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July 2021 (thread 4) maybe there will be more babies?

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THATbasicSNOWFLAKE · 18/05/2021 13:50

New thread!

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Are your children’s vaccines up to date?
sakura1982 · 04/07/2021 09:48

@Vie8126 how big was your previous baby, mine 4.48 kg but 35 cm HC and he was born overdue 41+2, I had a c section as I did not want to be induced so it was kinda planned with 40hr notice;) I have had a growth scan same time with both just by chance 35+5 n both results same showing baby 2.5kg which is an average baby predicted to be 3.5kg at 40 W…so I have no idea if they grow exponentially passed due date..

Congratulations to all with the newborn babies, I wish I could join the club soon! Before my due date.

Pinkroseuk · 04/07/2021 17:25

I've had lower back ache for two days now and can't get comfy! Wishing baby will arrive on time as I'm finding it hard to get comfy in any position now! Anyone else the same?!

Littlejacksmummy · 04/07/2021 19:44

I'm sitting here cuddling my 2 day old 😍 c section went well, I was home the same time the next day. 4lb 8oz 😊 This is bliss 😀 good luck everyone 👍

Mummy2O · 04/07/2021 19:56

Congratulations @Littlejacksmummy!!

HumunaHey · 04/07/2021 20:04

Oh lovely! Congratulations @littlejacksmummy🎉

@pinkroseuk I'm currently 37 weeks. No back ache but I'm getting serious leg cramps and have to hobble around every now and again. I'm trying to stay active as I know that helps but I'm so tired. Getting very fed up now. My first baby was born at 38+7 and I remember feeling so much better once he was out. I'm hoping this little one comes in the next two weeks max. We're all so close now!😊😬

pinkgin8 · 04/07/2021 21:08

@Pinkroseuk

I've had lower back ache for two days now and can't get comfy! Wishing baby will arrive on time as I'm finding it hard to get comfy in any position now! Anyone else the same?!
How long do you have left?
Pinkroseuk · 04/07/2021 22:38

@HumunaHey I'm fine the same with the tiredness, I have one more week at work and can't wait to finish!

@pinkgin8 I'm 37 weeks today so still 3 to go!

THATbasicSNOWFLAKE · 05/07/2021 06:53

Congratulations @Littlejacksmummy! 4lb8 sounds soooo tiny! Our little one is on day 6 now and was born 8lb12 so nearly double the weight!

Has a post natal group been set up? I'll check, because we need one! The end is near for you all ladies!

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THATbasicSNOWFLAKE · 05/07/2021 06:58

Post natal group

www.mumsnet.com/Talk/postnatal_clubs/4288556-Babies-due-late-June-July-2021-1?watched=1

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TiredAlreadyOhDear · 05/07/2021 07:28

I’m 39 weeks on Wednesday but literally feel like I’ll never have this baby….I just feel like I don’t have any signs of the baby being ready to exit anytime soon!

Congratulations to everyone who has their babies already! Hopefully won’t be long before we all join you! I’m expecting I’ll go two weeks over - so could potentially be just over three weeks for me!!! X

PurBal · 05/07/2021 08:31

40w tomorrow... First family baby to go to term in memory (100 years!!). Been offered a sweep but don't feel like he's ready yet, though I certainly am! Finding it a difficult mind shift from "baby will come whe he's ready" to "sweep, sweep, induction". Which one is it? I have had 3 EDD so going to wait until the later date before having a sweep I think. Unfortunately have some unhelpful family members calling our son names for not being here already (eg lazy little tyke) which I'm sure isn't meant in a cruel way but seems a lot to put on a child who hasn't even been born. Also telling me that the only people who don't accept sweeps are selfish people who don't care about their babies (keeping in mind, none of these family members have had one because they were all early). I know there are increased risks associated with being "overdue" but call it mother's intuition, I just don't think he's ready. Any helpful words to keep my spirits up?

Mummy2O · 05/07/2021 10:06

@PurBal I had two sweeps with my first. Neither did anything as he just wasn't ready to come out yet. He made an appearance at 40 + 5 weeks in the end when he was ready to.

He is anything but lazy. They are talking rubbish. Just ignore them.

HumunaHey · 05/07/2021 10:38

@purbal And so it begins. . .as soon as I announced my pregnancy with my first, there were so many unwanted comments. I'm sure no one meant any harm but it was still very irritating. I completely understand where you're coming from.

It's very strange how, as soon as you are pregnant, people feel like they are automatically invited to, in many respects, a very intimate part of your life. DS was born at 6lb 6oz and has followed his centile chart quite steadily since. There's been constant comments about how "scrappy" he is and frequently repeated questions on whether I was breastfeeding, which I felt was some people's passive way of suggesting I should formula feed instead. The amount of times I would have to answer the same questions about breastfeeding were VERY annoying. It's not a community choice!

I also get on with my MIL quite well but she would ask all sorts of questions about the birth that I personally felt uncomfortable talking about. This time around, I'm fully prepared for the annoying comments.

In terms of referring to your DC as lazy, maybe a lighthearted "not lazy, just content" response with a smile should shut them up.

