Wifey- I'm glad your baby finally moved for you!! That must have been scary
Lolly- yay!!!! I'm so jelly of how close you are! You will get to see your little bean soon :3
Quick announcement- we made the date for our c section! January 26th!! If I go in to labour before then, we will be trying for a vbac!! I'm a bit nervous but excited too!
I have had some pre labour signs lately I think. I want her out cuz I'm tired of being pregnant but I know she has to cook until at least 37w. I have had my mucus plug coming out bit by bit the last week almost. A few times a day I get a slight headache and hot flushes. I also got some sharp abdominal pain on Christmas... Didnt feel like gas but hopefully it was. I am as well having period like cramps in the evenings on and off the past few days. Baby dropped over a week ago already and I had an ultrasound. The tech said she was sitting very very low
Anyone else experience this before labour last time? (If you have already had other babies). With my son I had back labour and it was totally different!
Another plug loser here....gross but kind of exciting! With my son I lost my plug about 5-7 days before I went into labour, but everything was so different with him that I'm not making comparisons this time lol!
My baby boy was born yesterday evening- entire process from beginning of induction was 22 hours. At 37w1d, he weighed 5lb15oz, but is totally healthy.
After what we originally thought was an easy delivery, we found out that I had literally been torn to shreds on the inside- through muscle, arteries, etc. I lost over 2L of blood, BP went down to 40s/20s, and I almost ended up in icu. Got lots of transfusions, and amazingly doing much better today... Aside from tons of pain. And to think- my worry with pre-e was high blood pressure!
Massive congratulations!! I'm so glad that he's healthy, but so sorry you ended up with so much damage. I had a 4th degree internal tear last time, so know recovery can be rough...just take it as easy as you can and stay on top of the pain meds. I wish you a very speedy and easy recovery xxx
My baby boy was born yesterday evening- entire process from beginning of induction was 22 hours. At 37w1d, he weighed 5lb15oz, but is totally healthy.
After what we originally thought was an easy delivery, we found out that I had literally been torn to shreds on the inside- through muscle, arteries, etc. I lost over 2L of blood, BP went down to 40s/20s, and I almost ended up in icu. Got lots of transfusions, and amazingly doing much better today... Aside from tons of pain. And to think- my worry with pre-e was high blood pressure!
Omg Hun I'm glad your both ok!!
what a scary experience.
Rohan and I got home yesterday (boxing day). He's doing great.. still jaundice and still dropping weight but they're not worried about it yet. He won't sleep in his cot
so right now he's in his car seat. I need to get a Moses basket or something for him. Healing this time round is a lot harder than last.. every cough is really painful on my wound. I'm trying to take it easy but we weren't ready for him comings there's loads to be done and Seth and Ethan aren't being the easiest which means poor Dh can't get anything done ( ethans ill.. he was really bad yesterday but thankfully today he's no fever.. and Seth's overestimulated with everything going on).
I managed to pump one ounce of bm today
Yay for Rohan's homecoming! He's absolutely gorgeous! It must be so nice to have all your boys home and together x Well done on the pumping too! I really hope your wound is a bit better today, I know it's almost impossible, but hopefully you can rest as much as possible and not strain yourself too much
Just 2 more days until my induction!! Think I'm going to do a food shop today and get all stocked up on ingredients for simple and easy meals and necessities and tomorrow I plan on doing something special with just me and the girls, what will be our last day as just the 3 of us. Feeling quite emotional about it actually, even though I know DD1 is so excited for her new baby sis, and DD2 doesn't have a clue what's going on but I think she'll be fine anyway! So thinking cinema, maybe a little game of bowling and a lunch date with my little ladies
Also madly rushed to finish baby's blanket last night! It's not taken long to make but I've been taking my time, doing half a row or a full row here and there. Wanted it ready in time for her first pics and to take her home in so was at it non stop yesterday (well when possible when you have crazy 4 & 2 yo's running around
). Here's DD1 "modelling" it! I found her draped in it playing on the iPad this morning haha x
Wow...tomorrow is the big day! Good luck! The blanket is gorgeous (as is your daughter modelling it...so cute!)
