Due May 2024? Part 3

[Sa11yCinnamon]

Just kicking off a new thread, hoping no one else does it at the same time!

@Athena1984 hope all is ok, keep us posted xx

Does anyone know the earliest I can request a sweep? I'm 40 weeks tomorrow and my next midwife appointment isn't until 40+5, however no discussion of a sweep was mentioned. Not sure if I can phone up and ask for one before then?

Congratulations!!

Congratulations!!

Our baby girl arrived into the world on 7/5/24 and after an extended stay in hospital due to some feeding issues we made it home last night!

currebtly awake while she cluster feeds on me for what seems like hours now, but she is so worth it!

@LondonGirl1992 i had a planned section last week and honestly it was amazing! So relaxed and everyone was so lovely. There are a lot of people in there’s which can be overwhelming, but they all introduce themselves and are there for a reason.

Recovery so far is going well, actually less pain than I was expecting and more in my back than my tummy. Make sure you take the time to recover and don’t forget your stomach muscles have been cut, so you can’t twist around like you used too! 😀

@Dexnt15 congratulations! Glad you were happy with your birth and hope you’re enjoying being back at home x

@Judethepud I haven’t had proper contractions but previously had cramping that has now disappeared. It’s completely different to my first where I felt no signs until I woke up in labour one day and then steadily progressed until he was born. I’m hoping this time that my body is at least prepping so that when I do go into labour it’s not too drawn out.

Just curious, If anyone who has had a c section used a tens machine afterwards to help with the pain a bit? I have hired one but now won't be using it as having to have an elective c section and read can use afterwards which I did think was odd lol

Congratulations @Dexnt15, that sounds like a lovely birth experience!

@Dexnt15 congratulations :) also good to hear about Ur c section and that recovery going well! Hope it continues and enjoy your new bundle of joy!

@Dexnt15 congratulations!

@Mum2b2024 omg I couldn’t have thought of anything worse to use personally 😂 the midwife had to massage my tummy to check everything was okay and it was so weird! The pain is more like a big cut and the tens machine is to relieve pain in the muscles (if I’m right). After my section the pain was minimal though, I just kept on top of paracetamol and ibuprofen and healed really quickly as well.

@cosylife yes I did think it was v weird to say on the website I hired from that u can use afterwards! Oh bless u. Ah ok that's good to hear. I'm glad u healed quickly :) yeah I have been told to make sure I take painkillers if feeling like I need it and not let it get too painful and then u need them if that makes sense. Did u have to stay in long? I know it varies for everyone of course. I'm a bit scared about the catheter too. How was that if u don't mind me asking?

@LondonGirl1992 good luck tomorrow!! Hope it all goes ok!

Thanks so much! It feels so surreal- bags are all packed and I’m ready to go!

we are having a surprise and I just can’t wait to find out who this little wiggly worm is! ❤️ The pre-op was fine, they just tell you what to bring, take some bloods, give you some meds and talk you through the day.

fingers crossed it goes smoothly!

@LondonGirl1992 yeah I bet!!

Aww how exciting! Thanks that's good to know. Yes fingers crossed for you!! Take care x

How exciting, good luck @LondonGirl1992

goodluck @LondonGirl1992 hope it all goes smoothly and baby is in your arms soon ❤️

Thinking of you, and all the best for meeting your baby at last @LondonGirl1992

Good Luck today @LondonGirl1992 !

How's everyone else doing? Monday afternoon / evening - I thought we were ready. TMI lots of going to the toilet, cramping that turned into tightenings and although spaced out seemed to be getting more intense. About 5 hours in, we were just debating when we should ring as had been advised to ring at first sign of symptoms due to previous births ... I said I'd have a quick shower and put the last few bits I wanted out when the tightenings died off so didnt bother ringing in and yesterday nothing at all although had the best nights sleep last night that I've had in a while.

I just want to know when now (I hate the it might be today, might be in 2 weeks).

Good luck today @LondonGirl1992 !!

@MrsB2005 I am also hating not knowing when. I’ve had some cramps and pressure but nothing else so I doubt it’s happening any time soon.

@Mum2b2024 did remind me to hire a tens machine though, thank you for that 😊 so he can stay put til it arrives!

@Sa11yCinnamon You do know he will turn up the day / day before the tens machine arrives dont you ?!? 😉

@MrsB2005 I paid £1.99 extra for express delivery so it’s either that or he’ll take even longer to make sure that was a waste 😂

@Sa11yCinnamon haha that's ok 😃😆 hope it turns up before the baby!

I feel exactly the same @MrsB2005! I’m actually feeling a bit flat as I have been over this pregnancy for months and am really limited in mobility due to pelvic girdle pain. I know two weeks doesn’t sound like a long time to wait for something but when it’s a baby that’s going to flip your life upside down (and end all your never ending pregnancy symptoms) it feels like forever!

Also we used ovulation sticks when trying to conceive and they would have put my due date a week later than my dating scan, which I have started worrying about again having not thought about it since the first trimester!

I’m going to get my nails done this afternoon for some relaxation to try and bring this baby on. Had a dream last night that my waters broke at the appointment, not sure if I want it to come true or not at this point 😂

Sweep number 2 tomorrow. Really hoping it does something. I’ve been 3/5ths engaged for weeks now!

hope everyone’s doing great in their little baby bubbles and those of you still waiting, that it goes quickly for you 💕
we had our wee son on Sunday, exactly a week early! He’s doing great..have a question about milk coming in. I’m bottle feeding and the milk has came in, my boobs are huuuuuuge and so sore. Does anyone know how long it usually takes for it to go back to normal! I can’t remember from my first born 🙈

I've been contracting on and off since Monday night 🙈 things got really intense last night and lost my mucous plug so thought that was it. Phoned midwife and she told me to take co codomol and try to stay at home for a bit longer, things then eased up and contractions have spaced out now. Still having them but only every 10 minutes or so.
This is my first baby, can't believe it's not actually come yet and I'm still at home contracting, hope things pick up tonight!