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[melissasbump]

Morning!

Starry happy 39 weeks!

PG, Esme is beautiful! Congratulations again!

Kelz, thanks for your post, i have read your story but my phone was playing up so was unable to comment at the time. Heartbreaking story but really appreciate you finding the strength to share and hope its helped you too, to get it all down on paper

Wez, not long now! Whoop whoop!

BV, Glad things are going well in the first few days for you, daddy sounds like hes being a star, im sure the BF will pick up for you soon.

Britt, yay for losing your plug!

Linds,Sophie is gorgeous and glad you are feeling a little better

Caz, the wedding sounds like it was a lovely day, you lasted a lot longer than i would have done i think!

Eve, you really are the BF guru, prepare to get lots of messages from me when my baby comes!

Hann, i am the same as you in the morning, especially during the week when i dont have much to do and am on my own. Lucky if im dressed before 2pm!
Your hubby sure can be a bit thoughtless sometimes! I hope he understands how you are feeling now, men just dont think sometimes do they! I cant WAIT to get back on my bike though, we are going to get a baby seat for the back so we can all go out together!

Jenn, glad all went well at docs even if nothing to report, no news is better than bad news!

Doodles, we were so sure you were in labour last night! Maybe today!

Sorry for anyone ive forgotten.

Well AFM think i overdid it a bit yesterday so after dinner i went and laid on the bed all evening watching tv, as OH was still painting the living room. Now im sure i was getting contractions for the first time. Tightening over my bump but a bit painful, a lot more so than the BH i have been feeling. Started from about 8pm and were going on till around 1130 till i managed to go to sleep. i was quite excited thinking this may be the start of something but i slept well though the night and didnt have it when i woke up.
This moring we went to Mcdonalds for breakfast, not something i really ever do as i dont rate their breakfasts apart from the hashbrowns, but we had no bread and hardly any milk for breakfast so went up there, then popped to Asda for bread etc, there is a george sale starting today and they were bringing all the sale items outside, had some nice baby bits too! I got a pair of shorts and we bought some baby PJs. Then came home and ive finished off my dusting and put some more washing on whilst OH is cleaning the bathrooms. Have had period type cramps again this moring which i dont usually get till later on in the day, im hoping my body is trying to tell me something!!

 

[caz_hills]

Hann - glad you managed to speak to Greg about it. I don't think we ever need to apologise about being over emotional about things, we are so close to the birth now, little things bother us. Also, their lives continue almost as normal whereas we are not working now, waiting for baby, feeling every move etc. So I think we aren't being unreasonable, plus you love his company!!!!

Samzi - single digits, amazing! Not long now!!!

Jenni - I would literally have no idea where my cervix is!!! Haven't tried inserting the EPO yet (too scared.....) but I wouldn't even know what I was looking for - how naive am I?!?!

Mel - yay to some cramps and new feelings - your body is def getting ready! Mmmm as well for a McD's breakfast. Neel got one as well today but I had cereal as he is off out for a few hours - but I'm now craving something calorific and naughty!

Right, tidied the house, done my relaxation CD, washing in and now for some lunch - Mel this talk of food has made me hungry!!!!!

 

[melissasbump]

Caz the feelings were definalty the strongest ive felt, not enough to double over in pain but def enough to think "yes this is a little bit painful" yay! Yes lunch is beckoning.. .tuna mayo rolls for me!

 

[Sharique42]

Hi everyone, congrats to all the new arrivals since I last posted.

Good luck to all those that are due & still waiting, am really feeling for Doodles!

Those that aren't due yet enjoy your last couple of weeks & don't wish them away, baby will be here soon enough & life will never be the same again

AFM I am after a bit of advise please. I think my waters may have just gone! I went back to bed at 9.30 this morning as felt a bit dizzy & hadn't slept well last night. I had a couple of strongish pains which woke me up but was able to go back to sleep. I then woke up to what felt like a small trickle, so stood up gingerly & went to loo & my knickers are soaked through but didn't leak down my leg. I went for a wee & it felt like a bit more came out, I have put a pad on & am sitting here not sure if it was my waters or very watery discharge? I now have almost constant period pains or feel like I may have an upset tummy coming. TMI I smelt my wet knickers & it certainly was not wee, it didn't smell of anything really & was completely clear. Any advise would be good as I'm not sure what to do. TIA

 

[Hann12]

Sharique - it could well be yours waters - good idea to put the pad on as the hospital can test it. Give your labour ward a call, they will either ask you to come straight in so that they can examine you or they will ask you in after a few hours. Either way, if it is your waters then you'll be having the baby in the next 48 hours (either naturally or they will induce you to prevent infection). Very exciting for you!!

Mel - you've done loads again this morning and so exciting about the contractions! Have to say I'm a bit jealous ha ha!! I want mine to be more than the periody cramps I'm getting.

Caz - don't worry I am the same about my cervix, you'd think it would be obvious but it kind of feels weird up there so I have no idea!!

I just saw on FB a girl i went to school with and was due after me (19th) had a baby girl this morning. How jealous am I!!

 

[melissasbump]

Sharique - it could well be yours waters - good idea to put the pad on as the hospital can test it. Give your labour ward a call, they will either ask you to come straight in so that they can examine you or they will ask you in after a few hours. Either way, if it is your waters then you'll be having the baby in the next 48 hours (either naturally or they will induce you to prevent infection). Very exciting for you!!

