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purplepatch

cathys1 wrote: »

As the title says - cannot believe that I have gone so far over. Am getting really nervous about having to stay in hospital. (silly I know!) Can't wait to finally meet baby though.

I was exactly the same about the hospital as I like my privacy and home luxuries, but it really wasn't bad at all. As Agutka says, you won't be able to take your eyes off your gorgeous little bubba anyway and it is reassuring to have the midwives around too. Good luck, your baby's going to be here very soon whichever way it happens

izoomzoom

cathys1 wrote: »

As the title says - cannot believe that I have gone so far over. Am getting really nervous about having to stay in hospital. (silly I know!) Can't wait to finally meet baby though.

Ooooh, you are going to have a lovely babe to cuddle day after next then !!

Good Luck. I was induced and would do it all over again, given the choice.

Becles

cathys1 wrote: »

As the title says - cannot believe that I have gone so far over. Am getting really nervous about having to stay in hospital. (silly I know!) Can't wait to finally meet baby though.

Best of luck. Will be thinking of you and looking forward to the announcment post xx

cathys1_2

izoomzoom wrote: »

Ooooh, you are going to have a lovely babe to cuddle day after next then !!

Good Luck. I was induced and would do it all over again, given the choice.

Please do tell more! I really don't know what to expect.

My MIL said dh was induced (30 years ago lol!) and after three days on a drip she still showed no signs of being in labour!!!!!!!!:eek: That's why I'm not looking forward to being in hospital - after babe is born, I don't mind so much - unless I have a dreaded C section! In my mind I was going in tomorrow night, having babe on Thursday morning, home Friday morning AT the latest!

I have never spent a night apart from dd (nearly 4) so that's on my mind too.
Thanks for all your kind words though.

nadnad

both my best friend and sister were induced within the last 2 years. my mate was brought in at 9pm on a tuesday night and she had her little boy on the wednesday morning at 11am. my sis in on 9pm monday night had her little girl at 9pm the tuesday night - my sister had three pessaries i remember the doctor saying most women get really started after 1 pessary and they will not give you any more than 3 pessarys. they had two very different labours - so i guess it just depends - my friend had a lovely labour and she had her little boy in the bath. thats about all i know but im sure others will be along soon with some first hand info for ya!

purplepatch

cathys1 wrote: »

That's why I'm not looking forward to being in hospital - after babe is born, I don't mind so much - unless I have a dreaded C section! In my mind I was going in tomorrow night, having babe on Thursday morning, home Friday morning AT the latest!

I have never spent a night apart from dd (nearly 4) so that's on my mind too.

Ditto everything you mention including dd1 who was nearly 4 when dd2 was born. And I had to have the dreaded c section. Honestly, the stay in hospital was absolutely fine. I did come home on day 3 though, which was maybe a little early as I did exactly what you're not supposed to and couldn't help myself running around after dd1, tidying, light chores etc, but didn't want to be away from them for too long. If it's your second and you are desperate to go home (and no problems obviously), they do tend to let you out when you want - even after a section within reason. Think they want the beds emptied! :rolleyes:

Also, edited to add, that I know various women who've been induced and all had different experiences. Much the same as all the varying descriptions of childbirth that you hear. I think it very much boils down to luck of the draw.

Incidentally, what happened with your dd? Induction? Late arrival? Straightforward delivery?

Justie

my friend had 2 inductions - both times her waters had to be broken for her and on neither time did the pessaries work well. The first baby she had with only gas and air even though it was a forceps delivery but the second despite it being only a 4 hour labour was so painful she had an epidural towards the end, she wishes she'd had it earlier - I've read since that that pain of induced birth is much worse than 'natural' birth so be prepared to go for an epidural early on if you're struggling. Both babies were fit and well and are absolutely adorable.

HappySad

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izoomzoom

I had DS 1 5 days early. He was not induced.

With DS 2, I was induced 8 days early for convenience (long story). Went in late afternoon, first p (thingie) at midnight, 2nd at 4am and only periodic contractions from 6am, so OB put in third at 7am (really deep, if you know what I mean). Labour progressed smoothly and DS was born 3 hours later, in a little bit of a rush....

Basically I think that it really boils down to how near 'real' labour you really are, as to whether it takes easily or not. I did not have a drip.

I was discharged following day (again for my convenience), which was early compared to the norm in my old country.

