Pregnancy #47

[geegeex]

Is 38 weeks too late to collect colostrum? I plan on formula feeding but was maybe going to have a stash at home in the freezer but kinda forgot

 

[chickenwingpls]

I wanted to wait until 8 weeks to tell my mum and dad, everyone else I was going to wait until 12 weeks but I ended up telling my parents at 5 weeks but think we will still wait til 12 weeks for everyone else

did you tell his parents later or is that not in the equation. i wouldn’t want to but obviously i’d he wants to i can’t stop

 

[geegeex]

Is there any type of raspberry leaf tea you are supposed to drink?! I’ve absolutely no idea what to buy haha

 

[themuffinwoman]

Baby wotsit arrived this morning via our elective c section. A porky 9lbs12. It feels surreal atm!!!
Just a massive massive Thankyou to everyone who has listened and answered my questions over the last 9 months….. I know Iv asked a fair few

Congratulations!!!!!!!! So happy for you xx

 

[Ro98]

What cots / bedside cribs would people recommend once they grow out of / don’t take to a moses basket? Baby will be in with us until 8/9 months until we can buy a house so something to last until then or beyond

 

[WhatABore]

Hi everyone, currently in hospital 41 weeks and being induced. I had the propess just after 6 o'clock and been patiently waiting for something to happen since. Anyone else had this and if so how long did it take to kick in for you?

I think it's different for everyone/every pregnancy.
With my first, it took about 5 hours, but it fully started my labour and I didn't need the drip.

With my second, I only had a 4 hour one and it started within an hour and the 3rd time around it took about 2 hours to start working and had it in for about 8 hours and then removed because my waters started leaking
Both times needed the drip after.

But it doesn't work for everyone.
The lady opposite me this time around was about to have her 3rd lot of it after a 24 hour break!

Walk about as much as you can and bounce on a ball if you've got one available

 

[Pontiac_Bandit]

I need to ask a really silly question please! This evening I've had times when it's felt like the baby is pushing outwards against my stomach and it's made my whole stomach feel really firm and tense - each time it's made me go "oooh!" and has been uncomfortable but not painful. I'd assumed this was just baby shifting his bum around combined with my digestion working overtime after a meat feast pizza but then it occurred to me that I don't actually know what contractions feel like! For people who've been in labour before - does this sound at all like early contractions, or would I definitely know/be in pain if they were contractions?!

 

[On A Roll]

I basically found out while I was on holiday that we probably/maybe shouldn’t have been there. Came back and had a midwife appointment on the second day back in the country (early apr) - mentioned it then but she really didn’t seem bothered about it. Heard nothing so presumed not much to worry about and then had a phone call about a week and a half ago saying not too worried but I’d have an extra scan at 28 weeks (I was 18weeks at that point). But much to my shock I had a phone call the next day from my local hospital wanting to growth scan me that day. Not sure why they did this as a bit early to growth scan normally. But went in at 18wks, everything looked as should then and they told me to keep my original 20wk appt which I have and they’ll measure my growth then. I’m not too sure as to whether I still have to go in at 28 weeks but everything looks and is ok so far - they’re only looking at size of baby’s head as that’s the main concern with Zika.

thanks so much for replying all the best for you and your bubba. I always get bitten to death by mosquitos so will be taking a lot of repellent and covering up

 

[Kaylarina]

Ours was older so she had an idea about mummy having a baby etc. But when we got home I went to her first and gave her a cuddle, had a little chat and let her take it at her own pace to approach him. We also asked anybody who visited to do the same and not immediately run towards the baby and take two minutes to talk to her first. We just took it slow, she did get very frustrated in the first week or so with him crying but she soon stopped joining in. I always try to make time just for me and her at least once a week if we can around nursery and my husband working etc, even just an hour or so x

I think the time with her is what's worrying me the most. Elanna is a easy baby but is used to be on the go - we try yo do something with her every day. I think that's going to be the biggest adjustment, at least at first. Getting people to come to E first is a good idea though. Definitely think that should help!

 

[Burrito88]

BMI over 30 here - does anyone know where I can buy 5mg tablets of folic acid? I can only see the 400μg ones on Amazon and don’t fancy taking 10 per day 🫠
I have my booking appointment on Tuesday so the midwife might tell me then.

 

[FatherJackHackett]

32 weeks an really struggling to get comfortable now sitting on the sofa etc. Don't remember it being such an issue the first time round! If anyone has any hints or tips please let me know x

 

[Dianne]

That’s what I don’t get about them. I have a trauma informed birth plan (need to make a normal one too) and I just worry that midwives will ignore what I’ve written.

 

[hahaha62]

Thank you all for your kind comments on my feelings movement question. Being impatient is defo a personality trait Pretty sure I could feel baby when I was lying bed last night so hopefully it will come more regularly soon xxx

 

[Gossipgirl993]

Has anyone had problems with high blood pressure in the third trimester? Mine has been fluctuating for the past week now so I’ve been in and out of hospital for BP profiles. I have no other pre-eclampsia symptoms, my urine is clear of protein etc so they are refusing to put me on regular medication and baby is happy and healthy but over the weekend it’s been consistently high and I constantly feel lightheaded. Just feel like I will get nowhere going back into the assessment unit instead of more monitoring and it’s driving me up the wall! Sorry, rant over

 

[Very traditional]

Hi folks... I'm very early on in my pregnancy (literally 7 weeks 🫣) but super stressed about telling my work as someone else in the team is due on mat leave from August and ours will overlap by 3 months (if all is well w my pregnancy obvs)! I work for a local authority - has anyone had the chat with work yet and can tell me what they'll need to know?

Congratulations! I was in a similar position, i work for LA on a team of 6 and my colleague had her baby in December, I had mine in March. Work were great about it, they have two temporary staff members on fixed term contracts covering us. Hopefully yours will be as supportive as mine have been I told my Line manager when I was 6 weeks because I had some bleeding and had to go for a scan at the EPU (and she was super supportive so I’m glad I told her) but you’re not obliged to tell them until you’re ready.

 

[Dianne]

Has anyone been affected by the medics strike regarding appointments etc?

 

[FatherJackHackett]

For anyone who has taken Raspberry leaf tea how gradually did you increase the number of cups you took? I am 34 weeks now and on one a day but want to slowly increase it. Have been told by my consultant I will be induced due to cholestasis but I want to try and bring labour on myself if possible so any advice would be great x

 

[Dianne]

Is it normal to be completely exhausted at 37 weeks? I can barely get out of bed today and can’t keep my eyes open.

 

[On A Roll]

Thank you. I wouldn’t have booked if I had known but that teaches me for not looking into it. I’ll mention to my midwife as soon as I’m back in the country and go from there

quoting this from a few weeks back as I’ve just booked a work trip and realised after the country has risk of Zika 🫠 what did your midwife say?

 

[emisixo]

How do people feel and go about taking their partners, family or friends to ante-natal appointments? Does anyone go to some by themselves? I’m going to have a lot and obviously my partner will be there for the scans, but is there any point in him taking time out of work to sit with me having my bloods done or talking to my midwife / consultant?