Due February 2024 Thread 6!!🤰🩷💙

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Last thread just got full so starting a new one for us to keep chatting :)

@Shrillwaffle goodluck to you hope everything goes well for both you & baby 💕 can't wait to see your update will be on the look-out 😊

On another note ladies just had my midwife appointment (37+2) and she is 1/5 engaged, what does this mean ladies will labour be soon? I kind of expect her to not be in too long as with my last 2 sons only got to 37+5 with them both 😬 its my birthday on the 4th February so was hoping to have her then 🤞🤣 due date is 12th February and to be honest I definaly know I won't make it that far! Can't believe its nearing the end for all of us feels so strange! x

@MummyTo4BoysXXXX as far as I'm aware that means baby's head is deeply engaged into the pelvis, as for when labour will start I think it can still vary massively but seen as though you've had 4 babies before it could be very soon!!

@anony1111 thanks hun 😊 she did say when I asked about it more that 4/5 of her are still outside my pelvis 🤷‍♀️ so god knows wish I was a midwife 🤣

@MummyTo4BoysXXXX I've been 1/5 engaged for the last 3-4 weeks 😩 don't know if I am still engaged as no one has told me since, but for me it's just meant I waddle and have had no other signs of labour

@MummyTo4BoysXXXX how confusing, this is what it says on the NTC website which is the opposite of what your midwife is saying..
How confusing is it all 😂

It means most of the head is not in the pelvis yet — 1/5 in the pelvis, 4/5 outside the pelvis. This is far more relevant for your first baby. If you’ve had a few births, your baby might not be engaged until labour starts so I wouldn’t think too much into it 🙂

@anony1111 Really confusingly there are two measurements! How many 5ths are palpable (can be felt and therefore not engaged in the pelvis) and how many 5ths are engaged (cannot be felt and therefore are in the pelvis). This chart is talking about 5ths palpable

I’m getting period type cramps and so much pressure down there now. I’m 37+2. Think I have dropped even more too and feel like I need a wee constantly. I don’t actually want to go into labour yet because I’m not ready. I wish I was an organised as you! 😂

Hi ladies, I had my little one yesterday @ 37+2, via planned section.
Ethan Christopher, 6lb. Needed a bit of help breathing which isn’t unusual for a baby born by section at 37 weeks. He’s doing great though after a little bit of help initially.

@Nemo145 lovely news! Congratulations on the birth of your baby boy 💙

This is fantastic news, @Nemo145. I’ve been following this thread more than contributing but have thought of you often. Congratulations on your son and I’m so happy for you that you made it to term. Lovely that he has Christopher for his middle name. I hope you have lots of love and support around you

Congratulations @Nemo145 and welcome to the world Ethan Christopher. So pleased he's arrived safely and is doing well now. Hope you are doing well too and can go home soon x

Congratulations @Nemo145 xx

A massive congratulations @Nemo145! What a beautiful strong name. I hope you and baby are getting some well deserved rest

Congratulations @Nemo145 really lovely news and hope you're both doing well! X

Such wonderful news!! Congratulations! Glad you and Ethan are both well. Enjoy the newborn bubble lovely ❤️

Congratulations @Nemo145 and what a lovely name. Wishing you a speedy recovery ❤️ xx

Congrats @Nemo145 on his safe arrival! Hope you’re feeling ok too x

Congratulations @Nemo145 That's wonderful news!!! 💕😊🌻Hope your recovery is straightforward and speedy xxx

Congratulations @Nemo145 what a beautiful name!

Huge congratulations @Nemo145 what a beautiful name for your boy ❤️ hope you're doing OK.
@DmcinT great news her head is in the right place, surely she'll stay there now! Hoping for the same at my scan on Monday...

@Nemo145 I’m over the moon for u and that all is well, so lovely to have Christopher in his name also❤️ huge congrats 🥳🩵

Congratulations @Nemo145 hope your recovery goes well and you have the support you need, don't be afraid to take people up on their offers of help x

@Nemo145 - congratulations on your wee one! Hope your recovery goes well.

Congratulations @Nemo145 and what a wonderful tribute with his name ❤️