August 2015 Part 4

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New thread for all of us August ladies!

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Lily- I had a emcs last time because of a breech. My mws both told me she was head down and good to go for weeks beforehand (even though she was so big there's no way she had a last minute turn). I had two sweeps without the mws realising then the hospital mws didn't examine me and went ahead with inducing me only to discover the breech after 12 hrs of labour. A emcs is not a good experience but the surgical staff were amazing and made me feel much better even though it had all been a big panic and stress. I'm told that elcs is a really different thing and much more pleasant and relaxed. Have your scan and get it all confirmed. The mw is quite right to send you if she's not sure. My mws have been practicing for 20 odd years each and they got it wrong. If you have to have a elcs then you can prepare for it with your yoga and hypno. These are not just techniques for non intervention births - arguably even more important when you do have to have a bit of help! Much, much better to check than getting it wrong and having to have an emergency. Most Drs would want you to have a cs because there's a high risk of not progressing if the baby is breech (unless it's quite small) and they wouldn't want you to end up in emergency surgery after all but that's something you can talk through with them if you need to. Good luck!

Oooh it's been busy in here today! I'm just working my way through a whole pack of pink wafers making a mess everywhere with a cuppa :)

mzzzf: i'm taking you up on the double dare, I 'think' I will watch OBEM – you've peered pressured me into it ;). How'd the HV visit go? Been and gone?

pinkie87: I agree with mzzf – you're kicked out of shit sleep club too ;) no seriously, good for you, you need all the sleep esp with working!! Make the HV wait for sure, I really thought mine was a complete waste of time. I'm glad I didn't cancel yoga for her visit lol!

Lilydreams: Oh what a fuckwit, but as others have said don't stress just yet!!! However if it is really bothering you i'd give the mw's a ring and try and get another appointment for reassurance before next week. Yogo and a bit of hypnobirth practise is a good idea in the mean time xx

Now then lily, you probs don't want to hear this but hospital and mw went really well - sorry!! The consultant at the hospital really wasn't fussed about the drop in platelets (booking in 141, and they're now down to 121), she's far more interested in my historical clotting problem. They took a load more bloods and i'm back there in a couple of weeks. I feel it's time for me to move into Kings Hospital, seem like i'm there all the time – back tomorrow for my scan!!
MW was lovely, although very rushed. Due to the mix up with appointments it should have been a half an hour appointment but they only had me scheduled for 15mins so the whole birth plan chat was non existent and just a case of ticking boxes. I didn't mind though as i'm still measuring perfectly and baby's heartbeat is strong. Head is still down (hurrah, really didn't think it would be tbh!), they said it's very low and 2/5ths i'm sure you all know what that means more than me lol. She pointed out limbs, knees and most probably bottom – i've been completely wrong at my guesses of where things were. She also said I had a braxton hicks contraction which I just thought was a kick, so I must have been having them! Crazy!!

It's muggy down south today, i've been sweating like a pig – lovely!! Went to a baby sample sale today, picked bump up the cutest pairs of woolly tights and a beautiful jasper conrad dress – wish it was in my size. Must stop buying baby clothes!!! xx

Thanks for that Joksar- appreciate your story. I know what your saying and it would be better if they know before hand etc but it was the MWs whole blasé attitude in addition to saying different things to the other lovely ones I've seen! She made no attempt to suggest options or reassure me etc and told me one thing but wrote a different thing in my notes! It's the uncertainty that's got me like I say if she'd just said 'im not too sure I'll see you again next week' and then mentioned the scan etc next week if in the same situation I wouldn't have felt so upset and be running through scenarios that potentially aren't going to happen!

Sorry you're having a hard time lily :( hopefully it'll all sort it self out soon.

I'm having an attempt at 'nesting' but it's not going very well. Most productive thing I've done is wash the newborn vests and grows etc for my hospital bag so at least I've done something useful today. I had forgetting that I had so much baby stuff hidden away so I've gathered it all together and dumped in the nursery with the plan of putting it all away but I'm so overwhelmed by it all that I've shut the door and run away! I literally do no know where to start with everything. This baby has so much more stuff than I realised. She needs her own walk in wardrobe at this rate! Plus I've still got tonnes of stuff that I dumped at my mums house so what I have isn't even the half of it.

But at least I've done some washing hahahaha!

