Pregnancy #46

[WhatABore]

33 weeks pregnant and I’m feeling very unprepared! I went over and was induced at 42 weeks with my first and so it was very planned out… I also did classes at my hospital the first time round so knew lots of tips (ironically that I didn’t end up using ) i.e. what to do when waters break, when to request birthing pool, emergency drop off spots… This time I feel like i’ve just been left to it and wouldn’t have a clue what to do if I went into labour naturally!! I keep panicking about the most ridiculous things, like what would happen if my waters went in the bath and I didn’t know

If it helps, your waters don't just go at once anyway a lot of the time, even if you get the big swoosh, there's still the front waters, hind waters, and then they usually keep trickling
So I think you'd know

 

[Chewycinema]

I've had a vaginal delivery and then an EMCS. For my third, as I was consultant led (for unrelated issues) I had an initial appointment with him at 28 weeks to discuss options. They look at your history, birth method and circumstances and can advice whether you would be a good VBAC candidate or not. I then had the same conversation at 36 weeks (I think) when it was nearer the time. There is a list of factors that can make your attempt at VBAC more or less successful, such as the reason for section, gap between pregnancies etc and they'll discuss those with you. Also inductions carry more risk of uterine scar rupture so that's something they will consider as well if you need to be induced.

My midwife didn't advise me either way just asked me how I wanted to deliver. I got referred to preterm clinic to see consultant because i had emcs when fully dilated with trauma caused to my womb/cervix and I've had cells removed in the past. She said they would recommend another csection but also said that if I wanted I could have a vbac but would need growth scans. I want another c section anyway though

 

[WeHadFunRight]

It’s too early really for me to be thinking about this but it kept me awake last night worrying about it and I think they will mention it at my booking in appointment tomorrow - for those not on their first baby, if you have had an emergency c-section previously what have you been advised in terms of elective c section or VBAC? Is it totally my choice or are you recommended one way or the other by your midwife depending on your prior experience? How did you make your choice if you did?

Any thoughts/advice appreciated, feel like this is something I’ll end up debating in my head a lot. It’s going to be a long pregnancy

I was an emcs on my first baby. I asked for VBAC on my second. I did find most people seemed to expect me to go for an elective. When I went to my 28 week consultation she asked how I intended to deliver and I (having been on the fence) blurted out that I wanted a VBAC. We talked about what had led up to the emcs previously and the consultant actually put me at ease explaining my chance of successful VBAC and also the risk of scar rupture. She said she felt I had an 80% chance of successful delivery via VBAC.

I think I made my choice with my heart over my head. I was a bit messed up after the emcs and I think I needed to see what I could do this time around. I also definitely second guessed myself in the last few weeks.

 

[hazmaz]

Has anyone got any suggestions for good joggers/leggings/jeans for when you start to get a bit bigger for current ones?

 

[Pontiac_Bandit]

Has anyone got any suggestions for good joggers/leggings/jeans for when you start to get a bit bigger for current ones?

My friend recommended Love Leggings to me and they've been great - they're really high waisted with room to grow into, I've been wearing them non-stop since I was about 18 weeks and I'm now 34 weeks they're also really thick so aren't see through, and have extra seams to prevent splitting from chafing. I've got the fleece-lined ones as she recommended those to me, but you might want thinner ones with spring/summer coming up

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[Very traditional]

Has anyone got any suggestions for good joggers/leggings/jeans for when you start to get a bit bigger for current ones?

Lidl maternity leggings are lovely, I bought a pair when they had a baby event around September ish and wish I’d bought more as they haven’t had them in since. I’d also recommend Asda maternity knickers - they’re huge and so comfortable over the bump!

 

[WotsitG1]

Has anyone got any suggestions for good joggers/leggings/jeans for when you start to get a bit bigger for current ones?

Joggers, I ordered these https://www.seraphine.com/en-gb/maternity-lounge-pants-twin-pack/
Really comfy, used them for quite early on and I’ll wear them still after! Going in my hospital bag to!
leggings Iv really liked the ASOS maternity 2 pack over the bump ones £20.

 

[Chocolatelover123]

Has anyone got any suggestions for good joggers/leggings/jeans for when you start to get a bit bigger for current ones?

