*July 2018 Mummies*

[KHTW]

Sorry you ladies had a crappy night sleep. Have a nap today if you can x

Jem, OH should be wiser this close to due date... Talk to him. No more heavy drinking, one or two should be OK but getting smashed is just irresponsible x

 

[LuckyLaura]

I just caught up again and instantly forgot everything. Haha

JaneyJan I'm glad you are getting enough movements to reassure you xx

Shan sounds like a nightmare, does he not realise you're not his servant? You're just right getting out for a bit of a break. I'd have left everything exactly where he left it at his arse Xx

JemRose fingers crossed this is the start of something I know how ready you are to have your little man hehe same for you GG, so exciting to think its not going to be long at all and we will all have our little ones.

I've not felt anything in the way of the beginning of anything. I'm only 33 weeks today tho so it's still early for me and I'm happy to keep cooking her a bit longer altho at the same time I'm dying to have my own body back haha the past 4 weeks she's been head down and front facing so at least that's something to be happy about. Not sure about if shes in any way engaged as tbh not really been paying attention to that or the notes... Just hoping this weds growth scan goes okay

Last night I was laying in bed with hubby and I cuddled in to his back and the baby kicked him in the spine... he was like omg I think you squashed her... I didn't but she just obviously decided to kick him... I encourage it really. I'd do the same sometimes if I could get away with it xx

 

[JemRose]

Aw Laura that's cute she's kicking away! I always have a little inside victory when baby kicks OH haha, he was lying on my belly the other day and baby kicked him in the ear - so proud!!

OH was actually sensible last night and did only have one pint. He was just winding me up typical! I've got all sorts of weird feelings going on, but thinking baby was teasing with that little bit of blood. I've not had any obvious mucus plug loss or anything, increased discharge for definite but that's it! Just body getting ready I guess lol x

 

[Shepherdess]

Well I'm disappointed in those of you who thought labour was starting and then haven't had babies last night haha I know it's still not July yet but I want to hear of these beauties being born!

My oh may as well be hungover today, he went to a wedding reception last night and got in about 3am. He drove but he's tired and feeling sorry for himself. I on the other hand am doing great. I think since about 34 weeks I've said I'm going to stop mowing our huge lawn but I've just been out and done it again. Looks great though, all my beautiful roses and flowers are blooming lovely and Im hoping for nice weather when baby is here so visitors can sit in the garden. DD and I would much rather be outside then entertaining people in the house.

39 weeks for me tomorrow

I hope those of you who have been feeling grumpy are feeling a bit better

 

[_GG_]

Oh wow Shep. 39 weeks tomorrow, that's crazy.

I'm in the same boat as Jem. No more than just increased cm now.

Sorry for those who had a bad night sleep. It's so frustrating. I wasn't too bad last night thankfully. X

 

[JemRose]

Shep 39 weeks! I dread to think how you're coping, I don't feel like I can make another day let alone a few more weeks! X

 

[Shepherdess]

Shep 39 weeks! I dread to think how you're coping, I don't feel like I can make another day let alone a few more weeks! X

My emotions vary so much throughout each day! Ive never thought she'd come early so I'm not like "argh why is she not here!" And doing things to try and get her out. As far as I'm concerned she's not due yet, hence me always being in July Mummies rather than June. I do get tired and sore though. although in honesty tri2 was the worst for me as my IBS and reflux was out of control but thankfully that's calmed down now

 

[_GG_]

Shep 39 weeks! I dread to think how you're coping, I don't feel like I can make another day let alone a few more weeks! X

My emotions vary so much throughout each day! Ive never thought she'd come early so I'm not like "argh why is she not here!" And doing things to try and get her out. As far as I'm concerned she's not due yet, hence me always being in July Mummies rather than June. I do get tired and sore though. although in honesty tri2 was the worst for me as my IBS and reflux was out of control but thankfully that's calmed down now

Yeah, I'm always saying I want this baby out but I'm quite happy to keep baking it. Don't see the point in trying to speed things up as already having that with the c sec anyway.

 

[JaneyJan]

Sorry for those with false labour hopes. I'm another one with variable emotions. Back to hospital this morning with reduced movements again. Really reduced. Back on the monitoring. Again they're happy. I've come home, movements are pitiful again. At least tomorrow they're going to ring me back with a time to come for an ultrasound scan in next couple of days. I think that will reassure me more than just the CTG. I don't understand what I'm meant to do if he still doesn't pick up -at what point do I say... Maybe his movements are just changing and this is like a new normal.... I can't go in for monitoring every day for the next 5 weeks surely! I think I'll have to see when we have the next scan.

