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

[Inoue]

God I wish evolution made our water burst be the only sign of labour, it would be well easy then . Ive heard of sickness during 3rd tri, I was quite bad last night but it wasnt in relation to labour pain x

 

[pops23]

it really would be, come on the waters breaking, preferably in tesco/ asda for that years supply of free nappies ;-) xx

 

[Sarahcake]

Is that what you get?! Ive heard you get something from Asda if your waters break but didnt know if it was an urban legend!

 

[pops23]

not sure tbh, think it might be a legend but all legends come from somewhere! xx

 

[Sarahcake]

That's very true! I think there is some truth in it mind as the midwives mentioned in passing about a goodie bag from Asda if your waters go there. May go camp the place and hope that they go haha!

 

[pops23]

ha ha! do it, and take a pic and send it to me, that would definitely make my day! hows the cramps? x

 

[Sarahcake]

Haha Ill go hide in the camping aisle with some facepaint on to blend into the surroundings Cramps are slowing off now, they keep disapearing and coming back. Have been wandering around the flat cleaning clean dirt since I got home and I just did some extreme hoovering - really put some effort into it just to keep the cramps going haha!

Any signs at all for you or is all quiet on that front?

 

[ttc_lolly]

Sweeps hurt depending on how far back your cervix is and if it's already started to dilate/thin. Because yours sounded pretty favourable anyway Sarah that's probs why it wasn't too bad. When I got mine done just before having a propess inserted for induction with Amber it f**king killed!!! My cervix was really far back and high though and firmly shut!

Ahhhh time, let us know what L&D say gosh, we could have 3 new babies in here within the next few days!

 

[pops23]

No news here apart from some painful tightenings in the cinema yesterday which basically amounted to nothing. will see what MW says tomorrow, but not holding out much hopes, just looking to the sweep on my due date and hoping that does something and in the meantime trying to make the most of my last couple weeks flying solo and seeing friends and stuff

Having said that I bought 2 large pineapples, am going for a v long walk weds, hot cury friday night and 2 cups of RLT a day! xx

 

[Sarahcake]

Ahh really? In that case ill take it back what I said! Now I think about it that does entirely make sense Lauryn. She did say I was kinda in middle ground of favorableness (totally a word) so would explain why it wast as painful as some find it.

How's things with you today Lauryn?

 

[Sarahcake]

Ooo you'll have to let us know what the midwife says tommorrow then. Fingers crossed its good news

Hopefully your couple of days of eviction techniques do something! I keep meaning to do the same, but I forget to get pineapple when I go shopping and I dislike spicy curries so have to built up the courage to eat it!

 

[Scally]

Hey! I am sorry I haven't been on! Just haven't had 5 mins, Poppy is a pig and doesn't stop eating!
Poppy Hope was born at 9.44am weighing 7 2. She was stuck so they had to use forceps to get her out! Another awkward baby!
We had skin to skin straight away and then started breastfeeding in recovery- an she hasn't stopped! Hope she calms it down a bit! Lol
My spinal is wearing off but still can't feel my tummy which is a bonus!
I will catch up on posts when I get back home x

 

[time]

Just spoke to my midwife and told her exactly what I've been experiencing and how often, what it feels like etc and she said it definitely sounds like the latent phase of Labour.. However she did say it can last as long as 2/3 days. She just said to keep timing contractions and call l & d when they're 5 mins apart. I really hope she's right and that this is it.

Keep us updated sarah with any news!! So exciting x

 

[time]

Omg ally!!!! Amazing I bet you are over the moon!! Poppy hope what a beautiful name!!

Glad she is feeding well and can't wait to see a photo now for you to recover.. Glad you're not in any pain x

 

[Sarahcake]

Awww Ally! Im so pleased for you What a gorgeous name too! Sounds like she is feeding awesomely as well Fingers crossed the road to recover starts very soon and is nice and easy for you. Huge hugs to you all, so happy

Eeek! Same to you Time, keep us updated! Sounds like things are headed the right direction for you! Hopefully little madam decides to hurry up!

 

[ttc_lolly]

Ahhhh Ally, huge congrats!! Can't wait to see a pic!

Pops, FX'd the tightenings pick back up and become something. Nothing new to report from me, haven't had anything since yesterday so I take it they were just strong BH although hopefully there were helping my cervix along. Last time I tried to have a feel for it it was nowhere to be found

I guess it depends on pain thresholds as well Sarah... you could just be tough as nails but yeh if your cervix was already somewhat favourable then I imagine it would hurt less and hopefully it'll work to kick start labour off naturally! Mine didn't just because my body really wasn't ready to go in to labour, and she really had to dig deep to reach mine just thinking about it makes me feel sick!! I've got my sweep booked for when I'm 40w and I'm hoping I either go before then, or my cervix is more favourable this time. I might just take some paracetomol half an hour before my appt because I'm a wimp

 

[time]

Aww hope you come on naturally before that lauryn but if not try not to worry.. I'm sure all these aches and pains must be doing something to get your body ready!

 

[Sarahcake]

Aww Lauryn bless you! I really hope it doesnt come to you needing a sweep in that case. If it does, I would definitely take something beforehand to help with it. Im generally quite good with pain, but found speculum exams to be utteryly horrific, was in tears during that. This was nothing like that kinda pain for me though, maybe ive just learnt to 'man up' eh!

 

[Inoue]

Awwww! Congtats Scally!! . You had her quite early so im assuming you were the first one in . Cant wait to hear more of an update when your home xx

Time, glad you phoned up L&D, if anything its just to ease your mind. Early labour sounds promising, esp as youve had it for 5 days and not 2/3. Keep on walking! Lol

Pretty much nada from me, can guarantee ill be the last one standing x

 

[pops23]

Massive congratulations ally my love, poppy is a beautiful name, lots of love to all the family xxx