~*~*~August 2012 Baby Fire Fly's~*~*~

[twickywabbit]

Update from me


Had an appt. yesterday, still no dilation/cervix is closed and not thinned out. No where near labor and I havent even seen a mucous plug.

 

[momofone08]

Sorry TMI, but is the whole clear out theory true?
On Friday I was 0dialated and 0 effaced and no where near labor.

I was cramping this morning and turned into a c o. Now, I feel crampy like a period. Does this mean anything?

 

[Candy Cane]

Sorry TMI, but is the whole clear out theory true?
On Friday I was 0dialated and 0 effaced and no where near labor.

I was cramping this morning and turned into a c o. Now, I feel crampy like a period. Does this mean anything?

Could be the start of early labour! I'm not sure about the dilation/effacement though - they don't check that in the UK until your due date and beyond as they say it's not a good/accurate indication anyway so that's the theory on why they don't do it......I would love to know how far I am in that department!

 

[gardenofedens]

Sorry TMI, but is the whole clear out theory true?
On Friday I was 0dialated and 0 effaced and no where near labor.

I was cramping this morning and turned into a c o. Now, I feel crampy like a period. Does this mean anything?

I would say so!

*Mucous plug lost 7/24
*Camping/Hiking 7/23 - 7/27
*Midnightish 7/28 a couple strong contractions woke me up but I went back to sleep
*7/29 started feeling contractions more regularly and spent all day in the restroom with clear out, discharge turned from mucous to watery around 6-8pm (slow amniotic fluid leak)
*7/30 admitted to hospital for slow leak and regular contractions
*7/31 3:09am - Abigail arrived!

 

[momofone08]

Sorry TMI, but is the whole clear out theory true?
On Friday I was 0dialated and 0 effaced and no where near labor.

I was cramping this morning and turned into a c o. Now, I feel crampy like a period. Does this mean anything?

Could be the start of early labour! I'm not sure about the dilation/effacement though - they don't check that in the UK until your due date and beyond as they say it's not a good/accurate indication anyway so that's the theory on why they don't do it......I would love to know how far I am in that department!

Sorry TMI, but is the whole clear out theory true?
On Friday I was 0dialated and 0 effaced and no where near labor.

I was cramping this morning and turned into a c o. Now, I feel crampy like a period. Does this mean anything?

I would say so!

*Mucous plug lost 7/24
*Camping/Hiking 7/23 - 7/27
*Midnightish 7/28 a couple strong contractions woke me up but I went back to sleep
*7/29 started feeling contractions more regularly and spent all day in the restroom with clear out, discharge turned from mucous to watery around 6-8pm (slow amniotic fluid leak)
*7/30 admitted to hospital for slow leak and regular contractions
*7/31 3:09am - Abigail arrived!

Thanks ladies!! I am hoping this may be it. The Dr. said I had no progress and I am worried that it can't be possible to be in labor lol. Hopefully she is ready to surprise me. I am having some sharp pains at the top of my uterus that com and go. PLEASE OH PLEASE KARLEE MAKE YOUR ENTRANCE!

 

[lyricsop03]

I know it's normal for feet to swell, but is it normal for hands to get puffy, too? Mine are swelling and I'm just worried that I should call the doctor about it.

And me too - I just want my baby to get here soon! I"m tired of waiting and carting along a little being that I haven't seen and am so excited to.

 

[hope&faith09]

I have officially had enough of being pregnant ... and I now want to go and hit everyone who said I would go early. I saw the midwife yesterday for my 39 week appointment and need to ring up for my final blood results this evening, if my iron levels are above 10 I can give birth at my midwife center so everyone keep their fingers crossed!

Baby is still back to back and engaged and I am still getting random contractions that start and nothing comes of them so I have another appointment booked with midwife for next week but I think I will be going in crying if baby hasnt arrived by then!

Hope everyone is ok x x x

 

[Cin]

Lyrics - Mild swelling is normal. Mine aren't noticably swollen to look at but my engagement ring is so much tighter than it used to be! If you've had a sudden swelling though it might be best to call your doctor as it can be sign a Pre-E.

Hope&faith - I hope your iron levels are high enough, let us know what the results are.

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We had a phonecall from the hospital yesterday morning to tell us the birth pool was ready for collection. We picked it up and inflated it during the afternoon - not had a trial run with water yet but oh my gosh it's so comfy to sit in!! Here it is in situ - I think it looks beautiful

https://i1067.photobucket.com/albums/u435/Cinley/2012-08-07145725.jpg

Also it's my OH's birthday today. Was hoping baby would make an appearance to celebrate the occasion but it doesn't look likely!

 

[Candy Cane]

Lyrics, yes hand swelling is normal as long as its not extreme - my pregnancy book says many women have to remove their rings during pregnancy because of it however if it has come on excessively and suddenly then please get checked.

Hope&Faith - you and me both! Fed up now - hang in there, won't be long now.

Cin - lovely pool! Should be most relaxing having it at home....hope so!

 

[gardenofedens]

It's great Cin! I want brave enough to attempt home birth but if I was I'd definitely do water birth! Maybe for baby #2!

Hope- fingers crossed your iron levels come back high enough...

Lyrics-better safe than sorry...

Hope all of you who are sure this week deliver this week!

 

[katrinalorien]

I know it's normal for feet to swell, but is it normal for hands to get puffy, too? Mine are swelling and I'm just worried that I should call the doctor about it.

With my Pre-E, everything swelled. Your doc tests your urine at every appointment right? He'll know then if you're leaking proteins, which is the other factor for Pre-E.

I hope you don't have it, but if you do, it just means you will definitely see your LO soon!

 

[havingmyfirst]

Lyrics, yes hand swelling is normal my feet and hands are swollen and I show the midwives each time but I have no other symptoms no protein in my urine so they said whilst it's not very attractive and uncomfortable it is not dangerous and I just have to try and drink plenty of liquids, rest, put my feet up and soak them as often as I can.

Hope&Faith - I know how you feel.

I was due on Monday... but I am SOoooooooooo ready for the baby to come. My SPD is painful so laying down and sleeping is near impossible and it hurts to sit now because my tail bone hurts I just want the baby to come.

 

[lyricsop03]

Thanks all for the advice. I think everything's ok. My doctor said on Monday that my urine test was normal, so I think I"m ok regarding that. I'll just put up with the swelling, I suppose.

My mom keeps pestering me about the baby's name and I'm keeping it a surprise (mostly so she doesn't complain about it). So when she asked me this morning I told her we were naming him Frodo. She shut up then.

 

[katrinalorien]

That's great

 

[hope&faith09]

My iron levels are high enough to have the birth I want!!! I am super happy. I am sick of being pregnant still but at least now I only have a 2 minute car drive to the midwife unit rather than 40 minutes to the hospital!

Hope everyone is ok. x x x

 

[Cin]

My iron levels are high enough to have the birth I want!!! I am super happy. I am sick of being pregnant still but at least now I only have a 2 minute car drive to the midwife unit rather than 40 minutes to the hospital!

Hope everyone is ok. x x x

That's fab news

 

[gardenofedens]

Congrats hope & faith !

 

[mummylanning]

Fab news hope!

Just back from my 38 week apt.... got told by the GP to settle in for the long haul! This could end up being a september baby !

 

[gardenofedens]

Oh wow, good luck!!

 

[momofone08]

hope&faith- YAY! That's awesome
mummylanning- oh no! Well hopefully your little man will surprise you before that!


I have to return my 24 hour protein test today at 11:00 am . If it's positive I will be having my munchkin tomorrow.