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[caz_hills]

Melissa - it is quiet you are right! No labour for me....

Hann - I've found the same the last few days, bloomin hot and my rings have got tighter. I couldn't bear it if they had to cut them off - my friend bought a cheap tin which was bigger to wear so that she had something on her wedding finger. I think I might so that too. But it could also be swelling just through pregnancy!

 

[Tor81]

Hann, did you have fun with your NCT girls? The acupuncture sounds great, really relaxing if nothing else, I think I’ll look into it tomorrow. I was wondering about rings too, would be devastated if they had to cut them off but can’t quite bring myself not to wear them at the moment.

SB, glad you managed to get some decent rest, sounds like you needed it. Katie still has a couple of days until her due date, maybe she’s just very punctual!

Wez, that’s a lovely photo, you look beautiful.

Simmy, hhmmm Lindt chocs beat my dried fruit, even though there was probably the same amount of sugar! The bites sound horrible, you must have tasty blood to get so many.

Caz, glad you enjoyed your coffee, are you really bonding with your NCT girls now? I went to lunch with some after our Mon morning class & it was still very much about baby & labour, but I’m sure it’ll only take another couple of meets to open up to each other and start talking rubbish.

Mel, how sweet of your Mum, I bet she’s checking her mobile every few mintues.

Thanks for the mat leave advice, I think you’re right about making set plans, to get out of the house if nothing else. ☺

I’ve only actually got tomorrow & Thurs, then Fri is Wimbledon & then it’s the weekend with DH. I can then reassess on Monday, and feel more confident about doing things that might kick off labour, every twinge makes me nervous at the moment!!

xx

 

[mummySS]

Is very quiet on here tonight.. has everyone except me gone into labour.....

Yes

 

[mummySS]

Yup hann i've had mega swollen feet and hands the past 3 or 4 days only. I figured it's a combination of both late preg and the heat... I would take your rings off if i were you - also my friend told me when she had the canula in her hand at hospital when she had her baby, her whole hand swelled up really badly and her rings killed and she couldn't get them off... So i've decided my rings are staying put at home.

On a serious note Mel - i think it'll get quieter and quieter as more people have their babies! Dont worry with me and my lack of induction methods, i'm sure i'll be around for a while And all of the peeps that are due later too...

 

[Jenni4]

I'm still around....just don't post much because I feel bad if I can't comment on what everyone else has posted......but i'm here. had sex...all i have now is a sore vagina... It hasn't been touched in months.... I asked dh (just so i was certain) if his penis was smaller than a babies head....he assured me it was. Ouch...this is gonna hurt! But, no contractions, no show...nothing.

 

[Hann12]

Thanks - I'll keep them off for now, maybe if it gets a bit cooler I might try and get my wedding ring back on. I don't want to get it stuck on me though! Its only the past day or two that I have noticed it though so reckon the heat must be playing a big part.
I might go to accessorize tomorrow and buy a substitute cheapie for the next few weeks, can't bear the thought of wearing nothing!

Mel - I have not gone into labour either!! I am pleased though as Greg isn't here, he has a work thing and won't be back until 11ish. I do have a very wriggly baby though.

Simmy - I don't think Freckles used induction techniques and turns out she didn't need to! So who knows!

Tor - hopefully you'll be okay until the weekend - I reckon there will be lots of births over the next week and a half though!
I think I might be last bump standing

 

[emzeebob]

sorry for teh on sided post need sum advice

been having period pains all day and constant back ache, cramps getting worse, bounced on ballm had a walk and a curry wen i got home, and now im having painfull crmaps cuming and going, that im strugglerling to breathe through, they start at the top of the bump like a wave though going down, only way to describe is like a icing piping bag being squeezed, wen do i call labour ward, how often should the tiings be, sorry for spelling, cramps are getting painful

 

[Blue_bear]

I am still here, just got back from dinner with my parents

I had a fairly depressing thought that all my text buddies have had their babies!! (Bec, Claire & Linds)

Got a few tightenings started up again but they dont hurt like last night so i think they are just bog standard BH for now. I hope that because i only slept for 4 hours last night i will be tired enough to get a decent night tonight.

I think were going to have a little influx of baby girls born in the next day or two...

Glad you enjoyed the accupuncture Hann, ive never tried it! I took my rings off a few weeks back, feels wierd and i dont like it but my sister ended up having hers cut off and i didnt want that to happen to me!

