ahahaha you girls are too funny! Me and DH DTD on Saturday, for 2 reasons, a) to get things moving and b) DH has been working away so it's a very rare occasion that we get to! Like you guys Things DID NOT go well, nor did it start labour, HOWEVER, it did start to give me period type pain and back aches for the rest of the night so maybe the prostglandins (sp?) have kicked in after all.
Anyway those pains were back again last night so hopefully this baby is coming very soon!
Have also tried 2 doses of the dreaded oil to get things moving about 3 hours apart each, a word to the wise, if you have a fairly "strong" stomach (and are not usually very regular) the only thing this is going to do is make you gag because it is nothing short of Disgusting!!!
So DH is home again tonight and i'm praying that DTD one more time will get me to the place I want to be, pushing a watermelon out!
Anyway , Can't wait to hear the next lot of wonderful news take care everyone!
Well Girls its offical we breed elephants in this house. No nice little 6/7 pounders in this house. He is currently weighing approx 7 pounds 6 or about 3.4kg. And techniqually we still have 6 weeks to go. His tummy is measuring 39 weeks. He already weighs about 1.5kg more than I have put on. Ouch my poor lady bits.
SAPh~ Wow,sounds like a big bub there! My cousin had a baby a few weeks ago and he was 9 pound 9!! And she had a natural delivery! Id be signing up for a c section if that was me having a baby at 9 pound.I dont know how she did it. My son was 8 pound exactly,and didnt even engage as im quite small,as is my pelvis.Im hoping for no bigger than 7 pound something this time but you cant choose unfortunately and my husband is quite solid so im guessing a big baby for me too,athough i havnt put on any weight as yet.
The cord blood thing sounds great! I think i would like to do that to.I couldnt with my son,Connor as he was emergency c section so they dont use the cord blood that way.Not sure why?
London Miss~As you are closest to me in the pregnancy date thingy....do you remember when your symptoms began to ease?Im a bit concerned because about week 10 things started to ease for me.Im not so tired anymore.Thought you could help?
AFM im 11 weeks tomorrow and am eagerly awaiting my first ante natal app in 1 week,1 day.Have been feeling a bit more energetic this week.Still emptying my bladder constantly and have food aversions,can smell EVERYTHING (yuk) and am a bit tearful/moody.Im wondering though:
Did anyone have any achiness/crampiness in their abdomen and aching/restless legs in the forst trimester? I have been getting a dull aching feeling mixed with occasional sharp pains in my sides.(sharper pains are only when i sneeze or move around).My legs hurt almost all day.
I dont see my ob for the first time for another week and its slightly worrying.
Also,did anyone ever buy a home doppler? I was thinking of getting one but would like to hear what anyone thinks first?
thanks girls.
Belly Rubs to all and Labour vibes to those nearing the end.xx
Hi Wantbaby. Yes, things definitely changed for me about week 10/11. My morning (ha!) sickness definitely abated. Now it's only set off by a few triggers - black coffee, my best friends perfume (I really ought to tell her!), smelly people on the tram. But it definitely got better. Saturday and Sunday were the first days in weeks where I didn't have an afternoon nap - which is a miracle. I did yesterday though, but I wonder if that was a combination of the heat and not being quite over the tiredness. It's definitely changed though in the last couple of weeks. I am less snappy and irritable and rude, although DH and I did manage to have a fight last night after he liberally sprayed himself with exceptionally toxic bug repellent and then got into bed next to me. As divine vengence, I woke up with one mosquito bite, and he has about 45. (there's a very fat mossie somewhere!) But I definitely feel better than I did! My belly is plumping up at quite an alarming rate, and I'm rubbing on the lotion after the itchy belly button/ stretch marks discussion. I feel a lot more confident than I did. The 12 week scan helped alot. So don't panic...I find in moments of panicking that running through the long list of possible names is a nice distracting thought to get my brain back on track. Works in the middle of the night esp well!
if you get leg cramps, I highly recommend those little tins of tonic water you can buy in the super market? The quinine in it stops leg cramps instantly. Also it has a little bit of salt and sugar in in case that's the problem. I had stomach pains week 9/10. Felt like stretching pains, which is probably (hopefully!) what they were. None really since then.
My best friend from the UK sent me her diary of her babies birth yesterday. If I wasn't so lazy, I'd type it out for you. It's the most enlightening useful thing anyone has told me so far, she tells me about mucus and toilets and all the things I've wondered about and never asked. Everything else about the birth seems to be either airy fairy won't hurt at all it's a magical bonding experience type of thing or it's excrutiating. Neither of which are very helpful. She's tiny and had no drugs, and she said that giving birth was more like doing a long slow boring painful poo, than an axe murder level of pain. Which is very very very reassuring! I know everyone is different, but I found great comfort in this and thought I'd share it!
Saph -=- that is a big bubby! Maybe you'll have him early.. who knows Your poor SIL must be feeling pretty fed up.. Hopefully some progress will come her way soon..
