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[mummySS]

i haven't had leaky boobies at all... but tonight i have really major pressure on my cervix and low down, seems like baby's definitely dropped. Sorry tmi but i'm needing to pee every 5 minutes!

 

[Aaisrie]

I've had no boob leakage either...

Squeeker I think the main place to go here is Halfords [like a car place] but Mothercare do it too

 

[sophiepaton]

heyy i only just saw this im due on friday

 

[Hann12]

Welcome Sophie - hope you are doing well!

Okay so guys I wanted to have a good nights sleep so badly but as soon as I got into bed the cramping started and my back was hurting. Managed to get a couple of hours sleep before I woke up and my back was killing me. When I get up and move around the ache is still there but seriously painful lying down. It doesn't feel like my discs.
I have also passed a lot of wind tonight (sorry tmi) so I've taken some gaviscon - wondering if this can cause the pain??
I've also had more cramping and shooting pains in my cervix but nothing regular.
I'm wondering if this is the start of back labour as I know that can be constant. I guess it could be just trapped wind though?!
I guess I'll figure it out in a few hours, either the gaviscon will work or I'll get more constant pains I suppose. I'm so annoyed though as I was all chilled out and ready for a nice nights sleep.
Going to try to sleep again now with a hot water bottle on my back. I'm so glad I have the mw tomorrow. If she tells me my cervix is hard, high and closed I think I might cry - though I suspect thats exactly what will happen! Sigh........

 

[jaydalee]

Wow hann thats exactly how i feel. This backache has stuck around for four days now, im crampn but nothing timeable really. It comes on and off and more noticable towards the night. Im feeling it today and its more intense when LO moves around. I hate the sharp shooting pain in V area the most. Very sudden and literally shocks me..
Um yeh hopefully he will be here soon LOL. Iv been saying that everyday. Hes lo ked and loaded the MW said and boy can I feel him.

 

[jaydalee]

Yeh thats meant to say "hes locked and loaded" lol

 

[caz_hills]

Hi Sophie!

Hann and Mel - didn't want to text as it's v late but hope ur both ok. Let us know if things progress!

AFM - up feeding, Ok night so far, Ajay has been feeding off and on for 90 mins now but had slept ok before that. Fingers crossed he settles again!

Also thAnks for the advice about the pram. We bought a matress for it so I'm hoping it's sufficient. Hubbie said we should focus the next few days on getting feeding sorted then we will think about sleeping! One thing at a time!

Anyone got Any tips on how I can stop him peeing when I change his nappy?? As soon as nappy is opened he wees (sometimes all over himself!) any tips?!

 

[mummySS]

Welcome Sophie!

Hann, Mel, jaydalee, keep us posted. Hope the mw goes well today Hann!

Caz, I'm not a mummy yet but from experience from my nephew, there's no way youcan stop them peeing, but the best thing to do is just cover his willy with the nappy and just try and put the new one there as quick as possible. Or maybe cover it with some cotton wool or a flannel. Aah bless little boys - it goes everywhere doesn't it

Ps - no news from me - obv!! Officially 1 week late today

Anything from Tor??

 

[curlew]

Hann - hope your sweep does the business today for you.

squeeker - great result on the car seat but quite scary to think what could have happened if you hadn't gone along.

Caz - re Ajay's weeing when you take the nappy off. The best idea is to loosen the tabs on the nappy and pull it slightly away from his winkie. Then leave it a couple of mins and then he will probably wee and the soiled nappy will catch it all. Boys tend to do this as its a release of pressure taking the nappy off. You will get very adapt at quick nappy changes lol.

sophie - hi and welcome to the thread. We also have a graduates thread which you may like to join when your little one arrives. Link here incase you are interested. https://www.babyandbump.com/parenting-groups/638138-beach-bump-graduates.html

Topazicat - I woke to find huge leaks all over my sheets this morning eve with breast pads in but was fortunate not to have any leaks before Logan came along.

mummyss - sounds like little one is moving right down in preperation for birth.

Fi - hugs for feeling fed up honey.

 

[caz_hills]

Thanks Simmy. And sorry for my post as I wrote that at 3 am and thought it had posted and then clicked on it at 7 am and it didn't quite make sense!!!

Hann - good luck for the MW appointment today. Fingers crossed for you.

Mel - any news from your side? Hope you are ok.

AFM - had a MUCH better night last night. Ajay was up at 3 am and 6 am for feeds but at the 3 am feed was a good boy and I had him back in the crib asleep in about 90 minutes so I managed about 4-5 hours sleep. I feel vaguely human again!

We have the MW over this am to weight him - I hope he hasn't lost anymore weight and has put on. I have been a feeding machine for the last 48 hours and just so hope it has paid off for him. Poor little man.

Then I really want to get out and go for a walk around our village with him. We haven't been out with the pram yet and I think it will be good to get some fresh air and try to get some normal stuff done.

 

[caz_hills]

Forgot to say, my milk came in yesterday in a big way and I am leaking all over the place. Another glamorous aspect!

 

[fifi-folle]

In Scotland there's the Good Egg In-Car Safety Clinics. You don't get a replacement seat as far as I know though. I had planned to go to one near me but it was absolutely tipping it down and I was feeling rubbish so didn't go, oops! I'll try to go to the one in August near me, will at least have baby by then!

I've had a useless night's sleep, had irregular tightenings and back pain, weeing constantly and cervix discomfort, REALLY hoping it continues today and turns into proper labour. It's nuts I've been in early/pre-labour for 4 weeks now, it has to end soon... Still sent DH to work though!?! It'll only take him an hour to get home though!

 

[Aaisrie]

Sounds like the sleep gremlins got all of us last night... I was up heaving my guts up for most of the night... like when I was really really sick which was so bizarre?