Also having incredibly weird dreams. Just dreamt baby was born with no pain, big ears, really massive bum and fat chubby legs but the rest of him was tiny. He kept saying thank you for feeding me and stuff like that and we moved into a house with no privacy and cardboard furniture.

Laura I too have no signs really of anything starting. But maybe we will in a couple of weeks - I feel like ladies on here have started in the last couple of weeks. My sister's due on the 30th of this month and describing all the things GG and Jem are with the addition of period like pain and back and tailbone pain in the night! Think she's gonna go in the next few days.

GG and Shep you guys are so sensible saying you don't mind them cooking till they're due. I need some of that. At the moment I just want him out so I can keep an eye on him from outside rather than having to rely on the presence/absence of movements all the time.

I try and keep reminding myself how grateful I am to even be pregnant and that all these pregnancy trials and worries need to seen in perspective, I am so blessed that my body is carrying this new life, I know there are loads of women who can't!

 

[Fela]

I can definitely join the increased Cm club, but no other signs yet....

 

[Amy207]

Had a great morning at car boot had a lot of laughs, came back had something to eat thought ooh I’ll have a cheeky nap went to sleep fine woke up feeling utterly sick and so rough and this headache which I’ve had for 3 days now won’t budge! Not sure if I have a virus or something!!

 

[KHTW]

39 weeks shep?! I think your baby may be here next!! x

Increased CM has been a thing for me for a while but as you know led to nothing. I can't shake off a feeling the baby may be here early. Last night I felt a strong need to wash all our bedding in case MIL and FIL have to stay overnight. Will be washing all bedding as soon as window people are gone.

Also last night I had pretty strong BH not long apart and I remember wanting to time them but then I fell asleep so obviously it was nothing lol x

 

[JemRose]

Went for the longest beach walk today hoping it may start things off, following the spotting last night. I was in agony and almost crying from the spd pain, and now my joints seem to have seized up. Our hot water doesn't work for some reason other than the immersion heater so waiting for the water to warm up and I'm straight in the bath!

 

[KHTW]

Enjoy your bath Jem, hopefully the walk bring some good results x

We are just back from in laws. Visiting since its fathers day. I had 3 gigantic chocolate cooked sending baby on a mad kicking spree. Wouldn't be surprised if waters brake tonight hahah

Managed to get a cute shot of OH and DD, will probably frame it x

 

[Shepherdess]

Aw that's a cute pic khtw. Dad and daughter pics are the best

Hope you're feeling better soon Amy

Hope you've got in the bath by now JemRose, sounds like you've put a lot of effort in to get things going. I took dd for a walk this afternoon but only managed 1/2 mile before turning back, I felt like I'd end up sleep walking I could barely keep my eyes open

Showered tonight with dd (she really is my shadow atm!) And I had to bite my lip to stop myself squeling as I turned in the water and it hit my nipples. Suddenly they are SO sensitive

 

[JemRose]

I didn't have the walk purposely to get things going lol, it was the thing that spurred me on to do the walk rather than stay home! The local beach (10 mins away) were doing a pugs on the beach event and we have a pug. I really wanted to go but the walk from the carpark to the beach put me off (about a mile and steep). But thinking Ahh the walk may help with the baby actually made me do it! If that doesn't jolt baby then I dunno what will haha!

Not had the bath yet, decided to cook a roast first!

Shep my nipples are awfully sensitive too!

Lovely pic KHTW x

 

[Amy207]

Morning ladies.... 37 weeks today!!! Getting scary close now!

Think the sleep last night helped with this virus gotta go have bloods done today was going to go first thing but sleep was more important today.

Happy Monday everyone

 

[KHTW]

Happy 37 weeks Amy, glad you are feeling better this morning.

Away to get something for my conjunctivitis... Thought it was getting better but its not... x

 

[_GG_]

Happy 37 weeks Amy. Does make it feel very real doesn't It, officially full term.

KH, that's pants. Gutted it hasn't cleared up for you yet.

I have my last midwife appointment this afternoon before baby is here...in just 9 sleeps. Did a load of painting yesterday and set the cot up in the bedroom. Called Dan in to see and he did a little excited dance lol.

Hope you all have a good Monday. Xx

 

[JemRose]

Saw midwife this morning and she said my spotting yesterday morning could have been my waters or hind waters.. But she didn't check me or anything which is a bit annoying! She just said if I get anymore then I should ring the maternity triage. Everything else fine and just gotta deal with the spd