Mel - you've done loads again this morning and so exciting about the contractions! Have to say I'm a bit jealous ha ha!! I want mine to be more than the periody cramps I'm getting.

Caz - don't worry I am the same about my cervix, you'd think it would be obvious but it kind of feels weird up there so I have no idea!!

I just saw on FB a girl i went to school with and was due after me (19th) had a baby girl this morning. How jealous am I!!

Am hoping they mean something but knowing my luck im just over analyisng!

Sharique, im def no expert but sounds like it could be your waters! They dont always gush. xx

 

[Blue_bear]

Sharique - Youhave done the right things by putting a pad on, they say you should lie back down for half an hour (pref left side) and then see if it happens when you get back up again. I have had a shed load of clear non smelly discharge this week. I told the mat unit when i went in Thurs for reduced movement and they seemed to be sure it was discharge as it hadnt kept coming like it would if it was waters.
Sorry waffling now but ultimately if your worried, please phone and ask or go in and get checked, they can tell really easily.
Take it easy if your not feeling great xx

Mel - All i have been able to think about for days now is McD's fries....may have to cave to the craving later if i keep my lunch down!
Yay to the pains, hopefully its not all teasing like ive had! Either way i feel sure its our bodies preparing so i suppose its good in that sense.

Caz - Sounds like you have had a productive morning!

Hann - Glad you told Greg how your feeling xx

AFM - Just seen my husbands fb status - 'for anyone that asks, no she hasnt but when she does be sure we will post it on facebook so no need to ask everyday'

LOL! Bless him, he's getting as hacked off with the messages as i am clearly! He does truly mean it with the best intentions too love him. I wanted to write somethng on mine but havent found the right words that i think wont offend anyone?! (he's alot more blunt than me!) Still most of the people that have been messaging are mutual friends so hopefully they might get the jist from that...

 

[caz_hills]

Happy due date BB - not long to go now. Your hubbie's facebook status made me laugh - that is brilliant!

Sharique - I'm no expert at all but it sounds like it could have been your waters breaking! How exciting - let us know how you get on please!!!!

 

[Jenni4]

Happy Due date BB!!! Getting a bit concerned that Victoria Beckham is having her baby tomorrow....she better not steal my girls name!! Who's going to deliver with Posh?? Wait a minute.....maybe one of us is Victoria Beckham incognito!! wouldn't that be crazy if she were lurking here???

 

[melissasbump]

Just had a conversation with my next door neighbour ( they havent lived there long and being really antisocial lately i havent really seen them. Anywway turns out shes a doctor on the LandD ward at the hospital i will be giving birth in! Freaky! Shes given me her number in case i need to ask her anything etc or have a problem! Very handy! x

 

[Blue_bear]

Awww super handy Mel!
Hopefully you wont have to see her in all your finer glory however....i always thought it would be wierd to see someone (mw/doc) on a social basis after you have given birth. I had considered asking my mw friend to give me a sweep but based on these reasons, i decided it would be way too wierd!
Its always nice to know you can ask advice from someone though.

 

[caz_hills]

Is Victoria Beckham having her baby so soon? I thought she was due way after us? I wonder what she will call the baby?

Melissa - wow what a small world!! Lovely that you will have that support and also that you have someone there that you know.

AFM - I was meant to be going out today but got ten mins down the road and turned back. My tummy hurt when I used the pedals and I got nervous about being so far away from home. How silly! But I have decided to stay home and watch Glee instead. I know I wouldn't be great company. Right moan over.....

 

[melissasbump]

Yeah BB hopefuly she WONT be on duty at the time, i was thinking it may be handy more for afterwards when im home if there are any issues.

Caz, yes Victoria Beckham is having her C section tomorrow, which im imagining would be at around 38 weeks, which puts her actual due date very CLOSE to ours! How annoying!

 

[melissasbump]

Caz well done for returning home, you need to relax gal! x

 

[caz_hills]

Thanks Mel, feel like a loser coming home but feel better that I'm home.

Ohh can't wait to hear her baby name as well!

 

[melissasbump]

Oooh sorry this is TMI but have had three number 2s today!

 

[Blue_bear]

Me too Mel

Just very nearly been sick again too Yet all i can think about is McDonalds fries.....

 

[melissasbump]

Me too Mel

Just very nearly been sick again too Yet all i can think about is McDonalds fries.....

Get some, they are especially good with that sweet curry sauce they do. yummah!

 

[Hann12]

Mel - thats good about your dr friend but def too weird to see you actually giving birth!

Caz - well done for the relax!

I have also been a few times for no2' s but they are not runny (sorry tmi) so I'm guessing thats not as good. I did however DTD, had some pains afterwards and a lot of pressure on my cervix, bladder and bowel/lower back. Feels very uncomfy. I don't even want to go for a walk as it hurts. Gosh I hope we aren't long now, it would seem very hard to go for another 2/3/4 weeks in this kind of pain but I know its possible!

Just baking a lemon, poppy seed and pistachio cake, and just been to m&s and stocked the freezer with food for after the baby is born. Think that was one of my last chores to do before the baby comes!

 

[Hann12]

Oh and on Victoria Beckham I am sure her dd was around ours 15/16/17 July but she has elected to have it at 38 weeks on american imdependence day because she thinks it will make her more popular with americans. I hope she doesn't call the girl by my girl name, but hoping if past names are anything to go by we should be safe!