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I don't have much of a plan. I'm getting induced on Monday sept 23 at 7 am. I would like to go into labor on my own before that but I know it won't happen. My babies never come on their own. I'll start doing red raspberry leaf this weak. Does anyone know the difference between the tea and capsules? I don't like tea very much so I prefer the capsules if it does the same thing. I'll start EPO around 35 weeks but I'm still not expecting to go into labor naturally....bummer!
Wag if he is moving like normal you should be fine. I've fallen down the stairs and on my tummy in every pregnancy and each time the baby has been fine. It's surprising how much cushion they have in there. Just pay close attention to his movements for the next day or two
Yeah i had an episomoty with DS1 and then a 2nd degree tear with DS2 (they thought it was a 3rd degree so transferred me to a different hospital anyway). Really dont know what to do.
Also have come up in a rash on my arm a week after having the whooping cough jab so have a docs app tomorrow to get it checked out.
Ah daltag snap that's exactly what Ive had too ;/s that's why I really want water ;-) I've started massaging ;-s but expecting second degree again really boo be tempted to go labour ward so you don't have to transfer but I've had such good experiences on midwife lead unit... With my ds2 the birth centre midwife stitched me up and then said to my dh ur what do you think about it I'm not sure about... and got a midwife off the labour ward who took them out and redid them ;-(. That took longer than it took for him to born!!
Kate's had a boy!!!!
It's a royal boy, I am so happy our name is safe!!!
Fish do you still think she was induced?
Is it totally dumb that I'm starting to doubt this is a girl again?? I think it's been about 7 weeks since I've had confirmation and probably won't have another scan until baby is born! I've gotten loads of girl stuff from friends and family, and a shower in a few weeks, it will be awful if she turns into a he!
Thorz no I've been thinking that too the nursery is nearly done and I'm thinking but what if :/) I've never know before but I guess it's natural either way even if you've not invested so much emotion and time in it!
Girlsway word on street at ds swimming was she'd been induced! I didn't even know she'd gone in well behind times! I can't figure why they all thought on the basis of news I've seen ;-s
Your babies are girls lol stop overthink lol it's not good to do that :) although I have been worrying mine will turn to a she cause I never did see a penis and at 15 weeks there was no penis... I think I would be a tad upset if that happend even tho to begin with I did want a girl... Now I really want this boy
Hi ladies, wow, I haven't been on here in maybe 3 months? How is everybody?
Ah wag that's soo cute!
Elements hey how are you?
I'm really panicking shes going to be early. I was the same with DS2 and he was a day late. Super sorry for the TMI but been having diarrhea for a few days now (not too bad thankfully) and with her dropping down this early too its playing on my mind.
Its a good job we have almost finished buying everything, all we need is the moses basket, stand and bouncy chair. Has everyone else got everything ready. Also packed my hospital bag this morning :)
Welcome back elements!!
I think I'm about set on everything. I really haven't purchased much new stuff since most of my boy gear was gender neutral colors. I am set for clothes through at least 6 months from all the hand me downs. I just need to buy new bottles. I guess the only thing I've actually spent money on was the nursery and even that was minimal since I made everything myself or refinished old junk I found for free or under ten bucks. I can't wait for the day we can afford new things. They pay residents so little we can barely get by at times.......one day it will be over......
Wow resident pay is that bad! :(
I got Tommie tippe bottles this time cause I read consumer reports to find the best bootle and they say those are it... I used dr brown with Ezra and loved them except they are hard to clean and I found myself replacing the small parts a lot cause they would get really nasty...I am being cheap this baby too besides the stroller and a few other splurges and I found the bottles on kijiji brand new I paid under 20 bucks for 10 bottles which is pretty awesome :)... I bought a bottle warmer this time ... Never had one with the others but I don't feel comfortable walking down stairs with a baby at night... But I paid 5 bucks for it lol... I got the same baby swing I had for Ezra which I paid 200 for his and they are still 180 in stores but I went to a hand me down store they had the exact same one with dirty fabric for 30 dollars... I bought it washed it and it looks good as new! And I will be able to sell it for 80 when I'm done with it!
