July 2019 - Thread 2

[GabbyGal]

@Bunnybaubles @loujonesy @BeckyButterfly @Mayjane5 @Jummynbean @Squeakybubbles26 @Mrsmidge0505 @rosyedith @Mrsmummy90

Hi ladies, thought I’d start another thread as the original one is closed and don’t think anyone has started a new one yet? I’m sure there are more ladies I should tag!

Had my little girl last night (Thursday night) @21.51, 7lb 1oz. After going back to the labour suite and having my waters broken I was put on the hormone drip to speed things along and I had an epidural. So good so far.

After 6hrs they examined me and I was only dilated 3cm's! So they cranked the drip up full. Not sure how many hours later but I was asked to move position as baby's heartrate and oxygen were dipping with every contraction. When moving didnt help they called in the doctor who took blood from baby's scalp to check her oxygen levels. Examination showed I was only 5cm's dilated and blood test results were borderline and would be repeated in an hour.

An hour later blood tests had improved slightly but because I wasn't dilating they recommended an emergency c-section because normal labour would be dangerous for baby and they had to get her out quickly.

Got wheeled straight through to theatre and my epidural was topped up but I had a bloody bad reaction and was shaking uncontrollably. According to my man I was also given morphine. I have no memory of it lol. I was that exhausted and high wasnt until it was almost over that I realised they were inside me pulling baby out, I thought they were still prepping me! OMG then I fell asleep... and I was apparently snoring like a bloody steam train 😂

When I finally woke up I was still high but still in theatre. There were problems, baby got stuck and i caught sepsis so they had been working on me for 3 hours! Anyway, because of the sepsis i had to go to the high dependency unit for treatment and monitoring. I'm still here now.

Just had my last dose of antibiotics and told because they realised and treated straight away I was going to be ok. Apparently they were flushing my womb with antibiotics after pulling my baby out. So glad I fell asleep lol.

It's my 1st c-section and the pain is horrific. I'm on tramadol, paracetamol, ibuprofen and morphine. I'm glad this is my last baby!!!

@FairyDust92 it is frustrating the treatment you've received by people who's job it is to make it bloody special!! I found out you're not allowed strong pain relief at the beginning of labour as it tends to slow it or stop it progressing. But they should offer you dihydrocodein or gas and air so always worth asking a different asking. How are you anyway? Have you had your baby? My fingers are crossed for you!

@Loujonesy aww big congrats on having the 1st July baby 🥳 x

@Bunnybaubles wow, sounds like you've had an ordeal as well! And big congratulations on the birth of your daughter! Least she's here now and you can take your time, rest and recover! 😁

@Bunnybaubles wow I hope you are ok now, I had an emergency section with my first it’s definitely not an easy way, thank god they caught the sepsis. The pain is not good keep taking all the drugs they offer stay in as long as you feel like it don’t get pression into going home early. When you do get home start moving around as much as you can as it helps with the pain, if you lie down for too long it bloody hurts getting up xx

Thanks @Squeakybubbles26 @Mayjane5 The pain is off the scale!! The room I was in on the high dependency unit never had a bathroom, so I had to hold onto my man's hands, bent doubled, taking teenie baby steps as he slowly walked backwards out the room and down the corridor. I was in so much pain I burst into tears when I realised people were watching me, it was awful! Thankfully I've been moved up to the post natal ward this evening.

@Mayjane5 thanks for the advice. How long were you in proper pain? I'm still struggling to walk or get on and off the bed. But I'm definitely biting their hand for all their pain relief!! I'm hoping I can get home soon, it's my birthday on Tuesday and I really dont want to be stuck in hospital x

This is wee trouble 🥰 Still deciding if she is going to be called Emily or not x

She's adorable @Bunnybaubles!
Just a quick update. Had a little boy today. He's so precious. Had him at 17:46 and weighed in at 7lb 2oz. He's perfect in every way.
After a night of constant pain finally dilated enough to have my waters broken!! That happened this morning seemed to dilate really fast after that but was pushing for 3 hours, my god that was exhausting! He was all worth it though 🥰

Aww big congrats @FairyDust92 you should feel so proud of yourself, you did great! 3 hours is such a long time to push!! Its so hard going but so worth it in the end!! How are you after the birth? I hope you're being well pampered and looked after 😊 Next exciting bit is taking your wee man home! Xx

