October 2013 - may our labours move as fast as our threads!

[PseudoBadger]

New thread!

thanks everyone. I'm sure little one is fine, you just worry about everything don't you!! I think its quite a common problem and 95% of the time it will be fine. planning on giving birth in hospital anyway so no worries there. might want to monitor him more during labour so wouldn't be able to be as active as I'd like, but him being ok is the most important thing.

Tarlia sorry you're still in. and pseudo sorry you're feeling so rubbish. flyer how are you feeling now?
one thing I have to say for today is that all the mws and dr at the hospital were lovely and I was seen straight away. I was very impressed!

Fingers crossed all is well, roofio, I'm sure it is if they don't seem concerned.

tarlia, hope you're not kept in too long and, pseudo, ouch for the jab!

My cut, colour and blow dry is £110. I wonder how much of that is the cut, I've got long hair so probably don't need it cut every time, that could be one way to save money.

clapham my monitoring is the latest extra test triggered by my 12 week blood tests (high HCG, low PappA), apparently I'm more at risk of pre eclampsia/early failure of the placenta.

It went fine today, eventually! Was monitored for an hour but baby was far too active so they couldn't get a baseline for the heart rate, had a scan then was sent for lunch. Back on the monitors and the wee one was asleep this time so all was fine. Back next week.

I'm shattered now, which is ridiculous given I've sat on my bum/on a bed all day, but I'm giving into it and heading to bed shortly. Wonder if there'll be any babies overnight?

Roofio - try not to worry, but I know I would anyway, so ((hugs))... They clearly aren't that concerned at the hospital and in my experience, when they're concerned, you know about it!

I echo what Char1ston (I think!) said about visitors. It is normal to be very teary and overwhelmed on day 3/4 or so - I would have wept on visitors on those days.... Day 5/6 onwards is more appropriate - the bliss hormone kicks in by then!!!

Also, MoN - steroids are bloody agony I'm afraid. Honestly - bloody hell! But, they are so do worth it. The twins had zero breathing trouble and, given what I've heard about other twins born by CS without steroids at blather gestations, that was v unusual. Because twins come do early often, not many people make it to the planned date with the steroids, and some hospitals don't do them, so we were so, so lucky.

I think I missed Pseudo re the bp readings at 11.30 or do this morning, or was it Tarlia? Hope you two PE ladies are holding up.

Umm, what else, still bf merrily here. Fingers crossed for more weight gain from V tomorrow. She gained last MW visit (yay!!!) but I know she'll be away once she starts climbing. H is back to birth weight!

MoN - have you ever had a general anaesthetic administered via bloodstream/through the thing in the vein in your hand? That painful, almost burning feeling of the chemical seeping into your system is similar to the painful, very achy feeling of the chemical seeping into your muscle with the steroid jab. It is over though fairly quickly! It feels almost exactly like an extreme cramp in your leg.

I'm sorry MoN! It caught me by surprise as I never expected to need them. The needle is fine, it's the sheer volume of liquid that hurts I think. And the knowledge that another dose is needed!

Legally so glad twins are doing well and bf happily

Roofio I second what legally says, if hospital were concerned you would know about it. They will keep a close eye on baby now though please try not to worry

I had mw today and she would not give me any kind of examination to see if things progressing. Baby head is 3/5 palpable so explains the bowling ball beeping between legs and bump measuring 36 weeks. DH has kindly offered his services tonight to try get things moving but I so can't be arsed also he happily drinking a bottle if wine so don't fancy driving myself to hospital if required.

So, it seems babies are staying put on this thread for now!

I'm pretty sure I've got SPD - even though I've done everything advised to alleviate it, the symptoms are getting worse (they are at their worst when I'm on all fours for some reason). Who should I see - MW or GP?

roofio

flyer I said the same thing to DH when we watched last night's show. What the hell would he do with the photo of her fanjo? Show his mates?!

legally are you on the Facebook group? Would love to see pics of the twins if you're sharing any. Glad to hear they're doing fine.

