January Jellybeans 2013!...

[brieri1]

I really want to go for a nice long walk to possibly get things going, but its 17 degrees F outside and that's just unpleasant. I might just bite the bullet, though.

 

[La Mere]

Can't wait for your update, Amanda!

 

[BlossomJ]

Aruppe - Good luck!!!

Nikki - Hope it'a going well. Can't wait to hear that Ella has made an appearance!

Ditty - Breastfeeding might be natural, but that doesn't mean it's always straight forward, so don't worry! DS did really well with it, but I still needed lots of advice & had times where it drove me mad Well done so far

Sassy - glad you're slightly better. I hope it improves further & doesn't interfere with the birth... maybe your body has been waiting until it's well enough? Sorry people have started hounding you, sooo annoying!!! I'm very slowly recovering. I don't think I'll be better by the birth, but I'd probable cope now if it wasn't a long labour. After improving for a day or two, DS is still congested & chesty. He may need to see a Dr if he doesn't improve over the weekend.

Sonia - Sorry you haven't been listened to. I really do hope you come out of this with a positive birth experience I don't know about Melly. Hope she's ok - maybe things got moving really quickly?!

 

[Cailidgh]

Phillip James Walford made it into the world at 11:24pm last night! After the midday induction and pethidine slowing everything down, my waters broke at about 11:15pm, I was measured as 4cm dilated at 11:20, and the midwife was in the middle of telling me to stop screaming and use the gas and air.. And I started pushing because my body didn't give me a choice! Bear in mind ladies I have bad problems with my pelvis, and had nigh on no pain relief, I freaked out those other first timers something chronic because I could not stop screaming.. And I'm pretty sure I begged to be killed... They didn't get a chance to get me to delivery suite, he came right there on the ward, much to the delight of the people sharing the room! I had to be stitched up but nowhere near as bad as last time, and here I am. From waters breaking to Phillip born was about 7 minutes. I'm so glad it's done and I don't need to do it again, my pelvis is soooo sore!!

 

[mellywelly]

Nothing happening here, sorry.

Sonia, hope a natural birth works out for you, it is so much better for you and baby, I know you are scared, but hopefully you will breeze it!

I had a very sad phone call today. My friend that I met in college has been ill for a while. She is the same age as me (38) and has early dementia. She has had to watch as her mum and aunt both die from it. Well it's now very bad, and she has been put on end of life care, she may only have days left.I feel so crappy that I haven't made more of an effort to see her the past couple of years. The last time I rang she got quite distressed as I don't think she remembers who I was. Its a 2 hour drive away and I always found some reason I couldn't go, when I could have. Now its probably too late as can't really risk driving up there at the minute.

Sorry for long post, just needed to get it out.

 

[BlossomJ]

Well I've had such a bad day that all I can do is laugh

Had friends coming over this afternoon, so tried to straighten out the house & clear boxes, clean etc. but DS wasn't playing ball & went into a major meltdown. I gave up & went to do the grocery shopping & the car broke down!! We came back & DS was upset that he thought we were going out but then came straight home, so we had more tantrums (I think he's fragile due to being under the weather.... and 2 years old of course). I also then had very little to give him for lunch, which he wasn't happy about.

My friend said she would drive us to get our shopping, but she got lost on the way to our new house. When we eventually got back with the groceries,DS started his tantrums again & couldn't cope with anything. It took both of us to physically restrain him so he didn't hurt himself. He was so bad for so long she suggested we take him to Accident & Emergency! (All the while her son played quietly like an angel). I seriously don't know how I'll cope with two children!

As soon as my friend left & DH got home, DS acted like an angel!

 

[Soniamillie01]

Phillip James Walford made it into the world at 11:24pm last night! After the midday induction and pethidine slowing everything down, my waters broke at about 11:15pm, I was measured as 4cm dilated at 11:20, and the midwife was in the middle of telling me to stop screaming and use the gas and air.. And I started pushing because my body didn't give me a choice! Bear in mind ladies I have bad problems with my pelvis, and had nigh on no pain relief, I freaked out those other first timers something chronic because I could not stop screaming.. And I'm pretty sure I begged to be killed... They didn't get a chance to get me to delivery suite, he came right there on the ward, much to the delight of the people sharing the room! I had to be stitched up but nowhere near as bad as last time, and here I am. From waters breaking to Phillip born was about 7 minutes. I'm so glad it's done and I don't need to do it again, my pelvis is soooo sore!!

Amazing news hun, congrats. Wow that was very quick! Can't wait for pics

Melly - I am so sorry about you're friend. I am sure she appreciates talking to you on the phone and knowing you are there if she needs to call. Maybe you could give her a call in a few days to see how she is?

Blossom - wow you have had a day of it.

 

[Nikkilewis14]

She is here!!!

