May mummies and rainbows to be :) the wait is nearly over!

[kabuk1]

That's too funny, ery.

Emily, that really sucks. He should be more understanding. I understand he needs his sleep, but there is a better way to deal with it. My dw has approached my movement at times (more so me moving the duvet so much and letting the cool air in, but generally she doesn't notice it. That's some things I could help, so I made sure to tuck the duvet around her before moving. She even offered to sleep in the spare room, although neither of us wants to be in a separate room. She tells me off when I suggest it for me. Hope things improve.

Loooking more and more like induction for me. This little monkey just doesn't seem to want to budge.

 

[Eryinera]

That's not very nice of him he's probably got a bit of sleep deprevation already lol. I'm with you I'm embarrassed about it but it's the same hormone making me fart that's naking me snore! (That also helps make our child!!) Maybe he should try some nightol or something lol. Or ear plugs. There's not much you can do about it and surely it should be him on the sofa/pull out bed not the overdue pregnant lady!

 

[nikkix86]

id make him sleep on the pull out bed if he doesn't like it its not your fault!

kabuk are you getting induced tomorrow?

 

[missyeovil]

Yes I agree with Ery, it really shouldn't be you on the sofa! If it's that big an issue for him then it's up to him to move. It's only going to be for a wee while anyway, surely baby will make an appearance soon!

My bloody cm after sweep has stopped overnight and nothing much else is happening. Have had to keep my daughter home from school as she was up all night with diarrhoea. My son's on his 5th day of it too. Feeling very grumpy and emotional. If anything I just want a break! Seems to just be one thing after another atm! Xx

 

[Emily0505]

I've not discussed anything with him about the pull out bed as I've not really spoken to him. I'm too upset and annoyed at his lack of understanding about it! I'd rather sleep on the pull out bed than have all this tension though that's for sure!

If he's already feeling sleep deprived then he can join the club! Lol! Heartburn, dry mouth, thirst, multiple toilet trips and having to semi wake up each time I turn over don't exactly lead to feeling well rested!!

It'll be worse once she's here though so he's gonna have to suck it up! I don't mind a few nights on the pull out bed so we can both be 'well rested' (see previous paragraph!!!) for the birth and early days but I'm not sleeping downstairs until she sleeps through!!

I feel tired so I go to bed early at around nine o clock. He'll come home from work at the end of the week and moan about how he's exhausted and then not go to bed until nearly midnight! He says he hates sleeping in as it makes him feel all groggy and bleugh but then I'm the one up at seven with Cam!

The irony of all of this is that he snores too!!!

That's turned into a bit of a rant! I don't mean to sound down on him as I love my hubby to death and he's so good to Cam and I but this snoring thing is just really getting to me!

XX

 

[kabuk1]

I go in tomorrow night at 9PM. I think the actual induction is on the 11th and tomorrow night the baby and I will be monitored. They may do a sweep as well, but not sure. I was simply told that we'll be monitored, that they use the pessary first, that my partner is welcomed to stay the night but it would be better for her to get a good night sleep at home and that I should keep my options open for pain management as induction can make labour more painful as it's not usually a gradual process. Of course I was informed of the fact that it could take more than one try and several days to actually go into labour. I'm not exactly sure when they'll give me the pessary- hoping that night so it has the entire night to get working. And they gave me an info booklet. I really hope the pessary works and I don't need the drip, but as long as he arrives soon and healthy, I'll take the drip. Still hoping to avoid an epidural, but if I need to, I'll get a walking one as mw said they give them here. They want to keep you as mobile as possible.

A little nervous. I can't remember the last time I spent the night in the hospital. Spent quite a few in there as a kid, but nothing since childhood.

 

[kabuk1]

Have a rant Emily. You deserve it. He's being very childish and selfish right now. Like the others have said, if he really needs sleep, then he can go sleep on the couch. He could also go to bed at a decent hour. Sounds like more self-inflicted 'suffering' to me. He has choices, ones that will support you and give him the sleep he 'needs'.

 

[lisey]

Emily. I would be upset too. He should be more understanding. I snored too when pregnant but OH just nudged me to move position. My OH is a terrible snorer though so he couldn't really have a go.

Good luck for tomorrow Kabuk. They will prob monitor baby for a while and then give you the pessary. It's 24 hours so I would have thought they would give it to you that eve or early next morning.
My tip for hospital stay is take a tablet/iPad etc so you can watch something when you are there alone. My OH stayed at home too, was with me in the day but I didn't want him to sleep there as would be on a horrible chair. So when we went, I caught up on some shows which was nice. Earphones a must too as one woman there watched the only way is Essex on full blast!! A little annoying xx

 

[Emily0505]

He snores too which is the ironic thing!! I've had to get him to roll over a couple of times etc but I just say babe, you're snoring to him but he huffs and puffs and flings himself over in bed to wake me!! Argh!! Just another reason I hope she arrives soon!!

I hope your induction doesn't take too long Kabuk.

How are you doing Lisey? Are you home yet? Has your son met his little sister?