If you have instagram, The Positive Birth Movement post some relevant stories and posts about induction and body autonomy. It's quite affirming in that it is our choice how we birth and we shouldn't feel cajoled into making decisions against our better judgement.
www.instagram.com/positivebirthmovement/.

Gilbertsaurus · 05/07/2021 14:29

Ignore anyone who says not having a sweep is selfish! Your body, your baby, your decision! I can't decide whether to have one either, keep changing my mind between thinking he'll come when he's ready and being so fed up with pregnancy that I'll try anything! Got MW appointment in 3 days which is my due date so still a few days to mull it over.
Have been having some cramps today tho so maybe won't have to wait, but trying not to get my hopes up as know they can come and go for a while before labour actually gets going

PurBal · 05/07/2021 21:05

@HumunaHey thanks for your reply, saw my mum today and after the third time of referring to him as “naughty” I replied “he’s just happy where he is”. My mother being my mother made another snarky comment but I was surprised at how much the naughty / lazy comments hurt. I think you’re right that everyone thinks they’re entitled to an opinion.
@Gilbertsaurus thanks for the support! I hope your cramps turn into something. I’ve got pain in my pelvis that has been intense today and twinges on and off for a few weeks but nothing yet. Trying to take things a day at a time is hard.

Mummy2O · 05/07/2021 22:40

I am really hoping mine stays put for another week. Our health board is allowing longer post birth visits from Monday and as I'm having a section I'll likely be in for a few days.

Is anyone else getting a bit nervous about the covid rates? They have shot up again in our area. I am terrified one of us will catch it or have to self isolate in the next couple of weeks.

PurpleCurtain · 05/07/2021 23:27

@Mummy2O

I am really hoping mine stays put for another week. Our health board is allowing longer post birth visits from Monday and as I'm having a section I'll likely be in for a few days.

Is anyone else getting a bit nervous about the covid rates? They have shot up again in our area. I am terrified one of us will catch it or have to self isolate in the next couple of weeks.

Yup - have always been quite cautious r.e. COVID but had imagined rates would be much better by the time our due dates came around! We are both trying to isolate as much as we can but the longer past due date we go the more that will feel like a drag, and obviously need to go to medical appointments etc still - and probably not good for us to be complete hermits anyway!

Does anyone know much about the risk to newborns? We've planned for a couple of weeks of "just the three of us" after anyway (would have opted for this without COVID!) but DH has suggested that if cases don't go down we should also have a few more weeks of "you can visit but can't touch the baby", and/ or ask visitors to test themselves before they see us. I can't decide what I think about this and can't imagine it will go down well with my family!

Pinkroseuk · 06/07/2021 07:20

@PurpleCurtain

We are only planning to see my parents once baby is here for the first 2-4 weeks. They have been testing at least 2-3 times a week anyway as my dad is a teacher. He will have finished work by the time baby is here hopefully so we feel fairly safe seeing them.
Anyone else I think I would ask to do a test- if they refuse then we probably would postpone or meet in the garden without letting them hold baby. We live in one of the lowest covid areas of the country atm but all our friends are in much higher areas. It's a really tough decision to make. Relaxing if the rules last night has made me more nervous I have to say

PeanutButterFalcon · 06/07/2021 09:15

We were given information from the hospital re Covid and it said most babies are ok and don’t show signs of illness. There is obviously the exceptions and it had what to look out for. Please don’t just rely on the lateral flow tests as they are so unreliable. I know people who have covid and these tests still say negative

Tvscreen · 06/07/2021 09:30

I asked my midwife about covid and newborns and she said it was perfectly reasonable to ask family to do lateral flow tests before coming to see the baby and to ask those who are showing any form of symptoms, no matter how mild, not to come over!

PurpleCurtain · 06/07/2021 10:02

Glad it's not just me/ us! Lateral flow tests are far from perfect yes but they are the free and easy option as a starting point - you're right though it's very difficult to drum into people that just because they 1) are double vaccinated and 2) have a negative lateral flow test, it doesn't mean they don't have covid! Trouble is, it's hard to know at what point / level of covid in the population I will feel more comfortable, so I guess I may just have to wait and see how I feel about it once baby decides to arrive! Whilst I'm so glad we now get birth partners unlike earlier in the pandemic, this is really frustrating timing as the easing of restrictions is going to make it a lot more difficult to explain any concerns to people!

Mummy2O · 06/07/2021 15:40

@PurpleCurtain That is exactly it. I am concerned that more people will be mixing as things relax, but it still won't be that safe for us. I am trying not to stress about it, but I have to confess that it is praying on my mind.

I saw the midwife again today. Looks like my baby is still breech. I have a hard lump at the top of my bump, which is very likely his head. I feel bad for poking it now.

pinkgin8 · 06/07/2021 16:03

Baby boy born 9:15am today 💜

TiredAlreadyOhDear · 06/07/2021 16:28

@pinkgin8 congratulations great news! Hope you’re all doing well! Does he have a name? Xx

Mummy2O · 06/07/2021 16:33

@pinkgin8 Congratulations!!!

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