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

[smeej]

Hi ladies,
thanks for all your kind wishes- can't believe I'll actually be meeting my daughter today!

I've to eat breakfast before 6am , take some Zantac , have a bath and then check into ward at 9.30 am - section is booked for the afternoon . Ther are 3 scheduled but ofcourse there may be emergencies which take priority. Midwife was great today and talked through everything in lots of detail about exactly what woul happen before, during and afterwards. She also measured my fundal height at 52 weeks! WTF!!! I really don't k ow how I've not exploded by now! I reckon there will be a geiser like eruption when they open me up. I estimate bubs to weigh 9lb15 but we shall see

also, if all goes well and mother and baby are doing well then we can go home after 24 hrs!!

So, I am so excited to meet my daughter but also terrified about her being ok and of all the things that could go wrong - but I'm trying to think positive

so, hoping I get atleast some sleep tonight so I have some strength for tomorrow and the days ahead!

It's been such lovely support having all you wonderful ladies around to share our thoughts, hopes and worries- so please send positive thoughts for tomorrow

good luck to all those with pains that look promising- and soon we will all be mummies

If I don't get a chance to get on here tomorrow, then I will update as soon as I get a chance.

Love to all...... Night night

Jill
xxxxx

 

[JakesMummy]

Obviously I'm not inthe us but when I had my epidural I only had half dose so could feel when a contraction was there, which then in turn helped me know when to push, I still felt the "ring of fire" when Jakes head crowned, though. Ouch is all I can say! But I imagine if you had the full dosage and it was regularly topped up, you wouldn't feel it?

 

[JakesMummy]

All the very best, Jill!!! Hope all goes smoothly and recovery is quick.

 

[bernina]

Best of luck Jill!!

 

[helen1234]

My not so little man Ollie jack has arrived, 4/4/11 7:35am natural vbac delivery in the birth pool weighing in 9lb 5 1/2 ozs
Were over the moon to complete our family

 

[bernina]

Congratulations Helen and welcome Ollie Jack!!

 

[Emmy'sMommy]

Congrats helen1234!!! Welcome to the world little Ollie jack!!

 

[camishantel]

some more pictures of my little Caleb

 

[CaseyBaby718]

Cottles and Cami those are some HANDSOME little men!! Congrats!! YEY

CONGRATS HELEN!!!! YEY!!

At the moment i'm getting on again off again low back pain and cramping. It makes me excited but then again I know it could be nothing. I hope that its a sign of LABOR SOON!!

Can't wait to see whose babies come next, though it looks like Gem's will be!!

 

[DanaBump]

Obviously I'm not inthe us but when I had my epidural I only had half dose so could feel when a contraction was there, which then in turn helped me know when to push, I still felt the "ring of fire" when Jakes head crowned, though. Ouch is all I can say! But I imagine if you had the full dosage and it was regularly topped up, you wouldn't feel it?

that doesn't make me feel any better

 

[bernina]

Beautiful pics cami, thanks for sharing. Caleb is adorable!

Casey, hope those pains turn into labor very soon!! I had a bit of upset stomach and some period and back pains this afternoon and was so excited. Never thought I'd be wishing for pains!!!!

 

[reedsgirl1138]

Obviously I'm not inthe us but when I had my epidural I only had half dose so could feel when a contraction was there, which then in turn helped me know when to push, I still felt the "ring of fire" when Jakes head crowned, though. Ouch is all I can say! But I imagine if you had the full dosage and it was regularly topped up, you wouldn't feel it?

That is exactly what happens to me...but I got the regular dose..but I still feel it all when it comes to pushing, contractions and everything. When I asked they said that some woman's bodies just don't take to the epidural and it doesn't numb the whole lower part like it should. I wasn't going to get one this time cause that is what happened with my Dylan but after 12hours of labor and no end in sigh I wanted sleep and it worked for sleep but not pushing. I felt it all.

 

[CottlestonPie]

Congrats Helen!!! Xxx
Good luck Jill... SO excited for you xx

I didn't find the "ring of fire" quite as bad as I was expecting really. I mean, yeah it hurt- it's childbirth, but from what I'd read on here about that bit being the worst... Nah. I had contractions that were worse but obviously if you have an epi then you shouldn't feel those as much.

Cami- Caleb is so handsome

 

[DanaBump]

Obviously I'm not inthe us but when I had my epidural I only had half dose so could feel when a contraction was there, which then in turn helped me know when to push, I still felt the "ring of fire" when Jakes head crowned, though. Ouch is all I can say! But I imagine if you had the full dosage and it was regularly topped up, you wouldn't feel it?

That is exactly what happens to me...but I got the regular dose..but I still feel it all when it comes to pushing, contractions and everything. When I asked they said that some woman's bodies just don't take to the epidural and it doesn't numb the whole lower part like it should. I wasn't going to get one this time cause that is what happened with my Dylan but after 12hours of labor and no end in sigh I wanted sleep and it worked for sleep but not pushing. I felt it all.

ack!! i've been reading it depends on the person tho and how well they take to the epi. it's making me scared crapless about going thru this next week..

 

[MissFox]

Congrats hellen!
SO EXCITING SMEEJ! Hope all goes well!!!
Thanks for the pictures Cami! Caleb is adorbs!!!!
Gotta love how so many of us are hoping and wishing for pain!
Gem- hope things get going for you!!! Sounds good so far!
I've been having so much pressure down below and BH on and off all day- nice and spaced (haven't bothered to time them- don't want to get my hopes up). Some have been significantly more painful than others and than ones in the past so that's a plus. Went pee earlier and lost a gob of mucus about the size of a penny. Needless to say I'm gonna double up on the EPO night dose tonight lol.
I had such a nice relaxing day too! Then this afternoon went to the cabin and unpacked a couple boxes of dishes. Amazing how a few dishes makes a kitchen look more like one! Gonna go try to get some sleep since I have a big busy day tomorrow. Hope you're all doing well and I'll talk to you soon!

 

[SazzleR]

Good luck for today Smeej. Sounds like you've grown a proper little bruiser! lol

Congrats Helen!

One week till my EDD yet it still feels like I'll be preggers forever! I'm so desperate to meet our LO. And to finally know what team we are on! x

 

[happy_hayley]

good luck smeej!
hope it happens soon berryblue
congrats gem glad they finally made a decision
emmy congrats on the new date hope all goes well
cottleston very cute pics
caro good luck!
congrats helen!

nothing to report here just had a bit of back ache yesterday poppie is moving around well.

hope everyone else is ok.

 

[chocojen]

Good luck Smeej, I hope you finally got some sleep last night prior to your big day xxxxx

Helen congratulation on your new arrival and I am so pleased you acheived your VBAC well done xx

Caleb is gorgeoous Cami x

So I have started the EPO as one twice a day but I am sure this will increase soon as I am so ready to not be pregnant anymore.....although I love my bump I do want to meet my little man now! My OH is stupidly excited now and I am slightly concerned that he has not considered how tired he is gonna be afterwards....his says he is looking forward to the break from work!!!!

 

[moomoo]

Congrats smeej and Helen! There seems to be loooooads of boys being born?!

Dana - I didn't ever feel the ring of fire last time and I had no epi? I tore but didn't feel that either and he had a huge head!? Lol

nothing to report this end? Not a sausage - boring!

 

[babybefore30]

Gem so pleased you have a date. Smeeji good luck will be thinking of you. Many congratulations Helen.

I off out today going to buy my god daughter her birthday present as it is her first birthday on Friday and maybe treat myself to a bit of lunch. The monkey is not movig as much today but I feel stretched to capacity so I really think he has run out of room. Hope everyone has a good day xx