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[mummySS]

I never used one but I think you just bounce?

Feel a bit sick doing that, lol!

 

[topazicatzbet]

look on you tube, there are some good vids showing you what to do

 

[Hann12]

I tend to bounce until my back is a bit sore then I do circular motions, then I lean forward and bounce. The videos on you tie are good for showing you birthing positions but I'm not practising positions, just going to see what is comfy on the day. I think I am just concentrating on bouncing, hope the bouncing down is pushing the baby down rather than the up motion pushing it up!!

Britt - I hope they induce you early too, or actually that you just go into labor tonight - that would be better! Keep us posted. I can tell you that if I'm a week late I will be wa y more miserable than you think you have been - i willbe moaning constantly!! I keep trying to remibdmyself that there is nothing I can do to get the baby out but it's tough when I can normally control everything!!

 

[Aaisrie]

BV I swear I still looked 6mo pregnant after I had Saraya... I'm thinking I'll look worse this time because it's got LESS elasticity! Plus I've put on a LOT of weight this time... not sure how as I've been so sick!!!

 

[Britt11]

I tend to bounce until my back is a bit sore then I do circular motions, then I lean forward and bounce. The videos on you tie are good for showing you birthing positions but I'm not practising positions, just going to see what is comfy on the day. I think I am just concentrating on bouncing, hope the bouncing down is pushing the baby down rather than the up motion pushing it up!!

Britt - I hope they induce you early too, or actually that you just go into labor tonight - that would be better! Keep us posted. I can tell you that if I'm a week late I will be wa y more miserable than you think you have been - i willbe moaning constantly!! I keep trying to remibdmyself that there is nothing I can do to get the baby out but it's tough when I can normally control everything!!

thanks Hann, its so flippin hot here too, which is hard on me but hoping for some cooler weather coming up.
actually i like your thinking about going into labour tonight....actually i am having some intermittent contractions so you never know. hopefully, wouldnt that be nice

 

[SugarBeth]

Katie had her first doctor appointment today! I was SO relieved, instead of dropping any weight, she put on 7 oz! She's now up to 8lbs, 5oz! I was worried they'd try to suppliment her, but they definitely didn't have a reason to say anything! She's in perfect health as well, which was great to hear how well she is doing.

Been reading everything on the thread, can't remember all that's going on though! I read through the nights when Katie keeps me wide awake, so even though I can't type, I'm still keeping in the loop!

 

[Squeeker]

Aww, no babies today? BB is close... good luck!!

Squeeker – I can’t believe that you are STILL at work????!!!!! Amazing how you cope!

Ehh, it's not so bad actually. I have a job that allows me to do desk work and floor work so I can pretty much sit or stand depending on how I feel. Plus, I have a couple of lackeys so I am able to get them to do whatever I don't feel like doing

Hi squeeker - I have been seeing a chiropractor 3 times a week for about 6 weeks now. I have disc problems in my back though which is why I have been going. I think it's been helpful keeping my pelvis in line though so that the baby can decent properly as mine has been head down and at the minimum 4/5 palpable from about 5 weeks ago.

I've been going to my chiro for a couple of years now and I've never felt so good. I really can't complain about any back pain this entire pregnancy, though now my upper back is hurting a bit as I have to bend over SO far to reach anything on counters, etc! I figure it can't hurt, anyway!!

By the way, next full moon - Friday 15th July aka Caz and Mels dd, and a day before mine. I am hoping if we haven't given birth by the 15th then that will be it!!! Come on the powers of the full moon lol!!

I'm hoping I go on the 15th, too... that would be a week early for me.

I really want some sleep...husband has ear plugs in so he can be fresh for work in the morning, but I don't have that luxury. Last night he was in his office for quite a while and I was ready to flip out that he wasn't helping and then he showed me what he was working on. He made me a web app for us to use on the phone to keep track of my meds and when I can take more and the baby's "input" and "output". It is so funny and really useful. Other husbands buy flowers; mine writes me code I find it really romantic that he took the time to do it when he's on the computer all day for work.

That is sooo cute! (and geeky, but there is nothing wrong with being a geek!!) He sounds like a keeper!

AFM, one day left of work, and 38 weeks tomorrow. That is all.

 

[SugarBeth]

Thought I'd show off a few pictures while I have a moment's downtime!

