PAL March 2012- 5 Beautiful Girls and 5 Adorable Boys!!

[Glowstar]

Essie - the only advise IU would give you about labour is go with the flow...do what feels right at the time, including any pain relief you might/or might not want.

You will be surprised that you will find an inner strength you didn't even know you had

 

[Cornish]

FT- this month for some of us or those that will go early! AHHHHHHH
Essie, thanks, it is great being so close in dates to people. I agree with GS on the inner strength thing, just go with what feels right on the night and try to stay active as that for sure helps things progress. I'm nervous and I've done it before.

Just back from a nice cycle ride with ds on the back of the bike, only had to walk up one hill so feeling quite proud of myself - although I want a nap now!xx

 

[firsttimer1]

FT- this month for some of us or those that will go early! AHHHHHHH

Thats just scary!!!

Im getting mentally prepared for 37 weeks - so 3 weeks time. No other reason than i know the baby can come anytime from then, and everyone on DHs side of family has their babies early (around 5/6 weeks early). So im thinking in my head ''3 weeks'' - then anything up to due date is a plus... and anything past due date can sod off!!!

Hope your all doing well

 

[suffolksarah]

woo hoo, just got back from 36 week midwife appointment and baby has turned!!!
Also babys head is engaged 3/5 so only 2/5 to go!!! How exciting!!!! dont know how long it takes to do the final bit, or how long on average it takes to get fro here to labour, now going to google it xxxx

 

[firsttimer1]

thats great sarah! xxx

ive read mixed things about the head being engaged... some articles and women etc say it wont mean baby will be on time/early.... but who knows? everything about pregnancy is confusing LOL

 

[suffolksarah]

Yep i have just read that FT, it seems to say it could be days or weeks til baby come, engagedment doesnt mean a lot. BOOOOO i was getting my hopes up baby would be a bit early!

 

[firsttimer1]

That ISSS a shame.... but never mind, there are plenty of other things you can try to get baby here on time... i know alot of methods are said to be myth, but heck - its fun!

 

[ttclou25]

thats great sarah - you have a good little lol

Its funny because even though my due date isnt until end of march i am thinking beginining of march when im 37 weeks like you guys, it seems easier to think that way than 40 weeks!!! I guess when you reach 37 thats when time drags out.

This is my first so everything is all new to me - I just this second got a call from the health visitor?!?! shes made an appointment to come round later this month, i wasnt expecting this, what does she do - make sure my house is baby friendly?!

 

[firsttimer1]

Lou - oh gosh... really? a health visitor? Im going to google it! Thats a bit scary!

 

[firsttimer1]

just found this thread and it seems in some areas H.Visitors visit mums prior to birth - but not in other areas. doesnt seem to be anything to worry about though

https://www.babyandbump.com/pregnan...24-health-visitor-coming-my-house-she-do.html

 

[Cornish]

SS great news on a turned baby and engagement! I wish it meant earlier labour too but my lo engaged at 31 weeks!
Never heard of a health visitor coming before! They just check you are ok and give bits of advice really, I've never found them very helpful with ds, but it does depend how much you relate to them too, I found mine a bit annoying!
I'm also hoping for 37 weeks! Only a few days left then! Been walking loads but need to up curry intake!x

 

[Glowstar]

Nipple stimulation is supposed to be good

 

[Cornish]

I read that you have to do 15 mins every hour for 3-4 hours a day-that's a lot of nipple twiddling!

 

[addy1]

I read that you have to do 15 mins every hour for 3-4 hours a day-that's a lot of nipple twiddling!

Mine will be sore enough with nursing....don't want to start out in pain!! LOL.

SS, glad to hear that your little one is head down. I can still feel that mine is breech.....little turkey!!

My first baby came at 38 weeks exactly, so hoping for the same!

Can't believe it is already February and that a couple of you will be holding your babies this month!!

 

[ttclou25]

thanks for health visitor info - i got a bit scared why she was coming before baby was due, like it was to make sure my house is ok and we are ok parents lol

 

[essie0828]

Hey Ladies.

Well had quite the scare yesterday. Went in for my reg weekly check up and landed myself in the hospital for the night. Had high ketones and +3 protein in my urine. They did a biophysical profile on Hayley to make sure that if they had to deliver her that she was doing ok. Everthing in the biophysical came back good, she was estimated at weighing 6lb 6oz and was showing breathing movements. She is measuring right at a week ahead but thats a rough estimate. She could be a bit bigger or smaller.

After being in the hospital and getting 2 bags of fluid and some food my urines tested negative for protein and ketones. Basically I was starving and dehydrated from vomiting but Hayley was hanging in there taking what she needed and all night she looked great on the monitor. I was supposed to stay 24 hrs but got out after about 12. Was back this morning and urines were still negative so the worry about pre eclampsia is gone, bp was good as well, so Im back at the doc next thurs. On bedrest for the weekend and strict orders to eat and drink round the clock. So far doing well with that and no vomiting.

Cornish read that bit about nipple twiddling while I was in the hospital and got a kick outta it. LOL.

I told Hayley and the docs that I was game for this labor thing anytime after Feb 11, no sooner, im not ready. LOL. Doc got a kick outta that and sent me home with a labor watch sheet. Seems hes thinkin ill go a bit earlier. And Hayley has turned head down but shes not staying engaged.

Its getting exciting now gals, labor watch will start soon. Goodluck everone, hope the last weeks dont leave you miserable.

 

[Cornish]

Essie, how scary but glad you're home and both well. Keep up those fluids and rest up until the 11tg-why the 11th btw?
Xx

 

[suffolksarah]

Glad your both okay essie, 6lb 6 is a good weight if she does deciede to show up early. But i will be keeping my fingers crossed for after the 11th.

well saturday again, 4 more days at work!

i had a worry last night, i dont think i felt baby once all night, but may have slept through movement. but it was super wriggle yesterday. so up now had breakfast and it moved a bit, will keep a watch on it today.

Any snow anyone? none in Suffolk as yet. really hope it doesnt. dont want to slip being this pregnant, or deliver at home!!!!

Have a good weekend everyone. xx

 

[essie0828]

Essie, how scary but glad you're home and both well. Keep up those fluids and rest up until the 11tg-why the 11th btw?
Xx

Ha! The 11th is my baby shower lol. I think it would be kinda odd if she showed up for her own shower. But in all reality I am waiting until after the shower to pack up our bags and get her room finalized.

 

[suffolksarah]

Woo hoo baby shower! My friend has organised for me to have a 'meal out' type baby shower this monday. no idea whos going or where it is, but looking forward to it.