Due March 2023 - Thread 9

[TeddyBeans]

Let's see how many babies we get on this thread 🥰🥰

20/1 - botleybump 💓 (due 23/2)
10/2 - Amy1303 💙 (due 27/3)
12/2 - Babynum2 💙 (due 5/3)
12/2 - Cams50 💙 (due 2/3)
13/2 - LizziBee 💙
14/2 - BabyNumber3OnTheWay 💙 (due 28/2)
18/2 - Ubbee 💙 (due 27/2)
19/2 - beatingheartbaby 💓 (due 14/3)
21/2 - suchardchoccy 💓 (due date baby!)
22/2 - muminlndn 💓
24/2 - saltandpepperr 💙 (due 6/3)
24/2 - mrs2022 💙 (due 24/3)
25/2 - JTB123 💓 (due 1/3)
26/2 - GreenIsle 💓 (due 7/3)

DaisyRainbow 💓

26/2 - TeddyBeans 💓
1/3 - Clarps84 💙, MoronikaFaceache
2/3 - BethBeef 💙
3/3 - LittleAcorn20 💛, LaForza101 💙, SammyJay5 💓, pamplemousse19 💓, Lauren11x 💙, Whatsforpud 💛
4/3 - EastyBaby19 💙, Cdoc 💙, Katdemar 💙
5/3 - hopingforarainbow27 💓
6/3 - allthingssparkly, Thirdtimesacharm3 💙
7/3 - Noodle20, Pickles23 💛
8/3 - Splashh, June628 💓, BabyLimey 💛
9/3 - Penelope_2023, 91mana, havanamama 💓
10/3 - iratepirate 💛, PeonyPops 💓, MrsD0147
11/3 - Chloe1896
12/3 - Katlouise24 💓
13/3 - ToffeeEl 💓, Franklin321 💓, paulinesmithson 💓
14/3 - rainbowbaby23 💙
15/3 - Hrf1503 💓, TTC24 💙
16/3 - flawless29
17/3 - Room4onemore 💓, Cuppasoupmonster 💙, broomfig 💙
18/3 - XjustagirlX 💛, CristinaNov182 💓, Shep21 💓
19/3 - Dreamingof3 💓, alotoftutus 💙, AK93 💙, hellosunshineagainxxx 💙, Allthegirls3 💓, obabybaby 💙
20/3 - Nettlestea 💙, MillennialMummy 💛
21/3 - FirstTimeTryer93, LifeOfRiley1 💛, Rose429 💓
22/3 - mrshenny 💓
23/3 - Choc2022 💛
24/3 - whydotheyallhaverubbishwheels 💙, Charlothevet88 💛, Blocklynn 💛
25/3 - Whywhwhy 💙, Missy95 💛
26/3 - purplerain555
27/3 - Cats23 💓, firstlittleone 💓, dmb91 💛, AGirlsNameIsAryaStark 💛, hol92 💙, Bobduncan 💛, OonMP 💛
29/3 - Perexi 💙, SenecaFalls1848 💛
30/3 - ChristmasJumpers 💓, Moonlighting 💙
31/3 - Baby2iscooking 💛
1/4 - diamondbutterfly 💓

The Hv did talk about safe sleep guidelines and I openly said We didnt co-sleep and that I use the cellular blanket at night ect, this was before she asked to see our bedroom next week. she seems nice but I just feel its so intrusive, Dp has said she wont be checking out our bedroom and we will just take baby to the clinic...
Awkward convo to have with Hv coming up !

Yes mine asked also and I asked why she said its routine. She also said not to use my sleepy head in the next to me so that may be why as they have been linked to SIDS. I don't use mine in the next to me I use it in the day downstairs on the sofa.

@SleepySlumber For colostrum, don't be disheartened if you don't get much/any to start with, especially if you're a FTM. Simply learning how to hand express will be so useful for the first few days of breastfeeding. It took me an hour to get my first 1ml syringe. After persevering 1ml now takes me 5-10mins and I can get 3-5ml every day.

I will be heading into day 4 of my induction tomorrow......

So far I have had 1 pessary and 2 doses of gel. They managed to do a sweep this evening and a doctor is going to try and break my waters in the morning. My contractions are every 10 minutes. If the waters cannot be broken, we are trying the gel one last time and if no luck, it will be a C-section. The baby is safe and happy and is coping well with the medication.

Apologies for not replying to those of who who replied to me, I have read your messages and thank you for your comments. I don't have the mental space to word things very well right now, I took a day to try as much 'relaxation' as possible (aside from also trying to be more upright, and being on the ball) and managed my first nap in months (I've only managed two previous naps throughout whole pregnancy), purely only tried to to avoid overthinking! But obviously needed it!

The days are going too quickly I still feel I just need baby to come or more time to get my head round what might need to happen.I think if I don't feel there's been any change with cervix for Sunday I may say I don't want the sweep after all. I'm just not sure I can go through it again and I imagine it to only be more painful if they actually can get into it.

Good luck @BabyTalbot1, this is what I feel might happen to me as body doesn't seem anywhere near as ready as it ideally would be to be giving those things a go. Good that they managed to do a sweep though and baby is coping well, hopefully medication is doing something for you xx

@AK93 change of plan....just spoke to the doctor and she thinks a C-section is needed. They can't break my waters safely and the gel is not working enough, so she advises against a 3rd dose.

Ugh - why I am so emotional?? Tomorrow I will be having a C-section and meeting my baby, but I am too tearful at the minute!

