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[mummySS]

Thanks for your birth story Claire, it's both nerve-racking and reassuring to those of us who haven't gone through it yet - it sounds like you coped really well and should def be proud of yourself! I'm glad to hear you're not suffering too much from the section. And you managed to get through most of the labour which is great! Look forward to seeing pics of baby Niamh!
xx

 

[melissasbump]

Right... i dont feel like it or want it but tonight im going to to try and get this baby moving!!!

 

[DragonMummy]

Am such a div, how did I miss Claire's birth story! Wow sounds like a fab experience. And like me you've now done both methods essentially

I know what you mean about walking around. I was only ON the trace for about half an hour or so but I was desperate to get up and walk about. The only way I could get comfy when I had a contraction was by bending over the bed and swaying my hips

 

[caz_hills]

Linds – so pleased that your recovery is going well. It must be great to have Sophie with you and that everything is going so well. Hope Harry is better today?

Doodle – good news on having the sweep and hopefully your show!!!

Amanda – glad you got some proper help eventually! Hope you had a good nights sleep (I forgot when I read your post that you are in Oz!)

Sparky – only a few days to go! Hope the injections were ok. I love Lily and Sophia – both fabulous names!

Wez – keeping fingers crossed for you! Hope all is ok.

BV – I know what you mean about rolling out of bed – I literally am like a tanker now. I think that my hubbie must look at me in disgust as I roll about – trying to either roll over or get out of bed…. So inelegant!

Curlew – your lazy day doesn’t sound that lazy but sounds lovely. It’s great to be so organised. Congrats also on only having 9 days to go!

Beth – poor you, hope you managed to get some sleep this afternoon. You are so close, hang on in there!

Hann – glad your appointment went well. Hope your lovely meal tonight is wonderful with your hubbie! Happy anniversary.

Claire – loved reading your story, thanks for posting it and letting us know what happened. So pleased it was ok in the end and although you had to have procedures that you didn’t want, it was ok and you look back already on it as a positive experience.

Melissa – you make me laugh!!!!! Hope tonight goes ok

AFM – went shopping with MIL to return some stuff to Toys R Us and collect my changing mat from Mamas and Papas. We were only out for three hours in total and I was exhausted! I blame the heat but also it’s made me realise that I need to slow down. Just cooked up meal for hubbie tonight and waiting for him to come home. But plan to lounge about tonight doing sod all!

 

[BlueViolet]

Wez, sorry to hear you're in worse pain.

Clarea, beautiful birth story. Sounds like it was all worth it

Starry, I hope you don't go over so your mom will be able to be there for the baby's birth.

Bb, I'm keeping my fingers crossed for you too!

Mel, hope sex works for you. I have no idea if it's worked for me, but might as well enjoy it while we're still able to. I can't believe we could be bleeding for up to 6 weeks. Not fun! I was just thinking about how many induction myths I have tried out: pineapple, eggplant parm, driving on bumpy roads, walking, the pressure point in the heel, squats/bouncing, yoga, relaxation, nipple stimulation, and sex. I give up for now.

 

[mummySS]

Mel, hats off to you. it's just too hot to do anything other than waddle and grunt. Lol.

Oh sparky i meant to say - i love both names! In fact they were both on my list! That is no help to you though... I guess maybe choose the one that goes better with your surname?

Hann and Caz - have lovely anniversaries!

Amanda - so pleased you are finally getting the help you need!

Doods - so exciting, you could be one of the next ones

Kiddy checks: Doods, how's holly? Linds, how's harry? Eve, how's saraya? It's horrid that the three of them have been poorly...

 

[Blue_bear]

I salute you for trying sex, i just cannot even think about finding the energy for it right now. Sticking to randomly bouncing about on my ball! lol.

Fab birth story Claire, glad to hear your home and all well. Cant wait to see piccys

 

[Aaisrie]

Wez I hope the sweep gets things moving for you!!

Doods I hope your contractions come back and that things get moving for you too!!

Clare that sounds like a good experience all in all, even though it wasn't what you planned for you seem to have totally taken it in your stride!! I think with the epi thing it depends on the hospital - like some of them will do the walking epi whereas others won't?

