The GD thread for the GD Ladies… Take 2

[CherLW]

Ladies I started another thread as we are so close to the original one being full!! I need this thread and all you lovely people xx

I feel the same @CherLW. Feel like I've gone off food in the last couple of days. Having to make myself eat as it's better for my levels and baby, though my levels seem to have lowered in general.

Well done @AllTheUsernamesAreAlreadyTaken. They'd great! Have they said why you need an early induction?

@AdventuresAwait I’m glad it’s not just me. I have to try and make myself have something soon I think.
I think I’m just having a bit of a bad time, all the stories of September babes arriving and I’m panicking a bit, feeling emotional and I’m no where near ready. It’s just me at home and I hate having to rely on people for help…. Even tho it’s offered to me.
I haven’t ever been one for getting emotional all that often but the last few days it’s hit me a bit 😔. I went out for dinner last night and I was pretty much the only person with a mask on and I freaked out a bit. I’m not with the babies dad and I’ve found out his mum thinks Covid is a conspiracy and won’t have the jabs/tests/be careful and now I’m upset about that too as should she be round the baby?

Sorry to rant, just need to get it out xx

@AdventuresAwait

I feel the same *@CherLW*. Feel like I've gone off food in the last couple of days. Having to make myself eat as it's better for my levels and baby, though my levels seem to have lowered in general.

Well done @AllTheUsernamesAreAlreadyTaken. They'd great! Have they said why you need an early induction?

It’s just what they do at my hospital apparently.

I’ll obviously just have to refuse if everything else remains on track.

I hate being difficult but I’m so fed up of them not listening to me.

@CherLW full respect to you doing it alone. It is hard when you're independent, i find it hard enough asking hubby for help so i feel for you.

Thats one of the worst things about covid, ok, don't believe in it if you dont want to but dont put other ppl at risk by being an idiot about it. My hubbys mums pretty blase about it, won't get the vaccine etc, but she wears her mask and gets tested, so at least thats something. Can you talk to her about it? Or ask the babys dad to? You dont need another reason to worry when baby is here.

Im freaking out a bit with the babies already coming, im due in 2 weeks and woke up this morning with stomach pains and diarrhoea. Read that the body flushes itself out a couple of days before labour kicks in, and ive got achey back and period type pains too... one on side i really wanted her to come of her own accord but on the other side not yet! I know what will be will be, but it is a daunting feeling!

@Scotti84 thank you ❤️ It’s a messy situation but he wants to be around but unfortunately too much has happened. I hate asking for help but as the days go on I need it more and more.

I think I’m going to have to rely on him to talk to his mum about it but the last thing I want is yet more arguments and stress when it’s getting so close to the baby arriving!

I know what you mean, every pain I have I think baby is on the way, I’m monitoring how often I’m using the loo due to ‘the clear out’.. I think I’m just getting nervous about the whole thing now and I’ve been so calm and relaxed about it so far! I’ve got the midwife in the morning… who I’m more than likely going to just cry at 🙈.. will see what she says 🤞🏼

@CherLW sending you a big hug. Always feel free to rant away here. We're here for you. I've been emotional the last few days too. I just start crying over the smallest thing. And in the night, started wondering if baby was coming as I was getting pains. But it stopped. I think I just overdid yesterday when we were packing up from being away camping (on an airbed at 36 weeks pregnant!) Like you, I've been reading about the September babies arriving early and I'm worried because if she comes before my cesarean date, they want me to try to have a natural birth and I'm anxious about how that will go. You're amazing to be doing this at home on your own. Maybe try to take the help if offered as I'm sure people are happy to help if they're offering & actually may want to support you? We're here whenever you need to talk. You're doing great xx

@AllTheUsernamesAreAlreadyTaken that's a shame. My trust says 38 to 39 weeks induction if on medication. If not, 40 weeks. But you can refuse anything you're not happy with. I compromised in the end.

Thanks @AdventuresAwait ❤️ I’m instantly on alert with any pains now! I can’t believe you managed on an air bed at 36 weeks! I struggle when just in my bed!
Just think if you do try and have a natural birth then they will be there for you and you’ll be in the best place.. they won’t let you go through anything they don’t think your body can do.. our bodies can be amazing!

I’ve got my brother coming round later to help with some things, I just hate putting people out. I haven’t got too much more to do now at home and then I just want to get the car cleaned in and out and have the car seat fitted… then I should be able to relax… I hope!

Thank you, really does mean a lot xx

@CherLW sorry you're having a hard time I'm the same as you, I find it hard to accept help as I don't want to put people out but people who care about you want to help. Just put yourself in their position, I'm sure you would do anything to help out a loved one. You're incredibly strong going through all this alone, it's usually the strongest people who find it hard to accept help but it's good to let others take the strain sometimes x

@CherLW, glad your brother is coming to help. We're going away this week so we'll put the car seat in tomorrow morning just in case... I think that will make it seem so real!

