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| 19-8-2009 - Consultant App - 40 weeks and 4 days |
My mood while writing this blog: Brighter :) |
Hi ladies,
Thank you all for your comments on the subject of being induced. I have read them all and take on board your advice. Also big hugs to all who have been checking up on me, I really appreciate it x
I had my consultant appointment this morning. Urine, blood pressure etc was perfect. Movements are fine, all is looking good. I have swelling in the fingers, toes and face but nothing of concern.
I had a chat with my Dr, we have decided to go ahead with another sweep attempt from the midwife tomorrow. Then hope that something happens over the next few days/weekend. If not, I will be going in on Monday morning (24th) to be induced, firstly getting prostin gel to try to get things moving. The Dr thinks as I am having terrible problems sleeping because of the pain of SPD, its the right time to go for medical intervention. I am really happy with this decision, I feel so relaxed now I know the plan.
Obviously I am really really really hoping Emily-Rose arrives at the weekend or before. I would much prefer to go into labour natually but I think on Monday at 9 days overdue I am happy that I have give nature enough time to work.
Last night and today I have been having period pain type cramps along with sharp pains in my cervix, mainly when Emily is moving (which she is doing alot!) so I am hopeful that my body is getting ready. Along with the sweep tomorrow I may just get my natural birth!! I am also doing ALL the old wives tales, so one way or the other I will get to meet my beautiful, long awaited, perfect princess early next week at the latest! I am beyond excited, I have no words to describe how I feel. I am totally in love with my daughter already, meeting her is only going to make my love even stronger!!
OOooooooOooooooMMMMMMMGgggggggg!!!! I cant wait!!! hehe x x x I am collecting labour dust so please send any you got my way x x
Lots of love and big belly hugs, Rach & Emily-Rose x x x
37 Comments on Consultant App - 40 weeks and 4 daysrooey -
Thursday, 20 Aug I am still going for the weekend ;o) Like I said: Give me an E.M.I.L.Y lolJump up and down if you have to, any thing to shake Emily out, we want to meet her Noooooooowwwwwwwwww lol!XXX hopefuldj -
Thursday, 20 Aug That sounds just like how labour started for me. Wishing you and Emily-Rose a healthy, happy delivery, however it begins :) jen -
Thursday, 20 Aug ******Labour dust****** Sounds like you are already making progress with those cramps. I had those for about two days before Cody decided he was ready to be here, so I'm guessing it won't be long now! Can't wait to see pics of Emily!!!! minkymoo78 -
Thursday, 20 Aug OMG you're going to be a mummy on Monday at the LATEST! ARGH! I am sooooo excited for you. I'm dying with anticipation here HURRY UP MISS EMILY ROSE xxx sarahann -
Wednesday, 19 Aug I am keeping my fingers crossed that things happen for you over the weekend. Sending all the labour dust I can find. I hope to hear exciting news from you soon!! Best of luck xx HelenP -
Wednesday, 19 Aug Labour dust coming to you from New Zealand!!!!!!! Love Helen and Hayley KatDoe -
Wednesday, 19 Aug Sending you loads and loads of labor dust!!! Less then a week until your princess is here!! So excited for you! proud.mummy.of.3xxx -
Wednesday, 19 Aug AAwww hun I am sending you so much labour dust good look I hope you get to meet Emily-Rose this weekend. Get lots and lots of reat because if she doesnt you will still be a mummy by Tuesday at the latest woo hoo xxxx Leigh xxx mommylove09 -
Wednesday, 19 Aug Yaaaaaaaaaaaaay! I hope it all works out for you. I can't wait to see pics... AllyCat62683 -
Wednesday, 19 Aug Lots of labor dust your way momma. I hope you can go into labor on your own because it is supposed to be much better that way. I was scheduled to be induced for both my babies and went into labor the day before. Maybe a bodies way of knowing what is going to happen so it kicks itself into gear? Maybe you will get lucky and go into labor too. The gel too I think is what kicked me into hard labor this time. My cervix was completely closed at 11:30am the day I got my gelling and went into labor and had my baby @ 4:05pm the same day! Good luck :o) beckybear -
Wednesday, 19 Aug I've been peeking in almost every day now on Emily Rose watch. Sounds like it won't be long. I was 2 weeks late and I know my mom went on alot of bumpy car rides trying to get me to hurry up. I was late being born and I haven't been on time for anything since! MummytoHarrison -
Wednesday, 19 Aug It is all coming to fruition!! Sending you bucket loads of labour dust and have my fingers crossed that nature gets her butt into gear over the next few days. Take care x x x flick -
Wednesday, 19 Aug Hi Rach just wanted to say that a little swelling is suppose to be normal just before labour as your body makes extra blood to cope with birth an this makes u swell a little so with any luck ul get a natural labour, sending u tons of labour dust. X andriette and christians mummy liz -
Wednesday, 19 Aug Awww hun i cant wait to see emily.Im realy getting excited for u now.Try nipple stimulation,my friend did it coz she was 2 days overdue and went into labour 2 hours later.Walking on street with one foot off the curb and the other on the pavement ive heard works.Also relaxing and imagining ur cervix open and baby moving down works too.As u know i was induced and yeah its not a walk in the park but not soooo bad.Id suggest taking that epidural,sometimes helps to dialate quicker.Oh yeah if u need oxytocin,dont let them up the drip too much too quick,they did it to me and it was hell.Have some sex too lol i know its the last thing ur thinking of but it could just help.Put those lovely feet up and read a book while u can.:-D debsandgrace -
