Due January/February 2012 Thread

Yes, it's very hard now to get comfortable at all, either on the sofa, or in bed:(. Ah well not long to go now.
Found out yesterday, that due date I'd been given is few days out, though I suspected that myself. Thankfully it doesn't affect my delivery date, which I got at hospital yesterday. BabyCat will be making his/her entrance on Jan 18th:D:D

wmpdd3 wrote: »

I just can't imagine having a 'delivery date'. It seems so alian!! But in saying that Ihad hospital app yesterday and the midwife put down the next appointment for the 10th of Jan though she said she'd be surprised if I wasnt holding my baby before then!!

Though I am due on the 30th of Jan so 14 days after due sdate would be Valentine's for an induction, if I'm still here then I'll be off my head!

Yes, it's mad ok, but I've never had it any other way. Due on 27th myself, and not the 24th as GP told me, but c section on 18th. I was offered the 18th or 23rd, so I chose the earlier option.
Please God you won't go over by that much!

oohhh wow most of ye are due so soon ( january) while dublin Lady and me have 10 more weeks till EDD !!!
To get a ball into work is not an option, because of safety reasons. (american company)
But I bought one for myself : )
Unfortunately it seems like it doesn't matter how or where I sit, it's just sitting in general, which is barely poss.
Its right under my ribs (front left) and also between my ribs (back left)
It's like my ribs get squeezed in a sitting position.. we will see, I have requested a half day work instead of full day, but it might not even be an option which means I will then have to get out on a sick leave. it feels really bad, but it's just not possible anymore.
have been trying to stand all day long, but I am sure ye can imagine with extra weight how it feels to stand for about 8 hours !

aahhh I am soo excited for the ones having only a few weeks left !!!

@73Cat may I ask why you will have a c section?

Amelie84 wrote: »

oohhh wow most of ye are due so soon ( january) while dublin Lady and me have 10 more weeks till EDD !!!
To get a ball into work is not an option, because of safety reasons. (american company)
But I bought one for myself : )
Unfortunately it seems like it doesn't matter how or where I sit, it's just sitting in general, which is barely poss.
Its right under my ribs (front left) and also between my ribs (back left)
It's like my ribs get squeezed in a sitting position.. we will see, I have requested a half day work instead of full day, but it might not even be an option which means I will then have to get out on a sick leave. it feels really bad, but it's just not possible anymore.
have been trying to stand all day long, but I am sure ye can imagine with extra weight how it feels to stand for about 8 hours !

aahhh I am soo excited for the ones having only a few weeks left !!!

@73Cat may I ask why you will have a c section?

Of course you can:). I have to have c section, as I have had 2 previously. The first as baby was breech, the second as was safer for baby no2, as she was born needing immediate surgery. Was told labour would have put too much strain on her. I was given a vertical incision the first time, which was reopened the second time. So no hope of doing it myself this time, as risk of rupturing my womb:eek:. Have been told this time that they will not reopen the old scar, as I will be at risk of a hernia or damage to my bowels. So am going to be cut across the way giving me 2 scars, yay! There goes my bikini modelling career plans:p!!

Amelie84 wrote: »

omg we are all getting closer 1. of all: HAPPY CHRISTMAS! I hope ye all had great days!

ya, getting comfortable isn't as easy anymore. . get a nice sleep neither.. it's kinda funny how you wake up just to turn!! haha

I was told too, to pack the hospital bag. Since one I know had a baby eek 32 and someone else actually never really packed the bags (had the baby 10 days early) but then the husband had to get the right things.. and imagine that! it just can't work !! haha

I wish you all a NICE NEW YEAR now and then the time will *hopefully* fly

Happy Christmas
I know what you mean - its getting very difficult to get comfy in bed now - no matter what way i lie I seem to get a pain somewhere!!
32 weeks down... 8 to go - will try get the hosp bag packed this week! Feel huge nOw - cant believe I've so long to go - walking and standing are often difficult depending on what way the baby is sitting! I feel bad for complaining as I don't really care - so happy to be pregnant and so so happy all seems to be well with my little girl can't wait to meet her and am going to try to enjoy the next 7-8 weeks!!
So exciting!!!

