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[Doodlepants]

Congratulations Moira!! Logan is a gorgeous name! Glad it all went well, can't wait to see pics

 

[Hann12]

Fi - it would be funny if we were right! I've never even met you but I do get a boy vibe

Funnily enough the first acupuncturist I went to (saw a different lady today) said she was sure I was having a girl after taking my pulse, then the one today said its definitely a boy because of the shape of my bump. I have been thinking girl ever since the 4D scan so will be a bit surprised if its a boy but I did think boy for the first 29 weeks....

 

[caz_hills]

Clare – I hope the cranial therapy goes well tomorrow.

Curlew – huge congratulations! I love the name Logan, so gorgeous! Can’t wait to hear about it and see some photos too if you can!

Melissa – sounds like a lovely day with friends – I hope you can chill out this evening after a busy day.

Britt – I know Sunday/Monday sounds a long way off but it will fly by! I hope you don’t have to wait that long and that the U/S goes well tomorrow though for you.

Hann – such positive comments from your acupuncturist – fingers crossed! It would be wonderful for you if the baby came in 48 hours! And so exciting to meet your NCT baby as well – can’t believe we will have such a teeny tiny baby too in a matter of weeks at the most! I was thinking that if they induce us at say 40 week + 10 days then that is a maximum of 18 days so a 1 in 18 chance of popping every day!!!! Wow, that has scared me writing that down.....

BB – I’m no expert but it sounds like the real thing! I hope for your sake that they continue and that they lead to something.... keep us posted and good luck, take care. x

AFM – had lovely time with the NCT girls today – only me and one other to go now, the other three have their babies and blimey, they make it look soooooo easy. I am not sure I’ll be so lucky and have a baby that you have to wake up every 4 hours to feed!

Off to the next instalment of the wedding tonight – not feeling my outfit as it’s too hot and my horrible stretch marks are rubbing in it (sorry TMI). But never mind – I’ll eat my body weight in Indian food and dance sitting down!

 

[Jenni4]

big congrats to Curlew!!

Wez and Bb you gals are next....bring on the boys!! It definitely sounds like it could be the start of something for you!!

My acupuncture went okay...it hurt like hell. She said she wasn't going to do the inducement points as she didn't know the status of my cervix and since it's before my due date...so...when i see the dr on Sunday i need to have her check my cervix and then see the acupincturist that afternoon for inducement if my cervix is ready. I have been feeling some tigtenings since this afternoon, but nothing to get my hopes up, but enough to think maybe something is gearing up to happen soon. Sit and wait I guess....trying not to get anxious about it because that can cause any labor that would have started to stop... Yay...getting another one just as i typed that!! Haha...well at least hubby is home now....and i'm not letting him leave again!!!

 

[Hann12]

Have fun Caz! You never know all the spicy food might pay off!!
I hadn't thought of the odds of the labour that way before - I just want mine to come with minimal medical interference so hoping the acupuncture works. Just read that average time takes 6 hours - 48 hours to take effect in most people but doesn't always work first time. We shall see!!

 

[Hann12]

Jenni - hopefully it will be effective for you. I'm sure the acupuncture has helped me with getting the baby into the right position. I think my cervix is a bit dilated now - I've inserted EPO over the past few days and the area seems noticeably bigger - sorry thats probably TMI. I don't know where my cervix is as I'm not a pro cervix checker so have just been putting a tablet up there as far as I can. But hey who knows whats really happening!

 

[caz_hills]

Wow Hann - it could be really effective very quickly! I'll have to log on again tonight after we get home just in case something has happened!!!! Fingers crossed for you and Greg.

Jenni - yay for your husband being home! It must be reassuring to know that he is there now and not going away again.

Right, really need to get ready now - I'm reading on here instead of putting my make up on! Have a good evening everyone x

 

[Jenni4]

That's funny Hann because i just started inserting epo yesterday as well!! But only one in the morning and one at night...mine has vitamin e in it so i'm trying to be careful and not put in too much.. but a little is better than nothing i suppose....I just stick it in as far as it will go and it kind of just sucks it up! Haha! At least it's not leaking out!!

