I Don't Want To Get Her Hopes Up

A close friend is due to have her 1st baby any day now, her EDD is the 15th but she has had issues with suspected pre-eclampsia (sp?) (horribly swollen feet and high blood pressure) she has been in and out of hospital having tests the last couple of weeks and is quite understandably nearly over it all.

So we had planned a catch-up today so i msg'd her yesterday on FB and asked how she's feeling, no pressure for visitors etc i got this:

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Hey.. yes getting there.. just bloody ready to have this kid out now thank you.. have tried some of the self-inducing techniques (and others I will wait till I'm totally desperate) but nothing, although I think my mucus plus has gone and I have like period-ish like pains so hopefully not much longer.

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I suggested to her that the period like pains COULD be things starting and to just rest when she can and see how she feels.
Now i know everyone is different but thats how both of my labors started, i didn't really get a lot of BH's so i'm unsure if these can feel the same.

This morning i get this:

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Well i think (could be wrong) but I think im having contractions... well I've have like strong period-like cramps every 5 to 15 minutes since 4am but nothing else.. what the hell that means I dunno but think I will see how I go. Probably be braxton hicks :( If nothing has changed by around noon then I think a movie date may be in order.

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I have sent back asking her what they are like, is it an ache or is it a pain she needs to STOP and think about, do they go away straight away or does she have to wait a little bit.

You'd think after doing this twice myself i'd have a better idea now wouldn't you but could this be the start of things, to me it certainly sounds like it but i know each labor is different... so ladies and gents what do you think.
Could i have a new little bubba to cuddle soon?

I'm going on record to say i think it's a boy and HE will be roughly 7lb 8oz... no idea why but thats my thought, i originally guessed the 17th for his birth date but i might just be wrong.. and i hope for her sake i am.. she's totally over it now.

Well if her pre clampsia is so bad, in surprise her OB has giving her a c/s. i had it with my first and i had to a c/s

hmm it sounds like they could maybe suggest she just go with it

From what i understand they had said they suspect pre-eclampsia but she only had say 2 of the 3 main symptoms or something, last week they were talking possible induction but gave her some more time, i know she's meant to have another Dr's appt tomorrow so for her sake i am HOPING this is the real deal and she doesn't HAVE to have a C/S unless it's completely necessary.

I haven't heard from her... hmmm i'm nervous and excited.. WHAT IF THIS IS IT... :rofl: never realised the excitement for everyone else.. especially if we 'think' something is happening.. ahhhh PUT ME OUT OF MY MISERY :rofl:

Hoping she's busy breathing through contractions :)

The pains you described I had for three weeks on and off...and you know hat happened there! Fingers crossed for your friend!

Eta- My SIL had bad pre eclampsia with her first and birthed him naturally.

Update:

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Just tried to sleep again but not happening. they're like strong pains that make me stop but they dont seem to be getting any worse or frequent. i cant move to get rid of them.... oh i dunno. confusing!!

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I hope this is it for her, i was blessed with quick labors so unlike poor Helle didn't have to really deal with the IS THIS IT feeling... damn this birth process.. couldn't they make life easy for us all.. :rofl:

I am GLUED to my PC, checking like every 10min have only managed to clean the kitchen and deal with 2 feral kids... kinda hope she says she needs someone there to take her mind off things, get out of the house and keep me away from the comp :rofl:

oooo.... How great! And how lucky that she has gone into labour naturally even with the pre-eclampsia. Best for everyone really that if her blood pressure is up for baby to come out now.

FWIW I had some signs of PE but not all and was induced. No C/S for me.

Hmmm no update from her since 10am this morning.. sorry ladies am posting in here to resist urges to msg her (we all know how annoying that is) she said is she felt better this arvo she would still organise a catch up.. no msg since 10am... maybe things have progressed or maybe she's finally getting some rest... argh damn this suspense is killing me :wall:

Oh and i'm nesting for her.. cleaned my kitchen twice, vac'd floors, tidied DD1's room, cleaned 1 bathroom and started the other, tidied lounge but is a mess again so off to do that while girls sleep.. ahhhhhhhhhh

:lol: Least someones house is getting cleaned!

:rofl: second bathroom cleaned, lounge re-done a load of washing on and a load about to be folded and tidied my room :)
Hmmmmmmmm am thinking a coffee and relax with the kids might be in order... if only i was a fly on the wall, **** weather to drive to hospital in if they have to go.. hope everything goes well.. maybe she's just busy ;)

:rofl: You seem more excited than if you were waiting for your own baby! All the waiting has resulted in excellent work though love it :D I reckon a relax is definitely in order, and fingers crossed things are moving for your friend!

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:rofl: You seem more excited than if you were waiting for your own baby! All the waiting has resulted in excellent work though love it :D I reckon a relax is definitely in order, and fingers crossed things are moving for your friend!

