***January Jellybeans***~ 35 BABY GIRLS & 23 BABY BOYS BORN ~***

[smiffy85]

GAHHHHH!!! I'm under 20 days!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

 

[jojo-m]

Leanne, I like the sound of under 20 days! I'm starting eviction process next week, bang on 37 weeks. My selfish hubby is off to France tonight for a week of snowboarding with his pal, have to say I'm rather pee'd off, I said he could go because I don't stop him doing anything and expect the same from him if I want to do something but I didn't expect him to actually go! I'll be 37 + 1 when he gets home and although its unlikely I will go into labour whilst he's away its not impossible and I am worrying about it a little bit, especially with my 4 year old monster to look after too!

Well I'm supposed to be finishing this final essay but keep finding myself on here messing about so best go! xx

 

[jms895]

Hi Jade, yeah I've been having niggles i think. I lost what I think was my plug last night (described it to a midwife friend) and she says it definately sounds like it. Getting alot mote tightenings and it now hurts to sit down. If I sit down the wrong way I get a sharp uncomfortable pain down there and baby isn't doing her usual gym antics only the odd kick here and there. Looked in mirror earlier and bump has definately dropped. I was that scared about not being ready i have packed mine and babies hospital bag and made a list of what needs doing and things still needed for Xmas.

I just want little lady to hang on in there till at least new year. Sounds selfish I know but I want Phoebe to have her Xmas day and we are planning on catching up with best friends of ours in Stafford just after boxing day. Had planned on meeting the other week but the snow cancelled it. Can't wait to see them as they have their dating scan this Friday and i want to give Ben his Xmas present

Rachael I feel exactly the same too. I really dont want baby to come Xmas day as I want it to be Caine;'s day yet I have had enough and feel pants!

I keep getting BH and sleeping is getting harder. Sleep - what is sleep??!!

Am just glad I have everything ready for |Xmas etc and for baby other than decorating which to be honest..... can wait. Am passed caring now!

Lovely avatar - Caine looks gorgeous in it

Sleep I have decided is something that no longer happens anymore. If it isnt Phoebe (Caine in your case), then its this baby, being sick or just not being able to get comfy that prevents nice sleep. I used to have no trouble sleeping during the day but yesterday and today, ive just led there wishing myself to sleep as im so tired. I keep wanting and wishing to have a healthy baby now and put an end to all this discomfort but then I feel like I dont want it to end as this is our last pregnancy. Sounds strange I know but I have enjoyed being pregnant its just the discomfort and lack of sleep im fed up with now.

We're the same with decorating, we are planning on putting the house up for sale early next year but before we can we have a list of things that have to be done. Paint the kitchen and our stairs and landing is one of them as they look awful. Lived here 3 years and have meant to have done it since we moved in. Gave the kitchen a quick lick of paint when we moved in but with the kitchen being used all the time the walls look tired and dirty. Xmas shopping is almost sorted, just need to get Luke something (will be online now as I havent got time to go traipsing round for it), his mum and step dad and then his dad.

Baby is all sorted really, still have everything from Phoebe. Want to get a going home outfit for her which will be hers only, but if it doesnt happen then its not the end of the world.

Hope you get a better nights sleep tonight

Aww bless have fun you lot! Hope baby comes soon and you enjoy some much needed sleep xx

Regina - I feel totally the same, I am in panic mode almost constantly and worry about every movement or lack of movement. It's my first too but I think the other ladies are right, it's normal - and a lot of them are on the second so they should know

Is there such a thing as too much movement - our LO has been going nuts today, I think she's rolled over because the kicks and movement is on the other side so it could just be that I'm not used to feeling them on that side but she seems really over excited. Is that a problem?

Movement is only considered a worry if its ridiculus and baby appears to be in distress but its probably as bubs has no room and having a good stretch

Wow.. I don't think baby is going to hold out until New years eve (my section date) I feel so much pressure and slight pain at the bottom of my bump! I promise, if I was to jump in the air, it feels like my water will break! Its too early for this! Yikes!