I got some maternity leggins from Asda they were really comfy, comfiest tights I found were h n m they are amazing. However I found h n m jeans a bit stiff so weren’t as comfortable but they’re tights. Got some jeans from new look maternity they are comfy, just annoy me as under the bump so can feel like they fall down slightly. They most annoying thing is hardly anywhere stocks stuff in store so can’t try on just have to buy online

 

[geegeex]

Is anyone else just absolutely shattered? I’m only 32 weeks, I’ve had low iron since 28 weeks and just genuinely exhausted. Roll on mat leave

 

[Orangesocks182]

Hey guys, does anyone know if you can top up your statutory maternity pay with universal credit ? I’m really panicking now about how to afford to live we don’t live together at the moment and are looking at both buying or renting but how can we realistically afford either on my partners wage and my statutory I’m the higher earner of the two as well so it’s going to be a massive reduction in income and I’m shitting myself that were going to be homeless

 

[Ro98]

Anyone else get days where it suddenly dawns on them that any coming week baby will arrive and you’ll finally get to meet them?
I wasn’t prepared for how long pregnancy would feel and the overwhelming emotions that come with it! I can’t wait to see his face 🥲
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Is anyone else just absolutely shattered? I’m only 32 weeks, I’ve had low iron since 28 weeks and just genuinely exhausted. Roll on mat leave

Are you on iron tablets? My midwife said I was on the cusp of low iron so told me to buy some from the chemist as it typically drops a lot later in the 3rd trimester.
They have helped a lot! Although I still feel knackered by 3pm but think that’s standard as opposed to feeling like a zombie 24/7

 

[LilyRose1234]

Hey guys, does anyone know if you can top up your statutory maternity pay with universal credit ? I’m really panicking now about how to afford to live we don’t live together at the moment and are looking at both buying or renting but how can we realistically afford either on my partners wage and my statutory I’m the higher earner of the two as well so it’s going to be a massive reduction in income and I’m shitting myself that were going to be homeless

I believe as long as you’re within the thresholds etc then yes, you can get a top up with universal credit. There are I believe some lenders who look at your wage once you’re back at work rather than stat pay, especially if youre applying close to your return date x

 

[WhatABore]

Hey guys, does anyone know if you can top up your statutory maternity pay with universal credit ? I’m really panicking now about how to afford to live we don’t live together at the moment and are looking at both buying or renting but how can we realistically afford either on my partners wage and my statutory I’m the higher earner of the two as well so it’s going to be a massive reduction in income and I’m shitting myself that were going to be homeless

You can, this is what we did
As long as you're below the amount.
I believe once you have a child, the maximum you can earn joint is around 30k and once you go back to work, if you do return, if it goes above that amount, they will just stop paying you

 

[Gossipgirl993]

Well after posting about back pain yesterday I can barely walk today and my pelvis is clicking midwife said it sounds like sciatica but I’m thinking more PGP! Urgh, if you have any tips please throw them my way

 

[Heyguysswipeup]

Well after posting about back pain yesterday I can barely walk today and my pelvis is clicking midwife said it sounds like sciatica but I’m thinking more PGP! Urgh, if you have any tips please throw them my way

Ouch poor you! Sounds like loads of us have back pain right now, mine is terrible at the moment too. I was advised to try and sit on an exercise ball, to sit on a chair backwards (straddling it) and just to watch out for posture too! Apparently because we are more sedentary now than what we were decades ago, that’s why loads of babies are born back to back?! I don’t know if any other remedies to help though sorry x

 

[JulesC]

Anyone been prescribed aspirin during their pregnancy to help reduce the risk of high blood pressure? My midwife has recommended it at my booking in appointment today as I had high blood pressure in my third trimester last time. Just read it can cause indigestion, anyone has any side effects?

 

[WhatABore]

Anyone been prescribed aspirin during their pregnancy to help reduce the risk of high blood pressure? My midwife has recommended it at my booking in appointment today as I had high blood pressure in my third trimester last time. Just read it can cause indigestion, anyone has any side effects?

I've had it with my middle pregnancy but don't know if I had any symptoms with it as I took it the whole pregnancy so who knows what was normal and not

 

[themuffinwoman]

Well after posting about back pain yesterday I can barely walk today and my pelvis is clicking midwife said it sounds like sciatica but I’m thinking more PGP! Urgh, if you have any tips please throw them my way

No tips just solidarity! I bought a pregnancy belt which is doing naff all for my sciatica but maybe for PGP it might help more?

 

[WotsitG1]

Anyone been prescribed aspirin during their pregnancy to help reduce the risk of high blood pressure? My midwife has recommended it at my booking in appointment today as I had high blood pressure in my third trimester last time. Just read it can cause indigestion, anyone has any side effects?

Iv taken it whole pregnancy for blood clotting disorder and stopped at 36 weeks. No side affects with it. Never indigestion with pregnancy

 

[Ro98]

Anyone been prescribed aspirin during their pregnancy to help reduce the risk of high blood pressure? My midwife has recommended it at my booking in appointment today as I had high blood pressure in my third trimester last time. Just read it can cause indigestion, anyone has any side effects?

Yep I have, currently 34wks and started it at 12. Haven’t experienced indigestion during pregnancy which is weird since I massively suffered before falling pregnant! Haven’t had any side affects from it