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Haha your prob right... don't think i even updated on the day i was having DD2, i think i'm excited cos i THINK it's a boy and i can hand him back or the alternative it's a girl and i can off load all our old girls clothes :)

Damn i can't wait... i have become really close with B and i am so so happy for her and G who i've known since i was little (he's also DP's best mate)... they thought they wouldn't have kids and were told to try now it might take yrs.. she fell PG and has had an 'interesting' journey so far and i only wish the best for her... come on little one i want to meet you and know your name... eeeekkkk EXCITED MUCH... :rofl:

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lounge, hall & girls rooms vac'd, kitchen tidied, 2 x bathrooms cleaned, tidied our room, Ava's room and lounge, washing to fold and i'm done.. give the kids all of 5min and it will look like it hasn't been touched.. rofl.. B S if your not nesting towards the end don't stress i'm doing it for you... hahaha

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MY FB status... :rofl:

Haha, sympathy nesting :) That's a great story for your friends too, contracts to them on bubs - now come on little one, put ZF out of her cleaning freak out!

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Haha, sympathy nesting :)

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HAHAHAHA!!!! All the best to the mumma to be, and her sympathy pal ;) xxoo

I've stopped cleaning, maybe that means a baby is here... :rofl: only kidding.
It's taking all my strength not to just call her, i know if things are not happening having some one call to check would be the biggest PITA and if something IS happening you don't want people annoying you.

Ah yes we can't win, thank god for BB so i can rant and rave and be all weirdo excited on here.. :rofl:

Hehe, hopefully finishing cleaning is a good sign! Look what you've done ZF, I'm all excited about a potential birth announcement I didn't know existed until this afternoon :rofl:

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NO NEWS YET.... DAMN HER :rofl:

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Well if her pre clampsia is so bad, in surprise her OB has giving her a c/s. i had it with my first and i had to a c/s

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i had PE with E and we dragged it out another three weeks with monitoring. if it's suspected PE and is being monitored, there is no need to rush a c/s

ZF, you're a shocker! come sympathy nest at my house will ya!?!?!?

Still no update from her.. hmmm wondering wondering, not sure i will sleep tonight.. :rofl:
Chances are nothing is happening and she's just resting.. RIGHT????

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Chances are nothing is happening and she's just resting.. RIGHT????

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yup
so suck it up and wait m'dear!

Haha i am, i haven't once called or msg'd her today not even on FB.. only once she has sent too me.. it's taking A LOT of strenght, thus the cleaning.. :rofl:

my house is waiting if you need morecleaning distractions lol

Haha sure if you bring it to me and save the drive not a problem.

this is a great thread... the anticipation is clearly felt over here my best friend had a baby recently and it was excruciating knowing that it MIGHT be happening, and then it WAS happening but went on for days! Yes, it's hard to hold back, I admire you distracting yourself from contacting her!! I caved after a looooong while and sent a message, but it was well received so I am glad I waited till when i did it! Hope you sleep tonight!

haha I am excited for your friend now too!! hehe

Also just to add my mum had pe with all 5 of us kids and no c/s's (all 5 nduced because of it though) no pe is def not always a c/s

Thanks ladies... am hoping all is going well and in it's own time :)
Hopefully tomorrow though, what a cool birth date 11.1.11 hopefully at 1.11am :)

Are you sure you can't message her? Just for us????

I'm hanging to know now.

Haha Fionaw :rofl:

I have not msg'd aren't i a good girl.. i should open a thread called "the DON'T bug the PG Woman Thread" for everyone to go and whinge and keep occupied while waiting for news :rofl:

Still no update... caved and sent her this on FB just after midnight.. was up with Z and so damn tired and bored.

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Up with z wondering how you are. Hopefully your resting up or things are moving along. Just bored. No need to reply. Lol.

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Here I am first thing in the morning checking this thread.

You must let us know the second you have a response.

:rofl: how funny if i'm out shopping, get back and everyone else is going SO, SO, SO HAS SHE HAD THE BABY... :rofl:
I think i will def start that other thread, this has been a life saver.. so i'm not bombarding her... :hide:

Oh I got all excited when I saw you'd posted something here! I guess if she doesn't reply to your message something must be happening, fingers crossed you'll find out soon and this suspense can end lol

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:bluecheer: HE'S HERE ! :bluecheer:

Just got a msg:

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Finn William born TODAY 11.1.11 at 5:24am, 8lb and 50.5cm.
All is well but exhausted

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Oh i am so so proud of my gorgeous friends and can't wait to meet little Finn.. am about to go shopping so now i can buy something for the newest little boy.
I wasn't far off my guess of 51cm and 7lb 8oz :)

I KNEW HE WAS A HE... ohhhh YAY

that is fantastic news! I've been watching this thread since you started it. A massive congrats to your friend!!! A natural birth then?

I am assuming so, will provide more details once i know.. i am so so excited and proud of her... YAY

Oh hooray! Congratulations to your friends, and what a cool birth date :) Have fun shopping for the new little guy!

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Congratulations to your friends!

So i met the gorgeous little Finn yesterday.. awwwwwww
Mum had a vaginal birth, she had a pethadine shot which didn't do much, they used the vac on him and the cord was around his neck BUT they got it off and he's a gorgeous little man.
She has stitching which i am assuming is from a tear or an issue to do with using the suction but didn't really ask in front of the boys :) (secret mummy talk).. she's having a few attachment issues (as most of us do) so i have offered her my 'words of wisdom' and just told her to ask, ask, ask and go from there

Thank you ladies.. off to start a DON'T ANNOY THE PG LADY THREAD