***** January 2015 Mummy's *****

[CARNAT22]

I completely agree Candy [and other overdue ladies].. going overdue is bloody horrible. Made me a mad woman with James (I was 9 days late) but you still have all the truly amazing stuff to look forward to.

I am feeling a bit sad that the pregnancy part of it is all done for me. Shed a few tears putting the washing away..... it was the pjs my waters broke in / stuff I wore in hospital. Can't quite believe that I've had my baby lol.

Last pregnancy for me as well.

Sorry if it sounds patronising - as I say I went quite overdue and know its so frustrating but all the good stuff is still around the corner

X

 

[megsmeadow]

I had a moment last night, these could be my last few days of being pregnant ever. I always said two, maybe three and I feel this is my third. OH responded with 'only until we get a bigger house!!' Eh?! What?!

 

[candymycandy]

Thanks Nat, it's difficult as one one hand I fully anticipate regretting wishing the time away but on the other I'm soooooo frustrated, it's a bit of a catch 22. Really trying to enjoy the last few days of being lazy but it's getting hard!

Oh boy megs, maybe not the last for you then??!

I was geared up to DTD last night but then DH fell asleep in the middle of a film we were watching in bed. He NEVER does this so it was an obvious attempt to avoid so I was really annoyed. Had already told him that it was preferable to having a sweep for me and if it worked and I also avoided an induction then it would be amazing given I know inductions aren't always good experiences. Needless to say he's not in the good books today!

 

[YellowGlass]

Nat completely agree!!! I'm so sad it's all over (although I know everything is just beginning)!!!
I'm just 27 and this is our first so I would like to think we'd have at least one more two (hopefully two) but this recovery period from birth is traumatic. (Bear in mins I did deliver an 11 and a half pounder hahahaha) but it's the pain/restricted movement is the only thing bringing me down at the minute so i dread to go through all that again xxxxx

 

[megsmeadow]

It's a proper cliché yg but you do forget that pain and recovery too. Apparently I remember very little of the first two weeks at home. OH tells me far more than I remember!
We're both 34 this year and as broody as I know I'll be, if I don't get pregnant pretty quickly after this one I don't think it'll be happening. But never say never!

 

[princessp]

Yes I'm trying to enjoy this last stage. I've been off work for a month so I feel I've had enough time to relax and prepare for the baby. I'm anxious about the birth so am not desperate for it to start either. It's scary because having ur first baby is such a life changing thing (I know for the better) but it's still such a big event. Once labour starts I know that's the start of the huge changes. Scary! Although on the other hand, I don't want to be pregnant any longer! We are never happy! X

 

[candymycandy]

Haha that's how I feel princess. I was just saying to OH last night that I'm so desperate for labour to start but when it actually does I'll be bricking it and want it to stop! x

 

[CARNAT22]

You were amazing YG.

Actually have you popped bubs details on this thread so I can update? He def wins record for biggest bub. But having them a bit bigger is always better (albeit not for mum when she has to push them out) as having a bit of weight to play with is always good as they usually lose some birthweight and not every baby is a good feeder.

Waiting is horrific but I'm confident we'll have more babies very soon.

Candy your OH owes you big time. Jump him as soon as you can lol.

X

 

[BunnyN]

Oh my, YG, I missed the size of your bubs! I thought our boy was looking like being the biggest January baby at almoat 11lbs but you beat that! Hope you are feeling more recovered soon.

 

[megsmeadow]

Right I'm back on my ball! After a giant show this morning I've had very little, even the cramps have settled. Might also be due to me sitting on my backside too long! Still waiting for a scan too, mw said she'd phone back.

How's everyone else doing?

 

[princessp]

No signs at all from me. Another sweep tomorrow!

 

[candymycandy]

Megs have i missed why you're having a scan? I probably have in my delirious state!!

I've managed to clean the kitchen which I shouldn't have done as had bad PGP pains earlier but have heard so many stories of Labour starting after a bit of housework! Now back on sofa so totally counter productive! Going to give the ball a bash later too. Also have bought a pineapple and taken 2 evening primrose tabs as I heard that might help soften cervix. Sweep is happening Wednesday. Urghhhh. Please tell me it's not as bad as I'm imagining?!

Nat there will definitely be an attack of some sort later on lol!
These 3 babies better all come in the next couple of days!

 

[megsmeadow]

Maybe it'll be just the nudge you need princess!
I've a scan booked for tomorrow at 12 to check there's still enough fluid around baby. If there's not I'll be going to the ward to discuss induction!

 

[megsmeadow]

Sorry candy I didn't see your post. My fundal height went down from 39 to 36 in a week. I think it's just to be on the safe side but mw said it can be a sign of a hindwaters leaking!

 

[candymycandy]

I do remember now you mention it megs. Fx all ok for you tomorrow, keep us updated x

 

[megsmeadow]

Will do, it's at my original hospital too so if anything needs to happen at least I'll be in the right place

 

[princessp]

Well it'll be my third anf final sweep tomorrow before an induction on the weekend. Last sweep resulted in 6 hours of regular pains but nothing else. Candy, don't worry about sweep, it is totally fine. I hardly felt the second one I had.

 

[princessp]

Megs, that's ridiculous that you are still waiting for scan. It wasn't supposed to be urgent, surely they could've fitted u in before now x

 

[tinselcat]

Quickly popping back to say hi & good luck to the remaining mummies who are waiting... not long now, ladies!

I miss my bump so enjoy the kicks while you can

Sadly the traumatic start to the year continues for me as I have left my OH and am now living with my parents (and baby). Finally allowed to get a smidgen of sleep too.

 

[Nonabean]

TinselCat: sorry to hear that you and other half have parted ways. It's good that you have your Mum and Dad there for support though, and even though it seems hard just now being a single parent isn't the worst thing in the world.
My LO's dad left when he was 7 weeks old, and the first relationship I've been in since then I have ended up pregnant with a surprise baby and he doesn't want to know us at all.

Keep your chin up, and if you need cheering up just look at your beautiful baby! Xxx