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

[Sarahcake]

haha wow yeah that is a bit of a coincidence that!! Youve got a little while to get her out now! Launch operation: eviction notice! Gotta be worth a try right, if it does nothing at least it will keep you occupied for a bit lol

 

[ttc_lolly]

Yep that's what I'm thinking. No idea why they want to do it before I'm 40w (albeit only 3 days), possibly with me being high risk with all the BP issues. I'm seeing my MW on Thursday so will chat to her but she isn't affiliated with the same hospital so doubt she'll have any answers for me. It all feels so much more real now

 

[Sarahcake]

Tis probably just because they can I guess, Not sure how it works where you are but the midwifes here arnt allowed to before 40+4. Yeah id imagine maybe the BP issues would factor in too, maybe try and get you into labour naturally before they consider giving you an induction, more risk's etc etc.

So close now, its nearly all over for us all!

 

[ttc_lolly]

I think here you don't get offered a sweep until you're 41+ with second or subsequent pregnancies no idea why!

I know, exciting yet scary! June seems like it was so long ago but at the same time, not so much!

 

[Sarahcake]

That seems daft! Arnt second pregnancies onwards usually a little bit quicker? As in your body has done it before so would likely be more receptive of things like sweeps? Surely it would benefit everyone by offering out sweeps a bit earlier to second time mums rather than let it get to the point that they need to be induced.

Im horrible at explaining what I mean sometimes, sorry if thats come out a garbled mess of words!

 

[pops23]

Hi ladies!

I had my 38 week appt today, urine and BP all good, baby is 3/5 engaged, MW said she could barely feel head only shoulders so actually it could be more!! eek!

Measuring on the small side but I know I've grown so not worried, quite happy to have a slightly smaller baby if thats an option!

Been booked in for my 40 week appt and a sweep on thurs 29th when I'll be 40+2, however will only do if cervix is favourable. If it's not will come back a couple of days later, if it is then will go in for a 2nd sweep 48 hours later on the saturday

Really really want to go into spontaneous labour though, today I walked for 20 mins (MW said that was long enough each day) started on the pineapple last night, am about to bounce on my birthday ball and have a RLT. Spicy curry friday night and DTD this weekend for deffo, really not sure I could do 5 days in a row though, good on you time!!

Off to ikea tomorrow, now that will definitely mean a lot of walking!! xxx

 

[Inoue]

Awesome pops . Its a nice feeling to be told LO is engaged. Youve really thought about your eviction techniques! Lol. Ive had the two rlt and curry today but just cant be bothered to go on the ball. Will also dtd on the weekend, like you; id rather go into labour naturally so ill try my best before sweep time x

So sweeps to date are:
Lolly = 26th (39+4)
Me = 27th (40+1)
Pops = 29th (40+2)

Time awaiting date...



Xx

 

[time]

I know I'm very proud I've managed 5 nights in a row but I really am desperate to not have to be induced. Had a whole pineapple tonight it was awful and has made me feel even more sick! Also cleaned the whole kitchen for 2 hours I seriously cannot stop cleaning!! Got the sterilizer out and did a cycle so we know what we're doing and it's all ready to go now! The little bottles are so cute!

I have the midwifes on Friday inoue so will hopefully get a date for sweep then (I'm secretly hoping I'm in established labour by then though!)

 

[time]

Glad you're engaged now pops wooo! And good luck with ikea I can barely face all that walking when not pregnant haha!! Are you going for baby bits?!

 

[kellie_w]

Just been having a catch up on all your posts whilst soaking my swollen ankles in a lovely hot bath, first in 10 months! Sorry I haven't been able to post, I read but then end up having to do something so end up with a bit of a reply that I delete. You are all really going for it with the eviction techniques now, I hope things start to move for you all soon. A couple more weeks and all our babies will be here! I never knew they had to reach that far for a sweep, it sounds horrendous! So are all babies engaged now?

Hope ally is ok, still waiting for some pictures to appear here or on facebook!

