Due May 2020 (thread 6)

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6th thread already 😬😬😬 not long now

@almostalwyn. I've mentioned it but they are saying as the itching is on my legs not my hands and feet they aren't worried? I did finally get through to a GP and they are now running a blood test tomorrow to check my liver and iron so hopefully that's all ok. Baby is moving lots so fingers crossed all is Ok.

I have felt generally unwell over the last week but drs don't know if that is a virus, a reaction to the iron tablets etc.

Where I live all schools will now be closed from Monday. Events over 100 people cancelled. I popped into town to get some last bits today as I have a feeling they might also start closing non-essential stores shortly.

Just watched the big announcement - not big at all. Looks like the UK is keeping calm and not shutting anything down for now.

@mrsf1204 good you're getting a blood test at least! Fingers crossed for good results

Hello everyone again!

So my ex has struck again. We decided. A baby name together before the spilt. I told him recently I just really can't connect with it anymore and it just makes me feel so sad. It turns out he's told everyone and his dog the name despite us promising to keep it a secret! He's also gone and deleted every single friend/family member off his Facebook page incl my mum who has been so good to him and loved him like a son for years. He could've at least sent a message exhaling to save her feelings but he seems adamant in hurting us and only considering his own feelings! I'm so sick of him and how selfish he is. I don't know how I'll cope with him when the baby is here :(

@Purple29 oh my goodness! What a shocker! Congratulations! I hope both of you are doing well and sending lots of love and well wishes! Congratulations Mummy ❤️❤️❤️

I was thinking of a home birth anyway and it's now looking even more appealing. Anyone else?

@november90 it must be so hard when someone's behaviour changes so much. After so long together you think you really know someone don't let him bully you about the name though! Seems like just another tactic designed to upset you

@november90 well he’s going to look like the stupid one when you call the baby someone else entirely. I’m sorry he’s being so difficult and so cold :( One day you’ll know you’re better off without but I know that might be hard to feel right now.

@Midorimomo we hadn’t considered it at all until we had our parent education class with a midwife on Sunday and now we’re completely sold on the idea, can’t believe we hadn’t considered it before at all!

My friend had a home birth back in November and I hadn't really given it much thought before then but decided to research. I thought I would be encouraged not to as I had a 3a tear with my first (only just and I recovered well and quickly) but quite the opposite! My midwife was very excited at the prospect and very encouraging. It's been a plan B due to the speed at which my first arrived. I was 8cm before I'd even had a contraction and the only reason I knew anything was happening was because my waters broke. Otherwise I'd have been at home and might not have made it to the hospital in time.
Though now I like the idea of not having to go near hospital and be in my own environment, I think it might be less stressful though my husband might not agree!

I was thinking a home birth might become the safest option if the hospitals get overrun. We did have a lady tell us her birth story in yoga the other night though, she was very positive but the midwives (having been round and left again saying the birth would take a while) just couldn’t get back to her in time as they were so busy so she ended up having to call 999 and the paramedics deliver the baby. I know this is probably unusual but just something to consider. X

I am potentially open to home birth if it seems like the right thing at the time. It's my first baby so I was planning a birth centre birth but we shall see. I worry it will get very messy at home is the thing 😀

I’m not allowed a home birth, had a traumatic delivery and a haemorrhage with my son so I have no choice but to give birth in hospital. But to be honest, if the same had happened at home I’m not sure we both would still be here so I feel more reassured being in a hospital despite the virus etc.

Sorry your ex is being such an idiot @november90, but he is the one that everyone is going to think what a twat in the end! From his behaviour you are definitely better off without him. Just a shame he can’t be nice.

I would love a home birth! But it's not possible where I live I'll try to labour at home as long as possible then go in. With my first pregnancy, I was about 6 cm when I got to hospital and my son was born 90 minutes later so not too bad timing-wise! It would just be nicer not to have to go anywhere at all. The car journey last time was quite unpleasant!

@Midorimomo I had a third degree tear and I am told I am high risk and have to go on delivery ward ad 1 in 6 chance it can happen again.

@Raindancer411 do you mind if I ask what grade of 3rd degree it was? I had a consultant appointment and they said that I only had a 5-7% chance of it happening again so was considered low risk. I'm interested as to how the advice can be so varied.

Oh I don't know what kind it was, just it was a 3rd degree tear and they wanted me in so if I do tear again, they will have the meds to hand to limit the bleed x

Home birth might need to be a more serious consideration now! Although the hospital I am booked at is a maternity/Obs hospital only, so risk of other sick patients might be lower.

It might sound silly but I was put off home birth because we live in a terraced house and I can literally hear the neighbours sneeze!

The hospital I have my appointments at is a general hospital, but I'd be giving birth at a womens only hospital so I'm hoping that my actual birth choice will be ok, I couldn't do a home birth my anxiety would be through the roof!

Has anyone started leaking milk 😶 just got a shock getting ready for bed then haha

@Pastnowfuture that's my exact situation too! But my semi detached neighbours go on holiday on my due date so as long as the baby stays put until then it will be fine 🤞🏻

I hadn’t even thought about neighbours 🙈

@sunshine waw i would have gone mental. i'm already terrified x

Hi all, ended up at A&E last night as was asleep and woke suddenly feeling like I couldn't breath and a palpation. ECG ok and sent to out of hours doc who said he thinks it's where I am getting bigger and pushing on my diaphragm. He said it will probably happen again and to do some breathing and then then over on my side and go back to sleep. Anyone else??

Oh bless you @Raindancer411 I hope your ok! I can totally relate to the breathing. Every night when I go to bed I just can't get comfy or catch my breath! It's just awful it takes me so long to get to sleep! How are you feeling today? Can you prop yourself up a little at night time?