MSE Pregnancy Club 20

Sammy_Girl

EDD LIST

twoflower169 - 7th January 2011 ?
Metranil Vavin - 10th January 2011 :male:
Make-it-3 - 14th January 2011 ?
Sunny_Sunshine - 14th January 2011 :male:
Bargainprincess - 15th January 2011
Delerium - 20th January 2011
Flower 72 - 21st January 2011
Stargirl12 - 24th January 2011
ASHeta - 24th January 2011 :male:
Jenapples - 26th January 2011 :male:
Chazsucks - 27th January 2011
lilian1977 - 28th January 2011 :male:
Chakani - 30th January 2011 :female:
2girlsforme - 31st January 2011 :female:
Lwcus78 -1st February 2011 :female:
oxclairexo - 2nd February 2011 ?
Gizmodo - 2nd February 2011 ?
On_The_Edge - 5th February 2011 ?
sarahangel - 5th February 2011 :male:
Hngrymummy - 8th February 2011 ?
Bexster - 9th February 2011
SJP - 9th February 2011 :female:
Salski - 11th February 2011 :female:
Lauren_1 - 14th February 2011 :male:
LilacPixie - 15th February 2011 ?
spaghetti monster - 15th February 2011 :male:
SharkeyBabe - 15th February 2011 :female:
paul2louise - 19th February 2011
Krystaltips - 21st February 2011 ?
Janinie7 - 25th February 2011 ?
Ticklepenny - 26th Feb 2011 :male:
Roodles - 26th Feb 2011 ?
Hitchins - 4th March 2011:male:
Rockinbikergal - 4th March 2011 ?
DueMarch11 - 5th March 2011 ?
Jojo1978 - 7th March 2011 :male:
coops228 - 18th March 2011 ?
FairyShazza - 20th March 2011 ?
My1stbaby - 20th March 2011 ?
Sammy_Girl - 23rd March 2011 :female:
Princess Coupon - 24th March 2011 :male:
gratefulforhelp - 24th March 2011 ?
Munchkin78 - 27th March 2011
Nikkiev27 - 30th March 2011 :male:
annibee - 31st March 2011 :male:
Alfalfa - 31st March 2011 ?
dustystar02 - 1st April 2011?
TitchD - 4th April 2011
Mrs Moc - 5th April 2011
Dipsy - 6th April 2011:female:
princesslilo - 6th April 2011
SexyBack - 6th April 2011
bellabear - 7th April 2011 :female:
Ema_o - 9th April 2011:male:
datamonkey - 11th April 2011 :male:
Neeny82 - 15th April 2011
Lottyxx - 15th April 2011
Keith - 15th April 2011
EssexGirl - 16th April 2011
Cutterby - 18th April 2011 ?
wendz86 - 20th April 2011 :female:
vroombroom - 20th April 2011 :male:
iceicebaby - 21st April 2011 ?
salesadmin - 21st April 2011
Teenie - 23rd April 2011?
nic2075 -28th April 2011 ?
Chickywiggle - 1st May 2011 :male:
Digitalphase - 3rd May 2011 :male:
Charlie1978 - 3rd May 2011 :male:
Fantafan - 9th May 2011 ?
Rachaelc - 12th May 2011 ?
Zebusi - 12th May 2011 ?
Evansangel - 14th May 2011 :male:
becky_sleaf - 17th May 2011
Alamaya - 19th May 2011:female:
Lynsey78 - 19th May 2011
Fluffysox - 21st May 2011 ?
lizbob - 21st May 2011
Faye6174 -21st May 2011
Curlylou1986 - 1st June 2011
GarnetLady - 5th June 2011 :female:
Babyboysmommy 6th June 2011
LittleBit - 9th June 2011
Madbird - 13th June 2011
Perdi - 17th June 2011
Katrinadionne1808 - 24th June 2011
Smlsave - 25th June 2011
Galvanizersbaby - 3rd July 2011
LabLover - 4th July 2011
Karen1907 - 7th July 2011
Supermaiden - 11th July 2011
star_ka - 11th July 2011
Chopsie&Chelvis - 10th July 2011
Pixiepops - 13th July 2011
hattifattener - 20th July 2011
liley9 - 21st July
sparkle76 - 22nd July 2011
pipersky - 24th July 2011
Breast Cancer Survivor - 30th July 2011
My_Gorgeous_Ellie-Belle - 12th August 2011
ecoelle - 5th September 2011

