September Babies Continued

I don't want to be induced either, but I can't take this bed rest 1 day longer than I have to! Wag I hope your sweep works too and he comes on his own. I don't know if my dr does sweeps. I haven't talked to her about it as I'm only 34 weeks. The dr for ds1 said he didn't like to do them. He was really old school but my dr with ds2 did it two separate times and nothing came of either sweep so I was induced at 39+5. The dr with ds3 was the same as ds1 so once again I didn't get a sweep. So I only have experience with it the 1 time.

I only had a sweep with ds2 and I was already 5cm and it did absolutley nothing ... But I figured I might as well try anything tht I can

Yep I'm gonna try everything too! I really would like to go naturally for my last baby, but for DH's schedule, induction is best because cell phone service is so spotty at the hospital he works in and it's so darn hard to get a hold of him. Lol plus he is the on call dr the weekend before my induction so he REALLY doesn't want me to go into labor that weekend because it will be nearly impossible for him to make it. I guess induction probably is the best for us. I'm just bummed I'll never know the "excitement" of going into labor on my own! Oh well..........

Ya I like the suspense of going naturally but at the same time it's so much better for us to be able to schedule it as well...

Ah thorz can't your midwife do a sweep for you? Not a dr thing here either rally but my consultant said to book one x

I wont be induced unless i go over the 41ish weeks. I'm really not wanting to go into labour tho as it will mean an emergency c-section with her still being breech. I've stopped the RLT and the perenial massage too as i cant see much of a point at the min :(

Oh daltag there's still a chance she will turn wont they book you in for c section before 40 wks? Seems daft if they know your gonna need one ;-(

Hugs the uncertainty is the worst I don't want to be induced but I feel more at ease now I know what is going to happen xxx

I'm actually kind of jealous of those of you who can plan ahead of time by knowing when your baby will arrive. I always hated being in "limbo" and basically feeling like a walking ticking time bomb from about 30 weeks on with all of my pregnancies lol.

WantingPink, hope your labor is going smoothly and perhaps you've already got your baby girl in your arms!

Southern that's fair enough I quiet like the not knowing but having had two 40 wk babies it only lasts three weeks not months like it does for you poor thing, is Julian your last baby? Do you 'know' I want this mythical feeling but I'm not convinced I'm going to get it ;-)

Fish I don't have a midwife..... I'm sure I can talk my dr into a sweep but not until after 37 weeks so I still have 3 weeks to go for that :(

DLtag, I'm still hoping she turns for you xx

Southern I don't blame you for how you feel, I would want to hold em in too if I were you!

Wanting Pink I cant wait to hear an update, I hope all is well with you!

Dltag I would suggest you continue the RLT cause it really helps with the after pains which I'm sure you get with c sections as well andit also helps with milk supply...
Turn baby turn! Are you spending lots of time on your hands and knees? I'm sure you Are...

Wanting pink I have been patiently waiting for an update ;) hope all is good

I liked my induction with ds3 cause it was planned... Altho it made memory nervous cause I knew when the pain was coming lol..

Here we get the choice at the beginning of pregnancy if we want an ob or a midwife... I'm quite anti midwife myself... But drs here do stretch and sweeps :)

Southern, it's not the same and I'm not minimising your experiences but each pregnancy I've been terrified of extreme prematurity. Purely because of my experiences at work. I start to relax a bit now (34 weeks).

I'm hoping not to be induced but there are a few things going against it. The main one is the size of the baby, my biggest before now was only 3.4 kg and my ob doesn't want my VBAC to be some post dates whopper baby - based on her measurements which have spot on previously he was about 5 pounds at 32 weeks, although she said they often grow in spurts. My blood pressure is always a bit labile from now as well - it's never turned into anything and is prob just the stress of having it taken but hopefully that'll hold as well and not turn into PET or anything (which it never has before).

For all I say I like being preggers I'm not really very good at relaxing during it!

Just want to add that an induction would have huge advantages in terms of sorting out the others and not some crazy scramble in the middle of the night.

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Southern, it's not the same and I'm not minimising your experiences but each pregnancy I've been terrified of extreme prematurity. Purely because of my experiences at work. I start to relax a bit now (34 weeks).

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Maybe it's lack of sleep but I'm not sure I understand :worry:

I was meaning to say that I wish I could go term and know when my baby will come as many of you do instead of spending my whole 3rd trimester worried about going into labor at any moment.

Sorry if I misunderstood your post or if mine wasn't clear....:hide:

I think it's me not being clear! Just trying to say I'm always worried my third trimester as well, but I know it's irrational and that just cos I've worked with very prem babies doesn't mean I'll have one.

And that to someone like you who has actually had a prem baby and all of the drama that goes with it women like me complaining about their irrational concerns are probably irritating.

Just back from appt and all well. BP ok for now and baby is not looking quite so enormous, which is good. No reviews for 2 weeks as long as I check my bp at work. Yay!

OMG this baby of mine never stops moving lol! It's 2am here and I can't sleep because she won't stop wiggling around! Lol

Ha ha dh work phone went off at 2 am night and bubba nearly jumped out ;-) not quiet nearly enough though!

Agh so today ds2 decides he's not wearing nappies anymore! Help!

I've taken your advice and gone back to the RLT, i guess its just me being a little hormonal lol

Baby was moving around loads last night and i thought she was turning but shes back in the same position this morning, kept me awake most of the night so i'm a little on the grumpy side this morning

I've been doing all sorts too, pelvic tilts, on all fours, bouncing on ball, cold things on top of bump and warm on the bottom but she only ever seem to go halfway round.