My mom gave me 150 buck the other day for the baby so I went and bought the last couple things I needed...
So I'm ready but he needs to wait 22 more days before I want him to come :) wow that sounds super short
Daltag I had that last week too but seems to have cleared up now fx she stays put for you!
I've washed all my sheets, muslins and bits nursery nearly finished aiming to be done by end of next week so I can encourage her out with calm mind!
I am remembered lol. Thought i would have been long since forgotten :)
Nothing interesting to report here, Ive been getting physio on my pelvis (SPD), and washed everything we have dragged out of storage. Just homing all the bits and pieces now and counting down the weeks.
I brought a few new cloth nappies aswell. Other then that I haven't made any purchases.
Im still searching for the perfect security toy though. Whats everyone else got?
I finish work Thursday and get a new dryer tomorrow as ours is broken so as of the weekend im going to get all the baby's newborn and some 0-3 washed and put away into her drawers, as well as freshening up her moses baskets and any old blankets I have saved. Was debating washing all her new stuff too but i think il just leave that, extra unnecessary work.
Im so looking forward to packing my hospital bag, it will settle in then that there isn't long to go. Im hoping as its my birthday on Friday, friends and family think to help towards costs :) I always ask for money but this time it will really help as im desperate for some new PJ's slippers and dressing gown.
Elements: Ive gone with a good old fashioned soft blanket for a comforter,my first DD was never without her blankets, but never had a set one she HAD to have as I alternated 2/3. I like to think they feel secure with their blanket but would hate to have to fight it off them for the wash lol x
Your not forgotten don t be silly ;)
I've spent so much money on clothes for this baby it's sad...considering I had a very nice and full wardrobe from ds3 saved lol... But in my defense I had basically all the bigger things already so I didnt have much to get so I had to keep busy somehow... Right? Lmao
I have to buy a new camera before he's born... My old one broke and I've been using my I pad for pic taking...
Omfg FISH! I just got back from buying my evening primrose capsules and omfg they reek like fish! Do yours! I'm not to sure I want my vagina smelling like that lmao...
Oh no wag skanky ;-( mine dont really smell... Are they 100% evening primrose oil or is mixed with something else maybe??
We need another round of bump pics since some of you are getting really close! I'll take one and post it later today as I've just barely woken up!
Someone has given me some girly clothes ;-) can't unpack them feel its tempting fate! Exciting thou!
Ugh it's still hot here (only about 30) takes me about an hour to do the smallest task ;-(
Ingredients
Evening primrose ... 1000 mg
Providing:
Linoleic acid............739 mg
Gamma linolenic acid...........92mg
Oleic acid...........................70 mg
Non medical ingredients: vitamin E, gelatin, glycerin water.
So only primrose oil.... It's expirery is in 2016 so I don't think it's bad... But I think I am going to email the company to double check...
Omg I swear I am going to get a broken rib! He is sticking some body part which I believe to be his foot and it feels like he is hooking it around my rib... Only 21 days till I'm full term and 34 till induction day :D
Do you. OT have air conditioning? We had a two week heat wave where the temps were 45 with humidity and I swear I stepped out side for a few seconds a day and swear it would have killed me to be out... Poor ds3 wanted to be outside but too dangerous for him or anyone else for that matter... And now last night our weather said a low of zero lmao .... Wacky weather
Ha ha air con nope it's pretty much unheard of for it to be more than 28! It's the hottest heat wave for like 20 yrs and were blooming preggie typical!
What are you counting as term 37? I'm 34 wks on thurs so will start the evening promise internally then, perhaps just don't smell it ;-s
Ya 37 is or was considered full term but think they are in the midst of changing that because there have been some studies in how there is a huge amount of brain development from 35-39 weeks I would like him to come at 38 weeks... I def want him before induction...
