Due March 2020 - FIRST BABY in late 20's

[lonelyonee]

Hello!
Just wanted to start a new thread specifically for women who are in their late twenties & are having their first baby in March 2020! 🙂
Not trying to exclude anyone just think it will be nice to speak to women who are in the same sort of circumstances as myself. Plus the other March threads are pretty full!

Bit about me:

• due 28th March 2020
• 27 years old (DP is 24)
• was on the combination pill for 12 years
• been with DP a year and a half
• SO excited as this is both our first baby (DP's ex had a miscarriage @ 10 weeks a few years ago)
• feeling nauseous, boobs are killing, weeing loads & having cramps/pains.

Look forward to hearing your stories & sharing this experience with you! 🙂 xx

@jl2345 yayyyy! What have you got planned now before baby comes?
Uh oh! Naughty baby! Although plenty of time for them to move back around & you can do stretches and use a birthing ball to try to coax baby into position, worth a try!

I'm currently in a world of pain, my ribs on my right side both front and back are agony at the moment! So goes without saying I can't get comfortable which means I can't really sleep either. Beginning to understand why women get so fed up at the end because I've had this pain for about 3 days now and I've had enough!
Had it coupled with Braxton hicks the other night & I genuinely thought he was going to make an appearance but nope he's still having a great time in there! Bloody hurts!

Midwife appointment Wednesday... I'll be 38 weeks, feeling ready but like I'm forgetting something? Maybe it's because I've not sorted his nursery but nbd as he won't be in there for quite some time!

Hope everyone is well!

@DaniX91 @HighOnStilts

Hiya ladies @lonelyonee @jl2345 @DaniX91 hope you are all well. Sorry I've been AWOL. The new house is still upside down and we're still having the kitchen fitted which is progressing fairly quickly now! Hoping for it to be finished by the end of the week!
I'm staying back at my mums from Friday as I will be closer to the hospital when things start to go down, although this little one is giving me no signs of making an appearance anytime soon. I've got 13 days left until my due date and then I'll be offered a sweep if nothing has happened by then which I'm going ahead with as I dont particularly want to be induced. We've got the nursery finished which is a huge weight off but she wont be in there for a while as we have a next to me crib so really shouldn't have been stressing myself out over it. How you girls feeling? My little one is 2/5 engaged now but she is giving me a good beating daily.. she's so active and her movements take my breathe away! 😬 I am definitely ready for her to make her move but I am getting anxious about the birth! X

Not a lot planned to be honest @lonelyonee, my other half is working away for two weeks so just hoping and praying baby doesn’t make an early appearance! How’re you feeling now? Hope the pain has eased. Hi @HighOnStilts, hopefully the house is getting there now? Can’t believe we’re all nearly due, it’s mad how fast it’s gone! :)

@jl2345 @HighOnStilts

Pain has eased off thankfully! Still getting very sharp pains down there (good old lightening crotch) which I have been advised means baby's head is pushing down on my cervix and triggering nerves!
Had a growth scan yesterday following a smaller measurement at my last midwife appointment (38 weeks, which was Wednesday).
Sonographer & hospital told me baby is so far down they struggled to get an accurate measurement of his head BUT reckon he's weighing around 6lbs 1oz.
He is definitely getting ready to make an appearance it's just a matter of waiting now & walking & breathing through the aches and pains.
So much for the midwife putting in my notes that's he's still only 3/5 engaged, I can FEEL he's way more than that since my last appointment!

Oh no I hope he's not working too far away! Especially with this bloody virus sending everyone into panic mode! Fingers crossed baby stays put until then for you🤞🏻
I know!!!!! Is it just me that thinks it feels like it's going too fast now and you're already feeling sad about pregnancy ending? I know we will have our babies but I feel like I'm going to miss being pregnant (not all the shite that comes with it mind).
I've also been offered a sweep on my due date if he's not here by then. I'm unsure whether I'll be willing to take it though as I'd really rather he came of his own accord but we shall see!

Think we may have some babies here in the next 2 weeks ladies!!! How exciting!!!

