Ours was VERY quiet. Since we didn't know where we'd be on Christmas Day, we decided to cancel Christmas this year, well - the gift-giving bit anyway, but we still got together with family and shared the day and a lovely meal.
But, we're still waiting for our best present ever!!
Tic tac was officially due on the 22nd, although technically they say that 75% of babies are born AFTER their due date. We're now 4 days "overdue" and I dont think there are any signs that we're close. At my 40 week hospital checkup on Tuesday, the midwife said that the head hadn't fully engaged yet, and although softened, I hadn't started to dilate yet. Disappointed! We just want to meet the little bugger, although I guess if its not ready, its not ready!
Its hard not to be frustrated. Even though bub will come when its ready (or when the hospital decide), I feel like all the pressure is on me to "perform" - everyone is so impatient to meet tic tac, and I reckon at this time of year its so much worse, because of all the other special/important dates around this time. At least the weather has cooled down a bit and its not so humid. Trying to enjoy my last few days of "freedom" anyway!
Next hospital appointment is on Tuesday, and if still nothing has happened then we'll be booked in to be induced - something I'd really like to avoid if possible. So we're trying every trick in the book to get things rolling, if you have any suggestions, I'd love to hear them!
Here's a couple of pics we took on Xmas Eve - we were sick of sitting around the house waiting so we went for a drive to Manly harbour and had a wander around... took our fur baby Elke for a walk along the water - here she is with me and the bump!
And afterwards in the car - shattered!Enjoy your boxing day everyone, and keep fingers crossed for us!
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My fingers are crossed for you hilary!
Bubs will arrive before you know it, just enjoy your last few days to yourself as it will be full on throttle when (tic tac) arrives...
We enjoyed a quite christmas as well with family & friends & yummy fresh food...
Goodluck sweetie x
It's so hard isn't it. Waiting around for something to happen knowing that it could be in the next moment or not for a few more days.
Rest up in these last few days - you need all the energy you can muster for Labour. It will be the hardest yet most worthwhile thing you ever do Hils. Try not to feel pressured, now is the time to begin to do things on your terms - this is your little bubs!!
I have my fingers crossed for you that bubs will arrive safely very soon :) As Andrea suggested, rest up and save your energy for labour! Have a great boxing day!! Nicole xx
Hilary I hope your little one arrives sometime soon. Fingers are crossed :)
Sending my best wishes for a safe and uneventful delivery. It is frustrating 'not knowing'
Hugs
Liz;)
Stubborn little bugger! you know he/she just doesn't want their birthday near Christmas 'cos you never get as many presents :o)
Fingers crossed for you Hilary! I'm sure it will happen for you soon, thinking of you and hope you had a wonderful Christmas too xoxo
Hi Hilary! Here's hoping for a speedy delivery for you - I can't imagine how the waiting would be. BUT, one consolation though is that tic tac didn't arrive on Christmas day - I reckon that would be the hardest birthday to have (only followed by the 29th of Feb!).
All the best for a relaxing time till tic tac gets here! Which will be soon I'm sure.
Cheers
Carolyn xx
All my love and best wishes for the big day Hilary.xxxx
Still thinking about you Hils!!
Won't be long now.
xxxxx
Maybe at your Tues appt ask for a Stretch and sweep, got me going within 24 hours with Bryce and kknow others who it has worked for.
Nice posting and nice blog. *crossing finger
I just read your FB announcement, congratulations. Yay!!!! I hope everything went well and I can't wait to see the pics.
xox
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