XX

 

[nikkix86]

my oh just nudges me when im snoring aswell lol its worse if i end up on my back!

hope it doesn't take too long kabuk. we might end up having babies on the same day if they come on thursday! i hate staying in hospital luckily our hospital policy has changed now and partners can stay on the ward so oh will be able to help me with baby the first night after my section

 

[lisey]

I am really good thanks. Feeling a bit dizzy today but my blood iron levels are still at the needing a transfusion level. They didn't want to give any more as already had a lot. On tabs for it. I also think milk might be coming in.

Baby is doing well, she is a dream. We are home now and son is totally not bothered Lol, typical teen!!

I tried to put pic in journal yesterday but wouldn't load for some reason.

I can't wait for all these babies to arrive. I hope they all get a move on soon xx

 

[nikkix86]

glad your all doing well lisey cant wait to see a pic of her

ive got blood test tomorrow morning then tablets and fasting tomorrow night and then getting to the hospital for 7:30am on Thursday

 

[Eryinera]

Oooooo it's all go! My oh has the same sleeping habits as your oh emily. The only difference is my oh has insomnia so he finds my snoring hilarious he takes great delight in recording my nighttime noises and playing them back to me lol.

Lisey you need some of my blood lol. I have twice the amount of iron that I need lol I need to be drained after the birth to get it down and ive been banned from most cerials as they are fortified with iron.

I would recommend taking vitamin c with your red meat and avoid dairy with your red meat. Also stop drinking tea. (The milk and tannins in tea restrict iron uptake) at least that's the inverse advise to what ive been given lol

 

[kabuk1]

Thanks lisey. I've already got the rest of season 1 and all of season 2 of legends of tomorrow on my iPad, but I will definitely not forget my earphones. Good thing I got some nice bose- not technically noise cancelling, but they are pretty damn good at that. I'm so not a reality tv person and really can't stand that show, so earphones will be a must. I've also have a few books downloaded and will add some other shows and films to my iPad for some variety. Were you able to use your mobile there? Just curious, as not sure how rules have changed. I have 10GB of data, which would allow me to use netflix and amazon prime should I need too, or watch some footy.

Glad you're home and that you and the baby are doing well.

 

[lisey]

Thanks ladies and thanks for the tips ery xx

We were able to use our phones. Sounds like you are sorted

 

[Eryinera]

I'm such pain in my groin feels like I've had sex with about 20 guys at once hahaha I'm walking like John wayne

 

[snowbee]

Emily he is being an arse! I would just say you snore too, mine is only temporary, if you don't like it sleep downstairs.

Kabuk phones were allowed in my hospital but there was barely any signal, whenever partners were there they were all stood in the window trying to get signal, so if you are in bed you may be out of luck. For the induction I was in a private room and my oh was given a pull out bed so he could stay. It was afterwards I was moved to the postnatal ward and then visitors had to leave overnight. There were tvs on the ward but I didn't notice anyone watching it, nor did I notice anyones baby crying which made me extra paranoid when mine did as I didn't want to wake anyone else! I went prepared with loads of food and stuff to do while waiting and did none of it, it all went much faster than I expected.

 

[kabuk1]

Thanks snowbee. I'm hoping it'll be quick, but I'd rather be prepared for the slow going than not. I have food packed and may add a few things to it. I want my own personal ice cream machine please!

I was told that my dw is able to stay with me but that they advise otherwise as she'll need her sleep too and it can be slow. Her and her parents will have their phones on loud just in case they get a call in the middle of the night or early morning. There are several private rooms with en suites, and I'm hoping I'll get one of those, but I'm not preparing for it. I'd rather prepare for the worst and then be pleasantly surprised!

Hope all is going well at home for all of you who have your little one with you already!

 

[Pebbles05]

I've just seen the mw. She was able to complete a sweep, so hopefully that will start something going.
I've got my 2nd acupuncture appt at 4 too, so I'm hoping both things together will be enough to encourage baby to come in the next couple of days.

My MIL is coming to stay with us from this evening. The original plan was we'd call her when things got going so she could come and look after my son while we were in hospital. She lives a couple of hours away.
But the later it's got, I'm worried about going into labour while taking him to his hospital appt tomorrow and would rather have her here to help me with that. Just in case.
So there's a chance she'll be with us all week if baby doesn't hurry up, which will be interesting.
At least she'll already be here when we do need her though.

 

[BettyHoop]

Emily that sounds quite unfair :/ does he know how he is making you feel? Hope it doesn't carry on. You need support now not criticism, especially just for snoring! I don't sleep very well when me and oh sleep in the same room as he snores so loudly but I don't make him feel bad for it, he feels bad enough to be honest but I tell him not to because he can't help it.

More babies on the horizon! We should have another 3 or 4 at least before the week is out!

Lisey I'm so happy to hear you're doing well, snowbee too. Can't believe your little one is nearly 2 weeks old already!!

The midwife dropped off my home birth pack and gas and air cylinders today! OMG it's real now! Just got to clean and tidy the main area and maybe do a dry run with setting up the birth pool. I'm so excited! Xx