Due In May :)

[Hann12]

That's how I feel today just totally exhausted and just want to rest and nothing else. I feel bad as its the weekend so it should be family time but I'm so tired!

 

[Jary]

I know what you mean Hann! I'd love to go out since been stuck in the flat all week and OH keeps asking what we should do but I can't think I'm so tired! And as much as I'd love to do more walking my body just seems to shout 'noooooooo'

I was hoping for more energy since I found some the other day and cleaned out the fridge and the bath and hated seeing untidy stuff. Had hoped that was my nesting starting but t was pretty short lived lol.

Anyone up to much this weekend?

 

[Hann12]

I just found my old bnb thread from when I was pregnant with Annabelle and read all my 'symptoms' and exhaustion was right up there just before I went into labour. I definitely had no burst of energy. Hopefully this is a good sign then for both of us!!

 

[Jary]

That does give me a bit of hope lol

I've heard that sometimes women don't always get energetic and can feel exhausted instead. I have been surprised at how tired I am because I've actually slept longer periods through the night. But then I have been sleeping on a sofa and not a bed lol.

OH suggested we go over some bumpy roads and that I should try his hot sauces. One is called 'bum burner'....yeah.

 

[Hann12]

I'd advise no spicy - if you go into labour there is a chance you'll throw up - spicy sick isn't good!! I'm not eating spice from now on!!

 

[Powell130]

I don't think we're doing much this weekend - 1. because it's going to be raining the whole time and 2. because it's our last weekend without baby so I think we're just going to spend time together doing a whole bunch of relaxing (once hubs gets off work today lol) I was barely able to sleep last night and I think it's because I actually KNOW when baby will be here. EEEK

 

[Jary]

I don't like overly spicy food but I doubt it'd work anyway because I don't think I've ever had issues with my bowels after eating spicy food...even if it was particularly hot!

Lmao spicy sick...no I can't imagine its very pleasant at all!

Whenever I do have spicy stuff baby starts wriggling a bit more. I don't know if I should feel bad about that :/ but KFC wicked zinger burgers are very tasty!

 

[Jary]

It's so exciting Powell!! Sounds like a good idea to have a weekend with just the two of you and relax before all the busy days and nights start!

Can't wait until you pop on here with the news that Philip is here and we get to see pics of him

 

[Powell130]

It's so exciting Powell!! Sounds like a good idea to have a weekend with just the two of you and relax before all the busy days and nights start!

Can't wait until you pop on here with the news that Philip is here and we get to see pics of him

I can NOT wait to type the words "HE'S HERE!"

 

[Jary]

Hope it all goes well for you. Are you gonna try move about as much as possible? Or have they said you'll be on the foetal monitor?

 

[Hann12]

Definitely rest as much as you can Powell and enjoy the time you have. I don't think I appreciated down time before I had DD! Your induction will come around before you know it!

Jary - yes spicy sick isn't good. I've got myself jacket potatos to eat this week if I think I'm going into labour as I know I'll need something with energy but nothing too grim if I see it again lol. I wasn't actually sick last time but I came very close.

Heres my hopefully last bump pic - do you think it looks low? Sat here upright and so much pressure going on, almost pulsating feeling in my pelvis. Very weird!

 

[pinktiara]

I am not as exhausted as I should be amazingly enough it comes and goes im off to the pre admin clinic to get some bloodwork etc done hopefully doesn't take too long than tomorrow is my hair app and deep cleaning the house cant believe my guy will be here weds!!

 

[Jary]

Baby is definitely in the right position, Hann...I do think it looks like baby has dropped somewhat but might have a little bit to go...I've heard 2nd time mums apparently don't 'drop' sometimes until labour, so is say you're doing well and defo on your way

Lovely neat bump btw!

 

[MissMummyMoo]

It definitely looks lower!! It's so exciting

Yeah sometimes second time babies don't drop until your in labour! Mine with Noah only started to drop when I'd had my second lot of prostin and the pressure on my cervix was unreal!

Do you guys have any plans this weekend? Are you treating it as your last before baby comes? Really all your baby's could come anytime now!! Eeeekkk! I can't wait to see squishy newborn piccies x

 

[Powell130]

Hope it all goes well for you. Are you gonna try move about as much as possible? Or have they said you'll be on the foetal monitor?

