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[smawfl]

Good luck for tomorrow seaweed! X

 

[seaweed eater]

Thanks Smawfl! Happy due date!!! I'm sorry it was a false alarm, but it still sounds like progress. Hopefully things will get started soon!

Anneliese, I'm glad the SA came back normal, but I can imagine it is confusing not to have a better sense of what is going on I hope it's not a yeast infection, but if it is at least you should be able to clear it up quickly! Please keep us posted.

Pusscat, I'm sorry you had a rough night and that your husband wasn't there with you. Is that standard in the UK? At my hospital they let partners room in unless it's a shared room AND the other woman isn't comfortable with it.

Gaia, congrats on giving your leave notice! Just a few more weeks until full term!!

 

[smawfl]

Having mild contractions,perhaps every 9-13 mins. And just had full on bloody show. Think this could be it... so scared!

 

[Pusscat]

Oh wow, good luck smawfl! You might get a due date baby - lucky lady! You'll do amazingly, don't worry!

And good luck to seaweed. You will do amazingly too!

Such an exciting time!

We're currently waiting for midwife to visit us at home. Got back at 10 last night. Had good night, baby slept lots!

 

[seaweed eater]

Eeeeek, good luck Smawfl! Can't wait to hear updates

 

[gaiagirl]

Smawfl don't be scared, you can do this and you'll be amazing!

Seaweed good luck to you too.

Won't be many pregnant ladies left on here soon

 

[seaweed eater]

So I had lost all hope of anything happening before I went in tonight, but I just had a bloody show!!! I could not be more excited

 

[gaiagirl]

Yay yay yay! Let's get this show on the road

 

[smawfl]

Great news seaweed! Who'd have thought we'd get excited over a bloody show?! Any pains?

It's 1am and my contractions have definitely ramped up a gear. Have been trying to get some sleep but gonna have to time them I think

 

[seaweed eater]

I know, right? I can't remember the last time something so disgusting made my day. Feeling a little crampy and pressurey but honestly nothing too different from what I've felt before.

I'll be posting updates here: https://babyandbump.momtastic.com/pregnancy-third-trimester/1199217-a.html

Best of luck Smawfl, sounds like things are really getting going! Will be thinking of you and eagerly awaiting your updates maybe our babies will both come on Monday!

 

[smawfl]

Fingers crossed! Good luck seaweed! big hugs x

 

[smawfl]

Just come back from the hospital. Was checked out and only 3cm. Going to try and get some sleep now.

Glad you started on your own seaweed!

 

[seaweed eater]

Sleep well, Smawfl, things will be moving for you soon hon

 

[FeelSoBlessed]

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!!!!

Oh my goodness - have I missed you guys. I really am sorry for being so awful at keeping in touch. I got so excited reading through about 15 pages... Pretty disgusted in myself to have gone so long without checking in though.

My laptop should be repaired by the end of the month and I can't wait to share my lil Princes pics with all his Decemberist aunties (and cousins) lol!!!! I think I'll do an attachment maybe? Or figure out how to pm? I don't have an fb account but I'm thinking of creating one - so I can stop adding my friends on DHs!!!

I'm sorry in advance if I've skipped anyone... Massive congrats to you DS on your no doubt gorgeous son (I know what you mean by mega stresses that he's okay - you just don't want ANYTHING to be wrong with them do you). And congrats Pusscat on you no doubt beautiful daughter!! I'm sure you're both just in complete awe right now! The feeling doesn't seem to be wearing off for me!

Seaweed and Smawfl - I see you're in one of the most amazing stages of your life... Embrace it - labour is such a magical experience as the outcome is like no other!! And I can say that despite it hurting like a b*tch!!! Ha!! Labour dust to you both!

I'm just off to register little man and make him all official! I look forward to checking back in (it'll be a lot sooner than I have been) to hearing the wonderful birth announcements!!!

Take good care ladies. Thinking of you all

 

[seaweed eater]

Smawfl, did you end up giving birth today?! Munchkin is here! How cool would it be to have given birth on the same day? Hope everything is going well

 

[gaiagirl]

Yay!!!!!!!!! Congrats!!!!!!

 

[smawfl]

I am so proud to let you all know Baby Smawfl was born early this morning! (25th September) She is a pink one so in love. she weighed 7lbs 2oz and is amazing. hardest and most amazing thing I've ever done. water birth with just gas and air!

congratulations seaweed!! knew you'd be before me

 

[seaweed eater]

Congratulations Smawfl!!! Enjoy your bundle and rest up we have some hard work ahead of us!

 

[gaiagirl]

Double yay! Omg what an awesome day!

 

[FeelSoBlessed]

Oh ladies - congratulations to you and yours!! And well done!! Enjoy your new past time of staring at your bundle of sweetness in absolute awe!! x