November 2012 - arrivals are now underway

[StuntNun]

Previous ante-natal thread: www.mumsnet.com/Talk/antenatal_clubs/1573396-November-2012-counting-down-the-weeks

New post-natal thread for the graduates: www.mumsnet.com/Talk/postnatal_clubs/1579907-November-2012-babies-are-here-at-last

Definitely get the itching checked out gtbaby I had been itching all over for a couple of weeks before I rang the midwife. I only rang to ask if I was allowed to take piriton and she said yes but go get bloods taken to rule out obstetric cholestasis as whilst unlikely if it is that its very important that its found out so you can be treated. It turns out i do have the condition, have had regular scans and monitoring since and am taking a tablet 4 times a day to control the level of bile acids in the blood. I will also be induced no later than 38 weeks. From what I can tell, with the constant monitoring and medicine baby should be absolutely fine but it is essential that you get any itching checked out just in case. Also I only had one day when my palm itched, my soles never have. The itching is mainly on my arms, legs, neck, face and back!
take care

weepy morning, I'm meant to be having my flu jab at 10am but its just taken 30 minutes to turn over in bed which caused a flood of tears because it hurt so damn much. I cannot do this for potentially another 7 weeks.

rowing also go to the science museum as well. Is right next door to the natural history museum and has lots of gadgets for children to touch and play with. Well worth doing both. Have a good day.

I have had a stitch for 24 hours and counting. It's very irritating and slowing me down. Not that I wasn't slow enough!! And another lovely 4am wake up for me. These planets have a lot to answer for if its due to that. But I feel the baby is more to blame.

Got a nice day lined up seeing various friends and then a lazy evening with a friend, take away, strictly and X factor. I love strictly. Then tomorrow off to the baby and toddler show. blonder I've been meaning to get one of those towels too so will pick one up. It's one of the only things I didn't get with DD but I wish I had.

Have a good weekend everyone.

Oh tits my heart goes out to you. I hope you are getting lts of support at home.

Xx

Morning all, just sitting relaxing in bed with my laptop and coffee thinking that I should make the most of it as there's not too many weekends left of being able to be lazy! (ish, as other DC do hinder somewhat!)
Quite keen to hear from EVIL and APPLE this morning, hope both are well.
Anyone else feeling really hormonal again recently? Ive noticed this week I go rather quickly from feeling quite content in myself and excited about baby, enjoying my day to teary and quite low feeling all sad and pathetic? Seems to come and go on a daily basis and isnt too much fun

Wow this thread moves fast! Might actually be able to catch up now I am officially on mat leave. Yay!

Shanelle I have been v hormonal and emotional last 5 days. Wasn't before just started now and seem to burst into tears at least once a day often for ridiculous reasons.

Yeh im fine. I just feel like he's not supporting me as much as he should. I'm 8 months pregnant so he should be stepping up and helping me out more. If anything he's doing less. We're fine this morning, he kissed me when he went out but I'm still a bit annoyed. He needs a kick up the backside.

Keep thinking about evil. I wonder if she's had baby yet?

Glad things are somewhat better than last nigh apple

I forgot to mention, when I went to the midwife yesterday I asked whether the hospital I am going to didn't do sweeps, as I had heard this. Apparently not. How bizarre it seems like a no brainer. Anyway she has agreed to come and give me a sweep, if I go over due, at home, once I have an induction date.

On that note, if I get an induction date that is a Sat or a Sun can I refuse on the grounds that staffing levels are lighter on the ground on Sats and Suns. I really would rather not be being induced at the weekend. Obviously if I go into labour naturally at this time it can't be helped but if there is a choice.....? Or is that just silly? Or is it my right to have a preference if I am being induced?

Rowing I second the science museum. They have a bit downstairs that is water play, and they have a sound bit right next to it which ds used to love. The princess of Wales memorial garden is good fun as well if you are in the Kensington area. Used to love taking ds there.

Enjoy the baby & toddler show Eliza. It's not too big which is good at this stage! But nice to wander slowly round and some fun bits to be had.

The hormones were really bad last week but seem to have eased a bit. The worry around the WC did not help any.

Have taken DH to work and landed on grandparents at 8.30 and staying for lunch, for which I am most grateful.

tits so sorry honey. If it was anything other than a baby we would not tolerate this. I remember last time I was in a similar state and thank God that I am better this time. At times I thought of harming myself it was that bad, but you cannot even do that because of the baby. It was a hellish time, and the section pain was nothing compared. I was so glad I had a section date to work to. I do not know why I feel better this time, I think stopping work so early helped, and eight weeks of sat on my arse with my foot, but I also weigh so much less this time. At delivery it looks as if I will weigh three stone less than last time as I just do not seem to be putting on any weight at all. Baby is big, but nowhere as big as the last one in the way I am carrying him. With DD2 I had a shelf that was her butt from under my chest. Boy is lower and tum more pointy so have soreness above tummy button as skin is stretching there. I did not think my skin could stretch any more!

sophia I doubt they would give you a date for induction that landed on a weekend. I found mine kept being put back as there were others in labour and others in more urgent need to be induced. They will only do emergency sections at the weekend also.

apple glad you are ok. Men just do not understand. They think you just feel a bit fatter, like a beer belly.

