October 2014 - thread 16 - newborn squishes and some impatient mums-to-be

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I agree with Lazer. Don't have any expectations on your labour as things don't go to plan. Go with the flow and you'll be fine.

Also to note: labour is just a small part and it becomes irrelevant once your baby is here and on your chest, regardless of your experience (and everyone is different).

Have you tried massaging clary sage with oil onto your belly or place on a handkerchief and inhale? I used it when being induced as it's meant to help bring on labour (and it was acknowledged by the midwife).

Good luck - what ever happens and we all look forward to hearing when your bubbas arrive xx

Thanks for the tips all.

Just sitting waiting to be induced.... it all feels very abstract at the moment. They're setting up an extra room as the induction area is full. Busy times for new babies.

I'm liking the idea of relaxing the jaw. That makes total sense to me.

All the best LuLu!

It was troubleandfyfe recommended it and it definitely worked for me, I told my DH to remind me to do it!! It's funny how labour is different for everyone, I found during contractions that it was too uncomfortable to lie on the bed or stand up, so I was really reliant on the ball! All the best, not too long til baby cuddles!!

The jaw relaxing is an Ina May Gaskin and hypnobirthing thing. Totally works! Also imagine your cervix opening like a flower - sounds totally woo but helps!

Good luck to you both. I'll be checking in for updates! Can't wait to have the last Oct bubs here!

Thanks guys. Back from the hospital with 24hr pessary inserted. She said my cervix was posterior and still hard. Fingers crossed it does the trick, as am not keen on the idea of my waters being broken for me, but at the moment I just feel swollen and bruised down there. The lady being induced next to me went into immediate contractions!

Hope you're doing alright lily.

Am a bit clueless about clary sage missus2ndwife. Did you need anything other than the 24hr pessary before labour started?

Hey LuLu,

We are finally home too! It took from 9am this morning until 6pm tonight. Very busy ward, backlog of inductions etc...

Sounds like we're in a similar position - cervix still closed and firm. Not feeling much other than the irritation from the examination I think.

So, it's another night of strictly ... Then time to get some sleep in for all that awaits tomorrow.

Fingers crossed for you both, my second and third babies were inductions I wasn't allowed to go home though after they inserted the pessary. With the first induction I thought it hadn't done anything as the worst I had was a bit of period pain but when the checked the next day I was two cm and they broke my waters then put me on the drip dd born 9 hrs later.

Second induction I started contracting and didn't need the drip.

Sending you lots of positive labour vibes not long to go now :)

Lulu - The clary sage is believed to bring on labour.

I had the 24hr pessary too and rubbed some oil & clary sage on my belly and bounced on my exercise ball. I started contractions at midnight (the pessary was inserted at 6pm) but then they stopped in the morning. My waters broke in the afternoon and contractions started up again later; and my baby was born very quickly.

I don't know if the clary sage helped but one of the midwives acknowledged the use of clary sage during the labour process.

Thanks missus. I've had period pain/lower back pain for the last few hours so hopefully it's doing something. Hope things kick off for real before we go back in tomorrow. Have had my TENS machine on since 6.30pm - wondering whether you wear it whilst sleeping?

Lulu the period pains sound promising. Sorry I can't advise you on the TENS machine as I didn't use one. But if you can sleep through the cramps with the aid of some paracetomol, it's a good idea to get some rest while you have the chance.

Lulu and Lily, not long to go now. Looking forward to hearing news of your little ones after positive induction exieriences.

I agree with Celly take paracetamol or cocodamol if offered to sleep through early contractions, best to save your energy. Good luck both

So exciting! I'm watching and waiting. Good luck ladies, you'll be amazing!!

Hi all,

Period cramps kicked in at 5am, ouchie...

Hoping things progress too LuLu, we are due back mid afternoon. You might be back at hospital by now?

Thanks for saying hey everyone. It's uplifting to have support.

Xxx

Lulu I started off with the lower back pain and period pain too, hopefully you won't need much more help to progress now

Ooh Lily crossed post. Sounds promising for you too :-)
postnatal thread link just incase you don't have it saved yet > www.mumsnet.com/Talk/postnatal_clubs/2220229-October-2014-thread-2-keeping-each-other-company-through-the-night-feeds?pg=29&order=

Exciting!!

Good luck Lily and Lulu!!
Both sound very promising xx

Good luck lily & lulu...hoping you're enjoying newborn snuggles! xx

Just popping in to add my best wishes to you ladies - you are amazing! Very best of luck and cannot wait to hear about your imminent arrivals xx

Good luck ladies hopefully you are enjoying cuddles now :)

Thinking of you Lily and Lulu, hope all went well and that you're both cuddling babies!

Any news? Hope you're having lovely cuddles

Just popping in to see if our final babies have arrived? Hope all is going well and amazing new born cuddles are being enjoyed ??

Argh you realise we've turned into those annoying 'have you had the baby yet???' types? but have you?

Morning all
Just lying on the postnatal ward whilst our baby girl feeds in my arms.
It was a long journey to here but we are both well.
Labour story to follow...
Hope you're ok Lu? x