Mid-August Testers

[Srbjbex]

Yes! I can't wait to go! I've been to greece a few times but not Corfu before. We have hired a villa with its own pool and a 5 minute walk from the beach. We are going with my mum and dad, and my youngest brother and sister, and husband of course, so will be lots of fun (assuming Greece still have an economy by then of course - we go the weekend after the 2nd election!!)

Dont plan to do much more that pool / beach / eating combo.

I am already excited by the prospect of silly amounts of feta cheese!!!

 

[NotNic]

Lucky you Bex. I've never been to Corfu but I've been to Kos a few times and had great holidays. Prawn Saganaki (sp?) is one of my all time favourite dishes!

Hands - those temps are ridiculous! It rarely gets into the 90s here. It used to when we were kids but not anymore. Global warming seems to give us blah weather and freak weather conditions instead.

At this stage everything means something! i get lots of low pressure and every time I get gas I wonder if it is a contraction. One of these days I'll be right.

 

[InHisHands]

LOL Nic... the low pressure for me feels like gas pains. Its hard to get comfortable. I hope my midwife checks to see if im dialted at my next appointment. I would just like to know where im at even though it doestn mean anything as far as labor.

Going back to temps --- Usually in July and August it gets to be about 105 degrees with a heat index of 112 or so here

Google converts that to 40.56 C and 44.44 C When you go walking your shoes start to stick to the blacktops. There's a reason why i didnt buy any newborn shorts.. just onesies and rompers and only a few 0-3 shorts. It will just be way too hot.

I'm just glad Dex is due in June and not in July or August! Yuck!

 

[snowflakes120]

Hey girls! I'm back from our nice and relaxing beach trip with friends. It was great to get away.

I was thinking that someone might have gone into labor this weekend and I'd come back to another baby on the thread.

Getting nervous for the HSG on Friday. I am scared it's going to hurt real bad. I am taking the rest of the day off work after though.

 

[InHisHands]

awww snow. No baby here... thank goodness!!!!!! I have a few more things i would like to do first.

I'm glad you had a great time at the beach. I've seen the alantic ocean via plane and i've been to the gulf of new mexico and watch the sunset on the beach.. but i've never actually swam in the ocean. Did you BBQ while out there?

About the HSG... i'm not real familiar with it, but even if it does hurt, just keep in the back of your mind that in the end it will be worth it.

 

[NotNic]

I've heard mixed things from different people. Take a couple of paracetemol (Tylenol over there?) beforehand and treat it like period pain with a hot water bottle afterwards if necessary. If you can relax or distract yourself than that does help. Also if it does hurt then chances are you do have a blockage and the test has probably cleared it.

No Pip yet. Sorry. I feel like Pip is late which is silly. We still have 9 days to D-day!

 

[InHisHands]

Single Digits... Yay!!!

 

[snowflakes120]

Hands - We did BBQ while there!! We were able to go in the water for a little bit but the undertow was pretty bad from the tropical storm a few days earlier and the waves were quite high and powerful. I didn't go in much.

Nic - Yup, my Dr's nurse said to take (4) 200mg of Ibuprofen an hour before the procedure. She was also nice enough to explain everything that they will be doing so I will have an idea what will be going one. And it will be so worth it! OMG with the single digits!

I bought 2 pints of Blueberries! Bring it on! They were BOGO at the grocery store and I couldn't resist!

 

[NotNic]

I swear by the power of those blueberries Snow! That's how Bea and I got our BFPs!

Just a quick update. I *think* my waters started to go last night. In going to go in to be checked this morning and I'll let you guys know. Hopefully it's not all in my head! xx

 

[Srbjbex]

Waaaaaaaaaaaaa I'm so excited!!!!!! Good luck Nic!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Snow - I'm sending you all the hugs in the world that Friday goes ok for you. Sometimes I wish you werent so far away!

And finally - some new bump pics as promised. I didnt think I had grown that much in the last few weeks, but based on these pics I have! Enjoy!

 

[InHisHands]

Nic!!!! Maybe you don't have 8 days left after all!! Oh I'm excited for you.... please keep us posted! We want details... even if it is a false alarm.

Snow - are you more excited or scared about your appointment friday?

Bex --- I love your bump. Your little man is growing and only about a week left till your V day!

AFM - My little man sure is moving around a lot and is causing a lot of pain in my cervix. It's sharp pain and it sucks lol. I'm anxious about going to the doctor because between my nose and my white spots im having some mental anxiety. I've been sleeping okay here the last few nights... YAY! Been having dreams about going into labor all night long every night. They don't bother me though, and rather have them then nightmares.

 

[snowflakes120]

OMG! Nic! I can't wait to know if you have a little boy or girl!!

Bex - Cutest bump ever! I love it! Can't believe you are half way already! I wish y'all were closer too.

Hands - Oh Let us know when you answers from the Doctors regarding your pain and your anxiety. Labor dreams! Maybe Dex is coming soon!

I am a bit more excited about my HSG today. Just a little nervous on how it's going to cost - I couldn't really get an answer from the place bc they don't know how much the Radiologist is going to charge. My OBGYN nurse said to expect $800-$1,000. Then my Ultrasound on Tuesday is going to be at least $250. It's starting to get very expensive very fast but we have to do it...

 

[NotNic]

Loving the bump shot Bex!

So hind waters have gone and we have 18 hours to initiate operation natural labour otherwise I'm being induced tomorrow morning. Lots of prayers and labour dust please!

 

[snowflakes120]

AWWWWWWWWWWWEEEEEEE!!!! Pip is on his way sooonnn!!!! I am so excited for you!! Sending you, hubby and Pip all prayers and good labor vibes!

 

[InHisHands]

YAY Nic!!!!!!!! Pip is coming! How are you feeling? I think i would be frantic at this point!

It will be close whether s/he's a May or June baby....

Oh im so excited for you and your family and definately have labor prayers and thoughts for you.

 

[Srbjbex]

Come on pip!!! You can do it! ,!!!!!

Final prediction chances and I predict girl!!!

 

[snowflakes120]

I'll go with Boy to hopefully even out the Mid-August Testers a little bit more!!! Or else Dex will sure have his choice in girlfriends!!!

 

[InHisHands]

Hey now... im not ready for my little boy to be interested in girls! ~~~

 

[NotNic]

Pretty upset to be honest. I'd decided that should I go overdue I would opt for monitoring rather than immediate inducement, and I'm pretty gutted that we haven't even got to 42 weeks to be induced for some measley amount of water. I know that Pip's safety is the most important thing but I feel a bit cheated and not at all mentally ready to push a baby out tomorrow.

 

[InHisHands]

Awwww... have contraction not started yet nic? It's night time so maybe they'll start before you wake up in the morning, that way you don't have to be induced.

I know you don't feel mentally ready with the move and everything, and i don't blame you. All i can say is hang in there sweetie. I can't believe how fast this is going for you. Pip will be okay and you are doing what's best for him/her (as you noted).

*hugs* It'll be okay... just try to focus on being able to hold Pip, and not the actual pushing part.