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

[seaweed eater]

Induction scheduled for Sunday evening. Let's go baby!

 

[smawfl]

Exciting!!

My friend went in for induction yesterday, can't wait to hear her news!

 

[smawfl]

Aww my friend had her baby girl yesterday morning! Can't believe I'll be next!

No update from Pusscat recently..hope that's a birth announcement is imminent!

Got my cousins wedding today. Last night painted my nails for the wedding. Wondered whether it will be the last chance I'll get to paint them for a while...!

Apparently my whole family think I'm gonna go into labour today! My cousin (bride) thinks my waters are gonna break in church just as she walks down the aisle!

 

[Pusscat]

Aww my friend had her baby girl yesterday morning! Can't believe I'll be next!

No update from Pusscat recently..hope that's a birth announcement is imminent!

Got my cousins wedding today. Last night painted my nails for the wedding. Wondered whether it will be the last chance I'll get to paint them for a while...!

Apparently my whole family think I'm gonna go into labour today! My cousin (bride) thinks my waters are gonna break in church just as she walks down the aisle!

Hope the wedding is good today and definitely hope you manage to hold on until tomorrow! I think the bride just wants a funny story to tell at your expense! And good job with painting your toenails! Mine are naked for the first time in years as I just couldn't be bothered to go through the contortions necessary to paint them again. Baby belly will be gone soon so I'll do it then! Beyond caring what they look like!

Baby is still within bump. But I'm fairly sure I'm having contractions! Started this morning at 5am. They feel like very severe period pains, but just in my back. Not the tummy tightening feeling I was expecting. At the moment they're coming every 8 mins or so and last only about 20 seconds. They make me have to concentrate and breathe but not horrendous pain, so that makes me doubt whether this is it or not?! DH at work, but can get back in about 10 mins so I'm having to judge when to call him home!

 

[smawfl]

I painted my fingernails last night! Had a pedicure during the day yesterday too.. not been able to reach my toes in ages!!

Sounds positive Pusscat!! Hope they progress for you!!! Exciting

 

[gaiagirl]

That definitely sounds like something Pusscat! Woohoo! Will be checking back throughout the day

 

[seaweed eater]

Ooohhh, fingers crossed, Pusscat. I so hope this is it for you!!!

Nothing going on here. My pattern since 38 weeks has been to have an emotional breakdown every Thursday with the week milestone. I'm already grumpy this morning because instead of weekly pregnancy newsletters I got "Your baby is one week old!" newsletters!! Argh come on!! You'd think they would know better!

 

[ds0910]

So exciting, Pusscat! I bet she is coming SOON!

I thought something might be starting last night...no contractions, but a lot of pressure and, for lack of a better way to describe it, new sensations in my pelvis. Thought maybe the baby was engaging, or trying to. I tried to help him out for about an hour and then went to sleep. Not convinced anything is different this morning...but still, as always, hoping today is the day!

Eeeeeek Pusscat I am really excited for you and can't wait to hear how it goes.

Have been wondering about FSB and DS as well -- how is motherhood treating you?

Motherhood is wonderful yet draining lol, but in the best way I just look at my little guy and I almost start crying lol. Hopefully I will settle down soon though, as at every sound he makes I jump and freak praying it is normal and he is ok. That part is quite stressful!

HM- so sorry about the GD. I'm sure that is tough, but hang in there!

Pusscat- Sounds great!! Little pusscat will be here REALLY soon and all the wait will be more than worth it, promise

AFM- still recovering, slowly but surely. It's frustrating though because the way little man likes to be comforted requires me to sit up straight which hurts my bottom if I do it too long so hubby is having to do a lot of the feeding and rocking My iron has also dropped again even though I have been taking a suppliment since 36wks pregnant and it has only dropped after birth. Hopefully the bleeding I am still having is normal and all is well.

Well gotta run. Can't wait to check back and see all the lovely birth announcements!!!!

 

[Pusscat]

My lovely Decemberists, my journey that started with you all nearly a year ago is now complete. Baby pusscat arrived at 8:39 am this morning. Currently snuggled in my arms contentedly sleeping. She is perfect in every way. Got to stay in hospital overnight as I had to have an episiotomy. Will fill in birth details and photo once we get settled back at home. I'm a very happy, if not slightly sore and exhausted, mummy. Good luck to seaweed and smawfl if you go into labour before I next post. We can do this ladies!! It's truly amazing what our bodies can do.

 

[smawfl]

Awwwww another proud aunty moment!! Congratulations Pusscat!!! So pleased for you! Xxxx

 

[seaweed eater]

Congratulations Pusscat saw your pic on facebook, she is so beautiful!! I'm so glad she decided to come on her own. Hope labor went well, can't wait to hear more details

 

[smawfl]

Hmmmm I *think* I may have just had a bloody show?! Seriously the tiniest amount, blink and you miss it type thing but I shall be keeping an eye on things! I'm a bit scared!

 

[seaweed eater]

Ah you're going to see, I was right: Pusscat, Smawfl, me, then Shh!

 

[Shh]

Congratulations Pusscat!!! Thats brilliant news! Enjoy those amazing newborn cuddles, I'm jealous!

And exciting exciting Smawfl and Seaweed, I can't wait to hear more news!

 

[seaweed eater]

Thanks hon, I'm guessing Munchkin's birthday will be Tuesday, but we could end up going the same day!

Excited to hear your updates, Smawfl

 

[gaiagirl]

Congrats Pusscat!!!! So excited and jealous hehe.

Smawfl...fingers crossed for ya!

I just gave my leave notice today so that was exciting! Woot! One week left

 

[HanyouMama]

Congrats pusscat! I am so happy for you! Cant wait to hear all about your experience and see some pictures of your cutie!

 

[anneliese]

congrats pusscat!! hope you and baby are doing well

little update from me: we got back DHs SA results and things look pretty normal . Motility is a bit low (around half were dead or not moving), but sperm count is decent (40 million/ml) and morphology is good at 80% normal. The results mention something about a fungus found, so not really sure what that is about and will have to see what the doctor says on Monday when he goes in. I did google a bit and it said this fungus is usually found in the vagina and an over-abundance can cause yeast infections which can then be transferred to your partner. I've never had symptoms of a yeast infection (meaning I've never noticed anything abnormal down there), but suppose it's still possible I have/had a really mild one without any obvious symptoms. Anyway, we will see Monday

And wishing all you ladies safe and smooth deliveries, can't wait to see who has boys and who has girls too!

 

[smawfl]

Nothing much to report here. Having a few tightenings i think,but nothing to write home about.. no more show either.

Hi anneliese. Let us know how you get on on Monday! Try not to google too much xx

 

[Pusscat]

Thanks everyone. We are both doing well. Still in hospital. Have been told we can go home today but they are just so busy it might be a late discharge. Had a difficult first night. She wouldn't settle and needed constant feeding and attention otherwise she got very distressed. Was hard having to deal with it all without DH. But today has been much better and we're working well as a team. I am cheif feeder of course and DH is in charge of everything else. I'm amazed at how good he is with her, it's great!

Smawfl - my bloody show lasted from Monday to labour starting, gradually building in quantity. Fingers crossed for you!