Bun

EDD list
Victoria1972 - 2 March 2007
Mrs_Monkey_Boy - 7 March 2007
Halfangelhalftart - 8th March 2007
sjacb36 - 11th March 2007
Cathys1 - 14 March 2007
Suey64 – 15 March 2007
mrsbez - 16 March 2007
mummyto4and1onway(sharon)- 19th March 2007(I have a 5,4,3,1 yr old already)
Rebekah - 22nd March - moved forward!
moo842 - 23rd march
Mrs asandwhen - 28th March 07 - date changed to 28th march after dating scan.
PrincessTaylor - 2nd April 2007
worto03 - 3rd April 2007
Bargain Babe-a-Licious! - 3rd April 2007
austmanic - 7th April 2007
Moonbeam - 7th April 2007
Saver mum - 9th April 2007
Money_Maker_Shaker - 10th April 2007
Persontypething- 11th April 2007
Tranmererovers - 11th April 2007
JDC110571- 17th April 2007
Happiness Fairy - 19th April 2007
babitee - 20th April 2007
Anya - 21st April 2007
debtfreehopeful - 21st April 2007
alm721 - 22nd April 2007
moohound - 27th April 2007
SusanCarter - 27th April 2007
India - 29th April 2007
Flea72 - 30th April 2007
angiepanj - 1st May 2007
LillieFlower - 2nd May 2007 (changed from 20th April after scan)
sampainter - 3 May 2007
maralum - 6 May 2007
Bronzesurfer - 08 May 2007
Chef1980uk - 10 May 2007
Snaggles - 12th May 2007
Bump – 13 May 2007
dm72 - 14th May 2007
tequilla_slammer2002 - 14th May 2007
Banana1975 - 14th May 2007 - BOY
abijanzo - 20th May 2007
mrsrsp - 28th May 2007
jocymru- 28th May
George's Mum - 29th May 2007 (according to the scan anyway!)
Morty_007 - 29th May (day before our 3rd wedding anniversary!)
Becles - 31 May 2007
Lubava - 1 June 2007
Cheapskate - 5 June 2007
Karma67 - 5th June 2007 - had amnio..everything ok and having a BOY!!
Sophiedb – 8 June 2007
Sav - 15th June 2007
Elliot's mum - 16th June 2007 (No 1 is now 3 and No 2 is now 1- are we mad??!)
Katyag - 17th June (2 days after my bday, and the day after our wedding anni!)
famood - 21 June 2007
Chubacheroo - 24th June 2007 (changed from the 23rd)
noodlebutty, (Tricia) - 27th June 2007
Raybells - 28 June 2007
Mrs Steveeeee - 28 June 2007
Lotta Littlies - 29 June 2007
Lisamiddle - 2nd July 2007
Sam0mule - 5th July 2007
Bargainbabe - 6th July 2007
Twirlypen - 7th July 2007
jo_b - 14th July 2007
janinegr - 15th July 2007
*Louise* - 19th July
Valentine x - 20th July 2007
mercurystar999 - 24th July 2007
Welshlassie - 29 July 2007
Eels100 - 26th July 2007
Terminally Short Of Cash - 31st July 2007
Kimmy310 - 1 August 2007
KarieBlue - 1 August 2007
Katym79 - August???
Simone2697 - 2 August 2007 (subject to change - scan 11/01/07)
rina-3rd august 2007
Caleo - 7th August
LoopyLouLou - 8 August 2007
Libert23 - 16 August 2007
Claire Jones - 19 August 2007
catalepticdru - 17 August 2007 using Naegele's formula. Though it'll be guaranteed I'll give birth on any day but this one!!
Shortie - 21st August 2007
Justie - 25th August (or 28th depending on which way you calculate it)
saver_sam - 25th August 2007
Dormouse - 28th August
lou031205 - 8th September 2007
rachelja - 9th September 2007 (2 wks before dd 4th b'day)
skintio (kate) 16th september 2007
Almost-skint (sammie) - 16th september 2007 - same as you Kate!!
vzzbux - 2nd Sept
Agutka - 30th September 2007
pestcontrol - 30th September 2007
fac73 (Jennifer) - 12th October 2007
jtotheb's wife - 24 October 2007 (twins!)
THE MIDDLEMAN - 3rd November 2007
nadnad - 14 November 2007
hippychick1 - 15th November
clarkey1000 - 16th November
Mrskennyjosiah - 24th April (wish me luck still breech & I'm 36 & a bit weeks eeeeekkkk!!!