God I can't imagine 37 weeks... That's another 5 weeks growth!!! I can't imagine how heavy and uncomfortable you must feel!!! I know what ya mean tho - on one side it's hard and ya just want to moan about the pain of it all but on the other - the bigger side - you still can't believe how lucky you are to be pregnant!! And how amazing it is to feel the crazy kicks and wiggles!!! Try not to worry about labour - its one day after so long waiting - and as I keep telling myself - who is to say it won't be easy and straight forward for me!! You and your baby will be perfect - so exciting!!

red fraggle wrote: »

hey guys! i know EXACTLY how yas feel. im in serious countdown now as i am over 37 weeks now!! cant believe how fast time has flown. really feeling heavily pregnant now. my husband has to turn me in bed sometimes cos i just feel so heavy.(and cant turn myself:rolleyes:) also sleep the last week is not great. keep wakening up with lower abdominal pain. it goes then in the mornin when i get up. its obviously the way baby is lying and my body preparing hopefully!!

during the night is def a low point but then in the mornin im grand and excited and cant wait. i find im already looking for signs of labour!! gettin up from the seat and sitting down are an effort. i love it tho and im not really complaining cos ive been lucky enough symptoms wise and baby seems to be fine so please God we wil both come out fine from labour. i find i tend to worry a little bout baby bein ok. its madness. cant wait to meet this little one putting my belly all out of shape. it wants to come out through my sides!! :rolleyes::D i know we are always thinking our babies are coming but sometimes the thought REALLY comes and i get so excited.:D

hope ye all had a great christmas and have a happy new year!:D

Yes it's great that we al pretty much feel the same at least someone understands haha!! ya, turning in bed is almost funny! and I will still get bigger OMG had to laugh about your husband helps you to turn
wow 37 weeks. are you in week 37 or 37 weeks gone? Cos when you are in week 38 (37+) your baby is full term !!! so I would definitively feel the same and always look for signs.. that's me and dublinlady in only 5 weeks!!!

Ya somehow everything is hard. sitting (for me) is sore in my ribs, getting up from a sofa is not easy! so best are the "gym balls" and sitting on the front of a chair (like a kid) hahato get up on ur own.
And standing too long is just getting heavy too. Walking does sometimes slow me down, when the baby decides to lay on my bladder, which can be painful. as soon as its moved away I can walk on in normal speed again. :roll eyes:

I've got a different question for ye all tho. Have ye decided what nappies ye will go for? Pampers I'd say is just most "popular" but a friend of mine, does not use them because she says they smell chemical.
and I don't mind the brand, but would like something good.

sometimes I feel too, like I would only complain. but the whole pregnancy is just sooo exciting and looking back, I can't really complain at all

Hi everyone,
delighted to hear we are all enjoying Christmas, even if we're not really sleeping! Its week 39 for me :eek::D:eek:

I just cant wait to meet our little one, although it does feel like its a bit lost at the mo cos he/she is burrowing up under my ribs or trying to get out the side hahaha!

Turning in bed is definately a challenge, one that wakes me every time and my ankles are starting to swell slightly if i stand for too long in the day.

Starting to get super excited, C'MON JANUARY!!!

Take care

x

I'm 35 weeks and my bump has totally changed. I was up all night 2 nights ago with a teething baby no.1. Since that morning, my bump is top heavy. I dont think the head is down anymore. Once my 1st baby's head went down that was it, it stayed down until my hips totally spread out and I couldnt wear my maternity clothes.

This time, all the mass is at the top and I'm smaller at the bottom, looks like I may not be going early after all......

I was due the 4th of Jan, but my little man arrived on Xmas Day all 9lb 7oz of him. Best of luck to the rest of ye, hope that all goes well and fall in love with ur little bundle of joy like I did the minute I saw him. I loved reading all the threads over the past few months, and I'm sure that I will see some of ye on the newborn and toddler section in the next few week.

Future Baby wrote: »

I was due the 4th of Jan, but my little man arrived on Xmas Day all 9lb 7oz of him. Best of luck to the rest of ye, hope that all goes well and fall in love with ur little bundle of joy like I did the minute I saw him. I loved reading all the threads over the past few months, and I'm sure that I will see some of ye on the newborn and toddler section in the next few week.

Congratulations!!!

Hope all is well with you and baby.