Wednesday, 19 Aug I am sending you so much labour dust is unbelieveable! Thanks for keeping us all up to date i have been waiting to hear how it all went today. 24th is my dearest late moms birthday so i very good day for her to arrive if thats the day it all happens! Not long now. Oh and today my friend found out that she is expecting a boy! Once again tons and tons of labour dust to you. So bloody excited for you and cannot wait to see your pics once she is hear! Love and hugs to you both xxxx Abigails Mommy -
Wednesday, 19 Aug Oh Rach I'm so excited for you.. once we had a plan I relaxed so much more. Abigail still didn't want to be here though lol masonnickey -
Wednesday, 19 Aug Labor dust to you! Your almost there! stepheni775 -
Wednesday, 19 Aug OMG the 24 is my daughter Anais's birthday! The time will be here sooner then youknow it! girlinterrupted -
Wednesday, 19 Aug Good luck hun, am so excited for you I really hope you get your natural labour :-) ♥♥ jlou1971 -
Wednesday, 19 Aug sending lots of labour dust! steph mom of 3 beauties x -
Wednesday, 19 Aug It's the final countdown! do, do ,do..........do,do,do,do, dooooo! yipppeeeeeeeeee! Sorry had to burst into song and that felt fitting as ready or not Sweet little Emily the count down to you meeting your lovely mommy and daddy is on!! YAY!! Thats soo flipping fantastic! I cannot wait to hear about it all and see piccies of this little girlie that believe it or not i feel like iv'e been waiting to see forever Awww im soo pleased that you will finally have some relief from that horrid SPD! and meet your beautiful daughter at LONG last! ****Buckets Of LABOUR DUST Coming Your Way!*****Lots of love and best wishes from Steph and family xxx utopianite -
Wednesday, 19 Aug Sounds like you might possibly be starting to dilate if you've been having period-like cramps. Maybe they'll actually be able to do the sweep this time! lisalulu -
Wednesday, 19 Aug I was a week over due w/ my first son before they induced me. I think when you go over a week & you have started to dialate then being induced is not so bad, of course I would rather go naturally as well, but you just never know with pregnancies. Each one is different. I will aslso add that I was induced after having my cervix swept 5 times & still nothing happened...I ended up having a great labor, it totaled 9 hrs, but the labor & pushing part was really only an hour. Try not to worry & hopefully nature will take it's course. Good luck to you! lilly10 -
Wednesday, 19 Aug Hi sweetSending LOADS n LOADS of labour dust your way ....so little time before little Emily-Rose makes her appearance,wishing all the best,keep positive and loads of hugs xxxxx mummyyumyum -
Wednesday, 19 Aug I am sending plenty of labour dust your way. With the pains you have been having sounds just like the same I had a couple of days before I went into labour with Lucy so I think that is a good sign. I think things sound good for the sweep tmrw so good luck for that hun....its not really bad just uncomfortable! I think you will have little Emily in your arms before Monday hun xxx mumjen -
Wednesday, 19 Aug its really great - we cant wait to meet her either. SO Glad your happy with the plan, remember regardless of how things work out. At the end of it all you will have your daughter and you should both be fine. Its so exciting i can not tell how it it... you will see. The most beautiful moment of a womens life,,,,,NOTHING can compare. Thinking of you...GOOD LUCK FOR THE WEEKEND BABY !! HEHEHEH DiandClover -
Wednesday, 19 Aug COME ON EMILY-ROSE!!!! MOMMY WANTS TO SEEEEEE YOU!!!! lol, and all of her IAP friends are dying to see pics!!! +*+*+*+ LABOR DUST *+*+*+* for you!! Love*Made*Us -
Wednesday, 19 Aug Yay I'm so happy for you! You finally get to meet your little princess!! fruitful -
Wednesday, 19 Aug I hope she comes naturally before the 24th. Either way, happy healthy Emily-Rose is what we desire. MrsMommy2 -
Wednesday, 19 Aug Keeping my fingers crossed you go into labor this weekend! If not its good to know Monday you'll be getting the process started & get to meet her!! Good Luck hun! christinesc -
Wednesday, 19 Aug Yeah- 9 days over will be quite enough. You're a real trooper Rach. I'm glad you have a plan, although I really hope you go in before Monday. I'm sending you truck loads of labor dust!!! COME ON EMILY-ROSE!! We ALL want to meet you. :o) xoxo mommabell -
Wednesday, 19 Aug Well you have a really great outlook on this! You are in better spirits than I was, that is for sure. Definitely by Monday you should be induced. Some babies need that extra push, I think it's after 2 weeks overdue, babies will start losing the fluid that they need and can become very sick. So don't feel bad if you have to be induced, there is nothing wrong with it. Good Luck!! supaflychick1982 -
Wednesday, 19 Aug Lots of labor dust to you!! I know how it feels when your due date comes and goes and you have a stubborn girl inside. She's just pefecting her entrance lol wilmie -
Wednesday, 19 Aug Keeping my fingers crossed! My angel is 19 days old today. I thought I was in love before she was born, but this kind of love you need to experience to really understand it. I get sad just thinking about how much I love her. By next week this time, you'll know what I'm talking about. Lots of sticky labour dust coming your way! ~W~ trinity -
Wednesday, 19 Aug I will keep you in my prayers! Hope you have a fast and healthy labor! kaysfamily -
Wednesday, 19 Aug woo hoo almost time! i was 41 weeks when baby Eric came. wow that was yesturday a whole year later! timeis going by fast and ur labour time will come real fast and u will be soo excited. I wish u all the luck and gives u a big hug! MrsStrickland74 -
Wednesday, 19 Aug Wishing you lots of labor dust!!! Hopefully the sweep itself will do the trick. Good luck!