Due in June - Thread 11!

[PlodandPod]

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39 weeks! Not long to go at all 😬.
I'm looking forward to no longer being pregnant, but not looking forward to 2 under 2, just! I feel as though I'm doing a rubbish job with DD atm. She definitely gets too much CBeebies and I dropped off this afternoon 🙄. It will be worth it in the end x

Is anyone having any shooting/sharp pains? They seem to be lower in my stomach, around my belly button or just under my ribs. I thought it was Braxton Hicks but the midwife said yesterday that they shouldn't really be painful. Have had them on/off all day today and been told to call the day unit if they don't improve this evening but I don't want to be wasting their time if it's just normal! I'm 36 weeks tomorrow. Have had them previously on the odd occasion but never all day. Can still feel baby moving as normal. Don't really know what to do :(

@WhatHappensIfIGoLoco I've got a lot of pressure in my groin, and every so often get shooting pains.
@PlodandPod Braxton hicks also ramping up a lot, sometimes quite intense and I need to take a second to breathe through them. I'm 36 weeks Saturday so similar to you.

@beansprout55 I'm impressed you are managing with your mask haha, I'm having to take mine off an awful lot to be able to breathe. Not ideal when on an admissions ward with people coming in with god knows what haha.

@slowrunningteacher yay for getting a date! Have you been told if you have a morning or afternoon slot?

For the people asking about diamorphine, there is a major supply issue with it at the moment so most hospitals are using pethidine instead, just a heads up!
I was covering neonatal unit today, and there was a baby there (newborn) who was due on my due date. It was mental looking at this baby thinking that's literally what's inside me to the day haha!

@PlodandPod I've been having similar to what you've described, to the point they stopped me in my tracks I was screaming in pain for a minute or so, and my midwife said the complete opposite to yours that BH can be painful (even though I was sure we were told they shouldn't be). I'd go and get checked if you feel somethings off, you're not a burden. Xx

@Octoblockisadick At my hospital all planned C-section folk must turn up at 7:30am (no earlier and no later than 7:45 😬). I believe that the decision on the order is made that day!

Hey everyone, I started with contractions at five to midnight on Tuesday, had a bit of fluid come from my vagina so phoned hospital and they said to go in. Wasn't amniotic fluid and baby all ok so they sent me away. Contractions continued all day yesterday, just one every 5-10 mins. Then at 7:30 suddenly started to come close together, so went back in. Was checked out and discharged again at 10:30pm, 3cm dilated but to monitor at home. Halfway home waters broke in spectacular style, phoned them up told to go back. Contractions suddenly very intense, cooking every couple of minutes. By the time I got back there was 7-8cm dilated, moved to labour ward, got my birthing pool which was awesome, except I suddenly realised I wasn't going to get to use it! Sudden urge to push (totally Neanderthal, couldn't have stopped it if I tried), two pushes later and my little girl is here! 37+2 (just! Born at 00:11). 6lb 12oz, so a good weight for her age. Minor tear, no stitches (man the first wee hurts though!), skin to skin and straight on the breast (ouch-y on those nipples, they'll need to toughen up 😂). Guys it's just magical! I'm so in love and can't wait for you to all experience it for yourselves! I'm so tired right now but she's back on me for skin to skin after getting a bit cold, so no sleep just yet! Exhausting but captivating 🥰 our June baby became a May baby.

Whatever you're feeling it's worth it I promise. Even though it was super speedy at the end, it has been tiring, the toast and tea you get afterwards is the best you've ever eaten or drank! I've really struggled at times in this pregnancy, but having her in my arms it's so worth it and I'd do it all again in a heartbeat 💗 ok long emotional post over! I wish you all the most amazing births ❤️❤️❤️

Oh my goodness, @fpeg ! Congratulations! I just came to try to catch up and WOW - what an update. Sounds like she was definitely ready to arrive after so many false starts. What an absolute beauty! She’s perfect. Sending you and your little family lots of love. You’ve made me so excited to meet my own little girl now. Enjoy all the snuggles and please keep in touch! 💕

Congratulations @fpeg such lovely news and made me feel even more excited about meeting my daughter ❤️

@fpeg
Congratulations!!! What news to wake to xxx

Wow! Congratulations @fpeg!

omg amazing news to wake up to, congratulations @fpeg ❤️❤️ 🥰

Oh @fpeg she's just absolutely gorgeous, congratulations. The best news to wake up to on a Friday morning ❤❤❤
Can't wait for my turn now haha

Congratulations @fpeg!! What great news to wake up to and some real positivity I needed this morning after being super hormonal and upset the last few days at all this pregnancy discomfort! You're right it will all be worth it and I can't wait!

Awwwww @fpeg 💗🥺💗🥺 she is just perfect. Look at those little chubby cheeks. Massive congratulations to you and your family, enjoy every second of these special moments but please keep in touch with updates! Rest up mumma xxx

Congratulations @fpeg! She is beautiful!!

Oh gosh @fpeg my due date buddy!! You've got your beautiful baby!! So amazing that she stayed put until just full term- perfect! She is amazing and your labour sounds so so positive! 2 pushes and out is a dream! Enjoy these first few moments, so magical. I'm so delighted for you!! Xxx

@fpeg wow she really wanted to make an entrance in May didn’t she! HUGE congratulations, she’s just gorgeous, and sounds like labour was a breeze for you! Hope you go home for snuggles and rest soon. ❤

Congratulations @fpeg! Amazing news! Hope you manage to get some rest now and enjoy lots of snuggles and cuddles with your gorgeous baby girl!

@fpeg my goodness. How gorgeous! Congratulations, she is absolutely beautiful
those cheeks! Hope you are doing well, sounds like a very positive experience and just what I needed to read today. Thanks so much for your update and story. Welcome to the world little girlie x

@fpeg congratulations she’s so beautiful. Sounds like you didn’t have too bad a labour either which is brilliant. The babies are coming 😁😁😁😁😁.

@fpeg congratulations on your little girl!!! She is such a gorgeous baby!!! ❤️❤️❤️

Ahh @fpeg she is absolutely gorgeous you must be over the moon. And what a beautiful birth story too. Congratulations mama ❤️

Oh wow @fpeg! Both DH and I have been teary reading your post! Massive congratulations. Is baby girl your first? She's STUNNING! Those cheeks 😢

I want this to happen to me, today if poss.
I'm now fully expecting to start my contractions to start at 37 weeks.

Is this the third arrival to our group? xxx

@fpeg congratulations!!! What a beautiful little girl you have. I have a tear in my eye

@beansprout55 I think it’s 4 now. Exciting times ahead, the babies will be coming in thick and fast now I reckon 🥰🥰❤️