I want some advice off second time or more mums. I want to start getting my baby ready for coming, I don't want her early but I couldn't imagine going up to 2 weeks over with her, I'm really suffering with the spd and my rhinitis of pregnancy is back so neither me or oh r sleeping well. I have just over 3 weeks left so what can I do to get my baby ready to come out the week she should?? I no the whole thing of the baby will come when she's ready but I don't want to do anything like castor oil that could harm the baby, just natural things that may help.
Ooo I got my pram yesterday, me and oh had a little test drive around the house lol, its much bigger than I remember it being in the shop lol, good job iv just upgraded my car from a hatchback to an estate....very practical but I love it lol.
Still haven't moved house yet but don't really expect any progress this week or next week with Xmas and new year, I think it will end up being the end of Jan....baby's due date lol. This is providing our buyer tried to remain patient lol, but I think her patience is running out, no room at the inn for a baby here though lol
Can't be too many people left who haven't had their babies lol, only us poor end of Jan folk lol
Our hypnobirthing teacher was going over some of the theories about getting labour started, and essentially concluded that the only thing there's any solid scientific evidence for is sex! The semen contains a chemical that softens the cervix (she mentioned it's most effective when taken orally, but made the men cover their ears for that bit
). So, if you can manage it at all, get hubby upstairs! RLT is great for toning the cervix, so she recommended it for after delivery, to help get things back to normal.
Congrats ladies on even more babies!
Are there many of us due at the end of Jan?
only 9 days left until I hit 37 weeks yay!
as much as id love for him to stay in as long as possible im so uncomfy now
my pelvis feels like its burning away everytime I move and he's so low I feel like he's going to fall out at any time!
good news though- last scan hopefully on tues for his kidney and still hoping for another all clear! Fingers crossed
x
Good luck at your scan! I'm due on the 25th so still have a ways to go. We're in for the long haul!
I went in today for reduced movement and got sent home to get my bags. I'm just on the ward now waiting to be induced.
Good luck honey! I'll be thinking of you and your little baby boy xxx
Haven't been on for a few days, so much happening!!
Scgirl, been following on fb, and saw ur posts. Didn't realize how bad it was, wow! So glad u are both good.
Bb- good luck, hope it goes quickly and well for you!!
Eliana is doing well! She is completely off oxygen. They have to finish the IV antibiotics, but at this point, she should come home tues!! So excited!! Our hospital is on "lockdown" due to an influenza death in our county, so no visitors under 18, and only parents are allowed in NICU. My older kiddos are so excited to meet her!
I've been pumping since She wasn't able to take anything by mouth for a few days. She's been doing great with bottles, now if I and just get her to latch and nurse!
My BP is still pretty elevated, which makes me nervous. This is my first experience with pre-e, and I know it can take a while for things to settle down, but it's been reading like 160's / 90's still. I'm calling my mw in the am. Has anyone had any experience with this post partum?
Wonderful news! Roll on Tuesday
Really hope your BP settles down asap x
As for me, I feel like my body is starting to prepare for birth a little bit. I've started losing little bits of my plug, and have noticed an increase in the practice tightenings. My back has been getting a bit sore too, and I've had a few cramps. I am so excited! I'm sure it's not time yet, but I'd be pretty surprised if I went over 40 weeks. Full term on Sunday!
is everything ok with the baby, were they able to find him on the trace ok? I presume they've decided to induce as this isn't the first time you've had RFM is it? Hope everything's ok, let us know how you get on x
I'm so fed up of being pregnant now too but i know I'll miss it (eventually!). Like labour, you forget all the downsides and pain/difficulties and when you think back you'll just remember all of the happy, lovely bits! Our minds are very clever in tricking us like that 
if they can't break my waters on Tuesday I'll be VERY surprised again!
