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I read someone write on another forum something like "I'd rather put up with a few more days discomfort and have a good labour than be induced" and it became my mantra when I was over it. One foot in front of the other. One thing is for sure- you wont be pregnant forever ;):
I know and while some of us or even most of us that are left in the thread are over it someone pointed out that out of the 8 born, 6or7 of them have ended up in SCN and none hav just gone straight home with mum! There is just no way i want that!
i also just want to add that you girls are doing a beautiful job growing your babies; and although all the important bits are in place your body is giving your baby the most special gift of warmth and love, letting them just chill in your womb and take a breather after 9 incredible months of growing and coming to being :hug: these babies will come and it will be amazing whether they came yesterday, or will come tomorrow or in the weeks to follow: just you, your baby and your loved ones xx
Are any of those Jan girls actually going to birth in January...?
If I get to Jan 1 I'm hooking myself up to that drip! :rofl:
Tegam and Em were 'planning' to birth today.... Hope your subconsciouses are more obedient than mine.
Had an S&S today - cervix is not favourable... even at 42+ weeks, sheesh. But Laura's still optimistic - it responded well to her 'ministrations' and baby is well down, so we're doing better than we were at this point last time.
Marcellus: nothing happening here my subconsciousness obviously needs some work! But heck I bet you are getting impatient! Maybe you needed to be in our Jan group lol. Hopefully it won't be long and you'll have your baby soon!
Meow: blessingway was lovely! The girls that organised it did a great Job and I really enjoyed myself, had my belly painted (Bub was moving around the whole time, so Bub must have loved it too). Have now got a beautifl birthing necklace to wear made from the beads everyone brought, it's great! Now all I need is to go into labour.
Marcellus: Nope dont think im going to birth today :(
How can you have a S&S if your cervix is unfav?? Dont get it...
I am 1cm yay (not) so they will see them again friday!
So baby before friday would be nice!
Glad the blessingway went so well em! Sounds gorgeous :D
So exciting waiting on all these homebirthed babes!
Just posted my birth story:https://www.bellybelly.com.au/forums...me-151011.html
Just a low bishop score Tegam, so technically unfavourable. But she sure did manage to sweep... ouch
Hi girls :)
Marcellus - I hope the S&S helps somewhat. I had my midwife visit today, and she was telling me of recent clients that had gone up to 43+4 weeks! LOL. Sorry... probably not what you want to hear... but hey... some babies just wanna keep baking. Been keeping an eye out for your news tho... looking forward to hearing it soon :)
I'm sooo loving having the midwife visits at home. We got to hear the heartbeat today which was cool :) We're also going to change my dates to what the 12 week ultrasound put me at.. which makes me 14 weeks today. Going with the earlier date to increase my likelihood of getting to 37 weeks LOL. Still means we're pretty much aiming for a June baby to be able to birth at home. I'll be getting in touch with my TCM guy about what he can do to help keep this one in to term as well.
We talked about the various tests that can be done throughout pg. I definitely want the morphology scan, but am questioning whether to do the GCT? I don't think I'll bother with the GBS either as I won't opt for antibiotics during labour anyway even if it's positive. But the GCT I just don't know. I haven't had GD in either of my pgs, but Kayla was a big baby (to this day unexplained LOL) and I do have PCOS.. so am unsure whether to just do it or leave it. Ugh.. will have to think about it soon, as I want to get all my referrals from my GP next time I see her. I don't find the test that much of a hassle I guess.. don't find the drink sickening or anything, so I guess there's no harm in just doing it hey. (sorry.. thinking out loud hehe).
Anyway.. sending lots of labour vibes out to those of you that want/need them :) Hope you're all doing well otherwise :)
Hi Liz: Wow sounds so nice your appointment. I too wanted a 20week scan but said no to GTT and GBS. GTT because i havent had it before and if you dont have history and you havent increased your age dramatically since the last pregnancy they say there is no need.
Also GBS, yes a scary thing that can happen to bubs, but the IVABs dont completely cover bubs and you have to have had two lots on board to be covered which is 8 hrs and then you still have to watch baby. You normally have the test 4-6weeks before bubs is born and then that only means that it could clear up or you could get it in those 4-6weeks.
I always just make sure that i do my bubs temps every 4 hrs after birth for 48hrs, easy.
Marcellus: S&S sounds great then...let us know if you lose any plug, So i think its 48hrs now you have to see if it works. You are going with 43weeks now arent you so HEAPS of time:)
It's funny Liz, we're going with a later EDD based on a scan (6 extra days) because I have the opposite problem to you!
So yeah, officially 43 weeks is 1st of January!!!
43weeks! Thats great to buy yourself that extra time. How are you really emotionally, coping or a bit of a mess right now? Is there anything we can do? maybe if we all wrote a note under our pillow for you?? Whats the next best date?
I had a minor breakdown saturday morning, but put my big girl panties on :lol: I'm back to my usual patient, level self... for now. I think the hospital visit may test me, but DH will spend the day with me. And who knows, I might actually get this baby out before then... 48 hours you reckon?
There are birthdays today and wednesday in teh extended family, so mum reckons tomorrow is good, not that it really matters.
In our family & friends guessing pool only dad, DH and I remain - the most pessimistic ones I guess
Nawww marcellus... it's gotta happen one of these days... hang in there. Maybe start a project that HAS to be finished before bub comes... that's bound to make you go in to labour right in the middle of it... things always happen that way for me LOL. Yeah, we totally have the opposite problem with dates LOL. Altho I said today, this will probably be my 42 weeker :/
emotional breakdowns are good in the scheme of births lol! i had a major one the night before with Marta...gawd it was ugly :lol:
Alright, I lied, I'm not ok today. :cry: DH is staying home to keep me company
:hug: and :comfort: marc
Can you put on some funky music and have a dance around with your DH and your little man and just let it all hang out for a while and think of nothing but the awesome beat? I recommend Safety Dance (men without hats) I can NEVER stay still when that song is on and the kids just LOVE it :D
Poo bum bugger! So sorry huni! I can completely understand and i totally love Mels idea to boogie. So lovely your DH could stay at home. I brought some raspberries last night so ill get the old ice cream out and eat, pray, love and think about you tonight and ill write that note under my pillow for you if you tell me what date you are writting down now????: