March Mama's! 2012 :) - 33 pink , 24 blue and 17 yellow bumps! 33 Babies!!

[firsttimer1]

ahh glow what a nightmare why cant babies just pop out gracefuly when we ask them to?!

 

[Glowstar]

Thanks FT...it is starting to get to me Told OH last night that if this baby hasn't arrived by the 28th (due date) he will come home from work and find me rocking in a corner

 

[firsttimer1]

Glow - really hope baby shows by 28th... im going to do some positive visualisation crap for you

well. i just fell over. again. this time - thankfuly - onto my bottom. im tempted to call MW right now and say can she book me in for induction this weekend as its shaken me again. But seeing her tomo for s+s so unsure if worth it or not.

wish i knew how busy my unit was as to how long the usual wait is....

 

[MsCrow]

Aww Glow, big to you, I'm so sorry you're dealing with additional stress right now. Your ex, being the father of two stroppy teenagers, should understand that babies don't pop out on time and this part of pregnancy is the most up in the air. Grrrrrrr for you. For your sanity, could you have the girls a few days later to take the pressure off you mentally? Or, could a family member step in and have the girls at short notice if you happen to be having the baby?

Ladies, I can't reiterate enough, all I had was knitting needles and a mild clear out before I went into full on labour....anything could happen!

to you too FT, take it easy today, I can't imagine how jarring it is to fall and feel worried about it happening again.

 

[Mrs Cupcake]

take it easy FT

 

[Glowstar]

Mmmmm FT...I'm trying to think what I would do (hope you're OK!)

I'd be tempted (if baby is moving OK) to wait until tomorrow and see what she says at your appointment and how the S&S goes. Having that little tumble might spur digs on My Mum was 3 weeks early with my Sister after having a little fall on the stairs on her bum
But tomorrow demand an induction date...might 'frighten' digs into making an appearance

Thanks Mrs Crow - I haven't really got anyone who can go and pick them up apart from OH. I have a decent relationship with Ex but also understand where he is coming from...he's not overly sympathetic though. Oh well....will just need to hope that this S&S does something tomorrow and asking for another one to be booked for Monday or Tuesday just in case.

 

[lozza1uk]

Oh yer - lozza/cupcake/rashy/widger etc.... last night digs was going MAD in my tummy.... like MAD. my whole tummy was moving.... struggled to sleep.....

are u still getting that at this stage too? was very random....

YES! I am so glad you posted this as I had non-stop movement which really hurt for about half an hour last night. I was sat on my ball but everytime I moved it made the baby go mental. I almost rang triage because I thought it couldn't be normal, but then googled "increased movement in pregnancy" and found a 41 week video on YouTube that looked similar so went to bed and it eventually calmed down (or I fell asleep) Not felt much yet this morning but that's normal I think, and it must be

Oh, and for falling over. If Digs is moving i'd probably hang on until tomorrow. No matter how busy your unit is they have to fit you in, and you can do what i've been advised and call for cancellations once you have an appointment if it's later than you want.

We also for the first time since 16 weeks last night! DH has decided he wants the baby out before I have to be induced - so romantic, not. Did lose a bit more plug in the middle of the night, and this morning but as Loo's put, it doesn't mean much!

Kym - love those fortune cookies!
Glow - what a pain, is there any chance they can jump on a train just this once?
MrsC - you're officially tied for most overdue with Emera now... hope you get Loo's due date. I can't believe how few of us are late considering it's pretty normal to be a week overdue with the first

 

[firsttimer1]

Glow - yer im really unsure on what to do. I reallllllllllllllllllly dont want an induction and will defo have the sweep tomo. BUT im not sure i want to wait till tues/weds to be induced as im so panicked that this is the second fall ive had now (fell last week smack onto my tummy). Really shaken that im hurting the baby. My pelvis feels fine and then BAM its gives way with no warning. really scary and as i say, i really hope to avoid induction in general so confused.

I have every faith your sweep will work tomo hunni maybe we will both go into natural labour tomo afternoon.... how lovely that would be.

Lozza - yay for DTD and more plug loss...... jealous.com Losing plug can only be good surely it means ur dilating? we didnt DTD last night as was waaaaaaaaaaay too freaked out by amount of movement from digger.

glad to hear increased movement seems OK.... might google it myself to take my mind off my fall

 

[Mrs Cupcake]

ive not had increased movement but ive heard its normal

if it was me i might telephone mw today and explain concerns and see what she says. I would say wait until tomorrow but im not sure that hospitals generally induce at weekends so you might have to wait until monday anyway. if midwife wants to induce you tomorrow you will prob need to go into hospital first thing.

why not just give her a call?

lozza - ooh plug loss. i think your next!

glow - sounds a bit stressful... hopefully baby will arrive on time then!