Good luck @BabyTalbot1 .
I'd imagine your 4 day induction and it not working to suddenly being told - Definite for c-sect, is the reason of your emotions.
Tomorrow will be clearer and exciting! Huge Good luck
x

Had my extra midwife appointment this morning. Still waiting to hear from mental health midwife, she was off last week which is why I've not heard from her yet.
Midwife this morning is referring me to birth choices? to see about booking a section for 41+ so I at least have a clear end date - she thinks that will help me.
Next midwife appointment is Monday when I'll be 40weeks and they'll attempt a sweep.
In the meantime I'm waking up miserable, crying a lot and going to bed miserable. 😫

It does seem pretty common to end up with c sections anyway, I'm almost thinking of asking for one if the risks aren't higher than induction, so I know when it's happening and not have to go through pain and interventions just to end up with one anyway. I really wish there was more information and evidence on things as even with all that is known it's just not enough to really have those 'informed choices'.

Totally normal to feel emotional for a variety of reasons, but hope all goes well for you ❤xxx

I need some positive C-section experiences/information.

How long were you in hospital for after the C-section? Etc.

@BabyTalbot1 im 3 weeks post planned section and my recovery is great! No pain and mostly got all my mobility back! I had my baby at 9:47am, was out in recovery by 11am and home the next day by lunchtime.

Best advice, take the pain meds regularly even if you don’t think you need them, keep moving even a little bit and high waisted pants and trousers/leggings etc while the scar is tender.

Good luck 😊

@BabyTalbot1 hope you're ok, and that you can get some sleep tonight ready to meet your baby ❤️ I had my section Monday, baby born at 9.38 and discharged 1pm on Tuesday! I'm in quite a lot of pain even with paracetamol/ibuprofen and morphine but it is my third section so was warned it would be a harder recovery

I had my planned section on Friday, was out by 5pm Saturday (which would have been earlier but there was a long line of discharges that day)
I am a bit lax with my pain meds, mostly because I'm already feeling much better! Only bending to pick things up is a struggle now and I've been told off for being too active as I started going for short walks with the pram on day 3

@BabyTalbot1 i had my planned section last Tuesday, was taken at 11am. Was out theatre for 12 and up on a ward for 2pm. Catheter out about 10pm and home the next day for lunchtime! I had a truly positive experience in theatre, it was so relaxed and everyone in there was chatting and laughing with me. Baby was in my arms within 5 minutes of lying down, and it took maybe 30 mins to stitch me up but by then, you’re just in awe at your baby and time passes very quickly!! I’m on day 9 now and my advice for recovery would be to rest as much as possible and take your pain meds religiously. I also bought lovely big high waisted knickers from Asda and they have been a life saver, especially with having my dressing off now! You’ll be absolutely fine, and it’ll be a huge relief for you to finally meet your baby ❤️

Congratulations to all the new mums and hope it’s going ok for those still waiting!

I’d love to know how it’s going for those whose babies are here, particularly first-timers! How are you finding it all so far? Thankfully it’s going well for us but I’ve certainly had days of feeling completely overwhelmed too. Anyone have any tips for coping when your partner goes back to work (which for me is Monday)? Dreading it! 😩

@LRiddles Im on day 3 of solo parenting as a FTM. I’ve found day one was the easiest but yesterday/today I’ve had moments of feeling overwhelmed. Take it slow, don’t set yourself expectations on what you want to achieve (unless you have no choice!) and just go with the flow. The days have gone quicker than I thought they would, and I’ve achieved more than what I did when I was pregnant!

@Shep21 Sounds like great advice, thank you! I know I’m going to put myself under pressure to achieve a lot but I guess we just need to remember that as long as baby’s happy that’s all that really matters.

I posted on the FB group but haven't updated here. I had baby boy on 21/3 in the early hours. He was an induction baby that happened very fast and then got stuck and resulted in a c section. Were still in hospital after a few complications but crossing it all we can go home soon. He's the talk of the ward at 11lb7oz!

39+5 today, been for a sweep but they couldn't do it because baby's head was in the way. She said my cervix was still a little high but it was really soft! So im booked in to try again next week. My notes say the head is 3/5 engaged, and the midwife said its sitting very low which was why she couldn't get to the cervix properly. FTM here so none of it really means anything to me, I still felt a bit deflated leaving though.
Just got to continue the waiting game I guess. I was wishfully hoping baby would be here this weekend 😢 hopefully it won't be long now 🥰 xx

I was due to have an induction this morning but baby had other ideas, woke up at 4am with what I thought was an upset stomach, and by 7am I was in active labour. Had to phone an ambulance because he came so fast, wouldn’t have made it in the car, just got to the hospital and gave birth, no pain relief but it was ok, hopefully getting home tonight. He weighs 8lbs 11, not the 10lbs+ baby on growth scans, but just glad he’s here and it’s over. ❤️

Congratulations @Nettlestea bubs was obviously in a rush in the end 💙

4th day of induction and my 4th roommate is in labour. But I am still not making any progress. Last night I was told they cannot break my waters safely as they can only fit one finger in my cervix so it will be a C-section. This morning at 10 am a consultant said she will assess me to see if she can break my waters.....she is still yet to come back to me. Finding today really hard! I have run out of pessary/gel options and I feel like I am getting no further in the process. I seem to keep getting put further down on the list!

@Nettlestea he is gorgeous! Congratulations 💙

@Nettlestea congratulations! xxx

@BabyTalbot1 how frustrating! I was thinking about you earlier hoping you'd have your little one by now (because they said you'd have a c section!) Have you been able to get up and walk about at all? Must be going crazy after 4 days!! xx