 

[Hann12]

Jenni, I've put in 2 a day too, mine also has vitamin e. I lost my plug after inserting it so think it does work! I've had some oil leakage though which isn't so nice!
Who knows if these things work though!!

 

[topazicatzbet]

congrats to those whos lo have arrived.

i ve been using starflower instead of epo, not sure if its done anything though.

been rubbing clary sage oil into bump too

 

[Blue_bear]

Thanks ladies

Am back from L&D. Actually got to see my mw, which was really nice actually. She got called in because its so busy and recognised my name immediately, especially as i had text her for advice earlier.

She watched me through a few contractions then examined me. She was very surprised at the progress my cervix has made since she did the sweep on Monday. I am now fully effaced, 1cm dilated and waters are bulging. It doesnt sound like much but progress is progress.
She advised i come home and try and rest, eat etc. I pretty much knew this would be the case but i do feel better for getting checked and knowing that my body is doing the right things....

In the mean time, it hurts. All those times i thought things were starting when i had BH, i was so wrong. You most definately know the difference.

So, mw said it could be a few hours or it could be alot of hours but i have literally got to stay at home now until i can stand it no more.

Hubby and i were discussing this morning how cool 7-7-11 would be as a date of birth

I have read through all you posts just finding it very difficult to concentrate, will try and reply through the evening xx

 

[melissasbump]

B Bear,glad everything is moving forward for you, i hope to wake up to some exciting news from you in the morning!

Caz, have a lovely evening at the wedding!

Jenni, glad hubby is home, bring on the baby now!

Clare, hope the craniel therapy helps tomorrow!

Hann, i still think you are on for the 9th!

AFM Just had a bath, was slightly concerned as baby is usually really active in there but i didnt feel any movement at all, despite all my poking and prodding. OH has told me not to worry as there really doesnt feel like there is much room in there at all, the front of me is all rock hard baby and i can feel a foot up towards the top, i think he/she is crouched frog like in there! Have felt some small movements since i got out which has reassured me a bit.

My mum and stepdad are picking me up tomorrrow and we are going over to my grandads for a homemade fish and chip lunch so that will be nice, even to get out for a couple of hours.
Oooh just felt a kick then, im happy now!

 

[Clareabell]

Oh good luck BB I really hope this is it for you

 

[mummySS]

Geordie sounds like things are really progressing! Try to relax through it now - and don't worry about catching up on posts, we'll understand! (unless of course it helps take your mind off things).

Mel - mmm homemade fish and chips

 

[Blue_bear]

Its so hard because through the contraction i think 'i cant take this, it hurts' then in between im fine. Its gonna be a loooong night!

 

[Hann12]

BB I am sooo excited for you!! You must feel relieved to know it's all kicking off. I really hope it moves fast for you, I have my fingers crossed and looking forward to hearing more. Oh and you can handle the pain - my friend said that her husband counted down for her in each contraction and it really helped so maybe try that!

Mel - I just had a bath too and had time to think about the baby coming and I have lost my optimism for the 9th. I just can't see it happening! Since having the acupuncture and reflexology I have felt not one twinge/cramp/back ache. Bit disappointing, I wasn't expecting to suddenly give birth within a few hours but I did hope I'd feel something especially after having all the teasing yesterday. Oh well!!

 

[Starry Night]

Blue Bear, I'm so excited for you!! I hope there is a baby in your arms by tomorrow!