Gosh, I feel EXACTLY the same way. I can feel her head bopping around down there, seriously.

I have a stomach ache and do number 2 like 3-4 times a day. Awful. Everyone keeps saying how I've dropped. I've been "dropped." I am carrying low. Makes for easier breathing and no heartburn, but I feel baby on cervix with every footstep!

Me too its getting a joke now I swear I wont make it to 6th Jan!

Rachael, how long after you lose your plug are things supposed to progress or can it really happen weeks before? Good Luck!

LittleMrs, this LO is getting so big that now I feel EVERY movement she makes and sometimes I wonder if she gets any sleep.

Ooh Lisa, just 2 more days......................................

I've heard that if your plug does not have any blood streaks in it then it can happen weeks before labour begins adn that your plug can grow back. If its blood streaked then labour is apparently soon. I lost my plug with blood in it 2 days before my water broke with my LO.

I s=wish my boy would drop. Im really sick of not being able to sit up straight cuz hes being squished into my ribs adn I cant breathe.

I lost half my plug weeks and weeks ago, must have grown back xx

Hey Girls, cant sleep My bubs dropped about 2 weeks ago and I STILL cannot breathe. Doc says its because I am so small that shes still squishing my lungs. Roll on Friday! Is hubbys last full day in work tomorrow before his paternity leave - he wont be back in until the new year...how weird!! It still hasnt sunk in.

Aww hun not be long now xxxxxxxxx

Regina just to say what all the others have said to you really, it is normal to worry etc so just offering you ((hugs)) and support!

I think we may have some new jellybeans this week ;-) x

I know I cant believe most of us have not dropped yet! I thought we would havew had more by now! Maybe the babies are holding out for Xmas dinner?

GAHHHHH!!! I'm under 20 days!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

I had a decent nights kip for a change! Little man had a lie in. Lazy day today and may do some baking and Xmassy stuff

 

[naomicourt]

I hope you start to feel better soon Regina, most people go through all of these feelings though so I wouldn't worry about it. Big hugs.

It sounds as though quite a few of us are so close to D-Day!!! It's all so exciting

I have been having some mild tightenings but nothing much really.

I still think that the full moon next week will get a few of us in labour.

Eloise and I have been making some gingerbread men today! Yummy!!!

 

[jms895]

Aww sounds fun Naomi!

And wow I didnt know there was a full moon next week! We will all be howling on all fours What day? Please note Xmas day!!??

 

[naomicourt]

It's next Tuesday (21st) That would be quite a good day to go into labour actually and be home ready for Christmas.

 

[jms895]

Yes it would actually! Heres to a full moon and lots of ladies in labour!

 

[mum2be2011]

Jade glad you had a better nights sleep, I love lazy days. I took Phoebe to nursery and was back in bed for 9. Woke up 30 mins ago feeling so refreshed. Shame ive woke with a headache from this damn cold and a dead shoulder :s

Jolene - with regards to the plug/show there is no definitive time period. With Phoebe I lost small bits of my plug over a couple of days and then when I had my membrane sweep they actually swept the remaining plug left away. With this pregnancy ive been losing bits of it since 28 weeks and was told by consultant that as long as BH dont get stronger or more frequent and waters stay intact that the plug at that stage will grow back. The later into the pregnancy you loose it the less chance it has of growing back. The amount I lost the other night was probably the same amount that they removed last year so im not hopeful it will grow back. They say that a lost plug is not an issue and you can be like that for weeks, its the waters that cause the problem. Depending on your hospital/midwife you have between 12 and 72 hours to go into spontaneous active labour before they will intervene. A friend of mine lost her waters 48 hours before her son was born and both her and baby were fine. The plug/show doesnt have to contain streaks of blood in it. Mine didnt when I had the sweep last year (at 2cm dilated and 80% effaced) and I went into labour a few hours later.

This little lady has to stay in there though until she has had her christmas dinner I told her this morning that if she comes before she will only get boring milk I got a very swift kick from her so dont think she was too impressed.