 

[firsttimer1]

Thanks ladies

ive just sent MW a text as dont want to uinterrupt her if she is with a patient.... will update you when hear for her.

both me and digs are ffine - im just worried that i will have more falls. Im still hopeful though that sweep will work tomo xxx

I think lozza will be next too..... .... we need a new baby and some new hope for natural births i think!

 

[lozza1uk]

I hope so! Especially as the hospital sounds like its full at the moment on the induction front - would be nice to get in the pool.

Right, time for my long list of girls names... in no particular order...

Scarlett (worried it's too chavvy?)
Jasmine
Jessica
Stephanie
Alexa
Zara
Octavia (worried this one might be too poncy!)

Most of you know my surname, which unfortunately rules out lots of names I prefer! I think most of these go, will probably combine 2 of these to give a middle name, or skip having a middle name (as I don't have one).

 

[mitchnorm]

Ft....definately speak to mw but i would wait to.see what happens tomorrow. Get a date for induction and you will feel far more relaxed about the whole thing. I was very very teary that i had to be induced on saturday earlier than expected....was a little shocked and kept apologising to hubby about not being capable of carrying our baby til she was ready silly really cos i was over 40 weeks!!!!

Remember with inductions ...i am sure everyone doesnt have bad experiences....after my false start with pessary mine was pretty good to.be fair (hindsight and that). My temperature issue i dont think was associated with induction...but they i could be wrong

 

[Mrs Cupcake]

lozza, i like scarlett and octavia. I dont think scarlett is chavvy at all or at least its not considered chavvy down here. I think octavia is a little 'poncy' but personally i like that. it is a little unusual but still a proper name that everyone has heard of.

personally im no so keen on jasmine. I have recently heard if babies called zara and jessica so they might be quite popular (dont know if you like that or not?)

i only have one boys name and one girls name so hopefully i still like them once baby arrives because i dont have any backups!

 

[mitchnorm]

Lozza....i love Alexa and Zara

Cupcake...you mentioned about weekend inductions...mine would gave been a sunday and they did.it on.saturday...ok unscheduled but there were others in having prebooked ones.
Ft...someone came in and had pessary and then went home to progress so.you dont necessarily have to.atay...you can early labour at home. I was kept in cos of baby movement and bp so.had to.be monitored....so careful on.the reason you may use to.bring forward x

 

[firsttimer1]

mitch - thanks hun i just really didnt want to be induced, but if its gonna happen anyway then i rather it happen soon before i hurt digs by another possible fall. I feel like u did - gutted that i feel like my body is letting me down BUT ive still got hope for tomo after sweep..... im clinging to it! xxx

right .... lozza... names....

My FAV is Scarlett and Jessica ... both were names that i discussed with DH. I love that Scarlett can be shortened to Letty (rather than scar). Ive always loved Jessica since little when i read the 'sweet valley high' books

Stephanie is prob my least fav.... and i need to mull on Octavia.... not cos i DONT like it.... its just a name you hear so rarely that you need to let it sink in.

Not that my opinion does or should mean diddly-squat mind.... always go for what YOU and DH love.... im sure some people think our name choices are B.O.R.I.N.G!!!

 

[firsttimer1]

Thanks mitch - maybe if i am induced i can begin at home then.... thanks hunni x

cupcake - we only have one girl name and one boy name too! so i hope the baby doesnt come out and we go ''oh no, name doesnt suit them at all!''

 

[lozza1uk]

Thanks guys, Scarlett has been my favourite for a while (I saw an Eddie Stobart truck on the motorway called Scarlett Elise, which I thought was lovely, but DH won't name her after a truck!!) and Jessica i've thought about using since i was a kid, but I know a few friends with Jessicas now (same with Isobel which is really annoying as I used to love it, but i know about 6!). And FT if your first choice girls name is still Sophia i love that, but don't think it works with our surname.

 

[emera35]

Lozza - Love Jasmine and Zara

Cupcake - If you go till tomorrow your baby wins the lazy bunny award for biggest March babber slacker!! I'd say Freyja will be jealous, but she's blatantly too lazy to care!!

Glow - Come on little Glowie, be convenient for Mummy!!!

Mitch - Was your temperature in labour not caused by the epi? I know elevated temperature is a potential side-affect, i'd assumed reading your story that was what happened. If not did they not know why?

FT - Gaah, seriously be careful lady!! Hope you are all ok!

Oh,movement wise, i didn't feel any increase or decrease in movements, it was about the same, just more "there's not much space in here" feeling, IYKWIM?

 

[emera35]

I saw an Eddie Stobart truck on the motorway called Scarlett Elise, which I thought was lovely, but DH won't name her after a truck!!

Why ever not?!?!

 

[MsCrow]

I like Scarlet

I love Elise...it reminds me of PJ Harvey's 'a perfect day Elise'

White sun scattered all over the sea
He could think of nothing but her name Elise
God is the sweat running down his back
The water soaked her blonde hair black

It's a perfect day
A perfect day, Elise