Due February 2018

tea_and_cake

I'm only on the Luas RK but it's definitely stressful! People either don't care or don't see. I've a baby on board badge and a bump but people just ignore it. I've found schools kids the worst! Had a very unpleasant experience this morning, Christmas spirit right?

Thankfully only one week left before Christmas and then 3 weeks after that.

rainbow kirby

This time of year makes people worse, people are ratty because they're waiting out in the cold and any sense of normal human decency goes out the window by the time the bus/train/tram arrives. At least we don't have too long to go after the Christmas break until maternity leave!

Working from home today after a midwife appointment and before my son's nursery Christmas party, it is so much less stressful when the only commute you have to make is the walk to the nursery and the clinic!

All looking good at 31 week appointment, baby head down and lively and my BP normal. Needed another round of bloods though as they only had enough blood last time for one of the required tests. Back just after New Years at 34 weeks.

tea_and_cake

Hello all, how is everyone doing? Having time off from the Luas is really helping. Legs are so swollen but the socks are helping. Not sleeping great but some days I do an thankfully it reminds me what's at the end of this journey

rainbow kirby

Just back in London after Christmas back home, fcuk me I'm tired. Trying to do all the visiting and chase around after my toddler is exhausting. 33+4 now, 3 more days and Flybe wouldn't have let me on!

tea_and_cake

I totally understand RK. I'm still with family and have to go back to more family for a few days next week. I just want my bed, my clean tidy and organised room. I'm totally exhausted too. I think you're super woman to do it with a toddler. Fair play!

I'm starting back at acupuncture in 2 weeks in the hope I don't go over.

rainbow kirby

34 week appointment today - everything looking good. Little dude kicking like mad, HR normal and everything looking good on my part as well. Iron levels high enough that it shouldn't cause any issues for the birth centre. I'm at the hella uncomfortable stage though, front of my pelvis is achey quite a lot.

Back in work today and I feel like being here about as much as I feel like being punched in the face repeatedly. I've been shafted by a payroll messup that they seem to think that a "soz" email is an acceptable solution to and I just can't be dealing with the corporate bull**** elsewhere. I also still have to fill in my self-evaluation for my end of year review - is "I managed to not puke at work from 5-20 weeks of nausea" or "I did not bring a flamethrower to work for this application's thick users" an acceptable comment? That's what feels accurate at this point.

tea_and_cake

How are you doing this week RK? I feel it's just the two of us in February. Anyone else due in February or as I keep forgetting NEXT MONTH.

I'm fairly over being pregnant now. Still at work but very swollen and my hands are sore. I'm 36+3 today but assuming I'll go to 42 so that's 5 more weeks. Thankfully I'm sleeping and a friend had her baby and I know it's worth he because he's adorable.

Hoping to get a few bits in the lidl and aldi baby events.

rainbow kirby

This week can eat a bag of dicks tbh, my toddler has been sick so today is my third work from home day with him and it's a nightmare trying to get anything done with a demanding 21 month old. I was also up at the hospital on Tuesday for reduced movements, baby seemed fine but it took an hour on the monitors rather than 20 minutes to meet criteria and I was stuck with said toddler sitting in my lap watching Teletubbies the whole time. Growth scan Wednesday, I have a bit too much fluid (deepest pool was 1mm short of a straight polyhydramnios diagnosis) so that could change my birth plans a bit. Baby looks fine though, was estimated at 6lb 2oz at 35+2.

Not sure about Ireland but the Tesco baby event is starting here next week, which means Asda and Sainsburys should follow soon, might be worth checking them out too.

1 month to due date from today and 2 weeks to maternity leave...

shesty

Hang in there rainbowkirby, I was in your position in March 2016..... it's the toddler that's really the problem! :-) The end is in sight.And it's Friday.
Lidl and Aldi have events next week too I believe (well they do in Ireland).

tea_and_cake

rainbow kirby wrote: »

This week can eat a bag of dicks tbh, my toddler has been sick so today is my third work from home day with him and it's a nightmare trying to get anything done with a demanding 21 month old. I was also up at the hospital on Tuesday for reduced movements, baby seemed fine but it took an hour on the monitors rather than 20 minutes to meet criteria and I was stuck with said toddler sitting in my lap watching Teletubbies the whole time. Growth scan Wednesday, I have a bit too much fluid (deepest pool was 1mm short of a straight polyhydramnios diagnosis) so that could change my birth plans a bit. Baby looks fine though, was estimated at 6lb 2oz at 35+2.

Not sure about Ireland but the Tesco baby event is starting here next week, which means Asda and Sainsburys should follow soon, might be worth checking them out too.

1 month to due date from today and 2 weeks to maternity leave...

How are you feeling today RK? I'm struggling and I don't have another baby so again supermom. I did too much yesterday so I didn't sleep well because I was so swollen. Also this cold won't go away. Still lingering. Midwife on Tuesday will see if I finish early. I've 2weeks of work left too.

Yes the Lidl one is tomorrow and Aldi is Thursday so will go to both.

rainbow kirby

Not too bad today thankfully. Little fella is a bit better today so hopefully he'll be ok for nursery on Monday because I have a 9-2:30 antenatal class. Hubby is off to Paris for the Munster match tomorrow so getting him to do as much toddler chasing as possible today!

rainbow kirby

Caught my toddler's bug. Being 36 weeks and having an absolute fouler of a cold is a special kind of hell.

Send chocolate?

tea_and_cake

rainbow kirby wrote: »

Caught my toddler's bug. Being 36 weeks and having an absolute fouler of a cold is a special kind of hell.

