So yeah, I’ve been in and out of hospital many times this last fortnight and this time they have told me I’m staying...
First off, CTG, heartbeat and placenta function is fine. However, we have episodes of reduced movement, growth slowing down, fluid levels dropped substantially and now pretty much danger zone and BP has been up and down. Basically they managed to hold off this last week and were hoping to get me as near to 38 weeks as possible but have decided it’s time to go.
First time baby and still a bit in disbelief. Have sent DH away for the night to go have beers with a friend then sort house out tomorrow. I am planning on sleeping as much as possible as long as possible!
I’m on twice daily CTGs and plan is to insert a balloon catheter tomorrow mid afternoon. Then Sunday morning, providing it’s done its job then AROM and IV straight away. Cervix is currently clamped shut so tomorrow could be ‘uncomfortable’ but we don’t have a choice. He has to come out before it is too late.
Guess I’m posting to hear if others have had similar experiences? I have a doula and was planning hypnobirthing but haven’t had the chance to do my practice ‘meditations’ so that might be out of the window!