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

[Cornish]

Ouch gs that sounds painful. My lo has been doing similar. I painted the baby's room today and just bk from shopping, I must rest more!!

 

[ttclou25]

Hope your not all in too much pain today. My lo has had a quiet day which usually leads to a growth spurt.

Come on babies!!!!!!

 

[suffolksarah]

No baby here yet either, 1 week to go tomorrow!!!!

Lou, mine has had a quiet day today aswell, but i dont really want baby to grow much more! Although have been busy today, so maybe just not noticed it much?

Addy, my Lo didnt listen to it eviction notice either, i told it to come last friday, but no! Although my friend ended up having hers on friday, so at least my labour vibes did some good, just have to direct them at me next time!!!
My hips were hurting loads a week ago, but seem to have stopped hurting now? so hopefully yours will get better to!

My feet and ankles are so swollen today, going to take it easy tomorrow. Visited my friends newborn (5 days old) today, she so gorgeous , i was hoping by cuddling baby, it may set my hormones off, and may kick something off, but no!
Although did lots of bouncing on ball last night and now my foof hurts even more, really quite painfull to walk now, so dont know if it made baby move further down or not?

My bags are packed and in the car, just waiting for something to happen now!!!

come on babies!!!!

 

[addy1]

SS, glad to hear your hips are feeling better. I'm hoping for the same thing! Although I am not holding my breath! I am so excited for you all that are
39+! I am not exactly ready yet, but know I will be in another couple weeks!!

Lou, hopefully that baby does not pack on too many more pounds for you!!

GS, sorry that you are so uncomfortable! Will be such a relief when all this pain goes away!!

Cornish, how do you have so much energy?? I would have to sleep for days if I tried painting anything!

Essie, great that you get another u/s!! I have one on Monday, so I'm pretty excited too. Why do you need one? Mine is to check position....see if baby is actually head down this time!! LoL.

I am really banking on this baby being early like my daughter was (38weeks)......but this could be foolish thinking!! LOL. I am still going to plan a c-section even if the baby is head down. I really do not want an induction, because of my previous c-section. I think I'll book it for around 40w5d. I do not want to go too far over either. So much to consider after a previous c-section. I just hope that my labour is like my dd's was.....fast!! (Even though I needed a c-section anyways because she was breech!! LoL).

 

[Cornish]

Get those feet up ss, or the baby out!
Addy, I'm beyond shattered but can't stop, the nesting instinct has nearly killed me!

So hoping this is my last bump shot so thought I'd post it here for you lovely ladies.
https://i1116.photobucket.com/albums/k562/Cornish81/81fa4469.jpg

 

[ttclou25]

Wowsers that's a big baby bump ready to pop

I've woken up to bloody thrush yay, too many hot baths I think. Ooohhhh it's so uncomfortable. I have midwife today might mention it to her, she's coming to check the house out for home birth!!!

 

[firsttimer1]

My hips were hurting loads a week ago, but seem to have stopped hurting now? so hopefully yours will get better to!

SARAH - im pretty sure my LO has finally started to engage as my chronic hip pain is now GONE! has been all week. Apparently when LO starts to engage it usually helps with hip pain as their head becomes stablised.....

also ladies, ive just spent 5 hours cleaning my living room and kitchen - literally emptied, scrubbed and rearranged all my cupbpards...... NEVER done this before..... so pretty sure im nesting??!!!

wish that meant baby will come in xx days!!!

cornish - gorgeous bump and im so jealous your stretchie free!!! x

 

[ttclou25]

ohhhhhhh just had midwife and i have sugar in my urine again even though my GD test came back all good and have to go to diabetics clinic and may have to get the machine to test bloods daily

But on a good note head is engaged and 2/5 in!

 

[Glowstar]

I read everything and then come to post and can't remember what anyone said

Anyway, Lou I had Thrush constantly with DD2! try showers, and cotton knickers, and unperfumed shower gel

Cornish your bump looks fully baked! looks a very similar shape to mine

FT - glad you aren't in as much pain, would like to think 99% that your baby must have engaged by now, especially being first baby

SS - get some bonking in to get things moving...we need a baby on this thread soon!

Addy - at least you have a date to look forward to if LO doesn't make an appearance soon

 

[firsttimer1]

FT - glad you aren't in as much pain, would like to think 99% that your baby must have engaged by now, especially being first baby

thanks glow - baby wasnt at ALL engaged at 36 week appt so im just hoping they are a little bit engaged now.... my gut instinct is that they are as things defo feel different

Hope ur well hun

 

[Glowstar]

I'm pretty sure from what you're describing your LO has engaged you kind of get that feeling like you're carrying a bowling ball between your legs when they do and you are almost sitting on their head

 

[firsttimer1]

yep - and i waddle with legs akimbo

 

[essie0828]

