Beach Bumps - July Rainbows

[mackjess]

Poor dolly. My GI tract has not been agreeing with me much lately either. Any time I think I might be having the "period" pains and get my hopes up, I realize after a few minutes it's either gas or I have to go to the bathroom. Bugger. Keep your feet up and relax lady. Maybe you'll feel up to it later, maybe not. Just keep getting your fluids in so that the runs don't dehydrate you!

JFG and FJ, I hope your bubbas show up soon! I'm just now at full term today, I can't imagine surviving 3 more weeks!

AFM - term today, but baby has no signs of going anywhere. heh. Stayed home from work today even though it's one of my in the office days. I feel like a bum. I only had 5 days left to actually go into work since Thursday is a holiday, but I am getting a decent amount of work done. So now I only have 4 days left of actually going into the office. I hope i make it! Today I feel like I have a cold, so that blows. And my carpal tunnel whatever is so bad I can't close my left hand. Amazingly enough it's not interfering with my typing. I am right handed so I'm surprised my right hand doesn't hurt worse. I can't open doorknobs or drinks without help. I am carrying a towel around with me at home to help grop stuff. Kinda worried how much worse my hands can get. =/

Dying for updates from BD. And the week is early. I hope we get a few more babes in here!

 

[flapjack10]

Awww Dolly could be your body preparing for the 'clearout' before labour - I hope so! If you feel you need to rest, then rest. Don't feel bad for doing what your body tells you too. Plus you may aswell take advantage of the days you can take it easy - they'll be few and far between soon.

MJ - happy full term! Hope it's too long to wait now! Hope that carpal tunnel improves

I see my MW on Friday for a sweep. If bubs hasn't arrived by then! Come on CF!

xxx

 

[JFG]

Sorry to hear you are feeling off colour Dolly hope you've had a nice rest day and feel better. Maybe its a sign things are gearing up toward the big day as i've heard tummy upset and feeling tired are signs of labour approaching!

I saw my midwife today and baby is still 2/5ths engaged but is now in the back to back position other than that everything is normal so going to see her again next week i'll be 40 + 3 days and I asked if I could have a sweep then which she said I could but most people wait until they are 41 weeks when its their first baby as the cervix might be hard to reach and it could make it more uncomfortable so i'll just see how I feel and maybe get them to check cervix first as I'm seeing the hospital midwife at 41 weeks anyway. I also asked her about taking the epo and she said she had never heard of taking it in pregnancy only the RLT - i'll continue taking it regardless and hopefully it will help in some way or another! My other plan is walk walk and more walking and doing what got the baby in there in the first place even though my DH claims it freaks him out...tough!!! lol

Any news BD? Am thinking of you and hoping you are getting to meet your lo very soon

 

[flapjack10]

BD's baby is here, no pics yet

xxx

 

[Dollybird]

Thanks ladies! I can always count on the beach bumps to understand! Sometimes I feel like others (mostly people that haven't been pregnant before) dont really get it and expect me to be still running about all over the place. Which if I felt less sore and less tired maybe I would but I don't!
Jess sorry you feeling rubbishy too!! Congrats on full term though!.. Me too! It's a nice feeling.
Oh fj and jfg that's exciting that you both have sweeps scheduled! My midwife never really discussed a sweep with me. Tbh though I still have that midwife I don't like so dunno if I want her poking around down there.. But I guess I might not care nearer the time. I'm actually surprised my next appointment not for another 2 weeks.. For some reason I just imagined it would be weekly after 37 weeks?
Congrats to bd on her lovely bundle! Can't wait to see pics!
Afm I've had a lovely relaxing day - film on Netflix, Ben an jerrys, 2he nap on sofa, then French toast for dinner. Hubby still out golfing and I'm kinda enjoying my own company for once.. Well my own company plus the dog.lol
Xxx

 

[monro84]

Had dr appt yesterday and and an US. He was measured to be 6.6 lbs and 52nd precentile so and right on with due date. Fluid is at 9.5cm so still perfect. I found out what body part has been poking me. In my ribs right under my right boob is his booty and on my left side under my ribs is his foot. She said he could still stretch out his legs pretty good too so he still has a good bit of room. He is still of course head down.

