Pregnancies April 2018 - #3 the babies are nearly here !

[DaisyLand]

So we’ve nearly finished with thread 2! Just on time for the babies joining us !

www.mumsnet.com/Talk/pregnancy/3070393-Pregnancies-due-April-2018

Daisy - not so as this time as it's my second so I'm a bit more relaxed.

With my first, I was on the ward from 35 weeks with monitoring and reduced movement (I was over 35 and also had gestational diabetes, so they take the movement very seriously!). Eventually induced at 37 weeks.

I'm pretty sure that I brought a lot of that on myself - when you are supposed to lie on your side for a couple of hours, I'd do 15 mins and panic!

But my goodness, the amount of movements I could see/hear on the monitor but couldn't feel. It's so annoying. In the case of my first, she was facing inwards, so she was kicking into a void. This one is kicking a placenta cushion!

Nobody should make you feel bad for going in. Only you know what you can feel. But just be aware that too many checks will lead to an induction, and that might not be such an easy birth - so prepare yourself mentally for that. I ended up with an 18 hour failed induction and then a c-section. All very calm and no emergency, but tiring. Other friends have had successful inductions but it's more painful apparently. I also found my DD was a bit dopey for the first couple of weeks, which might have been because she was brought at 37 weeks.

That is NOT to say you shouldn't get checked or report any incidents - you absolutely must keep on doing that. It just means prepare yourself that you might get a rather more medicalised birth. Which is absolutely fine! I only mention it because some of my friends have beaten themselves up about not managing a more natural labour, and honestly, it's pressure you just don't need to put on yourself!

@Bez9087 Hope everything goes well today! ☺️

Fingers crossed all is ok today @bez

Thanks for your words @carryondoctor i have been for monitoring 7 times already, i think they refused to do anything around 37-38 because baby had had a sucessful week of movemtns for a full week in a row! that was something i hadnt had since week 28 or so (saw doctor on week 34) but i had to go again this week and have doctors in two weeks time

To be honest i dont mind what kind of bith it's (induction/natural/csection) i'm really open minded about it everything i want is my baby to be safe and so me. If i need to stay a few days in hospital tho not ideal i dont mind. i've always said i was open minded with birthing and feeding, my mind is "whatever is best for little one" Im in fact the one asking for not a natural birth(im mentally broken cuz of the reduced movements and going to hospitals) but doctos are the ones pushing for one, lets see what little me decides

Hi, hope everyone is ok!

Just got back from hospital after seeing the consultant. Been having contractions and been told she will probably arrive within the next 2 weeks!! I'm hoping she'll stay put a little longer as I'm only 34 weeks!

Anyone else dilated and fully effaced? FTM and getting very nervous!

Hi ladies.
Well what a day!!
My left twin has caught up and is now 5lb 6oz she has followed the same direction from her last scan so they are happy with her growth.
My right however is 5lb 5oz so now my smaller twin but she has now dropped off the line she has been perfectly following. They aren’t too concerned yet and was going to re scan me in two weeks but as I’m close to the end anyway they have instead brought my section forward a week.
They also found that my right twin her kidneys and tubes have excess fluid in could have been she needed a wee and we had just scanned at the wrong time or could mean a problem so when she’s born she will need a scan and then she will need one again at 6 weeks old to check the kidney function etc just to make sure her kidneys are fine. They said 9 times out of 10 it’s normal and they just caught it at the wrong time but better to be safe than sorry.
Had such bad dizziness last few days prescribed me some tablets to help with it. They have said my blood pressure is still low (100/60) which is good but they would have expected it to increase slightly at end of pregnancy to still normal range especially with twins but mine hasn’t which isn’t a problem but won’t be helping my dizzy spells. They also think my anemia isn’t under control and because I’m having an elective section anyway I need to go for an iron infusion to make sure my iron levels are back to normal (I’ll feel like a new woman lol!!) so got to go tomorrow for the first one and then next week for the second dose to get it back to the levels they should be.
Iv also got my section date for two weeks tomorrow on 23rd March so I’ll be 36+6. So all go for us now. I’m at the hospital for next three Fridays the two for iron then the third for the section. Also got a pre op the day before. It’s all starting to get very very real eeeek!!

Blimey bez! really happy the little one has caught up! that's really good news.
Hopefully it was just the girl needed a wee and you got her in that minute ;)

23rd is my last working day so I'll def. be thinking about your girls!