Hann I hope it's not just trapped wind

Got to go pick my FIL up soon so probably won't be on much today [just so you don't think I'm jumping the labour queue! LOL]

HAPPY DUE DATE TO MEEEEEE!!!

 

[BlueViolet]

Sleep gremlins, eh? Mine is named Jillian...I'm so tired. We had my parents over for the weekend and now a college friend is staying over. I really hope I can sleep for a couple more hours so I won't be in a daze all day.

Caz, congrats on the milk coming in. Isn't it fun leaking all over the place? I constantly have to change clothes because the breast pads are not cutting it. I sent my husband shopping for more yesterday along with more nursing tanks...very manly shopping list...haha!

Hann, good luck at your appointment and hope your back feels better soon! Also, thanks for taking care of the graduates thread. I just noticed people already started posting...I'm so behind with reading, but it gives me something to do during feedings.

Curlew, do you think our bed sheets will start to protest all the milk leaks? I really need to change ours, but for some reason I keep forgetting to do it...ops! By the way, your ironing withdrawal really cracked me up.

Mummy, on being a week late. Look at it this way, you're soooo close! I'm keeping my fingers crossed for you guys.

All right...must try to sleep. Poor Jill has the hiccups. Also, her cord is almost off and I can't tell you how excited I am about it. It's taking way to long to come off and I want to give her a proper bath.

 

[melissasbump]

Morning

BV hope you get some rest today, always seems like you have visitors!

Eve, happy due date!

Fifi, sorry you had a rubbish night sleep, mine was similar, hope you can get some rest today.

Caz, glad you had a good night last night and yay for your milk coming in! I cant believe you havent used your pram yet, thats one of the first things on my list. lol

Curlew, eewww for leakage! lol athough im sure it will be something we will all experiance!

Sophie, welcome to the thread!

Simmy, boo for being a week overdue. When will they look at induction for you?

Hann, good luck for the sweep today, hope it does something for you!

AFM, had a rubbish night, with pains down below and a splitting headache, i STILL have the headache but the pains have gone for now. boo!
Im sure that the pains were doing something yesterday even though i know i it wasnt contractions, i think it was probably cervix issues, which can only be a good thing i guess.
Head hurts though...not doing much today luckily... just vegitating, have sent OH back to work for some peace! x

 

[caz_hills]

Hi all, so good news to report. MW came today and Ajay has put on 30 gms so has put on weight since losing 9.6% of his bonys weight from birth to day five. So I feel loads better as I've exlcuively breast feeding since then. Although its been exhausting, it is working and I'm so proud of our little man!

She also watched me feeding as he wsa feeding when she got here and she said that he was feeding well and latching on ok. It's still sore but reassured me.

So after a better nights sleep (not great but more than I've had since he was born) I'm feeling better and hopefully we are doing the right thing.

Very one sided post I know but just feel happy that Ajay is doing alright and we are helping him to grow.

 

[Hann12]

Hi everyone!

Happy due date Eve - sounds like he wants to come out soon!

Mel - hope the pains lead to the big thing!

Fi - yay for the pains - getting closer hopefully

Caz - glad little Ajay is doing well!

So last night was pretty awful, I ended up calling the labour ward and they told me to get in the bath and to take my high strength tablets for the pain which I did. I finally slept at 6am-8am. We then went to the ward this morning and got examined. I was expecting them to say that the cervix was still high and closed etc but they didn't. I am on my way to labour, 2 cm dilated and had a sweep. She could feel the babys head and had a load of blood. She told me to go back today and have another sweep. They think I will go into labour in the next 24-36 hours. I hope so!
I feel so relieved to know that things are moving and its not pain for nothing! I hope it does move as fast as they think. They didn't give me an induction date because they think I should have it by the end of the week - I so hope so!
I was told to keep moving and eating to get energy. They also said to rest where I could in advance of baby coming as they know I haven't really slept much lately.
Fingers crossed now that its going to start! I know that it can still be a while but just praying that they are right and it happens quickly.....

 

[melissasbump]

Hi everyone!

Happy due date Eve - sounds like he wants to come out soon!

Mel - hope the pains lead to the big thing!

Fi - yay for the pains - getting closer hopefully

Caz - glad little Ajay is doing well!

So last night was pretty awful, I ended up calling the labour ward and they told me to get in the bath and to take my high strength tablets for the pain which I did. I finally slept at 6am-8am. We then went to the ward this morning and got examined. I was expecting them to say that the cervix was still high and closed etc but they didn't. I am on my way to labour, 2 cm dilated and had a sweep. She could feel the babys head and had a load of blood. She told me to go back today and have another sweep. They think I will go into labour in the next 24-36 hours. I hope so!
I feel so relieved to know that things are moving and its not pain for nothing! I hope it does move as fast as they think. They didn't give me an induction date because they think I should have it by the end of the week - I so hope so!
I was told to keep moving and eating to get energy. They also said to rest where I could in advance of baby coming as they know I haven't really slept much lately.
Fingers crossed now that its going to start! I know that it can still be a while but just praying that they are right and it happens quickly.....

Wow Hann thats fantasic news and great to know that all the pain has been for a reason! I hope im the same! So exciting! xx

 

[Hann12]

Mel - you sound like you have been having a similar pattern to me so I reckon you are the same
I hope I have the baby on Wednesday - I always thought I might have it on the 20th which is weird though I know I shouldn't hold out too much hope or have my hopes up. This baby is only coming out when its ready clearly!

 

[BlueViolet]

Mel, hope you feel better soon and that all the pain pays off. And yes, we have had a ton of visitors...

Caz, glad Ajay put on weight. Yey!

Hann, congrats on being so close to labor. Can't wait to hear more