Wantbaby #2 I definitely got the sharp pains in the first tri.. I think its just all the expanding and development going on in there.. I guess its harder to think about when u cant feel or see any of it yet but its one of the most dramatic changes the baby makes for the whole pregnancy.. I didn't buy a Doppler but i have heard good things about the little home bought ones.. apparently they're not too expensive either.
Ellas mum sorry to hear the DTD didnt go so well.. Doesnt really help in feeling close does it .. But hopefully it has helped some sort of progress along whether you notice it now or not.. As for the oil.. EWWW LOL I think Ill hold out on that one.. Have you tryed going for a long walk or raspberry leaf tea? They are supposed to be good for the go GOOD LUCK
LABOR VIBES TO POPPY AND GRNSLW
Well Im feeling a little 3rd trimester now even tho Im still only 2nd.. I can feel bubs out both sides of my stomach when s/he stretches and starting to feel very heavy.. ALL the loverly late symptoms are kicking in.. Leg cramps, hot flushes, vivid scary dreams, insomnia, braxton hicks etc etc etc.. The list goes on.. I even got some really bad heartburn yesterday when I ate a chicken and mayonnaise sandwich too fast.. So it looks like its going to be a long 15 weeks...
I'm still looking really small for dates.. The midwives are looking to send me for another scan if my size hasn't caught up by 28 weeks. Did anyone else have size problems on the lower scale of things? Or have really scary awful dreams and insomnia? Ive lost so much sleep the last to nights its getting a bit ridiculous.
Wantbaby: Just wanted to suggest a few things. Often symptoms ease a bit around 10-12 weeeks, when your placenta takes over. It's a good thing but sooo frustrating having to wait until movement starts to get any sense of relief. Sending you . The pains you're feeling are probably round ligament pains, just the ligaments softening. I had the same, whenever I sneezed, coughed or got up too quickly.
As for the doppler, I bought one at 18 weeks after a scare. What a waste of money, it was only $49.95 but still that's money I could've put elsewhere. It didn't say anything on the outside of the box but once you read the instructions they say that it doesn't really work til around 25-28 weeks! (Would've been nice to advertise on the box so I could at least have waited!) Even now, I'm just 28 weeks and it still is not really clear, although I can hear my own heartbeat perfectly! What I did find it good for though is in the first few weeks when you only get the odd tiny little kick that you really don't feel all that well, you can hear the kicks a little better. The other thing is to remember, if you get one, and don't hear the heartbeat straight away it tends to make you worry even more.
Saph: Wow 7pd6 already? All I can say is OOCHIE MAHOOCHIE!!!!!
Poppy, Grnslw & mithy: The race is on girls! Sending you all smooth labour vibes!
AFM: VERY excited to be 28 weeks, feels soooo good to be able to say 7 motnhs preggas, for some reason I've always wanted to be able to do that! So the countdown has begun. Can't remember if I said before but my labour bag is packed and my hossy back 3/4 packed and my parents are coming up later this week to help me start moving furniture around and start painting and setting up the nursery. It's good, it feels like I'm finally starting to achieve something. Off to the Ob again today, unfortunately the Ob is away so I have to see that horrid midwife again. Also having the glucose challenge test today too.
London Miss,Kyra wolfe,Boc~~
Thank you for your replies ladies.Thats makes me feel a bit better.I am already showing due to a very stretched tummy from my sons birth.That reassures me and i think i can feel my uterus now just above my pubic bone. I did some reading about the dopplers and most people say that it can cause more concern if you dont hear anything,due to either the position of bub or misuse of the doppler.I think i will just give it a miss.I remember feeling Connor's first kick when i was 16 or 18 weeks.(it was one or the other) and have read that you feel it earlier in second pregnancies so hopefully if all goes well next week,it shouldnt be too long before i start feeling bub move.That will be much more relaxing.
I tend to end up a nervous wreck in between scans.
Tried on some dresses from my wardrobe this morning to wear to my nans 80th in week and a half time and NOTHING fit.My stomach is too big for my dresses.I was very pleased that nothing fit...how funny is that? LOL I love seeing my bump.
Anyhow im so glad thaat you have helped ease some stress.Thankyou so much.xxx
poppyfairy oh I feel every bit of your frustration. But DH is right it will happen it's just the when.
Saph how did hosp tour go. I loved mine but I bet I forget it all when i'm in labor. Hope you're ok with you very healthy weighing bubba. I think bigger babies always look cuter (i know that is no help for a mum delivering) but they do.
Ella'smum sorry dtd didn't go well. hope last night was betta
Wantbaby yes yes yes, lots of pain in 1st tri in my belly and down my legs mainly my right one. hope 1 weeks flies hun.
Hi LondonMiss hope all's well
Hi Smithy & Kyrawolfe thanks for the labor vibes (hope it works)
Boc my money is on smithy first and congrats on 28 weeks well done.