Yeah she said they will check it at birth and six weeks anyway as routine. I’m sure my nephew had this and needed antibiotics as a precaution for first six weeks to prevent infection etc and his was fine corrected itself without need for an op. Plus the girls will need scans on their hips as both have been breech until today one was head down but they will still need them to check their hips are fine. I’m sure they want their money worth 🙈

@bez that's such good news that the little one caught up!! Fingers crossed all is ok with kidneys and that she just needed a wee!

I've got my (hopefully) last consultant appointment on 23 March, so my thoughts will be with you and your girls!

@Bez9087 my baby was identified as having kidney issues at my last growth scan too - slightly too much fluid around them. I got told the same thing that the likelihood was it'll resolve itself before birth but worst case scenario is that s/he will be slightly more susceptible to UTI's after birth.

From my own research it also looks like being exposed to my hormones during pregnancy is a big cause of this and makes the tubes to the kidneys dilate slightly more than they should. Once baby is born and doesn't have your hormones in her system, the chances are they will shrink back to normal size anyway.

My outlook is that there is much, much worse news you can get at growth scans and it's great it's flagged now so that if baby is a bit poorly when born they will be able to diagnose and make her better much faster!

Yeah @lambly I’m not too concerned I’m glad they have identified it but it could just be because she needed a wee. Was meant to have another scan two weeks today but pointless when my section is booked for the day after. I’m sure she will be fine.
Been on such a giddy high all afternoon knowing that just two weeks left.... just two weeks of rib pain and also kicks so low down I feel like I’ll see a foot. I couldn’t imagine anymore days before this morn but now I know they are okay and only slightly concerned about the right one weight I feel more relaxed knowing we have a plan in place etc. I like routine and plans I’m so bad for needing to know the ins and outs

@Bez9087 Ahhh such good news! Glad your little one caught up. I'm sure the kidney thing will sort it self out no problem! So so soon now for you! ☺️

I can empathise with the rib pain...I felt like a was constantly holding my left side and breathing was an issue. However, yesterday baby suddenly dropped so low into my pelvis that I now have a 4 finger gap under my ribs and I can breathe normally again! Every cloud and all that...it does my my SPD is off the scale now as the pain in my pelvis is unreal...and my innards feel like they want to be on the outside! Can't win em all 🤔

Hope all went well Bez ❤

Hi all new to this thread. I'm due 24th April with no 3.

Pregnancy has been grand until last 5 weeks.

Have had a persistent hacking cough for last 5 weeks (to point of vomiting in hand and incontinence).

3 weeks ago something in my rib popped after a coughing fit and I was in agony. I worked from home (though took sick leave) and tried to rest. Was given antibiotics, gavescon and an inhaler but cough persists.

Rib pain started improving and went back to work after 4 days.

2 weeks later I'm still coughing and rib popped again. I'm in agony again. Every move cough sneeze. Had to be picked up from work (work 1hr 10 from home) as couldnt move to get train.

I'm concerned about this happening in labour as it is really painful.

Maternity unit sent me to A&E first time ribbed popped in case X-ray needed.

Doctor said - you'll be in so much pain anyway in labour you won't notice a broken rib or the pain of it goes again. True maybe but I'm worried now.

Anyone else gone through similar please?

Bez9087 Great news!

Hi ladies, just caught up with the new thread.
I'm 36 +2 and soooo impatient! I went mad nesting last week and this week have no energy at all! Also getting horrendous heartburn to the point where I can't lie down! Anyone else getting that?
I'm also anxious baby is breech as u can feel a hard lump under my ribs and haven't seen the midwife yet.
Can everyone tell the position of their babies?

Wow it’s been busy on here this week! Missed a few days and needed a marathon catch up, haha.

Bez, wonderful news about your little twin getting her growth spurt on! Hoping that the other little one’s kidneys are fine and she just needed a wee. Can’t believe you’ll be having them so soon! Will be thinking of you on the 23rd. So exciting! I’m the same with not knowing what’s happening and needing everything planned and organised. I hate not knowing when labour is going to happen! Everyone keeps telling me I’m going to deliver early and I’m certain the only good that’s doing is confirming my fate of going well over my due date! Ha.

Had a growth scan on Monday which put baby at 4lb 9oz. He’s still following the growth curve he should be so I won’t have anymore scans now and they’re happy he’s a good size. Midwife appointment yesterday showed that he was engaged and that marries up completely with the pelvic pain I’m getting!

