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[Aaisrie]

Hann a S&S [stretch and sweep] is to break the membranes and widen the cervix, I had 2 with Saraya and they were both effective. The first I had strong proper contractions for a few hrs and when I had the 2nd the day after I started bleeding and taking strong contractions and went into labour within 24hrs.

Doods I hope she comes for you soon!! I'm so not ready for Atticus to come yet LOL I have no bag, nothing packed... haven't even bought maternity pads, or a crib mattress nothing!!

WOOO FOR IT BEING JULY! IT'S OUR MONTH GIRLS!!! Wondering who'll have the first "July" Beach Bump!!! :]

Today is my ex-husband's 32nd birthday

 

[caz_hills]

Hann - wow, so exciting! Is that your first NCT friend to have (or soon have) their baby? Three out of the five of our group have popped, only me and one girl left now!

Eve - thanks for the info the sweep. I don't think they will offer me one until at least 41 weeks, but am seeing the MW next at 40 + 3. Do the MW's do it or your hospital?

So I had my dr apointment for 38 weeks this morning - all of my appointments have gone well but this one didn't really. Would appreciate any advice....

My urine sample showed a possible infection - I don't have any problems or symptoms but they are sending it off to be checked. Also my blood pressure has been really low throughout pregnancy and has now increased. He wants to re-check it again on Tuesday and give me the results of the urine test as well. I'm a bit worried as everything has gone smoothly and now BP has risen, urine infection - am feeling a bit poo.

However on the up side, baby is still 3/5th engaged and heart beat was 'healthy' so am happy with that.

Mixed emotions now.....

 

[Clareabell]

YAY FOR JULY, LET THE BABY BOOM COMMENCE!!

Linds - Sorry you are feeling down, people really need to think a little bit more before they open there mouths. Why they think a new mother would want to hear a story like that i beyond me. Looks as though M is being a good support to you and you, which is just what you need.

Hann - You need to stop worrying about the babies position Niamh was the perfect position for the whole third tri had an appointment day before i went into labour and she was still the same. Waters broke, contractions started, she turned and went back to back with me. There is no way of having any control over any of it. Hope your back starts to feel better soon.

Mel - Sorry that you have been poorly again this morning!! You need to be soon so you can start to enjoy your food again. Happy 38 weeks

BB - Hang in there!!!! YOU SOON!!

Doods - Hopefully over the weekend things will kick off for you or if not the sweep on Tuesday will do the trick just like what happened to Eve with Saraya.

Caz - Happy 38 weeks

Has anyone heard of Sparky as to whether her section is going ahead. Occured to me yesterday that if Sparky is today the last four babies born have all been girls and they have all been delivered through C-Section!!

Amanda - Glad you finally got you diagnosis. Hope everything goes ok for your induction on Monday.

AFM - Im very tired. I have an upset tummy and have been up all night long. I think it is my bodies reaction to all the drugs that I have been pumped full of the past 5 days as i I dont feel sick or anything. D is looking after Niamh for me this morning so I can get a little sleep and has just brought her up to see me. He has dressed her in a little white dress and frilly socks with a yellow knitted cardigan, she is adorable and what is even more adorable is how much her daddy loves her. Makes me want to cry watching them together, its so sweet.

Anyway off to have a bath, I have to peel of my skank section dressing in there today. Im dreading it

 

[Doodlepants]

I had the same thing with my urine sample at my last appointment- I'd try not to worry- last time they said I must have had thrush or something- I had no idea!
Not sure about the BP, hopefully it'll have gone down by your next appointment.
If you feel well in yourself then I wouldn't worry too much

 

[Doodlepants]

Glad it's all going well Claire I hope the dressing comes off OK!

I was wondering about Sparky yesterday- hopefully she's OK and will have a lovely birth story for us soon

 

[caz_hills]

Clare - glad your hubbie is helping you to get some rest - bless him, he sounds wonderful! I hope the dressing removal is ok.....

Thanks for your advice Doods - they said that my BP was normal for most people but as I've had such low BP throughout the pregnancy, they wanted to keep an eye on it. And you have reassured me re the urine test - I don't feel anything different there and also feel fine in myself. But as we have a big wedding from 10.30 am tomorrow until very late (so vvvvvv long day!) I'm planning on relaxing totally today - really chilling out and just taking it easy, just in case.