When I saw the dr he checked me and did the strep b test. He said baby is not engaged yet. I go back next Mon to get my stitch out. I asked him about thinning he said I had been doing that since before the stitch so thinning means your cervix shortening did not realize that till then

I used the ball last night did the grinding thing for I am not sure how long for half a 2 hr movie I guess. I woke up at one point last night to pee and he somehow had made it on a nerve however I finally got him off it by laying on my right side. OMG that hurt!! However after I got home from appt yesterday I went to pee and wiped and it was a little ewcm with a tinge of pink to it. I have not lost any mucus plug yet so I was getting excited but so far it was only that one time.

 

[flapjack10]

Fab news Monro! So glad that you've got this far after all the earlier trouble!

Dolly - my MW said it was routine and made it out like it was no big deal for the sweep. She said I didn't have to have it, but if I wanted it then I should bring a sanitary towel incase I bleed after.

 

[Dollybird]

Think ill prob go for it if she offers. Im So uncomfy I guess I'd try anything!
Monro that is brill news! Glad everything looking good for u! Xxz

 

[merristems]

Oooh yeah monro sounds promising
Eeek for sweeps im getting so excited for you ladies
Hang in there dolly,mwoop on full term to you and MJ
I have been going through some baby stuff i got given today, a vibrating baby seat som play mats, breast pump and sterilizer so quite the winfall! Also a bunch of maternity clothes, omg and jeans that fit!
Hope you have had a good day everyone, im craving sweet stuff doh!!

 

[JFG]

That sounds like a lovely relaxing day Dolly glad you're feeling better for it. I haven't had weekly midwife apts either I was also surprised as all my friends have been seen weekly from 35 weeks! And I actually asked her for a sweep next week if nothing's happened she didn't offer and told me its best to wait until 41 weeks but if I want to give it a go she would, she's lovely but a bit dopey so if I don't ask I don't get!! x

 

[JFG]

Great news Monro and baby is a nice weight, so glad all is going well for you x

 

[merristems]

Thought i would share!
Dolly my spd has got worse again, i cant stand up, roll over, go uptairs or step over things without pelvic girdle pain it really does suck, just take it easy on yourself dont rush things like we can!
Hi everyone else looking forward to hearing BD birth story xxx

 

[A1983]

Just for info-mw said epo is fine but raspberry leaf tea does the same job...I told her I thought rlt tones uterus whilst epo prepares and softens cervix but she said rlt does both so epo not necessary. .ill still take both! She did say the key to bringing on labour is sex 3 times a day...!! She did laugh at this when she saw how differently oh and I reacted..however she explained the semen contains the same hormones/ingredients as the stuff they place by cervix for inducing-just smaller concentrations. I suggested using a syringe to oh-I didn't get a reply ;-)

Gorgeous bump merri-slightly jealous of the nice (smaller than I was) size but only cos im worried ive grown a right fatty in there!!

 

[mackjess]

Oy, that is good info. Still doing RLT and EPO, but I guess I need to buckle down and DTD hug ladies?

 

[merristems]

Oh mines deff a fatty! Im so intregued as to what the weight will be, i was 6lb8oz a week early hubby was 4 weeks early and a tiny breechy of 5lb! I dont mind as long as bubs is fit and healthy! Interesting about the sex! Haha 3x a day!! Even when we were ttc we didnt make it to 3!

 

[flapjack10]

Gorgeous bump Merri!

A1983 - a syringe I can't face the RLT

I might DTD again... TMI, but hubby went in quite shallow last time because he was scared to hurt me, but I need him in deep to have any effect!

 

[JFG]

Thanks for the info A1983 my mw was clueless lol ill keep taking both anyway! Sex 3 times a day I didn't manage that ttc either lol also my hubby is off sex as he says it freaks him out knowing there's a baby in there..you might be on to something with that syringe idea

 

[merristems]

syringe well you ladies are my guinea pigs so what ever works for you im going to do too!

 

[Dollybird]

Haha yous have me giggling away at the syringe business! Lol. I gotta agree though- think the syringe would be the only way for me at this point!! We've not done the dance in ages! Hubby is worried he'll hurt bubs and I just can't be bothered! Been having to keep hubs satisfied in other ways.. Tmi yes I know! Lovely bump merri!
Well my pelvis is bloody killing me. Went out for tea tonight with my friends and was in agony by time we left! Just in bed now sitting watching "one born at Christmas" on 4od. I want my baby! Lol.
Xxx

 

[Dollybird]

Thought I'd pop up a wee bump pic too (hmm maybe big bump pic would be more accurate!) please excuse the appearance! This was taken yesterday id during my lazy track suit no makeup day!
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