@lonelyonee Glad that the pains had eased off! Glad to hear baby is all good, I have loved having the extra scans to be fair, bet it was nice to see him one last time before he arrives! He’s in Bradford which is about an hour and a half from here so not too bad, he’d just have to shoot off home if I need him :) I had a midwife appointment today and she had a feel and is pretty sure baby has turned head down again but not engaged so who knows what’s going to happen now, likes to keep me on my toes though 🤷‍♀️😂 growth scan on Friday so will know then, so frustrating as although I’d rather a natural labour we’d just come to terms with a section and baby being here earlier than expected, now it’s back to the unknown again 🙈🙈 awkward baby! I haven’t really thought about a sweep as till now didn’t think it would apply to me, they’re said to only be effective if your cervix is already starting to thin/open aren’t they? Just to speed things up. To be honest I think by that point I’d probably be willing to try anything 🤷‍♀️😂 but I know everybody is different ☺️

@jl2345 that's not too bad then at least he can get to you if need be! Aww awkward baby but if baby wants to come naturally they will! People keep saying to me don't have him today or this day or that day... like I've got any bloody control over when he's going to come! 🙄😂
I think the midwives can only guess when they're feeling, the sonographer will know the position because they have to find their head to measure it. You'll have a better idea then I reckon. What do your notes say?
I think they just offer them at 40 weeks as a standard thing nowadays tbh, but I'm reluctant to have any intervention so I'd prefer if he came before then tbh! Only reason ill say yes is if I'm incredibly uncomfortable and can't take it anymore!
Was nice seeing his heartbeat and everything but didn't get to see a whole lot actually... mental to think the next time I'll see him is when he's in my arms! Getting a bit emotional about it now! 🥰
Have you been having any pains or symptoms of baby getting ready to come?

Yeah, sonographer could see clearly that it was breech at the last scan and I haven’t felt it really shift which most people do if they turn at this point, so I don’t know what to think 😂 haha, it’s so funny isn’t it how people imply we have a choice, I’ve had so many requests because of the amount of friends/families birthdays over the next month 🤦‍♀️ No signs of anything yet, another reason why I wouldn’t be surprised if it is still breech, who knows! Do you guys feel prepared/have everything you need? Finding it hard now to get hold of nappies due to everybody bloody stockpiling! Going to do an early morning shop one day I think in the hope of getting some size 1’s and 2’s, I’ve just been so laid back thinking ‘ahh I don’t need them yet’ and now I can barely get any!

@jl2345 exactly. I know like we can just turn around to baby and go alright mate todays the day out you come 🙄😂😂😂
Well you'll soon find out! I can't believe I've only got 10 days left until my due date it's bonkers!
Oh I know it's ridiculous! I'm prepared I think, I have LOADS of nappies and wipes all ready for him. Attached some photos...

What I am annoyed about is not being able to get basic things we will need for those first few weeks while we recover from the birth, people are so selfish!

Just wanted to check how you ladies are all doing in the current circumstances? ❤️ @lonelyonee @HighOnStilts @eskimod @DaniX91

@jl2345 bit shit really! This whole thing has put a dampener on what should be a really happy exciting time!
I'm worried about the hospital being busy, and it impacting my birth plan.
I'm worried about having to self isolate if my partner gets ill. I'm worried about letting people visit baby when he's here. (Gutted I'm going to have to restrict this even more than I had planned).
I'm concerned about getting things I need for baby... the shelves are constantly empty at the moment and there's no chance I'm taking baby shopping!

Eurgh 😑 also no sign of baby yet! & I'd rather he came ASAP so we can get the hospital visit out of the way tbh!

You okay?

