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georgee · 14/11/2012 15:14

Lilliana, it's your first isn't it? This should mean that you take a little longer with the whole process. Have you got a back up person to contact if you can't get in touch with DH? Dixie - yes weekend's ideal or hopefully at night (which is quite likely isn't it, going into labour at night?). Honestly though they complain that people turn up too early to hospital - I can see why they do! Just so you're on site so if things ramp up quickly you're not in the car!

Having said all that, I'd much prefer to do it all 'unexpectedly' at home if I could be sure all would be well, that DH would deliver the baby if necessary with no problems and that the paramedics would turn up! They say the most important thing is to make sure the house is really warm as the new baby's prone to the cold when it comes out (as you'd imagine). There was a thread about it recently in the Childbirth section!

Maybe Detective can advise on all this/write some guidelines/give us her phone number in case it happens and she can talk us through it Wink.

Waiting - I don't have any advice on the codeine I'm afraid, but a hug to you. They can give you some really strong stuff in childbirth - compared to that codeine is mild!

TheDetective · 14/11/2012 15:31

I've done a few phone call births in my time Wink.

Basically, ring 999 if the baby is coming - they will honestly talk you through everything! The baby will come on its own, you don't need to touch or do anything, just let it deliver itself with hands poised to pick the baby up! Keep the baby attatched to the cord, and put the baby skin to skin, and cover mum and baby very warmly. If the baby isn't breathing, rubbing the baby with clean dry towels to stimulate is the best way to start them. Very unlikely this would be needed though, as usually babies born this way cry with gusto at birth! If this didn't do the trick, the 999 operator will tell you exactly what to do. Giving birth without medical attendance needn't be a scary thing. Obviously it isn't ideal! But, sometimes they just come a bit quicker than planned!

999 is the first port of call though! They will answer and give correct advice quicker than the labour ward phone, which may not have someone near it to answer at the time, or may be someone unqualified on the other end.

I'm achy :( Not in a good way! I want to go to bed, but I slept badly last night, so trying to keep awake now so I can have a full nights sleep tonight!

Parents afternoon was interesting Wink DS achieves what his targets are, but just doesn't push himself! I've bribed him. I hope it works Grin. He is just like his mother sadly... does well without effort, could do even better if puts mind to it. Hmmm! I can't blame him, I've sailed through on good enough when it comes to academic work my whole life. I don't tell him that though Grin.

Told him i'll give him £25 per level 5 he gets at the end of year 6. Going to ask his Dad to do the same - so he could get £150. His eyes nearly popped out his head!

TheDetective · 14/11/2012 15:33

Jims No, that is exactly what I need to hear! Positive stories! I'm quite happy waiting, I'm just anxious for it to go the way I have planned!

StuntNun · 14/11/2012 15:55

How much codeine are you taking Waiting? I'm on it as well and I'm trying to avoid taking it more than once a day to ensure the baby won't be addicted. You haven't done any damage to your baby but if you're taking a lot you'll need to let your midwife know that baby may need additional help with breathing at birth. This is a common occurrence at birth anyway so probably the worst case would be that baby would require some time in an incubator immediately after birth. My DS1 had to have that as he barely made it out in time and he was only in for a few minutes until they could see he was breathing easily in his own.

MM definitely say no to the dog. I remember some guy telling me he was looking after his son's two labs for a week while he was on holiday and they did £2000 of damage to his house. All to save a few quid on kennel costs. And his insurance didn't cover him against acts of dog!

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Clarella · 14/11/2012 15:56

MM sorry to hear about that. Even if yoy werent close its still not nice. Please say no to the dog - nice dog = oxytocin= good labour hormones, difficult manic dog =anti oxyticin, pregnant lady rage stress hormones = bad labour hormones. Not to mention a stressed dog might be snappy near baby.

Wow wellies what a story! Congratulations!

Oh dear waiting dr google is a nasty doctor - i know they do prescibe it a lot. Hope you feel better soon

MissMummy1 · 14/11/2012 16:02

Stunt I think it speaks volumes that he doesn't let the dog live in his house. She has a kennel/run built half in his workshop that extends into their garden. She's occasionally allowed in their kitchen and family room but only when they are there. The dog's a nightmare, why they have kept her is beyond me! (my dad's a vet and seems to revel in taking in problem cases inc my stepmum )

I'm a bit annoyed with him now actually. He's not told me sister yet about our grampa, cue me almost putting my foot in it...

Clarella · 14/11/2012 16:02

Detective that was amazing advice, hadnt even thought about that!

Have copied your advice to my notes to show to Dh (anyone would think im planning for the apocalypse!)

