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Due June 2020: thread 6

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AndddddHerewegoagain · 16/04/2020 15:28

Hi everyone. Hope you don't mind me setting up the new thread didn't want to run out of space on the other one!

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newbyxx · 12/05/2020 20:01

Does this strep b have any symptoms or signs? How come a few of you are worried about it? I've never heard of it and my midwife has mentioned nothing to me? Should I be concerned and wanting a test? I have my midwife app tomorrow

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newbyxx · 12/05/2020 20:02

To add to that I've had both high and low vaginal swabs taken about 3 times in this pregnancy, would it of shown up on those?

APD1981 · 12/05/2020 20:37

@newbyxx apparently they sometimes pick up on it accidentally (if you've had swabs etc for other reasons) but it's not routinely tested for on the NHS. I'm not sure there are definite symptoms as such but it is fairly common to have the infection unknowingly. It can also come and go but in adults it's not dangerous. However in babies, if it's passed on at birth it can lead to meningitis, sepsis, or pneumonia. Risks are quite low but they are certainly there. I only know about it because be best friend tested positive "accidentally" with her first baby so that meant at a certain point in her labour she needed to have antibiotics to protect her baby. I just think for £35 I'd rather know about it than not!

As for 'fanny daggers' oh yes. Lots and lots of time the last week or so and I was told today that baby's head has engaged so that'll be why.

Water birth BMI - in my trust it's over 35 that you can't have a waterbirth. I think it's because if you're too heavy, they won't be able to lift you out in an emergency. My scales at home (which are accurate) put my BMI under that but the clunky old mechanical ones at the surgery put me just above. I'm wondering if I can take a photo of my own scales before my next MW appt and show her to see if that means she'll give me the go ahead. We'll see!

AmyMaria2 · 13/05/2020 01:00

My waters have broken ladies!

37 weeks exactly today, hospital said to have a cup of tea and get my things ready then head over. Absolutely petrified, was hoping on requesting a c section at the end of this week as he's back to back & big. But here we go I guess🙈 xx

Busylizzie85 · 13/05/2020 02:03

Good luck @AmyMaria2 keep us posted! x

Magpiefeather · 13/05/2020 03:05

Good luck @AmyMaria2, you can do this! Stay calm, he must be ready to come and meet you!

APD1981 · 13/05/2020 03:14

Oh wow. He must've decided it's time to come and meet his mumma! I'm so excited for you!! Keep us updated. Can't wait to read your news. You've got this!💪💪💪x

Magpie21 · 13/05/2020 04:44

@AmyMaria2 Good luck! Very exciting ☺️ x

Gigitree · 13/05/2020 05:18

Good luck @AmyMaria2 xx

newbyxx · 13/05/2020 05:21

@AmyMaria2 good luck, how exciting! Xx

SearchingTheSkies · 13/05/2020 05:51

@AmyMaria2 So exciting!! Good luck!

Cb31 · 13/05/2020 06:11

Good luck @AmyMaria2!!! So exciting 😊 x

Pegase · 13/05/2020 06:43

Congratulations and good luck!

MJane3 · 13/05/2020 06:49

Good luck!!! 💕💕💕

Smiffette · 13/05/2020 08:06

@AmyMaria2 good luck!!!

newbyxx · 13/05/2020 08:42

This news has made me want to meet my little one so much! Can't believe it's finally the time we will all start announcing news like that! I've been on this thread since the beginning and I've found it soo helpful/reassuring. It's been a great thread to be on so thank you ladies 😊

LillianFullStop · 13/05/2020 08:47

Oh wow this is so exciting @AmyMaria2! Can't believe you'll meet your little one soon!!

First thread baby!

Kez437 · 13/05/2020 08:54

Good luck @AmyMaria2! You've got this! Soo excited for you!

peetieswie · 13/05/2020 08:58

@amymaria2 go on girl, you totally got this!! Can't wait to see baby. 💪😍

BabyBird20 · 13/05/2020 09:01

Eek it suddenly feels very imminent!! So excited for you @AmyMaria2 We'll have to keep this group running as a new mum group too, it's such a lifeline!! 🥰

Blizy · 13/05/2020 09:08

@AmyMaria2 exciting! Fingers crossed for a
Safe and speedy delivery, looking forward to the big announcement!

APD1981 · 13/05/2020 09:10

I agree with @newbyxx and @Babybird20 - this group has been my lifeline, especially during lockdown but even before that. I only know you by your usernames but I feel like we've all been on this journey together! Please let's have a new mum's thread for when our babies are here! Xx

mrssunshinexxx · 13/05/2020 09:31

@APD1981 @BabyBird20 brill idea

Rinoa · 13/05/2020 09:31

@APD1981 I second that! I'm gonna need all the help I can get once baby is here. 😬

Magpie21 · 13/05/2020 09:34

Yes, me too. I have loved watching this thread and got so much reassurance from it. I love how we even reply at all hours of the night :)

Excited for the first baby announcement imminently. It makes it so real!

I had to take off my rings this morning...my hands are so puffy! And I'm sure they are only going to get bigger!!

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