***April Sweet Peas 2011*** join here (48 babies born)

[MissFox]

Well after a couple hours of regular BH they died off. Had a feeling they would.
Sorry to hear the ECV was unsuccessful!
Congrats on the little boy Laura!
Congrats on full term Dana and Emmy! So exciting!
WOW Smeej- can't believe how long you were up! Glad you managed to get a few hours! I was up a lot of the night dumping pee!!
Reeds- good luck today!
Gemsy- Hope your appointment goes well and that little Ollie is fine!

So last night DH put the air mattress (without the hole) on the futon frame but it was a queen and the frame is only a full so there was about a foot on one side (myside of course!) that wasn't on and I kept feeling like I was going to roll off the bed. I went into the bedroom and layed on the deflated airbed and got all comfy with my boppy and a blanky and one of the dogs cuddled right up to me.
DH came in after a couple hours and brought me a blanket and then said that it was too cold to be sleeping where I was and he went and got the air mattress and made the bed on top of the flat matress. I'm so in love LOL! It was so sweet of him- sounds silly but definitely one of those little things
Today is the day DH has thought Rosie would come since the beginning. We'll see. I'm gonna finish packing up the rest of the stuff we have here today. Dr appt tomorrow and I'm getting another sweep

 

[gertrude]

I'm 37w2d now which is at least reassuring in case this pre-e gets any worse

I have also got a car seat, a sling, 2 boobs and freshly washed clothes I just need a mattress for the crib and I'm all done

so what do you think I'm doing instead of ordering a mattress? that's right, pissing about on the internet - ffs @ myself

 

[Emmy'sMommy]

Congrats Laura!

I seem to be having lots of bh's today They are quite painful and seem to spread into my back! Oh well..i just hope these next 2 weeks go by quickly b/c im so ready to meet my little girl!!!

 

[lilgemsy]

AHHH.
Pissed off. Like reeeeaally pissed off.
Had to wait for an hour an a half in the waiting room to see the consultant WHO I DIDNT EVEN GET TO FUCKING SEE. I had to see his regristrar instead who got my hopes up by saying "personally, I think you should be induced" and then excused himself from the room with my notes to see the consultant and came back to say "he says you should come back next Monday for another scan and see where to go from there."
Another scan. Seriously. :/
Ive had so many frigging scans that youd think theyd know whats going on by now and decide what in the fuck to do with me/baby.
But still NO FUCKING PROPER ANSWERS.
Arghghghgh.
Got out of there and just cried with frustration.
Sorry for all the swearing etc. just so angry right now.
:/

 

[gertrude]

oh mate that sounds so shit can you take someone with you next time that won't let them just fob you off like this?

 

[lilgemsy]

I took my mum but it made no difference. Still just getting constantly messed around.

 

[bernina]

gem. Is there anyone you can call for a second opinion, another dr you've seen or midwife or anyone you know in the medical field? I don't believe it's right to just keep putting you off for another week. You're full term, have many complications with the bleeding and such, and why wait for another scan when all the previous ones really haven't told them anything. I am so sorry you're continually being put through this, you deserve answers and proper attention. Hopefully some UK girls will have some advice to give as they know how things work over there. Thinking of you!!!

 

[Emmy'sMommy]

AHHH.
Pissed off. Like reeeeaally pissed off.
Had to wait for an hour an a half in the waiting room to see the consultant WHO I DIDNT EVEN GET TO FUCKING SEE. I had to see his regristrar instead who got my hopes up by saying "personally, I think you should be induced" and then excused himself from the room with my notes to see the consultant and came back to say "he says you should come back next Monday for another scan and see where to go from there."
Another scan. Seriously. :/
Ive had so many frigging scans that youd think theyd know whats going on by now and decide what in the fuck to do with me/baby.
But still NO FUCKING PROPER ANSWERS.
Arghghghgh.
Got out of there and just cried with frustration.
Sorry for all the swearing etc. just so angry right now.
:/

 

[lisaed]

big hugs gem! cant believe they arent starting you off unless its because baby is small? xxxxxxxxxx

 

[chocojen]

Loopy sorry to hear things did not go to plan

Gem sorry you were left so frustrated

I have had a lovely day with my friend and her husband, we went for lunch in the new forest and sat outside in the beer garden for a couple of hours, then I got home and slept in the sun in the conservatory for an hour!

