Meredith, DD1 was born at 37.5 wks - I went into labour spontaneously. She was conceived naturally, so maybe I was out with my dates or something, I don't know. So technically not premmie, but she had some of the problems typically displayed by premmies - difficulty breathing, hypothermia, low blood sugars and jaundice. She spent 24 hours under lights for the jaundice in the end because her bilirubin was quite high. All up we were in NICU for 1 week before she was discharged to the ward - we came home a couple of days later. Anyway all of her problems were put down by the drs to my diabetes - low blood sugars and jaundice are more likely in babies of diabetic mothers with poor control - despite mine being very well controlled. I always wondered about this theory though, and of course could not disprove it. However since having Emma at 40 wks 5 days and controlling my diabetes well I wonder again, why did Emma have none of the problems that DD1 had? The only difference is the fact that she cooked longer KWIM? Anyway that's my theory I HTH, and of course don't forget that your bub could have none of these problems either, I guess the luck of the draw comes into it to an extent too.
WTH - Huge hun, sounds like you have had a terrible time I thoroughly recommend Brauers Joint and Muscle cream, a hot pack and a nice back rub from DH to help with the sore back muscles, I know exactly how you feel I'm so glad though that bubby is doing well
Deb - thanks so much for the kind words. I know that you, more than anyone, know the hardships of trying to hold a baby in for as long as possible.
As for the expressing advice.... already started couple of weeks ago although not that religous. Will get into it more now when I can find the time!
WTH - YOu poor darl. Sounds like the last bit of your pg is not the exciting time it should be eithetr. Glad DD on the mend. If only you could be too!
Great that bubs is big and doing welll. Hopefully he/she hangs it out until your plannned c/s date
megsmum - thanks for the info re your DD1. Sounds like a rough time. Hope we can avoid that but guess I will have to deal with whatever comes now
AFM - CTGs have been fine and Upsy still active which is great. Had appt with OB today and eased some of my concerns re induction. Stil not over the moon re the whole deal but don't have much choice.
Turns out I am already 2cm dilated so may well go on my own before induction date! OB has now set this for next Thurs given I am "ready" to go anyway. He feels its probabnly my body preparing as bubs needs to come out sooner anyway. Have had another freak at the reality of a date now set but beginning to switch to practical organisation mode. EEEK, this time next week I will be only hrs away from meeting Upsy ( if she hasn't come already)
Meredith, just letting you know that I'm thinking of you, and can't wait to see Upsy's BA . I hope you can hang on as long as you need to, 36 weeks sounds pretty good to me. Deb's advice is perfect, as per usual . Express now if you're able to, so she can have your colostrum in SCN. If I was still lactating I would offer you my BM! I hope all goes well, and that her stay in SCN is very brief. My 35 weeker wasn't in there for very long at all, I hope you have the same experience . Good luck hun, although I don't think you'll need it .
Meredith - just wanted to pop in and give you good wishes for Upsy's birth. I've been reading your story intently for months and it is so good to see you so close to the finish line. All the best.
TinaR - hope everything has settled for you.
WTH - Hi there, I'm still lurking - still watching you - glad to see everything is going well with your bub at the moment. Won't be long and we'll be reading your BA. Hope DD1 is feeling better (and you as well)
Easha - woo hoo. you're almost there. looking forward to your BA as well.
Megsmum - glad Emma is going so well, time to update some photos on FB.
Sorry to everyone I've missed - I haven't posted here for such a long time, although I lurk and check in on what is happening.
AFM - Cruising along just fine - one of those ridiculously easy pregnancies that you hate to read about - no m/s, my major problems have been back ache and headaches, and never ending tiredness. Bub is right where bub should be - growing at the right size for dates. Can't wait for December to get here, although November is going to be really busy. We've got a wedding (where I'm a bridesmaid), my DS1's school formal, DS2 is going to Canberra for a school excursion, DS1 will be off to schoolies (that is a frightening thought) and at some point in between all that I will need to finish work and finish sorting out bubs stuff.
i have been lurking and reading your posts. i am thinking of you and wishing you all the best. my little niece was born 5 weeks premmie and is now 10 weeks old and on fire. she came out bright and healthy - stayed in special care for 2 weeks then came home and she is going great!
MeredithD oh I hope you are doing ok 35-36 weeks is almost there and like you said Upsy will be best in your arms. All good thoughts to you and Upsy.
Babymiricles can't belive there's another SA person in here so exciting. I'm booked in at flinders you?
Esha hope all went well at hosp.
WTH sorry to hear about your DD hope you and DD are going ok.
Mollycat great all is smooth for you someone has to have a pg like that may as well be you
Hope I haven't missed anyone, been ages in between posts sorry been a hectic week/month already. Supervisions monday with staff went well. All happy atm we'll see. Bumped into an Aunty I haven't seen in ages at a General Staff meeting cried and spent most of the time catching up not working oh well.
Squeak is going great, kicking me heaps.
Went to the physio and now wearing a big elastic band to bed cos my hips send pins and needles down my legs when I sleep. 1 hour turn 1 hour turn, pee, turn etc.
Sad news this week my Belly Buddy in the flesh had a MC I'm so sad for her, 7-8 weeks, she told EVERYONE, her history of TTC is pretty rough and she was so over the moon, I'm hoping she follows in my footsteps and her baby miricle comes soon. Cake date tomorrow Arvo.
I HTH, and of course don't forget that your bub could have none of these problems either, I guess the luck of the draw comes into it to an extent too.
hun, sounds like you have had a terrible time
I thoroughly recommend Brauers Joint and Muscle cream, a hot pack and a nice back rub from DH to help with the sore back muscles, I know exactly how you feel
everyone else, hope you are all good today!
I will be patiently waiting for the birth announcement 
can't belive there's another SA person in here so exciting. I'm booked in at flinders you?
I'm so sad for her, 7-8 weeks, she told EVERYONE, her history of TTC is pretty rough and she was so over the moon, I'm hoping she follows in my footsteps and her baby miricle comes soon. Cake date tomorrow Arvo.
hope all you wonderful ladies are great.
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