@Bunnybaubles I hopefully get to take him home on the morning if his blood sugars are all good 🥰. Yeah i said I can't do it probably about 1000 times and the pain was real! Only had gas and air thought my vagina was about to rip apart 🥵

@Bunnybaubles yes I remember that walking was agony at first but remember to do everything slowly, It took maybe 3-4 days to start getting a bit easier, it is major surgery I think some people bounce back quicker than others. Just make everything easier when you get home have everything in arms reach so your not stretching. She’s gorgeous what a cutie Emily is a lovely name. Try get some sleep now your on the maternity ward xx

@FairyDust92 congratulations on your little boy ☺️ xx

@Bunnybaubles she is beautiful and I love the name Emily! Hopefully the pain will ease before you know it, just take lots of pain killers! I find they don't prepare you enough for the afterbirth/pain!

@FairyDust92 congratulations on the birth of your little boy! You finally got there, al worth it in the end:) any names yet? Fair play doing it with only gas and air!!!!

@FairyDust92 only gas and air?? Well done you!!! I'm hoping your vagina didnt RIP apart tho 🙈😂

Thanks @Mayjane5 that's good advice. I'm a bit worried cause the only bathroom in my house is upstairs! Might have to use my daughter's potty 😂... ooooh or adult diapers Good to know I have options!

@Squeakybubbles26 currently biting their hand off for painkillers lol BUT tomorrow is my birthday, and I want out of hospital tomorrow. Been told doctors want to see I dont need morphine before being discharged so forfeiting it today with a big brace face on. Bloody crippled with pain inside lol. I'm getting tramadol home with me so at least I'll have something

@FairyDust92 I have no idea how rip got capitalised, however I'd definitely be saying RIP to my vagina if I'd only had gas and air 😵😵😵😂

Thank you @Squeakybubbles26!
@Bunnybaubles I only needed one small stitch which they weren't even going to stitch but because it bled they decided too! Got discharged early this morning feels good to be home!
Now waiting for all the other July babies 🥰

Thank you @Mayjane5

omg babies! Congrats :D

3 out of 4 people from my nct course are now overdue! I know first babies are often late but wow.

They think I'm in stop-start labour and could be here for a week! Called for advice over the weekend, they told me to come in and then were really pushy about inducing me or having a c-section because baby is measuring big - they were talking about shoulder displacement, etc. They really stressed me and baby out: my heartbeat was 115+ and baby's got up to 187! But I spoke to a consultant who was lovely - I'm having my sweep on Thursday and can be induced at 41 weeks if I want, she told me to keep doing what Im doing. Which is cramping, being sick and trying to walk the baby out!!

I’m now 5 days overdue. Turned down induction now 3 times - doctors are really irritating me with how pushy they are. I had a sweep Saturday, it was absolutely horrific but got me 1cm dilated so successful apparently. This morning I lost my mucus plug. Hoping things happen this week but blood pressure isn’t playing ball. Not bored yet but all the medical appointments are getting to me!

@HayleyHaystack hi do you mind me asking why you don't want to be induced? I am dying for them to induce me and I'm not even due yet I'm so fed up!!!

Hi ladies,

I've been lurking for months and keep losing the thread so just placemarking. Congrats to babies that have arrived and good luck to everyone else. I'm 37 weeks, in horrific pain due to thrombosed piles and wanting this baby out NOW.

Hi @rosyedith as soon as you are due or the week before they will shove induction down your throat so don’t worry! I really wanted a birth with minimal intervention as I’m aware how induction can lead to more and more processes and procedures. I feel like I haven’t heard enough positive induction stories and I was low risk so wanted to see what my body did on its own. I don’t think im progressing anyway so my induction is likely to be tomorrow x

Aw that's understandable @HayleyHaystack ! Fingers crossed you go naturally tonight !!! X

I’m 40+1 and I’ve felt pushed towards induction by a lot of people. My midwife might be giving me a sweep today, but I didn’t really want one... the only reason I’ve agreed is because I don’t want syntocinon to be my first resort, I want to give enough time for other things to work. Maybe today I’ll tell her this, and ask if we can move things back. I’m only one day “overdue” after all.

Another stupid pressure I feel is from my family, my mum for some reason keeps pushing me to have it, I have no idea why but she’s really anxious about me being pregnant too long.

Has everyone washed the baby's clothes pre arrival?

@rosyedith I washed all my sons clothes first

@FairyDust92 thank you.