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Being induced tomorrow, baby has stopped growing

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elm26 · 16/05/2023 21:49

Posting for traffic, I don't know if I need a handhold, to hear others stories of similar or just to offload my anxiety.

38 weeks and 2 days, went for a growth scan today and to my shock, they've asked me to go home and get stuff ready and be back in for 10am tomorrow for induction.

Reason for scans throughout is history of 13 miscarriages, covid in pregnancy and a previous low lying placenta (had moved up at 36 week scan).

Baby hasn't grown much if at all since 2 weeks ago, they sent me up to ward for monitoring and baby's movements and heart rate are fine, my fluid is fine but my placenta has more or less stopped working. Blood flow and oxygen okay.

I was due to be induced on due date, thought I'd have some time to prepare myself and relax but I'm in a tizz now. We've got everything and babies bag and mine is ready to go but I feel so rushed and unprepared now 😢

I'm worried about about her, they've put her estimated weight at 6lb but advised me to grab some tiny baby clothes if I hadn't already so we made a last minute trip to Asda tonight for those, just bought 8 vests and 8 babygrows in case she's bigger than expected.

They will be using the rods and see how I get on but I'm so scared all of a sudden.

Any words or wisdom or advice? Thank you x

OP posts:
Corilee2806 · 21/05/2023 12:54

Wishing you all the best! Things will really get going once the drip is in I’m sure - it’s intense but whatever happens, it won’t be much longer til you’re holding your baby in your arms! Thinking of you x

MelonsOnSaleAgain · 21/05/2023 13:01

Hopefully it won’t be long now then. You got this OP.

Zonder · 21/05/2023 13:12

Oh what a weekend for you! Hope baby is here soon.

ThreeLocusts · 21/05/2023 13:33

Hi OP, three-times inductee here. The drip did it for me each time. Here's hoping you're well along with labouring now.

frustratednomad · 21/05/2023 13:54

Good luck OP, you can do this!

VladimirVsVolodymyr · 21/05/2023 14:19

Fingers crossed for you @elm26 hope baby comes soon. Thinking of you as we celebrate our toddler's birthday.
Pethidine stopped my labour as well 😒

PinkPlantCase · 21/05/2023 14:28

So glad they’ve got things moving for you OP 💕

Hope all is well xxx

Blort · 21/05/2023 14:54

She'll be in your arms by midnight. If you read this but dont have the strength to reply - I know you're doing amazing. Your baby has a great mum. Lots of good wishes and strength to you and your partner today.

Tomorrow give your babies head a sniff from me!! Nothing like that smell Flowers

uncomfortablydumb53 · 21/05/2023 14:59

Willing your DD on to join you very soon
You're coping so well through such a difficult labour

Nanaof1 · 21/05/2023 15:42

So many people are pulling for you and soon, you'll have that cute little bundle to love and cuddle.
Now...hee-hee-hooo, hee-hee-hooo....👶

EffYouSeeKaye · 21/05/2023 16:15

Good luck op! You can do this.

spiderlight · 21/05/2023 17:20

Glad things are progressing now! Hopefully you're well on your way to meeting your little one :)

RedRosette2023 · 21/05/2023 19:32

Keep checking in to hear of the news!

BallandBoe · 21/05/2023 21:14

RedRosette2023 · 21/05/2023 19:32

Keep checking in to hear of the news!

Me too!

KateTheEighth · 22/05/2023 10:13

RedRosette2023 · 21/05/2023 19:32

Keep checking in to hear of the news!

And me

Hope all is well OP

jacqui5366 · 22/05/2023 10:20

come on today to check - love to hear from you OP x

Lwrenagain · 22/05/2023 10:34

Thinking of you OP x

Floralnomad · 22/05/2023 12:51

Hope all is well with you @elm26 💐

RidingMyBike · 22/05/2023 14:55

Hope you're OK OP and it wasn't too much longer for you to labour.

Vallmo47 · 22/05/2023 21:24

Another one that keeps checking back to hear the good news ♥️

Original poster
elm26 · 22/05/2023 23:00

Tilly Isabella born at 02:16 22/05/23 weighing a dinky 5lb 15oz 🩷 we are so in love.

2 failed epidurals, kept turning the hormone drip up. Went from 4cm to 10cm in 9 minutes and nobody believed me she was coming. I was screaming trying to get off the bed crying begging my DH to get them to put me down as I couldn’t bare it anymore. Suddenly alarms went off and anaesthist, consultant and midwives were all back in the room shouting at somebody to get me back on the bed properly so I could push. I think I went into shock. Was really traumatic to be honest, she was also back to back and they couldn't turn her. She's so worth it all but I won't be doing it again in a hurry!

Thanks so much everyone xxx

Being induced tomorrow, baby has stopped growing
OP posts:
Stopandlook · 22/05/2023 23:04

Oh yay - she’s gorgeous! Well done you.
I was induced for same reason so was waiting for your little arrival news xx

BallandBoe · 22/05/2023 23:05

elm26 · 22/05/2023 23:00

Tilly Isabella born at 02:16 22/05/23 weighing a dinky 5lb 15oz 🩷 we are so in love.

2 failed epidurals, kept turning the hormone drip up. Went from 4cm to 10cm in 9 minutes and nobody believed me she was coming. I was screaming trying to get off the bed crying begging my DH to get them to put me down as I couldn’t bare it anymore. Suddenly alarms went off and anaesthist, consultant and midwives were all back in the room shouting at somebody to get me back on the bed properly so I could push. I think I went into shock. Was really traumatic to be honest, she was also back to back and they couldn't turn her. She's so worth it all but I won't be doing it again in a hurry!

Thanks so much everyone xxx

She is the most perfect little thing!

Congratulations! You are bloody amazing! Well done!! I'm all emotional and feel very proud of you!

DontJumpInTheFountain · 22/05/2023 23:07

She's gorgeous OP. Congratulations!

Americano75 · 22/05/2023 23:10

Oh my God, she's so beautiful! Welcome to the world Isabella! Huge, massive congratulations to you @elm26, you're a hero. Enjoy your perfect baby.

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