We are slowly adjusting to our new addition, breast feeding has failed totally, no latch whatsoever after 5 days of trying. I'm now combine feeding, our area has a group of breast feeding support ladies who come to help, they also lend out electric pumps which has saved us loads of money. Its taking about 45 minutes to express 50ml at the moment, I'm ment to be expressing 10 times a day... Not practical with a hyper 2 year old. I'm also finding that oliver is very unsettled and unsatisfied with breastmilk, the formula seems to fill him up more. Last night he was amazing, only woke at 1.30 and 4.30, I won't get my hopes up for that to happen every night!! Luke is still not too sure of him, he won't kiss or cuddle him, he just gives a silly smile!

Will be watching for updates, got a strong feeling another baby will be along very soon! X

 

[ttc_lolly]

Yay for all the engaged babies I won't know if my little madam has started to engage until my appt on Thursday, but she has been completely free at my last appt and all those before but that's normal for subsequent pregnancies. I'm feeling her a lot lower and the bottom of my bump feels very stetched and sore so wondering if that's her moving further down or I've just pulled a muscle!

 

[ttc_lolly]

Awww how come this is your first bath in 10 months Kellie!? I hope you're enjoying it! Sorry BF'ing has failed but at least you tried and he got some of your colstrum and BM for the important antibodies.

I saw Ally is finally home from her FB so I too am eagerly awaiting a picture of little Poppy!

 

[pops23]

Glad to hear things are going well do far Kellie, enjoying the pics on fb, I'm sure Luke will get used to him very soon!

Ikea shop is for a range of bits, baskets for baby's wardrobe, Tupperware for more frozen meals, baby hangers and... Wait for it... A sieve

Why you ask? Well if I want a water birth then you have to provide your own sieve, ha ha!! Pooper scooper I'm calling it! ��

 

[ttc_lolly]

Hahahaha pops seriously!? They have their own at the birthing centre at my hospital!

 

[Sarahcake]

Ahahahahhaa pops that's hilarious! We don't have birthing pools at my hospital but considering the other stuff they want us to bring, I would not be surprised if they did want us to being a poop scoop!! Ooh the dignity!! Bahahahahhaha

Kellie, enjoy that bath! Have a lovely long soak and take some time for yourself now. Really sorry to hear that breast feeding isn't going as planned, as Lauryn said, you've done a great thing for him by providing him with colostrum at least, that's a proper kick start for his immune systems so well done you honestly, if he is happy and you are happy then there is no harm whatsoever in formula and don't ever let anyone make you feel otherwise. Less stressed mum = happy baby x

 

[time]

Aww Kellie glad you're okay!! Sorry breastfeeding hasn't worked out for you but as long as Oliver is happy and healthy then try not to worry about it!

Looking forward to seeing a pic of baby poppy!

Haha pops that is hilarious!! I think my hospital provide the poo scooper if I end up having a water birth.

 

[Inoue]

Will be eager to see what the mw says on Friday Time, then we all have sweep/induction dates .

Glad to see you Kellie, shame BF didnt work but at least you gave it a bloody good go! Bet your still on cloud 9 after your arrival . I also havent had a bath since finding out I was pregnant (i prefer showers but a bath every now and again is bliss) so im also looking forward to having one when Reimi's here.

I started to get some major constant pp about an hour ago so bounced like mad on the ball which made the pain worse (feel the pain!! Rarrr!!) but then they stopped now im layed in bed, boooo x

 

[Sarahcake]

Bahhhh how frustrating!! hopefully they decide to make a return during the night, or in the morning, so you can get some sleep first!

All my pains have been and gone, thinking sweep was failtastic afterall lol!

 

[pops23]

Boo to failed sweep!

Hospital do have them but said it was 'preferable' to bring your own, think I would rather instead of reusing old ones, ha!

Hope everyone slept ok, I didn't sleep too bad, had a dream I was trying to Breastfeed a little boy, my first boy dream, all the others have been girls! Interesting.. Xx

 

[Inoue]

My cramps have completely gone... But I did get an excellent nights sleep!!

Im taking mum and nan up town today so will see if the cramps want to come back or not. Poo that yours seem to be faiding aswell Sarah, it sounded like the sweep worked a couple of days ago . You still getting any brown discharge or has that all cleared up?

Im still edging my bets thats your having a little boy pops x