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[melissasbump]

Thanks for the update SB! Hope things get moving properly for you very soon! xx

 

[mummySS]

Woo SB glad your waters went! I wonder if Katie will actually be born on her due date! Exciting...

Wishing everyone else happy bouncing, swimming, shagging and pineapple/curry eating today!

I am certain I don't want my waters to go today, I am currently on a train to clapham, would be the worst place ever!

 

[Aaisrie]

Eve - thanks I appreciate your post, I know I should just chill out and let things be. I think Greg thinks I'm a crazy person about it because I'm totally laid back about somethings but this I've been fretting over! I'm generally a control freak though so while I'm happy to have the baby come when it's ready (within reason!) I feel the need to try to control some aspect of the birth, which I think must be the exit strategy, which I know is crazy as I've also heard stories of babies being in the best positions and flipping during labour. I'm going to try not to worry about stand just work on the basis that all is fine because the baby is head down. Who know it might move just before labour anyway I guess!! Whenever that may be......

I totally totally understand!!! Really. It's funny because none of my MW [either with Saraya or this time] have ever mentioned this right/left thing. As long as they're head down they're normally pretty happy. When you're in labour the ONLY thing you can control is YOUR reaction. You can choose to be calm and go with the flow or panic. I actually became mute during my labour with Saraya, I literally COULDN'T speak. I was trying but everything I tried to say was just in my head. Even as the head was beginning to crown Chris said he was going for a smoke and in my head I was screaming at him not to because she was coming and nothing came out of my mouth!!! I just went totally inside myself into this crazy focused place. My body might not be very good at pregnancy but so far it's shown to be good at labour!! LOL


SB so exciting, can't wait to hear Katie is with us!! Only 5% of babies are born on their EDD! :]

As for induction methods, they've shown the only one that has any medical standing is sex - for both the sperm softening your cervix and the orgasm getting your cervix contracting. Nothing else [including curries and pineapples, balls and swimming] has any evidence that it works. People think they work because the baby just happens to be ready and comes then so they say "such and such put me into labour" a baby will only come when it's ready... or you're induced obv LOL Oh and obviously you're more likely to go into labour if you're relaxed because your muscles are relaxed then hence why more people go into labour in evening/night than during the day!

 

[SugarBeth]

Thank you!

It definitely seems like Katie will be a very punctual lady - I had horrible cramps and pains at midnight when my due date came around, and my water broke at like 1 AM. Hopefully that gives her enough time to come today yet, depending on labor picking up. However, July 1st would also be a nice birthday! (Not that I want to be like this for that long!)

For now, I'm starving for Mcdonald's EggMcMuffins!

 

[Doodlepants]

Woohoo SB! I so hope she comes today!!

Mel- I feel bad about moaning about being sick- I forget you're so sick all the time still
Happy 2 year anniversary!

 

[melissasbump]

Woohoo SB! I so hope she comes today!!

Mel- I feel bad about moaning about being sick- I forget you're so sick all the time still
Happy 2 year anniversary!

lol dont worry! Its horrible whether its once or 20 times!! I still feel for you as i know how it feels xx

 

[samzi]

Ive got a quiet little lady today. MW this arvo thankfully so wont worry!

 

[DragonMummy]

hey all, apologies for absence, Sophie is feeding non-stop at the moment. Fun fun fun!

I am reading but generally dont have a free hand to comment! Good luck to y'all in labour. Hann, chill the feck out, woman!! Harry was perfectly positioned - look how that turned out! Your body is designed for this. x

 

[Hann12]

Mel - happy 2 year anniversary! Def go for the hot curry - you can always take gaviscon after.

Doods - hope you are feeling better now.

SB - keep us posted, can't be long and good luck!

Simmy - well done for going to Clapham, you are braver than me!

Samzi - hope the mw check goes well

Eve - still not DTD even if that is the only medical induction method lol!!

I am quite honestly exhausted after swimming, only swam 20 lengths and I felt like I was being pulled down by the baby the whole time. I was not weightless!! My pelvis is also crying in pain from doing breast stroke. Not sure it was the best move for me really but will see how I fair tomorrow.
I have the chiropractor in 30 minutes, all I want to do is sleep. very annoying.
Sorry for the moan, I'll be more cheery once I've done that and can relax for the rest of the day!

 

[caz_hills]

Mel - happy anniversary and hope you have a lovely curry tonight! And extra hot - great idea! Get baby moving hopefully!!!

Beth - hope things are progressing well. I naively didn't realise that there was so much water when your waters break - but of course, we retain so much! It must be so exciting that you are so close to meeting your little one now, I am thrilled for you! Can't wait to see your updates. xxx

Simmy - hope Clapham trip is going well and that people are giving you seats on trains etc.

Eve - sounds like DTD is the way forward then! You're right - all my friends have different technqiues that they swear bought labour on, but I guess baby comes when baby is ready! There isn't really anything in life like this really - with your wedding, you know when you will get married, you always have a schedule for things but the baby could literally come any time! It's exciting but also a little nerve wracking!!!

Samzi - I hope your MW appointment goes well and that you can put your mind at rest.

Hann - well done for getting the swim in - no waters breaking then from your side?! Hope you can rest up later in the day.

AFM - went for a swim also (no waters breaking here either!) and went for a lovely lunch with my Mum. Now just chilling back at home as had a busy morning doing jobs. The nausea has gone now which is good as I felt poo last night.

 

[melissasbump]

Hann, well done for the swim! Hope the chiropractor session goes well!

Caz, Also well done for the swim and glad you had a nice lunch with your mum. My mum is taking us for dinner tomorrow night. Shes on this website Groupon and is always buying meal deals from them!

Samzi, good luck at the MW!

