January Jellybeans 2013!...

[CharlieO]

Deedee- im right there with you! And the people who ask the most are the people who hated the same thing when they were pregnant!! That's why we're not telling anyone when we schedule the C... I would never hear the end of it!! I love how people ask if baby is here... As if I would have the kid and keep it a big secret!! I even reassured my mom that I would in fact call her if I went into labor!!

We're not telling people about our c-section (other than our parents) either. If someone else needs an emergency section then we'll get bumped down the list (rightly so) and i just dont want to deal with the "is he here yet?!" while preparing for surgery!

 

[Soniamillie01]

We won't be telling people when it happens other than our partners and they are on strict guidance that it must not get out on Facebook. We want to announce his arrival when we are ready

 

[brieri1]

Terrible night and turning into a terrible day. I woke up just after midnight last night feeling incredibly nauseated and crampy. I finally got back to sleep at almost 5 after going pee every 10 minutes for the 5 hours and trying everything I could to curb the nausea. I have so much pressure in my hips. I don't know how I could do this for another couple weeks. I'm so exhausted. Do you think these things are normal? Should I call my midwife and ask her if these are signs that something is wrong? Baby has been moving just fine today, by the way, and I usually take that as a sign that everything is on track.

 

[Cailidgh]

the pressure in your hips is probably baby moving down and engaging its head ready.

I'm getting the awful cramping today because i overdid it and lifted heavy stuff despite the fact i cant walk, but i had to get that laundry done somehow!!

I know this is TMI, but do any of you other ladies have piles? I'm really worried its going ot make the birth a lot more uncomfortable.

 

[DittyByrd]

Thanks kaicee, ive been in bed all day, i have this overwhelming feeling their going to tell me shes not ready and ill be super dissapointed, but i def want her healthy and they woukd wait til next week..

The house is clean an ready, our bags are packed, but ive just been so sad today..sleeping all day, not wanting to eat....i think its cuz it may be all over tomorrow... I cant wait for the next chapter though...just cant wait to see her!

It was weird not feeling her move inside me anymore but now she sleeps on me. You can't beat that.

Good things about delivering:
Baby!!!
Heartburn is gone.
I have room for food.
I can bend over.
I can put on shoes.
I no longer pant going up the steps.
Skin to skin contact
Baby!!!

Bad things:
Labor
Discharge from everywhere
Stitches
Worrying about baby

Things that aren't that bad:
Sleep deprivation (you manage)
The first pee (mine was 750mls!)
The first BM (take the stool softener)
Epidurals


Nikki - you have lots to look forward to!!!

 

[Cailidgh]

Don't forget teh added bonus of the weight off you (literally). You can hand that baby to someone else for a few minutes. "here.. i've been carrying htis for 9 months, your turn!"

 

[Nikkilewis14]

Update: just had amnio and was monitored.. Contractions were painful but no cervical changes.. Waiting on results.. Should be at my regular ob's office within n hour nd a half and will know what's going on for induction...

 

[Cailidgh]

fingers are crossed for you Nikki! Sounds liek that little one is nice and comfy in there. Try singing

(it usually brings on braxton hicks when I sing.. I assume its the same for everyone else too)

 

[Soniamillie01]

Oh I have really odd sort of like shooting pains in my boobs tonight, very weird. Lower back ache and burning upper tummy on either side that comes and goes. Heavy pre-period like ovary ache, had all of these in the last week and no joy so think we'll be a 2013 baby.

 

[sassy_mom]

Oh I have really odd sort of like shooting pains in my boobs tonight, very weird. Lower back ache and burning upper tummy on either side that comes and goes. Heavy pre-period like ovary ache, had all of these in the last week and no joy so think we'll be a 2013 baby.

I keep having random pains and twinges and early signs but nothing ever comes of it so I'm hopping on the 2013 wagon with you!

 

[Soniamillie01]

I wish someone would invent a big, massive flashing neon light that says 'this is it' ! I'm sure we'll know what it happens but wish I knew when that would be.

 

[sassy_mom]

How about you Melly ... anything going on?

 

[ARuppe716]

So I got the last appt available with my favorite doctor this week... Friday at 5pm!! Ugh... It's going to be such a long week! And a long Friday... I can have a light breakfast and then nothing. I'm going to be such a grump! But I'm glad we have a date and if I go into labor before then, even better!! But I'm glad we have a light at the end of the tunnel!

 

[Soniamillie01]

Glad you now have a date hun, hopefully the week won't drag too much x

 

[Lilahbear]

Mine will def be a 2013 baby too and I'm having no possible early labour symptoms at all, although my due date isnt till Sunday.

 

[mellywelly]

How about you Melly ... anything going on?

Nothing feel pressure low down but that's it, think nothing is happening tonight at least, still hoping something may start tomorrow .....and then I've got my sweep on wed if nothing by then.

 

[brieri1]

My next midwife appointment is on my due date. Pretty sure I'll be going to it.

 

[Cailidgh]

aww i was getting all excited as ben having bad pains all day, and bad cramps this evening... thn it stopped. dagnabbit.

 

[BlossomJ]

Nikki - Excited to find out when you're going to be meeting Ella! Sorry it didn't go to plan earlier.

Aruppe - Glad you're all sorted for Friday, with a good doctor. Hope the week doesn't drag too much.

Sassy - I'm feeling a little better today, so hopefully it's a turning point & I'll be recovered by the end of the week (though I fear my cough may linger & now I can smell the infection in my sinuses, yuck!) DS is a different person today - his immune system must be much better than mine! Is your chest any better?

Sonia - Sorry things aren't going your way

Melly - For some reason I have a feeling you'll be one of the ones who goes into labour suddenly. Not sure why though.

I had my growth scan today & baby is measuring on the 10th centile, which is much bigger than DS, so I'm happy. Got another growth scan in two weeks (at 38wks) to decide whether to induce somewhere between 38 & 40 weeks if nothing happens of it's own accord first

 

[BlossomJ]

Deedee - I'd get so annoyed with people asking all the time. You're obviously kinder than me as I'd just tell them to leave me alone!