Girls the title says it. Booked in for a c-section first thing Monday morning. Been a pretty scary day. Was expecting to see an oversize baby and insted she has not grown as much as they would have liked. Odd thing is her head is measuring perfect for dates but her little body is behind. So doc is calling it Head Sparing IUGR. He said there is a possiblilty that his measurements were off some but he was concerned. He had me do a NST and she was reacting well so he said that we could wait till monday. He told me had she not done so well on the NST that he would have taken her today. But insted he would like for her to be closer to 39 weeks so the risk of pulmonary problems are less. Good thing is we saw her breathing like a little champ on the ultrasound. Its soooo strange to watch them breathe inside, you can actually see fluid going in and out and her little chest and back heaving. Go tomorrow for labs and pre register at the hospital. Im pretty terrified. Dont really care about having a c-section, I just hate worrying that she wont do well after she is out. I officially stopped working today and am resting up until Monday to hopefully give her a little better chance of growing some this weekend. The rest of this week is going to be torture. I cant stop worrying.

 

[firsttimer1]

essie - i really hope monday comes quickly for you hun, make sure u rest lots and i know its hard but focus on the positive - your about to FINALLY meet your We are all here if you need to worry outloud.... but you and your LO are going to be just fine!!!

 

[addy1]

Essie, so thankful that Hayley continues to do well!! Glad you were able to take the weekend.....enjoy your last moments with her inside you. I really missed the kicks and the belly once I had my dd!! Do whatever you need to do to relax and try to rest up. (I know that is impossible!!) You are going to do so great! Can't wait to hear all about her, and can't wait for you to meet your little princess! It will be amazing!!

Addy

 

[Glowstar]

Essie try not to worry too much I am sure little Hayley will be fine. They are often wrong regarding weight on scans. Can't wait to see pics xxx


xx

 

[essie0828]

Thanks a bunch ladies. Had a nap and some food and feel a little better about the whole thing. Getting excited that I will actually get to see her and glad that we will be in the hospital if anything is wrong. Not looking forward to a 3 or 4 day hospital stay. 12 hrs in there almost killed me. Think hyper dog in a crate kinda thing But hopefully lookin after Hayley will distract me from my need to run outta there screaming.

Now to distract myself repacking her stuff, packing my stuff and generally nesting. LOL got cracked up at firsttimer rearranging her cupbords, then thought "oh shit I gotta do that to the fridge".

Cornish you and SS better get to crackin on the induction methods this weekend. I would love to see a good birth story before I go in. Btw cute belly Cornish now get that kid outta there.

Glow I am really hoping that they were off on measurements. There is a good chance that they were, because the lady that is really good at doing the ultrasounds was out today and doc did it himself with the midwife in there to guide him. He is just not as smooth with that thing as the regular lady is. I keep picturing Hayley looking like a bobble head doll by the way they were describing this head sparing IUGR thing. He said that they tend to catch up quickly after they are born tho. He also said that if your gonna have IUGR that having the head bigger is a good thing. He said that means neurological development has not been compromised. But even if they got the body measurements off she has not grown much at all from 4 weeks ago. She will be tiny I think. Probably about 6-7lbs at the most. Gonna dig through her clothes again and make sure I pack some of the tiny outfits as well. Was soooo expecting her to be big that I packed all the bigger sized outfits.

 

[Cornish]

Essie, sorry to hear of your rough day, looks like Hayley will be baby number 1. I hope you have a restful weekend and can't wait to see pics of your lo.
Thanks for the belly comments, it has literally gotten so big it has a life of its own! I don't feel like I own my own stomach anymore! Lots more niggles but nothing to get excited about at all. Have been super lucky with both pregnancies re stretch marks but I hear it's pretty genetic and no female on my mothers side has them.

Just packed the car up and off to a wedding for the weekend! Bk Sunday, have a great weekend ladies.xx

 

[suffolksarah]

Have a great time at the wedding cornish.

Essie, Hope your okay hun, i am sure Haley is just fine, how exciting thast she will be here monday!!! rest up and try and save some energey for your stay in hospital, as i doubt you will sleep very well in there!!

Warning Mini rant!!!
I feel crappy, my groin hurts so bad!!! i can hardly walk, so dosing up on paracetamol (sp?) I was feeling sorry for myself when i woke up, and had a little sob, then my nose started bleeding (for the 3rd time this week), my ankles are still swallon and hands are getting a little puffy aswell. I just feel like my body is falling apart and letting me down. Got friends coming round soon, so hopefully they will cheer me up!!!

 

[Glowstar]

Essie - My first daughter was only 6lb 5oz at 42 weeks! nobody EVER picked up she was small. Yes she was small but not tiny and PERFECTLY healthy as I am absolutely sure Hayley will be......anyway my first daughter is called Hayley too so maybe it's a 'Hayley' thing

Edited to add: Cornish enjoy your wedding....don't forget your notes!!!

SS - this stage is REALLY hard. It's not long now though