Always wonderful to have you ladies here to help and support - honestly, I really appreciate it. xxx

 

[Aaisrie]

Caz it depends on the hospital AND the MW. When I had my first S&S with Saraya I was only 39+6 but they were doing an internal for something else and the MW said I won't tell if you won't and offered me one. So it really depends I think!

Clare I hope everything goes well with the dressing and that's so cute - Daddies & their daughters!!!

I'm going to a local BnB meet today, it's a hen party type thing of high tea in a fancy hotel!! :]

 

[curlew]

hann - well done for writing your birth plan. Sorry you had a bad nights sleep, hope the hypnotherapy cd helps.

Sb - hoping katie comes soon for you and you don't need to be induced.

amanda - glad your diagnosis finally came back now you can start getting the treatment you need. Induction on monday - how exciting.

doodles - am kind of in the same boat almost looking round the house for things to do or I will be bored. At least DS is off school so I have someone to talk to. Fingers crossed your little girl obliges you this weekend with her entrance.

mel - sorry you had a bad night and hugs for being sick this morning. Good luck with your MW appt.

caz - lol at your dream - just as well it wasn't eve who dreamt it or you would be thinking it was a preminition like Lindsay's!!! sorry you had a problem with your mw appt. My urine showed ketones this time and the baby measured a week ahead when before everything has been spot on. Think its just changes due to being so close to giving birth. At least you will have it all rechecked on Tuesday. If baby is fine and you feel okay I wouldn't worry.

Eve - loving how laid back you are about getting ready for atticus' arrival.

Clare - that so lovely that DH has taken to looking after Niamh like a duck to water. hate to think what mine would be dressed in if I left it up to dh lol.

I was wondering about sparky this morning too as she was due to have her c section today. Hopefully some good news over the weekend.

AFM - got a couple of loads of washing to do, will dust DS bedroom and then DS and I are going to do some baking to put in the freezer for when people visit the baby, although taste testing will be mandatory!!!

 

[Aaisrie]

^^ I know right? I feel like I should be worried or frantically running round doing things which makes me wonder if he's gonna come late now because I'm TOO calm!!

I seriously think you should come to my house and clean, you could write your name in the dust here atm.... [facepalm]

 

[Hann12]

Eve - thanks for the info on the sweep, I just assumed it was all about the breaking of the mucus plug. You are so helpful with all your knowledge so thank you!

Caz - I've had low BP all the way through too but did see that mine was slightly higher in my last appointment, clearly they didn't care! I reckon they are just double checking it because you happen to be going back for the urine results. Hopefully that will turn out to be nothing too. They do worry us with the lack of information sometimes don't they?! At least you are still 3/5 engaged so thats good news. Don't overdo it at the wedding but just think its a good way of keeping your mind occupied on something other than the baby!!
Oh and I technically have my first sweep booked in for 40+4, I have an appointment at 39+4 but I doubt they will sweep me then unless I already have symptoms.

Curlew - you are like super woman, always doing stuff! Mind you I am with you today, planning a big clean up today so that I can enjoy the weekend with my hubbie without having to moan at him to help me clean!

Eve - I'm not really ready either as I just assume I'll be late. I have half packed my bag but I still need to sort some stuff out. Also Greg is away in Birmingham at the beginning of next week so the baby can't come then! I'm actually really enjoying my time off, not bored yet! I think once my whole NCT group drop (the others are due 10,11 and 12th) I'll be impatient though as I'll lose my friends for a while!

Claire - that story about your hubby and Niamh brought tears to my eyes, so cute!! I bet he is such a proud daddy! I can't wait to see Greg like that. I hope you feel better too, just think how well you are doing though, so impressive!

 

[Doodlepants]

Have fun Eve! You also explained the sweep much better than I could lol!

Good idea about the baking Curlew!

 

[Hann12]

Had to post this, I didn't see it on yesterdays This Morning but seriously what are some people like?!!

https://www.itv.com/this-morning/life/thesisterswhoshareaboyfriend/

 

[Doodlepants]

Had to post this, I didn't see it on yesterdays This Morning but seriously what are some people like?!!

https://www.itv.com/this-morning/life/thesisterswhoshareaboyfriend/

I cannot believe they're putting up with that! I'm speechless!

 

[caz_hills]

I didn't watch it yesterday but saw they were showing it-how weird?!

 

[mummySS]

Hi ladies, HAPPY JULY!!!! It's definitely beach bump time! Looking at the due dates, it looks unlikely that any of us will go over until August... let's hope not anyway! Hann the thing about the last free weekend scared me a little, i have to admit!

