Cheryl- Countdown

LittleP · Post by **LittleP** » Mon Mar 20, 2006 10:03 am

Cheryl

Finally a couple of minutes to catch up - Good luck with everything and wishing you a smooth and safe delivery, can't wait to log on and read your news.

Take it easy and look after yourself - believe me it's all worth it

Big hugs

Little P

Vickyp · Post by **Vickyp** » Mon Mar 20, 2006 12:05 pm

Hiya Cheryl

just wanted to wish you luck and relaxation over next couple of weeks - I was thinking if you went into labour mid-interview - that might be no bad thing - think how dedicated you'd look!

Time really seems to have flown by the last few weeks - can't believe you've only got 9 days left! Anyway Good Luck. Love Vicky

olivia · Post by **olivia** » Mon Mar 20, 2006 12:44 pm

You and jacs are now officially next on the list, how exciting!! any signs of an early arrival over the weekend?

Nothing from me, even the braxton hicks have stopped. I am now trying every natuiral remedy known to man but I think they just come when they are ready. I have had a preminition that you are having a girl and jacs is having a boy, can't wait to find out if I am right.

Take care

CC · Post by CC » Mon Mar 20, 2006 7:22 pm

Hi Vicky, Lil P and Olivia - thanks for finding time to drop in. Vicky - yes I would look committed wouldn't I and at least if I get any hard questions I can come over all funny and need a drink (gives me thinking time) ! Olivia - know what you mean about things stopping, it's so confusing to read whats happening inside - the only difference for me today is my dog will not leave my side - he even refused his much-loved walk on order to sit with me so maybe he knows more than I do?! Lil P - life sounds delicious for you, can't wait to join you in that elusive club - it feels like a dream still at the moment

love to all

Cherylxxx

princess · Post by **princess** » Mon Mar 20, 2006 8:42 pm

HMM animals can sense changes maybe it's a good thing.
I am sure you are more than ready by now. Hopefully you are able to rest and sleep comfortably.
Take care hon
Love
Joy

danica · Post by **danica** » Tue Mar 21, 2006 5:47 am

oh wow cheryl, the day before my sister went into labour with her lil man her cat would not leave her alone!! he acted the exact same way as your dog - its gotta be saying something!!! how exciting, let us know!!!
luv, d

CC · Post by CC » Tue Mar 21, 2006 12:07 pm

Hi Danica and Joy, Unfortunately things have setled down again - no sign today so maybe my dog's just a bit dappy! Bless him!

Cherylxxx

JayfromQld · Post by **JayfromQld** » Tue Mar 21, 2006 8:25 pm

Good luck Cheryl

Your getting super close, fingers crossed you wont go over your due date, thinking of you and wishing you all the best.

Jaymee

CC · Post by CC » Thu Mar 23, 2006 5:24 pm

Thanks Jaymee - can't come quick enough now - I want to know that everything's okay and I'd love to be 'on the other side'! Won't be long now for you either.

Hi everyone else - quick update from me. Am plagued by horrendous itching and reduced baby movements now so like Jacs I've been in hospital for monitoring too. Seems it's quite common at this stage - they don't like to take any chances. Anyway, things are fine for me too, no evidence of liver problems (itching) and baby was moving I just couldn't feel it because they're such small movements now cos no space. However, one thing to worry about - my baby is 'on the big side' which I'm really worried about. My big problem is the stomach is bigger than the head so surely there's a risk that the baby will get stuck? Isn't the head meant to be the biggest bit? Has anyone got any advice re this as I'm in a bit of a panic about it.

love Cherylxxx

JACKY JONES · Post by **JACKY JONES** » Thu Mar 23, 2006 5:53 pm

hi cheryl
omg the itching must be terrible..is it like prickaly heat???
my BP is still slightly high but settled down since the other day so shes taken some blood again and will get results tomorrow and depending on those weather or not ill go in hossie or not
the pain is unbearable at night again now and im not sure if im on the verge of starting or not(who knows on ur first) but by morning its bearable again. this is when i wished we had a downstairs loo the up and down the stairs really is a pain iv even thought of getting a bucket ha ha .
im not up on the size of babys but im sure theres nothing to worry about i always thought the head was the biggest part and then the rest just slips out(well it does on tv in baby baby)
try not to worry easer said than done i know just think a few more weeks of this and we will be holding our little uns...yipeeeeeeee
x x x xJACSx x x x

olivia · Post by **olivia** » Thu Mar 23, 2006 6:14 pm

Hi cheryl

Sorry you've been having baby movement problems. It's such a worry and nice to have reassurance from the monitoring that everything is ok.
My big baby problem is the opposite of yours, he is generally big all over but his head is worst. My growth scan yesterday estimated his weight is already 9lbs 11!!! and they are still happy let things carry on and see if I go into labour naturally. I am terrified.

Have you had a GTT test to check for diabetes as sometimes that can cause a large abdomen. I'm sure the midwife will have thought of that and you are just having a big, healthy baby. I have been reading DH's obstetric textbook and babies getting stuck is really rare especially if they know the baby is big in advance so try not to worry. Everyone says scans at this stage aren't that accurate so we may both have 6lb babies yet.

Lets hope its time soon for you, me and jacs as we all seen to be having a bit of a rough ride. Hope your itching settles down.

Olivia

DeniseM · Post by **DeniseM** » Thu Mar 23, 2006 10:55 pm

Wow, I can't believe how close you are! Hopefully we'll be hearing exciting news from you in the next few days!

CC · Post by CC » Fri Mar 24, 2006 8:21 am

Thanks Jacs, Olivia and Denise.

Jacs - yes prickly heat is exactly the same sort of feeling but this is slightly more intense. It's amazing how 'painful' itching can be - it made me cry last night because it was so bad and I'm now covered in deep red scratch weals where I've managed to take my skin off! Glad your pain eases a little in mornings - have you got tens machine or anything to start using now - it might really help? Hope things start up for us both soon.

Olivia - bless you, thanks for reassurance - they haven't mentioned diabetes cos my urine tests have been fine but I wish they would test just incase cos it feels weird for the abdominal circumference to be so big. At least your little man is all in proportion and he sounds really healthy and bouncy. Mine's gonna be a bit odd with a little head and then a big melon of a stomach! Try not to worry - I was reassured talking to friends yesterday and one had a 9lb13, another a 9lb12 babies without even petrhidine and were fine! Another friend had an 11lb something boy but they did ennd up giving her a C-section when they realised how big he was - all fine and healthy though. I'm sure they'll do whats best for both of you. Hope it happens quickly for all of us.

Thanks for message Denise - I hope there's some news soon - can't take much more of this anxiety!

Cherylxxx

princess · Post by **princess** » Fri Mar 24, 2006 11:32 am

Cheryl,
You poor dear you must be going mad by now.
Hang in there you are so close. I am sure your baby is fine.
My doc told me that the scans are not an accurate way to determine weight and so on because it's all done by use of some table that has been drawn up to estimate it. Every baby grows differently so I don't see how the table can be used at all but whatever, they need some kind of guesstimate I suppose. If they hadn't said anything about the circum of the adomen before I wouldn't worry now. I know easier said than done.
Take Care hon.
Love
Joy

Smita · Post by **Smita** » Fri Mar 24, 2006 1:30 pm

Hi Cheryl,
Got a couple of minutes, so just want to wish you the very best sweetie- Cant wait to hear your news.
hugs,
smita

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