Hi ladies
I'm 38+3 and have had, touch wood, a straightforward pregnancy, a couple of weeks ago my midwife was concerned about size of baby so was sent for a growth scan. I was told baby's size was perfect and saw his strong heart beat which is always amazing. I was told that he was breech despite being told in all previous appointments he was head down! A bit of a shock as was planning a home birth but I was always realistic and knew that there was a chance that it would change and I'm fine with that; as long as my baby arrives safely!
I declined ECV (I put a post on here last week how dr made me feel rubbish and declining) and am booked in for elective section next Friday.
I am sure it's just last minute panic that most mums to be get; but really struggling to sleep as keep thinking of worries. I am worried about health of baby; in 12, 20, & 36 week scans I was told that everything looked fine but I still worry that something may be wrong with him?? Just getting so panicked. I worry about going into ward with other new mums for recovery of c section; I can just imagine being left alone and being upset on the ward! These are the silly niggles that I have about the ward; I'm not breast feeding, so have bought pre made formula, I have read that as I can't sterilise bottles in hosp I won't need to bring bottles with me as they will provide disposable ones, so I can put pre made formula in them,is this true? Don't want to look bad by not bringing bottles in! Also will there be somewhere I can warm the milk? Will midwife help me? Do I change baby on the little stand they put the cot on? In regards to me washing, baring in mind I would have had c section; will there be somewhere for me to shower?
Will there be curtains around my bed so I can have privacy or is that not the case?
I know these seem like silly things to worry about; but feel utterly lost also is it worth me bringing baby car seat on the day I know I can be discharged opposed to me bringing it on the day of c section?
Sorry for so many questions--- any help is always greatly appreciated. Xx
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Losing sleep with lots of worries!
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smidge1717 · 15/07/2014 10:09
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