I'd say that's a great start at 'nesting' Dozy! Do you want to make a start on my hospital bag?! I love how you've just shut the door on it haha! Leave it for another day, there's always tomorrow right :D x

Thanks Fanby- hypno and yoga really did the job- there was only me in class tonight so was like a private session- the relaxation she did at the end was a birthing visualisation and although ironic after yesterday I really let myself embrace it and though no I'm going to be positive and not let stupid MW get to me so feel loads better now! Of course I could probably rephrase that to burying my head in the sand but I'm prepared to do that till next week!

It's lovely hearing about your positive appointment Fanby is not wish bad on anyone- what I'm more bothered about is how jealous I of your pink wafers- not had them for years and now I want some!! in fact I'm cooking curry and now don't want it at all I'd happily have packets and packets of pink wafers for tea!! Haha

Dozy- I know how you feel about having so much stuff!! The fitted sheets arrived for Moses basket today and I thought I'd wash them but obviously didn't want to put them on on their own so dug through all the baby clothes- currently packed in a hold-all for the move and filled an entire 8kg washing machine- only half the hold all!!! Gonna be one spoilt little man this one!

Ahh I'm so glad they worked! Nothing like private tuition! Hopefully you'll be in a calmer space this evening and be able to get a good nights sleep too, that'll be the icing on the cake!
Pink wafers are the absolute bestest thing – I too hadn't had them for agggeess – they were left over from the baby shower and I snaffled them away. Can't believe (yes I can) I destroyed the whole pack but they're basically air right? Hahaha!

That is some serious clothes haul! I'm glad i'm not the only one with the baby clothes addiction! :D x

I know I am rubbish at posting on here but have been reading, it's just easier for me on the FB group.
Baby arrived yesterday morning, 2 and a half weeks early. Labour was quick, no drugs, forceps and stitches means I am very sore but she is fine which is the main thing!

Congratulations Lam1!!

Lily - I totally understand why you have rage with your mw. She was rubbish. I hope your scan shows a lovely, head down baby all ready to go. Glad you have hypno birthing and yoga to keep you calm.

I went to the library today and got the Ina May book. I'm going to be super positive about this birth. Been thinking a lot about my birth plan. I was very blasé last time and didn't really consider what I wanted if things didn't go smoothly. Need to be a bit more realistic this time. Still can't bring myself to watch OBEM. Hell, I can't even watch a Call the Midwife!

Still need to get the vast number of baby clothes out the barn. We have about 70 vests in the 0-3 months. And probably the same again in 3-6 months. That's too many. Way, way too many. People gave us so many clothes. I'm going to be really ruthless and strong. If this bump is a boy he's going to have a whole bunch of pink clothes!

Congratulations LAM1!

Name? Weight?

How lovely to be a mummy!

Fanby- they are definately just air with some pink colouring! Defo gonna have to get me some tommorrow!!

Oh Lula- that's amazing to hear fingers crossed i get the same result! Can't believe you've not got bag packed yet- but that's coming from me who is more organised than Monica Gellar!!

LAM- congratulations!!!!

Wow Joksar that's a lot a lot of clothes!! I thought I had a lot!! Go on triple date you to watch OBEM- I've just added it to my sky record planner- I always seem to end up watching it with my legs crossed- no idea why haha!! What's the Ina May book?

Wow! Congratulations on your pink arrival LAM! Lovely news to wake up to

I'm sitting here wishing on some sort of sign that something is going to happen for me soon. Which is probably a bit silly since I'm not 40 weeks for another 9 days... But, arrrrgh come on baby f!!

Crikey you guys are much more stocked with clothes than I am, I was looking at our pile and thinking - is that enough? But then since I don't know her size just yet I thought I'd hold off on buying loads more - although I desperately want to go cute clothes buying crazy!!!

PINK WAFERS!!! God I'd smash an entire pack of them for breakfast right now. Totally dangerous thing to have in my head since I'm heading to the supermarket in a couple of hours, hello impluse buying!!

Good morning!! So pleased that I'm not working today!! Only 4 more working days to go. I'm soooo ready for it now.

mzzf, you are so on the last lap now! I hope you've got your bag ready? I can't believe you're already getting hassled about news. How are you keeping your temper? I'd be livid. Text them all back saying you had the baby weeks ago but are keeping it a secret for now. Cheeky fuckers.
I will definetly be indulging in some one born next week.

Sorry you're having a crap time with the midwife lily. You've had loads of good advice, and I know nothing about breach babies, so won't say more. for you and a big hug. I know it's easy to say, but try not to worry. You won't know anything for sure until the scan, so worry at this stage is a waste of your precious energy. Look after yourself. The 'private' yoga session sounds lovely and just what you needed.
I hope the dog's feeling ok after his op.

Enjoy your day off today pinkie. I'm busy tomorrow and Saturday, so using that as an excuse to laze about today.

