*July 2018 Mummies*

[KHTW]

Ouch Amy that is a big expense but don't beat you yourself about it because well shit happens xxx

Nice bump!

 

[Shanivy]

Looking fab Amy!

Sorry about the car..ouch. But at least you and baby came out of that safe so that's the main thing xx

 

[Amy207]

Was just my pride that was hurt lol!
It’s just a car at the end of the day.

 

[JemRose]

Looking lovely Amy. And yeah annoying as it is, a car is just a car!

Does anything actually work to bring on labour or are they all old wives tales?

 

[malagueta]

Great bump Amy.

Not sure if any old wives tales work Jem but hubby has bought some lube in preparation for the final weeks haha. I told him curries are out right now with my heartburn. I love pineapple so will have to munch down on that.

 

[Shanivy]

LOL Jem you're really determined. With Mala on sex as they do say sperm *can* help soften cervix. Otherwise I think they're all crap except perhaps try walking a lot or get youself a ball to bounce on to help baby engage? Xx

 

[malagueta]

Yeah don't think there's much to them tbh. Sex might be the only one with an element of truth to it.

 

[JemRose]

I think they're all bullshit personally haha. I don't think I'm gonna bother trying any. I do like pineapple so I will eat that if I fancy it. I am gonna try and have a bit more sex but that's it in the form of old wives tales. I know I'm gonna go over cos it's just my luck haha

 

[Shepherdess]

Lovely bump amy

Not sure about old wives tales but walkin definitely helps baby drop

I've heard castor oil works but causes horrendous diarrhea so you can kinda see how it works. Guess that's the same with curries, you need a super hot diarrhea inducing one. Worked for someone I know, she ended up giving birth on the bathroom floor in between "shi**ing out of the eye of a needle" as she describes it. Although personally after having a back to back baby who got stuck trying to turn at the last minute I wouldn't be trying these as baby might not quite be in the right place

Husband and I haven't had sex since last Friday as he's been either working too hard or hungover. Need to get on it

 

[KHTW]

Not sure about all the tales but I do wonder whether running after a toddler all day everyday helps!!!!! If yes than I will not make it to week 40, not a chance haha.

Baby will come when it's ready and personnally I don't see the point of trying to bring labour on. If you are late they will offer you a sweep which is probably your best chance to go into labour xx

 

[Shanivy]

Not even sure sweeps work for most people tbh.

We haven't had sex for over a fortnight, my sex drive is just dead. Plus she's doing such hard moves now (still convinced she's fking huge) that if she started battering me during sex I'd be totally creeped out lol.

 

[KHTW]

Never worked on me!

My MW says that if your body is ready then yeah other things may help induce labour but if it''s not ready nothing will get that baby evicted. Not much help I know... xx

 

[malagueta]

My sex drive is also nonexistent. I've had zero desire all of pregnancy. I've no idea how OH has put up with a lot less sex and a lot more hormones!

 

[JaneyJan]

Well I'm not usually into wives tales, but I've been drinking pineapple juice (not from concentrate), eating dates (which does have some science behind it I believe - to be beneficial), bouncing on a bouncy ball. I'm pretty desperate. Considering I'm only 34 weeks tomorrow I don't know what I'm going to be like in a few more weeks!!! Probably downing castor oil! .. unfortunately the sex drive is non-existent and I have a constant coming and going case of mild thrush which I've been told is super normal and probably just last the entire pregnancy so sex has been pretty much on hold for the last 8 months - poor OH can't wait for my non-pregnant state back!

My belly is tensing up a lot now - think it is Braxton Hicks but it doesn't just happen for a few seconds - it's like maybe 15 minutes at a time when it's really really hard - is that normal? And baby is also stretching and pushing everywhere, I can feel his little fists and feet poking out - heartburn is unreal - just ready to meet this little man soon! Argh!

Sleep is so hit and miss, hoping for a good night tonight. Hope everyone else sleeps well too!

 

[KHTW]

We have set up this little changing/napping cot unit in the livingroom. Too hight for big sis to reach and gives us some space to change her and put her down for naps when downstairs. Even the baby box mates came in handy

 

[KHTW]

Yeah sex drive non existing here... Was the same with DD1.

BH can be funny but I would think even longer lasting once are OK.

Hope you get a good night sleep Janet x

 

[KHTW]

Also will start pelvic floor exercises now, hope I'm not too late?! X

 

[Shanivy]

Also will start pelvic floor exercises now, hope I'm not too late?! X

Well if you are, then so am I lol cause I've not done any :/

Changing corner is super cute! Wish I'd have got a travel cot instead of a Moses basket for the living room now xx

 

[_GG_]

Well I'm not usually into wives tales, but I've been drinking pineapple juice (not from concentrate), eating dates (which does have some science behind it I believe - to be beneficial), bouncing on a bouncy ball. I'm pretty desperate. Considering I'm only 34 weeks tomorrow I don't know what I'm going to be like in a few more weeks!!! Probably downing castor oil! .. unfortunately the sex drive is non-existent and I have a constant coming and going case of mild thrush which I've been told is super normal and probably just last the entire pregnancy so sex has been pretty much on hold for the last 8 months - poor OH can't wait for my non-pregnant state back!

My belly is tensing up a lot now - think it is Braxton Hicks but it doesn't just happen for a few seconds - it's like maybe 15 minutes at a time when it's really really hard - is that normal? And baby is also stretching and pushing everywhere, I can feel his little fists and feet poking out - heartburn is unreal - just ready to meet this little man soon! Argh!

Sleep is so hit and miss, hoping for a good night tonight. Hope everyone else sleeps well too!

My BH can last a couple of hours at a time...it's fucking frustrating when I'm doing things with the horses or trying to do pretty much anything.

Jem, orgasms are meant to help as they cause the uterus to contract repeatedly, but it won't work unless baby is ready anyway. I'm with you on wanting baby out though!

KH, I love that little corner unit. Great idea.

I've been taken out for a meal by a friend tonight...I think Dan may have had something to do with it as he's noticed I've been feeling a bit claustrophobic here. Quite how that's possible on a 99 acre farm I don't know, but it just feels all a bit samey as all I've left the place for for months is shopping or baby appointments. I thoroughly enjoyed putting a dress on though and feeling human. Baby decided to show off and my friend got the entertainment of watching my belly contort itself for the evening.
She went through 7 years of failed IVF and called it a day in the end and drew a line under it, so she is so so excited to be Aunty Tan.

I can't remember anything else.

 

[JemRose]

I don't even want to start on the night "sleep" I've had. I've given up trying now. I'm exhausting myself even trying to sleep, just constant tossing and turning. Can't get comfortable, can't sleep a wink. I'm so fed up just lying here crying as all I want is to sleep! The past few nights have been the same but it's just getting worse and worse. I'm actually dreading night time now x