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[Tanikit]

Celtic its nearly over - how soon does it take for everything to normalise after the birth?

I have a form that tells the nurses what to do with the drips - musn't forget it when I go in, but I read it and wondered how on earth they will understand it - its hard enough to read let alone follow lol. They can phone him if necessary though. Still unsure what will happen after the baby is born, but trying not to worry about it now.

Lucky 34 weeks is very close - time passes fast (ok well it does when you look back but not while you go through it) The heat is killing - I sleep with an overhead fan on all night and no covers on at all and still get too hot.

Having bad back pain (period type) today and BHs contractions fairly often - not sore enough yet to be real ones - usually they stop in the morning but so far they haven't. Hoping this means I will be more ready for the induction though if she does decide to make a proper move I will be happy.

Lol, my mother says I will always know when it is labour, but then she tells me when she woke the morning of an induction for us twins (at 38 weeks) she thought: they won't have to induce me and when she got to the hospital she was 5cm dilated already - when I ask her how she knew she says she just did and can't remember feeling any pain. Hope its not genetic.

 

[LuckyD]

Wow Tanikit, the countdown is on! I hope that the sensations you are feeling are either going to kick into labour or as you say, it will make the induction easier. I totally hear you re: sleeping with no covers and a fan and still being hot! I am doing the same - plus sleeping naked! Gosh I can't believe it's about to happen for you - I remember when you got your BFP and that doesn't seem all that long ago. All the very best for the next couple of days - I will be thinking of you and checking in here in case you have some updates.

Oh and I didn't realise you were a twin!

How are you doing Celtic? Hope you are feeling a bit better

I had a MW appointment today and went over the birth plan that me and OH wrote up - it was great as she was really on the same page and we seem to have a very similar approach to the birth, so that is good. Baby is still head down but lying on my right side - ideally would like it to move over to my left - but all good really. Next appointment in two weeks.

 

[CelticNiamh]

Tanikit normally as soon as the placenta is delivered they treat you as non diabetec again, depending but for a few day I will have to check my blood sugars before and after each meal and depending on what they are as to what they will want me to do. Im a little worried they wont come down just a niggle I have this time, I was always confident it would be gone the last two times I guess we shall see what happens.


Now I would not mind a labour like that going in and being 5 cm and very little pain mind you I think the pain only kicks in when your water goes then it gets intense but for me that means baby is minutes away LOL

Lucky Im much better, Im tired today, my DD had a tummy bug and loads of nappy changes, she has a sore bum so I just kept putting her in the shower rubbing with baby wipes was to sore for her poor thing. so think the last showe was 2 am in the morning but she slept great after that, it was all the pee breaks that got me up Im so glad your midwife is on the same page that really helps wow time is flying in now!

 

[Tanikit]

Yup only one more night at home in bed - tomorrow night I must be at the hospital, bit scary. Am still getting contractions but they are still irregular and not terribly painful - if they go up a notch though I will have to get it checked out.

Glad you and your midwife are on the same page with your birth plan - that should help a lot. Has it hit you yet that you are going to give birth soon - I'm not really sure it has hit me yet lol.

Celtic hope your DD feels better soon and also that you can get some rest.

Take care.

 

[Nixilix]

Lucky - i'll prob be 2 weeks late so i'll be here waiting with you

 

[CelticNiamh]

Lucky - i'll prob be 2 weeks late so i'll be here waiting with you

NOOOO Nix hope not, but better to have that in mind I guess just incase

Tanikit so close best of luck just incase I miss getting to say that later

 

[Nixilix]

im going to make a cheesecake that'll make me feel better!

 

[CelticNiamh]

im going to make a cheesecake that'll make me feel better!

hmmmmmm Cheesecake enjoy!

 

[Tanikit]

Mmm, cheesecake Nix hope you won't be two weeks late - who knows your baby could decide to come anytime.

Can't believe I am asking this, but really - how will I know if I am in labour? My contractions are not stopping now but are still irregular - I got in the bath and they seemed to stop while I was in there (which wasn't that long) but started again the minute I got out and I have had very sharp pains now on my right side low down and also at my cervix - they made me stand still for a while as they were very sore. I can stil talk through all contractions though they do make me breathe far more heavily. I do not want to go in to the hospital and then have to go back the next day so am just waiting it out - I kinda feel like I am waiting for my waters to break and they might not.

 

[CelticNiamh]

Mmm, cheesecake Nix hope you won't be two weeks late - who knows your baby could decide to come anytime.

Can't believe I am asking this, but really - how will I know if I am in labour? My contractions are not stopping now but are still irregular - I got in the bath and they seemed to stop while I was in there (which wasn't that long) but started again the minute I got out and I have had very sharp pains now on my right side low down and also at my cervix - they made me stand still for a while as they were very sore. I can stil talk through all contractions though they do make me breathe far more heavily. I do not want to go in to the hospital and then have to go back the next day so am just waiting it out - I kinda feel like I am waiting for my waters to break and they might not.

Are you timing them! how far apart are they and how long are they lasting, it sounds like eary labour hun oooooh so excited now!

 

[Nixilix]

wish i could help but i won have a clue when im in labour!