Yay for a good appointment fanby. I'm a bit jealous of your baby girl clothes shopping - boys stuff is a little boring in comparison.
I'm also jealous of your pink wafers!! Mmmm!

Your nesting sounds a bit like mine dozy! We have been given so much stuff. It's all piled in the spare room and the most I've managed is to sort it out into sizes. Exactly like you, I feel overwhelmed and shut the door when I try to work out what to do next.

Get packing that bag luabelle!

Massive congratulations LAM. I hope you are both doing well

How are you getting on with the ina may book jockstar? Would you recommend?
That's loads of clothes . Good luck with the sorting.

I hope everyone has a good day. You can officially kick me out of the bad sleep club. I can't seem to get enough at the moment! I do wake for a wee, but apart from that could probably go for days on end. I was so exhausted and grumpy last night I could barely move. And I'm sure bump has had another growth spurt. I thought I was massive a few weeks ago, but now I'm beyond!
Going to drag myself out of bed and waddle to get an iced coffee and some cake to see if that helps me feel more energetic.

I should say that when dd was born she had about six vests and babygros. I was very unprepared. I didn't buy anything much in advance. Not a pram or anything. Not even a cot. We got given everything second hand. We got bags and bags and bags of second hand clothes and masses of new outfits. When I'm buying gifts for new borns now I always buy 6 months + because they start eating at that age and you go through way more clothes. Really wee babies just wear vests.

I'll update on the Ina May book when I'm further in. My friend had her baby 12 days ago and she recommended it. She had a three hour labour with no interventions. Baby was 6lbs 3oz. Maybe it's a magical book. If I could have that I wouldn't be worrying about it at all!

Evening!! I'm in a bit of a foul mood, DH is really pissing me off. Luckily he's out playing football tonight. We had an argument this morning, just before we went for the scan (lovely timing!). We've semi made peace but I could do with not seeing his face this evening tbh. Grrr!
Scan went really well, it's a lot quicker this 36 week one isn't it?! They confirmed head is way down low and everything looks fine and dandy. Could see her face too well but she did open her mouth and wiggle her tongue at us. Apparently she has really long legs, DH said she'll be a runner, sonographer said supermodel haha! Currently weighing in at 6lb 9oz. King's in London is a research hospital so I gave them a load of my dodgy blood for their pre eclampsia tests and they've also kindly offered us a free 3d/4d scan this weekend as they'll get to look at baby kidneys more in depth. Excited to go again, hopefully DH and I won't row this time around ;)

Frolicacid: Out you go from shit sleep club! You must return your badge lol! Feeling any less exhausted today? It totally is like being back in the first trimester isn't it?!
I don't think boys clothes are boring at all! I was so convinced we were having a boy that for the first few months I only perused the 'boy' sections in shops lol. One of my favourite sleep suits i've bought for bump is from the 'boy' section :)

mzzzf: any niggles today??

Joskar: 70 vests?! OMG lol, you can open a shop! :D Your friend sounds like she had an amazing labour! I think sales in that book are about to peak from us lot :D

Your friend's birth story sounds like a good enough recommendation for the book jockstar. I'll definetly be downloading it when I've finished 'birth skills'.

I say Embrace the grumps fanby! It's probably the only time we'll get away with it . Your scan sounds lovely and how great about the 4d one as well. Very jealous that you will get a sneak peak of what baby looks like.
I've not been too bad on the tiredness front today, thanks. I won't say it's all the lovely sleep I've been getting. I've had quite a productive day off. The house is clean and I've done loads of washing. I even ventured into baby's room and washed some sheets. I also did a bit of work this afternoon so that I've less to do next week. I'll be ready for bed any minute now.

I hope everyone's had a lovely Friday. Another week closer to meeting our babies

Bugger all niggles or symptoms. DH was complaining of tiredness (the bloody cheek of it !) so I sent him to bed early. I'm now considering opening the family sized pack of Bourbon biscuits I bought earlier. I'll try and wait off a bit longer as we did have a dirty Chinese takeaway tonight. Ahhh gawd I've eaten so badly today, plus my feet are bloody ginormous - they can't get any bigger surely?!

How lovely to have a scan trade off! I've not 'seen' her since my presentation scan at 37 weeks, where she waved at me. Crazy to think the next time we see them will be in the flesh! Argh! I used to work at Kings - love that place!

We've got an event to go to tomorrow, so I'm secretly hoping she'll decided to start her journey tonight. Of course the law of sod will prevent this from happening!