@lonelyonee had a bit of a whirlwind over the last hour tbh!! Came for my growth scan, baby now transverse so classed as an ‘unstable lie’ because it keeps moving. Its growth has also slowed again so they’ve admitted me to the ward which isn’t ideal, especially at the minute! Got to stay in over the weekend so they can monitor and in case my waters go (apparently it can be dangerous if they do) then they’re hopefully going to deliver baby next week via section as soon as they have a slot. All I can think of now is all of the things I still have to do at home 😂

@jl2345 oh my god! You could have baby in a matter of days then! How exciting!
Try not to worry about being in the hospital too much, try to use it as a positive time to relax and get some rest maybe.
Oh no what is it you needed to do at home? I'm sure it can wait or someone else can sort it for you if it's important.
Keep us updated lovely x

@jl2345 Oh my god!!! I hope you're okay. Sending you all the love right now.
So sorry I've not updated on here for a while ladies. I went for my sweep this morning. Cervix not too favourable she could only get a finger in but she did have a good root for me lol. I'll be honest I've had period type pains ever since I got home. I'm just ready for this little lady to make an appearance now so I am willing to try any natural methods to try and induce labour asap!
Really worried about this pandemic. I'm more angry now than anything as I had so much planned for the first few months after she arrives and now it looks as though we will have to stay behined closed doors 😔 I'm going insane already! X

Hello everyone, sorry I haven't kept you all updated.
I'm now 39 weeks, been on maternity for 2 weeks and still absolutely no sign of baby!
Midwife said baby is down and engaged which is good, have been sent for two growth scans since 34 weeks because of static bump growth but apparently all measurements okay.
I've been trying natural things like raspberry leaf tea, clary sage oil baths, relaxation, walking and sex but still nothing!! Booked in for a sweep on Friday.
I'd rather she came sooner rather than later with everything that's going on. So annoyed that this virus has spoilt what should be such a lovely time for us! But obviously it's all for the greater good... Worried about going to the hospital in the middle of it all! I've been in self isolation since they announced pregnant woman are on the vulnerable list. Luckily my partner has been allowed to isolate with me and work from home. I'm sad that we'll be isolated when baby is born and people won't be able to visit- I'm just not going to risk anything but will be good time to spend together I guess 🤷🏼‍♀️ hope you're all okay! X

@lonelyonee oh just the general, some, clean the bathrooms etc 🤦‍♀️😂 to be honest it’s actually quite refreshing being in hospital if you reassures you ladies @DaniX91 @eskimod at all. Apart from the obvious extra hygiene precautions and only being allowed one visitor it’s really calm and relaxed, plus you haven’t got it shoved in your face everywhere you turn on the news etc whilst in here :) how’re you feeling today after the sweep @HighOnStilts?
Honestly though ladies, I know it’s easier said than done but don’t worry about being in hospital, maternity wards and staff and completely separate, they’re taking temperatures here a couple of times a day to check for any fever etc. but I’m really pleasantly surprised with how calm all of the staff are and the general atmosphere with everything that’s going on in the world at the minute 💕

Sorry @DaniX91just realised you’ll probably be home by now after I’d tagged you and posted, how’re you doing?

@eskimod glad you're well even if you're feeling what the rest of us are!

@jl2345 @HighOnStilts
Absolutely fed up now & baby is moving around a lot (as per) but it's super duper uncomfortable and sometimes painful so I'm so ready for him to come!
Looking for every little sign atm, but not seeing much! ☹️
Glad that the hospitals are fairly calm, I'm just hoping there aren't many others having their babies when I do! 🤞🏻 I know it sounds selfish but I'm sure they're going to be short staffed as is and I want their full attention. Especially since they've now cut birthing partners down to just one which I am absolutely devastated about!!
Hoping for labour to come on ASAP or I'll be 100% having the sweep on my due date which is Wednesday!
I am also staying indoors although my OH is still having to go to work which isn't ideal!

@DaniX91 how are you getting on lovely?

Hey everyone ☺️ lovely reading how you're all getting on. I can't believe I have a 1 month old and you're all still awaiting your little bundles! Thinking of u all ❤️ x

@DaniX91 glad you & baby are doing well! That's absolutely insane! We will all be joining you soon though ☺️

Today is my due date & I had my first sweep! Hoping upon hope that baby take this as a sign to come now! 🤞🏻
Super uncomfortable and been having back pain/lightning crotch pains extra often since.
Don't think I'll be getting much rest tonight!

