these last couple of weeks!

p.s. there are a lot of threads on google from women who are like 37 weeks and nipple tweak for 10 mins and are instantly in labour. My nips are bloody sore from the tweaking and bugger all has happened. This child may only be planning to check out of my uterus about the time he goes to university

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Twinwife · 15/12/2015 23:39

Congratulations lemon glad to hear your news. Hope you are getting some rest

AverageSnowflake01 · 15/12/2015 23:07

Ilovehotsauce, are you due on 23rd? If so, then so am I.

I too want my body back, but I haven't been nesting much. Still need to give the room a tidy.

teamrigby · 15/12/2015 22:32

Oh lemon, I'm so pleased for you!! There is hope xx

lemon101 · 15/12/2015 22:28

Very proud to say my son was born today at 16.00 after a 24hr labour. I have never been more exhausted in my life, but the wee man on my chest may well be worth it

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Twinwife · 13/12/2015 23:45

DD came 3 days after sweep - good luck!

ccoleman90 · 13/12/2015 22:20

I wish I could add something positive! Currently 41 weeks pregnant after an awful pregnancy of SPD and Hyperemesis. Had two sweeps now and felt positive after my last on Friday and thought I'd had my show, but now 48 hours later I feel nothing except a lot of pressure around my bladder! Induced on Friday if baby isn't here by then

teamrigby · 13/12/2015 21:10

Congratulations Twin!! :)

You're next Lemon :)

I've still not had any signs :( been drinking raspberry leaf tea, bouncing on ball and DTD to no avail as yet!

lemon101 · 13/12/2015 19:46

Oh wow! Massive congratulations to you! Yay! X

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Twinwife · 13/12/2015 18:21

I had her at 0250 today! Woke at 0100 and got to the hospital with 45 minutes to spare. A bit frightening at how quickly I progressed!

Quick labour dust to you all

lemon101 · 13/12/2015 08:57

Hey a bloody show is a start! Fingers crossed for you!

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Twinwife · 12/12/2015 19:07

I've had a bloody show and some painless tighteningsbut nothing else! I think I'm going to have a very small baby at Christmas!

lemon101 · 12/12/2015 08:39

Hi! So sweep was really no big deal - like a very clumsy smear. Unfortunately I fear it hasn't had much effect - no loss of plug and no contractions. I did find out I am effaced and 1cm dilated though which I guess is a start....
twinwife any news?

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lemon101 · 11/12/2015 10:04

Oh Twinwife that sucks - take the flopping around to the max today and be kind to yourself. Thank god for lovely mums! I was up at 2.30 AM today so you weren't alone with the crappy sleep!

Rigby I'll keep you posted!

Figgygal I love that you remember your due date 4 years on!

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Twinwife · 11/12/2015 07:25

Good luck lemon
I'm a little fed up now, normally a very positive person! I think as my son was a day early, I subconciously thought this one would follow suit.

Up all night and uncomfortable just like everyone else I'm sure!

My lovely mum is coming to help with DS this morning so at least I can flop about!

teamrigby · 11/12/2015 06:42

Good luck today Lemon :)
Let us know how you get on x

Figgygal · 10/12/2015 21:26

Today was my due date 4years ago little blighters birthday is on 22nd I feel your pain but they do come out eventually hang on in there

lemon101 · 10/12/2015 21:24

Thanks LBOCS2!

Twinwife - I think the Nice guidelines say 36 hours as the timeframe for a successful outcome of a first sweep so there is still time! Also statistically most births cluster around 2am - so I have my fingers crossed for you for tonight!

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Twinwife · 10/12/2015 17:31

Lemon no news except baby has definately shifted down and I am very achy down there. After a morning at the christmas playgroup with my DS and running after him I am exhausted and looking forward to a hot bath when DH comes home!

LBOCS2 · 10/12/2015 16:45

Definitely - it doesn't really do anything, they just have a furkle around your undercarriage. The walk might help as well :D

lemon101 · 10/12/2015 16:41

lol! Sounds like a good strategy to me rigby!

BTW - almost forgot to ask - Twinwife any news?

Quick question from all who have sweeps; you think it would be ok/do-able to walk home from the GP's after the sweep? It is a 5-10 minute waddle.

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teamrigby · 10/12/2015 14:20

I'm finding I can do odd few things in the morning, then crashing in the afternoon :)

lemon101 · 10/12/2015 13:25

spfan this baby was definitely conceived when it was least convenient so you may be on to something there!

For the ladies with sweep experience - it is good to know that it isn't horrific. I'm not terribly worried really (and anyway I'm going to go out on a limb and assume that childbirth is just a teensy bit more uncomfortable!).

hotsauce I am a bit of a chronic planner - so chronic that I spend quite a lot of time thinking how I would do this with another child already in tow! I really do recognise the luxury of sloth I have at the moment and in acknowledgment of that, went back to bed after breakfast today and slept until midday! Pretty characteristic of odd pregnancy me at the moment - one day I'm tearing at my hair frustrated that I want to be more active, the next I'm barely conscious.... I hope the next few weeks are ok for you and not too exhausting!

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ilovehotsauce · 09/12/2015 23:49

38 weeks today and all I can say is enjoy the naps this is dd2 and I've spent tonight picking up tiny gold/silver stars my hoover refuses to get off the livingroom rug!

Just rest he/she will arrive soon!

Twinwife · 09/12/2015 18:31

I'm 40 +1 and had a sweep today, it was uncomfortable and a bit ouchy but absolutely bearable as it was only a minute or two. I hope it kicks starts something but probably won't!

jamtartandcustard · 09/12/2015 18:18

39+2 and completely with you. Absolutely fed up and just want "me" back!
Have a sweep next Wednesday and so looking forward to it.
I've had 3 sweeps in the past. Well 3 tries but one I was no where near ready. The other 2 I went into labour within 24hours both times. If your ready, they do work!

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