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

Addy, glad its only an infection and not early labor. But ouch, I hate bladder infections. I hope it clears soon. :hugs:

Lou, so sorry to hear that you may have GD. I know that it has to worry the hell outta you because what your sister went through. Its a good thing the docs have caught it early or at least suspect it early. It means more monitoring for you and baby, sucks that home birth may be outta the question but you may have your little man a week or 2 sooner than you thought :happydance: Over here hardly anyone gets to try for a homebirth. Its BS really but I dont know anyone who has went to 40 weeks without being induced. Most babies here are born 37, 38 weeks. Our healthcare system is different and they push inductions like crazy, and honestly most women accept. Either because they are so worn down or because they think the baby may be in danger. I almost had an induction when I went into the hospital for dehydration. I have a feeling that if I wasnt so pushy about getting outta that place, or if i had just said, "please doc just get her out im afraid she is in danger", they would have induced me then. But I wasnt comfortable with an induction at 35w.

Cornish too bad you are not over here right now. LOL. I think all you would have to do is ask a doc and you would get your baby in a few days. So far im sticking it out but when I hit 37, 38 weeks I cant gurantee that Ill stay strong and say no induction especially if morning sickness and dehydration are still haunting me. :blush: Plus I just want her out so that I can see her, watch her, make sure she is ok. Im getting scared about cord accidents and crap that I cant controll while she is inside. :nope:

Well have my weekly appointment 2moro. Been feeling kinda under the weather and still vomiting so im pretty sure im at least a little dehydrated. I could probably float in all the water I have drank today but its just not staying around. Ughh hoping that I dont have to go back in for IV fluids, last time they blew 5 veins trying to set an IV. The bruises are still painful a week later:wacko: Who knows, I may come home with Hayley this time. But I really would like to at least go to my shower. Girls keep an eye out, there will be babies in this forum soon. Cornish I have a feeling you will go soon. Has your baby been hiccuping a lot?? A nurse told me that hiccups are considered practice for breathing and that when babies practice alot it means their lungs are in good shape. And when a babies lungs are ready they produce a hormone that the mothers body responds to by starting labor. Not to mention that less movement is also a sign. Goodluck girl. Tell your man that he has work to do, lol. Tell him that the only safe way for you to get labor going a bit early is multiple orgasms. HAHAHAHAHA!!!!! :haha:
 
Essie glad you are staying strong about being induced and thought it was just me that noticed the massive number of inductions stateside. They also use Pitocin and Epidurals waaaaaaaaay more than we do in the UK. I tend to think that it can't be good for baby as baby will come when ready...well most do anyway :winkwink:
I hope you can keep Hydrated enough to get you through the next couple of weeks and maybe try some natural remedies to try and encourage labour :thumbup:
 
Thanks everyone, definately feeling better. I hate the idea of being on antibiotics, but I know the alternative is worse. Been trying to drink as much water as possible and take in as much fruit as I can. The cramping is gone now.

How is everyone feeling?? I have been feeling so tired, and I know it is from work. I am a teacher and never get a moment to sit down. I don't think I am going to last much longer. We have a break from school coming up, and I don't think I am going back after it. I have enough sick days to get me through to the end, so I might as well use them!

My legs and arms just feel so heavy by the end of the school day, and I am having BH so many times a day. They are not painful, but noticable. I am not sleeping well, and just feel yucky. I can't wait to be done work!!

Essie, you poor girl. I can't imagine puking the whole pregnancy. Just not fair! I hope you get some relief soon!

GS and Lou, hoping it's not GD for the both of you. But, it is good that they are aware so you can be monitored. Good luck!!

Cornish, sorry no ideas for you!! LOL. My first baby came at 38 weeks, so I never really had to try anything! You just never know, maybe your little one will make an early appearance on its own!

FT, glad your measurments are back on track!
 
Hello ladies, essie as much as I joke, I wouldn't want to be induced as want a really natural birth, but if offered now id struggle to say no! Hope your appt goes well and they leave Hayley for a couple of weeks. Baby has been hiccuping sooo much!

Lou, sorry to hear of gd, any chance of it getting under control to have your home birth?

Addy, glad the meds are making you better. Good on you for still teaching full time, I gave up long ago in this pregnancy!