How's everyone else?
@jl2345 @eskimod @HighOnStilts

Hi ladies! Our daughter Pippa was born on Tuesday morning via c-section and she’s just perfect 💕 we’re all ok and home already (just a little sore!!) but so glad to be back with home comforts. Lovely to hear from you @DaniX91, glad you’re doing well. Bit of advice, first night at home and Pippa is showing absolutely no signs of sleeping in her bedside cot, any advice? Or just reassurance that they get used to it? 😂 other half and I currently doing shifts which I know is not the answer but desperate times 😂

Awww congratulations @jl2345 glad u and Pippa are home safe 💗. Daisy was like that when we brought her home so we put the moses basket inside the next to me crib and that worked, she's still sleeping in that now. We just carry it up on a night. I think she felt insecure in the next to me with it being such a big space and she's just tiny! You could try that?
Ooh exciting times ahead @lonelyonee how are u today?

Hi everyone.
My first sweep tomorrow and due on Saturday. Originally wasn't going to have any interventions but I feel the sooner she comes the better now! Been trying everything to go into labour lol raspberry leaf, nightly clary sage baths, birth ball, sex, walking, gardening etc etc. Still nothing. Think she's too comfy in there! Toms mum dropped us some shopping on the step earlier so I've got three fresh pineapples to try next haha.
Bit gutted that I have to go to appointments alone and found out Tom can be with me for the birth but has to leave after which makes me really sad but it's all to keep people safe I guess. Hoping to be out ASAP when it does happen! The thing I'm most worried about is having to be induced and staying alone until I'm on established labour 😬😬 anyone else had restrictions like this?
Suppose this will be a story yo tell in years to come!
On a positive note, the weather is lovely so lockdown in the garden isn't so difficult! And the house has never been cleaner!!
Hope you're all good, hopefully we'll have some more babies soon! X

Oh my gosh @jl2345 congratulations!
I think re sleeping in the cot it's gonna take babies time to adjust to not being inside Mommy! From what I hear a lot of newborns will only settle on Mom because they can hear your heartbeat. Although I don't have much advice on how to help her sleep in her cot ☹️
@DaniX91 yeah you're right it's a large open space and they're used to being squished in the womb poor things! Indeed, today I am super tired, in pain (period like pains mostly in my back, super uncomfortable and I can't stop eating?! I feel like all I've done is eat!).
Oh and I've started losing my mucus plug... little bits each time I go to the loo but definitely thick! So I'm hoping contractions start soon 🤞🏻 how's Daisy doing? ☺️
@eskimod I was the same I didn't want any intervention but with everything going on I'd rather he comes sooner so sod it! I had a load of pineapple yesterday too, apparently it's easier to drink pineapple juice as you have to eat A LOT for it to be effective but everything's worth a try! I'm the exact same I don't wanna be induced so I'll try anything to avoid it!
Definitely a story to tell babies when they're older! Just sucks that we can't share our babies with friends and family whilst they're so little ☹️

@jl2345 Ohhh my god congratulations! What a cute name 😍 glad you are both doing well! As for sleeping in cot, it'll be a perseverance thing I think. For now, just do what keeps baby happy, happy baby happy you!

@eskimod
Good luck with your sweep, don't be too disheartened if the first one doesn't work, you ideally need to be a couple of cm beforehand for it to have a big effect but hopefully you'll get some good news!

I'm booked in for my 2nd one this morning, I was only 1cm on my first and cervix was still prosterior so I had no chance. Hoping I get some better news this morning as I'm 5 days overdue now and so uncomfortable.

@DaniX91 @lonelyonee hope you ladies are keeping well! X

So guys! Baby Freddie is here!

Born @ 08.04am this morning weighing 6lbs 13oz vaginally with vacuum & epidural. After a LONG LONG HARD LABOUR.

Both me & baby are doing great! I had a real tough time of it so will go into more detail when I have time but I ended up having a cut as I was going to tear so I have stitches.

Still in hospital in my own room on the ward waiting to be checked and discharged. Haven't slept in like 70000000 hours but so wired on adrenaline/over tiredness I just can't!

• side note OMG Boris has Corona Virus! •

@HighOnStilts @eskimod @DaniX91 @jl2345