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Pregnancy after mc - part 5 the support we need - luck to all

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firststar · 12/02/2007 14:23

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firststar · 04/04/2007 15:22

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Mumpbump · 04/04/2007 15:27

Two of us in my antenatal class had epidurals and neither of us had any problems. It is scary, but you have to remember that the anaethetist is doing them all the time. The real downside, if you ask me, is that you're then immobilised on your back which is not the best position (allegedly) for giving birth. The upside is that they give you time to get over the epi before moving you onto the postnatal ward so you get a bit of peace and quiet and privacy with your dh/baby!

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firststar · 04/04/2007 15:48

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Mumpbump · 04/04/2007 15:54

No - you'll cover this in your antenatal classes, I'm sure. Basically, the hospital will get a paediatrician to check your baby a minimum of 6 hours after birth. Depending on when your baby is born, it might be quite a bit longer! You can leave without being checked, but you're a pretty brave parent if you do!!

I'm not sure how long it takes for an epidural to wear off - mine was wearing off after 2 hours just as it got to the pushing bit and I refused a top-up - but likely to be well before the paediatrician pitches up...

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Jossiejump · 04/04/2007 22:07

Hi Strangetown and Glimmer
I can only emphasise about checking your travel insurance-
I took out travel insurance the night before I went away last August, it cost £8.50 for my family of 4 for a week-unfortunately I m/c whilst away (did it in big style , collapsing and bleeding in the street, with emergency charters to another island with better medical facilities), paid £1,000 of medical bill and claimed it all back when I returned!!!!
We only decided to take it out at the last minute because I said to DH, well I am pg and we do have 2 young boys....

Mumpbump · 05/04/2007 11:54

Morning! Just a quick post to wish everyone a good Easter weekend.

Feeling tired after a night out last night and a bit flat as I haven't been able to feel the baby move over the last week or so (was only ever intermittent so I don't want to attach too much importance to it). But I am worried because I had quite bad stomach cramps the other week and I think I am now around the time when my first m/c happened. I have a m/w appointment next week, so hopefully she will be able to pick up the hb, but if not, I shall hie myself off to the EPU, pronto!!

Probably won't be able to post next week, but will let you know how things are when I get back to work on 16th...

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firststar · 05/04/2007 12:11

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Mumpbump · 05/04/2007 12:23

14+3... Problem is I didn't know I was pg first time around so can't be sure at what point the m/c happened, but it was definitely a "late" m/c... I did get them to check my cervix at the 12 week scan and they said it was long, pointy and closed so that's a good thing... I am sure I'll be back with good news in 10 days time...

Uki · 05/04/2007 12:27

Morning All

wishing you all a happy easter full of fun, family and chocolate

Mump- I had a few days when i didn't feel baby either, even tried the cold drinks etc, but i think he was just facing my back, they have quite alot of room at the moment so could be anywhere. My ob even had to corner him to find hb with hiw hand at 15 weeks. Try not to worry pains are more likely unrelated than related. How many weeks are you?

Firstar- sorry to hear about your back and heart problems, but don't worry about the epidural. I didn't initially want one either, was planning on a natural birth, but it ended up induced and very medical with lots of monitoring. You sound in good hands, all you can do is go with the flow.

Any one else emotional and teary all the time, I seem to get upset very easily at the moment, ended up like this last pg too.

Mumpbump · 05/04/2007 12:29

14+3 - that's true. Still emotional and weepy. Read an awful story about a father who killed his 7 yo son and felt like howling... Must not read newspapers, must not read newspapers! Anything sets me off at the moment so I must still be pg!!!

Uki · 05/04/2007 12:29

oops took too long with my post. Mump 14+3 is great, is that not a little early for LO movements to be very regular anyway ?

Mumpbump · 05/04/2007 12:31

You're absolutely right, Uki. I am being a bit irrational about it, but am keeping a tight lid on the fear and paranoia, at least until my m/w appointment next Thursday. What I really want to do is call the EPU and see if they'll give me a scan next week, but I don't think it can be good to have too many scans... Roll on Thursday...

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firststar · 05/04/2007 12:32

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Uki · 05/04/2007 12:37

I was the same (irrational )mostly had a scan or ob appointment every 2nd week, if it was longer than that i was in angony thinking all was not well, It's normal to need so extra reasurrance.

Uki · 05/04/2007 12:43

Oh, i wish had some concern for others at the moment my tears are more selfish, jealous of everyone elses easy conceptions, pg's and births.Also Angry that family is so hung up on gender and given me a complex.

I hate being like this

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firststar · 05/04/2007 12:47

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Woooozle100 · 05/04/2007 12:49

Hello ladies

Hope you are all well and have a good easter (have eaten 2 of my dd's eggs already. She's already got 5 from various playgroup / mom and baby groups / relatives. Well 3. Eeek. Tho I do remember saying last year that I didn't want her to eat chocolate - fruit can be her chocolate - if she never has choc she won't want it / know what she's missing blah blah) Hey ho!

Mumpbump - sorry to hear about the cramps and the worry. Hope its the usual twinges / indigestion / cramped tummy. Enjoy yr break

Firststar - echo all the other advice re whatever it takes to get baby out safely. I didn't get the birth I wanted with dd (flat on my back covered in wires - not the active yoga listening to chillout music being in swanky home from home birth centre I'd envisaged)

Uki - congrats on your little lad

Cazzy - hope you're feeling better - less twingey. Have had quite a bit of pain to one side myself. Not too worried about it now. Hope an early scan provides some reasurrance.

hello to everyone else waves zealousy

Uki · 05/04/2007 12:52

Sorry everyone, and thanks firstar, I did need to get that off my chest. Yes I am avoiding my mum at the moment, she loves us but has hurt me with her comments and interfering atm, so not talking to her right now.

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firststar · 05/04/2007 12:59

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Uki · 05/04/2007 13:04

I've been eating ds's eggs too, although he knows what chocolate is, He now says "gocklate...more"

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firststar · 05/04/2007 13:10

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Woooozle100 · 05/04/2007 13:15

Ha ha. Oh dd knows what chocolate is alright. In fact - reckon she will defy all expectations and speak and when she does so it'll be a full sentence along the lines of 'give me back my chocolate now mother you greedy jabba!' Her eyes kind of say it now (wide when choc is noticed - narrowed when eaten by me) Reckon the 'no choc' rule is one of those daft things we say when pg - bit like Ooh I might start writing a novel or picking up smalls bits of work to do from home to fill time whist on maternity leave. Pfff

Uki · 05/04/2007 13:17

Yes they do something amazing every day, makes you feel very humbled by their capacities sometimes.

I'm just doing baby book, and have an article on our goldern pigs it says
"babies born in this year will be born in the lap of luxury and enjoy comfort and affluence their entire lives"

arn't they lucky only haapens every 600 years.

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