Send chocolate?

Balls. That's rotten. Is he at creche or at home with you?

rainbow kirby

He's at nursery and I'm in work. I suppose it could be worse though, it would be a disaster if I got this in 3-4 weeks time!

tea_and_cake

rainbow kirby wrote: »

He's at nursery and I'm in work. I suppose it could be worse though, it would be a disaster if I got this in 3-4 weeks time!

Can you take sick leave?

I've been signed off due to high blood pressure. I'm 37 weeks today.

rainbow kirby

Trying not to but will take a sick day if I need to. Can't focus in work at all.

shesty

RK, that's point I threw in the towel. Sick leave, citing long commute on public transport which was a nightmare, low BP, and just general....I-give-up-and-couldn't-care-less-ness.

My manager told me he was surprised I had last that long (he had just had his second a couple months previous to that:D)

The downside being that the little fecker went way overdue and didn't appear til the very end of week 42.:rolleyes:

tea_and_cake

How are You feeling RK? I just had to bite the bullet and take sick leave. The swelling is too bad.

Actually had a trip to holles St casualty during the week for suspected pre eclampsia. Thankfully tests were clear when monitored for a while but was nerve wracking.

Not feeling great today, I feel crampy or something. Also baby isn't moving as much as normal. Is that normal or should I go get it checked? Still moving but not as vigorous as before. Just in the last few days.

37+4 days.

bee06

Did your hospital give you a number for the emergency room? If so, give them a call and see what the midwife says. I’m sure it’s fine but my hospital always said if you have any concerns ring or go in rather than stressing about it.

littlemisshobo

So did I skip the queue?! I was due Feb 20th...

Had my baby on Monday afternoon - at 34+6 weeks! Baby boy, Elliot, was 5.5kg in NICU but he’s doing well. Staff in Limerick have been amazing! My waters broke on Sunday morning - I actually thought I was about to pee the bed! Then had irregular contractions over the next 24 hours but cervix wasn’t opening. They gave me two shots of steroids to help mature his lungs. Then had to go for c-section. A real rollercoaster but we got through it. I’m being discharged today but baby is staying for a bit longer.

bee06

littlemisshobo wrote: »

So did I skip the queue?! I was due Feb 20th...

Had my baby on Monday afternoon - at 34+6 weeks! Baby boy, Elliot, was 5.5kg in NICU but he’s doing well. Staff in Limerick have been amazing! My waters broke on Sunday morning - I actually thought I was about to pee the bed! Then had irregular contractions over the next 24 hours but cervix wasn’t opening. They gave me two shots of steroids to help mature his lungs. Then had to go for c-section. A real rollercoaster but we got through it. I’m being discharged today but baby is staying for a bit longer.

Congratulations! He’s absolutely gorgeous!

tea_and_cake

bee06 wrote: »

Did your hospital give you a number for the emergency room? If so, give them a call and see what the midwife says. I’m sure it’s fine but my hospital always said if you have any concerns ring or go in rather than stressing about it.

I'll check my file, I think there is one. I'm feeling off and grumpy so possibly just worrying. Will ring and see. Thanks.

rainbow kirby

littlemisshobo wrote: »

So did I skip the queue?! I was due Feb 20th...

Had my baby on Monday afternoon - at 34+6 weeks! Baby boy, Elliot, was 5.5kg in NICU but he’s doing well. Staff in Limerick have been amazing! My waters broke on Sunday morning - I actually thought I was about to pee the bed! Then had irregular contractions over the next 24 hours but cervix wasn’t opening. They gave me two shots of steroids to help mature his lungs. Then had to go for c-section. A real rollercoaster but we got through it. I’m being discharged today but baby is staying for a bit longer.

Congratulations! He's absolutely gorgeous

36+5 here, another week left in work. Thought he was slowing down a bit yesterday again but a big dirty Pad Thai and a Brewdog Nanny State seemed to do a good baby-waking job. Chilling out at home now with my son after volunteering at my local parkrun this morning, little bro having a nice wriggle since we got home! Have my repeat growth scan on Wednesday afternoon and this will most likely determine whether I can use the birth centre (midwife led) or have to go through labour ward.

littlemisshobo

thanks ladies!

Best of luck Rainbow! I found a nice cold drink was also good to get baby moving. It’s very weird that he’s not in the bump anymore! Weirder that I’m home without him my god I love him so much & holding him is the most wonderful experience! Can’t believe my late Feb baby turned into a mid January baby! Keeping me on my toes already

rainbow kirby

Looks like I may squeeze into January too. Just in a room on antenatal ward waiting to start induction. I'm 38 weeks today. Second bout of reduced movements at the weekend and that seems to trigger an Oh Sh1t button here.

tea_and_cake

rainbow kirby wrote: »

Looks like I may squeeze into January too. Just in a room on antenatal ward waiting to start induction. I'm 38 weeks today. Second bout of reduced movements at the weekend and that seems to trigger an Oh Sh1t button here.

Best of luck RK. Better to be safe. Fingers crossed for you.

I'm drinking all the raspberry tea, I'm crampy and want this baby out.

tea_and_cake

How are you getting on RK? GP said I'm looking good so hopefully I go this week and not next. I'm 39+1 today. I'm trying the clay sage tomorrow.

rainbow kirby

Not much happening so far, 24 hours of the pessary is nearly up, some tightening and a lot of pressure but no proper labour yet.

flix

Best of luck rainbow kirby x

tea_and_cake

Best of luck RK and hopefully baby will be here soon.

I feel rotten today and crampy and weird. Just want this baby out now. May even try castor oil!