Eve, dont rain on my parade, ive managed to convince myself that a hot curry will do the trick lol!

Simmy, well done for making it to Clapham without going into labour

Just dressed my moses basket and pram with sheets etc... AWWWWWW!

 

[MrsWez]

jealous of all the swimming, it's really hot and humid here but no pools anywhere close to where I live. Although my neighbor is building one. And I am not going into the ocean right now. Too many sea creatures.

SB, how exciting!! I can't believe you and BV both had your waters break! I thought it was rare but it seems common with our group. And YAY for egg Mcmuffins!

Samzi, good luck with your appointment.

Eve, thanks for the advice! Sex is the only thing I can do at the moment. I can't stand anymore curry or pineapple, bouncing and walking hurt.

Happy Anniversary Mel! Your anniversary would be a great reason to DTD!

Doodle, hope you are feeling better now.

Caz, sounds like you've had a lovely day. Glad you are feeling better.

DM, you're excused. For now

Hann, if anything at least you are getting exercise!

AFM, It's a new day and I plan on relaxing as much as possible. I've done too much walking and bouncing. My pelvis feels like it's falling apart and I can hardly walk. DH and I went out to dinner yesterday and had a nice handmade veggie pizza.
My In Laws are leaving for an Alaskan cruise tomorrow and won't be back till the 17th. My sister law will be here but she has 2 kids and they are only allowed in a small seating area so she'll have to come after the baby is born. My mom can be there, but she is a bit pushy and I may kill here if she is there too long. BUT my best friend is coming from Vegas to be here!! I know she will help me and make sure people back off when I don't want them around.

 

[mummymarsh]

wez we all need a bulshy friend and oh my goodness i cant belive this baby hasnt come yet... are you still getting contractions????

 

[mummySS]

Wez, that's great that your best friend will be around - sounds like just what you need! And enjoy the relaxing today - who knows, maybe relaxing will do the trick!

On train back now, was really lovely to see my friend and her baby, I had a little cuddle with her, sooo cute! Was totally worth the journey, it really wasn't so bad as I got Paul to drop me to Watford junction and it's a direct train from there, and my mum is picking me up. And got taxis at the other end. All in all pretty easy!

Oh for UK ladies I noticed there's an offer on pampers at superdrug, 2 packs of size 1s for £5.99, and 2 for 1 offers on some bigger sizes too. I'm on foot so only got 2 packs but may pop back in te car tomorrow!

 

[MrsWez]

wez we all need a bulshy friend and oh my goodness i cant belive this baby hasnt come yet... are you still getting contractions????

yes, they are now about every 7 minutes. For the last 5 days. If I don't have little man by Tuesday, I'll be induced on Wednesday.

 

[Hann12]

oh thanks for the info on the offer Simmy! I'm still impressed with your trip today.

Wez - you are doing so well - I hope it all happens soon for you.

Don't anyone be jealous of my swim, not only do I think it had no impact on the baby and its position but it also has totally killed my back and pelvis. My chiropractor has told me I can't swim again until after the baby is born. That is my maternity swimming career over!
I have done so much today though as I had to walk there and back, and then walk to the chiropractors and then been to a friends house so now I am exhausted. I am trying not to day time nap though so that I can sleep better in the evenings. I might have to today though.

Mel - bet your moses basket looks cute!

I can't wait to hear more baby news - come on Doods!!

 

[Blue_bear]

Hann - Sorry about your swimming career :S I have also been trying not to nap during the day int he hope i sleep better at night but i just cant help it. DH said i was asleep for quite a while today too, whoopsiee....

Wez - I really feel for you still having contractions, cant believe they are waiting so long to induce you.

Caz - Well done on the swimming! Ive decided im not brave enough, lol.

Mel - We did our pram etc at the weekend, its so cute having everything set up, makes me want a baby to put in it even more though!

Simmy - Thanks for the heads up on superdrug, that sounds like a pretty good deal for size 1's.

Doods - How are you doing? Any more contractions yet?

AFM - Been for walk round town today. Popped into mothercare as they are having a 50% off sale, only got a changing mat i was after though,lol.
Just made sheperds pie for dinner and walked the dogs quickly.
No real signs of labour starting anytime soon. :*(
Had a trickle/gush of fluid when i got up this morning, enough to soak my pants and through to my jammys, out a pad on but havent had much else all day so i can only assume it was extra discharge. Although it wasnt cm, it was definately clear fluid....
Am getting a little worried about how quiet baby j is being again. I know he keeps doing this to me, but he definately hasnt doen his 10 movements yet today....will see what he's like after dinner, i think its worse because he used to be SO active, its now a dramatic decrease.

 

[Hann12]

BB - take the pad into hospital and they can see if it's fluid, you should go in about the movement too if it's not much. I think they move less when they are more engaged.

I have really bad indigestion now too. What a day!!

 

[melissasbump]

BB I agree with Hann, you should contact the hospital if you are worried

Simmy, thanks for the heads up at Superdrug, ive lost count of all the nappies ive got, a lot were got with vouchers though!

Wez, yay for relaxing! Hope the contractions pick up for you. Also great that your friend is coming to visit!

Hann, boo for indigestion!

Ive just managed to do some ironing, in a slap dash kind of way, and now got lovely backache, its coz i cant get near enough to the ironing board coz of the bump so end up bent forward, its the same when im washing up!

 

[Doodlepants]

Sorry to disappoint Han- no news here lol!

BB- can you call the day assessment? I had to go in the other day as I wasn't getting any movement- it seemed the little monkey had been saving it up as she didn't stop once we got there! I got told off for not going before though as it does happen to me a lot

I too have snuck a nap today- I rocked myself to sleep in the glider chair! I slept for an hour too! I hope I can sleep OK tonight now!