Due in June - Prostaglandin Smoothie Anyone??!!

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New thread!!

Bumper, I am also loving the cd - I think I have only listened to it the whole way through once as I keep falling asleep though. Believe me, it is much better than the Gowri Motha one - there is nothing gentle about her voice!!

Have m/w appt Fri so will discuss it then - thankfully my m/w's are all lovely, although I rarely see the same one twice.

TA...to add to what's been said already; with my DS I had a cervical score done two days befreo I was induced and was told cervix still posterior so not favourable for a sweep. however hospital policy was to induce at 12 days over which they did, even though my cervix still wasn't ripe. It took 3 doses of prostin to get things going, and although my waters broke on their own and I dilated well, I can't help wondering if I would've needed the section if things had been a bit more ripe for an induction.

there is so much pressure on the hospitlas to get babies out that i think they don't consider that some people just cook babies for a little longer than others. Your choice of expectant management is a wise one, and I hope you can stand firm and not be bullied.

Like Lilkel, my recovery hasn't been too bad (feel almost human today!!) apart from the scar not healing too well but the stitches were irritating the wound. Now they are out I feel great. Much better than last time after a long labour and an emergency section. There's also the psychological impact of that too. this time, as it was my decision to have the section, I felt much more equipped to deal with the pain and discomfort.

Thanks Daisy that's good advice.

I think you are right, some hospitals do seem to want to speed up the turnaround of babies - lets face it, for many hospital staff it IS just a job!

I might not be making their life easier, but I am not ill, I am not in any danger at the mo, neither is LO, and I am prepared to hang on for a bit longer...I am a healthy active person and LO seems ok for now.

Obviously if anything changes I will do whatever needs to be done but for now they might just have to roll their eyes at my name, because I don't want to do what they want me to! I don't want childbirth to be a negative experience - I don't mind painful, but I don't want bullied!

I am really pleased for you TA - you've turned today around completely and taken charge of your birth.

If I can make a suggestion, do make sure that your birthing partner knows exactly what you want during labour to. They are the one's who will question on your behalf what is necessary. I do remember my birthpartners for DS1 asking me a number of times "you said you don't want this/that/or the other on your birth plan". Or asking me if I was OK to keep pushing after the standard '2 hours pushing, here comes the forceps' hospital approach.

Like you say, you do what you have to do to keep yourself and your LO safe, but well done for taking control.

Hi guys,

I've been checking in daily and hoping you're all well. TA- I won't say I know how you feel, as I'm only 40+4, but I do imagine you're having a pretty tough time and hope things get better for you soon.

In an attempt to get things going with this bambino, I scoffed an entire pineapple 2 hours ago and persuaded my DP to part with some of his prostaglandins (I think it was more of a mercy mission on his part than a passionate clinch! ). Now, this may be entirely in my head, but I've developed mildish cramps in the last hour. I've had cramps before, but they're usually short lived, whereas these ones have persisted. Might they be BH? Sorry if that seems like a silly question, but I've not had that many of those and so not entirely sure what they should feel like.
Oh well, time will tell I suppose!

x

ooh pingu, could you be our popper for tonight?!

hi pingu...glad you are well, but can understand you getting fed up now. fingers crossed that the double dose has kicked things off....keep us posted

TA...you go girl!

Bollocks. I feel like such a cow

My children were obviously exhausted, tantruming, mucking around, really pushing my buttons, winding each other up. So I took a no-nonsense, zero tolerence. Tea. Bath. Bed. No more Mrs Nice-guy. Lights out. Good night.

When I went back they had all fallen asleep without a kiss and cuddle and I feel like a piece of poo now!

Aww Foxy that's sad, you must feel rotten

I am sure by the morning they will be ok (and hopefully a bit better behaved!)

Foxy, don't worry, I did the same tonight. DS2 has been such a PITA today - really naughty - and has been bollocked non-stop. Now he's been through 3 changes of nappy in the last hour as he has a runny bum .

TA - well done on taking charge. It's taken me to my 3rd pg to realise that I don't HAVE to do what the NHS want just because it is convenient for them!

Pingu - sending you lots of labour vibes - GOOD LUCK!

We're off out to dinner tonight with some RL (yes, REAL LIFE) friends. Knowing my luck my waters will go as I get the menu... wonder if they would mind me staying to eat during labour

IKWYM foxy......my DS has been a little horror for DH over the last few days. I went up to clean his teeth tonight as he refused to let DH anywhere near him, and he told me that he's really sad as I don't have any time for him as I'm always dealing with Emily. i explained that Emily really needs all my attention at the moment as she is so little, and that's why DH is at home, so that he can do the cooking and shopping and look after him. He burst into tears and asked what would happen to him when DH goes back to work as he'll have no-one to give him any attention as I'll be with emily and he'll be on his own. I felt bloody awful. So, need to phase in some quality time with DS so he doesn't feel neglected by me.

how the hell you manage it with more than two I just don't know!

Sorry Foxy - just realised that that was really crap reassurance. They'll be coming in to give you big hugs and kisses tomorrow morning (if they are anything like mine - at 6am!!)

I think my reassurance was pretty shite, but I have no idea!!

Now if you needed help with DOGS I am much more useful!

twinkle5 has posted her birth announcement...what a fab story!!

Have a good evening....I'm off for a quick snooze before the Apprentice and/or baby waking up for her next slurp!

I know we'll have a lovely day tomorrow as they've all had a good nights sleep! Thanks everyone.

Daisy, I so know what you mean. I found going from 1 to 2 children the hardest of all to be honest. I factored in 10 mins 1:1 time with DS1 a day and it made a big difference. (I had issues with him biting, long story, very stressful!)

TA/Annobal - Its just nice to be able to tell someone, your reassurance wasn't crap

Evening all!

Foxy, I'm sure your dcs will forgive you in the morning. It's so understandable you getting shitty with them. You are feeling crap, heavy and hot and a bit of shouting is to be expected. Believe me, my dd has never been shouted at more, esp as she won't bloody sleep in her own bed any more! Grrr....

Love twinkle's birth story! I'm thinking maybe I should pump my birth pool up now! I'd hate not to use it because it wasn't ready...hmm maybe I'll do it now!

Right, can someone please explain to me why my dp has put Holland v Portugal under 21's on?! Talk about football for football's sake!

Its not me! Its those little fuckers behaving badly

Isn't Twinkle5's story fab! Bloody shame about the stitches, but a great birth.

Football? DPs not here, out on the piss so I am spared!

Have just realised that there's a pair of DS1s pants on the lampshade in the living room. The ceiling light, And they've been there for about 5 weeks now .

At least they're not mine

Goodnight all, I am exhausted.

May your LO's be born in the night, and don't wait for me, I'm a lost cause!
Nite all!

Bet you are regretting not taking me up on my offer to visualise your cervix opening now, huh?

Sleep well. Hoping to find you typing in the throws of labour during the night! Sweet dreams

oh well, i'm off to bed [lonely sob]

sleep well all xx