Hi all,
I'm just looking for a bit of advice really and perhaps if people have been in a similar situation can you ease my mind a bit...
Currently 36 + 1 weeks and have been an absolute wreck with everything seeming to be going wrong but no indication as to what consultants are going to do about anything.
Firstly got diagnosed with GD Christmas eve, which is fine and not that unexpected as it has offered an explanation as to why this baby is currently measuring over 8lb as of a couple days ago. Currently diet controlled and seem to be coping ok. (Even with an intense fear of needles!)
Secondly ended up in hospital being monitored for tightenings which ended up becoming regular and more like contractions, was a waiting game and I was given steroids for babies lungs just incase it was early labour. (35weeks at this point). Since then they happen every night from 10pm-1PM, sometimes painful sometimes not. Obviously it cant be actual labour or else I'd have had him by now... or could it just be gradual and things are beginning to happen slowly? Dr basically discharged me and said to wait and see (which is great as I'd rather be at home).
Had an appointment for growth 2 days ago (measuring 8lb - I know these arent completrly accurate but my growth scans with my first DS were pretty spot on and he was 9lb induced at 39weeks, no GD with him). My worry is this little one will be even bigger and I really really want to avoid going past 38 weeks without any indication as to what they can do for me. (I have another growth scan and consultant appointment then).
I've also found out the other day that the little guy has managed to turn around and ended up breech in the last week (after being head down and partially engaged since around 30weeks).
I've phoned my community midwife who was horrified that the consultants havent given me any options, but is she in a position to help me or am I going to have to maybe bite the bullet and demand some answers from the hospital directly? I dont want to come across as a nagging pregnany lady but I'm just so flustered and panicked that I'm approaching the date that they should be doing something about all this with no answers and I'm still in the dark).
Sorry if this is a long post just wanted to try and include the major points so I can give a clear picture.
I'm aware that induction isnt everyones favourite choice but ì didnt have the worst experience with my first and am aware of the complications etc that may pop up. And the midwife has quickly chatted with me about CS if baby is still breech.
Sorry for the rambling, but if anybody can offer any advice as to what I can rightfully request etc that would be fab!
Thank you in advance 