 

[CelticNiamh]

Labour contractions will:

* Not stop or slow down, regardless of frequency and your activity
* Be in a fairly predictable pattern (e.g. every eight minutes although some women will have regular contractions every 5-10 minutes throughout)
* Become increasingly closer together
* Last longer
* Become stronger (walking usually makes them stronger)
* Build up, have a peak, then reduce


have you noticed a show, dont wait for your waters to break they might not!

 

[CelticNiamh]

Stupid rant coming up, but my DD who is 2 has me like a ping pong ball every time I sit down she is in to something or wants something wow she keeps me busy!!! Ive just got her juice now she wants to watch Dora god love her when baby arrives! can you believe she is stressing me out! Im tired I just want to sit down for longer than 2 minutes at a time now she is up to something again!

 

[Tanikit]

Celtic I have not been able to see to DD much today because of all the contractions and she's 3 so can entertain herself for a short time. While I don't believe in TV babysitting sometimes it definitely helps.

No bloody show yet though I have been losing plug for quite a while now. Wouldn't have a clue how dilated I am supposed to be. The contractions are not stopping but are not in a pattern and I am probably not doing any activity long enough to be sure whether anything actually stops them because they are still not predictable or regular. I know its not time to go in yet but how will I know - maybe I will just know or maybe I will make it all the way to 22:00 tomorrow night. Baby is still moving a reasonable amount so that is fine. Could try walking, but I am a bit scared after the very sharp pains I got just getting up and taking a few steps - hehe maybe climbing the stairs is a good idea - maybe a few times.

 

[CelticNiamh]

Celtic I have not been able to see to DD much today because of all the contractions and she's 3 so can entertain herself for a short time. While I don't believe in TV babysitting sometimes it definitely helps.

No bloody show yet though I have been losing plug for quite a while now. Wouldn't have a clue how dilated I am supposed to be. The contractions are not stopping but are not in a pattern and I am probably not doing any activity long enough to be sure whether anything actually stops them because they are still not predictable or regular. I know its not time to go in yet but how will I know - maybe I will just know or maybe I will make it all the way to 22:00 tomorrow night. Baby is still moving a reasonable amount so that is fine. Could try walking, but I am a bit scared after the very sharp pains I got just getting up and taking a few steps - hehe maybe climbing the stairs is a good idea - maybe a few times.

I dont think it helps that my DD is not feeling the best poor thing!


yea climb the stairs! you will know when to go in! the contractions will get stronger and closer together!

 

[CelticNiamh]

Tanikit any more news

just got my insulin updates and they have put up my dose per injection quite a bit now eeek!

 

[Tanikit]

Celtic hope the insulin is doing its job - don't worry too much about how much you are taking rather what your sugars are doing on it - my insulin rises enormously - I have been struggling a bit with slightly high levels the last few days again (up and down all over the place these days) - at the moment I am working for below 10 and above 4because it is so variable but I still prefer it below 8.

Did climb the stairs and set off much stronger contractions then went outside and wandered around and pushed DD on her swing and landed up with more very sharp cervical pains - now my mother told me to stop doing that because we all need supper and she can't take me to hospital in the middle of supper lol, so now I am resting - maybe I will try it in the middle of the night when everyone is asleep.

 

[LuckyD]

Oh my gosh, I go to sleep and then wake up to find all this excitement! Tanikit, it definitely sounds like something is happening....going up and down the stairs is meant to be good - but sharp pain doesn't sound too much fun! I wish I had advice for you, but you know what you are doing WAY more than I do! Do try and get some sleep tonight if you can though xxx

Celtic, I can imagine that could be trying with your DD!

Nix, I will probably go two weeks late as well!! Although I had a dream that the baby was born on April 4th (it is due March 28th) so am going with that at the moment!

All the best Tanikit...will be checking in later to see how you are doing

 

[CelticNiamh]

Oh my gosh, I go to sleep and then wake up to find all this excitement! Tanikit, it definitely sounds like something is happening....going up and down the stairs is meant to be good - but sharp pain doesn't sound too much fun! I wish I had advice for you, but you know what you are doing WAY more than I do! Do try and get some sleep tonight if you can though xxx

Celtic, I can imagine that could be trying with your DD!

Nix, I will probably go two weeks late as well!! Although I had a dream that the baby was born on April 4th (it is due March 28th) so am going with that at the moment!

All the best Tanikit...will be checking in later to see how you are doing

Think it was more me than her LOL or may be Im more aware of how I do run around after her and Im a little worried how she will cope when Im busy trying to feed a newborn but I had the same worries when I had DD and it was fine its my own fault I spoil them to much she is being very good now for me

 

[Tanikit]

Aww, Celtic its nice to hear that things don't change when you have baby number 2,3,4,5 etc - I worry a lot about DD and the attention she gets now and might get after baby is born.

Contractions slowed around 00:30 last night so I could get some sleep as I was exhausted. They have started again this morning, but not as intense as yesterday and I am still very tired and want to get some rest today before going in to the hospital tonight - DH is off work today and will take DD out for a bit hopefully. While I would still love a natural labour its probably not going to happen but that is ok, in another day and a half I should have baby with me.

Lucky and Nix wonder when your babies will come - sometimes I wish there was an accurate predictor but at the same time all the waiting can be quite exciting.