To ask you to hold my hand during induction?

[3becomes42019]

38 weeks today my labour has been induced because my baby is measuring small.

Had the propess inserted at 11am this is my 2nd baby I have a a 2 and a half year old daughter who was also induced at 39 weeks.

Scared to death my last experience of induction was awful! Please can people talk to me? Share your stories or make me laugh.

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Got it. A lot of pain in my back this time.

Good luck OP!

Hopefully not too long now

Have they examined you recently? It sounds like things are progressing

No they haven't examined me at all since the propess because I haven't complained at all.

Go have a bath, releived my labour aches for little while. Have some snacks too keep your energy up x
Good luck

Still here and still pregnant! If morning happens by 11am they are taking me to labour ward to break my waters. Contracting a lot but managed to sleep off one pain killer.

Mil is still here bless her hubby will be up soon aswell going to try and get some breakfast and go for a walk im dreading walking off the ward and my waters going my contractions have been quite strong.

Hope things get moving soon op

Oh, I was hoping you'd be snuggling a tiny baby by now. Sounds like things will happen today for sure though. Take it easy OP!

Fingers crossed there's some news soon

Good luck and dont worry, you're so close!

Feeling a bit jealous as i have another 12 weeks to go.

How's it going now OP?

Hope you are ok x

Well baby boy was born at 7.15pm on 24th weighing onky 5lb 1oz he was born via emergancy c section due to fetal distress. One of the scariest moments of my life at one point the room went black but we are home safe now. Anyone got any tips on how to cope and heal with a c section?

Congratulations OP! I have had two c-sections and really recommend Mothercare c-section knickers, they feel so comfy and supportive over your scar, they are quite pricey but worth it! Definitely rest and let everyone wait in you and keep up with as many painkillers as you are allowed! Xxx

Congratulations!
Rest whenever you can, seriously don’t overdo things-and when you have to poo fold your arms over your tummy/scar and push them inwards-will help squeeze the poo out without you feeling as if your scar will burst open!

Congratulations! You need to take things very easy, I was still in hospital at 2-3 after birth. Let people help by bringing food, make their own cups of tea etc if they visit. Drink lots of water.

Take it easy. No lifting apart from the baby.
Congratulations

Congratulations!!

Be very gentle with yourself. You’re healing physically and mentally.
Tips for recovery are to stand as straight as you can - it will help though it’s sore.
Keep your wound dry once you’re back in clothes showering etc and feeling more normal. Air it out (which sounds weird but is v important)
Keep drinks and essential chocolate biscuits to hand to avoid getting up off the chair.
If you’re planning to breastfeed don’t panic if your milk doesn’t come in as quickly as you thought. Mine did but I know plenty of women have a slight delay but it always comes in.
No lifting anything heavier than baby
High waisted knickers and leggings!

Wonderful news OP - congratulations! I didn’t have a C-sec and this might not be relevant yet - but don’t feel like you have to “wait on” visitors - they can make their own tea. And if they can also do a quick Hoover around, or fold some washing, so much the better

Thanks everyone last few days have been a bit shit if I'm honest just feel in agony and my dd is playing up blind acting real spoilt not listening to a word said to get and just generally being awful I feel terrible because I missed her like crazy while I was in hospital but now I'm really struggling to be around her because shes making me want to scream. She's having moments of being really sweet but in the next instant shes being an absolute nightmare.

I dont want to palm her off on others and have her think she's being dumped off just because there is a new baby and I'm trying to involve her in stuff and make sure she gets lots of cuddles but I can feel my patience slipping away right now I'm in tears In the kitchen and can barely look at her I've never felt anger towards her but I do today. Feel guilty and like shit.

@3becomes42019 aw she will just need to get used to it all, maybe try telling her that if she behaves all day mummy will spend time with her later and read her a book in bed? Xx

How old is your dd? X

@3becomes42019 Hope you are feeling better today. You need to give yourself time to come to terms with the invasive surgery along with the crash of emotions that come with it. I'm sure your DD will be fine, she is probably a little put out by all the changes going on so lots of cuddles will definitely help reassure her and maybe if you can give her a 'special job' to help you take care of her baby brother (like getting his nappy for you when he needs changing/holding his hand when he is asleep/whatever her capabilities are), making her feel involved in the big changes will reassure her that she is not being pushed out but mammy is a little sore and sad that she can't cuddle/play with DD all the time (not sure what the best way of phrasing it for your DD will be) but you will be better soon. It took me a long time to recover physically and mentally from my EMCS so don't be too hard on yourself and if you feel pain that isn't "normal" or if the section scar feels hot, please get seen to straight away by medical professionals. I ended up with 2 infections in the wound but didn't realise as I didn't know what normal pain should be (first child!). Take care of yourself as best you can and congratulations on your squishy new born and on your DD becoming a big sister!!