 

[Aaisrie]

Oooo my reusable sanitary towels arrived this morning!! I got a Mimis Dreams Geisha Starter pack and they're SO luxurious feeling I actually don't want to ever use them because they're so pretty... even nicer in person!!

https://a6.sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-snc6/268114_10150687055945293_262280740292_19231917_7028635_n.jpg
https://a3.sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-snc6/269810_10150687056075293_262280740292_19231919_5508655_n.jpg

oh my good ness where did you get these and how much??? the disposable ones give me terrible thrush i hate wearing them...... xxx

I don't get thrush but because I have such a heavy flow I wear like maternity/night pads through the start of all my periods or I just flood the place which means because they're so thick I end up getting really.. like sweaty down there which is just gross!!! I got them from Feminine Wear, seriously they are SO helpful. I asked on their facebook site about what's suitable for what. I actually wanted to go with a cup instead but obviously after birth I have to wait before I can use one so wanted something to use in the meantime. The cups look really awesome!! Here is their facebook group which has a link to their website on it too. I couldn't believe how fast the shipping was, I ordered them yesterday AFTERNOON and they arrived this morning AND the shipping was FREE!!! This is one of the Mimi's Dreams starter packs which had 1 night pad, 2 regular pads um 1 something else and 1 pantyliner I think!! It explains it on the site!! But they have other brands too!!

https://www.facebook.com/FeminineWear

Oh and Eve - I take it back about the usuable sanitary towels - I used an always one last night as I was checking for leakage and it was so scratchy and uncomfortable that I think you might be onto something with material ones.....

And Simmy - loving your predictions - almost the opposite of mine so one of us should be right!!

Hann I actually can't wait to try them!! I hate sanitary towels so much but I'd need about 4 tampons shoved up me to stop my flow!!! TMI much??

So I won't be the only one to be shocked if I have a daughter!??!

I think you're having a girl!!! LOL

Thanks ladies

Am back from L&D. Actually got to see my mw, which was really nice actually. She got called in because its so busy and recognised my name immediately, especially as i had text her for advice earlier.

She watched me through a few contractions then examined me. She was very surprised at the progress my cervix has made since she did the sweep on Monday. I am now fully effaced, 1cm dilated and waters are bulging. It doesnt sound like much but progress is progress.
She advised i come home and try and rest, eat etc. I pretty much knew this would be the case but i do feel better for getting checked and knowing that my body is doing the right things....

In the mean time, it hurts. All those times i thought things were starting when i had BH, i was so wrong. You most definately know the difference.

So, mw said it could be a few hours or it could be alot of hours but i have literally got to stay at home now until i can stand it no more.

Hubby and i were discussing this morning how cool 7-7-11 would be as a date of birth

I have read through all you posts just finding it very difficult to concentrate, will try and reply through the evening xx

Definitely sounds like things are moving for you!! I remember after being in labour for like 7 hrs going to the hospital and only being 3cm and I actually cried because I was in so much pain I thought I couldn't do it!!! I really hope things start going really fast for you!!!


AFM - I went out this afternoon because some girl on buy and sell had a cotbed that she was looking rid of and said if I picked it up today I could get it for £15!!! So I wasn't about to refuse that! It's a mothercare one too and obviously hasn't been used much. She had a cot there too - she had twins - but the cotbed will do for longer. So I'm dead pleased :] Plus I got a maxi dress for my friends wedding in like 8 days :]

 

[SugarBeth]

Good luck, BB! And congrats to those who had babies today!

I'm feeling pretty good at the moment. DH is watching Katie, who just finished feeding and had her diaper change. I was able to take a nice, warm shower, brush out my very knotted hair, brush my teeth and stretch out my broken back (from her sleeping on me all day and night!) I was starting to feel a bit inhuman, like I was just a sleepless feeding machine but I feel much better now!

Today is my birthday, which feels surreal since I'm still so wrapped up in Katie. Dh surprised me with flowers, dinner and cookies a little bit ago, which was really sweet (especially since I was getting a little sad at all of Katie's flowers dying!) Think I'm just gonna relax for a bit while I can, I can only stand to be away from Katie for so long before I ask for her back!

 

[DragonMummy]

Good luck BB. Please text me if anything changes. Am quite likely to be awake haha!! it sounds a lot like how my contractions started. They were really irregular but sodding painful, then suddenly they were only a few minutes apart and lasting ages, within the space of about 20 minutes. Hopefully your labour will suddenly kickstart like that xxxxx


Good luck, thinking of you