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[Leliana]

Keep checking in to see if someone else has gone into labour. I'm still hanging in here, no progress at all apart from a very active baby. Thought they were supposed to go quiet? She is still headbutting my cervix on a regular basis!!

Crancherry, I fear being induced too, although I am a FTM. That being said, when I get to 42 weeks I'm sure I'll be begging for it! xxx

 

[crancherry]

I keep checking here too! I have an appt. tomorrow so I am hoping for news that things are progressing...last week I was 1 cm dilated and 60% effaced. Although they say it doesn't really mean anything, you can go for weeks like this or 0-10 in a matter of hours :/ It's just a mental thing I guess.

REALLY hoping not to get all the way to 42 weeks too. Every little sign of a cramp or a pain makes me look at the clock and take note in case it's the start of contractions, but nothing like that at all has happened yet. Baby is still moving as much as ever too, although I hear mixed things about that, some say movement will stay normal until birth and others say it slows down. I honestly can't remember whether it changed with my boys or not, but then again they never had me do kick counts back then either.

It's exciting and frustrating at the same time! I just can't wait to see what she looks like and make sure she is healthy

 

[MightyMom]

Gren: I would call ahead to the hospital on the 10th (if you make it that far) rather than drive only to be sent home. Simply ring up the labour ward and ask if you ought come in or if they want to reschedule you for the next day and explain that it is a long drive for you. I hope they would accommodate.

 

[scoobydrlp]

Anyone else having leg pain? It's just the left leg for me, mainly from the calf down into the ankle and foot. Started yesterday at this time after some crazy swelling, worked (on my feet) all day, then went to visit with friends so didn't put my feet up like usual after work. The swelling subsided for the most part by this morning, but the pain has stuck around even after a few doses of Tylenol. Not sure if I should be concerned for any reason or just stick it out. Will sure make for an uncomfortable time at work if it doesn't go away though.

 

[MightyMom]

Can someone massage your leg a bit for you? Sometimes the leg swelling can cause toxins to build up in your muscles because they can't get past the swollen tissue. A nice rub from toe toward hip helps millions. (Always rub TOWARD the heart/torso to get toxins released.)

 

[Leliana]

It's blinkin snowing where I live!! Not something we prepared for at all!! Baby girl can stay inside today!

 

[grenouille]

Leliana I'm also scared it will be snowing when I go into labour. We have our winter tires and we're prepared, but still, it's a long drive to the hospital.

MightyMom - I might try calling that morning... but since the weather forecast says snow for next monday (it's still early though), we were thinking of spending the night at my inlaws since they live close to the hospital.. we'll see. I'd rather be at home but it's not like I'm going to get much sleep anyway!

I'm getting so tired of everyone asking if I've had the baby! Monday we spent the night at my inlaws and yesterday my neighbor phoned to see what was going on! *sigh* (she's an old lady noticed when OH changed jobs because he wouldn't leave at the same hours!)

 

[Leliana]

*twiddles thumbs*

I am starting to get a bit anxious now, as in lots of those early pregnancy worries are coming back. I really want her in my arms now

 

[grenouille]

Ah Leliana, I understand. But I'm sure everything will be ok.

I'm getting so tired of people now, always asking if I've had that baby yet. I don't even want to go out and see any one at this point because I keep hearing the same things over and over and I have no patience because I ALSO really want to see this baby, but please stop reminding me!!

 

[Donna_barnes]

I feel the same today's in my due date and I'm constantly worrying about her. Just need her here now so I know she's ok, healthy and safe!!!! Xxx

 

[Justkeeptryin]

Hi ladies, just checking in for updates. Sorry yous are still waiting and starting to feel anxious, all will be fine. Its got to be the worst thing ever with your due date coming and going and still you are waiting and people keeping asking you.
Have any of yous been given dates that you will be induced if things dont progress? is it still 2 weeks that they let you go overdue now?