TTC LIST
Daisykate124
Dougggie
Cookiesncream
suzukibabe
witchyroo
sjm
Fishcake_random
Lesleydejager
jo_jo
picklesmum
durham_girl
incognito
likabu
Bun

BIRTH LIST
Winnie81 - Evie Grace - 28 July
Essexhoney - Rubie - 1 August
bella121984- 15 July - BOY!
Andycarmi 30th August - Girl
sooz - 13th August - boy
oueyouey - 27th September Libby Rose
Sazere - 17th October 2006 Elise (plus DS5, DS4, DD3 all 4 by CS)
cha97michelle - 18th October - Boy
purplepatch - 30th October - Girl
brummiebabe - 3rd November - Grace
Jane - 6th November - Susannah
Dondo's Other Half- 7th November- Neive
rchddap1 - 14th November - Lily Marie
Downsizing - 14th Nov - Beth 8lb 12.5
Bailey - 17th November - Jack William 7lb 1 oz at 37+1
2Princess Mum - Boy 7lb 13oz at 39+2 1hr 49min labour, gave birth in bath at home (unplanned but Bliss!!)
LifeisEvenbetter - 23rd November - Eve Catherine 6lb 3oz
Ziggy2004(Anne)-30th November Boy Ruben 9lbs 7 12:55
benmollymoo (Jane) - 1st December -Boy 7lbs 12 oz, Home VBAC at 39+6 (but only by 25 minutes!) Still no name!
Phatmouse - Baby Daisy, Born 09/12/06, 9.46am, 7lbs 10oz.
Modgit - Joel Benjamin, born 12/12/06 2.03 pm, 9lb 8oz 8 days late, but worth it!
maow425 - Boy! 13th Dec - 0259, 8lbs 13 oz Name: Viking
allroundgoodguy 15th Dec -Boy 6lbs 8oz 10.09am. Not born Xmas Day in the end! Names, are a bit of a problem!
Hennypenny - 19th December Girl No 2, child no3 - Kira, born 19-12-06, 8lb 15.5oz, 9 days early. Middle name giving us a bit of a problem, but sure it will come to us eventually - really like Holly, but surname is Woods so would be a bit unfair!
J's_Other_Half - William Robert 7lb 5oz C Section (labour never started, never mind progressed!) 21st December.
Lu T - Imogen Beth, born after 5 days of contractions at 23.15 on 26 Dec 06 by c-section, 8lb 10oz
JULIE-mr boy 4 born 13 days late on 2nd jan at 20.12
Andrea - Eleanor Francesca (6lb 5oz), 9.39pm, 18 Jan 2007
JibbaJabbas - Oliver James born 16th Jan @ 09.52hrs weighing 9lb 7 oz 2 weeks early by c section
Immoral_angeluk - Kaitlyn, born 29th Jan @ 6.02 weighing 8lb 2oz 7 days late.
Loopy Lobes - Baby Girl born 5th February 7lb 3oz
Erinath - Beth born 5 days late on 5th February 2007 at 15:01 weighing 9lb
Leilasmum - Erin, born 7th Feb at 15.42, weight 8lb 1oz
tryingtobegood -Beth born 8th Feb , 10 days early 8lb 6oz
Gingham Ribbon - James Fraser, born 10th Feb, 10 days early, 9lb2oz.
Davina_M - 13th Feb 2007 - boy
Teerah- Lorcan born 16th Feb, 5 days late, 8lb 2oz
Murphy The Cat - a lovely daughter, 17th Feb, 9lb 2 oz.
dejoxy - girl 27th Feb, 7lbs
Charlotte664 - Baby Ruby (not elizabeth!) 2nd March, 10lb 3oz
Broomey - Baby Holly, 2nd March, 6lb 5oz

PROBABLY GIVEN BIRTH BUT TOO WORN OUT TO LOG ON LIST
Tazandtommy - 21 October 2006 - BOY!
bex06 - 6th November 2006
RozeePozee - 7th November 2006 - BOY
Beks - 10th November - Girl!
aimo - due 6 December 2006
Lyndsey - 22nd December
Jude123 - 27th December, boy or girl
funky- 01 January 2007 - ???
Peanutpie05 - 5th Jan 2007 (which prob means dd will arrive 19th Jan)
Strontium - 5th Jan 2007 - our first daughter!
Madam Broke - 11th Jan 2007
Lucycat - 2 Feb 2007 - BOY! :O)
Hampshirebabe - 5th feb 2007
SarahNeedle1872 - 11th Feb '07.... Boy
sleepyclaire - 13 Feb 2007
logiebear - 15th February
Musey - 19th February 2007

Thanks for all the advice re early scans. Unfortunately none will be needed as early miscarriage confirmed on Monday (started Sunday). I know it was only 5 weeks, but am still a bit up and down, as is DH. Can't believe so much has happened in the space of a week. Going to wait until after next period and start trying again, same method (temping) as before, and hopefully we will make it next time. In case anybody is wondering/worried, it was quite obvious what was happening straight off, and all symptoms (which had been very strong, which makes it worse in a way because I felt SO pregnant) disappeared very quickly, so not all scares end up this way. Congrats to everybody else still going and hopefully I'll be back on the EDD list again soon (and not being so sure of my dates at the doctors that I won't be considered for an early scan!)