*****December Babies*****

[Doob]

Mine are horrible tonight too Hun, walking is really uncomfortable too. How strange yours are always at night Hun, I wonder what's setting them off. Fx it's something for you x

 

[sophs85]

It's annoying because if they carry on its too uncomfortable to get any sleep. Xx

 

[Doob]

hope they ease soon for you x

 

[jodied]

Hey girls just trying to catch up after my night out. Had a curry on my work do and decided to try a slightly hotter one - chicken tikka jalfrezi and see if that does anything? I'm betting not!

It is annoying that there's no consistency with sweeps etc. My MW said its usually not until 41w here but if requested she would do it between 40-41w and she's provisionally said mine would be 02/01/13 (40+3)

Aimee congratulations on the safe arrival of your little man!

Off to bed now and hoping to wake up to a 12/12/12 baby or some of us moving in the right direction to be in contention!

 

[alilou]

Waters went at 11.15 tonight but because my contractions are not regular been sent home back in to be induced at 8pm tomorrow! Midwife tried to do a sweep but because my womb tilts backwards she couldnt reach it!

 

[dyscochick]

Hi girlies, sorry to not be posting much, I know I've said this before but I'm actually really down about being over due and finding it hard to be supportive cis I want to be starting myself. I know I shouldn't be but it's a bit like ttc, all the symptom spotting leads me nowhere and i an genuinely thrilled for others but wish it was me! I feel like lo is doibg wverything right, he's SO low, but i'm not giving him a way out. Every day feels like a week and having been a busy working person have also found mat leave a relief and a curse at the sane time. At 3am you'll also realise that the early waking insomnia is not the best either. I just can't get sleep and I'm exhausted! Hey ho, not for much longer! Sorry for the rant, I hope no one takes it personally, I just don't think I was mentally prepared for going over like this. I talked to MW about induction etxc and it's set for 18th, you go to +13 here, which I understand because allowing for variation in dates and that other countries don't even consider term until 41 weeks, 13 days over allows plenty of time to go naturally safely, and ultimately I'd rather go naturally.

I find it odd too how sweeps differ so much from place to place, I was offered from 37 weeks every week and now every 2 days. What I don't get is them saying they can't do them til 41 weeks, that's bollocks, cos how do they know unless they try! I've had lots of unsuccessful ones, currently baby is so low they cant get round his head to reach my cervix, v annoying! They wouldn't know this unless they tried! We are all different and ready at different times. I will be checking in on you all, never thought Katy would go before me so eagerly waiting updates from her and willing all your LOs on

 

[Sosie]

Congrats Alilou.. Please keep us updated

dysco.. I feel the same.. I find I'm looking at everything and thinking is it a symptom? I'm booked in for an induction on Monday 17th, I really want to go naturally too.. So I know how disappointed you must be feeling. I'm jealous of everyone who's going int labour but I'm also so proud and excited for them.. That it kind of makes the jealousy insignificant.
I can't wait to meet my LO and I know your the same.. So don't worry about being down.. We are all in this together..

God I'm cheesy

Xx

 

[daniph1]

Darling Dysco - Its completely understandable how you feel and although of course you and I are happy for everyone goiong into labour - we want to be cwtching our little babies too!! Inevitably though - it will happen - I promise. Ive started looking at it the other way now (I was convinced I was going to go early as I did with lily). Our babies are going to be the newbies!!! love to you. Ive updated Katy's thread xx

 

[Doob]

Dysco, I'm sorry you are feeling so down. I expect anyone who's gone so long will feel the same, not that it helps but keep telling yourself he'll be here before Xmas xx

 

[Doob]

I think I could cry just seen mw. She says baby has disengaged and can't do a sweep until 31/12 so I'll be 41+2 and she pre warned because of Xmas induction might be a bit later but can't book anything until after the 24/12. Feel rather deflated x

 

[jodied]

Big hugs dysco and doob

Dysco I can't imagine how you feel as I'm only 37+3 and feel fed up! Just try and remember you will have your baby before Xmas!!

Doob I'm sorry to hear baby has disengaged but that really doesn't mean anything. Ella wasnt ever engaged and just turned up! This one has been engaged for weeks but has shown no sign of making an appearance. I'm sure you won't need the sweep anyway as baby will come by themselves before that xx

 

[Sosie]

Doob, I can imagine how deflated you feel.. It sucks how much we want to meet our LOs and they not seem to be playing by the rules.. You shouldn't worry though lovely.. Bubs will come when she's ready.
x

 

[Doob]

Thanks hun, the mw said I could be one of those who's LO just engages a few days before or not at all but then went on to say 'well if you tell yourself early January it might prepare you more.' I just rang OH and did cry, he's invited his Dad, Sister, Gran and the dreaded MIL for dinner tonight just what I need when I already feel low x

 

[Sosie]

Awwr.. dont worry about crying.. i cried on monday because im so sick of being pregnant..
as far as the MIL.. Run! Run away now! I've not had to see my MIL in the last few weeks.. But she asked my OH why we hadn't invited her for the birth and that she expected to be there..Why on earth would I want her there? Meh!
Come meadowhall with me instead lovely, absolutley dreading it.. Thinking how busy it's going to be.
Xxx

 

[Doob]

Aww Hun no way are you getting me near Meadowhall you brave brave lady you are you getting the rest of your Xmas shopping? My plan is if she starts I'll claim I feel ill and go watch tv in bed. I've also told OH he's got to come home early and help me cook as he gave no prior warning, men!! X

Ps. I'm with you on no mil at the hospital! I'd have never thought to ask if I were you either x

 

[dyscochick]

Aw doob, big hugs, I know exactly how that feels, that disappointment when they tell you the dates is awful. And the in laws for dinner tonight to top it of? I'd be in tears for sure! xx

 

[sophs85]

Just waiting for my appointment now, Doob did you ask how come people can have it earlier? X

 

[Doob]

Yes she said its because each trust decides certain criteria for themselves rather than it being a national standardised practice, as I suspected really. She said if she was found to have brought it forward she could face disciplinary action as this trust was adamant 41w was the correct date for sweeps. I don't know, she was sympathetic but I think it should be the same everywhere. Also the more I'm thinking about it more I'm getting annoyed that they say things can't be done early but might be prepared to make me wait a few days past 41+6 for an induction because of staffing levels over Xmas and the increase in planned inductions that might mean. I know it won't be much over if at all but still. She did say it'd still most likely be 13 days past dd if it were needed at all but it does annoy me grr. Also I only get one sweep attempt...

Hope it goes better for you Sophs fx Hun xxx

 

[Sosie]

No idea why she assumed she could come or would be wanted there.. Believe me she's not!
I'm finishing my xmas shopping with the OH.. The joys!
That's ridiculous about sweeps and stuff.. I'm literally 10-20 mins from you and yet I can have a sweep at 38 weeks and they want to induce me before my due date.
Sophs, let us know how it goes chick

 

[Doob]

Yep, crazy isn't it. I don't think it helps that my mw is the manager for the team of community mw so will do everything by the book!

Enjoy the Xmas shopping Hun. Did your OH want her there or was he equally as surprised she asked? X