Linds lol @milk!!!! Don't you just love having Jordan's tittys!!

mummy thanks for asking, Saraya is a lot better. She's to stay on the antibiotics for a week but she's eaten well and although she's a little whiny and clingy she's in good spirits. I'm still trying to recover some energy lol I can barely keep my eyes open [hence my lack of posting/keeping up with posts atm]

 

[samzi]

Im getting pains on and off but not timing them yet. Tens machine time soon if these lower back pains dont go away

 

[sparky32]

Oh sparky i meant to say - i love both names! In fact they were both on my list! That is no help to you though... I guess maybe choose the one that goes better with your surname?

Well i'm screwed haha what on earth will go with Spankie haha

 

[BlueViolet]

I started a post and not sure what happened to it...figures!

Samzi, hope the contractions lead to something. You can do it

Sparky, you do have a funny last name Something to consider...do you want the first name to start with the same letter as your last name?

I just tracked down a recipe for chicken parm. It's probably a bad idea with the heat, but I'm going to risk it. I love how I spend a good portion of the day thinking about the next meal

 

[Hann12]

Evening everyone!

Claire - thank you for posting your story, it was strangely comforting! Would love to see a photo of Niamh. Bet she is gorgeous!

BV - your list of induction techniques that you have tried makes me laugh, hope they work soon!

Wez - I feel so bad for you, hope Jonathan makes an appearance soon!

Doodle - I'm no expert but sounds like you have had your show! I read that the mucus plug and bloody show were essentially the same thing but with blood in it from cervix changes

Simmy - I'm with you, it's too hot to DTD! Mel - you are braver than me AND it's our first anniversary! I told Greg that we'll do it in the next couple of days when it cools down! Nor very romantic I know!!

Sparky - I really like both names which probably isn't very helpful

Linds - yippee for the milk and the massive boobs!!

Eve - glad Saraya is on the mend!

Afm - just had a lovely dinner, it was so nice to be out and celebrate. had some more cramping type contractions but guess that's all good! Walked loads today and my feet are swollen and hot! I was given a gorgeous watch for my anniversary present so feeling very spoilt!
Hoping that the storms happen tonight so it cools down a bit!

 

[caz_hills]

Just started watching the programme on ITV about pregnant women in prison - I think this might be heartbreaking...

 

[BlueViolet]

BV - your list of induction techniques that you have tried makes me laugh, hope they work soon!

Yeah, it's sad and hilarious at the same time. I suppose that's what happens when I have too much time on my hands. Meanwhile, I have been feeling massive kicks. I think she's trying to make a break for it, but doesn't know how.

Hann, glad you had a nice dinner and a beautiful present

Caz, I saw something similar a few months back and it was sad, but yet hopeful at the same time. The woman portrayed was using her baby's birth as motivation to change her life once she got out.

My husband declared he's having another video game night with his friends....sigh

 

[DragonMummy]

Wow what an experience Clare but it sounded like you handled every stage really well. Enjoy being home and rest well looking forward to seeing beautiful niamh xx oh did you and DM have bad heartburn? With my first daughter i had terrible heartburn & she had a load of hair, this time is 100% worse, i think little miss will pop out like a monkey! Xxx

Yes I had it with both babies and both were little shaggies!

 

[DragonMummy]

harry is still quite poorly. As long as we keep on top of his calpol/nurofen he's ok but if he misses a dose his temp shoots right up

 

[Aaisrie]

Poor Harry, I hope he gets better soon :[ How's M's arm?

 

[DragonMummy]

It's nearly there now. Still sore but looks much better, thanks x

 

[MrsWez]

My Dr. called earlier and said if Jonathan doesn't make an appearance by next Tuesday the 5th, he will schedule an induction for the 6th! I'm hoping he comes soon but it's nice to have a date. I only have a maximum of 9 days left. I'm so relieved to be getting this over with. Being in pain constantly has really worn me down physically and mentally. I'm sure the baby feels the same way. My poor little boy. I wish I could make this more comfortable for him.

I don't know how you did it, DM. Hope Harry gets better soon.

The sweep seems to be helping. Contractions are getting further apart but A LOT more painful and I'm getting a lot of pressure.

 

[MrsWez]

Oh and a big fat THANK YOU to BV and SB!! You guys have been awesome!