That's brutal! No a/c :( I would die! I hope it cools down for you! Heat is def harder to deal with when crazy pregnant!
Thanks for posting NBP
Fish i'm melting too, its so so hot. Thought all the storms we had the other day would have cooled things down but no :( Sadly houses don't really have AC in the UK. Could really do with it at the min though.
Ill have to put a bump pic up but really mines not changed much for a good while. I have a feeling shes going to be quite small but i still have about 6 weeks till i'm full term so fingers crossed she does some more growing before then.
Its so exciting that some of you will be holding your little ones next month :d
Ah thanks nbp,
I'm going in when I'm 37+4 for them to decide whether to induce that week or following praying I go into labour the day before ;-) I expect I'll make it till at least 38 ;-s both boys born at 40 + wks!
All my babies were born in different weeks... So I can't even use them as guidelines lol... Ds1 was 37 weeks, ds2 41 weeks, ds3 induced at 39... So who knows when he would make his appearance...
Hey Elements! Glad you have come back :)
I'm kind of daft when it comes to Celsius. We had a heat wave last week with high humidity that put the heat index at 107 some days. This week it has cooled back down to the 90's. Of course the temps had no affect on me in here lol.
I actually have nothing ready for the baby. I knew odds were high I would go preterm but I always worry about jinxing myself getting stuff ready too early for some weird reason. That silly logic really kicked me in the butt this time. It's all up to DH to wash the baby clothes and get all our baby gear our of the attic and cleaned. Luckily I did do my shopping early but never washed any of it. There are a few things I would like to do in the nursery but I don't mind doing it after he's born since he will sleep in our room for the first couple of months anyway.
I think a fresh set of bump pics is a great idea! I'll ask DH to take one for me when he comes after work today. Feels like my belly has ballooned in the nearly 3 weeks I've been here yet I've actually lost 10lbs due to lack of appetite.
I dont know if I'm brave enough to share a bump pic. I'm gigantic lol
Im so jealous of you all talking about the nice weather. It's blinking cold here. Below freezing temps at night. But its a lovely day today, the sun is shinning :) Shame I cant go for a walk in it though. Cant travel more then about 100meters because of my pelvis (About 300ft if thats the correct conversion for you northen hemispherers).
I have my Midwife coming to visit me today. She will probably tell me off for not getting my blood tests done, but its been the school holidays and I've had no car so its just not going to happen anytime soon.
Well our new stupid laptop is acting wonky and won't let me upload a picture for some reason. I uploaded my pic to another site and linked it here. Warning- bad pic and for some reason I have a serious Elmo nose going on...
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You look great southern! You've been sitting in a hospital bed and florecant lights don't do any of us any good in pics lol
Southern you look great!i had a migraine all day so I didn't get up even to get dressed. I'm hoping to get my bump pic done tomorrow! 60 more days for me. It is so close yet still so far away!
Did you ladies see that northern got a BFP this month! So happy for her.
Ah that's great news! That was quicker than last time good for her!
Agh I am enormous ;-( not sure i want photo evidence ;-)
I'm enormous too, and only 30 weeks. I don't have gestational diabetes though which is always a relief but for the first time I'm iron deficient. I'm taking supplements but not really loving them.
Southern, you look great, all bump and I can't believe you've kept him in there for so long.
I have no plans for induction but I doubt my ob will be wanting me to go too far post term given that it'll be a VBAC and he's consistently measuring a few weeks ahead. I'd prefer not to be induced but I've gone into labour at 38, 39 and 40 weeks (on my due date) so I'm not worried.
Can't believe I've still got two full months to go though, I'm already struggling to do up my boots!
33 days till my induction :) 20 days till I'm full term
I don't know if this is anyway related but I took a primrose orally about 6 yesterday and this morning I am losing mucous plug... I tend to dilate early with all my kids tho... When I go for my gBS I'm gonna ask for a cervical check since my pants are already off at that point... Altho I really want to know now what's going on... My appt isn't till aug 9th