*~*~* The Decemberists! *~*~*

[gaiagirl]

Ladies, just wanted to let you know I am here and reading but WAY too overwhelmed with the start of school to really respond! Hopefully this weekend...

Ugh, teaching four classes back to back in four different rooms is brutal. I'm freaking exhausted every day...is it October yet? Counting down to my leave...

 

[Pusscat]

Seaweed - yes, the 39 week ticker isn't very insightful is it? I saw my baby flexing her limbs at 12 weeks old so think that's already been covered!

Shh - your daily routine sounds very intense so it must be some comfort to have an end date in sight. I have come to see that as you near the end, the birth becomes less significant, it's meeting your baby that's the main thing, by any means necessary!! Now what have you been telling your daughter to make her think she's going to have a puppy sister?!

Gaia - I can well remember that back to school feeling so don't worry. Don't think I said congratulations about the job - well done! The busy-ness will make September fly by, you'll get through it.

I've been awake since about 4 this morning. Having some more back cramps. Had the worlds hottest Thai green curry last night cooked by dh. So hot it made me cry!! Going to try for some more sleep now and then going for a walk in the morning with a couple of ladies from my NCT group.

 

[seaweed eater]

Gaia, just earlier today I was telling a friend about how hard it was to teach dance classes once a week earlier in my pregnancy. It took so much out of me, and it was just an hour and a half at a time. I can't imagine how you do it.

Pusscat, hope those back cramps lead somewhere! Keep us posted!!

Munchkin is doing the bladder bounce tonight...ah the joys.

 

[smawfl]

Good Morning Decemberists!

Today is officially the first day of my Maternity Leave

So excited I'm not quite sure what to do with myself

I have my Mum coming over in a bit to help me with some 'nesting' I've got planned..!

HanyouMama - hope the sickness eases

FeelSoBlessed - sounds like you are loving being a new mummy

Pusscat - How are the cramps doing? Hope something happens for you soon!
Can we share photos via PM on here do you know?

Seaweed - Loving the new mantra! From what I've heard, you definitely 'know' when it's labour. I'm sure we'll all find out soon enough!

Shh - Sorry about all the needles Your daughter sounds like a little cutie, she must be so excited!

Gaia - Make sure you try and take it easy, I know it's easier said than done sometimes

TMI but I thought I was having a 'clearout' yesterday.. definitely unusual since my normal movements are completely the opposite end, but I guess it was just something I ate that didn't agree with me!

 

[smawfl]

It always amazes me when I see my ticker... 16 days remaining?!!?!?!?

 

[seaweed eater]

Congrats on your maternity leave, Smawfl!! That must feel great! I had a, um, false alarm clear out a few days ago too. I hope it means something for both of us.

I know what you mean about the ticker! I looked at mine yesterday and was shocked to see I had entered single digits without realizing it. To be honest, I think I may take them down now...I don't really enjoy the reminder that time is passing

 

[smawfl]

Congrats on your maternity leave, Smawfl!! That must feel great! I had a, um, false alarm clear out a few days ago too. I hope it means something for both of us.

I know what you mean about the ticker! I looked at mine yesterday and was shocked to see I had entered single digits without realizing it. To be honest, I think I may take them down now...I don't really enjoy the reminder that time is passing

OMG can't believe you're in single digits!!!!!

 

[seaweed eater]

Who knows if I really am though. I think I need to move myself backward a week now so I don't get too impatient!

It's my mom's birthday today and I had been hoping he wouldn't be born today, but maybe he will just to spite me? I don't think I'd mind very much anymore

 

[smawfl]

I know, I keep thinking that I'll definitely have my baby by 6th October which seems ages away, trying not to focus on 22nd Sept too much!

It will come around quickly though!

I think I'll be around the 26th-29th Sept!! 26th is my LMP date which I think it pretty accurate based on my OV!

 

[smawfl]

Seaweed - are you still drinking raspberry leaf tea? How many cups are you at?

I'm on 3 and have been for about 2 weeks, not sure whether to up it?

 

[seaweed eater]

I drank 3 at 36-38 weeks and increased to 4 last week. I feel like I do nothing but drink tea, but I like the taste, so I don't mind!

Ladies you won't believe this, I just found out from the doctor that Munchkin is not engaged at all so frustrating! I'm already trying to be good about walking and bouncing on my ball. Time to walk up and down some stairs!

 

[smawfl]

Thanks Seaweed!

Is baby even close to engaging?

At my 36 week appointment I was 'at brim' so almost starting the descent! Got my 38 week midwife check on Tuesday so looking forward to seeing if there's been any change!

 

[seaweed eater]

Thanks smawfl. He just said "He's still pretty high, not in your pelvis yet, curled up behind your pubic bone"...I wish he'd given some sort of number, but I assume that means floating rather than dipping. However, I'm glad he could feel the baby's head at all (from inside, I should clarify)...I know it could have been worse! A friend of mine who was the same doctor was sent for an ultrasound at term because baby was too high for the doctor to even feel her head.

 

[ds0910]

WELCOME MY SWEET ANGEL!!!! Baby ds0910 Born September 6th at 7:06pm weighing 8.8 pounds and 21 inches long! I will post a pic when I get home and feeling up to it. We are so in love with our baby boy, I have no words!

Well as for the story, I wasn't able to see my regular Dr Tuesday and my pressures were still high but nothing was mentioned about induction. So I went home but woke up Wednesday with another nagging headache but this time was swmmy headed and had an episode of visual disturbances so called Dr and the said to come in now and be monitored. So we did and the dicision was made for them to keep me over night and be induced in the am. Pitocin was started at 5:30is and they broke my water at 6. I was in labor all day lol and pushed for 3 freaking hours! I wound up with a 4th degree tear as he has a big head (like his daddy lol) and am hurting like hell but couldn't be happier! Need to try to rest at least since I can't seem to sleep. Will get back with you ladies a bit later!

 

[smawfl]

Massive congratulations!!! Well done,sounds like you did amazingly!

 

[smawfl]

Pusscat how are you doing? X

 

[Pusscat]

Congratulations ds I am so so happy for you and crying at the moment because I am just so emotional at the moment! Sounds like it was a day of hard work but all totally worth it in the end Looking forward to the photo.

I know I'm not even at my due date yet but I'm really feeling depressed at the moment! This time of waiting is the worst part of my pregnancy. I hate not knowing what's happening and when it might start. I know I just need to relax and it will happen soon. Finding it difficult though.

Seaweed - sorry to hear baby's not as ready as you'd hoped. He could wiggle his way down quite quickly though so try not to worry. Know what you mean about wanting a number, I feel the same, I want to know exactly how low baby is. Yesterday I had some v sharp cervix pain when I was changing position. Felt like I could pop baby out if I lay down wrong!

 

[seaweed eater]

CONGRATULATIONS DS AND WELCOME BABY!!! I'm glad you went in with those symptoms. Rest up and enjoy your new bundle!

 

[gaiagirl]

Congrats DS! So exciting!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

 

[minimoocow]

Congrats ds. Sound pretty scary - glad everything turned out ok. Hope u heal really quick. Enjoy your bundle of joy x