October 2013 - wobbling and sweating through the last trimester

[roxvox]

Baby due dates/sexes/name choices here

Oh and welcome oddlife. Although I'm going for a home birth etc, I'd go planned caesarian section over the chance of a failed induction - but like (argh can't read previous posts) someone said, could you book elcs and see if you're favourable closer to the time?

Comtesse Very seriously jealous of all of you who are teachers and the like
Sorry
You don't want to hear about the long nap I had this afternoon either, then...

Welcome odd I have had one dc and my opinion would be too book a c section in and then a few days prior to that have a vaginal examination too assess if they think your cervix would make u a suitable candidate for induction and then decide how u feel from there and in the mean time the c section date would give u something to focus towards.

Had my friend round today and she's having a sweep tommorow and being induced Wednesday I'm bursting with excitement and jealousy for her lol

Glad all is well With crookie x

I will be using disposable nappies probly a variety of what's on offer unless something Inpaticular doesn't agree with baby so pampers tesco and asda most likely. I won't use huggies wipes as I cannot stand them!

Isit bed time yet? yawns.......

Comtesse, I'm working til 9 days before my due date if that helps. 10 more weeks to go. Which again explains why I'm so looking forward to her arrival!

Comtesse, I'm working til 9 days before my due date if that helps. 10 more weeks to go. Which again explains why I'm so looking forward to her arrival!

Thanks so much for all your advice last night (am just catching up, been at work since 430am zzzzzz). I think I will book a GPS appointment so at least I can get a few basic checks. It's just hard as only 2 hours of appointments a week a bit of a baby boom so it's a mad rush to get them.

Comtesse I'm working right up (and over) my due date so I feel your envy!!

Tomorrow I'm hitting the Internet shopping so I feel I've done something.

You guys are such a great support. I find this group so useful x

Thanks for the update on crookie, pannacotta, so glad that all's well. How exciting that you are sisters and due in the same month too :)

Welcome oddlife I have no experience of cs or induction but think I would be tempted to book an elcs and see what the state of play was closer to the time. Do you have people to help out with lifting if you have a cs?

Can't remember who was talking about change bags (sorry) but I recommend getting the free boots one (plain black and grey) - you get it free when you sign up to their baby club. Your partner can use that one an you can get whatever you want then
These are the things I found useful with my bag:-

1. Lots of pockets so I know where everything is for those dreaded poosplotions
2. Bottle warmer (like a sleeve you can put round a bottle of water to keep it warm then add formula - if you think you'll be using formula at some point)
3. Changing mat included
4. Clips inside to put keys/dummies on
5. Long enough straps to fit over your buggy handles
6. Side pockets for easy access to stuff
7. Wipe clean
8. Big enough to hold everything (you'll need changes of clothes particularly in the early days)

Think they are the main points for me!

At least there's some solidarity there then :)

I may stop a bit earlier, since I've got another week's holiday to take. At the moment I get to Wednesday night and think Oh God! Another two days!

Glad all ok flyer. legally I was that woman with prom last year but I ended up making it to 36 weeks with ds. Terrifying though. I remember googling each days survival rate until I hit the magic 30 weeks and then I relaxed a bit but not much.
Finally got my appt to see my new consultant which is next week. Fingers crossed he lets me have a vbac. Was talking to mil today and all the post cs section recovery just fills me with dread especially not being able to pick up ds who will still be a baby at 13 months. Anyway, will try not to obsess about and wait and see what he says next week.
Welcome oddlife and thanks for the update on crookie glad she's ok.

hotsoup I am also reading ina may!!! Nice balance of advice along with the hippy dippy stuff. But you cannot argue with her statistics of natural births vs medical intervention (I think it was 5 out of 2000), she must be doing something right!

I do have to agree with your dp, there was one particular photo that made me jump and giggle (it was the baby being born face first) my dp had a very similar reaction. I wish I could share the photo with everyone!

Well looky what I just found!!

Click if you dare,..,
crumbolst.blogspot.co.uk/2005/07/12-spiritual-midwifery.html?m=1

Evening all, can I ask a bit of advice? My ankles are swollen (not the first time this pregnancy) and on my right ankle just above the ankle bone I seem to have developed a purple patch. It kind of looks a bit like a bruise, but redder. I would say it's blood pooling under the skin (although that sounds quite dramatic). It's been there for about 2 weeks (before the latest bout of swelling), but DH noticed it this evening and thinks I should get it checked out ASAP, but I've just assumed it's part and parcel of pregnancy. Any thoughts?

I don't want to worry you roxvox, but I know a friend who needed injections to prevent deep vein thrombosis after her foot turned a bit purple - but I think it was because her swelling was just on one foot?

Thanks for the changing bag tips, bridget and char1eston. I went to the retail park and visited Mothercare to physically handle what I'd been looking at online. And...(drum roll, please)....I actually bought one!
Then, whilst on a roll, I bought a baby gym too, from Asda.
First official baby purchases made

Rox. Not sure what to recommend re bruise. Dies it hurt? Maybe book gp app asap. Call nhs direct maybe?

Oddball. I had an induction. Pessary didn't work. Then they usually do some gell I think. But skipped that with me as I couldn't really Handel internal examinations (I was a woose). The drip worked and started contractions within a few hours. when it came to pushing they said they would only give me an hour. They used a kiwi 1hour and 2 mins later. Which wasn't so bad.
In early stages of induction I was worried it would all be for nothing and I'd end up with an emcs. But I was VERY scared of labour and pain. But also scared of a c section as mil n mum had scared me with issues they cause.

Congrats shire what did u go for in the end?

roxvox is your leg or calf painfull at all? As a dvt usually although not always causes a painfull leg too.

This baby is sticking his bum right out and making one side of my belly feel really tight such a weird sensation!

