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    Thanks TT, I didn't think they were right but when put on the spot with that kind of info it is hard to hear :/

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    Homebirth General Discussion #13

    It's horrible how they do that. As long as you're being monitored, baby is moving well etc, you will go into labour at some point!

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    they use the 'dead baby' card ALOT *ree*. I am so so sorry that they pulled that one on you. it is cruel and not true AT ALL.

    what kept me calm-ish was the knowledge that in France and Japan 42 weeks is the standard pregnancy (as opposed to 40 weeks) and they look to induce only at 43 weeks! (and as a result the induction rates based on post-dates are substantially less lol).

    have you had a big ugly cry? do you think you need one? I know that i had to have one with DD2 and DD3 before they came along needed that BIG emotional release!

    ...oh, and S.E.X i reckon with bulging waters and so much effacement that it will be super awesome to help remind the body that that baby is welcome to arrive (i reckon that's what tipped us over this last time too )
    Last edited by Cassius2; March 16th, 2013 at 06:37 PM.

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    Re: Homebirth General Discussion #13

    I know. its not fair because if all they have to say is 'your baby will die' and you will do whatever they want. make them prove your placenta's function is dropping eg by cord flow and fluid levels.
    and like Aimz said sounds like your body is getting its self ready anyway!!! wont be long now!

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    Hope you are doing OK Ree, going over is just a killer.

    If it helps, my placenta and cord started deteriorating at 13 days over with dd1 and it showed in monitoring so don't let them scare you. Dd2 came at 12 days over and dd3 at 11 days over. Some of us are just slow cookers to perfection!

    I agree with Cassius about having the big ugly cry! I had one before both of my vbacs plus I wrote my fear list and I think that helped get everything out and made my peace with whatever outcome I was dealt.

    He will come eventually, can't stay in there forever!

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    Really hate early pregnancy as I'm lacking symptoms this time. I have ultrasound booked on Friday so hopefully that will put my mind at rest.

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    Homebirth General Discussion #13

    Big ugly cries today - check.
    I don't want to face all the family while still pregnant today, but it's DS' birthday party and what sort of a mother is selfish enough to not go to that.
    I just want to hide in a dark corner alone. I'm tired of trying any more.

    So sorry for the selfish posts lately ladies.

    I hope Friday comes quickly with reassuring news for you Em.

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    Oh and congrats and welcome Sunny Love, great news!!

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    Aw Ree

    I didn't have any parties to attend to, but the day before I went into labour with DD3, I spent the whole time in bed crying and being a hysterical hormonal mess - and left my children with my mother to look after! LOL She also put the kids to bed for me that night so I could go for a walk and get my butt out of bed - think she was sick of me crying lol

    Em - good luck for Friday - I hate pregnancy until bub starts moving because I never have that many symptoms. I'm just over 14 weeks and still no real symptoms, I'm a bit crampy today though, so again begins the toilet checking.....

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    Homebirth General Discussion #13

    Ree! Gorgeous Mumma. You're doing so well. You're almost there and we are with you all the way xx

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    Re: Homebirth General Discussion #13

    Understandable how you're feeling ree*ree, actually sounds like your body is really starting to amp up and prepare for labour. Hopefully this means you are going to have an easy going labour/delivery.

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    Homebirth General Discussion #13

    Ree- hope something is happening for you.

    Well I'm now ok to birth at home. Officially 37 weeks!! And I know some of you are due and waiting to have bubs before me but I'm really at the stage where baby can get out!! And yes I realise it could be another 4-5 weeks. I'm so tired and emotional, I just want hubby home for the next few weeks (he is taking 3 weeks off when baby comes and I'm really looking forward to it). I have morning/all day sickness back and can't eat because my stomach has no room to store any food and heart burn is so bad.

    My sister is also very much over her pg seeing as her due date is today but no signs of labour at all yet. She would go mental if I popped first but quite frankly right about now I don't care.

    Gee pg is fun lol

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    oh no on the MS returning Beatrix that truly does suck!! I had that with DD2 and i was like: 'whhaatttt??? Noooooo!' hahaha. that is pretty cool that your sis is also due. hopefully you guys are close and can cluck over eachothers babies

    Ree: thinking of you babe x

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    Oh ree thinking of you hun, hoping your quietness over the past day and a half means you'll have some exciting news for us very soon! Also hope ds birthday went well and everyone pampered you so you could just enjoy the day not run around trying to do everything and keep everyone happy. I had joint birthday party for my oldest two yesterday too, lots fun but gosh did it take it out if me so I don't envy doing it overdue like you sweet.

    Thinking of you aimz and Beatrix also, hope you feel good in yourselves until little bubbas arrive... Soon

    Eenee :hugs: to you love hope you can keep from stressing to much this week and scan goes well Friday.

    Welcome sunnylove, hope you have a h & h pg that results in the birth you want.

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    oohhh so many babies are due soon!!

    I am so excited!

    DH has just told me that he hopes and wishes that one day we can have #4

    I am a little bit stoked that he likes making babies with me ('cause we do make cool kids lol) but also really wonder if there is a #4 for us IYKWIM? I honestly always felt that I would only have 2 kids so look at me now hahaha.

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    Ooo Cass how exciting! I think families are really something that can't truely be planned by anyone. You can have your ideas and ideals but more often than not life doesn't work out EXACTLY that way, just ask anyone who's had beautiful surprise babies or been surprised to find they need assistance to bring home a baby. It's nice to know dh is open to the idea though, who knows maybe you'll end up being blessed with a baby boy as well as you're beautiful girls (sure you've got at least a little while before any definite decisions need to be made but )

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    Haha Cassius I was only ever going to have 3 - max!!!!

    Now look at me..... So stranger things have happened

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    Homebirth General Discussion #13

    Hi ladies - I went into labour naturally late Sunday night, yay! So pleased with myself!
    But bubs head was still very high and not in a good position, and I wasn't dilating past 6cm even though I looked and sounded a lot further along. The decision was made to transfer and I am happy with that - we tried everything! All the different positions the midwives could think of, rebozo sifting for ages, in and out the pool etc.
    The staff at King Edward were fabulous, and I had the best Ob. Apparently I was being prepped to go for a C-sect (my worst fear) but I was trying all positions to push this big guy out and thankfully the Dr decided to give forceps a go first. 2 giant pushes later and bubby slid out!
    1.2l blood loss for me so staying in hossy for a little bit. I'm happy with how everything went, even though we didn't get our home birth.
    Seth Daniel arrived at 2:40pm on the 18th - sharing his big brother's birthday! 9p2oz and 53cm long

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