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blvdbrokendreams · 08/08/2020 20:12

I have posted before about the issues I've had with baby. Basically she doesn't have a pattern of movements. She has one active day and then a day of total silence. To the point of not even a single kick or roll. I've had multiple scans and I'm practically a full time resident at my local maternity assessment unit. I used to feel embarrassed about it but after the 13th visit you get used to it. So babies growth has slowed and she's on the a low percentile and has been for the last two growth scans. The dopplers have varied between normal and high.not massively high but still high. I have had multiple urine samples sent off for testing because they've had leukocytes in them. No conclusion to that. My mental health is plummeting. I'm worried about baby every day. It's costing us money to get to the hospital sometimes three times a week and basically I'm fed up. I have another growth scan Tuesday and a consultant appointment afterwards. I'm considering asking to be induced and wondered if anybody had any thoughts. I'll be classed as full term. I know babies better off in till 39/40 weeks but this is getting ridiculous. I obviously always go in when her movements stop. But what's the cut off point? After 14 reduced movement visits? Sorry this is mixture rant and mixture advice. Any help would be appreciated
Thanks

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lockdownpregnancy · 08/08/2020 20:17

It's never too often to go in if you're worried, as the time you don't go in, is the time there maybe something seriously wrong, so you're doing the right thing every time you go.
Have a chat with your MW about being induced. I don't think it's a good idea personally, but I'm no doctor and only they will tell you what's best. You also need to tell them about your mental health.
Hope everything is ok OP 💐💐

strawberriesunited · 08/08/2020 20:18

I'm shocked they haven't already mentioned induction or anything like that. I had 3 episodes of reduced movement and they asked if i'd like an induction but because baby was actually moving i just couldn't feel it (she had shifted positions) i left it, no more episodes from 36 weeks and gave birth at 41wks.
I'd definitely ask and maybe push for it, it can't be healthy for you to be constantly on edge about it!

blvdbrokendreams · 08/08/2020 20:21

At one of my many reduced visits a midwife gave me a leaflet on induction. And that was it. I still feel stupid going in but I think that's human nature I mean before pregnancy I could count on one hand the number of hospital visits id had. And I've been in the assessment unit 14 times for her movements. And I know babies come when there ready but I can't sit here for another possible 5 weeks going are you ok or are you just asleep or are you hiding? I mean if her pattern is 1 active day and the 4 quiet days that's an awful pattern. The CTG shows her heartrate is rising so she's doing something but nothing I can feel. I just want her out

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blvdbrokendreams · 08/08/2020 20:23

@lockdownpregnancy the midwife is aware of my mental health issues and I'm having some counselling. As your probably aware by your username it's quite a sucky time to be pregnant.

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lockdownpregnancy · 08/08/2020 21:03

@blvdbrokendreams I'm glad to hear they are offering you counselling.
I was referred at 13 weeks and 20 weeks I've heard nothing! Whilst the MAU have been amazing the mental health aide has been a serious let down for me!
Fingers crossed all is well for you and baby will pop out happy and healthy 🥰

SassyPants87 · 08/08/2020 22:56

@blvdbrokendreams I would definitely ask to be induced if that was me, like some other posters have said I'm surprised they've not actually pushed for it!

Smilymami · 08/08/2020 23:09

Definitely request an induction.. better safe than sorry.

blvdbrokendreams · 10/08/2020 10:58

Been in another two times since this posted. Baby's movements are non existent. She is moving lots on the monitor apparently. Feeling really fobbed off. Nobody is telling me what's going on

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PinkJam · 10/08/2020 12:58

I think you need to ask to speak to a doctor. I had 4 periods of reduced movements and they advised being induced at 37 weeks. Were no problems.

FizzingWhizzbee123 · 10/08/2020 13:22

I think you need to stand your ground and ask to speak to a consultant and get some sort of plan in place. I was induced after 3 episodes of reduced movements (where baby was actually fine), although I was overdue by the third episode.

However from what you’ve said, there are some problems with baby’s growth, so definitely worth pushing for a proper plan. Stand your ground and trust your instincts.

blvdbrokendreams · 10/08/2020 14:23

@FizzingWhizbee123 I have a consultant appointment on Wednesday and I'm gonna really push for it. Been in today and again it was load of movements on the monitor but I didn't feel a thing.

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blvdbrokendreams · 12/08/2020 11:12

Hey guys baby has totally stopped growing and has dropped to the third percentile. She has put on two ounces in two weeks. Waiting for the doctor but I'm absolutely furious that this hasn't been picked up at any of the other scans.

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Wudgy · 12/08/2020 11:33

Oh I am so sorry to hear what a difficult time you have had and that baby has stopped growing, please just insist that baby comes out now and don’t leave with any other reasoning. Also raise the concerns that you have been in so many times and why wasn’t this picked up, thinking of you and hopefully Baby be here very soon x

PinkJam · 12/08/2020 11:47

Think of you OP. And fully agree that you tell them Baby has to come out now.

blvdbrokendreams · 12/08/2020 11:57

My induction is today at 1. The doctor read my notes and is fuming. My bump measurements haven't changed since 33 weeks. They knew this. She's only 5 pounds. I just feel a little let down

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Wudgy · 12/08/2020 12:23

You have every right to feel let down and should make complaints once this is all passed, now just try to focus on the induction, being calm for baby and very soon you’re baby will be here and in your arms x All the very best and will be thinking of you xx

PinkJam · 12/08/2020 13:21

Good luck @blvdbrokendreams

You get to meet your little one soon Smile

Spam88 · 12/08/2020 15:37

Given your history I'm amazed they didn't want to induce you at 37 weeks. As a PP said, just focus on your baby now and the task ahead! Plenty of time to make a complaint afterwards.

Have they started your induction?

blvdbrokendreams · 12/08/2020 20:18

@Spam88 yes they started it at 3. As annoyed as I am I'm going to meet my baby soon and that's all that matters

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blvdbrokendreams · 15/08/2020 17:51

Baby girl arrived at 1 12 am this morning. Absolutely tiny but perfect

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Wudgy · 15/08/2020 18:31

@blvdbrokendreams ah congratulations that’s wonderful!

PinkJam · 15/08/2020 19:33

Congratulations Smile wonderful!

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