 

[crancherry]

My due date is tomorrow. They have told me if I get to 41 weeks and no baby yet, they will start monitoring the baby with a scan every other day and if needed do a sweep, give me some herbs, and/or break my water to help labor get started sometime between then and 42 weeks. Fingers crossed it happens on its own this weekend! As of my last appt. on Weds. I was 2cm dilated, 90% effaced, and baby has dropped to -2 engagement (not sure how that translates to the 5ths others talk about), so there are changes happening but who knows when it will be "time"...I thought for sure I would have gone by now! Tick tock, tick tock...

 

[Donna_barnes]

Due date today, sweep booked for tues (40+4) and if no luck induction will be 19th (40+12). So close to Xmas xx

 

[Nitengale]

Aww ladies all will be fine! I also just want to hold my baby and know that she is healthy. I was thinking...I wonder why they calculate due dates the way they do when everything that I read says that only about 5% give birth on their due date. Isn't there a better way they can calculate.

I have my prenatal appointment today. I'm sure my Dr. is going to ask if I wanna sweep. I know it's sooo much better to hold off but.... It's also hard to say no. Hope I don't give in.

 

[Leliana]

Donna, they told me they'll induce after 14 days so induction will be the 17th for me. That's when it gets started though so could take a while and the actual birth days later. I was so sure I'd have her much earlier than this, it never occured to me it would be so close to Christmas.

Looks like most of us are in the same boat. I am thinking of everyone and will be pleased when we can tick each baby off!

Grenouille, I seriously hear you on the questions thing. I have just changed my Facebook so only I see wall posts. That way people will stop joining in conversations about it! I have actually stopped going to my favourite coffee shop as the ladies there just WILL NOT stop mentioning the fact I haven't had her yet. Such a shame as me and hubby love the place and it's one of the few things I look forward to doing at the moment But I seriously can't face talking about it any more!

 

[grenouille]

Hi ladies, just checking in for updates. Sorry yous are still waiting and starting to feel anxious, all will be fine. Its got to be the worst thing ever with your due date coming and going and still you are waiting and people keeping asking you.
Have any of yous been given dates that you will be induced if things dont progress? is it still 2 weeks that they let you go overdue now?

I'm scheduled to be induced monday morning, so I have to go there but if the maternity ward is too busy they will send me back home! I'm telling some people but I don't want to tell everybody in case they send me back home, then I'll get even more questions!!

I hate facebook right now. If I don't write anything on it then people start thinking I might be in labour. Yesterday I did post something (unrelated to pregnancy), and I got a phone call right after because that person saw that I probably didn't have the baby yet if I was on facebook (wow, you are smart!). This morning I just wrote "no, not yet" in a passive aggressive way but people just didn't get it and I got tons of unsolicitated advice and stories, always the same things....!! I'm just going to ignore facebook now and only pick up the phone when I feel like it!

 

[Leliana]

Ahahaha, oh I so relate! I post something mundane every day at the moment just so I stop getting texts but even then people ask me!! Someone left me a comment yesterday asking how me and the 'new daddy' (!) are, which totally gave off the wrong impression. My response? 'We are fine, literally no change in anything' and that was it!

If I haven't had her by Monday my status will be 'Don't. Ask'

 

[katestar53]

Hey everyone

People can be so annoying right!?! But try to stay postitive and you beautiful little ones will be here before u know it!!

Well just wanted to let you know that me and little Harvey are in hospital as LO has quite a bad chest infection His breathing was really bad this morning so was rushed up in an ambulance which was quite traumatic We are being kept in overnight so they can monitor him but he is out of danger. It has been a horrible day but am so glad he is going to be ok, it broke my heart seeing him struggling to breath this morning Doctor has said that these infections are quite normal in newborns as their immune systems are not yet developed. Can't wait to get home but I guess we are in the right place.

Kate x x x

 

[Leliana]

Oh Kate, that must be so scary, I am sorry you've had to go through that. I am so pleased he is out of danger though. Poor little boy. Keep us updated and I'll be sending hugs xxxx

 

[grenouille]

Kate I'm so sorry, it must have been very scary to see your LO struggle like that. Glad he is out of danger though. Good to know that it's normal. Hope you can go back home soon.

Leliana, I might steal your "don't ask" on monday if they send me back home!!