Due June 2020: Thread 5

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Cute pic @AmyMaria2 I would say it will be in place for the next 12 weeks for sure. My hospital doesn't say you have to leave after 10 mins and not return though ? Just that you can only have 1 birthing partner.
I think it's madness if they enforce that it could be detrimental to women getting pnd
I'm still naively sitting quietly praying this is all over my June x

@Pegase will he even harder if we still have to limit contact when babies are here I know it's a first world problem but it's not the maternity leave and time with baby I was imagining just being stuck in the house
If this is still carrying on I will not be going anywhere until she has her jabs at 8 weeks. How miserable will that be for us all

@mrssunshinexxx it probably depends on each hospital policies and how many cases they have? Hoping that isn't the case just preparing myself mentally for the worse situation!

@AmyMaria2 that's a scary thought if that's the case. I'm likely having an ELCS and won't be mobile immediately so being on your own will be quite distressing.

@LillianFullStop I know, I'm really hoping things change by the time we have our babies😩 x

For those of you stressing about giving birth etc, try not to. Anything could happen between now and then. We just have to face whatever the situation is when the time comes. Extra worry isn't good for baby so only worry when you have to. For now, keep yourself away from others, eat well, stay hydrated, enjoy spending more time at home with your baby, enjoy researching things you still need to buy, do some pregnancy yoga/meditation/hypnobirthing online. We have to try and make the best of this situation and keep our mental health in check. Xx

You're right @APD1981 we are still weeks away.

On another note I had a glucose challenge test (no fasting) on Monday and my results came back showing elevated levels so I need to go back in for a glucose tolerance test (fasting from midnight before the test). Gosh I really hope I get the all clear!

Good post @APD1981 I have my 2nd hypnobirthing class tomorrow via Skype now but hoping it will still be v good

Had my antenatal appointment this morning. They had alternate seats in the waiting room taped off to spread everyone out. No one to accompany you to your appointment. Everything was fine - bp normal, baby's measurements looking good on the scan. Checked my liver tests cos I've been a bit itchy the last couple of days. Back in a month, I'll monitor my BP meantime.
My hospital has always had a one birth partner only policy as far as I'm aware. The thought of going alone is frightening, but if everyone sticks to social distancing, hopefully it won't come to that

@LillianFullStop sorry to hear about your glucose test. It must be worrying.
As far as I know, if the proper glucose test ends up positive (hopefully not), then you'll need to go on a diet to start with. They may even consider insulin to get your sugars under control. Try and be as healthy as you can from now on (I know how hard that is in pregnancy. I have really struggled) But that will help to prevent baby consuming too much sugar.
Fingers crossed for your second test!

@MissisBee that's good to hear that they kept the appointment. Scary I guess but good to make sure baby is doing well. Anyone else have antenatal appointments coming up? Have they cancelled ? I have one 2nd April and got a message from GP to say they are changing all appointments to phone appointments. Not sure how that works for antenatal appointments though. I will cal next week to ask.

@Rinoa I'm in the exact same situation as you. I called back to tell the receptionist that my antenatal appt cannot happen over the phone and she had a massive go at me
Basically, the GP will call and decide if she'll see me or not. I am assuming she will because all antenatal appts are supposed to stand.

You're right @APD1981 we have a while to go, really hope things change in that time. I'm looking at lots of baby clothes and things online keeping me busy😍 love baby shopping, that's turned into online baby shopping now lol.
Few things left to get, nothing big now, just smaller essentials to go in hospital bag etc hopefully will still be able to order them. Xx

I have one tomorrow going ahead as normal. Called hospital and they just said come alone. No other precautions

Last two nights the insomnia is so bad ☹️ think it's made worse by being off work and not doing much during the day.

@Pegase I'll be gutted if DH can't come to mine we are consultant led and it will be first time he meets them I want him to feel like we are in this pregnancy together men already get pushed out so much but obviously these are dire times

@Busylizzie85 you need to go for a few short walks through the day if you can this could help

Thanks @mrssunshinexxx I'm going to try going out Monday for a walk round the local park hopefully it won't be to busy if I go early!

Hope the appointment goes well pegase. I'd really just want to hear the baby again for peace of mind.

Anyone finding it annoying when you go pee and only 2 drops come out ? 😂 the urge to go feels so much greater than just 2 drops worth!

Been keeping busy. I'm a teacher so still need to send resources. Just found out I'll be responsible for deciding two groups of year 13 grades though which I am very uncomfortable with! Feel so sad they have gone and I didn't get to say goodbye.

Drove husband round to people's houses collecting nappies and baby food they were giving away on Facebook yesterday. He's manager of fostering and lots of foster carers are struggling or getting new children in they are not at all ready for and can't get supplies. We've also given away his n64 to a family with 5 Foster kids and a lot of our tinned food. He's such a good man but it's a nightmare we're having to do this off our own back! Nappies and baby food are so hard to get at the moment. Felt quite good going out driving around though instead of being stuck indoors. National trust has also opened its grounds for free so think we'll go next weekend with mum who is over 70 and so hasn't been seeing people so should be safe as long as we are careful next week.

I've got my 28 week appt on Monday. I got a text yesterday saying not to attend, so I rang the local maternity ward and apparently no one knows who sent and it should still be going ahead. Ill be getting a call tomorrow where they'll ask questions and make sure I'm not showing any symptoms and then I'll get the official go ahead to still go. I'll ask then if my partner can attend.
I also got a letter this morning saying not to attend my next hospital appointment... my next hospital appt is my 36 week scan to see if my placenta has moved or whether I need a c section so I really hope the letter has been sent in error.
Beginning to feel really stressed now with the whole situation. I'm scared that they may stop birth partners altogether or if they need to leave really soon after birth.
I'm a really anxious person and my husband is my safety net. All the what ifs are so hard not to think about.
@Rinoa agree with you about weeing. A little dribble when you feel desperate is so unsatisfying and you know you'll be back again soon for the same

@MrssC92 sounds like the appointment confusion isn't helping your anxiety. Try and think of some of the positives at a time like this and attempt to drown out the what ifs, we still have at least 2 months till our little ones make an appearance and no one knows how things will be then, in a positive way things might be so much better! Have you tried any home relaxation to help with your anxieties?

On a random note, I'm sorting out the bits I'm yet to buy... would anyone recommend a particular bottle brush or are they all the same?

27+5

Hello, our antenatal classes have been cancelled. Perhaps this has happened to you too? Can anyone one, suggest online classes? Maybe a series of youtube videos in the meantime?

I am extremely anxious about birth and scans/antenatal clinic. My first baby was still born and this one is high risk for Down's syndrome. I don't know if I can cope without my dh being with me. All of my antenatal care is in the hospital as I'm consultant led, looks like I'll be attending appointments alone. I'm cancelling my physio for spd and psychology thought, trying to minimise my time I need to be out of the house and in the hospital. It's such an uncertain time without the added anxiety surround Coronavirus.

Think I had my first colostrum leak today... so bizarre. Thought I’d spilt something on my top but I realised it’s on the inside.

My husband giggles like a child every single time he feels baby kick. She usually stops moving if he puts his hand there (stubborn little miss) so it’s really exciting for him when he can feel her. It melts my heart every time he giggles like that and looks so happy. I even caught it on video just now. Can’t wait to see him hold her for the first time.

26 weeks today

Oh u haven't had any colostrum yet, I bet it will kinda freak me out the first time I see it lol