Wanting really looking forward to your update, hope you have your little girl in your arms now :)

Fish i had same thing happen yesterday, a balloon popped while we were out and poor baby jumped, i felt everything move lol

Ah daltag maybe there's a reason she's that way up my friends daughter had her feet so far under my friends ribs they struggled to get her out with c section sometimes we have to be thankful for the drs I guess ;-s

My little guy just hopped on the bus for his first day of first grade!!!! Im sad and excited at the same time! Life should be a lot easier with only 2 little guys in the house for most of the day, but still......I hate seeing him grow up, it goes by too fast!Attachment 13248Attachment 13249Attachment 13250

Geez school is still two weeks away for us lol... Can not WAIT! My kids drive me mental all summer

You never know maybe she has turned... Or is her position that obvious? I have a friend who has the same due date as me and her baby was also transverse and she was positive that he hadn't turned bt when she went for an u/s on Wednesday he was head down :) and you def have every right to be upset and hormonal ...

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Geez school is still two weeks away for us lol... Can not WAIT! My kids drive me mental all summer

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That's me and DH LOL

I'm having a really tough time working out her position as i dont really feel her kicks (i never have as i think she likes to kick inwards rather than outwards). Theres a lump under my ribs which was her head but i cant really tell anymore :think:

Thorz such cute pics, my DS1 starts school on the 4th of sept and i know i'm going to miss him so much and its going to be very quiet without him. He also wants to be a dinosaur when he grows up, dont you just love them lol :D

Mum, sorry for being daft and thanks for explaining. It was my fault not thinking clearly lol. I understand completely what you mean, I can imagine seeing lots of preemie babies would make me worry about it more even if I had all term babies.

Thorz, your DS is so darn handsome!!!! I also love the chalkboard idea with what he wants to be when he grows up. Do you do that every year? May have to steal that one :p. My guys don't go back until after Labor Day.

WAG, how are you feeling with all of your contractions? When will you get checked again? Hope you find out you're making progress!

DLTAG, I agree with WAG she may have turned and you don't realize it. I always had a huge lump under my ribs too and it was Julian's big rear end up there lol.

Julian is 2 weeks old today. He has another weight check tomorrow so I'm really curious how much he's grown. So far he is still a really laid back baby who only cries during diaper changes and baths. The rest of the time he is always sleeping with short periods of awake time where he just likes to look around before drifting off again. He has already slept thru the night twice in the last week but it's kind of a teaser because most nights he is up every 3-4 hours. Anyway that's my little Julian update, can't wait for more babies to join him in our group!!!

Here she is! Sorry it took so long for the update. She is 6lbs 13oz, 20.5 inches. I am so in love with her and it is finally feeling more real that we have a baby girl!!

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Oh Wanting she is perfect!!! So happy for you CONGRATULATIONS on your beautiful baby girl!!! What's her name?

Congrats on your little princess :) she's adorable

Well the lump uner my rib that I've thought was a foot is in fact his bum... I found that out at my u/s

My drs appt is thurs... It's my last one :) in 7 days or less he will be here
My contractions are the same... They wake me every night I guess it's called prodromal labour... It sucks!

Oh my goodness Wanting Pink, she is beautiful beyond words!!!! Congrats! I hope recovery is smooth for you!

Southern, yes I do the chalkboard every year. Last year it said the exact same thing because he wanted to be Batman then too, lol!

Congratulations wanting, shes just beautiful. She looks like a little doll. Hope everything went ok for you too x

Her name is Peyton Blyth:-) She was breech and born c-section at 12:54 on 8/19. Everything went really well and she is doing so good:-)

Congratulations WantingPink, she is gorgeous. I can imagine you are in love, I can't wait for that feeling too. Enjoy her now and rest if you can!

Love the name Wanting!!!!

So I guess I will get the ball rolling with belly pics, since this is the last week for a few of you.....

Here I am at 34+4 I am really starting to feel big and pregnant finally (lol I was this size at 5 months with DS3)

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Omg thorz ur such a fat ass lmao! I'm obviously sooooo joking but it's nice to see u finally look pregnant ;)

Wanting pink she's adorable congratutions!

Been getting some shooting pains in my cervix (maybe) all day today and i think i could of also lost a bit of my mucus plug this afternoon. Really hoping its not her butt engaging :S

Thorz you have such a lovely neat bump :)

Looking forward to more bump and babies pics, ill have to put mine up too.

Wanting!!! She is absolutely perfect!!! Congratulations! What a little princess!! Love her name also x x

Thorz you're looking fabulous! Still tiny for 34 wks but progressing beautifully. You're on count down now!

DLTAG it will be something engaging... I've had those shooting pains for a couple of wks now and my baby's head is very low. Don't panick though, I have heard of babies still turning once engaged! You still have time!!

Going to OB today. He will give me my induction date for next wk so this Arvo I'll be able to report back how many more sleeps for me!! So excited! Will post a belly shot later x x

How many hours till your appt so I can stalk lol

I honestly think the baby may have turned for you :) and your feeling the head engage... My fingers are super crossed for you

WantingPink, she's divine!

Good luck for the upcoming appointments, everyone.

I'll take a bump pic soon but I'm not posting straight after Thorz as she's looking so cute and petite. My whole body looks pregnant in comparison.