'Older Mums' buddies thread!

[ellie]

thanks polaris, yeah i know afterwards i won't care, but im so upset at the thought of maybe having to go back to the hospital after we've spent so much time at the birth centre and preparing for a gentle natural arrival into the world, i just cant bear the thought of it (and frankly that hospital terrifies me and i just dont want to inflict that kind of stress on my baby) - so hurry up baby! having reflexology later - can't hurt and you never know it might help!

Hope everyone else is okay

 

[avabear73]

Ugh, Ellie hope your LO decides to come in the next couple of days. I second Polaris, the way Finlay arrived was really not the way I would have chosen but when he came I was just so relieved he was OK and here, that I didn't care. But I know that's not really much consolation just now ... sending lots and lots of labour dust that baby comes of it's own accord, and that a sweep is the only medical intervention you'll need

 

[ellie]

hope finlay is settling in well, bet you can't wait for xmas - wow there are so many mums now on this thread, a ready made bf support group heheh!
been having some pains this morning (although they've eased off now, humph) and a bit of pink/brownish stuff (sorry!) not mucousy though, but hoping its a sign that something is starting to move at least!

 

[polaris]

hope finlay is settling in well, bet you can't wait for xmas - wow there are so many mums now on this thread, a ready made bf support group heheh!
been having some pains this morning (although they've eased off now, humph) and a bit of pink/brownish stuff (sorry!) not mucousy though, but hoping its a sign that something is starting to move at least!

Ooh sounds promising! Hope it is the start of something. Just noticed your name choices, gorgeous names, I really liked the name Tara for a girl but OH hated it.

 

[polaris]

Just thought I'd share a few more recent photos of my beautiful little boy!

He's getting so big now, I was at a breast feeding support group today and there was a woman there with a 6 day old baby, she was so tiny - it's hard to believe that Thomas was actually even smaller than that just a few short weeks ago! He's now 8 lb 13 oz, .

 

[Freyasmum]

He's gorgeous Polaris!!

Just thought I'd pop in to say hi. I've always thought I should be hanging out in this thread, but somehow never have. Maybe because when I've poked my nose in before it seemed you all were so much further along than me, and had been 'hanging out' together for such a long time I felt a bit like I was intruding?
Silly, but I think that's it.
If I get some time this arvo I'm going to make it my mission to read back thru some of this (although I'm not even going to attempt ALL of it!!) and get to know you all.

I'll be back.

 

[polaris]

Hey Freyasmum, welcome to the thread!
I actually think one of the nice things about it is that people are at all different stages. Can't believe you are nearly 20 weeks already! How is teh pregnancy going for you so far?

 

[Freyasmum]

Pregnancy has been fine so far. No real drama.
Pretty much the same as last time, except that my belly has expanded a lot earlier. Last time I didn't need to wear preggie jeans until around 30 weeks, but I've been in them for about 3 weeks already this time round!!!
At this rate they'll need to break a wall down to get me out of the house when I go into labour.

 

[ellie]

aaw thanks polaris, Tara is about the only one we agreed on ages ago! Still not sure about the boys' names, but hopefully we'll find out what decision we have to make fairly soon!
Still been having the odd pain today, especially in my back (ow), and more brown discharge, guess it's some sort of pre-labour thing. Rang the birth centre and they were less than helpful, don't even think she was listening really! just told me to take paracetemol and if not progressed by tomorrow go in for the sweep as arranged. Guess it might be more likely to have an effect if my body's started gearing up at least? In the meantime - popped into my nephew's 5th birthday party (knights & dragons themed) earlier which was fun, blew up balloons in the hope that might help too
Thomas is gorgeous - lil chunker

:wave: freyasmum, glad to hear things are going okay even if you'll soon be unable to get through doors I love the name Freya too!

 

[Meerkat]

Hi lovely ladies, hope you're all well. I've been off work for one week and what a week it was. I think I am now officially a lady that lunches. I am supposed to be a lady that shops and gets organised for my forthcoming child... But there's been no time so far this week with all the socialising!!

Ellie - Hope LO comes along soon. I am due to be induced the day after EDD so I understand exactly what you mean.

Pol - Thomas is gorgeous, is he really a month old? I can't believe it either!!

