Due August 2020 Thread 4

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Hello Ladies newest shiny thread for those due late July or in August. As always very friendly, helpful and open to all newbies and oldies alike.

Hi, I'm afraid I've not been on here in s while and am yet to catch up. My baby due on the 15th arrived on Monday and I'm just out of hospital now. Been up all night so far and cannot seem to settle little one, any suggestions?

Congratulations @KittyKat2020!

Congratulations @1Jayne I hope I'm too late with suggestions and you're both already asleep. Are you breast feeding? A comfort suck might do it.

I've been up for an hour (38+2) speculating every little niggle. Had some cramps rolling back to front for a little while but they seem to have disappeared. I don't know if I can take another day of this heat with a big ol' baby sat inside me.

Freaking out just a teeny tiny bit this morning , saw the midwife yesterday who did an ‘abandoned sweep’ was just too painful for me 😬 today woke up to TMI a LOT of bloody show. I got the show with DS1 night before he was born last time 🤨

Got niggles and pain in hips (not that they are bothering me much)

Cleaning the house like a mofo! 🤣🤣🤣

@MizMoonshine You never know! Have you got much planned for today? Try and rest/eat if you can, my appetite it rubbish in this heat and having barely any stomach room haha. Hope it gets going for you!

@Liverpool20 sounds promising!! Eugh I didn't like my sweep one bit the other day 😣 offered another one tomorrow and I don't know whether to have it! Good luck house cleaning, they do say you get a burst of energy before labour so fingers crossed! Xx

[quote Nellie3]@MizMoonshine You never know! Have you got much planned for today? Try and rest/eat if you can, my appetite it rubbish in this heat and having barely any stomach room haha. Hope it gets going for you!

@Liverpool20 sounds promising!! Eugh I didn't like my sweep one bit the other day 😣 offered another one tomorrow and I don't know whether to have it! Good luck house cleaning, they do say you get a burst of energy before labour so fingers crossed! Xx[/quote]
Yeh it definitely wasn’t for me 😬 but could have done something. This heat, a 4 year old and this stage of pregnancy do not mix at all do they 😅 How are you getting on now? Xx

@Liverpool20 I'm ok, been having pains that I think feel like mild contractions every evening so I always go to bed thinking something will start but then it dies down. They said my baby is posterior facing so I've been doing lots of positions to try and get her in the right place as apparently stop/start labour is common if they are facing the wrong way.

They've said they would leave induction until 40+12 which is a week today..I really hope labour starts naturally by then. I might have a second sweep tomorrow if I can face it to see if it starts anything as I'd rather avoid full induction if possible, especially due to the covid restrictions xx

[quote Nellie3]@Liverpool20 I'm ok, been having pains that I think feel like mild contractions every evening so I always go to bed thinking something will start but then it dies down. They said my baby is posterior facing so I've been doing lots of positions to try and get her in the right place as apparently stop/start labour is common if they are facing the wrong way.

They've said they would leave induction until 40+12 which is a week today..I really hope labour starts naturally by then. I might have a second sweep tomorrow if I can face it to see if it starts anything as I'd rather avoid full induction if possible, especially due to the covid restrictions xx[/quote]
Yes I want to avoid induction but they have provisionally booked me in for 25th, can’t see it happening though. fingers crossed there might have been a change which will make a sweep a bit more bearable for you. Really hope she turns for you ❤️

I’m still stuck on the whole Covid thing, I know that I’m not having any visitors for 2 weeks which is so sad in itself but it’s hard to even see anyone coming near after that. My DS1 is due to start reception class in September too which makes the whole situation even harder too. We have been so strict since beginning of March, I’ve literally not seen any family closely since then it’s been really hard but now it seems that when he’s actually here is when I’ll have to loosen our social distancing rules. My head hurts thinking about it all! Have you decided how your going to manage it? Xx

@Liverpool20 I'm feeling the same way about losing control of our social distancing/self isolating once the baby is here. Currently 39+5 with no signs of anything happening and a sweep booked tomorrow. So ready for this baby to arrive!

Luckily for us we don't have a lot of extended family - MIL messaged me last night to say she was horrified that her niece, whose daughter has just given birth, has met & cuddled the baby already and that she won't be breaking any Covid restrictions to meet the little one (we're currently in local lockdown so no house visitors allowed).

SIL lives abroad (Finland, who have had very low CV rates) and has booked flights to come visit in mid-Sept. I'm really not comfortable with it bc of the airports/flights but she's already booked so not much I can do! She has arranged to stay elsewhere but don't know what to do about her holding the baby etc.

