July Firecrackers 2018

[UniqueBeauty]

5 days until DD. Feels so far away. If it’s anything like my daughter I’ll be having a baby next week with any luck lol, she was only 2 days over. My son was 10!

 

[Ginaj]

5 days until DD. Feels so far away. If it’s anything like my daughter I’ll be having a baby next week with any luck lol, she was only 2 days over. My son was 10!

Hope you’re not waiting too long! My due date was 3rd July and still no sign whatsoever. It feels like everyone I know who was due after me has had their baby first, not that it’s a race but it is a bit annoying I really bought into the myth that second babies come a little earlier

On the plus side I had my mw appt booked for Fri 13th, where they’ll offer a sweep but managed to change it to Monday 9th instead. Sweep worked last time so crossing my fingers.

 

[Livvy]

Ginaj I got you mixed up with glong my bad!! I was due July 4th with my firstborn and he didn’t come till the 12th.

 

[MissEyre]

Still massively pregnant over here at 39+2. My first was overdue, and I'm trying to set realistic expectations that this one will most likely go overdue as well. I'm not enjoying it as much as last time with this oppressive heat!!

 

[Ginaj]

Still massively pregnant over here at 39+2. My first was overdue, and I'm trying to set realistic expectations that this one will most likely go overdue as well. I'm not enjoying it as much as last time with this oppressive heat!!

My attempt at staying optimistic... ‘what’s worse, being pregnant in the heat or looking after a newborn in the heat?’ At least being pregnant you don’t have to worry about anyone else’s body temperature just yet 🤒

 

[Alligator]

Sorry for being mia ladies! Turns out birthing a baby is overwhelming lol.

Hugs to everyone still waiting for their babes.

 

[UniqueBeauty]

Fingers crossed the sweep works!

Still nothing here, due date is tomorrow. Having some quick very dull period pains but no signs of baby coming yet lol

 

[glong88]

How exciting... Its my 30th tomorrow. I hope baby arrives on time. Tomorrow really is one day I don't want baby nor but what will be will be hehe xx

 

[lilmisscaviar]

Still waiting here too. I had my first appointment with the doctor on Monday who told me that he believes since this is my fifth baby that birthing a big baby wouldn't be a problem for me, even if baby weighs 10-11 lbs. He also examined me and noted that my cervix is finally starting to change

I'm 75% effaced and 1-2 cm dilated now which means I'm no longer a candidate for c-section. Induction however is still on the cards if I end up going to 39 weeks. I'm hopeful though that baby will come this week. I had a good amount of contractions last night which unfortunately fizzled out by morning but I believe baby dropped more. He feels really low now, I can feel him on my cervix every time I stand. I'm just tired of the runaround with the doctors/midwives. Honestly I wish they'd just induce me already... I'm so done with being pregnant lol.

 

[JWC13]

I'll be 39 weeks tomorrow and if I'm dilated enough, they will do a sweep at my appt tomorrow which I really hope works. I was really hoping to go into labor today and have the baby tomorrow which is DHs bday as he really wants to share his birthday with his daughter. I guess it still technically could happen but doubtful. Just so ready for this baby to get here!

 

[UniqueBeauty]

Happy belated birthday, Glong.

I had either contractions or braxton hicks every 5-8 minutes last night for about 3 hours but when I went to bed they disappeared.

 

[glong88]

Happy belated birthday, Glong.

I had either contractions or braxton hicks every 5-8 minutes last night for about 3 hours but when I went to bed they disappeared.

Thank you xxx

Hopefully baby will come soon for you. What is the plan ahead??

Induction booked for 8.30 am tomorrow.uk time

 

[JWC13]

Had my 39 week appt this morning and I was dilated 3cm so they did a sweep. Now we wait...fingers crossed it works!

 

[Livvy]

Unique I’ve been having regular ones in the evening too that fizzle out when I go to bed. Trying not to get my hopes up anytime soon.

 

[Livvy]

It’s my son’s birthday today, guess baby wanted brother to have his own birthday.

 

[UniqueBeauty]

It’s frustrating because they get so strong!

I have a midwife appointment on the 17th and if no baby by then they will book me in for a sweep!

 

[lilmisscaviar]

Went in to the hospital last night as I was having contractions every 10 minutes. They checked my cervix and I am now 5-6 cm dilated, fully effaced. They still sent me home because the contractions weren't coming fast enough, even after monitoring me for an hour, but my midwife said I should have this baby by Monday so I'm keeping my fx. Baby feels very low right now but he still has a ways to drop before I can push him out.

 

[UniqueBeauty]

Fingers crossed baby comes soon for you!

 

[JWC13]

Anyone have any updates?

I've officially hit my wall and desperately want to go into labor already! I had my sweep on Thursday but obviously it didn't work. I was 3cm dilated, baby was so low they had to reach around her head to get to my cervix. I've been having tons of BH contractions, some quite painful, I've had brown, thick CM, and my joints in my pelvis are feeling sore/loose (if that makes sense). I feel like there are so many signs that labor is imminent but here I sit, just waiting.

I know I'm still a few days away from my due date, but each time I see that someone delivered before their due date makes me insanely jealous. Anyone else as frustrated as I am?!

 

[UniqueBeauty]

I feel you! I’m 5 days overdue now and barely having any braxton hicks now. I’m feeling pretty stressed so I don’t know if that plays a part. Today would of been my due date if they didn’t put me ahead at the scans. I have the midwife tomorrow anyway and they’ll book me in for a sweep. At least I can’t go any further than 2 weeks overdue so I’ll have a baby in a week lol