I've had a general anaesthetic 3 times and never thought it painful so maybe I'll be o.k .
My last caesarean was at 38 wks too and I never had steroids so either it's because that's the policy for this particular hospital or it's because of the heart defect.

Oh and full moon labour luck to those of you who are wanting your baby's out!

yes thank you ladies, you are right. im 37+5 so if they were worried im sure they'd be getting baby out. but they said best place for him is where he wants to be, which at present is still inside!!

roofio I'm so excited your 36+5, dd was born at this point and a very healthy 7lb 6. Sorry you've had a rough day.

Hello to everyone else. I've caught up on news but really don't have any energy to reply :-( exhausted today. Left dh playing GTA downstairs and I'm going to sleep. Very breathless like you flyer and feel like my hearts racing.

*37+5

Very strong take your breath away BH coupled with back aches that are brought on by the BH. Forgot how strong they can be oh and bsby doesn't like them, wriggling in protest after every tightening

MoN the painful thing with GA was when I had it while living in France and Italy - now I think about it it's not been painful in the UK! It's like cramp....

Also, MoN is expert here, but for those of you worried about toddler DCs post c section..... Try not to. After 48 hours, I was fine pottering about the house and all bending etc and was lifting (onto and off loo etc) DD (nearly 3) by day 4. Today, day 8 by hospital days (c section day is day zero) I walked to and from DS's school and to the shops (0.6 miles each way) and was in no pain, despite forgetting to take painkillers! It's much much better than I feared.....

DS? DD's school....

Thanks Legally that's good to know :)

Sorry for tmi but on the loo in agony with IBS, shaking, hot flushes, terrible stomach cramps, would rather be in labour! Had McDonald's for tea, which doesn't usually set me off, seemed a good idea at the time between 2 school pick ups (DD1 stayed late for choir) and visiting my grandma in hospital, but regretting it big time now!

and for roofio on your stressful day, which will all be forgotten in a few weeks when you are holding your perfect and healthy baby

Me and DH been getting serious with names tonight, 38 + 5 so really need to get a short list, but we just can't agree on either boy or girl

Back from nct breastfeeding class. Was good. zzz now.

Read the days news before leaving and can't remember who I wanted to send to, so everyone. Thanks whoever mentioned they didn't need waters breaking before water birth. Sounds like the Emma's diary weekly emil was wrong/badly worded and nothing to worry about.

Saw the almost full moon just now and wondered if we would have a little spurt of babies! Hopefully mine will wait for the next full moon. I was reading last night that babies born at 37-38 weeks although considered full term are more likely to have asthma than babies born at 39-42 weeks. Not sure how much of a difference it makes and hope that doesn't upset/offend/worry anyone as obviously we don't have much control over when thy arrive but decided I won't start operation eject baby (with curry, sex, raspberry leaf etc) as early as I planned to to as both DH and I have asthma and any possible way of preventing it sounds good.

We had a tour of the MLU, Delivery Suite and postnatal wards tonight.
It really helped contextualise stuff for DH and, I think, he really now understands why I'm so pro-homebirth.
I have absolutely no issue with going in, if I need to, I would just massively prefer to be at home - it's just where I'll be most relaxed.

Echo everyone's Roofio and anyone else having tough days.
Totally knackered here and praying for as a good a night's sleep as peeing and overactive brain will allow.

I'm really sorry, I do not have the energy to name check. I just wanted to say, I'm being induced in the morning now as BP is getting out of control, though symptoms are still really mild. The consultant doesn't want to subject me to this anymore when we are so close anyway. CTG showed lots of decent BH today - where last week there were hardly any, so perhaps I'd have had a full moon baby anyway ;)

Don't expect baby news tomorrow, as my induction took two days of trying last time, before a 3 hour labour from first twinge, so who knows what tomorrow will bring. They give induction 5 days to start working here - please no!!

Good Luck Tarlia I hope all goes well and it turns out to be a quick straight forward labour. Will be thinking of you. X

Good luck Tarlia!

good luck tarlia, will be thinking of you tomorrow!