My mum is in Florida so it's unlikely she'll be able to visit before the new year at the earliest, maybe not even then, which is totally shit. My dad lives 4/5 hour drive away so will need to stay over when he visits, but he has been very strictly socially distancing so I'd be OK with him visiting after 2-4 weeks I think.

Big congrats @KittyKat2020! hope you are doing well also!

@Liverpool20 fingers crossed something happens naturally for you soon! Impressed you are cleaning, can't say I've had that urge yet :))

This baby is not budging! I'm 41+3 today so finally had a sweep this morning, it was just awful - I was lying there crying in so much pain - the doctor kept asking me if he should stop - but I couldn't even get any words out, I'd really like to avoid induction tomorrow if poss so kept going. Just been for a looooong walk on the beach, gonna bounce on the ball now - hoping for something today!

[quote heroineinahalfshell]@Liverpool20 I'm feeling the same way about losing control of our social distancing/self isolating once the baby is here. Currently 39+5 with no signs of anything happening and a sweep booked tomorrow. So ready for this baby to arrive!

Luckily for us we don't have a lot of extended family - MIL messaged me last night to say she was horrified that her niece, whose daughter has just given birth, has met & cuddled the baby already and that she won't be breaking any Covid restrictions to meet the little one (we're currently in local lockdown so no house visitors allowed).

SIL lives abroad (Finland, who have had very low CV rates) and has booked flights to come visit in mid-Sept. I'm really not comfortable with it bc of the airports/flights but she's already booked so not much I can do! She has arranged to stay elsewhere but don't know what to do about her holding the baby etc.

My mum is in Florida so it's unlikely she'll be able to visit before the new year at the earliest, maybe not even then, which is totally shit. My dad lives 4/5 hour drive away so will need to stay over when he visits, but he has been very strictly socially distancing so I'd be OK with him visiting after 2-4 weeks I think.[/quote]
Aah so not only UK covid situation you need to keep your eye on 😔 it’s such a difficult situation for us all to be in. I am going to do every small thing that I can to keep us safe, I’m thinking maybe after the two weeks is up I will suggest meeting in the park (so people don’t have any reason to come into our house) I know for sure that I won’t let anyone hold baby though. I didn’t want them to with my first born a couple of years ago never mind now.

I think it will be really difficult for you to say no holding (with SIL making such an effort to visit) But once you have said it then it’s done. It’s so much better to be safe isn’t it. I said to DH the baby gains absolutely nothing from people holding them anyway it’s only the adult that will enjoy that so why take the risk anyway. Xx

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Big congrats *@KittyKat2020*! hope you are doing well also!

@Liverpool20 fingers crossed something happens naturally for you soon! Impressed you are cleaning, can't say I've had that urge yet :))

This baby is not budging! I'm 41+3 today so finally had a sweep this morning, it was just awful - I was lying there crying in so much pain - the doctor kept asking me if he should stop - but I couldn't even get any words out, I'd really like to avoid induction tomorrow if poss so kept going. Just been for a looooong walk on the beach, gonna bounce on the ball now - hoping for something today!

Keep bouncing! 😅 really hope something happens for you shortly but it’s not the worst thing in the world if you end up with induction. Will keep fingers crossed for you xx

Hey everyone, just looking for some advice if anyone has any knowledge in this. I’ve had terrible pelvic/hip pain for the majority of my pregnancy, I have mentioned this every midwife appointment & been given the usual advice - birthing ball, sleeping with pillow in between legs, cocodamol etc. Absolutely nothing has worked, & as expected the bigger I have gotten the absolute worse it is! I can barely walk, get out of bed, off the couch. I’m starting to really worry that I may have a narrow pelvis & a big baby! I’m quite a petite person & do worry about having a big baby. How can they tell if you have a narrow pelvis & if this can affect having a vaginal delivery? I’m worried that it doesn’t get picked up on until it’s too late & baby is stuck & I fear the worse for that situation! Does anyone have any experience with this?

For those scared of induction I was the same last week after only hearing negative stories. But I had to be induced after my waters had broken 35 hours before because of risk of infection. I was induced with the drip contractions kicked in pretty quickly which was the only difference from my other natural labours as there wasn't a build up. Lyla was born after a 2 hour labour with just gas and air so was a positive induction. Even though it was the opposite birth I wanted I'm still happy with how it went so try not to worry if your plans change too.x

@sugarplumfairy2010 Thank you for a positive story, it's so easy for us to focus on the negatives so that's really nice to hear ❤. Hope you and your little one are doing well 🙂.

