Homebirth General Discussion #21

[Eenee]

so happy for you meow

[Tegam]

She's posted on another group and it's not fair to make you wait (with permission from meow).... There is so much more to the story but I'll let meow tell that part but her baby is here and mumma is feeling awesome. The rest you'll have to wait xx

[Tegam]

Lady bug I do believe you are next!!!!!

[Jennifer13]

Congrats meow! Bubba knew what you wanted.

[Lady-bug]

Yay!! Congrats Meow!! Can't wait to hear all about it.

[Lady-bug]

You sound great Meow. So glad it all worked out for you and it sounds like the birth was amazing. Your making me excited for labour. Enjoy your little girl!!

Afm-Rant coming...If one more person asks me/messages me to see if the baby is here I'm going to lose my bloody head!! Why cant people get it, as if I wouldn't tell people we've had a baby?!?! So frustrating!!!!
Apart from that, had a midwife appointment this morning. Bubs is head down but definitely not engaged. What are people's thoughts, should I be trying to get her down further (squatting, walking etc) or does this mean she's not ready right now??

[Cassius2]

Lady-bug: i reckon if you instead focus on position of bubs. spinning babies is awesome for tips etc. Most babies stay swimming even above the pelvis until labour: my last birth was like that and my second baby only engaged part way through. But what i found calming for me was that i had been working on optimal fetal positioning (especially with DD3 as DD2 was posterior until she flipped herself during labour lol).

[Tegam]

I wouldn't worry ladybug as most 2nd,3rd.... Bubs don't engage until labour starts. But that's also easy for me to say seeing this one has already engaged. I do like knowing its where its got to end up.... In saying that the pressure the last few days isn't so nice

So maybe some gentle persuasive movement techniques will make you feel
Like you are 'helping' things...

[Tegam]

Anyone suggest a good tearjerker movie? All that comes to mind is beaches and that's not doing it for me. I don't like blood and guts (says thè ED nurse lol). But I need a good release. DH away again until
Wednesday, I'm shattered. Need to re group before he gets home so I can think of birthing.

[Lady-bug]

That's a bit scary! Am I ready?!?!

[Tegam]

No your not lady bug but your as ready as any of us get

[e_p]

Hi women - I haven't been checking in much...keeping busy and laying pretty low in general - have been feeling really protective/introverted for this whole pregnancy and have been preoccupied dealing with family stuff and keeping DS entertained. Now I'm at 39+2 and feeling in a really good, safe headspace for birth. I'm a bit sore and tired but I've been cleaning like a madwoman...my house has never been so sparkly!! Everything is ready to go...have feeling this babe will be here within the week but won't mind if I'm proven wrong (I say that now....lol)

Meow I spotted your post in the FB group - congratulations!!!! What beautiful news!!

Ladybug - how are you going?

[HotI]

E_p sending lovely birthing vibes to you, beautiful woman. Love that sparkly clean house waiting for baby! It helps with the next 6 months when it gets a bit trickier. You will be awesome, birthing warrior.

[Lady-bug]

E_p you sound much more ready than me. I'm getting to the point of wanting to block everyone out, so that must mean something. Sending you lovely birthing vibes, looking forward to your announcement!

[Tegam]

Is there really no one after the September rush?

[~TT40~]

You girls dont know how much i wish my name was on that list, but im on there is spirit =p so jealous you have the choice and opportunity for it. /Angst rant

[Tegam]

Oh TT40 I don't Know your background but vent away I you need! We can help you have a hospital Homebirth

[nyigi]

I'm another one who wishes they were on the list
Interested in this 'hospital homebirth' of which you speak Tegam....