Due August 2020 Thread 3

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Hi ladies new thread for all us August Due! Now on thread 3. Newbies always welcome.

37 week appointment today and nothing new. Didn't get a pelvic exam this time so not sure how dilated I am (was 1.5cm a week ago) but I've had so many braxton hicks I feel like I must have made progress. No idea when baby boy's going to show up but I'm going crazy waiting. Is anybody completely sick of the wait? I have nothing to do but sit around hoping something will happen

[quote Firstmummytobe]@Liverpool20 hi lovely!!! I was allowed my partner in as I was being induced into labour so he was able to stay for the entirety but unfortunately from what I’ve heard, it’s still 4/5cm (established labour) for people not being induced.
It’s so strange and I don’t know how they can decide rules like that but sadly the same counts for postnatal ward aswell☹️
The care they gave me there was second to none absolutely amazing !! 💙💙[/quote]
So glad that it was all good for you. They are always second to none aren’t they ❤️

I was doing some 3am reading on the website and the information has changed to say that one birth partner is now allowed to stay with you throughout labour and birth until transferred to postnatal ward.

The relief!!! I’ve read the site every day for weeks 😅😅

Your little boy is just simply stunning! Well done ❤️ Xx

My raspberry leaf tea finally has arrived how do you all drink it??? Really struggling not to puke whilst drinking it!

@trinajade My midwife told me literally yesterday to buy the tablets as the tea is vile.. maybe try that instead?!

@Oldestchild90s I think I'll have to the thought of another cup makes me want to cry haha!

[quote Oldestchild90s]@trinajade My midwife told me literally yesterday to buy the tablets as the tea is vile.. maybe try that instead?! [/quote]
I’ve been looking for the tablets where do you find them?

I drink mine cold with lots of ice and added blackcurrant juice so can barely taste it x

@Boomclaps Holland and Barrett i believe!

Fab I’ll pop over today or tomorrow

@Boomclaps I got the tablets from H&B - they taste like mud to me but I got them as I knew I wouldn’t like the tea. They’re bearable if you have them just before dinner and quickly mask the taste with your food.

I got the tablets from amazon @Havlerr you are polite, I think they taste rather worse than mud I’ve taken to 1 at a time with copious water and punching my nose! It’ll be worth it though right?!

I've ordered some tablets from amazon they'll be here tomorrow. Surely can't taste worse than the tea I can't stop thinking about the taste 🤢😂

I also take the tablets as don't like the tea, but honestly find the tablets taste disgusting too! At least you can get it over and done with quickly though!

Last night I managed to pull what I'm guessing is my groin it's so painful 😩 I've just been for a walk and it was awful I had tears in my eyes the whole time 😂
How is everyone else doing?

@trinajade bless you! You might find some pregnancy stretches online that could help? I'm constantly goigling yoga poses and stretches to relieve aches and pains, trapped wind etc

@trinajade I find having a roll about on the birthing ball is amazing for pains in the groin/pelvis area

Iv just received a txt with a time n place from my sister family have arranged a surprise bby shower for me 😢 social distancing but so happy n excited 38weeks today and so ready to meet my lil lady now as getting bigger by the day 🥵..hope your all well xx

Morning all. @sezzywoowoo21 hope you had a lovely time yesterday.

@Bert2020..had an amazing day thank you me and bby got very spoilt 💕 xx

That’s wonderful @sezzywoowoo21

So I got my tea from hotteamama.com & so far I’m impressed! I got greedy & ordered the ultimate box as I wanted to try them all. I’ve only tried the get up & glow one & it tastes amazing & definitely gives you a boost!

I second the hotteamama it tastes so much better than normal raspberry leaf tea as it has other bits in!

I've got one from Holland and Barrett - it comes with added apple juice to make it sweeter. I really want to drink it, but being a wimp in case it brings on labour too soon!

Another vote for the hotteamama version - just tastes like a peppermint tea to me. Seems to send baby into a wriggling frenzy shortly after drinking though!

Another vote for the hot mama tea! Although for some reason drinking it today after a raspberry yoghurt made.it taste very earthy...
Not sure why

Just realised today that I haven't been on for ages so taken an hour to catch up!