Clarella · 14/11/2012 16:04

Definitely no to that dog MM.

kalidasa · 14/11/2012 16:12

Hello everyone still waiting. 37+5 here now, had an horrendous night last night with the vomiting and would be quite happy if the baby arrived right now to finally put an end to it! No sign of it, though I think he must be low as it honestly really feels as if his head is in my bottom! Does anyone else feel like that? He keeps pushing down there and it's a very odd sensation.

Braved the dentist today for an initial assessment of the damage caused by vomiting continuously since the first week of April! She was quite shocked but v. nice to me and said actually it doesn't look too bad all things considered, though will definitely need some work after the baby is born. Could have been worse I reckon. I'm surprised I've got any teeth left - I couldn't brush them at all for the first few months.

Great story wellies no wonder you were in shock. Bit alarmed like the others by all these fast deliveries, but at least we are only 5 mins from the hospital, and it only takes DP about 30 mins to get home from work if necessary. Useful post from detective. Will tell DP just in case!

MissMummy1 · 14/11/2012 16:17

DP just announced he has done a course in emergency childbirth! Don't know what part of marine rescue and safety that comes under, but he seems pretty clued up. Just need him to be contactable when the big event takes place Hmm ...

applepieinthesky · 14/11/2012 16:18

Congrats wellies and anyone else I've missed. Haven't caught up with the thread yet.

Baby Cassius arrived today at 11.45am weighing 7lbs 7ozs. Labour was a bit traumatic and lasted 55 hours from first contractions. All is forgotten already though. I'm in love Smile Will post some pics on fb tomorrow when I'm home.

MissMummy1 · 14/11/2012 16:21

Congrats apple - looking forward to the photo!

TheDetective · 14/11/2012 16:27

I feel all heady and strange. Really think I should go to bed - but resisting!

Glad the info is useful! There must be some info online if you google?! It isn't a bad thing to have considered it before the even though!

www.homebirth.org.uk/fastlabour.htm Good place to start here!

Clarella · 14/11/2012 16:28

Congratulations Apple! well done you!

TheDetective · 14/11/2012 16:28

Congratulations Apple! Enjoy the babymoon!

Clarella · 14/11/2012 16:32

Detective, I think its because all these books and antenatal classes inc nct try so hard to explain what a long and tedious thing it is unlike the movies, telling us all about what to do at home, don't go in etc etc, not once have I come across anything mentioning a sudden birth at home - I know it's more likely that first is long and later ones faster and it's usually first timers that have all the books and classes but def not impossible !!

StuntNun · 14/11/2012 16:36

Great news Apple!

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TheDetective · 14/11/2012 16:37

In my experience, most of the 'emergency' births seem to be those who have had babies before.

However, with the closure of units, and the moving of maternity services futher away, it can't hurt to know what to do should it happen. I find it awful that people live more than 20 minutes from an obstetric unit in this day and age. I'm lucky, mine is 10 minutes, or 2.5 miles away. Next nearest is my work - 20 mins, 13 miles. There is another unit about the same distance away - 25 mins drive.

What's the reckoning one will be closed before the next 5 years are through?

CharleeWarlee · 14/11/2012 17:01

Congrats apple!

I currently have mild back pain, with mild period pains coming and going. Am in the process of cooking a hot tikka masala with extra chilli flakes Grin

Have pineapple for dessert and deffo DTD tonight.

Id had my DD by this time in my pregnancy with her, 38 weeks tomorrow. Baby is so going to be out.

Ill race you detective Wink

TheDetective · 14/11/2012 17:02

I think I might be up for that Charlee. Grin

And if it is another poo I WILL fucking scream.

CharleeWarlee · 14/11/2012 17:06

Lmao!

Also going to have a bath when DD is in bed and try giving myself a sweep. Have been having bits of my mucus coming out when wiping. Found it unusual as with DD I just had one massive plug then contractions started 3 hours later.

Have been having this slug like trail for 3 days now so I know somethings happening

TheDetective · 14/11/2012 17:16

My legs are shaved, my hair is washed. Hell I even have mascara on.

It's not gonna happen is it?! Grin

Got myself dolled up for a turd. Hmm

Clarella · 14/11/2012 17:25

Lol

WaitingForMe · 14/11/2012 17:40

Thanks Clarella, Stunt and georgee. I got completely the wrong end of the stick when the community midwife was concerned. The codeine isn't a problem at all, she thought I could have a chest infection and need antibiotics. The nurse I saw this afternoon said my chest is clear and confirmed with the triage department that addiction would take far more than the odd tablet and not to worry about his breathing.

I've promised DH not to Google again Blush

TheDetective · 14/11/2012 17:42

Tried a poo. Not a poo.

Hmm.

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