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Around 16 weeks for baby no2!Quick question….When did you ladies feel baby’s first movements?
I’m 15 weeks and have just sat down after a manic day and I’m so sure I can feel some movement. This is my second baby and I just can’t remember when it started last time so I’m wondering if it’s baby…or wind?
Had my last midwife appointment today. Didn't get the dreaded sweep and she booked me in to be induced Monday at 41 weeks
I was so ready yesterday for some progression now I'm like omg im not ready for this
can't win Does anyone have any tips on induction, I have been induced before but can't hardly remember anything. Any must haves to take with me etc
I've had 3 inductions.Had my last midwife appointment today. Didn't get the dreaded sweep and she booked me in to be induced Monday at 41 weeks
I was so ready yesterday for some progression now I'm like omg im not ready for this
Does anyone have any tips on induction, I have been induced before but can't hardly remember anything. Any must haves to take with me etc
Be prepared for it to take days, although the further you are, the quicker it usually is.
Be prepared to want an epidural as the hormone drip is very painful compared to normal contractions imo (didn't have the drip with my first)
Make sure you've got plenty of clothes/nighties ect as I went through 4 with my second.
Download some movies/series to keep you occupied/something to do.
Snacks for before you're in labour too as you may be there longer and any chance given, go for walks around the hospital, speeds things up
Thanks for the advice, there's me repacking and packing my bags all weekendI've had 3 inductions.
Be prepared for it to take days, although the further you are, the quicker it usually is.
Be prepared to want an epidural as the hormone drip is very painful compared to normal contractions imo (didn't have the drip with my first)
Make sure you've got plenty of clothes/nighties ect as I went through 4 with my second.
Download some movies/series to keep you occupied/something to do.
Snacks for before you're in labour too as you may be there longer and any chance given, go for walks around the hospital, speeds things up
Last time I was induced at 41+5 went in at half 4 in the afternoon had the gel an she was born 6am the next day. Hoping for something similar. Iv heard horror stories of that hormone drip midwives turning it up because nothings happening then people ended up having emergency c sections
or being allergic to it. basically hoping for the same thing as the first time round 
you can ask them not to turn it up. You can also ask to be given more time before going on the drip. I had to be on a very low dose because of my previous section and I managed to have a successful VBAC, so just remember sometimes they can be led by their impatience and you can always advocate for yourself - a good midwife will listen to you. The one thing I learned between births 1 and 2 is that your care through childbirth is a conversation that you’re allowed to be part of.Thanks for the advice, there's me repacking and packing my bags all weekend
Last time I was induced at 41+5 went in at half 4 in the afternoon had the gel an she was born 6am the next day. Hoping for something similar. Iv heard horror stories of that hormone drip midwives turning it up because nothings happening then people ended up having emergency c sections
ETA don’t forget ear plugs and a sleep mask for your bag, and ear buds for listening to your phone/iPad
Well after thinking this morning I was progressing well contractions stopped had my midwife appointment today and the sweep didn’t work as she couldn’t reach my cervix, although she said I won’t make it to my induction at 40+5 given how things are progressing. She said it’s completely normal, especially with you first for contractions to stop and start. I’m confident it was contractions given I had them for like 7 hours and not braxton hicks. Anyone else had that? Looks like no due date baby for me!
had my midwife appointment today and the sweep didn’t work as she couldn’t reach my cervix, although she said I won’t make it to my induction at 40+5 given how things are progressing. She said it’s completely normal, especially with you first for contractions to stop and start. I’m confident it was contractions given I had them for like 7 hours and not braxton hicks. Anyone else had that? Looks like no due date baby for me!That’s exciting! I also went for a sweep today though I had decided before I would actually just get her to check my cervix and then see, I was the same my cervix isn’t ready for a sweep but she said she’s pulled it forward and to do little bounces on my ball over the next few days to hopefully help. Hopefully you’ll get more contractions over the weekend and things make good progress for you 
will you go for another sweep early next week if nothing happens over the weekend? X
will you go for another sweep early next week if nothing happens over the weekend? XIt was my last day of work today before maternity leave, I've been so exhausted and so ready to be finished, but then as I was writing my final email I started feeling all emotional and nostalgic, and once I'd pressed send I burst into tears 
I think it was a combination of relief, exhaustion, hormones and saying goodbye (temporarily!) to a job I've been in for 14 years! I can't quite get my head around the fact that all the time up until baby's born is mine now, although obviously I'll be very busy finishing getting everything ready! I can't wait to take it easier and nap when I want to I'm 36+3 so I'm hoping he doesn't appear too early and lets me get everything done!
