Its June!!!!! 20 week scan next month!!! Whos with me?

[pops23]

Checking in, excited for you, come on Logan!!! xx

 

[time]

Wooo so exciting sarah! That's so amazing that logan will most probably be here by tomorrow! Hope you're feeling okay and keep us updated as much as you can!

So excited to see baby logan!!

 

[ttc_lolly]

Happy 39 weeks Inoue

Any sign of your babies time & pops? Nothing to report from me at all, I think she's staying in there forever

 

[time]

LOL lauryn I feel exactly the same.. Cannot believe my due date is in 2 days. I've still been having contractions pretty much all day and night now but they don't seem to get much stronger or closer together.. But we dtd lastnight and since then they haven't been 10 mins apart.. But are stronger and irregular.. Sometimes 2 mins apart and sometimes 4/5/10/12 so god knows but I'm hoping they get even stronger and more regular. So tired now from no sleep and constant pain that I don't know how I will make it through labour..surely my body should be resting? Also had a clear out (eww sorry guys!!!) twice today so pleaseeeee let this be going somewhere!

Sorry you're not having much luck either lauryn, sometimes no signs are good and she will come out of nowhere haha!!

 

[Sarahcake]

Hey ladies, just a quick update as my signal is terrible! Been shown into my room, just waiting for the midwife to come in and see me, she said its really busy in here so they are running late. Hope everyone is good?

 

[pops23]

I feel the same guys, baby is NEVER coming out! I know it is really but doesn't feel like that right now. totally meant to DTD this weekend but never got round to it, although did do lots od walking and pineapple eating!

Good luck sarah, keep us updated xxx

 

[time]

Glad you're in and getting settled sarah.. Hopefully you won't have too much waiting around!!

I went for a walk fri night pops only half an hour it almost killed me but didn't do much else! Then had a curry sat night and dtd lastnight.. What more can we do haha!!

Ooh also bought a birthing ball.. What are we meant to do on it!!??

 

[ttc_lolly]

Awww sorry you're in so much pain time I hope they become more regular for you, but if yo're not getting any rest and they do hurt I'd ring L&D and talk with them as if it happens soon and you aren't rested, labour might be a lot to deal with.

Re, gym ball... sit on it and bounce open your hips/legs and lean forward a little. I wasn't going to use one this time round as it used to make me feel ill bouncing on it when pregnant with Amber but I've just ordered one as I feel I should start doing all I can to help things along now. I've also ordered some clary sage oil which is said to help bring on strong contractions (it's also good for natural pain relief during labour) so hoping they come in the next day or 2 x

 

[Inoue]

Hope your feeling ok Time . As Lolly says about birthing ball, I sit on mine and bounce up/down then no bouncing while I rotate my hips full circle (thats the move that brings on my pp). Just have a go on it and see how your best comfortable.

Sarah, shame in the wait but at at least they havent sent you home . Have they put the pessarys in yet or is that what your waiting for?

Pops, think were all trying the same events to bring on labour . Ive done walking and rlt so far today, will DTD tonight as didnt get round to it yesterday. Keep the efforts up!

Lolly, ive not heard of clary oil before? Is it in tablet form? Hope it works for you

Xx

 

[ttc_lolly]

No, clary sage is an essential/aromatherapy oil. You can put a few drops in the bath, or add a bit to moisturiser/massage oil and massage it in to your skin. You can just inhale it too. It brings on strong contractions, and can also be used as pain relief during labour. There's lots of good reviews about it so thought I might as well give it a bash!

 

[Inoue]

Ive just had a look on Google about it, seems worth a shot! Let us know how you get on . Ive just done 10 mins on birthing ball but gave up, get sooooo bored on it, especially if im not getting pains - bleh. Oh, Marc did manage to set up my angelcare today in Reimi's cot so thats another thing done x

 

[pops23]

I've just had an hours reflexology session where she pushed all the points to try and induce labour, worth a try but hugely relaxing if not!

Will bounce on the birth ball a little bit tonight as well

So question, I hear its not DTD that brings on labour but more orgasms, anyone know of that's true? If it is think id rather sort myself out!! He he!

Xxx

 

[time]

Haha I have heard that pops! But semen as well is meant to help. Agree with you don't think I'll be letting hubby down there right now haha!

I've come up to bed because my contractions are getting a lot more painful but are all over the place so who knows what's going on and if anything will progress. Really wish my waters would break.

 

[Inoue]

Lol, ive also heard the same pops! Ill be taking care of myself for O then use DH for the sperm dose .

Time, take it easy and get settled upstairs. Practice your breathing while having these strange timed contractions, ive got everything crossed something happens soon for you xx

 

[ttc_lolly]

It's both apparently pops! Sperm contains prostaglandins that softens the cervix and O'ing can help to bring on contractions. I'd opt for sorting yourself out if I were you so much more easier!

Ooooh time I think you're going to have baby very soon!

 

[Sarahcake]

Haha reading your posts has made me smile what are you guys like eh!

Had me first pessary put in, little late as Logan was being awkward as ever on CTG machines...took an hour to get a decent trace on him as it kept dropping. Had one singular solitary contraction so far! Gotta have more monitoring at midnight and another pessary at half 1. Fun times lol. The midwives are so lovely here, make you feel really welcome think I'm gonna have a little snooze now until I get woken up again lol

 

[pops23]

Sleep well, really hope it does the job! Xx

 

[Sarahcake]

Morning just a quick update on how things are going...

First pessary did naff all. Was still 0cms on examination. Waited until 12 for monitoring, and things took a turn for the frigging awkward. I think Logan seriously hates these machines. He could be heard fine but he shifted around every single time the sensor was placed on an area.

As a result, 2 midwives and 2 drs were here for an hour trying to get a 5 minute continuous trace. Just wasn't happening so the dr said they can't give me a second pessary and said that our next step is c-section as they can't garentee his safety...

Low and behold, the little bugger stayed put and they got the 5 min trace. 2nd pessary was put in and then he stayed still for a half hour trace and I went sleep.

No contractions that I'm aware of from this one either... Just been woken up for breakfast after not getting to sleep til 3am and they are gonna try and monitor again and see what the situation is regarding dilation and waters rupturing... Tenner says I'm still 0cms.

Basically, this is rapidly becoming a failed induction...they give a maximum of 4 pessarys before classing it as such and then it's c-section time for me.

On the plus side, the midwives and drs here are bloody lovely, I could hug all of them.

 

[pops23]

Hun what a nightmare!! Glad they're looking after you though and fingers crossed you get some luck but if its a c sec then so be it as long as Logan is lovely and safe xxx

 

[Sarahcake]

That's my thinking too, if it comes to that then it comes to it. So long as he is ok.

In good news though, contractions have started in the last hour. Nothing timeable but ouch, this hurts! Lol x