Anyone heard from Reeds?

xxx

 

[MissFox]

aww gem! I'm sorry they keep jerking you around like that. I really hope that you get answers! I would call them back and demand answers. Make a list of your questions too. If you go in and have a list with you it will help you not get overwhelmed and be able to speak up more and say WHAT ABOUT THIS OR THIS.
Sounds like you're ahving a great day Jen!
No word from Reeds. Hopefully that means things are going well.
gertrude- WHO NEEDS A MATRESS FOR THE CRIB?! lol!

 

[gertrude]

I took my mum but it made no difference. Still just getting constantly messed around.

you need to borrow my OH

aww gem! I'm sorry they keep jerking you around like that. I really hope that you get answers! I would call them back and demand answers. Make a list of your questions too. If you go in and have a list with you it will help you not get overwhelmed and be able to speak up more and say WHAT ABOUT THIS OR THIS.

yeah this is a good idea. sometimes they're just lazy about keeping us informed with what is happening - as wrong as it is - I'm really cross on your behalf! what are you supposed to do for the next week then? sit there and worry? yeah that'll help baby!

gertrude- WHO NEEDS A MATRESS FOR THE CRIB?! lol!

well exactly *messes around some more*

 

[Soulshaken]

Smeej, I've definitely used an antihistamine to sleep before (Benadryl) and it worked wonders, and is safe! although I can't use them the night before work because sometimes they leave you drowsy in the morning but you need extra sleep so I say go for it!

Loopy - sorry bubs didn't turn, you never know! some babies just wait and flip last minute, i've seen it before at the hospital!

Congrats to the full term ladies! makes it that much more exciting... (and hard to wait) haha

Miss Fox - fxd that tomorrow will get thinks started for you

Gem - sorry you are getting passed around just think that every day little one is inside you is another day of growth for him, and when those wackos finally figure out a plan he will be one day stronger and ready to meet momma

I'm heading in to work again, last night I was having BH consistently through my entire shift but they calmed down when I got home, still makes work extremely uncomfortable! ugh not sure how much longer I can do this!! hopefully little man will either calm down or make things happen this weekend when i'm off friday, saturday, and sunday Hope everyone has a good day!

 

[chocojen]

Gertrude, I got an excellent deal on a made to measure mattress from a company called baby mattresses online, I found the link somewhere on here but I cant remember where now sorry!!!

 

[gertrude]

oooo cheers chocojen! will have a look

 

[Sweet_Alida]

I'm updating for Reedsgirl(Sandi)......
Reeds had her Amnio done this morning and Baby Gunner is READY to go! She is on her way to the hospital to be INDUCED!!!! I will update more when I know something!

 

[smeej]

Gems - I totally understand your frustration and feel for you soooo unfair! xx

Thanks for the info on anti-histamines ladies..... Doc was in agreement that i needed something to try to help me get at least some sleep at night, and has prescribed an anti-histamine that causes drowsiness - so fingers Xd it does the trick tonight - Pleeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeaaaaaaaassssssseeeeeeeeeee


xx

 

[CottlestonPie]

I'm updating for Reedsgirl(Sandi)......
Reeds had her Amnio done this morning and Baby Gunner is READY to go! She is on her way to the hospital to be INDUCED!!!! I will update more when I know something!

Thanks so much for the update. Go Reeds!!! Hope everything goes nice n smoothly xx

(also, how cool is your due date!)

 

[smeej]

Question for thise of you that have been having Braxton Hicks/Contractions..

how can you tell the difference between BH and real contractions? ie: how would you know if you were actually experiencing labour or not?? Are the pains completely different?

I was in the pharmacy half an hour ago collecting my prescription and i got some really bad pains - really sharp, gripping tight pains all round the top and middle of my bump that made me feel like i wanted to pass out. they came and went over a few minutes and i havent had any in the past half hour since i got home?

do you think they were BH or something else?

xx

 

[smeej]

I'm updating for Reedsgirl(Sandi)......
Reeds had her Amnio done this morning and Baby Gunner is READY to go! She is on her way to the hospital to be INDUCED!!!! I will update more when I know something!

How Exciting! We are all thiking if her and can't wait to hear more news