This one is one of my favorite pics from our maternity shoot, just got the set back yesterday:
https://i197.photobucket.com/albums/aa20/KatieWriter/jilbilgigp.jpg

this is a picture of me as a newborn next to Katie today - you can see we have the same nose! (she's all her daddy in every other way though, I think!)
https://i197.photobucket.com/albums/aa20/KatieWriter/045-1.jpg

Sitting up:
https://i197.photobucket.com/albums/aa20/KatieWriter/031-4.jpg

And napping:
https://i197.photobucket.com/albums/aa20/KatieWriter/021-3.jpg

 

[Hann12]

Britt - I so hope you went into labour fingers crossed!

Squeeker - I am totally aiming for the 15th - I originally said one week early which is tomorrow but I don't see that happening now!!

SB - gorgeous photos, she is a cutie and so glad she is feeding well!

Any news on BB/georgie? I hope the little one has arrived!! So excited for her!

Happy 39 weeks to Caz and Mel!! Yippee!

AFM - slept on and off as ever but not badly. I'm having a quiet morning today then seeing the nct girls at 2.30pm. The hubbies are all meeting tonight at 7 but Greg thinks he'll be home by 9 so I won't be on my own too long. I'm glad it's nearly the weekend so he can keep me company and we can do nice things! It's also meant to rain today but not for the weekend.
I am pretty positive that our little baby is staying put until at least next weekend now so trying to relax and just enjoy doing nothing
Eve - you might have to keep reminding me to be patient and to enjoy my me time!!

Hope everyone else is doing well

 

[caz_hills]

BV – oh blimey, poor you. Sounds like your MIL tried to help with the best intentions but can’t follow through with it for whatever reason. I think it’s totally natural that it’s annoyed you – you only gave birth days ago, are exhausted and have so many people wanting to visit – it’s entirely understandable. I hope it resolves itself – can your hubbie help and speak to her?

Simmy – the Indian clothes are XXL to get around the bump! As it’s our cousin I needed to go really so my MIL bought me a couple of suits from Indian when they went in February hoping that XXL would fit (and thanks to my 2.5 stone weight gain now they do!). Thanks for your lovely comments though!

Great news about your flat – good to be reassured that the money is coming in once the tenants move in - perfectly timed for baby’s arrival!

Britt – glad the u/s went well and hopefully baby won’t be that big, I know I read of people on here having large predictions that weren’t true! Hope the dr is helpful today as well.

Eve – I think I’m going to look 6 months pregnant for a while too! I keep saying to myself 9 months on, 9 months off. Although one of the NCT girls I know has lost all of her weight already – she only put on 1 stone 3 lbs though and is in skinny jeans again after 9 days – skinny jeans!!!!!!!

SB – love the photos!

Mel – we are 39 weeks, blimey!!!!! Happy 39 weeks hun. Xx

Hann – hope your day is good with the NCT girls and that you and Greg get some quality time together this weekend.

AFM – another wedding day today! Slept alright although the itching on my tummy is horrible. Did some relaxation breathing to get myself back off to sleep but it is so sore and red – I’m like a big red lump now, how attractive. But bless Neel he offered to rub cream into my bump last night – he is so sweet and tries so hard, I am a lucky girl.

I am planning on going to the wedding but seeing how I get on as I am exhausted really and could do with the rest. I know that is a bit selfish but it’s an all day affair and we have the final party tomorrow too so it’s all getting a bit much now!

ps: is it just me or has everyone's tickers/footers gone funny today? It looks like this on my iphone and my pc!

 

[Hann12]

Caz I really don't think anyone would blame you for not going to the wedding today, you have gone to the rest of it and your intentions are clearly there! I'm amazed you have fine all you have! I'd take the time off and relax if I was you.
Your poor tummy sounds sore, I really would think about popping into a chemist to get some advice on what to put on it. You might have another 2 weeks before the baby comes and you don't want to be in discomfort for all that time. Feel so bad for you!
The tickers on occasion go funny when they are updating the site they came from, they'll probably be back yo normal in a couple of hours. You just want to see yours say 39 weeks

 

[Tor81]

Claire, I had to laugh at your story about Niamh’s cranial therapy, I can just imagine a hippy woman holding your baby while you and the baby exchange looks! I really hope it works though, how was she last night?

Jenni, I can’t believe you actually tried that with the camel, I’d have been petrified. I was talking to my DH about it last night & we think the natural induction must come from adrenalin or running away. Hope you can avoid having to drink the milk.

Caz, well done for not buying anything else yesterday, very restrained! And enjoy today but don’t overdo it, like you say there’s still part 5 to save energy for. Oh, and yes the tickers have gone funny this morning.