@JackJack84 thank you 😊 I’ve always been the same, I struggle to ask for help and often say no as I just feel like I’m putting people out! I always offer too do things for people/look after their children and then think they are putting me out but I genuinely want too 🙈 I just need to think they will genuinely want to for me!
I feel better this evening, I have packed most of my hospital bag, babies bag is packed and my brother helped with a few bits I couldn’t do myself. By the end of the week I want the car sorted and car seat in 🤞🏼

Thanks for all your kind words today lovely ladies 💕

Hey @CherLW just remember you're doing incredibly well, and it's ok to ask for help if you need it.
I hope the babies dad understands where you're coming from with regards to his mum & talks to her. She could always do a lateral flow test an hr before coming to see you, so you know she's in the clear. If she wants to see her grandchild she'd hopefully move heaven & earth to do so!
In the meantime we're all here for you virtually, so you're not alone really x

@GWhiteley thank you xx
I spoke to him last night and he thought she had the jab but apparently she hasn’t. He feels the same as me regarding her being around the baby and how willing she is to be safe and even take a lateral flow. He’s told me not to worry and to leave it with him so that’s one less thing to worry about right now.

So glad to have you ladies around ❤️

How are you doing? Can you believe we’re now 37+3!! I’ve got my midwife appointment this morning and I’m going to ask her about colostrum harvesting.

@CherLW oh that is a weight off your mind I'm sure! I'm so glad he feels the same way.

Well I've packed my maternity bag apart from nursing bras (which I've bought but not tried on) though can't do it up at the moment so need to faff around with it! Definitely getting slower & tired quickly. I'm on 2 metformin tablets in the evening now, but that seems to be working well.
I've got my last growth scan on weds, which will determine whether they're going to suggest I get induced or not. Fingers crossed they don't suggest before the 1st!

How are you feeling in yourself otherwise?

@GWhiteley it’s a huge relief, something I can just leave with him and I can put to the back of my mind 😊

I only have a couple more things to put in mine too! Also a couple of things on the day like my phone charger.
That’s good that the Metformin in the evening are working for you, such good news you’ve got it under control.
I feel the same, I keep saying to him to wait until the 1st! If he’s early it’s because he wants too I suppose but I’m happy the consultant doesn’t need me to be induced early.

I feel ok but I’m also a lot slower, I feel exhausted whenever I go out! Im loving not being at work tho! Best decision I made is to have a few weeks off before hand!!

Is anyone taking a nursing pillow into hospital with them? I wasn’t going to but my friend said she didn’t and it’s when she felt like it was when she needed it most when getting used to BF so regretted not taking one.

So then! 36 week growth scan and consultant today. Baby is back on his previous growth curve so all is well with him.

Due to GD being controlled by meds consultant wanted to induce between 38-39 weeks. I declined induction and agreed to a c section based on the recommendation of optimum delivery to avoid further potential risks including still birth (although I know they are low!)

So baby will be August baby as the two September dates were fully booked 🤣
Right down to the wire and he will be here 31st August all being well.

I did accept an appointment for a VE and potential sweep if cervix if favourable however I won't be allowing any other induction attempt.

@Bubbles1st.. glad to hear all is well with baby! I've done exactly the same - declined induction and opted for a cesarean at 38+6.
How do you feel having a date? I felt relieved and reassured (even though I wouldn't have chosen a c-section pre GD). Do you see the team again or have another growth scan? They discharged me and it's a little scary! Kinda want one more scan before the birth 😊

Not long now.. we'll give birth in the same week! Xx

That's good that he feels the same @CherLW. I had my last midwife appointment this morning and discussed colostrum harvesting too.

@AdventuresAwait I feel excited to know and it does alleviate a lot of my stress surrounding uncertainty since GD diagnosis as like you I wouldn't have chosen a section previously! However there is a little niggle of disappointment this is the route that we have almost had to take.

I've been discharged from the GD clinic! Don't need anymore consultant or scan appointments. So other than the midwife next week and then pre op bloods and Covid test that's it!

That’s good @Bubbles1st it’s good you stood your ground and went for the better option for you!

@AdventuresAwait I hope yours went ok, I think I’m going to start colostrum harvesting in a few days or maybe even next week just so I feel more prepared at home. Don’t want to add another thing to the list!

I feel strange as they are hoping he arrives naturally but they can still make a decision on the 1st if he’s not here and I’ve been booked in for a sweep on the 6th but I didn’t think they let you go over due dates too much… still very much unknown for me unless he decides he’s ready before the 1st!

@Bubbles1st oh exciting to have a date and be discharged, hope it was a positive appointment!

@CherLW sounds great you and the baby's dad are on the same page, must put your mind at ease!

I've tried to start the colostrum harvesting for the last few days and absolutely nothing - let me know how you all get on if you decide to do it!

@bewitchingnight such a relief!

My midwife today said to try a warm bath, even things like soft music and candles to help as it’s all about releasing the oxytocin to get the milk flowing. Keep us updated how it goes 🤞🏼

@CherLW im same as you, they're leaving me to the 30th august to see if she comes of her own accord and if not then i need to call for an appt to see what route we take. I have a feeling she'll be here before then though, nothing major has happened, apart from a bit of a 'clear out' yesterday morning, I just have this feeling that things are progressing in there. Maybe just wishful thinking, but time will tell!

@Scotti84 I keep getting some funny pains but nothing out of the ordinary. I’m just very aware of what could be happening in there!
I saw the midwife today and he’s 2 out of 5 engaged. It confused me that but as it’s back to front!

@Bubbles1st & @AdventuresAwait how did your care providers react to your request for c section over induction?
I've got other complications as well as GD and feel like the chances of making it to term are getting slimmer and slimmer, given that my biggest fear is an instrumental vaginal birth, I feel I would want to opt for section over induction but wondering how much resistance that decision would be met with.