May 2012 babies - so far 8 yellow, 22 blue, 21 pink!

[bumpin2012]

Oh good luck Rachel!!! I hope your LO arrives healthy and safe! and Make sure you post pics!

Waves: I can certainly understand how frustrating that must be for you! Hopefully things will start progressing soon for you, and hey, maybe you will just have your water break and everything will just happen!

Had my 38 week appointment today. Im 2 cm dilated, and my cervix is soft, but also 2 cm long... The dr Isaw offered a sweep - which is NOT comfortable AT ALL!!! But when he was done, I lost a HUGE glob of plug, but I dont think he was too optimistic about it working today. So we continue to wait...

Anyone have a successful first sweep?

 

[zephyr]

Good luck Rachel! I hope it all goes smoothly for you

No babies on my end After I posted they tapered off to 10 minutes apart then 15 and so I went to bed and OH rubbed my feet and I fell asleep.
Woke up feeling like I had been hit by a truck and have period pains and a sore back and had a few again this morning but nothing regular.

Hopefully I get my phonecall today about my boys scan results and see what is happening there!

 

[zephyr]

Bumpin, I had a sweep with my son cos I was stuck in this kind of limbo I am in now and they thought that might kick it off. I got heaps of contractions and my waters broke the next evening but he was overdue anyways so they may of broken even without the sweep.
After my waters broke he still didn't want to come out so I had to get the meds to start it off.
Hope it works for you!

 

[Ems77]

Rachel, good luck! Hope all goes smoothly for you!

After my waters broke he still didn't want to come out so I had to get the meds to start it off.

I had the same thing with BOTH of mine. Water broke naturally and just trickled, but I didn't dilate and my contractions weren't painful so they started me on protocin... THAT WORKED! LOL

I am thinking that this one will work pretty much the same considering the trend, BUT, you never know

Three different people (who did not discuss it amongst themselves) seem to think I will go May 1st. I am thinking that coincidence is a sign. LOL

 

[zephyr]

Isn't that the worst when your waters break and its just a constant trickle?! It was awful!! I spent a whole night that way and the odd contraction I had would make it gush more, felt like I peed myself every time

Its 1pm here and still no phone call yet! I'm not surprised at all they take their time up at the hospital though I get the feeling my consultant starts at 1pm so that may be why.

I have spent my morning cleaning cos yesterday my dishes and dirty unmopped floor etc was very off putting. I didn't want to come home to a messy house from the hospital and its all I could think about but was too tired to do anything about it so today I have fixed that

 

[KendraNoell]

Wow, I don't think Dr's here will do a sweep or anything for you unless you're overdue!

So exciting all these babies coming early! I want mine to come early! Mother's intuition says he will be here by the end of next week, I would be about 37+4 so I don't think that's unreasonable! I was a three week early baby myself so ya never know!

 

[zephyr]

I have not heard from the hospital at all?! They were meant to ring me today and its so typical they have not phoned. Even if nothing was wrong with my scan they were going to ring to confirm my induction date but they havn't!!
Uggh this is so frustrating! As it is my scan was a week behind because they fluffed round and now they cant even ring to tell me whats happening with my boy. I wouldn't be worried but the sonographer even said it was something to keep a very close eye on so wth?! I can't ring cos I dont even know who I saw or even who to ask for cos you normally wait for them to contact you.

Arr well, no news is good news right? Still pissed about not confirming my date though.

 

[RBurnett]

Give them a call and ask, sometimes u have to keep chasing them to get something done.

We im still here, had my second jab at four and waiting to be moved to delivery! Im feeling pretty calm atm but im sure that will change. My aim is to go into full labour today, im not even thinking of the fact it can take 3 days..got to keep positive and keep moving

 

[rjsmam]

zephyr - i agree, give them a phone - nothing worse that being sat about waiting! good luck & keep on at them

vaurissa & kendra - oh so close for you too

Rachel - GOOD LUCK ! ! ! !

hope everyone else is doing well today!

I feel so far behind you ladies! your babies are so close & I’m so excited to check the thread each time for updates!
I am counting down the days til I finish work - 12 to go! Am finding it hard going with the tiredness & backache etc… but know it’ll be worth it to have more time off with junior when he/she is here. I have my 35wk apmnt today & am interested to see what position jnr is in – I felt some really painful movements over the last few days & I just can’t fathom out what way he/she is lying…….



x

 

[YoungNImum]

Congrats to Diana, hope your both well

I had another growth scan on Monday, baby hasnt gained alot of weight from our last growth scan and is just above the bottom line of the growth chart (4lb 10oz) she was alittle concerned so would like us back in 2 wks for another growth scan to make sure baby isn't below that bottom line.