Hope everyone is having a nice relaxing evening x

 

[Blue_bear]

Emz, DH hubby rang mat ward last night when i was having mine. First things they will tell you to do is take 2 paracetamol and have a bath to see if they wear off.
If they are still coming strong you need to start timing and they dont recommend you go to the hospital until your contractions are 2-3 mins apart lasting about a minute, and are painful. (this is based on the fact i live 10 mins from hospital so if your further you need to take that into consideration) Other than that they will ask if your waters have gone, if you've had a show etc.

 

[Doodlepants]

Em- about 4-5 mins apart with each contraction lasting a good minute is when you should go in- they like to talk to you on the phone first though so they can gauge how bad you are from your voice etc.
Try and stay active, they may die down, mine lasted a few hours yesterday- if you're tired though you need to rest. Hope you're OK xx

I'm not off having my baby- I'll still be here for a while yet

I can't bear to take my rings off either yet, I like the idea of getting a cheap one though although I doubt there's any point for me now :-/

 

[emzeebob]

there 7 mins apart at the moment

 

[Blue_bear]

My BH are always 7 mins apart and then they tail off. My contractions last night got down to 4 mins apart and still tailed off!

Like Doods said, try and stay active. I went to sleep because it was late and thought if it was the real thing i would need the rest but i wish i hadnt now if it meant i could have kept things going! Lol.

I dont think you will be waiting long now Doods!!

 

[Doodlepants]

Does anyone else feel really sick? I can't work out if this is normal or I've picked up some horrible bug!

 

[Hann12]

Doods I was sick earlier but feel okay now. I hope you are okay!

Emee - sounds like BB and doods have helped you. Sorry I can't add anything but hope you are okay!

BB - ah all your text buddies have given birth - it must he you soon then! At least you aren't alone now though.

I'm going to go tomorrow and buy cheap rings. Can't bear to wear nothing!

Back on the birthing ball.....

 

[mummySS]

Eugh I feel really sick this evening, I've had to leave my dinner halfway through to have a lie down. Weird eh that a lot of us feel sick?

 

[Tor81]

Good idea about the replacement ring, I might do the same, or perhaps see if I’ve got other rings I haven’t worn for a while. Perhaps wear my wedding & engagement ring on my necklace.

Jenni, I’m actually quite relieved your DH’s penis is smaller than a baby’s head!!

Hann, I don’t think you’ll be last. Who has the latest due date, do we have many late-July-ers?

Emee, sounds like contractions to me hun, are you timing them? I was told 2 contractions within 10 minutes lasting 30-40 secs is time to call in.

BB, did you have a nice meal round at your parents? Hope you get some good sleep tonight.

About to leave the house for the first time today (shameful), just walking to Tesco to buy milk, oh what a life! ☺

xx

 

[melissasbump]

Doodles, im always feeling sick!

Oh my god just watched Beyonces set at Glasto on Sun, i love her normally but i have serious GIRL crush going on now!!

Jenn, im wondering if i can convince OH to DTD two nights in a row! lol il i likes the contraction like feeling it gave me last night!

Simmy, its quite sad everyone disappearing off... i completely understand it though of course.

Hann, you bounce away my love!

 

[SugarBeth]

I too have been feeling a bit sick - could have sworn I was going to start vomitting earlier, and I just feel woozy. Not sure what's up? My appetite seems to be increasing though (but it's VERY selective, so hard to find food that doesn't make my stomach turn - I feel like i'm in first tri again!)

I've officially been pregnant for too long - Katie has been so SUPER active that it feels like she's going to fall out and my skin can't contain her. Unfortunately, my skin is showing signs of wear and tear now. =( DH pointed out my first stretch marks, they're dark purple and they made me instantly cry! If only she had come out on Sunday!

 

[Hann12]

Ha ha thanks Mel!

I have noticed a lot less baby movement today - we decided that when they are more engaged there is less movement didn't we? I gave my Doppler to my friend so I can't check the heart beat!

 

[melissasbump]

Ha ha thanks Mel!

I have noticed a lot less baby movement today - we decided that when they are more engaged there is less movement didn't we? I gave my Doppler to my friend so I can't check the heart beat!

i just gave mine to a friend as well and wish i hadnt! Yes i believe that to be the case, for me its less big movements, just the occasional poke with an arm or a leg or a backside!