*** December Snowflakes 2012 *** 158 Snowflakes - 36 born so far!

[ttc_lolly]

toothfairy I was only 1-2cms dilated at my sweep which I had at 3pm and didn't have anything until 5am the next day! Baby was born @ 5.35pm later on the same day, so chin up hun because things can progress quickly

ImSoTired, I have my FX'd that something happens soon!

mtmnleg, good luck hun! Keep us updated

Happy due date Honey.Bee!

Eeeek lots happening in here now

 

[toothfairy29]

Wish it was me!!!

2016 they won't do induction until 14 days late!!!!

 

[ImSoTired]

These are definately contractions but they have been very irregular all day. They are definately not just BH anymore. Frequent bowel movements but they aren't particularly loose. Sore back. Tons of pain. Very draining. Waiting for them to get more regular to call the doctor or go to l&d. No fluid loss just a little blood tinged mucus here and there. Hoping they get more consistant because I'd love to have this baby this weekend and get some relief.

Hope you're all well.

 

[Bay]

Mtmneg, goodluck! Can't wait to hear more updates.

Imsotired. Sounds like what i had the day before and day of birth. I had regular bm, then went 4 times just 24 hurs prior to birth. I too only had a bit of blood the day before too. Very exciting. Hopefully you will be holding your baby really soon.

Tooth, it's promising progress! When i went into hospital, i was only 2cm but they said my cervix was soft but thick, so they did a sweep and stretch and i was pushing five hours later. I agree with lolly ... Things can happen really quickly out of the blue sometimes.

 

[ttc_lolly]

Oooh exciting ImSoTired!! Sounds just like how mine started - lots of BM and my contractions were pretty irregular too, only got more frequent until I reached 4cms. Good luck hun, keep us updated

 

[mummy_em]

Well baby is still in there they put the propess in at about 12.30pm been having some tightnings with some pain about every 5 mins going to try and get some sleep now x

 

[ttc_lolly]

Good luck mummy_em! Keep us updated

 

[expatttc]

Munch, happy belated birthday!!!

Clara, 1timer, Verona CONGRATULATIONS!!!

Juless, lovely photos -- just a little doll

Lillylee, I will be december 27th if I go overdue, and I like you am REAAAAADY - so is DH.

Good luck mummy_em!!

 

[mummyof2girlz]

my baby boy Isaac was born on the 8/12/12 weighing 7lb 1 and a half within an hour of getting to the hospital he was back to back and too late for anything stronger than gas and air!! will post my birth story Tomorrow.

 

[Beanonorder]

Good luck to those with signs or in hospital! Hope its exciting news soon.

For those who've already had their babies - did anyone go into labour without any early signs (like lost mucus plug/clearing out/etc)? I know its still early for me but aside from the occasional period pain cramps I have no signs of anything happening! It makes me feel like I'm going to be pregnant forever

 

[munch]

Congrats Mummyof2 (now 3)! Wow sounds like a quick birth. Handsome little fellow too!

Congrats also to the other new snowflake babies....Clara, 1 timer and Verona....and anyone else I have missed!

Juless... What a beautiful little girl. Very happy for you

AFM... Well it's the big day tomorrow. My c section is scheduled for the afternoon (time difference most of you it will be after midnight). Mixed emotions, excited, scared, anxious and i really can't believe it's actually happening! Feel slightly disorganized.

Snowflakes that are labour spotting and waiting patiently my thoughts are with you.

I just want to thank everyone on this thread that have given me support and advice and general words of kindness. It's been a lovely journey with you all. Thank you Lolly for setting up the thread. I have never been on one before in my entire life and its been nothing but positive.... Ok I think I may be a tad emotional lol .

Will be in touch x

 

[samj732]

GL tomorrow munch!

Congrats to all the new snowflakes!

to everyone symptom spotting. I'm doing the same!

It's a BLIZZARD here right now!! Snow/wind isn't going to let up until late on Sunday night. Have gotten a few messages from people asking me NOT to go into labor until Monday! I don't think that'll be a problem, I don't feel like I'm ever going to go into labor at this point

 

[verona]

Thanks everyone I dont have time for a proper update yet, but heres a pic of my princess Now I just need to persuade her that she likes to sleep on a night time lol, Ive had about two hours sleep whilst OH is still flat out. I forgot how hard labor is on men

eta: Good luck to everyone still waiting and congrats to everyone who have had theyre perfect little ones x

 

[Bay]

good luck tomorrow munch!

mummyof2 and verona - what beautiful babies

 

[2016]

Good luck to those with signs or in hospital! Hope its exciting news soon.

For those who've already had their babies - did anyone go into labour without any early signs (like lost mucus plug/clearing out/etc)? I know its still early for me but aside from the occasional period pain cramps I have no signs of anything happening! It makes me feel like I'm going to be pregnant forever

In the run up to actual labour I had no signs - no plug loss, BH had completely stopped for a whole month before she arrived (they were regular before).
I had a slight bloody show and increased BM but only after labour had started.
On the day I went into labour I didn't have a clue it was going to start. I had the slightest backache but that was totally normal for me. Just 3 hours before everything kicked off I was sitting on the sofa crying feeling like I was going to be pregnant forever!

 

[ttc_lolly]

Yaaaay huge congrats mummyof2 - 3 now he is absolutely lovely, and so little! He'd have been tiny if he had come any earlier! Rest up hun, look forward to reading your birth story

Awww munch that's so lovely I feel exactly the same, so glad I've shared and been apart of all of your journeys too. Here's to the next chapter! good luck for tomorrow, can't wait to hear of your news!

Beanonorder, apart from a tiny bit of snotty plug after my sweep I didn't have any signs. Not until the next morning anyway when the contractions began

 

[Saradavies89]

Beautifull pics everyone and congrats wooo one week now till due date for me can't actually believe how fast it has all gone, feeling a bit sick this morning.

Can someone please explain to me what there contractions felt like, I don't think I've had BH I don't really mo but all day yesterday I had backache which is normal for me, but later on while lying In bed I kept getting sharp pains in my pubic are which also felt like if u was too hold ur hand out and bring ur fingers and thumb in that dory of motion but they went after a bit xxxx

 

[toothfairy29]

Mummy of 2!!!!!!!! Woooooohooooooo!!!!! You did it! Huge huge huge congratulations to you sweetie! He is so tiny and cute! Bet your girls adore him. Am so so pleased all the waiting is done for you! X x x x x x

Munch.... Good luck for your section. Photos and updates as soon as poss!!

Nothing here for me! Am I the most overdue now?? I really think he's never going to appear! Midwife was concerned about bump size again yesterday measuring 35 wks, she was concerned Tuesday when it measured 37 wks at 40. She's arranged for me to go to andu tomorrow aft. I'm going to ask for earlier induction that 14 days. Due to my age, high BP and bump seeming small I hope they might agree? Do we actually get any say in all this??

 

[2016]

Tooth...It certainly sounds like you have factors in play to argue for an earlier induction. Obviously the consultant gets the final day but you can make your views heard.
I don't trust bump size measurements as I measured behind all the way through and that was with a big baby! I bet it's cos bubs is dropping more or just changing position.

 

[joeliza24]

Hi ladies,

After nearly 24 hours of labor and a c-section later (got stuck at 7 cm), my son was born - weighing 8lbs 12 oz and 21 inches.

He's breastfeeding like a champ