Had midwife today and she basically said any day! He is fully engaged so I'm just waiting on some contractions!xxx
 
If he's fully engaged....partake in some sex..get some sperm up there to soften the cervix and get on a birthing ball if you can :thumbup:
 
I have no ball-does anything else work in the same way? Squats?!
 
cornish thats sooooooooooooo exciting!!!

i wish i had SOME idea when :baby: will make an appearance.... i mean, 40 weeks is ok as thats 5 weeks away.... but 42 weeks? GAAAHHHHH!

my pelvis cant take it! Nor my hormones! Or my stretch marks! :rofl:
 
Oh ft I know what you mean, I've had it and so has my body!
The problem with her any day prediction is that doesn't mean I won't go over, it could be tonight, it could be in 3 weeks. I could've cried!
 
Cornish can you not go to Argos or a sports shop near you. You can pick the Gym balls up for under £10!

Get some doggy style sex in (deepest penetration) :blush::blush: and then get on that birthing ball to open up your pelvis :thumbup:
 
Essie - hope your feeling better today hunni and your drinking lots of water :thumbup:

Glow - It was prob the sweeties you had just had before - my midwfie asked if i had anything sweet before the wrine test.

Addy - dont work too hard hun - i feel you with the sleep i was doing so well last week and last couple of days i have had a rubbish time.

Cornish - im sooooo excited for you!!! i cant believe things may happen soon...

First - omg 40-42 weeks :wacko::wacko: i think of getting to 37 weeks lol i cant think that far ahead - that would be April for me at 41-42 weeks :wacko:

Had my second GD test today and appartently no news is good news - and they said they would call today. So i celebrated and ate half an easter egg :blush: I just hope they havent called is because they forgot because im silently celebrating!
 
Lou - i bet your in the clear hun :hugs: :dance:

I know... week 40-42 seems AGES away :rofl:

has anyone got an appt or anything coming up that we can look froward to? Ive got my 36 week appt on weds with a consultant.... hoping fundal is still no more than +2!

x
 
im hoping so... especially after all the choccy i have had :wacko:

Ive got a scan on Saturday whoooo hoooo :happydance: Havent had one in ages, probably wont get to see much of squashed baby. I got a bit paranoid with the GD scare and having had the large fundal i am having a private reasurrance scan, mainly to see how big this boy is. Ill pop on some pics if i get some.

Hope your fundal is spot on for you hun!
 
oh brilliant, yes pls post some piccies!!!

I did wonder about having a private scan myself... but will see if im offered one at the hospital on weds first.

Good luck hun, let us know if you here about ur results for sure :hugs:
 
I just got back from my 34 week appointment. My blood pressure is a bit raised (112/74) which is very normal, but high for me. She also thinks I'm a bit dehydrated, so really trying to up my fluids. Good news is I got my doctor's note and will be done work on next Friday the 17th! I could not be happier!! She also thinks baby is HEAD DOWN!! I can't believe it! I thought I was destined to have another c-section, but seems this little monkey may have turned! I have to phone tomorrow to book another ultra-sound for around the 36 week mark. (Just to make sure)! Will be nice to see baby again! (May be tempted to find out if we are pink or blue!! If they can!!)

34 weeks tomorrow!
 
Fab news baby may have turned so you don't need c section, hope he stays that way too!!! You can't find out sex now lol your too close for the big surprise!!!
 
Ooo exciting stuff! look forward to scan pics Lou.

Hope baby is head down for you Addy!

I've got a scan next Thursday 16th Feb at 34+1. Not a private one though just an NHS growth scan and to check what this damn cyst is doing :wacko:
 
wow, all these scans. Wish i could have another, I am really not sure where my baby is, althought the midwife thinks it has turned the right way, it feels no different to me, and i feel so many hard bits in random places, i am sure i have twins in here?? as cant all belong to one baby?

well first day of maternity for me!!! Have told baby it can come next friday (at 38 weeks), as i would like a week off to chill first, but then in think i will be bored.

Have fun seeing your babies again people with scans, and hope (lou i think?) you havent got GD. xx
 
OMG, just noticed. now have a watermelon in my tummy!!!!! I remember the days of being and Apple seed! x
 
Oh my a watermelon, I knew I felt big! Enjoy your days of rest before lo.
Wow to scans, how exciting!x
 
congrats on your watermelon sarah!

I too remember being a poppyseed and looking at all the aubergines/eggplants and melons etc in awe.... :)
 

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