@Liverpool20 I'm still very unsure about the covid situation...same as you guys I feel I have been so careful up to now and don't want that to disappear when baby is born, surely it's more important if anything. I've spoken to some family today and they aren't putting any pressure on and were understanding about whatever we choose so thats helped put my mind at rest a bit xx

Also encouraged by @sugarplumfairy2010 experience - my waters went this morning during a 2nd sweep so I'll be induced tomorrow if no signs of going into labour overnight. Keep getting contractions but then just peter out. Am spending the evening bouncing on my ball!!

Hi everyone, just catching up on posts, congratulations all who have had their little ones in the last couple of weeks!
I posted on the 1st August wondering if I was having labour pains, turns out that was exactly it, I basically went from nothing (that I particularly noticed) to active labour over a couple of hours, as I was 4cm when we got to the MLU! By the time we were in a room, I was past the point of wanting the gentle water birth I'd planned for all along, I felt like I could hardly move position at all, and didn't want to be getting into a pool after all. Lots of gas & air, had my waters broken after several hours of labouring, only to find that cheeky baby had done a poo so we had to go up the corridor to the labour ward instead of staying at the MLU, but I really didn't care at that point, I just wanted it all to be done! She was eventually born just before 5am on the 2nd August.

The interrupted sleep is bothering me a bit, and the heat this week has been horrific, making me & baby quite grumpy & teary, but in general we are doing ok!

Hay ladies how are we all...well my little lady still not decided to come out so off for induction tomorrow morning I'm nervous/excited just can't wait to see her lil face 💕 xx

@Ghotsdorhone ahh exciting hows it going?

@WeeScottishWife congratulations!! Sounds like you did an amazing job 💕 It's finally cooled down a bit where I am, hope it has for you too.

@sezzywoowoo21 good luck for tomorrow! That's so exciting that you know you will meet her so soon 😘

I had a second sweep today (40+6) and there's been some progress since last time and baby is in a better position so I'm hoping for some action soon! Still having on/off cramps every evening, waiting for them to be the real deal Xxx

Hi all!
We welcomed our (not so little!) girl into the world just after 2am on Saturday.
After hours and hours of no progress (my waters having gone on the Thursday morning) they had a go at breaking any remaining waters on Friday evening - suddenly the contractions started and I went from 2cm to fully dilated in 4 hours! I had to get an epidural as I couldn't cope with the sudden strength and frequency of the contractions with no real build up.
Now just can't stop staring at her! But need to crack feeding...
Good luck to everyone who is yet to deliver!

Congratulations @Goatsdorhone, what a gorgeous bundle!

I went into the labour ward this morning for reduced movements - obviously little madam immediately started kicking off as soon as the monitor was on 🙄 because it’s the second time I’ve been in, I was told I’d have a scan tomorrow or Tuesday. Then the midwife came back having spoken to the consultant, who said as I am three days off my due date and my growth so far has been bang on, there was no point doing a scan and that the midwife could just give me a sweep instead! Which I was thrilled about (no, genuinely! 😂 as I’m currently 39+4 and though there was no way they ever did sweeps before you hit 40 weeks) Anyway she said my cervix is definitely softening but wasn’t yet open enough to get in and do the sweep (the front opening was but the back one wasn’t, I think she said?!) BUT I’m just very encouraged that things are moving in the right direction and I’ve another sweep booked already for Thursday when I see the midwife for my 40 week appointment 👍🏻

@Goatsdorhone Congratulations she's gorgeous 🥰

Hey Ladies, hope you're all managing the last few days of your pregnancies or enjoying your newborn snuggles! 🥰

Quick question for those of you who have given birth before which might seem a bit silly - did you take off your rings before going to the hospital? They've said not to take any jewellery or valuables in but I never take off my wedding or engagement rings so wasn't sure whether they meant those too.

Ooh good question @kersh33 I never wear any jewelery apart from a chain. Maybe pop your rings aside? Just on the offchance you become (more) swollen and for some reason you end up needing an emergency c section.

@kersh33 how are your rings still fitting you is what I really want to know? 😂 I haven’t been able to wear mines for weeks now! In all seriousness, if I were you I would probably just take them off to be on the safe side & keep them in a safe place at home