I think it was a combination of relief, exhaustion, hormones and saying goodbye (temporarily!) to a job I've been in for 14 years! I can't quite get my head around the fact that all the time up until baby's born is mine now, although obviously I'll be very busy finishing getting everything ready! I can't wait to take it easier and nap when I want to I'm 36+3 so I'm hoping he doesn't appear too early and lets me get everything done!Yep this happened with my first, it was awful and not Braxton Hicks for me! I think they sometimes call it false labour. I was 8 days overdue and it began at lunchtime on the Monday, ended up calling my husband to come home because he worked over an hour away. He got home and called the MLU as they were unbearable with only paracetamol. They told me to get a bath and see how it progressed. As soon as I got into the bath (after about 3 or 4hrs of contractions), literally everything stopped! Didn't start again until the early hours of the Wednesday morning, was very frustrating on that Tuesday. But yes, I'm sure you're close to meeting your BabaWell after thinking this morning I was progressing well contractions stopped
Is it normal for movements to ramp up? I'm 26 weeks and the last couple of days her movements have gone from the odd tap type of kick to feeling like I've got a load of snakes in my tummy I'm guessing she's just getting bigger so I'm feeling more of her movements?
I'm guessing she's just getting bigger so I'm feeling more of her movements?thank you for sharing- omg I know, I was gearing up for a day of labour, managed to nap, rang triage who said to go to my midwife appointment as normal and felt absolutely fine! Apparently our cave woman ancestors preferred to give birth at nightYep this happened with my first, it was awful and not Braxton Hicks for me! I think they sometimes call it false labour. I was 8 days overdue and it began at lunchtime on the Monday, ended up calling my husband to come home because he worked over an hour away. He got home and called the MLU as they were unbearable with only paracetamol. They told me to get a bath and see how it progressed. As soon as I got into the bath (after about 3 or 4hrs of contractions), literally everything stopped! Didn't start again until the early hours of the Wednesday morning, was very frustrating on that Tuesday. But yes, I'm sure you're close to meeting your Baba
the midwife reckoned she’s gonna be here within a day or two so similar timelines to you!
I’m almost 31 weeks and my feet and ankles have suddenly really swollen up today, my feet are also a bit patchy - almost blue in places and then white in others. Is this normal? Google isn’t helping!
I would say it's "normal" exactly. It can be, but it's also a symptom of pre eclampsia.
I'd maybe give triage a call and keep an eye out for other symptoms too.
Are they even on both sides? Maybe double check with your midwife, they like it to be on both sides but even so, with my legs swelling it made me nervous. Have you got a blood pressure monitor at home you could use as someone says above that swelling and high BP can be signs of pre eclampsia?
I would say it has felt more uncomfortable using a pessary while pregnant than not. Just like an uncomfortable, slightly ‘dull’ discomfort
Hi all. I've just found out I'm pregnant. I am absolutely terrified of labour. I'm only around 4 weeks so long road ahead of me but the thought of labour is really worrying me! (which I guess is absolutely normal but the fear completely consumes me, hence why it has took me and my partner of 11 years until our 30's to try)
I'm 31 and we have fell in our first month trying so it's been a shock and I'm feeling extremely lucky. Will be ringing the gp on Monday and I know after speaking to a midwife it may help with my worries.
I'm 31 and we have fell in our first month trying so it's been a shock and I'm feeling extremely lucky. Will be ringing the gp on Monday and I know after speaking to a midwife it may help with my worries.
Congratulations!!!!!!!! So happy for you xxBaby 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
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