They're using Cervidil so I'm assuming I'll be monitored since it can sometimes cause irregular heartbeat in baby. Also, I read that I'll have to stay laying down for the first two hours so it doesn't fall out haha

 

[Jary]

Heh yes I suppose it's good to be lying down so you get the correct dose!

Bummer that they have to keep you on the monitor, but totally necessary if it affects baby. I think you can move a little with the monitor but from what I've heard it's easier to get a trace when you're on your back (sat up obvs)

Really hope you have a nice easy labour! Well...as easy as it could be and not too long and tiring!

AFM we went to the park and had a little walk about since the sun was out and I felt some period type cramps again once we were back in the car but went as soon as I got out the car

 

[Powell130]

Heh yes I suppose it's good to be lying down so you get the correct dose!

Bummer that they have to keep you on the monitor, but totally necessary if it affects baby. I think you can move a little with the monitor but from what I've heard it's easier to get a trace when you're on your back (sat up obvs)

Really hope you have a nice easy labour! Well...as easy as it could be and not too long and tiring!

AFM we went to the park and had a little walk about since the sun was out and I felt some period type cramps again once we were back in the car but went as soon as I got out the car

See that's what I thought (about being on your back). They had me on my back for most of my NST cept this last one (which is the only one I've almost failed) and they had me on my side, but once she told me I was close to failing and if I did, they'd send me for an ultrasound and probaby induce (yesterday) when she walked outta the room, I laid on my back and baby boy started moving!
When they first hooked me up yesterday the nurse (first time I've had this one, I normally have the same one but I guess she was off) told me to lay on my side and I just kinda looked at her funny and told her that I normally sit up and she was like 'laying down on your side is easier on your back and more comfortable' but I was thinking 'even if I'm more comfortable, I know baby cooperates better on my back'
But each cervidil lasts 12 hours (my friend had to have 2 doses, she was only dilated to a 2 after the first dose) but I read that you only have to stay laying down for the first 2 hours, glad it's not the whole 12! lol I just hope I progress enough in the first 12 hours that I wont need 2 doses :/
Repacking hospital bags today and adding a few more clothing items for me and hubs since I know we'll be there at least 24 hours and forsure over night since I go in around 6PM. Bought a ton of snacks too haha

 

[Jary]

Lol sounds frustrating!

Yeah good thing you don't need to be laying down for the whole 12 hours, I think I'd get restless. Even if you can only be on your side it does apparently open up your pelvis...I've heard it's good for giving birth anyway. I'd like to be up simply because I'd hope gravity will work in my favour

Good idea for the snacks! I'll probably do the same. In my baby book tho, it says not to eat loads in case they need to do an emergency CS and you need anaesthetised because you can be at risk of aspiration. But you need little snacks to keep up your energy. Must remember to bring my lip balm because everywhere I've read it says your lips get very dry...thirsty work I suppose. I'm using it so much these past few days as my lips are sore and dry so dunno what ill be like in labour!

 

[Powell130]

yeah I wont be eating many of the snacks - they're more for hubs and I'll eat some whenever I can after birthing. I just brought a bunch since I know we'll be there at least one night and hospital vending machines are way over priced and hubs is a snacker. He eats like 1 big meal a day but snacks all thruout the day lol specially at night and we're going in in the evening so I figured me spending about $30 at the grocery store will be less than he'd spend at the vending machine hehe plus, if we don't eat all the snacks at the hospital, we'll just bring them home.
I wouldn't have even thought of lip balm! but 2 different friends of mine got me little 'labor bags' with all kinda goodies in it for my shower present shampoo, conditioner, lotion, lip balm, toothbrush, toothpaste, face wipes, lip balm, minty breath spray, back massager, hair rubber bands, slippers & laundry wrinkle releaser spray. very thoughtful! i'm so glad they did it because I wouldn't have thought of half of those things! haha

 

[Jary]

I haven't got many toiletries but got travel sized ones. I did get some 'cooling spray' as a gift...it's for mums to be who feel hot and is supposed to help with swelling. I've packed it as I thought if I get hot then OH can spray me lol.

Yeah hospital snacks can be expensive...don't know if they've got any vending machines where I'm going but ill get meals for free anyway if I'm there a while (which I probably will be)

OH has just brought me a hot water bottle because my back is hurting. Felt very crampy earlier and went away after 5 mins, I was having a BH so maybe cause I'm getting closer they are getting stronger!