Simmy, good news that you've found someone to rent your old place. And glad you got your ball pumped, they're fab aren't they! Do whatever comes naturally, bounce, wiggle your hips, just sit there…

Squeeker, enjoy your last day at work, hope you get all loose ends tied up etc.

Britt, glad you’re feeling better and getting some sleep, sounds like you got a big healthy baby in there so they may well induce you.

SB, loving the Katie photos, and great that she’s putting weight on.

BV, good that you can come on here & vent your feelings, I think we can all at least sympathise. Hope you manage to sort things out. It sounds to me like you’re doing brilliantly.

Hann, sounds like you’re in a good frame of mind today, I’m definitely with the whole “relax & enjoy” the last few days ethos.
Will Greg be able to start getting home earlier once baby is born? I’m trying to be patient with my DH & say I’d prefer to be a little bit lonely now if it means he can try to reduce his hours a bit once baby is here.

My DH is so funny, he really seems to think that due date tomorrow means that it’ll all start at 9am, we’ll have the baby by the end of the day, and then be back for the grand prix on Sunday!!! I haven’t even lost my plug yet so I’m pretty sure it’ll be an uneventful weekend.

To stop us sitting around waiting we need to plan some things to do (have kept weekend free up until now for obvious reasons!) so I’ve just booked Jason Manford tickets for tonight. I’ve got tickets for the Sealife centre so might go there tomorrow as it’s only a 10 min walk away and we’ve never been, but not sure if it’ll be ridiculously busy on a Saturday.

xx

 

[caz_hills]

Tor - great idea on filling up your weekend with fun things - sounds like a good plan. And your hubbie makes me laugh that he thinks tomorrow it will all kick off - how amazing would it be though if it did!

Hann - thanks so much. I'm going to go to the morning and see how we get on. Hope you have a lovely day - and I see the tickers have updated again, yay! You'll tick over to 39 weeks tomorrow too - woohoo! Although the days go by slowly, the weeks seem to run away with us!

x

 

[Hann12]

Tor I know what you mean about the due date thing, Greg is thinking it will come then too! He keeps talking to the baby and saying 'just come out when your ready' and I'm like 'no ask it to come out sooner!!' so frustrating!! I think we need plans for this weekend too - the sea life centre sounds great to me, wish we had one by us!
As for the working hours, no I think he'll still not be home until 7ish or later, his work is partly to go to evening events, while I'm sure he'll try and cut back on some to come home he won't be able to for all. He has brought a bike though and is cycling to work so that gives more flexibility on his home time as faster to get home at least.
Oh and as for plug loss, apparently loads of women lose that when they are in labour so don't worry if you haven't lost it yet! I think I've lost mine but there was no blood in it so I don't think I'm any the better off!

 

[DragonMummy]

Just had a text from Georgie. Her little boy was born last night
I will let her give you details but he is perfect!

 

[DragonMummy]

Ooh just seen on fb that Amanda's popped too! Congrats hun xxxx

 

[caz_hills]

Thanks Linds!!! And huge congrats Georgie - can't wait to hear how it went xx

 

[caz_hills]

And congrats Amanda!!!! Wow busy night for us beach bumps! xx

 

[BlueViolet]

Wow, so many news! Congrats to Bb and Amanda

Thanks for the kind words, everyone! It is nice to get things off my chest and then move on. I'm sure the lack of sleep isn't helping with the grumpiness. It will be nice to have my husband help out this weekend. I wish they had paternity leave at his company....

Caz, I can't believe you're able to make it through a wedding and now a second one. Impressive! I hope the food is good If you decided to skip out, I don't think anyone would fault you. I hope you find some relief for that tummy.

Tor, I'm impressed you're keeping so busy during the last weeks. I hope you have a lovely weekend

SB, beautiful pictures!

Hann, have fun with the girls! You're another busy bee

Gotta take care of Jillian. Hope everyone is having a fun Friday! Here's the latest batch of pictures. I can't believe she fit in this tiny outfit

 

[Hann12]

BV she is just such a cutie - I want a cuddle with her!!

Huge congratulations to BB and Amanda. I can't see Amandas update but have seen Georgies - what a gorgeous name! Looking forward to the photos!

Watching Jeremy Kyle - seriously I need this baby to come so that I can stop watching this rubbish!
I've decided to see what activity we can do this weekend - Tor - you inspired me!
And I'm going to try to get tickets for Harry Potter on Friday next week. Either I'll get to see the film - which I want to see - or it will spur the baby on to arrive before.

Oh and Mel - we said to Georgie she had to have the baby by the 9th and she has so that leaves us clear for tomorrow. I think I'm out of the running but you can still do it!!