BIRTH LIST

:male:Catwoman - 14th December - 6.22am - Callum Matthew - 9lb 13oz
:male:Slightlymad99 - 18th December 2010 - Jake - 8lb 4 1/4oz
:female:kt1985 - 23rd December - 10.23pm - Lucy - 7lb 7oz
:female:PoppyW- 24th December 2010 - 2.56am - Isobel Alice -9lb 1oz
:male:Beakatron - 27th December 2010-6.56pm - Callum James - 5lb 2oz (6 weeks early)
:male:anm - 29th December 2010 - 3.26am - Name tbc-8lb 5oz
:male:Casperlarue - 29th December - 12.05pm - Benjamin David-8lb 4oz
:male:Ejecoms - 30th December 2010 - 4.51am Kal - 8lb 8oz
:female:Tigerlee - 30th December 2010 - 5.40am -Emily
:female: little_princess - 1st January 2011 - 4.48am - Eloise Eve, 6lb 12oz

PROBABLY GIVEN
BIRTH BUT TOO WORN OUT TO LOG ON LIST
allow 2 weeks after EDD before transferring to this list...

Sadie204 - 15th December 2010
Loubylou - 24th December 2010
Molthedoll - 26th December 2010 *TWINS*

CONTRACTION MASTER TIMER

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Metranil_Vavin

Morning girls.

Well it's been an interesting 24 hours. I went to see a friend for a coffee and a smoothie yesterday afternoon, all was fine, until I got home again at about 5.30pm. Stomach was feeling VERY bloated and uncomfortable, and I got that really horrible trapped wind..the kind that makes you yelp and you just can't get comfy. I can only think it was the fruit in the smoothie. I only had 1 coffee (it was a regular one though with caffine..not sure if this is significant as I have been only really drinking decaf coffee and tea)

Then the baby started going nuts (I mean really shifting about) which made it worse, and set off my bladder pain too..I was in agony for hours

Poor OH just didn't know what to do as I was yelping and crying. Just felt like I needed to pass a HUGE amount of wind (sorry TMI), but it just wasn't happening, and what with the baby going banana's, I was in real pain. Considered phoning the Birth Centre, but agreed that they wouldn't offer much advice so just had to sit it out.

Went to the loo at about 10pm, and a lump of what must have been the mucus plug shot out and it was a bit bloody when I wiped, so thought things may be staring. Then nothing much else, just this hideous bladder pain, much wee'ing and trapped wind pain.

Decided to go to bed in case things were about to kick off in the early hours, managed to sleep fairly well through but woke up this morning in pain..both my achy hips, but also dull period-type cramps in my lower back and round the sides.

Went for a wee and another lump of mucus shot out, so presume my 'Show' has showed!

Tried to persuade OH to stay at home (would be unpaid unfortunately as he has no hols left till April), as I am a bit scared and still feeling bloated, uncomfortable and crampy, but he said it would be better for him to go in, and he would come home if anything significant happened..he works about half an hour away and said he would just jump in a cab rather than faff on the trains.

So..I'm here now, uncomfy, dull period type pains and when I go to the toilet there is always something to see.

Ladies who have been through this..would you say it sounds promising? My waters don't appear to have gone, and the cramps really do feel like period pains. ALso feel like I need to go for a good poo (TMI gain..sorry!), but nothing happening there either..sigh.

Just feel bloated, blocked up and miserable.

Sorry for the mamouth post. Don't really know what to do with myself. I was meant to be meeting my NCT ladies for lunch, but I don't think driving is wise and I'd prefer to stay close to home, even though being on my own isn't great either

Sammy_Girl

Good Morning

(((Hugs))) RBG - sorry you had a rubbish nights sleep again. I was tossing and turning a lot but not as bad as the night before. You have my sympathies!

Welcome liley9 and Keith :wave:

No news from Twoflower, MV and Lillian? I hope they're having baby cuddles now. Can't wait for the pics!

Make-it-3 - Ooooh, you're getting close! Any twinges yet??

Ok, so can some of you organised ladies please help me. I always told myself I would wait until I reach 30 weeks and then I will start sorting out my hospital bag. I know there's lists, but can I be really cheeky and ask someone to post theirs, so I need to get the right stuff! Thanks honies

Off to see my new nephew later today for baby cuddles - DH is nervous as he's never held a newborn before!

Trying to decide if I should pop into Sainsbugs to have a nose at their baby sale. Might do for some stuff for my hospital bag!

Catch you later ladies - behave yourselves! x

Sammy_Girl

MV - Sorry we must have cross posted.

Sorry, I'm not much help as obv I haven't been through it, so just wanted to give you big (((hugs)))). From what I've read on here, in my books and spoken to friends, it sounds like things are def moving for you - the plug and cramps are all pointing the right way. Can you not give the maternity unit a call to get some reassurance. I don't mean to panic you, but knowing how far your hospital is away, I would be a bit concerned that your OH is still half an hour should anything happen? Any chance you could stay at the oldies for a while?

