October/November Conkers 2021***

[daniyaaq]

So stoked on less than a month till my due date. I felt a lot of pressure on my cervix and in my bum with the contractions the other day (they’ve stopped now) and still quite a lot of pressure just walking… so I think my sweep will work. That’s 2 weeks! Eek! Gotta get on some things.

Need to do a bit of laundry for my hospital bag, need to set up crib and baby rocker/seat thing, totally clean out my van, and put the car seat in. It’s been in the garage so it’ll be dusty and need a clean too. Plus I want to harvest a bit of a colostrum in case baby has low blood sugars (never happened to my babies before though) and get a few emergency home birth supplies like a plastic sheet and some absorbent pads! Plus you know, the regular stuff like homeschool, cooking dinner, trying to keep the house clean, getting the girls to their classes (if they feel better - can’t go when they’re sniffly).

So busy!!

Emergency home birth, you are really preparing for everything.

gotta install my car seat too and actually pack hospital bags. I think I have gotten most things I need already it’s just putting it together.

 

[ciz]

Did any of you ladies get the flu shot while pregnant? I got covid and tdap and my provider is asking if I want the flu shot too. I’d love to pass along antibodies to baby but feel nervous getting 4 shots over the course of just a few months.

I’m thinking of waiting till after birth for flu shot. I’ve had both covid jabs and whooping cough but some reason I’m feeling unsure to get flu on top.

 

[topazicatzbet]

Haven't been able finger on all day on my phone, thought the site was down but just picked up my pad and 2 pages to catch up on.

@sil I had the flu shot 2 weeks ago. Didn't even have a sore arm.

@Weemcb26 congratulations, hope buns blood sugars settle quickly so you can go home.

@playgirl666 I hope you are almost there.

I finally feel a bit better today and got dressed for the first time in 4 days and did some washing. I'm really struggling with my back and pelvis now though. The coughing is jarring it into of the pregnancy pains. 2 weeks to go.

 

[Mummy2Corban]

40 week bump!

 

[sadeyedlady]

Beautiful bump as always @Mummy2Corban

 

[ciz]

Anyone start losing their mucus plug around 35week? I’ve been having little jelly discharge all day and still not stopping. Can’t remember losing it this early before but have been having braxton hicks a lot today

 

[Mummy2Corban]

@ciz no I’ve never experienced loosing plug (I’ve only ever once had a small bloody show a few days before baby no.1)

@topazicatzbet im glad your feeling a bit better! Shows how poorly you feel when you don’t get dressed. I’ve a slight cough and that’s been uncomfortable enough so can only imagine how your body feels.2 weeks!!!!!!! Not long now lovely!

@sil I haven’t been offered the flu jab with this pregnancy but if I had been I would have usually taken it.

 

[Mummy2Corban]

@Reiko_ctu i shall give the kegals on all 4s a try! It’s so uncomfortable!!!!

sounds like your all set for the next few weeks getting ready for baby. Hopefully you’ll end up getting somewhere with your sweep when you have it!!!!

 

[Mummy2Corban]

@playgirl666 im hoping the silence means your in the thick of it!

 

[daniyaaq]

@Mummy2Corban such a cute bump, I see what you mean little one seems to be chilling.

it’s almost 7am here and I haven’t gotten a wink of sleep. Bout to get up and help girls get ready for school.

 

[Mummy2Corban]

@daniyaaq its the worst isn’t it. Can you catch up on a sleep during the day?

 

[daniyaaq]

@daniyaaq its the worst isn’t it. Can you catch up on a sleep during the day?

I’m hoping I’ll get back into bed once they gone to school.

 

[Mummy2Corban]

@daniyaaq get back into bed! Even if you just chill and watch a film. Try relax!

 

[daniyaaq]

I sure hope this isn’t a sign of baby’s habits. I don’t remember having it this bad with my other two, though I did have it. Solid 7 hours through the night and couldn’t sleep, it wasn’t that I was uncomfortable or anything I just had no sleep in me.

 

[Reiko_ctu]

@Mummy2Corban perfect due date bump. Still not too low so you’ll get your few more days yet I think

@daniyaaq I have to prep for an emergency home birth because my 2nd labour was so quick and baby was born in the car. My midwives have told me if I feel like I’m in transition or pushy at all to stay where I’m at… my third was a 2.5 ish hour birth so I feel comfortable getting to the hospital if it’s similar with this one. But I know a lot of 4th time mamas who had like, 30-45 min labour!!! Ideally it’s 2ish hours again, enough time for DH to get home from work if it’s daytime, grab the hospital bag and be at the hospital for a half hour before the baby comes XD. But who knows how it’ll go. I’m not expecting it to be long because I’ve never had more than 3.5 hrs labour with any of my girls.

 

[Reiko_ctu]

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I sure hope this isn’t a sign of baby’s habits. I don’t remember having it this bad with my other two, though I did have it. Solid 7 hours through the night and couldn’t sleep, it wasn’t that I was uncomfortable or anything I just had no sleep in me.

Anything you could take to help?

 

[daniyaaq]

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Anything you could take to help?

I’m all out of ideas on what to try, so if you have any suggestions I’d take them.

 

[Reiko_ctu]

Hm yeah I don't know I guess. Googled melatonin in pregnancy and there's not enough studies to say it's safe. Maybe try some relaxation techniques before bedtime and don't use screens for an hour before bed? If you can exercise during the day and get fresh air that would help too but I know that's out of the question for me with the way I feel.

 

[Mummy2Corban]

@Reiko_ctu i think I’ve a few days left. Wouldn’t be surprised if I make it till Friday and get a sweep. I think as much as being heavily pregnant is a struggle I’d rather baby stay put so these coughs and colds have got more of a chance to go!

I wonder if you will make the hospital!!! Only a few weeks to find out.

@daniyaaq ive no tips! I find I can sleep ok from about 10-12 then that’s me kinda done. I just lay there?! I’m sorry your suffering! Running on no sleep is not easy!

 

[Mummy2Corban]

@playgirl666 hope baby boy is safely here and your both ok x