SB - good luck for today, sounds like you have lots of waters, must be driving you mad! But Katie's definitely on her way - i 'm so excited to hear your news. Maybe she'll be the first 'July' beach bump baby!

Amanda - good luck for monday - maybe and hopefully he'll appear before then so you get to avoid induction!

Hann - sorry you had another restless night. I get the hip thing too, it's just excruciatingly painful on one side so i switch to the other until that starts to hurt, and then back to the original. No wonder we don't sleep too well! Hope you have a nice relaxing day and enjoy the BBQ tonight - looks like one of your nct crowd wont make it huh?!

Mel, Caz and Hann (for tomorrow) - happy 38 weeks!

Doods - have a nice relaxing day! You sound super organised! Sending labour dust your way!

Melly - sorry for the thrwing up and sleepless night. At least once the baby's here one of those will stop!

Eve - i love how chilled you are. I am a pretty last minute gal too, but I have amazingly packed my hospital bag. I am really surprised at myself! Anyway as long as you have the basics you'll be fine

Caz - i wouldn't worry re the urine sample and BP. My BP is exactly the same - normally v low but has been a bit higher lately. But it's still not in the 'worrying' zone so it's fine. Same with urine - mine came back with some white cells so they sent it off, but they told me not to worry at all, i'm sure it's fine with you too.

Claire - glad you're doing well, and i guess the tiredness is completely normal (not that that helps much!). A lot of people say they fall in love with their partner all over again when they have a baby, your OH sounds wonderful. And i'll bet Niamh looked adorable in her little dress! (pics please if you have time??). Hope the dressing thing goes ok and not too skanky...

Sparky - if you're reading, hope all goes well or went well!

Curlew - enjoy taste testing!

Hann - omg re the sisters thing - i didn't watch the whole thing just saw the headline, will try to catch up later!

AFM, i'm off to play with my niece and nephew this morning (they are being babysat at my mum and dad's), and then tea with the NCT girls later - there are 2 babies already!

Re: the salted popcorn icecream, it sounds rank, but it's actually really good lol. Heston Blumenthal is a celebrity chef in the UK and he is renowned for mixing odd flavours. It just seemed to work! (oh and Mel, i dont normally shop in waitrose either cos it's soooo expensive, but yesterday i had a craving for posh biscuits - such a weird craving i know! - so we ended up there... we went in for biscuits, got to the checkout and £66 later we were home )

 

[Hann12]

One of my NCT friends just got told she can have a sweep at 39+5 so maybe they will give me one at 39+4. I really hope so!!

Simmy - have a lovely morning with your niece and nephew!

Yes the This morning clip was quite something else!!

 

[melissasbump]

Well im back from MW appointment!

All appears well, baby is in perfect position, limbs to the right body slightly to the right, Hann , its really not a problem though as long as head down. HB was good.
Cazim the same as you ,BP has been perfect but slightly raised at last 2 visits, nothing to be worried about though, and urine had slight trace of protein but shes not worried at this stage as the one they sent away last week came babk ok. Ive just got to go back next fri so they can keep an eye on my BP.
She said head is in good position although apparently only 1/5 engaged (I take that with a pinch of salt though!) So basically all is well!!

Clare, i agree lovely story re your OH, sounds like hes loving being a daddy!

Curlew, not more washing surely! lol

Simmy, sounds like another nice day you have planned.

Caz, glad you are having a relaxing day

Eve, my house is thick with dust too! really need to try and clean this weekend!

AFM just gonna have some lunch then try and have a nap as im so knackered from lack of sleep and we are going out for dinner with my parents later xx

 

[melissasbump]

oh BTW if i go over i wont get a sweep till 41 weeks and booked in for an induction 10-12 days overdue

 

[Hann12]

Mel I thought 1/5 engaged was more engaged as in only 1 5th of the babys head is out of pelvis as opposed to 5 5ths etc

 

[caz_hills]

Mel - glad your appointment went well. And thanksgor your advice on my BP and urine results. Knocked me a bit but after seeing everyones views today I think I will try not to worry until I see the dr again on Tuesday morning. We will see what the results come back with.

Simmy - have a lovely time with your NCT girls. I'm seeing my gang too this afternoon - we have another baby arrived so it's a chance to meet him!

Hope you manage to nap today Mel.