Evening ladies, lots to catch up on again!

I broke up from work yesterday for 13 days so very happy by lots to do as we go on holiday Saturday to south Wales, cannot wait but so much to organise and today I feel completely exhausted. Not crossed much off my 'to do' list. Once I return to work I have just 4 working weeks which US just 12 shifts

I'm definitely getting my bag sorted before 36 weeks this time. Had dd at 37+5 and my bag wasn't sorted. However, the hospital is so close it we couldn't be an issue for my dh or mum to pop in and pick stuff up. Gonna focus on that ok once I've broken up from work.

Have a nice him Bridget

Welcome oddlife you will find . Lots of support and advice here :-)

I bled for about two weeks after dds birth and although heavier then a period I was in maternity towels for as bout a week before I started using sanitary towels.

Sorry I can't help rox but definitely agree to get checked out. Best to be on the safe as side.

Anyone else feel their energy levels have slumped to that if the first trimester?

roxvox I would have it checked asap. You are more prone to clots in pregnancy. I had swollen ankles a lot in first pregnancy but no red or purple patches. Check it. Better safe than sorry!

thanks for the update on crookie pannacotta! Glad she is ok. We had no idea you were sisters!! How on earth did you manage to time it so well to be due in the same month...? Amazing

welcome oddlife! As someone said earlier, it's a very personal decision but I would go for induction not CS. (as bowlfull was asking, why do they want to do it before 40-42 weeks anyway?) I was induced with DS1 and it was fine. I don't believe it's induction in itself that slows down birth which then leads to potential emcs or forceps etc... but the fact that many induced women have epidural and epidural slows down everything. (is it what happened with you pseudo?) So, if you think you can cope without epidural, I would choose induction. Personally, I'm scared of CS and potential complications / infections afterwards. It's a big operation and recovery is long (as some girls here will tell you). My second degree tears from natural birth healed very easily and quickly in comparison. It's your body though and a very personal choice... and I may need a CS myself if my stupid placenta doesn't move

thanks for the recipe tarlia - very helpful. And where is Bare? It rings a bell but can't place it... I go to Tranquillity near Wandsworth Common, by the station. Do you know it? Just behind Jigsaw and Chez Bruce.

And, despite my best intentions, my brazilian didn't happen... the lady just didn't want to do it on a pregnant woman considering it was my first time. She said pregnant skin was too sensitive, the heat and humidity today made it even worse and my bump was in the way. She also said "things were a bit too puffy down there" (referring to my poor old vagina I presume?). So just high leg this time but it's now on my list of challenges to overcome in life so I shall be back after birth!!

Finally, I have my GP letter saying I'm fit to fly! Yay!! So holidays on Tuesday! Can't believe they charge 16 quid for this letter...

and have a great holiday bridget! Where are you off to?

I think get checked out roxvox....

My baby has also been sticking her bum out today Nat!

Thanks for the advice everyone. I've not got any pain in my leg, but it has been getting annoyingly restless and jumpy of late (don't think that's relevant). At my last MW appointment they made me make a GP appointment as I only had swelling in one foot, had a vein removed last year from that leg and DVT runs in my family. The GP said it was just water swelling so was given the all clear. This is the other leg though! I hate to waste the doctors time, but will give them a call tomorrow and see if I can make an appointment. Or I might contact the MW first as it might just be a pregnancy thing, and I am seeing her on Thursday anyway.

Thanks again all. I'm so glad I've got this forum!

natalie - I went with Mothercare's own courier-style charcoal grey one that I liked online. It matches the Pramette and is masculine enough for DH. It has oodles of pockets too.

hayle - I have completely crashed, energy-wise this week. I'm not sure if it's related to last weekend's wedding marathon (I managed the hen-do and family party fine, but spectacularly crashed during the actual wedding evening with tears and a mini-meltdown )
I was waffy and weak all day Sunday and Monday.

Sorry about the Brazilian, clapham, but good to be holiday-ready.

Hi Panacotta, thanks for the update. Didn't realise you were sisters!

God knows what I look like down there Clapham, been hidden by bump for a while! Glad you can go on holiday.

Had my massage today. Relaxing but not sure it was firm enough to make my aches go away. The baby liked it and was wriggling around for the whole thing. She also recommended a foam roller to relieve tension inn upper back, legs and bum muscles which were all tight.

Roxvox do have a maternity triage number on the front of your notes you can call? I agree you should check it out. My ankles go veiny when swollen and I worry they will stay, like DHs thread veins on ankle from multiple sports injuries but it never stays afterwards and doesn't look like a bruise.

Back to school tomorrow for some more tidying so the new person can move in (they are switching year groups around) and to meet with head about pay. Bleugh.

Welcome oddlife.

I think I have set a new record for the amount of dresses a person can buy for a wedding, my current tally is 12 so far and none are suitable, It's on Sunday no idea what to wear.

Roxvox I echo what everyone else says. Thrombosis also runs in my family, my nan had a dvt and I've seen one on a flight before. Usually the leg goes heavy, hot and hard (3 h's the way to remember it for my first aid exams) defo get it checked out just to be on the safe side. Fx it's just a bruise.

Hi oddlife,
Here is a link that provides information and statistics on induction at term for older mums. It is completely your decision at the end of the day. If I were you I would inform myself as much as possible about all my options and then go with my instinct.
Also you do still have the option of a homebirth if you decide that is your chosen direction. The hospital can't 'make' you do or not do anything with regard to the birth. They have guidelines that they follow but they are not set rules and any decision regarding birth is in our own hands at the end of the day. If you decide to try for a homebirth you may have to push for it but it is ultimately up to you.

www.rcog.org.uk/files/rcog-corp/1.2.13 SIP34 IOL.pdf

Here's the link!