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Lazylou · 09/05/2008 10:32

Am 37 weeks today and just completely knackered! I was up at 7 with DD to get her sorted for school and then had to do the almost 2 mile trip there and back taking her. She is only at school in the mornings atm, so I have to go and do it all again in about half an hour as it is taking me an hour to drop off/collect her.

Baby is still laying transverse and as yet, I don't know what the plan is. I've never experienced it before, DD was a good text book baby but DS is different. Have to go back to the ANC today for repeat blood tests which involves yet another 2+mile trek there and the same back.

Added to all of this, I have been getting strong BH for about four days now, my feet, ankles and hands have swelled up and I am writing my dissertation for uni, which is due in in 3 weeks. I want to talk to the MW when I go for my bloods this pm, but they won't check the position of the baby or talk about what they can do because it is a drop in for bloods only. I have a raised white blood cell count, which is getting higher and higher, hence the repeated bloods every two weeks so I'm wondering if they will tell me I need a CS (which actually, I'm not too bothered about, althought I probably should be).

I just want to sleep and for a long, long time! My house is a state, I have no motivation to do anything other than sleep. I haven't even packed my hospital bag yet, nor the bag for DD to take when we drop her at my mum's. I was hoping the nesting thing would kick in, but no, not a sign of it and I don't think its likely either, as didn't get it with DD either.

DH has been fab this week. He has only done part time hours (self-employed) so I have had a bit of a rest, but I feel like I've been hit by a bus. He's working today and I really want him to come home, but as he's been so helpful lately, thought better of asking him.

Sorry this is long, but thanks for listening!

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littlelamb · 09/05/2008 10:44

Snap! I am 37 weeks and really beginning to struggle. I have withdrawn my dd from nursery because I don't drive and just can't cope with the walk there and back. SHe is being incredibly good though, which is something. I have been having constant period type pains for at least a week now which are stopping me sleeping, and I can't get hold of my very busy midwife to properly discuss things (she is the third midwife I have been assigned this pregnancy and have only seen her (briefly) once). I think baby may have turned transverse and have no idea what to do about it. So hang in there, you are not alone! ANd as for the nesting, you may as well save yourself the bother! I have been nesting like mad when I have the energy but since my house gets trashed ona daily basis its a waste of time really. I can see myself trying to tidy up in labour at this rate

Lazylou · 09/05/2008 13:40

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