Fell asleep again for 4 hours this morning after taking DH to work! Need some of yesterday's energy back so I can finish blitzing the house - got an old uni friend staying tonight and my office/spare room is a tip!!

VQ You're welcome! It can be difficult to articulate why I feel the way I do.

I find that those who have had traumatic births either go to one 'extreme' or the other. Most go the way of wanting elective caesarean, some go to the polar opposite of refusing to birth in a hospital setting. I initially went the way of wanting ELLSCS for the first 4 weeks after DS's birth. But I suddenly and unexpectedly started to question and research what had happened. And with in days found myself at a total opposite view point for my personal circumstance. For me, it was the cascade of intervention and the fear that lead to DS's birth being a completely horrific experience.

I don't think anyone is wrong in the birth they choose. I don't think women should do one thing or another, all they should do is what is right for them. And should be supported in that choice (even if it isn't one we would agree with).

I just had the best nights sleep all week!!! Yeah, I woke at 5, and didn't get back to sleep til after 7, but I've just surfaced now and feel like a new woman! Even when I woke, I didn't do anything, just lay there and relaxed. I didn't get up, or come on the computer! Feel so much better for it!! I hope those planets are buggering off now Currently enjoying a breakfast of Galaxy caramel and 2 packs of french fries, in bed, bought to me by DS (how could I refuse!) and the fact that from midnight til 11am, I managed to not need to get up for a wee! HELL YEAH!!!

Am on another late today, but an early tomorrow, so you can guarantee I won't wake at 5, but will struggle to drag myself out of bed at 6 for work!!!

Apple, I find constant reminders are the only thing that work here. I'm hoping that one day, he will learn! I do despair at times though, just how thoughtless he can be. Yet other times be so good... just get it on an even keel! Arghhh! I hope you can have a chat shout at him til he listens about it, and get him to see that this time in your lives is the time he needs to step up to the plate and prove himself a worthy and supportive partner.

Sophia The staffing levels are the same at the weekends to be honest. Well everywhere I have worked is... There are the same number of midwives on duty, and then there is a Registrar and SHO on call, and the Consultant will be on call, either from home, or may be in the hospital.

In the week the only difference is that there are more 'other' services open, such as the pharmacy, clinics etc. That means there are more doctors in the hospital, but they still don't cover the wards in the same way. It is still usually down to the on call doctors. Many midwives do the inductions now anyway. Where I used to work midwives did all the inductions after the doctor had agreed to it. Where I am now we are only allowed to do the over due inductions, not the inductions for medical reasons. But to be honest, inductions at a weekend are no different in terms of delays or care than in the week? And as there are no elective c/s at the weekend, often get done more promptly (in my gaff anyway!). Don't let it being the weekend put you off unless you have been told specifically by your hospital that there are less staff of a weekend (although I can't see how there can be less - that wouldn't be safe!)

But you can decline IOL on a particular date if you wish. It just might be that they can't fit you in on the next week day though, and you may end up waiting another day or two longer...?

Been food shopping (expensive weekly chore) not sure what else we're doing today.
It's always me that wants to do things, if it was upto dh he'd stay in all day watching tv/ playing Xbox. Sooooo boooored.

You can go to work for me DH I'm sure they wouldn't notice

I don't wanna goooooooooooo! I want to laze around all day! :(

In just popping in while in getting ready to go out! My friend has arranged a baby shower for me, its usually done by work but cos I was signed off at 27 weeks noone seems to care! We are going for afternoon tea :-) I love cakes! Just trying to get organised but shower is dodgy and was a trickle of water....not fun! Have two outfits to decide between but not keen on either!

tits sounds awful. I find rolling over in bed the most painful thing ever - I find if i can swing my legs off the side of the bed it helps a little with the momentum, can your partner push you - or is that too painful?

izzy have fun!!

Well we spent a fortune today getting the brakes doen on the car - why are they so expensive? I am happy they have been done as I want a nice safe car, but still annoying.

I got all my baby clothing out and have sorted out the teeny tiny new born outfits. Just need to put them away in the drawers, they are in a big heap at the moment because the drawers need emptying out. I have put something aside for my hospital bag. Honestly if it hadnt been for you ladies I literally wouldnt have bothered packing one (dont ask me why not - it was just total denial last time and I never packed one!!!). I have ear marked a coming home outfit for baby :)

We have the car capsule sat here and the pram - all ready and waiting! yey.

Ultimately Detective it shouldn't matter why you want a home birth, it is your decision where you have your baby and it's hardly uncommon. I was a planned home birth way back in 1976 although my mum planned for three home births and I was the only one that worked out due to complications in the other two deliveries. I had woefully inadequate midwife support during my first delivery which probably contributed to the eventual EMCS under GA but the midwife was delivering at least one other baby at the same time as mine. At least with a home birth you'll have the midwife's undivided attention! I really hope it works out for you.

Thanks detective that's really useful.x

Baby born at 1436 yesterday, with cut and ventouse. Weighing in at 2.8kg, as a boy. Gas and air used for most of it, with two diamorphine injections.

Trying to get breast breastfeeding, with not much luck.
A tired and sore evil.