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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:
nomoretoriesforme · 23/05/2023 01:44

Congratulations!!! Beautiful baby!! I was worried about you, happy to hear the fantastic news.

Flux1 · 23/05/2023 01:46

What a beautiful little girl. Welcome to the world Tilly Isabella (gorgeous name!) and congratulations to her mum!!! 👏 She has wonderful long fingers 💕

Momtotwokids · 23/05/2023 01:57

Sweet baby girl

coxesorangepippin · 23/05/2023 02:10

Huge congratulations!!! She's gorgeous

😃🥰

momtoboys · 23/05/2023 02:15

Oh, she is beautiful! Brilliant!

totallyaddictedtocheese · 23/05/2023 02:27

Congratulations! She is absolutely beautiful 😍 You should be so proud of yourself 🙂

tobee · 23/05/2023 02:32

What a beautiful baby! Congratulations. Have some great cuddles! BrewFlowersCake

Smineusername · 23/05/2023 02:37

If you are being induced I would request an epidural at the outset. Induced labour hurts more than natural labour - natural oxytocin in spontaneous labour gives you a high but pitocin drip does not. It will feel like nothing much is happening for a long time but when it goes it really goes and it will hurt. You don't want to find yourself in a position where you have asked for an epidural but no anesthetist is available (happened to me both times). With an epidural you are able to feel completely clear headed, present and aware of what is happening. With the other drugs - morphine etc - not so much. You will feel like you are on drugs and may not get any actual pain relief. I'd go straight for the epidural at the start. Good luck with whatever you do you are a warrior and whatever happens it will be the most interesting experience of your life X

Smineusername · 23/05/2023 02:39

Whoops! Obviously didn't read the full thread lol!! Congratulations!!! 💐🎈🎉🎊

Rowgtfc72 · 23/05/2023 04:06

Congratulations!
She is absolutely gorgeous.

Princessconsuelabananahammock9 · 23/05/2023 04:10

Oh my gosh welcome Tilly!!!! 💖💖💖

Dita73 · 23/05/2023 04:12

What a gorgeous little baby! Congratulations she is absolutely beautiful and well done to you too!! Best wishes to you both xx

Bellagio40 · 23/05/2023 04:13

What a beautiful little girl!!! Congratulations!

Bronzestar · 23/05/2023 04:57

Congratulations @elm26 and welcome to the world Tilly Isabella !!!!!!!! ⭐️ ⭐️ ⭐️ ⭐️ ⭐️ ⭐️

RuthTopp · 23/05/2023 05:14

Congratulations , a beautiful baby to cherish .Flowers

Needapadlockonmyfridge · 23/05/2023 05:24

Huge congratulations- she is utterly gorgeous 😍

Therandomtrekker · 23/05/2023 06:00

Congratulations 😍

jacqui5366 · 23/05/2023 06:12

Congratulations - we all feel like we are so involved in your story - she's perfect

HateMyJobRightNow · 23/05/2023 06:13

Congratulations and welcome Tilly. She’s absolutely beautiful. Enjoy your new family 🥰

Mummyoflittledragon · 23/05/2023 06:19

Oh bless she’s so lovely. Congratulations! Now is the start of such a precious and special time for you both. 😍

LudicrouslyCapaciousBag · 23/05/2023 06:27

She is beautiful, OP. Huge congratulations and well done.

It is always a bit of a shock to try and process even straightforward births. Be very kind to yourself and give yourself time to heal physically and emotionally. If you find that you need a bit of help to process your experience there is support available. Flowers

Lwrenagain · 23/05/2023 06:31

Oh hai baby girl, you are beautiful! 💗💗💗

@elm26 well done sweetheart. Enjoy your baba and not bring sick anymore! 💐

Silene · 23/05/2023 06:36

Such a lovely baby with a beautiful name! Congratulations brave Mama, and brave Dad too!Well done, you can relax now! Been thinking of you often, and so glad for you.xx

BrutusMcDogface · 23/05/2023 06:46

Congratulations! She’s absolutely beautiful and you’ve done so well. Take care 💐💕

Starhead69 · 23/05/2023 06:48

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

😍😍😍 congratulations, she’s beautiful. Well done

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