7 lb 14 oz... 20.5 inches jan 4 at 2:39 pm...will update u all later, im exhausted

 

[Soniamillie01]

Nikki, she is gorgeous, saw the pic on FB. Congrats xxx
Ella also really looks like her scan pic in your avatar pic, so cute xx

 

[mellywelly]

Phillip James Walford made it into the world at 11:24pm last night! After the midday induction and pethidine slowing everything down, my waters broke at about 11:15pm, I was measured as 4cm dilated at 11:20, and the midwife was in the middle of telling me to stop screaming and use the gas and air.. And I started pushing because my body didn't give me a choice! Bear in mind ladies I have bad problems with my pelvis, and had nigh on no pain relief, I freaked out those other first timers something chronic because I could not stop screaming.. And I'm pretty sure I begged to be killed... They didn't get a chance to get me to delivery suite, he came right there on the ward, much to the delight of the people sharing the room! I had to be stitched up but nowhere near as bad as last time, and here I am. From waters breaking to Phillip born was about 7 minutes. I'm so glad it's done and I don't need to do it again, my pelvis is soooo sore!!

Amazing news hun, congrats. Wow that was very quick! Can't wait for pics

Melly - I am so sorry about you're friend. I am sure she appreciates talking to you on the phone and knowing you are there if she needs to call. Maybe you could give her a call in a few days to see how she is?

Blossom - wow you have had a day of it.

Thanks Sonia, but unfortunately she's at a stage where she can't speak now, I really have left it too late.

How are you? Any bleeding or contractions?

 

[mellywelly]

Off to look at facebook!

Congrats nikki!!!!

 

[BlossomJ]

Nothing happening here, sorry.

Sonia, hope a natural birth works out for you, it is so much better for you and baby, I know you are scared, but hopefully you will breeze it!

I had a very sad phone call today. My friend that I met in college has been ill for a while. She is the same age as me (38) and has early dementia. She has had to watch as her mum and aunt both die from it. Well it's now very bad, and she has been put on end of life care, she may only have days left.I feel so crappy that I haven't made more of an effort to see her the past couple of years. The last time I rang she got quite distressed as I don't think she remembers who I was. Its a 2 hour drive away and I always found some reason I couldn't go, when I could have. Now its probably too late as can't really risk driving up there at the minute.

Sorry for long post, just needed to get it out.

Oh Melly, I'm sorry. Didn't read your post before writing mine - hope it didn't seem insensitive. I know my problems today are pretty trivial in comparison Don't feel bad for not visiting more. As you say, she may not have found comfort in it anyway. My grandmother has dementia & she never remembers visits, even when they are positive (which they often aren't). I hope she doesn't suffer too much distress & that you're coping with the news ok. Please don't beat yourself up

 

[brieri1]

Has anyone heard if accupressure is actually successful at inducing labor?

 

[Soniamillie01]

Phillip James Walford made it into the world at 11:24pm last night! After the midday induction and pethidine slowing everything down, my waters broke at about 11:15pm, I was measured as 4cm dilated at 11:20, and the midwife was in the middle of telling me to stop screaming and use the gas and air.. And I started pushing because my body didn't give me a choice! Bear in mind ladies I have bad problems with my pelvis, and had nigh on no pain relief, I freaked out those other first timers something chronic because I could not stop screaming.. And I'm pretty sure I begged to be killed... They didn't get a chance to get me to delivery suite, he came right there on the ward, much to the delight of the people sharing the room! I had to be stitched up but nowhere near as bad as last time, and here I am. From waters breaking to Phillip born was about 7 minutes. I'm so glad it's done and I don't need to do it again, my pelvis is soooo sore!!

Amazing news hun, congrats. Wow that was very quick! Can't wait for pics

Melly - I am so sorry about you're friend. I am sure she appreciates talking to you on the phone and knowing you are there if she needs to call. Maybe you could give her a call in a few days to see how she is?

Blossom - wow you have had a day of it.

Thanks Sonia, but unfortunately she's at a stage where she can't speak now, I really have left it too late.

How are you? Any bleeding or contractions?

Oh I am sorry hun.

Well I have starting to spot / bleed, mainly pinkish / brownish but is more like cm so not sure. I assume my plug must have come away as she said she could feel the head? No contractions as such but have a dull belly ache.

 

[BlossomJ]

Congrats Caillidgh & Nikki!

I'm also off to look at FB Nikki. Can't wait to see whether her cheeks are as cute in real life as on the ultrasound!

 

[mellywelly]

Blossom, your day sounded horrendous! I would have had a meltdown!

 

[mellywelly]

Sonia, looks like we were wrong and you will be having your baby first!!!!

 

[BlossomJ]

Blossom, your day sounded horrendous! I would have had a meltdown!

Just glad it's over now!

 

[Soniamillie01]

We'll see ??? I reckon tomorrow maybe x

 

[BlossomJ]

Don't want to tempt fate, but it sounds like things are moving along Sonia