Good luck Rachel

Hope everyone els an bumps are well x

 

[bumpin2012]

Kendra: here I dont think its routine to do a sweep until 40 weeks. My Dr told me she would do 1 a week early at 39 weeks, but the Dr I saw (mine was completely booked, so I got shuffled onto a different one) was fine with doing them from 38 weeks, and gave me the option if I wanted one or not. I think it really depends on the comfort level of the practitioner. Also where we are all seen by OB's rather than a MW that might be a big factor in it as well. I hope you are right and your LO shows up when mommy wants him to!

Zephyr: I would wait until close to the end of the working day and give them a ring if you still haven't heard anything from them... They did say they would call, so hopefully its just a delay... Then again, im not sure what time it is there!!!

Rachel: Good luck today hun!! Just keep on walking those hallways as long as you are able to! I can't wait to hear your update later today!!!

OH is driving me insane today!!! He seems to believe that the S/S I had yesterday was going to be successful... Every time I cough, take a big breath or just move in general he asks "Are you in labour?" and then gets disappointed when I say no... I think he is more anxious about L/D than I am!!!

And after feeling fantastic all last week, im back to feeling like crap! All my heartburn, nausea and just general feeling of ick returned this morning... I was so hoping that I would finally get to just enjoy being pregnant...

 

[luci and bump]

So exciting that babies are starting to be on their way!! But at the same time, its terrifying that I only have about 6 weeks to go!!
Have been an emotional mess the past few days, ended up in tears last night, when I'd been hysterically laughing a few seconds before! Was looking at epicfail.com with my OH, and felt one of the muscles in my stomach pull, which was really sore. But, I couldn't stop laughing, which made it hurt even more, and ended up crying!! My poor OH didn't know what to do!!

We have our second ante natal class today, am hoping its a bit better than last weeks! Last week was all about the first stage, and she basically said "this is what we'd like to happen, but realistically, anything could happen!!" So my OH got annoyed about it, and said he feels even less prepared now than he did before! Its all about the second stage today, which is the scary bit! Hopefully it doesn't scare me anymore than I already am!!!

 

[RBurnett]

Im still waiting to be movers to delivery ward as they are very busy. Been told it could be tonight or even tomorrow!

 

[wavescrash]

Bumpin - Hope your sweep works! I have heard it could take a few days to make a difference but I've never had one so no personal experience here. I've also heard girls who have had several sweeps with no luck :/ Hopefully you don't fall into that category!

Rburnett - At least you're THISCLOSE to meeting your little man I hope you have a quick and smooth induction!


After OH got off work yesterday, we went and walked around the mall for an hour. She felt really low afterward. I bounced on my exercise ball for awhile, did squats throughout the evening, DTD and inserted an EPO pill before bed. Not much going on though. No cramps, no contractions, nothing at all. She's still really low today though and I had serious trouble sleeping last night. No matter how I laid in bed, no matter if I used a pillow between my legs or not my left hip was hurting so bad. I think it's because of how low she is and the way she's laying but we'll see. Today I'm going to bounce on the ball, do some squats, dance around my apartment and try to coax her out haha. She seems pretty comfy in there though so who knows!

 

[frangi33]

waves lets hope next time if the time!

rachel good luck huni, fingers crossed that things start moving soon!

Zephyr let us know what the hospital says - you are a very patient mummy id be calling every 5mins!

fiance is at band practice tonight so ive got to fend for myself and make dinner - cant wait to go into labour so i can finish work!

 

[YoungNImum]

I had a sweep when I went to the hospital with contractions, not a pleasant experience but well worth it as my little girl was born the same day

Wavescrash: hope your aches an pains ease, my hips kill at night if iv been on my feet most of the day.

Rbrunett: good luck try and get some rest before your little bundle arrives

X

 

[RBurnett]

Good news, I'm in the delivery ward. The pessary went in at half six and will stay in for 24 hours. My cervix is high and thick so was a little painful. Going to take a long time i think!

 

[wavescrash]

Ooh exciting! You never know... your body may surprise you Good luck!

 

[RBurnett]

He being so active that the me wish us gud luck when he is born. Hope all this activity helps!

 

[zephyr]

Yeah I didn't phone because I have no idea who I am meant to be phoning. I know that if they don't phone right away over here then you usually have nothing to worry about, but tell that to a pregnant woman!! I am going to give it the day anyways and then later today look into who I can speak to about the results and the date.

Good luck Rachel! Hope it doesn't take too long! Once it starts you'll be just a little bit closer to meeting your boy How exciting