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namaste30 · 28/03/2016 20:14

Hi, I'm bored, sat on mumsnet or googling every symptom and trump. I'm 37+4 and it is my third and final. I know I should be enjoying every last kick and lightning bolt to the cervix, just feeling it is quite a big mountain to climb. Dd's were 40+3 and 40+ 6 and this is a boy. How is everyone else doing? WHAT are you doing? I am busy grumping at dh and pinteresting healthy post natal things whilst eating Easter eggs...

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ComeLuckyApril · 03/04/2016 14:30

Maybe we should all instead just be doing things we really enjoy to get the oxytocin going :D grabs chocolate etc

I didn't enjoy the nipple thing at all! It's meant to be a hour three times a day swapping sides every 15 minutes.

HappyInL0nd0n · 03/04/2016 16:49

Congrats, LittleTalks !!! Flowers

fedupofpeppa · 03/04/2016 19:39

Does anyone else feel ridiculously emotional? Have had a nasty cold this week and think that plus a toddler on a mission to not nap, not sleep at night and play up all day plus bring 39 weeks pregnant has just knocked me out. Been crying half the day (secretly as much as I can in toilets obviously ) and thinking how am I going to do this plus have a newborn too. Think I am the opposite of you lot wanting your babies out. Am hoping for a couple more days as my toddler is in nursery tomorrow and I can just sleep and build up some positibity

zannyminxoxox · 03/04/2016 20:08

Im due to ring up to be induced tomorrow and I have gone from get this baby out now I want to meet him to an emotional wreck whos thinking actually 3 children is going to be crazy what am I doing and can I actually do this whole labour thing again. No going back now though. I have been a right grump with DH and secretly crying to. I think its just the realisation as its near the end sends our hormones crazy

fedupofpeppa · 03/04/2016 21:06

Very relieved it's not just me. Thank you. Hopefully a hood nights sleep will knock some sense back in to me. Good luck with your induction tomorrow

waxweasel · 04/04/2016 11:26

Not just you! I'm not emotional so much as really snappy and impatient Sad finding it very hard to be calm, zen gentle mum when DD is being a typical toddler and I'm feeling really in pain with SPD and uncomfortable. So you're not alone!

DD has stopped sleeping entirely now and it's driving me up the wall. She just wakes up and has an almighty tantrum until I go to her. It has to be me (like with absolutely everything else....) and if DH goes to her she goes utterly batshit. She then refuses to go back to sleep until I cave and let her come into my bed, where she does sleep but in little hour blocks and kicks me awake in between. Last night she woke up at midnight, came in with me after half an hour of DH trying to sort her out, then fell asleep until 3. Then stayed awake 3-5 😞 i'm shattered. Due date is Thurs and I'm panicking about going into labour while this sleep deprived. She does 3 days a week in nursery and seems really happy there, and they have said they can take her for all 5 days this week as they have space. I've booked her in so I can rest but feel really guilty - is it bad?

Also I forgot to say a massive congratulations to the ladies with new babies! Well done you! Hope you're recovering ok Flowers

Dellabob123 · 04/04/2016 11:43

Due date for me today and absolutely zero activity!,
I've just washed dishes and had tonnes of b hicks, which I suppose is a good thing...

fedupofpeppa · 04/04/2016 12:05

Waxweasel sounds too familiar. My dh has been sleeping on my toddlers floor to try and head him off before he insists on me comforting him in the night. Last night I had him in with me though. He has boa constrictor like tendencies so I move a cm towards the edge of the bed and he has instantly filled the gap. Last night I gave up, got out of my side of the bed , walked around and got in the other side to let it all start again. Am actually feeling much more cheerful today. And no I think it's reasonable to up the nursery time if you need it.

Dellabob good luck. Lots of walking? I don't feel like anything is happening today so tempted to go to the cinema in my own to pass the time

emmac3616 · 04/04/2016 12:43

dellabob123 I can totally empathise... Sure I'm about to end up in the exact same position... Due on Thurs and couldn't feel less like I'm about to go into labour... In fact I feel I'm going backwards! Baby was engaged but sure it's popped out again and is making it hard to eat / breathe... So frustrating! That being said... At least it can only go on another 2 weeks max... Though the prospect of another 2 weeks TOTALLY terrifies me!! Sob!

fedupofpeppa great idea re the cinema - I actually went and saw Eddie the Eagle on Friday... The peace and quiet was amazing! I might go again tomorrow... You've inspired me! Off for a pregnancy massage now on the advice of the MW... Not holding out much hope but you never know... And there are worse ways to fill the time!!! :-)

Good luck ladies... Crossing my fingers for us all!! :-)

Whatapavlova · 04/04/2016 13:50

Hi all, sorry to hear lots of us still frustrated! I actually went in over night as was contracting every 3 minutes but only 3 cm so came home...for them to tail off to 1 in 10. So sore and fed up now! Fingers crossed for everyone.

zannyminxoxox · 04/04/2016 15:04

Well in hospital had pessery propress put in this morning still waiting on baby..... hopefully be today or tomorrow. Hoping some more ladies will have their babies soon good luck 😊

Dellabob123 · 04/04/2016 15:50

Ooh, good luck zanny, won't be long now.

