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Being induced tomorrow, baby has stopped growing

395 replies

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:
MelonsOnSaleAgain · 23/05/2023 08:11

She’s absolutely gorgeous OP. Well done you! So pleased that she arrives and you’re both safe and well. Massive congratulations xxx

ArseMenagerie · 23/05/2023 08:13

Ahhhhh ❤️❤️❤️

RedRosette2023 · 23/05/2023 08:14

She’s perfect- congratulations!

spiderlight · 23/05/2023 08:15

Oh my goodness, she's beautiful, and what a lovely name! You poor thing though. You've really been through the mill. Well done!!

Iamnotalemming · 23/05/2023 08:16

Very similar thing happened to my SIL, only they kept her in hospital after scan and pretty much started induction straight away. BIL had a massive panic running around getting hospital bag. Bub arrived safely and is now a thriving 5y.o.

💪you've got this! 💐

Iamnotalemming · 23/05/2023 08:21

Wow just caught up with the whole thread, what a rollercoaster. Congrats she is beautiful. Well done you 👏

Allthings · 23/05/2023 08:25

Many congratulations to you all and welcome to the world little Tilly.

MrsCarson · 23/05/2023 08:46

What a cutie, congratulations.

butterpuffed · 23/05/2023 08:48

Wow, well done , she's beautiful . Congratulations .

FofB · 23/05/2023 08:49

How wonderful. Well done OP, she's smashing.

BellatrixLestrangesHeatedCurlers · 23/05/2023 08:51

YAY! Welcome Tilly (gorgeous name). Well done OP xx

BellatrixLestrangesHeatedCurlers · 23/05/2023 08:52

I posted too quickly, meant to say she looks like a little doll!! So beautiful.

dwightschrutebeets · 23/05/2023 09:02

Oh OP bless you that sounds really traumatic! Congratulations she's absolutely beautiful

Roselilly36 · 23/05/2023 09:03

Aww many congratulations OP, she is just darling isn’t she, what a gorgeous baby. Sorry you had such a rough time, but yes, totally and utterly worth it. And it’s true you do forget how challenging birth can be, so never say never!Flowers

GETTINGLIKEMYMOTHER · 23/05/2023 09:03

Congratulations on your beautiful little baby! 💐😍

Mamamess · 23/05/2023 09:06

How exciting!! Your having your baby today!!
I’ve been induced twice and really didn’t want the second induction as I really wanted everything as natural as possible but there were concerns so I agreed. Your in the right place so relax as best you can sounds silly but that is basically ALL you need to do. I panicked first time , second time was so much better I actually really enjoyed it ! I had pessary’s and then the hormone drip. I listened to an amazing hypnobirthing video from YouTube I’ll try and find it that was essential for me once contractions started. I did need pain relief when I had to go onto the drip both times I’m quite sensitive to the drugs in it but my friend was fine. So excited for you!! Xx

Zarataralara · 23/05/2023 09:10

Oh bless you, you’ve been through so much. Make sure your DH looks after you and waits on you hand and foot for a while.
She is absolutely adorable, love her names too. Welcome to the world Tilly. 🌏

StickChildNumberTwo · 23/05/2023 09:12

Congratulations! I've kept coming back to check, so glad she's finally here. Let other people look after you as you recover - giving birth's never easy and you did it the hard way so give yourself time. And enjoy your gorgeous girl.

Mamamess · 23/05/2023 09:12

So sorry! I read your op then just posted! Didn’t realise you’d had your baby!! I’m juggling two at the moment hence not reading full thread! You did amazing inductions are rough but I didn’t want to say that before you had one!! Baby is beautiful! When the little ones are napping I’ll read your full thread. Congratulations xx

Wavescrashingonthebeach · 23/05/2023 09:13

I'm crying. What an ordeal for you. So glad she is safely in your arms. Absolutely beautiful. Your dh sounds lovely too. I wish you all the love and happiness in the world and please take plenty of time to rest, don't push yourself xx

Ducksurprise · 23/05/2023 09:14

Oh, she is beautiful. Congratulations on Isabella, gorgeous name.

LookItsMeAgain · 23/05/2023 09:24

Aw bless. Isn't she just such a dote? Congratulations to you @elm26 .

I'm frustrated on your behalf because I feckin' hate it when medical staff say "oh you're not near being ready to push" when the last time they checked was some time ago. You know your body, you know what it feels like to want to push. They haven't a clue, especially as they aren't sitting beside your bedside actively monitoring your dilation every 30 seconds!

Well done new mum!!!

Now take the time to recover and enjoy Tilly (love the name) 😍

PlantKi1ler · 23/05/2023 09:30

This happened to someone I know and the baby (who is now 17) was perfectly fine. Wishing you both a safe delivery 💐 x

PlantKi1ler · 23/05/2023 09:31

Sorry just saw your updates 🤦🏻‍♀️ she's absolutely beautiful. Congratulations 🥰

YoucancallmeKAREN · 23/05/2023 09:34

Congratulations, what a gorgeous name for a gorgeous little girl💕