Sorry, I'm crud aren't i?! Have you got a ball to bounce on, or soemthing else to keep your mind occupied?

Will be popping by for updates - (((hugs)))

S x

Evansangel

Mv, my labour started out with needing to poo feelings and cramps.
My waters didn't break as far as i know so i cant give you advice on that

Sounds good though! Good luck

dustystar02

Sammy_Girl wrote: »

Ok, so can some of you organised ladies please help me. I always told myself I would wait until I reach 30 weeks and then I will start sorting out my hospital bag. I know there's lists, but can I be really cheeky and ask someone to post theirs, so I need to get the right stuff! Thanks honies

Hospital bags:

Me:
· Bag
· Nightie/pyjamas - Shirt style with buttons down front. Dark colour.
· Lightweight dressing gown
· Bedsocks
· Going home outfit
· Old t-shirt/bikini for pool
· T-shirt for OH
· Carrier bags
· Big knickers or old ones you don’t mind throwing away.
· Maternity/soft bra
· Nursing bra
· Flip flops
· Bouncing ball
· Towel
· Toiletries bag – witch hazel, shampoo, conditioner, deodorant, breast pads, toothbrush, toothpaste, shower gel, scrubber, body lotion, make up, face wipes, bio oil, brush, bobbles, hair band, dry shampoo, alcohol wash, face wash, Maternity pads/ sanitary towels, moisturiser,
· Maternity notes
· Camera
· Pack of playing cards
· Books/magazines
· Phone charger
· Food/goodies
· Arnica tablets
· Paracetemol

Baby:
· Bag
· 2 bodysuits
· 2 sleepsuits
· 6 nappies
· Pramsuit
· Baby wipes
· Cotton wool
· Mittens/hats/socks (depending on outfit)
· Cellular blanket
· Muslin squares

Metranil_Vavin

Thanks guys.

Sammy my hospital is on the other side of London, nearer to where my oldies live, so the plan has always been that once things start kicking in, we'll head over to theirs. The thing is I really don't want to end up there for days. I love my parents dearly, but I think I'll go loopy there for too long, so staying at home for me is preferable.

You are right though. It's a bit Russian Roulette as OH would have to get back, then drive us over to West London..which takes about an hour in good traffic. Ahh the joys of being a Londoner! It's one city but it takes stupid amounts of time to get anywhere!

Just been to the loo and more 'show'. Think I'm going to have a nice warm shower and see how I feel after that.

Really want to go for a big poo! Feel like that would help no end, but EA you say you felt like that too? So maybe it isn't that, it' the baby on its way??

Sammy_Girl

Thanks for the list Dusty :A

MV - TMI I know but have you tried going for a poo? Or have you and it feels a bit constipated?

Are you getting any tightenings that you think could be contractions?

Oooh, exciting stuff! I would def keep OH on serious stand by!

nic2075

MV it definently sounds promising. Maybe a wee glass of fresh oj willget rid of the wind. Or help you poo.

With DS my waters didn't break until the pushing stage so it won't always happen. I also had period pains. But they started at 7 am ish and I didn't feel like I was having proper contractions until 5pm. I would try and find the comfiest position and try and relax. Maybe get last bits organised and keep your OH updated.

If they get worse then start timing them. Call the birth centre if your concerned or if your waters break. Everyone is different but I just wished I'd stayed at home longer with my first. They sent me back home as I was 4 cm it was a 30 min drive.
With DS I stayed at home as long as poss watching tv and bouncing on my ball. I was so much more relaxed. I went in and was 10cm!

Maybe you could invite one of the NCT ladies round to stay with you?

Sorry if none of that is any use, I just know how difficult judging what to do is. Just follow your body and you will know.

LabLover

Oh MV sounds like its kicking off I would phone midwife because your waters might not break. Good luck. Downloaded the contraction timer on my i-pad last night so when the time comes im good to go Lol. Had a terrible nights sleep cant move my head to the right for the pain in my neck can only assume its an injury from my fall yesterday. Main problem seems to my gorgeous chocco lab she normally lies at the bottom of our bed on top of the covers (i know , it was my OH's fault he couldnt put up with the constant wimpering) anyways , sometimes if she gets cold in the night she crawls under the covers and lies on my feet. Since ive gotten pregnant she wants to lie on me ? Sometimes I wake up with her trying to curl up on my boobs , now she is a cross between a lab and a pointer so she is similar sizes with a dalmation. So i then need to wrestle with her to put her back to the bottom of the bed then an hour or so later it all starts again. During the day she acts no different toward me but during the night if she could crawl inside my pj top and sleep im sure she would .