Still nothing here...just been for a growth scan and and all is well. At least I got to see giant bean again before dday. emma midwife said lots of 'marital love' between now and next appointment. Let's get the prostaglandin flowin!

I opted for a bag of skittles instead of walking, oops. Will do that tomorrow!

Dellabob123 · 04/04/2016 15:52

Meant to say waxweasel if my daughter wasn't in nursery for 5 days during this pregnancy, I wouldn't have coped!

emmac3616 · 04/04/2016 15:55

Yes, totally agree, if my DS wasn't in full time childcare I would have totally lost my mind! :-)

waxweasel · 04/04/2016 16:19

Thank you - that's made me feel much better about it 😊 She doesn't really understand which days are nursery ones and which ones are mummy days as her nursery days aren't consecutive, but I do worry she's going to click that there are no mummy days this week and get upset. But I'm probably being hormonal and overthinking it. Plus it's her own fault for not bloody sleeping!!!

Fedupofpeppa - my DD does the snuggling up to me and forcing me out of the bed thing too!!! I get really ragey and keep snapping 'sleep on your own side DD! This is my pillow, sleep on yours!' Blush

Whatapavlova - that is SO ANNOYING. Hope it gets going again for you soon.

I've just been for an induction massage. It actually wasn't very relaxing as the lady talked all the way through and was a bit annoying. But fingers crossed it does something!

LBOCS2 · 04/04/2016 16:45

I didn't know there was such a thing as an induction massage.

DD is in nursery two days a week now I'm on maternity leave - she was doing 5 days before so we just cut it down. If they've got space I definitely wouldn't feel bad! We're trying to keep busy though, I've got a few local friends who work part time so we're trying to fill up our days. I keep on having niggly cramps but they don't turn into anything. Mostly I'm just exhausted and sore!

Congratulations to everyone who has had their babies. We're only a bit jealous... Wink

Dolly80 · 04/04/2016 16:52

I'm 39 + 4 and feeling a bit over it. Sweep last week didn't get anything going (but was early so I wasn't surprised). Haven't really had any twinges, apart from stabbing pains in my vagina/cervix earlier. I'm assuming it was pressure from baby's head being engaged?

The things making me most miserable are swollen hands and feet, backache and heartburn Angry

Oh well, booked for induction on the 14th so only another 10 or so days at the most.

Dellabob123 · 04/04/2016 18:37

Ah dolly I feel your pain. The swelling is crazy. And the carpel tunnel either makes everything numb, pins and needles or shooting pain. Oh the Joy! Sorry your sweep wasn't a success.

I'm going to hang on another week before deciding on induction. Definitely not leaving it 19 days over this time!

fedupofpeppa · 04/04/2016 19:16

When do they normally do a sweep? I was early with my first and was sort of expecting the same this time but passed that date now

waxweasel · 04/04/2016 19:23

LBC - it's just a normal pregnancy massage but with a bit of deep tissue work on certain points that supposedly bother your uterus, like wih reflexology. Figure anything is worth a try!

Dolly, I'm also 39+4! Feel like I'm overdue already and I havent even hit my due date yet. Just so miserable!!!!

Fedupofpeppa - my MW told me they offer sweeps to second time mums at the 41 week appointment. But I think policies vary from Trust to Trust

Dolly80 · 04/04/2016 19:38

Della - the swelling is bothering me the most, if it wasn't for that I'd feel more relaxed about when baby wants to get here. I'd quite like normal sized feet & hands again! Also 19 days over Shock

fedup - I had a sweep early due to some complications with the pregnancy. I have another booked for Thurs but usually wouldn't have been offered one until 41 weeks where I am (was booked for one then with my first but had her at 40 +5)

Wax - I feel like I've been pregnant forever. Not helped by some of my friends messaging me constantly for updates. I'm sure I never found it this annoying first time round, although I never had a 4yr old to entertain then!

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namaste30 · 04/04/2016 20:06

I just can't get comfy! Last night I started getting pain down my sides, the side I was lying on, swapping when I turned, I was up for about 2 hrs before I gave in and had some paracetamol. I have worked today ( just 2 more half days left) but have come back and just not been able to get comfy. I am on the sofa with a huge pile of cushions but I have both sides aching- I think it is round ligament pain, haven't had it before...has anyone else? Tell me it's a good sign, someone please!

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ComeLuckyApril · 04/04/2016 21:04

They sweep early where I am. Mine's booked in for 40+3. Then induction they do from 40+10 apparently.

Fingers crossed that it's a good sign namaste

Dellabob123 · 05/04/2016 11:02

dolly thinking of you. I know what 19 days over feels like. Hope you're ok. Have they suggested induction yet?
I'm bored waiting already and only 1 day over.

I struggled with sleep last night and feel rubbish today. I kept getting hip pain whichever side I lay on. namaste did you have a better night?

fedupofpeppa · 05/04/2016 11:14

Namaste I get this some nights but think it's where the baby is sat. I get mild spd when the baby is very engaged so struggle those nights. If you don't normally get it then hopefully it's a good sign ! Fingers crossed anyway.