August Mummies 2011 - 28 baby boys, 14 baby girls, and 4 beautiful angels so far xxx

[xxyjadexx]

No they haven't checked yet, I'm really hoping they do tomorrow! X

 

[moomin_troll]

been having some pains today and had afew contractions luckly they wore off as im not ready haha

 

[eandc123]

Hi all

It seems I've had a nice fresh batch of hormones delivered to me. I've cried every day for the past 4 days. Mainly through frustration. It's ridiculous. I don't like crying anyway and I cried outside the pictures today.

I got my new shiny bag for the hospital and tomorrow my task is to fill it and I'm going to wash some of bambinos clothes. I've been quite alot of Braxton Hicks but LO isn't allowed to show until the clothes are dry at least.

I've been getting a few pains/cramps at the bottom of my bump as well but I think that is just to do with the extra weight. I'm getting sick of walking and standing now so although I've had a lovely smooth pregnancy I'm ready for the baby to come now.

 

[SammieGrace]

hi all! Just wanted to check in. I drop by often to see how you all are doing. It sucks that the scan guy may have given away your surprise Jodie, that seems like such a let down after waiting so long for the big day. tjw I hope you get to have baby soon!

AFM: I have my 36 week appointment tomorrow and just want this baby to come out. My skin is stretching and aching on my sides, despite DH rubbing lotion on me. My hands are puffy and I can't sleep!

 

[Kylarsmom]

eandc!! SO weird, I was bawling for like 2 hours today! haha! I let EVERYTHING get to me today and was So emotional!!! Havent been like that at all the whole pregnancy!!

I hope they check you Jade, i like to know if i've made any progress! Although the checking procedure usually hurts pretty bad , at least for me :/

 

[krockwell]

hmmm... this thread moves So fast, it's hard to keep up with everyone!

My mom said that if I get a "burst" of energy to give her a call...

Today, I had my OB appt, but after I did dishes, painted a bunch of wood in the garage for my hubby, installed handles on the drawers of baby's dresser... shaved a dog Would you guys consider that a "burst" Or no?

 

[Mark&Annie]

I was so sure I would go into labour last night, but nope, still fat...! I felt all put of sorts, could feel his head pushing down all evening and got loads of BH, following a day of cleaning things like my vacuum cleaner! LOL!!
Joshua was born at 38+4.... I really should pack a hospital bag, even though I hope to have a home birth, we haven't actually moved in fully yet. Although most of the furniture is in, I would like some curtains up!

 

[ProudMommy26]

Hope you're gradually feeling better now tjw. Really hope you have the baby soon. You sound so tired

Gorgeous nursery AuntBug and you and your bump are lovely

Hope your appointments go well Jade and Sammie!

eandc- I've been the same, happy one minute and then in tears the next. What's that about?! lol

Well, 12 days till this baby enters the world and I'm finding it hard to believe it. I'm trying to get myself mentally prepared for it, but nothing is working.
Might try going through his clothes and sorting out his hospital bag later. Hopefully that should do it. I feel like I'm going to be pregnant forever and there's no ending.

Also managed to get a couple of hours of sleep this morning. Haven't had any sleep for months and the first time ever, a contraction woke me up. My stomach went rock hard! Hopefully my cervix might be getting ready now maybe?

Hope you're all well

 

[abs07]

Awww adorable pics auntbug!

Well....its 3:40am here and I'm sitting on the couch with horrible heartburn I'm exhausted and just wanna go to sleep!
Plus, it feels like the LO is having a full on gymnastics competition! I love sitting here feeling her but can't help but wonder if she's gonna be a night owl when she arrives!!!

 

[tjw]

I started having contractions again at 6.56am. Very very mild, thought they were braxton hicks at first but they're slowly starting to get stronger now but still quite mild compared to the really strong ones I had before. Each one is lasting over 90 seconds but not to the point of uncomfortbale or anything. They're closer together than any previous ones I've had though, between 3 and 5 mins apart. Using contraction master at the moment and keeping a close eye on intensity. If they start getting really strong I'll phone up L&D... will keep you updated. Not putting on fb yet till I know what's going on x

 

[CharlieKeys]

You're all making me very jealous! hehe! Send some labour dust or contractions my way pleaaaaaaaase

Auntbug - love your nursery!

Anyone who has appts hope they go well and update when you can

 

[xxyjadexx]

Didn't get my cervix checked at todays appointment, the mw said the don't usually check unless you come and your in labour she did say babies head is "fixed" so maybe that's a good thing!! X

 

[tjw]

still between 3 and 5 mins apart, just over 2mins long each now and at the point where they would wake me up if i was asleep... not completely convinced yet after everything over the last few weeks but feeling a glimmer of hope x

 

[ProudMommy26]

still between 3 and 5 mins apart, just over 2mins long each now and at the point where they would wake me up if i was asleep... not completely convinced yet after everything over the last few weeks but feeling a glimmer of hope x

Aww fingers crossed!!

 

[mothercabbage]

sounds like baby time soon tjw!! best of luck

 

[tjw]

been another hour and they have evened to approx 4mins apart approx 2mins long, still gradually getting stronger. am now giving Ruby her travelsickness meds just in case, as she needs to have it at least an hour before travelling and it lasts for 5 hrs so if we need to go hosp within next 6hrs she'll be covered for the travel

have also called my mum as she's designated driver lol. she'll take us to hosp drop us off and then come home with Ruby and pick Meg up after school etc

 

[Vivienne]

SO exciting tjw!!

 

[ProudMommy26]

been another hour and they have evened to approx 4mins apart approx 2mins long, still gradually getting stronger. am now giving Ruby her travelsickness meds just in case, as she needs to have it at least an hour before travelling and it lasts for 5 hrs so if we need to go hosp within next 6hrs she'll be covered for the travel

have also called my mum as she's designated driver lol. she'll take us to hosp drop us off and then come home with Ruby and pick Meg up after school etc

Try having a lie down (if you can) lie on your left side and drink some water. If you're still having the contractions, I'd get yourself ready to go up. That's how I knew if they was real contractions or not. Can't wait to see if you're in labour!!!!!

 

[mothercabbage]

xx

 

[tjw]

been another hour and they have evened to approx 4mins apart approx 2mins long, still gradually getting stronger. am now giving Ruby her travelsickness meds just in case, as she needs to have it at least an hour before travelling and it lasts for 5 hrs so if we need to go hosp within next 6hrs she'll be covered for the travel

have also called my mum as she's designated driver lol. she'll take us to hosp drop us off and then come home with Ruby and pick Meg up after school etc

Try having a lie down (if you can) lie on your left side and drink some water. If you're still having the contractions, I'd get yourself ready to go up. That's how I knew if they was real contractions or not. Can't wait to see if you're in labour!!!!!

Thanks hon

Have so far: laid on left side, drunk water, eaten icecubes, drank tea, had a bath, emptied both bladder and bowels, and paced around the room, stretched etc and the only variation I've had was the contraction after emptying my bladder and bowels was 8m 43s after the previous one, but the following one and all since back to around 4mins apart. Although now on the 3min fifty somethings apart now.