 

[millward329]

Hi Ladies

Afternoon naps are so the way forward, just loving them at the moment. Got up this morning and cleaned the bathroom (no sign of nesting yet). It had to be done, then had a bath and went back to bed for a nap. Just up now and thinking of finally getting some of those Christmas presents wrapped. I've had no signs of dropping and presume I would have noticed if my plug had come out? Not too sure really. I kinda want to drop but then listening to you ladies who have I'm not so sure about all that discomfort!

 

[millward329]

Oh forgot to say my friend who was due a month before me had her baby boy last night having gone in the morning. A playmate for little Michael when he arrives but that means it's my turn next!

 

[lauren-kate]

Yes it would actually! Heres to a full moon and lots of ladies in labour!

and the January one is on the 19th - that's what I'm aiming for!

 

[Disneydancr]

35 weeks! Thought I'd never get here! Thanks for all your hugs ladies!

 

[mum2be2011]

Congrats Regina on 35 weeks How you feeling today hun?

 

[sar35]

congrats regina xx

 

[Fraggles]

Evening ladies

Seen MW today, im on weekly visits now all went fine she said oh your sickness isnt going to go (yeah thanks ive figured that one out)

Went shopping afterwards and only just got home. 4 or 5 hours of walking around a shopping centre as meant more bits of plug gone and gosh it feels like this baby turned into a bowling ball between my legs. I was walking like a duck and at about 1 mile an hour.

Happy 35 weeks Regina

Jo you are brave with your OH going away i'd of said no (well if I wasn't single I would)

 

[hodbert]

Hey girls :wave: had a crap night's sleep yet again!!!! Booooo! Hubbys last full day at work today though, before I-Day . He's working half a day tomorrow and then he's done, which means its the last day I will be sat on my own! Yey! Really need to finish knitting my blanket today though as I prob won't have another chance before Friday!

Hope everyone is good, Jo I agree with Fraggles. I know you don't say no to each other with things but when ur so close I might have stretched the rules a lil Oh well, he's on his way now I presume so too late! Just keep your legs crossed!

Happy 35 weeks Regina, hope ur feeling a lil better. Yey for less than 20 days Smiffy!

 

[jms895]

Evening! Lots of back pains again here stooooopid hicks! Have a feeling it wont be long now!

 

[Disneydancr]

Hello ladies! Just got home from OB appointment. It was really quick, but everything's good. I've gained 7 pounds in the last 2 weeks!!!! I guess that's a good thing, since the doc was worried I wasn't gaining enough, but sheesh! Doc also did the strep test. Easiest swab ever!!! During the cervical check, doc said she could feel the head, so LO is in a good position, and that the cervix is dilated fingertip width. Not sure if that means I'm totally effaced or what. I should have asked. Lower back hurts a bunch today... can't get good posture no matter what... bet it's her moving down and my hips widening even more for labor. OH says he gives me till the end of the month. I hope not! Let her bake as long as possible! Also, I might be getting my first stretchies maybe I just scratched myself, though, since they're pretty high up on the bump... I will be monitoring them closely.

 

[mum2be2011]

Thats fantastic news Regina, glad your appointment went well. Glad baby is in a good position as well. Dont worry about the possible stretchies too much, they fade really well and are hardly noticeable. You can get them high up on your bump a friend of mine had them right at the top.

Hope your back pain eases off to enable you to have a good nights sleep. Glad you are ok

 

[Jolene]

Hiya ladies

I'm loving the vibe on this thread at the moment. It's getting so exciting

Jojo, sorry your DH is being so insensitive.

Regina, glad your appointment went well!

Leanne, I didn't realise you were so far, only 20 days???!!!!!!

I did the last of my Christmas shopping today and everything is wrapped! Bought the wedding present for Saturday but still don't have shoes to wear with my dress. Can't believe I need to go back to those crazy shops.

Tomorrow is my 11 year wedding anniversary and I'm really looking forward to dinner and a movie with my hubby and son. We decided to take Jess with us so we can have some special family time before bubs is born.

The nursery is done!!!!!! I will post pics tomorrow