Freyasmum - Hiya, glad to hear all is well. Dont worry about being further behind than some of us, there are ladies who are right at the very beginning and that's great. I love that we're all at different stages.

 

[polaris]

Hi lovely ladies, hope you're all well. I've been off work for one week and what a week it was. I think I am now officially a lady that lunches. I am supposed to be a lady that shops and gets organised for my forthcoming child... But there's been no time so far this week with all the socialising!!

Brilliant, that gave me a giggle. I reckon you should just enjoy it!

 

[ellie]

its kind of nice being a lady of leisure isn't it!! although not sure how long I could stand it (unless we suddenly came into tons of £££) funny how the last bit of pregnancy becomes a social whirl!
few pains during the night but still nothing really - off for the sweep in a bit - wish us luck ladies .....
just curious meerkat - why are they inducing you so soon after edd? i've read loads of comments on here about people being induced before or on edd - just not sure why - is there a reason? does it depend on the area? as it seems like i'm the odd one fighting against having it! (although ... its starting to seem more appealing as the days drag on.....)

 

[maybebaby3]

polaris - lovely pics

ellie - hope it's not long b4 LO arrives

haven't felt any real movements and am not really that big considering this is the 3rd 1 am having. am starting 2 get paranoid something is wrong. my 20wk scan is not til 17th dec.

 

[polaris]

polaris - lovely pics

ellie - hope it's not long b4 LO arrives

haven't felt any real movements and am not really that big considering this is the 3rd 1 am having. am starting 2 get paranoid something is wrong. my 20wk scan is not til 17th dec.

I'm sure everything is fine - it's hard not to worry though when you don't really have any symptoms anymore but you're not feeling movements yet. It's still early to be feeling anything and would depend on the position of the baby, placenta, etc. whether or not you felt anything at this stage, so try not to worry about it.

 

[ellie]

i'm sure all will be fine, it varies so much doesn't it. and might it depend on where your placenta is this time too?

ohhh soo disappointed! she couldn't do the sweep ... said although my cervix is central (thats good isnt it?) its' still 'thick and closed' (not so good?) booked in for another attempt on tues, after that i can either opt for another one on thurs or book in for an induction on fri (which will mean transferring back to another hospital) or possibly both ... since then i've been leaking brown discharge (sorry!) like before you get a period, and having loads of pains in my back ... feeling so fed up now! isnt it awful how powerless you feel in this situation?
aaagh, moan moan moan! i bet the mums on here have already forgotten this bit of hte pregnancy

 

[polaris]

Sorry they couldn't do the sweep Ellie. Hope the discharge and pains are a good sign though. Fingers crossed.

 

[Scooby1962]

Hi ladies, well I'm 47 and just found out I'm pregnant with my 4th child!! No man mind as he's decided he wants nothing to do with me. His loss!!

Would love to find a bump buddy local to me in Street, Somerset, England for support.

Scoobs

 

[avabear73]

Hi Scooby and welcome ... this is a lovely group of ladies, all at different stages - if I need common sense this is always my first port of call!

ellie - am thinking about you, fingers crossed LO decides he/she wants to arrive soon. I never had that bit of pregnancy because I was induced at 37 weeks (then c-section because induction wasn't working and finlay was going into distress) - I must say though that I'm not the most patient of people so I don't envy you. More labour dust for you

maybe - this baby might be reserving it's energy to keep you up later on ... hope the next few weeks go by nice and quick for you


Anyway here is some Christmas cheer (courtesy of Finlay) for you all .... Merry Christmas

 

[maybebaby3]

thanks for your reassurance girls!!!

ava wot a cute clip!!! made me smile!

 

[tillymum]

Hey ladies! Just back from a long weekend in Ireland where Chloe had her first holiday and got to meet all her cousins and family.

Ellie - Wow any day now, hope he/she doesn't keep you waiting much longer and hope all goes smoothly. The pains sound promising.

Meerkat - congrats on being on mat leave, sounds like you are having fun!

Ava - love the Finlay Christmas card.... are you getting excited already for his first Christmas? We hope to get our tree this weekend....and I already have her Christmas outfit!

Polaris - Thomas has grown so much, he's gorgeous.

Maybe - Hopefully you will feel movement soon, 17wks is still early x

Soobie, congrats on pregnancy