First antenatal class on Tuesday was really good - nice to meet people and learn the ins and outs of the beginnings of labour. Next week we go over the actual birth and then birthing the placenta. Thankfully none of it was new to me as I’ve read as much as I can but was nice to hear it “officially”.

fia, it really sounds like you’re struggling, you poor thing!! I’ve had a cough for 4 weeks now that my midwife wants me to get checked out but it’s nowhere near as bad as yours! Mine is more rattly and painful in my bump when I cough. Have you spoken to the doctor since it coming back?

@emchapman Heartburn yes! My god it's been so bad I've actually been in tears twice this week with it 😩 got a straw in a bottle of gaviscon beside me 😂

@emvy I'm glad your growth scan went well. Got mine on Monday to see how my little chubby is getting on

@pumpkinma glad to hear I'm not the only one but so sorry to hear you're struggling too. I've also been in tears!! It sucks so bad!

All your growth scans must be so exciting, haven't had a scan since 20 weeks and itching to see my baby

Anyone else feel so ready to have baby now! 33 weeks tomorrow and really cant wait now! Im so sick of the mood swings, the feeling like a 10 chined moose! Im just wanted a rant as im feeling blah..My sickness has come back to which isnt helping...dont get me wrong I wouldn't want baby to come this early but im just feeling a little sorry for myself! Im am planning to start trying to naturally induce labour at 37 weeks though 😂 although nothing worked with my first she just came when she was ready

@emchapman it's okay! We can suffer together! Also it is nice to see baby but a bit worrying too as my little one is measuring very big so got a consultation after scan to discuss whether to be induced or possible C section before my due date which I really don't want

@PinkRose24 yes! With you so so so ready to not be pregnant anymore. Heartburn, sickness, mood swings, insecurities, being kicked in the ribs constantly - over it all 😂😂 Rant away!

@emvy people keep telling me the same, “oh you will go early” , “never full term for twins” , “you won’t get past 34weeks” all its done is piss me off that I’m still here still fat and now 35 weeks pregnant I know now I have my plans in place with dd and ds etc and section date they will be stubborn and come before knowing our luck haha!
Had my first iron infusion yesterday what a weird thing that was. It only took about 20 mins the actual drip but it was so strange. It felt quite cold going in so set off cramps in my arms etc I’m so glad was only on for 20 mins couldn’t wait to get off and home. Got to go for my second next week.
Everywhere I read for twins now says weekly appointments to keep an eye on them and me but I haven’t any appointments now until my pre op and the second infusion but they didn’t listen to babies just did my blood pressure before and after it. I’m gonna try book in with my mw this following week maybe.
Can’t believe we are nearing the end now. Sorry some of you are feeling uncomfy I found with rib pain gently pushing with my hand to try encourage them out of my ribs seems to work for a whole ten mins the end is near ladies we can do this!!
@pinkrose I remember doing everything I could with my dd and nothing would shift her or my ds. Think they do come when they are ready. I’m so with you on wanting it all over now and I can see the end in sight for me. I thought ahh two weeks I can do this but now I’m achy again I’m seriously contemplating it

It seems my worrying has shifted to leaking fluid this week. Sorry if TMI but there has been an increase in wetness over the past week since baby has dropped but i know this is normal...however it seems to ha e got worse over the past couple of days and now I'm panicking that it's amniotic fluid! I hate bothering the hospital though so might see if I can get hold of some amniosense pads to test myself? 🤔 Anyone has similar increase in wetness?

Anybody else struggling to keep their house clean? I've been uni focused for the last few weeks however my moms coming around for dinner tonight which has brought me out my bubble to realise that the flat looks social services should be called. My partner kindly did the laundry yesterday however left it on the floor in front of my drawers- I felt like he was teasing the lion inside me. Took me way longer than I liked to admit to be able to pick it up, I can reach maybe halfway down my calves now. Good news is that I got 74 on that essay I did back in February (remember posting on the old thread about it) - I'm so impressed with myself, usually score around the 55 mark on most essays and the highest score I've heard from my peers so far is 62 so I'm well above the class average. Maybe this baby's given me super intelligence-strength powers. Shame I can't remember my own address anymore (had to awkwardly text DP for our postcode at GP the other day).

@anna yes definitely had an increase in discharge since babies have dropped. But I would still get checked as if your baby is head down and starting to engage you can have a small leak and babies head be plugging it. My presenting twin is breech so I know mine is more discharge. the delights of the end of pregnancy