Oh and frolic I'm so jealous of your sleep. I'm getting to the point of not wanting to go to bed because I know the pain I'll be in!! It's a shame I can't self medicate with gin and/or red wine

Ooooh just letting the doggies out for last wee and I saw a shooting star!!
I wonder if she'll make and appearance soon!!!

Ooh mzzf maybe it's a sign! Sorry to hear about the swollen feet. Sucks doesn't it. I actually saw my ankles this morning for a change. It was a miracle. Didn't last though.

I'd like to join the shit sleep club lol. Was awake from 4-7ish. Then managed to fall asleep thankfully. My friend was coming at 10:30 and I woke up bang on 10:28, looked at the time and she knocked on the door lol. Luckily she's someone I can just wear my pj's around.

Fanby that's lucky about the free 4d scan. Mine was free too because of a trial. I had a 36 week scan today too to see if placenta had moved which it has. Sorry u had an argument with dh. I just went on my own today because dps new kitesurfing gear had arrived and it was perfect conditions today for testing them out. We'd only been on Monday for the 4d scan anyway so this one would have been boring for him. Mines measuring at 6 and a half pounds which is similar to what the 4d scan people said. This makes me really really not want to go over though because I don't want to have a big baby at all! So I really need to start doing all I can to evict her early. 39 weeks would be just perfect.

Off for my weekend away tomorrow with dps family armed with normal suitcase, hospital suitcase, baby bag and car seat lol. Better to be safe than sorry. Haven't got everything I need for hospital yet I don't think but at least majority of stuff is in there. I doubt anything will happen but if I didn't take it sods law something would.

Think I'm starting to get lots of braxton hicks now as well after thinking I wasn't getting any. Hoping it's a good sign but it prob doesn't mean anything.

Well done frolic on the productive day. Sounds like you've done loads so now u deserve to put your feet up and chill. My dps mates asked him if I was nesting and he just laughed at them and said no. I'd like to think I'm part nesting but I'm definitely not going crazy with it and scrubbing house from top to bottom or whatever else nesting means. It's far too much effort to do that.

Mzzf- did you get any pink wafers- I did!!! 2 packets!! Haha! Only ate half a pack though and DH took them off me because he was cooking tea- wise move to be fair- I can't fit hardly any food in at the mo anyways so would have been unfair to let him cook and me not want it!! Means I've a yummy 1 and a half packs left now though! Breakfast?! Haha!

Thanks for the kind words frolic, I am feeling much more positive and MW is going to get a piece of my mind no matter what she tells me on on Wednesday- I never let people give me such useless info without pushing them further etc it's so unlike me and I think that's part of the anger!!

Fanby & dozy yay for the scans glad everything is good there! I still don't think I'm getting Braxton hicks- getting loads and loads of period type pains and weird 'poo' pains kind of feels like when you have the trots and you get them crampy hot poker up the bum pains but then I don't need the loo- sorry for tmi just a but random!

Had an awful sleep! Hence being in here at this time on a Saturday- DH is fast asleep next to me and I'm so jealous!! I've been doing exercises/ positions for optimal baby positioning just in case MW was right and he was wrong way round and yesterday got it into my head he was in a better position (no idea what I mean as I was convinced he was already head down!). Anyway yoga teacher mentioned a few weeks ago how the whole left hand sleeping/ lying was also good for getting them in right position but I've mainly been on left till about 2.30 and then had a wee and gone back to sleep on right because hip/ ribs were aching. When j wake from my right baby is usually in a funny position with what I think is his bum stick out at top right so I thought last night I'd force myself to stay in left all night- whilst it seemed to work I woke at 0230 then 0320 then 0515 and finally gave up at 0630!! Sodding left side ribs are killing me!! Think I'm being silly really! Might curl up on my right and have another hour of I can although I'm hungry now I've been awake this long! Haha! Anyway I'm rambling!!

One final thing- can't remember if I mentioned last week (if I did tell me to stop showing off!) but got my uni results- First Class honours degree!!! Happy and amazed are an understatement!! All the hard work and juggling it round everything else was worth it!!

Happy weekend guys!!

Hopefully the shooting star was a sign mzzf.

Enjoy your weekend away dozy.

Huge, massive congratulations on your degree results lily, you very clever lady! I hope you're doing something nice to celebrate.

Sorry you are all having shit sleep. I had to get up for 5 wee's in the night, so not feeling quite as rested today.

Have a great Saturday all. I'm off to help my mum do some sorting at my late grandmother's house. She dies when I was about 13 weeks. I'm already on the verge of tears. I have a feeling it's going to be a long, emotional day.