ATM went shopping today and it was awful. I love to shop but I'm such a slow poke at the moment it's not fun, Baught a 5th b'day pressie for my god son and a new top for post baby me. (70% off). Mum came over and took me which was nice, she's a bit of a home body but i'm trying to get her to visit more in prep for new arrival and NOT going out as much.
Been feeling really saw in the belly again, I wonder if it's the physio? I went yesterday cos my butt was so sore again and last night my belly mainly the lower bit hurts to move, to lie to sit to do anything. Oh well not long now.
I have been told so many times "rest now" before bubs I think I'll rest better when I have my body back! But it really isn't long now. The last day bubs will be here is the 1/2 so I guess it's not that long. Oh cooler day today so I feel like I'm human again not one of those green slimy things you can buy in a can. (not that I'm green but I did feel like goo)
Ha ha goo describes it perfectly! That's just how I felt! It's raining here now and I don't think I've ever been so pleased to be a bit nippy!
I'm most irritated with my little giraffe, who seems most reluctant to move away from the 12 week tree and into the sparse unknown of week 18!! Move up little giraffe!
We're off to Adelaide/ Kangaroo Island for 4 days tomorrow which I can't wait for. DH has just announced that he's getting a blackberry. He's already working 10 hours a day and then on the phone to the UK all evening! Just what we need - more ways for work to find him! Anyway, we're away in a lovely hotel with no dog, and I'm taking my best new belly covering nightie, so maybe we'll DTD
Robin Patrick arrived in a great rush Sunday 10th January 2010. Exactly 7 pounds (3180g)
Still in shock over labour....quick summary.....Vaginal delivery after 20 mins pushing....I was in the hospital having contractions for about 5 hours beforehand but have no idea how long I was in labour for because according to the official guidelines of dilation etc I never reached 'established labour'. So officially it was a 0 minute labour LOL! (wasn't laughing though when the midwife kept on telling me my 4 in ten minute, over a minute long, strong contractions were not proper labour yet and therefore she wouldn't let me have gas and air or get into the birthing pool yet) So I did it all on two paracetamol!!!
More details later as I am off to sleep while DH cuddles bubs. Cannot believe he is here at last. I am loving cuddles and his little face!!!
Oh my goodness - congratulations! That's wonderful news although I'm very confused about how you managed that with no official labour!!! Well done you! Post some pics up soon once you are recovered x
ps did the army have to come and get you or did you get to the hospital ok??
Congratulations Poppyfairy on the safe and fast arrival of Robin. What a gorgeous name. I hope you enjoy your babymoon all 3 of you & look forward to photos.
Greenslw cheering you on as it seems you may be next!
Londonmiss, enjoy your mini break and GL with that nighty Kangaroo Is is supposed to be beautiful, lucky you. Any chance you can loose DH's phone while on holiday???
BOC happy 28 weeks and nesting sounds fun. Also welcome to 3rd trimester!
Wantbaby2 so glad you are enjoying your growing bump.
Saph that is a big bub you have there. If it helps you my sister's SIL delivered a 10lber & a 12lber in her 40s all au natural.
Hello everyone else I have missed
AFU we have our 12 week NT scan tomorrow and I can't wait to see Phoenix again . A question did anyone NOT have a scan between 12 & 20 weeks and still cope ok? Something that I am considering but its more likely I will decrease scans from 20weeks on if I decide on going through the birth centre rather than OB.
CONGRATULATIONS POPPYFAIRY!!!
Robin Patrick is a Wonderful name....such class and style!! Oh i love it!
So glad to hear you have your little bundle safely in your arms now.Best of luck.Please post pics when you can.
CONGRATULATIONS POPPY AND DH ON THE SAFE ARRIVL OF ROBIN
im thrilled to bits for you both and omg you clever girl with that labour
ok so its ellas mum green and me holy crap i have 2 weeks to go now and i cant wait im sooooooooo sick the last 2 days i want my baby out between the spewing still all day and no sleep because of reflux im over it lol...
so as far as dh and i know all being in my favour charlie is being induced 29th jan woohoo
im so sick of my ticker always being behind too
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and my husband is quite solid so im guessing a big baby for me too,athough i havnt put on any weight as yet.
GOOD LUCK
. The pains you're feeling are probably round ligament pains, just the ligaments softening. I had the same, whenever I sneezed, coughed or got up too quickly.
and congrats on 28 weeks well done.
so I feel like I'm human again not one of those green slimy things you can buy in a can. (not that I'm green but I did feel like goo)
. A question did anyone NOT have a scan between 12 & 20 weeks and still cope ok? Something that I am considering but its more likely I will decrease scans from 20weeks on if I decide on going through the birth centre rather than OB.
holy crap i have 2 weeks to go now and i cant wait im sooooooooo sick the last 2 days i want my baby out between the spewing still all day and no sleep because of reflux im over it lol...
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